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Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 176 - 174 Exchange · Oct 14, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 - 149: Breaking the Formation 2026-10-14
152 Chapter 152 - 150 Proclamation 2026-10-14
153 Chapter 153 - 151: Inside Story 2026-10-14
154 Chapter 154 - 152 Investigation 2026-10-14
155 Chapter 155 - 153 Divine Weapon 2026-10-14
156 Chapter 156 - 154: Presenting a Sword 2026-10-14
157 Chapter 157 - 155 Soul Punishment 2026-10-14
158 Chapter 158 - 156 Ambush 2026-10-14
159 Chapter 159 - 157: Annihilation 2026-10-14
160 Chapter 160 - 158: Shocking News 2026-10-14
161 Chapter 161 - 159 Fourth Level 2026-10-14
162 Chapter 162 - 160: Seeking Out 2026-10-14
163 Chapter 163 - 161: Transforming Pearl 2026-10-14
164 Chapter 164 - 162: The Agreement 2026-10-14
165 Chapter 165 - 163: Returning to Beijing 2026-10-14
166 Chapter 166 - 164 Sword Stele 2026-10-14
167 Chapter 167 - 165 Assassination 2026-10-14
168 Chapter 168 - 166: Riding the Wind 2026-10-14
169 Chapter 169 - 167 West Palace 2026-10-14
170 Chapter 170 - 168: Opposite 2026-10-14
171 Chapter 171 - 169 Intimidation 2026-10-14
172 Chapter 172 - 170: Perfect Couple 2026-10-14
173 Chapter 173 - 171: Entering the Palace 2026-10-14
174 Chapter 174 - 172: Comprehending the Sword 2026-10-14
175 Chapter 175 - 173: Mutation 2026-10-14
176 Chapter 176 - 174 Exchange 2026-10-14
177 Chapter 177 - 175: The List 2026-10-14
178 Chapter 178 - 176: Breakthrough 2026-10-14
179 Chapter 179 - 177: Breaking Limits 2026-10-14
180 Chapter 180 - 178: The Incomplete Score 2026-10-14
181 Chapter 181 - 179: The Quota 2026-10-14
182 Chapter 182 - 180: Requirements 2026-10-14
183 Chapter 183 - 181: Taiyin 2026-10-14
184 Chapter 184 - 182 Compensation 2026-10-14
185 Chapter 185 - 183: Reach the Heavens 2026-10-14
186 Chapter 186 - 184: Harvest 2026-10-14
187 Chapter 187 - 185: Passing on the Sword 2026-10-14
188 Chapter 188 - 186 Retreat 2026-10-14
189 Chapter 189 - 187 Transformation 2026-10-14
190 Chapter 190 - 188: Secrets 2026-10-14
191 Chapter 191 - 189 Flaws 2026-10-14
192 Chapter 192 - 190 Cooperation 2026-10-14
193 Chapter 193 - 191: Win or Lose 2026-10-14
194 Chapter 194 - 192: Absurdity 2026-10-14
195 Chapter 195 - 193: Reappearance 2026-10-14
196 Chapter 196 - 194: Departure Gu 2026-10-14
197 Chapter 197 - 195: Promoting 2026-10-14
198 Chapter 198 - 196: Getting the Herb 2026-10-14
199 Chapter 199 - 197: Conscription 2026-10-14
200 Chapter 200 - 198 Effects 2026-10-14

Chapter 176: Chapter 174 Exchange

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt a blur before his eyes.

In that blur, he split into countless people, each practicing a different swordsmanship.

Some sword techniques were masterful, while others were mediocre.

Some were fierce and rugged, others were graceful and beautiful.

Some were gentle and elegant, some were awkward and clumsy.

Some sword techniques were like mountains, some like seas.

Some were like rain, some like lightning.

...

Countless sword techniques appeared in his mind simultaneously, nearly bursting his head, the headache was so intense that he wished to faint immediately.

This intense pain, he had never borne before, and felt he couldn’t bear it, wishing he could die at that moment.

Better to die than to live like this, not to mention the idea of eternal life.

Moments later, these sword techniques turned into rays of light, captured by beams of spirit light, and then extinguished in his mind.

When he slowly came to, he found himself sitting on a Luohan bed, motionless, but sweat was pouring from his whole body.

A cold wind blew past, sending chills through his body.

He hurriedly tried to operate his skills, only to find himself feeling empty inside.

He was taken aback.

Could something have changed, causing all his power and martial arts to vanish?

A cold sweat broke out all over him again.

So he performed the Earth Origin Technique, unceasing power rose from the earth, entered through his feet’s Yongquan points, and flowed into his Dantian.

Gang Qi circulated through his body once more, dispelling the cold.

He gave a light shake.

”Boom!” The sweat on his clothes was instantly shaken off, like a dog shaking its fur.

His clothes instantly became clean and dry, as if they had been under the sun.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt amazed.

Since when had he been able to do this?

Previously, he never had such exquisite vibrational power; Gang Qi vibrations could only shake off some moisture but couldn’t achieve such precision and subtlety.

He felt a certain ease and mastery, as if all the Gang Qi was under his control, allowing for meticulous and deft manipulation.

In this wondrous feeling, he noticed a Great Grandmaster staring curiously at him.

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and smiled, ”Greetings, senior.”

The elderly man with white hair and beard resting on his shoulders stroked his silver beard and asked with a smile, ”Fourth Prince, have you gained a sword technique?”

His voice was hoarse, yet full of clarity, clearly indicating an open nature.

Chu Zhiyuan replied with a smile, ”Yes.”

”Can you demonstrate it for this old man?” the elder asked with a smile.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Please forgive me, senior, but I plan to study this sword technique myself and do not wish for others to see it.”

If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn’t have even made such a request.

Such a thing was taboo.

But this Great Grandmaster went ahead and asked anyway, ignoring the taboo completely.

This is how a Great Grandmaster acts, doing as they please, unconstrained.

Thick-skinned, openhearted, paying little attention to others’ thoughts, and completely unconcerned.

”I am always fair; I can exchange something for it,” the elder said disappointedly, ”Does the Prince wish for any treasures or Spirit Pills?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Does the senior have Dragon Fat Fragrance?”

”Dragon Fat Fragrance...” The elder thought for a moment and said, ”I’ve never heard of it, it must be something from a dragon, probably of Fifth Grade or above from the Court?”

”Fifth Grade can get it.”

”How much do you want?”

”At least a hundred pieces.”

”Well, Fourth Prince, you’re quite greedy, do you know who I am?”

”I suppose it must be the venerable Gu Qingshan.”

”You know who I am, yet you still dare to ask for such a high price!” Gu Qingshan laughed, ”You’ve got guts!”

”Senior Gu, I am the Princely Heir, what is there to fear?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”I merely feel that this sword technique I have obtained is worth that much.”

”Ten pieces!”

”Senior, but you are a Great Grandmaster!” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”And an elder at the White Cloud Sword Palace!”

”Twenty pieces!”

”Is a Great Grandmaster’s face worth only twenty pieces?”

”Is a Great Grandmaster’s face not worth eighty pieces? I’ll give you twenty pieces, the remaining eighty pieces are for my face as a Great Grandmaster!”

”Senior Gu, a hundred pieces are the minimum!”

”Prince, a hundred pieces are a hundred Fifth Grade merits, don’t you think that’s outrageous?”

”Senior Gu, then forget it, I really don’t want to leak this sword technique, it’s a matter of life and death.”

”Actually, you don’t want to pass on this sword technique, that’s why you are asking for so much, right?”

”It’s not asking too much, this sword technique is worth a hundred Fifth Grade merits! If your sect gets this sword technique, forget a hundred, you could even earn a thousand Fifth Grade merits!”

”Heh, you dare say that, Prince!”

”If you don’t want it, then forget it, a willing buyer and a willing seller, no need to force it!”

”Thirty pieces!”

”Fifty pieces, that’s the minimum, and senior will owe me a favor, otherwise, forget it!”

”...Then I must see if it’s worth fifty pieces before saying more.”

”No problem!”

Chu Zhiyuan gracefully got off the couch, drew out the Qingying Sword, and immediately his expression became solemn, a burst of clear light suddenly shone, then enveloped him.

Only the clear light was visible, the sword itself was unseen.

Moments later, the clear light stopped abruptly, and the Qingying Sword was already sheathed.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Gu Qingshan, ”Senior, how is it? Is it worth a favor and fifty Dragon Fat Fragrance?”

”This sword technique...” Gu Qingshan stroked his beard and pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan was not worried he would renege on the deal.

This sword technique was one among countless techniques, three levels stronger than the Great Snow Mountain Sword Technique, and two levels more powerful than the Great Snow Avalanche Sword Technique.

This was already the most top-tier sword technique in the world.

Chu Zhiyuan watched him with a smile, as he slowly walked down the palace steps, arrived in front of him, then stretched out his hand, and the Qingying Sword floated out of its sheath into his grasp.

The sword light turned into clear light, instantly enveloping him.

Chu Zhiyuan focused his gaze and could not help but nod repeatedly.

The same sword technique, in his hands, had even more power.

”Clang!” The Qingying Sword transformed into a beam of light and shot back into Chu Zhiyuan’s waist scabbard.

It was accurate and perfect, yet it made him tense up.

If it had deviated even a bit, it would have pierced his waist or abdomen.

This move was too risky.

He understood that this was also Gu Qingshan’s small act of revenge.

”What a sword technique!” Gu Qingshan stroked his beard with admiration, ”Truly no wonder you’re the Fourth Prince, with extraordinary insight, and such astonishing swordsmanship!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”My thirteenth uncle originally exchanged a great favor for this opportunity, but ended up making a bridal gown for your sect, I wonder if he will find senior Gu to reason with you.”

”Haha...” Gu Qingshan laughed heartily, ”The thirteenth master isn’t you, Fourth Prince.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I’m awaiting fifty Dragon Fat Fragrance treasures, the favor will remain for now, but don’t back down in the future, senior!”

”Hehe, rest assured, when I, Gu Qingshan, speak, I keep my word!”

”Then I shall continue my comprehension.”

”In my view, better not.” Gu Qingshan quickly stopped him.

The disturbance just now was too great, too frightening, he feared Chu Zhiyuan would continue his comprehension and truly cause a major incident.

If something happened to the Sword Stele, the impact on the White Cloud Sword Palace would be too great, and he, as the elder guarding the Sword Stele, could not escape responsibility.

”Isn’t it a day?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Gu Qingshan said, ”Having gained something, that’s enough; isn’t this sword technique already sufficient? Fourth Prince, one must not be too greedy!”

”Alas... in that case, I’ll sell you a face, senior Gu.”

”...Am I supposed to thank you?”

”Just be sure to get me the Dragon Fat Fragrance soon.”

”Rest assured, you won’t be missing any!” Gu Qingshan snorted, ”Huang girl, Huang girl, come up here!”

Huang Shiron floated in gracefully, clasped her fists and smiled, ”Master Ancestor.”

”Escort the Princely Heir back, and don’t bring him here again.”

”Yes.” Huang Shiron said with a mild smile.

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