Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1442 - 1438: Another Gift

Huang Zhengyang said, "Then this garment is completely ruined, is it useless now?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, "It’s already useless."

"Ah..." Huang Zhengyang examined the damaged clothes and shook his head regretfully, "Brother Chu, did you gain anything?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "It was eye-opening; I never thought the clothing of the Divine Race would be so mysterious."

Huang Zhengyang exclaimed in surprise, "Is this an ordinary garment of the Divine Race?"

"Probably an ordinary garment."

"But the material..."

"This material is very fascinating to us, but to the Divine Race, it might just be ordinary."

"Ah, the Divine Race..." Huang Zhengyang looked enamored.

He imagined the life of the Divine Race, where every member wore such clothing.

Even just damaged clothes are so powerful; how mighty must a complete garment be.

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "The Divine Race is indeed fascinating, but unfortunately, they just disappeared mysteriously."

"This is a puzzle that remains unsolved to this day," Huang Zhengyang remarked, "What about this garment then?"

"Take it back," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Huang Zhengyang suggested, "Why not... keep it here for a few more days to admire?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Keep it here, the Court would be at ease?"

"The Court trusts you, Brother Chu," Huang Zhengyang chuckled, "Then let’s leave it for a few days."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Alright."

He also wanted to study it thoroughly to see if there were more mysterious aspects.

Huang Zhengyang said, "And about the earlier matter..."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "About the trip to the newly discovered Cave Mansion?"

Huang Zhengyang showed a hint of embarrassment.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’ve already decided, I can’t ignore the Court’s request, nor be overly cautious and refuse."

"Ahem," Huang Zhengyang lightly coughed.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then let’s go for a trip, but let it be clear that if things don’t look good, I will escape without hesitation and won’t hold on."

"Ahem," Huang Zhengyang coughed twice more with force.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "Brother Huang, what’s wrong with you?... Are you giving me a hint?"

He glanced around, smiling, "There shouldn’t be anyone following, right? No one hiding in the shadows?"

Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly, "Things have changed a bit."

"Oh—?" Chu Zhiyuan’s smile faded, "What change? Is there an accident at the Cave Mansion?"

"Ahem," Huang Zhengyang said, "Brother Chu, now you’re a Spirit Venerable, so..."

"What about being a Spirit Venerable?" Chu Zhiyuan calmly responded, "Does a Spirit Venerable not help more?"

He shook his head, "Does a Spirit Venerable actually hinder the exploration of the New Cave Heaven?"

Then he suddenly realized, "Is it because the New Cave Heaven does not allow Spirit Venerables?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "Brother Chu, you’re the smartest; you should understand."

Chu Zhiyuan grumbled, "Afraid I’ll seize it by force, right?"

"I know you’re not that type of person, Brother Chu, but the Court wants to avoid such a situation; it’s for everyone’s benefit."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "Brother Huang, you’re also good at speaking blatant lies now, saying it’s good for me too?"

Huang Zhengyang said awkwardly, "It’s also to prevent you, Brother Chu, from being unable to resist temptation and falling out with the Court."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "The Court is cautious, guarding against everyone, never trusting anyone."

Huang Zhengyang looked helpless.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fine, not going is not going... Brother Huang, are you going there?"

Huang Zhengyang nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Is there danger?"

Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly, "Unknown territory, who can say for sure whether it’s dangerous or not."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and sighed, "Such danger, yet due to skepticism... forget it, I shouldn’t meddle!"

"Ah..." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "I truly feel ashamed to see you."

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, "This isn’t Brother Huang’s idea, the four Princes are wise, hopefully they won’t regret it."

Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly, "Hopefully so."

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes suddenly became vacant.

Huang Zhengyang tensed.

He knew Chu Zhiyuan was using that profound method of foreseeing the future.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes regained clarity.

He furrowed his brow.

Huang Zhengyang’s expression changed slightly, "What is it? Not too promising?"

"Yes," Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Not too promising, this Grotto Heaven has some troubles."

"What kind of trouble?"

"... Strange snakes," Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "The snakes inside are extremely formidable, hard to guard against."

Huang Zhengyang breathed a sigh of relief, "Snakes are fine; just afraid of masters."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "These snakes aren’t ordinary snakes, nor are they like those giant demon snakes in Biyuan Heaven."

Huang Zhengyang asked, "How powerful?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, "Brother Huang, you couldn’t withstand them, dying from snake venom."

Huang Zhengyang was stunned, "I would die from snake venom?"

"Bitten by over a dozen snakes, immediately poisoned, dead before you could take an Antidote Pill," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Huang Zhengyang frowned.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Otherwise, Brother Huang, don’t go in there."

"That’s impossible," Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly, "The decision has been made, can’t retreat now."

"Retreating is better than losing life," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Huang Zhengyang said, "I will take the Antidote Pill in advance, specifically for snake venom."

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes became vacant once more.

A moment later, he returned to normal, his brow still furrowed, shaking his head.

"Taking the Antidote Pill in advance doesn’t work?" Huang Zhengyang asked.

"The Antidote Pill you take is useless, you’ll still die from snake venom," Chu Zhiyuan said, "It won’t even alleviate a bit."

Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly, "Then if I go in, I’m surely doomed?"

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "Once inside, you can’t not push forward... Be cautious of a valley, at the entrance there’s a Strange Stone, shaped like a snake, three meters tall, bright red in color."

Huang Zhengyang’s spirit lifted, "Then I simply won’t enter that valley."

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes became vacant again and then returned, shaking his head.

"Still won’t work?"

"Yes, in the end, you still enter that valley and die from the venomous snakes."

"That’s curious," Huang Zhengyang said, "Even knowing it’s dangerous there, I’d still force my way in?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "More dangerous threats are chasing you, a few birds, compelling you all to move deeper in."

Huang Zhengyang frowned.

Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, then took out a Flying Knife from his sleeve and handed it to him, "This is a Flying Knife I refined; it’s aligned with my Heart and Spirit."

Huang Zhengyang hesitated, "This...?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "At a critical moment, throw it out, but first drop a drop of blood on it."

Huang Zhengyang bit his finger, gently squeezing until a crimson Blood Pearl fell on the intricately crafted Flying Knife.

The Flying Knife "buzzed" as it departed Chu Zhiyuan’s palm and hovered in the air.

Huang Zhengyang curiously examined it.

Then it slowly floated down before Huang Zhengyang, landing in his outstretched palm.

Huang Zhengyang felt his hand sink, as if he couldn’t hold it up.

Its weight was completely different from its exquisite appearance.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Next time you use it, feed it another drop of blood, it will activate."

Huang Zhengyang asked, "It won’t kill innocents, will it?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It has some spiritual nature, won’t indiscriminately kill."

Huang Zhengyang curiously examined the Flying Knife in his hand, "How powerful?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It should help you a lot; a desperate measure for a desperate time."

"Haha, a desperate measure for a desperate time," Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "Alright then, thank you, Brother Chu."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s best not to go in."

His eyes again became vacant.

After a moment, he returned to normal, nodding in satisfaction, "Hmm, it cleared away those strange snakes."

Huang Zhengyang smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan advised, "Once inside that valley, immediately release the Flying Knife, don’t delay."

"Understood, understood," Huang Zhengyang nodded quickly.