Imperial Cultivation

The True Martial Institute was located halfway up Great Bright Peak.

It was about a hundred meters higher than the Martial Discernment Institute.

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin walked side by side, ascending the ice-covered steps.

Passing by the Martial Discernment Institute, they could hear the activity within.

Through his Insight, he saw the princes practicing the Great Bright Fist.

Chu Zhiyuan stopped, turning to look at the gate of the Martial Discernment Institute, his gaze intense.

Chu Honglin said, "Feeling high-spirited, aren't you?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed heartily: "It feels wonderful! Uncle Fifteen must understand!"

"Indeed!" Chu Honglin chuckled.

He knew how wonderful that feeling was.

Chu Zhiyuan was radiant, looking at the Martial Discernment Institute, then towards the peak of Great Bright Peak: "Uncle Fifteen, how can one become a Spirit Venerable?"

First become a Spirit Venerable, then think about immortality.

"The path to becoming a Spirit Venerable is actually quite clear," Chu Honglin said. "It's already a bright path; it just depends on whether you can reach the end."

"Qi Transformation Realm, Intent Transformation Realm, Spirit Transformation Realm, and then Spirit Manifestation Realm? From what I know, becoming a Spirit Manifestation Realm expert is very difficult, right?"

"Opportunity and comprehension are both indispensable," Chu Honglin said. "Take it one step at a time, don't think too much."

"To reach Spirit Manifestation, can it only be done in the Extraterritorial Battlefield?"

"Yes, that's right. It's impossible to become a Spirit Venerable without going to the Extraterritorial Battlefield."

"Will I be able to go in the future?" Chu Zhiyuan asked. "Probably not, right?"

"Let's see," Chu Honglin shook his head. "The world is unpredictable; thinking too much is useless."

If Chu Liezhao's aptitude were ordinary, there would be no problem, but that was not the case now.

It was truly a waste of talent.

Unfortunately, he had been unable to convince his imperial brother, unable to change this fact.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "Unless I fall out with the Twelfth Princess and stop being this Consort."

Chu Honglin quickly said: "Don't do anything rash!"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "While the Phoenix Dynasty doesn't dare to kill me, I should quickly fall out with the Twelfth Princess to get rid of my Consort status."

The two dynasties were currently at peace, both wary of provoking the other.

But this state was very short-lived. Based on the original owner's memories, he estimated it would not exceed ten years.

One of those ten years had already passed.

In these remaining nine years, he must find a way to escape, otherwise, once the two dynasties went to war, he would be in danger.

Of course, this was just a guess.

It was possible that war would break out again in less than ten years, or it might exceed ten years, but the possibility was small.

"If I really fall out with the Twelfth Princess, the Phoenix Dynasty's side is hard to say, but my imperial brother will definitely not agree." Chu Zhiyuan's lips curled into a mocking smile: "How will Father Emperor deal with me?"

"Perhaps he will strip you of your imperial son status and demote you to a commoner."

"Strip me of my cultivation?"

"That's natural."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted and said, "Uncle Fifteen, if I don't fall out with the Twelfth Princess, will I have a chance to survive when the two dynasties go to war in the future?"

"If I am on good terms with the Twelfth Princess, I might survive, but if the relationship is ordinary, I will be used as a sacrifice."

"Isn't my life then pinned on a woman? Or rather, is my life held in the hands of the Phoenix Dynasty?"

"Our lives are all held in the hands of others, including mine, and even His Majesty."

"Whose hands hold Father Emperor's life?"

"Spirit Venerables."

"So, I must become a Spirit Venerable!" Chu Zhiyuan said slowly: "Is this your wish, Uncle Fifteen?"

"Who in this world doesn't want to become a Spirit Venerable?" Chu Honglin shook his head: "But wanting it too much can become an obstacle.

That's how things are in the world; being too eager makes it unattainable!"

"... I am enlightened." Chu Zhiyuan said solemnly.

He also suddenly understood.

This was not the Minor Extraterritorial Heavens, but the Extraterritorial Heavens that emphasized comprehension.

Mental state was extremely important.

Being too eager for Spirit Venerable status would lead to a mental imbalance, becoming the biggest obstacle.

But how many people in the world do not yearn to become Spirit Venerables? This kind of yearning cannot be abandoned, so there were very few who achieved Spirit Venerable status.

Chu Zhiyuan stood in place, pondering the method of restraint.

How could he reduce his yearning for Spirit Venerable status, so that it would not become an obstacle?

His mind raced, and he quickly thought that to eliminate the yearning for Spirit Venerable status, he might as well place his yearning on immortality.

To seek immortality, one must first become a Spirit Venerable, but becoming a Spirit Venerable was not the only path.

Spirit Venerable and then immortality was one path, God and then immortality was also a path.

The former was the cultivation method of the Human race, while the latter was the cultivation method of the God race.

If he could master the Spirit Abyss Body Cleansing Record, he might not be able to achieve Godhood.

Thinking of this, he decided to put more effort into practicing the Spirit Abyss Body Cleansing Record.

He couldn't put all his energy into the Immeasurable Bright Scripture; he had to give half to the Spirit Abyss Body Cleansing Record.

"Seventh Brother?" The Seventh Prince suddenly appeared, seeing the two standing not far away, and curiously said: "Ninth Brother, what are you doing here?"

Chu Honglin didn't speak.

The Seventh Prince, Chu Lieyu, chuckled: "Ninth Brother, congratulations! How was your harvest inside?"

"It was alright," Chu Zhiyuan said. "It's a pity I couldn't get the Void Treasure."

"That thing is just a pipe dream," Chu Lieyu said indifferently. "The key is still those rare flowers and fruits; improving cultivation is the key. Ninth Brother, you are now...?"

"Seventh Brother, I have already entered the Intent Transformation Realm."

"Intent... Intent Transformation?"

"Yes, I just entered it yesterday, first revolution."

"... As expected of you, Ninth Brother!" The smile on Chu Lieyu's face could barely be maintained.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled knowingly: "It was just luck, Seventh Brother, what are you doing here...?"

"I was just about to look for you," Chu Lieyu chuckled. "I wanted to see you."

"Thank you for your concern, Seventh Brother," Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "This is for you, Seventh Brother."

A small box flew out from his sleeve. After Chu Lieyu caught it, he continued, "These are two Tier Three Bixi Fruits. It's a pity they can't directly elevate you to the Ninth Revolution; that requires Tier One... this can only save you a few months of effort."

"This is already very good," Chu Lieyu chuckled.

As the two were talking, the Fourth Prince also happened to walk out.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan, he nodded with a calm expression: "Ninth Brother, you're back?"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Fourth Brother, I am already in the Intent Transformation Realm."

The Fourth Prince, who had been able to maintain his composure, immediately changed his expression upon hearing this: "Intent Transformation Realm?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I advanced to the Ninth Revolution in the Blessed Land, and then went to the Pavilion of Heavenly Intent. I just stepped into the Intent Transformation Realm, first revolution, taking a step ahead of Fourth Brother."

The Fourth Prince forced a smile: "Congratulations, Ninth Brother."

"Haha..." Chu Zhiyuan laughed loudly.

Chu Honglin shook his head.

The Seventh Prince coughed lightly twice and said: "Ninth Brother, say a little less, don't stab Fourth Brother's heart."

Chu Zhiyuan stopped laughing.

He looked at the Twelfth Prince, who was frowning as he walked out, and chuckled: "Twelfth Brother, I have already stepped into the Intent Transformation Realm."

The Twelfth Prince's face changed instantly.

He turned to look at Chu Honglin, and then at the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince had already regained his composure and said slowly: "Ninth Brother is indeed a genius, I admire you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "As expected of Fourth Brother, you have the demeanor of the eldest brother! Then I will go to the True Martial Institute to wait for you, Fourth Brother. Don't keep me waiting too long."

After he finished speaking, he cupped his fist towards the Seventh Prince and strode away.

Chu Honglin shook his head helplessly.

This was too unrestrained, too infuriating.

Chu Zhiyuan's heart was indescribably joyful. This was in accordance with the original owner's emotions, venting his anger for him.