Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1688 - 1684: Divine Sect

"I never imagined I’d run into Yingying so soon. I’ve missed her quite a bit," said Xiao Ruoling.

Shen Hanyue said, "So this talented disciple from the Jiuli Divine Sect has also become a Spirit Venerable? Sister, Princely Heir, our current group from the Little Outer Heaven is quite amazing."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

The three of them, plus Li Hongzhao and Xu Yingying, are now all Spirit Venerables, which is nothing short of a miracle.

But thinking about it carefully, it’s not surprising.

Being able to stand out in Little Outer Heaven and ascend to this realm, they are all top-tier talents.

In other realms and heavens, being at the top level usually means becoming a Spirit Venerable.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Husband, is there anything unusual about Yingying’s place?"

"Her Jiuli Divine Sect is too mysterious, it even possesses a Divine Artifact..." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "Yet there’s no record of it in the ancient books."

"It’s not called Jiuli Divine Sect?"

"Hmm, it probably goes by another name."

"I wonder what its real name is..." Xiao Ruoling furrowed her eyebrows and said, "It’s too mysterious."

Shen Hanyue said, "Sister, Princely Heir, not to be blunt... does it feel sneaky, not like good people?"

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "It’s a bit rigid to say that, but not being able to name it does lack transparency."

Shen Hanyue said, "If they’re strong but not transparent... could it be an Evil Sect?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s not an Evil Sect; it might be... the Divine Race."

If it were truly an Evil Sect, his Great Demon Suppressing Seal would certainly react.

Moreover, he had sensed the aura within Xu Yingying; it was upright and grand, without any evil or cold energy.

He even had a vague sense it was related to the Divine Race.

There’s a mysterious feel to the Divine Essence.

"Divine Race?" The three women were surprised.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "If my feeling is correct, it’s likely related to the Divine Race."

Shen Hanyue tilted her head and asked, "If it’s the Divine Race, why hide and not mention the name?"

Xiao Ruoling furrowed her brows and nodded, also curious.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "We know too little about the Divine Race; it’s hard to explain the intricacies, and she can’t speak about it."

"If it’s the Divine Race, there’s nothing to fear," Shen Hanyue laughed, "Unlike the Evil Sect, they won’t harm others."

Xiao Ruoling said, "Yingying has always had great fortune; who would’ve thought she’d enter a Divine Race sect."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Such fortune indeed makes one envious."

Shen Hanyue giggled, "Others envy the Princely Heir’s fortune, and ours too."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Our fortune is a bit below Yingying’s."

Xu Yingying’s fortune dominates the heavens; even he couldn’t compare.

He has to tirelessly strive and comprehend, while Xu Yingying handles things effortlessly.

She lives more comfortably than he does.

Zhou Qingyu asked confusedly, "Master, why would the Divine Race accept us from the Human Race?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "The intricacies of this are known to very few; those who know remain tight-lipped, so it’s hard for outsiders to understand."

He continued, "From what I know, there are other sects also established by the Divine Race."

"Princely Heir, was the Profound Yin Palace also established by the Divine Race?"

"I don’t know." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

"Do you not know, or can’t you say?"

"I infer that your Profound Yin Palace was established by Heavenly Persons, not a Divine Race sect," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Your Profound Yin Palace itself is a Spiritual Artifact, close to a Divine Artifact."

The Profound Yin Palace floats in the void, creating its own realm similar to a Grotto Heaven.

Thus, it is not bound within any specific realm or heaven.

Artifacts of the Court within various realms can’t handle it.

Shen Hanyue curiously asked, "Besides Miss Xu’s sect, which other one belongs to the Divine Race?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Guanghan Palace is a sect established by the Divine Race, but the Divine Race has completely left."

"Then the Divine Race sects aren’t that formidable," Shen Hanyue said.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s different; the Divine Race has left Guanghan Palace."

Guanghan Palace’s foundation is truly profound.

It’s just that they always remain low-key, and their cultivation techniques are not well-suited to themselves, so they can’t unleash their true power.

If they could master the Cloud Dragon Fist, they could easily defeat the other three sects, being invincible in Biyuan Heaven.

"Sister!" Xiao Ruoling reproached.

Shen Hanyue giggled and said, "Don’t worry, sister, I won’t say this in front of outsiders."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Being at the top of the Four Great Sects, Guanghan Palace is strong enough."

Shen Hanyue said, "I thought a Divine Race sect could unquestionably be number one, even surpassing the Court."

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, "Sister, the Court has Divine Artifacts. To surpass the Court, you must first ask if the Divine Artifacts agree."

Shen Hanyue said, "Can’t Divine Race sects surpass artifacts?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It depends on whether the sect has a Divine Artifact, and there are stronger and weaker Divine Artifacts."

The sect Xu Yingying belongs to can resurrect disciples, which is no ordinary Divine Artifact.

Guanghan Palace itself is a Spiritual Artifact, and without a Divine Artifact, it naturally can’t match the Court.

"So sister, do you really want to meet this Miss Xu?"

"Yes, since we’ve encountered Yingying, we must meet."

"What if she..."

"No matter what, Yingying wouldn’t harm me," Xiao Ruoling smiled, "Furthermore, she’s from a Divine Race sect, not an Evil Sect."

"Anyway, sister, be careful; you can never be too cautious."

"Rest assured."

...

Compared to Xiao Ruoling’s caution, Li Hongzhao was very curious upon hearing news of Xu Yingying.

Especially after hearing from Chu Zhiyuan about the mysterious nature of Xu Yingying’s sect and not to ask about its name, she became even more curious.

She was impatient to meet Xu Yingying.

The next evening, as the setting sun cast its last rays over Nanyun City.

Chu Zhiyuan, Xiao Ruoling, and Li Hongzhao appeared outside Nanyun City, and from afar, they saw Xu Yingying waiting in a small pavilion.

Sensing their presence, Xu Yingying floated closer with a charming smile, greeting Xiao Ruoling and Li Hongzhao.

The three of them quickly embraced intimately, chatting and laughing, full of excitement.

Chu Zhiyuan, not joining the lively scene, left directly.

After he left, the three women’s chatter became even more joyous.

They didn’t stay in the pavilion but went to a manor outside Nanyun City.

When a bright moon hung high, Chu Zhiyuan returned and found them in the manor’s martial arts training ground, engaged in a friendly battle.

Each wielded a wooden sword as a weapon.

The sword light whistled, cutting through the air, with a faint sound like a sobbing wind.

After stepping into the Spirit Venerable realm, they were no longer influenced by the external Spiritual Energy.

Even with the thin Spiritual Energy of Little Outer Heaven, they could still exert the astonishing power of Spirit Venerables.

Chu Zhiyuan observed for a few moments, seemingly lost in thought.

He noticed that Xu Yingying’s swordsmanship was the Spring Breeze Brushing Willow Sword Technique.

At this thought, he waved his hand and a wooden sword flew to him from a nearby weapons rack. He swung it, attacking the three women.

"Ah!"

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

The women’s wooden swords flew out of their hands and hovered in midair.

Xu Yingying widened her bright eyes and exclaimed, "Princely Heir, you’ve learned my sword technique?"

Chu Zhiyuan held the sword across his chest, smiling, "Let’s compare our sword techniques!"

"Hmph, let’s compare then!"

Unconvinced, Xu Yingying reached up to summon a floating wooden sword into her jade-like hand.

She thought she had practiced long and hard, whereas Chu Zhiyuan had just glanced at it.

How could he possibly surpass her?

"Bang!"

The wooden sword flew up again, hovering in the air.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled at her, "Yingying, your sword technique isn’t refined enough; you’ve been slacking off."

"That’s impossible," Xu Yingying said, puzzled.

The Spring Breeze Brushing Willow Sword Technique is no ordinary swordsmanship; it’s a Divine Race sword technique with astonishing power, but extremely difficult to master.

There’s no way one could learn it just by watching once.