[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-29":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},1054838,1365,"Chapter 29 - 29 27 Negligence","imperial-cultivation-chapter-29",29,"\u003Cp>29: Chapter 27 Negligence 29: Chapter 27 Negligence “`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main gate of the Thick Earth Hall was wide open, with four young disciples in brown robes standing at either side, greeting the bustling crowd with respectful salutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked down at his official robe, and decided not to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having lunch and taking a short rest, he changed into a regular brocade robe and left the Prince Qing Mansion to visit the Thick Earth Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Prince Mansion Guards were waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Chi and Zou Fang accompanied him into the Thick Earth Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he realized there was no Grandmaster within the Thick Earth Hall, he remained cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, there was a spacious courtyard, unexpectedly vast, as large as a football field, paved with clean blue bricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the north stood a main hall and two side halls, with an imposing and solemn architectural style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall was a statue of the Earth Venerate, while the side halls contained statues of the Earth Mother, each depicting her with different features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of people were lined up slowly entering the main hall, with others kneeling in worship in the side halls as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the stream of people into the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Venerate statue stood three zhang tall, with slender fingers forming a handprint, the figure looked lean, with a long beard and wide robe, different from the attire of the Da Jing Dynasty, looking more ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the statue of the Earth Venerate was an incense burner, beside which stood a handsome young man handing incense sticks to the devotees with a solemn and respectful demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward to receive the incense from the young man, inserted it into the incense burner, and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Super Sense did not detect anything unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Venerate and the two Earth Mother statues were unremarkable clay figures, their paint merely somewhat unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man was astonishingly at the Innate Second Layer, which surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man was around the same age as him, and their cultivation levels were comparable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself had trained in the Small Purple Sun Technique, then progressed to the Great Purple Sun Technique, a secret inherited from the Imperial Family, one of the world’s top Miracle Techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had Super Sense, and had practiced many Miracle Techniques from the Mingwu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Jade Lock Gold Barrier Skill took some extra time, the sharpness of a well-honed blade was not compromised by time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he had reached the Innate Fourth Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While this young man was not as astonishing as Huang Shiron, he could still be considered a prodigy in martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chu Zhiyuan turned to leave, several exclamations of surprise arose beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man suddenly collapsed, and the handsome young man stepped forward to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly man was already pale-faced and breathing heavily, and when he barely managed to bow his head, he stumbled and nearly fell, but was caught by the young man in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two earnest-looking young men hurried forward to support the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man spoke in a steady voice, “Don’t move him, I’ll handle it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Sect Leader…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quiet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay calm!” the handsome young man commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently laid the elder on the ground, then turned to wave his hand, “Everyone step back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd hastily retreated, leaving space clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan observed the handsome young man and the elder from within the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s breathing was weakening rapidly, clearly indicating a heart problem, possibly a heart attack; any further delay would be fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was on the brink of secretly intervening; he couldn’t just stand by and watch someone die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he saw the handsome young man swiftly press a few fingers on the elder’s chest, then stood up, formed handprints with both hands, and began mumbling solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded Chu Zhiyuan of Zhu Yishan, the high Elder of the Thick Earth Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he about to perform a ritual?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Super Sense, he witnessed the originally unremarkable Earth Venerate statue suddenly light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan found it astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Venerate statue had hidden mysteries, unnoticed by him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft glow suddenly emanated from the Earth Venerate statue, landing on the young man’s hands forming seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his hands forming seals, he lightly pressed them against the elder’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” The elder slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why the fuss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not dead yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder, still somewhat dazed, instinctively scolded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly cleared as he flipped over to sit up, almost kneeling forward, but the young man held him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man dispelled his handprints and gestured, “No need for that, elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Venerate protects!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly man nodded forcefully, “The Earth Venerate has shown his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many thanks to the Young Sect Leader!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many thanks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His old life had been saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was filled with a comforting warmth, especially in his chest, as if a fire was gently roasting it, making him so comfortable he almost wanted to drift off to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prior weakness and fatigue vanished without a trace, truly miraculous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly worthy of being the Young Sect Leader!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the reincarnation of the Earth Venerate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boundless Earth Venerate!” The handsome young man solemnly bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boundless Earth Venerate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boundless Earth Venerate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd followed suit, bowing their heads and chanting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood amidst the crowd, a look of admiration on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of the statues, different from True Qi, its effects divine-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this might be the Power of Incense, which the Court detests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released an invisible force, squeezing through the people to reach the young man and help him support the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his Super Sense, he could instantly see the elder’s body clearly, detecting that peculiar force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That peculiar force was quickly repairing the elder’s heart like rain refreshing parched land, producing astonishing results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He marveled silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This power’s healing capacity was extraordinary, surpassing the Dragon Transformation Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even surpassing any healing method from Mingwu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the world is vast, filled with wonders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was reading the records of the Thick Earth Sect, they highlighted its Young Sect Leader, Feng Zhihao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhihao was a cultivational prodigy rumored to be the reincarnation of the Earth Venerate, highly esteemed within the Thick Earth Sect, even poised to replace the Sect Hierarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed, Feng Zhihao truly possessed Miracle Techniques and could reveal his saintly power to the public, no wonder he had such a high reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhihao, calm and solemn, folded his hands in salute before asking everyone to disperse, lest they delay others from worshipping the Earth Venerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone paid their respects to the Earth Venerate and then saluted him before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan left the main hall and visited the nearby Earth Mother Temple to pay his respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, it didn’t hurt to bow before the statues when he saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used to be an atheist, but after experiencing reincarnation, his beliefs had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making his rounds, he looked toward Zou Fang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang nodded slightly, found a Thick Earth Sect disciple, whispered a few words, and then the disciple looked at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan walked around the courtyard with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple entered the main hall and returned moments later to Zou Fang, whispering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zou Fang listened, he frowned lightly, came to Chu Zhiyuan, and whispered, “We need to attend to the believers first, and will visit you once they’re gone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan raised a sword-like eyebrow and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, let’s leave!” Guo Chi’s face was grim, like an enraged black bear, ready to erupt at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “Then let’s wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Chi widened his eyes in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand why Feng Zhihao dared to be so presumptuous and arrogant, nor why Chu Zhiyuan wouldn’t leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the Princely Heir really going to tolerate this disgrace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “This Young Sect Leader is indeed a remarkable person, worth befriending.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another arrogant fellow!” Guo Chi grumbled, glaring toward the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan strolled around the courtyard with his hands, secretly cultivating, his Super Sense expanding to cover a thirty-zhang area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on Feng Zhihao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The records didn’t reveal Feng Zhihao’s disposition, and he didn’t expect him to be so rebellious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of his official position and status as Princely Heir, it was not something the Thick Earth Sect should overlook, yet he dared to act this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was naturally because he had something to rely on or perhaps harbored resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The root of this was the Thirteenth Prince’s concubine, who was his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thirteenth Prince, Prince Huai, was Chu Zhichuan’s father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince Qing Mansion could not compare to the Prince Huai Mansion; in Feng Zhihao’s view, the Princely Heir of the Prince Qing Mansion couldn’t do anything to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan observed Feng Zhihao’s subtle movements and changes in breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhihao presented incense to the believers, his breath steady, not practicing, and with a solemn and sacred demeanor, as if performing a holy task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan watched for a while and vaguely speculated that Feng Zhihao was refining his heart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure heart and focused mind, was this a cultivation method of the Thick Earth Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a while, his own heart calmed down, matching the effect of holding the Qingying Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1600,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.531Z",1,"novelbin.me","c2d738b4509616a34a14d59cd3ae76fc8adcea1321ddd2a18bb5fe36280be3e6","imperial-cultivation-chapter-30","imperial-cultivation-chapter-28",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]