[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group":3,"chapter-the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-chapter-160":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Dimensional Demon God's Chat Group",{"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},2277727,4455,"Chapter 160: Reverse Aging?","the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>After two days of waiting, Zhuge Liang’s mindset had changed from two days prior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already believed nine-tenths of the existence of Tiangong and Li Shimin’s identity as the reincarnation of the True Lord, reserving the remaining tenth as a wise man’s caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, upon hearing Li Shimin’s explanation, he accepted it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such a youthful face was called “old servant” by His Majesty…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this man, like the legendary immortals, be immortal and eternally youthful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang could not help but glance at Li Xian, his expression puzzled by his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin noticed Zhuge Liang’s gaze, smiled faintly, and turned to look at Li Xian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Switch mode.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xian immediately raised his right arm; the white sleeve slid down, revealing pale, delicate skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the skin—so fine it seemed unreal—melted like ice, and streams of nano-metal surged from his pores, clinging and extending along his arm, coalescing in an instant into a seven-foot-long metal scimitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The razor-sharp blade reflected cold light in the sun, mirroring Zhuge Liang’s stunned face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin smiled. “What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang steadied himself and gazed at Li Xian’s transformed arm, marveling: “Inconceivable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin chuckled. “Li Xian is not flesh and blood; his lifespan differs from mortals. Even after a thousand years, his face will not change a single bit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang’s expression cleared in understanding. “So that’s it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin waved his hand, signaling Li Xian to revert to his previous form, then turned to Zhuge Liang with solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have visited Tiangong and stayed two days at Brother Lin’s Dao hall, acquiring many things unseen in the mortal realm. One of them, I obtained specifically for Uncle Yun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you trust me, would you care to test it for Uncle Yun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Zhuge Liang’s heart stirred. “Your humble minister is dull-witted—what exactly is this thing you speak of?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin smiled, speaking slowly and clearly: “Longevity Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang’s pupils contracted sharply as he stared at Li Shimin in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin had long anticipated this reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhuge Liang’s astonishment, he wore a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You heard correctly—this is the very treasure Emperor Qin Shi Huang sought but never obtained!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my knowledge, this pill was crafted by the Immortal Lady Linghua. A mortal who consumes it may extend life by decades, strengthen the body, reverse aging, and remain eternally youthful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang snapped back to himself, yet his face still betrayed unrestrained shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would I deceive you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin smiled, withdrew a storage pouch, released a burst of spiritual energy, and pulled out a brocade box, handing it to Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serum sold in the Group Mall naturally carried no such useless ornamentation—this brocade box was taken from Tianli Palace, chosen solely to package the Longevity Serum and make it appear less cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proof was clear: his effort had not been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang was indeed awed by the exquisite brocade box from Tianli Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this box was no ordinary object—its surface gilded and inlaid with silver, intricately carved, adorned with natural jade stones, a treasure rare even in the Eastern Han imperial palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a treasure served merely as a container, how precious must the Longevity Pill within be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, even Zhuge Liang, whose mental fortitude was exceptional, felt his arms trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the box with solemn care and carefully opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, soft swan down lined the interior; a syringe filled with blue liquid lay quietly amid the white fluff, reflecting a faint blue glow in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… where is the Longevity Pill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the strange metal device, Zhuge Liang paused, puzzled: “What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin smiled and explained: “This is called a syringe. As the name implies, it is a tool for injecting the pill’s essence into the body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the blue liquid was the essence of the Longevity Pill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang’s expression showed surprise—he had never imagined the Longevity Pill would be a liquid, not a solid pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin picked up the syringe and smiled at Zhuge Liang. “I obtained ten doses of this essence. Tell me, my minister—will you be the first to receive it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be granted an extra decades of life—no one could claim indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hesitation, Zhuge Liang cast aside pretense and knelt without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your humble minister is overwhelmed with awe and gratitude, bowing his head in deepest thanks for Your Majesty’s heavenly grace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My minister, rise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin pulled him up at once, solemnly saying: “There are no outsiders here. No need for formalities—just tell me: are you… ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having spent many days with the Group members, Li Shimin had unconsciously adopted their plain speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, plain language was easier to understand; Zhuge Liang paid no mind to whether his words were proper, and replied solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could I refuse Your Majesty’s holy grace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin clapped his hands and smiled, gesturing for Li Xian to clear the couch, instructing Zhuge Liang to lie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Zhuge Liang lay down and rolled up his sleeve, Li Shimin lifted the syringe, aimed it at the aging arm before him, and injected the entire vial of pale blue liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang grunted, frowning tightly as he sensed fierce changes within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin placed the empty syringe back into the brocade box, then called Li Xian to sit beside the couch and monitor Zhuge Liang’s vital signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should any anomaly arise, he was to immediately bring Zhuge Liang through the portal to seek help from Lin Yu or the Immortal Lady Linghua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his worries were unnecessary—the modified serum had no side effects and targeted only cells, leaving Zhuge Liang’s future cultivation in the Wu Hou Qimen unimpeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Zhuge Liang’s loose skin tightened, his wrinkles fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within mere minutes, a refined, elegant man with a face like polished jade, brows brimming with the beauty of mountains and rivers, mind holding the secrets of heaven and earth, radiating the aura of an immortal, stood before Li Shimin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the middle-aged, handsome scholar he had been, Zhuge Liang now appeared no older than thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paired with his neatly trimmed beard, he was at the absolute peak of both appearance and demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin himself was a beauty enthusiast; his favored ministers all possessed distinguished appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even among the famed ministers of Tang’s later era, few could match the youthful Zhuge Liang in grace and countenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin smiled, sitting beside the couch, waiting for Zhuge Liang to recover from the effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about an incense stick’s time, Zhuge Liang regained control of his body, lifting his arm with effort to gaze at its now noticeably smoother, paler skin, his face brightening with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, your humble minister…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My minister, say no more!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin quickly interrupted, smiling: “The Longevity Pill has taken effect. According to the Immortal Lady Linghua, full absorption requires one hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During this time, remain seated and avoid unnecessary movement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang nodded, closed his eyes, and lay back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, in the Imperial Study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin, clad in the dragon robe of the Ji Han dynasty, sat upon the imperial couch, flanked by the white-robed Li Xian, his gaze fixed on five generals of varying ages before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These five were his chosen candidates for the Super Soldier serum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most deserving of injection was, naturally, Zhao Yun—whom he had long desired to empower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether by personal affection or past battlefield achievements, Zhao Yun merited his full investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining four were still on the reserve list; Li Shimin summoned them merely to witness Zhao Yun’s transformation. Whether they would receive the serum depended on their future conduct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four were Guan Xing, son of Guan Yu; Zhang Bao, son of Zhang Fei; Wei Yan, the Chancellor’s aide; and Jiang Wei, Jiang Bo Yue, subdued by Zhuge Liang during the first northern campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Guan Xing and Zhang Bao were chosen purely out of personal sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, though the Peach Garden Oath did not exist, Liu Bei’s bond with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei was genuine—even the transmigrated Li Shimin could not help but envy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of affection for his friends, Li Shimin treated Guan Xing and Zhang Bao with exceptional care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He included them in the serum list to grant them strength surpassing their fathers’, to replicate their legacies, and become his own Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two—Wei Yan was arrogant; every civil and military official in Shu avoided his sharpness, and his temperament was notoriously harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhuge Liang disliked him, never heeding his strategies in northern campaigns, guarding against him as once against Han Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet setting aside his temperament, he was truly skilled at nurturing troops, fiercely brave, one of Shu’s few outstanding warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin believed he could control him, hence included him among the candidates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Jiang Wei, though favored by Zhuge Liang, remained a surrendered general with no proven achievements; including him would surely provoke resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Li Shimin knew Jiang Wei’s ability and had great confidence in this “Qilin child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that with the serum and advanced technology, next spring’s second northern campaign would see Jiang Wei shine brilliantly, turning his early investment into a legendary tale…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Shimin’s lips curled slightly. He scanned the five men kneeling before him, their faces filled with confusion, and suddenly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My minister, you may come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words faded, the youthful Zhuge Liang, fan in hand and silk cap in place, stepped from behind the curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All turned to stare—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Zhao Yun and Wei Yan, who had seen Zhuge Liang in his youth, widened their eyes in utter disbelief at the refined, elegant young scholar before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chancellor?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps of shock rang out through the imperial study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Xing, who often accompanied Li Shimin and understood these marvels best, suddenly narrowed his pupils, as if realizing something, his entire body trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, could it be that…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Li Shimin swept his gaze over them, his tone calm. \"I have been to Tiangong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1710,"2026-06-20T00:29:28.871Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ff40a49111577d6439b25dbfa8dba34df7010da53692d5b12fcf19061d1c41ee","the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-chapter-161","the-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-chapter-159",206,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-dimensional-demon-god-s-chat-group-cover.jpg"]