Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Fifteenth Uncle, my luck has improved since I died once."

"Who entering the Jade Scenery Cave Heaven doesn't have good luck? But how many can obtain a Void Secret Treasure?"

"Fifteenth Uncle, just wait for my good news."

"You, ah, talk less big talk." Chu Honglin shook his head and said, "Be a little more modest, and everyone will believe you more. Saying what you haven't done yet is very different from doing it first and then saying it."

Chu Zhiyuan's boasting always gives people an unreliable impression, even though he is a rare martial arts prodigy, he still cannot reassure people.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I'm not boasting, I'm telling the truth. Is it wrong to tell the truth?"

"Alright, alright, it's the truth, then I'll wait for your good news!"

"Fifteenth Uncle still doesn't believe me." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Isn't the Jade Scenery Cave Heaven only open to those in the Transformation Qi Realm? Regarding the Spirit Guards—"

"The descendants of the Spirit Guards are vying for a spot."

"Descendants of meritorious officials, ah—are they embarrassed to compete with us? Wouldn't they be restricted after entering?"

"There's no need to compete after entering. Whoever finds something gets it. Anyway, there are plenty of good things."

"It's just that there's nothing to increase comprehension."

"...That's right, nothing to increase comprehension, but there is something to increase cultivation."

Chu Zhiyuan's spirits immediately lifted.

His comprehension is now exceptionally good. Cultivating martial arts and martial techniques is a breeze, and his cultivation speed is extremely fast.

However, the disadvantage of starting late needs time to make up for it. If he can increase his cultivation, that would be great.

Chu Honglin saw that his spirits were greatly lifted and said with a smile, "Tempted, aren't you?"

"If you really win this spot, you will naturally be given information about the cave heaven before entering."

"I can't wait for the competition."

"That's good, it was originally scheduled for ten days, but now it's been moved up. The competition will be in three days."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

He said he couldn't wait, but he didn't actually want it to be too early. He was still thinking of cultivating for a few more days, maybe he would gain more.

He snorted and said, "The time has been moved up, is it my elder brothers' idea again?"

Chu Honglin nodded slightly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "They are in the Transformation Intent Realm, yet they have to interfere. It's already excessive enough. Now they've even moved up the competition time. Does Father Emperor just condone this so much?"

"They promised that everything they obtain will be handed over to the Clan Affairs Office for all the princes to enjoy."

"How generous." Chu Zhiyuan snorted.

"They are aiming for the Heavenly Human Peak, willing to give up all the rare flowers and exotic fruits."

"...Speechless." Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "Father Emperor's move is unfair."

This is beneficial to all the princes, as they can all obtain these rare flowers and exotic fruits.

But it is unfair to the princes who can win the spot.

Even if these rare flowers and exotic fruits cannot be eaten all at once, they can be kept to reward subordinates or give to their descendants.

Sacrificing the interests of one person to distribute them to other princes.

This person hasn't even been chosen yet, but the others have already benefited. Naturally, no one will say anything.

"Yes, it's indeed unfair." Chu Honglin nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I didn't expect that even Fifteenth Uncle, you would dare to say these words."

"Can't people say anything if Royal Brother does it?" Chu Honglin chuckled.

His refined temperament revealed a hint of carefree and unrestrained spirit.

Only now could Chu Zhiyuan see the talent and aura of the Fifteenth Prince of that time.

"Father Emperor is still biased towards the eldest brother." Chu Zhiyuan snorted.

Among the competition between the First Prince, Second Prince, and Third Prince, the First Prince has the greatest chance of winning.

"There's no way around it." Chu Honglin shook his head, "Royal Brother is the First Prince."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "It's too obvious that he's being favored. Are the other brothers convinced?"

"If they're not convinced, then surpass the eldest. If they can't surpass him, then there's nothing they can do. Who told him to be born first?"

"This time, I'll have to see what eldest brother is capable of!" Chu Zhiyuan revealed a disdainful expression.

"Don't think that just because your Great Bright Fist has entered the Spiritual Grade, you can easily defeat your eldest brother. Your eldest brother is a very steady person."

"He has deep schemes. When it comes to doing things, I can't be as calm as him, but his martial arts are lacking!" Chu Zhiyuan had a disdainful expression.

Chu Honglin shook his head helplessly.

It seems that the Ninth Prince's habit of boasting cannot be changed even after dying once.

"Fifteenth Uncle, has eldest brother's Great Bright Fist also reached the Spiritual Grade?"

"I don't know." Chu Honglin said, "I just came back and am teaching martial arts at the Martial Discernment Institute. The First Prince and the others don't come over."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Then Fifteenth Uncle, you don't know any news at all?"

Chu Honglin said unhappily, "Good boy, are you still asking me to leak information?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Eldest brother must also be inquiring about news. Would Fifteenth Uncle you keep it a secret for me?"

"Naturally, I would keep it a secret." Chu Honglin said.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Fifteenth Uncle, there's no need to offend eldest brother for me."

The eldest brother now seems to have the strongest momentum, the highest cultivation, and extremely high aptitude. Moreover, he acts steadily and has a heroic demeanor.

What's more, he is the eldest son of the Emperor.

And he is favored by the Emperor.

All signs indicate that he is more likely to inherit the throne and become the next Emperor.

As for himself, he is just a dispensable prince, and he has become the consort of the Phoenix Dynasty, which is considered a disgrace to the Jade Scenery Dynasty.

Helping himself or helping the eldest brother, it is clear what to do without having to choose.

"Aren't you afraid of the First Prince's off-the-field tactics?"

"Let him come!" Chu Zhiyuan disdained, "What's there to be afraid of for a prince who is about to be expelled?"

"...That's true." Chu Honglin nodded.

He is going to the imperial city of the Phoenix Dynasty anyway, and the chances of returning are slim.

If the two dynasties are at peace, he, the hostage and consort, can live steadily.

Once the two dynasties start another war, his future as a hostage is unpredictable and not good.

Thinking of this, Chu Honglin shook his head and said, "With your aptitude and comprehension, you may not have no way out."

If he can become a Venerable, even if the two dynasties go to war, he will have the power to retreat completely.

With his aptitude and comprehension, he will definitely become a Venerable.

The key now is time.

He must become a Venerable and step into the Transformation God Realm before the two dynasties restart the war.

At that time, he can even participate in the Spirit Guard, thereby getting rid of his status as a hostage.

Therefore, the Jade Scenery Cave Heaven is a must-go for him, and it is the most effective way to shorten time.

Thinking of this, Chu Honglin said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, the First Prince's Great Bright Fist has not reached the Spiritual Grade."

Chu Zhiyuan revealed a smile.

Chu Honglin said, "But it is very likely that the First Prince has cultivated other extraordinary skills."

"What extraordinary skills?"

"I don't know." Chu Honglin said, "There are thousands of extraordinary skills and methods in the Martial Discernment Institute. Each prince can choose one that best suits them. I don't know which one the First Prince chose."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and pondered.

Chu Honglin said, "With the Spiritual Grade Great Bright Fist, it should be able to break them all."

After all, the Great Bright Fist is a first-grade martial art. A first-grade martial art that has entered the Spiritual Grade is enough to suppress any martial art that has not entered the Spiritual Grade.

If there are no accidents, this spot will belong to Chu Zhiyuan.

"I will keep the news, and don't leak it either."

"That's natural." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Now, the only ones who know that his Great Bright Fist has reached the Spiritual Grade are the four guards and Li Yuzhen.

It shouldn't be leaked.