Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1578 - 1574: Test

Her bright white jade palm gently pressed.

A phoenix phantom shot from within the jade palm towards the distance.

As soon as it flew out two meters, it silently disappeared into the air.

Her jade-like delicate palm pressed again.

Another fiery red phoenix emerged from her jade palm, gracefully flying forward.

This phoenix was only the size of a palm, yet it was clear and distinct, with seven-colored feathers bathed in blazing flames.

Although its size was small, its aura was overwhelming, exuding an all-encompassing majesty.

As soon as it flew out two meters, it quickly blurred in the air and vanished in the blink of an eye.

She turned to look at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Are you really trying to attract the Golden-winged White Eagle?"

Li Hongzhao gave him a sideways glance, curling her red lips, "I just want to see for myself."

However, she withdrew her jade palm.

Chu Zhiyuan pointed to the sky, "Look, there it is."

The Elephant Beast gently wagged its tail, lazily glancing up at the sky.

Li Hongzhao gazed at the sky, her Phoenix Eyes burning, "So majestic!"

Three white eagles glided carefree through the sky, without any intention to attack.

Li Hongzhao said, "Can they really not see us over here?"

"With their eyesight, they can naturally see us, but they don’t sense anything unusual," Chu Zhiyuan said. "They probably think we’re too weak to be worth bothering with."

"Is it because of our small size?"

"Yes, their speed is fast, their strength formidable, their defense tough. Our size poses almost no threat to them."

"Can I break through their defense?"

"No."

"Can I withstand them?"

"You cannot."

"I’m bound to be defeated?"

"If you encounter them alone, the wisest choice is to activate your spiritual artifact and flee immediately."

"It’s that powerful... I really want to see for myself."

"Do you really want to experience it?" Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"Yes," Li Hongzhao bit her red lips, slowly saying, "You’ll only know by trying."

She believed Chu Zhiyuan’s words, but also felt it was an opportunity not to be missed.

With Chu Zhiyuan by her side, she could unleash her full power.

To test just how strong this Golden-winged White Eagle is, and to understand the dangers of this Grotto Heaven.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then step forward, and they’ll come down immediately."

Li Hongzhao took a deep breath, her red robe fluttering as she stepped forward three steps.

She felt a wave surge in front of her, a vast and mighty power rolling to sweep her backwards.

Her red robe rustled heavily, as she resolutely stepped forward again, forcibly breaking through this power’s obstruction.

In the next moment, she felt light around her.

"Screech!"

As soon as she stepped out of Chu Zhiyuan’s energy shield, a clear eagle screech echoed from the sky.

The smallest eagle suddenly dove, its speed astoundingly swift.

In just an instant, it crossed a thousand meters, reaching right before her.

Li Hongzhao snorted.

A seven-colored phoenix appeared above her head.

The ten-meter-high seven-colored phoenix shone brightly, bathing in voidal flames, cold and majestic.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Her cultivation having reached this level, the seven-colored phoenix indeed appeared more realistic, more dazzling, and even more majestic.

It’s not far off from Li Miaotan’s phoenix.

With the seven-colored phoenix’s appearance, Li Hongzhao pushed forward with her jade palm, releasing a palm-sized seven-colored phoenix.

The seven-colored phoenix in the void flapped its wings.

Instantly, a mass of flame floated out, entering the palm-sized seven-colored phoenix, endowing it with spirituality.

The palm-sized seven-colored phoenix suddenly became vibrant, agile and swift.

It crossed the void, heading for the wing of the Golden-winged White Eagle.

As the Golden-winged White Eagle descended, it spun abruptly, its wing drawing a golden arc.

The golden arc shot towards Li Hongzhao, met by the palm-sized seven-colored phoenix.

"Pop!"

A crisp sound.

The golden arc broke through the seven-colored phoenix then continued forward.

The whirlwind roared.

Li Hongzhao pushed her palms continuously, releasing six seven-colored phoenixes to barely stop the golden arc.

The whirlwind made her red robe crackle, forcing her to retreat over a dozen meters.

And the second golden arc had already arrived; in despair, she had to push with both palms, releasing a ball of flame to block the golden arc.

"Bang!"

The flame shattered, scattering everywhere.

In the air, it turned into clusters of small flames, brilliant and dazzling.

The golden arc still didn’t dissipate, reaching her, blocked slightly by a red light shield that appeared in front of her.

She flew straight out ten meters, in the air "pfff" spurting out a blood arrow.

If not for the spiritual artifact guarding her, she’d have lost half her life from this impact.

Her beautiful face became flushed as if drunk.

This time, she truly felt the might of the Golden-winged White Eagle.

Yet then came the third and fourth golden arcs.

The Golden-winged White Eagle continued to spin in the air, its wings releasing persistent golden arcs chasing Li Hongzhao in the air.

Li Hongzhao faced the relentless golden arcs, unwillingly pushing her palms again.

The seven-colored phoenix in the void let out a clear screech, its flames surged fervently.

Then it soared towards Li Hongzhao.

Li Hongzhao’s body immediately erupted with flames, as if a phoenix bathing in fire, as she pushed her palms.

The seven-colored flames rushed towards the golden arcs.

"Bang bang bang bang..."

The muffled sounds were incessant.

The seven-colored flames she pushed could only block one golden arc, but could not withstand the ones coming consecutively.

Her beautiful face revealed helplessness.

In the next moment, Chu Zhiyuan appeared behind her, pressed her left shoulder and disappeared.

Then reappeared a hundred meters away, on another mountaintop.

Seeing Li Hongzhao disappear, the Golden-winged White Eagle leapt into the sky, soon spotting her figure.

Unwilling, it dove again, spinning its wings in the air, once more shooting golden arcs.

Chu Zhiyuan manifested the Spring Sun Sword, lightly swinging it.

Spring breeze-like sword aura met the golden arcs, causing them to vanish into the void.

This Golden-winged White Eagle was enraged, diving down again, not using the golden arcs, directly sweeping its wings towards Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao.

Its wings like sword edges, lashed towards the necks of Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, put away the Spring Sun Sword, and drew the Heavenly Sword from his waist.

The Heavenly Sword emitted a gentle luster, lightly vibrating, buzzing.

The void around Chu Zhiyuan resembled boiling water.

His deepened understanding of the will of heaven and earth, coupled with his Inner Universe, afforded him profound command over Heaven and Earth’s Power.

With the Heavenly Sword, he made the surrounding void tremble, thus shattering all forces.

The Heavenly Sword’s potency hadn’t yet surpassed the Spring Breeze Brushing Willow Sword Technique, but in this unique circumstance, it exceeded the Spring Breeze Brushing Willow Sword Technique.

The Golden-winged White Eagle’s forward momentum abruptly halted, spun in the air, soaring skyward.

In a blink, it flew up a thousand meters, spiraling endlessly.

Chu Zhiyuan sheathed his sword, smiled, "Smart."

Though young, this Golden-winged White Eagle was shrewd and perceptive.

At the first sight of trouble, it retreated immediately.

Originally intended to teach it a severe lesson.

Li Hongzhao fixed her gaze on the Golden-winged White Eagle, her Phoenix Eyes ablaze, tightly pursed red lips.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "You won’t be able to avenge yourself in the short term."

Li Hongzhao’s current strength was comparable to Spirit Venerable First Transition.

To confront this Golden-winged White Eagle, even with her bloodline’s unique advantage, she’d need at least Fifth Transitions.

"Truly formidable!" Li Hongzhao snorted, "Are they considered the strongest?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Among the strange beasts I’ve encountered in this Grotto Heaven, it only ranks in the second tier."

Li Hongzhao sighed, "Indeed, it’s best to just stay safe inside the Secret Land."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Staying in the Secret Land is safest; anyone entering the Grotto Heaven is gambling with their life.

"Shall we move?"

"Let’s go."

"Wow."

The Elephant Beast suddenly called out.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly, the Elephant Beast transformed into a streak of white light, disappearing into the distance.

"Is it...?"

"It’s scouting," Chu Zhiyuan said, "There’s something it’s found."