[{"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-70":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},2295372,4490,"Chapter 70","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-70",70,"\u003Cp>Zhuo Xingji’s words fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the council hall grew heavier and more oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, we considered that our younger brother and Lian’er hadn’t returned yet—if we left, we’d drag them into danger, so we held our ground for now. Otherwise, we might not have escaped either!” Liu Xiaoqiang patted her chest, her face filled with relief and lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ji family and Dong family will lead, uniting many factions into a force not to be underestimated, catching the Four Major Powers off guard and forcing them to temporarily allow the Ji family and others to leave Licheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that the Four Major Powers have temporarily set aside their conflict to first join forces and eliminate the Ji family and others, once our people return, we can no longer delay—we must choose between the alliance of Ding family and the other three powers, or the Xu family.” Jiao Yongbao spoke with grave seriousness, his usual cheerful smile gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The three powers united—whether in number of fighters or elite cultivators—definitely surpass the Xu family. Moreover, we’ve had some ties with the Ding family; logically, we should side with them. But as long as the Xu family’s ancestral elder remains standing, victory is far from certain!” Yu Chi Xiao sighed heavily, burdened by worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Discussing this now is meaningless. Daoming should return within these few days. We’ll wait for his decision—he says leave, we leave; he says stay and ally with someone, we ally with them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In short, you all prepare yourselves for either staying or leaving—don’t wait until Daoming returns and then find yourselves still scrambling to sort things out.” Liang Jingtang said sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at Liang Jingtang in shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew Xia Daoming held great weight in their master’s eyes—and had already been explicitly named as his heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Xia Daoming also carried immense weight in their own hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had never dreamed he weighed so heavily in their master’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision concerning their four families, and the very rise or fall of the Qianjiao Martial Hall, would ultimately rest solely on Xia Daoming’s shoulders!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, our younger brother is still too young—how can such a critical matter be decided by him alone? Wouldn’t it be better if you first drafted a preliminary plan, so we could at least have some sense of direction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, when our younger brother returns, we can discuss and inform him.” After a long pause, Zhuo Xingji finally spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the chief escort captain of Xingyou Escort Agency, overseeing a large group of men and frequently traveling on escort missions—he had broad experience and strategic insight, second only to Liang Jingtang within the Qianjiao Martial Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Ji and Dong families led the coalition to evacuate Licheng, Zhuo Xingji immediately sensed the danger and dispatched numerous escort masters and runners to scout outside the city, seeking firsthand intelligence to prepare swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too young?” Liang Jingtang’s lips curled into a self-deprecating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first entered Cangmang Mountain, he thought the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many worked hard, half died or were wounded—all for his benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the old fox Xu Zhiji was outmaneuvered by him, his corpse later casually tossed into the valley below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To call such a man cunning and calculating is no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too young? Pfft, he’s anything but young!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master, our younger brother’s strength is indeed formidable—he’s already a Sixth-Rank Great Martial Master at such a young age—but he’s still too young, prone to impulsive, reckless decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For something this critical, I think you and Brother Zhuo should deliberate and decide together.” Yu Chi Xiao, seeing his master fall silent, feared he might be growing senile and handing such power to Xia Daoming, quickly chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sixth-Rank Great Martial Master? You vastly underestimate Daoming—he was already Sixth-Rank when he entered Cangmang Mountain with me.” Liang Jingtang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!” Everyone’s mouths dropped open in shock, unable to close them for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy tricked us all!” After a long silence, Yu Chi Xiao muttered bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now you understand—regarding depth of strategy and cunning, not just you, even I am far inferior to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must wait for him—not just out of concern for him, fearing we’d drag him down if we left, but because I need him to return and help me decide.” Liang Jingtang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuo Xingji and the others fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, hurried footsteps echoed from the front courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be Daoming’s returned?” Liang Jingtang leapt to his feet, excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Elder Brother, Sister—you’re all here! Has something big happened in Licheng? I saw almost no one on the streets, and the guards at the city gate are on high alert.” Xia Daoming and Liu Qiaolian entered, leading two steeds laden with saddlebags, dust-covered and eager to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you bring the horses into the inner courtyard?” Before Liang Jingtang or the others could answer, Yu Chi Xiao frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget that for now—tell me, has something big happened in Licheng?” Xia Daoming cut in firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He currently held so many valuable items—he was already “without desire or need,” just wanting to hunker down, peacefully eat, drink, and cultivate, enhancing his strength without wanting to get involved in any conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Licheng truly descended into chaos, he’d pack up and leave immediately, far from the turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve returned just in time—I was just telling Yu Chi Xiao and the others we’d wait for your decision!” Liang Jingtang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My decision?” Xia Daoming blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes—the situation is urgent, every choice carries great risk, and I dare not decide alone. You must make the call.” Liang Jingtang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly has happened?” Xia Daoming’s expression turned grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After you left, the Lin family, Ding family, and the Saber Gate officially announced their alliance. Soon, the three-power alliance and the Xu family began pressuring all factions to declare allegiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ji family, Dong family, and several other major powers became the primary targets of the Four Major Powers. It’s said both the Ding and Xu families separately proposed marriage to Ji Wenyue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? They proposed marriage to Ji Wenyue?” Xia Daoming’s face darkened instantly, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Chi Xiao and the others shuddered, gazing at Xia Daoming with a hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, Xia Daoming had always seemed to them a gentle, smiling younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at the mention of Ji Wenyue, he transformed as if into a different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have ties to Ji Wenyue?” Liang Jingtang’s heart stirred, and he blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll discuss that later—continue with what you were saying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji Yuanzhen, using Ji Wenyue’s claim that she only takes sons-in-law and never marries out, deflected their advances, while secretly allying with the Dong family to lead other factions unwilling to take sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days ago, they suddenly gathered forces and stormed the city, declaring they refused to join the Four Major Powers’ conflict and intended to relocate out of Licheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard and outnumbered, the Four Major Powers had no choice but to temporarily let them leave—though this was merely a delaying tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, your Elder Brother Zhuo brought word: the Four Major Powers have temporarily set aside their conflict and joined forces to ambush the Ji family and other factions at Eagle Eye Mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? How is the Ji family faring? What about Ji Wenyue?” Xia Daoming’s face changed again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-20T05:15:29.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ecd4205abf3c3fd7ae486d87287a1704cff63ea684319c1054c207cdda21d497","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-71","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-69",484,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-cover.jpg"]