[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-473":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"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},1865304,2473,"Chapter 473 - 372: Two Battles, Two Victories","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>Thunderclouds surged above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pool of deep purple thunder juice quietly formed, intermittently flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine Heavens Profound Lady looked up at the thundercloud forming instantly overhead, somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kui Ox Drum surely can summon Celestial Thunder, but it has never been said it can gather them, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that my drumming was too vigorous, triggering the hidden abilities of the Kui Ox Drum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the bewildered Nine Heavens Profound Lady, Han Zhan gently plucked the zither strings, with lightning similarly flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he knew what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense rhythmic sound from the drumbeats drowned out the sound of the Fu Xi Zither strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A zither tune, Six Ding Thunder, had boldly taken shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniably, this was Han Zhan’s smoothest deployment of Six Ding Thunder to date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his body and throughout the air, massive amounts of Thunder Spiritual Power permeated due to the rumble of the Kui Ox Drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Ding Thunder awakened and amassed in less than the time of ten breaths, and the Spiritual Power consumed to activate Six Ding Thunder was less than a tenth of what it used to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine Heavens Profound Lady never dreamt that the Kui Ox Drum would one day serve such a use as this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s too late to regret now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the accumulated thunder juice finally reached its climax, and six distinct phantom images appeared in six positions, solidifying into diverse divine statues!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dingmao, Dingsi, Dingwei, Dingyou, Dinghai, Dingchou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six statues simultaneously leaned forward, and six terrifying and awe-inspiring thunderbolts descended from the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they fell, the six thunderbolts merged into one, forming the largest thunder pillar, blasting straight toward Nine Heavens Profound Lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally understanding, she realized that drumming only intensified the thunder fury, so she ceased her head-pounding rhythm. Four drumheads appeared in succession above her as the last line of defense against the raging thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang Bang Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons, who were just beginning to regain their strength after the drumming ceased, hadn’t even risen from the ground when they were met with an even more deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two promptly, expertly lay flat on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will it never end?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they saw a pair of feet walking past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling to lift their heads just a little, amidst the blinding outline radiated by the electric surge and thunder juice, they saw a blurry silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure braved the thunder and chaotic currents, moving against the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous deep purple arcs of electricity tangled around the exterior of the Profound Armor, soon turning into particles and vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drawn Moonlight Longsword also turned from pale white to blue-purple at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging the sword across the ground, it carved a charred, narrow path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the final moment when the white light engulfed all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they glimpsed a hint of vibrant red lifted by the wind, a cloak fluttering fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder subsided and the winds calmed, silence enveloped everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone lost their hearing, unable to perceive sound, as the frightening thunder had shattered their eardrums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, they stood up and looked toward the central area of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the eight heads of Nine Heavens Profound Lady had been severed, leaving just eight stark white bones exposed to the air like eight ridiculous barren twigs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of her body was charred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the remaining half had vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, unable to maintain her aerial posture any longer, she spiraled down toward the abyss below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Nine Heavens Profound Lady disappeared, only then did everyone see the silhouette behind her, slowly sheathing the longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The not-yet-dissipated thunder turned into arcs of electricity, endlessly flickering around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu opened his mouth but emitted no sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life Spiritual Power scattered across the battlefield as the surviving Jiu Li Warriors finally heard their own cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four chieftains walked together, gazing at the silhouette in the distance, profoundly shaken in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of formidable warrior could this be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone, battling a formidable enemy, accomplishing a great rescue – he is a magnificent hero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they saw Han Zhan, after sheathing the Moonlight Longsword, finishing his meditation and walking toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously reaching out his hand toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chieftains and Great Power had no idea what this gesture meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu began to cover his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heroic image of saving the world, built with great effort, completely shattered with this sinful hand extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lingzhen, with a smile at the corner of his mouth, already cooperatively took out the Demon God’s Heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puzzled chieftains were just about to extend their hands for a handshake with Han Zhan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan’s voice, slightly clear, resonated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve saved you, now it’s time to pay the reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward? What reward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren’t you sent by the Great Chief to reinforce us? How come there’s a payment involved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the chieftains’ gazes simultaneously fell on Li Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tall and burly man, upon a glance, it’s clear he’s a warrior of the Jiuli Race, can’t even pretend otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu hurriedly looked up at the sky, adopting a silly look as if he’s unaware of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four chieftains glanced at each other, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we give it? Can we even defeat him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even Nine Heavens Profound Lady couldn’t hold against him for several moves; how long can we last combined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two individuals have techniques utterly different from Jiuli warriors; are they of the Wizard Lineage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What payment does he want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, someone asked the most crucial question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan pointed at his heart, \"Your heart’s blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, a dignified chieftain, how dare you demand my heart’s blood – are you insulting us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, I advise you not to push your luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four chieftains and demons sat limply on the ground, quietly accepting treatment from Li Lingzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As silent as frozen quail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan, satisfied, gazed at the Demon God’s Heart in his hand, noticing the new gush of demon blood nourishing it; its heart wall vessels were redder and fuller, hinting at a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With nearly half of the Jiuli Race’s heart’s blood irrigating it, having such effect is already considered good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would’ve been better to do this earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each one more stubborn than the last.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Han Zhan put away the Demon God’s Heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both battles won, his mood was remarkably good now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fenghou and Nine Heavens Profound Lady have both fallen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am aware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker had a deep gaze, distinct features, and spoke with a noble and dignified demeanor, clearly a tribal leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The speed of their defeat was much faster than anticipated; there appeared unknown variables from the Jiuli Race. It must be your two companions; apart from them, I cannot think of any other possibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have searched throughout the Yellow Emperor Tribe, but have not found your said companions. It seems they had long reached the Eastern Yi Continent, where Jiuli resides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they in danger?\" asked an exceptionally beautiful woman, eyes flickering with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends on whether we or Chi You can claim the final victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our time is limited, Fu Xi descendant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","ce0b8ece86f0a24d78bfafaa0c75e31d2069b1cda5f1938560d83572df2297b5","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-474","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-472",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]