[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities":3,"chapter-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-177":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities",{"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},1689397,2157,"Chapter 177: The Coming Rain","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-177",177,"\u003Cp>[Extraordinary life form capable of being contained discovered!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A striking notification faded in Zhang Yuan’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unperturbed, Zhang Yuan continued onward, leaving the towering structure behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the same notification had appeared the instant he stepped into the Celestial King Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And had continued to appear multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does it signify?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suggests the presence of extraordinary life forms within this tower that can be contained by the Divine Nest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Zhang Yuan’s Divine Nest had just undergone an upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating an additional vacant nest chamber!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discovered location is rather troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The population both inside and outside of the Xia Ruins could very well reach over a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the core area of Central Ruins, the Celestial King Hall is undoubtedly the center of public faith due to its significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the towering structure, it is bound to be a gathering place of hidden talents and countless strong individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just one Daoist Xuan Cheng is enough to make Zhang Yuan wary and cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How then could he search for the extraordinary life forms inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it’s not entirely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoist Xuan Cheng’s invitation is undoubtedly a wonderful opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the title of Outer Guardian, Zhang Yuan should have no trouble freely entering and leaving the Celestial King Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he’ll actually catch the entity triggering the Divine Nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it’s the last option!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan quickly dismissed the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xia Ruins is so vast, bordered by Taiwu Mountain, the Long Celestial River, and the Great Dream Marsh downstream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must be other extraordinary life forms capable of being contained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bother setting up needless troubles for himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it’s better to let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhang Yuan purchased an ox cart, several hundred pounds of grains, smoked meats, dried vegetables, as well as firewood, and coal from the open-air market in Ruins City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fully loaded cart is to prepare for the impending rainy season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, even without these supplies, Zhang Yuan would survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fish in the Long Celestial River are endless; with his Water Profound Communication ability, diving into the river promises rich rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filling his stomach wouldn’t be a problem at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Zhang Yuan isn’t short on money, so why suffer through unsatisfactory meals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove the ox cart leisurely out of Ruins City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Yuan entered the West Mountain Collection, he immediately sensed multiple eyes watching him from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Zhang Yuan’s purchase of supplies had caught some people’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one living in this region is a mere pushover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Yuan remains fearless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, he’s invincible against anyone below Tier Four, easily defeating any random trio or quintet of Tier Three individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for Tier Four and above...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would such strong individuals stoop to living in such a rundown place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t covet such trivial things!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan even hoped some reckless individuals would cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could harvest Source Material from them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he swaggered back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Zhang Yuan unloaded all the goods and then led the ox to the stable in the backyard to tie it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t plan to keep it for long; he bought it not just for transporting goods but primarily for the fresh beef it could provide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting away the grains, meats, vegetables, and coal in the kitchen, Zhang Yuan let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock! Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, he heard a knock at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intrigued, Zhang Yuan went out to open the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visitor was an elderly man with grayish hair, thin and stooped, dressed in a shabby cloth outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a decrepit, destitute embodiment of old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan asked, \"Old man, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled, revealing his stained, uneven teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands in courtesy: \"I am Kou Tai, greetings to you, young brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunched old man pointed to the right direction, continuing, \"I live over there, technically your neighbor. Excuse my intrusion today; I’m here to ask if I can borrow some grain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed again, \"I’m in urgent need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly for Zhang Yuan, right after buying grain, someone came asking to borrow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Old Man Kou sure had thick skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Yuan remained calm on the surface, asking: \"How much do you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Tai promptly raised one finger: \"A hundred pounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred pounds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan smirked: \"And what would you offer as collateral?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grains in the Xia Ruins largely rely on the harvest by countless farmers outside the Ruins; they were recently harvested, so current grain prices in Ruins City are fairly stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Zhang Yuan went to purchase, he noticed a slight hike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stocking up for the rainy season, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Collateral?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Kou seemed dumbfounded, \"What collateral?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan replied coolly, \"A hundred pounds of grain isn’t a small amount, we are strangers, if you take off who should I go ask for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Kou was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Zhang Yuan’s reasoning sound?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The West Mountain Collection isn’t an ordinary place; its inhabitants aren’t easily taken advantage of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are more guarded than friendly here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why should Zhang Yuan lend grain to him without a reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Kou mused for a moment, then gritted his teeth, \"How about this, you give me a hundred pounds of grain, and I help you make a romantic connection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan puzzled, \"Connect? Connect what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Kou lowered his voice, \"A matchmaker’s connection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My neighbor couple, the husband recently got badly injured in a duel and is now bedridden and dying; the wife is likely losing her support...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yuan slammed the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of nonsense is this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Zhang Yuan opened the door than he regretted it, for he’d wasted time talking nonsense with this crude old fellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple, with the husband not yet deceased, and here the old guy tried to pimp out and made a fool of Zhang Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already, it’s exceedingly gracious that Zhang Yuan hadn’t slapped the old fellow silly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In shock, Old Man Kou was left flustered at the door, ashamed despite his thick skin: \"Ungrateful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no sooner had he spoken, Zhang Yuan’s voice came through the door, \"Keep yakking, and I’ll throw you into the Long Celestial River to feed the fish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Kou shivered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried a cold and murderous intent; Zhang Yuan wasn’t joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he continued being obtuse, his old bones might indeed end up in the riverbed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly shutting his mouth, the old man slunk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Red-eyed Crow’s perspective, Zhang Yuan watched his departure with disdain, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, thunder rumbled across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick clouds gathered overhead, soon releasing scattered drops of rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in the courtyard, Zhang Yuan extended his palm, catching some raindrops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rainy season truly was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, the rain grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, raindrops landing on Zhang Yuan seemed to hit an invisible barrier and bounced off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was nothing short of magical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If seen by a Martial Artist now, they’d likely think Zhang Yuan was a Tier Four Martial Artist, using True Qi to ward off the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Yuan hadn’t even opened up his Sea of Qi, let alone refined True Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he exercised was one of the Basic Water Profound Communication abilities granted by the Level 4 White Dragon Loach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Control!\u003C\u002Fp>",1252,"2026-06-06T13:54:04.656Z",1,"novelbin.me","c556275548afcf432b64551507dd1cdd817df8fb29027397060f60f430e62063","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-178","i-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-chapter-176",497,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-use-myriad-divine-abilities-cover.jpg"]