[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-438":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"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},1791184,2388,"Chapter 436 - Probing","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-438",438,"\u003Cp>Chapter 436: Probing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translated by: La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proofreader: Arya\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Rou put the tea cup back down on the table and silently retreated behind Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting comfortably where he was, Gu Qing Shan spoke again: “Why aren’t you saying anything? If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going back”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui scoffed, answering: “Of course there is something else, it’s related to you again, but there’s too many people here right now”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ying Mei didn’t answer him but instead turned and apologized to the white fox: “My apologies, it’s the first time our esteemed guest visits and you’ve had to witness such a bloody scene”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white fox shook its head: “It’s fine, I think that’s quite nice, your sect’s conducts are quite suitable with mine”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed guest, let us lead you to your accommodation, we have to deal with a few minor things of the sect, highly inappropriate with the esteemed guest here” Zhao Wu Chui very politely said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting her pet spirit beast watch Guang Yang sect’s meeting was already paying her enough respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every sect has its own secrets that they simply can’t allow outsiders to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white fox also understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood up and curtsied to the three Hallmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Hallmasters also hurriedly stood up and bowed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white fox then took off the Rakshasa’s Daughter mask it was wearing: “Our peak’s master just now said that she enjoys Hallmaster Qi’s conduct very much, so she wanted me to present this as a gift to Hallmaster Qi”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Ye Ying Mei and Zhao Wu Chui’s expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rakshasa’s Daughter was able to observe everything that happened just now through the white fox, that wasn’t a rare ability to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she’s giving a mask of her own face to Qi Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan also found that unexpected and smiled: “Then I can only thank the peak’s master, when your esteemed sect comes to visit, I will greet her personally”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to the people behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Rou came forward and received the Rakshasa’s Daughter mask from the white fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mask was carved from top-quality spirit jade made as thin as a cicada’s wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Hallmaster here understood that as soon as they glanced at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mask represents Rakshasa’s Daughter, a symbol of her status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white fox continued: “This is one of our peak’s master favorite personal items that she frequently brings with her, I hope Hallmaster Qi will treat it respectfully”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand, don’t worry” Gu Qing Shan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qing Rou was holding the mask, she couldn’t help but think about that for a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they’re in front of everyone, it was inappropriate for her to give the mask directly to Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterall, Rakshasa Peak’s master was a female cultivator, and this was one of her own personal items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the white fox purposefully emphasized that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gu Qing Shan directly took it, it will be a bit unceremonious and impolite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was why Gu Qing Shan had Qing Rou come receive it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after receiving it, it was not suitable for Qing Rou to keep hold of it, because she was only a maid. She can receive something in place of her master, but her status wasn’t enough to keep such a symbol of status for Qi Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Rou then placed the mask back down in front of Gu Qing Shan on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm, step down”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how well she handled that, Gu Qing Shan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white fox was also satisfied when seeing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll be leaving first” the white fox said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please” the three Hallmasters said in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already finished what it came to do, the white fox happily went away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Ye Ying Mei and Zhao Wu Chui looked at the mask with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the master of Rakshasa Peak, Rakshasa’s Daughter’s every move had its own implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she planning by doing this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui quickly thought over it and declared: “Now, we’re going to discuss central matters regarding the sect, the rest of you are dismissed”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enforcer cultivators quickly left the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so did Qing Rou and Wan Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shannu stood still without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm? What is this brat doing?” Zhao Wu Chui scowled and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my new disciple, Gu Qing Shan, come and greet the two seniors”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan gestured Shannu to come forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This beautiful lady is Ning Yue Hall’s Hallmaster Ye Ying Mei, the one next to her is famous through over half of Xiong Ji Hall, Hallmaster Zhao Wu Chui”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gu Qing Shan’s explanation, Ye Ying Mei lightly smiled and observed Shannu together with Zhao Wu Chui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui’s expression was still sullen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, Qi Yan introduced him as “famous through over half of Xiong Ji Hall”…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more annoyed became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shannu stepped forward and bowed: “This humble one is Gu Qing Shan, greetings to the two Hallmasters”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ascended realm late stage, considering he’s a new disciple, that’s quite high” Ye Ying Mei commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A sword cultivator?” Zhao Wu Chui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes” Shannu answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you take in a new disciple?” Ye Ying Mei curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to say too much about that—— Qing Shan, now that you’ve already met the two Hallmasters, you’re dismissed” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes” Shannu replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She once again bowed to the two Virtualized realm cultivators and headed down the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at “Gu Qing Shan’s” back, Zhao Wu Chui abruptly clenched his fist and lightly attacked from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shannu instantly turned around, stabbing forward with the Six Paths Great Mountain sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5 sword phantoms struck the hammer-like force but was quickly broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transparent fist strike was stopped for a split second, but it was still moving forward with a lot of momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui’s nonchalant strike not only managed to break Shannu’s Secret Art [Water Flow Severance], it still had force to spare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the strike was quickly approaching her, Shannu had no time left to attack again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then two swords suddenly appeared from the void of space next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth sword and Chao Yin sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two large, white crescent slashes overlapped and struck the transparent fist together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the air being ripped apart reverberated across the entire platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fist strike that was cut by [Crescent Strike] dissipated into the wind, screaming as it went away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took three consecutive Secret Arts to finally dispel Zhao Wu Chui’s strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Gu Qing Shan’ stood still, the two swords danced around him without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the Six Paths Great Mountain sword in hand, he coldly asked: “Senior Zhao, what is the meaning of this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui was now staring at the two dancing swords and exclaimed in amazement: “A sword saint! He was a sword saint——- but that can’t be, he’s still only Ascended realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ying Mei glanced at Qi Yan, her wonder was now solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Being at Ascended realm cultivator and has an understanding of the sword deep enough to become a sword saint, I would also feel tempted to take him in if I saw such an outstanding gem” she sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan smiled and just said: “Alright, Gu Qing Shan, you may leave, senior Zhao was only joking with you just now”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait” Zhao Wu Chui stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you already do the ceremony? I recall taking a disciple from outside our sect requires confirmation from the sect” Zhao Wu Chui asked sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve only just returned, how would I have time to do such a thing? But it’ll be done sooner or later” Gu Qing Shan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui stopped for a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then smiled at Shannu: “Since junior managed to take one hit from me, I have to at least give you a greeting gift”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems like you didn’t take that hit for nothing, Qing Shan” Gu Qing Shan looked at Shannu and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between cultivators, giving a first meeting gift to a new disciple of cultivators from the same generation was the most basic form of etiquette and unwritten rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Zhao Wu Chui and Qi Yan has some personal discord, basic etiquette must still be kept, at least on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly come and thank senior Zhao, since he’s a Virtualized realm cultivator as well as a Hallmaster, he won’t give you anything too shabby, otherwise it’ll be humiliating to talk about”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui slightly scowled at he heard Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at him for only a second, Zhao Wu Chui returned his gaze to Shannu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhao Wu Chui’s cultivation, he only needed one strike to gauge the strength of this ‘Gu Qing Shan’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swordsmanship seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true swordsmanship seed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How regretful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a good heir was discovered by a scum like Qi Yan first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui felt a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since they haven’t done the official ceremony yet, there’s still some wiggle room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Qi Yan is about to die anyways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that, Zhao Wu Chui tapped his Inventory Bag and took out a bottle of pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shannu received it in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re already Ascended realm late stage, I could tell from your solid foundation and accumulation of spirit energy that you’re about to break through” Zhao Wu Chui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is a Sainting Pill in this bottle, during the tribulation it can help you replenish spirit energy and once the tribulation is over, it’ll help you quickly stabilize your fluctuating spirit energy”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan raised his brows slightly, laughing: “This is a good thing, quickly thank Hallmaster Zhao”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, thank you Hallmaster Zhao” Shannu spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ying Mei also took out a talisman and threw it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled: “Since old Zhao already gave something, I can’t be stingy—– this is an automatic-type defensive talisman, although it’s only usable once, it can block a full power attack from a Virtualized realm cultivator, enough to save your life once”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is it, Hallmaster Qi, my strike wasn’t for nothing huh?” Zhao Wu Chui smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hallmaster Zhao is too kind” Gu Qing Shan also looked back at him and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui nodded then looked back at ‘Gu Qing Shan’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just received treasures from two Virtualized realm cultivators, “Gu Qing Shan’s” expression did not change a single bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shannu’s personality has always been cold, not to mention since she’s a sword spirit, she didn’t think too much of these items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the two Virtualized realm cultivators, “Gu Qing Shan’s” indifference was the sign of a mature mind, not arrogant and not anxious, so their impression of him actually improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While smiling, Gu Qing Shan became even more cautious in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seniors giving gifts to a junior, this was a very normal thing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And both of their gifts were precious enough to show that they respected Qi Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the real Qi Yan was here, he would naturally feel triumphant about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Qing Shan instead felt that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——from their relationships with Qi Yan, normally they don’t even want to bother with him, so why would they act so kind to a junior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wu Chui even explained himself at the end with such a nice attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a Martial cultivator who reached Virtualized realm act that way while holding back feelings of annoyance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very redundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan kept smiling and gestured with a wave: “Alright, Qing Shan, you may leave first, I need to discuss something with the Hallmasters”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, Shannu went off the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>",1967,"2026-06-09T03:05:01.244Z",1,"novelbin.me","4c7ef12b44eabbd3e1312ea5abeb34570536a4fe63b2c7628ae2438d5a437451","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-439","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-437",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]