[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im":3,"chapter-genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-chapter-788":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Genshin: Founding the Shushan Sect, Cultivating Immortality with the Masses in Teyvat",{"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},1934849,2643,"Chapter 788","genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-chapter-788",788,"\u003Cp>If one were to devour a single drop of this essence blood, they would undoubtedly attain the Land Immortal realm immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the spoils of war belonging to the Yin-Yang School; he cannot seize it by force, as the Great Jean is watching very closely right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dares to defy the will of the Great Jean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the Mohist School would be a cautionary tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you here for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan’s tone was not very pleasant, and the Moon Goddess and the others also stared vigilantly at Guiguzi, silently shielding the beast behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I am not here to snatch your things, and Prince Fusu would not allow it either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi waved his hand with a smile and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I am here to discuss a trade with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>604. The Secret of the Immortal-Martial Dao\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us put the trade aside for now; I want to know how you learned that we hunted a beast at the late Foundation Establishment stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan’s eyes were filled with coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi raised an eyebrow and chuckled as he stroked his beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the major factions across the Great Jean have heard that you hunted a late Foundation Establishment stage beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, we have not planted any spies in your Yin-Yang School; after all, the number of people in our School of Diplomacy is not large to begin with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That may not be so. I recall that the Quicksand under Wei Zhuang has a Black Jade Qilin, who is most adept at disguise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi smiled without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us speak plainly; how could that little girl's background be hidden from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fought a fierce battle with the late Foundation Establishment beast in the Yunmeng Marsh, and the aftershocks destroyed a high mountain. With such a commotion, did you really think you could keep it hidden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is being a bit too wishful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you can rest easy; as I said, we are only here to discuss a trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the foundational techniques and methods for refining pills and artifacts of the School of Diplomacy can be given to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan remained silent. A moment later, she said in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The beast's heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan refused coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guiguzi, you are being too presumptuous. Your School of Diplomacy’s foundation is indeed vast, but compared to the Immortal-Martial methods passed down by our ancestors, it is not worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your bargaining chip is not yet large enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi was not in a hurry and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand this, but... how about a thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Zou Yan fell silent. A moment later, she said faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you possess a thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the spiritual energy recovery, a fruit tree in my place of seclusion evolved into a Vermilion Fruit tree; consuming it can enhance one's strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit is no less effective than the essence blood of a late Foundation Establishment beast, and it can be fully absorbed. This bargaining chip should be sufficient, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said that Zou Yan was truly tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the beast's essence blood is powerful, even she did not have the courage to absorb it all in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal power of the Vermilion Fruit is mild, so there are not so many troubles; after absorbing it, one can still quickly reach the Land Immortal realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you have a thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit, why do you need my beast's essence blood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, I will not hide it from you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, a martial artist from the Upper Realm came to this world to travel, and I discussed the Dao with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their name is Jiang Xue...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan frowned slightly and hesitated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Xue... that sounds familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang Xue is a martial artist favored by a core disciple of Shushan; as long as he is willing, he can join Shushan at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, for now, he still wants to reach the pinnacle of the martial path before cultivating immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang Xue’s reputation is quite significant in the Shushan world as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is currently the strongest martial artist in the Shushan world, and his cultivation has already reached the half-step Shattering the Void.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once, upon first entering the Land Immortal realm, he killed a beast at the early stage of Refining Essence into Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan’s heart stirred, and she said with some anticipation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have made contact with Mr. Jiang Xue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all. As the strongest martial arts expert, Mr. Jiang Xue came to the lower realm only to travel and break through to Shattering the Void.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi said helplessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I entertained him, and he also told me some secrets about the Immortal-Martial Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit and the secret of the Immortal-Martial Dao—tell me, and I will give you a drop of the beast's essence blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiguzi was silent for a moment, then said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three drops!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See the guest out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan’s face darkened, and she immediately flicked her sleeve. Guiguzi hurriedly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One drop it is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he handed a jade box to Zou Yan. The latter opened it and took a look; immediately, an extreme temptation surged into her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling herself, she closed the jade box to prevent the medicinal power from dissipating, then looked at Guiguzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter did not drag things out and said slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, martial artists in the Upper Realm who follow the Immortal-Martial Dao have a higher comprehensive strength than us; in a battle between those of the same realm, we would undoubtedly lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason for this is their physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The beast's essence blood cannot be refined directly; its massive spiritual energy would instantly crush a human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if supplemented with some special medicinal herbs, this violent medicinal power can be neutralized, allowing for the continuous improvement of the physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, it also allows for the complete refinement of an entire drop of essence blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These medicinal herbs are not very abundant in the current Great Jean world, but Prince Fusu has already ordered people to begin cultivating them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one devours an entire drop of essence blood, a martial artist's physique will also reach a level comparable to that of a beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might even possess some of the beast's own abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a combination of common martial arts and the essence blood martial arts of the Abyss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it? Is this information worth a drop of essence blood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zou Yan’s face had turned completely dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been played by Guiguzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Great Jean side has already started cultivating spiritual herbs, it means this news would have reached the Yin-Yang School sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully absorbing the beast's essence blood can improve one's physique and grant the abilities of the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the beast's essence blood is far more important than the Vermilion Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already promised Guiguzi, and no matter what, she could not go back on her word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Yan stared coldly at Guiguzi, and after a long while, said in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fine scheme...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1224,"2026-06-14T06:26:04.599Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a77c73137f6653d9d511f77e6e59316fcf8ae07b01d44301db26ed20e84da05a","genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-chapter-789","genshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-chapter-787",924,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgenshin-establishing-shushan-sect-cultivating-im-cover.jpg"]