[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-270":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery",{"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},1724550,2203,"Chapter 270 - 269: Do You Know This Person? (Please Subscribe)","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-270",270,"\u003Cp>270  Chapter 269: Do You Know This Person? (Please Subscribe)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Jinming's eyes gradually dimmed, eventually losing their luster, and he fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan slowly exhaled a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, the matter should be settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it would be better if the person named Du couldn't escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing that could be done about it. These Awakeners have all sorts of bizarre superpowers. Comparatively, having a clone is not that uncommon. As for future retaliation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't stupid. After causing such a big commotion with this identity, naturally, he would have to lay low. It's just a pseudonym, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only concern was whether using the Windward Slash in the future would be recognized by clever people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. I'll deal with it later. To be safe, let's bring these bodies back. They might have some valuable space items on them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan crouched down and touched a corpse with his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse immediately vanished from its original spot and appeared inside the space item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something he learned only from reading the association's item descriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living things cannot be placed inside space items, but once they die, they can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, his figure appeared at the site where the battle had erupted earlier,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>placing the few corpses on the ground into the space item as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept around, finding the surroundings eerily quiet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the guards that were usually seen everywhere seemed to have vanished into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is not safe for long. Let's take Meng Xue back first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure disappeared from the spot once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man who had been sitting cross-legged with closed eyes on a cushion suddenly opened his eyes and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, dyeing the large area in front of him red and shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff, huff…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man propped his hands on the ground, panting heavily. After one or two minutes, he slowly lifted his head, revealing a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, it was Du Hao, who had been killed by Chen Fan in Anshan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to his previous rosy and radiant complexion, now he looked frighteningly pale, like a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao gritted his teeth, his heart filled with a desire to carve Chen Fan into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, his superpower was cloning; as long as his true body wasn't dead, he could continue to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this didn't mean the death of a clone had no effect on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, whenever a clone died, he paid a heavy price,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each clone's death caused about thirty percent regression in his true body's strength. This might seem insignificant, as he could just cultivate the lost strength back later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he thought so and did not hesitate to risk his life, venturing into dangerous places or leading powerful Fierce Beasts away alone to ensure his team's safe retreat, eventually getting killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brought him huge benefits and reputation, and he was proud of his superpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until later, he gradually realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, when he broke through from a D-level Awakened to a C-level, he started noticing the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his peers who became C-level within half a year, he spent nearly two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this mean? His cultivation speed was theoretically double theirs since he summoned a clone to cultivate together. But his effective cultivation time was more than double theirs. In essence, his cultivation efficiency was one-fifth of theirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming a C-level Awakened, the issue became even more apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the same resources, even several times more resources, his cultivation speed was one-tenth of theirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others had already surpassed the C-level threshold, becoming B-level Awakeners, he was still stuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when he realized that the cost of a clone's death not only included strength regression but also increased difficulty in advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every clone's death increased the difficulty of cultivation substantially,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each subsequent death raised the difficulty significantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the death count, the greater the difficulty increase, eventually reaching a point where he had to exert ten or even dozens of times more effort than others to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, from a certain perspective, despite his seeming immortality, he feared death more than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one of the reasons he tried hard to recruit Chen Fan before; having died almost ten times, another death might forever confine him to the C-level Awakened tier in this life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second reason was that he believed a mere Martial Artist, even a True Essence Realm Martial Artist, should grovel in gratitude for his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Du Hao's anger surged, causing him to spit out another mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his mouth with his sleeve, stood up, and walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Awakeners at the door were shocked upon seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened? Did Lord Du experience a mishap during cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring Ling Shiyao here, and find an artist for me as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two executed the orders immediately, despite not knowing what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao's lips curled into a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two or three minutes later, two men entered one after the other,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading man was one of the two who had just left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man following him was an extraordinary middle-aged man, tall and nearly a meter ninety, towering over the leading man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon seeing Du Hao, the middle-aged man deflated like a punctured balloon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his previous imposing manner instantly vanishing, he bent down and looked at the tea-drinking Du Hao obsequiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what business Lord Du has to summon me? If there's anything you need, please just direct me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Ling, have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao pointed to an empty seat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shiyao cautiously sat down, barely half-sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait a moment, Chairman Ling. I have an urgent matter to discuss with you shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shiyao hurriedly replied, his heart leaping to his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could this person want with him? Would it be good or bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking so, he sighed heavily in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being the chairman of the Jiulong City branch of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, with notable strength and status,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had to remain humble before this person. If he angered Du Hao, all his previous effort would vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a rush of footsteps sounded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>two more people entered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one behind him carried a backpack, hunched over, head lowered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, the artist you requested has arrived. He is the best in town, his work indistinguishable from photographs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading man said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao set down his teacup and beckoned the artist over. \"Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shivered at the command, looking like he was hanging by a thread, approached cautiously, his heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I instruct, you draw well, and you'll be rewarded. If not—don't blame me for being harsh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artist nodded repeatedly, terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sure that the person could kill him without difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly spread out the parchment and prepared the paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men and Ling Shiyao watching showed puzzled expressions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but dared not ask more, only observing quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the artist picked up the brush, in a voice as faint as a mosquito's: \"Lord, I-I'm ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao recalled Chen Fan's appearance and started describing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making several adjustments, soon, the parchment displayed a fierce-looking man holding a long knife,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>closely resembling Chen Fan's disguised appearance, except for minor details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artist swallowed nervously, looking at Du Hao anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person drawn was exactly as described, but he didn't know if it was to Du Hao's satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao seemed mesmerized, staring intensely at the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he burst into harsh laughter, his eyes showing deep hatred,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, that's him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Liang, transfer one million to his account.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The addressed man replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lord! Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artist knelt, repeatedly kowtowing to Du Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One million, when could he earn that much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But drawing one picture here earned him that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, there were three left in the room. Du Hao looked up and beckoned Ling Shiyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Ling, take a look. Do you know this person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shiyao quickly came over, his eyes wide like an ox's, fixated on the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao took a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't drinking out of leisure or thirst,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the tea had excellent stabilizing effects on the Divine Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing Ling Shiyao here was simple,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there were only so many True Essence Realm Martial Artists,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>excluding those who served under the Awakeners, even fewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking Ling Shiyao to identify,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if he could recognize this person directly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it would be perfect,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he could bring people to capture that person,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and he wouldn't rest until he had tortured them thousands of times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't recognize,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would ask him to investigate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if he failed to discover—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>humph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed second by second, three minutes gone in a flash,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shiyao's brows knit tightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he couldn't recognize this person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Du Hao called him, it was likely he wanted to know who this person was, some conflict between them must have happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he spoke the truth, he might be blamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you decided what answer to give me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Hao sneered at Ling Shiyao, who was practically burying his eyes in the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, I truly don't recognize this person, haven't seen him before. However,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shiyao quickly said, \"Please give me a week. Then, I will surely bring this person to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1614,"2026-06-06T15:42:49.905Z",1,"novelbin.me","ed359905dba5819155d988e7cce32e1f25938b9b9f4f2d4a110d3d6f4ec0a004","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-271","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-269",808,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-cover.jpg"]