[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-watching-the-immortals-fall":3,"chapter-watching-the-immortals-fall-watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-151":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},2260024,4410,"Chapter 151: I Want to Seize a Mansion","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-151",151,"\u003Cp>“I am Cao Jingsong, a teacher at the Heavenly Book Academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for the Luoyue Shanzhuang’s departure was none of their concern; Cao Jingsong’s sole target was Xiang Fu, so he adopted a mysterious expression and declared his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he had feared upon arriving, Xiang Fu had spent many years living in the Luoyue Immortal Villa and had heard countless tales of the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the wonders of immortal cultivation or the mystic marvels of divine arts, all had been deeply etched into her mind since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Xiang Fu showed clear resistance to joining the Heavenly Book Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Xiang family was a mortal official household, this young lady had been raised in luxury and rarely heeded advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Governor Xiang, you must know that the Heavenly Book Academy ranks first among all under heaven, the Holy Sect of Great Xia, the foremost of the Seven Immortal Sects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For years, the number of cultivators above the Fifth Realm in our Academy has far surpassed all other Immortal Sects. Xiang Fu is too young to fully grasp such matters, but as her father, surely you understand better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Cao Jingsong’s words, Governor Xiang Xuan fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Xiang Xuan supported his daughter’s wish to join the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion lay on the border between Youzhou and Yunzhou, and Yunzhou bordered Fengzhou, Dan Shui County was actually much closer to the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion and far removed from the Heavenly Book Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qingyun’s world, even those holding official titles remained mortal, and thus favored leveraging power—where proximity to power often determined the magnitude of deterrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why half the subordinate Immortal Villas in Fengzhou traced their lineage to the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world was divided into Nine Provinces; the Heavenly Book Academy dominated the center, but in the north, the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion still held greater renown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still respect my daughter’s choice, Immortal Master Cao. I beg your understanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong fell silent for a long while, then swept his sleeve and departed, leaving the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lady Xiang stepped gracefully out from the rear chamber: “Why oppose Fu’er joining the Heavenly Book Academy? That’s the Holy Sect of Great Xia!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In Fengzhou, the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion controls most of the power. Even if Fu’er cannot reach the Fifth Realm, returning from the Immortal Mansion still allows her to cultivate ties with its subordinate villas, forging an unbreakable alliance that will ensure the Xiang family’s enduring dominance in Fengzhou. Joining the Heavenly Book Academy cannot achieve this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s why…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuan now stood with his hands behind his back, his wide sleeves falling behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a close friend, Liu An, Inspector of Fengzhou, whose only son had reached the level to enter an Immortal Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had discussed this many times before, arriving at this mutual understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, relying on the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion’s power to unify Fengzhou was the best way to ensure their family’s survival in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Book Academy had insufficient influence in Fengzhou—it was not a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a servant from the governor’s mansion rushed in and halted in the hall: “Master, the Bai Xia Immortal Villa has come again—they’re at the entrance of the Luoyue Immortal Villa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Xiang Xuan’s brow furrowed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai Xia Immortal Villa was a subordinate force of the Chen Clan Immortals, its base located in Fengyuan Town, the westernmost part of Dan Shui County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the Luoyue Immortal Villa had departed, the Bai Xia Immortal Villa had set its sights on their grand estate, repeatedly petitioning the governor for it—all of which Xiang Xuan had politely refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feared that if the Luoyue Immortal Villa ever returned and found their home occupied, they would harbor resentment toward the Xiang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chen Clan Immortals were indeed a northern Immortal Sect, but they resided in the northwest of Qingzhou, separated from Fengzhou by the Central Province—farther even than the Heavenly Book Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Xiang Xuan, appeasing a single villa of the Chen Clan meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cao Jingsong stood with Pei Ruyi on the covered walkway, discussing how the Xiang family was reluctant to let their daughter join, watching as the governor’s party hurriedly departed the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a long while, Pei Ruyi turned: “If the Xiang family won’t have her, let’s go to the next household.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no other choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong rolled up his long sleeves: “Where’s Ji You?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Ruyi replied: “Young Master Ji has gone out—he and Kuang Sheng went to the Luoyue Immortal Villa’s former grounds, and Ruoyao went with them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong turned to look: “What’s he doing there? Does he suspect something strange about the Luoyue Immortal Villa’s departure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Ruyi glanced at him: “Guess again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong paused, then his eyes widened: “He didn’t hear the Luoyue Shanzhuang’s estate was empty and think it’s his for the taking, did he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He said he’s going to establish a clan—he can’t afford to build a house himself, so he decided to just take one back…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong held his breath, thinking, “This boy is extraordinary”—he really does seize whatever he lays eyes on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, he only stole silver and swords; now he’s stealing mansions too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Governor Xiang sat in his carriage, frowning deeply as it jolted along the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master of the Bai Xia Shanzhuang was a high-level expert in the Initial Stage of the Dao Integration Realm—if he unleashed his power, he could wipe out the entire Xiang family in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His repeated refusals had already angered the Bai Xia Shanzhuang; if he didn’t hand over the estate today, it might end badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t wish to offend the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, a sword hanging over his head was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang clenched his sleeve, his face darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the carriage slowed to a stop; the horses’ heavy hooves thudded into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang rose from the carriage, took a deep breath, and lifted the curtain to look out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood the Luoyue Shanzhuang estate—grand and majestic, with upturned eaves, carved beams and painted rafters, vast in area, and surrounded by towering, endless walls—no wonder it was coveted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai Xia Shanzhuang’s people stood before the mansion’s gate, led by an elderly man; yet they showed no arrogance, instead fixing their eyes intently on the courtyard, their gazes flickering between light and shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant lowered his voice: “The young students from the Heavenly Book Academy have arrived too—they’ve already met, but for some reason, the Bai Xia Immortal Villa hasn’t entered the estate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang frowned slightly, thinking: Could the Heavenly Book Academy’s people also be eyeing this estate? He decided not to disembark yet, and observe first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Ji You and Kuang Cheng emerged from the estate, with Fang Ruoyao following behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides faced each other at the gate, the atmosphere freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang clenched his fists, thinking: This might spark a conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his surprise, the Bai Xia Shanzhuang showed no anger—instead, all eyes fixed on the sword-bearing young man, even the master himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why does Young Master Ji seem so excited?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taking something unguarded is stealing—but now, it’s robbery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You looked at the people of the Bai Xia Shanzhuang, his sword aura gradually rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, after frowning for a long while, the master of the Bai Xia Shanzhuang bowed forward, then turned and led his dozen disciples away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this land of Fengzhou, whether subordinate to an Immortal Sect or a clan, all Immortal Villas were outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no true clan in Fengzhou, anyone could come to claim a share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the young man introduced himself before entering the courtyard, he knew he could never take this estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Fengzhou was about to welcome its true master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many Immortal Villas did not wish to see this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man might face assassination, poisoning, even open confrontation—but the master of the Bai Xia Shanzhuang refused to be the first to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was seventy-three, in the Initial Stage of Dao Integration—he shouldn’t fear a Mid-Stage Divine Profound expert—but rumors said Gongshu Chou, a prodigious Dao Integration Mid-Stage expert from Lingjian Mountain, was a figure of great renown, yet nearly died at this man’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mansions exist everywhere, but life is only given once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuang Cheng couldn’t help but stare in shock: “Young Master Ji, they’ve left—what now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You narrowed his eyes: “Scaring someone off is a sophisticated form of robbery—it counts as a successful heist under our code. I have my mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang watched this scene from his carriage, then stared at the young sword-wielding man, a flicker of confusion in his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between cultivators and mortals, information did not flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divide was as Qiu Zhong had once said in Yuyang County: mortals could not even look up at immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Ji You’s entry into the inner courtyard had just occurred, and the only Immortal Sect-linked estate, Luoyue Shanzhuang, had been abandoned—so in Dan Shui County, news lagged behind the outside world by over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Governor Xiang could not understand why the Bai Xia Shanzhuang, once so arrogant they’d threatened the entire county’s lives to seize the estate, now willingly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the young student of the Heavenly Book Academy was merely a servant-disciple of a recruiting teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because of the Heavenly Book Academy’s reputation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang pondered endlessly but, since no conflict had erupted, he had no need to risk revealing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. Return to the mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang glanced at the young swordsman, then spoke to the carriage driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver nodded and drove the carriage swiftly back to the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was darkening; the setting sun bathed the clouds in brilliant light, staining the entire horizon crimson. Lady Xiang and Xiang Fu waited at the mansion’s gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the six months since Luoyue Shanzhuang’s departure, they too had witnessed the Bai Xia Shanzhuang’s aggression and knew delaying this matter would inevitably lead to disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seeing their husband return unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did they pressure you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang shook his head: “I stayed in the carriage. I didn’t get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Xiang was startled: “Then they’re still outside the Immortal Villa?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They didn’t get the estate—how could these immortals just leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang thought for a long while before speaking: “When I arrived, the two young students who came with Immortal Master Cao were there too. The Bai Xia Shanzhuang saw them and left—perhaps they feared the Heavenly Book Academy’s reputation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fu listened, then froze slightly: “Though the Heavenly Book Academy is the Holy Sect of Great Xia, the Seven Immortal Sects have never had any subordinate relationship—just seeing them and leaving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't explain this clearly, but in any case, one matter is still missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a servant suddenly hurried over: \"Master, several Immortals from the Heavenly Book Academy have requested the estate of Luoyue Mountain Villa; they sent me to inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Governor Xiang frowned at the sound: \"That estate is reserved for the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion. Though the Luoyue Mountain Villa has vacated, someone from the Immortal Mansion may still take it over. Use that as your reason to refuse them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I turned them down politely, but they spoke of divine regulations and local customs, claiming they have the right to select land. In short, they said you have no authority to intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Fu, upon hearing this, couldn't help but sneer: \"Danshui Commandery is Father's jurisdiction—how could you have no authority to intervene? Don't bother refusing them again; they're leaving tomorrow, so no need to make trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Requesting monthly votes…)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2003,"2026-06-19T15:28:39.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a20e84be45cc5802c4316d4d66641925b6821bdcb052d75836cc5de854ca8cf0","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-152","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-150",430,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwatching-the-immortals-fall-cover.jpg"]