[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats-":3,"chapter-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1430":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1159664,1501,"Chapter 1428: 701 Crystal Ball, Crisis! _2","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1430",1430,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1428: Chapter 701 Crystal Ball, Crisis! _2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image depicted a world shrouded in darkness, a powerful dark force eroding all light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The symbols seemed to indicate some kind of ritual, a ceremony capable of summoning or releasing this dark force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must stop it,” Qing Shuang said nervously, “If what these images show comes true, the entire White Elephant City could be in danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen clenched his fist, determination flashing in his eyes: “We can’t let this happen, we must find the location of this ritual and stop them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two decided to record the information from the Crystal Ball so they could study it with the sages of the government office upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They carefully depicted the images and symbols on paper, then hid the materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were preparing to leave the underground hall, suddenly, the entire space began to shake as if some immense force was awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!” Luo Chen shouted, knowing they needed to leave immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly dashed through the iron gate, running back along the underground passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to reach the hidden door, a loud roar echoed behind them, and the entire underground passage began to collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang ran with all their might, finally bursting through the hidden door before the passage completely caved in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, they saw that the passage behind the hidden door was completely sealed by rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have to return immediately,” Luo Chen said, panting, “We must report this information to the government and organize an investigation into this underground hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded; she knew this was a race against time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they couldn’t stop the conspiracy at Heifeng Ridge in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two swiftly left the basement and returned to White Elephant City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to White Elephant City, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang promptly headed to the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew time was of the essence, and every second could be crucial to the city’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials at the government office, seeing them covered in dust and looking tense, immediately realized something significant had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, what happened to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Zhang, the registrar of the government office, asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen quickly relayed all the intelligence they had discovered in the underground room at Heifeng Ridge and the images and symbols from the Crystal Ball to Master Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Master Zhang’s expression became unusually grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is truly serious. If these evil forces really summon the dark power, the consequences will be unimaginable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Master Zhang quickly ordered: “Gather all the officials immediately, we need to devise a contingency plan now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also participated in the meeting, working with the people from the government office to study the images and symbols in the Crystal Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a heated discussion, they finally identified the likely location of the ritual—an ancient altar deep within Heifeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant they would have to make another journey back into the depths of Heifeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must act immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Zhang stood up firmly, “Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, take a team of elite soldiers to Heifeng Ridge to thwart their conspiracy. I will personally report to the City Lord and organize the city’s defenses just in case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang accepted their orders and quickly assembled a team of elite soldiers, setting off for Heifeng Ridge overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew this was a battle with no retreat; they had to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a night of rapid marching, the team led by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally arrived at Heifeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cautiously made their way through the dense forest, approaching the ancient altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the altar, many black-clad figures were busy preparing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang signaled the soldiers to hide while they quietly approached the altar, trying to grasp the enemy’s plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discovered the black-clad figures were arranging the altar according to the symbols from the Crystal Ball, preparing to conduct the summoning ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need to stop them before they complete the ceremony.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded; she knew this was their only chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They decided to split up: Luo Chen would distract the black-clad figures while Qing Shuang sought an opportunity to sabotage the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen suddenly leaped out from hiding, striking at the black-clad figures with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance caused panic among the black-clad figures; they hadn’t expected anyone to interrupt at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the chance, Qing Shuang sneaked onto the altar, discovering a groove in the center meant for placing the Crystal Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly took out the previously recorded images and symbols, attempting to find the key to disrupting the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Luo Chen engaged in a fierce battle with the black-clad figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swordsmanship was fierce, causing the black-clad figures to struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, among the black-clad figures were skilled fighters, and they soon organized a siege against Luo Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the altar, Qing Shuang found a crucial rune, knowing that disrupting it would interrupt the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swiftly took out her tools, carefully attempting to damage the rune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the rune was about to be sabotaged, the black-clad figures around the altar noticed Qing Shuang’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately split off some of their number to rush at Qing Shuang, trying to stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Luo Chen realized Qing Shuang was in danger. He fiercely broke through the black-clad figures’ encirclement, charging toward the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword was like a bolt of lightning, felling all the black-clad figures blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang fiercely resisted under the black-clad figures’ attack, knowing Luo Chen was on his way, and she had to hold on until the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to collapse from exhaustion, Luo Chen finally arrived, slicing apart the black-clad figures besieging Qing Shuang, rescuing her from her predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting side by side, they finally destroyed the crucial rune on the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the rune’s destruction, the entire altar began to shake violently, a powerful energy bursting forth and blasting the surrounding black-clad figures away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the black-clad figures, seeing this, knew the situation was lost and let out an angry roar before quickly retreating from the scene with the remaining figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at the gradually calming altar, knowing they had successfully thwarted the evil forces at Heifeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged smiles, exhausted but filled with the joy of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We did it,” Luo Chen said, panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we did it,” Qing Shuang replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the events ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang returned to White Elephant City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people at the government office were responsible for cleaning up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang naturally returned to a small courtyard they had rented earlier, intending to recuperate for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thinking back, these recent events have indeed been thrilling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, looking at the sky, filled with emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang was beside him, carefully bandaging his wounds, her movements gentle and focused, as if handling a precious work of art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Qing Shuang replied softly, “but we managed to get through it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two remained silent for a while, enjoying this rare tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Luo Chen knew that such peace might only be temporary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Heifeng Ridge’s conspiracy was thwarted, those forces would not just give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qing Shuang,” Luo Chen suddenly spoke, “we can’t let our guard down. Though Heifeng Ridge’s forces have taken a hit, they likely have other plans. We must stay vigilant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, understanding that Luo Chen’s words made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, walked over to Luo Chen, and gently held his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what happens, we’ll face it together,” Qing Shuang said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen returned a warm smile, knowing that with Qing Shuang by his side, no matter how many challenges lay ahead, he would not feel alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang recuperated while closely monitoring developments in White Elephant City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The government office was actively investigating the remnants of Heifeng Ridge’s forces to prevent them from causing trouble again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One evening, as Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were chatting in the courtyard, a government messenger hurriedly arrived with an urgent message from Master Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Chen, Qing Shuang,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger said, panting, “Master Zhang asks you to go to the government office immediately; there’s an emergency.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1428,"2026-06-03T12:44:45.567Z","2026-06-03T12:44:51.232Z",1,"novelbin.me","c6028786a4f746db91a287aa088b0a5f26a3dcf564dcf50f154848d1673c1066","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1431","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1429",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]