Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1621: Chapter 1617: Splitting

Being within the Inner Universe, the True Phoenix Blood Pearl no longer held any secrets for him.

Within the True Phoenix Blood Pearl, a drop of True Blood lay quietly encased.

The outer surface was an incredibly hard and bizarre material, dense and tough as a diamond, impervious to blades.

The Phoenix True Blood within appeared still, yet was ever dynamic.

This strange material severed the connection between the Phoenix True Blood and the external world, preventing Spiritual Energy from entering and the aura of True Blood from leaking.

However, after ages had passed, the Phoenix True Blood seemed on the verge of breaking its confines, ready to faintly absorb some of nature’s spiritual energy to grow stronger.

Within the True Blood, there was vaguely a Phoenix awakening.

This Phoenix seemed to be in a fetal state, gathering strength in its slumber.

Setting aside the Insight of the Inner Universe, merely sensing the True Blood with spiritual perception would make one think they were gazing into a strange flame, with shadows within.

He invoked the Divine Eye and perceived the True Phoenix Blood Pearl within the Inner Universe.

Immediately, the True Phoenix Blood Pearl transformed into visions, tracing back through time, continuously revealing its changes.

After a moment, he retracted the Divine Eye.

A flowing stream from the Void nourished his weary spirit.

With eyes half-closed, he walked with hands behind his back, his face as pale as paper.

The Elephant Beast sensed his rapid decline, spiritual power draining swiftly, its eyes narrowing into golden threads, scanning the surroundings with increased vigilance.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, his expression full of lament.

The Elephant Beast gazed at him with concern.

Chu Zhiyuan lamented, ”Divine Race, how formidable you are!”

The Elephant Beast asked, ”What happened?”

Chu Zhiyuan stated, ”A Phoenix was heavily injured by a master of the Divine Race, leaving this drop of Divine Blood.”

The Elephant Beast nodded, ”The True Blood of a Divine Beast is crucial to its power. If not severely injured or killed, there’s no way it would be leaked. Only a master of the Divine Race could fatally wound a Phoenix, and it must be a top master at that.”

Chu Zhiyuan inquired, ”Would Divine Beasts fight each other?”

”Generally, they won’t, just like among your Spirit Venerables. If their Realms are similar, would they fight?”

”Of course, they would, and easily so. Other Spirit Venerables are unlike me, acting willfully and fighting at the slightest disagreement.”

Those who reach the Spirit Venerable Realm have long lifespans, supposedly becoming more cautious.

Yet, the truth is they act more willfully, liberated in temperament, doing as they please, often not restraining their tempers.

A Spirit Venerable as cautious and careful as himself is rare indeed.

Chu Miaomiao wasn’t easily provoked either, as that too was her nature.

”Divine Beasts won’t. If they were to fight, losing True Blood would mean losing power, which would take a long time to recover.”

”So True Blood is their strength?”

”Their cultivation refines their own blood,” said the Elephant Beast. ”It’s a marvelous cultivation method, not inferior to the mental methods of the Divine Race.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The Human Race refines Spiritual Energy, the Divine Race refines Divine Essence, while Divine Beasts refine True Blood.

The Elephant Beast said, ”However, for those without bloodlines, this True Blood is worthless.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded in agreement.

This True Blood was useless to him, unable to absorb it, unless he found True Dragon Blood.

And this True Dragon Blood was contained within Dragon Mountain.

The Dragon Mountain he previously maneuvered, upon entering the Inner Universe, he could sense the True Dragon Blood.

This sense allowed his Heavenly Dragon Introduction to advance rapidly, thereby greatly enhancing the power of the Cloud Dragon Fist, enough to directly drive away the Thousand Spirit Bird.

With a few more Dragon Mountains, the Heavenly Dragon Introduction would grow stronger, and the power of the Cloud Dragon Fist would become more astonishing.

The Divine Race clearly created the Cloud Dragon Fist to harness the power of the True Dragon.

The Divine Essence of the Condensing Divine Race and the power of the True Dragon form an integrated force, not merely additive but several times stronger.

...

Chu Zhiyuan sat cross-legged within the Heaven-Reaching Hall, watching the True Phoenix Blood Pearl in the Inner Universe.

The True Phoenix Blood Pearl was suspended in midair, undergoing changes.

An invisible force was compressing it, causing it to deform.

It was transitioning from a circular shape to an elliptical one.

Its transformation was extremely slow, occurring bit by bit, not easily noticeable at first glance.

Zhang Ji Yuan and Ning Dongge suddenly appeared.

Chu Zhiyuan looked up and paid his respects with a smile, ”What brings my two senior brothers here...?”

Zhang Ji Yuan said, ”We just saw Grandmaster Fan; he’s returned to the Cave Mansion.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, ”Grandmaster Fan... which Grandmaster Fan?”

”Oh, which other Grandmaster Fan could it be, but the Spirit Venerable one,” Zhang Ji Yuan laughed. ”Grandmaster Fan got the message and plans to go to the Divine Domain.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”What transition is Grandmaster Fan at?”

”Should be the Fifth Transition.” Ning Dongge said, ”Grandmaster Fan didn’t say, and we can’t sense it. According to Grandmaster Wang, he is at the Fifth Transition.”

”Fifth Transition...” Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, ”That’s reassuring.”

A Spirit Venerable at the Fifth Transition, though still in danger within the Divine Domain, at least has a chance to escape.

Moreover, Fan Dongming is an experienced Spirit Venerable, surely possessing a Spiritual Artifact for escape or protection, so there’s no need for excessive worry.

Zhang Ji Yuan asked, ”Junior brother, do you think Grandmaster Fan should go?”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”Brother Zhang, Grandmaster Fan wouldn’t heed my words.”

What he thought was irrelevant to Fan Dongming.

No matter how strong he was, to Fan Dongming, he was still just a junior, and a considerably younger one at that.

Ning Dongge nodded, ”Our little junior is right. Grandmaster Fan wouldn’t listen.”

”Then is Grandmaster Fan at risk?” Zhang Ji Yuan persisted.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes suddenly turned vacant.

A moment later, he returned to normal and nodded, ”Grandmaster Fan had bad luck, was severely injured, but not too badly, he escaped.”

Zhang Ji Yuan let out a sigh of relief.

Ning Dongge asked, ”Is the injury severe?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Nearly life-threatening... It was caused by fighting with other Spirit Venerables; the battles within the Divine Domain are unimaginably fierce.”

”When will that happen?” Zhang Ji Yuan asked hastily.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered briefly, then sighed, ”In ten days.”

”Ten days...” Zhang Ji Yuan marveled, ”Is it already so intense inside?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Masters continue to flood into it, and although the Divine Domain is vast, it can’t withstand such a multitude of top masters inside.”

For top masters, their Qinggong is exceptionally powerful, covering vast areas.

These top masters can traverse a thousand miles in a day, ten thousand in ten days.

The exact size of the Divine Domain is unknown, but based on what he saw through the Jade Pendant, the entry area from the outside shouldn’t exceed ten thousand miles.

Upon entering the Divine Domain, landing zones are often restricted within a ten-thousand-mile range.

After entering, one continues exploring inward.

But initially, upon entry, dazed and confused, they might not all explore inward, possibly going astray. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Hence, there are numerous encounters with other masters.

This will lead to increasing conflicts, especially with those holding grudges.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”One might encounter enemies or an opportunity, sparking a battle over the newfound fortunes.”

Ning Dongge frowned, ”Should we warn Grandmaster Fan?”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Since his life isn’t at risk, let things take their course.”

”Should we meet Grandmaster Fan?” Zhang Ji Yuan asked. ”A word of yours might make a difference.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Zhang Ji Yuan curiously asked, ”You won’t meet Grandmaster Fan?”

”Meeting Grandmaster Fan might alter the future, which is not necessarily a good thing.” Chu Zhiyuan said.

Ning Dongge quickly agreed, ”That’s true, given how hazardous the Divine Domain is, you should also be careful, little junior.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

At that moment, the True Phoenix Blood Pearl in the Inner Universe suddenly split in two, becoming two True Phoenix Blood Pearls.

Both identical in size and perfectly round without blemish, appearing insignificant at first glance.

Yet a faint flame flickered within, the True Blood entering an active state.

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Looks like it must be sent out quickly, no more delays.