Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1198: Chapter 1194: Harvest

Guan Zhengying said, ”Old Hu, can this Xiao Chu destroy those statues?”

”Yes, indeed.” The elder nodded, ”This Undying Golden Essence can only be found on those statues, without the ability, one cannot obtain it.”

Guan Zhengying said, ”Xiao Chu can also sense the thing below.”

The old man’s eyes shot out cold electricity, staring intently at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”The thing below moves unpredictably fast, I can only vaguely sense it.”

”Hehe...” The old man laughed.

Guan Zhengying said, ”If Xiao Chu can truly determine its position, then we have hope to deal with it!”

Hu Qixuan snorted, ”Can you truly sense it?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Even if I can sense it, is there any use?”

Guan Zhengying hurriedly said, ”How can it be of no use? Old Hu, should we give it a try?”

Hu Qixuan scrutinized Chu Zhiyuan for a few moments, then slowly stood up, dusting his palms, ”Let’s go, take a look.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

He also wanted to figure out what kind of monster lay below, what kind of Strange Beast it was.

He only had a vague perception, and the Super Sense couldn’t clearly see its shape.

But he could vaguely sense its size.

It moved unpredictably, flashing like lightning, constantly changing positions, yet its body was enormous.

At least a hundred meters long, and if stood upright, it would be as tall as a thirty-story building.

Such enormity, and yet so fast, defied common sense.

They weaved through one stone sculpture after another, arriving at the edge of a cliff outside the small courtyard, looking down at the azure water.

The azure water was clear, seemingly allowing one to see the bottom, yet the depths were profoundly dark, bottomless.

”Where is it now?” Guan Zhengying asked.

Chu Zhiyuan closed his eyes.

After a moment, he extended his left hand and pointed in the eleven o’clock direction.

Then he extended his right hand, pointing in the three o’clock direction.

Next, he turned around, pointing in the six o’clock direction.

Then pointed at eight o’clock, followed by eleven, nine, and three o’clock.

Chu Zhiyuan stopped his hand, opened his eyes with a look of helplessness, and shook his head, ”Too fast.”

This speed was almost unachievable even with Qinggong, it was more similar to executing the Earth Origin Technique.

Guan Zhengying frowned and looked at Hu Qixuan.

”It’s indeed exceedingly fast,” Hu Qixuan nodded, ”so we can’t handle it, we can only suppress it to prevent its escape.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Elder Hu, what exactly is this Strange Beast?”

”A legendary beast.” Hu Qixuan said blandly.

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, ”It couldn’t be a Sky Dragon, could it?”

The Sky Dragon of Clone Chu Liezhao didn’t seem to have such speed.

Hu Qixuan shook his head, ”Not to that extent, we can’t suppress a Sky Dragon.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Black Flood Dragon?”

”Somewhat similar.” Hu Qixuan nodded, ”Something akin to it, but we’re not certain what it is, no chance to see it, those who’ve seen it are already dead.”

Chu Zhiyuan glanced around, examining this stretch of space.

He had a faint sense of familiarity, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

But it was clearly his first time here.

After pondering for a while, a spirit light flashed: Jade Sea and Sky.

This place was remarkably similar to the space within his Lao Gong Acupoint.

So, what kind of place was this Evil Suppressing Abyss?

”Two elders, what is the origin of this Evil Suppressing Abyss, was this monster driven here from outside to be suppressed, or was it originally here, and it was the monster that ran out?”

Hu Qixuan and Guan Zhengying exchanged a glance.

Hu Qixuan said, ”The Evil Suppressing Abyss is a cage.”

”Which senior’s remarkable feat?” Chu Zhiyuan asked in astonishment.

He suddenly understood what this meant; that strange object was not of the Evil Suppressing Abyss, but was driven here to be suppressed.

Hu Qixuan said, ”Elder Mo Changqiu.”

”Which Senior Mo?” Huang Zhengyang exclaimed, ”That Senior Mo truly existed?”

”Who said he didn’t exist?” Guan Zhengying said unpleasantly, ”Elder Mo’s achievements are extensive, and yet he’s regarded as legend, truly shameful!”

Huang Zhengyang scratched his head, ”But Elder Mo’s deeds are too mystical, it’s really hard to take them seriously.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Huang Zhengyang.

Huang Zhengyang smiled wryly, ”This Elder Mo Changqiu is said to be the real founder of the Demon Hunting Bureau and the Evil Extermination Department, slaying demons and eliminating fiends, destroying Supreme Evil Demons and Supreme Heavenly Demons, renowned and unmatched, ultimately shattering the void and disappearing.”

”That formidable?” Chu Zhiyuan asked in amazement, ”Shattering the void and leaving, that’s Ascension, right?”

Huang Zhengyang shook his head, ”I’ve never heard of anyone being able to Ascend.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Our Little Outer Heaven can ascend, could this be the final destination, with no further Ascension possible?”

”Haven’t heard of it.” Huang Zhengyang looked at the two elders.

Guan Zhengying and Hu Qixuan exchanged a glance.

Guan Zhengying shook his head, ”Originally it was impossible to Ascend, but Elder Mo Changqiu was able to do what others could not, breaking limits, and shattering the void to leave.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Were there any more Ascensions afterward?”

Guan Zhengying shook his head, ”It was almost impossible to Ascend at that time, and after several changes of the world, it became increasingly impossible, and since then, no one has Ascended.”

Hu Qixuan waved his hand, ”Alright, don’t stray too far, it seems we can’t make a move just yet.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Unless it stops, but so far, I haven’t sensed it pausing for a moment, constantly changing, constantly moving.”

Huang Zhengyang said, ”It can’t move nonstop, can it? Eventually, it’ll tire.”

Hu Qixuan snorted, ”That’s the logic, but the existence of this Strange Beast is in itself illogical.”

He looked at Chu Zhiyuan, ”Xiao Chu, do you want to stay a few days to observe?”

Chu Zhiyuan looked troubled, ”Please forgive me, elders, there’s still unfinished business outside, I can’t stay long.”

Huang Zhengyang recounted the situation outside.

”Lifespan Extension Pill?” Hu Qixuan scrutinized Chu Zhiyuan, ”You’re about to reach Nine Transitions, you won’t need a Lifespan Extension Pill.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled awkwardly.

”Ah, you have something on your mind, it’s for a woman, right?”

”Ahem.” Chu Zhiyuan coughed twice.

He couldn’t say it was for his parents, so he deflected it onto a woman.

He and Li Hongzhao ascended together, and were both from Little Outer Heaven, so people assumed they were a couple, which was normal.

Hu Qixuan said, ”I do have a Lifespan Extension Pill.”

Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback.

Hu Qixuan said, ”Stay for ten days, and this Lifespan Extension Pill will be yours.”

”Thank you, Elder Guan.” Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands and looked at Huang Zhengyang.

Huang Zhengyang looked troubled, ”Um... two elders, the Undying Evil Venerable keeps throwing down statues, and Chu brother needs to destroy them.”

”The Undying Evil Venerable is causing trouble again? It happens once every thousand or so years!” Guan Zhengying said coldly, ”Damn it!”

His gaze swept over those statues gleaming with golden light, ”Yet we can do nothing about them!”

Hu Qixuan said, ”It’s your choice, stay here for ten days and get a Lifespan Extension Pill, or go out?”

”Please forgive me, elder.” Chu Zhiyuan said helplessly, ”I can’t just watch the Undying Evil Venerable slaughter innocent people.”

”You little rascal!” Hu Qixuan said, ”If you miss this chance, there won’t be another. When you come again, there might not be a Lifespan Extension Pill!”

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”There’ll always be another chance to get a Lifespan Extension Pill, but once a person dies, they can’t come back to life.”

Hu Qixuan reached into his robe, took out a Small Jade Bottle and tossed it to him, ”Fine, settle things outside, then come spend a few days.”

”Thank you, elder.” Chu Zhiyuan caught the Jade Bottle.

He guessed it contained the Lifespan Extension Pill.

Huang Zhengyang beamed, ”Elder, that’s a generous gesture, truly generous! ... Are there more Lifespan Extension Pills?”

Hu Qixuan gave him a side glance and snorted, ”Go to hell!”

He looked at Chu Zhiyuan, ”This Undying Golden Essence is one of the best materials for Artifact Refining, many Divine Artifacts are made from it, wait a moment, I’ll find something.”

He said this and turned into his courtyard.

After a while, he returned, handing a thin, yellowed booklet to Chu Zhiyuan, ”Take a look.”

Chu Zhiyuan accepted the worn yellow book with both hands, solemnly bowing to express thanks.

”Alright, off you go.” Hu Qixuan waved his hand, ”Come back soon, and enter early.”

”Yes.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded, standing respectfully.