[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-756":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},1055565,1365,"Chapter 756 - 752: Request for Reinforcements","imperial-cultivation-chapter-756",756,"\u003Cp>The former is still alright, but if it’s the latter, it would be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides are like blind men, groping for each other’s positions, but unable to find them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one side discovers the other first, it would have a decisive advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, I think they won’t be afraid to come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also think they won’t back down, only become more fierce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knowing they’ve come in and are looking for us, yet we can’t find them, what do we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can only search slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t sigh, search slowly, we will find them eventually... but first, we need to avoid being discovered by them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do we search?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if we can’t find them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Zhuang remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other seven discussed endlessly through Sound Transmission into Secret, thanks to their powerful Martial Skills enabling them to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, they stopped discussing and turned to look at Xie Zhuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Zhuang shook his head: \"There’s no other way, just take it slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, you always say the Ninth Prince is formidable. If it were the Ninth Prince, could he find those Little Demons in this situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This won’t stump him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he really so magical? We’re relying on Soul Pearls to sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We only rely on Soul Pearls, but the Ninth Prince relies on more than just Soul Pearls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other than Soul Pearls, what other methods are there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Zhuang pondered, contemplated, and slowly said: \"The Ninth Prince has a natural sense for the Demon Clan that surpasses the Soul Pearls, it’s a kind of sensing in the void.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, you sound more and more mysterious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things in the world are indeed mysterious, sometimes beyond imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing to pity, we are eight Spirit Guards, while the Ninth Prince is just at the Transformation Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys...\" Xie Zhuang shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t witnessed the Ninth Prince’s abilities firsthand, so they continued to view the Ninth Prince merely as a Transformation Realm expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they didn’t know that the battle strength the Ninth Prince displayed was in no way inferior to a Venerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Guards couldn’t gain the upper hand in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing is deceptive, seeing is believing. Even if told, they were skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to argue forcefully, creating animosity among each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the evening of the third day, the sunset’s remnants, their faces were gloomy and dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight were still halfway up a mountain, squatting in front of a small hill, concealing their figures, discussing in low voices, and eating dry food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While admiring two Strange Flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They mainly searched for the Demon Clan and also gathered the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Strange Flowers, and Exotic Fruits they encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one day, they came across two Strange Flowers, hitting the jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appreciating these two Strange Flowers offered great enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these two Strange Flowers did not bring them ease or joy; their hearts still had a heavy stone, weighing down heavily, making it difficult to be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, there are two days left before it closes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like we can’t find the Little Demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The closer it gets to the end, the more cautious we need to be; we might encounter them at the last moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if we don’t encounter them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not encountering them means neither success nor failure, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what if they’ve already gathered a large amount of Strange Flowers and Exotic Fruits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, Strange Flowers and Exotic Fruits aren’t easy to find, let alone, they should have a small number.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were a large group, they would have been discovered long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if they aren’t few?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Does it mean the Soul Pearl has been isolated from sensing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are also clever, having failed twice, they’d surely learn lessons? Guessing issues with the Soul Pearl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s very dangerous, so be extremely cautious, don’t be careless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, if we never find them, would it be considered a crime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve undergone meticulous training and preparation, yet cannot catch the Little Demons, while previously, the Ninth Prince hadn’t prepared anything, not even protective Treasure Clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, their faces turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, two days left, get yourself together; lest instead of capturing the Little Demons, you end up captured by them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xie, actually, at this point, we should seek aid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seek from whom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ninth Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ninth Prince is busy now, about to set off for the Phoenix Dynasty, numerous matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp-eyed young man glanced both ways, lowered the Sound Transmission into Secret voice even more, and said softly: \"The Ninth Prince isn’t actually busy; it’s the Emperor who doesn’t want to use the Ninth Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Does the Ninth Prince want to enter but cannot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t be, why would the Emperor act like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, the relationship between the Emperor and the Ninth Prince is very subtle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How subtle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not what you think; their father-son relationship is quite tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, is it intentional for the Emperor not to let the Ninth Prince come? Can it be approved now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, we should act accordingly; at this point, there’s no need to ask for permission for everything, directly bring the Ninth Prince in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the Ninth Prince might not be willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ninth Prince he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group argued incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wanted to ask Chu Zhiyuan for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others didn’t, believing they could handle it themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some want to invite him, but hesitate, thinking they want to invite him but can’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some are very eager, wishing to return immediately and invite Chu Zhiyuan in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are also Spirit Guards, also proud individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the Demon Clan, they are not arrogant, rather walk on thin ice, extremely cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Zhuang holds high prestige among the eight, his attitude influenced their trust in Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Martial Bureau\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin and Chu Hongfeng stood side by side, staring directly at the Light Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man-sized Light Gate, yet no sign of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first day, with no movement, they weren’t too anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Grotto Heaven is vast, not encountering Demon Clan elites upon entering isn’t surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second day with no movement, they began to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the third day still silent, they started muttering, standing uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fourth day at noon, still no movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin turned to Chu Hongfeng: \"Eight Brother, something’s not right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even watching the people showed something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the Light Gate, hoping that the eight would appear any moment, his sword-shaped brows unknowingly locked: \"What can be done?... The Light Gate can’t let more people in, wanting to help but unable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin took a deep breath: \"Otherwise, we gamble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How to gamble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let Zhao’er go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not mentioning Elder Brother’s side, even here, the Light Gate can’t handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking a risk, the Light Gate might be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then Zhao’er?\" Chu Hongfeng furrowed his brows and said: \"Would he be willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head: \"He’s irritable and proud, how could he take this mess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao’er’s heart and mind are extraordinary.\" Chu Honglin said: \"In such crucial times, he won’t act willfully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can he really agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight Brother, do you dare to take the risk?\" Chu Honglin smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not only using the Light Gate for a gamble, but also risking offending Elder Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Replacing others, he wouldn’t mention, but Chu Hongfeng is different, being aloof and proud, might just dare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright, let’s try.\" Chu Hongfeng gritted his teeth and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin transformed into a gust of wind, disappearing at the gate in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short while, he arrived with Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan dressed in a dark green wide robe, his face like Crown Jade, emitting a gentle glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came forward, cupped his hands in salute: \"Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You indeed agreed.\" Chu Hongfeng sighed: \"Zhao’er, you truly have been wronged, you’re a good child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled: \"Uncle, it’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Hongfeng looked at him with emotion: \"Among your brothers and even in our brotherhood, you Zhao’er have the most magnanimous heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed: \"Uncle exaggerates, I’m not that good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agreeing readily, certainly because of acting along the Realm of Light, more importantly, it’s unnecessary to discard benefits over pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially regarding his own future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Heavenly Moon Cave Heaven may lead to his progress in another transition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare opportunity like this, considered an adventure by others, may not be encountered in a lifetime, just to concede due to pride and quarrel with the Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin laughed: \"Zhao’er need not be modest, it’s indeed rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Father knows, he’s sure to be angry, Uncle and Fifteenth Uncle, you both need to be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him be!\" Chu Hongfeng snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, looking at the Light Gate: \"Still no movement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan frowned: \"I estimate this time the Demon Clan should’ve sent more, hopefully not encounter them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly a muffled sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s face slightly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two youths almost simultaneously squeezed out from the Light Gate, falling flat outside the Light Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Light Gate positioned atop the steps, close to the main door of the Divine Martial Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After falling, the two youths almost tumbled down the steps, but Chu Zhiyuan quickly stepped forward to support them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin’s complexion changed dramatically, stepping forward to lift the two, while operating to inject a rich breath, using a specialized Healing Heart Method: \"Xiao Lv, Xiao Fang, what happened?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two youths’ faces showed a golden hue, breath weak, difficulty opening their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A square-faced youth took a deep breath, murmuring: \"Prince Gan, we finally encountered, there are sixteen of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixteen?!\" Chu Honglin’s face transformed, glared at the two: \"Where are the others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entangled them, covering our escape to report, we cannot die unknowingly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said: \"Uncle, Fifteenth Uncle, I’ll go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao’er, alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\" Chu Zhiyuan stepped into the Light Gate, vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Hongfeng hurriedly took out a Jade Bottle from his sleeve, pouring out two Spirit Pills into their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking about the situation inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their narrative, the previous scene emerged before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally desperate, thinking they wouldn’t encounter the Demon Clan, yet they suddenly appeared, unexpectedly attacking, putting the eight Spirit Guards in a dire state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rapidly falling into a dead-end situation, under crisis two were chosen to flee, the remaining six fighting with all they had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two excelled in Qinggong, possessing great movement technique, still escaped amid the Demon Clan experts’ pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin hurriedly asked: \"Sixteen approached, you didn’t notice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, didn’t feel anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the Soul Pearl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No response either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\" Chu Honglin angrily said: \"Afraid of such a situation, it’s precisely what happened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Hongfeng hurriedly asked: \"With Zhao’er in, how will he find them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a Spiritual Rhinoceros Pearl.\" Chu Honglin said: \"Rest assured, encountering the Demon Clan, Zhao’er won’t suffer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixteen...\" Chu Hongfeng shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Honglin said: \"Just fearing these sixteen aren’t all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fixed on the Light Gate, seeming to penetrate within to see the Grotto Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>",1871,"2026-06-03T09:58:20.528Z","2026-06-03T09:58:26.841Z",1,"novelbin.me","eaf18f87b9d5c6ee760dd254e12ebfc50c905cfbe65dcfcf9bcc32648eeb3a3c","imperial-cultivation-chapter-757","imperial-cultivation-chapter-755",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]