Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I'll do it as soon as possible. By the way, how high is the cultivation realm in the Celestial Heavens? Can one cultivate to immortality?"

"Immortality... it seems like it exists, but it's hard to say if it's true or not."

"What realms are there?"

"The cultivation realms there are different from ours. It's useless for you to know now. Even if you know the mental cultivation methods, you can't practice them because you don't have enough spiritual energy."

"There should at least be a rough idea, so I have a sense of it."

"The Son of Heaven Sword doesn't know everything. I only know a rough outline. It seems to be the path of the Nine Revolutions of Spiritual Transformation, from Qi Transformation to Intent Transformation, to Spirit Transformation, and then to Spiritualization. Four realms and thirty-six revolutions. I don't know the rest. You'll only know after you go up."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "After we go up, we'll have to cultivate again, right?"

The two worlds have different spiritual energy, and the cultivation systems should also be different.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It's good as long as I can cultivate. Whether or not I become emperor isn't that important."

Li Hongzhao said, "The key now is when your grandfather will abdicate."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "There's no rush."

"Hypocrite!" Li Hongzhao curled her red lips and snorted. "You say you're not in a hurry, but you're actually extremely anxious in your heart!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Now that the Evil Sects are all destroyed, the Son of Heaven Sword should be three points stronger, right?"

"...Yes, with the people's hearts returning, the Son of Heaven Sword is stronger than before."

"Is it a good time to ascend now?"

"It is indeed the best time to ascend, but my cultivation is still a bit lacking, so there's no way."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"Are you saying that your grandfather will take the opportunity to ascend, so he will soon pass the throne to you?"

"That should be the case."

"...That depends on his cultivation level." Li Hongzhao snorted, "If his cultivation level is not enough, he can't ascend either."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "My imperial grandfather has peerless talent, and his cultivation level is sufficient."

Li Hongzhao slowly nodded. "In that case, you will soon inherit the throne?"

"If there are no accidents, it should be soon," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Li Hongzhao smiled and said, "That's good, do it as soon as possible, don't make me wait too long."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The two then changed the topic and talked about Da Zhen.

"When are you going to Da Zhen to destroy the Evil Sect headquarters?"

"I have to return to Jade Capital first and report to the Emperor before I can go to Da Zhen."

"Delay it?" Li Hongzhao said, "Make Da Zhen anxious?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head. "We must take action as soon as possible, to avoid complications."

He had been vigilant against the extraterrestrial evil demons and did not want to delay, thus giving the extraterrestrial evil demons time.

These extraterrestrial evil demons have strange methods. Previously, they had a method of concealing their aura, and then they had a method of detonating the golden statue.

I don't know what other methods they will have in the future.

But he knew that these extraterrestrial evil demons would never sit still and wait for death, and they must be thinking of ways to deal with him.

The longer the delay, the greater the chance they will come up with a solution.

The best thing to do is to cut the Gordian knot with a swift sword and destroy all the headquarters in the shortest possible time.

"Da Zhen should also be impatient," Li Hongzhao said with a smile.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Did Listening Rain Pavilion find out any news?"

"The evil sect demons have surged, and Da Zhen has been greatly harmed," Li Hongzhao said, "You have to be careful, they may likely vent their anger on you."

Chu Zhiyuan was thoughtful.

Li Hongzhao's words were extremely insightful.

Even though he was going to help, Da Zhen might not thank him, but might hate him instead.

Because of his deterrent power, the Evil Sect demons of Da Jing and Da Meng are likely to run towards Da Zhen.

This has led to a sharp increase in the number of demons in Da Zhen, and the demons have wreaked havoc on innocent people.

The people of Da Zhen certainly hate the Evil Sect demons, but they are also likely to vent their anger on him.

Li Hongzhao said, "You can't expect to gain the hearts of the people in Da Zhen like you did in Da Meng. Don't even think about setting up a memorial tablet for worship."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head. "Let them be, I only seek to have a clear conscience."

Li Hongzhao obviously knew about the people of Da Meng setting up memorial tablets for him to worship.

Not directly prohibiting it can be considered as showing mercy. This kind of thing is extremely taboo for emperors.

Li Hongzhao said, "You also have to be careful of Asking Heaven Cliff. Asking Heaven Cliff's background is even more powerful than Phoenix Sword Sect."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded. "Has Gao Jiquan become the Cliff Master of Asking Heaven Cliff?"

"He just succeeded to the position," Li Hongzhao said, "No matter who is the Cliff Master, it's the same. They all have their hearts set on the Da Zhen imperial family and will not favor you."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let's see what happens."

Asking Heaven Cliff also has the Heavenly Shadow Sect line, which has been lurking in the dark and has not moved.

I haven't used this line all along, I hope I don't need to use it.

...

"I... I tell you, the experts in this world are all mediocre!"

Li Hongzhao's jade face was flushed, and her phoenix eyes were bright, becoming even more beautiful, radiating brilliance.

But her speech was not so smooth, a little stuttering, obviously drunk.

The two of them unknowingly drank more than a dozen jars of fine wine, drinking to their heart's content.

In a slightly drunk state, there was no more fear in their speech, and the words in their hearts poured out.

Chu Zhiyuan drank slightly drunk, said very little, most of it was Li Hongzhao speaking.

Li Hongzhao has been the emperor these days, a lonely person.

Invisible forces are binding her. These forces are the rules, the pressure of the ancestors, and the pressure of the entire Da Meng Jiangshan Sheji.

Changes are also taking place around her.

Even Grandmaster Su Qiuyan and the fellow disciples of Phoenix Sword Sect have changed their attitude towards her.

In this situation, she felt extremely awkward and could no longer do whatever she wanted.

Now, the only person who can speak freely is Chu Zhiyuan.

In front of Chu Zhiyuan, there is no need to maintain the emperor's majesty, and there is no fear of making a fool of yourself.

Chu Zhiyuan just smiled, didn't say much, and drank wine cup after cup.

Li Hongzhao snorted, "The people in the world, only you and I are the real geniuses."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Li Hongzhao娇 snorted: "You say yes or no?"

"...Yes, yes." Chu Zhiyuan's words of rebuttal came to his lips and turned into agreement.

There is no need to say more to someone who is drunk.

"Chu Zhiyuan, are you looking down on me in your heart?"

"What do you think?"

"Hmph, I'm not as good as you, but I'm not bad either, I'm stronger than others."

"Yes, you are indeed amazing."

"Chu Zhiyuan, tell me the truth, are you the Divine Son of the Eternal Spirit Sect?"

Chu Zhiyuan was stunned, then smiled: "If you say yes, then yes."

"Hehe... you are the Divine Son of the Eternal Spirit Sect, with past life wisdom, that's why!"

Li Hongzhao stretched out her slender fingers and pointed at him unsteadily.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "Do other people suspect me like this?"

Li Hongzhao smiled and said: "Your imperial grandfather must be suspicious."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "The Eternal Spirit Sect did contact me and wanted to pass on the Eternal Spirit Secret Canon to me, but I refused. I didn't want to be the Divine Son."

"What a pity, if you were the Divine Son, you wouldn't have to wait for the Son of Heaven Sword to ascend."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "If I were really the Divine Son of the Eternal Spirit Sect, I would have been imprisoned by my imperial grandfather long ago."

"...That's true." Li Hongzhao tilted her head and thought: "Your grandfather would certainly not sit idly by and let the Divine Son of the Eternal Spirit Sect continue to stay in the court."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Let's just drink here tonight, I should go."

"Don't go!"

"I can't stay in the palace."

"Why... why not!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, stepped forward and put his arm around her shoulder, gently spitting out spiritual energy.

Her own spiritual energy immediately defended, and with a turn of spiritual energy, the aroma of wine immediately filled Chengtian Hall.

The flush on her face quickly faded.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Are you awake?"

Li Hongzhao snorted and said: "Meddlesome!...Alright, you should go."

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and turned to leave.