[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-487":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},1054446,1365,"Chapter 487: 484: Successor","imperial-cultivation-chapter-487",487,"\u003Cp>Chapter 487: Successor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These guys…” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you cannot deliver a fatal blow, then this is the result, jade and stone burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movement techniques are fast; if it were an ordinary Martial Arts expert, they could not dodge this strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of the red mist explosion is too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This array is indeed different now.” Shen Hanyue’s bright eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of this array has increased, and the killing effect is extremely astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head and said, “It’s a shame, we won’t encounter these guys again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really wanted to face another group of Evil Sect members to see the array’s power properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to worry about not having Evil Sect members,” Chu Zhiyuan said, “There will be more and more. If you only have these people, it might be a bit dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Several elders will be coming over soon. Rest assured, we are also careful about our lives and would not let Sister Xiao get hurt.” Shen Hanyue snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Chu Zhiyuan put his mind at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling waved her hand, signaling the twelve white-clothed young women behind them to go about their tasks and not stay behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They relaxed immediately, looking at the wafting red mist, discussing eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were discussing the sword array just now, curious why just changing one sword could cause such a dramatic change in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the power increased significantly, comparable to years of hard practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of improvement they could not fathom; this was the difference in perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Princely Heir’s eyes and comprehension are truly rare in this world, surpassing imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Ying looked on with a resentful gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she asked him for guidance on the sword technique, he just perfunctorily said it was good, showing no intention to instruct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Yao Yue Palace, he would give direct guidance without Xiao Ruoling even needing to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This difference in treatment was too apparent, and he made no effort to disguise it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It truly hurt one’s feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng, on the other hand, was pondering on the side why just changing one sword resulted in such a massive improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the sword array is related to the longsword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something never thought of before, as there seemed to be no such record in various Martial Arts Secrets and records within the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, it turned out the Treasure Sword was inferior to the longsword, as the Treasure Sword actually hindered the array’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly mind-boggling and eye-opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve white-clothed young women went off to different places, either to observe the deep pit or to discuss the sword array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or to study some strange flowers and plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding Zhenling, Sister Ding, come over here.” Shen Hanyue called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl with an oval face came over lightly, with bright eyes, beautiful teeth, red lips, and charming looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She curiously looked at Chu Zhiyuan, clasped her fists in salute, and then turned to Shen Hanyue, “Holy Daughter, what’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You need to properly treat the injury on your foot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The spirit pill doesn’t work, and it’s usually not a big deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a big deal usually, but it shows signs during fighting, especially when deploying the sword array, which affects its operation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then…” Ding Zhenlong hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also wanted to heal the injury on her foot, but that strange snake was peculiar, and no spirit pills or miracle medicines worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave up after a few treatments, letting it ache if it wanted but it was only mild pain anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue looked at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “This is an injury to the membrane. Try a body refining method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Membrane…” Shen Hanyue didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Zhenlong also looked puzzled, glancing at Shen Hanyue and then at Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling said, “How do you refine the membrane?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring your body refining methods here for me to take a look, and I’ll choose one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue said, “That would be great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Zhenlong withdrew and ran off to play with the other girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy Daughter, Princely Heir, come sit, it’s all ready.” A white-clothed young woman came over lightly, smiling sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and the others came to a wooden table with several wooden stumps neatly placed around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the square wooden table were cups and a small red clay stove, from which white steam rose, and the aroma of tea lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and the others sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling sat next to Chu Zhiyuan, with Shen Hanyue beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Ying sat next to Chu Zhiyuan, with Shao Feng next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling handed a teacup to Chu Zhiyuan, smiling, “How is it now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took it with a smile, “We’re on the second step; we’ve just found the Evil Emperor Cave Mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a light sip of the tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinking this hot tea in the dusk brought a unique feeling of vastness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third step hasn’t started yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not quite ready, wait a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just received a piece of news and rushed over because of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Hongzhao becoming the Emperor of Da Meng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that, it’s about the Evil Emperor still having a legacy, with a successor in the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The legacy is unbroken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It shouldn’t be fake news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is this person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reportedly in Da Meng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In Da Meng? … Why in Da Meng? Wasn’t the Evil Emperor ours in Da Jing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s unclear. The palace has limited reach in Da Meng, unable to go further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Meng…” Chu Zhiyuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Inspection Department could extend its reach to Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having the Inspection Department investigate the Evil Emperor’s successor might not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are there any other clues?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Evil Emperor’s path is different from typical Evil Sects,” Xiao Ruoling said, “It doesn’t seem to involve consuming essence blood, so it may be hard to trace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does it consume?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems to be cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered, “Cultivation is harder to devour, but there are fewer impurities, and the upper limit is higher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, “Consuming essence blood can take a person’s life, but consuming cultivation probably won’t, leaving room.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.” Xiao Ruoling nodded slightly, “That’s why the Evil Emperor’s sect looks down on various other Evil Sects, considering them unworthy peers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that’s true, the Evil Emperor’s lineage is indeed on a higher level, making it reasonable to disdain associating with other Evil Sects. … These Evil Sects may covet the Evil Emperor’s mental method; who wouldn’t want to become the Evil Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was increasingly understanding of Evil Sects now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The repercussions of consuming essence blood are too great, and one’s power cannot entirely counteract these consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, prayers are needed, requiring Outer Heaven Power to refine the backlash from consuming essence blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s highly likely the Evil Emperor’s lineage does not need to rely on Outer Heaven Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, the Evil Emperor’s sect might not be classed with other Evil Sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benefiting without harming others, though anger-inducing, wouldn’t be as grievous a sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two talked, others quietly listened without interjecting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly turned his head southward, sighed, “Here they come again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue immediately brightened up, “More Evil Sect members?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “There are fewer this time, but their cultivation is stronger; you must be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four, estimated to be at least Eighth Layer Heaven in mastery, possibly Ninth Layer Heaven or Perfection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Let’s try.” Shen Hanyue gritted her teeth and shouted, “Prepare for combat, four Grandmaster Perfection!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” The twelve white-clothed young women, busy not far away, immediately gathered and came to Chu Zhiyuan and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue said, “Princely Heir, do you want to avoid this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “They shouldn’t recognize me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique’s influence, his cultivation was becoming increasingly unobtrusive, appearing unfit as a martial arts practitioner, let alone a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here they come!” Shen Hanyue exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to the four middle-aged men in green robes drifting toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they spotted Chu Zhiyuan and his group, their gazes immediately fixed on Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes seemed to pierce the white veils covering their faces, wanting to see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greedy expressions flickered across their eyes as if they hadn’t even noticed the twelve white-clothed girls, directly floating towards Chu Zhiyuan’s table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move.” Shen Hanyue snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve white-clothed girls immediately sprang into action, advancing toward the four green-robed men, enshrouding them in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1442,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-14T10:33:16.182Z",1,"novelbin.me","c50a26496ff3e22765689eb9de99b4e76e16768103c9e427ff11108515e65c4a","imperial-cultivation-chapter-488","imperial-cultivation-chapter-486",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]