[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-798":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},2270806,4432,"Chapter 798","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-798",798,"\u003Cp>The capital of Dayu was draped entirely in white mourning cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 476th year of Yuanfeng, Grand Secretary Zhang Shi, after a lifetime of tireless service, died at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This illustrious Grand Secretary was destined to leave a bold and vivid mark in the annals of Dayu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court historian wrote that Zhang Shi embodied the perfect union of monarch and minister, spearheaded sweeping reforms, and became the model for future chancellors; he also noted that excessive wisdom brings harm, which is why, despite reaching the Heavenly Realm, he lived only five hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him the longest-lived chancellor since the founding of Dayu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, most people mourned him, but felt little outrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to folk belief, it was a joyful funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the death of Grand Secretary Zhang, the Holy Emperor of Dayu lost a kindred spirit, and grieved deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He issued an edict granting amnesty for three days, and even halted the morning court sessions—something untouched for three centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All assumed it was due to the profound bond between sovereign and minister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, your imperial health is paramount—do not grieve too deeply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the imperial bedchamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old eunuch paced anxiously in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This eunuch was not surnamed Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Eunuch Zheng had died sixty years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, once Zheng’s junior attendant, had naturally become the old eunuch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old eunuch was drenched in sweat from worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, footsteps sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two middle-aged men appeared before the bedchamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them, the old eunuch’s eyes lit up with relief: “Lord Liang, Prince Yuan—you’ve finally come! Only the two of you can comfort His Majesty now. Your humble servant has waited for you with unbearable longing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were Grand Secretary Liang He and Prince Yuan An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were disciples of the ancient patriarch of Dayu, Li Rui, and held the highest status in the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the passing of the elder generation—Gu Changsheng, Yuan Dingting, and Li Rui—the Holy Emperor’s closest confidants, besides Grand Secretary Zhang, were Li Rui’s three remaining disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both of you, follow me into the palace at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer the young disciple who once guarded the library in Qinghe; as one of the top ten most powerful figures in Dayu, he carried an air of dignity and authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He said to Yuan An beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan An had always been the most gifted among the disciples; since becoming a prince, he devoted himself entirely to cultivation, and last year achieved the Heavenly Realm, elevating him to an exalted status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two immediately followed the old eunuch into the bedchamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was daytime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bedchamber, which should have been bright, now appeared dim; a figure in bright yellow robes stood with his back to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Anzi, withdraw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Your Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eunuch An bowed respectfully and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the great door of the bedchamber slammed shut did the Holy Emperor of Dayu turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Emperor’s face,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He and Yuan An were both startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s face showed no trace of grief—only solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He, who had held power for decades, understood instantly: Grand Secretary Zhang’s death was not as simple as it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He was about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor raised his hand, cutting him off, then led them into a secret chamber within the bedchamber, and finally descended to the deepest underground level—the Nine Dragon Sealing Heaven Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Emperor’s extreme caution,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He and Yuan An exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both realized: Zhang Shi’s death concealed a great secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor activated the array, waiting until it was fully formed before speaking: “Before his death, Zi Lu told me he dreamed every night of ascending to immortality, becoming a celestial being radiant as sun and moon—so much so that he frequently studied Daoist scriptures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He and Yuan An both showed expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>",661,"2026-06-19T22:01:11.966Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0e1790abdd15b67c608647a76565914a9f36791eaafff750f6716f15e12982e5","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-799","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-797",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]