[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-529":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},1055338,1365,"Chapter 529 - 526: Capture","imperial-cultivation-chapter-529",529,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Outer Heaven Power here is indeed different from the ones encountered outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither the Fearless Great Perfection Handprint nor the Outer Heaven Power contained in the Venerable Statues could pose a threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Outer Heaven Power at this main altar is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Super Sensing Illumination, the Outer Heaven Power here is like blazing fire, completely different from the cold-water-like Outer Heaven Power elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinct continuously warned him that this valley was extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept on using Insight and judgment to figure out the source of the danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it those Golden Venerable Statues, the mechanisms of the valley itself, or something else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared next to Xu Haode, placed a hand on his shoulder, and flew him out of the valley back to the opposite peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode’s right arm was stiff and immobile, his face contorted in unbearable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Outer Heaven Power seemed to truly burn his arm with fierce flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He desperately operated his spiritual power to extinguish the flames, but it only intensified them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the flames grow stronger, realizing he could no longer control them, and thus gritted his teeth, preparing for a risky devouring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Mr. Xu, don’t be hasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a solemn expression, he formed seals with his palms and performed the Fearless Great Perfection Handprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast force descended from the heavens, landing on his Labor Palace Acupoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his palms on the spot of the Outer Heaven Power on Xu Haode’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like raindrops falling into a blazing fire, the flames’ momentum weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode felt invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan poured the Fearless Realm power from the Labor Palace into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending a considerable amount of Fearless Realm power, he finally extinguished the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode was finally relieved, exhaled, and cupped his fists with a wry smile: \"If the princely heir weren’t here, I’d have fared poorly today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand: \"It was just coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, a Grandmaster’s spiritual energy can block Outer Heaven Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Outer Heaven Power is sinister, so concentrated and pure, surpassing spiritual energy by a level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, to counter Outer Heaven Power, one can only rely on Outer Heaven Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Such power, if devoured...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fate could be grim!\" Xu Haode shook his head: \"It could burst me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was too powerful, it couldn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue,\" Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode gritted his teeth: \"I want to see how long they can hold out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued to hurl huge rocks down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boulders crashed or struck against the Golden Light Shield, which remained unchanged, as stable as a rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave the impression that it could remain forever unbreakable, no matter how many boulders hit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt it was much like the Golden Tower in his own brow, steadfast no matter the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the disciples of Huaisu Sect inside the valley felt secure, then Chu Zhiyuan and Xu Haode felt despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princely heir, how long must we keep throwing?\" Xu Haode couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan replied, \"One more round should do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can it really work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At most two rounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two rounds...\" Xu Haode wryly smiled: \"We’ve nearly emptied a mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here’s the plan, I’ll throw, and you fetch, just go and pick directly from the other side; they wouldn’t dare come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boulders bounced off the Golden Light Shield and didn’t fall into the valley but landed in the bamboo forests on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These bamboo forests were already in disarray, littered with boulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great idea!\" Xu Haode chuckled: \"Let’s see if we can lure them out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed out, began picking up stones, and hauling them back to Chu Zhiyuan’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heaved until he was out of breath, steam rising from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugging those boulders with Qinggong was extremely taxing, and after countless trips, even a Grandmaster’s body couldn’t endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After flinging over a dozen boulders, Xu Haode couldn’t keep up with the pace of Chu Zhiyuan’s throwing, so Chu Zhiyuan joined him in gathering them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed tireless, exuding an air of ease, his strength seemingly inexhaustible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Xu Haode, right under the eyes of those in the valley, gathered the boulders back and hurled them at the Golden Light Shield again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the valley’s entrance, four people remained while the others had knelt in prayer before the massive Golden Venerable Statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four at the entrance looked grim, with piercing eyes, but did not step out to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode cursed, \"Damn it, they’re real turtles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected them to hold their ground so well, clearly not worried about the shield breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment: \"Princely heir, seems this trick isn’t working, let me try with the Treasure Sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew a short sword from his sleeve, encased in a dull scabbard, appearing unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he unsheathed the short sword, its blade emitted a faint red glow, like the sunset’s afterglow shining on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breaking Gang Divine Sword?\" Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s even superior to Breaking Gang Divine Sword,\" Xu Haode gently caressed the blade with tenderness as if stroking a lover’s skin, \"A treasure from a fortuitous encounter, able to break spiritual energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was astonished: \"There’s such a Divine Sword?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if it can achieve something!\" Xu Haode said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, let’s gather some stones, and we’ll hit both ways.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, they hauled stones back to the peak, piling them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan hurled a boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode leaped lightly, jumping onto the airborne boulder, using its momentum to propel himself higher before descending sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both hands, he clutched the sword hilt and plunged it downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red glow of the short sword intensified, transitioning from an afterglow to fiery brilliance, before suddenly expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short sword instantly extended, forming a Sword Gang, its color a deep violet, distorting his Insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but admire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a unique swordsmanship, combined with this Divine Sword, making the power of the Sword Gang astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screech!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ear-piercing noise, like nails scraping across a steel plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword point pierced half a foot into the Golden Light Shield, the tip already inside the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, using both hands and feet, pushed his speed to the limit, leaving a trail of afterimages as boulders flew out, either thrown or kicked up by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, thirty-six rocks almost all flew towards the valley’s Golden Light Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode slid down along the shield while exerting force to press down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang, bang...\" The rocks thudded against the Golden Light Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they all precisely avoided Xu Haode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple Sword Gang on the short sword quickly diminished. After making a foot-long cut on the shield, the Sword Gang completely vanished, and the short sword was flung outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode was flung out along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the boulder rain attack, the Golden Light Shield slowly closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could close, several figures slipped lightly through and into the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These figures quickly infiltrated the group of people praying on the ground, gliding through their heads effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\" Xu Haode crashed into several sturdy Green Bamboo, finally halting his slide, lying limply on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling to get up, he steadied himself with a burning sensation from his arms, leaning on a sturdy Green Bamboo, and looked toward Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood on the opposing peak, eyes closed, a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his daze, Xu Haode felt his vision turning dark, as if entering night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright full moon appeared in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight was like frost, chilling him to the bone, then the moonlight suddenly blazed brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prolonged dragon’s roar abruptly echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul swayed, his whole body relaxed, and he slid down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he collapsed, he stared intently at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Chu Zhiyuan’s energy surging like a ball, with a howling wind around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black clouds gathered above Chu Zhiyuan, with faint thunder sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan suddenly drew his saber and let out a long howl, the sound akin to a dragon’s roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His saber light rose slowly like a full moon, penetrating the black clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous explosion, the black clouds vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gusts also disappeared abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, centered on Chu Zhiyuan, all the Green Bamboo within a hundred-meter radius turned into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly operated his cultivation to protect himself; even so, he was thrown high into the air, his clothes shredded mid-air, and he landed naked outside the valley entrance, two meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood churned and a wave of depression washed over, unable to help but open his mouth and vomit blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dumbfounded, turning to look at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood solemnly, bathed in sunlight, seemingly glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fought off the weakness, attempting to rise, but found himself powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Falling again, he saw the scene inside the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the valley, all thirty-some people remained motionless, while the four by the entrance maintained their original posture, their expressions still filled with anger and scorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their eyes were hollow and lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their brows was a small red hole, seeping white fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flying knife?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of insight struck, and he realized what had killed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to turn over, then strained to lift himself, kneeling and gazing at the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the four of them remained standing in the valley; the rest were kneeling before the Golden Statue, motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valley was so quiet it was as if he had gone deaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was most curious if those people were truly dead, also killed by the flying knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the turbulence in his organs and the blood surging, he strained to channel a wisp of spiritual energy into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally saw that those kneeling had small holes at the backs of their heads, oozing blood and white fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His laughter shattered the surrounding silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes and exhaled deeply, revealing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, it was a victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After countless calculations, they finally confronted the Outer Heaven Demons directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not manipulated into mutual destruction with the Huaisu Sect disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fierce battle assured him that his Dragon Thought, Bright Moon Saber God, and the piece of Crown Jade sufficed against the Outer Heaven Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He floated down to Xu Haode’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode was still laughing wildly, but his face was contorted, muscles twisted, suffering pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body was ravaged by flame-like foreign energy, and spiritual power couldn’t stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was akin to being subjected to execution by fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan formed seals with his palms, channeling a vast power from beyond the void into Xu Haode’s arms, circulating throughout his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the Fearless Realm instantly flowed in, extinguishing these flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode’s contorted face immediately relaxed, taking a long sigh: \"Thank you, princely heir, finally, we’ve won!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: \"Congratulations to us, Mr. Xu, we certainly have won a battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strategic collaboration finally cleared the main altar of Huaisu Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely seized an opportunity.\" Xu Haode waved with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt fortunate for teaming up with Xu Haode; otherwise, he might not have secured victory so effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Haode’s cultivation was not as high, but his knowledge was exceptional, and he also possessed treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"This is no mere opportunity, quickly recover from the injuries, we must thoroughly search this main altar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at the dozen figures drifting over from a distance and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those figures abruptly halted several hundred meters away, plummeting straight into the bamboo forest and vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1975,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.416Z","2026-06-03T09:58:16.817Z",1,"novelbin.me","313dbedad7039e345d1b64c4328bd21e155b83b499137235ecbd9274e175451e","imperial-cultivation-chapter-530","imperial-cultivation-chapter-528",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]