[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official-":3,"chapter-when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-147":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!",{"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},1436065,1887,"Chapter 147: The Legend of the Mountain God, Dao Temples Across the Land","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-147",147,"\u003Cp>Chapter 147: The Legend of the Mountain God, Dao Temples Across the Land\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the sunlit sky, the dust from the cataclysm still lingered, refusing to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaders of the Nine Dynasties’ sects gathered atop the colossal roots of the destroyed Nightshade Mother Tree, silently taking in the devastation around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lü Baitian remained speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Nightshade Sect’s upper echelon had been dead for a while now, the shock in his heart had yet to subside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had fought for so long without breaking through the Nightshade Sect’s defenses, yet in mere moments, their leader and every Profound Mind Realm cultivator had been wiped out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had just happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the most powerful figures in the Nine Dynasties’ cultivation world, and yet, in this moment, they were filled with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had survived this calamity, and while that should have brought them joy, it also filled them with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Heaven Sect’s Sect Master, Liang Canghai, turned toward Daoist Tianxu of Three Pure Mountains and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Tianxu, may I ask… what kind of power did this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned to Daoist Tianxu, filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the oldest sect among the Nine Dynasties, the Three Pure Mountains undoubtedly had the greatest knowledge of the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoist Tianxu’s expression was complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he said, \"I do not know what entity acted, but… perhaps it was the will of Heaven punishing the Nightshade Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The will of Heaven?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect leaders’ faces darkened, their emotions shifting between uncertainty and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Absolute Mountain Sect of the Taicang Empire, Sect Master Zhong Wujin sighed as he gazed into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Heaven has a will… why did it wait until so many had died before taking action?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, they saw countless disciples escorting survivors of the Nightshade Sect’s sacrificial ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their numbers were as vast as the stars, they seemed so small amid the endless sea of towering trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could answer Zhong Wujin’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This war had shattered their arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed such an overwhelming power, they finally understood how insignificant they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Integration Stage cultivators were meaningless, and Profound Mind Realm experts were merely slightly stronger ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nightshade Sect’s strongest cultivators had perished without resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the horrified expressions on their faces before death would never be forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It Was the Mountain God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shout rang out, snapping everyone’s attention toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren was rapidly flying toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Baitian recognized him immediately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-ranked genius on the Golden Ranking, the only cultivator who had ever forced An Hao to go all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren landed before Daoist Tianxu, cupped his hands, and greeted him respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A senior Daoist from the Three Pure Mountains hurriedly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xuanmiao, what is this Mountain God you speak of? What do you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren took a deep breath, looking at the sect leaders with solemn reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who destroyed the Nightshade Sect… was the Mountain God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mountain God resides in the deep mountains, impossible to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was fortunate enough to meet him, and he gave me this wooden effigy, telling me to bring it to save the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything that happened… was caused by this wooden effigy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was filled with awe and reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect leaders immediately began bombarding him with questions—their voices overlapping in excitement and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liang Canghai of Cang Heaven Sect seemed to realize something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the distance, and soon after, a disciple flew over—holding a wooden effigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Canghai extended his hand, drawing the effigy toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xuanmiao, is this the same wooden effigy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! This is the Mountain God’s wooden effigy. You must not disrespect it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes focused on the small wooden figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Canghai suddenly felt like it was burning in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, some doubted Xuanmiao Zhenren's claims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Daoist Tianxu raised his hand, sealing Xuanmiao Zhenren in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sweep of his whisk, he extracted a memory projection from Xuanmiao Zhenren’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone saw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren kneeling in a forest, while on the branch before him, sat a tiny, white-clad figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liang Canghai gasped and dropped the wooden effigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain God’s form was identical to the effigy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the memory projection, the Mountain God’s voice echoed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nine Dynasties are on the verge of annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the people perish, demons will invade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, there will be no one left to worship me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says only humans can worship me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who told you I only protect mortals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want me to act…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will, but there is a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to serve me forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will build my Dao Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will guard it for eternity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will never know freedom again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, chills ran down everyone’s spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the Mountain God’s intentions were unclear, but his final demand made them truly fear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making a deal with a divine being came at an unthinkable cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Xuanmiao Zhenren's response—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I willingly become the Mountain God’s eternal servant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he will save the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this… and save all living beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain God tossed him the wooden effigy, and the memory cut off abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the vision ended, Daoist Tianxu violently coughed up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face paled, and he staggered backward, supported by fellow Daoists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect leaders looked at Xuanmiao Zhenren with complex expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had once seen him as a rival, they now felt a deep respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sacrificed himself for the world—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true disciple of the Three Pure Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now knowing the Mountain God was real, the sect leaders felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to some unknown cosmic force, a divine protector was far less terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, from his words, it seemed the Mountain God did not care for worldly power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…The Mountain God must never be investigated,\" Daoist Tianxu declared weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Canghai took a deep breath and proclaimed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must not offend the Mountain God—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we must also ensure that his deeds are honored!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All sects shall build shrines and temples in his image!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let all the world sing the praises of the Mountain God’s grace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect leaders nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanmiao Zhenren bowed to his fellow Daoists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I am no longer a disciple of the Three Pure Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My life now belongs to the Mountain God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, he departed to fulfill his oath.\u003C\u002Fp>",1091,"2026-06-06T01:13:12.186Z",1,"novelbin.me","e6a825325ca83d2918a986b6f9dcbe576287de9fa4b3d2b541f5e75e68a799f4","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-148","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-146",567,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhen-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--cover.jpg"]