[{"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-1550":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},1159584,1501,"Chapter 1548 - 761: Interrupting the Ritual!","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1550",1550,"\u003Cp>Luo Chen whispered, and both he and Qing Shuang leapt from their hiding place, rushing towards the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed figures were stunned by this sudden attack, but they quickly reacted, drawing their weapons in preparation for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop them!\" the leading black-robed figure roared, his voice filled with anger and panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang weaved through the group of black-robed figures, their movements swift and precise, each strike hitting its mark without fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the number of black-robed figures was overwhelming, and they gradually began to feel stretched thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Chen, this isn’t going to work; we have to find the altar’s weakness!\" Qing Shuang shouted during a break in the fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, starting to carefully observe the altar’s structure, trying to find a way to break it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he noticed a peculiar gemstone on the altar, radiating an unusual light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qing Shuang, look at that gemstone! It might be the key to the whole ritual!\" Luo Chen shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Luo Chen’s gaze, Qing Shuang immediately understood his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll distract them; you go destroy that gemstone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded and began to advance towards the altar, while Qing Shuang created further chaos among the black-robed crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her magic wand swung, sending beams of spiritual power shooting across the hall like meteors, striking several black-robed figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen took the opportunity to rush to the altar, raising his longsword and striking the gemstone with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp sound, the gemstone shattered, and the entire altar began to shake violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! What have you done!\" the leading black-robed figure screamed in horror, his voice filled with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued their assault, knowing they must completely destroy the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they finally succeeded in utterly destroying the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the altar collapsed, the entire hall began to cave in, with black-robed figures fleeing in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the opportunity to escape from the dangerous place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they finally stood safely in the sunlight outside the castle, they both let out a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We did it.\" Luo Chen said with a smile to Qing Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, a look of relief also spreading across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resolving the matter, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly left the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had thwarted the plans of those mysterious black-clad figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t run, being caught would be another troublesome affair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took a short rest outside the castle, knowing that although they had temporarily stopped the black-robed figures’ ritual, the struggle was far from over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed more information, and they needed to find the source of the black-robed organization to solve the problem completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where do we go next?\" Qing Shuang asked, her eyes shining with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen thought for a moment, then replied, \"We should head to the nearby town. There might be clues we need there, as the black-robed figures can’t act entirely in secret; someone must know something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang agreed with a nod, and the two set off towards the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, they discussed the recent battle, analyzing the possible motives of the black-robed figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you notice that the black-robed figures seemed to be summoning some sort of power?\" Luo Chen suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang furrowed her brow, \"Yes, I felt it too. That power is very ancient and strong, and I worry we’ve only disrupted one ritual. There’s more we don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, understanding Qing Shuang’s concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed more allies and more information to fight against this mysterious organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the town, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to gather information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disguised as ordinary travelers, they carefully inquired about the black-robed figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several days of effort, they finally got some clues from an old tavern owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black-robed figures? Oh, those people often show up in the abandoned temple to the north during the full moon,\" the tavern owner said mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing that this was likely the clue they were looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sir,\" Luo Chen politely thanked the tavern owner, then left the tavern with Qing Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like we need to visit the abandoned temple to the north,\" Luo Chen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, \"Yes, but we must be careful. It might be even more dangerous than the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spent a few days preparing, then set out towards the abandoned temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temple was located in a desolate valley, surrounded by dense forests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached the temple, an eerie chill washed over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s off here,\" Qing Shuang whispered, gripping her magic wand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, drawing his longsword, \"We’ll proceed with caution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered the temple cautiously, only to be shocked by what they saw inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were covered with ancient murals depicting mysterious rituals they had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scattered on the ground were broken statues, which seemed to have once been some kind of Guardian God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look over there!\" Qing Shuang suddenly pointed towards a stone platform ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen followed Qing Shuang’s finger and saw an old book sitting on the stone platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They carefully made their way over, and Luo Chen reached out to pick up the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Qing Shuang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen opened the pages and found records of ancient curses and rituals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems to be the secret manual the black-robed figures use to summon power,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang looked around nervously, \"We have to be careful; this book could be very dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded and carefully stowed the book away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s leave here first and study it carefully when we’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to leave, a cold wind blew past, and a deep laughter echoed from within the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you can stop us this way?\" a hoarse voice said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately became alert, knowing that the real danger was just beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure slowly emerged from the darkness, a man dressed in black robes with an evil smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to our temple. You have disturbed our ritual, and now you must pay the price,\" the black-robed man said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gripped their weapons tightly, knowing that a fierce battle was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won’t let you succeed,\" Luo Chen said resolutely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man sneered, \"Then let’s see if you have the ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was imminent, as Luo Chen and Qing Shuang engaged in a fierce confrontation with the black-robed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man’s mana was powerful, each strike filled with destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, relying on their mutual understanding and firm will, struggled to withstand the assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cannot stop us!\" the black-robed man laughed wildly, his mana seemingly growing ever stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew they needed to find the black-robed man’s weakness quickly, or else they would not prevail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qing Shuang, did you notice his mana seems to weaken at a specific moment?\" Luo Chen said quietly amidst the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, \"Yes, every time he chants a curse, his defenses temporarily drop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An idea flashed in Luo Chen’s eyes, \"Then we’ll attack at that moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued to grapple with the black-robed man, waiting for the opportunity to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, as the black-robed man began chanting a curse again, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang launched their attack simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attack struck the black-robed man accurately, and he let out a painful scream, his body beginning to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! This can’t be!\" the black-robed man shouted in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gave him no chance to recover, launching another rapid assault, ultimately defeating the black-robed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the black-robed man fell, the entire temple began to shake violently.\u003C\u002Fp>",1322,"2026-06-03T12:44:46.061Z","2026-06-03T12:44:51.889Z",1,"novelbin.me","ccd1ed8a38005ab87de289449fa75faabed5891bedcbb61b0428243e29c05235","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1401","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1549",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]