Imperial Cultivation

The Fourth Prince watched Chu Zhiyuan’s carefree back with a changeable expression.

The Seventh Prince chuckled, "Fourth Brother, Ninth Brother is indeed different this time."

He weighed the small box in his hand and laughed, "Going to Yujing Cave Heaven, he even brought me two Third Grade Strange Fruits."

"Seventh Brother," the Twelfth Prince snorted, "It’s only useful for the Qi Transformation Realm, not worth much."

Chu Lieyu weighed the small box and tossed it a few times, chuckling, "Two Third Grade Strange Fruits are worth my months of hard cultivation."

In the Divinity Transformation Realm, indeed months don’t matter much.

But in the Qi Transformation Realm, months can have a big impact.

The younger one is, the more sensitive the mental state, easier to step into the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Sometimes, if late by a year, one would not be able to reach the Divinity Transformation Realm.

That’s why he’s very pleased with this gift.

The Twelfth Prince still wanted to refute, but the Fourth Prince waved him off, "Indeed, congratulations to Seventh Brother."

"Thank you, Fourth Brother." The Seventh Prince chuckled, "Then I’ll take my leave, need to quickly consume these fruits to see their effects."

He eagerly hid the small box inside his sleeve and turned to enter Diwu Academy.

The Fourth Prince shook his head with a resigned look, "Seventh Brother..."

"That’s just Seventh Brother being himself!" The Twelfth Prince snorted, "Pretentious enthusiasm, while Ninth Brother blindly accepts his ways!"

"Ninth Brother has long suffered cold looks; suddenly greeted with smiles, it’s natural to feel flattered."

The Twelfth Prince quickly nodded, "Seventh Brother seized the opportunity!"

"Sigh..." The Fourth Prince sighed, "Let it go, our worries are futile, Ninth Brother will learn the truth after setbacks."

"Even if we speak up, Ninth Brother won’t listen, he’ll think we’re stirring up trouble."

"There’s no helping it, let’s go." The Fourth Prince shook his head and headed to Diwu Academy.

Chu Zhiyuan heard everything clearly.

He smirked secretly.

Human hearts are unfathomable; no need to overthink Seventh Prince’s intentions.

At least there’s willing closeness, benefits must be given, can’t completely isolate oneself.

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True Martial Institute

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As Princes, they all knew the name True Martial Institute, which is only accessible to Princes in the Transformation Realm.

What is True Martial?

Entering the Transformation Realm means becoming a true Martial Artist, studying true Martial Arts.

The Qi Transformation Realm does not make one a true warrior; unable to utilize mental states, unable to truly unleash the power of martial arts.

After entering the Transformation Realm, the heart becomes sharp and sensitive, can sense the mental realm, truly grasp the essence of martial arts.

Chu Zhiyuan did not expect True Martial Institute to be within a cave.

Entering a spacious cave, the walls were embedded with strange pearls.

These strange pearls emitted dazzling bright light, far surpassing the brightness of Luminous Pearls.

This brilliant light made the cave three times brighter than outside.

Entering deeper into the cave, there was a broad circular stone chamber with a domed ceiling.

About two hundred square meters in area, a crystalline and smooth White Jade wall stood in the middle.

The jade wall was ten meters high, reaching the dome, five meters wide, densely inscribed with words.

With a slight insight, Chu Zhiyuan knew that these writings appeared carved but were actually etched with finger force.

On it was a Light Ode.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

He found the writing somewhat familiar, reminiscent of what he saw on the stone wall at the base of Heavenly Person Peak.

It was indeed Chu Chunhan’s handwriting.

Upon reading the entire Light Ode, he felt the bright heaven and earth, and the deep human heart.

Illuminating the world with the light of the human heart, warming the world with brightness.

Inexplicably aroused a sense of overlooking and pity for the world and the people.

Not only the content of this Light Ode, but the very handwriting exuded a gentle bright aura.

This aura was mysterious and obscure, seemingly there yet not.

He closed his eyes and attempted to circulate the Infinite Brightness Scripture, feeling this aura infiltrating his body, entering the Xiao White Snake.

He vaguely understood, without reaching the Transformation Realm, it might be impossible to sense this aura or absorb it.

For cultivation in the Transformation Realm to progress, advancing from the First to the Ninth Transition, this aura is crucial.

Without this aura, the Infinite Brightness Scripture can still advance.

But not as fast.

This aura can boost the progress speed of the Transformation Realm and enhance the understanding of the Great Brightness Fist.

Even enrich the insight into the entire Infinite Brightness Scripture.

The deeper the understanding of the Infinite Brightness Scripture, the better the visualization effect, and the faster the absorption of spiritual energy.

...

He opened his eyes and looked at Chu Honglin.

Chu Honglin stood quietly by the side, smiling at him, letting him comprehend without rushing.

Upon first entering the True Martial Institute, the impact was strongest, and comprehension often deepest.

This was a rare good opportunity, best not to disturb.

He smiled, "Have you gained any insights?"

"Indeed a sacred place for cultivation." Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "This Light Ode was written by the ancestors, right?"

"It’s said the ancestors personally inscribed it, this stone isn’t ordinary stone, looks like White Jade, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s not White Jade."

Chu Zhiyuan asked with a smile what it was.

"It’s the ancient Karma Stone, extremely hard, can retain the aura on it, never fading."

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit lifted, "Never fading?"

He currently desires immortality greatly, and hearing the words ’never fading’ excites him.

He felt longing, wanting to figure out how this Karma Stone could never fade, whether it truly never fades.

Everything in the world has birth and death, without exception; is the Karma Stone an exception?

If it truly never fades, how is it achieved, why can it be achieved?

"It’s said to never fade." Chu Honglin replied, "Even if exaggerated, it’s extremely formidable, still intact today."

Chu Zhiyuan mused, "Indeed formidable."

Around the Karma Stone wall were twelve circular jade mats, scattered orderly.

Chu Honglin pointed to these jade mats, "Find a place to sit and cultivate, as long as you can, take a break if you can’t endure, or stroll around the mountain."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "What about the big brothers?"

"They’re all out working." Chu Honglin replied, "Don’t come often."

"Aren’t they continually cultivating here?" Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

"Upon reaching the Transformation Realm, you can take assignments; all have Court assignments on them."

"What about me?... Never mind, I shall become a Prince Consort; no need to worry."

Chu Honglin advised, "Your perception is good, don’t need such, better focus on cultivation, cultivation is fundamental."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Then I’ll slack off and only practice."

He understood, even if he wanted to work, there was no work for him, the Court would not allocate assignments to him.

He thought for a moment, "Uncle, regarding the Demon Clan matter, could inform the Twelfth Princess?"

"... Not forbidden." Chu Honglin hesitated a moment, then smiled, "You want to leak news to the Twelfth Princess?"

"First figure out how to build good relations." Chu Zhiyuan felt resigned, "See if any benefits can be gained."

The Princesses of the Phoenix Dynasty differ from those of the Jade Dynasty, having higher status, akin to Princes.

He couldn’t just go down a single path recklessly, only thinking about confrontation; that’s a road to ruin.

Must first find a way to draw near, after all, the Jade Dynasty can’t be relied upon.

Perhaps benefits can be gained from the Phoenix Dynasty, enhancing his cultivation.

Once achieving Spirit Venerable or Heavenly God status, he could control his destiny and thus attain immortality.

"Possible." Chu Honglin replied, "I will try to delay by several days, preventing news from leaking out."

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands, "Thank you, Uncle."

"Save such distant words." Chu Honglin waved his hand, "Just practice, I’ll be at Diwu Academy, find me there if anything comes up."

"Understood." Chu Zhiyuan smiled.