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Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 859 - 855: Political Marriage · Oct 14, 2026

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851 Chapter 851 - 847: The Strange Pearl 2026-10-14
852 Chapter 852 - 848: Heavenly Hidden 2026-10-14
853 Chapter 853 - 849: The Price 2026-10-14
854 Chapter 854 - 850: Wrapping Up 2026-10-14
855 Chapter 855 - 851: Rumors 2026-10-14
856 Chapter 856 - 852: One Net 2026-10-14
857 Chapter 857 - 853: Spread 2026-10-14
858 Chapter 858 - 854: Special Privilege 2026-10-14
859 Chapter 859 - 855: Political Marriage 2026-10-14
860 Chapter 860 - 856: Golden Flame 2026-10-14
861 Chapter 861 - 857: Informing 2026-10-14
862 Chapter 862 - 858: Toying 2026-10-14
863 Chapter 863 - 859: Bait 2026-10-14
864 Chapter 864 - 860: Making a Move 2026-10-14
865 Chapter 865 - 861: Incitement 2026-10-14
866 Chapter 866 - 862: The Deal 2026-10-14
867 Chapter 867 - 863: Truth and Falsehood 2026-10-14
868 Chapter 868 - 864: Crossing Blows 2026-10-14
869 Chapter 869 - 865: Weakness 2026-10-14
870 Chapter 870 - 866: Seizure 2026-10-14
871 Chapter 871 - 867: Soaring Dragon 2026-10-14
872 Chapter 872 - 868: Escort 2026-10-14
873 Chapter 873 - 869: Beast of Concealment 2026-10-14
874 Chapter 874 - 870: Cave Mansion 2026-10-14
875 Chapter 875 - 871: Exorcism 2026-10-14
876 Chapter 876 - 872: The Meeting 2026-10-14
877 Chapter 877 - 873: Assistance 2026-10-14
878 Chapter 878 - 874: The Search 2026-10-14
879 Chapter 879 - 875: Recruitment 2026-10-14
880 Chapter 880 - 876: Harvest 2026-10-14
881 Chapter 881 - 877: The Ends of the Earth 2026-10-14
882 Chapter 882 - 878: Emotion Sword 2026-10-14
883 Chapter 883 - 879: Ruthlessness 2026-10-14
884 Chapter 884 - 880: The Victor 2026-10-14
885 Chapter 885 - 881: Inheritance 2026-10-14
886 Chapter 886 - 882: Mental Transmission 2026-10-14
887 Chapter 887 - 883: Encounter 2026-10-14
888 Chapter 888 - 884: Passing On 2026-10-14
889 Chapter 889 - 885: Borrowing Power 2026-10-14
890 Chapter 890 - 886: Encirclement 2026-10-14
891 Chapter 891 - 887: Taking Action 2026-10-14
892 Chapter 892 - 888: Substitute 2026-10-14
893 Chapter 893 - 889: Found 2026-10-14
894 Chapter 894 - 890: Countermeasures 2026-10-14
895 Chapter 895 - 891: Fourth Transition 2026-10-14
896 Chapter 896 - 892: Assessment 2026-10-14
897 Chapter 897 - 893: Mediation 2026-10-14
898 Chapter 898 - 894: Closed Doors 2026-10-14
899 Chapter 899 - 895: Lending a Hand 2026-10-14
900 Chapter 900 - 896: Moon Soul 2026-10-14

Chapter 859: Chapter 855: Political Marriage

She possesses the Phoenix Bloodline and can undergo Nirvana Rebirth, but truly being eaten bite by bite is also a terrifying thing.

Even though she has top-notch Miracle Technique, capable of escaping in emergencies.

But the world is always full of surprises.

When faced with such a frenzied siege and pursuit, it’s still wise to retreat.

But where to retreat that can compare with cultivation at the Outer Realm Battlefield?

He curiously asked, ”Where are you going to retreat?”

Li Miaotan said, ”There is a wondrous place called Divine Flame Valley.”

Chu Zhiyuan quickly searched his mind but found nothing in the end.

No memory of Divine Flame Valley in his mind.

He raised his sword-like eyebrows.

”It’s a ruin, said to be an Ancient Land, existing till now.”

”Is it safe?”

”Divine Flame remains in the valley.” Li Miaotan gently shook her head. ”Extremely dangerous, but incomparably beneficial for me.”

”Divine Flame...” Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Li Miaotan said, ”If all goes well, I can enhance the purity of my bloodline by a notch, speeding up cultivation.”

Phoenix Bloodline cannot directly elevate Cultivation Realm, but it can accelerate the realm-advancement speed.

If the bloodline purity can be enhanced by a notch, realm advancement will be faster.

”That’s good!” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Sharpening the axe won’t delay the work of chopping firewood.”

”But we two...”

”We have a long future ahead.” Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, ”A thousand years, ten thousand years, it won’t matter this moment.”

”Husband, be careful at the Outer Realm Battlefield.”

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, ”They should be the ones to be careful.”

If he could truly head to the Outer Realm Battlefield, it would be like a dragon entering the sea, a fish in water.

He heard there are many fortuitous encounters at the Outer Realm Battlefield, facing many strange affairs.

His heart was eager, wishing to set off immediately.

Li Miaotan shook her head, ”Though Swift Light Sword is strong, it is also very dangerous, not to be relied upon.”

”I’ll be careful.” Chu Zhiyuan said.

While the two were speaking, Li Cunren visited again.

He was allowed into Chu Zhiyuan’s courtyard.

Li Cunren set down the teacup, his expression solemn: ”Father made Fengtian Palace investigate, and the rumor originated from Yuanzhen.”

”Really Yuanzhen?” Li Miaotan’s jade face sank.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Originally, he thought there might be a twist. It turned out not to be; indeed it was Yuanzhen’s doing.

Li Miaotan said coldly, ”Which one of Yuanzhen?”

”Fifth Prince.”

”Cheng Yunzheng...” Chu Zhiyuan frowned and said, ”I dealt with him once, yet he hasn’t given up. Truly insidious!”

Initially, Yuanzhen wanted to replace himself and become Li Miaotan’s Prince Consort.

Fully prepared to defeat himself, forcing his retreat, but ended up being defeated in turn.

Ultimately, he could only return to Yuanzhen in defeat and never mentioned this matter again.

Now it seems if something cannot be obtained, it must be destroyed, especially the Phoenix Bloodline.

”This Cheng Yunzheng is quite a capable figure.” Li Cunren shook his head and said, ”He poses a threat to Cheng Yunhai.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Such insidious means, coupled with good aptitude and excellent cultivation, he definitely aims for the imperial throne.

”It seems this time Yuanzhen sends an envoy, Cheng Yunzheng is included.”

”Yuanzhen sending an envoy?”

”To discuss a marriage alliance.”

Chu Zhiyuan and Li Miaotan curiously looked at him.

Li Cunren explained the situation.

Yuanzhen proactively sought a marriage alliance, intending to marry a Yuanzhen Princess to a Phoenix Dynasty’s Prince.

”Who will marry this princess?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Li Miaotan asked, ”Which princess?”

The two spoke almost in unison.

Li Cunren laughed and said, ”You two really think so differently.”

Li Miaotan laughed, ”Big brother, who is going to marry Yuanzhen’s princess?”

Li Cunren laughed, ”Men and women’s thoughts do differ indeed... Third Brother is going to marry this Yuanzhen Princess.”

”Third Brother?!” Li Miaotan’s smile on her jade face abruptly stopped.

Li Cunren nodded, ”Father has decided to have Third Brother marry this Yuanzhen Thirteenth Princess.”

”Thirteenth Princess...” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Not that old, right?”

”About the same age as Twelfth Sister.” Li Cunren said, ”Isn’t it because Third Brother has remained unwed, this time Father is determined, insisting Third Brother marry.”

Because he disliked the impact marriage might have on his cultivation, Third Brother remained unwed for many years.

Alone and carefree, indeed cultivating with no distractions, advancing rapidly.

If this continues, he might surpass himself.

Now Father made him marry, it truly delighted people’s hearts, with no opposition from the court.

Perhaps this time Father is also cautioning Third Brother.

After all, a formidable Prince Consort emerged suddenly from Third Brother’s side, slaughtering Demon Clan and Demon Clan like mowing grass, his prestige skyrocketing.

Under such circumstances, having Third Brother marry Yuanzhen Thirteenth Princess was to suppress Third Brother.

The Emperor uses such balancing methods expertly, a masterful technique.

”Third Brother marrying Yuanzhen Thirteenth Princess,” Li Miaotan shook her head with a bitter smile, ”Father really is...”

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, ”Congratulations, big brother.”

Li Cunren laughed and waved his hand, ”Nothing to congratulate, marrying Yuanzhen Thirteenth Princess doesn’t mean much.”

”Big Brother, you’re truly hypocritical.” Li Miaotan said unhappily, ”The impact is huge.”

She shook her head and sighed.

Looks like she needs to visit the Imperial Palace, see the Empress Mother. Estimating the Empress Mother is furious.

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, ”Second Brother probably isn’t that happy.”

”Haha...” Li Cunren laughed, ”Speaking of hypocrisy, Second Brother surpasses me.”

Li Miaotan pursed her lips with a smile, ”Second Brother indeed won’t be that happy.”

Li Cunren laughed, ”Actually, with or without this incident, I understand.”

He realized his true rival is the Second Prince, the Third Prince is just lively.

The Third Prince lacks ambition and is weary of intrigue, even disdains being Emperor as troublesome.

His cautiousness is due to knowing hearts change easily; a single provocation may alter his mind.

Moreover, history isn’t short of surprises, as unexpectedly, someone becomes Emperor.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”When will Yuanzhen Mission arrive?”

”They’re about to arrive, estimating three or four days.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Looking forward to meeting this Fifth Prince!”

”Unfortunately, I have to retreat.” Li Miaotan shook her head.

She cannot wait until the day Yuanzhen Mission arrives.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Don’t worry, Madam, I’ll avenge you.”

”After all, he’s an envoy.” Li Miaotan said.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Understood, certainly won’t act in the Imperial City.”

Li Cunren said, ”Brother-in-law, when do you plan to act?”

”On their way here.” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”So they can’t reach the Imperial City.”

”And sabotage the alliance?” Li Cunren smiled, ”Brother-in-law, this move won’t work.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”An alliance while using such insidious tricks, should we let it go? Treating the Phoenix Dynasty as fools?”

”...True enough.” Li Cunren thought for a moment, nodded, ”Indeed he needs a lesson.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Big Brother, inform the Emperor, if he opposes, I won’t act.”

”Alright.” Li Cunren readily agreed.

Even if Fifth Prince is killed, it won’t affect the marriage alliance between the two dynasties.

Brother-in-law just wants to vent for Little Sister, let him do it.

...

In the morning, Li Miaotan and Chu Zhiyuan left the Imperial City together, heading for Divine Flame Valley.

Accompanied by Fu Zheng, Li Yuzhen, and two other tributes, all Venerable.

The group left East City Gate, stepped onto treetops, walked in a straight line, climbing mountains when faced, crossing waters when encountered.

After three days of hurried travel, they easily reached a barren mountain.

This was a range formed by a dozen or so peaks, extending over a dozen miles, all barren.

The whole mountain range was formed of pitch-black stones, creating a colossal oppressive feeling.

Upon nearing this mountain range, heat could be felt, seeming to ignite their clothes.

This was indeed the destination.

Chu Zhiyuan sensed danger and ceased advancing.

He couldn’t withstand the flames of this peak; the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe could block it, but the flame wasn’t just external, involving the heart and spirit.

The two reluctantly bid farewell.

At parting, Li Miaotan urged him not to force the issue.

If the Emperor doesn’t allow him to retaliate against Yuanzhen Fifth Prince, he should wait.

Chu Zhiyuan readily agreed.

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