[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1245":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Starting by Shocking the Empress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1938709,2671,"Chapter 1245","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1245",1245,"\u003Cp>The skeleton’s corpse collapsed onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the skeleton crawled back up, then laboriously dragged that green vine as it left the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is unknown how much time had passed when a ray of sunlight shone in. The skeleton’s body suddenly trembled a few times, and then it slowly opened its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton first muttered in surprise, then lowered its head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was shocked to discover that the vine on its body had actually vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…” The skeleton’s face was full of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it have been a dream? That’s impossible; I clearly remember having died. Why is it that when I woke up, the wounds on my body have already healed, and not even a scar remains?” The skeleton was filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it, let’s go find something to eat first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton muttered, then turned and walked toward the outside of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skeleton walked unsteadily, its footsteps light and floating, as if it were drunk. Clearly, it had suffered extremely heavy injuries inside that cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking out of the cave, the skeleton ran toward the forest and soon arrived in front of a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the waterfall, a fair amount of food was piled up: fish meat, pheasant meat, and even a leg of lamb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a specialty leg of lamb from the Black Water River basin. It tasted delicious and was a specialty of the Black Water River that the soldiers of the Black Water Legion loved to eat. However, since the Black Water Legion had won a great victory today, they held a bonfire banquet every three days to celebrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, quite a few soldiers were gathered beneath the waterfall, surrounding a fire and roasting the lamb legs in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Gurgle, gurgle~~~~!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a sound of a growling stomach drew everyone’s attention. Then, everyone looked over and saw a pitch-black man, shaped like a skeleton, standing not far away. Drool was hanging from the corners of his mouth, and he looked famished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is that? How did he end up in such a state?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not sure, but looking at him, he must be starving!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd discussed it among themselves, filled with curiosity about this skeleton that had abruptly intruded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Water Legion was the second most powerful force in Black Wind City. In all of Black Wind City, there were not many people who dared to provoke the Black Water Legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, when they saw this black-robed monster, they all felt somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed monster ignored the group and merely stared at the roasted lamb legs they were cooking with famished eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy… he isn’t actually starving, is he?” A soldier watched the wolfing-down skeleton and muttered softly, but they were merely muttering; after all, such a thing did not conform to common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this scene, falling into the ears of these soldiers, caused them to show expressions of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh, tell me, has this guy gone crazy from hunger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I reckon so, hahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How shameful, even snatching a lamb leg!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, the black-robed monster before them was like a beggar reincarnated from a starving ghost; it truly made them feel pathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all, give that roasted lamb leg to me, and I am willing to pay a reward!” Suddenly, the black-robed monster pointed at that string of lamb legs and spoke to the surrounding crowd. At the same time, it took out a gold coin the size of a fist and held it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action completely enraged the surrounding crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastard, you actually dare to rob me? Do you know who I am?” A soldier was instantly enraged, drew the steel saber at his waist, and slashed directly at the skeleton’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Crack!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This steel saber slashed fiercely onto the skeleton’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the skeleton’s defense was formidable, it could not withstand this strike and was instantly severed into two pieces, falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Water Legion crowd was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was this guy actually scared stupid? He couldn’t even dodge a single saber strike?” A soldier shook his head and continued gnawing on his lamb leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, you idiot! Do you know what has been happening in Black Stone City lately?” Another person patted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened? Didn’t the Black Water Legion win? Is there still someone who refuses to submit and dares to resist the Black Water Legion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph! You don’t know a damn thing!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Black Stone City is in chaos now!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In chaos? Isn’t Black Stone City ruled by the Black Water City Lord? Who could cause chaos?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh, you really are a frog at the bottom of a well. Have you ever heard of the title ‘Demon God’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Demon God? Does such a terrifying thing exist in this world?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense, it is said that back then, a single glance from the Demon God could annihilate thousands of elite armored cavalry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy crap!!! That badass?!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you think? This Black Stone City was created by that Demon God. This Demon God is the protector of Black Water City!!! Now, the Black Wood City Lord and his son have both died at the hands of the Demon God, and Black Stone City has already fallen!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then aren’t we going to be driven out of Black Stone City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, for sure. The Black Wood City Lord and his son are both dead; this Black Stone City will belong to someone else sooner or later!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, I don’t care, I’m leaving this ghost place anyway!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One soldier after another said indignantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, since we are leaving, we need to prepare some things. Let’s use this guy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That soldier holding the steel saber glanced at the black-robed monster and revealed a cruel smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other soldiers, hearing this, all expressed their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, this kid looks quite sturdy. Leave him to us in a moment; we’ll make sure he has a hell of a time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh heh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, those soldiers picked up firewood from the side and threw it onto the huge bonfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Boom~~~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging flames burned up, and instantly, the fire became more intense, enveloping those soldiers. The blazing firelight turned the sky red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that soldier holding a long sword carried a huge bronze tripod and walked toward the skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps on the ground made the earth rumble, and that pressure came rushing forward, making one feel suffocated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh… you want this roasted lamb leg? Fine!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you have to cut off your own limbs first. Only then can I let you eat this roasted lamb leg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That soldier laughed sinisterly, the long sword in his hand flashing with a cold glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, please wait a moment!” The skeleton grinned, then extended a bony arm and grabbed toward the soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier snorted coldly and slapped his palm toward the skeleton’s claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Bang—*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton’s arm was directly slapped away, crashing into the rock wall and smashing a hole in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was completely unharmed. It saw it extend its other skeleton claw and attacked the soldier again. This time, the soldier did not underestimate the enemy and swept his long sword horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang, clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spark flew, and sparks scattered everywhere as the two collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier frowned slightly; this skeleton’s strength was truly powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton did not give him a chance to think. The skeleton’s palm reached out again, this time as sharp as an eagle’s claw, hooking toward the soldier’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier’s face changed, and he hurriedly swung his sword to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchi!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, all of this was in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton’s claw tip directly inserted into his neck, instantly crushing it, and the corpse fell into a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Swish, swish…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That skeleton’s palm spread open, and instantly, countless fragments scattered on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those black-robed skeletons gathered the corpses together and then slowly walked toward the distance. \u003C\u002Fp>",1343,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z","2026-06-18T03:52:24.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","da2fa1d5e2cb7f94caa3d53cf294d497872b66c519c84283553d17e4b90f5352","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1246","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1244",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]