Imperial Cultivation

Chu Liyu shook his head and sighed, "Fourth Brother is still Fourth Brother, as cautious as ever."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Maybe Fourth Brother has good intentions, not wanting Eldest Brother to be disappointed."

"Hey, who doesn't know Fourth Brother's thoughts?" Chu Liyu said, "The one he wants to surpass the most is Eldest Brother."

"Eldest Brother has good aptitude, it's not easy for Fourth Brother to surpass Eldest Brother."

"I heard that Eldest Brother's Worry-Free Divine Finger has reached the God-level, and the Great Bright Fist has also reached the God-level."

"Eldest Brother's comprehension is not bad," Chu Zhiyuan said.

Chu Liyu deeply agreed: "The Great Bright Fist reaching the God-level is already extremely powerful, and the Worry-Free Divine Finger has also reached the God-level. This Worry-Free Divine Finger is a Second-Rank martial art."

The higher the rank of martial arts, the more difficult it is to comprehend.

They have practiced the Great Bright Fist since childhood, reaching the Intent level is not difficult, but reaching the God-level is not easy.

Among the princes, there are only a few two or three people.

The Worry-Free Divine Finger has only been practiced for two years, and it can reach the God-level.

All of these can prove Eldest Brother's comprehension is not bad.

"Besides Fourth Brother, Second Brother and Third Brother are also holding their breath, wanting to surpass Eldest Brother, right?"

"Hehe…" Chu Liyu smiled and said, "As for Fifth Brother, he probably doesn't have that thought."

"Eldest Brother has good aptitude and strong cultivation, it's not so easy to surpass him," Chu Zhiyuan's smile was even stranger.

The Second Prince, Third Prince, and Fourth Prince all want to surpass the Eldest Prince, how could the Fifth Prince have no ambition at all?

He knew that Chu Liyu's closeness to him was not that simple.

The original owner's temper was too bad, cutting himself off from others. No matter how good Chu Liyu's temper was, he wouldn't be too close.

Just like a saying he knew in his previous life: There is no unprovoked hatred in the world, nor is there unprovoked love.

He didn't care much about this.

People's hearts are like abysses, not to be looked at directly, and most of the time one shouldn't be too demanding.

Chu Liyu said, "The world is unpredictable, until the very end, who knows the result."

"What Seventh Brother said is very true," Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Eldest Brother also has great pressure, it's inevitable that he'll make mistakes."

As the Eldest Brother, with the younger brothers below all ambitious and eyeing him covetously, the pressure must be enormous.

Under pressure, it's inevitable to make mistakes, and it's possible to become discouraged.

Cultivation relies on energy, spirit, and essence. Once defeated, no matter how good the aptitude, it's useless.

Therefore, others are not without a chance.

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In the following days, Chu Zhiyuan didn't leave the Prince's residence.

He entered the Great Bright Peak in the morning, returned in the evening, and stayed in his own courtyard reading.

He refused to see any guests, blocking everyone outside.

During this time, someone came from the Eldest Prince's residence.

A guard from the Eldest Prince's residence delivered an invitation.

Inviting Chu Zhiyuan to a banquet at the Eldest Prince's residence, hosted personally by the Eldest Prince.

Youlan refused without hesitation, saying that His Highness was currently in seclusion, cultivating diligently, and would not see anyone, so she could only apologize to His Highness.

On the morning of the seventh day, the sun became bright, and it began to feel warm on the body.

There was still some time before the sun reached its zenith.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the burly and strong youth who was slowly walking down the mountain.

Wearing an ink-blue long robe, burly and strong, with a handsome and compelling face, and deep features carved like a knife.

His imposing aura was overwhelming.

Chu Zhiyuan sat on Qingfeng Cliff, cupped his fist, and said lightly, "Greetings, Eldest Brother."

"Ninth Brother," Eldest Prince Chu Liechu slowly came to Chu Zhiyuan's front.

Two middle-aged inner court guards cupped their fists in salute, without blocking him.

Chu Liechu waved his hand, signaling them not to stand on ceremony, and sized up Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan calmly looked at him: "It's been a long time, Eldest Brother's demeanor is still the same."

"Ninth Brother, you've changed," Chu Liechu said with emotion, "You really seem like a different person, I almost couldn't recognize you."

Chu Zhiyuan was calm as water, and said lightly, "The Astronomical Bureau suspects that I've been possessed, and Uncle Fifteen also had this suspicion, and used the Evil-Repelling Ruyi."

"No wonder Uncle Fifteen would request the Evil-Repelling Ruyi, that's no ordinary treasure," Chu Liechu said slowly.

Chu Zhiyuan had a mocking look on his face: "His Majesty also suspects that I've been possessed, right?"

"It's indeed possible for one's temperament to change drastically after surviving a disaster, but one must also guard against being possessed by a Heavenly Demon, or the strange methods of the demon race, and even guard against the reincarnation method of the Eternal Spirit Sect."

Chu Zhiyuan showed an impatient expression, as if he didn't want to listen to his nagging: "Did Eldest Brother come here just to say these things?"

"Ninth Brother, I came here this time to apologize in person. Last time I invited you to a banquet, Ninth Brother, but you didn't go."

"Doesn't Eldest Brother find it laughable?" Chu Zhiyuan said coldly, "If you really feel sorry, then abide by the rules, don't snatch this spot. Snatching a spot that shouldn't be snatched, and then pretending to apologize, I won't accompany Eldest Brother in this act!"

Chu Liechu chuckled: "Ninth Brother, you haven't changed at all, you're still the same Ninth Brother."

He had long experienced Chu Liezhao's sharp tongue, saying whatever was most unpleasant.

Often, he would just say the truth, which was even more annoying.

He didn't take Chu Liezhao seriously, so Chu Liezhao's venomous words had no offensive power.

He didn't take it to heart, feeling that it was too ridiculous to argue with a boor, it was just making things difficult for himself.

"Eldest Brother, I won't see you off,"

Chu Zhiyuan closed his eyes, not rushing to practice, to avoid being seen through.

He thought to himself, Chu Liechu is at the eighth level of the Transformation Intent Realm, he might be able to see the circulation of his Boundless Brightness Sutra.

Hearing is believing, seeing is reality.

What one sees with one's own eyes is different from what one hears, and it has a greater impact.

If he sees how fast he is absorbing vital energy, he will feel a great threat.

The royal family of the Outer Heavens is different from the royal family of the Minor Outer Heavens, the succession to the throne does not require the Heavenly Son Sword to recognize its owner.

Therefore, the struggle for the throne is even more intense, and there will inevitably be some off-the-table tactics.

His prince's residence, compared to the Eldest Prince's commandery prince's residence, whether it is the number of guards or the cultivation of the guards, is far inferior.

Before vying for the spot, he must not expose himself, to avoid the Eldest Prince's off-the-table tactics.

"Ninth Brother, you also want to compete for the Jade Scene Grotto Heaven's spot?"

"Eldest Brother, you're not allowing me to compete?" Chu Zhiyuan said with his eyes closed, "So, the banquet a few days ago was to buy off all the brothers, so that everyone wouldn't compete, and obediently give up the spot?"

"Ninth Brother, your cultivation is still in the Qi Transformation Realm, Second Brother and Third Brother are all in the Intent Transformation Realm."

"So what?" Chu Zhiyuan sneered, "Victory or defeat doesn't depend entirely on cultivation. On the extraterritorial battlefield, are you going to show off your cultivation and see who has the stronger cultivation to determine the winner?"

"That's a life-and-death battle, it's different," Chu Liechu chuckled, "If a weak person meets a strong person, are they just going to wait for death? They have to fight desperately whether they can win or not."

"I think it's the same," Chu Zhiyuan said coldly, "Whether you can win or not, you have to fight for it!"

Chu Liechu smiled and said, "It seems Ninth Brother is very confident. First, take one of my moves and try it."

As he spoke, he pointed out a finger.

"Chi!"

In a soft whistling sound, a five-colored light descended from the sky, condensing into a five-colored flower.

The fist-sized five-colored flower fell towards the top of Chu Zhiyuan's head.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and punched upwards.

A faint fist imprint collided with the five-colored flower.

"Bang!" Both the fist imprint and the five-colored flower disappeared, turning into howling winds.

Chu Zhiyuan's body swayed, but he sat firmly again, his face already pale.

He glared at Chu Liechu: "Injuring me, not letting me participate in the competition? Ridiculous!"

Chu Liechu smiled and said, "Ninth Brother is still so unable to take a joke. Then I will take my leave first, and see you again in two days when we compete for the spot."

He laughed heartily, cupped his fist, turned around and left, disappearing in the blink of an eye.