[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t":3,"chapter-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect",{"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},1730087,2212,"Chapter 44: Zhao Xuhe at His Wits' End​","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Skeleton Mountain, White Bone Cave, outside the marketplace.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light concealed itself within the forested mountains, revealing three figures.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them were Wu Zhichong and Duanmu Yuan, who had previously attacked the marketplace but had fled in disarray.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third was an elderly man with snow-white hair.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Ouyang.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Zhichong spoke cautiously, fearing that this elder, who had reached the peak of Qi Refining, might act rashly.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead lay a perilous trap.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I understand the gravity of the situation,\" Ouyang Feng replied sternly.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his gaze toward the marketplace brimmed with deep-seated hatred, his tone remained calm and unwavering.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Elder Ouyang, the Taiwei Mirror has also fallen into his hands,\" Wu Zhichong quickly added, then whispered,​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Taiwei Mirror is enigmatic and unpredictable.​ If that demon can wield it, he might rival someone at the peak of Qi Refining.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've considered this,\" Ouyang Feng sneered.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Taiwei Mirror is a spiritual treasure of our Divine Martial Sect.​ It's not something a mere demon can use at will.​ If he dares to use it, all the better!\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already summoned Master Yang Yanzi, the original craftsman of the Taiwei Mirror.​ He's furious that the mirror has fallen into demonic hands and has agreed to come to Skeleton Mountain to reclaim the treasure and restore order.​ With him here, if that demon dares to use the Taiwei Mirror against me, he's courting death!\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ouyang Feng was enraged, he remained rational.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after Ouyang Haoze's previous failure, he wouldn't risk charging into the formations again.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much deliberation, he concluded that luring Lü Yang out of the formation was the better strategy.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When does he usually leave the marketplace?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Ouyang Feng's question, Wu Zhichong and Duanmu Yuan exchanged glances, speechless.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ouyang Feng frowned and said displeased,​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't you been monitoring the marketplace for a long time?​ How can you not know such a trivial matter?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Elder, he hasn't left the marketplace at all.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Not at all?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ouyang Feng was taken aback.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you relay the news about the Witch Ghost Secret Realm inside?​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't he know that Skeleton Mountain is now teeming with opportunities?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked aggrieved.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We informed him long ago.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then perhaps the Primordial Saint Sect's reinforcements haven't arrived, making the demonic path weaker, so he's afraid to leave?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, the sect's reinforcements arrived three months ago and have been active in Skeleton Mountain.​ Yet, he hasn't left even once.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the report, Ouyang Feng finally showed a puzzled expression.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not going out.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Blood Garment Tower, Lü Yang sat across from Fairy Feixia.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He declined her invitation while handing her a cup of spiritual tea.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother, you truly are...\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy Feixia looked at Lü Yang, her delicate face suddenly dazed.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, she had been deeply disappointed by this junior brother's timidity.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he had meticulously planned each step, earning the formidable title of Blood Garment Tower Master.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's known that all cultivators strive against the heavens for longevity.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single misstep could lead to death.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the concept of reincarnation, one might not retain their destiny or identity in the next life, making it unreliable.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing Lü Yang again, he remained as before.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm, serene, seemingly indifferent to all things.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a rare temperament among cultivators reminded Fairy Feixia of a saying:​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water benefits all things without contention; thus, nothing can contend with it.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in life, if you don't strive, how can you seek the Dao?​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next life?​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Fairy Feixia sighed.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashamed, I fear I may never attain Junior Brother's profound state of mind.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister flatters me,\" Lü Yang smiled slightly.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't we agree before coming here?​ This time, we won't discuss major matters, only the Dao.​ I'll teach you formations, and you'll teach me talismans.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall impart all I know,\" Fairy Feixia replied, gently sipping her tea.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful face.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath her thin rosy attire, her figure was alluring.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her voice became unconsciously tender.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which, I haven't yet thanked Junior Brother for saving my life earlier.\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, as the sun rose high.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the marketplace, a disheveled young man paced within his cave dwelling, his face full of struggle.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Lü Yang's old friend, Zhao Xuhe.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this be?​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be?\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhao Xuhe was at his wit's end.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The news about the Witch Ghost Secret Realm is now widespread.​ If I don't act soon, I'll miss my chance!\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhao Xuhe's aura suddenly surged.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer at the sixth level of Qi Refining as when he first arrived at the marketplace but had broken through to the seventh level, reaching the late stage.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because he had overcome the bottleneck that had plagued him for years that he now considered venturing into the secret realm to seek opportunities.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having the intention doesn't equate to having the strength.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the opportunities from Panlong Island, he could only cultivate the Yin-Yang Great Bliss Ode from Mending Heaven Peak.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His true Qi was merely fifth-grade, and his magical powers and treasures were subpar.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such circumstances, seeking opportunities would be courting death.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much contemplation, Zhao Xuhe finally gritted his teeth, took out a long-sealed jade slip, infused it with mana, and contacted someone he hadn't seen in a long time.​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade slip emitted a halo, and after a long while, a voice emerged:​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",937,"2026-06-06T16:06:03.000Z",1,"novelbin.me","76c7aec4935544d09deb518506a4cda322626f0130d5aa11d0d3660463a02c1f","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-45","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-43",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstruggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-cover.jpg"]