[{"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-450":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},1897224,2531,"Chapter 450: Will Covenant","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-450",450,"\u003Cp>After cultivating the Zhu Que spiritual body, Hua Changxi's most direct and heart-stirring realization was this—she could now transform into a 'Zhu Que-shaped flame'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Zhu Que appears, light illuminates all, driving away every evil; it burns away filth and purifies the universe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transforming her flesh into fire felt utterly novel; standing atop the fire lotus, Hua Changxi manipulated her body, eager to experience the sensation of becoming flame once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the thought arose, her form began to blur and rise, her flesh and bones entirely turning into crimson-gold flowing flames, her outline stretching and extending—until a 'Zhu Que' composed wholly of Nanming Li Fire suddenly took shape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she could not fully control this power, managing only to become a fist-sized 'little Zhu Que', exquisite and translucent, scattering dots of crimson light with each wingbeat, like stars falling into a sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she continued experimenting, regulating her breath, and refining her perception, her control over spiritual energy grew increasingly subtle, prompting her to attempt growing larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single thought, the flames surged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten zhang, fifty zhang...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a crimson-gold Zhu Que spanning a hundred zhang hovered in the sky, its wings blotting out the sun, its tail flames cascading like a waterfall, its entire body radiating a pressure capable of scorching the heavens and boiling the seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 'Zhu Que' swept its wings, sending thousand-fold giant waves crashing through the magma sea; when it dove, it moved like a hawk hunting prey, swift as thunder, yet carrying an ancient and solemn divinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi soared several circles above the sea of fire, sometimes rising straight into the clouds, sometimes skimming low over the molten rock, savoring the exhilaration of wind and fire merging, experiencing the profound mystery of 'no body, no self, only fire remains'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That freedom transcended the shackles of flesh, as if heaven and earth could all become her nest, and every flame could become her feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the novelty faded and her mind settled did Hua Changxi slowly fold her wings, drawing the crimson-gold flames inward, her form coalescing from mist and smoke until her human shape reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She landed lightly back upon the fire lotus and sat cross-legged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce crimson-gold light in her eyes gradually settled, finally returning to clear pupils of distinct black and white, though a faint trace of molten gold lingered deep within, like the first glow of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery mist swirling around her body quietly dispersed; her skin regained its usual luster, leaving no trace of any extraordinary phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the tiny flickering flames at the tips of her hair vanished silently into her dark tresses, like weary birds returning to the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, her expression shifted slightly—her crimson ceremonial robe had, at some point, been burned to ash, leaving no trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's cheeks warmed slightly as she muttered, \"The grade of the ceremonial robe Tong Yao gave me was still too low.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she possessed only the seven sets of ceremonial robes given by Tong Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One set each in crimson, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and violet; now that the crimson one had been destroyed, she pondered briefly, recalled her status as the Peak Master of the Dan Sheng Hall, flipped her wrist, and donned a green ceremonial robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging her appearance, Hua Changxi flashed forward; a streak of crimson-gold light tore through the void, and in the blink of an eye, she left the underground of the Transmission Hall, returning to the main hall of the Ling Guang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing that dozens of aura signatures at the Spirit Platform realm had suddenly appeared within the Ling Guang Hall, Hua Changxi was first startled, then her gaze sharpened with realization as she quickly summoned the 'Zhu Que Army Roster'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the 'Zhu Que Army Roster' had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, dozens of names in the front rows of the roster were shining brilliantly—after each name floated a miniature Zhu Que flame mark, its patterns clear and brimming with fiery intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A manifestation of the Zhu Que will?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi pondered thoughtfully; having successfully recruited the full hundred thousand members of the Zhu Que Army, she had received a drop of Zhu Que essence blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refined that essence blood, achieved the Zhu Que spiritual body, allowed the Zhu Que will to manifest, and resonated with the entire Ling Guang Hall, awakening the resonance of everyone who had previously undergone the baptism of the Zhu Que will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These dozens of Spirit Platform realm Zhu Que soldiers were individuals who had truly internalized the Zhu Que will; only thus, at the moment the Zhu Que will manifested, could they break through their bottlenecks and advance directly to a new realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame marks on the 'Zhu Que Army Roster' were, in fact, a manifestation of a 'Zhu Que Will Covenant'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the names of the Zhu Que soldiers bearing flame marks, Hua Changxi felt pleased: \"This is indeed a method for selecting capable individuals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What delighted her most was that flame marks had appeared after the names of most of the Ling Guang Hall stewards and the vast majority of the Battalion Commanders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the hundred thousand Zhu Que soldiers now at full strength, personnel for the various departments were clearly insufficient; Hua Changxi immediately issued appointments, assigning all these individuals to posts throughout the organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging the affairs of the Ling Guang Hall, Hua Changxi departed; she did not return to the Dan Sheng Hall but instead went to the Xuanyuan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She intended to investigate the Ghost Fire Well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before that, having not seen her family in over ten years, she needed to visit them first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xuanyuan Prefecture remained shrouded within its barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the barrier, however, things were vastly different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered on the Xuanyuan Prefecture, extending east, south, west, and north—except to the north where the Imperial Capital still stood—the other three directions had expanded into continuous stretches of markets, pavilions, and spirit field estates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years ago, when Hua Changxi passed through, few people were here; now, cultivators had gathered to live in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing this scene, Hua Changxi descended directly from the sky, strolling through the markets and between the buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She discovered that the layout of Xuanyuan City was circular, with the Xuanyuan Prefecture at the center, radiating outward in rings; currently, construction had reached the fifth ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth ring was also where cultivators were most densely gathered; conversely, the closer one got to the Xuanyuan Prefecture, the sparser the population became, with almost no one residing on the second or third rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the streets of the second ring, closest to the Xuanyuan Prefecture, Hua Changxi saw many familiar names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Central Sacred Land, Dan Sheng Hall, Qi Sheng Palace, Fu Sheng Pavilion, Zhen Sheng Sect, Nan Xiang City, Dong Xiang City, Bei Xiang City, Xi Xiang City, Tai Su Palace, San Qing Palace, Lei Yin Temple...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residences built on the second ring all displayed plaques bearing the names of major powers and sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these... liaison stations for the various major powers within Xuanyuan City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pondering this, Hua Changxi crossed the street and arrived outside the Xuanyuan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This area remained heavily guarded; Xuanyuan Army soldiers patrolled frequently, strictly forbidding outsiders from approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Hua Changxi; please announce me. I wish to enter the prefecture to see my family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sudden appearance of Hua Changxi, the stationed Xuanyuan Army soldiers were initially wary, but upon hearing her introduce herself, they all simultaneously displayed looks of curiosity and surprise, sized her up, and quickly reported upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hua Changxi, you finally remembered that you still have family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the person arrived, the voice came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripples surged across the barrier, and Qin Feng walked out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Feng appear in person, Hua Changxi raised an eyebrow and greeted him with a smile: \"General Qin, long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng laughed, \"Indeed, it has been a long time; ten years have passed since you last sent your family to the Xuanyuan Prefecture.\" Speaking thus, he led Hua Changxi into the Xuanyuan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Qin Feng voluntarily spoke of the Hua family's situation within the Xuanyuan Prefecture; after some polite exchanges, he asked, as if casually, \"Rumors everywhere claim you are the Hall Master of the Ling Guang Hall; is this true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi countered, \"Does General Qin think I resemble the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng paused, then laughed. \"You look quite like her to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled at him. \"Since General Qin thinks I resemble her, then I am her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qin Feng was speechless. \"And if I think you are not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's smile did not change. \"Then I am not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng was choked up, feeling there was no point in continuing the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1488,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","adfd3ae31d8938c7cbc67bbbbae8c5f0f9224e344e2cab08cf0329935f680dcf","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-451","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-449",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]