Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1564: Chapter 1560: Divine Stone

The news from the Heaven-Reaching Sect should be more well-informed.

Shen Hanyue tilted her head and asked, "Princely Heir, we can’t avoid going to the New Cave Heaven? Must we venture inside?"

"We can’t avoid it." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, glancing toward the direction of the Xuanyin Palace.

Xiao Ruoling’s bright eyes flashed thoughtfully as she lightly nodded, "Since the Palace Master has said so, it’s better to be cautious."

"Hmm, I’ll be careful. Now that I’ve become the Court’s tribute, I must go." Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "If I had known this sooner, I might not have agreed to be this tribute."

Xiao Ruoling lightly furrowed her brows.

Shen Hanyue said, "The Palace Master only recently learned about this New Cave Heaven."

"Oh—?"

"I heard from Senior Sister Meng that the Palace Master just found out about the existence of this New Cave Heaven from an elder Spirit Venerable."

"How did this elder know how dangerous this cave heaven is? Could it be they’ve been inside?"

Shen Hanyue said, "It’s very likely they went inside. Unfortunately, this elder has passed away. Princely Heir, you won’t be able to meet them."

Xiao Ruoling said softly, "This elder doesn’t meet outsiders, sees no one."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, "It seems this elder’s cultivation is profound."

Shen Hanyue said, "They have a very high status, many generations of seniority, perhaps thousands of years old."

She then laughed playfully, "We can live as long as she does; thinking about it makes me happy."

After becoming Spirit Venerable, lifespan is nearly infinite. The thought of it grows more wonderful.

Especially seeing that elder, who, after thousands of years, remains as beautiful as a flower.

They appreciated the blessings of being a Spirit Venerable even more.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Recently, it’s better that you don’t go out."

Shen Hanyue curiously asked, "Princely Heir, when will that guy be dealt with?"

"Let’s wait a bit longer." Chu Zhiyuan said.

Currently, all his thoughts are focused on the New Cave Heaven.

The New Cave Heaven might have a way to rapidly improve.

Now he can clearly see Song Wantao, the next step is to thoroughly crush Song Wantao.

That’s the right time to act.

Shen Hanyue said, "If we leave the palace, will that guy take action?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s best not to take that risk."

"Alas... Even after becoming Spirit Venerable, still so aggrieved!" Shen Hanyue shook her head.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Junior Sister, you’re too greedy!"

"Hehe," Shen Hanyue smiled, "Indeed, becoming Spirit Venerable is good enough for happiness, it lasts for quite a while."

She felt very content.

It’s considered rare luck under heaven, gaining a major advantage.

...

Chu Zhiyuan appeared again in front of the Elephant Beast Cave Mansion.

A flash of white light, the Elephant Beast appeared on his left shoulder, discontentedly swinging its tail.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed in its mind, "I have a place to visit, let’s take a look."

The Elephant Beast snorted, "Weren’t we going to Dragon Mountain? Why do you keep changing!"

"Dragon Mountain can wait." Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "They can’t run away there. I encountered a strange lake, and you’re proficient in arrays; come help me take a look."

"Is it dangerous?"

"Originally there was a Green Snake, but I eliminated it."

"Humph, then let’s go check it out."

The Elephant Beast was also curious.

Chu Zhiyuan flashed, appearing at the lakeside with the Elephant Beast.

The lake was like jade, the surface bright as a mirror, reflecting blue skies and white clouds.

Chu Zhiyuan stood at the lakeside, shaking his head with emotion.

The lake water had risen back to its original height.

The spring below is incredibly strong.

Moreover, the power contained in the lake water has also been restored.

This array is indeed formidable.

The Elephant Beast’s eyes turned into two golden lines.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Can you find the four Strange Stones?"

The Elephant Beast instantly became a white light, disappearing into the water.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes were fixed on it.

The lake water was as the Void, not hindering his gaze.

In this situation, Super Sense was less effective than his own eyes.

What his eyes saw was the Elephant Beast like a white line diving into the lake, scooping with its paws multiple times, and then reappearing before him.

By now, it had four strange stones in its claws.

Yellow, green, blue, and purple, each the size of a fist, gleaming brightly.

These four Strange Stones were the ones the middle-aged man from the Divine Race threw down.

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit lifted, his eyes shone.

His voice echoed in the mind of the Elephant Beast, "Can you reset the array within this lake?"

"That’s the simplest Four Symbols Formation, hardly a challenge."

"Then please go inside and set up the array for me."

As he spoke, the Elephant Beast flashed and disappeared, already inside the Jade Sea and Sky.

The Elephant Beast appeared on the Dragon Tree, promptly closing its eyes with comfort, wanting to drift into sleep.

Then it recalled Chu Zhiyuan’s instructions, reluctantly left the Dragon Tree, and shot toward the distant sea.

Reaching the seaside, it casually tossed the four Strange Stones.

The four Strange Stones drew arcs through the air, nearly concurrently falling toward the Jade Sea.

As they hit the sea surface, a layer of light flashed, as if a film of light spread across the sea.

The next moment, this light film submerged within the water, reverting to normal.

Chu Zhiyuan naturally saw it clearly and simultaneously felt it clearly.

Each of the four Strange Stones radiated a unique power, merging into an even purer power that spread out.

Chu Zhiyuan distinctly felt this strange power rapidly spreading, expanding over two hundred meters before slowing.

From rapid expansion to a slower pace, it hadn’t stopped.

Chu Zhiyuan speculated that this expansion speed might continue, spreading over another two hundred meters within the hour.

Though hard to say it will indefinitely continue, perhaps it slowed reaching its limit, or might stop after a few more meters.

The Elephant Beast transformed into a white light, reappearing on the Dragon Tree, closing its eyes, continuing to be enraptured.

Chu Zhiyuan stood by the lake, his face full of smiles.

This is a case of one thing overcoming another; the world’s wonders are indeed exquisite.

From grueling efforts, expending tremendous spiritual power to no avail, yet the Elephant Beast completed smoothly.

The four Strange Stones appeared to the Elephant Beast as conspicuous as torches in the night sky.

The array, full of mysteries in his eyes, was simple to it.

The Elephant Beast retrieved the stones as if reaching into a pouch, effortlessly.

But for him, obtaining the stones was arduous and unattainable.

This isn’t a disparity in strength, but a difference in innate divine abilities.

Thus this New Cave Heaven is not to be taken lightly, deserving reverence.

Chu Zhiyuan’s voice echoed in its mind: "What kind of strange stones are these?"

"Divine Stones," the Elephant Beast responded mentally, "Divine Race’s exclusive Divine Stones, ideal for setting up arrays."

"Where do these Divine Stones come from?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Are they refined through secret techniques by the Divine Race?"

"Yes."

"Divine Stones..." Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "It seems there are other places with Divine Stones."

"Naturally there are more Divine Stones."

"Do you have Divine Stones?"

"...Yes."

"How many do you have?"

"Can’t say!" the Elephant Beast snorted, "You want Divine Stones?"

"I find these Divine Stones intriguing." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Worth researching thoroughly."

"Actually, there’s nothing special; Divine Stones are just stones with arrays engraved inside." Elephant Beast said, "A lazy method of the Divine Race, not as good as true arrays."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "These four Divine Stones can only set up the Four Symbols Formation."

"Yes, the Four Symbols Pure Yuan Formation." Elephant Beast said, "If there are other Divine Stones, perhaps when combined, larger formations like the Four Symbols Demon Suppression Array and Four Symbols Awakening Spirit Formation can be set."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "What are the uses of the Four Symbols Pure Yuan Formation?"

"Purifying Spiritual Energy," Elephant Beast shook its head, "Besides that, not much use."

"What’s the benefit of purified spiritual energy?"

"It has plenty of uses, for alchemy, watering plants, artifact refining, all require purified spiritual energy."

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