[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-698":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},1055557,1365,"Chapter 698 - 694: Treasure Bead","imperial-cultivation-chapter-698",698,"\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stepped back a few steps, shaking his head with a chuckle: \"Sixth Prince, pardon me, I was careless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Liezhao—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the roar, Cheng Yunqi transformed into a beam of white light, shooting toward Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s figure swayed and deftly avoided, then swayed again to evade once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi, in front of him, was like a child chasing an adult, futile in his pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng descended from the sky with a pale face, tossing his bright yellow robe toward Cheng Yunqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi caught the bright yellow robe, turned around, and wrapped himself in it, glaring venomously at Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined he would suffer such a great humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially under the eyes of a crowd of thousands of Jade Dynasty citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could envision his disgrace being quickly spread across the entire Jade Dynasty, and even the Phoenix and Yuanzhen Dynasties, through countless mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were defeated, injured, or even seriously injured, it would be nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this humiliation would become an indelible stain for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was raging mad, deeply feeling Chu Zhiyuan’s despicable and vicious nature, as if to drive him to ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, he would have no chance of marrying the Twelfth Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed and clasped his fists: \"Sixth Prince, be a man, even if your body is exposed, it’s no big deal, be open-minded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu! Lie! Zhao!\" Cheng Yunqi gritted his teeth, wishing he could eat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced sideways at him, shook his head, and looked at Cheng Yunzheng: \"Fifth Prince, do you want a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng took a deep breath and smiled: \"I never thought the Ninth Prince would hide so deeply, this level of strategy is truly admirable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not expect Chu Zhiyuan to dissolve the Treasure Armor with one punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He absolutely couldn’t do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movement technique was so fast that he had no confidence in avoiding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was truly insidious; during their earlier encounter, he intentionally refrained from displaying his movement technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly having such an astonishing movement skill, yet he deliberately restrained himself, insisting on a direct confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, to restrain his Heavenly Inquiry Sword, and secondly, to hide his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it’s finally revealed; is this to intimidate him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this point, he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To wash away his sixth brother’s stain and regain the chance to win the Twelfth Princess, he had to shatter Chu Zhiyuan’s clothes, leaving him equally exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both humiliate themselves, cancel each other out, and no one can say who’s uglier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, his sixth brother would lose the opportunity to compete for the Twelfth Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proud Phoenix, the Twelfth Princess, must not fall into the hands of the Ninth Prince!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of this, his eyes shot out cold glints, slowly drawing his sword: \"Ninth Prince, please—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth Prince, please!\" Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure suddenly shimmered, swiftly breaking away from the encirclement of nine invisible swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flashing like a ghost, he was already in front of Cheng Yunzheng, throwing a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this done unintentionally or deliberately?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was unintentional, the movement technique was indeed amazing; if intentional, it was even more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he find a way to counter the Heavenly Inquiry Sword through a duel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he find it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an incredible intuition and understanding, no wonder he has the makings of a Spirit Venerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must not be left alive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murderous intent surged in his heart, his figure flickered as he swung his sword once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure flashed like a ghost, again escaping the range of the Nine Swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he evaded, he pondered secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi’s skill was a peculiar step technique, not caused by the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, nor the Treasure Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Treasure Armor on Cheng Yunzheng was exactly like that on Cheng Yunqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense had long penetrated inside and out, understood its structure and properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared with the intricate and sophisticated Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, it appeared extremely simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, it had no power network, no energy moisture and circulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its defense relied on the material itself, depending on the hardness and toughness of the material to block True Yuan and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi’s Treasure Armor looked fine, but under Super Sense Insight, it was riddled with hidden damage, with many parts already ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, by comparing the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, found out its structural properties and discovered the way to destroy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After infusing Fist Power into the body, it immediately destroyed its weak spots, and crucial structural weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like demolishing a building’s main body and beams, it easily destroyed that piece of Treasure Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Treasure Armor on Cheng Yunzheng had no hidden damage, obviously more refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked similar from the outside but were vastly different in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Super Sense, one couldn’t see this difference, but those in the know could subtly feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of Treasure Armor should be carefully maintained, seldom used to directly block knife and sword or True Yuan attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another piece bore too many knife and sword or True Yuan attacks, leading to hidden damage throughout and on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, without his Super Sense Insight, it could probably last much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Cheng Yunzheng’s Treasure Armor was so refined, it couldn’t be easily destroyed, couldn’t shame Cheng Yunqi like that, it was a real pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cheng Yunzheng’s movement technique should match with the Heavenly Inquiry Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cheng Yunqi had this movement technique, he wouldn’t have been easily approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng’s face was extremely gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan raised his voice and laughed: \"Fifth Prince, your Heavenly Inquiry Sword is useless against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng coldly responded: \"You can’t do anything to me either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled: \"Fifth Prince, how many more swings can you manage? Your movement technique must be draining, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng’s face grew paler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t have the Spiritual Treasure Pearl providing spiritual power, he would have long been exhausted and fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with the Spiritual Treasure Pearl, he couldn’t withstand many more Heavenly Inquiry Swords; he couldn’t endure the Heavenly Inquiry Escape Step either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was nearing his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Chu Liezhao was extremely cunning, bringing him and his brother to such a predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now there was only one option, which was to stop, to avoid further humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he exhausted his spiritual power, Chu Liezhao, this despicable guy, would not show mercy and would surely find a way to humiliate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he was about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Zhiyuan beat him to it, flashing like a ghost several times, simultaneously unleashing Great Brightness Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each flash, a Great Brightness Fist was thrown, nine punches in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine beams of white light condensed in the air, suddenly shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a small sun descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes ached, tears welled up, unable to see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Cheng Yunzheng separated upon contact, retreating gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng flew backward, spitting a Blood Arrow in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stood with his hands behind his back, laughing coldly: \"So this is the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, this is what Yuanzhen Dynasty’s prince is? Just so-so!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head: \"With such skills, they come to our Yujing to flaunt, it’s utterly ridiculous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, Cheng Yunzheng stepped back several steps and was supported by two young men in purple robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunqi hurriedly said: \"Fifth Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng gritted his teeth, glared at Chu Zhiyuan, and slowly shook his head: \"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This blow had actually penetrated the defense of his Treasure Armor, truly injuring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of this strike was absurdly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liezhao must have exerted himself to the maximum, with no strength left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he was too seriously injured now to strike again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity, what a pity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head repeatedly in his heart, his expression gradually returned to calm, and he clasped his fists: \"Ninth Prince, I admire you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said indifferently: \"Then go away, I don’t want to see you in my Yujing Imperial City again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will leave tomorrow,\" Cheng Yunzheng said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted: \"Glad you know your place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and left, holding a Dragon Eye-sized bead in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",1397,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","5397719fc3a29457cef48bd373617f0521ff8eedd2587e2c0b0586456d518089","imperial-cultivation-chapter-699","imperial-cultivation-chapter-697",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]