Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 693: Chapter 689: Changes

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Fourth Brother is injured?”

”Couldn’t even take one strike. Without witnessing this strike personally, it’s truly unimaginable how extraordinary it is!” Chu Lixuan sighed deeply, ”Extremely marvelous!”

Chu Zhiyuan looked towards the Eldest Prince, Chu Liechu.

Chu Liechu said in a deep voice, ”This is the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, mysterious and unpredictable.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned at the two.

Chu Lixuan said, ”Your Great Brightness Fist is powerful, Ninth Brother, but no matter how strong it is, it’s useless if it doesn’t hit. Fourth Brother originally attempted a preemptive strike, but it was easily dodged, and simultaneously a sword was thrust, injuring Fourth Brother’s face directly.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and pondered.

Chu Lixuan said, ”This is very odd.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him.

Chu Lixuan said, ”It’s too strange, almost like he knew Fourth Brother’s moves in advance, waiting for him, reacting so fast, almost moving simultaneously with Fourth Brother.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Liechu.

Chu Liechu said, ”This is the foresight of the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, it’s inescapable.”

Chu Lixuan shook his head, ”I thought nothing of it until I saw this move, then I realized its bizarreness, too devilish, you must be very careful, Ninth Brother!”

Chu Liyang sipped, ”Just hide, Ninth Brother, no need to be careful.”

”How could they allow Ninth Brother to hide when they want to step on his face?” Chu Lixuan scoffed, ”They will certainly entangle relentlessly.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”How will they entangle?”

”...I don’t know, but they certainly won’t give up, they’ll definitely force you to act, Ninth Brother.”

Chu Liyang said, ”As long as Ninth Brother isn’t afraid of losing face, just play dead.”

Chu Zhiyuan gave him a sidelong glance, ”Third Brother, are you secretly laughing inside?”

Chu Liyang coughed lightly, waving his hand, ”Let’s just continue cultivating.”

Chu Zhiyuan curled his lips, ”Third Brother, you overthink, I’ll handle them!”

Chu Liyang snorted, not saying anymore, directly closing his eyes to cultivate.

Chu Liechu said, ”Ninth Brother, best to avoid direct conflict for now.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, ”I’ll listen to Brother, as long as Father doesn’t order me to act, I’ll play dead.”

Chu Liechu smiled, ”Father won’t.”

Chu Zhiyuan let out a cold laugh, said no more, and closed his eyes to cultivate.

Chu Liechu shook his head helplessly.

The heart knot between Father and Ninth Brother seems impossible to untie, only getting deeper.

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Qingfeng Cliff

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin stood atop the cliff, facing the wind, bathing in the bright midday sunlight.

Chu Honglin handed a small gemstone the size of a pinky to Chu Zhiyuan, ”Here, only managed to get one.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at the glistening gemstone.

The sea-blue gemstone seemed to have thousands of facets, constantly rotating, reflecting light.

It shone brightly.

”This is the Demon Crystal?” Chu Zhiyuan curiously examined it, while Super Sense illuminated it.

An invisible force isolated the illumination of Super Sense, only vaguely revealing its strange structure.

”This is a Demon Crystal from the Wolf Clan,” Chu Honglin said, ”considered weak among the Demon Clan, hence the opportunity to keep this Demon Crystal.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”The weaker the cultivation, the easier to seize the Demon Crystal, is it so unvalued by the Demon Clan?”

”Weaker Demon Crystals have limited value. Snatching them by force would result in greater losses; the Demon Clan, though arrogant, is not foolish.”

Chu Zhiyuan reached out to take it, immediately feeling a burning sensation upon contact.

He attempted to operate his power, seeing the blue gemstone flickered, and the burning sensation intensified.

”Uncle Fifteen, which Realm’s Demon Crystal is this?”

”Transformation Realm.”

”Not strong enough indeed.” Chu Zhiyuan thought the Transformation Realm was too weak.

The cultivation of the Little Outer Heaven is Postnatal, Innate, Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster.

The cultivation of the Outer Heaven is Qi Transformation, Transforming Intent, Divinity Transformation, Spirit Transformation.

If it were a real fight, a Transformation Realm expert from Outer Heaven could overwhelm a Great Grandmaster.

But such a comparison is meaningless; a Transformation Realm expert in Outer Heaven is like an Innate Master in Little Outer Heaven.

Only considered second-rate masters.

He closed his eyes, still unable to see through the interior of this Demon Crystal, the intangible force covering it like mist and smoke, isolating the illumination of Super Sense.

He mobilized his True Yuan, yet couldn’t breach the Demon Crystal, instead repelled by it.

The mist-like force grew denser, rendering Super Sense’s illumination ineffective.

He shook his head, True Yuan circulating along a peculiar pathway within his body.

When True Yuan appeared in his left hand, it had become hot as a flame.

Turning into a cluster of fire, it continually roasted the Demon Crystal.

The originally hot Demon Crystal became a bit cool under this cluster of flames.

It was already shining brilliantly; now, under the baking of the True Yuan flame, it became even brighter.

Finally, it suddenly dimmed.

It transformed into a cool aura, floated toward Chu Zhiyuan’s chest.

In the Super Sense illumination, a formless vortex suddenly appeared at his chest, absorbing this cool aura, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The Moon Silkworm Frost Robe under his white robe subtly glowed, a layer of radiance rapidly spread to every part of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, mysteriously changing its material.

Due to being covered by the white robe, it wasn’t conspicuous.

After a moment, the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe returned to normal, but gave him a slight intoxication as if drinking fine wine.

He knew this wonderful feeling wasn’t his own, but came from the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe.

The marvelous sensation it felt was transmitted to Chu Zhiyuan, giving him the same feeling.

He already knew the defensive capability of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe had increased another level.

Simultaneously, the power it could exert was stronger, the speed of absorbing moonlight was accelerated.

With the Demon Crystal’s absorption, it was one step closer to its peak state.

Defense, exerted power, absorption of moonlight, all three surged rapidly.

Chu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but sigh, the Demon Crystal was truly crucial to the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe.

Unfortunately, only this single piece could be obtained, and it was merely of the Transformation Realm.

If more, even higher quality ones could be acquired, to what extent would the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe evolve?

He then shook his head.

Just dreaming of good things.

Let’s see if there’s any good news from Li Yuzhen.

”Watch the fist!”

A flash of white light appeared at the chest, it was Chu Honglin testing with a punch.

”Bang!”

Chu Zhiyuan’s white robe puffed up, then deflated, but his steps stood firmly in place, as if nothing had happened.

Chu Honglin sighed, ”This is an Entering Spirit level strike,...your luck is truly remarkable.”

He had already heard from Chu Hongming about this Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, aware of the difficulty of its recognition of a master.

It seemed this was the first time the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe recognized a master.

Being able to withstand an Entering Spirit level strike, it could even ensure safety against Divinity Transformation Realm experts.

”This time indeed lucky.” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

He also marveled at his good fortune.

The recognition condition of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe was extremely strict, first requiring the breath of the Spiritual Abyss, then the Spirit Summoning Talisman.

With only the former, it could only awaken the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe from slumber.

Wanting it to recognize a master was still impossible; it was quite proud.

Only with the addition of the Spirit Summoning Talisman did it truly recognize a master.

Both of these were rare on their own, let alone together.

...

When he returned to his small courtyard from the Great Bright Peak, he found Li Yuzhen along with You Lan and three other women waiting.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Li Yuzhen.

Li Yuzhen’s tall and graceful figure stood upright, solemnly cupping her fists, ”Prince Consort, the Demon Crystal has arrived.”

She took a small black box from her sleeve, presenting it with both hands.

Chu Zhiyuan took it, interested, ”She really has it?”

Li Yuzhen remained silent.

Chu Zhiyuan opened the small black box, inside there were two small gemstones the size of pinky nails.