Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1413 - 1409: Hidden Piece

These red-robed men, whether middle-aged, young, or elderly, all possess a Venerable Cultivation, ranging from the Third to the Ninth Transition to Perfection.

The color of their red robes is slightly dark, almost purple.

An aura surrounds them, and combined with the rustling of their wide red robes, it seems like hundreds of flames are burning brightly.

They tread on white clouds, coldly staring at the Profound Yin Palace, as if hundreds of cold flashes were shooting towards the palace.

If it were before, an invisible force would block it, making the Super Sense unable to see outside.

Now, with the Heavenly Yuan Technique at the Second Layer of Perfection, Super Sense rises with the tide, becoming even more formidable, capable of breaking through this invisible barrier to see outside.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How long have these experts from the Li Huo Palace gathered?"

"Most of the day." Shen Hanyue hummed, "They just glare without fighting, so inexplicable."

"They should be waiting for other experts," Xiao Ruoling said.

Shen Hanyue said, "Haven’t the disciples of the Li Huo Palace already arrived?"

"Perhaps experts from other sects?" Xiao Ruoling looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This time, experts from other sects have been invited to observe."

His Super Sense had already seen a group of experts standing on a ship.

This ship is thirty meters long and ten meters wide, quietly floating in the Void.

The ship is crystal clear, like it was carved from ice, shimmering in the sunlight.

More than a dozen experts are already standing on it.

Their clothes vary: green, blue, or even colorful robes, with a clear distinction from Li Huo Palace’s red robes.

These experts are all Venerables, ranging from the Fifth to the Ninth Transitions, with men and women, old and young alike.

There are even two top beauties, no less than the top beauty Xiao Ruoling.

The expressions of these Venerables are also different, some excited to see the grand event, waiting for the good show to start.

Some show concern and pity, obviously having quite a bit of sympathy for the Profound Yin Palace.

"What kind of ship is that?" Chu Zhiyuan was curious.

Xiao Ruoling said, "It’s the Tongming Spirit Shuttle of the Wu Gou Divine Palace."

"Wu Gou Divine Palace?" Chu Zhiyuan was surprised, "Isn’t Wu Gou Divine Palace on good terms with the Profound Yin Palace?"

"Not many people know about this," Xiao Ruoling smiled lightly.

Chu Zhiyuan realized, "Will the Wu Gou Divine Palace lend a hand?"

Xiao Ruoling said, "The Palace Master, Elders, and Masters didn’t mention it, but we speculate it should be a hidden card."

"... Impressive." Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Li Huo Palace doesn’t know the connection between Wu Gou Divine Palace and you?"

"Very few people know," Xiao Ruoling gently shook her head.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Our Heaven-Reaching Sect knows."

"The Heaven-Reaching Sect wouldn’t tell the Li Huo Palace about this. Very few know about our relationship with Wu Gou Divine Palace."

Shen Hanyue said, "Rest assured, Princely Heir, even if they know, it doesn’t matter. The Li Huo Palace dares to provoke us but not the Wu Gou Divine Palace."

Chu Zhiyuan was curious.

Shen Hanyue said, "Wu Gou Divine Palace’s mental method is unique and unpredictable; Li Huo Palace can’t afford to offend them."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "What’s so unique about it?"

"That Tongming Spirit Shuttle can hide its aura and enter the sect quietly and undetected," Shen Hanyue hummed, "Who can resist their sneak attacks?"

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "Wouldn’t this make all the Human Sects restless and be a target of public criticism?"

"But they need to find Wu Gou Divine Palace first."

"... No wonder."

Xiao Ruoling said, "Wu Gou Divine Palace has few people and has always remained neutral; no one dares to offend them."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The location of the Wu Gou Divine Palace cannot be found, nor even its disciples.

Thinking it over, it’s best not to provoke such an opponent, just keep a distance.

This time, Wu Gou Divine Palace probably intends to break its neutrality and get involved in the grievances.

It seems the connection between Wu Gou Divine Palace and Profound Yin Palace runs deep indeed.

Shen Hanyue, wearing a yellow robe, leaped onto the rooftop, shading her eyes with her hand, browsing cold as ice, "Do they really think they can crush us?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The Li Huo Palace indeed believes they can inevitably defeat the Profound Yin Palace.

They have made thorough preparations, along with the Red Sun Needle specifically to counter the Sect’s Spiritual Artifact.

Assuming nothing unexpected, they are confident they can conquer and severely damage the Profound Yin Palace.

Thereby establishing a formidable reputation in front of other sects.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Will these Outer Sect experts lend a hand to the Li Huo Palace?"

"Sister," Shen Hanyue said, "They’re only fair-weather friends; when things are peaceful, they add icing on the cake, but don’t expect them to send help in need."

Then she hummed, "These guys are most hateful! When fighting starts, let’s give them a lesson!"

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, "We shouldn’t make too many enemies now."

"What’s there to fear about them?" Shen Hanyue said, "Even if they’re punished, they wouldn’t dare utter a word; they shouldn’t have harbored ill intentions in the first place, let them think we’re afraid!"

Xiao Ruoling hesitated, not refuting.

Shen Hanyue’s thoughts aren’t wrong; based on Profound Yin Palace’s habitual means, those who dare to watch the spectacle won’t be let off.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s practice first."

Xiao Ruoling nodded in agreement, "Then let’s practice."

"Practice, practice," Shen Hanyue giggled, "If we can reach the Ninth Transition before the battle starts, that would be the best!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Not entirely impossible, I’ve made some progress, practicing will be faster."

"Then hurry," Shen Hanyue said, "Make the most of time."

...

An hour later, Shen Hanyue’s aura suddenly surged, her green robe like a balloon.

She suddenly opened her bright eyes, radiant with excitement, "Ninth Transition!"

Xiao Ruoling opened her eyes, a charming smile, stunningly beautiful.

Chu Zhiyuan seemed thoughtful.

Still a little short, just a tiny bit away.

A paper-thin barrier, which he simply couldn’t break through.

His mind itched tremendously.

"Princely Heir, aren’t you happy for me?" Shen Hanyue saw him lost in thought and hummed coyly.

Chu Zhiyuan showed a smile, "Congratulations."

Shen Hanyue’s smile deepened, "Finally Ninth Transition, sigh..."

She sighed and shook her head, "I never dreamed it would be so fast!"

Other disciples of Profound Yin Palace take hundreds or even thousands of years to reach the Ninth Transition.

Even being incredibly gifted, she thought it would take a thousand years.

Dreaming of within ten years was daring enough, let alone within a year.

Incomprehensible, too outrageous.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "The key is still the Spirit Venerable."

The mental method of the Profound Yin Palace can’t smoothly accomplish Spirit Venerable status like the Taihao Jade Void Scripture.

Even after achieving Spirit Venerable status himself, he might not be able to help them.

The key relies on their own comprehension and honing.

Shen Hanyue said, "We have a thousand years more of comprehension time than sister and them. If we can’t make it, then we really aren’t destined."

Xiao Ruoling nodded.

They have already taken much advantage; if they still cannot achieve Spirit Venerable status, there’s no one else to blame.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "They’re about to make a move."

Shen Hanyue’s eyes lit up immediately, "Finally, they’re making a move! I’ve been waiting!"

Having stepped onto the Ninth Transition, standing at the top of Venerable, it’s a chance to showcase her skills, and she was thrilled.

At this moment, above the snow peak formed by white clouds, a hundred thirty-six red-robed experts have gathered.

They stretched out their hands, placing them on each other’s back, forming a long snake formation in a line.

At the front, a red-robed elder has a small sword hovering in front of his chest.

The small sword is a rusty bronze sword, with a simple ancient design, two feet long, one finger wide, with patterns engraved on the Sword.

The red-robed elder formed seals with both hands, pointing virtually at the small sword floating a meter in front of his chest.

The patterns on the small sword were gradually lighting up, as if lights were traversing within.

As time passed, the lights traversing within grew brighter.