[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-476":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},1054435,1365,"Chapter 476 - 473: Emerging","imperial-cultivation-chapter-476",476,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress...\" The four couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sense of shock lingered for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don’t know how this Ninth Prince managed it, to be chosen as emperor by the Da Meng Emperor and accepted by the Emperor’s Sword,\" Chu Zhitian remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining the obstacles in this process indicates how difficult it is: first, the original emperor must accept, and then the Emperor’s Sword must accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan and Chu Zhichuan cast their eyes toward Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan said, \"Fourth Brother, you are very familiar with this Ninth Prince, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, \"Li Hongzhao is indeed very capable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after going through her struggles, both her martial arts cultivation and mental state, even her wisdom, have improved significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I truly didn’t see it coming that she would become the emperor of Da Meng,\" Chu Mingxuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t see it either,\" said Chu Zhichuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither did I,\" Chu Zhitian shook his head, \"What about you, Fourth Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan didn’t want to lie, so he smiled and said, \"She has a Phoenix Bloodline, that should be the key.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always knew of Li Hongzhao’s ambition, after all, Li Hongzhao practiced the Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique and was destined to become a Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Eldest Prince had an accident or lacked in character, it was possible for Li Hongzhao to succeed to the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility wasn’t high; he mostly thought Li Hongzhao could only imagine it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when this outcome actually appeared, he too was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only marvel at the wonders of the world and the unpredictability of fate, often beyond expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phoenix Bloodline...\" Chu Mingxuan nodded with realization, \"No wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phoenix Bloodline is very rare and peculiar, said to be the Ancient True Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Phoenix Bloodline can directly practice the Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique to become a Grandmaster or even beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Brother, do you still have a good relationship with this Ninth Prince?\" Chu Zhitian laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, \"Not that good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan asked, \"Now that she has become emperor, will she still negotiate with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan looked at him eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Uncle is already on the way, and he should arrive in the capital soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingrui and his group were traveling slowly and leisurely; they would arrive at the capital in a couple of days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian said, \"I’m just afraid Da Meng will go to war again, and Father won’t get a rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, \"If war really breaks out, Uncle will have to leave the capital again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s Da Jing military, there is still no general who can compare to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\" Chu Zhitian looked helpless, \"Father can’t endure such ordeals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s tough on Uncle,\" Chu Mingxuan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan looked at him with admiration, \"A real man should be like Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The safety and health of one person attract the attention of the entire court, the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what a real man should do, instead of muddling along like us, achieving nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian wore a bitter face and sighed, \"It seems like the war is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new emperor’s ascension nearly always prompts a war, and none are exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is necessary to secure the imperial throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"That’s not necessarily so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New emperors indeed often go to war; if they win, Li Hongzhao’s prestige will rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if defeated, her throne won’t be stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, this matter carries great risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao is quite aware of the changes in the Da Jing army’s strength in Yujing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she would be more cautious, not launching a war easily lest one battle results in lost prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once defeated, Da Meng would fall into turmoil, and she would find it difficult to quell the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Won’t go to war?\" Chu Zhitian asked eagerly, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, \"If she truly is the emperor, she won’t go to war easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhichuan asked, \"Fourth Brother, you know Li Hongzhao better, so she won’t go to war easily. Does that mean there will be peace in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"There might be peace for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they say, prolonged division must lead to unity, and prolonged unity must divide. It’s hard to say how long such peace can last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to historical trends, war will eventually break out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this world of cultivation, such trends might be influenced by cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I could surpass being a Great Grandmaster and inherit the Emperor’s Sword, peace could be ensured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they could engage in deeper entanglements, like jointly developing secret lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are already such connections between Da Jing and Da Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian said, \"Fourth Brother, there are more and more of those Evil Sect monsters, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, \"The number of people entering the city is increasing every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t they afraid of dying?\" Chu Zhitian said, \"Knowing they are walking into death, yet they continue to come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"These monsters can’t be measured with common sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, not enough have died yet!\" Chu Zhichuan snorted, \"Let them die for a few more days, and see if they dare then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan laughed, \"Those who dared have died off, and the remaining ones won’t dare anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian said, \"Fourth Brother, I have a thought. The more people die, the more they believe the Evil Emperor Cave Mansion is real, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s possible!\" Chu Zhichuan clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan said, \"Makes sense, makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded thoughtfully, \"Indeed, it makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, there’s no way to explain why they so recklessly squeeze into Yujing City to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian said, \"Then even more will rush in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill them all! Kill them all!\" Chu Mingxuan laughed, \"It’s best to kill all those monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, \"Try to kill them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Eighteenth Prince Mansion, Chu Zhiyuan strolled through the streets and alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights were bright, the atmosphere indulgent and dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yujing City was extremely lively, even more so than during the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked leisurely, with Zou Fang following closely behind, and Guo Chi and the others guarding the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took the opportunity to cleanse the Inner City of Yujing City once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he returned to the Prince Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to the Prince Mansion, Feng Xi greeted him, lowered his voice, and said, \"Your Highness, everything has been arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi quietly withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked toward the east of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yifeng woke up very early the next day, his head throbbing painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drank too heavily last night, got too deeply drunk, and even though it was fine wine, the aftermath of too much still felt bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Languidly, he got up with a pale face and went to the front hall, where he saw Shu Fei tending to the flowers, and Cheng Miaozhen reading a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat heavily across from Cheng Miaozhen, letting out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Miaozhen waved her hand and had a maid bring porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, feeling better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\" Cheng Yifeng rubbed his temples, \"Did I actually get drunk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always boast about your high tolerance,\" Shu Fei snorted, put down the scissors, and came to the table, \"Just one drink and you’re down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yifeng sighed, \"I underperformed, letting His Highness see me like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you still have the face to mention it,\" Shu Fei snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid quietly set down the porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yifeng took it and drank it all in one gulp, exhaling deeply, \"That’s much better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said, \"Let’s go, let’s eat out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go out again?\" Cheng Miaozhen was exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yifeng said, \"Let’s try out every restaurant in Yujing before we talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Fei said, \"Then let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her brother and mother, both eager for excitement, Cheng Miaozhen had no choice but to stand up and follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a restaurant, sat on the bustling second floor, and as soon as they sat down, they heard the chatter from next to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion was all about the sudden appearance of the Evil Emperor Cave Mansion last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Emperor Cave Mansion had indeed appeared, right in the direction of the eastern city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z",1,"novelbin.me","8fedd38426b1b3fbaf6a7ad34caec587373cb08138731ec5403d39f8fb4c4def","imperial-cultivation-chapter-477","imperial-cultivation-chapter-475",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]