[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-239":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},1054648,1365,"Chapter 239: 236 True Body","imperial-cultivation-chapter-239",239,"\u003Cp>Chapter 239: Chapter 236 True Body\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to settle it directly yourself!” Li Hongzhao hurriedly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “Do you insist on settling it personally? Then why ask for my help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can just watch from the sidelines.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Mr. Su around, why do you need me to watch the sidelines?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop your nonsense!” Li Hongzhao was instantly annoyed, “I told you to watch the sidelines, so you watch the sidelines!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at her thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the secret here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao glared at him with her phoenix eyes, “Chu Zhiyuan, you must not strike secretly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait until you’re overpowered, and then I make a move?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, it’s not too late to make a move then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’re using me as a scapegoat, aren’t you?” Chu Zhiyuan said, “For when he deploys Jade and Stone Burning, I’ll be your meat shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re truly a scoundrel,” Li Hongzhao squinted at him, “Always thinking the worst of people!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are much alike,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “Since that’s the case, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao looked up at the sky, shook her head, “No rush, he still needs to wait another two periods before going to Dengyun Building.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “You’re quite fixated on this Xu Gujian, constantly watching him. What exactly did he do to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao sneered coldly, “He killed one of my junior sisters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From the Phoenix Sword Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I once vowed before her grave to personally slay Xu Gujian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What cultivation level is Xu Gujian at exactly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least Fourth Layer Heaven!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s nothing much then.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself was now Seventh Layer Heaven; even if Xu Gujian was more of a genius, he couldn’t withstand him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although he’s just Fourth Layer Heaven, he’s cultivated the Fearless True Body of the Fearless Sect, which can block the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, “There’s something that can block the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon? …Gang Qi or the flesh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally it’s Gang Qi, whose flesh can withstand the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon? Even a regular treasure sword can’t block it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong the flesh, it is still mere flesh and blood, destined not to be too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong the flesh, it cannot stop the Qingfeng Sword, nor can a body-refined person block a treasure sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Body Refining Technique has waned; nowadays, it’s gradually being lost, and the world’s martial artists are increasingly focused on Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Qi can withstand divine weapons, just need to avoid the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Fearless Sect’s Fearless True Body could actually block the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, exceedingly mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Miracle Technique is naturally not something anyone can cultivate, and currently only Xu Gujian of the Fearless Sect has cultivated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the greatest genius in two hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a genius, wouldn’t there be a Great Grandmaster guarding him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your courage is really… If there were a Great Grandmaster, then leave it to Mr. Su. Don’t you have a Great Grandmaster by your side?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Great Grandmaster wouldn’t watch Xu Gujian die with open eyes,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Huang Cheng and Su Qiuyan present, if the Great Grandmaster of Fearless Sect could fight two alone but couldn’t beat them, taking Xu Gujian away wouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “Rest assured, there’s no Great Grandmaster; the Great Grandmaster of Fearless Sect wouldn’t easily leave their sect,… besides, it’s not the tradition of the Fearless Sect to have a Great Grandmaster guard them. Otherwise, how could they talk about fearlessness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Does your Da Meng know more about the Fearless Sect, or do you know more about the Fearless Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “I know, doesn’t Da Meng know as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the Fearless Sect not only through the Phoenix Sword Sect but also through Da Meng’s Rain Listening Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spies of the Rain Listening Platform are her biggest source of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how mighty the Phoenix Sword Sect is, it’s far less informed than the spies of the Rain Listening Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spies of the Rain Listening Platform have always been Da Meng’s strongest force, comparable to the Stepping Cloud Iron Cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One overt, one covert; one yang, one yin; complementing each other, forging Da Meng’s unrivaled strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Taizhou isn’t Yujing. Does it have so many spies too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “Chu Zhiyuan, give it up. Don’t expect to hear about spies from me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “Spies can be useful sometimes, sometimes not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao pursed her red lips but didn’t respond further, to avoid revealing secrets to Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan grew increasingly wary of Da Meng’s spies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he truly unearth these spies? The best way is to infiltrate Da Meng and steal the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is almost an impossible task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Da Jing and Da Zhen would have done it long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour before the appointed time, the two entered Taizhou City first, wandering within the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taizhou City’s morning was filled with various fragrances; all sorts of snacks were everywhere, aromas wafting around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bustling crowd was relaxed, devoid of any rush or busyness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst it, Chu Zhiyuan felt at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even picked out five pieces of jewelry from a shop, for Xiao Ruoling, Chu Yi, Li Suyue, and Bai Ningshuang each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi and Li Suyue were always together all day; giving only Chu Yi would be neglecting Li Suyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last piece was for Li Hongzhao: “Your Highness, a small token.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao glanced at the red pearl he handed over and snorted, “You do know how to buy these.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her impression, Chu Zhiyuan was a man with no sense of romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t think of buying these for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed as if the sun had risen in the west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I see something nice, I naturally buy it,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trip to Taizhou, if he didn’t buy a piece of jewelry, Chu Yi would certainly complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rare indeed.” Li Hongzhao accepted the string of red pearls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were strung together from red stones, resembling stone yet also jade in texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “This string of Phoenix Stone Beads goes well with Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phoenix Stone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said that during a phoenix’s nirvana, the flames dyed the stones red, thus they were called Phoenix Stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe…” Li Hongzhao laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “True or not, the name suits Your Highness very well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.” Li Hongzhao smiled and put it on her snow-white wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, the two arrived under Dengyun Building, looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, in an instant, scanned the two hundred guests inside Dengyun Building clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly identified the person they were looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao had previously described the person’s features, sharp as a sword, thick brows, and large eyes, with a square build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire person seemed like an unsheathed sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His temperament was in stark contrast to the name Gujian, leaving a strong impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shouted loudly, “Xu Gujian, get out here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao immediately turned in anger, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “Isn’t this easier? He wouldn’t flee at the sound, would he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To flee would not be in the character of the Fearless Sect. The more they encounter a powerful enemy, the more it’s an opportunity for the Fearless Sect to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “Stop making decisions on your own. Do not act recklessly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!” A window shattered open, a squared face peered out, coldly sweeping in their direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes instantly caught the two of them, finally landing on Li Hongzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then sneered, disdainfully saying, “Defeated subordinate, why must Your Highness the Ninth Princess humiliate yourself again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said coldly, “Xu Gujian, you went to my Da Meng and killed my Da Meng people. Such crimes deserve death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask around everyone here if killing your Da Meng people doesn’t deserve death?” Xu Gujian smirked triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings had already gathered a crowd, eager to watch the spectacle, especially drawn by Li Hongzhao’s unmatched beauty and splendor, making them even less willing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Xu Gujian’s words, their glares towards Li Hongzhao revealed animosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commoners held deep-seated hatred for Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled inwardly, this Xu Gujian wasn’t as rash as he appeared, showing some quick-wittedness by using the locals to bolster his momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These tactics were ultimately useless, and thinking clearly, he might have chosen to escape directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao despised these little tricks of his to the utmost, saying coldly, “The Fearless Sect, demonic people—all should kill them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fearless Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fearless Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As people heard, their faces changed, quickly retreating, instantly clearing an area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Gujian’s gaze swept, lightly floating through the window, landing in front of Li Hongzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to speak, but Li Hongzhao didn’t want to waste words on him, drawing her sword and thrusting forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red light instantly spread, enveloping Xu Gujian, yet he motioned with his palms, blocking them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stepped back out of the circle, allowing Xu Gujian to let down his guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He observed that Xu Gujian’s palms were like shields, truly able to block the Phoenix Sword Technique, his palms unafraid of the sharpness of the Sword Gang and Divine Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Fearless True Body was indeed mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Insight, forces descended from the void, continuously gathering to his palms and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it could block the Sword Gang and Breaking Gang Divine Weapon, could his Heart Inquiry Saber Skill kill him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused his intuition, slowly nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t anxious to act, first using his insight to observe the operation path of the Fearless True Body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With focused insight, he saw everything clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power absorbed was from above the void, so no matter how marvelous this Fearless True Body was, it couldn’t be practiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he lost interest in Xu Gujian, wanting to conclude quickly and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Princess, is it necessary?” Xu Gujian said while fending off with his palms, smiling, “I didn’t know she was a Phoenix Sword Sect disciple; otherwise, I would have spared her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can’t deny, Phoenix Sword Sect disciples are indeed exceptional in taste.” Xu Gujian’s squared face suddenly revealed a strange smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastard—!” Li Hongzhao’s sword light surged, flames billowing instantly, faintly accompanied by a clear cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding ding ding ding…” Xu Gujian continued to smile strangely, but his palms turned silver, still blocking the Phoenix Divine Sword outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Gujian laughed, “It’s useless, you can’t overcome my true body, why keep entangling yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh…” Chu Zhiyuan said, “Your Highness, allow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hopelessly realized that even driving the Phoenix Sword Technique to the extreme couldn’t overcome the Fearless True Body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha…” Xu Gujian laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow flashed, lightly passing through his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…” Xu Gujian’s laughter abruptly stopped, looking down at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blood hole was gushing blood outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took a step back, and a faint bright light shot again from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sssh!” the light pierced through Xu Gujian’s right eye, then “ssh” pierced through the left eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately retreated ten steps, to avoid his Jade and Stone Burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1886,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.812Z",1,"novelbin.me","8057a054187e52cef92cc6cc08f2ea38aac3e5917ac5fa025749c5ccdf038395","imperial-cultivation-chapter-240","imperial-cultivation-chapter-238",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]