[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc":3,"chapter-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-522":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree",{"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},1217028,1598,"Chapter 522 - 493: Encirclement and Assassination","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-522",522,"\u003Cp>In the desolate land, the setting sun was like blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mountain’s clothes were stained with blood, his aura in disarray, and he appeared particularly embattled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Eye Empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quasi-emperor of the Taichu Sacred Land had icy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of himself, Chen Mountain, as an ancient quasi-emperor, who once suppressed countless geniuses tens of thousands of years ago, and now faced with such a humiliating situation upon entering the starry sky, how could he not feel anger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mountain and Cui Lan were traveling through the starry sky, continuously searching for opportunities to exchange for contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their quasi-emperor level strength, they were considered powerful throughout the starry sky, and could effortlessly handle even some top-tier starry sky behemoths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even other powerful factions did not want to conflict with two quasi-emperors unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything changed when the news that Chen Mountain and Cui Lan were from the Cyan Yang Divine Court was leaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan Yang Divine Court had grudges with the Divine Eye Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a starry sky overlord-level power, the latter naturally sought to annihilate the cultivators of the Cyan Yang Divine Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Divine Eye Empire dispatching powerful beings, the situation for Chen Mountain and Cui Lan rapidly deteriorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many factions, wanting to curry favor with the Divine Eye Empire, also joined the pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During a siege.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mountain had to separate from Cui Lan, using a trump card to break through the encirclement, and in doing so, attracted a group of pursuers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This desolate world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was a temporary refuge for Chen Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already at the end of his tether, having exhausted all his trump cards, and once the Divine Eye Empire and other powerful factions arrived, he would fall here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing at the Divine Kingdom’s store, Chen Mountain exchanged his remaining contribution points for a bottle of healing elixir, and downed it in one gulp. The injured body was nourished by the elixir’s power and quickly recovered substantially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the desolate world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of powerful beings descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader, with a vertical eye on his forehead, was a powerful figure from the Divine Eye Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Arthur, according to our sources, the remnants of the Cyan Yang Divine Court should be hiding in this abandoned desolate world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Daoist smiling obsequiously said to the powerful Divine Eye Empire figure, his words and expressions filled with flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Arthur was only an eighth-tier low-grade cultivator, not the strongest among them, his origin from the Divine Eye Empire made all the difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could gain favor from the Divine Eye Empire, it would be a great boon for themselves and their factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s expression was slightly arrogant as he replied, \"Rest assured, everyone, if we can capture and kill this villain, I will certainly not forget your contributions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Arthur is too kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are actions we should be doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone else beamed, as these were the exact words they were waiting to hear while assisting the other party with all their might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur led the group and stepped into the desolate world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this world was vast, for powerful beings, tracking down a single person was not a very difficult task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a moment, they found Chen Mountain’s trail and surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ant from the Cyan Yang Divine Realm, where else can you escape to? Kneel now and sever your arms, and I might let you die a little more quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked at the person in front of him playfully, like a cat teasing a mouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mountain’s face was expressionless as he coldly glanced at Arthur and then at the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you really thought it through? Can you afford to offend the Cyan Yang Divine Court just because you can’t offend the Divine Eye Empire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I have already transmitted everything happening here back to the Cyan Yang Divine Court. If I fall here, none of the powers behind you can escape blame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the others could speak, Arthur sneered, \"What is a small Cyan Yang Divine Court that dares to compare itself with my Divine Eye Empire? Our forces have already headed towards the Cyan Yang Divine Court; it’s likely been slaughtered by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the Cyan Yang Divine Court dares to compare with the Divine Eye Empire...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other cultivators also wore mocking expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan Yang Divine Court, they scoffed, and dared to use its name to intimidate them—how delusional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as those words left his mouth, the communication jade talisman in the storage ring of the cultivator started vibrating intensely. Without hesitating, he took it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Thought descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message within the communication jade talisman unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivator’s expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other cultivators simultaneously received messages from their respective powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously noisy scene suddenly turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, with hands folded behind him, looked disdainfully at Chen Mountain, \"Today you’re destined to perish; no one can save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur addressed the nearby cultivators loudly, \"I trouble all of you to assist in slaying this fiend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene turned silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the cultivators remained motionless, glancing at each other, detecting subtle changes in expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no response, Arthur frowned, \"You can rest assured, if you assist me in slaying him, I will certainly report it truthfully to the Empire, and the rewards due will follow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, General Arthur, I suddenly realized, this is a grudge between the Divine Eye Empire and the Cyan Yang Divine Court, and I, the humble Daoist, have never had disputes with the Cyan Yang Divine Court, so I won’t be getting involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, my sect has other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivator said, bowing politely to Chen Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He departed without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, this matter is not for us to involve in, we’ll take our leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one spoke up, the others quickly followed suit, leaving hastily, worried that lingering even a moment longer might lead to trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Arthur remained, standing alone and disordered in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the situation, he became angry and embarrassed, his expression darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur resolved that after dealing with Chen Mountain, he would definitely settle the score with those factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Arthur could react, he found a frightening force sweeping towards him—it was Chen Mountain seizing the moment to deal a lethal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re seeking death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without assistance, he believed he could still slay this man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Chen Mountain looked disdainful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Arthur’s strength all too well, and if not for others’ assistance, he would have slain him long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that those cultivators had left, leaving Arthur no chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>",1146,"2026-06-03T14:34:36.668Z",1,"novelbin.me","4932c453c0252f8afb823f08d49ef19102f2f55e5244e182a0b40b11bc7e75be","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-523","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-521",543,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-cover.jpg"]