Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1494 - 1490: Invitation

They talked for a long while, discussing the numerous anomalies within the Grotto Heaven.

Luo Yun, Zheng Zhenxing, and Meng Xianda went on and on, with no end to their words.

When they entered the Grotto Heaven, they didn’t feel it, but upon reflection, the more they think about it, the more differences they notice, too numerous to count.

They increasingly feel that the Grotto Heaven and Biyuan Heaven are completely different worlds.

"I really didn’t see any traces of the Divine Race."

"Ha, traces of the Divine Race! ... Every time a new Grotto Heaven is discovered, they say it belongs to the Divine Race, only to be greatly disappointed each time."

Cheng Qian said, "Everyone has exaggerated the Divine Race, as if they’re omnipotent, like a story that gets more exaggerated as it’s passed along, tenfold, a hundredfold, even a thousandfold."

Luo Yun laughed, "Senior, are you saying that the Divine Race originally had only one part skill, but it got spread into ten parts?"

Cheng Qian said, "Something like that."

Cheng Kun quickly added, "The Divine Race is indeed very strong, definitely surpassing us now, it’s just that this kind of strength isn’t as exaggerated as people imagine."

Cheng Qian grunted, "Little brother, you don’t need to round up my words, I wasn’t wrong."

"Big brother, you’re not saying the Divine Race isn’t strong," Cheng Kun said, "Just like the Spirit Venerable, they’re strong, but not as unimaginably vast in divine skills, reaching from heaven to earth."

Luo Yun laughed, "Senior, the Spirit Venerable indeed possesses vast divine skills, stronger than we imagined."

"Not that incredible." Cheng Qian waved his hand, shaking his head with self-mockery, "Little Luo, you overestimate us, otherwise, why would we be helpless now, needing to ask for help from the Holy Vein’s tribute?"

"No one is omnipotent," Luo Yun laughed, "The Spirit Venerable’s strength lies in offense, not in this ability to trace and seek, which doesn’t diminish their power."

"You, Little Luo, really know how to talk!" Cheng Qian laughed.

Cheng Kun nodded with a smile, "With a sweet tongue and clever mind, it seems impossible for you to become a Spirit Venerable."

"Hey, not necessarily." Cheng Qian chuckled.

Luo Yun’s smile faltered.

Cheng Qian laughed, "Little Luo, don’t listen to him."

Luo Yun hurriedly asked, "Senior, why do you say this? Why can’t I become a Spirit Venerable?"

Cheng Kun said, "Because you’re too lively, too lively without that stubbornness, without that fierce determination to not turn back after hitting the South Wall, you can’t become a Spirit Venerable."

Luo Yun frowned, "Is that really necessary?"

Cheng Kun said, "Look at those Spirit Venerables, which one isn’t like that?"

"There are exceptions," Huang Zhengyang interjected with a laugh, "Mr. Chu isn’t like that."

Cheng Kun thought for a moment, shaking his head, "Mr. Chu, well, he’s different."

"How is he different?" Luo Yun quickly asked, "I’d love to hear the details."

This was a Spirit Venerable talking about the secrets of a Spirit Venerable, a rare opportunity that must not be missed.

How one becomes a Spirit Venerable has been much debated, with no definitive answer.

The opinions of a Spirit Venerable on another are more real and accurate.

Cheng Kun said, "His aptitude is strong enough, superior to anyone throughout history, making temperament insignificant by comparison."

Cheng Qian chuckled, "We who become Spirit Venerables rely on a combination of factors, such as the right time and place and human harmony, plus enough luck. But for him, he doesn’t need any of that; he relied on sheer aptitude, paving his way forward to become a Spirit Venerable!"

He shook his head with a sigh, "Leaves us speechless."

Huang Zhengyang nodded with a laugh, "Brother Chu’s aptitude is indeed astonishing."

As they were speaking, they heard footsteps, and Zhou Muyin approached with two women gliding alongside.

Both women wore red robes, with tall, slender figures, one beautiful and gentle, the other radiantly stunning.

Their demeanor exuded a bit of laziness and nonchalance.

As they drew near, they felt an inexplicable pressure, a bit uneasy.

A power that blended brilliant light and ethereal fragrance, along with an air of nobility and grace.

Zhou Muyin smiled, "This is Senior Song, Song Chaoge, and her excellent disciple, Miss Li, Li Hongzhao."

Huang Zhengyang was taken aback, his expression slightly changed, his gaze falling on Li Hongzhao.

Li Hongzhao was solemn, eyes straight ahead, leaving everything to her teacher Song Chaoge.

The Phoenix Eyes were cool and bright, hard to ignore, irresistibly drawing one’s gaze.

Zhou Muyin said, "Senior Song and Miss Li will be joining us in entering the Grotto Heaven, to search for that Cave Mansion."

"Senior Song, Miss Li, much obliged." Luo Yun laughed and cupped his fists with a smile.

Song Chaoge nodded slightly, "Let’s look after each other."

Zhou Muyin said, "Mr. Cheng, Second Mr. Cheng, once inside, listen to Senior Song’s instructions."

"No problem."

Cheng Qian and Cheng Kun nodded readily.

They were Spirit Venerables, their status esteemed, and Song Chaoge was merely a Venerable Perfection, not a Spirit Venerable.

Yet, they did not feel they could command Song Chaoge or Li Hongzhao.

Holy Vein tributes, with transcendent status.

Venerables of the Holy Vein bloodline, their bloodline combined with Bloodline Secret Technique, could unleash power exceeding a Spirit Venerable.

Huang Zhengyang said, "Lord Zhou."

Zhou Muyin looked at him, his gaze deep and meaningful, "Director Huang, follow orders, do not act on your own!"

His words were earnest, his expression revealing a particular meaning.

"... Understood." Huang Zhengyang slowly nodded.

He understood that Zhou Muyin was aware of Li Hongzhao’s relationship with Chu Zhiyuan.

It might even be intentional.

He shook his head in private.

With Miss Li involved, without the Court needing to say a word, Brother Chu would willingly enter the Grotto Heaven.

This time entering the Grotto Heaven is vastly different from before.

Previously, entering the Grotto Heaven meant fortuitous encounters and opportunities, now entering is akin to leaping into a mountain of knives and a sea of fire.

In this situation, seeking Brother Chu’s help proactively would require a steep price and hefty favors.

Brother Chu may not even help.

After all, Brother Chu acts cautiously, seeking stability, a nature that hasn’t changed even after becoming a Spirit Venerable.

Now sending Miss Li into the Cave Mansion makes all the difference.

One has to admit, the Court acts as ruthlessly as always.

...

Huang Zhengyang and six others, along with Song Chaoge and Li Hongzhao, entered the Grotto Heaven.

They still stood on the peak of the mountain, overlooking the vast sea of peaks like islands in the ocean.

Song Chaoge and Li Hongzhao stood side by side.

She turned her head to Li Hongzhao, "Do you feel anything?"

Li Hongzhao shook her head, "Master, this place feels somewhat similar to our Secret Realm."

"Hmm, it has the aura of our Secret Land." Song Chaoge said, "It is indeed related to the Divine Race."

Li Hongzhao smiled, "Then we didn’t come for nothing."

Song Chaoge said calmly, "When the Secret Realm was established, many seniors sacrificed, now we revisit the circumstances those seniors faced."

Li Hongzhao laughed, "Master, we won’t become those sacrificial two."

Song Chaoge turned her head to Cheng Qian and Cheng Kun, "Mr. Cheng, what do you think?"

"Everything follows Miss Song’s arrangements." Cheng Qian laughed.

"Then let’s follow our path." Song Chaoge nodded.

Zheng Zhenxing hastily said, "Senior Song, what about that Cave Mansion we discovered..."

Song Chaoge said, "If you can’t find it, there’s no need to force it, it ultimately doesn’t belong to you, what must be let go should be let go."

"... Understood." Zheng Zhenxing subdued his heartache and reluctance with reason, biting his teeth in agreement.

She looked at Huang Zhengyang, "Director Huang, what do you think?"

Huang Zhengyang said solemnly, "Senior Song is the master, but I think we should first invite Brother Chu to join us."

"Mr. Chu?" Song Chaoge was startled, glancing at Li Hongzhao.

Li Hongzhao said, "He’s very busy right now, probably has no time to come here."

Huang Zhengyang said, "It’s best to inform Brother Chu, having his assistance will make things much easier for us."

Rather than having Miss Li encounter danger, forcing Brother Chu to come in, it’s better to directly ask Brother Chu to come in, a step ahead, to prevent Miss Li from facing danger.

"Hmm..." Song Chaoge thought for a moment, glanced at Li Hongzhao, seeing her lightly shake her head, then said, "Let’s observe first."