[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-502":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},1055311,1365,"Chapter 502: 499: Level","imperial-cultivation-chapter-502",502,"\u003Cp>Chapter 502: Level\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among Great Grandmasters, it is extremely difficult to kill each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this rule simply does not apply in front of Chu Zhiyuan; killing is too easy, like slaughtering chickens and ducks or even mowing grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his presence, Great Grandmasters are as frail as Innates in front of Great Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lives lie in just a thought of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts were filled with alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then recalled the taboo against killing for Great Grandmasters, and breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how formidable a Great Grandmaster is, they cannot kill lightly, or else the yin energy will backfire on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of us are not masters of Evil Sects, so the Princely Heir should not kill us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan retracted his gaze and looked at the Elder of the Demon Heart Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang stood quietly beside him, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan turned his head towards Sun Haifeng and Zhou Shaotang: “Mr. Sun, Mr. Zhou, how did you come across these three?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng said: “Princely Heir, we bring news, but please do not tell Yingying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “Are you two secretly protecting Yingying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng said: “With the Evil Sects gathered here, it’s too dangerous. Sister Xu alone is slightly overmatched, so we came over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yingying is truly fortunate.” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just Xu Suying alone wasn’t enough, and two more Great Grandmasters were dispatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying indeed has great luck, experiencing consecutive fortuitous encounters, but such emphasis is too extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng and Zhou Shaotang displayed a doting smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “Rest assured, I won’t mention it to Yingying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We originally came to find Yingying, but saw them committing murder halfway, so we tried to stop them, but in vain.” Sun Haifeng said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaotang disdainfully said: “They looked sneaky, must be plotting something sinister, so we followed them, ruining their plans brings some satisfaction!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to kill them, and unwilling to let them go, we simply followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once near Yujing, we contacted Sister Xu to come over, then we can deal with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: “They are conspiring to unite, gathering the Great Grandmasters of the Evil Sects to join forces to kill me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Truly audacious!” Sun Haifeng solemnly remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing the Princely Heir, especially near Yujing City, is a sure path to ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They will probably lead me to a distant place, achieving this isn’t hard,” Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the silver statue, smiling: “You think of seeking help from Mr. Xu, they too will have more Great Grandmasters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two slightly changed in expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder those three fellows were so good-natured, neither rushed nor anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have our trump cards, and they have theirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We nearly fell into a trap, even implicating Sister Xu and Yingying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two broke out in a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan gazed at the silver statue: “Do you know why this one is silver?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four major Demon Sects all have profound backgrounds, and the Jiuli Divine Sect is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Yao Yue Palace and Wuyou Sect, the most mysterious is the Yongling Divine Sect, followed by the Jiuli Divine Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiuli Divine Sect obviously despises the Evil Sects too, killing without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng solemnly said: “This is rarely seen, it’s a higher-level Venerable Statue, and the highest level, even rarer, is golden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What makes them different?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The more sacrifices offered, the higher the level of the Venerable Statue, benefitting more people, and more capable of comprehending supreme mental methods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Piled up with human lives?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan mused: “Capable of comprehending supreme mental methods?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mental methods they cultivate are wondrous, requiring more insight as one advances, often indescribable, requiring a felt understanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The black Venerable Statues only help them reach Great Grandmaster level, but are useless beyond that, whereas the silver Venerable Statues benefit the cultivation of Great Grandmasters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Benefiting the cultivation of Great Grandmasters, are there many in the Evil Sect with Grandmaster Second Layer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very few.” Sun Haifeng shook his head: “After reaching Great Grandmaster, they are often content, rarely approaching the Venerable Statues, only these high ranks continue to further their cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaotang pouted: “A bunch of lunatics, unable to figure things out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As far as I know, these silver Venerable Statues are rare, the Demon Heart Sect might only control four, held by top elders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said that the Sect Master also controls a golden Venerable Statue, which is truly formidable, able to command the power of the entire sect and external forces, able to withstand the Emperor’s Sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng said: “Saying it can withstand the Emperor’s Sword is a bit exaggerated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Records have noted it.” Zhou Shaotang disagreed: “The Yuding Sect was slashed by the Emperor’s Sword, yet it was fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Yuding Sect, that wasn’t a golden Venerable Statue, it was the Jade Cauldron.” Sun Haifeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That giant cauldron is a sect’s treasured artifact, comparable to a golden Venerable Statue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sternly said: “The golden Venerable Statue is so formidable?… It’s eye-opening, they each guard their own main altar, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To my knowledge, the golden Venerable Statue is kept at the main altar.” “So do you know where the main altar of the Demon Heart Sect is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The main altar of the Demon Heart Sect is in the Southern Border, in fact, many Evil Sect main altars are in the Southern Border.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked south, his expression solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the last time with Chu Mingrui’s Curse Technique, wondering how far the Emperor’s investigation had progressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, your cultivation is strong, Miracle Technique is formidable, but it’s best to avoid the golden Venerable Statue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaotang quickly agreed: “Yes, yes, better not to touch the golden Venerable Statue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Thank the two of you.” Chu Zhiyuan cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their information is extremely important to him; it seems there are some details the Wuyou Sect and the Court are unaware of, or perhaps haven’t pieced together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Haifeng cupped his hands and smiled: “It’s us who should thank the Princely Heir for his help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaotang quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “We’re not strangers, no need for formalities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on the silver Venerable Statue, perceiving an overwhelming web of red lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The density of these red lines is ten times that of the black statue, extending not only further but also sensed more clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know exactly how far they could be sensed, but looking at this dense web of red lines, he shuddered inwardly, his mood growing heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These red lines must be in the tens of thousands, making one’s scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones of a Great Grandmaster are different from those of other Grandmasters and Innates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones of a Great Grandmaster become smooth and jade-like, faintly glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones of three Great Grandmasters, once placed on the White Bone Tower, immediately catch the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under moonlight, they shimmer, and under sunlight, they sparkle brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple glance at the White Bone Tower makes one instinctively focus on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Great Grandmasters of Evil Sects died at the hands of the Princely Heir, their bones displayed on the White Bone Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news spread like wildfire throughout Yujing City and even beyond its borders by ten miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to more people venturing out of Yujing City, heading to the Purple Sun Villa to witness the White Bone Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of the world, Great Grandmasters are unreachable, the pinnacle of existence, supposedly invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all concluded that this was the Emperor’s Sword in action once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To kill three Great Grandmasters at once, only the Emperor’s Sword could do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, even summoning all of Da Jing’s Great Grandmasters might not manage to kill three Great Grandmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most likely outcome would be an undignified escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Grandmasters have acute senses; if they sense danger, they flee immediately, making them hard to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the vast power of the Emperor’s Sword can slay a Great Grandmaster instantly, leaving no chance for escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outside was lively, while inside the villa, Chu Zhiyuan kept scrutinizing the silver Venerable Statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was placed on a stone in the center of the courtyard, watched over continuously from night till noon, missing no detail of its changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1401,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.416Z","2026-06-14T10:33:19.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","4227cf7c412f40b29cc0b4c824636526e38941ea6a89f07981b745be6e8ae515","imperial-cultivation-chapter-503","imperial-cultivation-chapter-501",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]