Imperial Cultivation

"I suspect it contains the secret of inheritance," said Chu Honglin.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered thoughtfully.

Chu Honglin said, "Our cultivation requires learning martial arts first, then cultivation. The demon race is born with knowledge. They learn cultivation methods in the womb. The nobler the bloodline, the more brilliant the cultivation method."

"Is the cultivation method inherited through demon crystals?"

"Through bloodline."

"Then the demon crystals…" Chu Zhiyuan pondered, "The demon crystals should contain traces of their cultivation. Through this, we can glimpse the reality of their martial arts. It must not be leaked."

"In that case…" Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

If that were the case, it would be extremely difficult for my Moon Silk Frost Armor to fully recover to its peak.

"Fifteenth Uncle," Chu Zhiyuan said, unwilling to give up, "Don't you have even one demon crystal?"

"I'll try to find a way," Chu Honglin said solemnly, clearly not confident. Then he asked curiously, "What do you need demon crystals for?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Does Fifteenth Uncle know about the Moon Silk Frost Armor?"

"Moon Silk Frost Armor…" Chu Honglin thought for a moment, then shook his head. "A treasure armor?"

"A treasure armor hidden in a corner of the Imperial Armory. Father Emperor bestowed it upon me. It needs demon crystals to become stronger."

Chu Honglin was surprised, "What kind of treasure armor is this?"

Chu Zhiyuan then recounted its legend.

He could determine that these legends were not entirely false; in fact, most of them were true.

Chu Honglin sized up Chu Zhiyuan's body.

Chu Zhiyuan frankly took off his outer robe, revealing a white undergarment, plain and simple, showing no sign of being a treasure armor, with no treasure aura.

Chu Honglin grew even more curious.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This Moon Silk Frost Armor is truly extraordinary, but unfortunately, it has been dormant for too long, consuming too much power without replenishment."

"This is truly a spiritual object?"

"Yes, it does have spirituality and can assist me."

As he spoke, his body floated up, as if held by an invisible hand.

Chu Honglin said, "No one really understood it then. But if there are no demon crystals, it can't recover?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then I can only slowly endure it. It can absorb moonlight on its own, but it will take a long time to recover to its peak. Demon crystals can greatly shorten the time."

"Demon crystals…" Chu Honglin said solemnly, "No matter what, we must get them!"

"Thank you, Fifteenth Uncle."

"The princes of the Yuanzhen Dynasty will challenge you at the night banquet tonight. With it,… its defense is really reliable?"

Having said that, he suddenly threw a punch.

A white light flashed, already landing on Chu Zhiyuan's chest. The punch was close at hand and sudden, and Chu Zhiyuan couldn't defend against it.

"Bang!"

His body swelled up, and the white undergarment suddenly bulged and then flattened.

It was as if a balloon had been punctured, quickly releasing its air.

But he stood steadily, without any change.

"What a Moon Silk Frost Armor!" Chu Honglin curiously examined the Moon Silk Frost Armor.

Although he hadn't used his full strength, this strike was a Great Radiance Fist at the Transformation God level.

Under normal circumstances, Chu Zhiyuan would not have been able to withstand this punch unless he could use the Great Radiance Fist in time to block it.

This is the significance of the cultivation realm.

The significance of the martial arts realm lies in the attack power, and the significance of the cultivation realm lies in the defense power.

Of course, there are even higher realms of cultivation, making it easier to practice martial skills.

Chu Zhiyuan's previous fatal weakness was insufficient cultivation, but now with this Moon Silk Frost Armor, he has made up for this point.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This treasure armor is indeed powerful, so demon crystals are important."

Chu Honglin said solemnly, "Understood, I will find a way to find them!"

— —

Chu Zhiyuan returned to his small courtyard.

Youlan and the three maids were waiting, serving him as he washed up, and setting out wine and dishes, while reporting that they had not been able to find any demon crystals.

There were none in the Prince's residence. They had also asked at the other princes' residences, as well as the Court of the Imperial Clan.

There were no demon crystals anywhere.

It was a rare item and was not circulating in the world.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded indifferently.

It was only natural that the Ninth Prince's residence, with its power and connections, could not find any demon crystals.

He thought for a moment, then had Youlan summon Li Yuzhen and told Li Yuzhen that he wanted demon crystals, the more the better.

Li Yuzhen looked at him in surprise.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Can't this future consort borrow things from her?"

If it were the original owner, he would never have asked the Twelfth Princess for anything, even if it meant death.

He was in a detached state of mind and didn't have such awkwardness or such strong self-esteem.

In the face of life, self-esteem was not that important.

The current self needs to borrow any power that can be borrowed to protect and strengthen himself.

This is the significance of my transformation into the Ninth Prince.

Fifteenth Uncle has not sent any news, which means he probably can't find any demon crystals and can only pin his hopes on the Twelfth Princess.

Li Yuzhen blinked her big eyes and nodded, "Your Highness, I will inform the Princess."

"The sooner the better," Chu Zhiyuan said.

"Yes," Li Yuzhen solemnly cupped her fists and said goodbye, "This subordinate will write a letter immediately."

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand.

After Li Yuzhen left, Chu Zhiyuan drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, got up, and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

The original owner left behind a mess, and there is too little help that can be obtained.

Entering Jade Scene Cave once cannot open up the situation, and the change in the situation is limited.

The key is that the usual activity space is too small, only between Great Radiance Peak and the Prince's Residence, a two-point line.

Even the eldest prince, who has errands, spends most of his time practicing in the True Martial Academy.

After all, in the Extraterrestrial Heavens, cultivation is the most important thing, and the princes are the same.

Under such circumstances, I can only borrow any power that can be borrowed.

In this way, I owe the Twelfth Princess a favor, but I can't care about that now.

— —

The next morning, he came to the True Martial Academy again.

He arrived before the Third Prince again.

He glanced at the empty True Martial Academy and knew that the Third Prince was late today, most likely because of last night's palace banquet.

He must have been up very late and had too much fun, so he got up late.

He shook his head and tried to copy the Radiance Rhapsody again.

As a result, he still failed. The white jade turned into powder, and he felt dizzy.

He hurriedly stopped trying and once again visualized Great Radiance Peak to nourish his spirit.

At this time, the Third Prince, Chu Lieyang, appeared again, followed by the First Prince and the Second Prince.

Seeing that he had begun to cultivate, the Third Prince quickly sat down in the position farthest from him and began to close his eyes and cultivate.

The Second Prince, Chu Liexuan, laughed and said, "Ninth Brother, you didn't come last night. You didn't get to see the appearance of the Fifth Prince and Sixth Prince of the Yuanzhen Dynasty. They are truly extraordinary!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Did Father Emperor scold me?"

"…Not really scolding," Chu Liexuan hesitated for a moment, then said with a chuckle, "He told you to take good care of your injuries."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted and said, "He didn't even mention me, did he?"

"He did mention you once," Chu Liexuan quickly said.

It was only because the Sixth Prince of Yuanzhen asked that Father Emperor replied once. Apart from that, he didn't mention Ninth Brother from beginning to end, as if there was no Ninth Brother.

To be fair, Father Emperor is indeed too harsh on Ninth Brother.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted and said, "I'm used to it.… Eldest Brother, did you probe their strengths?"

"Very strong," Chu Liechu said solemnly, "Fourth Brother sparred with the Sixth Prince, and he couldn't block the Sixth Prince's sword."

"That Heaven Questioning Divine Sword is indeed strange," Chu Liexuan quickly said, "It's hard to defend against. Ninth Brother, you must think of a way. Fourth Brother was injured and almost disfigured."