The Ministry of Justice Heavenly Prison, Room Jia No. 1.
At this moment, Zhang Yu sat cross-legged on the stone bed, his eyes slightly closed, his expression calm.
However, if someone with Cultivation were here, they would be able to sense that an invisible yet powerful vortex of air is forming around them.
The Spiritual Qi in the surrounding world was surging into his body at an almost frenzied speed.
Although its presence was deliberately suppressed within the prison area by some force, the nature of its energy fluctuations made the brothers Xiao Sheng and Xiao Yun, who were guarding outside the door, tremble with fear.
Another system reward has arrived.
Xiao Sheng stared intently through the small window in the door at Zhang Yu, whose aura was steadily rising, his eyes twitching uncontrollably.
He lowered his voice and said to his brother beside him:
"Xiao Yun, if I remember correctly, Young Master Zhang just broke through to the Innate Realm yesterday, right?"
I could smell that newly Xiantian aura from three corridors away! But now...
He swallowed hard, his voice trembling with disbelief:
"Is this fucking a direct path to the Innate Peak?"
Xiao Yun stared intently inside, his face so grave it could drip water.
He was more composed and had a better memory than Xiao Sheng.
Hearing his brother's complaint, he slowly shook his head, his voice hoarse. "Perhaps... it's not a breakthrough."
"Not a breakthrough?"
Xiao Sheng was taken aback. "The commotion of Spiritual Qi flowing into his body, the way his cultivation level is rising Cultivation —what else could this be but a breakthrough?"
Xiao Yun's gaze grew increasingly profound, as if recalling some ancient legend:
"I once heard my Old Ancestor... uh, I heard some Seclusion Senior mention that there are some beings in this world that cannot be fathomed by common sense, such as... powerful beings who Reincarnation and Re-cultivation."
"Reincarnation and Re-cultivation?"
Xiao Sheng's eyes widened.
"Um,"
Xiao Yun nodded, lowering his voice even further, as if afraid of disturbing something:
"Legend has it that some Cultivation unparalleled Immortal, either in pursuit of a higher realm or due to encountering a great calamity, will choose to seal their memories and Origin power, and enter the cycle of reincarnation to cultivate anew."
Before they awaken their past life memories, they are no different from ordinary people, and may even be of average talent.
But once the memories are awakened, or at a certain crucial juncture, the Cultivation and insights inherited from the previous life can be gradually unlocked...
He paused, looking at Zhang Yu in the cell whose aura was becoming increasingly terrifying, and said with difficulty, "His manifestation is that his Cultivation level is increasing wildly at an unreasonable speed, and his foundation is frighteningly stable, without any signs of weakness."
Xiao Sheng gasped, "You mean... the eldest young master... might be the reincarnation of some great figure? And he's currently 'unsealing' his past life's Cultivation?"
"I can't think of any other explanation."
Xiao Yun smiled wryly:
"From the initial stage of the Innate Xiantian to approaching the Innate Peak in just one day?"
This goes beyond mere talent; it's simply... defying the Heavenly Dao and common sense.
Only legendary scenarios like awakening or unsealing can barely make sense.
The two brothers exchanged a glance, both seeing extreme shock and... a hint of indescribable awe in each other's eyes.
"A reincarnation of Immortal... If so, then everything makes sense."
Xiao Xuan, who had been watching this place closely, understood the situation upon hearing the two juniors' guesses.
"No wonder he is so proficient in Dao of Alchemy, Formation, and Martial Dao at such a young age. If he was Reincarnation and Re-cultivation with memories and foundations from his previous life, then all these seemingly unbelievable things have a reasonable explanation."
It's not that he learned quickly, but that he already knew how.
It wasn't that he had exceptional comprehension; rather, he had already reached the summit, and now he was simply retracing his steps, so naturally, his speed was unbelievably fast.
Xiao Xuan's speculation perfectly explained all the abnormalities in Zhang Yu's behavior.
He interpreted the abilities granted by the system as the gradual unlocking of his past life's accumulated power.
"It seems that the opportunity our Xiao Family fortuitous opportunity this time is perhaps a thousand times greater than we anticipated!"
Xiao Xuan's voice carried a hint of excitement, "Treat him well, befriend him at all costs. This might be a once-in-a- Ascension to Heaven fortuitous opportunity for my Xiao Family, and even for the entire Great Wei."
Inside the prison cell, Zhang Yu remained completely oblivious to all the speculations circulating outside.
He was immersed in the exhilarating feeling of his cultivation level rapidly increasing Cultivation the system's empowerment.
He could clearly feel that the Innate True Qi within his body was condensing and growing stronger at an unprecedented speed, his meridians were being widened and reinforced time and time again, and his Divine Soul was also being strengthened in sync.
The Innate Middle Stage, the Innate Late Stage... unstoppable!
Finally, as the energy from the empowerment subsided, the terrifying aura surging around Zhang Yu gradually subsided and returned to calm.
He slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them, as if a galaxy were flowing within them, before returning to deep black.
Innate Peak!
In just one day, he went from the Xiantian Mid Stage to the Innate Peak, and was only one step away from the Grandmaster Realm!
He felt the surging power within him, and a satisfied smile curved his lips.
This "Cultivation imprisonment" system is truly heaven-defying.
Seeing that the strange phenomena surrounding Zhang Yu had subsided, Xiao Yun and Xiao Sheng immediately put on their most sycophantic smiles and approached him.
The two men, one on each side, addressed him as "Brother-in-law" and served him with utmost attentiveness.
Zhang Yu initially refused, but he couldn't resist the Tiantian barrage of sweet talk, and after a few days, he actually got used to this decadent lifestyle.
As he leaned against the cushioned stone couch, he thought to himself: No wonder so many revolutionary predecessors didn't fall to the enemy's guns and cannons, but to the sugar-coated bullets... The corrosive power of this is truly irresistible.
"Xiao Yun, Xiao Sheng, you two, come out here."
Suddenly, Prince Rui's extremely serious voice rang out.
Xiao Yun and Xiao Sheng froze, their fawning smiles freezing on their faces, and slowly turned to look at the doorway.
Both of them felt a pang of unease, wondering if they had done something wrong, and walked out with heavy hearts.
However, as soon as they stepped out of the prison gate and before they could even stand still, they saw that Prince Rui, who had just been looking serious, suddenly changed his expression.
Like spring breeze melting snow, the overcast skies turned cloudy and then sunny!
Prince Rui's face instantly broke into the same enthusiastic smile that Xiao Yun Xiao Sheng had just had. The speed of his change of expression stunned both Xiao Yun and Xiao Sheng.
Prince Rui didn't even glance at them again, walking straight up to Zhang Yu, his tone so warm and friendly it was almost palpable:
"Oh dear, Niece's Husband, I'm so sorry you had to see this."
Those two brats are clumsy and immature; they don't know how to serve others.
"You're clumsy and clumsy, don't neglect you."
As he spoke, he very naturally took the teapot that Xiao Yun hadn't had time to put away.
With a flick of his wrist, he conjured an even more exquisite jade cup from seemingly nowhere, personally poured Zhang Yu a cup of tea, and presented it with both hands.
"Here, try this. This is the 'Thousand-Year Cloudmist Tea Heart' that Father Emperor bestowed upon me last year. I only received two ounces, and I haven't been able to bring myself to drink it!"
Zhang Yu: "..."
Xiao Yun and Xiao Sheng turned green with rage!
So you called us out with a stern face just now because you thought we were in the way and wanted to personally fawn over us?
Where is your integrity?
Where is your Prince dignity?
Who were you trying to impress with that serious look on your face just now?
Prince Rui seemed oblivious to the resentful looks in their eyes, and continued speaking to Zhang Yu in a low voice, as if he were one of their own:
"Niece's Husband, there's something I need to tell you."
Your two subordinates, Li Dagang and Mo Zhai, were given a hard time by those ignorant fools from the Marquis Yong'an's Estate at the Merchant Guild.
But don't worry, as soon as I heard the news, I immediately sent my two good-for-nothing brothers with men over there.
I repeatedly instructed them to ensure the safety of Shopkeeper Li and Mister Mo.
Well, this shows that Prince Rui knew his Cultivation was the weakest, and even if he rushed to the Merchant Guild, he wouldn't be able to claim any credit.
So he took a different approach, going directly to Zhang Yu to claim credit and positioning himself as the commander-in-chief of the rescue operation.
Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.
The Xiao Family, from top to bottom, from the Old Ancestor to the Princes and Imperial Clan Members, truly share a natural talent for shamelessness and currying favor with powerful figures.
Zhang Yu didn't recognize Prince Rui, and was somewhat at a loss when he heard him repeatedly addressing him as his Niece's Husband.