[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-427":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},1054486,1365,"Chapter 427: 424 Invincible","imperial-cultivation-chapter-427",427,"\u003Cp>Chapter 427: Chapter 424 Invincible\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink glow that they saw from the pearl with their naked eyes slowly dimmed, and the flickering rhythm gradually slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It finally stopped, completely devoid of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at Meng Canglan: “Miss Meng, this pearl is crafted by a master, we must find the person responsible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was crafted?” Meng Canglan said in surprise, her beautiful face instantly turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately grasped the key point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was made by someone, then there must be more, perhaps countless ones scattered out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the experts of the Evil Sect, this truly is a treasure among treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the aid of this item, who knows how many evil practitioners might attain the level of a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its harm is unparalleled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan watched her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan solemnly said: “Can the Princely Heir find this individual?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, we must locate this person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One must assume the worst, and first find enough experts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We act at dawn!” Meng Canglan said sternly: “I will now mobilize our experts, Princely Heir, farewell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well.” Chu Zhiyuan cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan left gracefully with Zhou Zhijia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn, in an elegant room on the third floor of Tianshui Pavilion, Chu Zhiyuan sat by the window, watching the lively street below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma wafted from all around the streets and alleys, with various snack stalls set up everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all sorts of aromas blending in the air, the enticing scent was irresistible, mouth-watering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan approached with two middle-aged women beside her, gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan personally stepped forward to open the door and greeted with cupped hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan reciprocated the greeting and introduced the two middle-aged women as the Elders of the Wuyou Sect, Great Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other twenty Grandmasters, they stayed outside the city, not wanting to reveal their involvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, courteously and enthusiastically cupped his hands, and said with a smile: “With the two Elders here, I can act with confidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged woman with lingering charm, Tan Guizhi, laughed: “With four Great Grandmasters beside the Princely Heir, we’re not that essential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other woman, Song Xiangzhu, had an ordinary appearance and didn’t speak much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They assessed Chu Zhiyuan secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having heard from Meng Canglan about the previous events, they knew of Chu Zhiyuan’s extraordinary sword technique, capable of directly confronting a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Meng Canglan wouldn’t lie to them, they still found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they wanted to witness it personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan could tell that Song Xiangzhu used the Disguise Technique, not her real appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she used the advanced Bone Shifting Technique, it was tough to discern her original look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile: “We’re stirring up a hornet’s nest; the more Great Grandmasters, the better. Don’t hold back, the more evil practitioners we eliminate, the better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi laughed: “Rest assured, Princely Heir, we won’t hold back, … that creator of the mesmerizing pearls, where is he, let’s find him first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu nodded slowly, agreeing with this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, get rid of that harmful individual first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “He is in the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are we waiting for, let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan went downstairs, directly leading the three to a secluded small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “It’s right here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then…” Meng Canglan whispered: “Do we just storm in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by low houses, it was evident that those living here were common folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents had little money, having just a place for shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wouldn’t underestimate because of this, who knows if it’s a guise to hide someone’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Just capture him directly, no need to fuss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw through his insight, an elderly man practicing boxing leisurely in the courtyard, exuding an elegant aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a Spiritual Ape on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly a Grandmaster, with profound cultivation, likely a perfect Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dignified Grandmaster hiding here must have another motive to conceal his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person’s aura was identical to that of the pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiously, aside from the small one on him, no other pearls or traces were in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan wasn’t doubtful of his instinct; if it was him, it was him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the lack of traces, there might be many reasons, capture him and inquire, it would be clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.” Meng Canglan looked at the two women: “Elders, then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave it to me.” Tan Guizhi laughed: “Wait a moment, it’ll be quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sensed the situation within the courtyard, vanished in a flash, and the next moment appeared behind the old man, striking the back of his neck with a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s Protective Gang Qi just about to rebound, but the palm force had already made its mark, rendering him unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi lifted the old man, swiftly crossing the wall, landing before Chu Zhiyuan: “Is this him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s him,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly: “Find a place to interrogate him properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and went to a nearby courtyard, knocking on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened to reveal Huang Cheng inside, smiling and cupping his hands: “Princely Heir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan walked in: “These are Mr. Tan and Mr. Song, they helped capture this man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi lifted the old man, assessing Huang Cheng and the other three in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng took the old man, with a slight shake, and he turned limp, collapsing softly on the stone bricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Imperial Envoy Huang, don’t rush to act, his aura doesn’t seem to belong to the Evil Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Huang Cheng could react, he’d already dealt with the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man trembled immediately, sweat soaking his clothes and the ground quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the Princely Heir said is very true,” Huang Cheng laughed: “I was upset with him creating those pearls, harming so many people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said this, kicking the old man to stop him from trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said no more, inviting the two Great Grandmasters to take a seat with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women examined the four with Huang Cheng, then glanced at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Great Grandmasters weren’t sufficient, yet bringing six Great Grandmasters was overly cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, given his noble status and astonishing aptitude, with a bright future ahead, it was understandable to avoid risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to sit,” Tan Guizhi said: “I heard the Princely Heir’s sword technique is amazing, can I witness it firsthand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Mr. Tan, my sword technique, no matter how good, is no match for a Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We won’t discuss winning or losing, just a friendly exchange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well.” Chu Zhiyuan agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of everyone, Chu Zhiyuan and Tan Guizhi moved to the center of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Tan, watch the saber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled as he drew the Bright Moon Saber, without any courtesy, he slashed directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slash appeared slow but reached Tan Guizhi’s head in a blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi met it lightly with a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the visualization was activated, a magnificent mountain peak layered, as if another world was pressing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, merging his spirit with the blade, resisted the influence of the visualization, and the Bright Moon Saber suddenly became intangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi’s right fist hit nothing, and in her astonishment, her forehead had already touched the saber tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chilling energy drilled into her from the brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vanished from the original spot, reappeared a yard away, looking at Chu Zhiyuan in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and sheathed the saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Excellent sword technique!” Tan Guizhi looked at his Bright Moon Saber in surprise, and back at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a Grandmaster, yet unaffected by her visualization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Holy Daughter’s pale look, while he remained unperturbed, seemed like two different realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, this saber was too peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “To a Great Grandmaster, my sword technique is all show without substance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way of speed versus slowness, and illusion versus reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two concepts combined made a formidable strategy, unbearable for most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Great Grandmaster might withstand a saber strike, but with spiritual energy protection, the saber’s power is mostly nullified, only injuring, not killing, a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a sword technique, truly astounding.” Tan Guizhi lamented: “If stepping into the Great Grandmaster Realm, not sure who could withstand it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a sense of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this sword technique, the Fourth Prince, once stepping into Great Grandmaster, would be invincible in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does the Wuyou Sect have someone capable of withstanding this sword technique?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as she knew, there wasn’t, unless those legendary ancestors came out of seclusion for a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1453,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.812Z",1,"novelbin.me","7532a5d94a5fcfaea41e1a64f2c093aec138ee6d4bdc0b224e31996439428ebd","imperial-cultivation-chapter-428","imperial-cultivation-chapter-426",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]