[{"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-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Shocking the Empress at the Start",{"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},1937486,2671,"Chapter 22","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>But with this banner standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, it would be very easy to be constrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was naturally not a situation they wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Zhang Zhenren did not choose to make an enemy of the major sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhu Wushi again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His originally sinister eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this answer, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While feeling fortunate, he was filled with disdain for Zhu Houzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To tell the truth, he was truly shocked by this move of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually saying in front of ninety percent of the Great Ming martial arts sects that Wudang should oversee the martial arts world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is more than just slapping their faces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's simply rubbing their faces on the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was agreed to, wouldn't it make Wudang the target of public criticism instantly?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he wanted to say it, he should have said it in private!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it's good, he has lost all his face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zhu Wushi was gloating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also secretly rejoicing in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, such a person is his opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>030-Sects Make Trouble, Wudang is Tough! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it, how dare you slap me in the face like this!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disguised Ming Emperor Zhu Houzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Sanfeng's response, his face was terrifyingly gloomy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp eyes were filled with endless coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, Wei Jinzhong, who was accompanying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were both stunned and speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because of his own oversight, not helping the other party consider the content of the imperial decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, such a big change occurred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issuing such an imperial decree is no different from deliberately making things difficult for Wudang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other party really agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't it be making an enemy of the entire Great Ming martial arts world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fool knows how to handle the pros and cons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but complain secretly in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs as a gift was his suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, now, an imperial decree has pitted both himself and Wudang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical thing is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can't even be said!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words on the imperial decree all came from this person's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really said it, wouldn't he be blaming the other party?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been in the deep palace for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had that much insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he could only frown tightly, thinking about how to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wudang practice field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shaolin, Emei, Huashan, Qingcheng, Taishan, Hengshan, Kunlun, Kongtong, Shenjian Villa, Wuzheng Villa, Money Gang... Hiss!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the dense figures around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some rogue cultivators who were lucky enough to come in to watch the ceremony were full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene, this lineup, is enough to brag about for a lifetime!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some knowledgeable rogue cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recognizing such a lineup, couldn't help but gasp for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Great Ming martial arts world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all the righteous sects had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't find a more suitable word to express their mood at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when everyone was looking forward to Zhang Zhenren's appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuanqiao walked out of the Zixiao Hall in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his fists at the crowd and said loudly with an apologetic face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for coming to attend my master's hundredth birthday in your busy schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just because my master is unwell and not fit to see people, please let him have some peace and quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thank all the fellow martial arts friends here one by one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow the reception disciples to the guest square.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there is any lack of hospitality, I hope you will forgive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although everyone was somewhat disappointed not to see the demeanor of the number one master of Great Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since people had said so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they couldn't force it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded in understanding and prepared to follow the reception disciples to the guest square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abbot Kong Wen of Shaolin, who had been calm all along, chanted a Buddhist name and stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amitabha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Zhang Zhenren wants peace and quiet, we juniors naturally dare not disturb him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time we came, besides celebrating Zhang Zhenren's birthday, there is another matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Hero Song, invite Zhang Wuxia and Yin Susu out to answer a question for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square, which had been somewhat noisy, suddenly became silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the major sect leaders who had already discussed with Abbot Kong Wen in private.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rogue cultivators and some sect leaders who had not participated in last night's discussion cast doubtful gazes toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning and thinking, their expressions were full of suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Yuanqiao felt a slight tightness in his heart upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face remained calm as he said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is my master's birthday; can we discuss all matters after today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kong Wen and the others, who had already decided to make trouble today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they give up because of his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see Huashan Sword Sect Leader Xian Yutong jump out at the right time and sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just want to invite Zhang Wuxia and Yin Susu out to answer a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In front of many fellow martial arts friends, does Hero Song think we would do them harm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or is it that Hero Song has a guilty conscience and is deliberately shielding Zhang Wuxia?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xian Yutong's tone became tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Leader Xian Yutong's words are correct; we are just asking a question and will not harm Zhang Wuxia, so please, Hero Song, make it convenient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Abbot Kong Wen's eye signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songshan Sect Leader Zuo Lengchan couldn't help but agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng Sect Leader Yu Canghai, Emei Sect Leader Gu Hongzi, the Kongtong Five Elders, and many other sects stood out one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuanqiao's face sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not know that these people had already discussed making trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of anger crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted coldly in an unkind tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is my master's birthday; if you are here to congratulate, Wudang naturally welcomes you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to make trouble, Wudang is not afraid and will accompany you to the end!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Song Yuanqiao's strength is not considered strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But being able to face the trouble-making sects so strongly without changing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not disgrace Wudang's reputation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the originally festive and lively atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following these words, it also became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, whether it was the rogue cultivators or the other sects who were still unaware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not see that this was an organized and planned trouble-making!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they didn't rush to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they chose to wait silently for the follow-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold snort suddenly rang out in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! A mere ant of the Grandmaster Realm, daring to boast like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present felt dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts were shocked, and they guarded against the enemy as if facing a great foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the one bearing the brunt, Song Yuanqiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gave a muffled groan, his figure swaying slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the horror in his heart, he forcibly swallowed the blood that had reached his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his hands toward the void from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know which senior expert has arrived; please show yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt a blur before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monk wearing a cassock and a gourd hanging from his waist appeared out of thin air not far in front of Abbot Kong Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's pupils shrank, and their hearts were horrified!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this monk looked sloppy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just by this hand, no one dared to underestimate him!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>031-Shaolin Doujiu Monk, Four Land Deities! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wudang Seven Elders, including Mu Daoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushed out of the Zixiao Hall in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissatisfaction and coldness on their faces were not concealed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Song Yuanqiao again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After frowning and thinking hard for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still couldn't remember the monk's name, so he cupped his hands and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask your honorable name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Name? This seat has long forgotten it; just because I love to drink, I have been called the Doujiu Monk ever since.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the Wudang Seven Elders indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Doujiu Monk replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Wudang Seven Elders were each an existence of the Peerless Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the leader, Mu Daoren, who was at the peak of the Peerless Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still didn't put them in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combat power of the Peerless Realm and the Land Deity Realm are simply not on the same level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there is only a difference of one realm between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it can be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a hundred Peerless masters came out together, they could not do anything to a Land Deity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twelve Realms of Martial Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The further back the cultivation, the greater the gap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not just talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the Peerless Realm is just slowly converting true energy into true essence and understanding momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Land Deity Realm, the most basic is to convert all true energy into true essence and understand the domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the domain is opened, one is the master of this world, like an immortal or a god!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it is the same combat power or higher combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the domain is unfolded, one is invincible below the Land Deity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doujiu Monk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuanqiao frowned and muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if thinking of something, he was suddenly enlightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that you are the Doujiu Divine Monk who once wanted to compete with the 'Nine Yin Manual' and created the 'Nine Yang Manual'?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creator of the \"Nine Yang Manual\"?!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1702,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0e4b660eecb1ce025597960faab5c546a017ba01935000257d25016f8c3ad5e6","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-23","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-21",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]