[{"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-529":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},1897303,2531,"Chapter 529: The Soul Realm Ought to Be Shared","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-529",529,"\u003Cp>Beneath the walls of Duimen Pass, the fire lotus had long since dissipated into countless sparks scattered across the sky, leaving behind only a group of human cultivators who had survived the calamity, their expressions dazed, unable to regain their composure for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hua Hongyi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowd gradually dispersed, Meng Ziyu and the other three walked straight toward Hua Dalang, subtly guiding him to a secluded corner of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Dalang's gaze lingered for a moment on Sheng Pengyun—his fiancée's elder brother—before shifting to the other three, where he clasped his fists in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four Generals, do you have orders to deliver?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ziyu and the other three were all Assistant Regional Commanders, while Hua Dalang was merely a Commander of Ten Thousand; even though the four were not his direct superiors, he dared not neglect their instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ziyu laughed heartily, threw an arm around Hua Dalang's shoulders, and acted like two close buddies: \"Don't be so serious; we have nothing to order you to do, we just came over to chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Dalang's eyes flashed slightly: \"This general dares not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon-Suppressing Army maintained strict discipline; he would never dare to joke disrespectfully with his officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Meng Ziyu looked awkward, withdrew his hand, and glanced at Sheng Pengyun, signaling with his eyes for him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Pengyun remained silent for a moment before getting straight to the point: \"Hongyi, did that Hall Master of Lingguang Hall seem familiar to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Dalang thought to himself, 'As expected,' knowing exactly what the four wanted to ask, and shook his head directly: \"The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall possessed a terrifying aura and was far away; without fear of being laughed at by the four Generals, this general could not see her face clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ziyu smiled: \"We couldn't see her clearly either; didn't you find her demeanor and gestures familiar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Dalang recalled the scene, then shook his head again: \"I truly did not see clearly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Meng Ziyu intended to press further, but Sheng Pengyun stopped him: \"Hongyi, don't overthink it; we were just curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall has always been as elusive as a divine dragon showing its tail but not its head; this was her first public appearance. Previously, rumors claimed she was your ninth younger sister, so we wanted to confirm this with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Dalang nodded to show understanding but did not respond verbally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Pengyun said: \"...You may attend to your duties; we must also report the details of this journey to the Nine Netherworlds to the Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Dalang clasped his fists in salute and then departed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his retreating figure, Meng Ziyu stroked his chin and clicked his tongue: \"If not for the Hua family's humble beginnings, this whole family would actually be quite good at acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Sheng Pengyun glared at Meng Ziyu: \"He is my brother-in-law; from now on, you are forbidden from probing him casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas, Hua Hongyi's depth of scheming was ultimately insufficient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he think that by not answering their questions directly and speaking ambiguously, he could deceive them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, what he did not know was that his failure to deny it directly was itself another form of affirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ninth Lady... might truly be the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to Meng Ziyu and Sheng Pengyun's curiosity about whether the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall was Hua Ninth Lady, Jiang Yanyi and Ye Jingzhou were more eager to know why the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall was following Chu Junyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Demon-Suppressing Army boasts a formidable reputation, and our leader is exceptionally handsome, very much to the liking of young ladies; do you think the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall might simply admire our leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That can't be right; the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall is no ordinary young lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She may not be ordinary, but she is still a young lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all overthinking it? I feel there must be something going on here that we don't know about!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall had always been as elusive as a divine dragon showing its head but not its tail, rarely revealing her true form before the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time she forcibly broke the Five-Direction Great Formation and saved countless trapped cultivators from a desperate situation, sparking discussions that were unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, people only knew that the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall possessed unfathomable power; but this time, by rescuing those trapped, she demonstrated her sense of responsibility and decisiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, countless human cultivators praised her endlessly, especially the younger generation, who regarded her as a role model in their hearts, their admiration flowing like a surging river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Duimen Pass, ordinary cultivators remained immersed in the thrilling battle that had just occurred, discussing it fervently; meanwhile, inside the pass, the heads of the Five Great Sacred Lands, the Dao-Protecting Families, and various major clans and sects had gathered in Wei Zhenjie's tent, their expressions varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder of the Wu family, one of the Dao-Protecting Families, spoke first, breaking the silence: \"Minister Wei, the key to the Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm is now in the hands of the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall. I wonder, what are your plans regarding this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie glanced sideways at the speaker and could not help but sneer: \"What are my plans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his tone laced with mockery, \"The Netherfire Match is not in my hands; do my plans matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu family elder's face stiffened, embarrassment evident in his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original intention had been to use this opportunity to elevate Wei Zhenjie, but he had not expected Wei Zhenjie to show such disregard for his feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, an elder of the Long family hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over, laughing awkwardly: \"Minister Wei, the Central Sacred Land is the pillar of the Central Continent; since the Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm concerns the overall strength of our human race, it is likely that Minister Wei will need to step forward and negotiate with the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Wei Zhenjie's mouth curled into an amused smile as he countered: \"How do you all think I should negotiate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the various heads looked at each other in bewilderment; after a brief exchange of glances, someone began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall is the commander of the Zhu Que Army, and the Zhu Que Army is a righteous force dedicated to protecting all living beings. Presumably, for the sake of humanity's strength, the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall would be willing to share the Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, if the Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm could be shared by the human race to jointly cultivate experts, that would be the path to long-term development.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the acceleration of spiritual energy recovery, the demon race grows stronger day by day; given time, a great war between humans and demons is inevitable. At that time, if the human race does not have enough experts, how shall we resist the demon race?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm is an excellent opportunity to enhance the strength of human cultivators. If the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall holds all living beings in her heart, she should not monopolize such an opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A true hero fights for the nation and the people. As a powerful figure of the human race, one should not disregard the safety of humanity for the sake of personal gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone spoke one after another, their words filled with lofty righteousness and passionate fervor. Their goal was simple and clear—the Nine Netherworlds Soul Realm ought to be shared by the human race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were these words reasonable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they were!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the commander of the Demon-Suppressing Army, Wei Zhenjie understood the current state of the human race better than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon race was growing increasingly powerful, eyeing them greedily; if the human race remained a loose sand, each harboring secret agendas, sooner or later they would suffer a great defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by integrating the strengths of all parties and uniting the hearts of the human race could they truly resist the demon invasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the ulterior motives of these people were also glaringly obvious. They only wished to share the benefits of the Soul Realm, yet they did not mention a single word about the price they should pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key to the Soul Realm was obtained by the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall at great risk, venturing deep into the Nine Netherworlds with great difficulty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie spoke slowly, his voice not loud yet carrying an invisible pressure, \"If you wish for her to share it, what are you all prepared to offer in exchange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The various heads began whispering among themselves once more, their faces showing difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall is willing to share the Soul Realm, we will naturally offer our sincerity. It's just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this Jiuguan auction, the Ghost King and Lady Bishan Flower made an appearance, causing significant repercussions for all parties, and all of this is connected to the Lingguang Hall...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous noise interrupted everyone's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie slapped his teacup, shattering it; fragments flew in all directions, splashing tea across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaders of the various factions were startled by this sudden turn of events, looking at him with shock and suspicion as the tent instantly fell into dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie could not be bothered to save any face for them anymore; wearing a sneer, he said coldly, \"Spouting hypocritical platitudes all day long until you've confused even yourselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirking responsibility when trouble arises is one thing, but the moment there's a benefit to be had, you act like dogs spotting a bone, eager to snatch it up. Having no sense of exchange is bad enough, yet you still try to smear others and turn the tables on them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say you lot are regressing with age!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you truly believe a few ambiguous, pretty words can conceal the petty schemes in your hearts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you think the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall is easy to fool, go deal with them yourselves; do not use me as your pawn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having spoken, he could not be bothered to pay them any more mind and left directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Junyi followed Wei Zhenjie out of the tent, his brows furrowed the entire time: \"Small figures must be greedy to survive, but these are top-tier powers; they do not lack those resources...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wei Zhenjie shook his head: \"Greed is not the main issue; they primarily wish to suppress the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Junyi was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie sighed; although he had cleaned up after Hua Changxi, once deeds were done, clues would inevitably remain, and others might well uncover them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps everyone could not yet be one hundred percent certain of the true identity of the Lingguang Hall Master, but they likely held some scattered evidence in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward Hua Changxi, this junior of humble birth yet arrogant and unyielding nature, those people might harbor intentions of deliberate oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>",1875,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","a7b68c1819eecd950ab383695b6f71fda363ee38c4f9e55628b47363171efa40","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-530","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-528",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]