[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-238":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"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},2288074,4474,"Chapter 238: Seeking Cooperation","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-238",238,"\u003Cp>Jiang Qing’e chose Li Luo’s team, which directly caused quite a stir among the Third Star Grade students; everyone cast sidelong glances at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Black Swan Team\" where Jiang Qing’e belonged was considered the strongest in the Third Star Grade. In the past, whenever they entered the Dark Cave, they would basically purify the most pollution and resolve the most Otherkind, thereby obtaining the most points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a team of their level, efficiency was what mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they were to bring along a team of newcomers under these circumstances, it would undoubtedly slow down their pace, and their actions would often be hampered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Star Grade teams that usually chose to cooperate with these newcomers were basically those of mid-tier strength; they didn't care about efficiency, which was why they were willing to act as nannies to take care of the newcomers and earn some points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of these reasons, they were surprised when they saw Jiang Qing’e’s choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, immediately following this, playful and jealous gazes were cast toward Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qing’e’s choice was clearly made to look after Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, she was even willing to sacrifice the opportunity to obtain a large number of points in the Dark Cave this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, one had to know that for every purification mission in the Dark Cave, there would be a point ranking for each Star Grade at the end, and the academy would provide extra generous rewards to the top-ranked team as an incentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In previous purification missions, the Black Swan Team had always dominated the Third Star Grade, but this time, they had suddenly brought along a burden, which gave other teams a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, regarding Jiang Qing’e’s choice, some of the top-tier teams in the Third Star Grade that were qualified to pose a threat to them were actually happy to see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, the bond is truly quite deep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Third Star Grade, Duze Honglian watched this scene, her red lips curling slightly. It was hard to tell if her words were sarcastic or schadenfreude; Jiang Qing’e was truly willing to sacrifice much to look after Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was fortunate that Jiang Qing’e could completely suppress her two teammates; otherwise, acting so willfully would certainly have led to conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since you are so noble, don't even think about holding onto the top spot for the Third Star Grade purification mission this time.\" Duze Honglian sneered. On the First Star Grade side, her younger brother Duze Beixuan would also be participating in the purification mission, but she had not chosen to cooperate with his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One reason was that although she was the captain of her own team, her prestige was truly not as strong as Jiang Qing’e’s, who could suppress the other two until they had no complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second reason was that doing so didn't have much meaning. After all, these newcomers were too weak; even if these Purple Glow teams were the best among them, there was still a huge gap compared to students like them in the Third Star Grade. Forcibly putting the two together would only slow down the pace for both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The correct approach was to wait for these newcomer Purple Glow teams to gradually become familiar with the Dark Cave while their own strength improved; cooperating then would be a win-win for everyone. As for now, these Purple Glow teams could just mingle with other teams in the Dark Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Qing’e did not pay much attention to the astonished gazes around her. Pulling Li Luo along, she took the lead and walked toward a mentor at one side of the plaza, attracting the attention of some Fourth Star Grade students along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Princess also saw the commotion here; after all, every move Jiang Qing’e made was so eye-catching. When she saw that Jiang Qing’e had chosen Li Luo’s team, she was also a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister Jiang’s protection of Li Luo is perhaps a bit too much. But this method of forcing growth is not necessarily a good thing for Li Luo,\" Gong Shenjun glanced over and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Princess looked at Li Luo, who was being pulled by Jiang Qing’e, with her phoenix eyes. She recalled the shock he had brought her before. This Li Luo, while his radiance did not seem as dazzling as Jiang Qing’e’s, always brought about unexpected miracles at critical moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why must you think that Li Luo will be a burden?\" she thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Shenjun was slightly stunned and smiled: \"The purification mission carried out by the Third Star Grade will encounter Disaster-grade Otherkind... You should know very well how terrifying the lethality of Otherkind is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Luo should only be at the first pattern of the Pattern-Birth Stage, right? There is a huge gap between them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on the Princess’s elegant and exquisite face, and she said noncommittally: \"Perhaps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Shenjun glanced at the Princess. He didn't know if it was his imagination, but he always felt that the Princess had been paying special attention to Li Luo recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this Li Luo is indeed good-looking, it shouldn't go that far...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Shenjun muttered to himself in confusion. He knew best what kind of temperament his imperial sister, who was only a few days younger than him, possessed. Although Li Luo’s dual resonance was somewhat special, in the eyes of the Princess, who had seen countless prodigies, he could only be considered above average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be impossible for anything to happen between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while Gong Shenjun was thinking about these things, Jiang Qing’e had already brought Li Luo and the other two to a mentor to complete the registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The registration mentor gave each person from the two teams a green wooden plaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo took the green wooden plaque; it felt ice-cold to the touch, like ice crystal. A faint chill surged from his palm, bringing a slight stinging sensation while also calming his state of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This wooden plaque is carved from a Resonance Power Tree and is called the 'Green Wood Heart-Protecting Plaque.' It has the effect of suppressing negative emotions within the heart. After entering the Dark Cave, you must wear it at all times to avoid having your mind eroded by Otherkind,\" Jiang Qing’e reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo, Bai Mengmeng, and Xin Fu, the three little newbies, all nodded hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After entering the Dark Cave, we will be companions, so let's all get to know each other,\" Jiang Qing’e said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo looked at Jiang Qing’e’s two teammates and smiled: \"In the Dark Cave, I will have to trouble the two seniors to look after us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Li Luo’s smile, Qiu Bai and Tian Tian sighed inwardly, but they didn't give Li Luo a hard time. After all, since things had reached this point, they still needed to give Jiang Qing’e some face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Dark Cave, just stay close to us and don't act recklessly,\" Tian Tian said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we just wait. It should take another half a day. We can only enter the Dark Cave after the Purple Glow mentors finish clearing the path,\" Jiang Qing’e said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo and the other two nodded in agreement upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the plaza, the chaos and commotion continued, and the remaining First Star Grade Purple Glow teams were finding partners one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an interlude: the \"Fire Immortal Team,\" ranked first in the Second Star Grade, approached Lu Qinger, Qin Zhulu, and Yin Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qinger, how about our two teams cooperate in the Dark Cave this time? We are only in the Second Star Grade, and the difficulty of the purification mission we execute won't be too high. If we cooperate, it's actually just right,\" the captain of the Fire Immortal Team, Zhu Xuan, said as he smiled at Lu Qinger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qinger’s gaze was still lingering on Li Luo, who had been pulled away by Jiang Qing’’e. She hadn't expected Jiang Qing’e to be so bold as to hold Li Luo’s hand in full view of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking that the two were engaged, these actions were not considered excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, thinking this way, Lu Qinger couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. So, when she heard Zhu Xuan’s invitation, she said indifferently: \"It doesn't matter to me, but you should ask our captain for his opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Zhulu, who was on the side, was stunned upon hearing this. You suddenly remember I’m the captain now? Do you think I can’t tell you’re using me as a shield?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Qin Zhulu had a dark complexion, and his perennial lack of expression made it impossible for people to judge his emotions. So, when Zhu Xuan heard what Lu Qinger said, he looked at him. But before he could speak, Qin Zhulu shook his head and said blankly: \"If you can arrange for that girl in your team to stay further away from me after entering the Dark Cave, then I have no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such an inhuman request, even Zhu Xuan was a bit flustered for a moment. It was so dangerous in the Dark Cave; how could he arrange for a teammate to be further away? Wasn't that just asking for death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Zhu Xuan, a girl with a sexy and hot figure in the Fire Immortal Team glared at Qin Zhulu upon hearing this. Was this person an idiot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Zhu Xuan left with a slightly green complexion because he really couldn't communicate with someone who seemed to have a mental problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, it seems we’ve been ignored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qiuding watched the figures of Jiang Qing’e and Li Luo walking away, and the complaints of his teammates reached his ears: \"This Jiang Qing’e is too reckless. Our team’s strength is much stronger than that newcomer team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qiuding’s expression was calm, but the hand in his sleeve clenched slightly, and there was annoyance deep in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also hadn't expected Jiang Qing’e to give up on them, who were clearly the optimal choice. Was this still the very rational Jiang Qing’e?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qiuding took a deep breath, suppressed the annoyance in his heart, and didn't intend to say anything more, preparing to leave with his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interested in cooperating with us?\" However, the voice coming from the side at this moment made Ye Qiuding stop his steps. He turned his head and saw Duze Honglian smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qiuding frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you join us, we have a great chance of obtaining the highest points in this purification mission. By then, we can also let Jiang Qing’e know how wrong her choice was,\" Duze Honglian said, her red lips parting slightly as she spoke with composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qiuding glanced at the two figures in the distance, was silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... let's give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1832,"2026-06-20T03:27:23.471Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1e2496032b86927d9304bf7ea0928cdc17983f950fb409b999eec49fc6da6877","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-239","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-237",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]