[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-63":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Green Immortal Sovereign",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2270071,4432,"Chapter 63: Copper Bones Turn to Iron, Strength Soars","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>\"Weapons are lifeless; people are alive. You must learn to exploit a weapon’s strengths—take the sword, for instance: double-edged, light and thin; use thrusts and sweeps, avoid the enemy, seek openings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In ancient times, a Sword Saint created Nine Swords, defeating all weapons under heaven, never losing a single duel in his life—that is true realm, something to make the heart yearn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui spoke at length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Break the sword, break the spear, break the blade, break the arrow. All weapons can be broken—what I hold is the king of all weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin’s eyes grew brighter with every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly, one must listen to the elders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gained immensely from this; all the knots he had failed to untangle before now opened up clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s theories on weapons were not empty talk—they were deeply practical, every technique born for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These truths could never be learned from the Scripture Tower of Huaqing Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suited him perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip was truly worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin rose and bowed deeply to Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who hear the Dao come at different times; those who attain it are all teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was older than him, and in his understanding of weapons, far surpassed him—even though Han Qin’s realm was higher, calling him Senior was fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Senior, why have I never heard of a Sword Saint from Yunzhou who created the legendary Nine Swords? Does any legacy of that Senior still exist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui coughed lightly: \"A thousand years ago. The lineage is likely lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t say the Senior named Du Gu was nonexistent, nor that he had never fallen off a cliff to meet a divine eagle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he would have gone to seek out the Sword Saint’s legacy—surely he would have gained much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life’s disappointments make up eight or nine out of ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, night had grown deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin felt dazed—he hadn’t realized he’d stayed at Li’s house so long. He rose with a touch of guilt: \"Senior, I’ve troubled you too long tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d heard that elderly people follow strict routines, retiring early; if disturbed, they fall seriously ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui waved his hand: \"No matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disciple of Huaqing Sect had given him a way to consume spiritual soil; he had shared his martial insights in return—simply an exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell, Han Qin left Tianyi Hall directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui went as usual to the black market, rewrote yesterday’s note, and handed it to Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep an eye out for these materials—buy them outright. Charge it to my account.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his money had gone to Wu Tu for spiritual soil; now he had only a few copper coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A manager borrowing a little credit in his own market wasn’t excessive—compared to the previous few, he’d already become far more restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Hall Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Sun Ming died, Liang He had become the black market’s minor commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why a minor commander?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, because his seniority and strength were insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Li Rui’s backing, he still couldn’t command full respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So another disciple, highly respected in the black market, was promoted by Li Rui to take Sun Ming’s place as commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He thought long and hard, realizing he had much to learn from the Hall Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He worked harder than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the official end of shift at Shen hour, Liang He had already purchased everything needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His efficiency surprised even Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took from Liang He the materials required to consume spiritual soil and praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a devoted subordinate, many troubles could be spared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui began “eating soil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mica stone, cinnabar, actinolite, yangqi grass, dilong flower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin’s formula included not only strange stones but also spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grind into powder, mix with spiritual soil, then consume.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the instructions exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if a thief sneaked in? Or if Han Qin harbored ill intent and came at night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid delays, Li Rui grabbed a pinch of soil and shoved it into a small mouse’s mouth. After an hour, seeing the mouse still lively, he seized the black mixture and swallowed it whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terrible taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First came an overwhelming, unyielding earthy stench, then bitter medicinal bitterness, and the gritty crunch of crushed stone powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conclusion: spiritual soil was disgusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui had spent years eating dried beans meant for horses in Zhu’s stable—his throat had been raw from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tolerance for foul food had long reached a new height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had swallowed the entire box of mixed herbal stones and spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a thorough meal of soil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui wiped his lips, smudged with earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Licked his handback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a treasure worth a thousand taels of silver and a hundred taels of herbs—every drop must be consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, carefully sensing the changes in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his face lit up with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It works!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm stream surged from his dantian upward to the crown of his head; his entire body grew hot, making him want to strip off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his garments were soaked in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of spiritual soil was truly brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far superior to his previous Bone-Enhancing Pills—several times stronger, comparable to a seventh-grade spiritual pill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Wu Bones continued to exert force, absorbing all the spiritual energy of the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui let out a soft cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consuming the spiritual soil, he shattered his bottleneck outright—his copper bones transformed into iron, his strength surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others needed years to progress from copper bones to iron bones; he completed it in less than two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pace was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this what it feels like to achieve greatness late in life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were pitch-black; only a few taverns still glowed, their servants listlessly waving rags, preparing to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan walked the road, gripping her long sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunk vagrants with timid hearts dared not approach her upon seeing her blade; even bolder ones were silenced by her piercing gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a group of well-dressed young nobles ignored Jiang Yan’s warning and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little miss, your sword looks fierce—want to play with me, young master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be noticed by Young Master Liu is your fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin man with a green jade pendant at his waist was escorted forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Yan drew her sword an inch—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wine gourd fell from above and smashed onto a boy’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy clutched the back of his skull, whirling around to curse furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man in a gray robe, drunk and bleary-eyed, staggered over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were light, yet somehow, the youths froze like ice, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of icy coldness, nearly suffocating, receded like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of boys stared in terror at the middle-aged man, not even daring to threaten him before slinking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man walked up to Jiang Yan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve grown taller, looking more and more like your mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan silently gazed at the middle-aged man before speaking after a long while:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1b41ddaa4ef18af2ba5a6c91b0183780a2698ee172cf7b4506bd05e2dd7109fb","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-64","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-62",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]