[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-444":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},1054503,1365,"Chapter 444: 441 Perfection","imperial-cultivation-chapter-444",444,"\u003Cp>Chapter 444: Chapter 441 Perfection\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t in a hurry to meet the Emperor, just curious about why he hadn’t seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from meeting at the palace banquet, there was no chance to see the Emperor alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was extremely abnormal, which made him very curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had imagined many possibilities, the most likely being that the Emperor possessed a formidable power, which one should not approach too closely, lest harm oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, he could think of nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they hadn’t spent time together, there was no personal enmity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor couldn’t possibly fear that he would discover something, as nobody knew he had the Super Sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These people…” Bai Ningshuang was very displeased: “They are a bunch of blind fools!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s inevitable.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “This is normal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the courtiers impeaching him, some indeed acted out of public interest, not wanting the Eastern Territory people to suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were intricately connected with the Eastern Territory forces, thereby advocating for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions made the Eastern Territory appear more chaotic, with its various levels of government and military showing ineptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another group aimed to suppress him, avoiding a threat to Prince Ying’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these three groups, the first should be the least, with more from the latter two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Court, intertwining forces were unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou said: “With so many impeachments, the Auditing Department might be affected, since you don’t care about merits, you need not bother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not caring doesn’t mean letting them take it away so easily!” Bai Ningshuang retorted: “The Empress will speak in our favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t right.” Chu Minghou frowned: “The Harem shouldn’t interfere in politics?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang snorted: “This doesn’t count as meddling, isn’t speaking for one’s grandson considered meddling?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re making the Empress Dowager uncomfortable.” Chu Minghou was displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang said: “If the Empress Dowager is truly uncomfortable, she wouldn’t say anything about it, don’t worry, she’ll consider it carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Indeed.” Chu Minghou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang asked: “Yuan’er, you won’t be going out again this time, right? It’s almost New Year, you should rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It depends on the Imperial Grandfather’s intentions.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time he had gained immensely, especially in cultivation, progressing far beyond his practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that to elevate one’s realm, one must be honed in action, which explained why the Four Great Sects sent disciples to the Military Suppression Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the Innate or Grandmaster Realm, indeed, honing was more effective than mere cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi curiously asked: “Big Brother, what realm are you at now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a few days, it’ll be Perfection.” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi was amazed: “Already Perfection? Is it that easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “It’s not difficult for you to practice either, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, their cultivation speed was tenfold or a hundredfold faster than normal people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were considered the most fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can’t compare to Big Brother.” Chu Yi excitedly said: “Once you reach Grandmaster Perfection, will you soon become a Great Grandmaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only upon becoming a Great Grandmaster does one’s fate truly change, the destiny of the Prince Mansion alters completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Princely Heir becomes a Great Grandmaster, even if not becoming the Emperor, he would still wield immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince Qing Mansion is bound to prosper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “Let’s hope so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother will definitely be fine, right, Sister Li?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Li Suyue praised as she looked at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan cheerfully said: “You should also put in more effort, strive to achieve Great Grandmaster soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heehee, can we become Great Grandmasters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Currently, it looks promising.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their progress was quick, yet their foundations were solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him increasingly apprehensive about the Yongling Divine Sect, given the might of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, it was uncertain to what extent they would become formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn, a long howl suddenly resounded throughout the Prince Qing Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew this was another breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were accustomed to such howls, feeling nothing but joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger the Princely Heir becomes, the stronger and more prosperous the Prince Qing Mansion becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could walk outside confidently, speaking loudly when encountering servants from other Prince Mansions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, when speaking before those servants, their voices grew louder and prouder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, revealing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final layer of the copper tower shattered, the meridians were unblocked, Gang Qi surged turbulently, unhindered, truly exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling of perfection and contentment intoxicated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two small Sword Gang within the Heavenly Pond Acupoint had undergone subtle changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They became increasingly clear and real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could now merge with the Thunder Sword, enhancing its power further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the Thunder Sword within his Dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The past two days had been spent entirely on driving the two small Sword Gang in operation, refining the Thunder Sword with dual focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Sword was now successfully refined, pliant at will, increasingly agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t yet refined it with the Glazed Blade Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly recalled the Void Sword Scripture and thought of some Blood Purification Technique from it, as well as the Washing Sword Technique, attempting to operate them on the Thunder Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the Thunder Sword as the body, operating the Blood Purification Technique, indeed had wondrous effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Sword underwent peculiar transformations, as if it possessed meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Blood Purification Technique operated, the Thunder Sword’s meridians gradually increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it already had two meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not know how many meridians it could ultimately form, filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it Perfection now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng appraised Chu Zhiyuan, nodding in satisfaction: “Originally thought you would become fierce after killing so many.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in front of him, Chu Zhiyuan was increasingly gentle, devoid of ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Killing them was like slaughtering pigs and dogs, not treating them as people to kill, naturally there’s no killing aura.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng shook his head: “Regardless, killing affects one’s mental state. In the next few days, you should visit Yao Yue Palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “After today, I’ll go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they exchanged a few words, Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhitian, Chu Zhichuan, and others arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately surrounded Chu Zhiyuan, and the other Princes and Heirs also curiously gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bombarded him with questions about the situation at the time, listening intently to Chu Zhiyuan’s recounting, enthralled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… if only I had gone with you, to see you slay these demons with my own eyes.” Chu Mingxuan lamented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: “There aren’t many Evil Sect demons in the Eastern Territory for now, some remain in the outer city, you can try killing them, Eighteen Uncle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I better not.” Chu Mingxuan quickly waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If killing Evil Sect demons were that easy, they wouldn’t be so rampant by now, they would have long been eradicated by the Military Suppression Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Evil Sect demons brought great merits, the easiest way to earn merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan sighed: “Fourth Brother, your merits this time must be abundant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by the number of Evil Sect demons slain, it was already astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Grandmasters like Huang Cheng testifying, there was no fear of the Auditing Department’s denial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They surrounded Chu Zhiyuan, discussing each topic, until being reprimanded by Chu Qingfeng, they obediently began performing the Purple Sun Stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan joined them, continuing to practice the Purple Sun Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching Grandmaster Perfection, a Great Grandmaster’s door did not appear as he anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him was emptiness, nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he practiced, it was as if he hadn’t; Gang Qi rolled and surged, but no matter how often he circulated it, the result was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation no longer increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Purple Light faded, everyone ceased operating and dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was taken by Chu Qingfeng to Zhiqiu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sat on the couch, sipping tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that you’ve reached Perfection, there are some matters that can be discussed with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please speak, Uncle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know why the Da Jing Royal Family has produced so many Great Grandmasters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a unique secret technique?” Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1368,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.812Z",1,"novelbin.me","9fddefe2972af62c9f0914b4fd760101db0fa4f3313a2a97fa9e4d40f934209f","imperial-cultivation-chapter-445","imperial-cultivation-chapter-443",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]