Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 444 - 441 Perfection

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He wasn’t in a hurry to meet the Emperor, just curious about why he hadn’t seen him. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Aside from meeting at the palace banquet, there was no chance to see the Emperor alone.

This situation was extremely abnormal, which made him very curious.

He had imagined many possibilities, the most likely being that the Emperor possessed a formidable power, which one should not approach too closely, lest harm oneself.

Beyond that, he could think of nothing else.

Since they hadn’t spent time together, there was no personal enmity.

The Emperor couldn’t possibly fear that he would discover something, as nobody knew he had the Super Sense.

"These people..." Bai Ningshuang was very displeased: "They are a bunch of blind fools!"

"It’s inevitable." Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "This is normal."

Among the courtiers impeaching him, some indeed acted out of public interest, not wanting the Eastern Territory people to suffer.

Some were intricately connected with the Eastern Territory forces, thereby advocating for them.

His actions made the Eastern Territory appear more chaotic, with its various levels of government and military showing ineptitude.

Another group aimed to suppress him, avoiding a threat to Prince Ying’s reputation.

Among these three groups, the first should be the least, with more from the latter two.

Within the Court, intertwining forces were unavoidable.

Chu Minghou said: "With so many impeachments, the Auditing Department might be affected, since you don’t care about merits, you need not bother."

"Not caring doesn’t mean letting them take it away so easily!" Bai Ningshuang retorted: "The Empress will speak in our favor."

"This isn’t right." Chu Minghou frowned: "The Harem shouldn’t interfere in politics?"

Bai Ningshuang snorted: "This doesn’t count as meddling, isn’t speaking for one’s grandson considered meddling?"

"You’re making the Empress Dowager uncomfortable." Chu Minghou was displeased.

Bai Ningshuang said: "If the Empress Dowager is truly uncomfortable, she wouldn’t say anything about it, don’t worry, she’ll consider it carefully."

"...Indeed." Chu Minghou nodded.

Bai Ningshuang asked: "Yuan’er, you won’t be going out again this time, right? It’s almost New Year, you should rest."

"It depends on the Imperial Grandfather’s intentions." Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

This time he had gained immensely, especially in cultivation, progressing far beyond his practice.

It seemed that to elevate one’s realm, one must be honed in action, which explained why the Four Great Sects sent disciples to the Military Suppression Department.

Reaching the Innate or Grandmaster Realm, indeed, honing was more effective than mere cultivation.

Chu Yi curiously asked: "Big Brother, what realm are you at now?"

"In a few days, it’ll be Perfection." Chu Zhiyuan said.

Chu Yi was amazed: "Already Perfection? Is it that easy?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "It’s not difficult for you to practice either, right?"

With the help of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, their cultivation speed was tenfold or a hundredfold faster than normal people.

They were considered the most fortunate.

"It can’t compare to Big Brother." Chu Yi excitedly said: "Once you reach Grandmaster Perfection, will you soon become a Great Grandmaster?"

Only upon becoming a Great Grandmaster does one’s fate truly change, the destiny of the Prince Mansion alters completely.

Once the Princely Heir becomes a Great Grandmaster, even if not becoming the Emperor, he would still wield immense power.

The Prince Qing Mansion is bound to prosper.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Let’s hope so."

"Big Brother will definitely be fine, right, Sister Li?"

"Yes." Li Suyue praised as she looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan cheerfully said: "You should also put in more effort, strive to achieve Great Grandmaster soon."

"Heehee, can we become Great Grandmasters?"

"Currently, it looks promising." Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Their progress was quick, yet their foundations were solid.

This made him increasingly apprehensive about the Yongling Divine Sect, given the might of the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree, it was uncertain to what extent they would become formidable.

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At dawn, a long howl suddenly resounded throughout the Prince Qing Mansion.

Everyone knew this was another breakthrough.

They were accustomed to such howls, feeling nothing but joy.

The stronger the Princely Heir becomes, the stronger and more prosperous the Prince Qing Mansion becomes.

They could walk outside confidently, speaking loudly when encountering servants from other Prince Mansions.

Now, when speaking before those servants, their voices grew louder and prouder.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, revealing a smile.

The final layer of the copper tower shattered, the meridians were unblocked, Gang Qi surged turbulently, unhindered, truly exhilarating.

This feeling of perfection and contentment intoxicated him.

The two small Sword Gang within the Heavenly Pond Acupoint had undergone subtle changes.

They became increasingly clear and real.

They could now merge with the Thunder Sword, enhancing its power further.

He glanced at the Thunder Sword within his Dantian.

The past two days had been spent entirely on driving the two small Sword Gang in operation, refining the Thunder Sword with dual focus.

The Thunder Sword was now successfully refined, pliant at will, increasingly agile.

He hadn’t yet refined it with the Glazed Blade Scripture.

He suddenly recalled the Void Sword Scripture and thought of some Blood Purification Technique from it, as well as the Washing Sword Technique, attempting to operate them on the Thunder Sword.

Using the Thunder Sword as the body, operating the Blood Purification Technique, indeed had wondrous effects.

The Thunder Sword underwent peculiar transformations, as if it possessed meridians.

As the Blood Purification Technique operated, the Thunder Sword’s meridians gradually increased.

Now it already had two meridians.

He did not know how many meridians it could ultimately form, filled with anticipation.

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"Is it Perfection now?"

Chu Qingfeng appraised Chu Zhiyuan, nodding in satisfaction: "Originally thought you would become fierce after killing so many."

Yet in front of him, Chu Zhiyuan was increasingly gentle, devoid of ferocity.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "Killing them was like slaughtering pigs and dogs, not treating them as people to kill, naturally there’s no killing aura."

Chu Qingfeng shook his head: "Regardless, killing affects one’s mental state. In the next few days, you should visit Yao Yue Palace."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "After today, I’ll go."

Just as they exchanged a few words, Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhitian, Chu Zhichuan, and others arrived.

They immediately surrounded Chu Zhiyuan, and the other Princes and Heirs also curiously gathered around.

They bombarded him with questions about the situation at the time, listening intently to Chu Zhiyuan’s recounting, enthralled.

"Ah... if only I had gone with you, to see you slay these demons with my own eyes." Chu Mingxuan lamented.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "There aren’t many Evil Sect demons in the Eastern Territory for now, some remain in the outer city, you can try killing them, Eighteen Uncle."

"Then I better not." Chu Mingxuan quickly waved his hand.

If killing Evil Sect demons were that easy, they wouldn’t be so rampant by now, they would have long been eradicated by the Military Suppression Department.

Killing Evil Sect demons brought great merits, the easiest way to earn merits.

Chu Mingxuan sighed: "Fourth Brother, your merits this time must be abundant."

Just by the number of Evil Sect demons slain, it was already astounding.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

With Grandmasters like Huang Cheng testifying, there was no fear of the Auditing Department’s denial.

They surrounded Chu Zhiyuan, discussing each topic, until being reprimanded by Chu Qingfeng, they obediently began performing the Purple Sun Stance.

Chu Zhiyuan joined them, continuing to practice the Purple Sun Scripture.

Upon reaching Grandmaster Perfection, a Great Grandmaster’s door did not appear as he anticipated.

Before him was emptiness, nothing at all.

No matter how he practiced, it was as if he hadn’t; Gang Qi rolled and surged, but no matter how often he circulated it, the result was the same.

Cultivation no longer increased.

As the Purple Light faded, everyone ceased operating and dispersed.

Chu Zhiyuan was taken by Chu Qingfeng to Zhiqiu Hall.

They sat on the couch, sipping tea.

"Now that you’ve reached Perfection, there are some matters that can be discussed with you."

"Please speak, Uncle."

"Do you know why the Da Jing Royal Family has produced so many Great Grandmasters?"

"Is there a unique secret technique?" Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit lifted.

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