[{"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-88":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},1937552,2671,"Chapter 88","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi's expression remained unchanged,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with only a playful hook at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to help him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying sighed in a low voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a bitter smile appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know we are no match for the Great Dragon Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But to let us watch a friend of many years fall while doing nothing, I'm sorry, I cannot do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knowing it cannot be done but doing it anyway is my greatest sincerity toward this friendship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his cultivation at the peak of Heaven-Human was released without any concealment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That terrifying, suffocating aura\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shrouded the entire hall in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Gong and the others\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>followed suit and unleashed their own cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was surprising and eye-catching was that\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>besides Chuan Ying, Li Gong and the others were also at the Heaven-Human realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the lowest among them was a terrifying existence at the mid-stage of Heaven-Human!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The luxury of the lineup could be seen from this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could only be said that they were worthy of being the trump card of the Great Sui Dynasty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And facing such a powerful lineup,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>only Ximen Wudi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>remained calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up leisurely and stretched his muscles,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his indifferent eyes revealing a hint of a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to kill someone; can you stop me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words rang out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the temperature in the arena dropped suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold murderous intent was almost tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the space had the illusion of being frozen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such arrogant words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying and the others felt their spirits tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at him closely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their faces full of solemnity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They subconsciously pushed their techniques to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they still had no confidence in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident how much pressure Ximen Wudi was putting on them right now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were someone else,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>no matter how arrogant they spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they wouldn't have this feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Ximen Wudi's aura was too unfathomable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So unfathomable that even if the other party did nothing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just standing there,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every move could put immense pressure on people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of terrifying and invisible pressure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even as Heaven-Human realm powerhouses,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they felt slightly unable to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even if Ximen Wudi's words were a hundred times more arrogant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they would not dare to underestimate him in the slightest!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they had a trace of understanding and empathy for the reactions of Guiguzi and Xiang Yutian back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One move, I will only use one move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can take it, I can let bygones be bygones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their nervous expressions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi said calmly and indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But between the lines,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was filled with infinite confidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed certain that they could not block this move at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>098-The power of one move, Ximen Wudi's terror! (Seeking self-subscription)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this sounded even more arrogant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying was not angry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, he looked at him with some gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Great Dragon Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew this move might be several times, or even dozens or hundreds of times more exaggerated than expected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the very least,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it gave them a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better than not knowing when they would die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the others did not speak, but they felt the same in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Li Gong felt his blood boiling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when he first saw the Heavenly Dao Gold List after coming out of the cave secret realm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had the thought of fighting Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had been somewhat depressed by the other party's sudden appearance just now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this thought was not dispelled; instead, it stirred up his fighting spirit even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also understood\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that the gap between him and the other party was too huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really fought, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he just took this thought as a goal in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>since there was a chance to see the other party's methods in advance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and with eight people working together,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how could he not be excited? How could he not be thrilled?! \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not be moved? How could he not be excited?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi understood his thoughts in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And did not explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a trace of playfulness flashed across his face as he reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just five words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the voice was not very loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing it in Chuan Ying and the others' ears, they felt the pressure increase!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already slim hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Became even slimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because Ximen Wudi specifically reminded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This means the other party is already confident in this move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He does not care at all whether they use their full strength or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, their hearts sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their mood became heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collecting his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying, who dared not think any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stared at him with full concentration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true energy in his body instantly filled his whole body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And did not make any attack movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just lifted his foot and walked a small step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this small step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed to step on Chuan Ying and the others' hearts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the vast and infinite powerful force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure on their bodies suddenly increased several times!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies bent slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were like a lonely boat in the ocean at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the possibility of capsizing at any time in the monstrous waves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chuan Ying and the others were full of shock and horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of extreme danger quietly arose in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight people felt a chill on their backs, and their hair stood on end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill rushed from their heels to the back of their heads instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions changed suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great terror!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could make any move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene before their eyes made them widen their eyes and their hearts shake wildly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Han Gongdu widening his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, besides thick shock, there was also a trace of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A needle-sized hole slowly flowed out a trace of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Gong was stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other five also stood frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mouths could not help but open wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their faces, besides horror, there was only horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they had been staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they still could not figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When exactly did Ximen Wudi make a move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that there was not even a sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even what specific weapon he used to attack, they had no way of knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, there was a look of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it? How is this move of mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them stunned one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi smiled faintly, asking in a calm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not take Han Gongdu's death as anything at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if killing him was no different from killing a cockroach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th... what kind of move is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the first to come back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuan Ying asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming his mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But between his words, it inevitably carried a trace of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He racked his brains, but he still could not figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How exactly did Ximen Wudi make a move?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the eight great experts present were all focused and on guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were still attacked so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What hit him somewhat hard was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were not for noticing Han Gongdu's vitality slowly dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a trace of blood appearing on his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not even have known that the person was dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he, who had always been arrogant, accept this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is just a mere formless sword qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi waved his hand calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not look at how easily he said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to comprehend this move, he had spent a lot of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, hard work pays off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally researched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And.\u003C\u002Fp>",1375,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z","2026-06-18T03:46:55.665Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4cefcf7ceebba861020c90d18e0871df14da8434fb4269ecb9878655a4750038","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-89","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-87",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]