[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-339":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},1054398,1365,"Chapter 339: 336: Divine Guard","imperial-cultivation-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>Chapter 339: Divine Guard\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has always been very vigilant towards Wentian Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, there was some hesitation, unable to determine the true origins and purposes of the two individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it is already possible to judge that they are indeed experts from the Heavenly Hidden Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras seemed not to fluctuate or leak out, unlike those who practice martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, after an emotional disturbance, there would be a faint flow of aura, a slight anomaly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After emotions calmed down, the aura would disappear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mental method they practiced is indeed profound, it should be the Heavenly Concealing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The weakness of Wentian Cliff…” The chubby middle-aged man sighed and shook his head, “I really can’t figure it out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “No weaknesses at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s a weakness, maybe only one – the sparse population and high demands on the disciples’ qualifications.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, having fewer people is indeed a weakness.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “But their affiliation with the Da Zhen Court can compensate for that weakness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.” The chubby middle-aged man said helplessly, “So it’s hard to find any weaknesses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about martial arts?” Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Is there any way to restrain the Wentian Secret Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…No.” The chubby middle-aged man sighed helplessly, “Only our Heavenly Hidden Pendant can resist their prying, but the Guiji Pearl can work too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan could feel their despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there really no other way?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby middle-aged man smiled bitterly, “The Wentian Sword Technique is formidable, the Wentian Secret Technique is also unfathomable, they are the most top-tier miracle techniques in the world, truly unknown what weaknesses they have.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Can you let me see their Wentian Sword Technique and Wentian Secret Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impossible.” The two shook their heads simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “Why is it impossible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually felt it was very difficult too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these miracle techniques could really be leaked, they would have been leaked long ago. The reason they haven’t is definitely related to their method of transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Taiyin Great Refining Form, even if one has mastered this technique, it’s impossible to pass it on to disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must personally go to the Profound Yin Palace to obtain the transmission within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wentian Secret Technique, being such a profound technique, likely also has such a unique method of transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it might also be because of the existence of the Wentian Secret Technique that Wentian Cliff’s martial arts can avoid being leaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Wentian Secret Technique, they can cut off the possibility of leakage one step ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The disciples of Wentian Cliff who do not have enough cultivation will not descend the mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cultivation of Wentian Cliff’s disciples is exceptionally strong and more importantly, they all possess unique treasures for escaping.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh——?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As far as I know, it’s a treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, a peculiar jade pendant with the character ‘Qi’ on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A jade pendant with the character ‘Qi’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, and he hadn’t seen this on Cheng Tianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender middle-aged man coldly smiled, “Once unable to win, activate this jade pendant, and one’s speed will increase several times, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye, even the Great Grandmaster can’t catch up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby middle-aged man said helplessly, “This jade pendant not only accelerates but also protects the body, even if one is severely injured and near death, it can protect a single breath, allowing for a quick escape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Then they surely also have life-saving spirit pills to sustain a breath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender middle-aged man said solemnly, “Exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby middle-aged man shook his head helplessly, “So it’s almost impossible to kill a Wentian Cliff disciple, let alone obtain Wentian Cliff’s martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This information is very important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If unknown, a single strike might be blocked by the Heavenly Mechanism Armor, thus losing the chance for a second strike, and the person would have run away directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though my Qinggong is good, it can’t surpass that of a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A peculiar character…” Chu Zhiyuan said, “What is its appearance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t describe it, but it should be a peculiar symbol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be an unmemorable character?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, now that you have the Guiji Pearl, you need to be even more cautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh——?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They will surely find a way to spy on you. Once they discover you have the Guiji Pearl, they will certainly find a way to steal it, or even use others to do the dirty work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do they conspire with the Evil Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether they conspire or not, no one knows. Our sect suspects they conspire with the Secret Shadow Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is there any evidence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan didn’t really believe this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wentian Cliff doesn’t need to conspire with the Secret Shadow Sect, especially with the Wentian Secret Technique, there’s even less need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they truly wanted to kill, they would just push things in the direction they wanted behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a miracle technique is truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, it can only spy on some fragments of the future, or they’d truly be invincible in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Cliff Master of Wentian Cliff is always the Da Zhen State Preceptor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such miracle techniques, being a State Preceptor can greatly assist the Da Zhen Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just speculation, without solid evidence, it’s hard to say true or false.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you both for the warning.” Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists, “I wonder if your sect has any thoughts of cooperating with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cooperation?” The chubby elder was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender elder was also puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Your sect helps me gather intelligence, and I provide some assistance within my capability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shook their heads without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “You’re bound to be futile if you try to deal with Wentian Cliff alone, why not cooperate with me and help me deal with Wentian Cliff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, do you dare to confront Wentian Cliff now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ultimately, there will be a day when I will clash with Wentian Cliff, now is the time to start preparing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also their reason for coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the strongest contender for the Da Jing imperial throne, Chu Zhiyuan is sure to face off against Wentian Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly becomes Da Jing’s new Emperor, then surely goes head to head with Wentian Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knows that the alliance between Da Zhen and Da Jing is only a temporary measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two countries have split and come together many times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are together now; surely they will split in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wentian Cliff, for the sake of Da Zhen, is bound to confront Da Jing, and thus will face Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “If my Da Jing could deal with Wentian Cliff, we would have done so already, now I need your sect’s assistance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Hidden Sect just wanted to give Chu Zhiyuan a Heavenly Hidden Pendant to help him avoid Wentian Cliff’s prying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t planning on further aiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, they couldn’t offer much help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “The information about Wentian Cliff has been scarce, too mysterious, does your sect have more detailed information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” They responded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Does your sect have Innate Perfection experts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They certainly knew of the Martial Arts Hall incident and didn’t doubt its authenticity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s impossible for Da Jing to fabricate such a bizarre event, it should be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “How about we help each other, watch each other’s backs, and jointly deal with Wentian Cliff?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…We’ll need to discuss this.” The slender middle-aged man said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Cooperating with me will remain top-secret, you can discuss it thoroughly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan spoke, “By the way, does your sect know about Da Lie’s Netherworld Secret Guard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Netherworld Secret Guard?” The two were astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt he hit a nerve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their expressions, they actually knew about the Netherworld Secret Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Netherworld Secret Guard is also called Netherworld Divine Guard.” The slender middle-aged man said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned, “Divine Guard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Divine Guard.” The slender middle-aged man slowly nodded, “That’s all I know, farewell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.” Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists as he sent them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching them leave, Chu Zhiyuan sat down, a solemn look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the word ‘Divine,’ he immediately became vigilant and understood what they meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Guard, Netherworld Divine Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be the Divine Dao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s hard to believe that the secret guards of Emperor Da Lie actually cultivate in the Divine Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is definitely a shocking and world-shaking secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1473,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-14T10:33:15.364Z",1,"novelbin.me","c907f99240f36e8d731d3d0496aae74cbb68ceb433d01c7c63f779843b36c39c","imperial-cultivation-chapter-340","imperial-cultivation-chapter-338",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25,"userReplacements":26},[],{}]