[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-257":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"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},1557754,2023,"Chapter 257 - 256: Forbidden Skill, God’s Hidden Truth","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>With the aid of the Wind Chasing Sword Skill, known for its speed, Li Jing’s Sword Control had leveled up significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he crossed national borders, he had to deal with the unavoidable process of being detected by high-precision anti-air radar and having his Management Bureau certificate identified. Nevertheless, he maintained his spiritual power output at the level of the early Fifth Boundary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even under these constraints, thanks to the Wind Chasing Sword Skill, he moved almost twice as fast as one would in the Fifth Boundary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took him five minutes to enter the national borders via international waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, it would have taken him forty minutes to reach the capital from the border at his regular Sword Control speed, but this time, it only took him fifteen minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in all, it took Li Jing roughly twenty minutes to reach the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arrival speed was not simply attributed to the Wind Chasing Sword Skill, it was also due to his Flying Sword Blue Edge which was of higher quality than what he had initially used when he went to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This speed did provide a great sense of exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout his journey, Li Jing could not resist the temptation to thoroughly push the boundaries of his flying sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrestrained by his cultivation, he could operate the Flying Sword Blue Edge with his Six Realm cultivation level, which could potentially double his current speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quite curious whether the high-precision anti-air radar would still be able to detect him at that speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not dare to try recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from exposing his real boundary level, if the anti-air radar was unable to detect him, thus failing to identify his certificate, it could potentially cause big trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Earth Realm of the capital, Li Jing slowed down and headed towards the Immortal Studies Research Association. At the same time, he took out his phone and began to draft a message to Chen Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, are you still in the capital?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, Chen Jing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am, but I’m still busy. The Wang and Lu families have reached their ends. After resolving their issues, I will return to Jianghai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Li Jing to respond, Chen Jing sent another message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m aware that Jiang Yini has applied for an exceptional achievement for you. I also lent a hand in it. You young man definitely know how to stir up trouble. Who would have thought you could cause such a fuss in the Big Secret Realm and even confront the Supreme Church? You have outdone me in my youth. Quickly learn the forbidden skills and return to the Big Secret Realm. Take good care of Yuran. She’s always been headstrong and such an environment is not really suitable for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving this message, Li Jing immediately understood that his qualification to learn the Forbidden Skill was quickly approved due to Jiang Yini and Chen Jing’s aid who happened to be in the capital for \"official business\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the director of the Jianghai Management Bureau, Jiang Yini’s position was undoubtedly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, her influence was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exceptional achievements, were no laughing matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her father who occupies an influential position in the Administration Bureau could not do much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, with the help of Chen Jing, it was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power behind this head of North City Patrol Bureau was beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Jiang Liao was superior to Chen Jing in terms of rank, there was no comparison between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering Chen Jing’s message about the Wang and Lu families reaching their ends, Li Jing couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been less than two months since the incident at the Seeking Immortal Winery and these two families were already on the brink of collapse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he had somewhat overestimated the power of The Seven Great Families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed that due to various impacts, these two families would at least hold on for a year or two and transfer some assets, but now it seemed, they were about to be hard-pressed by the official forces of the Longyu Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the Jiang family, the other six families of The Seven Great Families were largely involved in various businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the removal of two families, there would definitely be no shortage of those who are eager to take over the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were ready to take over, arrangements were in place, the disappearance of the Wang and Lu families wouldn’t make much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Jing arrived at the front door of the Immortal Studies Research Association, he took out his phone and after a moment of contemplation, replied to the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, rest assured, as Yuran’s guide, I will definitely take good care of her. Even if something were to happen to me, I won’t let anything happen to her. Also, I had some adventures in the Big Secret Realm on the high seas, and I have ascended beyond the Six Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drafting the message, Li Jing sent it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing must have known that Chen Yuran had accompanied him to the Secret Realm, so there was no element of surprise there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Yuran never mentioned it to him, she had definitely informed Chen Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Chen Yuran and Chen Jing might seem to be at odds with each other, but the disagreement was mainly about Chen Yuran getting married. On the whole, the father-daughter relationship was quite good. It was unlikely that Chen Yuran would not inform her own father about going to the Secret Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was the fact that he had ascended beyond the Six Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing would not tell this to others, but he didn’t mind informing Chen Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long time, Chen Jing had been particularly caring towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after he had confirmed his relationship with Liu Sisi, Chen Jing still gave him the Immortal King Command, allowing him to learn the World Thunder Punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His quick ascent from the Fifth to the Six Realm was largely due to the World Thunder Punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the World Thunder Punishment, he would not even consider opponents from a realm higher than the Six Realm, let alone confront armies of Giant Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from his mother-in-law Liu Shi, Chen Jing was the only elder he recognized in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Informing Chen Jing about his ascent beyond the Six Realm was also him telling Chen Jing that he could indeed take care of Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, Chen Jing didn’t reply immediately and Li Jing, not giving it a second thought, walked straight into the Immortal Studies Research Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Li Jing was once again standing before the Forbidden Skill Library, in front of the two old guards who were still engrossed in their game of chess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they noted Li Jing’s arrival, they both paused and glanced in his direction, nodding their heads with a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the guard who had attended to him last time got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that despite only having met once, the guards still remembered him and knew that he was here to learn the Forbidden Skill per his exceptional achievement. Li Jing slightly bowed in respect and followed the guard into the Forbidden Skill Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does that saying go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiarity breeds fondness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered the Forbidden Skill Library, Li Jing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, are there any single-target Forbidden Skills in the library?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, Li Jing had no idea about what second Forbidden Skill to learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The World Thunder Punishment was quite useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, it also had its obvious drawbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indifferent to friend or foe, indiscriminately targeting all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the Thunder Punishment descends, all living beings perish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those shielded within the Linglong Tower will be taken as part of him and can be spared from disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is with the precondition that he owns the Linglong Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was the Flying Sword Blue Edge, it can’t even protect one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning another large-scale, damage-inflicting Forbidden Art, on the other hand, is quite unnecessary for Li Jing, without need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the blessing of the Thunder Law’s general principles, his World Thunder Punishment will certainly be far more powerful than other types of Forbidden Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man leading the way paused slightly when he heard Li Jing asking questions, looking back to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason why Forbidden Arts are called Forbidden Arts is not because of their destructive power, but primarily due to their large-scale, wide-range impact. There are Forbidden Arts targeting a single individual, but we do not have such Forbidden Arts stored in our Forbidden Art Library. If you are interested in this, you might need to seek out ancient sect forces that are hidden from the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing frowned slightly upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just asked casually, without many expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is not ignorant of the reasons why Forbidden Arts are called Forbidden Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in terms of personal needs, if there is a single-body Forbidden Art, it couldn’t be better, asking wouldn’t hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this vast world, everything is possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one stipulates that Forbidden Arts must be wide-range attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The existence of unconventional Forbidden Arts is undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, the old man’s response contains quite a lot of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Single-body Forbidden Arts are not stored in the Longyu Country’s Forbidden Art Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If interested, one must seek out ancient sect forces that are hidden from the world...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Chen Jing, this is not the first time he has heard of hidden sect forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminder makes him somewhat concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point here also involves Forbidden Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect forces possess Forbidden Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from the old man’s words, it subtly indicates that Forbidden Arts originate from these sect forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Li Jing did not attempt to delve further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the old man deeper into the Forbidden Art Library, Li Jing was about to ask if there are any Forbidden Arts that are not indiscriminately harmful, but the old man spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no single-body Forbidden Arts in the library, but there are Forbidden Arts that can temporarily enhance the user’s combat power when cast upon oneself, are you interested in that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing paused slightly upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forbidden Arts that impact oneself and temporarily enhance combat power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is good news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to express his interest, the old man murmured his caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most of these Forbidden Arts cause a certain degree of damage to the caster themselves, and some may even cause damage to the root. Consider carefully before answering me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damage to the root?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing frowned, somewhat discouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called root, refers to the origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he currently has three origins, he can’t accept any damage to any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a while, Li Jing spoke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, do any of these Forbidden Arts purely place a burden on the physical body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, these Forbidden Arts cause severe damage to the physical body. Although the damage is not as severe as damage to the root, most of them result in irreversible effects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, I want those.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing responded decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can’t bear to damage his origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to cause a burden to the physical body, he’s totally okay with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having reached the Late Six Realm, under the influence of his body refining cultivation method, his physical body has already enhanced to the strength of a Six Realm Great Demon, and is still continuously strengthening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burden to the physical body, is simply not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irreversible results?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe this is true for ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for him, it may not necessarily be irreversible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary cultivators do not refine their bodies and have limited tolerance levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the side effects are too severe for even him to bear, what’s the point of these Forbidden Arts existing in the first place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing’s decisive expression, the old man examined him from head to toe, nodded silently, and led him to a storage cabinet in the depths of the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the storage cabinet, the old man fumbled around for a while before taking out a square box, opened it and passed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Thunder Law Forbidden Art that Li Jing requested last time, there was a large number of talismans in the square box, sealing many different forms of Thunder Law Forbidden Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside this box, there were only three talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forbidden Art you requested is in here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man began, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are only three kinds of Forbidden Arts in our library that burden the body to enhance oneself. As for the specifics, I won’t go into details here. The Forbidden Art Library has its own rules. Me telling you this much is already crossing a line to some extent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand that, thank you for your guidance, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded, glanced at the three talismans in the box, and casually picked one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing a Forbidden Art is similar to a card-drawing process. He had experienced it before when he visited last time, so he’s pretty familiar with the process now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the talisman in hand, Li Jing used his spiritual power to activate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the talisman turned to ashes in his hand, and information related to the Forbidden Art surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the notification sound rang in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Discovered a forbidden skill God’s Hidden Truth available for learning, would you like to log in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the prompt, Li Jing’s brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God’s Hidden Truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of this forbidden skill left no room for imagination regarding its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, digesting the information swiftly brought enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God’s Hidden Truth was a pure body augmentation skill, activating Body Divine Storage and achieving a state of Body Enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Enlightenment: Temporarily lose the ability to cast spells, all cultivation levels are added to boost the physical body, drastically enhancing physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the initial learning stage, just casting God’s Hidden Truth can allow one to overpower a monster of the same realm in terms of physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mid and late stages were not revealed in the forbidden skill information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he checked the drawbacks of the forbidden skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God’s Hidden Truth places a considerable burden on the physical body. Each usage would dramatically burn body potential, and this loss is irreversible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the body’s potential is exhausted, then the caster would perish, never advancing an inch in their cultivation for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Digesting the forbidden skill information in silence, Li Jing hesitated slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purely based on the introduction of the forbidden skill, this technique appeared rather superfluous for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loss of spell casting ability but gain physical augmentation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this losing the biggest advantage of human cultivators?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If spells can’t be cast, naturally one wouldn’t even have the ability to control spiritual weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s in it for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purpose being physical strength intense enough to overpower monsters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had a physical body comparable to a monster’s, to further have such a forbidden skill seemed redundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he ultimately decided to add the remaining skill point to God’s Hidden Truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had chosen a forbidden skill, he didn’t have a second chance to choose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God’s Hidden Truth was not without promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just learning the basics enabled cultivators who did not refine their bodies to attain a physical strength that could overpower monsters of the same realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would the situation be when this strength is in his hands, a person whose physical strength was on par with a monster’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what if the skill was maxed out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just learn it for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being enrolled as a forbidden skill in the Longyu Country Kingdom’s Forbidden Skill Library, it wouldn’t disappoint no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing didn’t care about the drawbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worst outcome the potential burnout could lead to was a lifelong stunted cultivation level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This did not affect him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He don’t practice cultivation at all, he levels up by slaying monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potential of his physical body has no connection whatsoever with his realm advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And due to the body refining route, his body’s potential eternally increased significantly, far exceeding traditional cultivators who do not practice body refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he exercised some restraint, there would be no possibility of running out of potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he learned the forbidden skill, it’s not as if he would use it arbitrarily, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding points to God’s Hidden Truth, Li Jing found, to his surprise, that the spell formula for creating the forbidden skill at the introductory level only took about a minute to construct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was maxed, wouldn’t it only take a few seconds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should know that when he initially added four skill points to World Thunder Punishment, the construction of the spell formula required over five minutes, and that too without being comprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To date, the staged \"original\" World Thunder Punishment requires about two minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Nine Heavens God Thunder or Five Thunder Righteous Method is added to the spell formula, the construction time would be extended to about four to five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, the construction time for the God’s Hidden Truth spell formula was exceptionally swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certainly, being unable to use spells and control weapons for a short time was a disadvantage, but the corresponding physical enhancement might not disappoint, and might even yield an unexpectedly good result when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, having digested all the information he needed, looked at the old man waiting by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, I’m ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Li Jing had completed the absorption of the forbidden technique in just a moment, unlike before when it took a considerable amount of time, the old man gave him a curious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Li Jing walked out of the Forbidden Skill Library with the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he came to the door of the library, he saw a familiar figure, Chen Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his uncle suddenly, Li Jing was taken aback for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously contacted Chen Jing, who said he was busy and couldn’t meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only been in the library to learn a forbidden skill for less than five minutes, and his uncle had arrived at the Forbidden Skill Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It takes more than five minutes to walk from the Immortal Studies Research Association to here, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he fly here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Chen Jing was sitting across from one of the old men who were left to guard the door, playing chess with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon noticing Li Jing’s appearance, Chen Jing brightened up and stood up, carelessly scattering the chess pieces on the board with a slap of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the old man sitting across the table twitched his eyelid, reluctantly looked up at him, and silently cleaned up the messed-up chess game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing witnessed Chen Jing’s reckless move while playing chess and the other old man’s accustomed reaction, and he secretly sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind uncle of his, in his eyes, was truly quite audacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he came last time, he had suspected that the two old men guarding the Forbidden Skill Library were of the Seventh Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he has come again, he was absolutely certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already stepped into the Six Realm, but these two old men who kept the gate still seemed unfathomable to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two, are clearly at the level of Guardian Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing, a Late Six Realm, didn’t care about them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the elderly man opposite to him, it seemed as though he was very familiar with Chen Jing, and was already familiar with the latter’s temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Jing’s somewhat gloomy expression, Li Jing made a strange face. He then greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, why did you suddenly come here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To take a look at you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing smiled, glanced at the two elders, and led him towards the exit of the Immortal Studies Research Association. Chen Jing then asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Yuran know that you have entered the Sixth Realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing having spoken up, he immediately understood what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he was not informed, but because he was going to visit Chen Yuran’s home, she had already told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran and Chen Jing had had a conversation about marrying him once he stepped into the sixth realm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was based on the premise that Chen Yuran was intending to get married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Jing, who knew that he had entered the Sixth Realm and had hurried over to the Forbidden Skill Library amongst his busy schedule, Li Jing could only give a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Chen Jing very seriously said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no other intentions. I just think it’s necessary for Yuran to know about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Chen Jing simply felt that it was necessary to let Chen Yuran know or if there was some other ulterior motive was clear as day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t admit it, it wouldn’t be appropriate for Li Jing to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly shaking his head, Li Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it becomes necessary later, I will tell her myself. However, for the time being, I don’t plan to publicly reveal my cultivation in the sixth realm. After all, once the news is spread, the Longyu authorities may not allow me enter the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine, Yuran will be able to keep a secret. You can tell her, if you think you should.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing said in a nonchalant manner, and then continued to speak seriously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, if you really have concerns, you can keep it a secret for now. As I have said since we first met, you younger generation should deal with your own matters, and I, as an elder, will not excessively interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps feeling a little guilty, Chen Jing coughed and did not linger on the topic, changing the subject instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, now that we’ve met, there is something I need to inform you about. It is thanks to the preparation of the Longyu authorities to implement the Spirit Crystal Bank that the Wang and Lu families were dealt with so quickly. From then on, all cultivation-related transactions will take the form of a Spirit Crystal transaction, rather than a monetary transaction. The landscape will witness a major change with regard to such transactions. The implementation of this has already started, and pilot testing will begin in the next few days. With the efficiency of Longyu, by the time you return from the Big Secret Realm, it will most likely be fully implemented.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the rule of trading with spirit crystals as currency is officially implemented, there will be some impact on the monetary market. Although inflation is unlikely, as electronic currency is what we predominantly use and paper money is rarely used, Longyu’s official policy of recovering an equal amount of electronic currency will keep the impact within a controllable range.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the fixed-ten-thousand-value of Spirit Crystals may fluctuate, and once the rules are officially implemented, the price will no longer be fixed. There will undoubtedly be a rising trend in the short term, followed by a decline. You can convert your assets into Spirit Crystals in advance, but if you don’t have much idle money, then there’s no need to do so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The increase in the value of Spirit Crystals may last for a while, but it will ultimately return to its original level. If you have enough idle money during this period, you can make a small profit. If not, there’s no need to fret. There’s no need to convert into Spirit Crystals in advance, the most that will happen is that trading with others may be a bit inconvenient for a period of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Chen Jing’s long discourse, Li Jing was slightly surprised, but he quickly stopped caring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The influence of Longyu launching the Spirit Crystal Bank was limited to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already has Spirit Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had enough to spare, there was no need for him to exchange them in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a lot of assets, but most of them were being turned around on the Dark Web and Black Market by Xiao Ai. Most of them were replaced with liquid resources for resale, and the cash in his account was very limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The income from trading on the Dark Web and Black Market far outweighed the potential short-term profits from Spirit Crystals. He didn’t have to put his mind to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if Longyu were to implement the Spirit Crystal Bank, the Dark Web and Black Market would naturally keep up with the times, and asset conversion would not be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the highest-level member of the Dark Web and Black Market, he was a top priority to be taken care of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded in acknowledgement and then took out the Immortal King Command that he hadn’t been able to return before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, here is your Immortal King Command back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing responded, took the Immortal King Command and put it away, then continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you’ve entered the Sixth Realm, you may come across others who possess the Immortal King Command. Remember one thing if you do, don’t provoke the bearers of the Immortal King Command, or else it will escalate into a severe situation. If you have no choice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a gesture of slitting his throat before finishing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure it’s clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing frowned and nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected that there would be more than one Immortal King Command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about such a token that could allow for the free use of a forbidden skill, it’s obvious that Chen Jing might not be the only one who possesses it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having learned about the power behind Chen Jing from Jiang Yini, Li Jing had basically guessed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal King Command was related to the hidden Sect forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t expect was, stepping into the Sixth Realm may lead him to encounter people with the Immortal King Command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then and there, Li Jing didn’t ask anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he now had the power to understand many things that he couldn’t reach before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some things are better left unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing something means dealing with various kinds of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s good to live a simple life. There’s no need to consciously understand too many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it happens in the future, then it happens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",4485,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe60e551cef1e2b83eace0849cf8429c6b0bdcfb0257a690d4edc292bfa22a1c","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-258","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-256",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]