[{"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-97":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},1937561,2671,"Chapter 97","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>Ding~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound of the two swords clashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Feihong sword in Ye Gucheng's hand landed quietly on Ximen Chuixue's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The field suddenly fell into a dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was wandering martial artists or the sect leaders and elders of famous orthodox sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them opened their mouths wide, looking dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in their pupils, there was even a look of bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that they were surprised by Ye Gucheng's one-move victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were shocked that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duel between the two was so plain and unadorned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about sword light and sword shadows, flashy attacks, or powerful shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was so small that it wasn't even as good as two street thugs hacking at each other!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for the fact that they were sure they were Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were beaten to death, they wouldn't believe this scene was real!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the opponent's sword was on his shoulder, less than three centimeters from his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his face didn't change in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have burdens in your heart, I don't care for such a victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng sheathed his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were full of seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! I owe you a life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next duel, I will also spare you once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the lines, he was full of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng responded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no disdain or mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As opponents who appreciated each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of figures appeared around them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sounds of breaking through the air rang out from the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visitors were none other than.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Zhengwo and Wei Qingqingqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems our trouble has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng laughed lightly, his eyes somewhat playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint arc curled at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Gucheng, Ximen Chuixue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two ignore the majesty of the Great Ming, and dare to duel at the Peak of the Forbidden City, treating the Great Ming as nothing, come with us for a trip!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after appearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Zhengwo shouted righteously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the speech, he didn't forget to lock onto the two with his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers who thought it was over were all shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the field with excitement, not fearing the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, there was also a hint of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, they wanted them to fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-awaited duel between the Sword God and the Sword Saint was completely incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was always a feeling of a tiger's head and a snake's tail, a wasted trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If both sides could have a conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't they be able to see the true strength of the Sword God and Sword Saint?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng appeared gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cupped his fists at Zhuge Zhengwo and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Divine Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue are both people of the martial world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they are both swordsmen who are wholeheartedly pursuing the sword path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This duel has no intention of provoking the majesty of the Great Ming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope the Divine Marquis will investigate clearly and spare them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he didn't forget to wink at Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signaling them not to speak randomly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter, I naturally understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for whether to pursue it or not, it depends on the Emperor's will, I cannot make the decision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I ask the two to come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Zhengwo shook his head without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he also appreciated the two quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, eating the monarch's salary, being loyal to the monarch's affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't shield them just because he appreciated them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, this matter was personally ordered by the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to shield them, I fear he would be in big trouble himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng's smile stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue spoke before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only a dead Ximen Chuixue, no captured Ximen Chuixue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The location of the duel was decided by Ximen, whatever happens, Ximen will bear it alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as this was said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the field suddenly became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the temperature around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also dropped quite a bit. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng on the side saw this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was full of laughter and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that Ximen Chuixue's move was to repay the favor just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of the Great Ming Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is not something that two martial artists who haven't even reached the Land Immortal realm can resist head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing the inside story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not afraid at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was there no ripple, but he even wanted to laugh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is not for you to decide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything must wait for the Emperor to decide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Zhengwo snorted with an unchanging expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words left no room for sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor's order was to capture both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't dare to be sloppy about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In case he angered the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't he be inviting trouble for himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Chuixue heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His already cold eyes became even colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand slowly rested on the hilt of his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura restrained within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaofeng saw this, his face changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitating for a moment, a flash of determination flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood beside Ximen Chuixue without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indicating his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhuge Zhengwo's words just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight's matter, I fear it will be difficult to end well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this matter had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have avoided getting involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a close friend of Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally couldn't watch them being taken away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even if the result of him stepping forward was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still resolutely chose to stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to think you have us cornered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng, who had been silent all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glanced at him with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping forward with composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, tonight, you won't be able to take anyone away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was very light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was full of certainty and confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making Zhuge Zhengwo's face sink, and anger rose in his pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng turned his gaze to Wei Qingqingqing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiled faintly, and spoke in a cloud-like manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wei Qingqingqing, founder of the Zizai Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to get involved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The field fell silent instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few senior experts and Zhuge Zhengwo and Wei Qingqingqing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watching martial artists were all dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity flashed in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretly pondering the information about Wei Qingqingqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they gained nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one thing they could be sure of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was that Wei Qingqingqing was definitely not an ordinary person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the name of the founder of the Zizai Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was enough to prove his extraordinariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what made them even more confused was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did Ye Gucheng get the confidence to say such big words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he was facing right now was one of the Eight Great Dynasties!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the top sect factions of the Nine Provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would not dare to easily provoke its edge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And facing such a behemoth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Gucheng's tone seemed as if he didn't take the Great Ming Dynasty seriously at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn't help but make them curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guessing his reliance in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, Wei Qingqingqing and Zhuge Zhengwo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripples stirred in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, they were somewhat surprised that Ye Gucheng could state his identity in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were also somewhat puzzled by his composed reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not understanding where his confidence came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being silent for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Zhuge Zhengwo was furrowing his brows and thinking hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qingqingqing stroked his beard and smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What getting involved or not.\" \u003C\u002Fp>",1384,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z","2026-06-18T03:46:55.665Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","57a3d372474e6d92e1ca55e949ced5ade2194e91f925dbfc19d4320c5df4b1f4","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-98","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-96",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]