[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-699":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},1055558,1365,"Chapter 699 - 695: Moved Up","imperial-cultivation-chapter-699",699,"\u003Cp>\"Bravo—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninth Prince, you are mighty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninth Prince, magnificent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers were endless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan walked slowly through the crowd, who automatically made way for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his head high and chest out, his handsome face adorned with a smile, full of pride and confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accepted the cheers from the people with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he had truly made a name for himself and greatly boosted the morale of the Jade Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thoughts of the Jade Dynasty’s citizens were becoming clearer to him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought that the people would hate the Phoenix Dynasty the most, as it frequently waged wars and oppressed the Jade Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, the Jade Dynasty hated the Yuanzhen Dynasty the most, even more than the Phoenix Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towards the Phoenix Dynasty, they felt both hatred and a sense of admiration and awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that going to the Phoenix Dynasty to become a Prince Consort was an utter humiliation, but in the eyes of the Jade Dynasty’s citizens, it was a matter of great honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter if the prince went to become a hostage, after all, he was marrying a Princess of the Phoenix Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she was the Twelfth Princess, as beautiful as a celestial being, with great talent, and highly favored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time a prince of the Jade Dynasty had married a princess from the Phoenix Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed that the Phoenix Dynasty’s princesses held a noble status, and a prince who could marry one was bestowed with immense honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, they thought this way, which was completely different from his own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the orb in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the size of a Dragon Eye, crystal clear, as if carved from ice, perfectly round and flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he saw earlier was that this bead was colorful, similar to the Soul Pearls of the Demon Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected that this bead was indeed a Soul Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After holding it, he knew it was not a Soul Pearl but a similar existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, Cheng Yunzheng was able to wield the Heavenly Inquiry Sword so many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without this bead, Cheng Yunzheng probably wouldn’t have been able to use the Heavenly Inquiry Sword long ago, leaving him at Zhiyuan’s mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, directly during the action, he seized this bead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yunzheng must have realized it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if he did realize it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one saw it was Zhiyuan who took it, just speculated; there was no need for him to admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He speculated that this bead had similar uses to the Soul Pearls, able to absorb spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorbing spiritual power meant it could aid cultivation and extend visualization time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extending visualization time would then extend cultivation time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For cultivation of the Infinite Brightness Scripture, lack of spiritual power resulting in insufficient cultivation time was the situation for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because cultivating the Infinite Brightness Scripture consumed too much spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found the secret of cultivating the Infinite Brightness Scripture, directly visualizing the Great Bright Peak, overcoming this disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t mean that spiritual power was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Great Bright Peak at night to cultivate still consumed a massive amount of spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating the Great Brightness Fist also consumed spirit, and spiritual power wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since acquiring the Soul Pearl, this problem was solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this bead only had this function, it would overlap with the efficacy of the Soul Pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Spiritual Treasure Pearl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin held the bead above his head, facing the sun above the Great Bright Peak, watching it sparkle with colorful light, and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"What is the marvel of the Spiritual Treasure Pearl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It stores spiritual power.\" Chu Honglin tossed the bead to Chu Zhiyuan: \"Keep it well, it is a rare treasure bead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Uncle have one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have such luck.\" Chu Honglin snorted: \"I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never got one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there none in the Imperial Treasury?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such treasure beads are extremely scarce in the world, how could they be stored in the Imperial Treasury?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan tossed the bead to Chu Honglin: \"Uncle can keep it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it to me?\" Chu Honglin was taken aback and caught the treasure bead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded: \"You seem to like it very much, so keep it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin chuckled: \"You are too generous. Do you know the marvels of this bead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It accumulates spiritual power and can draw on spiritual power.\" Chu Zhiyuan said: \"It can assist in cultivation and in combat; I feel Uncle needs it more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With its assistance, you can cultivate longer!\" Chu Honglin snorted: \"It’s the critical moment for your cultivation, you need it the most!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he tossed the Spiritual Treasure Pearl back to Chu Zhiyuan: \"Hold onto it well, don’t let someone steal it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"Uncle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more chatter!\" Chu Honglin snapped: \"Stop going back and forth, it’s yours, keep it. Such treasures require fate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\" Chu Zhiyuan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually had a Soul Pearl, which he could use to extract spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this bead wasn’t that useful for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Chu Honglin liked it, he wanted to give it to him as a token of gratitude for his care over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said: \"It seems this Fifth Prince is not only talented but also lucky. It must be a fortunate encounter for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: \"Those with good talents often have good luck, after all, without good luck, how could they have good talents?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the most important lucks for a person is the luck of being born, and being born a prince, the luck is not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the talent is also good, then the luck is even better, and it’s not strange to have such encounters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin sighed: \"I never expected, you could defeat those two princes soundly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Luck played a part, especially when I shredded Cheng Yunqi’s clothes, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin shook his head: \"This lacked grace, and Your Elder Brother did not like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted: \"They were trying to steal my woman in front of me, should I still act with grace? Has Father lost his reason?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop talking!\" Chu Honglin snapped: \"Watch what you say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan snorted: \"I would say this even in front of Father. With such a person, you should deal with him harshly, why leave any face for them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t reveal their intention to kill him, after all, without evidence, he would just be seen as boasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said: \"No matter what, you won, boosting the prestige of our Dynasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately smiled: \"Is there a reward from Father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...None.\" Chu Honglin shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s face immediately turned cold as he sneered: \"That’s just like Father! If it were Eldest Brother, Second Brother, or Third Brother, they would have been richly rewarded long ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin sighed: \"Zhao’er, your marriage will be moved up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said: \"In three months, you shall be wed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only three months?\" Chu Zhiyuan frowned: \"Why so soon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was suggested by Your Elder Brother to change the wedding date, to avoid long nights fraught with dreams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yuanzhen Dynasty people I dealt with have no face to meddle anymore, what’s all this about long nights fraught with dreams!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yuanzhen Dynasty will not give up, their plotting and schemes are unpredictable, and that Wentian Pavilion is much more powerful than our Observatory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I just obediently comply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dare to defy the decree? You’d be directly confined or even demoted to a commoner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demotion to commoner would mean reclaiming the Infinite Brightness Scripture and abolishing his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao’er, have you never thought about why the Yuanzhen people want to steal your match, to become the Prince Consort of the Twelfth Princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuanzhen has the Wentian Pavilion, which can see some future events.\" Chu Honglin snorted: \"Clearly, becoming the Prince Consort of the Twelfth Princess has great benefits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned, thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said: \"If the Yuanzhen people didn’t snatch, you not wanting to be this Prince Consort would make sense, but now that they do, you can’t miss this chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1395,"2026-06-03T09:58:19.351Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.265Z",1,"novelbin.me","921b93ee98e07d330b7a44b350875c457ba70367331dc0bc32f2ca9dfe233671","imperial-cultivation-chapter-700","imperial-cultivation-chapter-698",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]