[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-677":6,"glossary-terms-1365":24},{"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},1055536,1365,"Chapter 677 - 673: Yielding Merit","imperial-cultivation-chapter-677",677,"\u003Cp>This is not an enhancement targeting a specific avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of soul absorbed by this avatar can be directly sent back to the main body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main body enhances, all avatars enhance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An avatar cannot transfer Inner Strength or True Yuan to the main body, yet it can transfer the power of soul back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the special nature of the power of soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly is the power of soul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of the soul has always been deepening and evolving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After absorbing the memory of this Great Sky Demon, he realized his understanding of the soul was too superficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual power and the power of soul are like Cultivation compared to True Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual power originates from the soul, but it is not the power of soul; rather, it is the effect of the power of soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul extracts Essence Blood from the body to condense into spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the soul is strong, the condensed spiritual power is stronger and more refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon Clan cultivates the soul, which essentially is cultivating spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The various techniques of the Heavenly Demon are powered by spiritual power, which, to them, is like True Yuan to the Human Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a different system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this system, their understanding of the soul is vastly different from that of the Human Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The origin of the soul cultivation system is the Demon Spirit Realm, and outsiders cannot cultivate in it; the Human Race knows very little about this system, and their understanding of the power of soul is also shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how they speculate and study, they ultimately cannot touch its core, always just scratching the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chu Zhiyuan absorbed the memory of this Great Sky Demon, his understanding of this cultivation system became much deeper than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of the soul also became more profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Clan innately despises humans and the Demon Clan, seeing them as lower and more superficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human cultivation system uses spiritual power to drive the body’s True Yuan, enhance True Yuan, cultivate True Yuan, and then use True Yuan to mobilize Heaven and Earth’s Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas the Demon Clan directly uses spiritual power to control Heaven and Earth’s Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Clan considers the human cultivation system inferior and weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is also the inevitable choice for humans; without the help of the Demon Spirit Realm, they cannot directly cultivate spiritual power and can only take this roundabout way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, they absolutely cannot tolerate harm from humans, especially being completely killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must seek revenge a thousandfold and hundredfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at the same time, they are also extremely wary of forces that can truly extinguish their souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they are nearly undying, they cherish their lives exceedingly and are unwilling to take risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan felt relieved when he saw this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their caution could not be better, giving him enough time to avoid exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, he himself was also being extremely cautious; once making a move, he must ensure certainty and directly extinct, absolutely not allowing the Great Sky Demon to send messages back through the Soul Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he would truly become an enemy of the Demon Clan, which would try every possible way to eradicate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, he cannot withstand such concentrated attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This avatar has reached such a level that it cannot be easily given up, and he must strive to go further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he arrived at the True Martial Institute the next day, the Third Prince, Chu Liyang, was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced at him, not even bothering to speak, merely clasped his fists, and sat down in his original position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the position taken by the Second Prince yesterday but now reclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthest from the Third Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and began cultivating, trying to see how the effect of Cultivation was after enhancing the power of soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Infinite Brightness Scripture was in motion, he immediately felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The operation speed of the Infinite Brightness Scripture increased significantly, and at the same time, the aura of the Karma Stone wall rapidly drilled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused the Xiao White Snake in his Shan Zhong to move one-third faster suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s spirits were greatly lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such efficiency, he hopes to break through to the Second Transition in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eldest Prince and Second Prince soon appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chu Zhiyuan motionless and sensing the Spiritual Energy vortex above his head, their expressions instantly became solemn, sitting down in silence to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They do not have Super Sense and cannot see the Yin Yang Fish in the Void above Chu Zhiyuan’s head, but they can vaguely sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cannot sense the specific size clearly, but they can generally feel the Yin Yang Fish is far larger than theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave them a strong sense of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been leading by so much, it was unacceptable to them to be caught up by Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warm midday sun shone on their bodies; Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin were still standing at Qingfeng Cliff, talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in the gentle breeze, Chu Honglin said, \"Last night’s matter, as well as the Diwu Academy, have been settled; no one will leak it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: \"Thank you, Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing to thank me for,\" Chu Honglin said. \"I’ve kept things quiet on my end; don’t let things slip on yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Prince Mansion is like a sieve; you need to find a way to tighten it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: \"That’s impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, you know as well, my Prince Mansion lacks unity among its people, and just relying on Aunt You Lan cannot consolidate them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, the human heart...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation of Prince Nine’s Mansion is indeed troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the mansion, genuinely loyal ones are few and far between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they say, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; Ninth Prince’s situation is like a tree about to fall at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human heart seeks profit and avoids harm; how could loyalty still be devoted to him in this condition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone like You Lan, who has been with him since childhood and was greatly favored by his mother, would be genuinely loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others are already wavering and even colluding with outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I will keep away from them, ...what about the Guards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sneered: \"Father doesn’t agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elder Brother advised you to behave yourself, keep quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worthy of Father!\" Chu Zhiyuan’s lips curled into a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Brother must have his reasons,\" Chu Honglin said. \"Perhaps there’s another meaning behind it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted: \"Seems like I can’t kill any more Heavenly Demons in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Uncle, can’t hold back? Even Father can hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elder Brother thinks these body-seizing Great Sky Demons are a slight concern, nothing too serious, but to me, they are more significant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But ultimately, you must listen to Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Indeed.\" Chu Honglin snorted: \"But if we act discreetly, there shouldn’t be much of an issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He weighed the risks and rewards of doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chu Honglin, a Divinity Transformation Realm expert, on his side, dealing with the body-seizing Great Sky Demons was manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is to thoroughly wipe them out and not let the news of the Great Demon Suppressing Seal leak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can this be done without leaking anything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t much of an issue either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, there’s the Super Sense to detect any surrounding snooping, and secondly, there’s the Soul Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The critical point is that the benefits are substantial enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin quickly added: \"Father won’t dispatch more Guards, but he will acknowledge the Merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can the Merit be kept secret? Don’t let it slip from this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To ensure accuracy, Merits cannot be falsely attributed to another, making confidentiality difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"What uses do the Merits have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can be exchanged for Treasures or used to Entering Spirit at the Outer Realm Battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just give it to Uncle then.\" Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I’m not likely to join the Spirit Guard anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might still be able to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan knew that since the Emperor had not changed his mind yet, it was unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being made a Prince Consort was inevitable, which meant joining the Spirit Guard was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>",1416,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","c9b9c91290921118311ac837ffd0ae8cd8960695aff65ab539dedf31d5b449f7","imperial-cultivation-chapter-678","imperial-cultivation-chapter-676",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25,"userReplacements":26},[],{}]