[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-428":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},1054487,1365,"Chapter 428: 425: Income","imperial-cultivation-chapter-428",428,"\u003Cp>Chapter 428: Income\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression changed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous arrogant demeanor was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of reverence arose from within, even though Chu Zhiyuan was not yet a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But anyone could see that his ascent to Great Grandmaster was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such talent, how could he possibly be stopped outside the realm of Great Grandmasters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled at Song Xiangzhu: “Mr. Song, would you like to try my sword technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found that sparring with a Grandmaster solidified his Sword Soul, offering immense benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This opportunity was rare and not to be missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Very well.” Song Xiangzhu approached him slowly and solemnly said: “Proceed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was thrilled by the miraculous sword technique and eager to test it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan once again focused on the saber, merging with it to remain unaffected by the Grandmaster’s aura, and delivered a light strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike was extraordinarily fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to transcend space, landing in front of Song Xiangzhu with a single swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu had been prepared, and her right fist met the strike head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Bright Moon Saber suddenly blurred, as if turning into a shadow, she flickered and disappeared, simultaneously appearing behind Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fist aimed at the back of Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chu Zhiyuan sidestepped, the Bright Moon Saber was already above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have anticipated Song Xiangzhu’s move, with the Bright Moon Saber waiting there in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu snorted, unwilling to concede, and flickered to Chu Zhiyuan’s right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber appeared above her head again, about to strike the Bai Hui acupoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu’s left fist met the Bright Moon Saber, while her right fist continued towards his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber blurred once more, and when it cleared, it was already cutting her right fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if cutting iron or stone, emitting a clear chime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Protective Spirit Energy rebounded, unleashing a torrent of force that pushed Chu Zhiyuan away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s skin briefly shimmered, the Biluo True Robe bulged momentarily, then slowly flattened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted in mid-air, landed gracefully, sheathed his saber, and, clasping his hands with a smile, said: “Indeed, not enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head: “If a Great Grandmaster were prepared, I wouldn’t stand a chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that strike hadn’t been aimed at her fist, but her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he entered the realm of Great Grandmaster, as fast as she was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely wouldn’t be his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sword technique was truly unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Guizhi laughed and asked: “Princely Heir, what sword technique is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “A bit from the East, a bit from the West, mixed together, it’s hard to say which sword technique it really is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Princely Heir is indeed a genius among geniuses.” Tan Guizhi marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiangzhu didn’t want to utter such exaggerated flattery, yet had to agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Chu Zhiyuan was truly a rare prodigy in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand with a smile: “It’s also a birthright advantage… It’s time to question this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached the thin old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng gave the old man a kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man immediately stood up straight as a rod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweat on his body instantly evaporated into vapor, and his clothes dried in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All previous states seemed like illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan quietly watched the old man: “Sir, what is your esteemed name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas…” The thin old man replied hoarsely, with a wry smile: “In the presence of the Princely Heir, this old man is Weng Qifeng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the handiwork of Old Mr. Weng?” He took a round pearl from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pearl, the size of a fist, was now transparent, resembling an ice sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng nodded: “The Bright Heart Pearl, indeed the possession of this old man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bright Heart Pearl…” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and asked: “Why is it called the Bright Heart Pearl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This old man is the 563rd Sect Master of the Bright Heart Sect; this is a unique treasure for cultivation in our sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked: “What does ‘Bright Heart’ mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Observing this pearl can illuminate one’s true thoughts and feelings, thus it’s named the Bright Heart Pearl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is it made?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By infusing the Bright Heart Technique into the pearl continuously for thirty years, it can be condensed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty years consistently…” Chu Zhiyuan asked: “How old is the gentleman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am seventy-five.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you must have two Bright Heart Pearls?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is the other one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.” Weng Qifeng gestured with his mouth towards his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had already noticed this pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber reached out, slicing open his chest garment and lifting a pouch from his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pouch flew into the air, was sliced open by the saber tip, and a pearl the size of a Dragon Eye fell out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pearl hovered on the saber tip and was moved in front of Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pearl was enveloped in a layer of red flames, seemingly burning fiercely within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan turned to Weng Qifeng: “This is the second Bright Heart Pearl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.” Weng Qifeng replied: “This pearl is connected to my heart, different from the first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first one was stolen, or…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t really stolen, I accidentally lost it… When being pursued, I didn’t know when I lost it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pursued by the fiends of the Evil Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Yes.” Weng Qifeng replied embarrassedly: “I was lucky to escape with my life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at Meng Canglan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan wore a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected it to be this kind of situation; she originally thought it was crafted by some master of the Evil Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sighed and said: “Does the old gentleman know how much carnage the pearl has caused in the hands of the Evil Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Carnage?” Weng Qifeng was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Forget it.” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: “There’s no point in saying more; just keep this pearl safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter is a muddled account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We cannot blame all the Evil Sect’s murders on him just because he lost a Bright Heart Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like a sword, which doesn’t kill; it’s the person holding the sword who kills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Huang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng released Weng Qifeng’s acupoint and snorted: “The Princely Heir is benevolent; if it were me, I’d surely not spare him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng wryly smiled: “The lost Bright Heart Pearl caused such disaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Canglan softly said: “Sect Master Weng, the Evil Sect used it to confuse hearts, thereby making sacrifices, achieving the level of Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng’s face turned grim immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Sect Master Weng, did you stay here to temper both mind and body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng said: “Only by abandoning all vanity can one see one’s true heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Sect Master Weng seen the true heart?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost.” Weng Qifeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Seeing the true heart allows one to reach Great Grandmaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng solemnly said: “Once the true heart is seen, one can directly attain the level of Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has your sect produced any Great Grandmasters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The 508th Sect Master was indeed a Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then Sect Master Weng should try again.” Chu Zhiyuan said: “Be sure to keep the Bright Heart Pearl carefully, lest it be taken again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…The Princely Heir can just take it.” Weng Qifeng sighed: “Keeping it with me is also a potential danger… Never thought the Bright Heart Pearl could bring such harm to the world!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If given to me…” Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “Wouldn’t Sect Master Weng feel heartache?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty years of effort, who could bear to give it away to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng said frankly: “No matter how much heartache, it doesn’t surpass valuing one’s life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pearl can harm so many, it’s uncertain those Evil Sect members won’t come after me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a Grandmaster Perfection, I cannot ensure my safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than that, it’s better to give the Bright Heart Pearl to the Princely Heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least it won’t fall into the hands of other Evil Sect fiends to harm more people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and asked: “How many disciples does the Bright Heart Sect currently have?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides me, I had taken in two disciples.” Weng Qifeng said: “But they passed away before me; now I’m the only one left in the Bright Heart Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered: “Sect Master Weng, go to Yujing; I have a villa there, guard it for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Princely Heir!” Weng Qifeng agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan tossed the Bright Heart Pearl to him: “Depart soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Weng Qifeng accepted the Bright Heart Pearl and said solemnly: “I’ll set off immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng bowed his hands in salute, turned, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>",1460,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-14T10:32:41.670Z",1,"novelbin.me","3e9594055161b649d0daf98d4784eac4eea0345c3d4c2fc1bae23197730e0d0f","imperial-cultivation-chapter-429","imperial-cultivation-chapter-427",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]