Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1652 - 1648: Awakening

All three of them wore smiles, as radiant as spring flowers.

It was unexpectedly smooth.

A Fifth Transition Spirit Venerable seemed insurmountable to them.

Not to mention Fifth Transition; even Second Transition would be enough to overpower them, and Third Transition could crush them.

Without the help of the Jade Pendant, they definitely wouldn’t dare seek revenge.

Originally, they thought revenge would require considerable effort.

If that fellow fled at the sight of them, even with the Spirit Shuttle, they might not catch up.

After all, a Fifth Transition Spirit Venerable has purer Spiritual Power, and can wield spiritual artifacts with more potent force.

No one expected the Venerable to be so besotted, completely off guard.

The three Jade Pendants activated simultaneously, prepared to use the Spirit Shuttle to escape immediately after a saturation attack.

But the result was a fatal strike, killing the Venerable outright.

The mighty Life Force of a Spirit Venerable was powerless before sufficient strength.

Chu Zhiyuan used Divine Essence, inherently superior to Spiritual Essence, combined with overwhelming Realm, yielding such results.

Suddenly, a long howl rose to the sky.

The howl came from Zhou Qingyu’s throat.

The long howl seemed to surge from within her body, she couldn’t suppress it, letting it spill forth.

The sound pierced the clouds, echoed everywhere, and could be heard throughout the Profound Yin Palace.

She gradually floated up, her robes fluttering as though lifted by a tornado into the air.

Now, all the disciples in the Profound Yin Palace could see her.

"What’s happened to Little Qingyu?"

"Another breakthrough?"

"By the look of it, it doesn’t seem like a Venerable’s breakthrough, could it be the Perfect Realm?"

"It must be Spirit Venerable; boundless and unfathomable as an abyss, grand and majestic as a mountain, this aura is definitely of a Spirit Venerable."

"Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

...

Discussions were endless.

Zhou Qingyu often stayed at Chu Zhiyuan’s courtyard, also visited Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue frequently.

Shen Hanyue had broad connections, with sect disciples often coming to mingle.

Thus, they were all familiar with Zhou Qingyu.

Moreover, she was Chu Zhiyuan’s only disciple.

The women of Profound Yin Palace underwent a transformation in their perception of Chu Zhiyuan.

They initially resisted, thinking Xiao Ruoling as a Profound Yin Palace disciple shouldn’t have a man, seeing him as a hindrance to her cultivation.

As time passed, Chu Zhiyuan grew stronger and brought increasing benefits to the Profound Yin Palace.

Their feelings toward Chu Zhiyuan shifted from resistance to gratitude, then to reverence.

Since Zhou Qingyu was Chu Zhiyuan’s only disciple, affection for her extended as well.

Moreover, she was among the youngest in Profound Yin Palace, with many disciples enjoying teasing her.

So, they were well aware of Zhou Qingyu’s progress, knowing she diligently cultivated, aiming to become a Venerable early.

She had exceptional talent, coupled with Chu Zhiyuan’s guidance, advancing swiftly, far surpassing any disciple of the Profound Yin Palace.

Rumor had it she had already become a Venerable.

But she had only been a Venerable for a few days, how could she become Spirit Venerable?

Such claims were extremely far-fetched.

Yet seeing Zhou Qingyu’s imposing aura like an abyss or a prison, they hesitated.

Such an aura was beyond that of a Venerable, even a Perfect Venerable wasn’t this imposing.

Could she truly have entered Spirit Venerable?

When did becoming Spirit Venerable become so easy?

Chu Zhiyuan was already the fastest throughout history; could Zhou Qingyu surpass her master?

They shook their heads privately.

Though Zhou Qingyu was of feminine body and gifted, they had to admit she wasn’t as good as Chu Zhiyuan.

Initially certain she couldn’t step into Spirit Venerable, they were gradually less sure.

The truth seemed elusive.

Thus, they left their courtyards, making their way over.

Zhou Qingyu slowly descended.

She was fully conscious, realizing she had stepped into Spirit Venerable.

She smiled gently, a light smile.

Unexpectedly calm inside, not overly exuberant, instead remarkably serene.

She was surprised at her own Mental State, uncertain why it was such.

"Qingyu, you truly became Spirit Venerable!?" Shen Hanyue studied her curiously, as though staring at a rare treasure, then turned to Chu Zhiyuan: "Princely Heir, how did Qingyu achieve this?"

She didn’t need to ask, knowing it was due to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled: "Qingyu had good luck; with a timely push, she stepped into Spirit Venerable."

Zhou Qingyu’s luck was undeniably good.

His luck was indeed favorable; Zhou Qingyu’s was even better.

Coincidence upon coincidence.

If he hadn’t received the True Dragon’s inheritance, he couldn’t have helped her quickly absorb True Yuan, and reach a Mental State at an extreme brink.

Otherwise, her Spirit Venerable accomplishment would still take time, not so swift.

"So fast," Shen Hanyue marveled: "I thought Princely Heir was already fast enough; never thought Qingyu would be faster."

Hu Menghua remarked: "Truly worth congratulating."

She looked at Zhou Qingyu complexly, shaking her head quietly.

Seeing Zhou Qingyu easily step into Spirit Venerable, made her feel worthless.

Having struggled to seek for so long, finally entering Spirit Venerable due to a fortuitous encounter.

Whereas, for Zhou Qingyu, Spirit Venerable was faster and easier than becoming a Venerable.

Xiao Ruoling laughed: "Indeed, well worth celebrating, Qingyu, a rarity."

Zhou Qingyu shyly said: "It’s all thanks to Master’s tutelage."

Xiao Ruoling laughed: "You did well yourself; otherwise, even with all your Master’s prowess, it wouldn’t work."

Zhou Qingyu shook her head: "Still, Master is more amazing."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled: "Alright, Spirit Venerable is just the beginning, not the end, still have to train well; play for a few days, that’s enough."

"Yes, Master," Zhou Qingyu agreed.

As Master’s disciple, merely reaching Spirit Venerable truly isn’t enough; she needs to continue striving upward.

Spirit Venerable cultivation probably won’t be so quick; otherwise, Ming Shi and Aunt Shen would not be this slow.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "After playing a few days, enter the Inheritance Hall again, see if a better mental method can be found."

Zhou Qingyu curious: "Master, can the Inheritance Hall still be entered?"

The Inheritance Hall had already departed.

Having achieved Spirit Venerable, she couldn’t reopen the Inheritance Hall again.

How would she receive the legacy?

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Can enter, some risk, but no major problem."

Zhou Qingyu smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan looked outside the courtyard, shook his head: "You stay in the palace for a few days, I’m leaving."

Zhou Qingyu’s sudden Spirit Venerable achievement surely sparked commotion in the Profound Yin Palace.

He had no interest in joining this excitement, vanishing without a trace.

As he disappeared, there came a knock at the door.

Shen Hanyue went to open it, and then there was a noisy gathering.

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in Li Hongzhao’s courtyard.

Li Hongzhao was reading in the courtyard.

Clad in a red robe, reclining on a lounger, leisurely inhaling the scent of fresh flowers, holding a scroll in idle reading.

She suddenly rose, looked at Chu Zhiyuan, frowned at him.

Above her head floated a Seven-Colored Phoenix.

The Seven-Colored Phoenix drifted away from Li Hongzhao, appearing above Chu Zhiyuan, swirling around him.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

As the Seven-Colored Phoenix approached, he felt a peculiar sensation.

Like tasting rich wine.

Li Hongzhao also felt the same sensation, looked at Chu Zhiyuan in surprise.

Her beautiful face quickly blushed, as if applied with rouge, dazzlingly beautiful, a stunning radiance.

"You..." Her red lips parted slightly, her voice carried strange magnetism, captivating.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "Truly perceptive."

He didn’t let the Sky Dragon appear.

The Sky Dragon now spent most of its time in the Inner Universe.

Within the Inner Universe, the Sky Dragon manipulated clouds and rain, wielded authority.

Giving Chu Zhiyuan greater insight into Heaven and Earth, greatly aiding his cultivation.

Li Hongzhao said in surprise: "What’s all this about?"