Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 396 - 393 Complete

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit was lifted.

It seems his probing was correct.

His current status was indeed different; he could directly search the Secret Vault.

Could he actually take things directly from the Forbidden Palace Secret Vault?

Since when did his status become so high?

He realized that he knew nothing about his own status.

"Uncle Nine, what good things are in the Secret Vault?"

"Some strange and peculiar ones, many with unknown origins, passed down from the previous dynasty."

"Can I go in and have a look?" Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes lit up.

His Super Sense would be most effective at a time like this.

"Not yet." Chu Qingyan laughed, saying, "Your status is not enough."

Chu Zhiyuan quickly asked, "Then what status is needed?"

Chu Qingyan replied, "At my level, or rather, become the Emperor."

Chu Zhiyuan showed a bitter smile: "Uncle Nine is teasing me again."

"This is indeed the rule," Chu Qingyan said, "The Forbidden Palace Secret Vault can only be opened by two people, one is the Emperor, and the other is me, the Great Sect."

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "That’s difficult."

"You should quickly break through to Grandmaster, the rest can come slowly, but reaching Grandmaster cannot be delayed."

Chu Zhiyuan said helplessly, "The last three layers can’t be taken lightly, they can only be achieved through grinding effort."

"Even grinding effort must be quick," Chu Qingyan said, "It’s not about wasting time, but to strengthen the foundation to break through to Grandmaster. If the foundation is unstable, it’s useless to be anxious."

"Understood." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Condensing Sword Intent and Blade Intent can also elevate the realm."

"That’s good." Chu Qingyan smiled and said, "Wait for a moment, I’ll go check."

"I’m grateful, Uncle Nine."

"No need for thanks."

Chu Qingyan soon left.

Chu Zhiyuan sat in the hall waiting.

The Dragon Transformation Technique was rolling and moving, golden yellow air currents permeating throughout his body, inside and out.

Not only through the meridians but also the internal organs, muscles, bones, and even the skin.

When reaching the limbs, the circulation became quicker, with subtle changes in his fingers and toes.

It seemed that a strange power surged from his fingers and toes.

As if one claw could scratch the sky and one foot could stomp through the earth.

During the circulation of the Dragon Transformation Technique, this illusion always existed.

Chu Zhiyuan calmed his mind and observed carefully.

He was still pondering, after mastering the Dragon Transformation Technique, would the next step be the Dragon Subduing Skill?

First transform into a dragon, then subdue the dragon, could it be subduing oneself?

This was indeed quite strange.

However, he had only seen the Dragon Transformation Technique, not the Dragon Subduing Skill.

Presumably, it’s stored in the Forbidden Palace Secret Vault or elsewhere.

First, fully master the Dragon Transformation Technique before considering other things.

It might as well lack the Dragon Subduing Skill that follows.

Mastering the Dragon Transformation Technique would undoubtedly be immensely beneficial for breaking through to Grandmaster.

According to his conjecture, breaking through to Grandmaster requires Five Elements Perfection and harmonious breath, while Great Grandmaster likely means spirit Perfection.

The Dragon Transformation Technique can certainly enhance blood and energy, both of which would be complete.

Only the spirit remains.

Then try to find a way from the Glazed Blade Scripture.

What about other inheritances?

Taiching Primordial Sect?

Or Yu Xu Sword Sect?

He recalled the inheritance of three sects, having mastered the Heavenly Yuan, Earth Origin, and Human Element Skills, which are the core foundation of the Taiching Primordial Sect.

The core of the Taiching Primordial Sect is the "Yuan." As the level of the three skills deepens, the absorbed energy becomes purer and closer to Primordial Energy.

Primordial Energy is the original qi of heaven and earth; consuming it can grant longevity equal to heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, this was just the ultimate theoretical form of martial arts; whether it could actually be achieved is uncertain.

He had been practicing both the Heavenly Yuan Technique and the Earth Origin Technique, constantly improving.

As his realm improved, the absorbed energy through the Earth Origin Technique also increased.

At first, it could only replenish Inner Qi, then True Qi, and later Gang Qi.

He didn’t know, upon reaching Great Grandmaster, if he could directly absorb Spiritual Energy.

As for Primordial Energy, he truly didn’t know what it was.

The key question was, could he absorb Spiritual Energy?

If so, would that mean possessing Great Grandmaster-like power?

Compared to the Earth Origin Technique, the progress of the Heavenly Yuan Technique wasn’t as significant, consistently absorbing spiritual power without qualitative changes.

The Human Element Skill was a cultivation method practiced by men and women together, and as he was not yet married, he hadn’t used it.

He pondered the heritage of the Taiching Primordial Sect, his brow gradually furrowed.

He had long harbored a doubt and feeling, now gradually becoming clear.

Chu Qingyan reappeared, holding a long saber, the scabbard already broken, the handle bare with nothing wrapped around it.

"Here, it’s this blade, should be thousands of years old."

Chu Zhiyuan took it, inspecting the broken blade, shaking his head, "Indeed, it’s been too long."

Moreover, it was poorly preserved.

Yet it felt icy cold to the touch, with a faint piercing chill.

This wasn’t pure temperature, but a perception, it was Sword Intent.

This broken blade indeed had Sword Intent.

Chu Qingyan sighed and shook his head, "If it weren’t so broken and worn-out, it would’ve been reforged long ago."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It seems that there’s nothing preserved from ancient weapons."

Chu Qingyan shook his head, "Even the best weapons cannot last long over time." ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Chu Zhiyuan remained unconvinced.

He felt that the key lay in storage, or perhaps the material itself.

The Bright Moon Saber he possessed was also an old weapon, yet almost like new.

Slowly he unsheathed the saber, the Biluo True Robe billowed immediately, flapping as if in a strong wind.

Chu Qingyan looked at him in surprise.

At this moment, Chu Zhiyuan seemed like an unsheathed treasured sword.

The chill of this treasured sword was daunting, making him instinctively want to avoid its edge.

So this was the Sword Intent Chu Zhiyuan spoke of?

Chu Zhiyuan drew the saber fully, the Sword Intent oppressive, but after fully unsheathing it, he looked disappointed.

This blade’s Sword Intent wasn’t enough to push him back, allowing the complete draw.

Compared to the silver-sheathed treasured sword, there’s little difference.

"How is it?" Chu Qingyan asked.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

"This saber isn’t good enough?" Chu Qingyan said in surprise, "What kind of saber do you want?"

Chu Zhiyuan handed him the silver-sheathed saber from his waist.

Chu Qingyan took it and drew the sword, immediately feeling the biting cold, promptly sheathing it again.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Only one better than my saber would do."

"...There shouldn’t be such a thing." Chu Qingyan frowned, "The Flying Sky Sect doesn’t have one?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "They have, but won’t give it."

"Flying Sky Sect..." Chu Qingyan sighed, "They are too selfish...but understandable, after all, it’s a Secret Land."

Chu Zhiyuan immediately understood.

Chu Qingyan indeed had a very close relationship with the Emperor, as he didn’t keep secrets concerning the Secret Land from him.

"Alright, I’ll ask the Flying Sky Sect for a blade."

"Thank you, Uncle Nine." Chu Zhiyuan immediately cupped his hands and smiled.

Chu Qingyan said with exasperation, "You little rascal, still playing mind games with me, was this your real purpose all along?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "If our Secret Vault had one, there would be no need to ask the Flying Sky Sect."

Chu Qingyan said, "At least get one."

"They have two."

"...Asking for both would be too greedy, don’t you think?"

"Just for observation, not keeping it permanently, returning it in a month’s time."

"...Fine, then ask for both." Chu Qingyan laughed.

Chu Zhiyuan didn’t bid farewell and leave, instead taking a sip of tea, continuing to seek advice, "Uncle Nine, the three inheritances I received, they feel incomplete."

"Oh—?"

Seeing his expression, Chu Zhiyuan immediately realized he was right, "Uncle Nine really knows, they’re indeed incomplete, right?"

"Hmm, for you to be able to master them is indeed impressive."

"Lacking the most crucial visualization?" Chu Zhiyuan said.

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