[{"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-1666":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},1160054,1501,"Chapter 1664 - 819: Flame Codex? Patience Is Still Needed!","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1666",1666,"\u003Cp>\"We wish to coexist peacefully with you.\" Qing Shuang spoke softly as she began to perform a peace spell, attempting to soothe the Fire Phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Phoenix quietly observed Qing Shuang’s spell, and after a moment, it let out a low cry, seemingly accepting Qing Shuang’s goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang let out a sigh of relief, knowing this meant the Fire Phoenix would not attack them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two cautiously approached the Fire Phoenix, trying to establish a deeper connection with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are here to uncover the secrets of Flame Valley. Can you help us?\" Luo Chen asked, his voice tinged with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Phoenix nodded and then flew deep into Flame Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely, knowing the Fire Phoenix was leading them to a special place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After flying for a while, the Fire Phoenix led them to the entrance of a hidden cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle glow emanated from the cave, seemingly concealing some mysterious power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this where the secret of Flame Valley lies?\" Qing Shuang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Phoenix did not answer, it simply nodded its head towards the direction of the cave, signaling them to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing this was a crucial moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two carefully walked into the cave, while the Fire Phoenix stood guard at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inside of the cave was spacious and bright, with a massive stone platform in the center on which an ancient book was placed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames were engraved on the book’s cover, emitting a faint warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could this be the legendary Flame Secrets?\" Luo Chen whispered, excitement glinting in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, knowing the Flame Secrets was one of the most precious treasures in Flame Valley, containing countless secrets and spells about fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stepped forward and carefully opened the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pages were densely inscribed with various spells and cultivation methods, each page emanating powerful energy waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is truly a treasure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he began to read more closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loud footsteps echoed from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that not only had he and Qing Shuang found this place, but even those outside, the Immortal Cultivators, had also found it here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s find a place to hide first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly looked around, finding no other places to hide inside the cave besides the stone platform and the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged a glance, deciding to hide the Flame Secrets first to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qing Shuang, use your spell to conceal the Secrets.\" Luo Chen instructed in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, quickly cast a spell, and a light blue glow enveloped the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light flashed and the Flame Secrets vanished into thin air, as if it never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a group of Cultivators stormed into the cave, their eyes greedily scanning every corner, each wielding various magic artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader was a strong man in golden armor; after glancing around, his gaze landed on Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, hand over what you’ve found!\" the golden-armored man shouted fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen sneered; he did not fear these Cultivators but did not wish to fight unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve found nothing; feel free to search yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-armored man clearly did not believe Luo Chen; with a wave, the Cultivators behind him began searching every corner in the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They overturned every stone, even attempting to damage the stone platform, but they never discovered the whereabouts of the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, don’t think I don’t know you’ve hidden something.\" The golden-armored man snorted coldly, walking up to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, his gaze as sharp as a blade. \"Speak, where is it hidden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang remained silent, knowing if the Flame Secrets were found, the consequences would be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-armored man, his anger rising, waved his hand, and those Cultivators behind him drew their magic artifacts, preparing to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly rang out in the cave, and an elderly man with white hair slowly stepped out from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\" The white-haired elder’s voice was peaceful yet carried undeniable authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-armored man paused, then replied respectfully, \"Elder Bai, we suspect these two are hiding treasures from the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-haired elder cast a scrutinizing gaze at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes: \"Who are you two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen bowed courteously, \"I’m Luo Chen and this is Qing Shuang; we are just ordinary Cultivators, with no intention to antagonize anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Bai nodded, his gaze scanning the cave, finally settling on the stone platform: \"Did you touch anything here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang shared a glance; they knew they couldn’t reveal a flaw now: \"We’ve just arrived and haven’t had a chance to look closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Bai was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly: \"In that case, you may leave, but remember, the treasures of Flame Valley are not to be trifled with; if you are hiding something, you will bear the consequences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-armored man, though reluctant, did not dare act recklessly before Elder Bai and had to clear a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, knowing they could leave safely thanks to Elder Bai’s fairness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two bowed to Elder Bai once more, preparing to leave the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang left, the golden-armored man approached the elder, puzzled: \"Elder Bai, why let them go? They must be hiding something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Bai waved his hand, signaling him to calm down, then smiled and said: \"Let them leave, it’s merely to make them drop their guard. If they’re not hiding anything, naturally they would leave; if they are, they would return to retrieve it, then we can seize it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exited the cave, still feeling a bit tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew, even though they’d temporarily escaped the golden-armored man’s threat, the secret of the Flame Secrets remained unresolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stayed outside the cave for a moment; Luo Chen spoke softly to Qing Shuang, \"We can’t just leave it like this; the Secrets are too important to fall into the hands of those greedy people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, understanding Luo Chen’s intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two decided to find a hidden place near the cave to wait for an opportunity to sneak back in and retrieve the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s find a place to hide first, and observe the situation.\" Qing Shuang suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen scanned the area, noticing a pile of rocks nearby, which could serve as a temporary hideout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly moved behind the rock pile, concealed themselves, and kept a close watch on the cave’s movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed; the Cultivators in and out of the cave were still searching everywhere but never found the whereabouts of the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-armored man appeared increasingly impatient, beginning to question Elder Bai’s decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Bai, should we really let them leave? They must have hidden something!\" the golden-armored man once again questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Bai remained calm, speaking slowly: \"Be patient; if they truly possess the treasure, they will come back for it; we just need to wait, and it will be ours without effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang listened to this conversation in the rock pile, reinforcing their resolve to retrieve the Flame Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew if the Secrets fell into the golden-armored man’s hands, the consequences would be dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As night fell, the temperature in Flame Valley gradually dropped, but the atmosphere became more tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to sneak into the cave under the cover of night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cautiously avoided the Cultivators’ sight, using the terrain and darkness for cover, and quietly returned to the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave, Elder Bai and the golden-armored man kept vigil, but their guard had waned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang used Qing Shuang’s Concealment Magic to invisibly approach the stone platform.\u003C\u002Fp>",1346,"2026-06-03T12:44:57.024Z","2026-06-03T12:44:57.054Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe198eb414ed46583884b11b90ec865665f03e9378a060446b87120a6519c7d9","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1667","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1665",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]