[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-666":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},1055525,1365,"Chapter 666 - 662: Venting His Anger","imperial-cultivation-chapter-666",666,"\u003Cp>The True Martial Institute is located halfway up the Great Bright Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s about a hundred meters higher than the Diwu Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin walked side by side, ascending the ice-carved steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they passed by Diwu Academy, they could hear the activity inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Insight, he saw the princes practicing the Great Brightness Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stopped, turned to look at the gates of Diwu Academy, his gaze intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said, \"Feeling proud, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed heartily, \"Very much so, Uncle must have experienced it deeply!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed!\" Chu Honglin chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well what a wondrous feeling it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, full of energy, looked at Diwu Academy, then at the top of the Great Bright Peak: \"Uncle, how can one become a Spirit Venerable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First become a Spirit Venerable, then pursue immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The path to becoming a Spirit Venerable is actually clear,\" Chu Honglin said, \"It’s already a bright path; it’s just seeing whether you can walk it to the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Transformation Realm, Transformation Realm, Divinity Transformation Realm, and then Spirit Transformation Realm?... As far as I know, becoming Spirit Transformation Realm is very difficult, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chance and understanding are indispensable,\" Chu Honglin said, \"Take it step by step, don’t think too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To achieve Spirit Transformation, one must go to the Outer Realm Battlefield?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that’s correct, without going to the Outer Realm Battlefield, it’s impossible to become a Spirit Venerable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will I be able to go in the future?\" Chu Zhiyuan asked, \"I suppose there’s no opportunity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Let’s wait and see.\" Chu Honglin shook his head, \"The affairs of the world are unpredictable, thinking too much is useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current status as Prince Consort, there’s indeed no chance to enter the Outer Realm Battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince Consort has no right to become a Spirit Guard; this is a well-established rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, as the Prince Consort of the Phoenix Dynasty, not only can’t he become a Spirit Guard here, but he can’t in the Phoenix Dynasty either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he gives up being the Phoenix Dynasty’s Prince Consort, which is currently unrealistic, he is set on being this Prince Consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chu Liezhao were of average aptitude, it wouldn’t be an issue, but now it’s different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s truly a waste of talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to persuade his elder brother to change this fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: \"Unless I fall out with the Twelfth Princess and stop being this Prince Consort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t act recklessly!\" Chu Honglin quickly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"While the Phoenix Dynasty doesn’t dare kill me, I should quickly fall out with the Twelfth Princess to shed the Prince Consort status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dynasties are currently at peace, fearing each other, and do not wish to provoke one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this state is very brief, based on his predecessor’s memory, it won’t last more than ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year marks one year gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next, it won’t exceed nine years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these nine years, he must find a way to extricate himself; otherwise, once the two dynasties go to war, he would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this is just speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might reignite war in less than ten years, or possibly more than ten or even twenty years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I really fall out with the Twelfth Princess, it would not be clear on the Phoenix Dynasty’s side, and my elder brother would never agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sneered, \"What would Father do to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He might strip you of your princely status and demote you to a commoner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strip me of my cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted, \"Uncle, if I don’t fall out with the Twelfth Princess, when the two dynasties start a war, will I have a way to survive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m on good terms with the Twelfth Princess, I might survive; if our relationship is average, I’d be sacrificed as a flag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is my life really dependent on a woman? Or should I say, my life is held in the Phoenix Dynasty’s hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our lives are all in others’ hands, including mine, even elder brother’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whose hands is Father’s life in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit Venerable’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, one must become a Spirit Venerable!\" Chu Zhiyuan said slowly, \"Isn’t that your wish, Uncle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who in the world doesn’t want to be a Spirit Venerable?\" Chu Honglin shook his head, \"But wanting it too much can become a hindrance; the affairs of the world work like this—too much desire makes it unreachable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... I have been taught.\" Chu Zhiyuan said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t Little Outer Heaven but Outer Heaven, where enlightenment prevails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mental state is extremely important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desiring Spirit Venerable status too much throws off mental balance, becoming the biggest obstacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how many in the world don’t yearn to be Spirit Venerables? Such longing is hard to abandon, which is why few achieve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood still, pondering the way to restrain this desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he reduce the longing for Spirit Venerable and not let it become an obstacle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With thoughts racing, he soon thought that to eliminate the yearning for Spirit Venerable, he might as well place it on immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To seek immortality, one must first become a Spirit Venerable, but becoming a Spirit Venerable is not an absolute requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Venerable, then long life is one path; Heavenly God, then long life is another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former is the cultivation of the Human Race, the latter is the cultivation method of the Divine Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could master the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, he might achieve Heavenly God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he decided to make an effort to practice the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mustn’t put all his energy into the Infinite Brightness Scripture; half of it should be given to the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, Uncle?\" The Seventh Prince suddenly appeared, seeing the two standing not far, curiously saying: \"And Ninth Brother, what are you two doing...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin didn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventh Prince Chu Lieyu chuckled, \"Ninth Brother, congratulations, what have you gained inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay.\" Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Unfortunately, I didn’t obtain the Void Secret Treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That thing is just a dream.\" Chu Lieyu said nonchalantly, \"The key is those Strange Flowers and Fruits; boosting cultivation is what’s important. Ninth Brother, you’re currently...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seventh Brother, I’ve already entered the Transformation Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trans...Transformation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just entered yesterday, the First Transition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Indeed, Ninth Brother, you’re incredible!\" Chu Lieyu’s smile was barely holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan half-smiled, \"It’s just luck, Seventh Brother, and you are...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just going to find you.\" Chu Lieyu laughed, \"Wanted to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your concern, Seventh Brother.\" Chu Zhiyuan smiled, \"This is for you, Seventh Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of his sleeve flew a small box, and when Chu Lieyu caught it, he continued, \"There are two Third Grade Tourmaline Fruits. Unfortunately, it can’t directly boost you to the Ninth Transition, as that requires a First Grade... This only saves you a few months of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those things only save you a few months of effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Seventh Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, congratulations, Ninth Brother,\" Chu Liezhao laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin shook his head, \"Too reckless, so annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But internally, Chu Zhiyuan felt an indescribable satisfaction, emanating from his true self, venting his frustration for the original host.\u003C\u002Fp>",1225,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","857333134107cc31e7f72383f841666974e0d82db104adb32b740504f2dba6fb","imperial-cultivation-chapter-667","imperial-cultivation-chapter-665",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]