Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1588 - 1584: Countermeasures

He appeared in his own small courtyard.

Zhou Qingyu was still practicing martial arts on the Jade-paved martial arts training ground, pale-faced and calm.

Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue were also on the small martial arts training ground, motionless like two White Jade statues.

As soon as Chu Zhiyuan appeared, they concluded their practice and floated into the small pavilion.

Xiao Ruoling brewed tea and offered it over, while Zhou Qingyu continued practicing.

Shen Hanyue looked at Chu Zhiyuan with intense interest.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "What’s wrong?"

"Princely Heir, there’s talk spreading that a New Cave Heaven has been discovered in Biyuan Heaven, which is the world with the most Divine Race."

"The most Divine Race?"

"Yes, among the Thirty-Six Heavens and all the other grotto heavens, none have more Divine Race than the New Cave Heaven."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "There’s such a saying?"

"They say inside are many Divine Race cave mansions and relics; now everyone is rushing in madly to explore and seek fortunes. It’s getting lively!"

Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows.

He was aware through the Heaven-Reaching Sect that the New Cave Heaven had already been completely exposed.

But hadn’t heard of this saying; the most Divine Race, and thus naturally more Divine Race cave mansions and artifacts, which are the most alluring.

In such circumstances, more experts would storm into the New Cave Heaven to die.

Xiao Ruoling took a sip of tea gracefully, set it down, and sighed, "Not to mention others, even the sisters and uncles in our palace are itching to go try their luck."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

"I’ve told them it’s dangerous inside," Shen Hanyue sighed, "but it’s useless. They say, even if it’s dangerous, they have to try."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Don’t they fear death?"

Shen Hanyue snorted, "Dying is just bad luck; life or death is fate."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and said, "If they go in, nine out of ten will die."

"Oh..." Xiao Ruoling sighed lightly, "The allure of the Divine Race cave mansions and fortunes is too strong; everyone feels it’s crucial for reaching Spirit Venerable."

"...that’s quite true," Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

He believed that if there were spiritual treasures or secret manuals in the Divine Race cave mansions, they could aid in reaching Spirit Venerable.

But only if there were spiritual treasures.

And they must understand the Divine Language.

The reality, however, is that these Divine Race beings left voluntarily, calmly, not in panic; would they not take their spiritual treasures before leaving?

In such a vast world, how many can understand the Divine Language?

Even if there were secret manuals, they would still be unreadable.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Have they already set out?"

"Not yet. We persuaded them," Shen Hanyue said, "but I think it won’t last long; the sisters will ultimately go."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "The palace’s atmosphere is very enthusiastic, is it because of this?"

"It should be because of Li Huo Palace," Xiao Ruoling whispered, "They sent people over to negotiate peace."

Chu Zhiyuan was surprised.

Shen Hanyue said excitedly, "They finally can’t withstand and have willingly admitted defeat, seeking a handshake for peace, stopping the war."

Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows.

Xiao Ruoling said, "The Palace Master initially judged it as a trick but later found it truly real."

"Why so?"

"Suddenly, many of their experts died, greatly weakening their strength, around a dozen, perhaps."

"Why did these experts die?"

Shen Hanyue said, "It’s untraceable; Princely Heir, can you see through it?"

Chu Zhiyuan pondered, "Li Huo Palace is aware of this Cave Heaven, right?"

"They’ve likely known for a while," Shen Hanyue snorted.

"Dear, you mean..." Xiao Ruoling’s eyes sparkled, "Li Huo Palace’s experts were lost in the New Cave Heaven?"

"Close to certain," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Otherwise, unless Song Wantao acted, it’s hard to kill so many experts quickly."

Song Wantao hasn’t acted, always been immersed in seclusion.

"They feel they’re not rivals anymore, so they came over to voluntarily cease the battle, catch a breath?" Shen Hanyue snorted, "They decide when to fight or stop at will? Is there such a good deal!"

Xiao Ruoling frowned lightly, "The palace at this time doesn’t have the mindset to entangle with them."

In Profound Yin Palace, the people are restless, having no time to deal with Li Huo Palace.

Moreover, after Li Huo Palace’s heavy losses, they no longer pose a significant threat.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "At this time, bowing to you lets you shift focus up and down towards the New Cave Heaven."

Xiao Ruoling frowned lightly, "Thus causing more palace experts to be lost?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This can be considered an open scheme, knowing it doesn’t help."

"It truly doesn’t help," Xiao Ruoling sighed lightly, "The temptation of the Divine Race cave mansions is too powerful."

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Shen Hanyue said, "Princely Heir, do you have a method?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

He could persuade two senior brothers but not the experts of Profound Yin Palace.

Not because of a distant relationship, nor because they are proud.

But rather, it’s related to their mental method.

Profound Yin Palace’s mental method is very extreme, making their character extremely resilient, so even knowing danger, they still want to try.

Xiao Ruoling frowned lightly and sighed, "Looks like the sisters and uncles must go in."

Shen Hanyue nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’m working with the Court to make a batch of Jade Pendants for deterrent purposes."

He took a Jade Pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Xiao Ruoling.

Xiao Ruoling’s expression changed slightly.

Her robe fluttered, involuntarily condensing Spiritual Essence to counter the unnamed pressure.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at her with a smile and handed it forward again.

Shen Hanyue, with her yellow robe billowing, retreated a few steps.

Xiao Ruoling extended her jade hand to take it, her exquisite face taut, as if facing a great foe.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "How is it?"

"On this..."

"Infused with over half my power," Chu Zhiyuan said, "It should deter Spirit Venerables below the Fifth Transition."

Shen Hanyue, with her robe billowing, slowly approached, widening her bright eyes, "Princely Heir, just such a small thing is so powerful?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "An array is engraved on it."

"A truly powerful array."

Shen Hanyue struggled to approach step by step, curiously inspecting the Jade Pendant in Xiao Ruoling’s jade hand.

Xiao Ruoling handed it to her.

She received it and felt even more strain, her fair hand trembling slightly, "So powerful."

Chu Zhiyuan’s heart and spirit subtly moved, and the Jade Pendant suddenly altered.

The intense aura quickly receded.

"Phew..." Both women exhaled a breath of impure air.

Not far away on the small martial arts training ground, Zhou Qingyu was still practicing, oblivious.

This is the magic of the Jade Pendant; it does not radiate its aura too far, only offers close-range deterrence.

Only near can one feel it; far away, it is hard to sense the strength of its aura.

It avoids being a beacon in the night, seen by everyone.

Xiao Ruoling frowned lightly, pondering, "The sisters and uncles won’t wear it."

Shen Hanyue nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan showed curiosity.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Dear, you are a man."

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly realized and laughed shaking his head, "So that’s it."

The Jade Pendant he made, infused with his own Divine Essence.

Indeed, it carries a strong personal aura.

To these sensitive individuals, his aura is too intense, making them uncomfortable.

Shen Hanyue said, "What if we say we made it?"

"The sisters aren’t that foolish," Xiao Ruoling said.

Spirit Venerable of First Transition making such a strong Jade Pendant? They would never believe it.

Shen Hanyue said, "The sisters and uncles can’t discern its strength."

A Venerable only knows a Spirit Venerable is overwhelmingly powerful, but discerning the exact strength is hard to apprehend.

Thinking of this, she excitedly said, "Let’s first tell the Palace Master and two Supreme Elders, asking them to keep quiet, then the uncles and sisters won’t know."

She looked at Chu Zhiyuan, "Just stealing your credit, Princely Heir."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, waving his hand.

Xiao Ruoling frowned, "I fear the Palace Master..."

"Let’s try it," Shen Hanyue said excitedly, "I think the Palace Master will agree; it’s concerning the life of the sisters and uncles!"

Xiao Ruoling pondered and gently shook her head.

She thinks the Palace Master won’t agree.