[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-468":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},1054427,1365,"Chapter 468 - 465 Intent","imperial-cultivation-chapter-468",468,"\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s sword-like eyebrows immediately furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Great Grandmasters arrived in Yujing at the same time, and the Observatory couldn’t be unaware, yet they didn’t intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three Great Grandmasters were different from the four Great Grandmasters of the Yuding Sect; they did not conceal their cultivation, which was clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan reminded again, \"Yuan’er, give up this idea, did you hear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, \"I was just thinking casually, I won’t act recklessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief, \"No matter how strong Da Meng is, it cannot threaten the empire of our Da Jing, but if you act recklessly, it’s not just a matter of war in the Northern Territory, it could bring disaster to our Chu Family and destabilize the country!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually had a hidden piece, which was the Fearless Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Evil Sects that dared to kill a prince without hesitation, besides those needing royal blood, there was only the Fearless Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fearless Sect was also on his list of eliminations, and being a tool before death could be considered waste utilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the aftermath of this matter was too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it must be approached with extreme caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, there was no need to use this move; upright confrontation could also suppress Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masters emerging from the Martial Arts Hall were one after another, and the same was true for the masters from the Phoenix Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of Da Jing was rapidly increasing and would eventually suppress Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Great Grandmasters floated to the three corners of the yard, preventing outsiders from approaching and overhearing their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan said softly, \"Your Highness, the Emperor has decreed that you return to the capital quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao lightly frowned her eyebrows, \"How is Father? Is he really seriously ill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor is... possessed by demons,\" Su Qiuyan said softly, \"You need to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Possessed by demons?!\" Li Hongzhao’s beautiful face darkened, lightly frowning her eyebrows, \"How could he be possessed by demons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps he was too anxious.\" Su Qiuyan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao lightly frowned her eyebrows, \"Anxious? Because of Chu Zhiyuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Jing’s strength is rapidly increasing, and the Emperor wants to advance further to suppress them with the Emperor’s Sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...With my elder brother around, I don’t need to return, do I?\" Li Hongzhao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She deeply agreed with Chu Zhiyuan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning now would be of no benefit, and she could not possibly contend with her elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going back this way might make her elder brother’s supporters wary, thereby triggering their schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would slander her in the Court and the public, tarnishing her reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan gently shook her head, \"The Emperor urgently calls you to return, you must return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" Li Hongzhao slowly nodded, \"Then how is Father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan said, \"His cultivation is mostly ruined, but his life is preserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank heavens,\" Li Hongzhao breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan said softly, \"Your Highness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan glanced at the three Great Grandmasters and suddenly used secret sound transmission, \"If you don’t really want to return, there actually is no rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan gave a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao lightly nodded and glanced at the three Great Grandmasters, sighed, \"My father has decreed, I naturally must comply, I cannot defy the decree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Grandmaster, her senses were keen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel the distance of these three Great Grandmasters, unwilling to get involved with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Su Qiuyan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan seeing this, found that his Insight could even hear the secret sound transmissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming a Grandmaster, the Super Sense was indeed different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly analyzed Su Qiuyan’s words in his mind, pondering the deeper meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qiuyan actually didn’t want Li Hongzhao to return, clearly harboring concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this concern originate from the Emperor, intending to harm Li Hongzhao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, if not harm, then be unfavorable to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Emperor, why would he be unfavorable to Li Hongzhao, because of the imperial throne?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be to remove threats for the Eldest Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In desiring the Emperor’s Sword to acknowledge a master, one cannot engage in fratricide, yet as Emperor, he can easily confine Li Hongzhao with a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seems unnecessary, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao is not yet a Great Grandmaster and still cannot take the throne in the Emperor’s eyes, so what threat could she pose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there is a threat, once the Eldest Prince becomes emperor, there would be no threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter is unpredictable, with too many variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of this and softly asked, \"Uncle Nine, if among the princes only one is a Great Grandmaster but lacks prestige, can the Emperor’s Sword recognize its master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan said, \"The Emperor’s Sword is a Sword Spirit, its intelligence surpassing that of humans; in the absence of choice, it can only choose the only Great Grandmaster, as continuity cannot be broken... But if a crime of fratricide is committed, it will not recognize a master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Then if there are two Great Grandmasters, but neither has enough prestige?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then it can only choose the one with better character and higher prestige.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only one person, then it can only reluctantly recognize a master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sword Spirit values priorities: cultivation, character, merit; cultivation and character are essential, merit and prestige can be compromised,\" Chu Qingyan said, \"Why are you inquiring about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, smiled, and said, \"The Emperor’s Sword is indeed fascinating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you thinking of competing for the imperial throne?\" Chu Qingyan said, \"Your progress is too fast, it’s really hard to say if you can compete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, \"Originally, you had great hope, but you don’t listen to advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No outsiders should meddle in the struggle for the throne, and your elder brother will definitely be unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest advice he could offer was for him to cultivate slower, not so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn’t be said directly; saying it too swiftly would mean not being able to gain merit in the army and hence, no chance for the imperial throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be a taboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, \"Imperial Grandfather is in his prime, I have time, maybe my uncles and Uncle Ten can all break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Ten is almost very difficult, the others haven’t even reached Grandmaster Perfection, even harder!\" Chu Qingyan sighed, \"It’s thanks to you. Otherwise, it would be precarious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was really no heir, with no Great Grandmaster emerging from the Chu lineage, it would mark the beginning of Da Jing’s turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the Chu lineage would entirely decline, losing this empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there’s Second Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He——?\" Chu Qingyan snorted, \"He doesn’t count as part of the Chu lineage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Nine,\" Bai Ningshuang said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingyan waved his hand, \"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about him, after all, don’t rush, what’s yours won’t be lost, what’s not, you can’t force it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s situation still depended on fate, on whether Chu Mingrui and others could break through to Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, the Emperor’s Sword had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind turned towards Li Hongzhao, pondering what the Da Meng Emperor wanted Li Hongzhao to return for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Eldest Prince of Da Meng...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the Eldest Prince Li Haotian, all the information gathered by the Inspection Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Haotian was a martial arts enthusiast, with exceptional talent, a Great Grandmaster in his fifties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was almost always practicing martial arts, indifferent to matters of the Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Da Meng Emperor was young, and among the current princes, only the Eldest Prince had broken through to Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t inherit the position, who would?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Li Hongzhao became a Great Grandmaster, given she is a woman, she might not be suitable as Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Li Hongzhao became a Great Grandmaster, then the Eldest Prince would not be the sole option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows who the Emperor’s Sword would choose; what if it really chose Li Hongzhao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were the Da Meng Emperor, what would I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The likely strategy would be to suppress Li Hongzhao’s cultivation, preventing her breakthrough to Great Grandmaster, allowing the Eldest Prince to smoothly acquire the Emperor’s Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to suppress Li Hongzhao’s cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By having her leave Yujing, distancing her from an environment where she can improve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight delay, there would be no hindrance to the Eldest Prince’s succession.\u003C\u002Fp>",1443,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z",1,"novelbin.me","70b474731a996f8de033f488a9275a377f7ba9b864a68a58dfcf6e8bb7f1efa2","imperial-cultivation-chapter-469","imperial-cultivation-chapter-467",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]