[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig":3,"chapter-slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-chapter-601":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy",{"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},1460933,1909,"Chapter 601 - 513: [24 Sea-Calming Divine Pearls]","slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-chapter-601",601,"\u003Cp>\"That’s what you said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Qing’s prompt agreement made Zhao Baye’s heart sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little fox never does anything without confidence, and for him to agree so swiftly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>either he has malicious intent, setting up a trap ready to harm someone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or this Taoist named Qi Xiu does indeed have some real skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My visit here today is a top secret; he couldn’t possibly have known in advance, thus ruling out the possibility of a prearranged setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no prior conspiracy, let me see the capabilities of you, this little Taoist, to dare kill the Prince of the Zhao Imperial Clan, my own brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abruptly standing up, Zhao Baye, tall and bulky, stood like an Ancient Demon God, exuding a fierce aura that pressured the eight wildernesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narrowing his eyes at Zhao Baye, Dongfang Qing stood casually, hands behind his back, though his stature was far less threatening than this Regent’s daunting presence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet his composed and majestic aura was even more overwhelming than Zhao Baye’s by half a measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Master of the Hu Family mentioned that during the capture and execution of the mastermind behind the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, you were a main force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what I know, that woman inherited an extremely dominating Sword Daoist Inheritance, and ordinary True Monarchs of the Dao Body aren’t a match for her even in one round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You, as a Taoist, only have achieved the second degree of Dao Embodiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What ability do you have to be called a main force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly approaching Qi Xiu, Zhao Baye looked down at him, his cold, indifferent eyes seeming to penetrate all his secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the relentless pressure of this Regent Prince, Qi Xiu was well aware that having killed his brother left no room for compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he calmly raised his eyes, meeting the gaze of this Primordial Spirit True Honor without fear, and spoke calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Prince is right, Qi’s abilities are ordinary, just lucky enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s how I returned completely intact from the Southern Ming Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike some people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did their bodies perish and Dao collapse, but they also died without a resting place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Xiu’s blatant taunt immediately incited Zhao Baye’s anger, as the terrifying pressure of the Primordial Spirit True Honor swept down, intent on crushing this ignorant young Taoist into bloody mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the deafening explosion caused the surrounding world to shake violently, even the nearby waterfall was obliterated and cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Pretend I’m not here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazily standing in front of Qi Xiu, Dongfang Qing raised his head slightly, his gaze sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Baye, taking a half-step back, had a somber expression, his right hand engulfed by deep purple and black Thunder Light that roamed and raged, charring the flesh into charcoal, emitting green smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, this is the Dao Alliance, fighting casually will break the rules, you know the consequences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Dongfang Qing and Zhao Baye on the verge of a showdown, Shen Wansan quickly got up to mediate and advise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t look at me, someone shamelessly tried to strike my junior sect member, I was forced to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone broke the rules, it’s him breaking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, feeling your seat among the Twelve Members slipping away, planning to smash the pot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snort, Dongfang Qing’s voice was quiet, yet each word pierced Zhao Baye’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao Imperial Clan feigned compliance, utilizing the Godslayer Platform to release the Ancient God Mystic Monarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Alliance is well aware of this little scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such blatant defiance led the Dao Alliance to decide to initiate the dynasty replacement ahead of schedule, ousting the Zhao Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Zhao Baye could be esteemed as one of the Twelve Members of the Dao Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was solely because the Zhao Family are the current Human Race Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the imperial status of the Zhao Family collapses, his member seat would be immediately revoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seat brings not only many powers above common Primordial Spirit True Honors, but also various special privileges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Primordial Spirit True Honors covet these privileges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his member seat about to be lost, Zhao Baye is already dissatisfied, and now Dongfang Qing directly laid bare his scars, a fierce light appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aware of Zhao Baye’s surging aura, Tao Zhishi, sitting centrally, slightly furrowed his brow, and forcefully struck down the bamboo cane he held!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, rippling like waves on the water, golden aura spread outward, accompanied by a clear sound like a ringing bell, clearing the minds of all in the Stone Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Dao Alliance, not some street corner. If you want to fight, go outside the domain and battle those Demonic Gods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Zhishi seems to hold a high status within the Dao Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him speak, the agitated Zhao Baye and Dongfang Qing immediately lowered their flags and extinguished their banners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, after Zhao Baye suppressed his aura, he continued to address Qi Xiu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you wish to claim the Dao Alliance’s reward, you must prove you indeed have the ability to capture and execute the masterminds of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if you don’t dare, I won’t force you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with Sect Master Dongfang protecting you, who can do anything to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Zhao Baye’s words traveling both loud and soft, Qi Xiu also responded indifferently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that’s the case, this junior shall not need the reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Xiu’s refusal made Zhao Baye’s expression shift slightly, feeling as if he had punched into cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected this young Taoist to be so straightforward and decisively refuse the Dao Alliance’s reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you aware of what the Dao Alliance’s reward contains, it’s enough for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The junior is not interested in knowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhao Baye could finish, Qi Xiu’s words cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid truly received Dongfang Qing’s true teachings, specializing in driving people to death without apology...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Tao Zhishi and Shen Wansan exchanged a glance, showing a helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old and young pair are indeed carved from the same mold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a somber look, Zhao Baye silently clenched his fist, the veins on his forehead, which had just calmed down, now swelled and throbbed again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1041,"2026-06-06T02:28:26.177Z",1,"novelbin.me","c184d34c120b916e08450ed34961a4af6fcc53e471a73843c3647c97601eeb67","slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-chapter-602","slaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-chapter-550",834,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fslaying-demons-starting-with-upgrading-my-callig-cover.jpg"]