[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-nothing-is-taboo":3,"chapter-nothing-is-taboo-nothing-is-taboo-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Nothing Is Taboo",{"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},2310410,4514,"Chapter 25: The Battle at Plum Blossom Pool (Part Two)","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>The old plum tree’s “palm strike” not only sent the Wu Xiu flying, but also swept the several boulders taller than a man rolling out over ten zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Wu Xiu hiding in the rock crevices were also severely wounded, spitting blood as they tumbled out, their bodies covered in deep gashes as if slashed by dozens of blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were caused by the old plum tree’s branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan hid inside the tree hollow and suddenly felt the earth tremble and the sky shake, then watched the old plum tree unleash its divine power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan was also startled: Is the old plum tree also a strange entity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never noticed it before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Yuan quickly understood: this old plum tree was the nest of the Water Ghost sisters, already cultivated by them into a treasure under their control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old plum tree swept away the boulders, and Xu Yuan suddenly heard a voice in his ear: “Still not acting? When will you strike?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan suddenly saw the exit of the tree hollow appear before him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan curled his body into a ball and shot out with a swift whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu wielding the short spear was still spitting blood when a pill struck him from above—he dodged sideways but didn’t notice a branch stabbing from behind, piercing him with a wet thud right through his chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu froze instantly; the branch retracted, and he lost all strength, collapsing limply to the ground, eyes wide open, dying with unbearable resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan used one external pill to distract the short-spear Wu Xiu, then lunged at the shield-and-saber Wu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan kicked forward; the Wu Xiu raised his shield, hiding his entire body behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu sank heavily, his feet sinking an inch into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But immediately after, he slashed forward with his saber—only to face a torrent of fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu cursed and scrambled back behind his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu, flung far away, landed on a rocky beach several zhang distant, dazed and staggering to his feet, glancing around to assess the situation, when suddenly a gray-blue pill rose before him, emitting a distinctive “medicinal fragrance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu involuntarily inhaled a breath—and instantly his vision went black; he collapsed limp as a rag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poison pill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan spat “belly fire” while advancing step by step, his fingers guiding remotely, making the golden pill loop in a wide arc to ambush the Wu Xiu from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pill flew through the air and collided with Xu Yuan’s external pill; Xu Yuan staggered, and the flame in his mouth was extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu rushed forward swiftly—his level was higher, his external pill as large as a fist, shimmering with silver light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knocking Xu Yuan’s pill away, it still circled and flew around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu seized the opportunity, dropping his shield and saber, swinging them in rapid arcs to form a blinding blade wheel rolling toward Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu pointed a finger; his silver external pill shot straight at Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attacked from both sides, Xu Yuan retreated rapidly, but the Dan Xiu was certain: this boy won’t escape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wound him badly, capture him alive, and deliver him to the Holy Maiden—she’ll eat him, just like swallowing a June insect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan suddenly pulled out two calligraphy scrolls, slapped them onto his legs—his speed doubled instantly, and with a whoosh, he left behind a trail of afterimages, breaking free from the encirclement of the Dan Xiu and Wu Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” The Dan Xiu was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calligraphy scrolls “Soaring Cloud” and “Riding Wind” that Xu Yuan stole from Elder Qiao increased his speed dramatically when stuck to his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu shook his head: no more holding back—better to kill him than let him escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal effect is the same either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Yuan was cunning—he retreated swiftly to the side of the old plum tree!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu chased after him at once, and a dozen branches shot toward him like spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu screamed and raised his shield—then thud! He and his shield were flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu frowned, snorted, and strode forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His external pill circled protectively around him; then he opened his mouth and exhaled a torrent of “belly fire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a seasoned Eighth-Rank; his belly fire was several times fiercer than Xu Yuan’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame erupted three zhang ahead of him, thick as a wooden tub, like a colossal fire dragon—every branch of the old plum tree it touched burst into flames; the dozen branches that had just flung back the Wu Xiu turned to ash in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old plum tree creaked and groaned as it retreated step by step; the Dan Xiu pursued relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu knew clearly: unless he utterly destroyed this tree, he could never capture Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s mind shifted; the golden pill slipped silently toward the Dan Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s golden pill was no larger than a dragon’s eye, dark and dull, resembling an iron bead—its appearance paled beside the Dan Xiu’s, and its power was far inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Wu Xiu raised his shield to intercept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden pill was knocked flying; the Wu Xiu staggered back three steps, spat another mouthful of blood, and a deep dent appeared on his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan grew furious, his feet riding the wind as he chased after the Wu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu unleashed his full power, burning the old plum tree with belly fire while guiding his golden pill to harass Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan relied on his speed to dodge the Dan Xiu’s sneak attack, then opened his mouth and spat out another gray-blue external pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu gripped his saber, raised his shield, and braced it against the external pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pill struck the shield—and exploded outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu sneered: “An external pill still unrefined? You dare use it now? Clearly you’re out of options.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the pill shattered, a green mist rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Xiu inhaled a trace by accident—immediately black vapor surged across his face; his eyes rolled back and he collapsed with a thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu’s face darkened: “Poison pill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This poison pill, when dissolved, could kill over a hundred people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was wasted on just one Wu Xiu—but Xu Yuan had no time to lament; the Dan Xiu’s external pill was already closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan fled swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Dan Xiu was experienced, with far greater mastery over external pill manipulation than Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan had to use his golden pill to block the Dan Xiu’s attacks several times, barely avoiding fatal strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after several collisions, Xu Yuan’s golden pill began to crack under strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu spewed belly fire, forcing the old plum tree into retreat, yet most of his attention remained fixed on Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Yuan grow increasingly desperate, the Dan Xiu thought inwardly: “The moment is ripe—time for a killing blow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s tattered clothes were soaked with sweat, yet his gaze grew ever more resolute: he must risk everything!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Yuan made this decision, he looked up—and a dark red streak suddenly pierced through the Dan Xiu’s originally green “fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s heart steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dan Xiu had burned the old plum tree down to a bare trunk; he suddenly leapt backward, using his hands to guide the golden pill in rapid rotation around himself—after seven or eight circles, the pill’s speed reached an unbelievable level; only a shimmering silver ring remained visible around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old plum tree retreated far to the edge of the pond, no longer daring to approach the Dan Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Ghost sisters were locked in fierce combat with the Holy Maiden and her servant, neither side gaining advantage, and had no attention to spare for Xu Yuan—only silently wishing: boy, may heaven protect you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sisters already regretted agreeing to this deal with Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More tonight—please vote for monthly tickets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1359,"2026-06-20T12:07:23.516Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","10edef2154a0d808824ecb63dce48e7dc73d6405061dd751874abd9a0843ed6a","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-26","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-24",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnothing-is-taboo-cover.jpg"]