Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 832: Chapter 828: Six Transformations

Chu Zhiyuan met You Lan at the West City Gate.

Fu Zheng, Li Yuchun, and Lu Haoyuan accompanied him, appearing understaffed.

He didn’t request other guards from the Prince Consort Mansion to avoid becoming a burden.

Before Li Miaotan activated the Phoenix Bloodline, the Demon Clan was determined to kill the two of them.

The Yuanzhen Dynasty was the same.

After Li Miaotan activated the Phoenix Bloodline, the Demon Clan and the Yuanzhen Dynasty sought only to kill him.

Li Miaotan’s Phoenix Bloodline gave her an Undying Body; each time she was killed, she went through Nirvana and grew stronger.

Assassination attempts targeting Li Miaotan would dissipate, but those targeting him would increase, become more rampant.

He didn’t expect to be safe within the Imperial City, always prepared for assassination attempts.

You Lan gracefully emerged from the carriage, her plain white gauze robe looking simple yet elegant.

She scrutinized Chu Zhiyuan from head to toe, eventually showing a satisfied expression.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, ”Haven’t I lost weight, right?”

”Your Highness looks full of spirit, it seems life in the Phoenix Imperial City is quite pleasant.”

Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”It’s the same everywhere, just go with the flow.”

You Lan nodded gently and said softly, ”I brought letters from the Princess Consort and two of the Princes.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding guards and escorts: ”Let’s go back to the mansion to talk.”

”Alright.”

——

Morning

Chu Zhiyuan, dressed in a white robe, walked out of his room, stretched lazily, and came to the center of the courtyard.

He looked up at the sky, where golden light shone ten thousand beams, slanting into the courtyard.

He smiled, gazing at the purple dragon in the sky.

This was a dragon only he could see.

Originally azure, overnight it had turned purple.

The purple was deep and magnificent, noble and solemn.

It was a hundred meters long, as thick as two people embracing, its form had grown explosively.

At the same time, the power it infused became more profound and pure.

Strengthening and nurturing him beyond past years.

He felt himself growing stronger every moment, always improving.

If things continued like this, who knew to what extent he would grow, was it truly possible to transform into a Sky Dragon?

All of this was the miracle of the Phoenix Bloodline.

The Heavenly Dragon Bloodline could stimulate the Phoenix Bloodline, and simultaneously, the Phoenix Bloodline could stimulate the Heavenly Dragon Bloodline.

Li Miaotan’s Phoenix Bloodline would trigger the evolution of the Heavenly Dragon Bloodline.

So overnight, after uniting with Li Miaotan, he stepped from the Fifth Transformation into the Sixth Transformation.

No matter which miracle technique it was, whether easy first then hard or hard first then easy, reaching the final three or four levels always became increasingly hard to advance.

Going further when one is already atop a pole poses greater difficulty.

Stepping from the Fifth Transformation into the Sixth one saved five to ten years of work.

The transition from the Sixth Transformation to the Seventh, at the current speed, would at least take ten years to begin.

At least ten years, at most a hundred years.

As for reaching the Seventh Transformation to the Eighth, it’s hard to say, possibly a hundred years or even a thousand.

Regarding reaching the Ninth Transformation, achieving perfection in the Ninth Transformation, it might take several thousand years.

”Xiao Zheng.” Chu Zhiyuan suddenly spoke.

Fu Zheng’s voice sounded outside the courtyard: ”Your Highness?”

”Come in.”

”Yes.”

Fu Zheng pushed open the courtyard door, softly stepping in, taking a glance inside the house.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”She’s sleeping soundly, she won’t be disturbed.”

Fu Zheng said, ”Your Highness, Miss You Lan faced obstacles this morning while taking over the Prince Consort Mansion.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

”Chief Xiao is not convinced and doesn’t want to relinquish his position as Chief.”

”What is Xiao Jingsong intending to do?”

”Chief Xiao feels Miss You Lan has just arrived, isn’t familiar with the Prince Consort Mansion or the Imperial City, and shouldn’t immediately take charge of the Prince Consort Mansion. He insists he has no desire to cling to the position.”

”Nonsense!” Chu Zhiyuan snorted.

Fu Zheng quickly said, ”Everyone seemed to agree that Chief Xiao’s words made sense.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Fu Zheng said, ”Miss You Lan told me not to interfere, but I think...”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”This matter should be left to me. She has just arrived, has no foundation here, bring Xiao Jingsong over!”

Fu Zheng said, ”Yes.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

These affairs of power struggles are unavoidable everywhere; too enchanting is power, once grasped, one loathes to relinquish it.

Not to mention Xiao Jingsong, even the most wise and insightful person is no exception.

Ultimately, it boils down to his position not being high enough.

Xiao Jingsong belongs to the Phoenix Dynasty, is Li Miaotan’s person, dare refusing You Lan directly, naturally for lack of reverence towards him, the Prince Consort.

The sound of footsteps rose, and a gentle and amiable middle-aged man came following Fu Zheng, respectfully saluting with hands clasped: ”Prince Consort.”

Xiao Jingsong had a kindly appearance, exuding great affability.

Chu Zhiyuan gave him a sidelong glance and said blandly, ”I heard you disobeyed my orders?”

”Prince Consort, subordinates dare not.” Xiao Jingsong quickly replied.

”Dare not, my ass!” Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”I asked you to hand over the Chief position to You Lan, and you won’t agree?”

”Prince Consort, I thought...”

Chu Zhiyuan directly interrupted him, impatiently saying, ”Not familiar enough, lacking prestige, are these your excuses?”

”...Yes, Miss You Lan is astute and capable, no issue in serving as Chief, but...”

”Old Xiao!” Chu Zhiyuan interrupted him impatiently, ”Who are you to deem Miss You Lan fit to be Chief?”

Xiao Jingsong was taken aback.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”Whether Miss You Lan is fit or not is not your concern. Your duty is to arrange a smooth handover and help her get up to speed, not to cling to the position!”

”...Understood, subordinate comprehends.” Xiao Jingsong lowered his head.

Chu Zhiyuan coldly said, ”Do you perceive me as confused, intent on grabbing power, eager to thrust Miss You Lan onto the Chief position?”

Xiao Jingsong said, ”Prince Consort, I harbor no intent of coveting power...”

”Who accused you of coveting power?” Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”If you desired power, it’d be easier!”

Xiao Jingsong looked puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Do you believe yourself being altruistic, acting wholly for the Prince Consort Mansion’s benefit?”

Xiao Jingsong hesitated slightly and then nodded slowly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Then do you think I intend to turn the Prince Consort Mansion into chaos?”

”This... subordinates dare not.” Xiao Jingsong shook his head.

”There’s something you dare not?” Chu Zhiyuan scolded sharply, ”Arrogant! Full of bad habits!... Miss You Lan watched me grow up, I hold her in high regard! And you!... Think yourself a cut above Miss You Lan, seeing you’re from the Phoenix Dynasty, think I won’t dare act because of my wife?”

Chu Zhiyuan continued to chide, ”Xiao Jingsong, dare whisper a peep, and I’ll expel you from the mansion, even if my wife pleads for you!”

”Forgive me, Prince Consort!” Xiao Jingsong blushed, hurriedly clasping his fists and bowing, ”Subordinates will now go and hand over to Miss You Lan.”

Chu Zhiyuan, with a stern face, snorted, ”You serve as Deputy Manager, assist Chief You Lan well. If there’s any negligence, don’t blame me for turning harsh!”

Xiao Jingsong promptly nodded, ”Subordinates will strive to assist Chief You Lan, dare not neglect.”

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand impatiently, ”Get out!”

”Yes.” Xiao Jingsong quickly withdrew.

Fu Zheng’s eyes sparkled, unable to suppress her smile once Xiao Jingsong left the courtyard, she giggled, ”Your Highness, you’re brilliant!”

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”Had to scold him, now he’ll behave, ... how is your swordsmanship progressing?”

Fu Zheng instantly wore a bitter expression.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I will face more potent assassination attempts, you must hasten.”

”Yes.” Fu Zheng nodded solemnly.

She had already heard Chu Zhiyuan analyze the present situation, knowing how dire it was.

Assassinations would continually start, and she needed to master her swordsmanship swiftly.

Li Yuchun’s voice sounded outside: ”Prince Consort, the Eldest Prince has arrived.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow and directly went to greet Eldest Prince Li Cunren.

Li Cunren, in a yellow robe, stood with arms crossed beneath the steps in front of the guest hall, admiring two exotic trees.

”Greetings, elder brother.” Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and smiled, ”So early, is there an urgent matter?”

”Alas...” Li Cunren’s face was somber, slowly saying, ”Brother-in-law, I want to ask for your help to kill a Demon Clan expert!”