[{"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-1260":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},1938724,2671,"Chapter 1260","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1260",1260,"\u003Cp>The guard leading the way turned to look at Ye Xiao and said with a smile, \"Brother Ye Xiao, we can only take you this far. I wish you success in passing the assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks to you both.\" Ye Xiao cupped his hands and headed toward the Vault of Heaven Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the Vault of Heaven Palace, Ye Xiao stopped. He looked up at the magnificent, golden palace before him and thought to himself, \"The Vault of Heaven Academy is truly extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dong~ dong~ dong~\" Just as Ye Xiao prepared to step into the Vault of Heaven Palace, a bell suddenly rang out, melodious and crisp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, the massive doors of the Vault of Heaven Palace rumbled open. A beautiful figure slowly walked out. Under the sunlight, her graceful body seemed enveloped in a halo, breathtakingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xiao raised his eyes to look. It was a woman dressed in a white gauze dress, her long, raven-black hair coiled into a bun. A faint smile hung on her exquisite face. Her skin was as white as snow, and her brows carried a hint of heroic spirit, giving her an air of determination. On her back, she carried a sword, its blade flickering with a cold glint, as if it could be unsheathed to slay enemies at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xiao looked at the woman and frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt that this woman was somewhat familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s aura was very strong, faintly radiating a sharp edge; she was clearly at the Martial Master realm. Her gaze swept over Ye Xiao, and a trace of doubt appeared at the corner of her mouth. Clearly, she also felt Ye Xiao was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't recall where for the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss...\" Ye Xiao opened his mouth, wanting to speak but stopping himself. He had an urge to tell this woman his true identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was his fiancée.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? What is this? Why is there a strange palpitation?\" A peculiar feeling suddenly arose in the depths of Ye Xiao's heart; it seemed he felt very close to the woman before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, perhaps this is an illusion. Better to finish the Vault of Heaven Academy assessment first!\" He shook his head, casting the thought from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Ye Xiao moved his feet and walked into the Vault of Heaven Palace. His target was Yang Yu, ranked second on the Vault of Heaven Ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Someone actually entered the Vault of Heaven Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unbelievable. Is that kid a newcomer? Does he not even know the rules?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who cares? That kid is dead anyway. Daring to barge into the Vault of Heaven Palace is simply courting death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of Ye Xiao entering the Vault of Heaven Palace instantly spread to the ears of all the students in the Vault of Heaven Academy. Many students watched Ye Xiao's back with schadenfreude. In their eyes, Ye Xiao was finished, because the protective formation of the Vault of Heaven Palace was extremely profound and could only be entered by those at the Martial Disciple level. Once inside, one had to follow the rules; violating them would result in severe punishment at best, or immediate death at worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xiao ignored the discussions of the crowd and headed straight for the location of the Vault of Heaven Ranking. He had only one goal: the second-ranked on the Vault of Heaven Ranking, Yang Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in Yang Yu's residence, Yang Yu sat cross-legged, closing his eyes to rest his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a violent trembling sound suddenly erupted in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Yang Yu opened his eyes abruptly, looking toward the direction of the sound with a grave expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu xiu xiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, countless figures flashed over like lightning, their speed extremely swift. After a few breaths, they arrived here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a group of young men and women at the Martial Disciple level. Each of them radiated sharp killing intent, their eyes fierce. Their gazes locked onto Yang Yu in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of those gazes stood a youth. He crossed his arms, his cold eyes looking down at Yang Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu's face immediately turned ugly. He knew trouble had come knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu was indeed a genius. Not only was his strength overwhelming, but he had also achieved impressive results in the Vault of Heaven Palace and was selected by the Vault of Heaven Palace to be taken as a disciple. However, he was ultimately just an outer sect disciple; he could not afford to provoke inner sect disciples, let alone the top-ranked prodigies among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Li Yuchan, an inner sect disciple of the Vault of Heaven Academy.\" Li Yuchan looked down at Yang Yu from a high position, her tone cold: \"Today, I am going to cripple you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to cripple me?\" Yang Yu's expression changed, \"Senior Sister Li, what have I done wrong to deserve being crippled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, you left the Vault of Heaven Academy without permission and disobeyed the academy rules. I can cripple you right now.\" Li Yuchan looked at Yang Yu coldly: \"I am giving you a chance now to explain the reason you left the Vault of Heaven Academy, otherwise, don't blame me for taking action.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yang Yu fell silent. Although he had the cultivation of a fifth-level Martial Master peak and combat power comparable to a sixth-level Martial Master expert, the gap between him and Li Yuchan was still too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu took a deep breath and said calmly: \"Since Senior Sister Li wants to know, I am not afraid to tell you. The reason I was able to leave safely is that I am a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master, Ye Xiao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, the several Martial Disciple students beside Yang Yu all gasped, looking at Ye Xiao with extreme shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vault of Heaven Palace Master, a top-tier super expert of the Vault of Heaven Realm, the existence who single-handedly created the Vault of Heaven Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had retired from the world for many years; no one expected he would take a disciple today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master?\" Li Yuchan said in a daze, shock in her eyes. She never expected that this strange outer sect disciple before her would have such a terrifying identity, which made her feel it was somewhat unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Ye, you are actually a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master?\" A blue-clad woman beside him widened her eyes, full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, no need to be so surprised. Very few people know about this matter. Aside from the high-level officials of the Vault of Heaven Palace, I estimate no one knows.\" Ye Xiao said with a smile. He also didn't expect that his bit of nonsense would actually deceive someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left him feeling a bit between laughter and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you all looking so stunned? Don't believe my words? What I said is true.\" Ye Xiao rolled his eyes and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\" Several people scratched their heads in embarrassment, \"We aren't questioning you, just a bit surprised. What you said just now, it isn't true, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it's not true. If you don't believe me, ask him.\" Ye Xiao pointed at Yang Yu and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Li Yuchan and the other women turned to Yang Yu one after another, their eyes filled with inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu gave a bitter smile. Ye Xiao's identity was laid out here; even if they didn't want to believe it, they had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ye Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, his heart was filled with wild joy. He had finally successfully attracted the attention of the high-level officials of the Vault of Heaven Palace; it was not in vain that he had been training desperately during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you know my identity, then you should understand why I want to challenge the Vault of Heaven Ranking!\" Ye Xiao looked at Li Yuchan and the others and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the coldness on Li Yuchan's face grew even thicker, and she shouted coldly: \"Yang Yu, you have a lot of nerve, daring to impersonate a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master. You really have the guts of a bear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Yu, get out here immediately, don't make us say it a third time.\" Yang Yu's several companions also shouted coldly. Their eyes were gloomy, wishing they could tear Yang Yu apart. This guy actually deceived them. If it weren't for Li Yuchan stopping them, they would have already taken action against Yang Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These bastards!\" Yang Yu clenched his fists until they cracked, his heart burning with rage. This bunch of sons of bitches, each one arrogant and bullying others. If Li Yuchan weren't here, Yang Yu definitely wouldn't have been able to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to continue?\" Ye Xiao narrowed his eyes, a cold glint shooting from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Yang Yu was stunned, then gritted his teeth and said coldly: \"If you have the guts, then let's compete!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, since you are courting death, I will grant your wish!\" Ye Xiao smiled faintly, his figure drifting down. At the same time, the Qi in his body surged rapidly, then turned into a monstrous wave, sweeping across the heavens and earth, and he threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\" The two fists collided, erupting with a muffled sound. Immediately after, Yang Yu was sent flying directly and fell heavily to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puchi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu spat out a mouthful of blood. He raised his head, full of resentment, staring at Ye Xiao, and roared: \"Bastard, daring to ambush me, I will kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pa!\" Before Yang Yu could finish speaking, Li Yuchan slapped him across the face. The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the silent wilderness. Everyone's gaze gathered here, their expressions changing constantly, eyes filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected that Li Yuchan would actually take action in front of everyone. This was completely beyond everyone's expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Li...\" Yang Yu held his swollen cheek, somewhat stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Yu, your aptitude is good, but your brain is a bit stupid. Can't you even figure out what capabilities you have?\" Li Yuchan said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu frowned slightly, looking at Li Yuchan, not understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disciples of the Vault of Heaven Palace must enter the Vault of Heaven Secret Realm for training every month. And you, you are not a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace, so how can you enjoy the treatment of the Vault of Heaven Secret Realm? The so-called Palace Master's disciple is just a lie.\" Li Yuchan said coldly, \"As for the strength of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master, I also know a thing or two. A mere Body Tempering ninth level is not worth mentioning. You think such strength qualifies you to be called a Palace Master's disciple? Simply ridiculous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yuchan, what nonsense are you talking about?\" Yang Yu's face turned livid. This Li Yuchan was clearly targeting him on purpose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Yu, do you really think I'm stupid? Even my father has never been accepted under the Vault of Heaven Palace Master. You are so young, what right do you have to possess the identity of being personally taught by the Vault of Heaven Palace Master?\" Li Yuchan said disdainfully: \"Also, your strength is so weak, do you think I will believe what you said?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" The people around were all stunned. Li Yuchan's words seemed to make a lot of sense. Yang Yu's strength was too weak; how could he become a personal disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I finally understand.\" Ye Xiao laughed loudly: \"You guy really has a problem, actually wanting to use a fake identity to deceive us, and even talking about the Vault of Heaven Palace Master. Do you think we are three-year-old children?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ferocious look appeared on Yang Yu's face. His eyes were blood-red, staring viciously at Li Yuchan, and he roared: \"Li Yuchan, don't push people too far. Whether I, Yang Yu, am a disciple of the Vault of Heaven Palace Master is not for you to decide. If you have the guts, go ask the elders. I am standing right here. If you can prove I am lying, I, Yang Yu, will let you do as you please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, you still dare to quibble?\" Li Yuchan's face was cold, \"You not only impersonated a Palace Master's disciple but also dared to insult Vault of Heaven Palace disciples. Your crime is unforgivable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no interest in playing this game with you. Li Yuchan, if you want to fight, I will accompany you.\" Ye Xiao hooked his mouth into a cold arc and walked out slowly, \"However, I hope you don't regret it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Yang Yu, you can't agree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, he is definitely an impostor, you can't agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu's several followers shouted hurriedly. They didn't believe Yang Yu was a Vault of Heaven Palace disciple; after all, this was too absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yu's expression changed for a while, and finally, he took a deep breath, looked coldly at Li Yuchan, and said in a deep voice: \"Fine, I agree to your challenge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm, those who know the times are heroes. Yang Yu, don't worry, with me here today, no one can hurt you.\" Li Yuchan said proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Yu, I hope you remember your promise!\" Ye Xiao glanced at Yang Yu and turned to leave. He wanted to see who this Yang Yu really was and why he wanted to impersonate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ye Xiao left, Yang Yu also turned and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Xiao walked in front, and Yang Yu followed silently behind him. \u003C\u002Fp>",2325,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z","2026-06-18T03:52:24.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3986c49afbc7e3e3ddcc9015023d51f4a2440f3aa1a4ae1f2d49f5062e7a8503","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1261","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1259",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]