[{"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-68":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},2282617,4466,"Chapter 68: Great Righteousness","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>West City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dilapidated mansion, the side buildings bore scorch marks; the courtyard’s pond was rotten, overgrown with weeds and green moss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one lived here anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the courtyard, Li Yuanzhao and others, dressed in black robes, followed Cui Fan, each carrying their weapons as they searched the mansion for traces of demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, the demon had long since departed—there was no trace of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Cui Fan was about to order the group to stand down, a gray sparrow suddenly flew in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan, startled, raised his hand to catch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sparrow landed calmly, a scroll tied to its leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan unrolled the paper with his fingers, read it carefully, and his face instantly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wei, nearby, immediately asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan clenched the scroll, his face grim: “The patrol mission is over. We just received word—a demon attacked the city. We’re to report immediately to the western city defenses for deployment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A demon attacked the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them froze, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they had lived deep within the interior, they knew how grave a demon attack on a city truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s hurry!” Li Yuanzhao was the first to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan’s expression shifted constantly—he couldn’t fathom how a demon had attacked the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the intelligence exaggerated? He’d have to go to the west and see for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.” He called out and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, two figures shot toward them at high speed, descending from the sky, then rushing forward one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qianqian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuanzhao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Wei Feng and Li Fu—they had already learned of the demon attack and seen the thick demonic mists gathering to the north; the situation was dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Wei?” Ren Qianqian was startled—she hadn’t expected Uncle Wei to follow her here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quick-witted, she quickly realized he must have been secretly trailing her all along, protecting her from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her frown slightly, feeling helpless—she had come to train, yet her father still couldn’t let her go. How could she ever stand on her own? “Uncle Fu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao also froze, then understood—Uncle Fu was worried about Hao-ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Hao?” Li Fu scanned the area, not seeing Li Hao, and asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao answered honestly: “Hao-ge ate too much at lunch and went to the latrine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy, why isn’t he here at a time like this?” Li Fu grew anxious and irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan, sharp-eyed, immediately realized these two elders were the powerful protectors behind these youths. He inwardly sighed with envy and respectfully spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elders, we just received word of a demon attack—is it true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you not trust your own city’s intelligence?” Li Fu glanced at him, tone sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan was rebuffed, embarrassed, and secretly alarmed—the intelligence was real. This was a once-in-a-century crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there truly a demon attack? How many?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Qianqian asked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao and the others were all deeply concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng sighed lightly: “The demons planned this long ago. You just happened to arrive at the worst moment. Qianqian, come back with me—I can guarantee your safe exit from the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Qianqian shook her head immediately: “I won’t leave. I came to train—this is a rare opportunity. Uncle Wei, if even you can’t repel them, you’re a Fifteen-Li Realm cultivator—you should be able to hold a major city!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng’s expression darkened: “I sensed a profoundly deep demonic aura within the mist—it’s also Fifteen-Li Realm, and among the strongest of its kind. Whether other demons lurk unseen, I don’t know. If I were alone, I’d risk confronting them. But you, Miss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to worry about me—I’ll protect myself,” Ren Qianqian said at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng shook his head: “There are too many demons. I was entrusted by my master—my duty is to protect you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Wei, how can you—” Ren Qianqian grew furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Li Fu, hearing Wei Feng’s words, looked troubled. He turned to Li Yuanzhao: “Find your Hao-ge. Stay with him. Don’t go anywhere. I’ll send a message back to the mansion. It’s Xia family territory, but right now I can’t care about overstepping—I’m going north to help. Otherwise, this city will fall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Wei Feng: “Wei brother, please watch over my two young Li family members. This favor, the Li family will never forget.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng didn’t refuse—it was a rare chance to earn the Li family’s gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching one child was the same as watching three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, are you truly going north to fight the demons?” Wei Feng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a general’s son, how could I flee from demons? Even if this is Xia family territory, if I’ve seen it, I can’t stand idle!” Li Fu said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng’s gaze grew solemn. He bowed to Li Fu: “Li brother, your righteousness is admirable. Go. As long as I live, I’ll protect them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. With your word, I’m at ease.” Li Fu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a Fifteen-Li Realm guardian watching over them, they were safer than if he were there himself. He immediately told Li Yuanzhao: “Yuanzhao, listen carefully—stay put, find Hao-er!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Yuanzhao nodded firmly, Li Fu leapt away, racing toward the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng watched Li Fu depart, then turned to Li Yuanzhao: “Let’s go find your brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao was now deeply worried about Li Hao’s safety and nodded quickly, his eyes turning to Cui Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan smiled bitterly: “Then let’s regroup first, then head to the west?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng shook his head: “Defending the city is your duty. I’m only responsible for protecting my mistress and the Li family’s young master. I won’t involve myself in anything else. As for your evaluation credits—do as you please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized “do as you please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t Li Fu, bound by the status of a general’s family—he could come or go as he pleased, entirely on his whim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan fell silent, then hurriedly said: “The patrol mission is over. Their performance was excellent. I’ll grade them fairly. But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng sneered—he knew Cui Fan wanted to tie him to this city. He was about to snap back when Ren Qianqian shouted loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Wei, I’m going to defend the city. I won’t let these people be slaughtered by demons!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng turned, shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Qianqian drew her sword and pressed the blade against her own arm, staring solemnly at Wei Feng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Wei, if you dare knock me out and drag me away, I’ll cut off my arm the moment I wake up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss…” Wei Feng felt his heart clench—he knew she was inexperienced, still soft-hearted, but this stubbornness was extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed: “Fine. I’ll accompany you to assess the situation. But if things turn bad, you must obey me—or I’ll take you straight back to the mountain for my master to deal with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Qianqian paled slightly, then nodded: “Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made their pact and immediately left the mansion, racing back to the Demon Suppression Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the office was in chaos—its headquarters was empty. After asking a lone warehouse keeper, they learned all personnel had been dispatched to the four city gates under the city defense army’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hao-ge! Hao-ge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao shouted through the Demon Suppression Office, searching everywhere—but found no trace of Li Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, yellow smoke rose from the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng nodded, though he wasn’t overly anxious—the senior from the Li family hadn’t appeared yet; Li Fu had dared to leave earlier mostly because that senior was secretly watching over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Qianqian paled: “No time. Let’s head to the west wall. Uncle Wei, use your spiritual sense—find where Hao is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng nodded, though he wasn’t overly anxious—the Li family elder he’d met on the road hadn’t appeared yet. Li Fu’s departure likely meant that elder was still watching secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That elder could effortlessly slay two Fifteen-Li Realm demon serpents—if he chose to act, this demonic crisis could be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Wei Feng and Cui Fan’s lead, the group headed to the western city wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng revealed his power, and under the respectful escort of the city defense commander, they ascended the ramparts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they reached the top, they saw countless demons charging across the wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons poured out from distant forests, seemingly coordinating with the northern horde to breach the city simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder they were like this—even some veteran city defense soldiers couldn’t help trembling, their hearts pounding hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the stampede, Li Yuanzhao and Ren Qianqian turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder—they were shaken. Even veteran city defense soldiers trembled, hearts pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approaching demons numbered in the thousands, massive and grotesque, some transforming into rolling clouds of demonic mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was pure demonic chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The piercing, mocking laughter had already made many feel their scalps crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Wei, have you found Hao-ge yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanzhao, pale-faced, asked urgently beside Wei Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Feng was about to answer when his gaze suddenly shifted—he saw two figures racing toward them, one ahead of the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the young man in black robes ahead, Wei Feng froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t misseen, that boy was the Shenniang Mansion brat he’d been following all along!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the boy was flying through the air?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[94] In Wei Feng’s stunned gaze, Li Hao arrived with City Warden Yue Shuhong, hovering above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[95] Li Hao also noticed Li Yuanzhao and the others, and descended gracefully before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[96] (End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1584,"2026-06-20T02:15:40.176Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f8974cba7d5c0c18dbef9f0c431d45cf2053694401c64cb7fc60f88a7d76dfe1","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-69","the-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-chapter-67",929,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-name-that-echoes-through-eternity-cover.jpg"]