Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1057: Chapter 1053: The Search

Chu Liezhao slowly said, ”Madam, what are the repercussions among them?”

If there are only advantages and no disadvantages, Li Miaotan wouldn’t have that expression.

Clearly, the reason lies in this Phoenix Bloodline.

He now already knows that every time Li Miaotan dies, she can trigger a layer of Phoenix Bloodline, but the price is the fading of emotions.

Relying on Nirvana to fully stimulate the bloodline will ultimately turn one into a person without feelings.

Therefore, Li Miaotan cannot depend on this method.

Could it be that relying on Phoenix True Blood to trigger the bloodline, instead of Nirvana, also has repercussions?

Li Miaotan gently nodded and sighed, ”I am gradually understanding a principle now.”

Chu Liezhao gazed at her, waiting for her next words.

Li Miaotan said, ”The slower the bloodline awakens, actually is better, the faster it awakens, the more unsuitable it is.”

”What is unsuitable?”

”The power of the bloodline would quickly overwhelm my own power, including the crushing of Essence Qi and Spiritual.”

Chu Liezhao said, ”Will one be severely influenced by the instincts of the bloodline, thus losing oneself?”

Li Miaotan gently nodded, ”Mm, I would become like another person, becoming more domineering, more exacting, and more arrogant.”

Chu Liezhao frowned.

Li Miaotan said, ”I already vaguely have this tendency now.”

It just hasn’t manifested in front of Chu Liezhao yet.

He carries a unique aura that allows her to calm down, soften.

Staying by his side, the bloodline’s influence becomes extremely weak.

It’s as if the power on him is suppressing the power of the Phoenix Bloodline.

Chu Liezhao said, ”Madam, do you wish to slowly trigger the bloodline?”

”I want it slower.” Li Miaotan nodded gently, ”But...”

She also knows that the entire Phoenix is watching her, waiting for her to achieve the world’s number one as soon as possible.

But the Phoenix Dynasty is still at its peak and doesn’t need her that much.

She cannot afford to lose herself to meet the world’s expectations, even at the cost of destroying her family.

Chu Liezhao said, ”Madam, then take it slow!”

Li Miaotan showed a smile.

Chu Liezhao said, ”It seems the Phoenix Bloodline is a double-edged sword.”

Li Miaotan gently nodded.

Chu Liezhao said, ”Is there any mental method to control the Phoenix Bloodline? As far as I know, in ancient times there existed the Dragon Subduing Sect.”

Li Miaotan said, ”It is said there is a method to control the Phoenix Bloodline in the Demon Realm.”

Chu Liezhao’s spirit lifted, ”The Demon Realm? Not the Demon World?”

Li Miaotan gently shook her head, ”In ancient times, heaven and earth were not divided into three realms, it was only after heaven and earth changed that the three realms were divided. Some ancient sects’ inheritances are scattered in the Human World, some in the Demon Realm, some in the Demon World, and some scattered throughout the three realms. The ancient Phoenix Sect’s inheritance is scattered across the three realms. Those in the Human World are under our Phoenix Dynasty’s control, those in the Demon Realm and Demon World are beyond our reach... It is said that the method to control the bloodline is in the Demon Realm.”

Chu Liezhao said, ”Is there a connection between the Phoenix Bloodline and the Phoenix Sect?”

Li Miaotan gently nodded, ”More than half of the Phoenix Sect’s disciples have a Phoenix Bloodline.”

”And a small half don’t have the Phoenix Bloodline?”

”Mm, it is said the Phoenix Sect is not just one inheritance, the bloodline is one path, and non-bloodline is also a path.”

”A Great Sect has such grandeur.” Chu Liezhao said.

To be so inclusive, perhaps a small sect is miscellaneous but not refined, or a great sect has a broad mind.

With the Phoenix Bloodline being so formidable, the Phoenix Sect is definitely not a small sect.

”I now only have the method to trigger, but no method to control,” Li Miaotan sighed softly, ”so I cannot use this Phoenix True Blood.”

”The Demon Realm...” Chu Liezhao mused.

Li Miaotan said, ”Both the Demon Realm and Demon World are beyond our reach; it’s better to activate it slowly, step by step.”

Chu Liezhao said, ”Cultivate here?”

Directly approaching the Phoenix True Blood or even absorbing it is indeed unbearable.

But even if not absorbing, standing close should also help activate the bloodline.

Li Miaotan said, ”It’s still too intense here, it will activate too quickly, and besides, this is the Demon Realm, not suitable for long stays.”

”What a pity...” Chu Liezhao was somewhat regretful.

Li Miaotan said, ”Father has a Spiritual Treasure that should be able to hold this True Blood.”

”Then let’s go.” Chu Liezhao said.

He slashed open the Light Gate, wrapped his arm around her slender waist, and stepped inside, disappearing from sight.

Only a Flying Knife remained embedded in a strange rock in the yellow sands.

In the next moment, they returned to the Prince Consort Mansion.

Li Miaotan immediately set off for the Imperial Palace to ask the Emperor for that Spiritual Treasure.

A quarter of an hour later, she returned to the Prince Consort Mansion.

She took out a small clear bottle from her sleeve, about the size of a palm, jet black all over, yet exuding a glossy sheen.

Chu Liezhao examined it.

Li Miaotan said, ”This is the Qiankun Bottle; it can contain Phoenix True Blood, as well as blood from other Strange Beasts, and even some Strange Fire.”

”The Qiankun Bottle... But it doesn’t seem very useful, does it?” Chu Liezhao said.

It can only contain things; it doesn’t have much power.

Li Miaotan smiled, ”It’s not very useful for Father, so he was happy to give it to me. I need to refine it first.”

”How long will it take?”

”About a month,” Li Miaotan said, ”a month should be enough. Sigh... Husband, I have to go into closed-door training again.”

Her face showed helplessness and reluctance, along with a bit of embarrassment.

Chu Liezhao waved with a smile: ”We have plenty of time; a month or two won’t matter. The important thing is the task at hand. Quickly finish refining it and get that True Blood, to avoid any unforeseen problems.”

”Yes, exactly,” Li Miaotan nodded gently.

The Phoenix True Blood was too precious for her. If it fell into the hands of other Demon Clans, there might be no chance to get it back, which would be endless regret.

...

At dawn, Leng Tieya pushed open the courtyard door.

Lazily, he sat down by the stone table next to a pine tree and lit the Red Clay Small Stove.

The Red Clay Small Stove soon began to emit white steam.

He brewed himself a cup of tea.

As he sipped the tea, a gentle breeze brushed by, and he looked at the Star-picking Cliff towering into the clouds opposite him.

The name Star-picking Cliff was indeed fitting, as it seemed like it could pluck stars.

The verdant greenery was so dense it almost shrouded the place in mist and haze.

A white shadow suddenly shot out from Star-picking Cliff, crossing the air like a strip of cloth, landing directly in front of him.

The graceful figure that landed was exactly Hu Yuni.

Leng Tieya smiled, brewed a cup of tea for her, pushed it forward, and said with a laugh, ”Miss Hu, any good news?”

Hu Yuni, in a moon-white silk gown, lightly swaying, smiled sweetly and said, ”I’ve found it. There’s a heritage of the Phoenix Sect in the Fuyang Sect.”

Leng Tieya’s spirit lifted.

Yesterday he had already asked Hu Yuni to look into the heritage of the ancient Phoenix Sect.

As for the reason, he only said that he thought of the Phoenix Sect when he saw the Dragon Subduing Sect, and wanted to compare them.

Hu Yuni took a sip of tea and shook her head, ”The Phoenix Sect was originally very obscure, no one paid it much attention, but ever since Li Miaotan got the Phoenix Bloodline, it’s different.”

Leng Tieya said, ”What is the connection between the Phoenix Sect and the Phoenix Bloodline?”

Hu Yuni said, ”If the Phoenix Bloodline gets the heritage of the Phoenix Sect, it would be like adding wings to a tiger, and we wouldn’t have a good life anymore.”

”Can we really not deal with the Phoenix Bloodline?” Leng Tieya said, ”Can she really become the number one in the world?”

”The bloodlines of ancient strange beasts are almost extinct,” Hu Yuni said, ”It was originally thought that the Phoenix Bloodline had also died out.”

”Since the Phoenix Bloodline continues, what about the other Strange Beast bloodlines?” Leng Tieya said, ”Is it possible they haven’t died out either?”

Hu Yuni shook her head, ”In such a vast world, how would you search for such a bloodline?”

Leng Tieya said, ”It depends on luck.”

”Indeed...” Hu Yuni nodded.

Leng Tieya said, ”If we’re unlucky, will our entire Demon Realm be suppressed by Li Miaotan?”

Hu Yuni smiled, ”Even if she becomes number one in the world, she can’t just do as she pleases. If she dares come to our Demon Realm to slaughter, then we’ll kill her family and friends, that Twelfth Prince Consort is her biggest weakness, so she wouldn’t dare act rashly.”

”What if her family, friends, and Prince Consort are no longer there?”

”She still has descendants, and she is the Princess of the Phoenix Dynasty, many weaknesses, so we’re not afraid of her acting recklessly.”

Leng Tieya nodded with a smile.

Hu Yuni said, ”The Fuyang Sect is unlikely to leak the heritage of the Phoenix Sect; they might even destroy it.”

Leng Tieya furrowed his brow.

With his identity, how could he obtain the Phoenix Sect heritage from the Fuyang Sect?

He only had a fleeting encounter with the experts of the Fuyang Sect and had no further interactions or friendship.

So relying on friendship is useless; it can only depend on interests.

So what benefits can he offer to the Fuyang Sect now?

Hu Yuni said, ”Actually, even with the Phoenix Sect heritage, it won’t be of much use against the Dragon Taming Technique.”

”It’s always a path,” Leng Tieya said.

Hu Yuni thought for a moment, ”I’ll try to think of a way, give it a shot.”

”Thank you, Miss Hu!” Leng Tieya solemnly cupped his fists.