[{"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-385":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},2323953,4545,"Chapter 385: Yang Jian, you","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>“Crack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing took a bite of the peaches of immortality; it crunched crisply, dissolving into juicy pulp, and just that one bite filled his body with immortal qi, refining the True Qi of the Sun Scripture and extending his lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since crossing the tribulation and becoming an immortal, Gu Qing’s very essence had changed; now, with this bite of the peaches of immortality, his body grew even lighter, and his magical power flowed more deeply, advancing another step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing gestured to the Seventh Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventh Princess lowered her head with a soft smile, recalling how she had boldly left the Heavenly Court to warn her after learning the Jade Emperor intended to exterminate Yaoji’s entire family, how she had met this “wild brother,” and now, looking back, she had even stolen her own father’s peaches of immortality—she had grown up in the Heavenly Court, knowing the celestial laws were merciless, never once daring to overstep; yet these repeated transgressions had stirred in her heart a long-forgotten sense of freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventh Princess boldly took a bite, her eyes crinkling with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her rebellious phase had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled, thinking that when he next met the Jade Emperor, he ought to dye his hair yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These peaches of immortality are truly delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezha gnawed on the peaches of immortality, tucking the remaining four into his robes, planning to give one to Taiyi Zhenren upon returning to the mortal realm, and two to his parents…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, where will you go from now on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventh Princess gazed at Gu Qing with smiling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Heavenly Court’s turmoil, the Seventh Princess intended to seek out Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard there’s a Yu Ding Zhenren among the Chan Jiao. I’ll likely go find him in the mortal realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing frankly revealed his goal to the Seventh Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Investiture of the Gods, Yu Ding Zhenren was Yang Jian’s master, teaching him the Eight-Nine Mystery Art and making Yang Jian the most accomplished disciple of the Chan Jiao’s third generation; in the Legend of the Sacred Lamp, Yu Ding Zhenren was the “Forbidden Catalog of the Chan Jiao,” possessing perfect recall and mastery of all its secrets—though he himself rarely used them—yet he still trained Yang Jian, and later transformed into Subodhi, who taught Sun Wukong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were top-tier combatants in the Legend of the Sacred Lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ding was a true, genuine master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing also wanted to extract something from Yu Ding Zhenren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezha, having trained under Taiyi Zhenren, had heard of Yu Ding Zhenren’s name; he snorted and said, “Better to find my master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiyi Zhenren actually taught him things and actually gave him magical artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing pinched Nezha’s topknot and said, “Your master’s in seclusion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezha nodded, thinking of his indulgent master, wondering whether his master could withstand the trouble he’d caused this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, I’m heading down to the mortal realm first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing took the Seventh Princess’s hand again and whispered, “If you want to find me, go to Huashan, use your magic to reflect sunlight back—I’ll sense it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventh Princess’s eyes lit up. “Then you’re better than Big Golden Crow Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Court had ten Golden Crows, with Big Golden Crow possessing the deepest magical power and greatest favor from the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother—but he lacked the ability to reflect light and perceive the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your brother’s quite formidable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing flashed a pure, innocent smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a certain sense, Gu Qing, who cultivated the Sun Scripture, manipulated solar power more nimbly than the Ten Golden Crows—but the Golden Crows were the Sun itself, and that was undeniable; when Yang Jian later slashed at the last Golden Crow, Chang’e intervened to prevent its death, for the sake of all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing was waiting for that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could obtain the corpses of nine Suns and forge the Nine Yang Scripture, who in this world could stand against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing looked solemnly at the Seventh Princess and Nezha. “My identity can’t linger in the Heavenly Court—it’ll bring trouble upon you. I’m leaving now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What followed between Nezha and Ao Guang was a mess he had no wish to wade into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still have to wait here for Ao Guang…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezha, thinking of this, could only bid Gu Qing farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting, Gu Qing glanced at the Seventh Princess, then at Nezha, formed a hand seal, used the Seventh Princess’s Cloud Riding Technique, stepped onto the clouds, drifted out of the Heavenly Court, turned downward toward the mortal realm, then abruptly changed course and headed straight for the Moon Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight was cold and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moon Palace was magnificent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing arrived silently; Chang’e Xianzi was dancing alone in the Moon Palace, her ribbons swirling like smoke and mist, her steps light and graceful—her dance was peerless. In this dance, Gu Qing sensed longing for the past, the impermanence of time, and a loneliness deep in her bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How utterly despairing must one be to dance like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing offered a sharp critique of Chang’e’s dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She halted, her ribbons dissolving like mist, her gaze piercing with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chang’e Xianzi, greetings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing bowed to Chang’e.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impudent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e spoke coldly; her dance was peerless, every motion and stillness capable of conveying emotion—just now, her dance had been born of feeling, meant to stir the heart—but Gu Qing, far from being moved, had judged it with condescending criticism, making her feel like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, I’m quite empathetic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said calmly, “I’m just a man who was never born to cry—your misunderstanding is natural.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e stared at him, puzzled, trying to gauge his sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing forced a flicker of sorrow. “Perhaps I’ve already shed all my tears in my past life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This instantly stirred guilt in Chang’e; she stepped forward, bowed gracefully, and said, “So much has happened in the Three Realms lately—I’ve been overwhelmed…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e apologized to Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the prequel to the Legend of the Sacred Lamp, Yang Jian learned flight and accidentally flew before Chang’e while she danced; seeing her dance, he thought of his mother and wept bitterly, winning her favor. Gu Qing, witnessing her dance, cold and hot, pulling and releasing, had directly stirred her guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian, you’d better learn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chang’e Xianzi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing fixed his gaze on Chang’e.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e narrowed her eyes and watched as Gu Qing, before her, assumed the posture of drawing a bow and aiming an arrow—though his hands held no bow or arrow, her vision blurred, and she felt the arrow’s tip precisely aimed at her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing gently released the “bowstring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Chang’e saw the shadow of her lost love; she could no longer hold back, flinging herself into Gu Qing’s arms, tears tracing down her flawless face and dripping onto his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the icy moon on the clouds melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the osmanthus tree in the Moon Palace exhaled its fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing gently encircled Chang’e’s slender waist, pressed his forehead to hers, met her gaze, and whispered hoarsely, “Xianzi, I am not him.” Though he could now easily take her, he refused to exploit her vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want her to see him as a replacement for her late husband; so he confessed: “I merely came into this world and already knew this archery technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e nodded repeatedly, then buried herself in Gu Qing’s arms and wept uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing held this pure, icy full moon, softly inhaling the fragrance in her hair, savoring this fleeting warmth in the Moon Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third voice echoed in surprise from within the Moon Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e looked up and saw Yaoji’s figure; she immediately leapt away from Gu Qing, putting distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve governed the Four Realms of Desire for years—this is the first time I’ve felt you stir emotionally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji wore armor like a celestial female war goddess, stepping forward toward Gu Qing and Chang’e; she smiled at Gu Qing, silently thanking him for warning her earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e lowered her gaze, her figure growing lonely once more, reverting to the cold, reclusive immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want you to conceal the Yang family’s whereabouts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji looked at Chang’e, her eyes slowly filling with tears. “I know I can escape for now, but not forever. As long as I remain fugitive, the Heavenly Court will never stop hunting us. After securing their safety, I intend to surrender myself to the Heavenly Court, trading my life for a few dozen days of peace for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few dozen days, decades would have passed in the mortal realm—the Yang family should be safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not have them become disciples, learn martial arts, let Yang Tianyou and you live together as husband and wife, as a family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly the better choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve governed the Realm of Desire—I know the celestial laws best…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji said bitterly, “It was my mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e frowned, watching her dear friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, all the immortals of the Chan Jiao are currently in seclusion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji added helplessly, another desperate truth: all Chan Jiao immortals were entering seven-year seclusion; even Yuanshi Tianzun on Kunlun Mountain refused to see her. After placing the Yang family at Huashan, she realized hiding there was merely prolonging suffering—so she stepped forward voluntarily, seeking life for her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the Jade Emperor’s sister—even if I broke the celestial laws, he wouldn’t kill me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji said, “If they can live well, it’s all worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e, hearing Yaoji’s explanation, lowered her head, sighed, and nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ten Golden Crows dare not leave the Heavenly Court now, and Tianpeng Yuanshuai is an old acquaintance of yours—you two could easily stage a performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing suggested, trying to reason: why surrender directly when this could be manipulated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t that implicate Tianpeng Yuanshuai?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji shook her head, then asked curiously, “Why are the Ten Golden Crows afraid to leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because Hou Yi’s archery has appeared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e spoke calmly beside her: “Someone shot an arrow at the Southern Heavenly Gate from Guanjiangkou, knocking Big Golden Crow unconscious. The Jade Emperor and Queen Mother, seeing this, dare not let the Ten Golden Crows leave freely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hou Yi and the Golden Crows were legendary rivals throughout the Three Realms; after all, Hou Yi’s 0:9 record was so famously dominant that it still shaped the present “Hou Yi” and the present Golden Crows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guanjiangkou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji quietly turned her gaze toward Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right—it's me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing admitted it openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji hesitated, then bowed again to Gu Qing, knowing it was his arrow that had allowed the Yang family to escape death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The entire Yang family now resides in a temple on Huashan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji entrusted Gu Qing and Chang’e: \"That place is where I and Yang Tianyou first pledged our hearts to each other. Please...\" Her voice trailed off; she could not bring herself to finish. After all, the Yang family was entangled with heavenly law—if Gu Qing and Chang’e offered them protection, they would be dragged into the same peril.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoji bowed lightly to Gu Qing and Chang’e, then floated away, heading toward the Yaochi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Yaoji’s own choice. Gu Qing and Chang’e watched from the Guanghan Palace as her figure grew distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has finally felt the taste of love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e’s voice carried a touch of coldness, and a hint of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing looked at Chang’e, smiled, and nodded. \"Immortal Chang’e, I came to the Heavenly Court solely because of my archery, to see you. Now, I shall return to the mortal realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already stirred Chang’e’s emotions enough. Staying by her side would only yield nothing more, so he chose to take his leave—let her savor the rest in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang’e shifted her foot slightly, raised her wrist as if to stop him, but ultimately did not reach out. She watched his figure depart from the Moon Palace, heading toward Huashan in the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to protect the Yang family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chang’e watched Gu Qing descend, her heart rose uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huashan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place housed a temple—the very spot where Yaoji and Yang Tianyou once shared a single heart. The entire Yang family now dwelled here. Gu Qing flew to Huashan not merely for the Yangs, but also for Yu Ding Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, the tiger demon whose bones Gu Qing had shattered would kidnap Yang Chan to be his mountain bride. Yang Jian would follow, and in despair, fuse the \"Heavenly Eye,\" then launch a counterattack that stunned Yu Ding Zhen watching nearby—prompting him to take Yang Jian and Yang Chan as disciples. Though the chain of coincidences was excessive, if Yang Jian was on Huashan, Yu Ding Zhen was surely nearby too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze, like sunlight, swept across Huashan. He spotted Yang Tianyou within the temple, and after careful observation, finally caught sight of a lewd Daoist. He descended swiftly, landing beside the man, and clapped him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ow! What the hell are you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s action startled the lewd Daoist, who let out a sharp cry and collapsed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing grabbed the lewd Daoist by the collar and lifted him up, smiling directly into his eyes. \"I saw you leering at that man inside—you’re clearly no good. I came here to protect him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lewd Daoist snapped angrily: \"If I’m not good, what am I then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d say you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stepped closer to the lewd Daoist. \"...are a gay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lewd Daoist flew into a rage, glaring at Gu Qing. \"How dare you slander my honor? You’re the one who looks like a gay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing couldn’t help bursting into laughter at the Daoist’s furious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a round-faced man with a thick beard, muscular and speaking with the accent of Guanjiangkou, suddenly appeared, eyeing Gu Qing and the lewd Daoist. \"What are you two talking about? Can I join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing and the lewd Daoist exchanged a glance, then both swung their fists and struck him with full force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2377,"2026-06-20T17:04:27.745Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c041c432b10ee354941fb8fe0e5045ce9609d7eb9faaa96376361d736accd0d2","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-386","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-384",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]