Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1552 - 1548: Prediction

"Senior Brother Ning, Senior Brother Zhang, how is it?"

Chu Zhiyuan put the Spring Sun Sword into his sleeve, sitting on the cushion and looking at the two.

Their faces were so gloomy they seemed to drip water, both shook their heads.

Zhang Ji Yuan grunted: "That kid, indeed escaped, no trace to be seen."

"Not at home, nor within the sect?" Chu Zhiyuan said.

Ning Dongge sighed: "Nowhere at all, completely vanished, leaving no shadow or trace, we still can’t find him."

Zhang Ji Yuan embarrassedly said: "Junior Brother, please help find him."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Brother Zhang, even if we find him, what then? Shall we just cripple him?"

"Of course, we can’t let him continue to grow stronger and thus be possessed by those Wanxiang Cliff guys."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "But what if he doesn’t intend for that to happen?"

"Isn’t he afraid of being possessed?"

"He might actually think they can’t possess him, instead he could gain greater benefits."

Body Seizing is a process of seizing control over the body and soul.

The one performing Body Seizing is an outsider, inherently at a disadvantage, while the original host has a significant advantage.

Yet when faced with Body Seizing, they often panic, stuck between retreating or advancing and lose courage before any confrontation.

To his knowledge, there are some Miracle Techniques specifically targeting such Body Seizing techniques.

His own Glazed Blade Scripture is among them.

He is not afraid of Body Seizing.

This Ding Shaojun also has such secret techniques and thinks it’s precisely a chance to snatch the seizure.

Seizing the soul of the one who performs the Body Seizing technique, thus strengthening one’s own soul, not only advancing cultivation, but also laying a deeper foundation, and then hope to break through to Spirit Venerable.

Missing this opportunity might mean, even after entering Heaven-Reaching Sect, one still won’t attain Spirit Venerable.

Such a notion is understandable.

But Ding Shaojun’s character is indeed questionable.

In deciding this matter, choosing what’s difficult to say is right or wrong, can’t judge righteousness or evil, but only implies it’s highly risky and extremely arrogant.

However, what he previously acted since has already indicated his character is questionable.

This person is skilled in disguise, deceiving Zhang Ji Yuan and Ning Dongge, indeed formidable, with extraordinary talent.

"This is courting death!" Zhang Ji Yuan hummed: "Too greedy!"

"His aptitude is good, extremely arrogant." Chu Zhiyuan laughed lightly: "Smooth sailing all the way, naturally thinking the world is vast, nothing to fear."

"Ridiculous!" Zhang Ji Yuan sneered.

Ning Dongge said: "Junior Brother, indeed his character has issues, right?"

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled: "Senior Brothers, if you inquire meticulously, eventually you’ll find out."

Ning Dongge glanced at Zhang Ji Yuan.

Zhang Ji Yuan said: "I’ve inquired and observed secretly, indeed there’s no problem."

Ning Dongge frowned: "Could we have been deceived?"

"He’s extremely adept at disguise, hidden very deep, yet there are no walls without leaks." Chu Zhiyuan said: "You can go inquire at Shuiyue House."

"Shuiyue House..."

"They should know some unknown information about him."

"Alright, we’ll inquire at Shuiyue House."

"Don’t inquire directly, probe secretly, stealthily listen for news."

"Rest assured, I’m good at this!" Zhang Ji Yuan patted his chest and laughed: "If I can’t handle such trivial matters, really no face to see anyone."

"Let’s go." Ning Dongge hummed.

This time indeed, the two had little face.

Luckily for Junior Brother’s foresight, promptly correcting the mistake they made.

If not for that, truly bringing an ill-charactered person into the sect would lead to untold trouble.

Zhang Ji Yuan chuckled and said: "Junior Brother, we’re leaving then."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Senior Brothers, be cautious."

Zhang Ji Yuan couldn’t help but laugh: "Does that little guy still intend to harm us?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Don’t underestimate him, truly if cornered, he will indeed strike."

"Humph, then he’s defiant!" Zhang Ji Yuan sneered: "If he dares reach out, then we’ll cripple him!"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Anyway, it’s best to be cautious."

"Understood, understood." Zhang Ji Yuan waved his hand, disappearing with Ning Dongge.

...

Chu Zhiyuan appeared beside the abyss.

Even though he would be unimpeded entering the abyss, like outside, not affecting breathing, he didn’t enter the abyss.

He only stood beside the abyss, his feet firmly sticking to the rock wall, reaching out to absorb the abyssal water.

The water level of the abyss quickly dropped.

He was lazy to come time after time, planning to absorb more of this abyssal water.

But he didn’t dare to absorb too much.

Always feeling there’s something sinister about this abyssal water, especially related to that Four Symbols Emperor.

Though his Heaven and Earth is powerful, facing the Emperor, indeed unknown if it can withstand.

Analyzing this abyssal water through Heaven and Earth, he couldn’t feel any alien presence.

Only this abyssal water does differ from ordinary water, its structure has subtle changes.

This subtle change allows it to integrate Super Sense and Divine Essence.

He could see this subtle change, but within Heaven and Earth, couldn’t replicate it momentarily.

Despite appearing insignificant, such change requires extremely subtle force to achieve.

His current strength, even within Heaven and Earth, can’t accomplish it.

Can only perceive, but can’t alter it.

This is due to insufficient cultivation.

On a mountain peak of Jade Sea and Sky, a stone pit formed by a giant rock.

A stream of water descends from the sky, filling the pit, forming a small pool.

This pool is isolated from surroundings, encircled within this stone.

Chu Zhiyuan quickly left hurriedly.

Upon leaving, he activated the Divine Eye again, discovering those eight gazes had vanished.

This allowed him to exhale a deep breath.

The watchful gaze of those eight made him uncomfortable, yet couldn’t make them disappear, only using Divine Essence to block.

Those eight gazes finally vanished, easing him yet also curious: why did they disappear?

Did the Four Symbols Emperor lose patience and withdrew his gaze, or did entering New Cave Heaven isolate the Emperor’s gaze?

If it’s the latter, then the Grotto Heaven is more mystical than he imagined.

...

Heavenly Sword Branch

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in his small courtyard, calling out: "Brother Huang, come in."

Huang Zhengyang strode in, pushing the door, smiling broadly and cupping his fists: "Brother Chu, any good news?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Still contemplating, no rush."

Huang Zhengyang smiled bitterly: "Brother Chu, is this intentionally teasing the Court’s appetite?"

"Indeed, it’s difficult," Chu Zhiyuan gestured invitingly, and laughed: "I truly don’t know how to decide."

Huang Zhengyang came to the stone table in the pavilion, sat down, accepting the tea from Chu Zhiyuan, staring keenly at him: "Brother Chu, you’re not the type to be indecisive, if the Court needs anything, just say it, I’ll deliver the message."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Just unsure what to ask for, hence the difficulty."

"Spiritual Treasure?"

"Not necessary."

"Then Spiritual Medicine?"

"Also unnecessary."

"Secret technique?"

"Haha... what secret technique can the Court provide me?"

"... The Court has numerous secret techniques, extremely abundant, there’s always one for Brother Chu to practice, right."

"Then speak, what secret techniques can Spirit Venerable practice?"

Huang Zhengyang said: "Secret techniques indeed don’t divide between Spirit Venerable or Venerable, each has its marvel, Brother Chu might as well personally choose from the Imperial Treasury."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Besides secret techniques, what else?"

Huang Zhengyang said: "Also the wondrous treasures in the Imperial Treasury, you would surely be interested, ..., apart from that, the Court can allow Four Sect experts to enter the New Cave Heaven."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "The Four Sects decided not to join this excitement."

Huang Zhengyang showed a helpless expression.

This was considered impervious to persuasion.

It seems the Court needs to pay more to make Brother Chu nod to become this Tribute.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Brother Huang, what’s your plan?"

"The Court permitted my entry again, but listening to Brother Chu, I decided not to enter."

"A wise decision." Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Your three companions, estimated to have trouble."

Huang Zhengyang’s face changed slightly.

Though he had criticisms of the three, yet they were comrades through hardships, unwilling to see them lose their lives.