Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 918 486: Celestial Punishment!

Yet, Chen Xuan shook his head. "It won't be effective. I've already consumed a heavenly-grade elixir, but it holds no further power."

"What? You consumed a heavenly-grade elixir? Where on earth did you get it?"

Zhan Tian felt stunned.

Even the Great Yu Imperial Palace finds it challenging to produce heavenly-grade elixirs for Body Tempering.

This fact alone highlights Tang Gu's exceptional prowess in Alchemy.

Liu Sheng quickly realized in his mind, "You're after the Winged Spinning Dragon Beast to craft a heavenly-grade elixir, aren't you?"

"Exactly!"

Chen Xuan affirmed with a nod, having no plans to conceal it from them.

"Who made it?"

Few individuals can craft heavenly-grade elixirs, and he was familiar with all of them. So, who could it be?

"Chief Eunuch, it's a secret; I can't reveal it."

Tang Gu had passed away, and Chen Xuan preferred not to reveal his involvement, be it for Great Yu or Hidden Kill.

The old man had aided him immensely; now was the moment for him to rest peacefully in his later years.

"You little rascal!"

Liu Sheng refrained from pushing since he refused to share.

Still, this posed a real problem. Heavenly-grade elixirs failed to completely forge him into Jade Bones—what next?

The key issue lay in this youth's grasp of the Rule of Space, which would hinder his power during the vital phase.

Without further physical progress, his capabilities would suffer a massive drop by that time.

"If it fails, so be it. Though it might come off as boastful, my power should reach the peak of Dao Realm Fifth Level!"

"That's not boastful in the slightest!"

Liu Sheng responded, concurring with his words, yet the core concern remained...

"You wield the Rule of Space; the Land of Burial will restrict your strength!"

Zhan Tian expressed the worry weighing on Liu Sheng's mind.

"What? A restriction?"

Chen Xuan showed profound shock, yet grasped it right away. That explained Liu Sheng's intense focus on his physique.

That was precisely why!

"Thus, you need full Jade Bones transformation, or beyond, to overpower geniuses from other lands and defend Great Yu's glory!"

As Great Yu's leaders, they refused to let those prodigies humiliate Great Yu.

Emperor Yu would never stand for it, nor would they.

"Fine, I'm returning now. Handle the rest yourselves; I won't meddle."

Afterward, he turned to Chen Xuan. "You... do as you please, but Xiaoqi stays in the Imperial City. I'll train him myself—no debates allowed."

"You agree, or head to the Library Pavilion tomorrow... hmph!"

Zhan Tian let out a cold snort, his stare toward Chen Xuan brimming with intimidation.

Next, he gave Liu Sheng a nod before soaring away from the Ritual Department.

"You've truly stirred up that old fellow,"

Liu Sheng shook his head, astonished by his desire to access the Library Pavilion's tenth level.

For years, no one besides Zhan Tian had stepped inside.

Emperor Yu had issued a decree barring anyone else from entry.

"No other way; the boy isn't keen on it either."

The tenth level's Array in the Library Pavilion proved far too intricate. Once Tang Gu completed his analysis, he displayed it and warned against attempting it—even he couldn't conquer its complexity.

Missing this precious chance meant no clue on breaching it later.

"Which means you'll remain in the Imperial City!"

Chen Xuan gazed at Xiaoqi, guilt surging within him.

Yet for the Human Realm, for his siblings and mother, he needed him to bear this burden.

"Father, I'm ready to remain."

Xiaoqi offered a gentle smile, though hesitant deep down, aware his father yearned to unlock the Library Pavilion's tenth level.

That sufficed!

From overhearing everything, even young as he was, he comprehended. He too aspired to grow mighty. Though surpassing his father seemed impossible, drawing nearer was his dream.

It had forever been his aspiration!

"What a fine lad!"

Liu Sheng praised him heartily. So youthful, yet bearing Chen Xuan's burdens.

"Like father, like son"—the proverb rang true.

"Thanks for the kind words, Grandpa Liu!"

Xiaoqi gave a slight bow toward Liu Sheng.

"Rest easy—Zhan Tian will regard him as his personal apprentice. Plus, I'll watch over matters; your absence from the Imperial City won't cause concern."

Liu Sheng offered reassurance.

"My gratitude, Chief Eunuch!"

Chen Xuan delivered a deep, respectful bow to Liu Sheng for his vast assistance—from rescuing him from Mr. Wu's clutches to delivering the Winged Spinning Dragon Beast, despite Qin Ying's involvement, true thanks poured from him.

So monumental a favor warranted such formality.

Liu Sheng nodded approvingly; his assessment of this youth held firm—despite Zhan Tian's odd label, his character shone pure.

"Alright, remain tonight, share some drinks with this old timer, and tomorrow I'll join you at the Three Judicial Departments!"

"Understood!"

....

"Nothing fancy, just basic fare—this old man's daily meal, somewhat coarse."

Simple dishes covered the table.

Steamed buns, veggies, pickles too—the standout was solely a platter of meat.

Faint Spiritual Power wafted from it.

After all, such experts burned immense energy each day, requiring Spiritual Power-rich meat for recovery.

Yet for the Ritual Department's Chief, it seemed rather sparse.

"Xiaoqi, dig in freely!"

"Yes, Grandpa Liu!"

Xiaoqi grinned as he spoke. Though inferior to home cooking, he displayed no contempt, grabbing a bun to halve it, stuffing meat inside, and chomping heartily.

"The boy eats smartly! But go easy on that meat; tough on the stomach."

Liu Sheng chuckled heartily.

Other items were plain; alone, this meat got supplied exclusively to Great Yu's elite experts.

Sourced from Demon Beasts nurtured on premium herbs.

Its intense Spiritual Power overwhelmed ordinary folk.

"This brew's excellent—sample it!"

"Appreciate it, Chief Eunuch."

Chen Xuan poured for him first, then himself, lifted his cup, and toasted respectfully. "To you, Chief Eunuch!"