[{"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-60":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},2319992,4537,"Chapter 60","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>The three of them ignored the Yin family members around them and strode boldly toward the stone platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a spiritual bird—could these be from the Four Symbols Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone on the stone platform immediately cried out in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders seated on their chairs exchanged glances, clearly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. Noble guests have arrived—let’s go greet them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Linglong also looked puzzled, but after a moment’s thought, she rose decisively and stepped forward to meet them, Wang Yu following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other elders exchanged glances, then silently followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three approaching figures had two in front, whispering to each other, and one behind, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yin Linglong descended the stone platform and saw the faces of the two men ahead, she nodded to the middle-aged man in the black robe on the right, then bowed slightly toward the pale-faced man in his thirties on the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Shi Hai, current external sect steward of the Four Symbols Sect. I came uninvited—hope you won’t take offense, Lady Yin.” After a swift glance at Yin Linglong’s astonishing beauty, Shi Hai’s eyes flickered with surprise, then he clasped his fists in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you truly are a steward of the upper sect. The Yin family has been remiss—please, be seated.” Though she had expected this, Yin Linglong’s heart sank slightly; she stepped aside, and all the Yin family members behind her bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Yu bowed, his gaze unconsciously fell upon the third man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a young man of twenty-five or six, dressed in a blue long robe, with an ordinary face and gentle expression, radiating calmness and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Yu Xiaoming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Wang Yu’s stare, the young man’s eyes swept over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu met his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xiaoming suddenly smiled, revealing a row of white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu’s pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, this man gave him an intensely dangerous feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Yin family had already gathered around Shi Hai and ascended the stone platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I happened to come here because the Yu family head used the family token to recommend Yu Xiaoming to our sect for the initiation test. When I arrived at the Yu residence, I heard from the Yu family head that Yu Xiaoming intended to become a son-in-law of the Yin family and would compete with another to decide this marriage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! I have no great passions—only a love for spectacle. And combat ability is part of the initiation test, so I asked Yu Daoist to bring me along. May I ask, Lady Yin, who will be fighting Yu Xiaoming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking the main seat Yin Linglong had offered, Shi Hai smiled and asked the Yin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Wang Yu, bowing to Steward Shi.” Wang Yu stepped forward from behind Yin Linglong and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re surnamed Wang? You’re not Yin family—why are you representing them against Yu Xiaoming?” Shi Hai glanced at Wang Yu, asking casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Linglong’s betrothed. Yu Daoist seeks to steal my bride—I must fight.” Wang Yu replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? I heard it was Yu Xiaoming who long intended to join the Yin family, but you stole his beloved.” Shi Hai laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steward Shi, when did I become Yu Xiaoming’s beloved?” Yin Linglong’s eyebrows arched; she fixed him with a direct gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Linglong, ever since I saw you five years ago, I fell instantly in love—I’ve adored you ever since. To call you my beloved is no exaggeration.” Yu Xiaoming spoke calmly from across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yu family head smiled silently beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Linglong’s face flushed with anger; she opened her mouth to rebuke him, but Shi Hai waved a hand to cut her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Yin, I don’t care what past relationships or agreements you had. I came here solely to witness this contest. So I ask you plainly: if the winner of this match becomes your husband and may join your family as a son-in-law, is that correct?” Shi Hai stared at Yin Linglong, his tone heavy with implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Yu frowned and looked deeply at Shi Hai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Whoever wins this match becomes my chosen husband.” Yin Linglong seemed to realize something; her face paled, but she clenched her teeth and answered firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good! As an external steward of the Four Symbols Sect, I hereby witness this contest on behalf of our sect. Whoever wins will surely leave a legendary tale in the Tongzhou cultivation world. May the contest begin? I’m already eager.” Shi Hai laughed again, clapping his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin family members murmured among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Linglong and the Yu family head exchanged glances—neither objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Wang Yu and Yu Xiaoming descended the stone platform and stepped into the center of the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu held a pale green long blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been specially retrieved from the Yin family’s treasure vault two days prior by Yin Linglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her, the Qingfeng Blade, besides being made of rare materials and being unusually light yet sturdy, bore no engraved patterns on its surface and thus was not a magical weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Yu Xiaoming stood with empty hands, calm and relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu recalled the information Yin Linglong had gathered about his opponent; his eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neither side may use talismans or pills. No one may leave the training ground. Only one magical weapon may be used; ordinary weapons are unrestricted. No lethal intent. Victory is determined by one side surrendering or losing the ability to defend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The contest begins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a Yin family man floated above the training ground to announce the rules, the contest began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu raised his blade horizontally before him, ready to act—but the young man across spoke and halted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Daoist, I heard you possess extraordinary strength and have awakened your physical bloodline. Is this true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. So what?” Wang Yu replied calmly, unsurprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To convince the Yin family, Yin Linglong had surely revealed his bloodline awakening to them—so it was no surprise he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How coincidental—I’ve also awakened a bloodline, and it’s a physical one too. How about this: to demonstrate our bloodline power, you attack, and I defend?” Yu Xiaoming smiled, uttering words that left Wang Yu stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean you’ll only defend—you won’t strike back?” Wang Yu recovered and asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely. I may be unremarkable, but I believe my bloodline excels in defense. In Tongzhou, among peers, no one can break through my guard. Of course, since our cultivation is still shallow, we must set a time limit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If within one incense stick’s burn you can break my defense and injure me severely, you win. Otherwise, I win.” Yu Xiaoming looked at Wang Yu, speaking calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting. I’m confident in my own strength. Very well—it’s settled.” Wang Yu stared at the young man for a moment, then suddenly laughed coldly and accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin family around the training ground and the elders on the stone platform all stared, dumbfounded by their exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-20T15:44:30.991Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","77ad12176d8457ebc081049eba96595f8d7e1dcdd824d7a0798a4f06192ae441","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-61","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-59",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]