[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-399":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},1054558,1365,"Chapter 399 - 396: Desire to Return","imperial-cultivation-chapter-399",399,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was always comparing the Glazed Blade Scripture with his own cultivation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Transformation Realm involves practicing the sword intent, which he initially thought corresponded to the Great Grandmaster Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he found it didn’t reach the Great Grandmaster Realm but was between Grandmaster and Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because sword intent can only interfere with Great Grandmasters, but can’t kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about the Concealing God Realm and Divinity Transformation Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt they must correspond to the Great Grandmaster Realm, as the Spirit Transformation Realm was just a bit short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the Spirit Transformation Realm equivalent to the Grandmaster Realm then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sword intent can seriously injure or even kill him, which is the power of a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking now, there is indeed a difference between the Glazed Blade Scripture and the current realms, so they can’t correspond one-to-one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, it’s best to push forward, as stepping into the Great Grandmaster will always be beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held the long blade horizontally in front of him, and once again concentrated, gaining insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, there were no obstacles, as he could clearly perceive both the interior and exterior of the long blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its material was special and subtly exuded an aura from beyond the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This blade was actually made from Outer Heaven Meteor Iron, no wonder it remained so pristine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he wielded the long blade, it felt both heavy and light, two contradictory sensations perfectly fused into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and, after a moment, began to once again infuse it with the aura of the Glazed Blade Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the long blade appeared before him again, the sky filled with dark clouds instantaneously, and thunder like a purple sword broke through the clouds, descending onto the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long blade was locked by purple lightning, then fiercely slashed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s ears were filled with the sound of a dragon’s roar once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly woke up, and before his eyes turned dark, his body was drenched in sweat, nearly drained of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simultaneously performed the Heavenly Yuan Technique and Earth Origin Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantly replenishing his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found that the sword intent had condensed significantly, with remarkable effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he continued this a few more times, he estimated the Spirit Transformation Realm would reach perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This treasure blade of the Flying Sky Sect was indeed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dinner time, Li Suyue was also present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was already not surprised by this, having nearly become accustomed to Li Suyue’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi and Li Suyue were close, becoming more and more intimate, almost having her over for dinner every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue also enjoyed staying here, practicing martial arts with Chu Yi, tending to the flowers and plants, neither lonely nor unfulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, her martial arts progressed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi said with a grin, \"Big brother, Sister Li has already reached Innate Perfection, can you take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was startled and looked at Li Suyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue was about to put a piece of meat to her mouth with her chopsticks when she heard this, and seeing Chu Zhiyuan looking over, the meat fell back onto the plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful face flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, \"So quickly to reach Innate Perfection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, Sister Li is also a genius, not inferior to you, big brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue shook her hand vigorously, pulling her sleeve to stop her from speaking hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled at Li Suyue, nodding slowly, \"Indeed, Innate Perfection, seems like it’s well in tune with the Great and Small Guiyuan Steps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but think of Cheng Miaozhen’s Two Forms Guiyuan Sect and Two Forms Guiyuan Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared that the Great and Small Guiyuan Steps had nothing to do with the Two Forms Guiyuan Sect, just the names were similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both methods were extremely suitable for Li Suyue and Chu Yi, and both of their advancement was remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, there was also the marvel of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not know the wonders of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply thought that because they liked strange flowers and exotic plants, they practiced among them every day, feeling joyful, hence advancing so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan naturally wouldn’t say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree involved the Yongling Divine Sect, which he was very wary of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, these two step techniques are indeed profound, I’m also at Innate Sixth Layer Heaven now, progressing faster and faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, looked at Li Suyue, and shook his head, \"You don’t need to practice anything else, just practice for a few more days and you’ll break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, aren’t you going to take a closer look?\" Chu Yi said discontentedly, \"Aren’t you going to check?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"No need for that, just remember not to be anxious, go with the flow, and you’ll break through soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Li Suyue replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Yi, \"Don’t rush, training too rigorously won’t achieve the desired results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Chu Yi replied helplessly, \"Actually, I haven’t been that harsh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the stimulus of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, their progression was extremely fast, and the faster they progressed, the more excited they became, driving them to cultivate even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been cultivating for so long, if it weren’t for the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, both would have been injured by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the strange flowers and exotic plants helped soothe their emotions and adjust their mental states.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also harmonized with the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the two girls didn’t both love strange flowers and exotic plants, they wouldn’t have benefited so much from the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By being fond of strange flowers and exotic plants, they harmonized with the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, and the aid they received was greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but marvel at the luck of the two girls. Chu Yi was alright, but Li Suyue was exceptionally lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating beside the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree was akin to practicing in a Secret Land, similar to ancient times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their advancement naturally was extraordinarily fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating at the Listening Wave Pavilion could also be aided by the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he had long passed this stage, and the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree offered limited help to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But any help was better than none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took another look at Li Suyue, who was blushing and silent, and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happened, Li Suyue would become a Great Grandmaster in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation she laid was solid and of course, Chu Yi also had the potential of a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the initial stage, having a solid foundation made stepping into the Grandmaster realm very smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with the help of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, their progression would advance rapidly, and in twenty or thirty years, they could expect to become Great Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was without any serendipitous encounters; if they had any, it would speed up the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, he would assist them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was sitting with his eyes closed, running the Heavenly Yuan Technique and Earth Origin Technique to replenish his body’s depletion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of sweat shone on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly turned his head and discovered Zhu Caifu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Caifu appeared silently, seemingly standing there watching all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan cupped his hands, \"Mr. Zhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on here?\" Zhu Caifu asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan replied, \"Due to training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your training is quite intense.\" Zhu Caifu said in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"There’s no choice but to push hard. I must first become a Great Grandmaster to avoid being manipulated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two think alike.\" Zhu Caifu sighed, \"We need to return to Da Zhen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Caifu said, \"News from the palace, Lady Shu is seriously ill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned and looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Caifu’s face was gloomy, she sighed, \"Her health has never been great, perhaps this latest incident was too much of a shock for her, ...sigh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was gloomy with a hint of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned, \"Is it really serious, beyond help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Caifu replied, \"All kinds of spirit pills have been used, but it seems like it’s fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, \"Going for a final visit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.\" Zhu Caifu frowned, \"If the second sister really has trouble, Miaozhen would resent the Emperor to the death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to set off quickly.\" Zhu Caifu said, \"Leaving this afternoon, there’s no time to waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Caifu asked, \"Do you have any ideas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan ultimately shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t your Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her target was indeed the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1488,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.813Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f2d3b3cbf576bf95375bdc2a273e8d0cb9bbc15b4ba7bc06ca05e1ec2977b9d","imperial-cultivation-chapter-400","imperial-cultivation-chapter-398",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]