Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1364 - 1360: Opportunity

Li Hongzhao did not dodge, allowing his fingertip to touch the center of her brow.

Immediately, she felt a stream of pure spring water pour into her mind, permeating inside and out.

In just an instant, the previous haze and oppressive weight vanished completely.

All that remained was clarity and ease.

It was as though she had just awoken from a deep sleep, refreshed and invigorated.

Li Hongzhao opened her phoenix eyes and chuckled softly, "What is this?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Here to lend you a hand, how do you feel now?"

"Very well."

"Then try a few more Phoenix Divine Palms."

"Still more?" Li Hongzhao asked with doubt, "Are you trying to understand the essence of the Phoenix Divine Palm?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Li Hongzhao slightly furrowed her delicate brows, "Are you trying to analyze the Phoenix Divine Palm to comprehend your own martial arts?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "This Phoenix Divine Palm’s palm force is greatly beneficial to me."

"Then alright, observe the palm!"

...

After a dozen palms, Chu Zhiyuan pointed at her again, restoring her spiritual power.

Then another dozen palms.

...

Li Hongzhao opened her phoenix eyes, dazzling, her spirit full.

But between her delicate brows was an aura of exhaustion, she waved her jade-like hand, "No, that’s enough."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Not even a hundred palms in total, and you’re already exhausted?"

"I can’t bear it anymore," Li Hongzhao sighed, "If this continues, my mental state cannot be restored."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

He knows the downside of the Phoenix Divine Palm is the effect on one’s mental state.

When the Phoenix Divine Palm is activated, the seven-colored phoenix above Li Hongzhao’s head appears.

It is the power condensed by her bloodline, and once it appears, it affects Li Hongzhao’s mental state.

The phoenix’s cold arrogance, looking down on all things with contempt, will influence Li Hongzhao.

Li Hongzhao, having once been Emperor, wielding the Emperor’s Sword, is not unfamiliar with such a mental state.

From becoming Emperor, to becoming a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and then to becoming a disciple of the Phoenix Bloodline.

From the deep valleys to the peaks, and to ordinary mountains, she’s experienced highs and lows, able to dissolve the phoenix’s mental state.

Otherwise, if it was someone else, their mental state would have changed long ago, as if they had become another person.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then let it be."

"Is the Phoenix Divine Palm truly that important to you?"

"Very important, it greatly aids my cultivation."

"I’ll seek out Master for treasures to guard my mental state," Li Hongzhao said.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Does Senior Song have such treasures?"

Li Hongzhao smiled, "The accumulation of the Phoenix Lineage is quite deep, beyond imagination, possessing treasures we cannot even conceive."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Just don’t provoke Senior Song’s disdain."

Li Hongzhao said, "Don’t worry, I am now the treasure of the Phoenix Lineage, aiding my cultivation to a higher level, Master is willing to help."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The principle of not being arrogant from favor, Li Hongzhao naturally understands.

He also trusts that Li Hongzhao knows her limits.

So he says no more.

...

In the early morning, Chu Zhiyuan suddenly appeared by the ancient tree, observing the valley through it.

He deduced the time, and it was precisely when the Flower God Sect would pray again.

At that time, the White Jade Rose will appear in the void.

It is also his best opportunity.

The leaves of the ancient tree gently swayed, Chu Zhiyuan pressed his hand against the trunk, quietly waiting.

Meanwhile, within the Green Bamboo Sect, Zhu Lingyun also opened his eyes.

He left his bed and pushed the door open to the small courtyard, looking up at the sky.

The morning sun was casting endless rays of light.

The air was fresh and pleasant, refreshing to the soul.

He was about to practice when the sound of footsteps came from outside, and it was Meng Qingchuan arriving at the courtyard.

Zhu Lingyun went forward, opened the gate of the courtyard, and invited Meng Qingchuan inside to speak.

"Mr. Zhu, Junior Brother Zhou is back," Meng Qingchuan said with a smile.

Zhu Lingyun’s spirit immediately lifted.

Meng Qingchuan said, "Junior Brother Zhou rushed back overnight, tired and hungry, and is now having breakfast. Once finished, he will come over."

Zhu Lingyun quickly said, "My matters are not urgent, let Brother Zhou have a good rest first."

Meng Qingchuan chuckled, "Without talking to you, Junior Brother Zhou won’t sleep well."

Zhu Lingyun shook his head, "I am truly unworthy."

Upon arriving at the Green Bamboo Sect, he was warmly welcomed and enthusiastically hosted.

The entire Green Bamboo Sect was grateful for his life-saving grace, offering help without hesitation, aiding him in gathering information and assisting his return to Biyuan Heaven.

Zhou Yang had a relative in the Flower God Sect, which was the most crucial clue, so Zhou Yang had personally sought out this relative.

According to Zhou Yang, this relative was distant, but to repay Zhu Lingyun’s kindness, he had to brace himself to try to meet this relative.

Now it seems, there has been some progress.

Meng Qingchuan laughed, "Mr. Zhu, don’t be so polite. We in the Green Bamboo Sect consider you to be one of us."

"Alright," Zhu Lingyun sighed, "I really didn’t expect it; I initially did it as a casual gesture."

"This further shows your benevolence, Mr. Zhu, deserving of our full gratitude."

"Okay then," Zhu Lingyun said with a smile, shaking his head.

The sound of footsteps echoed again, arriving briskly outside the door, knocking.

Meng Qingchuan smiled, "Junior Brother Zhou, come on in."

A tall, thin middle-aged man pushed open the door, smiled, and said, "Senior Brother Meng is here too; Mr. Zhu, sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Zhu Lingyun cupped his fist with a smile, "Brother Zhou, you’ve endured hardships."

"Nah, just ran some errands, not too tough," Zhou Yang said with a smile.

Zhu Lingyun said, "Troubled Brother Zhou to disregard face, it’s truly..."

"Losing face is better than losing life, really," Zhou Yang laughed, "Mr. Zhu, there’s no need for such courtesy. This time, I did meet him."

Zhu Lingyun’s spirit perked up.

Meng Qingchuan asked, "What did that relative say, is there a way for Mr. Zhu to return?"

"There is," Zhou Yang slowly nodded.

Meng Qingchuan was overjoyed, "That’s great, do they agree to help this task?"

"This task can be helped," Zhou Yang laughed, "Our Green Bamboo Sect’s relationship with the Flower God Sect is quite good. A small favor, he said it was no big deal."

"That’s perfect!" Meng Qingchuan exclaimed, "Mr. Zhu, congratulations."

Zhou Yang smiled, "It’s also because Mr. Zhu has done us great kindness and is warm-hearted that he could comfortably assist."

Zhu Lingyun asked, "So how do I return?"

Zhou Yang said, "Mr. Zhu, you should first go to the Flower God Sect, and from there return to Biyuan Heaven."

Zhu Lingyun hesitated.

Zhou Yang smiled, "He said returning to Biyuan Heaven from the Flower God Sect is quite easy."

Zhu Lingyun frowned, "But I’ve never heard of the Flower God Sect’s reputation or seen its experts."

"Hmm, even though one can go to Biyuan Heaven, the Flower God Sect is proud and may not wish to go," Zhou Yang explained.

"Don’t want to go?" Zhu Lingyun was puzzled.

Meng Qingchuan smiled, "Could it be that in the Flower God Sect’s eyes, Biyuan Heaven is considered a barren wilderness, unworthy of visitation?"

Zhou Yang chuckled awkwardly and nodded.

"I see," Zhu Lingyun realized, "Then I shall go there."

"Mr. Zhu, rest assured, my relative is quite upright and has a good heart."

"I trust Brother Zhou," Zhu Lingyun nodded.

Meng Qingchuan said, "Rest assured, Mr. Zhu, even if the Flower God Sect wants to harm someone, they don’t use schemes, they act directly."

Zhu Lingyun laughed, "Alright, I’ll head over soon, when can I go?"

Zhou Yang said, "If you are in a hurry, Mr. Zhu, then tomorrow."

"No hurry," Zhu Lingyun said, waving his hand.

Meng Qingchuan laughed, "Then tomorrow, the desire to return home is understood."

Zhu Lingyun showed an embarrassed smile.

Pacing calmly into the Flower God Sect’s valley is nothing to him, as he can now achieve this through the ancient tree and Earth Origin Technique.

Understanding the Flower God Sect, delving into its depths, is the most crucial.