Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 919: Chapter 915: Subtle Mysteries

As soon as he stepped out of Tongtian Pavilion, two experts from Fengtian Palace were already waiting outside.

They were the two he was familiar with, Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled at the two: ”Earlier, I didn’t see Mr. Lan and Mr. Wu.”

”We were handling affairs outside,” Lan Mingxuan smiled and clasped his fists: ”Congratulations, Prince Consort.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: ”Not much gain, nothing worth congratulating.”

”Given Prince Consort’s insight, there must be some gains after entering Tongtian Pavilion,” Wu Xun said.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: ”Just a little bit of enlightenment, Mr. Lan, Mr. Wu, I want to inquire about something.”

Lan Mingxuan said: ”Please speak, Prince Consort, if we can answer, we won’t hesitate.”

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Wu Xun.

Wu Xun said: ”For things we can’t say, we dare not speak rashly.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head: ”Your Fengtian Palace...”

Lan Mingxuan smiled: ”Our Fengtian Palace knows too many secrets, speaking out would have too great an impact, we can only keep our mouths shut.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”I want to know, is the ascension from Little Outer Heaven, ascending to us here?”

”Little Outer Heaven?” The two were taken aback, looking at him in astonishment.

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said: ”I have read some records, it seems that there was an ascension from Little Outer Heaven, who became the Princely Heir of the Prince Mansion.”

”This...” Lan Mingxuan frowned and pondered.

Wu Xun said: ”As far as I know, Little Outer Heaven can no longer ascend here.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: ”Is it due to the invasion of the Demon Realm and Demon World?”

”The Human, Demon, and Demon Worlds constitute this universe, and this universe is not like a stone but a balloon, the Void is the balloon, constantly expanding and contracting, our Human World’s decline is because of the strengthening of the Demon and Demon Realm, but actually it’s not so.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”So it’s not?”

”The strength and weakness of the Three Realms are not determined by human effort,” Lan Mingxuan slowly said: ”In front of heaven and earth, a person is akin to an ant.”

”Then...” Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Lan Mingxuan said: ”The rise and fall of the Three Realms are due to the changes in heaven and earth, not human endeavors.”

”Not even a Spirit Venerable?”

”A Spirit Venerable in front of heaven and earth is just like a beast, much stronger than an ant, but having a negligible impact on heaven and earth.”

”Then what about above a Spirit Venerable?”

Chu Zhiyuan now doubted whether his knowledge was exhaustive, whether a Spirit Venerable is the ultimate realm.

”Above Spirit Venerable, there is no realm,” Wu Xun shook his head: ”Prince Consort, why do you wish to inquire about the ascension of Little Outer Heaven...”

”From the ascension of Little Outer Heaven, I ponder whether we can ascend,” Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Can a Spirit Venerable ascend?”

”As far as I know, our Outer Heaven is already the highest layer.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: ”Then what about the Divine Race?... The disappearance of the Divine Race shouldn’t have been eradicated by heaven and earth, right?”

He had been pondering ascension, and this time due to his contemplation on multi-dimensional space, various insights intertwined, giving rise to a conjecture.

That’s that there is still a higher space above Outer Heaven.

Because the disappearance of the Divine Race was too bizarre, too eerie, seeming like they departed suddenly rather than due to a natural disaster.

More importantly, the items and writings of the Divine Race also disappeared.

”Divine Race...”

The two exchanged a glance and shook their heads with a bitter smile.

Chu Zhiyuan saw their expressions, clearly knowing some inside information, but unwilling to say more.

Whether the Divine Race ascended to an even higher heaven is a matter of conjecture.

He continued: ”Those who ascended from Little Outer Heaven, didn’t ascend here, could it be to another universe?”

Lan Mingxuan solemnly said: ”Originally, between Outer Heaven and Little Outer Heaven, there was no barrier, ascension could occur directly, but after the change in the universe, there is now another universe between them.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: ”How does it compare to Outer Heaven?”

”Naturally, it’s not as good as our side,” Lan Mingxuan said: ”Moreover, it cannot reach our side.”

”Can’t ascend over?”

”Cannot,” Lan Mingxuan shook his head.

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”If they can’t come over, then how does Fengtian Palace know?”

The two smiled quietly.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

He immediately guessed, obviously it was deduced using Spiritual Treasures.

If so, his main body’s desire to ascend here is still impossible.

Lan Mingxuan said: ”These mysteries are of little concern to most, Prince Consort, have you encountered someone from Little Outer Heaven?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: ”As far as I know, the Profound Yin Palace in Yujing does have a disciple ascended from Little Outer Heaven.”

”Profound Yin Palace...” The two suddenly nodded in understanding.

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Why can Profound Yin Palace allow disciples to ascend here?”

”The Four Great Sects are different,” Lan Mingxuan said: ”Their foundation lies in Grotto Heaven and Spiritual Artifacts, indeed Profound Yin Palace can bring disciples from Little Outer Heaven, but it’s a matter of chance.”

”Can the other Four Sects also do this?”

”Only the Grotto Heaven of Profound Yin Palace connects to Little Outer Heaven, other sects’ Grotto Heaven do not connect to Little Outer Heaven.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

This mystery, if not for Fengtian Palace, might truly be unsolvable.

Even Qianji Tower, with its extensive intelligence, cannot access this information.

At this moment, Chu Zhiyuan’s main body sitting in the courtyard of the Prince Mansion frowned slightly.

He looked up at the sky.

He didn’t expect such a difficult path to ascension.

...

Chu Zhiyuan bade farewell to the two and returned to Prince Consort Mansion, with You Lan bringing people to serve him in bathing, while mentioning the various news of the past month.

After freshening up, Fu Zheng was already standing in the small courtyard.

Fu Zheng dressed in emerald clothes, her face radiant with joy.

She immediately reported the past month’s news from the outside, especially the news of the Yuanzhen Mission.

”Your Highness, the Fifth Prince Yuanzhen and his entourage are actually lingering and haven’t left yet.”

”Lingering and not leaving...” Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded: ”Seems they must be abolished to make them leave.”

Chu Zhiyuan had already learned from You Lan that the grand wedding went smoothly.

Moreover, the Third Prince and Thirteenth Princess seemed very compatible, with a good relationship, and the Empress also liked this Third Princess Consort.

”Your Highness, I can tell, those two Venerables are both Death Soldiers.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Fu Zheng said: ”I observed them secretly for several days, they carry an air of death, easy to spot at a glance.”

She used the Moon Soul Sword Scripture to hide and observe the Tianya Sword Sect and Miao Yin Sword Sect experts in the mission, discovering their peculiar actions.

Outside, it was undetectable, but privately, their unusual behavior was no longer concealed.

Evidently, they all have the disposition of Death Soldiers, calm and peaceful, like stagnant water.

This feeling was frightening.

And the more closely one looked, the scarier it felt, making her dread approaching.

She speculated that these two Venerables were likely nearing the end of their lifespan.

Otherwise, nothing could persuade Venerables to become Death Soldiers; threats and inducements were ineffective.

Death Soldiers trained from young have inert and unspirited minds that cannot achieve the stature of a Venerable.

”Death Soldiers...” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: ”Luckily, they didn’t cause much trouble.”

Fu Zheng snorted: ”Disrupting the grand wedding wasn’t as significant as killing you, Your Highness.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Fu Zheng said: ”Your Highness, let me deal with them first, lest they cause trouble.”

The destructiveness of a Venerable should not be underestimated.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered for a moment, then slowly said: ”Yes, kill them.”

He preferred not to verify his judgment correctness, but to nip the danger in the bud.

Fu Zheng eagerly said: ”Rest assured Your Highness, I will act tonight!”

Suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan held his fingers like a sword and lightly touched her brow.

Fu Zheng immediately froze, closing her eyes.

Moments later, she opened her bright eyes, serene and calm.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded in satisfaction.

He had cleansed her spirit, removing some impurities, and it seemed effective.

The influence of the Moon Soul Sword Scripture was timely eliminated, avoiding the trap of obsession with killing.