parentshiftbook Chapter 368 Zhu Jingshu's Invitation
Chapter 368 Zhu Jingshu's Invitation
Chapter 368 Zhu Jingshu's Invitation
Zhu Jingshu was knocked off the viewing area where Lanxing was by Xie Qiuyue's palm. Seeing Xie Qiuyue walk off the battle stage without saying a word, she also turned and left.
The moment she turned around, she saw Chen Lie, and her expression immediately changed. She took a few steps forward.
"Your Excellency, you've returned from outer space?"
Chen Lie looked at Zhu Jingshu and asked, "Are you talking to me?"
Zhu Jingshu immediately realized what was happening and straightened her sleeves, which were a little messy from the battle.
Immediately afterwards, she clasped her hands together at her sides, put her legs together, bent her knees slightly, and bowed slightly, just like a dignified lady from an ancient noble family on Earth, and performed a graceful curtsy.
"I am Zhu Jingshu from the Crimson Flame Star. I greet you, Your Excellency."
I once met you briefly in the Sumeru Illusionary Realm; I wonder if you remember me?
Chen Lie nodded and said, "I remember."
"I heard that Your Excellency was sent on a mission to another star during my trip to Blue Star, hence this question."
Please forgive any abruptness.
Chen Lie asked, "When did I go on a mission to outer space? Where did you get this information?"
Zhu Jingshu looked strange and explained, "So you're saying that Your Excellency didn't go on a mission to outer space?"
That's probably because I couldn't find you a few days ago, and there was a misunderstanding."
Xia Ziying, standing beside her, fell into deep thought. Zhu Jingshu was a member of the royal family of Chiyan Star and the fifteenth princess of the Great Yan Dynasty.
Judging from how much the Prince of Yong'an of the Great Yan Dynasty values Zhu Jingshu, one can deduce that Zhu Jingshu's talent must be among the top tier of geniuses on Chiyan Star. It's just that because of her young age, she cannot be considered among the top tier in terms of strength.
"To be honest, a large part of the reason I came to Blue Star this time is to ask you for advice on mental cultivation."
If you would be so kind as to offer your guidance, Jing Shu would be eternally grateful.
"Oh?"
There will surely be a generous reward? What kind of generous reward?
Chen Lie asked, "What's your problem?"
Zhu Jingshu said softly, "If you are willing to offer your help, we can arrange a time to discuss it privately."
Chen Lie nodded: "Okay."
Seeing that Chen Lie agreed, Zhu Jingshu smiled charmingly and said, "I wonder if you are free tomorrow? How about we arrange it for tomorrow?"
"Then let's do it tomorrow. You decide the time and place."
"How about we meet at the platform next door tomorrow at 9:00 AM?"
"Okay, let's say that then." Chen Lie nodded.
"Jing Shu takes her leave!"
Zhu Jingshu once again put her legs together, bowed slightly, and bent her knees, performing a dignified curtsy before turning and leaving.
After Zhu Jingshu left, Xia Ziying looked at Chen Lie with surprise: "You know the princess of Crimson Flame Star in the Sumeru Illusionary Realm?"
Why is she so respectful to you? In the Great Yan Dynasty, the "Wanfu" greeting is usually only performed by juniors when addressing elders or superiors.
"We met by chance."
"That Zhu Jingshu just asked you for advice on mental power. Does that mean you're also a mentalist?"
Chen Lie hummed in agreement.
"So your mental strength must be very high, right? Otherwise, why would one of the top geniuses on Crimson Flame Star schedule a time to ask you for guidance?"
"fine!"
Hearing Chen Lie's reply, Xia Ziying pursed her lips. Of course, she didn't believe Chen Lie's words. How could someone whose spiritual power was not high enough to make the princess of the Crimson Flame Star take the initiative to invite him?
However, it's not necessarily too high. What kind of geniuses with divine sense aren't there on Crimson Flame Star? Why would a princess need to come all the way to Blue Star to ask for advice?
If she really needs it, even the most powerful masters of the Great Yan Dynasty would probably be the first to guide her.
Zhu Jingshu returned to the Chiyan Star's team, where Zhu Zhengchang, the Yong'an King, a peak ninth-level Grandmaster of the Great Yan Dynasty of Chiyan Star, arrived.
"Jing Shu, you've lost?"
Upon seeing Zhu Zhengchang, Zhu Jingshu immediately bowed and greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Imperial Uncle!"
Zhu Zhengchang raised his hand and said, "Your spiritual power is higher than your martial arts. You are invincible against enemies of the same realm. Even defeating the strong with the weak is not difficult for you."
However, if the gap in martial arts is too large, the defeat will be utter.
With your current martial arts skills, you can only deal with enemies who have undergone three blood temperings at most.
Therefore, you must understand that although you have extremely high spiritual talent, you still need to take martial arts as your foundation.
You should take care of your spiritual cultivation as well, but you should learn from your eldest brother in martial arts.
"Elder Brother—"
Upon hearing this, an indescribable sense of admiration immediately appeared on Zhu Jingshu's face.
Her elder brother is the current Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, the heir apparent of Great Yan.
The eldest brother cultivated an astonishing tenfold increase in strength at the Qi and Blood Minor Extreme Realm and the Qi and Blood Like Porridge Realm. He was invincible among the younger generation of the five stars in the Eastern Region at that time, but he was not a Divine Sense Master.
However, even a second-tier Divine Sense Master of the same level is utterly powerless in front of the eldest prince. Even a second-tier Divine Sense Master who has cultivated a level-two Divine Sense is easily overwhelmed by the eldest prince's blood and qi rainbow light, which is nearly a hundred feet high.
It can be said that the eldest prince's martial arts pose almost no danger to divine sense masters below the pseudo-heavenly level.
"Thank you for your advice, Imperial Uncle. Jing Shu will keep it in mind."
Zhu Zhengchang hummed in agreement and said, "The Great Yan Dynasty does not value spiritual cultivation as much as Blue Star or Wood Origin Star. Your cultivation into a pseudo-Heavenly-level Consciousness God is an unexpected surprise for the Great Yan Dynasty."
However, it is precisely because of the Great Yan's lack of attention that the power of your consciousness sea, which is of utmost importance to you as a divine sense master, is not very strong. The value of more than two million consciousness seas is indeed outstanding, but at most you can only control one top-level earth-level consciousness god, but it is not enough to control one pseudo-heaven-level consciousness god.
The Illusionary Heart Cloud Butterfly is a rare Heavenly-level Consciousness God in the Azure Star Region, and its cultivation is extremely difficult. It is precisely because the strength of your sea of consciousness is insufficient to cultivate the Illusionary Heart Cloud Butterfly that the successful cultivation of the Illusionary Heart Cloud Butterfly has caused your sea of consciousness to be shrouded in a layer of illusion.
The world of consciousness is shrouded in illusions and is likely to become depleted.
Do you remember why I brought you here today?
Zhu Jingshu nodded and said, "Replying to Imperial Uncle, Jingshu remembers."
It is because the illusions brought about by my consciousness are gradually eroding my world of consciousness, and most of the spiritual masters of the Great Yan Dynasty are helpless against it.
A month ago, during a battle in the Sumeru Illusionary Realm, I was coincidentally matched with a Divine Mind Master from Blue Star, and his Divine Mind seemed to be the legendary thirty-sixth Heavenly-level Divine Mind Master in the Azure Star Region, Bi Kuang.
The "Divine Maniac" is said to possess the ability to "dispel illusions," and has a high probability of helping me resolve the fog shrouding my sea of consciousness. That's why I followed my uncle to Blue Star.
Zhu Zhengchang nodded and said, "It's good that you remember. The Canglan Star Region's Heavenly-level Consciousness God Ranking lists a total of 72 Heavenly-level Consciousness Gods. Apart from the 72 Consciousness Gods on the Canglan Consciousness God Ranking, the rest of the Heavenly-level Consciousness Gods are all pseudo-Heavenly-level."
The 36th Heavenly-level Consciousness God, Bi Kuang, possesses the rare ability to dispel illusions. He can help others dispel illusions, and naturally, he can also help himself dispel illusions.
It is said that the owner of the "Heavenly-level Divine Sense Master Bi Kuang," with proper interstellar training, has a very high probability of becoming a tenth-tier Celestial Realm Divine Sense Master.
Zhu Jingshu's eyes widened: "A Celestial Realm Divine Sense Master, isn't that—"
"Indeed, a Celestial Realm Divine Sense Master's strength must far surpass that of a tenth-tier Celestial Grandmaster. If Blue Star truly has such a genius in spiritual power, it may very well surpass Crimson Flame Star in the future."
"With the eldest prince's martial arts skills, he might not be inferior to a Heavenly-level Spirit Realm cultivator, right?"
"No one can say for sure, after all, the future is full of variables."
If I were a high-ranking official on Earth, and if such a mentally gifted genius with unlimited potential appeared on Earth, I would also cherish him and not let him show his face.
Blue Star is different from our Crimson Flame Star. You can freely reveal your pseudo-heavenly-level consciousness, but if Blue Star dares to publicly promote any genius, it might face an assassination attempt from Wood Origin Star the next day.
Tomorrow I'll subtly probe Blue Star University President Lei Jinglong again, hoping to get Blue Star University to reveal who this person, who might possess the "Spirit of Consciousness" (a mythical beast), can help you.
Zhu Jingshu immediately replied, "No need, Imperial Uncle, I have already found that person."
"Huh? You found it?" Zhu Zhengchang asked in surprise.
"Yes, I've already arranged a time with him, it'll be first thing tomorrow morning."
"Very well. Our Great Yan's spiritual power is extremely weak. The older generation of spiritual masters can't teach you much, far inferior to Blue Star. Seize this opportunity and ask them for help if there's anything you don't understand."
"Jing Shu understands!"
Prince Yong'an, Zhu Zhengchang, nodded.
After watching several sparring matches, Chen Lie left the exchange area.
As it grew dark, Chen Lie returned directly to his dormitory.
"I have been practicing the Lingguang Divine Refinement Chapter all night."
As a late-stage first-order Divine Sense Master, he needs a massive amount of Spirit-Nourishing Flowers or a single Spiritual Power Treasure to advance to the next level.
If Princess Zhu Jingshu of Crimson Flame Star could provide me with the resources of the Spirit-Nourishing Flower, that would be perfect.
The next day, after washing up, Chen Lie left his room. He first practiced the Blood Refining Technique in the cultivation room for an hour or two. Seeing that it was almost time, he went to the teaching platform of the exchange venue, the place he had agreed to meet with Zhu Jingshu.
The Exchange Platform is where mentors from Blue Star, Crimson Star, and Water Star exchange ideas and speak.
When Chen Lie arrived at the teaching platform, it was already past nine o'clock.
Below the teaching platform, Zhu Jingshu, now dressed in a red dress, eagerly awaited the arrival of her newfound beauty.
Upon seeing Chen Lie appear, Zhu Jingshu immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"Your Excellency, you've finally arrived!"
Chen Lie glanced at Zhu Jingshu and nodded, saying, "My name is Chen Lie. You can just call me by my name."
"Your Excellency Chen Lie, Jing Shu greets you."
A charming smile bloomed on Zhu Jingshu's small face as she once again performed a dignified and beautiful curtsy.
Chen Lie waved his hand and said, "I heard that you are a princess of the Crimson Flame Star, which means you are a member of the imperial family. I am just a commoner on Blue Star. You don't need to be so polite to me."
"Your Excellency is too modest. The political systems of Crimson Flame Star and Blue Star are different. Jing Shu is just a woman, and no matter what, she is no match for Your Excellency."
With your qualifications, if you were willing, it wouldn't be difficult for you to even strive to become the future ruler of Blue Star.
The Blue Star Governor and the Great Yan Emperor are of equal status.
If we really want to be precise, Your Excellency is on par with the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, so it is only natural that Jing Shu should treat you with some courtesy.
Zhu Jingshu explained it this way.
Chen Lie knew that Chiyan Star was a feudal society with a strict hierarchy and everyone had a strong sense of class consciousness, so he didn't bother arguing with her about these things: "Let's not talk about these formalities. Just tell me your purpose. What do you want to ask me for advice? And what will you give me in return? What is the reward?"
Zhu Jingshu was taken aback, then said, "Lord Chen Lie, perhaps we should find another place to talk?"
Chen Lie nodded, indicating that Zhu Jingshu should make the arrangements.
Zhu Jingshu understood and waved her hand, saying, "Please follow me, Your Excellency!"
Chen Lie nodded and left the exchange area with Zhu Jingshu, arriving at the inner square of the thirteenth campus.
After leaving the exchange area, Chen Lie saw a young girl in yellow dress gracefully approaching.
The girl in yellow walked up to Zhu Jingshu, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Fifteenth Princess!"
Zhu Jingshu smiled and gently raised her hand: "No need for formalities, Yinghua."
As I said before, unless it's a major occasion, we can address each other by our first names; in ordinary interactions, that's fine.
The girl in yellow nodded: "Okay, Jing Shu."
I've taken care of the excellent cultivation room you asked me to leave behind yesterday.
"Okay, thank you! Now take us there!"
Zhu Jingshu said to Chen Lie, "Your Excellency Chen Lie, please!"
At this moment, the girl in yellow saw Chen Lie and couldn't help but say, "It's you? Jing Shu, is he the person you met in the Sumeru Illusionary Realm?"
"Oh? Yinghua also recognizes Lord Chen Lie?" Zhu Jingshu asked, puzzled.
"Your Highness Jing Shu, won't you lose control? This person is also Chen Lie, but he's a student in the genius class at Blue Star University."
"How could I have mistaken someone else for someone else? The person I'm looking for is none other than Lord Chen Lie."
Zhu Jingshu countered with a question, saying that she had heard her uncle say yesterday that top geniuses on Blue Star must be careful to hide their abilities, otherwise they might face assassination attempts from Crimson Flame Star.
That's probably why Chen Lie was hiding in the genius class at Blue Star University.
She was well-versed in the brief history of the five stars and knew about the highest martial arts academy on Blue Star, as well as the different levels within Blue Star University.
The students in the Super Genius Class are the most outstanding students on Blue Star, and can be said to be the strongest martial artists among the younger generation on Blue Star. The students in the Blue Star University Genius Class have just begun to enter the ranks of Blue Star's martial arts geniuses, and there is definitely a big gap between them and the top geniuses.
"Your Excellency Chen Lie, please don't take offense. This is Tao Yinghua, the daughter of a high-ranking official of the Great Yan Dynasty. She is usually quite informal and may have offended you. Please forgive her."
Chen Lie nodded without saying anything more and walked directly with Zhu Jingshu to the training room ahead.
At this moment, Tao Yinghua finally understood.
No wonder this person was unwilling to continue exchanging martial arts insights with me. Someone valued by the Fifteenth Princess must be a very powerful martial arts genius on Blue Star, and he looked down on my strength.
But she's not bad either, okay?
Chen Lie and Zhu Jingshu entered the cultivation room, and Zhu Jingshu closed the door behind her.
"Your Excellency Chen Lie, now we can speak frankly. I can answer all your questions, but before that, I have a question I would like to ask you, and I hope you can answer it."
"Ask me whatever questions you have!" Chen Lie said.
"My question is, is the spiritual consciousness you cultivate the Heavenly-level spiritual consciousness of 'Bi Kuang' listed on the Canglan Star Domain Ranking?"