[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl":3,"chapter-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-428":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Great Jin's Most Iron Rice Bowl",{"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},1897202,2531,"Chapter 428: Danding Peak","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-428",428,"\u003Cp>\"Responsibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi stood outside the old courtyard, calming the thoughts stirred up by Gu Xing. She did not linger long, striding away with purpose, as if putting distance between herself and this place would smooth her ruffled mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu and the other three had been waiting early at the Alchemy Cauldron Altar Plaza; seeing Hua Changxi emerge from the old courtyard, they immediately rushed forward, their faces brimming with undisguised joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the four, Hua Changxi thought of the newly acquired Xinfeng and the secret realm: \"You've arrived just in time; come with me.\" With that, she led the four directly toward the newly appeared peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinfeng was located on the west side of the Alchemy Cauldron Altar Plaza, directly opposite the Danyuan Peak on the plaza's east side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi brought the four to the foot of Xinfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it's a spiritual mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to this significant expansion of the Sacred Land's territory, some underground mineral veins had been exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath Xinfeng lay precisely a high-grade Wood Spirit Mine. Around the mountain's base, the exposed rock layers shimmered with a gentle green light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu and the other three ran excitedly toward the exposed Wood Spirit Mine, while Hua Changxi immediately extended her divine consciousness outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her divine consciousness penetrated the ground, sweeping downward until it detected a massive, top-grade Wood Spirit Mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the pure spiritual energy within the Wood Spirit Mine, Hua Changxi found some comfort in her heart; suddenly, she felt the loss wasn't so great after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go; let's head up the peak and take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, the five ascended the mountain path and soon reached the summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The size and height of Xinfeng were roughly the same as those of Danyuan Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the summit, the mountain wind howled fiercely, causing their robes to flutter wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi took out the round-trip teleportation array she had originally prepared for 'Nanxiangcheng Twelve Caves? Lingguang Hall', set the entrance of the newly acquired eighth-grade secret realm at the summit, and then led Yu Fu and the other three on a tour inside the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, this peak shall be called Danding Peak, and the secret realm shall be named Danding Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything on Danding Peak shall be managed according to the methods of Danyuan Peak. However, the affairs of the two peaks must be managed separately and not confused.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After instructing Yu Fu and the other three on the names of the new peak and secret realm, as well as the management protocols, Hua Changxi took out her Thought-Link to send a message to Tong Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She told him she needed another oath stele identical to the one at the Danyuan Secret Realm, along with a batch of identity tokens and dharma robes stamped with the 'Danding Peak' emblem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao replied instantly: \"Congratulations on acquiring another peak and secret realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading this, Hua Changxi raised an eyebrow: \"Your sources are quite well-informed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao: \"The movements of the Alchemy Saint Hall are too significant to remain unknown; besides, the Five Great Sacred Lands have always maintained connections with one another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—when you don't appear, you don't; but when you do, it shakes heaven and earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promulgating the Sacred Land laws must have come at a great cost, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi hesitated for a moment before replying with just two words: \"Merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Artifact Saint Palace's forging chamber, Tong Yao visibly jolted upon seeing the reply, then wore an expression of 'just as I thought'; knowing Hua Changxi's channels of information were blocked, he proceeded to explain what he knew about the Sacred Land laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Five Great Sacred Lands, bearing the responsibilities of guarding the Divine Tree, holding the line at the Demon Prison, and spreading the traditions of Alchemy, Artifacts, Talismans, and Arrays, are extremely cautious and strict when promulgating Sacred Land laws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In ancient times, promulgating a single Sacred Land law required the Lord of the Sacred Land and all its administrators to jointly swear an oath before the Heavenly Dao, with everyone sharing the responsibility. Those who violated it would suffer heavenly punishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The penalty you imposed on violators in your first promulgated Sacred Land law is actually light; the Secret Realm Masters of your Sacred Land should thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although you restricted the scope of the Secret Realm Masters' actions, you left a path to survival for violators, merely reclaiming the secret realm and having them bear their own karma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what heavenly punishment was in ancient times?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was the trial of the Three Calamities: Thunder, Fire, and Wind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavenly thunder striking the crown, yin fire burning the body, and Bi wind eroding the bones—with all three calamities striking together, those punished could hardly escape death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading this, Hua Changxi recalled the expressions of the various Secret Realm Masters after the Sacred Land laws were promulgated, and she raised her eyebrows with self-satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao continued sending messages: \"Changxi, do you know what Elder Yi Ming just told me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said you are an excellent helmsman, possessing both a heart that cares for ordinary disciples and the magnanimity to tolerate mistakes. He feels deeply regretful that, although you are a fire-attribute spiritual root cultivator who should have joined the Artifact Saint Palace, you ended up in the Medical Bureau back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this message, Hua Changxi smiled; the depression in her heart caused by Gu Xing's words brightened considerably: \"Because I am a healer by nature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment this message was sent, the smile on Hua Changxi's face suddenly froze; the two words 'mission' abruptly surged into her mind, leaving her staring blankly in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu called out three times before Hua Changxi came back to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at Yu Fu, steadied herself, and asked: \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu: \"Wan Feng sent a message saying the Secret Realm Masters unanimously agree that for the journey to Lingguang Hall, the number of participants from each peak should be determined by the grade of their secret realm; he asks if you have any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded: \"Let it be so; that is very fair.\" She paused, then looked at Yu Fu and the other three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For future Secret Realm Master meetings, the four of you will take turns representing Danding Peak and Danyuan Peak to attend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During deliberations, if conflicts arise with other Secret Realm Masters, be assertive when necessary, provided the interests of the Sacred Land come first; make sure your backbone is stiff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu and the other three exchanged glances, then immediately nodded in agreement: \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at the four: \"Manage Danyuan Peak and Danding Peak well, and at the same time, keep an eye on other matters within the Sacred Land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, you only needed to look after Danyuan Peak; that is no longer the case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Secret Realm Masters, you hold authority over the Sacred Land and control its future development; the responsibility is heavy. When I am absent, you represent me, and when considering issues, you must start from the perspective of the entire Sacred Land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you prove competent and possess the ability to control the situation, I will promote you to Vice Peak Masters of Danyuan Peak and Danding Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Fu and the other three were all invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Master; we will certainly not betray your trust and nurturing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of something, Hua Changxi's gaze deepened slightly as she continued: \"Use people like Ye Lingxuan and Jiang Henian when appropriate; when necessary, you may even delegate some authority to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu and the other three listened attentively, all nodding in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the five departed from Danding Peak and returned to Danyuan Peak, Wan Feng had already been waiting for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peak Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Feng stepped forward and quickly recounted the proceedings and content of the re-convened meeting among the various Secret Realm Masters after Hua Changxi's departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the further revival of the Dansheng Hall and the promulgation of the Sacred Land decrees, no one was in the mood to deliberate; they hastily finalized the arrangement for the number of physicians to visit Lingguang Hall for consultations before dispersing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Meng stated that regarding how the various Secret Realm Masters should implement the Sacred Land decrees, the specific detailed rules still require further discussion; a meeting will be convened to deliberate on this matter after the affairs at Lingguang Hall are concluded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded to indicate her understanding and then dismissed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, she did not return to the bamboo hut atop Danyuan Peak but instead left the Dansheng Hall and went to the Star-Gazing Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Tree had absorbed her merit power, stimulated the further revival of the Dansheng Hall, and even provided a new peak and an eighth-grade secret realm as compensation; yet when the Star-Gazing Tower previously absorbed her merit power, it offered nothing in return.\u003C\u002Fp>",1506,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","dad2b56d106314dc0f9d657148ee16dd3973a846e48102406a71ef2b0cdeba47","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-429","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-427",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]