[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law":3,"chapter-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1520":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Legend of Dragon Son-in-law",{"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},1750054,2236,"Chapter 1518: Gathering of the Strong","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1520",1520,"\u003Cp>Julius Reed was not worried about Devlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consolidating all the forces in Swimming City, Devlin was indeed quite formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if that ragtag group actually encountered a powerful adversary, they would crumble into chaos in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Julius Reed received the call from Grace River, he agreed to rescue the imperial princess. His condition was simple: the imperial bloodline had to help him with one matter in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, neither side owed the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his own words, should it later be revealed that Grace River betrayed him, he could act without a shred of hesitation or guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fair and reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While in Swimming City, he merely uttered a few intimidating words to Devlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he left behind a loudspeaker containing his own recorded voice and entered this place alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb, Devlin was truly insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Julius Reed was tempted to crush this pesky fly, he was even more curious about the contents of the ancient tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could compel the descendants of Emperor Charlotte Grey’s loyal ministers to obsess over it for generations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could rally heroes from across the realm at the mere whisper of its existence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And could his recurring dream be connected to the tomb?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed stood three hundred meters away from the stone gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This three-hundred-meter stretch was anything but peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road appeared flat, but deadly traps lurked beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the toxic miasma not cleared, the visibility here wouldn’t even reach ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, within five meters, it would be impossible to make out anything clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swimming City bordered mountains and the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb happened to be located in a hollow area at the center of the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shifting winds couldn’t quite reach this spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The toxic miasma, however, had settled here perfectly, resisting dispersal for a hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ideal location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perfect place to bury—or conceal—treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed turned his head; many people had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were men and women, elders and youths alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were staring at the stone gate with unspoken anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they were martial artists seeking treasures hidden in the ancient tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Julius Reed didn’t recognize a single one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The toxic miasma around the Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb dissipates only once every few centuries. In eight hours, the miasma will gather again,\" an elder dressed in white sportswear, carrying a longsword, reminded the youths beside him, \"Remember! No matter what happens, no matter what we encounter, we must get out in eight hours! Check your watches. It’s 6:30 in the morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young people raised their wrists and began adjusting their watch hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group seemed quite modern in their attire, but their chest insignias uniformly depicted a snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spirit snake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were likely from some ancient and reclusive sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Davion Hawthorne!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, a Taoist in a yellow robe greeted the elder with a smile and led his disciples forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fancy that! We meet again. Years ago, my master and your teacher ventured here together. Now, you and I are paired up once more—it must be fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow-robed elder had jet-black hair, looking far younger than his years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius Reed knew he was already over two hundred years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another century or so, he would pass away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial artists could strengthen their bodies and extend their lifespans, but they were not immune to the passage of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! I refuse to associate with you.\" The sportswear-clad elder named Davion Hawthorne snorted disdainfully, turning his head away. \"The Spirit Snake Sect is a righteous organization, while your lot deals in wicked and despicable ways. What kind of skill is that? Jeffrey Wolfe, stay away from my disciples!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\" Jeffrey Wolfe responded with a laugh instead of anger. \"Davion, still as fiery-tempered as ever. But here we are at the Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb’s Eight-Tao Sect gate. Isn’t this fate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely waited for the toxic miasma to clear completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air dormant for centuries needed time to circulate; failure to allow it would lead to instant death along the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, more and more factions gathered to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most grouped in threes or fives; few had teams exceeding ten, like Davion Hawthorne and Jeffrey Wolfe. None, however, came alone like Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey handsome, want to exchange contact info?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seductive young lady suddenly sidled up to Julius Reed, lightly resting her hand on his shoulder and smiling sweetly. \"Once we’re out of the tomb, we could grab a meal together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, you’ve mistaken me for someone else.\" Julius Reed coldly declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very moment she touched him, an exceptionally fine needle quietly pierced his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How disappointing!\" The girl pretended to sulk but walked away laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she turned, the silver needle stealthily flew out, falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, don’t say I didn’t warn you! Women like that bring bad luck! I suggest you clean whatever spot she touched!\" Davion Hawthorne admonished, his face dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he couldn’t tolerate such underhanded tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shameless. Vile!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No principles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\" Julius Reed nodded but didn’t do anything further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\" Davion shook his head, sighed, and didn’t say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The law of the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nature’s rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To martial artists, it rang even truer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong determine the narrative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s flirtation caused Julius Reed to draw considerable attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did people realize he was the sole person to arrive here alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at him, utterly ordinary, yet daring to come to the Azure Emperor’s ancient tomb! This place teems with dangers—one mistake could cost his life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A male disciple from the Spirit Snake Sect sneered jealously, \"No clue what the woman from Hillcrest Island was thinking. She could have just asked me out to eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, Davion Hawthorne smacked the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember this! Lust is the root of destruction! Do not mingle with those Hillcrest Island Taoists, you hear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A date?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a death sentence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Davion fumed with gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master.\" The disciple rubbed his head but couldn’t stop ogling the Taoists from Hillcrest Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnoticed, over a hundred people had gathered here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every face was unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary forces from West Sea and East Sea hadn’t yet appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Pendleton’s people were absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Jeffrey Wolfe, the Azure Emperor’s tomb contained eight gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presumably, the others were waiting at their respective gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another three minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A team could no longer hold back and proceeded forward, entering first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Davion Hawthorne and Jeffrey Wolfe’s factions showed no urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in place, calmly watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on their earlier conversation, Julius Reed gathered that their ancestors had visited before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had ventured here, they must have experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the likelihood was that they left empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, these two teams decided to observe carefully—there had to be a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed had never faced it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the miasma cleared, the road appeared smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial group moved cautiously for fifty meters. Finding nothing unusual, they began sprinting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the advantage—an undeniably wise choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" Jeffrey Wolfe sneered, his gaze filled with pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly smooth road collapsed without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even martial artists had moments when they couldn’t evade disaster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone when sprinting recklessly, leaving no time to react!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just three seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road plunged into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight martial artists who rushed ahead first—all dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest watched with terror in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, no one dared to take another step.\u003C\u002Fp>",1279,"2026-06-06T17:05:36.318Z",1,"novelbin.me","8cb6b2f99c0aad5b828107c36d902b6bbb101cc5d68c94af7077dd4338bb76b3","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1521","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1519",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]