[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-262":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},1054901,1365,"Chapter 262: 259: Pure Splendor","imperial-cultivation-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>Chapter 262: Pure Splendor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long howl rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying opened her small cherry mouth, and the howl she emitted was clear and melodious, soaring straight into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, meeting her open, excited gaze: “Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying exclaimed excitedly: “It’s amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sized up Chu Zhiyuan, as if looking at a treasure: “Even more useful than the Miao Ling Pearl!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yingying!” Xu Suying flashed into appearance, speaking sternly: “Don’t talk nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying laughed: “I’m speaking the truth, he really is more useful than the Miao Ling Pearl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head and continued: “If it were the Miao Ling Pearl, I wouldn’t have broken through so quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “That Heavenly Ganoderma Building Jade Pill wasn’t given in vain, was it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying pulled the Jade Bottle out from her bosom and tossed it to Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan caught it, opened it, and took a look. It was snow-white and flawless, with a faint, elusive fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the fragrance entered his nostrils, he felt instantly invigorated, realizing its mystical brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this, you can still break through the First Layer Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not currently in the First Layer Heaven or Two Layer Heaven, but in the Eighth Layer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this realm, progressing further a layer was dozens of times harder than advancing from the First Layer Heaven to the Second Layer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were in the First Layer Heaven, consuming a Spirit Pill could possibly propel him directly to the Second Layer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it’s just not possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t believe me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t believe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you can give it a try, take it now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced around and shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying snorted: “Why, afraid I’ll harm you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not that I’m afraid you’ll harm me; I just never break through in unfamiliar places. A discordant state of mind could have an impact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still so shy, how interesting,” Xu Yingying laughed: “Alright then, take it home to try it out yourself, … what do you want next time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strengthening the meridians is already enough.” Chu Zhiyuan said: “Help me get some Secret Skills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of Miracle Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Miracle Techniques on Body Refinement. Most are lost nowadays.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Mingwu Hall, the only truly top-level Body Refinement Cultivation Technique is the Dragon Subduing Sect’s inheritance; others no longer exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to further advance the fifth layer of the Dragon Transformation Technique faster, but this realm had long been sluggish in progression upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now understood why the Dragon Subduing Scripture’s inheritance had been broken and why Body Refinement Cultivation Techniques were phased out—it truly was too difficult to progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, without the Dragon Bone, Dragon Ball, Dragon Blood Stone, and Dragon Fat Fragrance to advance, he would likely still be lingering in the first layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Body Refinement Cultivation Technique? You want Body Refinement? How about I give you a Spirit Pill, a Body Refinement Spirit Pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What Spirit Pill, what grade?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Purifying Bright Pill, Second Grade, how about it?” Xu Yingying said: “It’s extremely impressive, able to purify the body, making it clearer, more lightweight and precise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said slowly: “Second Grade Pill is too weak, I want a First Grade one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too greedy, huh?” Xu Yingying pouted, her sweet big eyes staring at him discontentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “I’ve already taken the Transcendence Pill, ordinary Spirit Pills have very weak effects now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You managed to get the Transcendence Pill?” Xu Yingying was greatly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Seems Xu girl doesn’t know my recent activities; I have indeed achieved some great feats.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying looked towards Xu Suying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Suying nodded gently: “The Princely Heir has indeed done quite a few significant things lately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your demands are really high, asking for a First Grade Spirit Pill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “Comprehending once, advancing one layer, how many Spirit Pills does this save? Just one First Grade Spirit Pill, Xu girl, I consider myself to be quite generous and magnanimous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, saying it like that, it’s not much.” Xu Yingying tilted her head, thought for a moment, and nodded: “Alright then, First Grade it is. What kind of Spirit Pill do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She actually had no concept of Spirit Pills, and she never lacked them, she could have whatever she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when her Divine Skill reached the later stage, she could only rely on self-realization; the external influences of Spirit Pills and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Miao Ling Pearl was crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Miao Ling Pearl, these Spirit Pills indeed were not worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Then a Body Refinement Spirit Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Purifying Bright Pill is actually quite good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First Grade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Fine, a First Grade Body Refinement Spirit Pill, that should be the Purifying Elixir, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Suying smiled: “Purifying Elixir is indeed not bad, much more effective than Purifying Bright Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “Then we’ll exchange with Purifying Elixir next time, … when will you advance to the next realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a month.” Xu Yingying’s big eyes flashed, assuredly said: “A month is enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “A month, indeed not bad. Then see you in a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t want to test each other’s Swordsmanship?” Xu Yingying hurriedly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always wanted to spar with Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head: “In terms of Swordsmanship, you’re far inferior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!” Xu Yingying immediately showed displeasure: “Bragging, who’s inferior! How do you know without comparing? My Swordsmanship is exceptional!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Is the Jiuli Divine Sect’s Swordsmanship the Jiuli Divine Sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s forget about it. Oh yes, let me tell you some good news, Xu girl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying’s big eyes stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Heir’s Wife has already become the Holy Daughter of Yao Yue Palace, and she will come to visit your Jiuli Divine Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?” Xu Yingying blinked her big eyes, looking bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Suying hurriedly said: “Miss Xiao has become the Holy Daughter of Yao Yue Palace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan then explained the true situation, causing Xu Yingying’s eyes to widen even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Suying looked at him with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your wife is actually going to become the Holy Daughter of that group of lunatics in Yao Yue Palace?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told her this news to further understand Yao Yue Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t obtain this information through the Court, and Xiao Ruoling’s perspective was too narrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see Yao Yue Palace from more angles and understand what it truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chu Zhiyuan, still, have your Heir’s Wife return quickly, it would be best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yingying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I’m not wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you say they’re lunatics? Is it because they’re unreasonable or because they act wildly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re too vicious, killing without batting an eye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Chu Zhiyuan was surprised: “Does Yao Yue Palace kill indiscriminately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Well, not exactly innocent, just unnecessary killings.”” Xu Yingying snorted: “They’re very fierce, always killing. Those whom they could kill or spare, they surely kill, showing no mercy at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such as?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like those who steal things from others, it’s enough to teach them a lesson; their crime does not warrant death, but if they encounter them, they kill them directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do they steal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clothes, jewelry, even some food and drinks. In short, these people are bad, but there’s no need to kill them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anything else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They also make life difficult for our Jiuli Divine Sect disciples, always punishing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did the Jiuli Divine Sect disciples offend them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, there were offenses, but they hold grudges too much, and they always cause trouble for us Jiuli Divine Sect members, endlessly, it’s so annoying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan touched his chin, pondering in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that enough?” Xu Yingying said discontentedly seeing him so, “Doesn’t that count as lunatics?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suppose it does.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying gave him a sideways glance: “I knew it, your woman became a Holy Daughter, and now you’re biased towards them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “Then I’ll take my leave, see you in a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he started to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying followed him out, came to the gates of the manor, and waved her hand: “I’ll be staying here in this area for a while, if you have time you can come by for a visit, spar in Swordsmanship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Let’s spar next time, so you know how lacking your Swordsmanship is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying pouted, pulled out a small Jade Bottle from her bosom and tossed it to him: “Here it is, the Purifying Elixir, I’ll give it to you first, you better not act dishonestly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Smart!” Chu Zhiyuan took a glance, then laughed, cupped his fist in a salute: “Until we meet again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mounted the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse, transforming into two streaks of golden light and went away.\u003C\u002Fp>",1486,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-14T10:33:18.321Z",1,"novelbin.me","ee879d7f6653e4e32bed4c54303df4f9600d68c07452dde6395c5d3826006d76","imperial-cultivation-chapter-263","imperial-cultivation-chapter-261",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]