[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-627":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},1055436,1365,"Chapter 627 - 623 Proactive","imperial-cultivation-chapter-627",627,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, isn’t this Brother Nine?\" The little chubby one among the three laughed and said, \"How rare to see Brother Nine here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan gave him a cold, sidelong glance, too lazy to say more, and continued walking down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninth Brother.\" The leading Fourth Prince, Chu Liexi, clasped his hands and said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stopped, turned around, and half-smiled, \"How is Fourth Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell on the Fourth Prince’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Fourth Prince’s forehead was a faint scar, left by Chu Liezhao back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two were practicing martial arts at the Great Bright Peak, they had a fierce fight and were ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liezhao pulled a dagger from his bosom and stabbed at the Fourth Prince’s eye socket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince dodged at the critical moment; the dagger missed his eye socket but scraped a piece of flesh off his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with healing ointment, the scar couldn’t be removed, though it has faded significantly now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Emperor found out, he angrily reprimanded them for their violent and heartless behavior, punishing them to Jingsi Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Consort Hui’s intercession, the punishment would not have been just one month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your concern, Ninth Brother, everything is fine,\" the Fourth Prince said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, \"Hearing that Fourth Brother is well, I am relieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feigning sincerity!\" the little chubby one sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shot him a sidelong glance, too lazy to respond, and clasped his hands towards the Fourth Prince: \"Fourth Brother, I take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince nodded, \"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan turned around and strode away, quickly reaching the crystal gate at the foot of the mountain and stepping through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Brother—!\" The chubby Twelfth Prince grumbled discontentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince said, \"Why provoke him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Brother, he shamelessly begged to come here. It was Consort Hui’s plea and Father Emperor’s consent that allowed him to stay at Jingsi Cliff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he dared to make a move, he’d never be able to enter here again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince said lightly, \"Twelfth Brother, do you think he wouldn’t dare make a move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not,\" affirmed the Twelfth Prince, \"He now knows the downside of having inferior skills and wants to train. How would he dare to act recklessly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know him better than you do,\" the Fourth Prince shook his head, \"Once Ninth Brother loses his temper, he doesn’t care about those matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s no longer the child he used to be. At this age, he should have some sense,\" the Twelfth Prince said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelfth Brother, just let it go,\" said another handsome young man who had been silent all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth Brother, are you also afraid of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though our skills are higher, we’re restricted when fighting him, while he is ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m at the Eighth Transition now. He’s only at the Third Transition, so what if he fights to the end?!\" The Twelfth Prince wore a disdainful expression, \"Even giving him an arm, I could beat him until he’s searching for his teeth all over the ground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to stay at Jingsi Cliff?\" the Sixth Prince snorted, \"Twelfth Brother, don’t stoop to his level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just can’t swallow this anger!\" The Twelfth Prince said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t mind being wronged himself, but his Fourth Brother suffered grievous losses, and that was unacceptable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disgrace must be avenged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelfth Brother, don’t act rashly. He’s now like an earthen pot; why clash with our jade bottles?\" The Fourth Prince shook his head, \"It’s not worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Very well, I’ll listen to Fourth Brother,\" the Twelfth Prince reluctantly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome Sixth Prince said in a soft voice, \"Fourth Brother, I think Brother Nine is somewhat different now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince nodded, \"Indeed, he is different. Everyone grows up eventually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They talked as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Prince said, \"In the past, he would’ve scolded Twelfth Brother right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twelfth Prince sneered, \"Hmph, if he dared to scold me, I’d scold him back. He wouldn’t be able to hold back from making a move, and I’d teach him a harsh lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone at the Third Transition to dare challenge someone at the Eighth Transition is simply asking for humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared to bully the Fourth Brother, then I could very well do the same to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough already,\" the Fourth Prince glared at the Twelfth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes—!\" The Twelfth Prince replied in a drawn-out voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chu Zhiyuan returned to the small courtyard, You Lan was already waiting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing him, You Lan first glanced over his clothing for any damage, secretly sighing in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She worried most about Chu Zhiyuan getting into a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She mused that the princes would have already known about His Highness going to the Great Bright Peak through their well-informed networks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed a good chance for them to take revenge and vent their anger, perhaps even trounce His Highness, certain that he wouldn’t dare resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared resist, all the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he’d have no more chances to enter the Great Bright Peak, which would suit their wishes precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They certainly didn’t want His Highness entering the Great Bright Peak; they all wished he would stay far away from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chu Zhiyuan return unscathed, she finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, training is hard work. Please eat,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not too hard,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good,\" You Lan directed the maids to bring the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lamp after lamp of cow candles burned brightly, lighting up the room brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On an exquisitely carved round sandalwood table, eight dishes and two bowls of soup gleamed invitingly under the glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sat alone at the table, eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan stood beside him serving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chewing on the Demon Beast meat, Chu Zhiyuan lazily asked, \"What did Wei Boyuan say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager Wei said it will be within these two days,\" You Lan replied, \"Definitely not more than three days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He knows when to be sensible,\" Chu Zhiyuan said with a snort, \"And no word from the Inspection Department and the Outer Court Guard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re useless,\" Chu Zhiyuan remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness!\" You Lan quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In His Highness’s eyes, everyone was useless, all were deemed worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone else heard this, there would surely be discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father has sent two Imperial Guards to monitor me,\" Chu Zhiyuan stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Emperor’s good intention,\" You Lan said, \"With them around, the other princes would be somewhat restricted in their actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled dismissively, \"You sure know how to flatter Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan quickly cautioned, \"Your Highness, don’t fall into their trap; you absolutely cannot fight back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, don’t you say they’re all good kids?\" Chu Zhiyuan glanced at her, \"These guys, each one is more sinister than the last!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan was momentarily at a loss, then laughed, \"Your Highness, you’ve grown up and can discern right from wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Aunt, I’ll endure when it’s necessary. When I deal with them, I’ll first need to improve my cultivation,\" Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it’d be self-inflicted humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to handle the Fourth Prince back then was because the original master attacked abruptly and with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a fair fight, he indeed wouldn’t beat the Fourth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth Prince’s remark infuriated the original master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about the original master’s birth mother, Consort Yun, saying she had only herself to blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement drove the original master mad, his eyes turning red, going all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the original master, the birth mother was a reverse scale, untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Lan sighed in complete relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the meal, Chu Zhiyuan strolled around the back garden, then returned indoors, sitting cross-legged on the couch to begin practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands sealing, adjusting his breathing, he began visualization in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He visualized the Great Bright Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he found that visualizing the Great Bright Peak was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reverted to visualizing the original Great Brightness Visualization Method, causing the Spiritual Energy to enter the Bai Hui acupoint, circulate through the meridians before entering the Yin Yang Fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rotation speed of the Yin Yang Fish was far less than at the Great Bright Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, he could continue to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon waking exhausted, he pushed open the window to look outside; the Bright Moon was in the middle of the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then collapsed into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1413,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.474Z","2026-06-03T09:58:25.011Z",1,"novelbin.me","6ff20ff60605e5a224c40858b0676bbf9b6a8672327c6a2a082eb4337deb8890","imperial-cultivation-chapter-628","imperial-cultivation-chapter-626",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]