Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1540 - 1536: Promise

When Xiao Ruoling opened her bright eyes, she saw Chu Zhiyuan smiling at her.

Her lips moved, but she didn’t know what to say.

"Congratulations, Master!" Zhou Qingyu said with joy. "Sister, you’re also a Spirit Venerable now."

She turned to look at Shen Hanyue, who was sitting still with her eyes closed. "Aunt Shen is also breaking through, and she has a chance to become a Spirit Venerable."

She looked again at Chu Zhiyuan.

She hadn’t chosen her mentor wrongly; he could indeed help people achieve Spirit Venerable status.

As far as she knew, no one else could do this.

She thought to herself with admiration: This is my master, able to do what others cannot!

"And my junior sister...?" Xiao Ruoling looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "She also has a fortunate destiny and hopes to break through."

The Heaven-Reaching Spirit Talisman accurately conveys the essence of the Divine Language.

With this, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee becoming Spirit Venerable.

Comprehension and luck are also required, to sense its marvels while having a mind in a keen state, deeply touched.

A complete transformation of conception, a profound impact breaking intrinsic perception.

Without such a level of impact, it’s difficult to advance into Spirit Venerable.

Fortunately, both of them are in such a state, and have sufficient comprehension.

Xiao Ruoling sighed, "I never expected it would be this quick."

Her expectation was to break through to Spirit Venerable within a hundred years at best.

After all, achieving Spirit Venerable, no one can help; you must rely on yourself.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I didn’t expect my wife to become Spirit Venerable so quickly either, especially without witnessing the Donghuan Saint Technique."

Zhou Qingyu giggled, "Master, when will I become Spirit Venerable?"

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at her, "It’s too early."

"Can I achieve it in ten years?" Zhou Qingyu asked.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Hard to say."

"I aim to become Spirit Venerable within ten years. I heard you achieved it in less than two years, Master. I can’t compare to you, but shouldn’t be too far behind either. A great teacher produces excellent disciples!"

"Qingyu, you need to work harder. Apart from your master, no one else in the world achieved Spirit Venerable within ten years."

"Aunt!" Zhou Qingyu looked at her with joy, "Did you become Spirit Venerable?"

Shen Hanyue smiled charmingly, "I am a Spirit Venerable now!"

She said proudly, "Sister, we are Spirit Venerables now... What was once beyond our reach has been achieved!"

Xiao Ruoling sighed, "Yes, we are Spirit Venerable now, like a dream."

Shen Hanyue giggled, "Hehe, I indeed dreamt of this, but didn’t think it would come true!... Thank you, sister!"

"Why thank me?" Xiao Ruoling laughed, "I didn’t help you."

"It’s because of you, sister." Shen Hanyue teasingly pulled her arm into her embrace. "Without you, sister, the Princely Heir wouldn’t know who I am, nor would he assist me."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled without a word.

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "Stop saying such distant things... After becoming Spirit Venerable, we need to go into seclusion for a while."

They aren’t Chu Zhiyuan; to achieve Second Transitions, perhaps even Third Transition, seclusion and diligent cultivation are required.

Reaching Third Transition grants the power for self-protection, enabling assured exploration.

"Then let’s go into seclusion." Shen Hanyue said with a smile, "The Palace Master will agree."

Now they aren’t ordinary disciples of the Profound Yin Palace; they are Spirit Venerables.

The status of Spirit Venerable is extraordinary, requiring the Palace Master to discuss and not make forceful demands.

"Go into seclusion," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "I will take Qingyu home to have a look."

"Do you want to deal with Song Wantao yet, husband?"

"Let’s wait for now." Chu Zhiyuan said, "I haven’t seen through her yet."

Since the Divine Eye sees clearly, there’s no rush to take action.

He felt Song Wantao harbored many secrets, surely having killer moves.

The more crucial the moment, the less hastily he should act on her.

He had already stepped into Fifth Transitions, possessing self-defense power, but facing her, overwhelming power was needed.

The secrets hidden within Song Wantao had to be uncovered.

"The Princely Heir, she is indeed a great threat."

"Yes, let’s observe her methods."

"Then be careful, husband." Xiao Ruoling stopped asking.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Then we’ll go. You all can secludedly cultivate in your courtyard. I’ll visit you."

"Okay."

...

Chu Zhiyuan appeared at the Heavenly Sword Branch.

Huang Zhengyang was already standing outside his courtyard at the branch.

Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward to open the courtyard doors.

Huang Zhengyang smiled, clasped his fists, "Brother Chu."

Chu Zhiyuan gestured invitingly, "Please come in, Brother Huang."

The two sat down in a small pavilion, each holding a cup of tea, taking a sip before speaking.

"Ah—! If it weren’t for Brother Chu’s Flying Knife this time, I fear..."

"Brother Huang," Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, smiling, "how was it inside?"

"Eye-opening, not as easy as we imagined." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, smiling bitterly, "I lost Brother Chu’s Flying Knife in vain, yet gained nothing, really lacking face to come over."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Brother Huang, being able to retreat safely is already rare. Besides Snake Valley, are there other more dangerous places?"

Huang Zhengyang explained the array where the Elephant Beast was.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Besides the Phoenix Bloodline, did the other three veins also enter?"

Huang Zhengyang slowly said, "Four Holy Veins, sharing equally, as always."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If a vein makes a discovery, what happens?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "It would likely be presented to the Court, shared among the four veins."

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyebrows raised.

Huang Zhengyang said, "The relationship between the Four Holy Veins is quite subtle, but they haven’t truly fallen out."

"So..." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Huang Zhengyang said, "Although the Four Holy Veins are formidable, they may not have it easy. This Grotto Heaven is too peculiar."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

According to the Donghuan Saint Technique predicted future, the veins found Divine Beast Blood inside and became entirely frenzied, fighting to the death.

They haven’t fully fallen out now because a decisive item hasn’t appeared.

That drop of Divine Beast Blood it is.

Huang Zhengyang said, "Brother Chu, you might as well go back in for a look."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, shaking his head, "Brother Huang’s kind intentions I appreciate."

"The Court has agreed." Huang Zhengyang said.

Chu Zhiyuan was momentarily stunned.

Huang Zhengyang solemnly said, "The Court has agreed, Brother Chu, you can enter the New Cave Heaven."

Chu Zhiyuan hesitated, "The Court indeed agreed?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "Besides the Phoenix Bloodline, nowhere else has yielded results, the Court is at a loss."

He didn’t mention how he pleaded, how he earnestly persuaded his old superior Zhou Muyin.

Finally, Zhou Muyin was persuaded, reported to the four Princes, and eventually agreed.

Chu Zhiyuan contemplated.

Huang Zhengyang hurriedly said, "Brother Chu, this opportunity is rare and should not be missed."

He was puzzled why Chu Zhiyuan didn’t decisively agree.

Is this temptation not strong enough?