[{"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-68":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},2295370,4490,"Chapter 68: Entering the Cave Mansion","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>Everyone left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming gazed toward the cliff waterfall directly opposite the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waterfall plunged down, carving a green pool below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two green water crocodiles floated lazily in the pool, eyes closed, rising and sinking with the current.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their emerald scales blended seamlessly with the water; without close inspection, they would easily be overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water spilled from the pool, forming a small stream that slowly meandered through the center of the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the waterfall, a stone cave could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone door of the cave was tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming gripped a long spear and walked toward the green pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, be careful!” Liu Qiaolian warned anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry!” Xia Daoming turned and smiled at Liu Qiaolian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his face was veiled, their eyes met, and both felt the deep affection in each other’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green water crocodiles suddenly opened eyes like lanterns, revealing jaws lined with sharp teeth, and each spat out a blade of ice shimmering with emerald cold light in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang! Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming flicked his spear, conjuring two spear blossoms that struck the green ice blades with perfect precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice blades shattered, exploding into a shower of flying shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the swirling ice fragments, a figure leapt skyward, robes flapping, spear in hand, glinting with cold light as he charged toward the two crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green water crocodiles clearly sensed their foe’s strength and let out a low growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pool water, stirred by some unseen force, surged into massive waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop the waves, one crocodile opened its mouth and continuously spat ice blades, while the other raised its massive claw and lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qiaolian’s heart rose to her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded giant felt a chill crawl up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a powerful beast could probably knock him flying with a single swipe of its claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xia Daoming showed no fear; mid-air, his spear transformed into a thousand shadowy spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding-ding-dang-dang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice blades were continuously deflected, dissolving into nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The countless spear shadows merged into one, sweeping horizontally in a single devastating arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lunging crocodile was flung backward, crashing heavily against a rock beside the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rock shattered into pieces, yet the crocodile staggered back to its feet, its armor unbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming swept his spear at one crocodile; before the other could fire another ice blade, he merged with his spear, striking like lightning into its gaping maw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sssch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear pierced through the crocodile’s open mouth, driving clean through its body from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear lifted the crocodile’s massive body and slammed it violently onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed continuously from its mouth; after a few spasms, it lay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having speared one crocodile, Xia Daoming immediately turned and charged at the other, which had just shaken its head and risen, lunging toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green water crocodile’s armor was thick, nearly impervious to blades and spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Xia Daoming no longer sought an opening for a throat-stab; he wielded his spear like a club, swinging it wildly in a furious barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom! Boom! Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the crocodile lay motionless on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pitiful green water crocodile was a high-grade level-one beast—its armor thick, its strength immense, its power rivaling that of an eighth-rank Great Martial Master; even Xu Zhiji would rather sacrifice a fifth-rank Great Martial Master than risk provoking it—yet it met Xia Daoming, this monstrous eighth-rank Great Martial Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply beaten to death by brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this violent scene, the bearded giant wiped sweat from his brow repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, I absolutely won’t mention the big reward later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The green water crocodiles are dealt with. Now, brave warrior, please help us scout the path.” Xia Daoming clapped his hands and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes!” The bearded giant nodded hurriedly, then walked toward the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the horrific sight of the two crocodiles after crossing the pool, the bearded giant felt his legs trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone door behind the waterfall posed no challenge to the bearded giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his massive Thunder-Shaking Hammer, channeled hidden force, and smashed it over ten times—until the stone door exploded into fragments with a thunderous crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the bearded giant stepped cautiously into the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the bearded giant vanish into the cave entrance, Xia Daoming’s heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was clearly small; soon, the bearded giant reappeared at the entrance, passed through the waterfall, leapt across the pool, and stood before Xia Daoming and Liu Qiaolian, face alight with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great hero, there are no seals or traps inside, but there’s a medicinal tree I don’t recognize and some herbs. Also, there’s an altar and a snake pit—I don’t know what they’re for, so I didn’t dare get close.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, clear fear flickered in the bearded giant’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Good! I’ll remember your merit! Lian’er, let’s go in.” Xia Daoming exclaimed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, since there are no seals or traps, let me go in alone,” Liu Qiaolian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming paused slightly, then understood her concern; he took her hand gently and said, “No matter what, we stay together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm!” Liu Qiaolian’s body trembled slightly, then she nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two leapt together across the green pool, passed through the waterfall, and entered the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was not damp or dark as imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, four strings of pearls hung from the corners of the stone walls, radiating light that illuminated the cave as brightly as daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was unusually fresh, carrying a faint fruity fragrance that made one feel refreshed with just a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave were three carved stone chambers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fruity scent drifted from the left chamber—the one closest to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming and Liu Qiaolian naturally followed the scent, lifted the curtain, and entered the left chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped inside, the scent of fruit and herbs flooded their senses, instantly invigorating them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the ceiling bore a massive stalactite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist drifted from it, occasionally dropping one or two droplets of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the stalactite grew a vine-like tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around it grew a patch of medicinal herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist and droplets from the stalactite fell like heavenly dew, nourishing the vine and its surrounding herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vine’s leaves were unremarkable, but its flowers and fruit were extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both flowers and fruit were red, surrounded by mist that glowed with a blood-red hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The herbs’ leaves grew in pairs, their crimson color streaked with faint auroras, like the wings of a legendary phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhuwu Fruit! Fengyao Grass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming stared at the hanging fruit on the vine, then scanned the patch of herbs below; his heart trembled, and he blurted out the names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had learned of Zhuwu Fruit from Ji Wenyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient medicinal texts passed down by the Ji family recorded that Zhuwu Fruit was one of the herbs requested by a cultivator who once had dealings with the Ji family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for its use, Xia Daoming did not yet know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing he was certain of: if even a cultivator had specifically sought it, it must be extremely precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Fengyao Grass, Ji Wenyue had once been deceived by false rumors of a five-hundred-year-old specimen, leading her to the north—and thus meeting Xia Daoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Fengyao Grass was the main ingredient in Fengming Pills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming did not pause to revel in his joy; he quickly uprooted all the Fengyao Grass, plucked the cluster of Zhuwu Fruit, stored them away, and prepared to lead Liu Qiaolian out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, aren’t you going to dig up the whole tree?” Liu Qiaolian asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a spirit tree dies the moment it’s dug up. Now that we know this place, when I grow strong enough, this place—and this spirit tree—will be ours.” Xia Daoming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Qiaolian shuddered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a cultivator’s cave mansion—and yet her master dared to think of returning someday to claim it as his own.\u003C\u002Fp>",1332,"2026-06-20T05:15:29.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","349dbc5fb635c7182a5f217641bf483b290f5e966b6efa554dd610aff7f72ee2","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-69","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-67",484,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-cover.jpg"]