Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1585 - 1581: Opening

A flash of golden light, and the Golden Ring flew to his eyes, carrying a gust of wind.

Chu Zhiyuan reached out to catch it, looking at the Elephant Beast squatting on his shoulder.

The Elephant Beast spoke in his mind, "Take a look, this thing is very strange."

Chu Zhiyuan felt his hand suddenly sink, being pulled down forcefully.

The Golden Ring’s weight was beyond imagination, nearly weighing hundreds of pounds.

He glanced at the Elephant Beast.

Such a small body of the Elephant Beast held the weight with ease, as if it were nothing.

Indeed, it lives up to being a Spiritual Beast.

The Elephant Beast continued, "It seems to be alive!"

Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like eyebrows and glanced down at the heavy Golden Ring.

Engraved on the ring were patterns that appeared ordinary at first, but upon closer inspection, one would see them moving.

Like petals slowly blooming.

The Elephant Beast said, "This thing is too strange!"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "Very strange."

Seeing it, he inexplicably thought of the Undying Evil Venerable’s statue.

His eyes became clear and bright, as if turning into two deep pools.

After a moment, he shook his head, his face solemn, "It was refined from the Undying Evil Venerable’s statue."

Swallowing countless essence blood and souls, the Undying Evil Venerable statue slowly transformed, becoming smaller and smaller.

Eventually, it became this Wuxiang Ring.

Once the Wuxiang Ring was formed, the No Phase Technique naturally emerged.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Evil God.

He couldn’t help but think of Song Wantao.

Could she have taken a similar path, which allowed her to conceal her aura and block his Insight?

He then shook his head.

Song Wantao did not take this path but had other fortunate encounters.

After the Wuxiang Ring was refined, its devouring power greatly increased, far surpassing the Undying Evil Venerable statue, hence able to easily devour twelve Court Honored Experts.

What surprised him was, after the Wuxiang Ring was refined, it could not only conceal auras but also purify body and mind.

The elegant middle-aged man, as if made of glass, demonstrated the wondrous use of the Wuxiang Ring.

In his view, the Wuxiang Ring is extremely evil, yet it can purify one’s spirit to perfection.

"Oh..."

He felt a myriad of emotions.

In an instant, he thought that the logic of this world was beyond his understanding.

He drew the Heavenly Sword, gazing at it.

The Elephant Beast blinked its round eyes, curiously looking at Chu Zhiyuan, "Was it refined from a statue?"

Chu Zhiyuan studied the Heavenly Sword and nodded, slowly understanding.

Was the will of the heavens directed at this Wuxiang Ring?

Thinking of this, he drew the Heavenly Sword, gently aiming it at the Wuxiang Ring.

The Wuxiang Ring suddenly brightened, its golden light dazzling.

The Elephant Beast’s eyes suddenly contracted into two golden lines, staring intensely at the sword and the ring.

Chu Zhiyuan felt a surge of powerful energy from the Sword, instantly penetrating towards the Wuxiang Ring.

The Wuxiang Ring’s golden light vibrated intensely, flickering uncertainly.

Chu Zhiyuan felt encouraged in spirit.

He concentrated and infused energy into the Heavenly Sword, assisting it with his strength.

The Heavenly Sword, infused with spiritual energy, glowed faintly, causing the ring’s golden light to dim further.

Flickering and growing darker, finally fading away completely.

"Pop!"

The Wuxiang Ring suddenly burst into a cloud of golden dust, fluttering down.

The Heavenly Sword formed a vortex, absorbing this golden dust into the Sword.

As the dust touched the Sword, it vanished silently, like clay oxen entering the sea.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

He could sense the Heavenly Sword had improved greatly, adding several new patterns to the blade.

The Elephant Beast urgently said, "Your sword is strange too!"

Chu Zhiyuan gently shook the Sword, which hummed as if responding.

The Elephant Beast asked, "What kind of sword is this?"

"What do you think of my sword?" Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "The Heavenly Sword."

The Elephant Beast’s eyes focused into golden lines, looking closely at the Heavenly Sword, then quickly shook its head.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Have you ever seen such a sword?"

The Elephant Beast said, "This Sword carries the aura of the Divine Race!"

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit was invigorated, "Never seen this Sword?"

The Elephant Beast shook its head.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This sword was refined by me, following the Heavenly Sword Technique, it seems the path was correct."

The Elephant Beast said, "This Sword is incredibly domineering, you must be careful."

"Naturally." Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

He knew what the Elephant Beast was referring to.

It was the will of the heavens.

...

"Killed it?" Huang Zhengyang asked in surprise.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Already exterminated."

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "Indeed, it takes Brother Chu to take action, ...who was it?"

"An Evil God from Yellow Ming Heaven." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "An Evil God risen from the Undying Evil Venerable."

Huang Zhengyang frowned, "Evil God..."

His face turned solemn.

In the vast Biyuan Heaven, few know the formidable power of an Evil God.

As the Director of the Evil Extermination Department, he knows best the terror of Evil Gods.

And also knows that every Evil God is accomplished by stepping on countless white bones.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Encounter such a creature, those Tributes indeed died without grievance."

That creature was hiding its means, the full power of the Wuxiang Ring was never released.

Even so, twelve Tributes were easily slaughtered.

"From Yellow Ming Heaven..." Huang Zhengyang frowned, "Could they harbor enmity against us?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Most likely followed the scent, after killing the first Tribute, they captured our Biyuan Heaven experts’ unique aura, thus found other Tributes."

"It’s despicable!" Huang Zhengyang gritted his teeth.

Then sighed, "Should have sought Brother Chu’s help earlier."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

"At first, I thought not to trouble Brother Chu, to solve it myself if possible..."

Huang Zhengyang shook his head, sighing heavily, looking somber.

If he hadn’t thought this way, upon realizing Tributes were being lost, he would have sought Chu Zhiyuan’s assistance.

Perhaps the remaining Tributes need not die.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Life and death are ordained, cannot force it, entering Grotto Heaven is originally gambling with one’s life, any news on the Divine Artifact?"

"Not yet." Huang Zhengyang said, "But the Court has decided to open the Grotto Heaven to all Sects!"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

"Alas..." Huang Zhengyang sighed, smiling bitterly, "Not sure how many experts will die!"

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Huang Zhengyang looked at him, "Brother Chu, what are you thinking about?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Restrictions should be applied, those below Venerable Perfection shouldn’t enter, ...below Perfect Realm, entering is akin to seeking death, only those in Perfect Realm, wishing to chance their fate, should enter."

"The Court also thinks this way, planning to announce it as such."

"Let them enter." Chu Zhiyuan said, "One must face the storm."

"If on our side, the Court can still protect the Venerables from Spirit Venerable slaughter, but in New Cave Heaven, it is powerless."

"Normally, they can avoid from afar." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Just fear the previous scenario, with Miracle Technique and Spiritual Treasure concealing aura, ...however, there is a way."

"What way?" Huang Zhengyang’s spirit lifted.

This has always been his regret and feeling of powerlessness, those Venerables entering, if encountering Spirit Venerable, will almost certainly die.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Leave it to me."

He said slowly, "Experts in Perfect Mirror entering Grotto Heaven can carry my token, deterring other Spirit Venerables."

"This..." Huang Zhengyang hesitated.

He felt this act inappropriate.

Besides, Chu Zhiyuan had just become Spirit Venerable, many Venerables might not be convinced.

More importantly, in New Cave Heaven, how could other Spirit Venerables be deterred by him?

Not deterred, it naturally would be useless, other Perfect Venerables will not be grateful, but will resent him instead.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "This is as much as I can do, can’t help any further, I’ll make some Jade Pendants, can be carried on oneself."

Huang Zhengyang said, "Can you make so many Jade Pendants?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "There aren’t many Perfect Venerables, right?"

"Probably quite a few." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "If not a thousand, there would be eight hundred."