[{"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-112":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},2295414,4490,"Chapter 112: Butcher, Demon Daoist [Requesting Monthly Votes]","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>Mangzhou, Feiyun City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames surged into the sky, thick smoke blotting out the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a fairly prosperous city, now reduced to a hell on earth beneath the iron hooves of the rebel army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebel soldiers clad in blood-stained armor looted and burned without restraint throughout the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without regard to gender or age, anyone they encountered was cut down on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corpses of fleeing civilians littered the streets; blood flowed across stone paving, mingling with the mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams and sobs filled every corner, the stench of blood thick in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All portable wealth was seized; anything too heavy to carry was set ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The governor’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall man, dressed in black silk, his hair coiled and secured with a jade hairpin, sat behind a low table, quietly turning the pages of a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was strikingly handsome, his demeanor refined; to an outsider, he might have seemed nothing more than a scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he was General Ma Tong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, he had stormed into the governor’s mansion, seized several beautiful concubines, indulged in lewd acts with them, then smiled as he sliced each one into eight pieces—utterly perverse and cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Ma Tong, two seventh-rank Great Martial Masters stood rigid as spears, one on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him sat an old man in gray robes, posture upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was, in fact, an eighth-rank Great Martial Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Tong read quietly for a while, perhaps growing bored, set the scroll down on the table, and rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man immediately stood and stepped forward, whispering: “Master, scouts report that over thirty days ago, the four strongest factions in Li City slaughtered each other, suffering heavy losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Li City has only one eighth-rank Great Martial Master and a few seventh-rank ones left to hold it—its strength is hollow. In this servant’s humble opinion, send Deputy General Ximen with another force straight to Li City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or better yet, Master, you personally lead a detachment straight to Li City. Take it, then join forces with Deputy General Ximen, advancing north and south in tandem—this would save much time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if you remain here seizing cities and cannot break free, once General Yan Yanfeng breaches the provincial capital, you’ll gain no merit, and all the greatest rewards will be snatched by others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right! The only truly prosperous lands in Mangzhou are Far-Cang City—everything valuable and wealthy lies there. We can’t let someone else get there first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li City lies near Cangmang Mountain, far away, historically guarded by Masters, and filled with powerful cultivators. If they refuse to surrender, taking it won’t be easy. I was just weighing whether to push all the way to Li City or turn back midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Li City is only notable for its proximity to Cangmang Mountain; otherwise, it’s barely noticed by the provincial capital. Yet it’s still one of Mangzhou’s major cities, surely holding many treasures. Now that it’s hollow, I must go myself.” Ma Tong said, his eyes gleaming with greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s best if you go personally—take Master Wu along. Secular power struggles usually don’t draw the attention of the immortal sects, but if an immortal harms innocent civilians or practices evil arts, and orthodox cultivators learn of it, trouble will follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortals still pass through this region occasionally; though we’re far from the provincial capital, we’re not as distant as Li City. In this servant’s view, Master, you should sever ties with Master Wu as soon as possible.” The gray-robed man said, a flicker of fear and concern crossing his eyes at the mention of Master Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You speak wisely. The immortal’s affairs must be handled with caution—should orthodox cultivators come after him, I might be killed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I still need him to refine the Primordial Purple Blood Elixir to help me break through to the tenth-rank Master level. Now isn’t the time to cut ties.” Ma Tong nodded gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only fear that once you’ve reached your goal, he’ll abandon you, leaving you with nothing but a tainted reputation.” The old man whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry. He once traded with my grandfather several times—and kept his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, helping me become a tenth-rank Master brings him no harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as they say, walk by the river often enough, you’ll get your shoes wet. So once I become a tenth-rank Master, I’ll sever ties with him as soon as possible.” Ma Tong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This servant was overthinking!” the old man bowed humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another courtyard of the governor’s mansion stood a tall platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On it, an incense altar, flanked by two thick green candles as wide as a child’s arm, with a gourd placed at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve banners of varying sizes and lengths stood upright on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve wooden stakes lined the front of the platform, each bound with a pregnant woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the incense altar stood a man in black Daoist robes, gaunt and haggard, hair disheveled, barefoot, holding a peachwood sword, dancing as he muttered incantations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he chanted, the more his wrinkles twisted, his face growing ever more grotesque and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he roared, pointing the peachwood sword at one of the pregnant women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow flew from her body—a tiny fetus-shaped form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green flame erupted from the sword, burning the shadow into a wisp of smoke that vanished into one of the banners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist then repeatedly stabbed the remaining pregnant women with the sword from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve wisps of smoke vanished into the twelve banners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the twelve banners stirred without wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh! Whoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious force emanated from the banners, drawing in countless wandering spirits hovering above Feiyun City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirits converged from all directions, stirring gusts of chilling wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even sixth-rank Great Martial Masters guarding the courtyard gate shivered, instinctively hunching their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirits gathered thicker, forming clumps of black mist that slithered into the gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long moments passed, the wind ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist, looking weary, lifted the gourd and shook it gently, a faint smile appearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, armored martial masters approached, slicing open the pregnant women’s bellies and removing the fetuses inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Wu, you’ve worked hard!” Ma Tong had appeared on the platform, bowing to the Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hardly. We simply exchange what we need.” The Daoist waved dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When will my Primordial Purple Blood Elixir be ready?” Ma Tong asked, glancing at the dead fetuses being carried away, his eyes burning with cruel hunger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will take more time,” the Daoist replied coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just received word: Li City is now hollow. I plan to leave the main army here and lead a small, light force, bypassing all cities en route to launch a surprise attack on Li City.” Ma Tong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li City is perfect—populous, remote! If we sack it, my Ten Thousand Ghosts Dark Yin Mist and your Primordial Purple Blood Elixir should both be complete! Hehehe! Once I finish the Ten Thousand Ghosts Dark Yin Mist, I’ll even stand a chance against Foundation Establishment cultivators!” The Daoist cackled like a night owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foundation Establishment cultivator!” Ma Tong’s heart trembled slightly, a flicker of awe crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came from Lingzhou, a Master General, well-traveled and knowledgeable about the immortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were terrifying beings even Grand Masters couldn’t match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last rays of the setting sun, filtered through evening clouds, gently bathed Yuncui Mountain and the rear courtyard of Tenglong Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming reclined on an old wicker chair, beside him sat Ji Wenyue, her legs long and slender, her beauty growing ever more radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenyue occasionally picked up sliced seasonal fruit from the table and gently fed it to Xia Daoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood Liu Qiaolian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was gently massaging his shoulders with her jade-like hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming half-closed his eyes, gazing at the sunset and the crimson clouds behind Yuncui Mountain. For a moment, he felt his life had reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply wanted to lie back, to stop striving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, though our immortal cave is hidden by Yuncui Mountain, I’ve carefully observed the terrain and qi flow these past days—I fear occasional spiritual energy leakage may cause subtle ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an immortal happens to pass by, or one skilled in arrays scrutinizes Yuncui Mountain, they might detect something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could use those few array flags to mask it somewhat, but I fear my limited array knowledge might only draw more attention, making matters worse.” Liu Qiaolian, following Xia Daoming’s gaze to Yuncui Mountain, hesitated, then spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh. Looks like lying flat is still too soon,” Xia Daoming opened his eyes, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qiaolian, Ji Wenyue, and the other family members had been brought back by Xia Daoming himself over ten days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the valley, Xia Daoming first witnessed Liu Qiaolian’s astonishing talent for arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never cultivated, never taken a single array lesson—yet with only an ancient scroll and a few flags she dug up from Gengyun Mountain, she had studied, tinkered, and conjured mist to conceal the entire valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xia Daoming trusted her words completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Array masters must first understand terrain, discern qi flows, locate spiritual veins, and observe celestial patterns to properly set arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, big brother, if you want to lie flat, just lie flat! Whatever you want to eat, I’ll have Xia He prepare it.” Ji Wenyue blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish girl, when I say lie flat, I don’t mean like that!” Xia Daoming said, casually stroking Ji Wenyue’s thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, nicely rounded, pleasantly elastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that kind of lie flat? Then… big brother, I’m not talking to you!” Ji Wenyue instinctively glanced at Liu Qiaolian and the bedroom, blushed crimson, stomped her foot, and stormed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s gotten into her?” Xia Daoming looked baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just said “lie flat” isn’t what she thought—why such a tantrum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I was telling the truth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was dreaming of lying flat, but Liu’s words woke me up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you really shouldn’t! Miss Ji went out of her way to set aside her elixir refining to come here and keep you company, even sliced fruit and fed you herself—and now she lets you touch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she’s still a virgin maiden, a noble lady! You haven’t even sent a matchmaker yet, and the sun hasn’t even set—you’re already sighing that lying flat is still too soon… Ah, I overstepped! Master, if you truly desire it now, I’ll go prepare your bathwater.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qiaolian shot Xia Daoming a reproachful glance, then remembered her station and his recent unfulfilled desires, blushed again, and turned to head to the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?! You can interpret lying flat like that?!” Xia Daoming laughed helplessly, grabbing Liu Qiaolian’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do I look like a man who indulges in lewdness by day, debauched and unrestrained?” Xia Daoming asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…” Liu Qiaolian lowered her head, blushing, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liu Qiaolian’s flushed, exquisite face, Xia Daoming helplessly stepped forward and swept her into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since things had gone this far, if he didn’t act now, he’d be wrongly blamed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xia Daoming lifted Liu Qiaolian into his arms, he saw Ji Wenyue hurrying in with Ji Yuanzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Today I’ll add a bonus chapter for the Silver Patron—so today’s three chapters. Honestly, I’ve been sleeping past eleven and rising early these days just to write more and give you all a better read! Please help by voting and supporting me. Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to Qiuzhishenguang, Zhongyoushi, Wangjigang, Wannian de dengdai, Shunyi Reader, and others for your generous tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1922,"2026-06-20T05:15:29.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7f8a2d68c9f3ed3249d17535bb5db2b9f951c397a81aa62e3d3d316d6d191329","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-113","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-111",484,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-cover.jpg"]