[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-226":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imperial Cultivation",{"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},1054635,1365,"Chapter 226: 223: Shadow Beast","imperial-cultivation-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>Chapter 226: Shadow Beast\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng looked at him helplessly, allowing him to take his course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the event of danger, the Fourth Prince must be taken away immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must not get injured; otherwise, the Emperor would never forgive me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan continued to stare at the mountain wall, watching it vibrate with a “bang” once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Why don’t you go in and take a look too, Imperial Envoy Huang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to stay by Chu Zhiyuan’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a Demon Beast broke through the barrier, as long as the Fourth Prince was safe, he would not be at fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the Fourth Prince were to suffer any mishap, or even a slight injury, his own guilt would be great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he could not leave even for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang bang bang bang…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain wall continued to tremble, stones falling and crashing towards Chu Zhiyuan and Huang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng waved his sleeve, and the stones turned to dust in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon, as cold as jade, moved from east to west, then the dawn broke, and the sun rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light flooded the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly opened his eyes and released the Purple Sun Stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized that the Purple Light was particularly intense today, five or six times denser than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of the location, or due to the timing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was due to this valley, then it should be the place to practice cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was the timing, then there was nothing to be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was most likely due to the mysterious sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt something and turned his head to see Chu Qingyan leading several people out one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jinglin, Chu Jingge, Chu Qingfeng, and four elders in Purple Robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight Great Grandmasters looked both weary and relieved, indicating the situation was resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng smiled and said, “Congratulations, Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan stroked his beard and laughed, “Thanks to the timely report this time, … Thirteenth Brother, you’re still so rash, not as calm as Yuan’er here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng rubbed his nose, feeling somewhat awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Uncle Nine, has the issue been resolved?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s been suppressed, thankfully without any mishap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has the Secret Land expanded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It expanded a little, but no big deal, Yuan’er, this time you’ve earned a great merit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “Thank you, Uncle Nine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng asked, “Old Fourth, nothing went wrong at the Yuding Sect earlier, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You still know to ask this!” Chu Qingyan said with a bad temper: “… What did you come for? And the result?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Nine, it couldn’t be helped, seeing the exit on the verge of collapse, should Demon Beasts break through, they might even reach Yujing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Demon Beasts broke into Yujing, who knows how many would die, it’s unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only go all out to block and hold back, preventing the Demon Beasts from breaking through the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chu Qingyan and the others hadn’t arrived, they truly wouldn’t have held up, it would have been a catastrophe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly asked, “Uncle Nine, what’s that Demon Beast following behind you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behind?” Chu Qingyan turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Great Grandmasters all turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them was emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes suddenly brightened, and their spiritual vision expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt as if he had instantly fallen to the bottom of a lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Contemplation Realm quickly solidified, pressing down like mountains, like a morning sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous pressure surged in, stifling him to the point of being unable to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan thought this was unlucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng stepped forward, shielding Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle aura instantly enveloped him, easing the suffocating sensation, then eliminating it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked gratefully at Huang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Great Grandmasters hadn’t considered how much pressure they exerted on a Grandmaster like himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like people walking wouldn’t think about stepping on ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is it?” Chu Qingyan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Following behind you are transparent Demon Beasts shaped like mice, as if in phantom form.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, we’ve been hit after all!” Chu Qingyan snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other eight Great Grandmasters’ expressions were unsightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan curiously looked at Chu Qingyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan said, “Yuan’er, you can see them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Not very clearly, but I can see them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mouse-like phantoms were clinging tightly to the Great Grandmasters’ backs, biting hard at their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to want to bite through their backs, yet couldn’t, despite its efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, they were insignificant to the Great Grandmasters and posed no harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Great Grandmasters hadn’t even noticed their efforts to bite them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly worthy of being our first Princely Heir in Da Jing,” Chu Qingyan laughed heartily, “born extraordinary, with natural Divine Eyes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Great Grandmasters looked enviously at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Is this shadow harmful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without you, Yuan’er, this time we’d be doomed.” Chu Qingyan shook his head, “They attach to people, causing killings and chaos!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you can see them, destroy them,” Chu Qingyan said, “It requires spiritual power, the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill will suffice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Chu Zhiyuan wasn’t surprised that he knew he was skilled in the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss hiss hiss hiss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine white beams flew out from his sleeve, each hitting the phantoms behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squeak squeak squeak…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the white light hit, they were pierced through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine clusters of purple flames abruptly appeared, flaring briefly before disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were incinerated by the aura of the Purple Sun Scripture, vanishing completely, as if they never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, they were weak in strength, skilled in concealment, fooling the Great Grandmasters’ senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they couldn’t fool the Super Sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha…” Chu Qingyan stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire of the Purple Sun Scripture was pure and profound, more so than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thought that with rapid advancement in realm, the foundation would be somewhat fragile, but now it seemed, quite the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foundation was far stronger than those who progressed steadily, and he used spiritual power even in the Grandmaster Realm, truly a prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan said, “These Shadow Beasts are the most crafty, impossible to guard against, they can affect one’s temperament, influence thoughts…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He described the Shadow Beast’s traits in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Shadow Beasts in the Dragon Mountain Secret Land were just very weak Demon Beasts, with the unique ability to make themselves go unnoticed by the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had Spiritual Energy protection, able to ward off these Shadow Beasts, and posed no threat, so they were often overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar to ants in the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t affect the Great Grandmasters, but could attach to those below Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After attaching, it drastically changed their temperament, making them love killing, quickly increasing their strength, thus enhancing their killing efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually becoming masters on their level, until becoming Evil Demons, targets of the Court’s pursuit, hunted down by experts from the Military Suppression Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was almost always their ultimate fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the experts of the Military Suppression Department couldn’t kill the Shadow Beast, as they either attached to others or returned to the Secret Land, which made them very troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Nine, I didn’t expect I could see them with these eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it the Super Sense originally capable of seeing them, or because of the fusion with the Golden Vertical Pupil?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh… Heavens have eyes,” Chu Qingyan sighed, stroking his beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Princely Heir, there was no need to be secretive, speaking openly and straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan and the others wouldn’t dread him, but would think more highly of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan picked up a small stone that had fallen on the ground, about the size of a little finger, clear and translucent, left behind by the Shadow Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small stone was enveloped by an invisible force, with the Super Sense unable to see it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only made Chu Zhiyuan even more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>",1374,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-14T10:33:17.596Z",1,"novelbin.me","1abe5b8f8e3756d3c96ca3e0155c22cc5677818f79b69122ed7657af85026cb1","imperial-cultivation-chapter-227","imperial-cultivation-chapter-225",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]