[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-227":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"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},2355410,4608,"Chapter 227: Blockade","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-227",227,"\u003Cp>Earlier, when studying the map, He Pingsheng had thought that, flying on a sword within the same Shangdang Commandery, traveling from Shenjiang Mountain to Lishan would take at most two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, he overestimated his own speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And underestimated the distance between the two places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeatedly consuming several doses of Golden Bee Sacred Juice over roughly five days, He Pingsheng finally saw the so-called [Lishan].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During those five days of flight, He Pingsheng didn’t idle—he secretly strengthened the [Jinlan Treasure Robe] in the Treasure Basin each night, but the strengthening yielded nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The item’s level was too high to be strengthened, and it couldn’t be split into two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Lishan, He Pingsheng’s face turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because too much time had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four days had already passed since the closure of Shenjiang Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had happened during those four days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Dragon Abyss couldn’t find the Great Destiny-Bearer, what methods would it use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknown!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s greatest fear was that the entire Qi Kingdom would mobilize to hunt and corner him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it…” Looking at the vast, endless mountains before him, He Pingsheng slowed his sword-flight and began scanning the surroundings: “First, find Sister Qiao and the other one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally agreed with Qiao Huizhu to meet near the highest peak of Lishan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’d head for the highest peak first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh…” After flying around for two incense sticks’ worth of time, He Pingsheng finally pinpointed the location of the highest peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng landed swiftly atop the peak, stirred his magic power, and restored his original appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his spiritual sense erupted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, layered mountains stretched endlessly—where was even a trace of human presence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng grew tense, flew back into the air, and shouted loudly: “Sister Qiao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice, bolstered by magic power, echoed across the desolate void and wilderness, carrying far, far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as He Pingsheng was growing increasingly anxious, fearing Qiao Huizhu hadn’t arrived in time, a blade of light suddenly shot out from a deep valley behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng whirled around—and saw Qiao Huizhu within the streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he exhale deeply and relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without speaking, both of them landed simultaneously atop the highest peak, their hearts in perfect sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the peak stood a crooked, ancient pine tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng sat atop it, grinning foolishly at Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu’s face was pale, even haggard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?” He Pingsheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu said: “I’ve been worried you wouldn’t come, so I couldn’t sleep well—I’ve been on edge every day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, I’ve been stuck in this wasteland for a whole month!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry!” He Pingsheng said: “I should’ve come sooner, but I never found a chance to slip away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, where’s Xiaoqiao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t she come with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain wind blew, the old tree swayed, clouds gathered and dispersed nearby and far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for its desolation, this place would’ve been a magnificent sacred site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng leaned lazily against the ancient pine, feeling his body utterly exhausted—he longed to lie down here, watching the beauty beside him and the mist above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu walked over and gently rested her head against He Pingsheng’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, sweet fragrance drifted in, tickling his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu said: “I thought if the three of us traveled to Liang Kingdom together, we’d draw too much attention, so I sent Little Sister ahead twenty days ago—she went first, and we’d follow later…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That way, we won’t stand out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think, Husband?” Qiao Huizhu turned her head, her nose nearly brushing his, her large, gem-like eyes fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng nodded: “Exactly right—Sister’s plan is perfect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No time to waste—let’s go now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng pulled out another drop of Golden Bee Sacred Juice and swallowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still didn’t know what conditions were like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hummm…” A flash of golden light enveloped He Pingsheng, and his form instantly transformed into that of a female cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…” Qiao Huizhu gasped: “Young Master, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry!” He Pingsheng quickly said: “It’s really me—relax!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re currently hunting me with full force, so I need to change my appearance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That way, even if we encounter inspections, we won’t be caught!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe…” Qiao Huizhu said: “That’s good—I’ll change my appearance too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu pulled out a disguise talisman and reshaped her face right before He Pingsheng’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In half an incense stick’s time, her appearance had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still looked like a woman—and bore seven-tenths resemblance to He Pingsheng’s new form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See?” Qiao Huizhu said: “Now we don’t have to worry about them finding us! Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they mounted their swords and flew westward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far to the west lay the border between Liang Kingdom and Qi Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, they reached the border!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was called the border was merely a continuous stretch of mountains—normally unguarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after He Pingsheng and Qiao Huizhu arrived, the situation became extremely complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they even reached the border, two Qi Kingdom soldiers in golden robes blocked their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both soldiers were strong—both Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was at Foundation Establishment eighth layer, the other at fourth layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brothers!” He Pingsheng, now in female form, altered his voice and bowed: “My sister and I wish to enter Liang Kingdom—why are you stopping us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Foundation Establishment eighth-layer soldier said: “Apologies, ladies, but the border from Qi Kingdom to Liang Kingdom has been sealed—no cultivator below Golden Core is permitted passage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please turn back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered with a thought: What if I killed these two and forced my way through?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind him, Qiao Huizhu tugged his sleeve: “Sister, if that’s the case, let’s go back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait…” the soldier called out: “You two—hold on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier pulled out a jade slip, slammed his magic power into it, and instantly an image appeared in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image showed three people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were: He Pingsheng, Qiao Huizhu, and Qiao Xiaoqiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two!” the soldier said: “Have you seen these three?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s heart jolted, but his expression remained calm: “No… Is it because of these three that the Qi border has been sealed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier retracted the jade slip and nodded: “Yes—all three are imperial fugitives. If you spot them, don’t act rashly—report them immediately. Patrols are everywhere in Shangdang Commandery!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you help capture them, the imperial house will reward you handsomely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also!” The soldier’s eyes narrowed slightly, gesturing left and right: “Don’t think about searching for gaps along the border—I can tell you, there are none!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every two or three li, two Foundation Establishment cultivators guard and patrol!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every so often, a Golden Core cultivator stands watch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t even think about forcing your way through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you manage to break through now, a Golden Core cultivator will catch up within a few breaths!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you’ll wish you were dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-06-21T04:09:00.242Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d02c388726306d955353be06a713c4a11a2af121b82d240f182647bc614962ef","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-228","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-226",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]