[{"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-511":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},1897285,2531,"Chapter 511: Envoy of the Nine Netherworlds — The Netherworld Deer","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-511",511,"\u003Cp>A clear and soaring soul melody flowed through the grove of soul bamboo, like celestial music from the nine heavens, cleansing this land of its violence and deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive body of the Nightmare Tapir rose and fell slowly; its huge eyes, once filled with bloodlust and cruelty, were now half-closed, revealing an expression of near-obsessive intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its thick elephantine trunk swayed gently with the melody, as if even its indestructible scaled armor had softened slightly under this tender tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the song ended, the lingering notes curled around the bamboo tips, faint and ethereal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir opened its eyes, and the intoxication within them vanished in an instant, replaced by an even more intense greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir's voice was hoarse and rough, brooking no refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not comply; although the soul melody brought comfort to her mind, it consumed a significant amount of soul power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since her spiritual platform had not yet opened, her soul power was inherently weak, making it impossible for her to play for extended periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the dense look of a predator eyeing its prey surging in the Nightmare Tapir's eyes set off loud alarm bells in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, the timing hourglass has already flipped three times...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi attempted to stall, while quietly gathering strength in her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So verbose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir had clearly lost its patience; its huge rhinoceros-like eyes suddenly contracted, and a suffocating pressure erupted explosively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a beam of dark and bizarre nether-light shot forth, condensing rapidly in mid-air into a white rune shaped like a hoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sinister patterns circulated on the surface of the rune, emitting a binding aura that made one's soul tremble with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having read the \"Soul Canon,\" Hua Changxi instantly recognized the white rune—the Soul-Locking Hoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Soul-Locking Hoop struck a living being's sea of consciousness, it could forcibly bind the soul, turning the enslaved into a puppet forever unable to rise again, forced to obey every command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was terrified, but suppressed by the Nightmare Tapir's pressure and faced with the hoop's blinding speed, she had no way to dodge; she could only watch helplessly as the Soul-Locking Hoop plunged into her brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Soul-Locking Hoop entered her sea of consciousness, Hua Changxi felt as though her brain were about to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the sea of consciousness, the Shennong Cauldron appeared out of nowhere; ancient patterns circulated along its body, emitting a heavy pressure capable of suppressing eternity, pinning the rampaging Soul-Locking Hoop firmly in the center of her sea of consciousness, rendering it immobile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the tokens of the six blessed lands of the cave heavens suddenly lit up, their fiery light weaving into a circle that completely surrounded the Soul-Locking Hoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, flames shot skyward within the sea of consciousness; blazing fires burned fiercely, joining forces to incinerate and refine the Soul-Locking Hoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the combined resistance of the Shennong Cauldron and the six tokens, the Soul-Locking Seal shattered like fragile glass, exploding into countless points of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir let out a painful groan, its massive body trembling violently; at the same time, soul power surged around it with abnormal fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the sign of a severe backlash to the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir's face was filled with incredulous horror as it stared fixedly at the weak human before it: \"How is this possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a peak-stage Demon King, merely one step away from entering the Emperor realm and overlooking the Nine Netherworlds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this human before it possessed a cultivation of merely the General realm, separated from it by a chasm of two major realms; under such an absolute disparity in strength, its attempt to lock the soul had actually failed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look in the Nightmare Tapir's eyes changed; the previous casualness and mockery vanished completely, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This human's background seemed somewhat extraordinary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Soul-Locking Hoop shattered, it had vaguely sensed a terrifying power capable of incinerating all things and refining heaven and earth, a power that made it tremble instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Nightmare Tapir was still reeling from shock and confusion, its eyelids twitched again the next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing she had nearly become a puppet, a towering rage surged in Hua Changxi's heart, and she immediately summoned the black broken blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she did not charge directly at the Nightmare Tapir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of this Nightmare Tapir was far stronger than that of Lady Chi Meng; back when she killed Lady Chi Meng, she had been in grave danger, and if not for luck being on her side, she might not have succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now facing an even stronger Nightmare Tapir, if they truly fought, she would most likely suffer a defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Nightmare Tapir, upon seeing the black broken blade, its brief shock gave way to an expression of speechlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number one vicious weapon of the Nine Netherworlds—the Netherworld Blade—had actually fallen into the hands of a human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave the blade, and I will let you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi's brows immediately knitted together, making no effort to hide her refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the Nightmare Tapir was very powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was not truly helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being in the fifth layer of the Nine Netherworlds, she simply did not wish to expose her human aura; if she truly unleashed her full physical strength, killing this Nightmare Tapir was not impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir had not expected Hua Changxi to reject it; ferocious energy immediately surged around it: \"Do you seek death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at it without fear: \"A Nine Netherworld beast of the King realm wants to kill me? You do not have that capability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir was stunned; it had never seen such an arrogant creature before, leaving it so speechless it did not know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Hua Changxi's words were stiff, she did not truly intend to fight the Nightmare Tapir, so she softened her tone slightly: \"Three songs for three fruits; this was a transaction initiated by you, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the song has ended and our paths diverge, as a King-realm expert, you surely will not break your word; I shall not disturb you further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, think you can leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir snorted, its huge eyes shifting: \"I set the terms of the transaction, and I can honor them. But those three fruits purchased the Soul Ballad; what I desire now is the blade in your hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This blade is my life-saving treasure; I will not give it,\" Hua Changxi replied decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will not give it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil qi churned around the Nightmare Tapir, and its massive pressure descended once more, bending the surrounding soul bamboo east and west: \"On my territory, there has never been anything I desire that I could not obtain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you insist on refusing, then leave your life behind; I will take the blade regardless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi detested being threatened most of all; instantly, the absolute power belonging to her physical body began to stir faintly within her as she stared unyieldingly into the Nightmare Tapir's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you, Senior, are determined to fight, then let us try. Though my cultivation falls short of yours, if I resolve to drag us both down in mutual destruction, you will likely lose a layer of skin as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir narrowed its huge eyes, vaguely sensing a shift in Hua Changxi's aura, and that instinctive tremor of dread surged into its heart once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, both sides remained locked in a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with tension, as if a single spark could trigger an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the ferocity in the Nightmare Tapir's eyes gradually receded, replaced by shrewd calculation; it gazed deeply at Hua Changxi and said in a heavy voice, \"Human, you are indeed tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi remained silent, quietly waiting for what followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Netherworld Blade, this King must have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, this King does not take without giving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition to the three Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul-Heart Fruits from before, this King will give you two more in exchange for your blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not rush to refuse; that blade is a vicious weapon of the Nine Netherworlds, even more 'ferocious' than the Ghost Clan's soul-summoning banner. You, a human, wielding it—are you not afraid your own people will label you a demonic cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words indeed struck Hua Changxi's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long sensed the 'ferocity' and 'evil' of the black broken blade; moreover, the blade would ignite and fuel the black flames, making it unsuitable for her use and unpleasant to her liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging the black broken blade for Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul-Heart Fruits did not seem entirely impossible...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at the Nightmare Tapir, weighing the options repeatedly; she truly did not wish to fight it to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Nine Netherworlds; it was better to keep a low profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the flash of lightning and spark of flint, Hua Changxi made her decision, letting a trace of perfectly measured struggle and reluctance appear on her face: \"Two are too few; at least... ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her demand as greedy as a lion's, the Nightmare Tapir sucked in a sharp breath: \"Human, you are too greedy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi replied, \"The Netherworld Blade was not easy for me to obtain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir rolled its eyes; she spoke as if the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul-Heart Fruits were easy to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when it had fallen into the Soul River, it had nearly died there; although it was lucky enough to encounter the Soul-Heart Fruit tree, even now its heart still trembled with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten is impossible; at most... five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi paused, wondering how many Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul-Heart Fruits this Nightmare Tapir actually held; it seemed these fruits were not so precious after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five... is too few; at least nine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine is too many; six, and no more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I will concede a step: eight, and no less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven; this King gives you seven. No more bargaining, or we fight immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Nightmare Tapir waved its front paw, and seven fruits, radiating holy soul light and shaped like miniature hearts, appeared out of thin air, hovering above its palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human, do not be too greedy; the Soul-Heart Fruits work best upon the first consumption. The second yields half the effect, and thereafter, the effect is nearly zero, merely quenching thirst.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi still seemed somewhat dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Nightmare Tapir hurriedly urged, \"No more nonsense; fruits for the blade, hand to hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not move: \"Given your previous act of reneging, I do not trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir grew extremely impatient: \"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi said, \"Give me the fruits first, and I will hand over the Netherworld Blade only after I have left the Soul-Nightmare Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your powerful strength, Senior, you surely need not worry that I could escape from your grasp, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightmare Tapir indeed did not believe Hua Changxi could escape its clutches; it waved its paw and handed the fruits to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stowing the fruits, Hua Changxi without hesitation sped swiftly toward the exit of the Soul-Nightmare Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the Nightmare Tapir did not pursue, she felt somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was until, upon reaching the valley mouth, she discovered the Nightmare Tapir had already been waiting there silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's eyelid twitched; without hesitation, she flung the black broken blade high into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To lure the Nightmare Tapir away and facilitate her escape, she even reluctantly released a wisp of her physical body's energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the black broken blade streak across the sky like a meteor, the Nightmare Tapir flew into a rage; forgetting to trouble Hua Changxi, it flashed forward and chased after the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the Nightmare Tapir's figure vanished did the tightly drawn strings in Hua Changxi's heart loosen slightly; daring not to delay even a moment, she gathered her qi and darted toward the valley exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as her figure rushed out of the valley mouth, her steps abruptly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, standing quietly ahead, was a magnificent blue deer of extraordinary bearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was wreathed in a dreamlike, ethereal azure glow, with nine mysterious patterns faintly visible on its fur, as if bearing the earth veins of the Nine Netherworlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Nine-Pattern Deer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This deer, also called the Netherworld Deer, is known in legend as the Envoy of the Nine Netherworlds, holding a status equivalent to that of an auspicious beast in the mortal realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that the Netherworld Deer never appears voluntarily; it manifests only when it senses that 'someone in the Nine Netherworlds has walked out of the Netherworld Path.'\u003C\u002Fp>",2140,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","6cce24c4cebfe8906f5684ad5942204d028435924831820617903cd24bc9cf78","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-512","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-510",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]