[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-191":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"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},1391120,1845,"Chapter 191 - 189: Disguise and Luring Powerful Enemies","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-191",191,"\u003Cp>That night, eleven gigantic meteors bearing the mark of a Martial Sovereign shot out from Fenghuo City, speeding toward Purple Thunder Mountain at the Rizhao Empire’s border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first three Martial Sovereigns rushing toward Fenghuo City were all experts at the Celestial Tier First Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Martial Sovereign Realm, they were considered among the top strengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from those ancient monsters within the Imperial Family, few outside could rival them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those born with the Innate Emperor Body, the Emperor’s sons, rarely reached the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were only at the Profound Tier and Earth Tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign often meant they had the power to establish a minor empire independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But founding an empire requires not only the strength of a Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign but also manpower and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, managing a vast empire requires a tremendous amount of materials and preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So these three chose the Rizhao Empire as the elite powerhouse within the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rizhao Empire provided them with many resources, resources they needed, accumulating hope for founding an empire over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they’ve accepted support, they must obey management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the task of encircling and killing the Great Xia Empire’s Imperial Prince and reclaiming the border city fell into their hands this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign was named Elder Chongwu, also an ancient monster who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his calm and unruffled eyes, the Talisman in his palm slowly burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a message appeared in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Chongwu glanced at the message, and with a flick of his finger, the words scattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purple Thunder Mountain, refining the Purple Thunder Body; he’s a Profound Tier Martial Sovereign who just conquered Fenghuo City, eagerly using our Rizhao Empire’s Spirit Mountain to enhance his power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you two think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the intelligence accurate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign spoke with an expressionless face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his back, he carried a nearly two-meter-long greatsword, but upon closer inspection, this sword was not made of metal but the spine of an Emperor Level Exotic Beast, the Ghost Shark!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The densely packed barbs laid out on the greatsword hinted at the terrible fate of those struck by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lookout arranged by Princess Qinghe should not have any issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign spoke. He looked as fair as a sixteen-year-old youth, with clear blue eyes without peer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The previous time the Imperial Prince went to the God Burial Valley, he took this same route, but those ten worthless ones were incompetent, allowing him to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was last time; he might suspect how his information was leaked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Chongwu said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit guarded by the Heaven-Swallowing Two-headed Python in the Great Wilderness Mountain Range is a fine elixir for improving physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his inherent Purple Thunder Body, having his alchemy-skilled little wife refine a pill to enhance physical condition and using Celestial Thunder from Purple Thunder Mountain for refinement all makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fair youth smiled gently; if any love-struck girls were present, they would surely melt on the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two go ahead; I will take back the city. If there’s any problem, either escape or send me a message.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Chongwu murmured after pondering a while, then spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" The fair youth nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured...\" replied the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign, who wielded the Ghost-Slaying Jiao Greatsword, his voice hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Prince of the Great Xia Empire, if possible, I truly want to see if his backbone is tough enough to fuse with my Ghost-Slaying Blade...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bizarre laugh rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the laugh, two terrifying auras instantly separated from the elder, rushing toward Purple Thunder Mountain, south of the Rizhao Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Profound Tier Martial Sovereign, no matter what tricks, can fight against an Earth Tier Martial Sovereign, but encountering a Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign, no matter how formidable, only leads to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Celestial experts joining forces to besiege a Profound Tier Martial Sovereign was already giving the Great Xia Empire’s Imperial Prince considerable face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Southern domain of the Rizhao Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was incredibly dark, countless gigantic Purple Thunder bolts descended from it, one by one striking the bare-chested man standing below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng gritted his teeth, letting the thunder wash through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, Xia Feng appeared to be in immense pain; every time Celestial Thunder struck, his expression contorted with anguish, taking a while to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only Xia Feng and the ten women surrounding him knew he was faking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why haven’t they come yet... it’s been three hours, and the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns are that slow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng muttered to himself with a slight movement of expression and discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, his body was extremely hardened; while the lightning of Purple Thunder Mountain could harm an ordinary Profound Tier Martial Sovereign, it was essentially ineffective against those above the Earth Tier Fifth Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xia Feng’s real strength had long surpassed the Earth Tier Fifth Layer, naturally feeling nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the success of this operation, he had to sit cross-legged atop the peak, living out an act for three whole hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike elicited a grimace; sometimes, when Celestial Thunder struck harder, he had to moan ’ouch’ a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three whole hours, who could understand such tedium!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet there was no choice; Xia Feng’s plan depended on this, and for success, he endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they took a day to arrive, he’d act a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the ten women around him sat cross-legged, continually observing their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they seemed to be enlightening in the art, they had already secretly activated the Ten Extremes Array, waiting silently for the enemy’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, dawn broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This marked the fifth hour Xia Feng had awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head went numb from acting, and he couldn’t help but want to curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, quite fortunately, from the northern sky, two gigantic meteors flew in, and Xia Feng looked up, tears of excitement nearly flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My God, you finally came!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not feared they’d run, Xia Feng would undoubtedly have shouted twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to alert the enemy, he closed his eyes, pretending not to see, continuing to undergo the lightning’s wash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Feng, today is your funeral day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fair youth and the Ghost Shark man grinned, seeing the silhouette atop the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drew their weapons, then charged toward Xia Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though defeating a Profound Tier with Celestial Tier skills seemed dishonorable, the promises and rewards given by the Cyan Emperor were exceedingly generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could bring back Xia Feng’s head this time, half of their territorial expansion wish would be fulfilled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why, learning of Xia Feng’s whereabouts, they couldn’t resist the urge to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng hastily scrambled to his feet from the summit. Feigning surprise upon sensing their aura, he cried out in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, how could there be a Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign at the Rizhao Empire’s border!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he shouted, he retreated backward, feigning fear so much he staggered so much he nearly tripped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xia Feng’s clumsy appearance made the two Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns burst out in laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1218,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.809Z",1,"novelbin.me","de4d7f161e38b8a2441e7b5fec1ddf2be105cb0ea13ed14b579b7750da5cbb1b","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-192","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-190",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]