[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-watching-the-immortals-fall":3,"chapter-watching-the-immortals-fall-watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Watching the Immortals Fall",{"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},2259997,4410,"Chapter 124: Is Ji You","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>“Huh? Isn’t that Yan Shimei, the direct disciple of Xuanjian Peak?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Shimei floated bare-chested into the air to sing for you? You’re dreaming—that voice was clearly a man’s!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All disciples in the sect came to watch the battle today—who else could be left on the mountain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huang Hui is still on the mountain—he said he didn’t want to watch, so he went into the Sword Forest this morning!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huang Hui is only at the Tongxuan realm—he couldn’t even withstand [Willow’s New Hue]. How could he have shattered the third layer in half a day? Are you hallucinating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh right, there’s also Gongshu Senior Brother—he said watching battles against peers offered him no real benefit, so he didn’t come to watch yesterday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could we have forgotten him? So it’s Gongshu Senior Brother! Wonderful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gongshu Senior Brother? That can’t be right—such a captivating physique doesn’t look like his, and the voice isn’t either…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clouds from Tianjian Peak drifted over, veiling the figure, yet could not silence the murmurs of the Lingjian Peak disciples on Wangjian Terrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clamor rose and fell, its scope even wider than when Zhuang You had just severed You Buyu with a single sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet strangely, several high-realm disciples and a few Elders on the high platform all wore grim expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have seen something—but chose not to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several young disciples tried climbing the mountain to investigate, but were immediately driven back by the Tianjian Peak Elder who arrived first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reaction instantly puzzled many—breaking the Sword Forest for the first time should be a cause for celebration, so why hide it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, if Gongshu Chou surpassed the direct disciple of Xuanjian Peak, it might cost them some face—but it should please Tianjian Peak perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why keep it secret?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lingjian Peak disciples continued whispering, while the disciples from Wenda Sect and Shanhai Pavilion began murmuring among themselves as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, atop Tianjian Peak—where everyone stared but could not pierce the veil—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six of the seven swords encircling like a dragon had already shattered, scattered along the rugged mountain path behind the Sword Forest; only the one still held in hand remained straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even though the blade remained straight, its edge was rolled and unusable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a disaster…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You muttered softly, then felt a hot stream coursing down his arm—he realized his shoulder had been ripped open by sword qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood now dripped from his gripping hand, falling drop by drop along the blade’s length, mixing with the dust on the cliff to form beads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Si Wu Xie] was truly the strongest killing technique in the Sword Forest—pure, its sword intent containing only the thought of severing all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not infused his final strike with the sword intents of [Little Heavy Mountain], [Willow’s New Hue], and [Return Home], even his body, hardened by ten rounds of Weizhao, might not have withstood this blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite the hardship, he had endured it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad time was short—he couldn’t slowly refine that purest killing sword, [Si Wu Xie].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, master these three swords. Later, when I’ve made them famous, I’ll accuse Lingjian Peak of stealing them from me—and force them to teach me the rest…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, am I not a genius?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ye, Yan Qingchi, and Yan Shujing had long since chased through the forest and now stood atop the high cliff, the half-sung, unevenly phrased improvised melody still echoing in their ears, their gazes frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Lingjian Peak had taken in countless disciples, each with different talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had strong bones, some exceptional Dao nature, some were slow but pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in every generation, a few were deeply favored, often praised by sect elders who said sword and youth were perfectly matched, that their spirit and aura resembled sword qi itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this phrase had originally been spoken by the ancient ancestor who loved swords, to praise a direct sword disciple’s crystal-clear sword heart; later generations had borrowed it often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many had thought it exaggerated—how could anyone’s spirit and aura truly resemble sword qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, watching this Tianshu Academy student shatter [Si Wu Xie] and sing aloud in the empty heavens—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally understood why sword and youth were so perfectly matched, and what true youthful vigor and a crystal-clear sword heart truly meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Junior Ji You comes to bring shame to Tianshu Academy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The world says he was born a Lingjian Peak disciple.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He was born too late, and in the wrong place.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’ve watched swords until now—but I’ve never tried forcing my way through.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at his full, powerful back and the lingering heat of his aura, the three still heard the earlier words echoing in their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, a woman’s Lingjian Peak sword robe fluttered down from the distant sky, draping over his shoulders, its wind-tossed fabric releasing a soothing, fragrant scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whose robe…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear lines of his body were now hidden, causing Yan Ye and Yan Shujing—both women—to instinctively frown, their expressions turning sharply hostile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment, a powerful aura erupted from deep within Tianjian Peak, instantly silencing the howling mountain winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ji You could react, he was slapped midair, swept away, and yanked into a mansion hidden within the deep mountain mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a graceful female shadow soared after him, wearing a crystal-immortal crown—but she was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Yan Ye suddenly snapped back to awareness, her expression turning grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianshu Academy came to Lingjian Peak to challenge—two battles, two losses. This should have boosted Lingjian Peak’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this very moment, a Tianshu Academy disciple shattered the Sword Forest before even the Xuanjian Peak direct disciple could!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucially, that Tianshu Academy disciple was only at the Tongxuan realm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the disciples of Wenda Sect and Shanhai Pavilion were all below the mountain. This stage had been built by Tianjian Peak for themselves—but now an unexpected drama had unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, outside the second layer of the forest, Wen Zhengxin, Pei Ruyi, Ban Yangshu, and Bai RuLong were suddenly forced back onto the mountain path by Lingjian Peak Elders wielding swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Elders had no intent to kill—only to prevent them from approaching further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four stared in disbelief, unsure what had happened, but unwilling to leave without finding Ji You, so they waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More people now passed the Sword Forest—but none entered; instead, they circled around toward the rear mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the constant flow of figures, Ding Yao and Huang Hui could only look around helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That swordlight just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone must have shattered the Sword Forest—the sword qi leaked out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao watched the Elders brush past her, her eyes blinking slightly: “Who’s in the fourth layer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hui crossed his arms: “Your Xuanjian Peak direct disciple—Yan Shujing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder so many climbed up—it’s good news! But I wonder how things are below. I heard Brother Zhuang’s sword chant stopped—probably won, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword chant on Wangjian Terrace had indeed ceased. Ding Yao didn’t know the outcome, wanted to check—but dared not leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been assigned by the Mirror Master to serve Ji You personally; the Mirror Master had already come by, so she couldn’t descend on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet based on the first battle, Zhuang You defeating You Buyu was all but certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the hurried figures rushing past and the furrowed brows, Ding Yao muttered to herself—was something amiss in the battle below?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had she spoken than a Yan Elder from Xuanjian Peak climbed the mountain—he had been seated atop Wangjian Terrace moments ago, instantly catching Ding Yao’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Yan, what was the result of the challenge below?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianshu Academy has lost. The direct disciple of the Hall Master has fallen into a coma and has been carried back to the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So we truly won…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao instantly exhaled, a smile tugging at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Lingjian Peak won both battles, why did the Elders’ faces show no joy—only strange unease?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pondered, glancing aside, and soon heard a rustling of footsteps emerging from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the first challenge ended at noon, this was the first time someone had exited the forest—not entered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao looked up and saw Yan Shujing step out, followed by Gongshu Chou, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding Yao of Xuanjian Peak, pays respects to Second Miss. Have you seen Elder Yan Ye?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Shujing snapped back, glancing at her: “The Sword Forest has been shattered. All Tianjian Peak Elders have gone to Elder Qi’s mansion. You don’t need to wait—go down the mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao froze, staring at her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t shatter it. It was Ji You from Tianshu Academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Shujing knew what he was wondering, spoke softly, then turned and descended without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao stood rooted, her mind buzzing for a long while before she turned, stunned, to Gongshu Chou: “Second Miss just said… who shattered the Sword Forest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji You.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Chou stood with hands behind his back: “The man who dueled me for several rounds, evenly matched—he surpassed Yan Shimei, unleashed seven swords at once, and shattered the Sword Forest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ding Yao could react, Gongshu Chou descended—and saw Zhuo Wanqiu speaking with four Tianshu Academy disciples, their expressions uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhuo Wanqiu climbed up, bowed to him, holding a man’s long robe and many healing elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has the Master not emerged yet?” Zhuo Wanqiu asked Ding Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao was still stunned by Gongshu Chou’s words, instinctively turning to him: “What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuo Wanqiu lifted the items in her hands: “The Master told me earlier today he would break the Sword Forest with his sword, and might get injured—he asked me to prepare some things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Break the Sword Forest? He’s only Tongxuan realm—he used sixteen swords to pass [Little Heavy Mountain]. Didn’t you see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After eating sweet potatoes and returning, the Mirror Master told me: others used eight swords to catch [Little Heavy Mountain]; the Master might have used sixteen to secretly learn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao fell silent, her mind filled with the image of Ji You moving between the mountains and valleys over these past days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never spoke of the Sword Forest. Every morning he climbed up with his sword, returned to roast sweet potatoes for the Mirror Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone assumed Tianshu Academy’s honor rested on He Lingxiu and You Buyu—Ji You was just a lawless country cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others mocked him for using sixteen swords—he never replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in the end, He Lingxiu and You Buyu both lost—and he alone upheld the name Tianshu Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ding Yao knew that Ji You’s talent, anywhere, would make him a star, every thought of her Mirror Master made her secretly belittle him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she believed that among all men, unless one could inherit the Dao legacy, no matter how brilliant, he could never match her Mirror Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also thought Ji You was full of sweet talk, that her Mirror Master had merely been seduced by his looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Ji You, using his Tongxuan Realm, shattered the Sword Forest, causing her to begin questioning whether her prejudices had been right or wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier in the ruins, he loved acting on his own—why then is he so concerned about Tian Shu Academy’s reputation now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Master said Tian Shu Academy is too weak; if its reputation falls any further, even the mountain estate under Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion can’t hold it together, and he’ll truly be forced to become a bandit. And if it gets that ugly, the two sects will become eternal enemies—he’ll never be able to set foot on Ling Jian Mountain again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1948,"2026-06-19T15:28:39.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","51e52b5c6a2401d2d8c923193777ba6cf5201118c3c25eb9ecd570296a0b7be2","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-125","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-123",430,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwatching-the-immortals-fall-cover.jpg"]