Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1420 - 1416: Comprehension

When he initially transitioned to Great Grandmaster, both his body and mind underwent significant changes.

This intense impact was even greater than today’s transition to Spirit Venerable.

Upon advancing to Spirit Venerable, the subtle changes perceived in the world were similar to those upon advancing to Great Grandmaster, and perhaps even more intense.

Having experienced the intense impact of transitioning to Great Grandmaster, the changes now while becoming Spirit Venerable seemed quite ordinary.

He turned his head to look at the central temple hall of the Profound Yin Palace.

No need for Super Sense; relying on the unique perception of a Spirit Venerable, he sensed that there was no Spirit Venerable there, but two Spirit Venerables were in two distant small courtyards.

The Spiritual Essence of a Spirit Venerable interacting with Void Spiritual Energy would produce spirit light.

Like a bright moon.

The world is vast, yet people from all around can still see the shining moon.

Between Spirit Venerables, there’s no concealment, as if viewing the moon at night, completely clear.

This is reminiscent of the Grandmasters in the Little Outer Heaven.

Grandmasters also sensed each other and could not hide their aura.

Nowadays, it is quite similar; they can sense each other.

However, this perception has its limitations; it can only sense Spirit Venerables in the same world, not those in another.

After all, one can only see the moon of this world and not another’s.

Also, this is merely a sense, not truly seeing clearly.

To truly see the two Spirit Venerables requires Super Sense.

Now, the Spiritual Essence on the Spirit Venerable’s body can no longer obscure the Insight of Super Sense.

These two Spirit Venerables, one slender and well-proportioned, with a clear cool temperament, the other dazzlingly beautiful, lazy like a cat.

They look like young women; it is hard to imagine they are at least over a hundred years old.

According to Shen Hanyue and the others, Spirit Venerables of the Profound Yin Palace are at least a hundred years old.

To step into Spirit Venerable at a hundred years is a rare talent in the world.

"Grandmaster..." Xiao Ruoling gently nodded.

Shen Hanyue said, "Princely Heir, is it easier to become Spirit Venerable than to become Grandmaster?"

Chu Zhiyuan responded, "Seems to be about the same, many similarities."

"Alas... It’s a pity we didn’t achieve Grandmaster in the Little Outer Heaven." Shen Hanyue sighed.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Indeed a pity."

With the experience of being a Grandmaster, breaking through to Spirit Venerable is much easier.

Of course, it’s not guaranteed to step into Spirit Venerable.

The process of breaking through to Spirit Venerable is extremely dangerous; without the perfection of the Heavenly Yuan Technique’s Second Layer, it would be risky.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Husband, Master said the Palace Master has agreed you can stay in the palace for a while."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "I owe thanks to the Palace Master."

Xiao Ruoling said, "The neighboring courtyard is for you, Husband."

Shen Hanyue giggled, "The Palace Master really is interesting."

Xiao Ruoling’s face reddened as she glared at her, "The Palace Master’s actions have their own reasoning."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s go take a look."

He understood the Palace Master’s intentions, reminding him to be cautious and not behave too intimately with Xiao Ruoling in front of the Profound Yin Palace disciples.

...

This small courtyard is quite similar to Xiao Ruoling’s courtyard, similar in size and arrangement.

After looking, the three sat at the stone table in the small pavilion.

Shen Hanyue laughed, "I’m at the west of Sister, you’re at Sister’s east; connected as one, great indeed."

Xiao Ruoling smiled sweetly.

With Chu Zhiyuan living beside her, even if not in the same courtyard, it still made her feel secure and joyful.

Shen Hanyue said, "By the way, Princely Heir, can we continue our cultivation?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

His True Yuan had already transformed into Spiritual Essence, a qualitative change from True Yuan.

So the Taihao Jade Void Scripture and the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique could no longer harmoniously integrate.

Under such circumstances, it’s almost impossible to cultivate together again.

"Alas... what a pity." Shen Hanyue sighed.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "You two are already at the Nine Transitions, you don’t need me anymore."

Shen Hanyue said, "Cultivating with you, Princely Heir, is much faster!"

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "Sister, can’t always be lazy; Spirit Venerable requires genuine effort."

"Spirit Venerable must be practiced alone." Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Must be polished to perfection and beyond to see that one aperture."

Shen Hanyue said, "It can only be done through steady grind, taking it slow then."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Must use perseverance like water forming a stone to polish."

Shen Hanyue said, "You didn’t use such perseverance, Princely Heir?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I was fortunate; the mental method I practiced directly led to Spirit Venerable, naturally achieved but extremely dangerous."

Shen Hanyue was invigorated, "What about our Profound Yin Palace? Do we have such movement technique?"

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Xiao Ruoling, "What did Elder Qin say?"

Xiao Ruoling said, "Master said our Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique is indeed the Miracle Technique leading directly to Spirit Venerable; the key is how deeply one comprehends, ... with shallow comprehension, its power is shallow, its level low; if deeply comprehended, it can lead directly to Spirit Venerable."

"Our comprehension isn’t deep enough?" Shen Hanyue was astonished.

Xiao Ruoling said, "According to Master, our comprehension isn’t enough."

"Not enough..." Shen Hanyue was surprised, "What’s left to comprehend? Can’t think of anything."

Xiao Ruoling shook her head.

Chu Zhiyuan was also pondering.

He naturally knew the mental method of Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique and greatly admired its intricacies.

He had once meticulously pondered, thoroughly comprehended, and passed these insights to Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue.

Now that Qin Ruolan said the comprehension wasn’t deep enough, it made him reconsider the mental method.

He closed his eyes, and a bright moon appeared in his mind.

Thus, he naturally arrived at the Jade Sea and Sky, seeing the moon formed by the Heavenly Marrow Talisman.

With a thought.

The sun of Jade Sea and Sky began shifting westwards; in the blink of an eye, the entire world darkened.

With the perfection of the Heavenly Yuan Technique’s Second Layer, the sun could now reach the zenith.

Reaching the zenith, bursting with the most intense sunlight, was the hardest, and achieving this meant the Second Layer’s success.

Once reaching the zenith, moving the sun to the sides was as easy as turning a hand, just a thought away.

Amid the Void, only a single flawless bright moon remained, spreading its moonlight.

The Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique flowed in his heart, corresponding with the Void, comprehending and verifying simultaneously.

After a while, he looked up at the sky.

The sunset was already beginning to decline.

He leapt atop the rooftop.

As the two women saw him close and open his eyes, then leap onto the roof, they followed suit.

Before their eyes, the western sky seemed to unfold like a tapestry, the snowy peaks formed by the clouds dyed gold and red, magnificent and splendid.

Shen Hanyue marveled, "Truly beautiful!"

Xiao Ruoling said, "It seems it’s been a while since I watched the sunset like this."

Since entering the palace, it’s been all focused hard training, practicing further without time to watch sunsets.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Let’s watch the moon tonight and deeply comprehend the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique; Elder Qin is reminding you to keep pondering, no slacking."

"Then tonight we shall gaze at the moon!" Shen Hanyue said.

The three stood on the rooftop, enjoying the sunset, watching as it finally fell, and seeing the moon emerge.

Then watched as the moon slowly moved, draped in moonlight like water, letting loose and immersing their hearts.

Chu Zhiyuan becoming Spirit Venerable allowed them to thoroughly relax, letting go of previous tension and urgency.

With tranquility and peace, completely let go, their spirits were sharp and active.

Rays of spirit light were shooting out, colliding with each other.

They continued to capture these spirit lights, deepening their comprehension of the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique.

By dawn, as the moon descended, they glided back into the courtyard.

Chu Zhiyuan saw their bright, sparkling eyes, without any sign of fatigue.

"Princely Heir, Sister, let’s continue tomorrow night." Shen Hanyue said excitedly, "I feel I have an insight."

Xiao Ruoling nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "That’s perfect."

He comprehended even deeper, sensing the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique’s profound mysteries.

Though not quite like the Taihao Jade Void Scripture, it had already far exceeded the original comprehension.

He then stated, "I’ll head back to the sect."

Xiao Ruoling hurriedly said, "Be careful."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, waved his hand, and disappeared in a flash.

He appeared the next moment inside the main hall of the Heaven-Reaching Sect.

Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan in the main hall were astonished as they watched him, looking him up and down.

"Little Junior, have you come out of isolation?" Zhang Ji Yuan exclaimed, "Is this..."

He sensed Chu Zhiyuan underwent a change, but if truly a Spirit Venerable, he shouldn’t be able to enter the main hall.