[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-324":6,"glossary-terms-1365":24},{"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},1054383,1365,"Chapter 324: 321 Perilous","imperial-cultivation-chapter-324",324,"\u003Cp>Chapter 324: Chapter 321 Perilous\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan bid farewell to Xu Yingying and Zhou Sisi, then rode his horse directly to Yao Yue Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Yue Palace didn’t have the Water Repelling Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t leave immediately; since he was already there, he couldn’t just leave empty-handed, so he entered the Secret Land with Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker in front of his eyes, and he found himself on the edge of a vast sea, facing an endless ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood a majestic giant peak, the shape of the mountain was an arc, its lines rounded, like a watermelon upside down on the sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is this…?” Xiao Ruoling examined her surroundings in wonder: “I’ve never seen this place before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always thought the Secret Land was full of towering peaks, lush ancient forests, and mighty rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the scene was different every time she entered, it was just a matter of positioning; the environment was pretty much the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the scene was completely different, and it was the first time she encountered such a setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, looking at the giant peak behind them, it was still ancient trees and old stones, a sure sign of enduring ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Secret Land also contains a sea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never heard anyone else mention it; at best, they’ve encountered rivers, but never a sea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That makes it interesting.” Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes sparkled: “There might be good things to find!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t hold much hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of Yao Yue Palace spend all year in the Secret Land, staying at Yao Yue Peak; besides practicing martial arts, their biggest pastime is exploring and treasure hunting in the Secret Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secret Land seems infinitely vast, eternally uncharted, and its treasures never exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It feels like they could explore and treasure hunt forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they make a find once in ten visits, they’re thrilled; more often, it takes about twenty tries to find something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has been enough to keep them ever joyous and excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had only been in a few times; the first time he obtained so many good things, nearly exhausting his luck, probably needing to proceed empty-handed for a while longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is based on the experiences of senior sisters and uncles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan handed a Water Repelling Pearl to her, smiling: “Let’s head directly into the sea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling took it, smiling: “Actually, it would be better if we made a boat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s take a look at the seabed first and then decide whether to explore further.” Chu Zhiyuan observed the vast sea surface, the horizon being a thin line, feeling somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his intuition warning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling took the Water Repelling Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brilliant green Water Repelling Pearl made her jade hand appear even more lustrous and delicate, like Mutton Fat Jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan held her jade hand and slowly walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing over the reefs, they finally reached the water, and everywhere they passed, the seawater parted, clearing a three-meter path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling looked on in amazement, as if an invisible transparent light shield was separating the seawater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked forward, stepping onto the sand, and soon entered below the sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of swimming fish rapidly increased, and further ahead, the light gradually dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took two Luminous Pearls from his sleeve, soft light filled the space around them by three to four meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made them look as if they were enveloped by a light shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing forward, the number of fish increased, and they grew larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more big fish appeared around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling examined her surroundings in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were extraordinary scenes not seen in normal times, some fish even emitting light, twinkling like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they descended to four hundred meters, Chu Zhiyuan halted, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling whispered: “What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Going further would be dangerous.” Chu Zhiyuan sighed: “The underwater world is too perilous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now they had already spotted enormous fish, resembling whales from his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were even larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like ancient bats, indeed conveying a sense of covering the sky and blocking out the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall we turn back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s head back.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His intuition was warning him to leave quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the warning grew more urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and left, utilizing his Qinggong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling, pulled along by his hand, followed in using her Qinggong: “Is it very dangerous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, looking back: “Very dangerous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two applied their Qinggong, moving swiftly, the surrounding seawater parted, no different from walking on land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Zhiyuan still felt a strong and growing sense of danger, so he said in a deep voice: “Prepare to engage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling glanced around but found nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly flicked out two Flying Knives, like ice sculptures, crystalline and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The progression in the Glazed Blade Scripture was rapid, significantly enhancing himself; the Bright Moon Saber was turning into a Glazed Glass Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While practicing the Bright Moon Saber, he was also practicing with the Heart Inquiry Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber hadn’t completely transformed, yet the two Heart Inquiry Blades had become Glass Knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the body’s Glazed Body was just transparency under the inner realm, the Bright Moon Saber’s glaze was truly transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knife blade was undergoing a strange transformation; the breath of the Glazed Blade Scripture was changing the structure of the Bright Moon Saber, causing him repeated astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Qi could actually transform metal, a most baffling happening, yet it was unfolding before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This defied the physics of his previous life, yet was occurring for real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that this world was fundamentally different from his former world, governed by different rules and principles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scientific laws from his previous life didn’t fully apply here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh!” Two Flying Knives shot out, lightly piercing the water, silent and invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, they re-emerged from the water, re-entering the range covered by the Water Repelling Pearl, and landed in Chu Zhiyuan’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Heart Inquiry Blade was more agile, its range broader, speedier, and more powerful than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of the Glazed Glass Blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan exhaled a long breath: “All right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling felt puzzled; nothing visible posed a danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Let’s turn back to have a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two turned and moved forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After progressing more than three hundred meters, they saw a gigantic fish stretching across the sea, slowly sinking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fish was a hundred meters long, spindle-shaped, its middle section over fifty meters wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish’s head was ferocious, its teeth like spears, glinting with a cold light, with strings of pale flesh hanging from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish’s scales were utterly black, devoid of any luster, as if ink-stained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling was taken aback, her whole body chilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of fish is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: “This fish is too fast, its strength is immense, impervious to blades and spears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Heart Inquiry Blade hadn’t undergone glazing, it might not have penetrated its defenses, entered its fish head, and destroyed its vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Insight, he saw dozens of fish swarming over, beginning to tear and devour this black fish’s carcass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tearing behavior was chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these fish, previously unnoticed by him, seemed to be beyond the range of Insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of these fish was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their biting power was equally amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black fish’s scales, capable of deflecting blades and swords, couldn’t withstand their teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “We need to leave quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These fish, feeding off the black fish’s carcass, started turning towards them, as they appeared like two lanterns in the dark sea, attracting attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These fish had a strong aggression, charging from afar; even as Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling fled, they persistently pursued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had no intention to stop, pulling Xiao Ruoling along, accelerating, speeding back to the starting island, halting on the reefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea surface immediately became like boiling water, tens of thousands of fish leaping wildly, trying to attack the two, creating a thrilling and spectacular scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fish even leaped directly, aiming at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted, waving the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Sword Gang broke out from the saber, forming a light screen around them; wherever the Sword Gang passed, these flying fish disintegrated into several pieces, falling onto the sand and reefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish blood was overwhelmingly fishy, and the flesh even more so; an intense stench filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, many small transparent Demon Crystals, the size of pinky nails, fell onto the beach, glimmering on the sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were left by the flying fish after their deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1460,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z",1,"novelbin.me","fccd1627201a3993c7df29d5cc5fcea44c4865c20ca6bd4d9ff4f45cfd0a71bc","imperial-cultivation-chapter-325","imperial-cultivation-chapter-323",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]