Imperial Cultivation

A smile spread across his face.

In less than a month, he had already progressed halfway through the twelve levels of the Innate Realm. He wondered if this could be considered unprecedented.

After much thought, he concluded that it was due to his extrasensory perception.

Of course, the aptitude of this body was also top-notch. The combination of both was what allowed him to unleash such astonishing power.

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He turned his head to look at the cold jade box, then at the Imperial Void Sword Manual on the bedside table.

The Imperial Void Sword Manual was clearly newly transcribed. Who had transcribed it?

It contained a trace of a strange aura.

His extrasensory perception focused on this strange aura, and a vision of Ziyang illuminating mountains and rivers faintly flickered before his eyes, as if he were watching Chu Qingfeng in the Mingwu Hall.

This should have been transcribed by a Grandmaster, and it also contained the Grandmaster's power. If an outsider were to read it, it should trigger this power.

Because of his Great Ziyang Art, which shared the same origin, he would not trigger this power.

Was it the Emperor's doing, or Chu Qingfeng's?

He shook his head and didn't think any further.

His thoughts returned to the Imperial Void Sword Manual.

Compared to the Dragon Transformation Art, the Meridian Cleansing Art was more suitable for the Jade Lock Golden Gate Art. Replacing the Dragon Transformation Art with the Meridian Cleansing Art would make the Jade Lock Golden Gate Art even more powerful.

Why choose the Dragon Transformation Art over the Meridian Cleansing Art?

He pondered carefully and slowly realized the reason.

One was because the threshold for the Meridian Cleansing Art was too high, and the other was because the Meridian Cleansing Art only trained the meridians, taking a risky path in pursuit of the ultimate.

The Meridian Cleansing Art was more powerful, but it had no defensive power.

The Dragon Transformation Art not only trained the meridians, but also the entire body.

Lowering the threshold and being more balanced made it more reasonable to replace the Meridian Cleansing Art with the Dragon Transformation Art, especially since he also needed to train the Dragon Binding Cord.

Even if he mastered the Meridian Cleansing Art now, he would still have to train the Dragon Transformation Art. Reaching the peak of the Dragon Transformation Art, to the point where one could block divine weapons with their bare body, was true safety.

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As the dawn broke, when he entered the palace gate, he noticed that the guards at the palace gate had been replaced by a new batch, from two Grandmasters to four Grandmasters.

He frowned secretly.

This kind of change was a first. Could something have happened?

Could it be that someone wanted to enter the palace to assassinate the Emperor?

That would be a big joke.

Emperor Chu Qingquan's cultivation was the best in Great Jing, and with the Son of Heaven Sword, no one could assassinate him.

He was about to walk in when he suddenly heard movement.

Chu Mingxuan, surrounded by a group of guards, was dressed in bright yellow attire, radiant and high-spirited. He waved from afar and chuckled, "Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother!"

Chu Zhiyuan stopped and smiled with cupped fists, "Eighteenth Uncle."

Chu Mingxuan strode over, bringing a gust of cold wind, and grinned, "What a coincidence, Fourth Brother, you're late today."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Eighteenth Uncle isn't early either."

"Heh, I gained something from practicing last night." Chu Mingxuan smiled smugly, "The second level has already been passed!"

"Congratulations, Eighteenth Uncle."

"That doesn't sound right coming from you," Chu Mingxuan waved his hand. "It's just the second level, far behind you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled without saying a word.

The two walked in side by side.

Zou Fang and Chu Mingxuan's personal eunuch, Xu Fengzhi, followed closely behind.

The palace guards retreated to make way, and the ministers lining up to enter the palace also looked over.

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Mingxuan talked as they walked.

"Fourth Brother, you don't seem anxious at all. The Great Zhen envoy has already arrived at Liuli Pass. If there are no delays, they will arrive within ten days."

"What's the use of being anxious? Just do my best."

"Tell Thirteenth Uncle to give you individual guidance."

"Cultivation still depends on oneself."

"It's a pity I don't have any military merits," Chu Mingxuan said helplessly. "Otherwise, I'd exchange a spiritual pill for you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I appreciate Eighteenth Uncle's kindness. We're not well-off, so let's just honestly cultivate on our own."

Chu Mingxuan frowned and shook his head.

This was to bring honor to Great Jing, how could it all depend on oneself? Wouldn't the court and the Emperor help at all, wouldn't they give anything at all?

"I'll go find Father Emperor this afternoon!" Chu Mingxuan harrumphed.

Chu Zhiyuan didn't decline and smiled, "Thank you, Eighteenth Uncle."

Compared to his own father, Chu Minghou, Chu Mingxuan was a favored prince, and it was no problem for him to act shamelessly in front of the Emperor.

Chu Mingxuan harrumphed, "You're also doing it for our Great Jing."

When the two arrived at the training ground, Chu Qingfeng was already waiting.

Chu Qingfeng beckoned to Chu Zhiyuan and waved his hand dismissively at Chu Mingxuan.

Chu Mingxuan stopped helplessly and went to Chu Zhitong's side to set up the Ziyang Stance and began to cultivate.

With only the last level left, he was full of energy for cultivation.

… …

Chu Zhiyuan came to Chu Qingfeng's side.

Chu Qingfeng pressed his shoulder, his frosty eyebrows raised, and his eyes flashed.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Grand Uncle, I just made a breakthrough last night."

"… … Well, not bad." Chu Qingfeng said plainly, "Have you mastered the Imperial Void Sword Manual yet?"

"I've mastered the Meridian Cleansing Art, but I haven't practiced the Sword Cleansing Art yet."

Chu Qingfeng said, "Don't stop the Dragon Transformation Art. I originally didn't want to give you the Imperial Void Sword Manual. It hurts people and hurts yourself. Practicing it will shorten your lifespan."

Chu Zhiyuan's expression changed slightly.

Chu Qingfeng smiled, "You really are afraid of death."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled embarrassedly and said, "Grand Uncle, can the Dragon Transformation Art offset its harm?"

"As long as the realm of the Dragon Transformation Art is high enough," Chu Qingfeng said.

Chu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

He had originally planned to perfect the Dragon Transformation Art anyway. Now it seemed that after dealing with the challenge from the Great Zhen envoy this time, he couldn't focus solely on practicing the Meridian Cleansing Art.

But could the Huangtian Houtu Sutra repair the damage of the Meridian Cleansing Art?

Chu Qingfeng said, "The duel with the Great Zhen's heir is important, but it's not that important. You have to grasp the priorities yourself."

"Yes, Grand Uncle." Chu Zhiyuan nodded, feeling warm inside.

These words shouldn't have been said. The fact that he said these words showed that Chu Qingfeng cared about him, paying more attention to him than the interests of Great Jing.

"Go," Chu Qingfeng said.

Chu Zhiyuan came to Chu Mingxuan's side and began to practice the Great Ziyang Art.

He was curious.

The Ziyang True Scripture should have many martial techniques for killing. Why didn't the Emperor give him the Ziyang True Scripture, but the Imperial Void Sword Manual?

Were the martial techniques in the Ziyang True Scripture inferior to the Imperial Void Sword Manual?

He set up the Ziyang Stance and circulated the Great Ziyang Art. As the sun rose, he gradually merged with the Ziyang, feeling dazed as if a moment had passed, and also as if a long time had passed.

By the time he regained consciousness, the sky was already bright.

He released the stance and saw that Chu Mingxuan and the other two were already practicing martial techniques in the distance. Chu Zhitong and Chu Zhichuan were practicing swordsmanship, and Chu Mingxuan was practicing sabers.

The flashing blades and swords emitted a cold light under the sunlight.

He bid farewell to the three and went to the Ministry of Rites to report for duty.

Just as he finished reporting and was about to leave, he saw Gao Lingfeng coming in a hurry, his face gloomy.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at him and didn't plan to talk to him. He wanted to go back and practice the Sword Cleansing Art. Mastering the mysteries of the void made it very easy to practice the Sword Cleansing Art.

He had previously speculated that the Sword Cleansing Art would cause even greater damage to the body, so he had to practice it in the courtyard near the Houtu Hall, and then use the Huangtian Houtu Sutra after practicing.

"Lord!" Gao Lingfeng called out to him.

Chu Zhiyuan quickened his pace, pretending not to hear. If it were someone else, they would stop after calling out twice without hearing him respond, but Gao Lingfeng was a straightforward person. He took a few steps to catch up and blocked Chu Zhiyuan's path: "Lord!"

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, "Lord Gao, if it's not urgent, we can talk later. I have something urgent."

"Lord, this is urgent," Gao Lingfeng said, "It's about the Flying Flower Sword Sect."

Chu Zhiyuan stopped, "What happened to the Flying Flower Sword Sect?"

Anything involving the Flying Flower Sword Sect was no small matter.

"They got into a fight with the disciples of the Houtu Hall," Gao Lingfeng said, "And they were injured, and the injuries are very serious!"