[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity":3,"chapter-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Name That Echoes Through Eternity",{"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},2282604,4466,"Chapter 55: Qizhou Demon Slaying","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>Song Yueyao slightly shook her head without answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no answer in her heart either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fengshan Mohe is extremely difficult; if it were a disciple of the Black and White Hall, there might be some possibility, but an outer courtyard disciple… unless the other party had already reached the Soul Succession realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That black-robed scholar was truly a Soul Succession cultivator, and his soul form was exceptionally cruel, as if facing two Soul Succession experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The test for outer courtyard disciples wasn’t to kill the black-robed scholar, but merely to achieve 50% completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slaughtering nearly half the villagers counted as completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trial involved requirements in ambush, stealth, raw strength, and movement techniques—all extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, slaughtering nearly half would easily alert the black-robed scholar; once he acted, even a Black Hall disciple would have to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard two imperial clan members arrived—could it have been them? If they’ve reached the peak of the Zhou Tian realm, with their peerless Meridian Opening method and qi circulation techniques, they might have a chance against a Soul Succession cultivator,” Lin Feifei speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only think of this possibility; if even the imperial clan couldn’t do it, no one else stood a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go see for yourself,” Song Yueyao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Huang Licao’s guidance, the two arrived at the outer courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Su Ye Hua had already gathered everyone to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two girls and Huang Licao arrived, many stirred slightly, tiptoeing to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Song Yueyao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, Du Qiuyue immediately recognized Song Yueyao and Lin Feifei, her eyes revealing a touch of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one in white is Song Yueyao, the Mistress’s granddaughter, one of the most prodigious geniuses in the Black and White Hall—she’s said to be under twenty and already at the Spirit Wandering realm…” Du Qiuyue whispered, envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a true prodigy, a ninth-rank battle body, a top-tier prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao suddenly understood, but his expression showed little surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At twenty, only Spirit Wandering? Mother said Uncle Nine reached Spirit Wandering at thirteen, a Grandmaster at seventeen, and by the time he sacrificed himself at nineteen, he was already at the seventh realm—the Three Immortalities…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the one and only prodigy in a thousand generations! After hearing of Uncle Nine’s achievements, Li Yuanzhao found all other geniuses merely ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s your Hao brother? Why isn’t he here?” Du Qiuyue glanced around, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao shook his head: “Hao brother probably went to find someone to play go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go…” Du Qiuyue’s lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Song Yueyao and Lin Feifei’s gazes swept through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mistress’s granddaughter…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, Jiang Ye narrowed his eyes, studying the two graceful figures, a strange light flickering in his gaze as he thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s quite beautiful—if I win her over and make her my empress, Song Yufeng, out of affection for his granddaughter, might become a future ally. Too bad she’s a few years older. Still, with the Tan Palace as her dowry, I can afford to take a loss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, Song Yueyao’s gaze swept across the crowd and landed on him first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though all wore identical uniforms, from the sheer depth of his aura, she guessed he was likely imperial clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A common Zhou Tian cultivator couldn’t possess such a thick, dragon-like aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Song Yueyao’s gaze, Jiang Ye smiled faintly, revealing half a row of white teeth, and gave a slight nod in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yueyao’s gaze turned away calmly—it wasn’t him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scanned the crowd again, examining each one, her brow furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Song Yueyao told Huang Baobei beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Licao froze, quickly whispering: “Did you look carefully?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Song Yueyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Licao turned to Lin Feifei, who also gave a slight shake of her head, looking helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it not be the A Courtyard?” Huang Licao wondered inwardly, asking Su Ye Hua: “Are all A Courtyard disciples here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye Hua knew what he sought; she scanned the crowd, noting three absentees, and replied: “Most are here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absentees were the lazy noble who slept all day, and two mediocre aristocratic youths—she didn’t think it could be them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange…” Huang Licao thought, then whispered something to Su Ye Hua, who nodded and immediately ordered: “Turn sideways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was puzzled, staring at her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye Hua offered no explanation, merely raised her authoritative demeanor, her eyebrows cool and sharp—the crowd instantly obeyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already experienced her strict discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yueyao and Lin Feifei were forced to look again; both frowned, feeling each face seemed familiar—after all, uniforms were identical—but upon closer inspection, none matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Huang Licao told Su Ye Hua: “Have those who didn’t come come see me later—let Yueyao and the others take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm,” Su Ye Hua nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Licao left, leading the two girls toward the B Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, a figure strolled casually, holding a wild rabbit—it was Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which courtyard are you from?” Huang Licao spotted him and called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao was surprised, glanced at them, didn’t recognize them, and replied: “A Courtyard. Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Courtyard?” Huang Licao’s heart stirred, turning back to the two girls. Song Yueyao and Lin Feifei were also studying Li Hao—lips red, teeth white, skin fair, an exceptionally handsome youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the wild rabbit in his hand and the wild grass on his uniform made him look slightly disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls examined him closely, then slightly shook their heads:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Huang Licao waved Li Hao off: “Nothing. Go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao looked utterly baffled, slung the rabbit over his shoulder, and walked past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Li Hao felt the two girls’ auras were familiar—hadn’t he encountered them before in the Mohe Cave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the A Courtyard, Su Ye Hua saw Li Hao and immediately told him to find Huang Licao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking, Li Hao understood the situation and recounted his encounter; Su Ye Hua didn’t suspect him of lying—she also thought Li Hao unlikely to be the one; if not for his Li family ties and his half-month habit of sleeping and slacking, she’d have punished him long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hao brother, where were you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at his seat, Li Yuanzhao poured out everything he’d just witnessed to Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao suddenly understood, feeling slightly disappointed—good, it seemed the academy had no intention of holding him accountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Chixiao Sacred Sword was indeed excellent—a weapon capable of wounding the soul, rare even among Spirit Wandering artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Divine General’s Mansion, they could only muster a few ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m already at the Fifteen Li realm—I can’t use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the waterfall, Shen Yunqing and Zhao Zongyuan also received the news, both surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who did it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be that kid? He was near Mohe before,” Zhao Zongyuan exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yunqing shook her head slightly: “Though Mohe is there, one can still return to the academy—just a longer route. He probably got lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard to say. That kid mastered your movement technique so quickly—I can’t fathom him. He might not even be Zhou Tian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Soul Succession would be hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yunqing shook her head: “It’s about passing, not destroying—who knows the condition? Besides, we just got word: Yueyao was the eyewitness. Old Huang took her to the outer courtyard and checked—there was a boy in the B Courtyard who looked similar, but he wasn’t it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange. Could it be someone from the Black and White Hall?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows? But this matter won’t stay hidden—it’ll be resolved soon,” Shen Yunqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True,” Zhao Zongyuan conceded, sighing: “Fengshan Mohe was perfect for new recruits’ trials. Now it’s gone—we can only use Mohe, but that one’s far harder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re just unlucky,” Shen Yunqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Courtyard disciples gathered in the courtyard; Li Hao, who’d been planning to sneak out fishing, was called back by Su Ye Hua and returned to his seat obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow is your first official test—go out and slay demons!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye Hua surveyed the group, her expression calm: “Wusheng must endure battle, blood, and fire. We’ve arranged connections for you—you only need to report and participate personally, so you’ll see firsthand what flaws your martial arts have against demons, and how to truly fight and kill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone’s eyes brightened slightly; many were eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slay demons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dream many here longed for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To wield the sword across the land, slaying demons and eradicating evil—so glorious! “These missions vary in difficulty—choose wisely according to your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye Hua pulled out a stack of papers: “Each mission carries a corresponding Academy score—these points can be exchanged in the Black and White Hall’s Martial Scripture Tower for weapons, divine herbs, cultivation techniques, and ultimate arts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you must judge your own limits—avoid greed; this too is a test for a martial cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She called over a senior student and had him distribute the papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hao received one and glanced at it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It listed demon-slaying missions scattered across different provinces and cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ability to coordinate with local authorities across provinces and cities revealed the Tan Palace Academy’s vast connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was essentially sending students on internships at major corporations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Li Hao’s gaze sharpened as it landed on a task list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon-Slaying Task 23:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qizhou, enter the Demon-Subduing Office, assist the local demon-hunting team, and hunt demons; score assigned by the local supervisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maximum score: 10 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qizhou!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1596,"2026-06-20T02:15:40.176Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","96c4b5429f42eb9deb80454ffc1cc0473919592a59fb281275c7f40fcf47c2a4","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-56","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-54",929,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-cover.jpg"]