[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-679":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},1055538,1365,"Chapter 679 - 675: Treasure Bead","imperial-cultivation-chapter-679",679,"\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Uncle, was this operation very smooth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin laughed and said, \"Very smooth, smoother than I imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said, \"The Eldest Prince helped, having the Military Department investigate wealthy households with overdue military grain debts. All nine were imprisoned, and his family was among them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan praised, \"Uncle, you’re formidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin chuckled, saying, \"I happened to overhear this at the imperial court and quickly seized the opportunity. His family truly wasn’t wronged; they indeed owed military grain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How will it be dealt with then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reimburse it, plus what’s fined, it’s estimated they’ll have to pay double.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’ll hurt them but won’t lead to imprisonment, so he’s quite assured and hasn’t resisted much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revealing oneself due to such a small matter and leaving abruptly would waste previous efforts—it truly isn’t worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he wanted to see inside the prison to check for any exploitable flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, \"This is the best way for us to deal with the Demon Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said, \"That’s here in the Imperial City; if it’s on the Outer Realm Battlefield, these Great Sky Demons are exceptionally tricky and terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Their terror is due to their unpredictable movements, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unpredictable movements, without any signs, and once they strike, it’s fatal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t go to the Outer Realm Battlefield,\" Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, \"otherwise, the Soul Pearl could help find them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin’s eyes gleamed with uncontrollable excitement, seemingly envisioning Chu Zhiyuan appearing on the Outer Realm Battlefield, leading Spirit Guards to counterattack the Great Sky Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, his eyes slowly dimmed, excitement fading, and he sighed: \"Doing this would be extremely dangerous; life would be precarious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Sky Demons would use every method to assassinate him, determined to kill him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"I’ll quickly boost my cultivation to the Divinity Transformation Nine Transitions; then they can’t possibly kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divinity Transformation Nine Transitions? You’re quite audacious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, with my talent, can’t I cultivate to Divinity Transformation Nine Transitions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divinity Transformation Nine Transitions isn’t as easy as you think; it requires various opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it just enlightenment? My enlightenment is quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation in the Divinity Transformation Realm isn’t just about enlightenment; it requires further empirical evidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empirical evidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things can’t be understood without personal experience, just like a dish—merely describing its deliciousness won’t let you truly know without tasting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s indeed correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So without experiencing those wondrously unimaginable Spirit Realms on the Outer Realm Battlefield, it’s impossible to reach Nine Transitions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outer Realm Battlefield...,\" Chu Zhiyuan sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s indeed a checkpoint for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His identity is the biggest obstacle. Since he can’t shake off being the Prince Consort, can he somehow still go to the Outer Realm Battlefield even as the Prince Consort?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will the Twelfth Princess go to the Outer Realm Battlefield?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the Twelfth Princess, with her heavenly gifts, should go to the Outer Realm Battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then as the Prince Consort, I’ll accompany her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re the Prince Consort, but also a hostage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if the Twelfth Princess insists?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Phoenix Emperor won’t agree; if you’re harmed on the Outer Realm Battlefield, it’ll be a total loss... Better to abandon that thought and not think about breaking away from the Twelfth Princess unscathed. Turning against her will only worsen your situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I turn against her, I can’t return to our Imperial City, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life ahead...,\" Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, \"just thinking about it gives me a headache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who go to the Outer Realm Battlefield never think about tomorrow; who knows what tomorrow will be? Living well today is the most important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve learned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they conversed, the thick golden cocoon slowly dissipated, revealing the lifeless young man beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan examined the young man, shook his head, formed a sealing handprint, and quietly chanted divine language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of golden light emerged from the young man’s forehead and landed between Chu Zhiyuan’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands sealed, constantly changing handprints, influencing the golden light to flicker non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, it shrank slightly and then transformed into a strand of golden light that entered his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thus completed a demon suppression process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the previous time, his understanding of the Great Demon Suppressing Seal deepened further, now reaching the Transformation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Post-Transformation Realm, he could first handle the Great Sky Demon’s soul, purifying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making it pure, devoid of emotions and feelings, leaving only pure rational memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin watched curiously throughout, staying silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simultaneously paid attention to the surroundings, checking for any spying or disturbing figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was to use every means possible to ensure that Chu Zhiyuan knowing the Great Demon Suppressing Seal didn’t spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it did leak out, he needed to devise a way to counteract it, diminish its impact, so the Demon Clan wouldn’t notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan remained with eyes closed, unmoving, seemingly entering meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin waited patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a cup of tea’s time, Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, and they shone brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was it?\" Chu Honglin hurriedly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sighed, \"This person has been body seizing for ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years have been enough to establish a network, even forming collusions within the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed the young man with that phrase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Inner Eunuchs collude with him, sending two residences and relaying messages through the house staff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really damnable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he cursed the two Inner Eunuchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sighed, \"Uncle, this is quite a big trouble; he’s transmitted a lot of information. If eradicated, the impact would be significant and the Heavenly Demons would surely investigate—it might be impossible to cover up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin frowned, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"If they investigate thoroughly, they may discern anomalies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We’ll need to use the Evil Extinguishing Ruyi,\" Chu Honglin slowly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deploying the Evil Extinguishing Ruyi could divert attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Evil Extinguishing Ruyi is too precious to use lightly; if mishap arises, he’d become a sinner of the Chu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"If we’re to deploy the Evil Extinguishing Ruyi, let’s make it bigger... I’ll find a few more Great Sky Demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you still find them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll search the city again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, let’s see how many there are first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin called over two Qi Transformation Realm City Guards, instructing them to clean up the corpse thoroughly, making the death look seamless, appearing as a sudden demise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they emerged from the Heavenly Prison, again transforming into City Guard troops to patrol the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved from street to street, circle after circle, traversing every avenue and alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted idly as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan eventually arrived at the young man’s residence, which was already sealed with official seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they had drifted inside, Chu Zhiyuan extracted a verdant Treasure Bead from a fake mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, \"These Great Sky Demons have a hobby of refining Treasure Beads, each one refining Treasure Beads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of bead is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soul Enlightenment Pearl, enhancing enlightenment, collecting Martial Arts Enlightenment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a Treasure Bead exists?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, \"Unfortunately, outsiders cannot use it, only look at it regretfully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan placed the verdant bead on his forehead, causing the bead to flash brighter and brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","db0383c9fd442b3c49b0fa2c882abda2b0d53f190df1fa346f39b2d0bdfa289e","imperial-cultivation-chapter-680","imperial-cultivation-chapter-678",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25,"userReplacements":26},[],{}]