[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-489":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},1054448,1365,"Chapter 489 - 486: Breakthrough","imperial-cultivation-chapter-489",489,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword soul of the Bright Moon Saber had always been increasing slowly, and as more Evil Sect demons were slain, it grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after reaching a certain point, it no longer increased, stagnating and hitting a bottleneck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t panic, merely continuing to slay Evil Sect demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building up strength for a breakthrough, there might be a flash of insight, leading to a natural breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it had finally been triggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light of the Spirit Butterfly Sword Formation became one with the whole, reaching a special state akin to resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this resonance, a special rhythm was formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rhythm invoked a mystical Void power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Void power didn’t come from beyond, but was a power inherent in the world itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like various kinds of waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People couldn’t see it nor utilize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this special state, within this rhythm, this Void power was drawn in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the power of the Spirit Butterfly Sword Formation was pushed to its limit, with several times its usual might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s Super Sense captured this peculiar rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the sword soul of the Bright Moon Saber began to vibrate according to this strange rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his face remained calm, watching those four middle-aged men in green robes as dozens of wounds bled out, and they finally collapsed to the ground, their faces filled with astonishment and unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They truly didn’t understand what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything seemed to accelerate in an instant, the swords of the twelve young women in white suddenly speeding up, catching them off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reacted, it was all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive!\" Qu Ying couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng also looked full of praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They truly couldn’t imagine anyone emerging from this sword formation unscathed under the recent strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they turned to look at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Grandmaster, could he withstand it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can this move trap the Great Grandmaster?\" Shen Hanyue asked Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan replied, \"Haven’t you tried before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue said, \"We tried before, but it didn’t work; the Great Grandmaster’s crushing power is insurmountable, but the sword formation now is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, \"The result would still be the same now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Spirit Butterfly Sword Formation is formidable, it hasn’t reached the level to break through the realm’s crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like it still doesn’t work,\" Shen Hanyue sighed, \"back then, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, I couldn’t break through the realm gap either,\" Chu Zhiyuan said, \"then, I could only disrupt the Great Grandmaster, but couldn’t kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was already amazing,\" Shen Hanyue said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Spirit Butterfly Sword Formation, they could feel how extraordinary it was that Chu Zhiyuan could threaten the Great Grandmaster back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the Spirit Butterfly Sword Formation far exceeded the level of a Grandmaster yet was still insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan alone was superior to the sword formation formed by twelve Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more they understood, the more they marveled at Chu Zhiyuan’s prowess and the more they sensed his remarkable ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"I want to continue heading south; what about you all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue said, \"We’re heading north to the manor; you and Sister Xiao go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Shen Hanyue was getting more perceptive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling pursed her lips and smiled, \"I’ll go to the manor with everyone first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll visit on my way back,\" Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the sword soul of the Bright Moon Saber suddenly surged, radiating immense light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a bright moon, it slowly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rising and rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly ascending to the side of the rising sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun and moon shone together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While in the depths of his mind, spiritual force streams of golden threads emanated from the soul light, cascading towards both the sun and the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xiao Ruoling, Shen Hanyue, and the others, including Qu Ying and Shao Feng, all turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to see a long saber, luminous like the bright moon, appearing from the void, slicing directly towards their foreheads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This saber was incredibly fast; the moment it appeared, it was at their brows, with no chance for evasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saber struck the forehead, darkness clouded their vision, ready to engulf them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light protective amulet around Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue’s necks emitted a gentle glow, but even so, they couldn’t completely avoid the harm and were about to faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve young women and Qu Ying, Shao Feng, were in an even worse state, already unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang, bang, bang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly awoke from his trance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached to steady the swaying Xiao Ruoling, then waved his sleeve to stabilize Shen Hanyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wave of his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cooling aura hit their brows, awakening them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gradually woke up, finding themselves lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Shao Feng was bewildered, unable to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others were the same, looking around before focusing on Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that saber, they found it familiar; it was exactly like the one at Chu Zhiyuan’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this event was related to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue shook her head, took off the white veil covering her face, and glared at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling nestled in Chu Zhiyuan’s arms, blushing as she slowly stood straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan apologetically cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve young women quickly said it wasn’t necessary, as did Qu Ying and Shao Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?!\" Shen Hanyue complained, dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful face still carried a hint of frailty, the pallor yet to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That moment earlier hurt her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng couldn’t help but look at her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he shouldn’t, his gaze couldn’t help but linger, unable to move away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Ying also marveled at her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan guiltily smiled, \"I just had a bit of a breakthrough in my sword technique realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue snorted, \"What kind of sword technique do you practice, it’s terrifying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a sword technique I accidentally came across,\" Chu Zhiyuan said, \"it seems quite effective now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder!\" Qu Ying blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark drew everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve young women who had just regained consciousness and were dusting off also turned to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Ying said, \"No wonder the Princely Heir didn’t even need to draw his sword to kill them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She believed Chu Zhiyuan probably didn’t do it on purpose, but it was an accidental release of aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura released unintentionally was already so formidable, how powerful would it be when deliberately used to kill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder those Evil Sect demons suddenly died, seemingly inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out it wasn’t the power of the Emperor’s Sword but the sword technique used by the Princely Heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sword technique didn’t require the actual use of the sword but rather used spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never before had she thought that a Great Grandmaster’s spiritual power could have such power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng also slapped his thigh, enlightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sword technique is quite sinister,\" Shen Hanyue shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that a Great Grandmaster’s spiritual power wasn’t this strong, wasn’t so powerful in attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, it derived from the sword technique, which amplified the spiritual power’s might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, \"The way of the sword technique is indeed worth deeply studying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Ying nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng too nodded with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to this phrase now, their perception was entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Alright, you all head to the manor first; I’ll go another few dozen miles south before returning. It’s getting late; you should set off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Shao Feng and Qu Ying, \"You should go with them to keep company, so they don’t run into trouble on the road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" Qu Ying wanted to stay by his side to ask about the sword technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Xiao Ruoling standing gracefully beside him, she gently nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xiao Ruoling wasn’t following him, she shouldn’t add trouble either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Feng, seeing her agree, also complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They headed south, while Chu Zhiyuan had already disappeared into the dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue walked shoulder to shoulder, with Qu Ying by Xiao Ruoling’s side, and Shao Feng next to Qu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve young women in white followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1381,"2026-06-03T09:58:02.814Z","2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z",1,"novelbin.me","cee3d63f02c4eb71f7cab17d1b881f91529a93e2ac5f802db80910ebe7943e6d","imperial-cultivation-chapter-490","imperial-cultivation-chapter-488",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]