Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 842: Chapter 838: Spirit Communication

Chu Zhiyuan did not look at him, but instead turned his gaze to Li Cunren.

His mind was full of thoughts.

He previously thought that Li Cunren respected Fengtian Palace due to his attitude.

The attitude of Fengtian Palace towards Li Cunren seemed overly arrogant.

After all, as the Eldest Prince and future Emperor, Fengtian Palace showed no regard.

The expelled Sun Qinghe was clearly associated with Li Cunren.

It was precisely that person who leaked the information to him.

Fengtian Palace had many ways to punish, but they used the harshest method directly.

This was akin to giving Li Cunren a slap in the face.

It’s not surprising that Li Cunren spoke bluntly in his fury.

It was evident that Li Cunren did not fear Fengtian Palace much.

The relationship between them was quite complicated.

Lan Mingxuan slowly said, ”Prince Consort, have you heard about this news?”

Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”What news? I just arrived and haven’t been able to speak before you both came.”

Of course, he wouldn’t readily admit.

That would be asking for trouble, and there’s no need for it; sometimes lying is necessary.

This way, it leaves room for everyone and saves face for both sides.

”Heh...” Lan Mingxuan chuckled.

The square-faced middle-aged Wu Xun smiled, ”Is it such a coincidence?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In the world, coincidences are numerous, this is just one of them.”

”Prince Consort, this matter...”

”Hold on, I really don’t know the details, and there’s no need to tell me.”

”The Prince Consort is indeed smart.” Lan Mingxuan slowly said, ”But this matter shouldn’t be known to the Prince Consort.”

His gaze turned to Li Cunren.

Li Cunren, irritated, said, ”My brother-in-law is not an outsider!”

Lan Mingxuan said seriously, ”Has Your Highness forgotten the Prince Consort’s identity?”

Li Cunren snorted, ”My brother-in-law isn’t that kind of person who would leak it to Prince Yujing!”

Lan Mingxuan sighed and shook his head, ”Your Highness is still naïve.”

”This is not naïveté, it’s sincerity!” Li Cunren said, ”I wouldn’t be so cunning.”

”That won’t do.” Lan Mingxuan said, ”This matter must not allow for any mistake.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and asked, ”Mr. Lan, what do you mean to do with me?”

Lan Mingxuan slowly said, ”I invite the Prince Consort to come as a guest to our Fengtian Palace!”

Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like eyebrows.

Li Miaotan let out a cold laugh, ”Mr. Lan, isn’t this too much?”

”Princess, this is also for our Phoenix Dynasty, it can’t be helped.”

”The Prince Consort is Prince Yujing, and I am Prince Yujing’s consort, so should I also be imprisoned in Fengtian Palace?”

”Princess, you misunderstood.” Lan Mingxuan shook his head.

Li Cunren snorted, ”This is the Prince Consort, not just anyone! I disagree with your reckless actions!”

”Your Highness misunderstood too.” Lan Mingxuan said.

”Misunderstood what?” Li Cunren snorted, ”Isn’t it imprisonment? If the Prince Consort wants to imprison, is it the same for our princes?”

Lan Mingxuan said, ”We are inviting the Prince Consort to the Spirit Communication Pavilion within the palace.”

”Spirit Communication Pavilion?”

”How about letting the Prince Consort stay at the Spirit Communication Pavilion for half a year?”

”Where is the Spirit Communication Pavilion?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

He really hadn’t heard of this place.

Li Miaotan softly said, ”The Spirit Communication Pavilion is a building within Fengtian Palace, containing traces of ancient times.”

Chu Zhiyuan pondered, ”Ancient traces...”

Lan Mingxuan said, ”Do you know the origin of our Fengtian Palace, Prince Consort?”

”I don’t know.” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”I suppose it’s similar to the Observatory? Are you descendants of the Divine Race by chance?”

His gaze turned to Li Miaotan, smiling, ”Like my wife, possessing Divine Race bloodline?”

Lan Mingxuan slowly said, ”We are descendants of the Heavenly Person.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows.

This answer is both unexpected and expected.

Just like the Divine Race still retains traces of their bloodline, the Heavenly Person should not have completely vanished either.

Especially since Fengtian Palace, the Observatory, and Wentian Pavilion possess powers beyond martial arts.

This made him vaguely suspect a connection to the Divine Race.

Unexpectedly, they are descendants of the Heavenly Person.

”These traces, we call them Spirit Traces.” Lan Mingxuan slowly said, ”Thus called the Spirit Communication Pavilion.”

”Spirit Traces...” Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”What connection do they have with the Spirit Venerable?”

”Perhaps related, perhaps not, it depends on your own understanding.” Lan Mingxuan said, ”Those with high comprehension, after entering the Spirit Communication Pavilion, often see advancement in their cultivation.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan gently nodded, ”Entering the Spirit Communication Pavilion is a shortcut in cultivation.”

”Has my wife been inside?”

”No.” Li Miaotan said, ”I am not eligible to enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”If my wife isn’t eligible, am I eligible?”

Lan Mingxuan said, ”The Prince Consort is indeed qualified to enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion.”

”Brother-in-law,” Li Cunren said, ”because you have slain enough Demon Clan and Monster Clan.”

”Heh...” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, shaking his head, ”Is this considered merit?”

Li Cunren solemnly said, ”Brother-in-law, killing so many Demon Clan and Monster Clan, you have contributed to our Phoenix Dynasty and to humanity as a whole!”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Thank you, Elder Brother.”

”Father actually has always planned to reward you, but your repeated achievements piled one on top of another, delaying the reward until now.” Li Cunren said, ”It seems it’s for this event.”

He looked at Lan Mingxuan, ”Mr. Lan, this is Father’s idea, right?”

Lan Mingxuan shook his head, ”We do not know the Emperor’s thoughts, but the Prince Consort killing so many Demon Clan and Monster Clan meets the criteria for entering the Spirit Communication Pavilion, in nearly a century, only the Prince Consort can enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion now.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Does entering the Spirit Communication Pavilion require killing enough Demon Clan and Monster Clan?”

Lan Mingxuan seriously said, ”Without killing enough Demon Clan and Monster Clan, one cannot enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion.”

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Li Miaotan said, ”Husband, go into the Spirit Communication Pavilion, while I head to the Outer Realm Battlefield, perhaps when I return, you will also come out, and we’ll both have improved.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”How long will it take?”

”That depends on the Prince Consort’s comprehension and fortune.” Lan Mingxuan said, ”It could be a few months, several years, or even over a dozen years; the longer the time, the greater the harvest.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, ”What’s the longest?”

”The last one to enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion was the Emperor.” Lan Mingxuan said, ”He stayed for eleven years.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.

Li Miaotan commented, ”How many people in the world can possess Father’s talent and comprehension.”

Li Cunren shook his head helplessly, ”We did not inherit Father’s talent.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan said, ”My talent is also less than Father’s.”

Li Cunren said, ”Even Twelve, if not for his bloodline, would be far inferior to Father.”

”Admiration.” Chu Zhiyuan said.

He resolutely nodded, ”Since that’s the case, I shall make a journey into the Spirit Communication Pavilion.”

Lan Mingxuan smiled, ”Then please follow us, Prince Consort.”

”Leaving now?” Li Miaotan lightly furrowed her delicate brows, ”Isn’t it a bit urgent?”

Wu Xun’s square face displayed a smile, ”Then we’ll wait outside for a bit, so the Princess and Prince Consort can properly say goodbye.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Thank you.”

Entering the Spirit Communication Pavilion is both a path of fortune and a form of confinement.

Though they don’t completely trust him, they allow him entry to the Spirit Communication Pavilion.

It’s unlikely the Spirit Communication Pavilion will yield any significant benefits.

They do not expect him to gain anything substantial.

Li Cunren shook his head and also exited.

Now only Chu Zhiyuan and Li Miaotan remained in the room.