Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1339 - 1335: Liuli

Watching the three figures slowly disappear into the distance, cheers erupted.

The young girls swarmed around Li Hongzhao, full of admiration.

The Phoenix Lineage lost again this year, leaving them all frustrated.

Now, this frustration instantly dissipated, leaving them feeling refreshed.

Amongst the crowd, Li Hongzhao glanced at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan gently shook his head.

He contained his aura, so the girls unconsciously overlooked him.

"Li, how did you master the Phoenix Divine Palm?"

"Yes, yes, what’s the mystery behind the Phoenix Divine Palm?"

"This is the true Phoenix Divine Palm!"

"Congratulations, Li!"

...

The girls expressed their feelings with curiosity and excitement, asking incessantly.

Li Hongzhao laughed and said, "The true method of mastering the Phoenix Divine Palm is what he discovered."

She pointed towards Chu Zhiyuan.

All eyes fell on him, examining him in surprise.

Chu Zhiyuan glared at her exasperatedly.

Li Hongzhao laughingly said, "I don’t want to take the credit, as for how to practice it, he has already told Master."

The girls looked at Song Chaoge.

Song Chaoge said, "Well, the real cultivation secret has been revealed, whether you can master it or not depends on your own abilities."

"Master, will you teach us?"

"You can try if you wish," Song Chaoge said, "but remember not to force it, give up if you fail."

"Yes."

They agreed eagerly.

Song Chaoge shook her head.

She wasn’t as optimistic.

Among these disciples, there’s likely not one who can master the Phoenix Divine Palm.

...

In Li Hongzhao’s small courtyard, Chu Zhiyuan stood with hands behind his back, looking somber.

Li Hongzhao brewed tea, inviting him to sit.

Sitting by the stone table, Chu Zhiyuan accepted the tea cup, shaking his head, "This Feng Nanyun is not a simple character."

"Of course, the first genius of the Green Lion Lineage, don’t worry, I won’t underestimate him."

"He will master a miracle technique in a year," Chu Zhiyuan said, "capable of withstanding the Phoenix Divine Palm."

"What miracle technique?"

"A fist technique, when the fist is thrown, the Green Lion appears, seemingly real," Chu Zhiyuan said, "capable of mutual destruction with your Phoenix Divine Palm."

"Can he best me?"

"You can end in a draw," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Li Hongzhao curiously looked at him, "You can see the situation a year ahead?"

"I can see the general idea," Chu Zhiyuan said, "but beyond that, no."

"What ability is this?" Li Hongzhao said, "Does Heaven-Reaching Sect have such a miracle technique?"

"A fortuitous encounter at Heaven-Reaching Sect, but it only shows a vague view, by the time I articulate the future, it has already changed."

"Some events can change, some cannot," Li Hongzhao said enthusiastically, "Feng mastering that miracle technique won’t change, ... Green Lion Fist, hmm..., I will check with Master and see if there’s a countermeasure."

The four lineages are both opponents and collaborators, intimately familiar with one another.

What miracle techniques each lineage possesses is well-known.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Alright, I’ll be on my way, back to cultivation."

The Second Layer of the Human Element Skill has no shortcut, only diligent effort.

Li Hongzhao asked, "How’s Little Sister Xiao?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

"The Profound Yin Palace truly hasn’t obstructed you two?" Li Hongzhao said, "Master wouldn’t speak recklessly."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Not yet, let’s discuss the future."

The Profound Yin Palace has not set any obstacles between himself and Xiao Ruoling.

This time, I’ll go back to see.

Li Hongzhao said, "Still, be cautious of them, the Profound Yin Palace is no small sect, in their eyes, they can easily handle you two."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I’ll be off."

He disappeared in a flash.

The next moment he was back at the Heavenly Sword Branch, seated on his bed, beginning to practice the Human Element Skill, visualizing the Spiritual Abyss entering the Lao Gong Acupoint.

...

Glazed Heaven

Great Wei Dynasty

Ninth Princess Mansion

Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue were lazily practicing martial arts in a courtyard with fake mountains and strange stones, where a stream babbled.

In a small martial arts training ground in front of a flowerbed, the two women both wore snow-white robes.

The white robes were loose, tightened only at the wrists and ankles.

With flowers in full bloom, a fragrant aroma lingered.

Xiao Ruoling released a palm strike, Shen Hanyue followed with a punch, their intense sparring grew fierce.

With dark force surging, flowers in the garden violently shook, swaying relentlessly.

Shen Hanyue suddenly halted, retracting her fist, stepping back to drift into a nearby small pavilion, where she sat by the stone table, preparing tea for herself and Xiao Ruoling.

While shaking her head, she sighed, "Senior Sister, our self-training is too slow."

"Junior Sister, you must train yourself, no laziness," Xiao Ruoling said, "we can’t always rely on the Princely Heir."

Shen Hanyue nonchalantly replied, "We’re not outsiders, so relying on him is fine."

Xiao Ruoling lightly shook her head, "The Princely Heir also has a lot on his plate."

Shen Hanyue offered the tea, curiously asking, "Senior Sister, does the palace truly not oppose the matter with the Princely Heir? Did Master say nothing?"

"No," Xiao Ruoling accepted the tea, taking a sip, her expression calm.

Shen Hanyue furrowed her brows, "Everyone’s waiting to see your folly."

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "It isn’t that severe."

"They pity Senior Sister," Shen Hanyue said brusquely, "claiming she’s hopelessly infatuated, wasting time, otherwise, with Senior Sister’s aptitude, she would be at a higher realm."

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, "They don’t know the truth, no need to pay attention."

"Well—! I can’t explain either, we can’t claim all our accomplishments are due to the Princely Heir’s help?"

"No need for much explanation."

"Then what about Master, and the elders in the palace?" Shen Hanyue furrowed her brows with worry, "Fear they’ll break you two up out of misunderstanding."

Xiao Ruoling said, "I’ve spoken with Master."

Shen Hanyue’s eyes widened, "Does Master believe it?"

"Yes."

"Just fear Master doesn’t believe it."

"Alright, don’t dwell on it, practice martial arts, thinking too much is useless, as long as we progress quickly in cultivation, reaching high realms, everything will resolve itself."

"...That’s right," Shen Hanyue tilted her head thoughtfully, "if Senior Sister charges into Spirit Venerable, the palace will be speechless!"

Xiao Ruoling chuckled, "Always thinking optimistically."

Spirit Venerable is indeed challenging, if it were easily achieved, there wouldn’t be so few Spirit Venerables in the world.

Shen Hanyue said with a smile, "Spirit Venerable won’t hinder the Princely Heir, if he achieves it, we’re not far behind."

As the two conversed, a knock came from outside.

Shen Hanyue swiftly glided to the door, opening the courtyard gate.

A radiant woman stood charmingly outside.

"Senior Sister Guo, come in!"

Shen Hanyue hurriedly went up, taking the radiant woman’s hand, and entered the courtyard together.

Xiao Ruoling stepped forward to greet.

Guo Mingxue said with a smile, "Little Sister Xiao, Senior Sister Shen, are you settling well?"

"Of course we’re settling well," Shen Hanyue said brightly, "who would’ve thought Senior Sister, you’re a princess!"

Guo Mingxue smiled, "Being a princess is not rare, many of our palace’s disciples hail from nobility."

Shen Hanyue exclaimed, "It’s my first time in the Princess Mansion, and Glazed Heaven is so magnificent, it really broadens one’s horizons!"

The sky of Glazed Heaven was exceptionally clear, as if it had been washed, a pure sapphire blue.

The air was fresh, clean, and crystal clear.

Compared to other heavens, this world seemed more vivid.

Xiao Ruoling softly asked, "Senior Sister, is something troubling you?"

She was keenly perceptive, noticing a faint worry hovering between Guo Mingxue’s brows.

Guo Mingxue shook her head with a smile.

Xiao Ruoling asked, "Senior Sister, do you need our help?"

Guo Mingxue smiled, "No need, you should enjoy yourselves, relax, perhaps you’ll encounter a Cave Mansion, gaining an unexpected boon."

Shen Hanyue’s eyes suddenly lit up.

Xiao Ruoling said, "What’s the matter, Senior Sister, we’re not outsiders."

Comparatively, the relationships among the disciples of the Profound Yin Palace were closer, more like family.

Though even in families there are conflicts, over the long years, those who truly accompany you are not your original family or friends, but them.

"Not just you, I can’t help either," Guo Mingxue said with a wry smile.