[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s":3,"chapter-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Immortal Through Martial Path, I Who Cannot Die Shall Ultimately Be Invincible",{"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},2325243,4549,"Chapter 25","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>He could not act rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou was well aware of his situation, so he quickly lowered his brows and concealed the killing intent within. He swiftly adjusted his emotions, assuming an expression of disbelief and fury after being threatened, yet powerless against the other—like a true eighteen-year-old youth with no recourse against threats. At the same time, he clung to the faint hope common to all youths—that the other was merely bluffing, not truly intending to harm him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded killer watched Chen Guanlou with keen interest, seemingly pleased by the shifts in his expression, savoring the thrill of manipulating another’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve only heard of people who would rather die than keep a secret. This is the first time I’ve met someone who forces another to listen to a secret. Senior, your methods are truly unexpected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou casually flattered the man, but his mind churned—how could he survive this crisis? The bearded killer was undoubtedly a capricious man; he could not rely on the killer’s conscience. Only the dead keep secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If earlier, revealing his killing intent had been born of anger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then now, having calmed down, Chen Guanlou genuinely wanted to kill the man. The difficulty lay in eliminating him without leaving a trace, and distancing himself completely. Moreover, the man was a fifth-rank martial artist; even if his realm had declined to third-rank strength, he was still beyond Chen Guanlou’s reach. To kill him, brute force would not do—he must outwit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he must soothe the man, absolutely forbidding him from blurting out secrets. Even if the bearded killer didn’t know the truth, who could guarantee he wouldn’t fabricate lies—say, that Chen Guanlou possessed great treasure enabling him to cultivate internal arts? If such rumors spread, the consequences were unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he gained true self-preservation, he could never expose the strange aspects of himself. This incident had taught him a harsh lesson: future martial engagements must avoid crowds, conceal his face and movements, and prevent anyone from suspecting him. He must never let anyone know he cultivated internal arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank heaven and earth—he possessed the Elixir of Immortality and the seemingly concealment-capable Book of Ascension. To all appearances, he was merely a martial artist skilled in a few crude techniques, wielding a common sword style—utterly ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, I’m willing to reveal my secret to you—you should feel honored. Don’t fear; my secret will protect you, never harm you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell would believe that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou trusted not a single word the man spoke—not even the punctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A killer becomes a killer because he is selfish, cruel, and cold. Such a man resembles an antisocial personality—devoid of empathy, incapable of emotional connection, lacking even basic human feeling. He is a killing machine. Words spoken by such a man, even if wrapped in warmth, are merely “clumsy” imitations. He mimics normal speech to deceive others and mask his true nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killers have another trait: they are clever, skilled at manipulating others’ emotions and fates, deriving pleasure from twisting lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou sighed inwardly—he was truly cursed, plagued by misfortune, having drawn this calamity upon himself. His luck was truly abysmal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, don’t deceive me. Your secret is something many outside want to know. I’m just a lowly jailer—no background, no protection. Please, out of respect for my deference, spare me this time. From now on, I’ll provide the wine and meat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha…” The bearded killer laughed heartily, thoroughly pleased with Chen Guanlou’s submissive tone. “Boy, don’t fear. As long as I live, you won’t die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A fifth-rank martial artist lives a hundred years. Even if prison life has worn me down, I’ll still live to eighty or ninety without issue.” The bearded killer spoke with great pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou clenched his teeth inwardly—what an immortal bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled in relief. “Then all the better. From now on, I look forward to your longevity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, I could even teach you martial arts. You hold the manual but lack a master—self-study must breed many errors. Any questions, come ask me. On one condition: obey me, and I’ll never treat you poorly. Disobey me, hmm… even locked away, I have countless ways to make you wish you were dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou gritted his teeth, bowed deeply. “I understand. Senior, rest assured—I know my place. I’ll bring you wine and food tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded killer, satisfied, lay back on his bed. He was certain Chen Guanlou had no resistance—only obedience awaited him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting. Extremely interesting. He would uncover Chen Guanlou’s strange secret sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou returned to the guard room with a dark expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Datou worried for him, waved him over, and the two stepped beyond the bars to speak outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard Zhang Wantong and his men blocked you. You’re alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Brother Datou, I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall I intervene and mediate with Zhang Wantong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet. I can handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Datou looked skeptical. “Don’t be polite with me. Zhang Wantong is a scoundrel—greedy, lustful, petty, and cruel to the weak. But even he owes me some respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou smiled gratefully. “I’ll try to resolve it myself first. If I truly can’t, I’ll ask you for help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Don’t hide your troubles. You’re under my protection—Zhang Wantong won’t dare go too far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou didn’t care about Zhang Wantong at all—and Zhang Wantong dared not act against him yet. If it came to a fight, Chen Guanlou had plenty of ways to deal with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly troubled him was the bearded killer. Everyone in the prison avoided speaking of him, pretending he didn’t exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his shift ended, Chen Guanlou didn’t go home—he went straight to Du Fuzi with wine and meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Fuzi was delighted he came—there was wine, food, and company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou first asked about two obscure characters in the Book of Ascension, then chatted aimlessly about heaven and earth, finally feigning casual interest to ask if Du Fuzi had heard of the infamous killer from over a decade ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Fuzi chuckled. “Ask others, and you might get nothing. But I know some of the truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There really was such a person? I thought it was just a rumor.” Chen Guanlou feigned curiosity and shock, leaning in attentively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunk and eager to show off, Du Fuzi recounted everything he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-06-20T17:39:56.967Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c3de02d7f23178e961b7a21483545f1b75f56447581cfbf59d0e231b0c5ff328","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-26","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-24",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-cover.jpg"]