[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-519":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},1055328,1365,"Chapter 519 - 516: Accelerate","imperial-cultivation-chapter-519",519,"\u003Cp>To practice the Thunder Blade Technique, one must first understand the intent of thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder, the pivot of heaven and earth, the genesis of all living things, the transformation of Yin and Yang, life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehend the intent of thunder, then practice the Thunder Blade Technique, combining the mental realm and saber form to achieve effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderbolt Nine Forms, Thunderbolt Eighteen Forms, thirty-six forms, up to seventy-two forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderbolt Nine Forms are the Nine Changes of Thunder, each transformation is a variation of thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ultimate Thunderbolt Seventy Two Forms encompass all transformations of heaven and earth within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These moves are the mysteries arising from the evolution of thunder; without a corresponding mental realm, they are nothing but mere flourishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan closed his eyes, recalling the scene when he first understood the way of reality and illusion, the way of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, he opened his eyes, shining brightly, sharp and penetrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vague zigzag-shaped lightning flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he floated to the window and landed in the center of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang was practicing with eyes closed outside the door; hearing the movement, he opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, signaling him to continue practicing, already drawing the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber moved slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang suddenly felt as though a flash of lightning had passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber seemed to slash through the silent sky filled with dark clouds like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning was various zigzag shapes; he never imagined lightning could have so many variations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bright Moon Saber’s speed was not fast, yet it gave him the feeling of lightning passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each lightning strike had not disappeared before the next appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, countless lightning crisscrossed, as if forming an electric grid everywhere, encompassing all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming lightning suddenly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood still, holding the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purple lightning jumped incessantly between his body and the Bright Moon Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be calling down the thunder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan swung the saber again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his figure flickered, almost disappearing, the Bright Moon Saber also vanished, leaving only purple lightning flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One purple lightning after another crisscrossed, increasing in number, eventually turning into a sheet of lightning, brilliant and dazzling, impossible to look at directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the lightning became fuller, forming a thunder pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang felt his hair standing on end, his clothes fluttering, about to be drawn into the thunder pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his ground, operating his energy to protect himself, though the difference was negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of this thunder pool, he was vulnerable, slowly moving towards it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to embed his feet into the green bricks but could not, caught by the power emitted from the thunder pond, floating upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the thunder pond disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Residual lightning flashed in Zou Fang’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He breathed a sigh of relief, still filled with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, the purple glow flickering, slowly retracting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Thunder Blade Technique is a method for rapid mastery; he practiced at the realm of Sword God, achieving effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Thunder Blade Technique was not as he imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cannot break through the void, nor open up space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true opening of space is not achieved by the Thunder Blade Technique but by that Heavenly Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the ultimate in the Thunder Blade Technique leads to the Sword God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence of the Thunder Blade Technique is not immortality, but the invincible power of slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the saber of slaughter: you die, I live; its upper limit and concept are inferior to the Glazed Blade Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Thunder Blade Technique is not without merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder can slay enemies and refine the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draw a wisp of thunder power to temper the body, strengthen the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This method’s advantage is quick results and rapid improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refine again and again until no more can be refined, no stronger can be strengthened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he felt his body had strengthened another level, his Refining Claw improved another notch, the effect was rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to it, the Glazed Blade Scripture emphasizes the unity of saber and man in body refinement, not solely strengthening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan experienced the differences and similarities, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Blade Technique has one other greatest advantage: enhancing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only for Qinggong but also for moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Integrating the thunder power into spiritual power, the current Qinggong speed has at least doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rising sun, a bright moon, then a cluster of purple light appeared in the void of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each does not interfere with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During breakfast at the Prince Qing Mansion, the family of four sat at the table eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou had a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang shook her head, \"Prince, after returning to the mansion, just leave aside Court matters, don’t bother with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\" Chu Minghou shook his head, \"How can I ignore them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, \"What’s going on in Court?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We received news that Da Meng and Da Zhen are negotiating privately, even planning an alliance through marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm——?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Meng and Da Zhen are bypassing us, negotiating directly.\" Chu Minghou shook his head, \"The Court’s idea is for the three sides to negotiate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted, \"Da Meng has ill intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou nodded, \"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then there’s no need to negotiate more with Da Meng, just stop it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we really stop negotiating with Da Meng...\" Chu Minghou hesitated, \"I’m afraid it will be more troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worried that Da Meng and Da Zhen will join forces against us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan thought, picked up a piece of Ice Demon Beast meat, and slowly chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi asked, \"Father, then should the Court turn to Da Zhen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou shook his head, \"Da Zhen does not confess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi snorted, \"Faithless and unjust, Da Zhen is that kind of villain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou nodded, \"Fickle and indecisive, Da Zhen has always been this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered, slowly said, \"Da Zhen feels the pressure and threat now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grandmasters of Da Jing are rapidly increasing, especially in the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This greatly impacts the military strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phoenix Camp and Martial Arts Hall Grandmasters emerge one after another, Da Zhen and Da Meng must be watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou said, \"We don’t trust Da Zhen, Da Zhen doesn’t trust us either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the two courts sign an alliance and jointly develop Da Zhen’s new Secret Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still cannot truly trust each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they know each other’s affairs inside out after joining and splitting so many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceasefire is to prepare for the next war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will never be eternal peace; wars will always occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Zhen...is playing tricks now,\" Chu Zhiyuan slowly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually already seen through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war between Da Zhen and Da Jing is also necessary for both courts to maintain their rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When domestic conflicts intensify to a certain degree, they are transferred and resolved through war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleansing themselves through war to maintain the kingdom’s stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan did not know how many had seen through this layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, within this game, one can only be swept forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi said, \"Brother, if the fight truly breaks out and Da Meng joins forces with Da Zhen, we cannot win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, \"Looking at it now, we indeed cannot win, but ten years later, it may be different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if we could defeat Da Zhen, it is impossible to destroy and swallow Da Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, the two courts have always been in a cycle of fighting and ceasing, like a married couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Father, Da Zhen wants to meddle with Phoenix Camp and Martial Arts Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm—?\" Chu Minghou was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Just watch, they’ll propose involving Martial Arts Hall and Phoenix Camp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou slowly said, \"If they truly want to interfere with Martial Arts Hall and Phoenix Camp, Court will never agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cannot be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Da Jing truly wants to dominate the world, not only Da Meng but Da Zhen will also not agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspects that eventually, the Court will have to compromise, exchanging positions in Martial Arts Hall or Phoenix Camp for some gains.\u003C\u002Fp>",1392,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.416Z","2026-06-03T09:58:16.817Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc9c4727020e492633c0fc5770efdd67ae206764ae0766da8385c660eb42ffc1","imperial-cultivation-chapter-520","imperial-cultivation-chapter-518",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]