Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1439 - 1435: The Search

"You are a burden?" Wang Miaoqiao was taken aback and then shook his head, laughing, "You are not a burden."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’m only at the Second Transition."

"Your Second Transition is more formidable than my Third Transition," Wang Miaoqiao said. "You can definitely protect yourself."

Chu Zhiyuan replied, "But if I encounter a Fourth Transition or higher, I’m afraid..."

"If you run into something powerful, immediately retreat to the Cave Mansion; you can flee back to the Heaven-Reaching Hall."

"If it forms a crushing situation, I might not be able to escape in time."

"That won’t happen," Wang Miaoqiao laughed, "Do you know the biggest difference between us and the Venerable?"

"They can see each other?" Chu Zhiyuan said.

The Spirit Venerable’s radiance is unhideable, like a Bright Moon in the night; Spirit Venerables within a radius of ten miles can see each other.

Wang Miaoqiao replied, "No one can hide their figure; their cultivation’s strength or weakness can be seen from afar, and as soon as you see someone powerful, immediately leave."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Everyone knows each other’s strength from afar; what’s the point of fighting?"

"Fighting is different," Wang Miaoqiao said, "Others look at us and immediately think I’m stronger, but when it comes down to it, that’s not necessarily the case."

Chu Zhiyuan is a master of killing techniques and excels at combat; with the Qiankun Sword Technique, he is even stronger.

At the Second Transition, he can match or even surpass my Third Transition.

I couldn’t handle Ma Changqiu as harshly and embarrassingly as he did.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

These are experiences from the Spirit Venerable World, which I am most lacking.

He continued to consult with Wang Miaoqiao.

Wang Miaoqiao said, "Actually, you can try your luck outside, search for Ancient Ruins, rather than waiting idly for our Heaven-Reaching Sect’s Inheritance Hall to open."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Will Ancient Ruins contain the Spirit Venerable Heart Method?"

Wang Miaoqiao nodded, "Becoming a Spirit Venerable is essentially attaining Heavenly Human Perfection; it’s the beginning of the Divine Race, allowing you to start practicing Divine Clan Martial Arts."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "But Divine Clan Martial Arts aren’t easy to find, right?"

He couldn’t help but think of all his inheritances.

Quickly organizing them in his mind.

The most powerful Divine Clan Martial Arts are the Three Elements Technique of the Taiqing Primordial Sect.

Though cultivation speed is slow.

My clones and I have also practiced the Great Demon Suppressing Seal, the Hundred Birds Phoenix Sword Technique, and the Taiyin Suo Palm.

For now, the practical one is the Great Demon Suppressing Seal.

At my current realm, its power can be fully harnessed.

I can test the difference in power with the Qiankun Sword Technique.

But neither the Great Demon Suppressing Seal nor the Qiankun Sword Technique constitutes a Fundamental Heart Method.

The Three Elements Technique seems to be a Fundamental Heart Method but is more focused on Divine Skills than realms.

Currently lacking is the Fundamental Heart Method to elevate the Spiritual Element Realm.

Wang Miaoqiao nodded, "It’s indeed not easy to find; often hidden in Ancient Ruins."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "Ancient Ruins..."

"Ancient Ruins are places of ancient times, cracks in time and space; they’re very dangerous," Wang Miaoqiao said, "But if you can find inheritance, it’s worth it."

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Wang Miaoqiao chuckled, "You don’t want to try?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Master, I don’t want to gamble with luck."

"Haha, you’re afraid of death, aren’t you?" Wang Miaoqiao laughed.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, raising his Jade cup to clink it lightly with him and drank it all in one go, "You truly understand me, Master."

He indeed doesn’t want to take such a risk.

In another year, Zhou Qingyu will become a Venerable, enabling the opening of the Inheritance Hall.

This is the most prudent route.

There’s really no need to take that risk; even if you obtain inheritance, it might not be compatible.

Far less complete than that of the Heaven-Reaching Sect.

"Not going is fine," Wang Miaoqiao said, "However, Spiritual Artifacts are hard to come by; are you relying solely on martial arts for protection?"

"Are there Spiritual Artifacts in Ancient Ruins?"

"All our current Spiritual Artifacts come from Ancient Ruins."

"No method of manufacturing Spiritual Artifacts?"

"The art of crafting has already been lost," Wang Miaoqiao said.

Chu Zhiyuan thought deeply.

Wang Miaoqiao chuckled, "You want to find the method to craft Spiritual Artifacts? That’s impossible."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Wang Miaoqiao said, "This time, we have to decide a victory against Li Huo Palace!"

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "If we wait another year..."

"How much can you improve in a year?" Wang Miaoqiao shook his head.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "In one year, my disciple can become a Venerable, open the Inheritance Hall, then we Spirit Venerables can formally cultivate, quickly elevate, and crush Li Huo Palace!"

He could tell; currently, it’s hard to distinguish the superiority between them and Li Huo Palace, even stronger than Li Huo Palace.

Li Huo Palace has numerous disciples, masters everywhere, and Heaven-Reaching Sect cannot compare, relying on Spirit Venerables to have an edge.

If the Inheritance Hall can be opened, further enhancing the Heaven-Reaching Sect’s Spirit Venerables’ strength, naturally, they’ll crush Li Huo Palace.

"A year?" Wang Miaoqiao shook his head, "That’s impossible."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Then Master, just wait and see."

"A year... it’s not impossible to wait," Wang Miaoqiao nodded.

A year to the Spirit Venerable’s long life is equivalent to a day for a normal Venerable.

While the two were speaking, Chu Zhiyuan suddenly raised his eyebrows, turned his head, "Master, I need to excuse myself first."

"What’s the matter?"

"Someone’s calling for me," Chu Zhiyuan said, "From Biyuan Heaven."

"Be cautious," Wang Miaoqiao said, "If it feels wrong, just run."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

He put down the Jade Wine Glass and disappeared in a flash.

In the next moment, he appeared in the small courtyard of the Heavenly Sword Branch in Biyuan Heavenly Imperial City.

Upon appearing, he felt something strange.

First, he looked towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.

He clearly saw two beams of light within the Imperial Palace, and besides that, in the huge Imperial City, there were no other Spirit Venerables.

His appearance also triggered the movement of these two beams, heading towards him.

Super Sensing Illumination.

In the Imperial City, two middle-aged men floated upward, hidden in the Void.

Others cannot see them.

As Spirit Venerables, in front of outsiders, they can merge with the Void, hiding their energy and figure.

But in the eyes of Spirit Venerables, they are like torches burning brightly in the pitch black night.

Chu Zhiyuan judged that these two men’s realms were similar to Wang Miaoqiao’s, about the Third Transition.

As it turned out, there indeed were Spirit Venerables in the Imperial City; who knows when they appeared.

Whether they were always present or just returned now.

"Brother Huang, please come in," he stepped forward to open the courtyard door.

Huang Zhengyang, wearing a Purple Robe, with a serious expression, cupped his fist and said, "Brother Chu, sorry for the disturbance."

Chu Zhiyuan extended his hand and turned sideways, "Between us, there’s no need for such courteous words; come in for a talk."

Huang Zhengyang followed into the small courtyard, sighed, "Last time the Court intervened promptly, averting a natural disaster, and has already bestowed treasures."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "What treasures?"

"Two Lifespan Extension Pills," Huang Zhengyang said, "How about it?"

"Very good," Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

As a Spirit Venerable, I can extend my life, but I can’t extend my parents’ lives.

So the more Lifespan Extension Pills, the better.

Although the effect diminishes with multiple usages, it’s still better than not using.

He pondered, "Is there any record of Divine Clan Martial Arts in the Imperial Treasury?"

Suddenly, he remembered; the Court should have a richer collection than the Ancient Ruins, possibly with surprises.

"Divine Clan Martial Arts..." Huang Zhengyang hesitated.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If there are Divine Clan Martial Arts, I want to take a look."

"I need to ask the Prince," Huang Zhengyang said, "But even if Divine Clan Martial Arts exist, they likely won’t be publicly shared."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Anything ancient related to the Divine Race will suffice."

"That should be available," Huang Zhengyang nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan immediately felt invigorated.