Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan immediately examined him with surprise.

Before him stood a handsome middle-aged man, with a square face, a jade-like complexion, sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and three strands of fine beard under his chin, giving him an ethereal appearance.

He subtly sensed a formidable force projecting from the Void, landing within the shadow of this handsome middle-aged man.

In the next moment, a peculiar energy swept across him completely, seemingly scrutinizing him thoroughly.

He bowed respectfully, showing deference: "Descendant and Princely Heir Chu Liezhao greets the ancestor."

The shadow before him seemed merely a silhouette, yet contained immense power.

Such power warranted his respectful regard.

This was beyond his imagination.

They say the ancestor has become a Spirit Venerable, could this be the power of a Spirit Venerable?

After so many years, he still exists in this world.

"Chu Liezhao..." Chu Chunhan chuckled, looking up pensively: "Has it been a long time?"

"Informing the ancestor, it's been thirteen thousand four hundred and thirty-two years since the founding of our Jade Dynasty."

"A dynasty of ten thousand years..." Chu Chunhan slowly said: "Thought it would've been overturned by now, seems future generations have done well."

"It's thanks to the ancestor for laying a solid foundation," Chu Zhiyuan replied respectfully.

These were his heartfelt words.

Without the Infinite Brightness Scripture, the Great Brightness Fist, the Great Bright Peak, and the Thirty-Six Cave Heavens, the Jade Dynasty would have perished long ago.

The Jade Dynasty's longevity wasn't due to wise and powerful emperors throughout the generations, but because of the solid foundation laid.

The Infinite Brightness Scripture and the Great Brightness Fist were formidable, and combined with the Thirty-Six Cave Heavens, they ensured the stability of the Jade Dynasty.

"You have comprehended the Great Brightness Fist, which shows remarkable insight, and your character is exceptional."

"The younger generation's insight is commendable."

"Among many, you are the first to grasp the true essence of the Great Brightness Fist."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "Though I have a bad temper and often offend, I have always been open and candid, facing the heavens without shame, bowing without regret!"

"You wish to seek the Void Secret Treasure, don't you?"

"The disciple wishes to acquire the Void Secret Treasure, to enhance my understanding and achieve immortality."

"Immortality? Haha..." Suddenly, Chu Chunhan laughed heartily.

His laughter echoed, reverberating within the tranquility of the ancient forest.

"Others desire the Void Secret Treasure for the chance to seize the imperial throne, yet I do not desire the throne but wish for immortality," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Does the ancestor find my ideals laughable?"

"Have you ever heard of anyone achieving immortality? Even beings of the Divine Race have perished, haven't they?"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Others may not achieve it, but I might."

"Hmm..." Chu Chunhan ceased his laughter, stroking his beard and nodding: "A rarity indeed, my Chu Family should indeed have such a man!"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "I implore the ancestor's guidance!"

After speaking so much, he hoped to receive Chu Chunhan's guidance, perhaps assisting him in obtaining the Void Secret Treasure.

He had already illuminated the entire mountain peak, yet gained nothing.

This mountain peak was imposing yet beautiful, a breathtaking scenery of picturesque nature.

However, there appeared no anomalies, nothing extraordinary, no fluctuation of power.

Super Sense couldn't aid him, meaning his chances of obtaining the Void Secret Treasure were the same as anyone else's.

It was highly likely he wouldn't acquire the Void Secret Treasure.

Although elevating the Great Brightness Fist to the Spirit Transformation Level was already a rare acquisition and encounter.

He still desired the Void Secret Treasure.

"Since you have such ambitions, then ascend to the mountain's summit," Chu Chunhan smiled, stroking his beard: "There are nine cottages at the peak, choose one to enter and see your fortune."

"Nine?" Chu Zhiyuan was stunned.

His insight revealed only eight.

"Indeed, there are nine cottages."

Chu Zhiyuan pondered thoughtfully.

"Go now." Chu Chunhan laughed, slowly dissipating into the world.

Chu Zhiyuan hurriedly looked around.

It vanished too suddenly, without any warning or indication.

The powerful force instantaneously transformed into nothingness, surpassing his imagination.

Is this the power of a Spirit Venerable?

He suddenly furrowed his brows and turned his gaze.

The Flying Knife revealed a handsome young man slowly approaching here.

Did he discover the anomaly on the Heavenly Person Peak, and wish to enter it as well?

He pondered, then floated upwards, landing on the treetop of an ancient tree, shrinking himself to be hidden by two leaves.

The handsome young man looked up at the proud Heavenly Person Peak amidst the clouds, showing a fervent interest.

Of course, he desired to explore the highest peak, perhaps uncovering the grotto heaven's mystery.

At that thought, he suddenly accelerated, transforming into a wisp of smoke sweeping across.

At first glance, it resembled a wisp of smoke, yet its speed surpassed smoke, akin to light.

In a few breaths, he arrived at the small river at the mountain's base, abruptly stopping, frowning at the Heavenly Person Peak.

His expression turned solemn, subtly sensing danger, and pondered before tapping his toe.

A small stone suddenly shot towards the opposite forest.

Sitting on the treetop, Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Indeed cautious, and keenly perceptive, could be chosen to enter here for a reason.

"Fizz!" The small stone instantly emitted white smoke, dissolving into dust midair.

The handsome young man's sword-like eyebrows furrowed, glaring coldly at the mountain peak.

He immediately realized what this power was, the Great Brightness Fist!

Undeniably befitting the Jade Dynasty's foundation. Once inside, everything seemed ordinary, merely an uninhabited small world.

Not sensing any aura or correlation to the Jade Dynasty.

Finally, it had appeared!

The Great Brightness Fist was the Jade Dynasty's martial arts foundation, the core martial arts of the Chu Family.

Its presence here proved a close relationship with the Chu Family.

This might contain the mysteries of this Yujing Cave Heaven!

Thinking of this, he took out an object from his arms, a string of pale beads.

Each bead white as jade, with a delicate and lustrous texture.

Sitting on the treetop, Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows.

Super Sensing Illumination revealed it was a string of bone beads.

The beads contained peculiar energy, causing a subtle sense of apprehension within him.

It turned out the source of the perceived danger was this string of bone beads.

His expression darkened, his gaze intense.

The Flying Knife floated quietly, silently approaching within a hundred meters, then plunged into the water like a fish swimming upstream, constantly nearing.

Chu Zhiyuan was ready to kill this pale young man.

Once these bone beads left him, the Flying Knife would instantly assassinate him.

After taking out the bone beads, the handsome young man gently fiddled with them, completing eighteen beads, then stopped and put the beads away.

He took out another item from his sleeve, a peculiar compass.

This was a silver compass, palm-sized, with a black needle at its center.

He bit his fingertip, squeezing out a drop of purple Blood Pearl onto the compass.

The black needle immediately began to spin rapidly, forming a black shadow.

Moments later, it slowly stopped, pointing towards the Heavenly Person Peak.

The handsome young man turned and walked away.

Chu Zhiyuan was startled.

The handsome young man departed without reluctance, his figure faster than when he arrived.

In the blink of an eye, he dashed a mile away, then stopped and exhaled a breath.

The Flying Knife leisurely followed him a mile away, constantly illuminating him.

After stopping, he turned back to glance at the Heavenly Person Peak, shaking his head: "This mountain indeed concerns the Chu Family's roots, finally found it!"

He then leisurely strolled away from the Heavenly Person Peak, seeming to wander aimlessly without purpose.

Occasionally he would kill an animal, consume its soul, reveling in the intoxication.

Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his eyebrows, snorted lightly.

Currently, there's no certainty in killing him, so let him live a little longer, first ascertain how he entered before proceeding.