[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-watching-the-immortals-fall":3,"chapter-watching-the-immortals-fall-watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-142":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},2260015,4410,"Chapter 142: Unharmed All Over?!","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>A hum rang out as the iron sword surged toward him, carrying the force of ten thousand jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu He gave Ji You no time to think, instantly closing the distance with a leaping assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold gleam of the iron sword carried violent power, reflecting Chu’s second young master’s furious, murderous gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thrilling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhilarating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Book does not respond to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely broke through his realm, only to be crushed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the sword forest, before countless eyes, his sword was stolen—and he dared not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, countless humiliating images flashed before Chu’s second son’s eyes; his killing intent had reached its peak, roaring like a torrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white jade platform’s stone beneath their feet shattered inch by inch; the shockwave whipped through the arena with a howling wind, and in an instant, iron met iron, sparks flashing with dazzling light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retracted his sword, then slashed again with his blade infused with [Huntian Technique], carrying ferocious momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s so fun about swords? Just flashy tricks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji You, today I’ll crush you to death with my [Huntian Qi]!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a howl, Chu’s second son pressed his sword upon Ji You, while his technique-infused fist slammed down directly onto Ji You’s left shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distinction between pure Dao cultivators and sword cultivators lies in this: the sword is merely a tool for channeling, yet not the sole means to unleash the [Huntian Technique].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For fists and feet can carry boundless power too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of fist impacts echoed amid the crossing swordlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You dodged when he could; when he couldn’t, he still struck with his sword to probe the range and trajectory of the technique’s energy, his expression blank as he silently cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the clash of fist winds and swordlight, the spectators on the stands wore varied expressions—some stunned, some worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many punches?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four and a half, one of which Ji You deflected with his body movement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four and a half…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One student turned to glance at the ancient tree pierced by Du Zhu’s blade, eyes wide with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a technique-fueled punch capable of shattering Du Zhu’s treasure blade—and Ji You had taken four and a half of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji You really can take it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But even if he can endure it, if he can’t counterattack, he’ll still lose—this [Huntian Technique] is too strong; it carries the power of thunder laws, each punch releasing thunderous energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why doesn’t Ji You unleash all seven swords? Is he hiding his strength? What’s his intent?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You was famed for wielding multiple swords at once—in Shengjing’s streets, within ruins—his swordplay had amazed many, so many disciples couldn’t understand why he didn’t simply use multiple swords against his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet only those above the Tongxuan realm—Ban Yangshu, Wen Zhengxin, Pei Ruyi, He Lingxiu, and others—remained silent upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not hiding strength—it’s pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these exchanges, they had carefully observed and sensed how the technique affected the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even holding the sword, he couldn’t move it as his mind willed; using summoned swords—an even less stable method—would be meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he breaks this technique, Ji You’s every move will be utterly suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems Chu He’s return home to study the Dao wasn’t just about gaining unknown powers—he also planned how to suppress Ji You’s advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This [Huntian Technique] naturally suppresses sword cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the depth of a noble house’s heritage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao is myriad and formless; a complete technique system requires generations of inheritance and exploration to mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary cultivators, learning even one mature technique is extremely difficult—who else could find a technique specifically designed to suppress sword cultivators, like the Chu family has?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji You, look closely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open your eyes and see clearly—this sword was forged to kill you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the murmurs, Chu He suddenly surged forward, his sword crashing down again with violent force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ji You stared at the chaotic torrent of technique energy, his eyes suddenly flashed a golden glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he lowered his stance and thrust his sword into the howling wind, the blade suddenly shifting direction, riding the upward surge in a circular arc—sssslick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu He’s brocade robe was sliced open, a long diagonal gash stretching from waist to chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the sword’s ringing, a fierce sword intent surged upward, releasing powerful sword qi; Chu He’s pupils contracted sharply, his entire body’s energy erupted as he retreated, pulling his blade back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ji You swung his sword back, tilted his head slightly, and the air currents before him began to leave faint traces in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the stage, the disciples couldn’t help but open their mouths wide, their eyes flickering with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since their first clash, Ji You’s sword had always felt sluggish, as if constantly blocked—until now, they finally glimpsed even a fraction of the legendary skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ji You is borrowing momentum…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Borrowing momentum?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Lingxiu stood with her hands behind her back, nodding gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had once faced Yan Shujing at Lingjian Mountain using the method of surrounding techniques—and that battle bore many similarities to this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the [Huntian Technique]’s suppression of sword cultivators was even more pronounced, making Ji You’s strikes feel obstructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just now, Ji You used the deflection of his blade to instantly switch his technique, turning a diagonal slash into a circular cut, catching Chu He completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can he see the technique’s trajectory?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the peak of Ni Mountain, the master of Changsheng Hall, Chai Hu, blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All techniques are formless, hidden within the laws of heaven and earth—visible only to spiritual sense, not the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet none expected Ji You to find a gap he could borrow momentum from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be Sword Heart Clarity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Qiu Yang spoke up: “When he broke through the Sword Forest at Lingjian Mountain, some said he was born with Sword Heart Clarity. He may not see through Chu He’s technique, but he can use his Sword Heart to sense the optimal direction for his strike.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fengchuan couldn’t help but smile: “It seems those outside sect travelers were right—he truly is a natural Lingjian Mountain disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… too bad…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad” was never a good phrase in a battle of wills—it often foretold one side’s defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For even with Sword Heart Clarity, Ji You had taken many punches, while Chu He had merely torn his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a favorable trend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the force Chu He used to shatter Du Zhu’s black iron blade, Ji You must already be badly injured—if he took a few more punches, he’d surely lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the viewing platform, the heads of the Chu, Bai, and Du families all wore impassive expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had clearly anticipated Chu He would dominate and crush every outer sect disciple to enter the inner sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Awakening Ground suddenly erupted in a cry of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Chu He, his robes torn, leapt into the air; purple-red energy swirled around his body, and the technique surged wildly in tandem with his spirit sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had deliberately sought to humiliate and break Ji You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those punches to his shoulder, back, and waist were meant to see his pained expression, his disbelief, even his growing fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite being struck repeatedly by Chu He’s heavy [Huntian Technique], Chu found Ji You’s face unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely this calm, unshaken demeanor despite injury that filled him with rage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that unexpected sword strike moments ago had pushed his humiliation to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he wouldn’t see the expression he craved, Chu He would no longer hold back—he would make Ji You’s final sight his own shattered corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous roar, the [Huntian Technique] crashed down from above, purple-red energy rising like a tidal wave, causing all to widen their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the energy slammed down—and Ji You on the white jade platform raised his sword, bracing it horizontally to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You’s sword erupted with boundless spiritual light, blocking eighty percent of the terrifying technique energy—but residual force still surged through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a ssslick, his immortal robe was ripped apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the arena—noble guests, outside sect travelers, imperial relatives, inner sect direct disciples—all stared at Ji You; their cries died in their throats, replaced by utter silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You held his sword in one hand, tattered cloth hanging from his waist, his brow only slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his left shoulder, back, chest, and waist showed no trace of injury—his flesh sharp-edged, smooth as jade, faint spiritual light shimmering, a scorching aura radiating from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when someone probed with spiritual sense did they notice faint red marks where he’d been struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I saw him take several punches—why… why is he completely unharmed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the silent Awakening Ground, the imperial relatives behind them began scribbling furiously, their pens scratching wildly—as if the Lingjian Mountain disciples wanted to break their ink brushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a wave of confused, murmuring uproar across the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had all seen Chu He shatter Du Zhu’s iron blade with less than half his power—even some nearly cut by flying shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the [Huntian Qi] Chu He used against Ji You was nearly double what he’d used against Du Zhu—so everyone assumed Ji You’s body must be riddled with wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet only now, with this jade-like flesh revealed, was the truth exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the heads of the Bai and Du families, who had remained impassive, widened their eyes, leaning forward from the high platform—as if they’d never imagined such a thing could happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, this rustic, self-taught cultivator was merely a footnote, an insignificant distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how famous he was, he was still only a Tongxuan cultivator in this Qingyun world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a pebble in the path of a carriage, you don’t stoop to pick it up—you simply crush it underfoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet none had imagined this pebble was sharper and larger than they’d ever dreamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Lingxiu’s eyes widened, her gaze lingering on his chest, recalling the searing heat that had once surged toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her way to Lingjian Mountain to seek the Dao, she had been watching Ji You closely, feeling that he seemed to be cultivating his physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The autumn contest in the inner courtyard now confirmed her suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with prior expectation, she still found it hard to believe such a powerful physical body could exist in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu He shared the same thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fallen into his first silence since ascending the stage, and the disbelief he had not seen in Ji You’s eyes now slowly appeared in his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1787,"2026-06-19T15:28:39.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a9cf173d54a5834f034ffbf507afde945bc087dfe8ba65b47ab6c5e94da2ab45","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-143","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-141",430,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwatching-the-immortals-fall-cover.jpg"]