[{"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-284":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},2323852,4545,"Chapter 284: Tian Dao Song Que","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-284",284,"\u003Cp>The boat entered the Qin River; Gu Qing and his party landed at Zunhua, crossed northward over the water, and headed for Song Family Mountain City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Song Clan of Lingnan wielded immense power across the land; Tian Dao Song Que was especially renowned. Though he remained secluded in Lingnan, he was still one of the strongest forces in the realm. Only after gaining Song Que’s support did Kou Zhong truly gain the momentum to challenge for half the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing sat in the boat, watching Zhu Yuyan suddenly use qinggong to tread on duckweed and skim across the water, gliding effortlessly over the river, then reaching out to pinch Wan Wan’s exquisite face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Wan swatted away Gu Qing’s hand and pouted, “If Master Zhu sees this, she’ll dislike me even more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Wan felt wronged. She had come here under her master’s orders to compete with Shi Feixuan. When meeting Gu Qing, she had displayed every seductive trick, ready to employ Yin Gui Sect’s methods to ensnare him utterly—only for her master to interfere, now treating her as a rival in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this entire period, Wan Wan had kept her tail tucked, behaving obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled. “Your master’s progress is rapid; she’ll soon master her true nature. When that happens, even if she dislikes you, she won’t openly make your life miserable.” As he spoke, his gaze drifted to Wan Wan’s bare feet beneath her skirt—exquisitely perfect, but he had no time to indulge in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Wan fell silent at Gu Qing’s words, then said after a long pause, “I’d rather she openly despised me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhu Yuyan concealed her emotions, it would be far worse for Wan Wan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s to fear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dan Wanjing coldly replied, “She’s just an old woman. We’ll kick her out soon enough—let her taste what it’s like to lose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Feixuan and Wan Wan both turned to Dan Wanjing. As Zhu Yuyan’s granddaughter, Dan Wanjing had lately drawn close to Gu Qing despite the backlash, forcing Zhu Yuyan into furious nighttime battles with Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, the boat had reached the opposite shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you the Grand Master Gu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Qing stepped ashore, two men stepped forward. After introductions, Gu Qing learned one was Song Zhi, the Earth Sword of the Song Clan, and the other was Song Shidao, Song Que’s only son. Both bowed deeply before Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Master Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shidao’s expression was complex. “Your name is carved at the very top of the Whetstone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que maintained a Whetstone Hall where he recorded worthy opponents. Gu Qing had slain a Grand Master in direct combat, making him Song Que’s most valuable adversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Gu Qing was pleased. He naturally respected Song Que’s pursuit of martial mastery and asked, “What decision did your father make regarding the blade intent on Xie Hui’s body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shidao said nothing. That day, Song Que’s expression had been too complex for him to interpret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Song Clan had prepared carriages and horses for Gu Qing. After Gu Qing mounted his steed, he introduced the people beside him to Song Zhi and Song Shidao. Upon learning the Yin Empress accompanied Gu Qing, both men were stunned, exchanging glances filled with bewilderment—only able to swiftly relay the news to Song Que for his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the Mountain City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que stood at the gate to welcome them. This master, famed alongside the Three Grand Masters, wore all-white robes, a long blade at his waist, radiating an extraordinary aura. After locking eyes with Gu Qing, he stepped forward and bowed in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Master Gu, please enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que invited Gu Qing inside. Rumors of Gu Qing’s earlier words to Shi Feixuan had spread through the Jianghu; Gu Qing’s position naturally aligned with Song Que’s. Their meeting went exceptionally well. Song Que was even more astonished to see the famed Yin Empress trailing Gu Qing, as if she were his devoted wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Master Gu, you truly have remarkable skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que looked at the Yin Empress and thought of Fan Qinghui. Long ago, when their paths had crossed, he had felt something for Fan Qinghui—but he buried those feelings deep, devoting himself entirely to his sword and the grand scheme of the realm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan, beside Gu Qing, had, through days of Gu Qing’s diligent cultivation, seen the Dao Heart Demon Sealing Technique flow through her meridians. Unconsciously, she had passed the Demon Nurturing stage; her demon seed had evolved into the Demon Awakening stage, allowing her some degree of conscious control—yet she now stood coldly and silently beside Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fan Qinghui is the one with true skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Song Que thought of his sworn brother Xie Hui. He had given Xie Hui the salt trade, aided him in every way, even planned a marriage alliance to secure influence in Bashu—only for Fan Qinghui to dismantle his plans with a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xie Hui returned Song Yu Hua, Song Que had understood the full story. Hearing Gu Qing’s words, he sighed and said, “I never knew he harbored feelings for Qinghui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When their paths had first crossed, Song Que and Fan Qinghui had conversed warmly, while Xie Hui stood silently by, never even speaking to her. Yet this man had betrayed his sworn brother’s bond for her—and Song Que had no words to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Hua has returned now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que fell silent for a moment, then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ll take responsibility!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing agreed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que looked at Gu Qing, studying his youthful, handsome face, recalling how Gu Qing had slain Fu Cailin and crushed Korea, and asked, “Grand Master Gu, how old are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such feats could not be accomplished by a mere youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How old?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing thought of all the worlds he had traversed, roughly calculated the years, and realized he was older than Song Que. He answered calmly, “Just over twenty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que stared at Gu Qing’s expression, utterly unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked deeper into the Song Clan’s compound, they unknowingly reached Song Que’s Whetstone Hall. On the Whetstone were carved the names of many from the Jianghu—until Gu Qing’s emergence, when his name alone occupied the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I once fought the Evil King Shi Zhixuan twice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing looked at the names on the Whetstone and said suddenly, “Both times, I used the Golden Immortal Body Art. Shi Zhixuan unleashed his Immortal Seal Technique and even slashed at me with his sword—I stood motionless, unharmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing continued, “So today, when I fight you, I will not use the Golden Immortal Body Art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que nodded. If Shi Zhixuan could not break through, Gu Qing’s defensive arts were indeed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I fought Fu Cailin, in the end I used the Absorbing Power Art and hurled boulders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing spoke of that battle: “Today, when I fight you, I will not use the Absorbing Power Art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Absorbing Power Art and the Golden Immortal Body Art were Gu Qing’s two cheat tools—with them, he could sweep all before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Que asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said, “If I win, you leave your mountain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1216,"2026-06-20T17:04:27.745Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d50bc803f0cf7b59bcb589df24fa04a7c01000114cbf7699d8dbd51a8afa5671","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-285","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-283",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]