Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, staring at Chu Liechu's back until it completely disappeared.

Super Sensing Illumination.

Chu Liechu continued to walk up the mountain, treading slowly on the icy steps, the smile on his lips gradually fading away, his tiger-like eyes flickering with brilliance.

Under Super Sense, Chu Liechu's subtle expressions, the flicker and change in his eyes, the slightest movements of his limbs, all appeared in Chu Zhiyuan's mind.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned slightly.

This elder brother of his is really cautious.

Even though he has pretended so convincingly, he is still pondering, carefully analyzing and judging if he is acting.

Fortunately, the original self was most inept at acting.

It's said that nature doesn't change easily; after displaying the original self's temperament, it gives Chu Liechu the impression that the change is only superficial, with no change internally.

Still an irritable person, always speaking the truth, excelling at sarcasm and mockery.

After walking over a hundred steps, Chu Liechu's face still didn't show a smile, still heavy with seriousness.

Chu Zhiyuan's frown became even tighter.

This elder brother of his is truly hard to deceive.

Even though he could see his own abilities, he tested his Great Brightness Fist Realm.

He still hasn't completely relaxed.

...

At noon, Chu Honglin appeared.

From afar, he looked at the void whirlpool above Chu Zhiyuan's head, shaking his head with emotion.

Compared to when he first saw the whirlpool, the current whirlpool was clearly faster and larger.

This means the Yin Yang Fish in the Dantian is bigger, spinning faster, making the cultivation speed dozens of times that of others.

More importantly, he practiced for an entire day.

While others are exhausted after training for a while, needing to practice Great Brightness Fist for mental recovery.

Thus, a single day for Chu Liezhao is equivalent to a month for others.

It's said that there are iron thresholds between the four Realms; insight is needed to ascend to a higher Realm.

But his perceptivity is astounding as well.

All in all, the True Dragon of this generation's Chu Family is indeed the Ninth Prince, truly surprising everyone.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, bright light flickering within, and slowly gathering into his pupils.

"Uncle, I want to go to Diwu Academy to select a Miracle Technique."

"Hmm—?"

"Eldest brother just came to test me, using Forget Sorrow Divine Finger. As a Prince, can I also select a Miracle Technique?"

"… A Prince of Diwu Academy can select a Miracle Technique; since you're not in the Academy, I'm not quite sure."

"Why can other Princes choose, but I can't?"

"I'll ask Elder Brother for you." Chu Honglin said, "Tell me, which one do you want to choose?"

"What are there?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "Uncle thinks I should choose which one?"

"You…" Chu Honglin pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan eagerly stared at Chu Honglin.

Chu Honglin said, "You want to choose a First-Grade Martial Art, right?"

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Others don't choose First-Grade Martial Arts because they are difficult to comprehend and practice.

I have good insight, the best choice would be a First-Grade Martial Art, strong and powerful.

"Diwu Academy's mysterious secret techniques are over a thousand; there are only nine First-Grade ones—two Fist Techniques, two Finger Skills, three Hand Skills, one Claw Technique, one Sealing Technique."

Chu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up.

The Secret Skills collected by Diwu Academy are the creme de la creme, not ordinary at all.

These nine First-Grade Miracle Techniques are too tempting, like a Martial Artist seeing a divine weapon, a gourmand seeing exquisite food.

"Which of these nine has the strongest power?"

"Being the same First-Grade, the power doesn't differ too much, it depends on the Realm level."

"There must be some difference, right?"

It's said that among writers there isn't a best but in Martial Arts, there isn't a second; there must be better or worse, even among First-Grade Martial Arts.

"To say which is the hardest to practice and the most powerful, it should be the Great Demon Suppressing Seal."

"Great Demon Suppressing Seal?"

"This Sealing Technique requires an extremely profound Mental State, and has immense power."

"Then I'll choose this one." Chu Zhiyuan said.

"Really want to choose the Great Demon Suppressing Seal?… Have you thought it through? This Sealing Technique is difficult to practice, firstly due to the delicate balance required in Mental State—hating evil like an enemy but holding compassion—no one can handle this well.… More troublingly, it requires multi-tasking—Visualization, chanting, Sealing—and both hands must create different handprints, requiring one mind to do four tasks with flawless coordination, … so, that's why no one has succeeded."

"Uncle, have you tried?"

"Yes, I practiced for a month and gave it up. This Miracle Technique is too troublesome."

"Where does it come from?"

"It's an Ancient Era town guarding Martial Arts from Demon Suppressing Spirit Mountain; it might need the Six Demon Subduing Scripture from the mountain to pair like Great Brightness Fist and Infinite Brightness Scripture."

"Six Demon Subduing Scripture…"

"It's extinct,… such town's Mental Methods often had unique inheritance methods in Ancient Times not recorded in texts, easily going extinct."

"So no one practiced this seal?"

"Do you still want to try?"

"Please, Uncle!"

"… I'll go find Elder Brother."

Chu Honglin stared at Chu Zhiyuan for a moment, seeing his determined expression, then turned and left.

Chu Zhiyuan revealed a smile.

Having reincarnated, he found among those he encountered, You Lan and Uncle were truly good to him.

The former because of the original self, Uncle because he cherishes talent or perhaps sees his past self.

Uncle was remarkably talented when he was a Prince; if not placed too far in line, with court powers divided among elder Princes, he had hopes of ascending.

There are many Imperial Uncles responsible for imparting Martial Arts at Diwu Academy, but only Uncle pays attention to and helps him.

Because he has always been on the Outer Realm Battlefield, not caring much for the Emperor.

The other Imperial Uncles are watching the Emperor's attitude.

——

A quarter of an hour later, Chu Honglin appeared again, smiling, "Elder Brother agreed, let's go."

Chu Zhiyuan stood up and saluted, followed Chu Honglin walking side by side, smiling, "Thank you, Uncle! Was it difficult to persuade Father?"

Chu Honglin walked slowly, yet at a rapid pace.

Chu Zhiyuan activated Yin Yang Fish, causing Spiritual Energy to surge under his feet, propelling himself forward.

"Elder Brother indeed was reluctant to agree," Chu Honglin said, "Your previous performance was so disappointing for Elder Brother."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Uncle, I don't want anyone to see me."

"Oh—? Afraid your elder brother will know?"

"I'm afraid he won't know." Chu Zhiyuan said.

"… You sneaky kid, know how to play tricks now."

Chu Honglin immediately understood.

The more hidden it is, the more it will attract the Eldest Prince's attention.

After all, the Eldest Prince, as the Eldest Imperial Prince, has the deepest roots and networks of informants.

While maintaining vigilance, he will keenly watch for any sign on Great Bright Peak regarding who practiced any mysterious skills at Diwu Academy; he could hardly miss it.

The Eldest Prince's attention will be focused on the Great Demon Suppressing Seal, neglecting the Great Brightness Fist.

It must be said, this move is indeed clever; it seems the Ninth Prince is indeed cunning.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Elder brother forced me into quick wit, thought of this on a whim,… haha, everyone says I'm reckless and dumb, truly a joke!"

"Oh you, stop boasting!" Chu Honglin said with mock anger, "Fool the Eldest Prince first!"

"Elder brother will never imagine this." Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Let's see what else he can do now!"