Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 926: Chapter 922: Target

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Indeed, the Profound Yin Palace possesses such spiritual treasures.”

Such spiritual treasures cannot be found within ordinary sects; the Profound Yin Palace truly exudes the aura of immortality, beyond the reach of other sects.

Xiao Ruoling then asked about his plans.

If he were to follow the orthodox ascension technique, he would directly ascend to the Prince Mansion.

Such an ascension technique, though clever, rarely secures a true identity.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, ”Let’s first take a look at the world beyond, and then discuss other matters.”

”And what about the cultivation heart method?” Xiao Ruoling furrowed her brows, ”Without a top-notch cultivation heart method, it’s impossible. The four great realms—Qi Transformation, Transforming Intent, Divinity Transformation, and Spirit Transformation—need a strong heart method to step into the Divinity Transformation Realm, let alone the Spirit Transformation Realm.”

”Cultivation heart method...” Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

”First, let’s go to the Imperial Court Ancestral Mansion. After recognition through bloodline, you can enter the Prince Mansion and become the Princely Heir.”

She once imagined Chu Zhiyuan coming with her to the Profound Yin Palace, pondering how he would cultivate.

After meticulous inquiries, she found that royal members wandering outside could undergo blood recognition at the Ancestral Mansion, where they would determine which lineage the bloodline belongs to.

The royal bloodline is noble and should not fall to the common folk, ensuring a smooth recognition.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Forget it.”

Chu Liezhao is the Ninth Prince, cultivating the fundamental Infinite Brightness Scripture.

There’s no need for him to become the Princely Heir for the heart method and be constrained by others.

Xiao Ruoling furrowed her brows, ”Although becoming the Princely Heir would offer a top-notch heart method.”

”No hurry,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Let’s first explore the outer heaven to see if there are any serendipitous encounters or if I can find a more powerful heritage.”

His goal is the Divine Clan Martial Arts.

Currently, the only Divine Clan Martial Arts recorded is the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, so he focuses on it.

Clone Chu Liezhao also practices the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, but due to its slow progress, most of his attention remains on the Infinite Brightness Scripture.

He decided to concentrate on the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, although progress is slow now, it may not always be.

Perhaps after enduring the First Form, the Second Form will be faster.

”A more powerful heritage...” Xiao Ruoling sighed gently, ”The heart methods of the Four Great Sects and the Imperial Family should be the pinnacle of heritage.”

”Does the Profound Yin Palace have records on the Divine Clan?”

”Do you wish to study Divine Clan Martial Arts?” Xiao Ruoling immediately understood his intention.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, ”Divine Clan Martial Arts are just legends, not kept in the world, and they aren’t meant for us to practice.”

Humans can only practice Heavenly Person Martial Arts.

This is already a high standard, and ordinary aptitude and talent cannot achieve it.

If Heavenly Person Martial Arts are so difficult, Divine Clan Martial Arts are even more so.

The Divine Clan’s physique differs greatly from humans, even the Venerable’s body cannot match a Divine Clan child.

Even the Spirit Venerable cannot practice.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Even if I can’t practice, I can comprehend what aligns with me.”

”...Indeed, your insight is extraordinary.” Xiao Ruoling nodded lightly.

Heavenly Person Martial Arts were realized from Divine Clan Martial Arts; those heavenly beings could comprehend them, and given the Princely Heir’s insight, he may succeed too.

Thinking this, she got invigorated, ”This path is also a good one!”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I might as well give it a try.”

If it doesn’t work out, practicing Heavenly Person Martial Arts won’t be too late, especially since the clone remains undying, he won’t die either.

Chu Liezhao’s clone has a lifespan that’s at least ten thousand years, which is sufficient for him to try and err.

He decided to first try within a millennium, and if he hasn’t mastered more powerful martial arts by then, he will switch to the Infinite Brightness Scripture.

Having Chu Liezhao’s clone means he would progress immensely fast.

That’s why he’s not in a hurry.

With ample confidence to make errors and pursue higher heart methods.

Xiao Ruoling furrowed her brows, ”I’ll go through the palace’s collection to look for records on the Divine Clan, to see if there are any clues.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Xiao Ruoling sighed, ”I always worried about how you could ascend, never expected it to be this way.”

She pondered how Chu Zhiyuan could ascend to the outer heaven.

Ascending through the Emperor’s Sword seemed impossible, so it would have to be achieved independently.

Yet the more she learned, the more remote the possibility seemed, crucially fearing it might not lead to here even if he ascended.

She kept this from him to prevent loss of morale.

In fear that post-ascension, he arrives elsewhere, and they never meet.

Now seeing him ascend, she breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter the case, his ascent here is best, granting them at least a millennium together.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Can true disciples of the Profound Yin Palace marry?”

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, ”The sect doesn’t interfere in this.”

Though the sect doesn’t meddle, almost no true disciple of the Profound Yin Palace is married.

Firstly because the heart method causes them to care less for romance, seeing cultivation as more worthwhile.

Secondly, because they perceive hearts as unpredictable, reluctant to entrust feelings to others.

More importantly, due to their cultivation techniques, men can’t withstand their Yin Energy.

A union with a man would harm the partner instead.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Shall we return for a look?”

”Now?”

”Let’s go.” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

He moved his palms, and a small black dot appeared, which turned into a Light Gate.

He embraced her waist and stepped inside.

The next moment, he appeared with Xiao Ruoling in the Heir’s Courtyard within Prince Qing Mansion.

Xiao Ruoling glanced around, revealing an amazed and admiring expression.

Once again witnessing this Light Gate, she couldn’t help but marvel.

This is far superior to her Xuan Guang Shuttle.

The Xuan Guang Shuttle can only transport the user, unlike the Light Gate which can carry others.

If the Xuan Guang Shuttle had this ability, she would have traversed to the outer heaven ages ago with him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”You’ve been away for two or three months, Lord State Duke misses you, better check in.”

”First see the Princess.”

”Alright.” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Mother Princess often brings you up.”

——

By dusk, the two left Little Outer Heaven, returning to the outer courtyard of the Profound Yin Palace.

After some time, Xiao Ruoling left with a flushed face, while Chu Zhiyuan slowly practiced the First Form of the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record within the courtyard.

He sensed the difference while practicing the record here compared to in Little Outer Heaven.

The Spiritual Abyss Energy here far surpassed Little Outer Heaven, doing more intense bodily transformation.

His body was rapidly strengthening.

He realized the speed enhancement wasn’t just attributed to the outer heaven.

The greater reason was the clone.

While coexisting in outer heaven with the clone, it not only transmitted spiritual power and thoughts, but also strength.

The clone Chu Liezhao continually elevated his primary self’s strength.

The Sky Dragon above the Void, the clone, and the outer heaven’s spiritual energy simultaneously enhanced and empowered his body.

His body continually underwent drastic changes, currently not yet at the Venerable level, but far exceeding the Transformation Realm.

Devoid of True Yuan, resembling someone untrained, yet possessing formidable constitution.

He wondered if this condition could match a newborn Divine Clan child.

This allowed him to progress beyond the clone Chu Liezhao while practicing the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record.

The coverage of his feet in the Yongquan area expanded, yielding greater precision and scope in manipulating earth force.

Now, exhibiting Qinggong and movement technique at incredible speeds ensures self-defense.

With a bright moon shining high, he departed again for Prince Qing Mansion.

At the same time, Chu Liezhao at the Great Bright Peak opened a Light Gate to return to the Outer Realm Battlefield, beginning the search for Li Cunren’s scribe via the Heart Communication Pearl.