Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1625: Chapter 1621: Familiarity

The threshold of the Heaven-Reaching Sect is exceedingly high.

Thus, it is sparsely populated, and before Chu Zhiyuan, there had never been nine Venerables gathered.

Finally, they were gathered, and it seemed like a sure thing, so there was no rush to open it.

After all, becoming a Spirit Venerable isn’t easy, but who knew Chu Zhiyuan would become one in the blink of an eye.

This made him extremely annoyed.

Now there’s finally an opportunity, and since Zhou Qingyu also cultivates at an eerily fast pace just like her master, there’s no room for delay.

We cannot repeat the mistake made with Chu Zhiyuan; it’s better to be early than late, and quickly open the Inheritance Hall.

Otherwise, by accident, if Zhou Qingyu becomes a Spirit Venerable, the opening of the Inheritance Hall would be indefinitely delayed.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Three days later, once Qingyu has stabilized, shall we open the Inheritance Hall, Sect Master?”

”Good, three days!” Lu Tiancheng said, ”No more delays!”

”Yes, then...”

Lu Tiancheng said, ”Hold on, Zhiyuan, tell me about the Divine Domain.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Does the Sect Master also want to enter the Divine Domain?”

”I’m very tempted.” Lu Tiancheng said, ”Is it really that dangerous?”

”It’s even more dangerous now than before.” Chu Zhiyuan said seriously, ”Previously, it was dangerous because of the formidable strange beasts in the Divine Domain, now it also includes Venerables and Spirit Venerables.”

”Have many experts gone in?” Lu Tiancheng asked.

”As the news spreads, more and more people are going in.”

”Could it be that even Spirit Venerables have perished?”

”I have seen a Perfect Venerable die at the hands of a strange beast, seen a Spirit Venerable pursued by strange beasts, many of these strange beasts surpass Spirit Venerables, they go in seeking fortune, hoping to break through to Spirit Venerable.”

”Fortune favors the bold...” Lu Tiancheng slowly nodded, his expression grave.

He expected the Divine Domain to be dangerous, but did not know it was so perilous.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Without unexpected wealth one cannot prosper, and wealth can only be sought through danger, or waiting for a windfall.

Desiring both safety and wealth, there are no such good things in this world.

For Perfect Venerables, especially those with their lifespan nearing its end, they either obediently wait for death or take a gamble, there is no other choice.

Therefore, the Divine Domain does not worry about lack of experts charging in.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Let’s see after the Inheritance Hall opens.”

Lu Tiancheng said, ”Hmm, there is a Spiritual Venerable cultivation method in the legacy, so maybe there is also a breakthrough method for Venerables.”

...

Three days later, at dawn, the myriad rays of morning light illuminated the Heaven-Reaching Hall.

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in the hall with Zhou Qingyu.

Besides Lu Tiancheng and Zhang Ji Yuan, Ning Dongge, there were five middle-aged men in the hall.

Their eyes were like cold lightning, sharp as blades, exuding a murderous aura.

Chu Zhiyuan introduced Zhou Qingyu to meet them.

They were earlier disciples within the sect, all brothers of Zhang Ji Yuan and Ning Dongge.

They were never stationed within the sect, nor responsible for guarding it, but were out seeking opportunities for breakthroughs.

The five were all on the Outer Realm Battlefield, fighting with the Demon Clan and otherworldly forces, seeking a sliver of breakthrough opportunity amidst life and death.

The long-term combat left them cloaked in a nearly tangible murderous aura, glancing around with chilling aggressiveness.

Zhou Qingyu’s curious eyes roamed over them.

”Haha...” A short and thin middle-aged man laughed, ”Junior Brother, your disciple is interesting, not afraid of us at all.”

Though short and thin, his voice was loud.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Brother Jing, she has great admiration for you all.”

”What’s there to admire about us,” Jing Kaiyang waved his hand with a smile, ”we’re far beneath you, Junior Brother.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile, ”I was just lucky, not having your kind of perseverance and resolve, Brother Jing; the Outer Realm Battlefield must be so monotonous, dull, and perilous, yet you stayed for a hundred years, how can one not admire?”

He truly respected their perseverance and resolve.

Fighting on the Outer Realm Battlefield is a mighty test of spirit and will.

Ordinary people cannot endure a month, yet they stayed a hundred years.

All for that slim hope of breaking through to Spirit Venerable, enduring such ordeals cannot but command admiration for their dedication.

”Haha... there’s no choice, we want to become Spirit Venerables, so we have to deal with it somehow.”

Jing Kaiyang laughed, shaking his head.

If there were any other way, they wouldn’t endure such hardship.

Lu Tiancheng slowly said, ”No need to rush, let’s get started!”

His gaze turned to Zhou Qingyu, his expression softened, ”Qingyu, don’t push yourself, if you feel you can’t, just say the word.”

”Yes, Sect Master.” Zhou Qingyu obediently agreed.

Lu Tiancheng retracted his gentle expression, solemnly saying, ”Kaiyang, keep your thoughts steady, don’t be greedy or impatient!”

Jing Kaiyang smiled, ”Rest assured, Sect Master.”

Lu Tiancheng said gravely, ”Then let’s begin.”

He stepped out of the hall, leading them to a high platform outside.

The platform made of White Jade, standing about ten meters high, with a Ninth Rank staircase, adorned with strange patterns everywhere.

He stood in the center of a large flower pattern there.

Zhou Qingyu and the others stood around him, each on a slightly smaller flower pattern, forming a perfect octagon.

Their clothes varied, forms different, yet Zhou Qingyu stood out among them.

Her delicate face tense, solemn and dignified, feeling the gravity of involvement in a significant affair.

Chu Zhiyuan followed them to the high platform, standing aside, his eyes suddenly turned hollow.

After a moment, he furrowed his brow, thought for a bit, then took out a Flying Knife from his bosom, handing it to Zhou Qingyu.

Zhou Qingyu took it without question, placing it on herself meticulously.

She already carried two Flying Knives, unaware of why Chu Zhiyuan gave one more.

But since Chu Zhiyuan gave it, she simply accepted it.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes became hollow once again, a moment later returning to normal, he nodded slowly.

Equipped with this Flying Knife, containing sufficient True Yuan, it can adequately replenish Zhou Qingyu’s consumption.

These Flying Knives were ones he used long ago, always stored in the Storage Silver Ring, left untouched, now coming in handy.

If they were brand new Flying Knives, the Divine Essence could not be absorbed by her.

”First, impart your Secret Techniques.” Lu Tiancheng said solemnly, ”Listen well.”

Zhou Qingyu and the others immediately became solemn.

Chu Zhiyuan stood aside without leaving, curious, prepared to listen.

Lu Tiancheng glanced at him, not ordering him to leave, and began to softly chant a mnemonic.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered after listening.

This mnemonic had several similarities with the Ascension Technique and the Elevation Technique, clearly of the same origin.

He immediately realized it was a Summoning Technique, evidently connecting the Void.

For those capable of summoning the Void Divine Flower, it was not unfamiliar.

Zhou Qingyu and the others closed their eyes, beginning to cultivate this secret technique.

Chu Zhiyuan patiently waited.

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Tiancheng said, ”Have you mastered it?”

Zhou Qingyu and the eight opened their eyes.

Lu Tiancheng looked over, ”Qingyu?”

Zhou Qingyu nodded gently, ”Sect Master, I have mastered it.”

Lu Tiancheng smiled, ”Don’t rush, if you feel you can’t, speak up.”

”Yes.” Zhou Qingyu solemnly nodded.

Lu Tiancheng’s gaze swept over the other seven.

They nodded one after another, indicating that they had already mastered it.

Lu Tiancheng solemnly said, ”Later on, no matter what you see, don’t make a fuss.”

”Sect Master, hurry it up.” Zhang Ji Yuan urged.

Lu Tiancheng snorted, ”Then begin!”

The eight began operating, injecting their condensed True Yuan beneath them.

The eight energies converged beneath Lu Tiancheng in the center.

He formed seals with his hands while murmuring softly, the True Yuan atop his head surging, gradually forming a vortex.

Within the vortex, a shadow of a palace faintly appeared.

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit was invigorated, his eyes suddenly becoming clear.

The Divine Eye penetrated the Void, pinpointing the palace’s location.

This cluster of palaces existed in another world.

And he felt this palace’s location somewhat familiar.

It wasn’t the palace’s surrounding scenery that was familiar, but an odd sense of familiarity.

He quickly captured this familiarity, tracing it upward.

With the Divine Eye in operation, his thoughts were also extremely sharp and precise, quickly identifying the source of familiarity.

Void Divine Flower!

This palace was actually located in the realm of the Void Divine Flower.