[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-568":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},1055377,1365,"Chapter 568 - 564: Promise","imperial-cultivation-chapter-568",568,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s quite common for the two sects to be in such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being one of the Four Great Sects, the disciples are bound to be competitive, leading to inevitable friction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sects must control the intensity and scope of this friction; otherwise, they would have clashed countless times already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Bicheng was half-convinced: \"If I master this sword technique, can I truly surpass Brother Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said: \"The subtleties lie in focused execution; merely mastering it may not be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Bicheng said: \"Well, there’s at least a glimmer of hope; otherwise, Brother Zhao is bound to lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Rongfei suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a deep bow to Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand with a smile: \"This is a sword technique I stumbled upon by chance. When fighting, if it’s not a life-or-death duel, it’s best to switch to a wooden sword or one without a sharpened edge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Understood.\" Zhao Rongfei respectfully clasped his fists in acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only because of the sword technique’s mystery, but also due to the profound method of its transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This particular sword technique felt as if he already knew it, having practiced it countless times, mastering it to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This experience was unprecedented; it was akin to pouring the cultivation process and experience directly into his mind and memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew such a method of heritage existed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Then until we meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two knew their place and bid farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue curiously asked: \"Did you truly transmit a sword technique to him? I thought you wouldn’t get involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling scolded: \"Junior Sister, what trouble are you making!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue sniffed, \"Without offering some benefits, why would people side with you? Help when you should, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling chided: \"Acting on your own accord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was annoyed with Shen Hanyue for acting recklessly, rather than whether to help or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether to help or not, it’s for the Princely Heir to decide; she need not opine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue stuck out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Helping when you can is fine, even if it causes trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rationally speaking, it indeed wasn’t appropriate for him to interfere; avoiding trouble is often better, especially when dealing with top sects like the Praying Spirit Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s easy to attract unwanted attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hiding to protect oneself makes it hard to truly befriend others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, whether he helped or not would change his relationship with Zhao Rongfei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t help, their friendship would cool slightly, but it would grow closer with help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there’s Wan Bicheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him readily offer assistance, even if he’s from the Praying Spirit Sect, he would still regard him as a befitting friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue eagerly nodded, agreeing: \"Exactly, exactly, what of the Praying Spirit Sect? We’re not people of Da Meng, we could leave anytime; offending them is no big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yingying said: \"Even if the Praying Spirit Sect finds out, all they can do is curse us internally; they wouldn’t dare act rashly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling shook her head lightly: \"They won’t act openly, but they’ll cause trouble in secret; the Praying Spirit Sect is one of the Four Great Sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: \"That possibility indeed exists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue sniffed, \"If they really dare to cause secret trouble, then let’s teach them a lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling looked at her helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was misty, with a bright moon hanging high in the sky, gently casting a soft glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Da Meng Imperial Palace was brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were twice as many Imperial Guards as usual, densely surrounding the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Chengtian Hall, candles burned brightly, illuminating the hall in splendid glory, surpassing daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of bells and chimes melodiously lingered inside and outside the hall, melodious and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao sat behind the Dragon Desk, adorned in a stunning yellow dragon robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him was the Grand Eunuch, Wen Cheng’en, with his hair and beard completely white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rows of desks beneath the steps extended all the way to the entrance of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desks were filled with delicious delicacies, exuding an enticing aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the left were the members of the Da Jing Court delegation, and to the right were the high officials of Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the Da Jing delegation was Chu Zhiyuan, sitting at the first desk beneath the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him was the Prince of Yong, cheerfully encouraging Chu Zhiyuan to drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled as he observed the high-ranking officials of Da Meng across from him; eight in purple robes, twelve in red robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight purple-robed ones were of the utmost rank, First Grade officials, forming the central authority of Da Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve red-robed ones were also pillars of support, collectively deciding Da Meng’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao’s welcoming banquet this time was truly sincere, not a perfunctory gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao spoke: \"You returned to Yujing for a spell yesterday; there weren’t any problems on the Yujing City side, were there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"They were scared witless. When I returned, they were just tentatively entering Yujing City, unable to act in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They indeed intended to retaliate against Yujing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unable to kill me, they aim to retaliate in other ways against me then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You only picked three main altars; what about the rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Grandfather urged me to hurry over, so there wasn’t time to find the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really that there wasn’t enough time, or that you couldn’t find them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily,\" Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I have already devised a method to find them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Through those Venerable Statues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can you also find Da Meng’s Evil Sect Main Altar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as there are enough Venerable Statues, they can be found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright, if you can find one Main Altar, Da Meng will cooperate with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—!\" Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao snorted: \"Indeed, just cooperation with you, not Da Jing. Da Jing has no such capabilities; we don’t need them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao’s phoenix eyes shone brightly: \"Think about it, either cooperate with us, Da Meng and Da Zhen, or forget it, and you kill them slowly by yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few days, public sentiment transformed, and the attitudes of court officials changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, more people wish to extinguish the Evil Sect, preventing them from causing more harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned as he stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao sat behind the Dragon Desk on the steps, whereas he sat at a low desk beneath the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to look up at Li Hongzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Li Hongzhao felt like she was looking up to him instead, occupying no psychological advantage whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hongzhao said: \"I think Da Zhen, even if they agree, would offer the same condition, cooperating solely with you rather than Da Jing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly said: \"If it’s only cooperating with me, there’s no need for this agreement; cooperation could be kept private.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without this agreement, there’s no legitimacy,\" Li Hongzhao shook her head: \"How then to establish a dedicated institution?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cooperate with Chu Zhiyuan in exterminating the Evil Sect, both sides need to share information and delineate their respective duties and obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Meng has yet to establish an Evil Extermination Department, using this opportunity to set one up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Department can mobilize local forces to assist in exterminating Evil Sect’s conspirators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, without a signed agreement, there would be insufficient constraints; what if Chu Zhiyuan backed out midway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melodic sounds of bells and chimes lingered; Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao did not hide their conversation from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from Da Meng or Da Jing, the high officials’ hearts were taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao’s demeanor and manner of talking, it was clear they weren’t merely acquaintances, but like old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inwardly, they assessed the depth of the relationship between Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan slowly said: \"Alright, then let’s sign one; our three sides will unite and eradicate the Evil Sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eradicating the Evil Sect has always been my long-cherished wish,\" Li Hongzhao raised her wine cup and leisurely said: \"Let’s see if it can be fulfilled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan solemnly said: \"It is also my long-cherished wish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still a batch of Venerable Statues in the palace, and the Four Great Sects and other sects have their own,\" Li Hongzhao said: \"Let them all be handed over to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan showed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the power of the Emperor; a command is followed by all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will I also wield such power in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1457,"2026-06-03T09:58:17.452Z","2026-06-03T09:58:23.466Z",1,"novelbin.me","c56d5a8ee49dcf16521ee77cae414dbe64dcdfa38dbf6f88483f47fe1e92d532","imperial-cultivation-chapter-569","imperial-cultivation-chapter-567",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]