Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1417 - 1413: Cangshi Cave Heaven

The two scrutinized Chu Zhiyuan from top to bottom.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "The Taihao Jade Void Scripture truly is profound."

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "Junior Brother, no matter how profound the Taihao Jade Void Scripture is, it can’t be that formidable, can it?"

"The Taihao Jade Void Scripture is more formidable than one might imagine, especially when paired with the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique; the progress is swifter," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Plus the progress from my original secret technique, thus such rapid advancement."

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "That secret technique that lets you see the future isn’t related to the Taihao Jade Void Scripture, yet it can enhance cultivation?"

"Other secret techniques." Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Zhang Ji Yuan was curious and wanted to inquire further but was interrupted by Ning Dongge: "Alright, we can’t practice the Taihao Jade Void Scripture, nor have the Madam from the Profound Yin Palace, speaking more is futile."

"Ah..." Zhang Ji Yuan shook his head with frustration.

He was quite dissatisfied.

He held a strong resentment towards the Profound Yin Palace, feeling like if it wasn’t for their interference, he would have a beautiful marriage.

Every time he thought about this, he felt exceedingly annoyed.

Ning Dongge said, "Junior Brother, the effect of combining the Taihao Jade Void Scripture with the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique is truly that good?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "It’s a match made in heaven, beyond imagination."

"Ah..." Zhang Ji Yuan sighed.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him, "Brother Zhang, even if the Taihao Jade Void Scripture and the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique are combined, there are some stringent requirements, it’s not that easy."

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "So even if I mastered the Taihao Jade Void Scripture and found a disciple from the Profound Yin Palace, it’s not necessarily feasible to practice together?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Zhang Ji Yuan grinned, "The requirements are that stringent?"

"I doubt Brother Zhang can manage it," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

Zhang Ji Yuan asked, "Where do I fall short?"

Chu Zhiyuan pointed at his forehead, "To simultaneously operate both mental methods requires exquisite control, a very high demand on spiritual power."

"I see..." Zhang Ji Yuan felt a bit more relieved.

Ning Dongge shook his head, "Junior Brother, let’s go, prepare for secluded cultivation to impact Spirit Venerable, there’s a unique place."

He took out a token from his waist and pressed it to his forehead.

Zhang Ji Yuan became serious, "Indeed, only that place will suffice."

Chu Zhiyuan curiously watched them.

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "Junior Brother, once you step into Spirit Venerable, you will no longer be able to enter this hall, you’ll have to remain outside."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

His sole concern was this point, that he would become an outsider and could no longer return to the sect’s main hall.

This was a great loss for him.

More importantly, he would lose the sect’s protection.

Upon entering Spirit Venerable, other Spirit Venerables could sense him.

At this moment, he would be most vulnerable, and Spirit Venerables with ill intentions would not miss this chance.

It makes it extremely dangerous.

He needs some form of protection.

Originally, the best place was Biyuan Heaven’s Imperial City, but now he knows the Imperial City isn’t that reliable.

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "We have another place outside the sect that can avoid being sensed by other Spirit Venerables."

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Ji Yuan smiled, "Also to avoid being exploited by others, we are heading there."

"Where is it?"

"You’ll find out when we get there."

At this moment, he took out the Heaven-Reaching Order from his chest and pressed it to his forehead, "You should take it out as well."

Chu Zhiyuan then took out the Heaven-Reaching Order.

The Heaven-Reaching Order warmed slightly.

Meanwhile, both Ning Dongge’s and Zhang Ji Yuan’s Heaven-Reaching Orders began to emit light.

Suddenly, the two Heaven-Reaching Orders shot out a white beam towards Chu Zhiyuan’s Heaven-Reaching Order.

Chu Zhiyuan’s Heaven-Reaching Order suddenly shone brightly and then shot out a white beam as well.

This white beam headed towards the wall of the hall, creating a Light Gate on the wall.

"Junior Brother, let’s go." Ning Dongge retracted the token and turned to look at Chu Zhiyuan.

Zhang Ji Yuan also removed his token from his forehead, beaming at Chu Zhiyuan, "Let’s go."

Chu Zhiyuan held the slightly warm token, following behind Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan, and entered the Light Gate.

In the blink of an eye, they appeared atop a majestic peak.

The sky was a clear blue, and in the distance, countless peaks stretched endlessly, connecting with the sky.

The peaks were like islands, scattered and fragmented, unable to form a complete mountain range.

Chu Zhiyuan looked around in perplexity.

Every mountain range here was pure rock, with barely any hint of green.

A barren landscape, appearing like piles of massive stones laying between heaven and earth.

"Where is this...?" He turned to look at Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan, "This isn’t the world where our sect is located, it’s another realm, right?"

"It’s a Grotto Heaven." Ning Dongge said, "A Grotto Heaven unique to our Heaven-Reaching Sect, no one else."

"The Spiritual Energy in this Grotto Heaven..." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s incredibly rich."

Despite lacking greenery, trees, and grass, the Spiritual Energy was overwhelmingly rich, indeed extraordinary.

"The Spiritual Energy comes from these rocks," Ning Dongge said, "We call it Cangshi Cave Heaven."

Chu Zhiyuan mused, "To have another Grotto Heaven."

Upon reflection, it wasn’t as hard to understand, considering the sect’s supreme status.

Zhang Ji Yuan laughed, "This Grotto Heaven isn’t that great; it’s best for secluded cultivation, staying too long feels uncomfortable."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "No Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures? With such rich Spiritual Energy, there should be plenty of treasures, right?"

"Medicinal herbs can’t thrive here, the Spiritual Energy is strong, but it’s still stone." Zhang Ji Yuan shook his head.

Ning Dongge continued, "Some can be used for Alchemy and sword refining, but they aren’t very useful; the benefit is seclusion, not disturbed during secluded cultivation."

Zhang Ji Yuan added, "The dense Spiritual Energy is extremely beneficial for impacting realms."

Ning Dongge nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan observed his surroundings, "Then is there any danger?"

"Aside from rocks, there are some Strange Beasts." Zhang Ji Yuan said, "They often hide underground, and this peak has arrays placed by our ancestors, preventing Strange Beasts from approaching."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Zhang Ji Yuan smiled, "Junior Brother, rest assured, just undergo secluded cultivation here; even if you become a Spirit Venerable, outsiders won’t sense you, secure your realm first before heading out."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Great."

This indeed allowed him to safely undergo secluded cultivation, and aim for realm breakthroughs, especially Spirit Venerable.

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "Most Spirit Venerables within our sect have succeeded in secluded cultivation here."

Ning Dongge smiled, "Below, there’s a cave on each mountain, each opened by a Spirit Venerable. If you succeed in becoming a Spirit Venerable, you can also open a cave here."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "Can’t I undergo secluded cultivation within a cave?"

Zhang Ji Yuan said, "Secluded cultivation is only above ground; once you achieve Spirit Venerable, then head to the cave, rest assured, no disturbances and no Strange Beasts will come."

"Are there no flying Strange Beasts?" Chu Zhiyuan looked toward the sky.

Within a range of several dozen miles, the sky was empty and silent.

"No flying ones." Ning Dongge shook his head.

Zhang Ji Yuan laughed, "Junior Brother, just rest assured to undergo secluded cultivation, there won’t be any issues."

"Alright, then I shall begin secluded cultivation." Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

Ning Dongge said, "Stimulate the Heaven-Reaching Order, and you’ll naturally know how to exit."

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands, "Thank you, brothers."

"In the future, you won’t be able to enter Heaven-Reaching Hall," Ning Dongge frowned, "Whatever happens, we’ll talk here."

Chu Zhiyuan agreed with a nod.

His aura began to surge, swelling like the tide rising.

Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan sensed a massive pressure that was hard to withstand.

Realizing the urgency, they stimulated their Heaven-Reaching Orders.

A Light Gate appeared on a nearby boulder, the two stepped into it and disappeared.

Chu Zhiyuan didn’t rush to cultivate but examined the surroundings, observing and gaining insight.

Although assured by them, he personally verified the environment to feel truly at ease.