[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-517":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},1055326,1365,"Chapter 517: 514: Advancing Again","imperial-cultivation-chapter-517",517,"\u003Cp>Chapter 517: Advancing Again\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took out the Golden Jade Heart Contract, concentrated on operating, and infused it with a special aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he shook his head in dissatisfaction: “They haven’t gone far, it’s quite intense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the sensing of the Golden Jade Heart Contract, they haven’t been able to escape Yujing City very far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the result of mutual slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes they go far, then come back, then go far again, and finally return once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after seizing one piece, they still want to seize the second, the third, the fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by collecting all four pieces of the Jade Pendant can one obtain the Evil Emperor’s legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying and Shen Hanyue playfully complained, and their crisp, charming laughter echoed occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spiritual cats suddenly accelerated, swiftly disappearing, and reappeared on Chu Zhiyuan’s shoulders the next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rubbed their heads against Chu Zhiyuan’s chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and patted them, making them squint their eyes contentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Xu Yingying and Shen Hanyue extremely envious. They ran back to the small pavilion, plopped down, picked up a tea cup, and drank a series of gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling shook her head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying glanced at one of the spiritual cats and huffed, “What naughty creatures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue said, “How did you get these little things?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “In the Secret Land of the Flying Sky Sect, even a Great Grandmaster couldn’t handle them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue asked, “Are there more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to get one?” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “They can’t be handled; they won’t be tamed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These little guys are too fast.” Shen Hanyue was suddenly discouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying stood up with a smile, “I’ll go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She floated away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue looked at her in confusion, watching her graceful figure disappear, “What is she up to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go take a look,” Shen Hanyue said and followed her out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan patted the two spiritual cats. With a gentle shake, they flew up and landed on Xiao Ruoling’s fragrant shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling was immediately delighted and patted them, smiling, “Are they very powerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many experts of the Flying Sky Sect have died at the hands of their kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So brutal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their speed is like lightning, and their claws can penetrate spiritual energy protection, making it easy to kill a Great Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These little guys are actually so fierce.” Xiao Ruoling gently patted them, making them squint their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sensed Chu Zhiyuan’s aura on Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying and Shen Hanyue reappeared, holding several pieces of roasted meat in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them lying on Xiao Ruoling’s shoulder, they instantly became very envious, glaring at Chu Zhiyuan in dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s really a matter of closeness and distance; the little guys don’t know who is family, but it’s definitely Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue pinched a piece of roasted meat, shaking it in front of a spiritual cat, “Little darling, come on, eat some meat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual cat immediately fixed its gaze on the piece of roasted meat, its blue pupils following the movement of the meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue found this very satisfying, “Little darling, come on, eat it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual cat just stared without pouncing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying said, “Don’t they like roasted meat? … Then what do they like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, “They do like roasted meat, but they won’t eat what you offer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not necessarily true,” Shen Hanyue said, unconvinced, continuing to tease it, and brought the roasted meat right to its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it leaped up, landing on Chu Zhiyuan’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue followed again, bending down to bring the roasted meat to its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It leaped into the air again, warily glaring at the roasted meat and then at Shen Hanyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This little guy is so stubborn!” Shen Hanyue said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying shook her head, “Looks like we can’t bribe them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said this and tossed a piece of roasted meat into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spiritual cats immediately turned their heads to stare, but they didn’t move, letting it fall to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying huffed, “Impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell they really liked it but could restrain themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are demon beasts, not humans; their nature should prevail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “They are very clever and won’t fall for tricks easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clever little guys,” Xu Yingying said, squeezing next to Xiao Ruoling and staring at the spiritual cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual cat looked back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Alright, don’t tease them too much; they are demon beasts after all, not little children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spiritual cats suddenly leaped up, landing individually on the shoulders of the two women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving instruction and reassurance from Chu Zhiyuan, they finally became close to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying and Shen Hanyue were instantly delighted, happily patting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they fed them roasted meat, and this time they finally ate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They devoured it ravenously and incredibly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their small stomachs, they could hold roasted meat larger than themselves, leaving the two women amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan let the two spiritual cats play with them, then took Xiao Ruoling back inside to show her what he had obtained and invited her to help identify it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Chu Zhiyuan returned to the Flying Sky Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu again brought two elders, along with Qu Ying to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few pleasantries with them, Chu Zhiyuan headed towards the entrance of the Secret Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu remained composed, sighing, “Little Ying has already told me about what the Princely Heir said.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Sect Master, don’t mind my ramblings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was out of being moved by Qu Ying’s sincerity that he had said those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every sect experiences rise and fall; there is no forever flourishing sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decline of the Flying Sky Sect affects the Court, but the impact is not that significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Military Suppression Department has both Four Great Sect experts and military experts; now that military experts are on the rise, there is no worry of having no experts available in the Military Suppression Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it would be for the best if the Flying Sky Sect does not decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu shook his head, “The Princely Heir speaks wisely, thinking about it now, we were indeed headstrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “In fact, you could have waited for a bit, waiting for the return of Great Grandmaster Jiang who guards the Secret Land before exploring further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu said, “Uncle Jiang returns only once every few years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted that he underestimated the Secret Land, being blinded by the benefits it promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Jiang is staunchly inclined toward the Court’s faction, and once he returns, he will surely advocate reporting to the Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he wanted to explore the Secret Land ahead of him, gaining more benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Uncle Huang is a Great Grandmaster, as are Uncle Qu and Uncle Liu, so it’s not necessarily essential for him to enter the Secret Land together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the Secret Land was so perilous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “It would be best to wait a bit; this time it was the spiritual cats, but from what I know, the spiritual cats are not the strongest demon beasts in the Secret Land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu’s face turned serious, “There’s something even stronger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Judging by the size of these spiritual cats, they take the agile assassination approach. Surely there are stronger demon beasts; what do you do if you encounter them next time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Do they all have their own territories?” Lu Donghu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Not all demon beasts necessarily have territories, but most do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Donghu slowly said, “Then we won’t go further in, we’ll just stay in the current area.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That works too,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Secret Land is different from Yao Yue Palace’s Secret Land; every time you enter Yao Yue Palace’s Secret Land, you reach a different location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, this Secret Land is not like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they wouldn’t be attacked by spiritual cats every time they enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a newly encountered Secret Land, this is actually somewhat better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as they say, misfortune and fortune are interdependent; it’s hard to judge their nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan bid farewell to them and stepped into the Secret Land with the two spiritual cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his eyes quickly appeared a dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees were lush, the leaves verdant and moist, with raindrops on them like liquid silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was humid with a peculiar fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s Super Sense had already spread out as he stepped onto the treetops and floated forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fruits that the spiritual cats disliked were just on a cliff not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on that cliff, there were two red fruit trees, which bore the red fruits capable of enhancing one’s spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the red fruit trees, there was also a plant of that kind of golden flower, which Xiao Ruoling recognized, similar to a spiritual flower in Yao Yue Palace’s Secret Land, known for nourishing the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1527,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.416Z","2026-06-14T10:33:19.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","c7d8bb882d04b4f650e20653cba6d253cf3ec4be730ab8515d30c9e940062f62","imperial-cultivation-chapter-518","imperial-cultivation-chapter-516",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]