[{"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-1246":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},1938710,2671,"Chapter 1246","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1246",1246,"\u003Cp>“Look, everyone, that skeleton, what was it doing just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, someone exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss, look, that skeleton can actually still move?!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible?!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked, each and every one of them opening their eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick, quick, notify the commander! An unknown creature has entered here!” A soldier immediately shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh? What unknown creature has entered Black Stone City?” Soon, a sound of rushing wind came, and a team of soldiers rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when they saw the scene before them clearly, they were all dumbfounded, their heads full of fog, completely unable to understand the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander!” The soldiers, upon seeing the person who arrived, immediately saluted respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who arrived was a man wearing armor, about thirty years old, with a firm and handsome face. On his shoulder, he carried a large black flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the iconic building of Black Wood City, the “Black Wood Flag.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This flag represented the Black Wood City Lord, the Black Water City Lord!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the history of Black Water City, the Black Wood Flag had stood right here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is going on?” The Black Wood City Lord glanced at the soldier’s corpse and frowned, saying, “Were you attacked?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… yes, an unknown creature came outside Black Water City, and we were simply no match for it!” A soldier hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Wood City Lord, hearing this, narrowed his eyes, seemingly thinking of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An unknown creature came outside Black Water City? Are you sure?” The Black Wood City Lord asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, Commander. That thing was extremely fast and possessed infinite strength; it blasted the stone pillar of the city gate with one punch.” A soldier replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Black Wood City Lord remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the Black Wood City Lord raised his head and looked in the direction where the skeletons had fled: “Black Wood Legion, listen to my orders!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Swish!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the gazes of all the surrounding soldiers looked toward the Black Wood City Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow this lord to pursue those unknown creatures!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The soldiers, hearing this, all responded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this very moment, inside Black Stone City, almost every hundred meters, there was a skeleton wandering about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these skeletons were all very powerful, even more formidable than those soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because their strength was immense, and with every gesture, they possessed ten thousand jin of giant force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of strength was absolutely not something ordinary soldiers could match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, what kind of monster is this?” At this time, this group of soldiers was filled with bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These skeletons were too terrifying, simply flawless, with fierce and wild attacks and powerful defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they used weapons or high-level skills, they could not do anything to these skeletons at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander, help, we can’t hold on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many soldiers suffered heavy injuries while fighting those skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially some soldiers who were directly beaten into powder and disappeared completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Retreat!” Finally, the Black Wood City Lord issued the order, taking everyone and retreating toward the city wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo~ hoo~ hoo~ hoo……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, on a large tree, a black skeleton was lying on a branch resting, white gas puffing from its mouth, its figure blurry and unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, it felt something was wrong and turned its head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It saw that, at this moment, a youth in green clothes was standing by its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth in green clothes had a lazy posture and an inattentive appearance, as if he hadn’t done anything just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That skeleton, seeing this, had its muscles tense up, staring vigilantly at this human before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the next second, the skeleton relaxed. Although this youth in green clothes’ strength was not weak, it was still not as good as its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth in green clothes was also watching that skeleton at this moment, an excited expression appearing on his face, seemingly very much looking forward to its performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awoo~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, that skeleton roared, jumped up, opened its mouth filled with sharp teeth, and bit toward the youth in green clothes’ head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Bang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment, a fair and slender palm slapped out, solidly hitting that skeleton’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Crack!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a crisp sound rang out from that skeleton’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, its entire skull directly exploded, turning into a sky full of blood rain that poured down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, system prompt: Host has triggered a side quest: Defeat the skeleton before you, reward 10,000 points!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, this quest is really great.” Xiao Ye, seeing this, instantly became excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he walked slowly to the skeleton’s side and picked up the drops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Skeleton Essence】: Contains pure energy with a trace of undead laws, can increase Martial Soul grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Undead Ghost Slash】: Can condense an undead battle blade, powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Undead Ghost Dance】: A high-level footwork secret technique. After performing it, one can move quickly on the ground, dodge enemy attacks, and use the terrain to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Nether Ghost Shield】: Can summon a ghost shield to resist damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Undead Ghost Step】 (High Grade): A wonderful and strange footwork, possessing magical and unpredictable effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining 2,000 points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully leveling up. Current realm is Initial-Stage Martial Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a hidden skill ‘Skeleton Copy’. Learning requires consuming 10 proficiency points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for level +1!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for leveling up to Second-Stage Martial Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a new skill—Undead Ghost Slash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of prompt sounds rang in Xiao Ye’s ears, making Xiao Ye’s mood even more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh, continue the slaughter, let me see just how many points these skeletons have!” Xiao Ye was all smiles, directly leaping down and charging toward another skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this very moment, outside Black Wood City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Swish, swish, swish, swish…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless black, dense skeletons surged like a tide toward Black Stone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The densely packed skeletons gave people a hair-raising feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those undead creatures were like an ocean, covering the sky and earth, their momentum shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Quick, report to the commander, a batch of unknown creatures has arrived here.” A soldier ran hurriedly toward the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, inside Black Wood City, countless arrows were shot out, exploding toward those undead creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchi!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchi!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchi!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streaks of bright red blood splashed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those arrows were stuck on the bones of those undead creatures. \u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z","2026-06-18T03:52:24.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7f2f2ff2ff29dad29580bafdff00774b025943583034db115734b649dd91d91e","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1247","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1245",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]