[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-614":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},1055423,1365,"Chapter 614 - 610: Entering the Palace","imperial-cultivation-chapter-614",614,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what are we going to do in the Imperial City?\" Shen Hanyue hurriedly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Qin Ruolan stood a middle-aged woman in a green dress, carrying two dark purple wooden boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in the green dress still retained some of her youthful beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden boxes were one meter square, yet in her hands they seemed as light as a feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet Consort Hui, my senior sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue curiously asked, \"Do we also have disciples from the Profound Yin Palace entering the Imperial Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just like down below,\" Qin Ruolan smiled and said, \"The rules below are quite similar to ours, modeled after those here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we go with you?\" Shen Hanyue hurriedly asked, \"Since we came from Little Outer Heaven, we’ve never had the chance to go out and see what it’s like here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked eagerly at Qin Ruolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan noticed Xiao Ruoling also showed a curious expression, and although Zhao Qingying was aloof, she couldn’t hide her eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, \"Okay, but your cultivation is still too shallow, so you must be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought for a moment and waved her hand, \"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women followed her into the great hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling glanced at Shen Hanyue, and Shen Hanyue smiled at her triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Xiao Ruoling’s thoughts and took the initiative to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan beckoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in green put down the two dark purple boxes and went to a cabinet by the eastern wall to retrieve a small box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small box, one foot square, carved from white jade, with exquisite patterns: one side flowers, one side grass, and another side a Strange Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed the box on the round table in front of Qin Ruolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Ruolan opened it, a treasure light instantly shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue curiously moved closer, \"What is this, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan smiled, \"Something to protect yourselves with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box were nine small compartments, each holding a piece of jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An emerald hairpin, a white jade necklace, flower-shaped silver earrings, a purple gold phoenix-pattern bracelet, and a black ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each of you pick one,\" Qin Ruolan pointed to the small box, \"They all have the same effect, capable of activating a Divine Gang to protect you for an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really that powerful?\" Shen Hanyue marveled, \"An hour of Divine Gang? Then, does it mean we can escape even at the Divinity Transformation Realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan said, \"You all have the Xuan Guang Shuttle, so after taking a hit, activate the shuttle to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can it be used again once activated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After using it for one hour, you need to wait a day for the next use. It’s best not to use the full hour; the shorter the usage, the quicker the recovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, can it control itself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, after you select it later, begin refining it. Once the refining is complete, you can control it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue excitedly gazed at the nine treasures and turned her head, \"Senior sister, you choose first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling said, \"You first, then Junior Sister Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingying said, \"Shen, you go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan smiled, looking at the three of them with satisfaction at their modesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue giggled, \"Then I’ll choose this jade hairpin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This jade hairpin was the simplest and most unadorned, looking quite ordinary when placed on top of one’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingying chose the white jade necklace, while Xiao Ruoling selected the black ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered that even Chu Zhiyuan had an iron ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Sacrificial Refining Heart Method,\" Qin Ruolan opened the second layer of the box, took out a thin sheet of paper, and handed it to Xiao Ruoling. \"Practice it on the road later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling scanned it and then passed it to Zhao Qingying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingying skimmed through it and handed it to Shen Hanyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue also went through it and then returned it with both hands to Qin Ruolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan nodded to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed all three women had photographic memories, worthy of their exceptional comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then shall we go?\" Qin Ruolan smiled, \"Let’s hurry over first, and take our time on the way back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in green quickly closed the box, placed it back in the cupboard, and picked up the two dark purple boxes, coming closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan glanced at the three women, pulled out a stack of veils from her sleeve, and handed them to the three with a smile, \"Disciples of the Profound Yin Palace wear these when going out... Ready? I’ll also use the Xuan Guang Shuttle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three took the veils and looked down at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They found that the veils were embroidered with two Bright Moons, which seemed to glow subtly as the veils fluttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They placed them on their faces, covering their mouths, noses, and chins, revealing only their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They found the veils intriguing, as light as nothing, without any feeling of wearing a veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue tugged at it, thinking it might fall off if not for touching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan also put on a white veil and smiled, \"Let’s go then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in green also donned a white veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal waist badge on Qin Ruolan’s waist glowed briefly, and the five women vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, they appeared in a verdant forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling found this forest very much like the forest of the Secret Land, with exceptionally lush and vibrant plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees were tall and sturdy, ranging from ten to over thirty meters high, with trunks large enough for one or three people to encircle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underbrush and vines intertwined like a giant net weaved throughout the forest, making it impassable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue propelled herself upward, shooting straight to the treetop of a tree thirty meters high and two people wide, overlooking the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice called from afar, \"Master, where is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan replied, \"Ten miles outside the Imperial City, can you see over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I can see it. Is that the Imperial City?\" Shen Hanyue exclaimed in awe, \"The city walls are so high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought Yujing was grand enough, but compared to this immense city, Yujing was like a small town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city walls were a hundred meters high, with each brick mottled and green, exuding an ancient and heavy aura under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see the glint of swords on the walls, sparkling like jewels turning in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan floated up gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling and Zhao Qingying also used Qinggong to leap onto the treetop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in green, carrying the two dark purple boxes, also leaped onto the treetop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan hadn’t rushed to extend his Insight range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now be sure that Qin Ruolan probably couldn’t sense him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His preliminary assessment suggested it was likely due to his Divine Skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, his current Insight range had reached twenty kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be cautious, he still tried his best to hide his presence and didn’t rashly extend Insight too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan pointed to the magnificent giant city over there, \"That is the Imperial City. Let’s hurry in while it’s still early, or we won’t get into the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glided along as if pushed by someone, slowly sliding in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling and the three women used Qinggong to follow along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman in green kept pace, carrying the two dark purple boxes without any hindrance to her grace and agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the group reached the South City Gate, there were two long queues outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One line was for individual pedestrians, moving quickly inside, while the other was for carriages and horses, going about a third slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve City Guards at the gate watched warily, and each of the two guards held a Jade Token, tapping the forehead of each pedestrian before letting them pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading guard saw the five women from afar, rushed up to them, and saluted with cupped hands, \"Fairies, please come in quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan nodded slightly, without stopping her pace, leading Xiao Ruoling and the others into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what are they checking for?\" Shen Hanyue asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan explained, \"To see if they’re from the Demon Clan, to prevent demons from sneaking in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Demon Clan can transform, making them hard to guard against, but fortunately, we have the Evil Extinguishing Talisman, which can reveal them no matter how they change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon Clan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t encounter the Demon Clan for now. Focus on cultivating. Let’s enter the Imperial Palace first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the city, a giant wave of noise hit them, bustling and crowded with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan led the way, an invisible force parting the crowd like a tidal wave, moving quickly through the dense throng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling and the three women alternated Qinggong with observing their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem much different from Yujing at first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equally bustling and lively, suffused with an air of indulgence and extravagance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly reached a majestic red wall with golden doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight guards at the Purple Gold Gate wore Purple Gold Armor, radiating imposing auras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling and the three women instantly felt like a mountain was pressing down on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qin Ruolan hadn’t let her aura shield them, they wouldn’t have been able to withstand such powerful forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan took out her waist badge, allowing them to pass through the palace gates unimpeded, skirting the front halls to reach a courtyard outside the harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign outside bore the words Fuhui Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old Eunuch, with white beard and eyebrows, stood guard outside, evidently waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He solemnly greeted them as he stepped out of the courtyard and cupped his hands, \"Miss Qin, Her Ladyship is waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan lightly frowned, \"Hmm, let’s go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue looked at Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling shook her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt that something was amiss; this atmosphere didn’t feel like it was a joyous occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1676,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.474Z","2026-06-03T09:58:25.011Z",1,"novelbin.me","50c9630a3029a8972f7dd5906f7e183b7f7b0c10874bfe4faa71676e711ea01c","imperial-cultivation-chapter-615","imperial-cultivation-chapter-613",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]