[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-127":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"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},2323695,4545,"Chapter 127: Phantom Mountain Villa, Preparing","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>The Jade Rakshasa left quietly, just as she had come quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing summoned the Mistress and ordered her to lead the Invisible Ones to take control of Gu Song and Ku Zhu first, and on the seventh day of the first lunar month, have the Invisible Ones seize control of the Demon Cult… whether the Invisible Ones could actually take over was none of Gu Qing’s concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing had taken both the Western Jade and the Northern Jade and given them to the Invisible Ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the task of having Wu Ming teach martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you ever heard of Xue Yiren?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mistress, walking beside Gu Qing, suddenly spoke sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yiren was the number one swordsman of many years ago, his lightness skill and swordplay both supreme… though of course, he was no match for Chu Liuxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xue Yiren had an opponent. Given his mastery of swordplay, he should have killed him—but he never did. Do you know why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mistress asked sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yiren’s opponent should be Zuo Qinghou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said: “It’s said that Xue Yiren had few friends and even fewer enemies. If he killed that rival, he’d have no enemies left at all—and life in the Jianghu would be too lonely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The same goes for martial cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mistress said: “When your martial skill reaches the peak, you’ll find not a single true opponent left—and you’ll be lonely. My father is like that. If you keep training hard, you’ll end up the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s martial skill was already high enough, yet he still trained diligently; the Mistress would often urge him to relax a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No true opponent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled—he sought invincibility!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If your father is truly lonely and can’t find any opponents, let me take control of the Invisible Ones. Believe me, I’ll find him plenty of rivals soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the little old man truly invincible in this world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing harbored doubts. Chu Liuxiang’s final volume, “Midnight Orchid,” mentions Ximen Chuixue, confirming the story takes place after the Lu Xiaofeng Chronicles. The little old man Wu Ming was strong, but Gu Qing believed that if he could dig Chu Liuxiang out of the Jianghu, he’d give Wu Ming a profound lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing had great faith in Chu Liuxiang’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one person in this era who could truly be invincible, it would be Chu Liuxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mistress’s face darkened—she believed in Gu Qing’s ability to attract hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not long ago, Gu Qing had stirred up hatred against the Jade Rakshasa for the Invisible Ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Silver Hook Gambling Den incident, Gu Qing rode leisurely with the Mistress toward the sea, aiding people of the martial arts world along the way and accumulating a bit of good karma—unconsciously, they drew near Jiangnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing encountered two familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren and Ye Gucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve defeated the Demon Cult’s leader, the Jade Rakshasa—this news has spread throughout the Jianghu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren smiled on the surface, but inwardly sighed… for years he had kept his strength hidden, yet he still held confidence in his own abilities. Now, facing Gu Qing, his only confidence was that he could never defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren spoke as he did, but immediately arranged a banquet to entertain Gu Qing and the Mistress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Qing, you’ve moved even closer to utter destitution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren said sincerely—when a man’s reputation reaches the point of being unbeatable, he becomes utterly destitute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s Jianghu, there are almost no martial artists who can reliably defeat Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s destitution is remarkably dignified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How strong is the Jade Rakshasa?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Jade Rakshasa is old.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Jade Rakshasa was mysterious, unlike the little old man Wu Ming, he feared Lu Xiaofeng—whereas Wu Ming had no such fear. This gave a benchmark to the Jade Rakshasa’s strength: even if stronger than Lu Xiaofeng, his power was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng listened as Gu Qing described the Jade Rakshasa’s martial arts, nodded, and said: “The Demon Cult’s ability to divide the mind is indeed unique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s title as “Number One Martial Artist” has brought a new trend to the Jianghu—now martial artists all seek techniques like dividing the mind, dual-sword synergy, and other methods to enhance combat power. The Demon Cult’s mind-dividing technique has become a goal for many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men like Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng are confident that if they mastered mind-dividing, their sword techniques would surpass Gu Qing’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Ye Gucheng naturally paid close attention to mind-dividing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said little more about the Demon Cult, but looked at Mu Daoren and Ye Gucheng and asked curiously: “Where are you two wandering to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nanjing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren said: “The current court is building ships to sail overseas. Much of the treasure ship data from Zheng He’s fleet is stored in Nanjing, and the great vessels are being built there. The court needs the help of martial artists—Ye Gucheng has long lived on an island and knows the sea deeply, so I recommended him to His Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Mu Daoren was taking Ye Gucheng to Nanjing to prepare for the sea voyage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren and Ye Gucheng had always been friends. After the Battle on Purple Forbidden Peak, the Pingnan Prince’s mansion was seized. Though Ye Gucheng stayed out of it, he became a solitary man. Mu Daoren recommended him to the Emperor so Ye Gucheng could sail away, and perhaps use the opportunity to take remnants of the Pingnan Prince’s faction overseas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing looked at Mu Daoren and said: “When I left the capital, you were still overwhelmed dealing with the court factions—now you can speak directly to the Emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren’s progress was too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mainly because Daoists are going overseas—the Emperor has spoken more with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren said modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the troubles in the capital, they meant nothing to Mu Daoren. Those martial artists unwilling to follow him simply followed Gu Qing’s path instead. With this skill, Mu Daoren had firmly rooted himself in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Qing, have you heard of the Phantom Mountain Villa while traveling the Jianghu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you the one bringing up the Phantom Mountain Villa?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing shook his head innocently, pretending ignorance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, a force called the Phantom Mountain Villa has emerged in the Jianghu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren said: “Gu Yunfei, once hunted down by Ximen Chuixue, has been resurrected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue is a swordsman of strict principles—he draws his sword against injustice. Over time, he has hunted many martial artists, Gu Yunfei among them. But Gu Yunfei faked his death and escaped to the Phantom Mountain Villa. Recently, he escaped wounded and revealed terrifying things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Qing listened to Mu Daoren’s tale, he asked curiously: “Does the Phantom Mountain Villa have grand designs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Daoren said: “It gathers many wicked men from the Jianghu. If you encounter it, be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing studied Mu Daoren… it seemed that after becoming the leader of the Quanzhen Sect, Mu Daoren intended to sever ties with the Phantom Mountain Villa, hence revealing its existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If such a Phantom Mountain Villa truly exists, they should be the ones afraid of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Mu Daoren and Ye Gucheng departed for Nanjing, while Gu Qing and the Mistress headed toward the sea. As they neared the Xue family estate, Gu Qing told the Mistress to wait at the inn and slipped inside alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night. Winter night. The wind bit cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Bing was about to return to her room when she noticed the light glowing inside. She crept closer, peered in, and saw a man lying on her embroidered bed. She immediately stopped her maid and entered alone, then shut the window tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The room is heated with charcoal—it’s better to let in some air.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing lay comfortably on Xue Bing’s bed, turned his head slightly, and looked at her clad entirely in white, cheeks flushed with both shame and anger: “I bathed before getting into bed—I’m not dirty at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Bing stepped forward, neatly arranged Gu Qing’s shoes by the bed, then suddenly lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came to inspect your martial progress—what are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing was startled and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1393,"2026-06-20T17:04:26.501Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","50671d4073511983b53ec97cd7c124439f714e1ba377288d0d835c288bd65051","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-128","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-126",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]