[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-443":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},1054502,1365,"Chapter 443 - 440: Impeachment","imperial-cultivation-chapter-443",443,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Weng, you should cultivate well. There’s no need to rush. You’ve already found your path, so just take it slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Weng Qifeng slowly calmed his excitement and sighed, \"This destiny of people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"This is fate, ever-changing. No one knows what will happen until the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" Weng Qifeng sighed, \"My master once told me that to step into becoming a Great Grandmaster, one needs the help of a benefactor. I was always unconvinced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching this point, he shook his head, \"Truly, my master understood things clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"But there must also be self-help. If it weren’t for your own decades of rigorous cultivation, Mr. Weng, even if I wanted to help, I couldn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\" Weng Qifeng laughed, \"What you say is true, Princely Heir, ... you too are about to become a Great Grandmaster, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will reach Grandmaster Perfection in a few days, and then I’ll slowly explore the path of a Great Grandmaster.\" Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weng Qifeng said, \"Congratulations to the Princely Heir! With your talent, you will definitely not be like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope so.\" Chu Zhiyuan smiled as he stood up, \"Mr. Weng, I’ll take my leave. I need to see my family since I just got back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Weng Qifeng clasped his fists in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stepped out of the secluded courtyard, walking slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang followed closely behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Chi couldn’t help but marvel, \"The Princely Heir is truly impressive to have recruited a Great Grandmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Great Grandmaster is not someone who can be recruited easily, yet the Princely Heir managed to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This truly shows a remarkable foresight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced at him, \"You all shouldn’t be lazy. Cultivate well and reach Grandmaster Perfection as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Guo Chi quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also aspired to become a Great Grandmaster, especially while following beside Chu Zhiyuan, his ambition grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Princely Heir can help others achieve Grandmaster status, why couldn’t he help achieve Great Grandmaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the Princely Heir’s talent, it’s absolutely possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is to cultivate tirelessly and reach Grandmaster Perfection swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, with the Princely Heir’s guidance, he could step into the Great Grandmaster stage in one fell swoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but smile, his eyes sparkling with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan paid no mind to his thoughts and instead reflected on Weng Qifeng’s transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered over the changes leading to becoming a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could cause these changes in a Grandmaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Great Grandmasters are somewhat uncertain about their breakthrough, not knowing why it happens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only observe the phenomenon without understanding the reason, not knowing why it manifests, just suddenly finding the Great Grandmaster doorway, thereby stepping into the Great Grandmaster Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why the Great Grandmaster doorway appears remains a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one could unravel the secret within, it would be earth-shattering, potentially affecting the entire world’s balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother—!\" Chu Yi shouted excitedly, rushing over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan extended his hand to stop her, smiling, \"Watch your behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi playfully slapped his arm that was blocking her, playfully chiding, \"You old fuddy-duddy! ... Brother, you finally returned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Chu.\" Li Suyue shyly curtsied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled warmly and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t at all surprised to see Li Suyue here; he was curious about their cultivation progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Spirit Divine Tree was truly powerful; their progress was astonishingly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was accelerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue had already stepped into the Grandmaster level, reaching the Second Layer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi had become a Grandmaster, stepping into the First Layer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really couldn’t fathom what had occurred in the last half month for them to progress so swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"Did you two experience a serendipitous encounter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, we indeed did.\" Chu Yi boasted with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at Li Suyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi laughed, \"We were practicing one time and accidentally bumped into the tree. It resulted in a surge of energy from the tree, which directly pushed us into the Grandmaster Realm. It was so miraculous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan became pensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree lending them a helping hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree truly favored them, helping so proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might also be that their energy benefited the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree greatly, prompting this gesture in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for potential harm, he wasn’t worried at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Spirit Divine Tree was full of spirit but had an innocent nature and no intention to harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This mustn’t be spread outside.\" Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Chu Yi rolled her eyes at him, \"We’re not fools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked toward Li Suyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi said, \"Sister Li won’t tell anyone in the Flying Flower Sword Sect either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan remarked, \"If your master asks, it’s alright to tell her, just ask her to keep it confidential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself was about to step into the Great Grandmaster realm, capable of protecting the Prince Mansion. Even if others knew about the Divine Tree benefiting cultivation, it wouldn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would dare blindly charge into the Prince Mansion to seize the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing it was the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, the Emperor wouldn’t take it negatively, especially since it was a gift from the Second Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A senior’s gift cannot be declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang and Chu Minghou arrived together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was in a gold-embroidered palace outfit, her gold hairpin gently swaying, like a celestial consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him, Bai Ningshuang’s face blossomed into a smile, then she quickly hardened her expression, scolding, \"Have you been playing wild and don’t want to return to the mansion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed and greeted them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re alright?\" Chu Minghou critically observed him, \"News of you is spreading everywhere, saying you slaughtered people in the Eastern Territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled apologetically, \"It’s not as exaggerated as the rumors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many did you kill then?\" Chu Minghou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan replied, \"About three or four hundred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi stuck out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue also looked over with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang snorted, \"That’s pretty much what the rumors say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou shook his head, \"Even though they’re people from the Evil Sect, killing so many is still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s an Evil Sect person?\" Bai Ningshuang said, \"Isn’t it just like slaughtering pigs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alas.\" Chu Minghou sighed, sitting down in resignation, \"The Court’s impeachment is increasing by the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang immediately raised her eyebrows, scolding, \"These people must be crazy! Killing Evil Sect members is now a crime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou said, \"They say Yuan’er has disturbed the entire Eastern Territory, that there are too many Evil Sect members, which leads to a breakdown in public security, causing numerous casualties and unrest among the people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense,\" Bai Ningshuang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou replied, \"There is some truth to it, initially there weren’t so many Evil Sect members. Now with this many, chaos is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t they all killed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are always some cunning ones, afraid of dying, those Evil Sect members still causing trouble for the people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those Evil Sect members should be killed even more... these people are up to no good!\" Bai Ningshuang huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately suspected these people were doing it deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan listened to Chu Minghou’s account and laughed, \"Let them be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang huffed, \"By saying this, even if you have ten merits, it’ll become five, or the truth could be reversed, and you’ll be guilty instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, \"Merit isn’t as important to me now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, there’s Ruoling on that side.\" Bai Ningshuang instantly smiled, \"While you were away, Ruoling kept sending letters back, sending things over, far less worrisome than you as a son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling excelled immensely in this regard, never forgetting to appease Bai Ningshuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked towards Chu Minghou, \"Does Imperial Grandfather still refuse to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang lightly furrowed her brows, \"That’s strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father always has his reasons,\" Chu Minghou said, \"When it’s the right time to see him, naturally you’ll see him, no need to rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1362,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.812Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0dabe0d8e4c8a6a45f55a4c576f0d7ad91a898fa0eaf6194cb601ca0e2d049a","imperial-cultivation-chapter-444","imperial-cultivation-chapter-442",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]