[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars":3,"chapter-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-107":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Immortal Path Among the Stars",{"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},2320039,4537,"Chapter 107","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>At that moment, six clusters of black mist exploded simultaneously, and six white masks shot out in all directions at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Mei raised an eyebrow, brushed her slender hand across the disc, and six silver lightning arcs shot out with a roar, striking all six masks at once and shattering them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But six indistinct shadows reappeared, wailing eerily as they plunged into the ground and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow-haired woman calmly tossed the disc high into the air, then pointed at it in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disc spun rapidly, transforming into a massive light wheel nearly a meter in diameter; as it turned slowly once, six crimson spiritual runes surfaced on its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu wu”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unbelievable sight appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six indistinct shadows that had Dunrudixia  struggled once more to burst forth from the earth, flying straight into the light wheel as if throwing themselves into a trap, vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Mei beamed, simultaneously forming hand seals and pointing at the light wheel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light wheel exploded into a mass of lightning, and amid flashing arcs, the charred body of a man appeared—he looked no more than twenty-seven or twenty-eight, his face pale, blood at the corner of his mouth, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, the two disciples holding spear and axe hurled their weapons aside and lunged at the unconscious man; one pulled a crimson chain from his bosom, the other a crimson talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid flashes of red light, the talisman was swiftly slapped onto the man’s forehead, and his body was tightly bound by the crimson chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ximen Mei exhaled deeply, her expression finally relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a roar erupted from the center of the lake, and a black column of light shot skyward—but the next instant, a flash of white light appeared high above, and a massive white net materialized, completely enclosing the column.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the black column collapsed, a figure tumbled down from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Success! Master has also struck—take the Shadow Demon’s avatar and head over to meet us,” Ximen Mei said with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear-wielding giant responded with a grunt, grabbed the unconscious man, and slung him over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ximen Shijie, what exactly is going on? What is this Shadow Demon avatar?” Wang Yu retracted his small shield and stepped forward slowly to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xue and Feng Rui also retracted their artifacts and listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s simple—the Black Soul Sect’s Foundation Establishment true transmission, ‘Shadow Demon,’ believed his shadow avatar and shadow technique were incomparably profound. Over the past two years, he infiltrated Tongzhou and severely damaged our sect’s foundations; hundreds of cultivators have fallen to him, including two Foundation Establishment senior brothers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this time, after our sect caught his trail, we deliberately walked into the trap he set, to net him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry—our side only handles the Shadow Demon’s avatar; the other side deals with the Shadow Demon’s true body. This time, not only has my master, the array master, been deployed, but also Iron Elder from White Tiger Mountain and Liu Shu from Vermilion Bird Mountain—so it’s absolutely secure.” Ximen Mei explained with a light laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is,” Wang Yu said, understanding dawning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black Soul Sect true transmission…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Feng sisters drew in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ximen Mei had already risen into the air, floating slowly toward the island at the lake’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others naturally followed, casting spells to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Wang Yu saw from afar that the island had lost half its area; on the remaining half, atop a high slope, three figures stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was gaunt and bony—it was Zhu Datong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another had unusually long arms and bronze skin, standing like a tower of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third had a flushed face, a bulbous nose, and wore a hemp robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground before them, a black-clad man lay, his body covered in wounds, seemingly unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the group drew closer, Wang Yu clearly saw the black-clad man’s face—it was identical to the unconscious man they had captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Shadow Demon’s true body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu glanced curiously at the black-clad man on the ground—his face pale, eyes dull, yet his expression showed not the slightest panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, eight or nine figures flew over from the opposite side—it was Qi Shixiong and other inner and outer sect disciples; their spiritual energy surged, as if they had just finished a battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, our side is done—the Shadow Demon’s avatar has been captured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three Senior Uncles, the demonic disciples hidden nearby have also been dealt with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Mei and Qi Shixiong led their groups down, bowing to the old man and the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems the mission has been completed perfectly. The merit here is considerable. Zhu Mou thanks Iron Jian and Liu Shidi for your help,” Zhu Datong nodded to Ximen Mei and the others, then turned and smiled at the two beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What true transmission? Boring. I didn’t even use half my strength, and it was over,” the man with unusually long arms replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! Iron Jian is our Four Symbols Sect’s only second-rank strength cultivator. Even if this Shadow Demon has some ability, how could he possibly stand against you head-on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His reputation stems mainly from how troublesome his cultivation method is—normally, he’s nearly impossible to capture alive. But now that Master Zhu, the array master, has personally intervened, how could he possibly avoid falling here?” the red-faced elder laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Yu glanced again at the iron-named man, his heart stirring slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the famed “Iron Elder,” the sect’s top body cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what good is it? Body cultivation without spiritual cultivation leads to nothing. Even if I become a third-rank strength cultivator, I’ll still have only a mortal’s lifespan. I’ve taken some longevity pills, but the day my vital energy declines is not far off,” Iron Jian said slowly, his expression oddly melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Datong and the Liu elder fell silent, unsure how to comfort him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a buzzing sound came from the old man’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man paused, then pulled out a golden disc from his person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disc flashed white light and trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight drew the attention of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Datong pressed one hand onto the disc, and instantly a voice echoed in his mind from the sect—he turned ashen-faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happened?” the Liu elder asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhuang was assassinated in the sect. And…” the old man hesitated, speaking only half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhuang died? How is that possible? Brother Zhuang was an array master equal to you—he lived only on Mount Qinglong, controlling the sect’s great array, never leaving. And with Senior Brother Yao guarding the mountain—who could possibly kill him inside the sect?” the Liu elder could hardly believe his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Jian’s face darkened as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciples were stunned, exchanging wide-eyed glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was Senior Brother Yao who killed Brother Zhuang. Then Yao led his three true disciples and directly defected from the Four Symbols Sect. He’s now vanished,” Zhu Datong finally revealed the second half—the news he himself could not believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? That’s impossible!” the Liu elder nearly leapt up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t believe it either, but it’s true. The three remaining ancestral elders have all emerged from seclusion to prevent demonic sects from exploiting the chaos, and all disciples outside the sect are ordered to return immediately,” the old man said, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s take this villain back to the sect at once,” the Liu elder said, his face hardening after several expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we can’t linger here any longer—risk of accidents. Iron Brother, we…” Zhu Datong nodded, turning to speak to the other companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, one of the disciples shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man froze, then instinctively twisted his body, and a white light shield flickered over his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next instant, a giant hand pierced straight through the shield, seized his arm, and tore it off effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Datong screamed, his body soaring into the air as a trail of blood droplets rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-20T15:44:30.991Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fdaa676672498f7dac9a8104788657032f84fb49f96e75bc86c1daf339d4696b","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-108","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-106",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]