[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plant-lord-starting-with-a-hundredfold-time-acce":3,"chapter-plant-lord-starting-with-a-hundredfold-time-acce-plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-739":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Plant Lord: Starting with 100x Time Acceleration!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1960085,2750,"Chapter 739: The Dark Magic Pearl appears","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-739",739,"\u003Cp>The moment she moved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the surrounding bandits also lunged forward in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the sounds of battle shook the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two sides made brief contact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the garrison of Black Wind Ridge retreated steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were usually no match for these black-robed figures,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the current situation was somewhat special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those black-robed figures seemed to be injured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so the gap between the two sides was not large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, they were evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing, however, did not join the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he was responsible for escorting the Dark Magic Pearl back to the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he died here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he feared he would be unable to return to report his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he leaped into the air,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>preparing to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as he had taken flight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a roar erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, those black-robed figures could no longer restrain themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were extraordinarily brave,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fighting with total disregard for their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing’s body was instantly stained with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a series of rumbling sounds echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the mountains of Black Wind Ridge were seen collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless dust and smoke filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures that emerged\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>numbered in the tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were immensely sturdy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>wielding sharp axes in their hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clad in armor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>giving off an aura of grim slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader was an old man in black robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood atop the mountain peak, looking down at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leader of the Black Wind Bandits, Hei Feng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing’s heart sank. He recognized the man and knew he was no match for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he still gritted his teeth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, Hei Feng, do you really think you can conquer my Black Wind Ridge with this rabble under your command?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is pure delusion. Let me tell you, we cannot afford to lose this battle, and you cannot win it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ferocious look appeared in his eyes; he was now fighting for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wind Bandit leader said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so? In that case, let us see. Kill them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was filled with icy murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, the fierce beasts charged forward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their speed reaching the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing’s eyes were about to split with rage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but he was unable to intercept them in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was instantly reduced to minced meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a crystal-clear jade stone dropped to the ground,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emitting a brilliant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the Black Wind Bandit leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then picked up the jade and tucked it into his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now certain that this object must be the Dark Divine Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once refined into an elixir and consumed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would be able to obtain the power of a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, what would a mere Dark Castle matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, when the entire garrison of Black Wind Ridge had been wiped out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Black Wind Bandit leader led his high-ranking subordinates into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the black-robed figure in the City Lord’s Mansion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he spoke respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Envoy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the voice fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the black-robed envoy smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have completed your mission very well this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Divine Pearl has been obtained; as long as you continue to work hard, there will be no shortage of benefits in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your cultivation, Envoy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wind Bandit leader said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, led by the envoy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he walked slowly into the City Lord’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just after entering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his pupils could not help but shrink,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>for a familiar figure appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Zhao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, his face was deathly pale, and his eyes revealed fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, but several elder-level figures were beside him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clearly scared out of their wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the black-robed figures, they did not pursue them;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after all, there was no benefit in killing such small fry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone’s gaze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Black Wind Bandit leader said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You lot have quite a lot of nerve,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>daring to steal the Dark Divine Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, you shall not remain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the voice fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the other elders quickly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leader, this has nothing to do with us; they forced us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are willing to defect to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, a look of disdain appeared on the corner of the Black Wind Bandit leader’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said grimly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, in this world, only the strong can survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have done wrong, so you must pay the price. Kill them, but remember to leave a few corpses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the words fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he struck out with his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders were blasted into pieces on the spot amidst their screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his clan’s elders Hua Hua Hua Hua Hua Die,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing was completely enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was hideously twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared at the Black Wind Bandit leader:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are courting death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice rang out, he lunged toward the other man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he had gone completely mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as he was about to touch the Black Wind Bandit leader,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the man easily dodged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then shouted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are too weak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he extended his right arm and smashed it toward Zhao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm was immensely thick,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a giant python, carrying a dense, powerful aura,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>causing the expression on Zhao Xing’s face to turn to despair in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the same cultivation level, he was simply no match for the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following a loud thud,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire chest collapsed inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat out blood, clearly not long for this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wind Bandit leader, however, paid no heed to him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at Liu Zheng, who had now restored his appearance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black-robed Envoy, your Black Wind Ridge has actually colluded with people from outside the territory; this is courting death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If His Majesty the God finds out, you will surely be wiped out. I suggest you leave quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Black Wind Bandit leader’s words fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the black-robed envoy was not afraid; instead, he said mockingly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know too much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice fell, he prepared to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Liu Zheng finally spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slow down. Since the Divine Pearl has been found, we should return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You may get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the words fell, he vanished from the spot,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>leaving the stunned Black Wind Bandit leader standing there at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Black Wind Fortress Master arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Black Wind Bandit leader, he asked in confusion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leader, what is it? What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The black-robed envoy snatched the Divine Pearl away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why haven't you gone to report to the City Lord and send experts to rescue it? Otherwise, none of us will escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wind Bandit leader said urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Divine Pearl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Black Wind Fortress Master was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, I will personally gather the troops; follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice rang out, he led his subordinates toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wind Bandit leader did not dare to delay\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and quickly left the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his strength was not bad, he did not dare to follow the Black Wind Fortress Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only return to his own camp,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hoping that the Black Wind Fortress Master could hold off the black-robed envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the opponent had defeated Zhao Xing and the others, so he could not be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-15T08:23:36.724Z","2026-06-15T09:45:19.198Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","38bd63cc5981860e14fc5e95c1f52e18bd521ae0d4838c4697b2fab03551fffa","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-740","plant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-chapter-738",844,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplant-lord-starting-with-100x-time-acceleration-cover.jpg"]