[{"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-295":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},2323863,4545,"Chapter 295: Grand Tutor, Spare Us, Husband and Wife","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-295",295,"\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s battle with Ning Daoqi was a pinnacle clash of the world, and Master Le Kong naturally watched from the side; though astonished by Gu Qing’s strength upon seeing Ning Daoqi defeated, he could no longer hold back his shock upon hearing Ning Daoqi reveal how brutally he had been beaten by Zhu Yuyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Le Kong of Jingnian Chan Courtyard, pays his respects to Grand Tutor Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong wore a yellow monk’s robe, his face sallow, and he coughed incessantly as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic qi implanted by Zhu Yuyan forced Le Kong to slowly expel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Tutor Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong’s voice was soft as he said: “The He Shi Bi harbors an extraordinary power; anyone who approaches it suffers its influence, rendering martial arts nearly unusable. That is why we placed the He Shi Bi inside the Bronze Hall—it was this power that repelled Zhu Yuyan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repelled Zhu Yuyan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing asked curiously: “Is Zhu Yuyan injured?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong said: “Zhu Yuyan’s demonic cultivation has reached an inconceivable level. When we fought her, illusions overwhelmed us—we couldn’t even locate her, our sight and hearing distorted. Had the He Shi Bi’s power not also affected her…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong’s voice was calm, but his heart was bitter; though Zhu Yuyan had retreated, it was hardly a victory for Jingnian Chan Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Le Kong had summoned Ning Daoqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, you’ve been burdened by the matter of the He Shi Bi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Qinghui spoke gently to Le Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cihang Pure Land and Jingnian Chan Courtyard were founded by the late Dini and Tian Seng, brother and sister; the two sects had long stood as the foremost of the righteous Wu Lin, with Dini’s lineage dominant and the Chan Courtyard in a supporting role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong clasped his hands and said: “I have not disgraced my mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stepped forward, passing Le Kong, and walked toward Jingnian Chan Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Jingnian Chan Courtyard featured two pivotal events in The Twin Dragons of Tang: first, Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Ba Fenghan broke in and stole the He Shi Bi; second, Ning Daoqi and Song Que fought here to determine the fate of the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard contained nearly a hundred buildings, vast and spacious like a small city; as Gu Qing approached, the monks regarded him with caution yet made way, led by Master Le Kong toward the He Shi Bi’s hiding place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Tutor Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong suddenly asked: “It is said Grand Tutor Gu possesses a wondrous skill called the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, which even the Evil King Shi Zhixuan could not overcome. Does this martial art originate from the Buddhist path?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing glanced sideways at Le Kong and asked: “Can you use the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Le Kong naturally shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you can’t, don’t ask for a beating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing muttered to himself and walked toward the palace where the He Shi Bi was hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Jingnian Chan Courtyard was indeed wealthy—it housed a palace entirely forged of pure copper, its power suppressing the He Shi Bi’s anomaly; Gu Qing strolled in and retrieved the ancient miraculous treasure, the Imperial Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure white, flawless, five dragons entwined in a knot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Qing took hold of the He Shi Bi, a smile naturally appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world of Twin Dragons of Tang was an ideal place for Gu Qing to refine his martial arts and accumulate good merit: on one hand, it held the Four Great Mystical Texts—powers bordering on transcendence; on the other, it had Yang Guang, the tyrant who drove the realm to rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the Divine Eagle world, when Gu Qing became Wu Lin Alliance Leader at Lu Family Manor, lacking popular support, he spent seven good merit points. But here in the Sui Dynasty, with Yang Guang as precedent and Gu Qing holding the He Shi Bi, coupled with his own fists and Song Que’s blade having subdued all the heroes, he would surely earn universal acclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The He Shi Bi’s anomaly assaulted Gu Qing’s body, yet within him, whether the Evergreen Immortal Art, the Absorbing Power Great Art, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, or even the Wedding Garment Divine Art—which was immune to such influence—all could transmute this aberrant qi; thus, holding the He Shi Bi, Gu Qing remained unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The He Shi Bi has finally found its master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Feixuan, seeing Gu Qing utterly unharmed, spoke gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Qinghui heard this, glanced at her disciple, and felt her disciple was too eager to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this jade tablet, Grand Tutor Gu is truly the people’s choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiuning, gazing at the radiance of the He Shi Bi, nodded, swallowing the gloom rising in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang’s cruelty had plunged the realm into chaos; the Li family had long harbored ambitions to seize the throne, preparing weapons since Yang Xuangan’s rebellion, ready to rise at any moment. But then Gu Qing appeared, utterly crushing Goryeo and dominating the realm with absolute power, forcing the Li family to conceal their ambitions and even send Li Xiuning to stay by Gu Qing’s side to secure their future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Pure Land Immortal beside Gu Qing, watching Gu Qing crush Ning Daoqi, and now seeing him claim the He Shi Bi, Li Xiuning knew the tide had turned—henceforth, neither Buddhist nor Daoist factions would support the Li family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We only pray Grand Tutor Gu seeks blessings for all living beings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Le Kong clasped his hands and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing laughed twice, standing amid the hills of Jingnian Chan Courtyard, gazing toward Luoyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the tenth year of Daye, Luoyang City still remained under imperial control; the night lights of this mighty city reflected in Gu Qing’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where do you think is best to establish the capital?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing asked suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’an, Luoyang, or Youzhou?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All present were stunned—Gu Qing was already contemplating founding a dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Qinghui and Shi Feixuan, both politically astute, began analyzing the implications of these three cities; yet Gu Qing spoke as if idly, and after obtaining the He Shi Bi, he led everyone toward Luoyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoyang City was already on the brink of storm; Gu Qing’s arrival overnight added another layer of gloom, as a scorching heat descended from the sky, turning Luoyang into a sealed oven, leaving all factions within the city tense and anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stood on Luoyang’s street, staring at a person he never expected to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing’s fiancé!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had tearfully bid farewell to Shan Wanjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing looked at Shang Ming, her eyes tinged with strangeness, and asked: “Why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming glanced at Gu Qing, then at Shan Wanjing, hesitated, then said: “Wanjing, the Sui Dynasty is crumbling, and Grand Tutor Gu has many deadly enemies. Why not return with me? Wait until the storm passes, then come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing sized up Shang Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not long ago, Gu Qing defeated Ning Daoqi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing asked bluntly: “Is there anyone in the world fiercer than Ning Daoqi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Daoqi—one of the Three Great Masters of the world…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the name, Shang Ming felt as if a mountain pressed on his chest; before he could speak, he saw Shan Wanjing lightly step forward, arriving at Gu Qing’s side, taking his arm in hers, and the two walked toward the Ziwei Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoyang City was still under Sui control; Gu Qing’s arrival as Grand Tutor had drawn the city’s officials out to greet him; the chain of lanterns led straight to Yang Guang’s Ziwei Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve decided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing turned his head to Shan Wanjing and said: “Tonight, you’re my reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan was already in Luoyang; without Shang Ming’s interference, Gu Qing would have sought her out tonight. But Shang Ming’s appearance prompted Gu Qing to decide to kick Shan Wanjing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing huffed in anger but said nothing in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming paced outside the Ziwei Palace, watching its bright lights and revelry, the music only Yang Guang could appreciate, a scene of merriment; he wandered Luoyang’s streets again and again, with no one inviting him, returned to his inn, and just before dawn, the banquet ended—he saw Zhu Yuyan’s figure on the street and marched straight into the Ziwei Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Ziwei Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing had styled her hair as a married woman, lips curved in a smile, watching Zhu Yuyan arrive; in this short time, Gu Qing had gained much, while Zhu Yuyan’s face flushed red, her eyes fierce, constantly glaring at Shan Wanjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, Grandma, do you want to test Wanjing’s sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing slowly drew her blade, assuming the stance of the Beyond Sword Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cihang Sword Scripture!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan narrowed her eyes, recalling Fan Qinghui’s recent presence beside Gu Qing, and said coldly: “Fan Qinghui really went all out—she even taught you this secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing’s face smiled, her eyes soft with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Zhu Yuyan’s connection, Fan Qinghui had heavily trained Shan Wanjing, allowing her to master many aspects of the Cihang Sword Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t think your mastery of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Great Art makes you special.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing smiled sweetly: “The Abbess has already gone to a secret hermitage three hundred li away to retrieve the Supreme Wisdom Scripture. This scripture contains not only the secrets of dual cultivation between Immortal Embryo and Demon Seed, but also the refined essence of the female version of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Great Art. Once this scripture emerges, Zhu Yuyan, your tricks will be of no concern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhu Yuyan left, the women aboard the Perfumed Boat had privately discussed and concluded that Zhu Yuyan relied solely on her bedroom arts to cling to Gu Qing—and that these arts, they too could cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan’s eyes glinted coldly as she stared at Shan Wanjing for a long while, then turned to Gu Qing, reaching into her sleeve to produce two scrolls, placing them before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon Strategy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supreme secret scripture of the Demon Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Within our Holy Sect, there are two factions and six schools, each holding one of the ten scrolls of the Heavenly Demon Strategy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan leaned close to Gu Qing, lifted a warm cup of wine, and offered it to his lips: “Lately, I led the Yin Gui Sect in crushing the Baling Gang, clashed with Fan Qinghui, and attacked Jingnian Chan Courtyard—but found the He Shi Bi there and failed to seize it. Then I went to Laojun Hermitage…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Laojun Hermitage in Luoyang was where Mo Men’s Bi Chen resided; Zhu Yuyan had originally sought him to cooperate in retrieving the He Shi Bi from Jingnian Chan Courtyard, but Bi Chen refused to comply, so Zhu Yuyan seized the Heavenly Demon Strategy herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing glanced at Zhu Yuyan, then flipped through the Heavenly Demon Strategy before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan nestled in Gu Qing’s arms, glancing sideways at Shan Wanjing; having spent more time beside Gu Qing, she knew well that though he played, his pursuit of martial arts never slackened—he practiced his arts every morning and night, and frequently honed his fists and feet; this offering of the Heavenly Demon Strategy suited his desires perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing’s face hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon Strategy contained the wisdom of the Demon Path; when Wu Zetian destroyed the Demon Path, she gathered all ten scrolls, studied the Dao Heart Demon Seed Great Art, and reached the Transcendence realm. Now, as Gu Qing perused these martial arts within the scrolls, it was, overall, beneficial to his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Heavenly Demon Strategy is indeed excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing pinched Zhu Yuyan, offering praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of the Holy Sect’s Heavenly Demon Strategy, only those held by Shi Zhixuan and Zhao Deyan are hard to obtain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan smiled sweetly: “The rest are as easy as reaching into a pocket.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin Gui Sect was already the most powerful faction within the Demon Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Zhixuan is no longer a threat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mentioning Shi Zhixuan, Zhu Yuyan’s voice was detached; the humiliation she once endured now seemed trivial, given her current overwhelming strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing watched Zhu Yuyan’s smug expression, then suddenly asked: “What about Lu Miaozǐ?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan fixed her gaze on Shan Wanjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Miaozǐ has been hiding all along at the Flying Horse Pasture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing smiled and said, “Not long ago, we went to the Flying Horse Pasture; Gu Qing has already helped Lu Miaozǐ purge the Devilish Qi from his body and restore his health.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Miaozǐ was someone Zhu Yuyan wanted to kill, but now he has been saved by Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuyan, a seasoned veteran, upon hearing this, actually laughed, drew Shan Wanjing close, and whispered, “Wanjing, back then I hunted Lu Miaozǐ for the Holy Emperor’s Relic; now that Gu Qing has saved him and Lu Miaozǐ intends to offer the Holy Emperor’s Relic, why should I be angry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing’s attempt to sow discord naturally had no effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shan Wanjing snorted, seized the long sword beside her, and swiftly left the imperial chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the Supreme Wisdom Scripture?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Shan Wanjing left, Zhu Yuyan turned to Gu Qing; she never underestimated Fan Qinghui as an opponent, and before she crushed Fan Qinghui, she must remain ever vigilant against her retaliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, Di Ni studied the Great Demon Seed Method and founded the Cihang Sword Scripture and the Supreme Wisdom Scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing gave Zhu Yuyan a rough introduction to the Supreme Wisdom Scripture: “The Supreme Wisdom Scripture primarily cultivates the Female Elixir, much like the Demon Seed; it also records the fusion of the Immortal Embryo and the Demon Seed — a secret text on dual cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to reconcile the utmost Yin and the utmost Yang has always been an esoteric art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuyan reached out to unfasten Gu Qing’s clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stopped her hand and said, “I need to go soothe Wanjing — this is her first time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though displeased, Zhu Yuyan understood: Gu Qing and Shan Wanjing had already consummated their union.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Luoyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming, in the inn, saw Shan Wanjing run out of the imperial palace and walk alone down the street; noticing her unhappy expression, he moved to approach — only to see Gu Qing reach her first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanjing, you don’t want your husband to come to harm, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stood behind Shan Wanjing, his voice sly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Wanjing, though angry, turned to look at Gu Qing seriously and said, “My husband is you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming watched from the side, unaware that his presence had long been detected by Gu Qing and by Shan Wanjing, who cultivated the Longevity Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now your husband is Shang Ming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing threatened, “You don’t want your husband to come to harm, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming’s eyes widened — he hadn’t expected to be dragged into this. He glanced at Shan Wanjing, who lowered her eyes and spoke meekly, “Grand Master, please spare my husband and me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Ming’s lips curled; he nearly spat blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of involvement had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2559,"2026-06-20T17:04:27.745Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5105d198b37b81dcd47d22624def91a6296b1a2d286bbe2c82f72404a85b1bf1","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-296","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-294",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]