[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-654":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},1055513,1365,"Chapter 654 - 650: Guidance","imperial-cultivation-chapter-654",654,"\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately examined him with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a handsome middle-aged man, with a square face, a jade-like complexion, sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and three strands of fine beard under his chin, giving him an ethereal appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He subtly sensed a formidable force projecting from the Void, landing within the shadow of this handsome middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, a peculiar energy swept across him completely, seemingly scrutinizing him thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed respectfully, showing deference: \"Descendant and Princely Heir Chu Liezhao greets the ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow before him seemed merely a silhouette, yet contained immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such power warranted his respectful regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was beyond his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say the ancestor has become a Spirit Venerable, could this be the power of a Spirit Venerable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many years, he still exists in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Liezhao...\" Chu Chunhan chuckled, looking up pensively: \"Has it been a long time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Informing the ancestor, it’s been thirteen thousand four hundred and thirty-two years since the founding of our Jade Dynasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dynasty of ten thousand years...\" Chu Chunhan slowly said: \"Thought it would’ve been overturned by now, seems future generations have done well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s thanks to the ancestor for laying a solid foundation,\" Chu Zhiyuan replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were his heartfelt words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the Infinite Brightness Scripture, the Great Brightness Fist, the Great Bright Peak, and the Thirty-Six Cave Heavens, the Jade Dynasty would have perished long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Dynasty’s longevity wasn’t due to wise and powerful emperors throughout the generations, but because of the solid foundation laid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Infinite Brightness Scripture and the Great Brightness Fist were formidable, and combined with the Thirty-Six Cave Heavens, they ensured the stability of the Jade Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have comprehended the Great Brightness Fist, which shows remarkable insight, and your character is exceptional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The younger generation’s insight is commendable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among many, you are the first to grasp the true essence of the Great Brightness Fist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: \"Though I have a bad temper and often offend, I have always been open and candid, facing the heavens without shame, bowing without regret!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wish to seek the Void Secret Treasure, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The disciple wishes to acquire the Void Secret Treasure, to enhance my understanding and achieve immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortality? Haha...\" Suddenly, Chu Chunhan laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His laughter echoed, reverberating within the tranquility of the ancient forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Others desire the Void Secret Treasure for the chance to seize the imperial throne, yet I do not desire the throne but wish for immortality,\" Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Does the ancestor find my ideals laughable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you ever heard of anyone achieving immortality? Even beings of the Divine Race have perished, haven’t they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Others may not achieve it, but I might.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" Chu Chunhan ceased his laughter, stroking his beard and nodding: \"A rarity indeed, my Chu Family should indeed have such a man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I implore the ancestor’s guidance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking so much, he hoped to receive Chu Chunhan’s guidance, perhaps assisting him in obtaining the Void Secret Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already illuminated the entire mountain peak, yet gained nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mountain peak was imposing yet beautiful, a breathtaking scenery of picturesque nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there appeared no anomalies, nothing extraordinary, no fluctuation of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense couldn’t aid him, meaning his chances of obtaining the Void Secret Treasure were the same as anyone else’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was highly likely he wouldn’t acquire the Void Secret Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although elevating the Great Brightness Fist to the Spirit Transformation Level was already a rare acquisition and encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still desired the Void Secret Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you have such ambitions, then ascend to the mountain’s summit,\" Chu Chunhan smiled, stroking his beard: \"There are nine cottages at the peak, choose one to enter and see your fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine?\" Chu Zhiyuan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His insight revealed only eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, there are nine cottages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go now.\" Chu Chunhan laughed, slowly dissipating into the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan hurriedly looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It vanished too suddenly, without any warning or indication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful force instantaneously transformed into nothingness, surpassing his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the power of a Spirit Venerable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly furrowed his brows and turned his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Knife revealed a handsome young man slowly approaching here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he discover the anomaly on the Heavenly Person Peak, and wish to enter it as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered, then floated upwards, landing on the treetop of an ancient tree, shrinking himself to be hidden by two leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man looked up at the proud Heavenly Person Peak amidst the clouds, showing a fervent interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he desired to explore the highest peak, perhaps uncovering the grotto heaven’s mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that thought, he suddenly accelerated, transforming into a wisp of smoke sweeping across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it resembled a wisp of smoke, yet its speed surpassed smoke, akin to light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few breaths, he arrived at the small river at the mountain’s base, abruptly stopping, frowning at the Heavenly Person Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned solemn, subtly sensing danger, and pondered before tapping his toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small stone suddenly shot towards the opposite forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the treetop, Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed cautious, and keenly perceptive, could be chosen to enter here for a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fizz!\" The small stone instantly emitted white smoke, dissolving into dust midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man’s sword-like eyebrows furrowed, glaring coldly at the mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately realized what this power was, the Great Brightness Fist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniably befitting the Jade Dynasty’s foundation. Once inside, everything seemed ordinary, merely an uninhabited small world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not sensing any aura or correlation to the Jade Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it had appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Brightness Fist was the Jade Dynasty’s martial arts foundation, the core martial arts of the Chu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its presence here proved a close relationship with the Chu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might contain the mysteries of this Yujing Cave Heaven!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he took out an object from his arms, a string of pale beads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each bead white as jade, with a delicate and lustrous texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the treetop, Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sensing Illumination revealed it was a string of bone beads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beads contained peculiar energy, causing a subtle sense of apprehension within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out the source of the perceived danger was this string of bone beads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression darkened, his gaze intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Knife floated quietly, silently approaching within a hundred meters, then plunged into the water like a fish swimming upstream, constantly nearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was ready to kill this pale young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these bone beads left him, the Flying Knife would instantly assassinate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking out the bone beads, the handsome young man gently fiddled with them, completing eighteen beads, then stopped and put the beads away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out another item from his sleeve, a peculiar compass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a silver compass, palm-sized, with a black needle at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his fingertip, squeezing out a drop of purple Blood Pearl onto the compass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black needle immediately began to spin rapidly, forming a black shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, it slowly stopped, pointing towards the Heavenly Person Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man departed without reluctance, his figure faster than when he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, he dashed a mile away, then stopped and exhaled a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Knife leisurely followed him a mile away, constantly illuminating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stopping, he turned back to glance at the Heavenly Person Peak, shaking his head: \"This mountain indeed concerns the Chu Family’s roots, finally found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then leisurely strolled away from the Heavenly Person Peak, seeming to wander aimlessly without purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally he would kill an animal, consume its soul, reveling in the intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his eyebrows, snorted lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, there’s no certainty in killing him, so let him live a little longer, first ascertain how he entered before proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp>",1341,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2b84d39bffdfaf82885f59bdaae55a575f116de12e2ff6976f508840a182235","imperial-cultivation-chapter-655","imperial-cultivation-chapter-653",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]