[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pure-yang":3,"chapter-pure-yang-pure-yang-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pure Yang!",{"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},2267152,4427,"Chapter 52: Thirteen Zodiacs, the Great Night Nearly Breaks (Thanks to","pure-yang-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>On the yellowed scroll, a pig-like monstrous beast, skin stretched tight over bone, appeared eerie and ferocious amid swirling incense smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tiantian… no, Wang Tao’s voice shifted from a woman’s to a man’s—deep, slightly magnetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You were just… performing a ritual!?” Zhang Fan’s gaze darkened sharply, his voice stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he burst in, he saw Wang Tiantian trapped in the blood pool and assumed she was being used as a living sacrifice; now it seemed he was performing the ritual within the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true living sacrifice is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was supposed to be you, but now it’s him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao regarded He Fei, still faintly struggling, with utter indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re useless now… you have no right to partake of dragon saliva.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao licked his lips; his appearance remained Wang Tiantian’s—sweet and lovely—but his voice was deep and magnetic, a grotesque contrast that made everyone stare with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…” He Fei’s body trembled, struggling to turn, as if trying to grasp his attacker in his final moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Wang Tao clenched his palm—the still-beating heart exploded violently, and He Fei, like a dead dog, was tossed into the blood pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the seven extinguished candles reignited; the crimson liquid in the pool bubbled fiercely, and a clear fluid, like nectar, slowly seeped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, Zhang Fan moved—he formed hand seals, and the Heavenly Marshal’s Fang, still unextinguished behind him, unleashed terrifying power directly toward Wang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao stood firm, lifting only one finger, slowly extending it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unbelievable sight occurred—a thunderous crack rang out, and the invincible Heavenly Marshal’s Fang could not advance an inch before that single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good junior, you’re still too green!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao’s lips curled slightly into a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a flick of his finger, cracks spread beneath the Heavenly Marshal’s Fang; in an instant, the fangs shattered, and the shockwave flung Zhang Fan violently backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Fan, you’re special… From now on, I’ve noticed you.” Wang Tao licked his lips, his gaze shifting slightly to Jiang Lai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you’re even more special—how did you manage to stabilize a dragon vein in human form? This seems like an ancient Dao art…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao extended a slick tongue, his gaze toward Jiang Lai blazing with intense, strange luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me see just how delicious your body truly is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Wang Tao walked toward Jiang Lai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan roared, struggling to rise and lunging at Wang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good junior, you’re tired of living.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao stood still, not even lifting his eyelids, his eyes filled only with contempt and coldness—then slowly, he raised his right hand, extending it; in the center of his open palm grew a mouth—a mouth like a pig’s…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, the pig-mouth gaped wide, swallowing Zhang Fan like a sack as he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a brilliant bolt of lightning flashed violently between Zhang Fan and Wang Tao, its terrifying shockwave hurling both of them backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five Thunder Orthodoxy!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the swirling dust, Wang Tao stepped out, his posture still elegant; his previously casual, indifferent gaze now held a faint seriousness as he regarded the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Budian, long time no see!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You finally came!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen He and Jiang Hu, seeing the newcomer, clung to him like a lifeline, tears glistening in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hai Zhu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You still remember me?” Wang Tao licked his lips, staring at Bai Budian as if he’d spotted his most cherished prey, his whole body thrumming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re relentless, still daring to show your face!?” Bai Budian’s face darkened, his voice icy. “Your Five Thunder Orthodoxy is well refined. After all these years, I’ve been eager to test it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Wang Tao ripped off his long robe, revealing slender, pale legs, then raised a hand in a courteous gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a gray mist surged violently around Wang Tao; a withered hand shot out from within, gripping his wrist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go—the commotion’s too great…” A cold voice emerged from the gray mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zi Shu!?” Wang Tao’s brow lifted, but he said nothing, only coldly fixed his gaze on Bai Budian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a pity—reunions are always so brief…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Budian, we’ll meet again. You and I are the same kind of people…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Wang Tao turned and stepped into the gray mist; halfway in, he paused, looked back at Bai Budian, and smiled with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How does it feel to kill your master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More latest popular novels at \u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than Wang Tao stepped forward and vanished into the gray mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Budian’s pupils contracted sharply, his fists clenched, veins bulging; he stared intently—the strange gray mist had already dissolved into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhang Fan crawled out of the blood pool, looking disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you alright?” Bai Budian’s expression softened slightly as he looked at Zhang Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know him? Who is he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan’s face darkened, his teeth gritted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tao’s power exceeded his imagination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t dwell on it—how long have you been cultivating? Even I wouldn’t dare provoke these people lightly…” Bai Budian, sensing Zhang Fan’s thoughts, said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These people? Who are they?” Zhang Fan couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Thirteen Zodiacs,” Bai Budian paused briefly, then uttered a name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Thirteen Zodiacs? What’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t ask. Let’s go quickly… someone’s coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ones above,” Bai Budian added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jiang Lai finally collapsed, unable to hold on. Zhang Fan moved swiftly, rushing forward to catch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s leave this place first,” Bai Budian glanced briefly, then shook his head, leading everyone away from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This night was destined to be sleepless; after returning to Ye Bu Liang, Bai Budian and Lao Yu gave everyone basic first aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen He and Jiang Hu were fine; Zhang Fan was badly injured, but only with superficial wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Jiang Lai remained unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No serious harm—she’s just exhausted…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Budian gave everyone a calming pill, then escorted each one home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Zhang Fan remained silent; he felt Bai Budian had left unsaid something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Zhang Fan felt utterly drained—he’d never felt this way since he began cultivation, as if his body had been hollowed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d intended to meditate on the Southern and Northern Sect Origins, but after barely sustaining it for a moment, he fell into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep into the night, Zhang Fan lay in bed, his breathing slow and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the ceiling, his Nascent Soul emerged, seated in meditation, before him floated a glistening fluid, like nectar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven-Star Sealed Dragon Mouth—great misfortune births dragon saliva!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhang Fan’s Nascent Soul formed hand seals, absorbing and refining this divine treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, in Zhang Fan’s dream, he returned to the year he was twelve—the day of the car accident…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night stretched endlessly, all around formless; he still saw nothing, only torrential rain, cold droplets striking his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the distance, and a faint voice reached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, twelve-year-old Zhang Fan looked up—he saw a glimmer of light amid the endless darkness, faint yet clear enough to reveal a shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, he realized he wasn’t on a highway—before him stood a towering mountain, ancient and imposing; at its base stood a weathered stele, its inscriptions swirling like dragons and snakes, faintly revealing three characters:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longhu Mountain!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1240,"2026-06-19T21:05:40.312Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c820c2a782d72198def9f6f079e67094853344b4ce60407649167292e3e4300a","pure-yang-chapter-53","pure-yang-chapter-51",520,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpure-yang-cover.jpg"]