We Agreed You’d Just Play the Divine Son, So How Did You Become the Forbidden Zone Emperor?

Chapter 15. Frenzied Cultivation, the Roaring Great Chu Dynasty!

Under Chu Feng’s command—

All the servants of Xuanlin Palace began gathering every bit of cultivation resource that had been allocated to the prince month after month, year after year, and presented them all at once.

As the Third Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, his cultivation resources could be described as vast beyond measure.

However, because the previous Third Prince had been far too indulgent and negligent, those immense resources had been tossed aside like refuse, stored away in forgotten corners, almost untouched.

Of course, untouched or not, the resources were still issued regularly. His status ensured that much.

Very soon, through the hurried efforts of the servants—

In front of Chu Feng, a mountain of spatial artifacts had been piled up. There were rings, golden-thread pouches, wooden boxes, and more. Every one of them was a spatial artifact containing cultivation resources.

Once everything had been arranged, Chu Feng waved his hand and said in an unquestionable tone, “Withdraw. This prince is entering closed-door cultivation. If anyone dares disturb me, their entire clan will be executed.”

At his words, the servants shuddered, though they responded respectfully.

Before long, all the servants withdrew.

Within the vast and luxurious bedchamber, only Chu Feng remained.

He drew a deep breath and stepped before the pile of spatial artifacts, opening them one by one.

Inside these spatial artifacts, there were essentially two types of items.

One was Source Stones.

The other was various spiritual herbs.

All were meant for cultivation.

If these cultivation resources were released to the outside world, countless experts would slaughter one another in a frenzy. Even Venerable-level figures might take action!

In this world, the fundamental resource for cultivation was the Source Stone. It contained pure and dense spiritual qi and was divided into four grades: low, medium, high, and supreme.

What had been presented before him were overwhelmingly supreme-grade Source Stones!

Chu Feng swept his gaze across them and calculated inwardly. There were at least several hundred thousand supreme-grade Source Stones before him.

Aside from Source Stones, the spiritual herbs radiating brilliance also contained astonishing spiritual qi.

He could not help but sigh. That deceased wastrel had truly squandered heaven’s gifts. With so many cultivation resources at hand, he had not even bothered to glance at them.

Soon, Chu Feng cast aside all stray thoughts and immediately immersed himself in cultivation.

He activated the Supreme Immortal Bone. His entire body became transparent and radiant. Endless spiritual qi was forcibly drawn out from the Source Stones and absorbed completely by Chu Feng.

BOOM!

Within a few breaths, the shackles of his realm once again broke open.

He directly advanced to Wheel Sea Realm Second Level.

Chu Feng glanced at the Source Stones. Over seven thousand had already been consumed.

“There is still plenty left. Continue cultivating,” he thought.

What he did not know was that for an ordinary cultivator, advancing from Wheel Sea Realm First Level to Second Level required only about seven hundred supreme-grade Source Stones.

He had consumed ten times that amount!

Of course, with the Supreme Immortal Bone, every breakthrough he achieved brought extraordinary combat strength.

Time slipped by unnoticed.

Before he realized it, all the Source Stones before him had been completely exhausted!

And his realm had reached Wheel Sea Realm Seventh Level!

Feeling the surging spiritual qi churning within his body, Chu Feng exhaled slowly.

“This is enough. If my realm advances too quickly, it will become unstable. I need time to consolidate my foundation.”

His gaze then fell upon 《Star Lodges Diagram Record》.

Naturally, this secret art had to be cultivated. After all, even that ancient monster of the Scripture Pavilion had been drawn out by it. It was certainly no ordinary thing.

Opening 《Star Lodges Diagram Record》, obscure, profound, and mysterious divine patterns rose into the air, like characters from a mythic age, incomprehensible to ordinary eyes.

Chu Feng activated the Chaos Dual Pupils. Black and gold swirled within them, chaotic qi spilling forth as he entered a state of deep cultivation.

This 《Star Lodges Diagram Record》 was extraordinary—terrifyingly so. Even with the Chaos Dual Pupils, Chu Feng could not comprehend it in a short time. It required considerable effort.

Meanwhile, the innumerable spiritual herbs stored within the spatial artifacts released spiritual qi wildly as he cultivated.

For the next seven days, Chu Feng remained completely secluded within his bedchamber, focusing on cultivating 《Star Lodges Diagram Record》.

During this time, his servants guarded the gates of Xuanlin Palace with unwavering loyalty, refusing to allow any outsiders to disturb him.

Occasionally, some of them would glance toward the innermost chamber. From within, terrifying auras would intermittently leak out, causing their hearts to tremble.

…

Time flowed like water. Seven days passed in the blink of an eye!

On this day, the entire Great Chu Dynasty erupted into a frenzy.

Above the Great Chu Imperial Palace, ninety thousand li of auspicious clouds churned like waves. Imperial radiance shone down, illuminating the vast lands of Great Chu that stretched for billions of li.

Within the clouds, golden true dragons could vaguely be seen soaring through the mists. From time to time, dragon roars resounded, shaking heaven and earth and striking awe into the soul.

It was as though the Great Chu Dynasty was proclaiming its supreme divine might to the Ancient Immortal World!

Countless people raised their heads to gaze at the sky. Whether within the Imperial City or far beyond, all looked toward the direction of the Imperial Palace, filled with reverence.

Even terrifying existences gradually awakened. From billions of li away, their gazes pierced through the void, looking toward this place.

The Heavenly Hunt Ceremony, held once every five years, was one of the grandest events of the Great Chu Dynasty!

All members of the imperial clan could participate. Each time, there were several hundred participants.

And these several hundred were by no means mediocre or mixed in by chance.

They were true peerless geniuses—radiant as blazing suns.

Any one of them placed outside would be fought over by countless factions.

Now, they would gather at the Heavenly Hunt Ceremony, competing for the sole position of champion!

This was a matter of royal significance. For a hundred thousand years, every generation of Chu Emperor had regarded it with utmost importance.

The one who seized the championship would receive unimaginable rewards—enough to soar into the heavens and widen the gap between themselves and their contemporaries.

“The Heavenly Hunt Ceremony has begun. I wonder who will claim the championship this time?”

“In my opinion, there are only two contenders—the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince! Though young, they have risen like blazing suns. Their talents are exceptional, and they possess astonishing physiques. Given more time, they might become top prodigies of the Eastern Wasteland like the First Prince and Second Prince!”

“Hmph, aside from them, the Ninth Princess is equally stunning in talent. By age, she could have waited for the next Heavenly Hunt Ceremony, yet she insists on participating this time. That alone speaks of her confidence!”

Near the Imperial Palace, countless cultivators were already engaged in heated discussion. As a grand event of Great Chu, it was only natural that it drew immense attention.

Not far from the Imperial Palace stood a building known as Chenwai Tower.

Chenwai Tower was transcendent and refined, a place specially designed for powerful or distinguished cultivators to rest and recover.

It was said that its founder was a grandmaster of formation arts.

At tremendous cost, he had arranged a Dustless Barrier here—profound beyond measure. Guests could choose any chamber within Chenwai Tower. Not only would it completely isolate them from the outside world, ensuring perfect concealment—

It could also purify the mind and calm the spirit, making it exceptionally suitable for cultivation, especially for those at risk of deviation or plagued by inner turmoil.

Within one of Chenwai Tower’s chambers, offering an excellent view of the Imperial Palace—

Shangguan Chengfeng was seated.

He gazed in the direction of the Imperial Palace, his eyes filled with worry.