[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-466":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},1054425,1365,"Chapter 466: 463: Dissuasion","imperial-cultivation-chapter-466",466,"\u003Cp>Chapter 466: Dissuasion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was surprised, if Prince Ying returned to the capital, who would take over the Northern Territory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Northern Territory has already turned the tide and is evenly matched with Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is due to Prince Ying’s reputation and strong control over the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Prince Ying’s prestige and outstanding military talents, he managed to reverse the disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither the dukes nor the generals have Prince Ying’s prestige or command ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Prince Ying leaves, it can be foreseen that the situation in the Northern Territory will immediately deteriorate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he received the letter, he suddenly received another letter, sent by Li Hongzhao, inviting him to Bright Moon Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan arrived at the elegant room in Bright Moon Tower that Li Hongzhao always favored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao was quietly sitting by the table, dressed in a fiery red outfit, her expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the room, Chu Zhiyuan sized her up a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you staring at?!” Li Hongzhao put down her wine cup with a snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “The sun must be rising from the west; it’s truly rare to see you looking like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since knowing Li Hongzhao, every meeting was a clash of words, with neither showing weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s rare to see her in such a peaceful manner now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going back to Tianjing,” Li Hongzhao said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said, “I plan to set off tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan wanted to see if she was speaking the truth and found out she was, and then said, “In such a hurry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her departure is sudden, after all this is Yujing, not Tianjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was going to leave sooner or later, it seems her cultivation is nearly enough, she can continue to practice slowly without having to entangle with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “Don’t you have anything to ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Have you offended the Emperor? Or does the Emperor think you are ineffective and want to replace you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said, “I heard the two dynasties are about to start peace talks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peace talks?” Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “How is that possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao shook her head and said, “I also find it strange, but this news does not come from nowhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would think it’s a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Meng and Da Jing have never been at peace; it’s always east wind overpowering west wind, or west wind overpowering east wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Da Meng waned, Da Jing’s Northern Territory was peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Da Meng rose, Da Jing’s Northern Territory was filled with smoke, embroiled in conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it is war or peace depends entirely on Da Meng’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Jing almost always maintains a defensive stance, rarely crossing the Northern Territory into Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between Da Jing and Da Meng is different from that between Da Jing and Da Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Jing and Da Zhen have similar customs and have been separating and reuniting for thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Da Jing and Da Meng have never united, never had peace talks, always in a state of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dynasties are now actually going to have peace talks, how ridiculous does that sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said calmly, “Since they want peace talks, there’s no use for me here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Why peace talks? Because of a secret land? Has Da Meng also discovered a secret land?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned and said, “Then why? … Without significant benefits or changes, the two dynasties can’t possibly cease fighting, unless… could there be an upheaval with Da Meng’s Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Meng and Da Jing have been fighting for so many years, and the current Da Meng Emperor is in a phase of vigorous reform, how could he possibly cease the battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless there’s great benefit, like a new secret land appearing, or another significant event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hasn’t heard any such news at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father is gravely ill,” Li Hongzhao said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao coldly said, “I am very curious why Father is gravely ill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gravely ill…” Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an Emperor, naturally, his cultivation would be that of a Great Grandmaster, and a Great Grandmaster wouldn’t suffer from any illnesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he reaches the end of his lifespan, he would then pass away suddenly without illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Great Grandmaster gravely ill has only one possibility, sustaining severe injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Da Meng Emperor wields the Emperor’s Sword, who in the world could seriously harm him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it were the Da Jing Emperor or Da Zhen Emperor, they couldn’t, unless the two joined forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “Why do you think Father is gravely ill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly, “I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not a shred,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “Do you have any suspicions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Hard to say.” Li Hongzhao’s expression was grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood up, walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and finally stopped, “Actually, the best response is to watch and wait, there’s no rush to return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor is tied to the entire world, a single issue will incite turmoil, if anything happens, the whole world will be in upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer one is to the Emperor, the more intense the turmoil, the Imperial Family, and the nobility along with Tianjing will each be a vortex, and a slight misstep could mean total destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s unwise for Li Hongzhao to return at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, determine what exactly is happening with the Emperor before returning, it wouldn’t be too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted, “If I stay here, I won’t catch anything at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and smiled, “You’re letting ambition cloud your judgment, even if you are a Great Grandmaster now, what use would it be? With your merits, can you make the Emperor’s Sword acknowledge you as its master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the entire Imperial Family, only my elder brother has reached the Great Grandmaster stage, and he doesn’t like these worldly affairs,” Li Hongzhao said, “I am also about to become a Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt that she could step into the Great Grandmaster stage on her way back to Tianjing from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Once you become a Great Grandmaster, you can become an Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not necessarily impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let alone passing the Emperor’s Sword, the Eldest Prince, even though he doesn’t care for worldly affairs, is a man, and you are a woman, the people’s support will not be with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unless you have colossal achievements far surpassing the Eldest Prince, and the people’s support …, wait a few decades, you might have a chance, now there is no hope at all, no need to act recklessly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao’s expression became solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally calmed down, but still felt a bit unwilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan calmly said, “Moreover, we still don’t know what exactly is happening with the Emperor, did he order you back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father did not order anything,” Li Hongzhao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Emperor is in trouble, returning won’t help, if he’s fine, rushing back would be too conspicuous, drawing attention and revealing your ambition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m worried about Father, there’s nothing wrong with being anxious to return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who would believe that? … Not the Emperor, nor the Eldest Prince, nor the other Princes and courtiers, I fear none would believe that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Mr. Su? Have Mr. Su go back and take a look first, a Great Grandmaster travels faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Su has already gone back to assess the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao was already moved, but did not agree right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately agreeing would seem like listening to Chu Zhiyuan, and she couldn’t swallow her pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way,” Chu Zhiyuan said, “when can those Evil Sect statues from Da Meng arrive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no mood for supplying you with these now!” Li Hongzhao said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted, “Is this Evil Sect matter a minor issue? Maybe it’s the Evil Sect who did it this time! … And about Tenth Uncle, are you really not involved?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely not!” Li Hongzhao answered decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan gave her a deep look, “Alright, bring the statues as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just your Da Jing statues won’t do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regardless if Da Jing, Da Meng, or Da Zhen, as long as there are Evil Sect statues, I want them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Alright.” Li Hongzhao snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had mentioned it previously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Evil Sect statues are of no use, giving them to Chu Zhiyuan is nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Evil Sect can be eliminated, all the better, it will keep Chu Zhiyuan preoccupied and out of other affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>",1445,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-14T10:32:41.132Z",1,"novelbin.me","50344fa4f898fe4373ecb73413054a57ace5c0f48c1a1d060b831a4735c6ff5d","imperial-cultivation-chapter-467","imperial-cultivation-chapter-465",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]