Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1427 - 1423: Offering

My relation with Profound Yin Palace is undoubtedly close, and I’ve been a great help to them too.

But all that is not enough for Profound Yin Palace to pass on Spirit Venerable Martial Arts to me.

Spirit Venerable Martial Arts is of great importance, capable of even influencing the destiny of a Sect.

We can’t act recklessly just based on personal emotions.

Xiao Ruoling furrowed her brows slightly, "So, husband, do you plan to wait it out slowly?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s take it slow. I’ll first visit all the Twelve Layers of Heaven, see if I can find one. Shouldn’t I be able to find at least one suitable place among them?"

"If you could find one, you would have by now, right?"

"It’s different. Before, it was about luck; now, it’s about filtering."

"Hmm, husband, you’ve always been lucky."

"Haha, that’s true."

"We must be cautious of the experts from Li Huo Palace; might they launch a sneak attack on you?"

"Just don’t give them the opportunity," Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "I’m always in different realms, not so easy for them to catch me."

Xiao Ruoling nodded gently.

She wasn’t too worried about Chu Zhiyuan’s safety, knowing that he acts with caution and wouldn’t easily take risks.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "How many Spirit Venerables does Li Huo Palace have?"

"Let’s ask the Palace Master," Xiao Ruoling said.

She raised her voice, "Junior Sister."

"Coming!" Shen Hanyue’s clear voice immediately came from the adjacent courtyard.

She leaped over the wall, landed on the small pavilion, and giggled, "What instructions does Senior Sister have?"

"Did you hear it?"

"I heard, I’ll go ask the Palace Master."

After speaking, she floated away lightly.

Xiao Ruoling said, "It’s better for Junior Sister to ask since she’s closer to the Palace Master."

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Xiao Ruoling said, "The Palace Master thinks highly of Junior Sister and often personally instructs her."

"Trying to snatch Elder Qin’s disciple?" Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Xiao Ruoling said, "The Palace Master says Junior Sister’s character is more suited to our Profound Yin Palace’s mental method."

Chu Zhiyuan was surprised.

Xiao Ruoling said, "It is said that my temperament is not suitable for practicing Profound Yin Palace Martial Arts."

Chu Zhiyuan was rather curious: "Your temperament should be more compatible with Profound Yin Palace’s mental method, right?"

"Precisely because it matches, it would mutually influence the mental method, leading to even more solitude."

Chu Zhiyuan was thoughtful: "Is that so..."

He had already understood.

Profound Yin Palace’s mental method leans towards profound yin, extremely yin and cold, and while Xiao Ruoling’s tranquil temperament matches it, it often leads to extremes.

Shen Hanyue, with her lively and spirited character, would find it difficult to train in Profound Yin Palace’s mental method, facing many bumps along the way.

However, with his assistance, Shen Hanyue’s realm advanced rapidly.

In later stages, Shen Hanyue seemed indeed less affected by the mental method.

"According to the Palace Master, Junior Sister is more likely to achieve Becoming Spirit Venerable."

"And you won’t find it easy?"

"Mm, for me, it’s harder."

"Haha... interesting." Chu Zhiyuan smiled, nodding, "Master Lu must have the experience."

However, this experience doesn’t seem applicable to Xiao Ruoling.

After all, with his assistance.

Whether it’s the Donghuan Saint Technique or Super Sense, or other Miracle Techniques, they can all lend her a hand.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If even Hanyue could Become Spirit Venerable, that would be ideal."

Spirit Venerables have long lifespans.

If only he and Xiao Ruoling became Spirit Venerables, it might be a bit lonely; having Shen Hanyue would make it more lively.

As they were speaking, Shen Hanyue floated in, her delicate face taut.

Chu Zhiyuan stopped speaking and looked at her.

Shen Hanyue entered the pavilion, sat in front of Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling, and said with a tight face, "Princely Heir, Li Huo Palace is looking for you."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Specifically looking for me?"

"The Palace Master said, Li Huo Palace’s Spirit Venerable knows you’ve just Become Spirit Venerable and wants to eliminate you."

"How many Spirit Venerables?"

"Li Huo Palace has dispatched at least four Spirit Venerables, all Third Transition," Shen Hanyue said, "They are adamant about eliminating you."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: "Third Transition... only Third Transition?"

Shen Hanyue said, "The Palace Master advises not to underestimate them just because they are Third Transition."

Chu Zhiyuan was reflective.

Shen Hanyue said, "The Palace Master mentioned that Spirit Venerable cultivation progresses exceedingly slowly, often taking over a thousand years to advance a transition; being Third Transition is already a very high realm."

"Li Huo Palace didn’t send anyone beyond Third Transition?"

"There are, but those beyond Third Transition already don’t listen to commands, and won’t act unless in life-and-death situations."

"Third Transition..." Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Xiao Ruoling said, "How do they plan to attack? If husband doesn’t go out, they have no way, right?"

Whether at Profound Yin Palace or Heaven-Reaching Hall, neither are places Spirit Venerables can intrude upon.

"Two of them are guarding outside us, and two are at Biyuan Heaven’s side."

"Two are at Biyuan Heaven’s side?" Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "They are quite bold!"

Shen Hanyue said, "The Palace Master said, they are certain Biyuan Heaven’s Divine Artifact won’t kill Li Huo Palace’s Spirit Venerables because of you."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "That’s indeed true."

Biyuan Heavenly Court’s Divine Artifact is now malfunctioning, which is besides the point; even if it weren’t, it wouldn’t act just for him.

Biyuan Heavenly Court’s Divine Artifact is meant to protect the Court, not an individual Disciple of Heavenly Sword Sect.

Moreover, they have to consider Li Huo Palace, which doesn’t just have four Spirit Venerables.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Husband, then don’t return to Biyuan Heaven yet."

"The Palace Master thinks the same," Shen Hanyue said, "If the Princely Heir insists on returning, inform them first, and experts from Profound Yin Palace will assist."

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrow.

Even if returning, asking for help, there’s no need to request Profound Yin, Heaven-Reaching Sect Spirit Venerables would suffice.

"The Palace Master said, they can dispatch two Third Transition Spirit Venerables to protect the Princely Heir."

"Please thank Master Lu for me," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Shen Hanyue said, "Princely Heir, do you want to ask the Palace Master for help?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Not necessary for now."

He needed to first visit the other eleven layers of Twelve Layers of Heaven, avoiding Biyuan Heaven.

To first unlock the Inheritance Hall and obtain the Spirit Venerable inheritance.

He believed that if he obtained the complete inheritance, he could rapidly improve his realm.

Thus dealing with Li Huo Palace’s Spirit Venerables.

Shen Hanyue said, "Princely Heir, no need to be formal, you’ve made great contributions, saving so many Senior Sisters, along with the Black Tortoise Shield."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly, "A contribution is a contribution, but casually mobilizing Spirit Venerables isn’t prudent."

Mobilizing Spirit Venerables consumes too much favor.

It’s simply unnecessary.

Moreover, compared to personally using Donghuan Saint Technique, in Profound Yin Palace’s eyes, the Black Tortoise Shield is more important.

And the favor of the Black Tortoise Shield doesn’t belong to him.

If unaware of these things and acting rashly, thinking Profound Yin Palace owes him greatly, he would be gravely mistaken.

"Very well," Shen Hanyue reluctantly said, "Then what will you do?"

"Just evade," Chu Zhiyuan said, "For now, I won’t return to Biyuan Heaven."

Shen Hanyue quickly said, "If there’s anything, let us handle it."

They can use the Spirit Shuttle, unlike Spirit Venerables who draw attention, quietly passing without detection.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

...

Dan Yang Heaven

A bright moon hung high

The bright moonlight spilled into the courtyard.

Chu Zhiyuan appeared outside the courtyard wall, examining the small courtyard before him and shaking his head.

Ten days have passed, and he’s also been to Glazed Heaven, not one has practiced the Gate Ascension Skill.

He felt disappointed.

It seemed as if his luck had run out and wouldn’t come easily in this.

In disappointment, he came here to alleviate his mood.

His eyes suddenly became empty.

A moment later, when he returned to normal, his face was heavy with seriousness.

He frowned at the small courtyard.

Could his luck have truly run out, suddenly causing turmoil?

This young girl unexpectedly had another opportunity, wanting to leave Heaven-Reaching Sect.

Was he just making a wedding dress for someone else?