Imperial Cultivation

This one hundred and fifty li area, still hasn’t revealed the end of this Secret Land.

Nor has any human presence been seen, yet various animals abound.

He looked at Li Hongzhao, "Where is Senior Song?"

"Master is in closed cultivation, will be out soon," Li Hongzhao said, "I have made arrangements."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is this Secret Land similar to the one on our side?"

Li Hongzhao said, "It should be just like the Secret Land on our side."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

It’s not surprising that Little Heaven Beyond has a Secret Land, and so does Biyuan Heaven.

"Let’s go," Li Hongzhao said.

She transformed into a streak of red light, shooting into the distance.

Chu Zhiyuan followed, speaking as they sped along, "Does this place feel a bit lonely?"

"There are quite a few people," Li Hongzhao replied.

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Li Hongzhao said, "Most with the Phoenix Bloodline are inside."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "They aren’t all from the Imperial Family, are they?"

"Yes," Li Hongzhao nodded, "Only the Imperial Family here has the Phoenix Bloodline."

"Prince Zhuang’s lineage?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.

"You could say that Prince Zhuang also belongs to this lineage," Li Hongzhao replied.

After ten li, his Super Sense detected a stretch of connected pavilions and courtyards.

Built along the mountain, extending for several tens of li.

In the courtyards and pavilions, there were men and women, all seemingly young.

He could immediately see that these people weren’t truly young, only appeared so.

This is eternal youth.

He laughed, "Does your Phoenix Bloodline allow you to maintain eternal youth?"

He noticed Prince Zhuang didn’t seem young.

Li Hongzhao said, "Once cultivation reaches a certain level, one can return to a youthful appearance."

She then smiled proudly, "I have cultivated enough to enjoy true eternal youth now."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head in admiration, "Indeed worthy of the Phoenix Bloodline."

Li Hongzhao laughed, "The powers of the Phoenix Bloodline far exceed my imagination."

Being able to become the Da Meng Emperor was all due to the Phoenix Bloodline.

The Phoenix Bloodline allowed her to enter the Yujing Imperial City and after meeting Chu Zhiyuan, her cultivation soared.

Thus enabling her to inherit the Emperor’s Sword.

However, the Phoenix Bloodline is even more vital in Biyuan Heaven, its cultivation astoundingly rapid.

This is the legacy of ancient ancestors, enjoyed until today.

Without the Phoenix Bloodline, stepping into the Nine Transitions would take decades; she admits she doesn’t have Chu Zhiyuan’s comprehension and talent.

Now, thanks to the Phoenix Bloodline, she can keep up with Chu Zhiyuan.

The mysteries of the Phoenix Bloodline are abundant, not only in cultivation but in some unique secret techniques too.

Even if not invincible, it’s enough for carefree wandering.

"The Phoenix Bloodline is potent indeed."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Of course, the Phoenix Bloodline is extremely powerful, and the denser the Spiritual Energy, the stronger the bloodline.

Look at Li Miaotan; she could even crush other cultivators of this world with the power of her bloodline.

As they conversed and sped onward.

Chu Zhiyuan noticed her Qinggong had become exceedingly advanced, drifting as if propelled by an invisible force without her exerting much effort in circulating True Yuan.

This evidently stems from a secret technique from the bloodline, it should be the power of the bloodline.

"What Qinggong is this?" Chu Zhiyuan asked curiously.

"Phoenix Soaring Technique, how is it?" she asked with a smile.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "A very impressive Qinggong."

"This already transcends Qinggong," she proudly smiled, "when perfected, it can disregard space and arrive directly; Master can reach the Heavenly Sword Sect this way, and bring me back, too."

Chu Zhiyuan laughingly placed a hand on her fragrant shoulder, the next moment, the view changed abruptly.

Pavilions and courtyards built into the mountain, stretching upwards continuously along the contours of the mountain.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Is it just like this?"

The Second Layer of the Earth Origin Technique, the most obvious change is the ability to carry others across the Void.

This is a qualitative transformation.

"You...?" Li Hongzhao’s phoenix eyes widened, incredulous.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Is it like this?"

"You can do this too!" Li Hongzhao saw his proud smile, gave a snort, and said, "Impressive."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then practice well, strive to reach it soon."

Li Hongzhao rolled her eyes at him, "To train to this realm, who knows what year or month!"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "With your aptitude, there’s no problem at all."

Li Hongzhao snorted, "Don’t talk to me about aptitude."

In front of others, even Master, she could remain proud, confident in her talents.

In front of Chu Zhiyuan, there’s no need to bring it up to humiliate herself.

"Let’s go." She led Chu Zhiyuan to a pavilion.

This pavilion sat at the peak, constructed of Jade, marked by traces of time yet its luster remained undiminished.

The entire pavilion was enveloped in a layer of a warm sheen, like being placed within autumn waters.

Chu Zhiyuan saw the topmost layer of the pavilion, at the central place within a room, a young woman in white was sitting cross-legged on a Red Jade Bed.

Her eyes slightly closed, her White Jade-like hands forming a seal, unmoving like a statue.

Her brows like paintings, stunningly beautiful, with a bright red birthmark in the center.

This birthmark was a tiny phoenix, seemingly alive and dancing.

Behind her appeared a phoenix gently flying, synchronized with the little phoenix on her brow.

The phoenix in the Void was bathing in roaring flames, clusters of fire circling around, like countless red birds worshipping it.

The flames nearly touched the pavilion’s ceiling but somehow didn’t.

The void where the phoenix was twisted, as if leading to another void.

The young woman sitting cross-legged on the Red Jade Bed suddenly opened her eyes.

Li Hongzhao suddenly sensed it and quickly spoke up, "Master, Chu Zhiyuan is here."

"Come in," a slightly hoarse voice sounded.

Li Hongzhao pushed the door open and entered the pavilion, leading Chu Zhiyuan to the third floor, in front of the woman in white.

The woman inclined her body, lying sideways, leaning on a large pillow, lazily looking at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists, "Greetings, Senior."

The present Song Chaoge was like a genuine phoenix gazing down at him.

Her danger far surpassed the Giant Demon.

Evidently, this Senior Song’s bloodline power was deeply activated, with astonishing might.

Intuition constantly warned him to be cautious, not careless, lest his life be in danger.

"The prodigy of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the future Sect Leader," Song Chaoge chuckled lightly, "Pleased to meet you."

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Li Hongzhao.

Li Hongzhao stuck out her tongue, "No need to hide from Master, we’re family."

Chu Zhiyuan apologized to Song Chaoge, "Excuse the rudeness, Senior."

"What Hongzhao said is true. We are like family, no need for formalities, don’t speak false pleasantries like outsiders do."

"Understood."

"Your cultivation..." Song Chaoge shook her head gently, "No wonder Hongzhao is impressed."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Indeed, disciple encountered some fortunes, resulting in such cultivation."

"Good fortune, high comprehension, steadfast character," Song Chaoge nodded, "The Heavenly Sword Sect is truly blessed... are you really planning to become the Sect Leader?"

"A small pursuit of the disciple, not necessarily achievable," Chu Zhiyuan said.

"Being a Sect Leader isn’t easy," Song Chaoge said, "not as glamorous as you might imagine."

Chu Zhiyuan immediately became solemn.

Song Chaoge said, "Heavenly Sword Peak isn’t an ordinary peak."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "As a Sect Leader, you cannot leave the peak?"

"Correct," Song Chaoge nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan fell silent.

Initially, he thought Lu Wanshan never left the mountain to guard Heavenly Sword Peak against demon invasions.

After visiting the Evil Suppressing Abyss, he faintly suspected it might be suppressing something.

With the Heavenly Sword used to suppress it.

Now, hearing Song Chaoge’s words, he realized his guess was correct: the Sect Leader indeed needs to suppress something.

This means the Sect Leader cannot leave the mountain, which is truly a difficult task.

No matter how powerful, being unable to leave the mountain and see the world, isn’t it too stifling?

Song Chaoge narrowed her eyes slightly, observing Chu Zhiyuan’s changing expressions.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, nodding slowly, "The Sect Leader shoulders great responsibilities; it is indeed challenging."

Song Chaoge asked, "Still want to be the Sect Leader?"