[{"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-54":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},1937518,2671,"Chapter 54","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>\"Four Protectors, you may not know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Gold List descended from Heavenly Dao perception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The so-called Nine Provinces Combat Power Ceiling List is to unify and categorize all the experts of the Nine Provinces Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on their cultivation and strength, to rank them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the ranking, different Heavenly Dao rewards are issued.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang was stunned for a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then explained with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Gong and the four widened their eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and their originally calm expressions finally changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in their pupils, a trace of shock emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s such a good thing?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four looked at each other,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>feeling it was unbelievable in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They naturally knew the name of Heavenly Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>from ancient times to the present, even in the legends of the Nine Provinces,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>such a magical thing had never appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it’s a once-in-ten-thousand-years occurrence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost subconsciously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the four became suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this so-called Heavenly Dao Gold List be a conspiracy plotted by someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was only for an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and this thought was dismissed by them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had already felt the infinite power coming from the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That vast, majestic, and indifferent feeling\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was definitely not something human power could reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they accepted this fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, thick curiosity surged in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were fixed on the content on the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few breaths,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the four gasped in unison, their faces filled with heaviness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of force is this Azure Dragon Society?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what kind of sacred being is its Great Dragon Head? To actually have such power?!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blinking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Gongdu exclaimed uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the three great masters of the Daoist Gate in the Great Sui Jianghu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his cultivation was already not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, having entered the Blessed Land to cultivate for many years,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he was extremely satisfied with his Heaven-Man Mid-stage strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi’s sudden appearance almost scared him silly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in the recent rankings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the content that Guiguzi’s Heaven-Man Late-stage cultivation couldn't even block one of the other party’s sword strikes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>almost scared him to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Guoke and Zhi Lixing, also the three great masters of the Daoist Gate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nodded subconsciously in agreement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their faces filled with sighs and complex colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Li Gong, who was always arrogant and called the Blood Hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was shocked by Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, besides shock and horror, a thick fighting intent ignited!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that besides Ling Donglai, he had gained another target!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this target looked very strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So strong that it made one look up!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was precisely this kind of taboo existence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that made the hot blood that had been silent in his body for many years gradually boil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>069-Yang Guang, in danger! (Seeking self-subscription)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know where the headquarters of this Azure Dragon Society is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being silent for a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Gong turned to look to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew deeply\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that with his cultivation, if he faced such a taboo existence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would likely be killed in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still wanted to see his demeanor with his own eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only in my Great Sui, but in the Nine Provinces Continent, no one knows where its headquarters is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even, let alone the headquarters, even how many people are in the Azure Dragon Society and what their strength is, no one knows yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, it can be foreseen that the influence of the Azure Dragon Society is probably not inferior to the eight great dynasties, and perhaps even exceeds them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang shook his head and smiled bitterly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>without any concealment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>pouring out all the information he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had psychological preparation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hearing this answer, Li Gong still couldn't help but feel some disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in an instant, he cheered up again, looking at Yang Guang with burning eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No information on the Azure Dragon Society, then what about Ling Donglai’s?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't find Ximen Wudi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>finding Ling Donglai first would also be quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after learning that there was such a taboo existence as Ximen Wudi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Donglai’s status in his heart had been greatly reduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't forgotten the humiliation he had suffered in the past!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is Ling Donglai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang was stunned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his face full of confusion. ===== CHAPTER 106 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the tone, there was even a trace of confusion and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Gong: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Gongdu and the three: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the four twitching their mouths and looking speechless,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang immediately realized how stupid his question just now was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His old face turned bright red instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the atmosphere in the hall became awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was the Lord of the Great Sui Dynasty after all, and his cultivation of temperament was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took two deep breaths to calm his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he changed the subject and laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I don't know the news about the Azure Dragon Society headquarters and Ling Donglai,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but if there are no accidents, the Great Sui is in chaos, and the Azure Dragon Society will also intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, if Protector Li wants to know the news about the Azure Dragon Society, you can capture one or two Azure Dragon Society members and interrogate them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, with the terror shown by the Azure Dragon Society, its subordinates must have a huge intelligence network.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, it is not difficult to know the news about Ling Donglai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Gong’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was moved by these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes couldn't help but flicker with eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Han Gongdu and the three, who saw his reaction,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shook their heads speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, because they knew his temperament deeply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they didn't speak to dissuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, traces of anticipation flashed in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>being described so god-like by the Heavenly Dao Gold List,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even they were full of curiosity about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just as they were talking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a sound of shouting and killing that reached the sky\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly sounded from outside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that was a sound of metal clashing as weapons met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It’s here!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering to himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in unison,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the five people’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that their reactions were vastly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Yang Guang,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at this moment, his expression was heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in his eyes, besides a trace of suspicion, there was more intense killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Han Gongdu and the three were full of vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just from what they had already sensed, there were no less than three Heaven-Man Realm experts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there were several faint gazes in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Li Gong, at this moment, his fighting intent was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excited appearance made even his body tremble slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>following the shouting and killing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>thousands of figures broke into the Imperial Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader was none other than\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Four Great Clans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Yang Guang,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Shang stepped forward directly and shouted sternly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tyrant! Your death date has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are sensible, I will give you a decent way to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, I will definitely make you regret it on the spot!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a terrifying aura erupted from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strong and peerless pressure\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>made the void stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the wind and clouds changed, and the wild wind blew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are actually an Earthly Immortal Realm expert?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, I didn't expect that I had been kept in the dark by you all along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang saw this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his heart was shocked first, then his face sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing in extreme anger, his tone was filled with endless coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that Yuwen Shang, who had always shown a cultivation of the early Peerless Realm, was hiding so deeply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought that even if he was hiding, at most it would be late Peerless or peak Peerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seems,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his own pattern was still too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! That’s because you are too stupid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Shang snorted coldly without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his words, he didn't take him seriously at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he turned to look at Li Gong and the four beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all must be the trump cards of the Great Sui Dynasty, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, we are determined to execute this tyrant; I hope you all had better not intervene!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, I will definitely make your decades of cultivation go to waste!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>monstrous killing intent had already risen in Yuwen Shang’s eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbfounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten faces dumbfounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the field fell into a dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang’s face was full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for his own status,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he almost couldn't help but blurt out \"Good fellow.\" ===== CHAPTER 107 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1487,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","488d6736f2e90c646198538dd994b2d36df2df61502d03c0b5b2e34fbb0ea5d0","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-55","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-53",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]