Imperial Cultivation

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"Oh——!?"

The princes tried hard to widen their eyes, and couldn't help but exclaim.

Earlier, knocking the Twelfth Prince away had already stunned them, and now it left them in awe.

This Great Brightness Fist had already reached an extremely high realm, definitely in harmony with the mental state, perhaps even reaching the threshold of transformation realm.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to knock away the Fourth Prince, who had already reached the Ninth Transition.

The Fourth Prince had lingered at the Ninth Transition for three years, without breaking through.

However, three years of arduous cultivation were not in vain, it solidified his foundation, and also gave him more time to practice the Great Brightness Fist.

The Great Brightness Fist is absolutely profound, it can be said to be the first among these princes.

He could also be called the greatest expert among these people, except for the Eldest Prince, Second Prince, and Third Prince, who were already at Transforming Intent, he was the strongest.

Such a powerful figure couldn't even withstand a punch from the Ninth Prince.

No matter how they thought about it, they couldn't comprehend this.

Chu Zhiyuan floated back to the cushion and sat cross-legged again.

After the Fourth Prince was blown away, he landed stably on the snow-covered peak ten meters away, looking down solemnly at Chu Zhiyuan and the others.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fourth Brother, do you want to try again?"

The Fourth Prince's face was serious, and his eyes flickered, quickly weighing his options.

He set aside emotional influence, quickly considering whether he could defeat Chu Zhiyuan.

Through the earlier Great Brightness Fist, he felt the vast power he couldn't withstand.

Entering Intent, Transforming Intent, Entering Divinity, Divinity Transformation, entering the spirit, Spirit Transformation, Entering Void, Void Transformation.

These are the eight realms of martial arts.

Compared to the Four Cultivation Realms, the Eight Realms of martial arts are harder to practice, more testing of comprehension and opportunity.

Mere comprehension is not enough, without opportunity no matter how much you try to understand, you won't succeed.

The cultivation realm also limits the comprehension of the martial arts realm.

A person in Qi Transformation Realm can practice a martial art to Entering Intent, Transforming Intent, but reaching Entering Divinity is extremely difficult, let alone entering the spirit.

Great Brightness Fist, the Fourth Prince himself had practiced to Entering Intent, but hadn't reached Transforming Intent.

He judged that Chu Zhiyuan had already reached Transforming Intent, a higher realm, naturally the power was different.

Even though he was at Nine Transitions, Chu Liezhao might only be at Fifth Transition, but the martial arts realm can make up for the gap in cultivation realm.

He couldn't withstand a Great Brightness Fist at Transforming Intent.

Thinking of this, he said slowly, "Forget it, let's stop here."

"Fourth Brother, come on, let's go for two more punches!" someone called out.

The Fourth Prince swept a cold gaze at them, "Ninth Brother's Great Brightness Fist has reached Transforming Intent, who among you would like to try?"

"Transforming Intent?" They looked at Chu Zhiyuan in surprise.

No wonder.

They clicked their tongues in wonder.

If it happened at forty or fifty years old, achieving Transforming Intent with the Great Brightness Fist wouldn't be surprising.

But at their age, achieving Transforming Intent was rarely seen.

They practiced at the Great Bright Peak, often mixing Infinite Brightness Scripture with Great Brightness Fist.

Practicing the Infinite Brightness Scripture for a while, then practicing the Great Brightness Fist for a while.

Infinite Brightness Scripture is extremely mentally exhausting, Great Brightness Fist can invigorate the blood and restore the spirit.

After being tired of practicing the Infinite Brightness Scripture, they switch to practicing the Great Brightness Fist, and then back to the Infinite Brightness Scripture.

This cycle repeats.

After reaching Qi Transformation Ninth Transition, practicing the Infinite Brightness Scripture has little effect, maintaining it without regression is sufficient, and most of the time is spent practicing the Great Brightness Fist.

This time is the best opportunity for progress in the Great Brightness Fist.

But very few can practice to Transforming Intent, even reaching Entering Intent is already rare.

The Seventh Prince chuckled and asked, "Ninth Brother, have you really reached Transforming Intent with the Great Brightness Fist?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Yes, it should be Transforming Intent."

The Seventh Prince laughed, "Well, Ninth Brother, you're truly a martial arts genius!"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, "I am indeed a martial arts genius."

He calmly and composedly gazed over the princes, "I am not boasting, nor will I be overly modest to the point of hypocrisy, an honest evaluation, I am a martial arts genius."

"Hahaha... Ninth Brother, you're really a delightful person!" The Seventh Prince laughed, "Such an unbiased evaluation, hahaha..."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him, "Seventh Brother thinks I'm not a martial arts genius?"

"Just by your Great Brightness Fist, calling you a martial arts genius is not excessive." The Seventh Prince said with a smile.

He smiled and asked the Fourth Prince, "Fourth Brother, what do you think?"

The Fourth Prince coldly said, "A martial arts genius!"

He floated down and stood before Chu Zhiyuan, "Ninth Brother, let's let go of our past grievances!"

Chu Zhiyuan mildly clasped his fists, "Fourth Brother, your magnanimity is like the sea, I'm impressed!"

He didn't believe the Fourth Prince could truly let the past go, it was just nice words.

The Fourth Prince was known to hold grudges, everyone knew this.

These brothers, they all knew each other's temperaments.

It's hard to change one's nature, as the saying goes, 'what's bred in the bone will come out in the flesh', the temperament from childhood doesn't change when growing up.

"Brother Nine, how did you practice?" a prince curiously asked, "Why can't I ever practice to Entering Intent?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Thirteenth Brother, when I was about to die, shrouded in darkness, I didn't want to die, but couldn't wake up no matter how I struggled, extremely longing for light, knowing the preciousness of life... No matter how much I meditated on the Great Brightness Fist before, it was useless."

"...There's no help then." The Thirteenth Prince said helplessly, "I can't die once as well."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "So, this is also about fate, can't be forced."

"Sigh..."

Everyone sighed in frustration.

This trick really can't be learned, Chu Liezhao indeed nearly died.

Nobody wants to take this risk.

They are all esteemed princes, even with average cultivation realms, they still live wealthy and prosperous lives.

Except for those with ambitious hearts who want to become Emperor, they pursue cultivation fervently.

The others are not so attached to cultivation, treating it as a course of study.

To prolong life, one doesn't have to fixate on cultivation realms, there are also strange fruits and miracle pills.

Moreover, when young, there's no clear understanding of death, can't feel the approach of lifespan.

Unlike Chu Zhiyuan, who started with the pursuit of immortality.

"Let's go."

Everyone dispersed and left.

The Fourth Prince left with the sulking Twelfth Prince.

Among the many princes, only the Seventh Prince, Chu Lieyu, remained.

Chu Lieyu sized up Chu Zhiyuan, "Ninth Brother, are you uninjured?"

"Seventh Brother, do you have something to say?" Chu Zhiyuan asked bluntly.

Chu Lieyu said with a smile, "I never imagined that Ninth Brother you have such skills... Father probably won't let you stay at Jingsi Cliff anymore."

Chu Zhiyuan said nothing.

He had formed a habit of not guessing the Emperor's thoughts.

Chu Lieyu said, "Why not practice with me?"

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Chu Lieyu said, "I'm currently at Eighth Transition, soon to be at Ninth Transition."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him with confusion.

Chu Lieyu said, "Once I reach Ninth Transition, I also have to start practicing the Great Brightness Fist, it's perfect to pair up with you, we can practice the Great Brightness Fist better together."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Seventh Brother, I want to practice alone."

Chu Lieyu was startled, not expecting him to refuse his goodwill.

He was now somewhat isolated, everyone ostracized him.

At this moment, when he extended an olive branch, Chu Zhiyuan didn't accept it.

Chu Zhiyuan stood up, leaving the warm jade cushion, and walked out, "I'll tell Seventh Brother a good way to practice the Great Brightness Fist, stand at the top of the Great Bright Peak, and watch for three days."

"Watch what?"

"Anything." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Stand for three days and see if there's any different insight."

The two walked side by side down the mountain.

Chu Lieyu pondered, deciding to give it a try.

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