[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-233":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},1054642,1365,"Chapter 233: 230: Divine Tree","imperial-cultivation-chapter-233",233,"\u003Cp>Chapter 233: Divine Tree\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan returned to Prince Qing Mansion, and the Tingtao Courtyard was in a state of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pile of pitch-black stones had already been stacked into a circular altar in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the place he uses to cultivate the Purple Sun Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circular altar has a diameter of ten meters and is located in the center of the Tingtao Courtyard, originally a flower bed, now cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other arrangements in the courtyard had to be adjusted accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Yi and the other three girls were extremely busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to redesign the new courtyard layout and supervise the construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They aimed to complete it quickly and efficiently without any delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a notion: Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation is paramount and cannot be delayed for even a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan entered the courtyard, surveying the dramatically transformed Tingtao Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Yi approached with a charming smile, asking, “My lord, how is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Yi said, “If my lord wants to change anything, let’s do it while everyone is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s gaze fell on the pitch-black circular altar, pondering in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black altar seemed somewhat abrupt in the courtyard, too eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment: “Move them underground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They won’t hinder the absorption of Purple Light from the void, even dozens of meters underground in the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Mo Yi readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought of that too but was hesitant to alter it on her own for fear of affecting Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted her waist and immediately went to instruct the mansion attendants to first measure the size of the altar, then move the ink stones, and dig into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan no longer watched over them, knowing Mo Yi and her team were smart and competent, capable of making it look perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanqing Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard’s center, a new small tree had appeared, about as tall as a person, as thick as a thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its lush green crystal-like appearance resembled a jade carving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at it in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few days ago, this small tree was only the size of a palm. Its growth speed was astonishing, growing rapidly with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi and Li Suyue were intently studying the little tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bright eyes sparkled as their gazes wandered all over the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were amazed by the tree’s growth speed, having never seen anything grow so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue saw him and inevitably felt shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi waved her small hand, “Brother, come and look at this Divine Tree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan moved closer to take a look, nodding, “Aside from growing fast, it doesn’t seem that extraordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not extraordinary?” Chu Yi retorted. “Look at these flowers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to the surrounding flowerbeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan noticed something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the void, invisible to the naked eye, strands of energy sprinkled over the flowers and plants like drizzling rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This energy enhanced their vitality significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With increased vitality, their growth naturally accelerated, becoming more robust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this tree, these strands of energy were absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to help himself, he gazed at the tree, a hazy light enveloping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hazy glow couldn’t stop his Insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, it was clear and distinct, no different from an ordinary tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only peculiar thing was the faint, mysterious patterns, intermittently appearing and disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These patterns resembled those on the Biluo True Robe and the golden vertical pupil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He concluded that these strange patterns were the source of the hazy glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he slowly reached his hand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi quickly slapped his hand, saying reproachfully, “Brother, what are you doing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wanted to feel it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not allowed to touch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You both have touched it, haven’t you?” Chu Zhiyuan chuckled at the two girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue smiled shyly and looked down, her cheeks flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi grunted, “Because we touched it, you’re not allowed to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I need to understand what it is.” Chu Zhiyuan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to understand?” Chu Yi said. “Anyway, this Divine Tree is wonderful, just look at my courtyard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was thrilled and proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plants looked as if they’d taken spirit pills, all brimming with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some previously sick plants were now miraculously healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Divine Tree, she no longer feared her strange flowers and herbs would die from disease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “I need to check for any issues. Too mystical can be worrisome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he extended his hand again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi was about to slap again, but Li Suyue gently pulled her back, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had already placed his left palm on the tree trunk, closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he felt bewitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him was a towering giant tree, stretching endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined a single tree could have such long branches that spanned from one mountain to another, seemingly without end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the giant tree, everything was diminutive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great tree stood atop a mountain peak, facing the wind and snow, enduring the vicissitudes, seemingly eternal in the flow of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It watched the mountain transform from verdant green to deep green, to blue, then red, then yellow, to pale white, finally covered in glistening snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seasons cycled continuously, never ceasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stones on the mountains gradually smoothed under wind and rain, then softened and eventually turned into powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything changed, was born, and died, only it remained eternal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, it would bloom, and bear fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a thousand seasonal cycles, it would grow flowers, and after another thousand cycles, bear fruit. The fruit would eventually harden into a seed, caught by an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dying old man passed it to another old man, and so it went, eventually falling into the hands of a handsome young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the handsome youth turned into a forlorn middle-aged man, who gave it to a girl with jade-like hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planted back into the earth, it grew once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new cycle was about to begin…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue was startled by his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was immensely shocked, unable to describe his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the gaze of a worldly old man, absolutely unlike that of a young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan quickly regained his clarity and his gaze returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of years nearly made him lose himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this was the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree was, it was likely the Secret Land of the Yongling Divine Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Secret Land, there were mostly plants, with few animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A multitude of strange flowers and herbs created a magical world that amazed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Mountain Secret Land was far less shocking than this Yongling Divine Sect Secret Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi asked, “Brother, did you figure it out? Is there anything wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is nothing wrong,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi frowned, staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Do you want it to grow even faster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can it grow faster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can it grow faster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi immediately stepped up, hitting his back a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she relaxed, putting on a smile, “Brother–!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small hands clenched into a fist, tapping his back from top to bottom, then from bottom to top, quickly going through twice, somewhat perfunctory, “Is that enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, satisfied, said, “Inject Inner Qi into it. Right now you’ve only cultivated Inner Qi, which isn’t very effective. True Qi is stronger, Gang Qi is even better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A try will make it clear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright!” Chu Yi did not doubt Chu Zhiyuan’s words, just found it fascinating. Could this method really hasten the tree’s growth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You might as well try it now,” Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile. “Better not two people at once, you might repel each other, do it one by one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll try it then.” Chu Yi was eager to try, stretching out her small hand to press against the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing her palm to inject Inner Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her face turned pale, she withdrew her hand and quickly asked, “Li Mei, how is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue, astonished, gestured at her own waist, “It definitely grew taller by a section.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pinched the last joint of her pale pinky finger, “About this much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi also gestured, immediately cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Take it easy, don’t tire yourself out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, I know, I need to practice quickly.” Chu Yi waved, “Brother, you go on ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can practice the Great Guiyuan Step now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, the Great Guiyuan Step.” Chu Yi was already dragging Li Suyue to the back to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan studied the little tree sapling, faintly sensing its jubilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was spiritual, far more so than ordinary trees like pines and jujube trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1479,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-14T10:33:17.783Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd93c784ec2c14b04c1abf5a7f906eccfbb0e271ce7160ed64d9e3d8d8c46f8a","imperial-cultivation-chapter-234","imperial-cultivation-chapter-232",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]