[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-450":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},1054509,1365,"Chapter 450: 447: Changes","imperial-cultivation-chapter-450",450,"\u003Cp>Chapter 450: Changes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright Moon Tower\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has the Fourth Prince truly become a Great Grandmaster already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daytime thunder, dark clouds everywhere, it can’t be wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, the Fourth Prince truly lives up to his title, becoming a Great Grandmaster so effortlessly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is called talent; isn’t it said to be the world’s greatest genius?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t we the greatest genius of Da Jing? How did it become the world’s greatest genius?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just ask, is there any other Grandmaster of such a young age?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Indeed, one could call him the world’s greatest genius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some might even say he is the greatest genius in history!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Isn’t that a bit exaggerated? How do we know there hasn’t been such a young Great Grandmaster before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As far as I know, our Da Jing has never had one, and records before Da Jing are unknown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The books they read now are mostly from after the founding of Da Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Books from before Da Jing were nearly all destroyed in wars, hard to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one wishes to read them, they can only go to Tongtian Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha, the Fourth Prince is the world’s greatest genius, making Da Meng and Da Zhen pale in comparison, and our Da Jing will be the world’s number one in the future!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Jing is the world’s number one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd cheered loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers reached the house where Li Hongzhao was, eliciting a disdainful snort from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan lightly shook her head: “It’s not wrong to say, the Fourth Prince indeed is the foremost of our time, being in the same era as him is a stroke of luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you ask me, it’s not luck, but misfortune!” Li Hongzhao snorted, “Being completely overshadowed by him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan laughed: “Without the Fourth Prince, Your Highness wouldn’t have progressed so quickly, it’s also rare in the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of her own progress, Li Hongzhao couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She too had no bottleneck, reaching Grandmaster Perfection, she could continue upward, soon achieving Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This speed was something she never imagined before, her initial decision was correct, staying in Yujing truly had wondrous effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh no!” She suddenly changed color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan said: “Is it about that bet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never imagined he could reach Great Grandmaster within a month, this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You lost, so be it, the Princely Heir may not dare go to Tianjing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao shook her head: “I think he definitely dares to go, how could he miss out on such a great advantage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon becoming a Great Grandmaster, it becomes very difficult to be killed, especially someone as powerful as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Meng absolutely wouldn’t dare to kill him, or else they would face the Emperor’s Sword cutting through, and the Imperial Family would rise in wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Going once is no big deal, right?” Su Qiuyan laughed: “Not everyone finds treasures upon entering the Secret Land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said: “He’s always been lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan laughed: “Could it be Your Highness wants to renege on the bet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Fine, let him go.” After some thought, Li Hongzhao decided to keep her word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sat on the couch, feeling the changes in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body seemed as light as a feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the difference between Spiritual Energy and Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood why Great Grandmasters could move so quickly, often disappearing with a flash; it was indeed because Spiritual Energy made speed doubly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also the wondrous ability to distort senses, making it seem like disappearing instantly, though in reality not that fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense advanced further, with its range expanding directly to six thousand meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, it could inspect the brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously unable to inspect his own brain, now the brain finally opened up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was brain lobes, the pineal gland, or various brain nerves, the Nine-layered Golden Tower on the Bai Hui acupoint, were all clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even see the Void within his mind, like the break of dawn, where a Bright Moon Saber subtly flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the Bright Moon Saber, a transparent rune was also flickering faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also saw above the Bai Hui acupoint, veiled in clouds, a White Jade Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this White Jade Palace, another presence was faintly discernible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This presence was located in the deepest part of the brain, a gentle light resembling a distant moon in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This moon was surrounded by two layers of halos, softly shimmering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light shed from it fell into his mental sea, forming a pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pond, like a hot spring, emitted strands of Spiritual Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Spiritual Power sprinkled onto the Golden Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He faintly felt, this moon was his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pond was the Spiritual Power transformed from the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul was actually a transformation of Yuan Yang, the source of lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the light of the soul extinguished, the lifespan was exhausted, like a burnt-out lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yang energy transformed by the soul was consumed by the body, turning into yin energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He operated the Yin Yang Du E Secret Scripture and indeed found the yin energy disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the yin energy appeared inside the Golden Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Tower was truly mysterious and unfathomable, condensing both Spiritual Power and yin energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding this, he felt more desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Tower became even harder to destroy, as it condensed more Spiritual Power and yin energy, growing more solid over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It became increasingly harder to destroy as time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, hoping to find a good Cultivation Technique, or perhaps a solution in the later parts of the Purple Sun Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Grandfather.” Chu Zhiyuan came to the front yard and cupped his fists to Chu Qingyan sitting in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then cupped his fists and saluted the three Great Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan scrutinized him, smiled, and said: “Good boy, you’ve finally become a Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “I finally made it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go to Mingwu Hall and learn the next parts of the Purple Sun Scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” This was just what Chu Zhiyuan wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan took another few glances at Chu Zhiyuan and said with emotion: “Never thought you could charge through in one go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “My luck is good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what, now you’re a Great Grandmaster, different from before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Now I can enter the Secret Land and Grotto Heaven?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally.” Chu Qingyan laughed: “But remember this most important rule, don’t start a killing spree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked: “I can’t kill anymore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan nodded: “It’s best not to kill, of course, Evil Sect members are an exception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “With greater cultivation comes greater restraint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan said: “This concerns your own life, don’t take it lightly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan solemnly nodded: “Uncle Grandfather, don’t worry, I remember.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appreciated this insight deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan nodded in satisfaction: “You may go, I will continue to stand guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Uncle Grandfather.” Chu Zhiyuan gratefully cupped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they weren’t guarding, it would be difficult for him to concentrate on cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With them guarding, he felt free to leave for Mingwu Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense scanned the surrounding several kilometers, finding nothing unusual, no experts from Yuding Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leisurely exited the Prince Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was light as a feather, seemingly about to drift away with the flow of Spiritual Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual Energy indeed differed from Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, the world, everyone’s cultivation was crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the body or the brain, everything was clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could directly see through the mental method’s operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s strength held no secrets from him, all could be thoroughly understood by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This god-like feeling was intoxicating, yet no longer enchanted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast aside these thoughts, focusing on inspecting himself, understanding the difference of being a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he inspected the Phoenix Pattern Jade Pendant that he always wore. This time, he closed his eyes, yet still couldn’t recall the patterns within the pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Phoenix Pattern Jade Pendant truly be of such a high grade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon he arrived at Mingwu Hall, where he met Chu Qingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng, with hands clasped behind his back, scrutinized Chu Zhiyuan and nodded with satisfaction, laughing: “From today, you are a Great Grandmaster, you now stand as equals with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Even if I surpass Great Grandmaster, Uncle is still Uncle to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you like a promotion in the Ministry of Rites?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need.” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal in holding office was to earn merit; now that he no longer required merit, there was no need for a promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the Left Vice Minister was sufficient, with Gao Lingfeng managing day-to-day affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maintaining the position of Left Vice Minister was necessary; without an official position, acting becomes inconvenient, lacking legitimacy, as in commanding the Military Suppression Department and the Inspection Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1496,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-14T10:33:16.655Z",1,"novelbin.me","906fd8be10cee28df44dea0c3dc2efeac3417138e5cd2573ac0697347fcc37f7","imperial-cultivation-chapter-351","imperial-cultivation-chapter-449",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]