Imperial Cultivation

Chu Hongming's gaze finally met the other four, and then he announced, "Very well, the spot to enter Jade Vista Grotto this time will belong to the Ninth Prince, Chu Lizhao."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

The princes looked at each other, never expecting this result.

Except for the Seventh Prince, whose eyes held a smile, the Second and Third Princes both wore faint smiles, occasionally glancing at the First Prince, whose expression remained unchanged.

Chu Zhen and Chu Qiao, who were about to cheer, had their mouths covered by several small hands, preventing them from making a sound.

They could only struggle, staring at Chu Zhiyuan with joy.

Several young girls covered their mouths, preventing them from cheering at this moment.

"Congratulations, Ninth Brother," Chu Liechu said with a sigh. "It's truly a case of man proposes, Heaven disposes!"

This was his most sincere feeling.

After exhausting effort, racking his brains, scheming in every way, and using numerous methods, in the end, this spot was seized by Chu Zhiyuan.

He sighed inwardly, this result was probably unexpected by everyone.

No one had expected the Ninth Brother to hide so deeply.

Actually, it wasn't that he was hiding deeply, but that he had good luck.

To cultivate the Great Radiance Fist to the Spirit Entry level at this age was definitely not something that could be achieved through human effort; it could only rely on divine assistance.

This was the gift from Heaven after escaping the previous calamity.

He had never imagined that he could cultivate the Great Radiance Fist to the Spirit Entry level.

If he had known, what would he have done?

Would he have directly withdrawn, no longer recklessly competing, or would he have tried to injure the Ninth Brother again?

Thinking of this, he smiled.

He probably would have tried to make the Ninth Brother withdraw from the competition to ensure that he could get the spot.

After all, the Void Secret Treasure was too important; once obtained, it could change fate and was destined to secure the throne.

For this, he could use any means, as long as he didn't kill the Ninth Brother.

Anyway, the Ninth Brother was disliked by the Emperor.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled and said, "Big Brother has such magnanimity. If it were me, I would have already stormed off in a huff. Big Brother is indeed Big Brother, I admire you!"

Chu Liechu sighed, "Ninth Brother, please stop twisting the knife."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Big Brother, man proposes, Heaven disposes. Even if you really snatched the spot and entered the grotto, you wouldn't be able to seize the Void Secret Treasure. If it's not yours, it's destined not to be yours."

"…There's some truth to that," Chu Liechu thought for a moment, slowly nodding.

There was some truth to that.

It wasn't that he wasn't trying, but that fate was playing tricks on him, leaving him helpless.

It didn't matter if the Ninth Brother obtained the Void Secret Treasure, it was better than someone else getting it.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "If I really get the Void Secret Treasure, Big Brother, aren't you jealous?"

"If you really get the Void Secret Treasure, it's also fortunate for our Chu clan. If your cultivation is stronger, it will also strengthen our Chu clan."

"Alright then, I'll give it a try," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

The First Prince was treating the throne as his own, which was why he had such magnanimity.

Judging from the current situation, if the other princes didn't have any opportunities, the throne would indeed belong to the First Prince.

He acted cautiously yet bravely, with a stable mind, worthy of being called heroic.

"Disperse, go practice your cultivation. Ninth Prince, you come with me," Chu Hongming said.

The princes dispersed, gathering in twos and threes, excitedly discussing.

Chu Zhen and Chu Qiao ran over, their eyes shining with excitement, their cheeks flushed.

Chu Zhen grabbed Chu Zhiyuan's hand and shook it vigorously. "Big Brother, you're so amazing!"

Chu Qiao also came closer, looking at him with admiration.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled smugly, "Go back and tell Royal Mother, let her be happy."

Chu Zhen nodded excitedly, "I'll go back and tell Royal Mother right away."

Chu Qiao said, "Big Brother, are you going in now?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let's see how Fifth Uncle arranges it."

"Then Big Brother, be careful," Chu Qiao said, "There are also dangers in the grotto, you can't be careless."

"Yes, don't worry, I'm very lucky," Chu Zhiyuan said with a wave.

Seeing that Chu Hongming and the others had walked far away, he waved his hand and said, "You two, hurry up and go tell Royal Mother the good news."

He took a few quick steps to catch up with Chu Hongming and the others.

Chu Honglin smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fifteenth Uncle, are we entering the grotto now?"

"Yes, there's been a change in the grotto, the opening has been brought forward, you have to go in today."

"What change?" Chu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up. "Is there something good being born?"

Chu Hongming said in a deep voice, "Ninth Prince!"

Chu Zhiyuan immediately had a headache and quickly said, "Fifth Uncle, if you have anything to say, say it quickly."

Chu Hongming glared at him coldly, "When you hear about a change, the first thing you think about isn't danger, but something good being born!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Doesn't the birth of something good have unusual signs?"

"But it could also be danger!" Chu Hongming said, "Before thinking about victory, think about defeat first. Only by thinking about a way out first can you ensure your safety!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Life and death are determined by fate. If you're destined to die, you'll die no matter what. If you're not destined to die, you won't die no matter what."

"Absurd!" Chu Hongming snorted, "Nonsense!...With this kind of thinking, you'll have ten deaths and no life in the grotto!"

Chu Honglin said, "There are indeed many dangers in the grotto, especially next to those rare and exotic fruits, where strange beasts often lurk."

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand dismissively, "I'll just take care of them with one punch. Could they possibly be able to withstand my Spirit Entry level Great Radiance Fist?"

"…They probably can't withstand it," Chu Honglin said.

Chu Zhiyuan spread his hands and smiled, "Isn't that right? In Jade Vista Grotto, I can run rampant."

Chu Hongming's face was gloomy and about to drip with water.

He was so angered by Chu Zhiyuan's ignorance and fearlessness that he felt suffocated.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Fifth Uncle, can those strange beasts withstand my Great Radiance Fist?"

"If you're so careless and arrogant, I'm afraid you won't even have a chance to throw a punch!"

"Alright, alright, I'll be careful," Chu Zhiyuan said quickly.

It was obvious that he was just being perfunctory in order to avoid hearing his nagging.

Chu Honglin smiled and said, "Fifth Brother, forget it, it's useless to say more if he doesn't listen. It's getting late, we need to let him in as soon as possible."

"…Let's go then," Chu Hongming glared at Chu Zhiyuan hatefully, striding forward and quickening his pace.

Chu Zhiyuan and his party quickly left the palace and went up the ice-built steps.

The mountain became steeper and higher, but the temperature became warmer and warmer, becoming warm.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fifth Uncle, where is this grotto?"

"It's on the peak," Chu Hongming said in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is Great Radiance Peak considered a grotto? Can there be another grotto outside the grotto?"

Chu Hongming snorted, "You know quite a bit!"

Few people probably knew that Great Radiance Peak was a grotto.

Compared to the Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands, Great Radiance Peak was too simple, with only one mountain peak.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I was just guessing randomly. What treasures are there in this grotto? Won't you let me take a look?"

Chu Hongming took out a thick booklet from his arms and handed it to him. "Originally, there was still one day left for you to slowly read and remember, but now there's no time…The reason why we started determining the spots so early was because time is tight."

Chu Zhiyuan took the silk book, flipping through it as he walked, and said, "What else?"

"The First Prince is right. If you are determined to get the Void Secret Treasure, then don't waste time. After entering, keep going straight in. Heavenly Human Peak should be at the very end. You only have three days. After three days, the entrance will close."

"What about the other two?"

"They will enter from other places. You won't meet them, and you won't encounter them after entering either."

"Amazing," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

Seeing his nonchalant appearance, Chu Hongming couldn't help but urge, "Be careful, opportunities are small, life is important!"

"I know, I know," Chu Zhiyuan said, flipping through the silk book, answering casually.

Chu Hongming sighed.

The peak was finally reached.

On the flat, smooth ice surface, a vertical pupil-shaped light gate was faintly visible.

The light gate was as tall as a person.

It seemed to be hidden in a deep lake, flickering with the movement of the lake water.

The six stopped in front of the light gate.

Chu Zhiyuan curiously looked at the light gate, not daring to use his extrasensory perception to sense it.

He wanted to reach out and touch it, but Chu Hongming stopped him.

Chu Hongming said in a deep voice, "Let's begin."

The five immediately stood in a row, their palms pressed against the back of the person in front of them.

Chu Honglin stood at the front, the clothes on his body slowly bulging.

Chu Zhiyuan immediately felt difficulty breathing, as if a monstrous wave was pressing over, submerging him.

He tried his best to circulate the Yin-Yang Fish, pushing his blood circulation to prevent it from stagnating.