[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-694":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},1055553,1365,"Chapter 694 - 690: Counterattack","imperial-cultivation-chapter-694",694,"\u003Cp>Two gemstones, one sea blue, one emerald green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea blue gemstone is exactly the same as the one obtained before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emerald green gemstone appears deeper in color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both gemstones shine brilliantly, as if countless facets are constantly rotating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan looked up at Li Yuzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen softly said, \"Your Highness said, one belongs to the Wolf Clan, the other to the Leopard Clan, both are at the Transformation Realm level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bright eyes flickered: \"Your Highness said these demon crystals are difficult to acquire, and none above the Transformation Realm have been found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded: \"Please thank Your Highness for me, it’s already very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his True Yuan was already running, holding one gemstone in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two demon crystals transformed into two cool breezes, seeping into the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if it seeped into his own skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cool breath infused, the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe shimmered and underwent mysterious changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the brilliance, its structure altered, becoming denser, more refined, more intricate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flowing aura also became more robust and pure, with an even more complex route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meridians and blood vessels in the human body are different, one is virtual and the other is real, one is like a river channel and the other a real pipeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe lies in merging the two into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those dense intricate structures possess both extremely sturdy physical attributes and a circulating inner aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexity and precision of its aura’s route amazed him immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This astonishing defensive capability comes from this union.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen curiously scrutinized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed the anomaly on Chu Zhiyuan; brilliance circulated on his body, indicating the demon crystals had been absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how these demon crystals were absorbed remained unknown to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Following Your Highness’s advice, I found a Treasure Armor, and demon crystals can strengthen it, the more demon crystals, the stronger it becomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never heard of anyone absorbing demon crystals before, turns out it’s the Treasure Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Treasure Armors are indeed made from the skins and hair of the Demon Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhancing these Treasure Armors with demon crystals makes sense, though seldom heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Let her continue helping to find demon crystals, the more the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes.\" Li Yuzhen answered helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your Highness is likely not going to help find more, this time has already consumed significant effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"The stronger my Treasure Armor, the better my survival skills, the less likely I am to die. If I die, Your Highness would become a widow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen laughed involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince Consort is thick-skinned, taking advantage as if it’s only right, and wants to keep doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Your Highness’s temperament, she would surely scold terribly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I will teach those two guys a lesson to vent her anger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen couldn’t help asking: \"Isn’t it to vent your own anger, Prince Consort?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"I wish the prince of the Yuanzhen Dynasty would succeed, being a hostage is far better than being the Prince Consort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen snorted: \"Prince Consort should watch his words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness can’t stand to hear joyful words?\" Chu Zhiyuan snorted: \"When does she care if I’m happy or not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen said: \"Your Highness treats the Prince Consort quite well enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is indeed good, and I’m very grateful, yet I still don’t want to be this Prince Consort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lacking strength, both personally and in Yujing Dynasty, being looked down upon by her was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twelfth Princess is proud, her attitude not the best, but she helped when needed, did indeed well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen looked at him helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Alright, I should go deal with those two arrogant guys, by the way, does she know why they are trying to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness said, perhaps Wentian Pavilion saw something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Willing to sacrifice two princes just to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must have a way to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan let out a cold laugh: \"Hey, our Yujing Dynasty really is seen as a soft target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they could escape the Imperial City, Yujing Dynasty would not let it go and would surely attempt assassination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems they believe upon reaching Yuanzhen Dynasty Imperial City, nothing could be done to their princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is looking at the Yujing Dynasty as a mere soft target to squeeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuzhen remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of strength, Yujing Dynasty and Yuanzhen Dynasty are quite similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both consider the other weaker, themselves as second, while Phoenix Dynasty watches the show from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night falls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless lanterns are lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Four Directions Pavilion of Yujing Dynasty is brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four-direction Inn Street is wide and even, paved with white stones, making it look even neater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the street are various splendid taverns, shops, and stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a place for hosting foreign guests, the inn street’s taverns have various styles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some exhibit the Yuanzhen Dynasty style, others the Phoenix Dynasty style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that royal chefs from Yuanzhen Dynasty and Phoenix Dynasty were invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taverns and shops here are expensive, yet beyond the high costs, there are no other flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attracting many wealthy aristocrats who come to experience foreign tastes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in an elegant room on the third floor of a Phoenix-style tavern, four young men are seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two young men dressed in bright yellow robes, the other two in purple robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four carried longswords, possessing handsome appearances, chatting and laughing, while watching the street below the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street is bustling with people, children in groups running wildly, provoking bouts of singing and cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taller, more handsome youth set down his cup, stood up, hands clasped behind his back, and paced about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright yellow robe shimmered with golden light, radiating brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows knitted tightly, expression fierce, suddenly stopping he said coldly: \"Looks like we can’t deal with this Ninth Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other yellow-robed youth looked a bit dull, scratching his jaw, helplessly said: \"Hmm, it’s hard. Since he’s hiding like that, we have no good solution, can’t just barge in and challenge him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp youth coldly replied: \"Determined to avoid battle, even if we visit, he won’t show up, can’t simply storm in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gaunt youth in a purple robe said: \"Fifth Prince, Sixth Prince, I’ve already set someone to watch Prince Nine’s Mansion, as soon as he leaves, we’ll get the news immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce Fifth Prince coldly snorted: \"Since he’s hiding, he naturally won’t leave, it’s a waste of effort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" The gaunt youth in purple seemed a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The honest yellow-robed Sixth Prince laughed: \"Gotta try, heard he’s not patient, actually rash and impulsive, he definitely won’t stay hidden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifth Prince coldly said: \"Someone on our side must have leaked the news, or he wouldn’t have retreated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixth Prince laughed: \"Brother Five, could we have misunderstood, maybe he’s actually injured?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could it be so coincidental?\" Fifth Prince Cheng Yunzheng sneered: \"I never believe in coincidences!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi laughed heartily, \"Sometimes it really is just a coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence indeed.\" A clear and unrestrained voice suddenly echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four’s expressions slightly changed, turning their heads to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s voice rang from outside: \"Prince Nine, Chu Liezhao is here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of the two purple-robed youths turned dark as they stepped forward to block the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white light pierced through the room door, flooding into the room with a surge of violent power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two purple-robed youths drew their swords, two cold glints instantly illuminated the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword beams slashed at the white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword beams were icy cold, the white light appeared gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two swords emitting cold gleams vibrated violently, then suddenly flew out, embedding into the roof beam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword tips penetrated a foot deep, while the sword bodies continued to tremble fiercely, as if unwilling to stop, the tassels quivering briskly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing boldly before the four, Chu Zhiyuan pushed open the door, coldly laughed: \"Who said I was hiding?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly sneered: \"Do you two think you can make me hide?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1371,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","05efb670a88bfab8f8626fdbaae06903b16e503173814d45e143429eae2659c5","imperial-cultivation-chapter-695","imperial-cultivation-chapter-693",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]