[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength":3,"chapter-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-108":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Subdue the Immortals with Strength",{"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},2295410,4490,"Chapter 108: Return","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>The moonlight flowed like water, and the Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake still waited eagerly by the Dragon Transformation Fruit tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming looked up at the massive rock, twenty to thirty zhang high, and suddenly felt this distance meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because now he could project his strength, form it into a whirlwind, and lift himself upward straight to the Dragon Transformation Fruit tree—merely a matter of expending some energy and spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he did that, the Dragon Transformation Fruit tree would be destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xia Daoming still climbed steadily to nearly twenty zhang high, then struck with a fist through the air, slamming it hard at the Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake cried out in pain, its scales instantly bristling, and within moments it surged down the cliff face toward the insolent intruder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, in just half a day, Xia Daoming had already stepped into the realm of Martial Master, his power achieving a near-qualitative leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, this Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake—half-jiao, half-snake, strong enough to easily slay a Ninth-Rank Master—was pierced through the vital spot beneath its neck by Xia Daoming’s spear, thrashing violently on the ground, its massive tail smashing countless rocks before finally dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing the Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake, Xia Daoming’s feet stirred the wind, and with a few effortless leaps, he reached the top of the rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the rock was a large cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave emitted a foul stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must have been the giant snake’s nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming held his breath and entered the den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no treasures waiting for him—only nine snake eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each egg was the size of a goose egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder the Dragon Transformation Fruit had nearly ripened, yet the giant snake merely guarded it without eating—turns out it was saving them for its offspring. Truly, the heart of a parent is pitiful!” Xia Daoming stared at the eggs, suddenly at peace, and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took out the cloth he carried to wrap herbs and elixirs, and carefully packed away all nine eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant snake was already half-jiao, half-snake; its eggs were certainly potent nourishment for martial cultivators, and being eggs, their effects should be milder than snake meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for hatching and taming them, Xia Daoming had no such intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, demonic beasts lack spiritual awareness and are hard to tame; second, he was their mother’s killer—should he invest great effort and time to hatch and raise them, he’d inevitably feel uneasy every time he saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing the eggs, Xia Daoming thought for a moment, then returned one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave a little room for future encounters!” Xia Daoming shook his head, muttering to himself, turned, and left the snake den, plucking the remaining six Dragon Transformation Fruits from the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still five unripe Dragon Transformation Fruits; Xia Daoming hesitated, then ultimately did not pick them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night was deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bonfire burned beside the mountain lake beneath the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming was devouring boiled snake meat in huge bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, while alive, the Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake’s body was incredibly tough, nearly impervious to blades and spears—but once killed, peeled open, its flesh was surprisingly tender and soft, easily sliced like sashimi, then briefly blanched in the pot, dissolving instantly on the tongue, delicious beyond compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, once digested, the snake meat delivered a powerful surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake, half-jiao, half-snake—its flesh contained astonishing energy, far beyond any snake Xia Daoming had eaten before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xia Daoming’s aberrant meridians could handle such unrestrained, massive consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Cangmang Mountain, Xia Daoming dragged a giant snake, five to six zhang long, through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer reaches of Cangmang Mountain mostly housed Level-One demonic beasts, occasionally with Level-Two ones appearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This half-jiao, half-snake Golden Scale Blood-Eyed Snake was roughly equivalent to a Level-Two Mid-Rank demonic beast; its terrifying blood aura frightened many beasts into fleeing, avoiding it entirely—saving Xia Daoming considerable trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a foolish beast dared to disturb him; Xia Daoming merely fired a Snake-Tongue Blade through the air—*shhh!*—and the beast was instantly cleaved in two by the force-formed blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s still easier and more pleasant to just swallow pills!” Seven days later, Xia Daoming finally emerged from Cangmang Mountain, glanced at the remaining half of the giant snake in his hand, and felt a sudden wave of nausea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For seven days straight, he’d devoured snake meat in endless variations, but the snake was simply too large—his meridians could absorb the surging energy within, but his stomach couldn’t keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all that time, he’d only eaten a small portion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, in just seven days, his meridians had strengthened to Level Three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He estimated that after finishing this giant snake, completing the Level-Nine strengthening, he’d easily reach the Tenth-Rank Master realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I estimate that after eating this giant snake, completing the ninth-level enhancement and entering the Tenth Rank Master realm should be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming rode a horse pulling a large cart, heavily covered with thick cloth, passing through the city gate and heading straight for Tenglong Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenglong Mansion was the former Xu Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu Mansion covered nearly a hundred mu, surrounded by high walls, with spacious courtyards, exquisitely arranged gardens filled with flowers, trees, small bridges over flowing streams, winding paths leading to secluded spots, beautiful scenery, and buildings either elegant or majestic, carved beams and painted rafters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Xu family utterly destroyed, leaving such a grand estate vacant was a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the rear courtyard where Xu Zhiyuan lived held a great secret—it would now be Xia Daoming’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Qianjiao Martial Hall’s master and disciples discussed it and decided to swap their bird’s nest for a golden one, relocating to the Xu Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Xu Mansion was vast, with many rooms; even if Qianjiao Martial Hall had few people, they couldn’t fill it, and even if Zhuo Xingji moved the entire Zhuo family in, there’d still be plenty of empty rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Yu Chi Xiao had wanted to rename the Xu Mansion as Qianjiao Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liang Jingtang immediately smacked him on the back of the head, scolding him for having no ambition: “With Xia Daoming’s current trajectory, how could he still be a ‘crawling dragon’? He’ll soon soar as a true dragon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Xu Mansion became Tenglong Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than twenty days away, Licheng had gradually regained some of its former prosperity—streets bustled with people, lively and bustling, clean and tidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At intervals, refugee relief stations had been erected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dedicated personnel managed and arranged the refugees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armored soldiers with swords at their waists patrolled the streets regularly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything seemed orderly—but many faces carried a trace of worry, as if fearing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carriage passed through the streets, observing the scene, Xia Daoming’s heart eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Ji Family and Qianjiao Martial Hall had managed Licheng well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what people feared, Xia Daoming had a rough idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be that the influx of refugees had brought news of rebel forces advancing northward, burning, killing, and looting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Licheng had not only martial masters but also several Eighth-Rank Great Martial Masters from the Four Factions—people had felt somewhat secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, after the flight and slaughter, most of Licheng’s combat-capable fighters had perished; the strongest remaining guardian was now only one Eighth-Rank Great Martial Master—how could the townsfolk not worry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, after that escape and slaughter, the various factions of Li City have suffered heavy losses among their fighting men; the most powerful figure still standing is merely an Eighth Rank Great Martial Master—how could the townspeople not be worried?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now entered the Master realm, his power undergoing a near-qualitative transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Xu Zhiyuan were reborn and regained his peak, Xia Daoming could kill him with a single spear thrust through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Ji Family and Qianjiao Martial Hall possessed the astonishingly potent Fengming Pill, and had seized many valuable items from the Four Factions; for days, Ji and Qianjiao disciples had never stopped supplementing, their strength changing daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He estimated that soon, one or two more Eighth-Rank Great Martial Masters and several Seventh-Rank ones would emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truly formidable rebel leaders were besieging provincial capitals and nearby cities, sending only a small portion of troops northward to conscript able-bodied men and plunder resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These troops likely contained no truly powerful individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage drove straight into Tenglong Mansion and stopped at the rear courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Liang Jingtang arrived first, having heard the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Master, you’ve reached Eighth-Rank Great Martial Master? Congratulations! Congratulations!” Xia Daoming saw Liang Jingtang enter, his eyes brightening instantly, and bowed with enthusiastic congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During that battle, when I speared Lin Zhaonan, I had a sudden insight; after you left, within days, fortune smiled upon me—I shattered the Eighth Meridian barrier and entered the Eighth-Rank realm!” Liang Jingtang, upon hearing Xia Daoming’s praise, straightened his posture at once, one hand behind his back, the other stroking his silver beard, radiating the aura of a true master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master is truly formidable—you slew an Eighth-Rank while still Seventh-Rank, and used it to break through!” Xia Daoming immediately showered him with flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t compare to you—you slew an Eighth-Rank while still Sixth-Rank!” Liang Jingtang returned the favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only ambushed him—and wasn’t that thanks to your teaching?” Xia Daoming replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough! Daoming, you’ve arrived just in time—these past days, your master and Elder Ji have been deeply anxious!” Liang Jingtang, finally blushing under the flattery, cleared his throat and changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of thick skin, he still couldn’t match this disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liang Jingtang finished speaking, Ji Yuanzhen hurried in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoming, you’re finally back!” Ji Yuanzhen let out a huge sigh of relief upon seeing Xia Daoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are the rebels coming to attack?” Xia Daoming asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet—but the rebels have reached Feiyun City; judging by current trends, they’re almost certainly advancing northward, and Licheng won’t escape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This army originally had four thousand elite troops; along the way, they burned, killed, looted, and forcibly conscripted able-bodied men—now they’ve gathered nearly twenty thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their commander, General Ma Tong, is a Ninth-Rank Master, said to be born with copper bones and iron skin, possessing boundless strength; he’s swept northward unopposed, rarely meeting an equal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, Ma Tong is extremely cruel and violent—he sends surrender demands before attacking; if the city opens its gates, surrenders, and offers rich tribute, he spares lives. If they refuse, once the gates fall, he massacres the entire city!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Worse, Ma Tong likely has cultivators aiding him. Yesterday, scouts reported that recently, Huoshan City was naturally fortified, hard to assault, and had a Master defending it—Ma Tong’s army couldn’t break through for a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, during Ma Tong’s duel with the Master, a dark cloud suddenly descended from the sky, transforming into a black eagle that wounded the Master—Ma Tong seized the chance and slew him; Huoshan City fell. So before Ma Tong sends his surrender ultimatum, we must decide.” Ji Yuanzhen spoke with deep concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when Ma Tong clashed with that Master, a dark cloud suddenly flew down from the sky and transformed into a black eagle that wounded the Master; Ma Tong seized the opportunity to strike and slew him, and Huoshan City fell as a result. So before Ma Tong sends men to urge our surrender, we must decide.” Ji Yuanzhen said with deep concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy numbered nearly twenty thousand; even if Xia Daoming were as powerful as ever, he couldn’t kill them all—he’d eventually collapse from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Ma Tong was a Master, surrounded by Great Martial Masters, and possibly even hidden cultivators aiding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xia Daoming had few allies, and even fewer powerful Great Martial Masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: One more chapter coming soon. Keep supporting with moon tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1983,"2026-06-20T05:15:29.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","977c2bf06d88ff4a2464e79b15f24cc347c220f24fbc9512da96a9a6712a6af4","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-109","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-107",484,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-cover.jpg"]