[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-693":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},1055552,1365,"Chapter 693 - 689: Changes","imperial-cultivation-chapter-693",693,"\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Fourth Brother is injured?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Couldn’t even take one strike. Without witnessing this strike personally, it’s truly unimaginable how extraordinary it is!\" Chu Lixuan sighed deeply, \"Extremely marvelous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked towards the Eldest Prince, Chu Liechu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liechu said in a deep voice, \"This is the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, mysterious and unpredictable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned at the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan said, \"Your Great Brightness Fist is powerful, Ninth Brother, but no matter how strong it is, it’s useless if it doesn’t hit. Fourth Brother originally attempted a preemptive strike, but it was easily dodged, and simultaneously a sword was thrust, injuring Fourth Brother’s face directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned and pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan said, \"This is very odd.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan said, \"It’s too strange, almost like he knew Fourth Brother’s moves in advance, waiting for him, reacting so fast, almost moving simultaneously with Fourth Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Liechu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liechu said, \"This is the foresight of the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, it’s inescapable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan shook his head, \"I thought nothing of it until I saw this move, then I realized its bizarreness, too devilish, you must be very careful, Ninth Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang sipped, \"Just hide, Ninth Brother, no need to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could they allow Ninth Brother to hide when they want to step on his face?\" Chu Lixuan scoffed, \"They will certainly entangle relentlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, \"How will they entangle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t know, but they certainly won’t give up, they’ll definitely force you to act, Ninth Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang said, \"As long as Ninth Brother isn’t afraid of losing face, just play dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan gave him a sidelong glance, \"Third Brother, are you secretly laughing inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang coughed lightly, waving his hand, \"Let’s just continue cultivating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan curled his lips, \"Third Brother, you overthink, I’ll handle them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang snorted, not saying anymore, directly closing his eyes to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liechu said, \"Ninth Brother, best to avoid direct conflict for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, \"I’ll listen to Brother, as long as Father doesn’t order me to act, I’ll play dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liechu smiled, \"Father won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan let out a cold laugh, said no more, and closed his eyes to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liechu shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heart knot between Father and Ninth Brother seems impossible to untie, only getting deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng Cliff\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin stood atop the cliff, facing the wind, bathing in the bright midday sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin handed a small gemstone the size of a pinky to Chu Zhiyuan, \"Here, only managed to get one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked at the glistening gemstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea-blue gemstone seemed to have thousands of facets, constantly rotating, reflecting light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shone brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Demon Crystal?\" Chu Zhiyuan curiously examined it, while Super Sense illuminated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible force isolated the illumination of Super Sense, only vaguely revealing its strange structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Demon Crystal from the Wolf Clan,\" Chu Honglin said, \"considered weak among the Demon Clan, hence the opportunity to keep this Demon Crystal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"The weaker the cultivation, the easier to seize the Demon Crystal, is it so unvalued by the Demon Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weaker Demon Crystals have limited value. Snatching them by force would result in greater losses; the Demon Clan, though arrogant, is not foolish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan reached out to take it, immediately feeling a burning sensation upon contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He attempted to operate his power, seeing the blue gemstone flickered, and the burning sensation intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Fifteen, which Realm’s Demon Crystal is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transformation Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not strong enough indeed.\" Chu Zhiyuan thought the Transformation Realm was too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation of the Little Outer Heaven is Postnatal, Innate, Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation of the Outer Heaven is Qi Transformation, Transforming Intent, Divinity Transformation, Spirit Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a real fight, a Transformation Realm expert from Outer Heaven could overwhelm a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a comparison is meaningless; a Transformation Realm expert in Outer Heaven is like an Innate Master in Little Outer Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only considered second-rate masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, still unable to see through the interior of this Demon Crystal, the intangible force covering it like mist and smoke, isolating the illumination of Super Sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mobilized his True Yuan, yet couldn’t breach the Demon Crystal, instead repelled by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist-like force grew denser, rendering Super Sense’s illumination ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, True Yuan circulating along a peculiar pathway within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When True Yuan appeared in his left hand, it had become hot as a flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning into a cluster of fire, it continually roasted the Demon Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The originally hot Demon Crystal became a bit cool under this cluster of flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already shining brilliantly; now, under the baking of the True Yuan flame, it became even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it suddenly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It transformed into a cool aura, floated toward Chu Zhiyuan’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Super Sense illumination, a formless vortex suddenly appeared at his chest, absorbing this cool aura, disappearing in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moon Silkworm Frost Robe under his white robe subtly glowed, a layer of radiance rapidly spread to every part of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, mysteriously changing its material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to being covered by the white robe, it wasn’t conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe returned to normal, but gave him a slight intoxication as if drinking fine wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this wonderful feeling wasn’t his own, but came from the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marvelous sensation it felt was transmitted to Chu Zhiyuan, giving him the same feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew the defensive capability of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe had increased another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the power it could exert was stronger, the speed of absorbing moonlight was accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Demon Crystal’s absorption, it was one step closer to its peak state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense, exerted power, absorption of moonlight, all three surged rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but sigh, the Demon Crystal was truly crucial to the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, only this single piece could be obtained, and it was merely of the Transformation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If more, even higher quality ones could be acquired, to what extent would the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe evolve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just dreaming of good things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see if there’s any good news from Li Yuzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch the fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of white light appeared at the chest, it was Chu Honglin testing with a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s white robe puffed up, then deflated, but his steps stood firmly in place, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin sighed, \"This is an Entering Spirit level strike,...your luck is truly remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already heard from Chu Hongming about this Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, aware of the difficulty of its recognition of a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this was the first time the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe recognized a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to withstand an Entering Spirit level strike, it could even ensure safety against Divinity Transformation Realm experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time indeed lucky.\" Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also marveled at his good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recognition condition of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe was extremely strict, first requiring the breath of the Spiritual Abyss, then the Spirit Summoning Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only the former, it could only awaken the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe from slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting it to recognize a master was still impossible; it was quite proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with the addition of the Spirit Summoning Talisman did it truly recognize a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of these were rare on their own, let alone together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned to his small courtyard from the Great Bright Peak, he found Li Yuzhen along with You Lan and three other women waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Li Yuzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen’s tall and graceful figure stood upright, solemnly cupping her fists, \"Prince Consort, the Demon Crystal has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a small black box from her sleeve, presenting it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan took it, interested, \"She really has it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan opened the small black box, inside there were two small gemstones the size of pinky nails.\u003C\u002Fp>",1381,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","e06de660f6271acf2d5d7f20428c4a3f6ba0206841e98ee4a80a0f6756839df3","imperial-cultivation-chapter-694","imperial-cultivation-chapter-692",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]