[{"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-93":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},1937557,2671,"Chapter 93","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>\"Whether it is him or me, it is the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking him in the eyes, he said faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your purpose in learning the sword?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he knew him too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng, who had expected him to say this, asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Initially to kill, then to save, and finally to save oneself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now?\" Lu Xiaofeng raised his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeking the Dao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, there was pure sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps thinking of the upcoming duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tugged at the corner of his mouth, revealing a very stiff smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter, whether for him or for me, is a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't have come to persuade me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead, you should be happy for us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having known each other for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he had seen a smile on the other's face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this smile looked very stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Ximen Chuixue to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, the direction he left was not where he came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue calmed his mind and laid his sword across his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a cup of tea later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuelai Inn, separate courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng's figure appeared quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Ximen Chuixue's bathing and burning incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Gucheng was just blankly looking up at the bright moon in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, there seemed to be some entanglement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he is not a pure swordsman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming a member of the Green Dragon Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this life, he would never be able to be a pure swordsman again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Ximen Chuixue appreciated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also appreciated Ximen Chuixue very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason he was entangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was not because he was worried about losing tomorrow night's duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the resources and cultivation of the Green Dragon Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength had long since surpassed Ximen Chuixue by an unknown amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very beginning, the outcome was destined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, he didn't want Ximen Chuixue to fall just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to kill Ximen Chuixue when their strength was not equal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But out of respect for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his pious nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by doing his best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it be the best outcome for both sides!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the result was the other's death!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat entangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to have noticed Lu Xiaofeng's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng withdrew his gaze and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming from him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are truly my nemesis! For me, Lu Xiaofeng, to have you two as friends in this life, it is truly a misfortune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling his eyes in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng sat down opposite him without any image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he said such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly because even these two parties involved were acting like nothing was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he himself was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running around, trying to stop this duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had broken his heart for an old friend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is not as simple as you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, you had best not get involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, I fear there will no longer be anyone named Lu Sandan in the martial world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curled at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng glanced at him without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was neither sad nor happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that there are other schemes involved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng's heart stirred upon hearing this. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His four eyebrows twitched subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of curiosity flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your curiosity will kill you sooner or later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at him sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng changed the subject and said again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I will hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a respectable opponent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he dies, he should die purely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of mutual appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng ultimately chose to spare his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this would make it seem like he didn't respect him enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also because Ximen Wudi had not given an order to kill the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how reluctant he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would still strike a fatal blow!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, he felt somewhat fortunate in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, what he didn't know was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps compared to the Great Ming martial world, or the Nine Provinces martial world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue could indeed be considered a decent swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just a decent swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not worthy of attracting Ximen Wudi's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze, from beginning to end, was only on the Nine Provinces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ximen Chuixue was strong, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to the various Dragon Heads, Twelve Halls, and Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Altars of the Green Dragon Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a significant gap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With that, I can rest easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on Lu Xiaofeng's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in an instant, he teased with interest again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only... how can you be so sure that ice block is not your match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, although your Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens is strong, his Chuixue Sword Technique is not weak either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him return to his curious-baby nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng rolled his eyes in annoyance and closed his mouth without answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having joined the Green Dragon Society for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn't even have this much confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone the Great Dragon Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he himself could not forgive himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terror of the Green Dragon Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when one truly comes into contact with It will one understand Its horror!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within it, all kinds of resources are available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he still couldn't widen the gap with Ximen Chuixue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he could just slit his own throat in shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why duel at all!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it if you won't say, I don't even want to hear it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at him expectantly for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to be uninterested and got up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heart that had been hanging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also gradually settled down after receiving Ye Gucheng's promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't speak to keep him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue both arrived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath that seemingly calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of coldness was faintly revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have already arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The major sects of the Nine Provinces as well as the major dynasties have all sent many people one after another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Presumably, tomorrow night will be very lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jinzhong bowed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as they have arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the things I ordered been arranged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if thinking of something, he continued to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had completely controlled the entire Great Ming with the help of the Night Emperor earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it must be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to purge the rebels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core forces of the Great Ming Dynasty on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had indeed decreased because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that tomorrow's scene would definitely gather too many experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he asked again, somewhat worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Six Doors, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Eastern and Western Depots have all been arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even, for the sake of caution, Lord Divine Marquis has invited his master out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jinzhong smiled slightly and explained carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Zhuge Divine Marquis's master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is his cultivation realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao's expression stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of curiosity flickered in his eyes. \u003C\u002Fp>",1332,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z","2026-06-18T03:46:55.665Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d8081f61a2e0f99e33c0730f2b8d28409642f352a3173084ef03d63f6d597c4d","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-94","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-92",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]