[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-475":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},1054434,1365,"Chapter 475: 472: Empress","imperial-cultivation-chapter-475",475,"\u003Cp>Chapter 475: Empress\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan once again operated the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique and immediately felt a difference in the world around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Yin and a Yang, two streams of energy surged respectively from the top of his head and the soles of his feet, converging at the Shan Zhong, transforming into a mysterious energy that spread throughout his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire body was immersed in this mysterious energy, existing in a state of contradiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both tranquil and dynamic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a fish swimming in the deep sea, peaceful but not dull, lively but not restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan found this state quite remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to practice his martial arts in this state and found it did not obstruct him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two streams of Yin and Yang energy did not conflict with the spiritual energy; they operated independently without conscious guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he did not intentionally stop them, they would continue operating smoothly without interruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan became increasingly fascinated by the mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked towards Cheng Miaozhen, who was close by, her skin as fine as porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen stepped back two paces and softly asked, “How is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, “I have mastered it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, “What realm can be achieved by practicing this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Returning Void Realm consists of six layers: Body Void, Heart Void, Divine Void, Clear Void, Taixu, and Primordial Void. I am currently at the Heart Void Realm; you are now in the Body Void Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Body Void…” Chu Zhiyuan pondered, “The body becomes lighter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Cheng Miaozhen gently nodded, “It will shed postnatal Yin and impure energies. Heart Void changes the mental state, Divine Void changes the spirit, but what lies beyond, I do not know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “This technique is indeed profound; at the very least, it can conceal one’s aura.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Concealing the aura is indeed a powerful aspect,” Cheng Miaozhen acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for my aunt and mother, not even my elder brother knew I had cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not discover it themselves; I told them; otherwise, they wouldn’t have known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands, “I will practice it and see. Thank you, Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen lightly shook her head, “As long as you do not blame me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, and Chu Zhiyuan continued walking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When reaching the gate of the Princess Mansion, Chu Zhiyuan signaled her to stop, not to see him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Cheng Miaozhen insisted on escorting him out of the Princess Mansion, watching as he departed surrounded by Guo Chi and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon hung obliquely in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stars faintly shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanterns were everywhere on the street in front of the Princess Mansion, gradually disappearing in the lights, slowly merging into the distant darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen quietly stood at the steps of the Princess Mansion, watching the direction in which they disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she felt her whole body relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts flowed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin Yang Qi became more lively and agile, unknowingly advancing a level, reaching the Divine Void Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spirit suddenly enhanced, her thoughts agile and vibrant as if she suddenly became smarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cast a deep glance into the distance, then turned slowly back to the Princess Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fei sat silently by the table in the front hall, watching her return, “How did it go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He didn’t refuse,” Cheng Miaozhen responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh…” Shu Fei sighed, “Such talent, yet so magnanimous, truly a phoenix among men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never mind, let it be.” Shu Fei shook her head, “He is still worth associating with; even if not as husband and wife, you can be friends. Engaging in conversations with him often is greatly beneficial to both the body and mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen said, “I am just afraid he doesn’t like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your looks, so pleasing to the eyes, how could he not like it?” Shu Fei chuckled, “No matter how capable a man is, he cannot resist a beauty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen blushed, “I am not considered a beauty; Xiao Ruoling is said to be the most beautiful in Yujing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are not far off,” Shu Fei said, “As for your elder brother this time…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head slightly, “Emotions are difficult to overcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were really so easy to get over, she wouldn’t have been entangled for so many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan returned to Tingtao Courtyard and continued to practice the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique, finding it incredibly marvelous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he practiced, the lighter his body felt as if he became the Yin Yang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly wondered if by practicing this technique, could he break the shackles of the Great Grandmaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the killing aura affect his body still if he defeated a Great Grandmaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt restless but didn’t rush to act; he first needed to practice the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique more profoundly, awaiting the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Great Grandmaster is forbidden to kill, but as a member of the Martial Arts, how could one possibly never feel the urge to kill? It is not only the demonic people of the Evil Sect who deserve death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lights began to illuminate, at the Prince Mansion of Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhiyuan arrived outside the mansion, greeted by Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhitian, and Chu Zhichuan, ushering him inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four sat around the table, delicious food already laid out, a jar of medicinal wine prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four began to eat and drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Chu Zhiyuan became a Great Grandmaster, this was not the first time they gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four gathering for food, drinks, and casual chats had become a regular occurrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While eating and drinking, they chatted about court affairs, mentioning Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth Brother, have you heard the news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan put down his cup, “Eighteenth Uncle, what news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The imperial throne of Da Meng has been passed to the Ninth Princess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm—?” Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback and quickly asked, “Passed to whom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unexpected, isn’t it?” Chu Mingxuan laughed, “It’s the Ninth Princess who dueled with you, Li Hongzhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Passed the throne to her? Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian and Chu Zhichuan adamantly rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time they had heard of it as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan said, “I just found out, the news should be accurate, and it will probably spread in the next few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems unlikely.” Chu Zhichuan frowned, “How could it be passed to her? To a woman? It seems Da Meng never had a female emperor before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This defied people’s imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Da Meng, it is impossible in Da Zhen or Da Jing for a woman to be an Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in the martial and strong Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the Emperor senile, or has he been bewitched by Li Hongzhao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible,” Chu Zhitian shook his head, “It should be a rumor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two!” Chu Mingxuan said impatiently, “It is absolutely not a rumor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian said defiantly, “Then Eighteenth Uncle, do you think it’s possible? It sounds impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan said, “Is someone deliberately spreading this? Is Da Meng fighting for the throne?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three noticed his musing, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan asked, “Fourth Brother, do you think it’s possible? Is it possible for the Ninth Princess to become the Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, “Not necessarily impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, the three Great Grandmasters might have been escorting Li Hongzhao, but they could also have been protecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were escorting, there was actually no need for three Great Grandmasters; two would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were protecting Li Hongzhao, three would not be too many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s secret edict for her to return quickly might not have been to deal with her but to pass the throne to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for hearing the edict from Su Qiuyan, hearing this news would have been hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having heard Su Qiuyan’s Imperial Decree, this matter no longer seemed so incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An Empress…” Chu Mingxuan mused, “This courage is truly extraordinary, worthy of the Da Meng Emperor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It might be an act of desperation,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that if the Da Meng Emperor had any other choice, he would not choose this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emergence of a female Emperor in Da Meng is too great a shock, possibly endangering the stability of the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan asked, “But, can the Emperor’s Sword really recognize a master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It absolutely can,” Chu Mingxuan insisted, “My information is reliable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan did not ask where the information came from, as it was a secret not to be probed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the news was true; Li Hongzhao had indeed become the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1451,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-14T10:32:41.323Z",1,"novelbin.me","e5cb96b5c6380b4a785449650cd9d9a40ca6dd096747c991e67b3e64335dccbe","imperial-cultivation-chapter-476","imperial-cultivation-chapter-474",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]