Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1105: Chapter 1101: Declaration of Aspiration

Dong Muyu asked about the process and then some experiences before hurriedly leaving.

Chu Zhiyuan’s experience greatly stimulated her, making her wish she could immediately go down the mountain to slay demons.

Filled with enthusiasm, she wanted to return to cultivation.

Li Hongzhao, however, didn’t rush to leave.

The two of them held tea cups, sitting in a small pavilion, observing the flowers in the garden.

The setting sun dyed all the flowers red.

The entire courtyard turned red.

Li Hongzhao’s face seemed to have an extra layer of rouge, adding a touch of charm to her beauty.

She set down the tea cup and chuckled softly, ”Are you curious about my rapid increase in cultivation?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”It doesn’t make sense. I had a fortuitous encounter at the foot of the mountain, what about you?”

”I had a fortuitous encounter on the mountain,” Li Hongzhao said with a proud smile.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”A fortuitous encounter on the mountain? Never heard of that.”

Li Hongzhao’s smile was as radiant as a flower: ”Nobody expected that the divine statue could actually enhance cultivation.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked as if he was all ears.

Li Hongzhao said: ”You are taught the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture, and I have the Phoenix Burning Heaven Scripture.”

”Hmm, I know, and then what?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

He had known this for a long time; Li Hongzhao mentioned it earlier.

He didn’t take it seriously.

The martial arts of the Heavenly Sword Sect are naturally strongest in the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture.

If not for him ascending and having exceptional aptitude, he wouldn’t have received this Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture inheritance.

With this inheritance, cultivation is fast, and power is strong; that’s just two aspects. More importantly, one can wield the Little Heavenly Sword and activate it.

This is the real core.

Therefore, among the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, those who can practice the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture are the true inheritors.

In the future, they will have the hope of wielding the Heavenly Sword and becoming the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The Inner Sect disciples of the entire Heavenly Sword Sect who can practice the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture are few.

Li Hongzhao and Dong Muyu, who do not practice the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture, may have profound cultivation but can only become Elders, unable to become Sect Leaders.

”In the Scripture Pavilion, there is a Phoenix Divine Statue, which is an auxiliary treasure for practicing the Phoenix Burning Heaven Scripture,” Li Hongzhao said with a charming smile, ”But unexpectedly, the statue contains powerful energy.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow: ”The statue directly helped you enhance your cultivation to become a Venerable?”

Li Hongzhao shook her head, ”The statue’s energy flowed down, and I immediately reached Qi Transformation Ninth Transitions.”

”When did you break through to a Venerable?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Li Hongzhao returned the question, ”And you? When did you become a Venerable?”

Her bright eyes glinted with wit.

The two had initially made a bet; whoever first becomes a Venerable could command the other for a year.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”Seems like you just became a Venerable.”

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”Definitely earlier than you.”

Suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan struck out, aiming a palm at her shoulder.

Li Hongzhao tried to dodge to the side while her right palm struck toward his chest.

Then she shivered, her body freezing in place.

Chu Zhiyuan withdrew his hand, smiling, ”You indeed have just become a Venerable.”

Li Hongzhao shook her dress and glared at him hatefully.

With just one move, the winner was decided; his skills were much deeper and purer, and his speed much faster.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”So I win.”

”... Fine, consider it your win!” Li Hongzhao said irritably, ”How did you become a Venerable? What fortuitous encounter did you have?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”The Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture is simply this fast; I also obtained some spirit pills for assistance later.”

”Where did the spirit pills come from?”

”Acquired from demons,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”These spirit pills aren’t that strong for a Venerable, but for Qi Transformation Realm, they are extraordinarily miraculous, greatly accelerating cultivation speed.”

Li Hongzhao said, ”Still, it shouldn’t be this fast, right?”

It seems there has been no precedent for this speed among the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples in history.

Even Dong Muyu, who is a rare talent, takes ten years to step into the Venerable realm.

She herself is an exception, not a normal situation, whereas Chu Zhiyuan didn’t have such a fortuitous encounter but achieved it through sheer effort.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I also grasped a unique cultivation method of the Heavenly Sword Secret Scripture.”

”A unique cultivation method?” Li Hongzhao asked in wonder.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”It’s the Visualization Method, no need to physically practice; by visualizing and practicing swordsmanship in the mind, cultivation can progress, and the speed increases several times.”

Li Hongzhao looked at him in wonder.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I guess they haven’t used this method to cultivate.”

”Will you contribute it?”

”Of course.”

Li Hongzhao examined him, shaking her head.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Laugh at me being foolish?”

Under normal circumstances, anyone who comprehends such a refining method would typically keep it secret, never leaking it to prevent being overtaken by others and losing their advantage.

However, he didn’t mind this point.

Because the Visualization Method’s greatest consumption is not physical strength or True Yuan but spiritual power.

In terms of strong spiritual power, in terms of the ability to visualize, he believed no one in this world was a match for him.

He believed even the Sect Leader couldn’t compare, especially since he has two powerful clones providing spiritual power.

If he can activate the ancestral acupoint, he will climb to another level, with spiritual power nearly limitless.

As he delves deeper into activating the ancestral acupoint, his understanding of it also deepens.

The fact that spiritual power doesn’t deplete is one of its many wonders.

Li Hongzhao glanced at him and snorted, ”You’re foolish? Who is shrewder than you?!”

She then shook her head, ”You truly are arrogant!”

She knew Chu Zhiyuan was going to offer up this unique cultivation method not because of a grand vision or noble character, but pride.

Knowing that even if others learn this method, they couldn’t possibly surpass him.

This is the kind of pride bestowed upon him by his aptitude and comprehension.

Moreover, offering up this method is a huge contribution to the Sect, showing loyalty to the Sect.

This is not comparable to slaying demons after going down the mountain.

She snorted, ”You want to be the Sect Leader?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Why not?”

He wouldn’t say this in front of others, but with Li Hongzhao, he didn’t mind.

The two were born allies in this Biyuan Heaven, with everyone seeing them as a pair, unable to separate them.

Li Hongzhao gave him a sidelong glance, ”You dare think that!... You ascended from the Little Heaven Beyond!”

This is an inherent disadvantage, an irreparable disadvantage.

Compared to native disciples, disciples from Little Heaven Beyond are naturally considered inferior.

Treated as outsiders.

The position of Sect Leader would never be given to an outsider.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Have there ever been any Sect Leaders from previous generations who ascended from other heavens?”

Li Hongzhao resolutely shook her head, ”Those who ascend up are mostly advanced in age, with little potential, usually living in the Inner Sect as disciples for old age, good for advising but not for martial arts, how could they become Sect Leader?”

In this world, just talking without action holds no dignity.

It’s doomed not to become Sect Leader.

Can’t even become an Elder.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”You were wise to decide early to ascend, otherwise, you could only spend your old age here, better not to ascend at all... So my grandfather was wise too.”

”Humph, they might know this yet cling to power, unwilling to leave,” Li Hongzhao pouted.

The sooner you ascend, the sooner you proceed with the next step of cultivation the better.

This is known by all holders of the Emperor’s Sword, yet no one truly acts on it.

No one is willing to abandon the imperial throne, always thinking they can hold onto it longer.

Again and again, continually delaying until they can’t stop.

Power is the most lethal allure in the world.

However, the Emperor of Da Jing was also wise to directly forgo ascension and relinquish extended lifespan to enjoy a life of imperial rule.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In previous generations, those who ascended couldn’t become Sect Leader; let me give it a try.”

”...Fine, then go ahead and try.” Li Hongzhao said, ”I will lend you a helping hand.”