[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-355":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},1054514,1365,"Chapter 355: 352: Spirit Transformation","imperial-cultivation-chapter-355",355,"\u003Cp>Chapter 355: Spirit Transformation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Do you know who is in the Da Zhen Mission?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aside from the Eighteenth Princess, there’s Mo Chunyu, the Great Grandmaster from last time, and the high disciple Gao Jiuqu from Wentian Cliff, with the rest being some officials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why has the Eighteenth Princess come here?” Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Wasn’t it for the marriage alliance that our Princely Heir and the Prince went to the Divine Capital?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang said, “It is said that she came for sightseeing without any ulterior motive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh heh…” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling said, “I wonder about this Eighteenth Princess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang softly said, “I’ve heard that this Eighteenth Princess is of unparalleled beauty and peerless elegance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling looked at Chu Zhiyuan with a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan gave her a sidelong glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling playfully said, “This Eighteenth Your Highness must have come for the Princely Heir. Does she want to become the Princely Heir’s concubine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Stop saying such absurd things… alright, we’ll return tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not leaving today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you in a hurry to kick me out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Emperor has issued an Imperial Decree; it’s not suitable to delay, right? … Half a day won’t make a difference.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Xiao Ruoling was extremely reluctant, she still didn’t want Chu Zhiyuan to delay, making the Emperor displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Aren’t we yet to arrive in Yujing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of that Netherworld God Envoy, the faceless Impermanence, and recalled the Glazed Blade Scripture: “Is there a better Demon Crystal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are quite a few Demon Crystals,” Xiao Ruoling said. “The strongest one… the Blue Bird Demon Crystal, let me look for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gracefully left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She returned an hour later, took a Cold Jade Box from her sleeve, and handed it to Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened it to find two thumb-sized, green Demon Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt the vast power within; compared to this crystal, the pangolin’s Demon Crystal was like a brook to the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a green Demon Crystal in front of him, it shimmered with myriad facets, gleaming brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every facet emitted a green glow, dazzling and captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to inject a strand of Gang Qi, only to find it blocked by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like eyebrows, and a flying knife leisurely descended, resting against the Demon Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Glazed Blade Scripture activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was already in the Yunling Realm, and the flying knife’s spirituality was slowly coalescing, bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the green light from the Demon Crystal grew brighter and brighter, enveloping the flying knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sensed the spirituality of the flying knife coalesce rapidly, faster and faster, until it vibrated with a “buzzing” sound and floated gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sensed its spirit light reach perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying knife seemed to come alive, no longer a dead object but a living creature, like his pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could understand his intentions and comprehend his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even need to specifically urge his breath; with just a thought, it acted according to his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As suspected, there’s indeed a shortcut in the Yunling Realm, and the Demon Crystal is that shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the rank of the Demon Crystal, the faster the Yunling process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the remaining eleven flying knives pressed against the Demon Crystal, crammed together without gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, all twelve flying knives hovered above his head, gently quivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling stared at them in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt acutely, clearly feeling the peculiarity of these twelve flying knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to come alive, possessing their own lives, like twelve bees ready to attack at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the Glazed Blade Scripture?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are they more powerful than before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They move agilely, requiring no specific urging from me, not needing to employ the Sword Control Technique or the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, it saves effort?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Saves both mental and physical effort, and the power is also stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they gained spirituality, similar to a cultivator, they could draw power from the heavens and the earth; this is the essence of spirituality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally dead, now alive, the part of the power surpassing the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill is the power they can draw from the earth and the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This relates to the initial power of their First Realm, the Glazed Glass Blade Realm, and this Glazed Glass Blade Realm’s power is connected to their material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two greatest powers of the Heart Inquiry Blade are supreme, followed by the Evil-breaking Divine Blade, and the Breaking Gang Divine Weapon is the weakest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, none of them compare to the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber is the supreme divine blade in the world, the paramount divine blade of Yao Yue Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Xiao Ruoling being the Holy Daughter, Yao Yue Palace wouldn’t bring it out to be gifted, even if unused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took out the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade shimmered like a pool of autumn water, rippling gently as if water was stirred by the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber slowly pressed against the green Demon Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green Demon Crystal’s light gradually brightened, growing stronger, then suddenly converged, instantly penetrating the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber flickered, then returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned, took another Demon Crystal from the Cold Jade Box, and pressed it against the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the green light surged again, enveloping the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s expression turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Yuan Technique and Earth Origin Technique continued ceaselessly, continually drawing power from the earth and the Void’s dews, constantly replenishing Chu Zhiyuan’s consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without these techniques, Chu Zhiyuan wouldn’t have lasted even a quarter of an hour, as cultivating in the Yunling Realm consumed an enormous amount of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling rested her chin in her hand, her bright eyes intently observing Chu Zhiyuan’s every move, every subtle expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang stood on guard not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding…” Suddenly, there was a clear ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber trembled slightly, struggling as if trying to escape Chu Zhiyuan’s grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan released his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber leisurely floated up, its blade constantly trembling, the light flickering on and off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling widened her bright eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a chill, as if a powerful demon beast were slowly awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but want to retreat, an instinctive reaction to danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s face was filled with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Bright Moon Saber was indeed formidable, on an entirely different level compared to the twelve flying knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber gradually calmed from its tremors, its blade no longer flickering, and the gentle glow remained constant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hovered quietly in the void three meters high, emitting a gentle and pure light, resembling the moon reflected in water upon first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bright Moon Saber…” Chu Zhiyuan said with emotion, “Truly worthy of being the Bright Moon Saber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to Xiao Ruoling: “This blade should be from beyond the heavens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the Yunling process just now, he vaguely sensed a trace of Outer Heaven Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Bright Moon Saber should be from beyond this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It came from a Secret Realm, so the Secret Realm likely has items from beyond the heavens.” Xiao Ruoling said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The connection between the Secret Realm and the heavens beyond is much closer than that between this world and the heavens beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the demon beasts can ascend and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling remarked, “Your Glazed Blade Scripture is quite powerful; it’s just at the Third Realm, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Third Realm, the next step is the Spirit Transformation Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is cultivated in the Spirit Transformation Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spirit Transformation is actually cultivating Sword Intent and refining oneself, using the blade’s spirit to temper one’s own spirit,” Chu Zhiyuan said. “Achieving true unity between person and blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he did not understand and was always curious, but after succeeding in Yunling cultivation, he naturally realized the intricacies of Spirit Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Glazed Blade Scripture is a dual-refining method, refining both person and blade, starting with the blade, then using it to refine oneself, eventually stepping into the Soul Permanence Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Transformation is the condensation of Sword Intent, the cultivation of Sword Force, unifying with the blade, which enhances the power of one’s techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling watched him silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her keen intuition clearly sensed his transformation, as if he were gradually concentrating into a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First becoming a sharp blade, then a treasured blade, gradually transforming into an indomitable divine blade.\u003C\u002Fp>",1447,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-14T10:33:16.747Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd512dc234aff52aea18d46e20f6bdcb410888201548262b69f5a0b4829d7c48","imperial-cultivation-chapter-356","imperial-cultivation-chapter-354",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]