[{"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-1262":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},1938726,2671,"Chapter 1262","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1262",1262,"\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi continued: \"As for spirit medicine resources, I believe you have all made sufficient preparations, even more abundant than ordinary newly promoted disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Palace Master is wise.\" The many disciples beside Ximen Wudi nodded, their spirits also much more uplifted. They had indeed made full preparations. Even if they couldn't get first place among the newly promoted disciples, entering the top ten shouldn't be much of a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you have made preparations, then seize this opportunity well. You must not lose face for me!\" Ximen Wudi snorted coldly, his voice majestic, making everyone beside Ximen Wudi tremble in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Palace Master, rest assured!\" The disciples beside Ximen Wudi bowed one after another, their hearts also surging with thick fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they were also very confused as to why Ximen Wudi would let them prepare so many spirit stones and spirit liquids. According to past practice, these things needed to be handed over. These were the wealth of the Vault of Heaven Palace, and Ximen Wudi had never used them on weekdays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Palace Master, have you noticed something?\" A disciple asked tentatively. He was somewhat confused, whether someone was cheating in this assessment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi shook his head and said: \"Keep this matter a secret yourselves. Remember, do not expose your identity until the critical moment, otherwise, the consequences will be endless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" The disciples behind Ximen Wudi all shivered. How could they dare to neglect Ximen Wudi's warning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone left, Ximen Wudi let out a breath of turbid air and muttered secretly: \"I hope no one is cheating, otherwise, I will definitely kill that person with my own hands!\" \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next day, Yang Yu and the other fifteen disciples were all sent to the martial arts training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, the assessment is about to begin!\" Yang Yu took a deep breath. He clearly knew the cruelty of the assessment. Among this batch of newly promoted disciples, those who could enter the top three were probably few and far between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Ximen Wudi, you must not hide your skills!\" Yang Yu muttered, having extreme confidence in Ximen Wudi. Although Ximen Wudi's realm was the lowest, only at the Body Tempering peak, Yang Yu never doubted Ximen Wudi's capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Yang Yun, Yang Yurou, and others were all watching from this side, their eyes revealing fierce light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy Yang Yu will definitely lose.\" Yang Yurou sneered, \"I really want to see the expression on this guy's face after he fails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, we must win.\" Yang Yun also spoke coldly, \"Yang Yu will definitely die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy Yang Yu is very strong, but this time, there is no place for him!\" Beside Yang Yun, Yang Yun's older brother Yang Tian'ao hooked his mouth into a cold arc, having absolute certainty about this assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was talking, Ximen Wudi walked over slowly. His body was straight, his face handsome, his whole body permeated with an indifferent dominance, his eyes incomparably sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Ximen Wudi wore a white robe and stood with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the two of them, there followed a man and a woman. The man had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, looking heroic; the woman was stunningly beautiful, peerless in her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were none other than Ximen Wudi and Mu Honglian, and they were clearly here to observe the ceremony, and incidentally, to test the degree of effort the disciples had put in during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi scanned the newly promoted disciples below, his heart quite satisfied. Each person radiated a powerful force, although not very condensed, it was still much more powerful than ordinary disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ximen Wudi, how are these disciples?\" Mu Honglian's voice transmission rang in Ximen Wudi's ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\" Ximen Wudi nodded gently, without too much evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Honglian smiled beautifully and said: \"This batch of newly promoted disciples all have amazing talent. They are worthy of being the top ten monstrous geniuses on our Northern Desolate Domain's Prodigy Ranking. Even in the Nine Heavens Continent, they can be called geniuses. Their potential can be called heaven-defying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm.\" Ximen Wudi remained understated, \"If not for your guidance, these people's combat power wouldn't even last ten moves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Honglian smiled faintly. She knew that what Ximen Wudi said was not modesty, but a fact. Although she hadn't taken any disciples, she had taught them for a period of time, so she could naturally see through the potential of these little guys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, Ximen Wudi had already stepped onto the martial arts stage, scanned the circle below, and then pondered: \"I won't repeat the rules of today's assessment. You all prepare yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Ximen Wudi turned and walked off the martial arts stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow junior brothers and sisters, we should go.\" Mu Honglian waved her jade hand and disappeared with Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reappearing, the two were already outside the Vault of Heaven Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Vault of Heaven Pavilion, our place of residence.\" Mu Honglian pointed to the building complex not far away, where ancient trees reached the sky, mountains were stacked, and waterfalls and springs dotted them. In a trance, it seemed like a paradise outside the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi stood there quietly, looking at the scene before him, and couldn't help but exclaim, \"What a blessed land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the inner sect disciple area, divided into four regions. The other regions all belong to the servant disciples. You all choose your own residence.\" Mu Honglian flicked her sleeves and explained, \"As for you, Ximen Wudi, you go to the utility room!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ximen Wudi was slightly stunned and couldn't help but look at Mu Honglian, as if wanting to ask the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi knew very well that Mu Honglian was the management elder of the Vault of Heaven Pavilion and had extremely high power in the sect. It was clearly inappropriate for her to call him by his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what surprised Ximen Wudi was that Mu Honglian didn't mind at all, but instead smiled playfully, \"What, do you still want to live next door to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, Ximen Wudi was left between laughter and tears. This Elder Mu was really humorous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also knew that the Vault of Heaven Pavilion had its rules. Although he was an inner sect disciple, he couldn't violate these rules, and it was better this way to avoid attracting attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi shrugged and smiled, walking straight in one direction. His foot had just taken a step when he stopped, his gaze fixed on an ancient tree not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ancient tree was lush and green. At its top stood a youth in black, his black hair dancing wantonly, black as ink. His narrow, long eyes were sharp and compelling, and a playful smile hung on the corner of his mouth, looking at Ximen Wudi with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ximen Wudi's gaze never moved away for a single moment, staring fixedly at the youth. He could feel that the black-clad youth's aura was very vigorous and majestic, much stronger than Qin Hu and Chen Xue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ximen Wudi, this is Li Xuanye, ranked eighth on the Prodigy Ranking.\" Beside him, Mu Honglian also glanced at the black-clad youth and introduced him to Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighth on the Prodigy Ranking?\" Ximen Wudi frowned slightly, \"Still a bit worse than Qin Hu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Hu is the seventh-ranked disciple of my Vault of Heaven Saint Son Mansion. It's already not bad that Li Xuanye can compare to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then our bet, you have a sure win, right?\" Ximen Wudi asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, this was carefully arranged by me.\" Mu Honglian smoothed the hair on her forehead and smiled beautifully, \"Qin Hu is an alchemist, so his cultivation aptitude is naturally weaker. But Li Xuanye is extraordinary, born with a Thunder Physique, and he practices a fire cultivation technique. Combining the two, he achieved today's success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Mu Honglian's words, Ximen Wudi couldn't help but touch his chin, \"Since you have such confidence in your disciple, then let's increase the stakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\" Mu Honglian looked at Ximen Wudi with great interest, very much appreciating Ximen Wudi's boldness. This guy could always give her unexpected surprises. This time, perhaps it would be no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I'm sure.\" Ximen Wudi shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll accompany you.\" Mu Honglian tilted her head slightly, smiling at Ximen Wudi, her smile like a flower, her elegance boundless. Although she was naive about the world, she was charming and moving, making many passersby stop, each rubbing their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Honglian's smile is simply beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where, where, is Senior Sister Honglian this charming to everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, otherwise how could she be honored as the third most beautiful woman in the inner sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the discussions, Mu Honglian once again held Ximen Wudi's arm, looking like a little bird relying on a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi coughed dryly, secretly cursing Mu Honglian for being a swindler. The third most beautiful woman in the inner sect was actually pretending to be a young girl and being so intimate. It was really damn awkward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two talked and laughed all the way, and soon entered a valley of the Vault of Heaven Pavilion. This valley was empty, with only an ancient pavilion, carved with the traces of time, filled with an ancient aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi and Mu Honglian walked into the valley, and Mu Honglian headed straight for the pavilion, \"I want to go into seclusion, don't disturb me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving behind an ethereal sentence, Mu Honglian disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi took a deep breath and focused his gaze on the top of the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a stone table and several stone chairs, surrounded by wisps of fairy clouds, misty fairy fog drifting, and amidst the lingering atmosphere, fairy music rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an old man with white hair was sitting there, drinking tea leisurely. Seeing Ximen Wudi coming, he couldn't help but raise his eyes, carefully examining Ximen Wudi, and then stroked his beard, \"Your name is Ximen Wudi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disciple Ximen Wudi pays respects to Grand Uncle-Master.\" Ximen Wudi hurriedly performed the junior's salute. Although this white-haired old man only had a wisp of remnant soul left, that majesty could not be erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure enough.\" The white-haired old man muttered, smiling quite deeply, \"I once did a favor for Old Man Mu in the past, so he sent disciples into the Vault of Heaven Pavilion.\" \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you acquainted with the senior Mu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just an old friend,\" the white-haired elder smiled. \"Are you willing to take me as your master and become my closing disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster-Uncle, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need not worry. I will find you a safe place, guaranteed to keep you peaceful and secure without any danger. When you leave the Profound Heaven Sect, you may seek me out, and I will surely impart everything I know.\" The white-haired elder chuckled, appearing quite enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask for your name, Grandmaster-Uncle?\" Ximen Wudi asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Mu Yun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mu... Mu Yun.\" Ximen Wudi was stunned and gulped hard. Why did this name sound so familiar? It seemed he had heard it somewhere, but he couldn't recall exactly where.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster-Uncle, may I ask for your honorable name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a small matter is not worth mentioning!\" Mu Yun waved his hand, sat cross-legged, and continued to sip his tea. In those wise and profound old eyes, a strange luster flickered. \"I observe that your bloodline is mixed, yet it fits perfectly. Before the tribulation, you must have been a peerless hegemon. If you can comprehend a forbidden secret technique, it may help you charge toward the Heavenly Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Grandmaster-Uncle Mu Yun.\" Ximen Wudi bowed and lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must go. Quickly collect your spirit plaque, inscription talisman, and battle platform token, then follow me for training.\" The white-haired elder waved his hand. \"Remember, do not expose your identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will strictly follow the master's orders.\" Ximen Wudi bowed respectfully once more and exited the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Honglian had already prepared the spirit plaque and inscription talisman. Ximen Wudi took the inscription talisman, turned, and walked out of the Firmament Pavilion, heading straight for Jade Maiden Peak. His target was a pavilion on Jade Maiden Peak, which housed the peak's most important treasure: the Scripture Depository, and also the place where Old Man Mu kept his collection of classics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After so long, you have finally returned.\" Mu Honglian gazed into the void, her smile tinged with tears, her expression slightly sorrowful. There, her most painful past was buried. She had not forgotten; the hatred for her parents still lingered there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was lost in melancholy, Ximen Wudi had already crossed the ethereal space and landed at the Scripture Depository.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pavilion was not very large, only about a hundred feet in size. The interior was covered in dust, and even the tables and chairs were blanketed in grime.\u003C\u002Fp>",2186,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z","2026-06-18T03:52:24.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6fba85a9dac2caecb063915989533f5819bc19f0f8c969d09f0a630de3aedc6d","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1263","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1261",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]