The Time Acceleration Chamber

Hu Wenxi brought Hu Jin Shen down to an underground location beneath the palace. The place they're going to was a time acceleration chamber, an extremely rare artefact that could speed up the flow of time by creating a pocket dimension with a different set of temporal laws.

The matters of time manipulations were generally something only True Immortals were capable but exceptional cases does exist. This particular time acceleration chamber came about as a combined research effort funded by Hu Wenxi before the start of his reign some 250 years ago. It was completed only 23 years ago. Since then it has seen multiple uses.

"This will be the first time you're using a time acceleration chamber right?" Hu Wenxi wanted make sure. While time acceleration chambers were rare they weren't impossible to find. Since many eras had gone by since the primordial era many True Immortals have rose. Naturally many time acceleration chambers exist because of them.

"Yes, father, I had not gotten a chance to as of yet". This was the response Wenxi expected. Everyone that has used the chamber so far were important Hu clansmen, not even associates had access to it.

"Alright, keep in mind that accelerating time can distort the heavenly tao so don't bother with trying to gain enlightenment into tao. Just focus on recovery and improve your techniques a bit more"

"Yes father, by the by do you have any suggestion?"

Hu Wenxi smiled and began suggesting some technique changes. For a Human Immortal of his caliber, Crossing Tribulation techniques were just toys. "And remember, when experimenting with new spells make sure to set up proper safety measures. You wouldn't want to suffer accidentally blow your house up" he made sure to add.

"Speaking from experience father?"

"Quiet brat"

The two made their way into the basement area. There were select runes carved into the walls. 'What complex magical formulas' thought Hu Jin Shen.

"Don't think too much of these, we're not mages. Our defensive wards cannot be compared to them" Hu Wenxi added. It should be noted that the universe contained not just Immortals but demons, gods, buddhas, and even mages. The mages called Magi lineage have been around since the age of antiquity. It was the magi ancestor who completed this cultivation path.

Mages have a reputation as being simple to cultivate but difficult to progress. His is why there are a disproportional amount of mages at lower levels but a pathetic amount of powerhouses. It was simply too hard to advance. For example Hu Wenxi could name at least 70 Human Immortals in his home galaxy but could count the number of Deva realm mages on one hand with fingers to spare. And those mages were thousands of years old.

Hu Wenxi stopped in front of a dead end. "Father?" Questioned a confuse Hu Jin Shen. Hu Wenxi did not respond, instead he placed one palm on an inscribed rune and the wall faded away. What was revealed was a garden in the outside?

"A pocket dimension?" Wondered Hu Jin Shen.

"A backup with our clan is in danger, follow me" Hu Wenxi led Jin Shen deeper into the garden until they reached a small wooden cabin. Outside was a middle age man who bore slight resemblance to Jin Shen and around 40% similar to Wenxi. He was wiping some sweat off his face and looked to have just finished his cultivation.

Hu Jin Shen instantly recognised this man, it was one of his uncles his father's cousin. This was Hu Wang Tian, Hu Wei's son and previous young master of the Hu imperial clan. Of course this was ancient history back when the Hu imperial clan was just the Hu family of Dong Zhou some 500 years ago.

"Cousin, congratulations on your breakthrough" Hu Wenxi greeted Hu Wang Tian. He could sense that Hu Wang Tian had finally refined his first star system and became a Martial Saint. "Greetings your majesty" Hu Wang Tian nodded stiffly, "My accomplishment was all thanks to your majesty's guidance".

"Nonsense cousin, you are a top talent yourself. By the way Jin Shen is here to use the time acceleration chamber".

Hu Wang Tian looked at Hu Jin Shen and signed, this boy was a monster just like his father. He bowed to Hu Wenxi, "By your leave your majesty".

After sending Hu Wang Tian away Hu Wenxi escorted Hu Jin Shen into the time acceleration chamber which took the form of a wooden cabin. "This chamber will speed things up. A day out here is 1 year in there. Feel free to use it as long as you like."

"Why is it so small?" Was the only thing Hu Jin Shen could say cheekily.

"Budgetary reasons, now get in there you brat"

After Hu Jin Shen stepped in he found an enclosed wooden space lit by luminescent light. The space was small only at a 5x5 metres. He also saw a sign made of iron edged with gold hanging off the exist/entrance door. It spelled in solid gold characters "HYPERBOLIC TIME CHAMBER".

After seeing his son off Hu Wenxi existed the basement and back to his own private chambers. He could feel his cultivation have reached a peak point. 'Just a few decades more, at least until my other self gets back'.

In the eastern quadrant of the palace where the Hu compounds were housed. Hu Wang Tian sat down in his office checking some new business ventures. The recent festivities have proven a great way to make money for the Hu clan. If only the mandatory fixed pricing and discounts policies weren't in place.

In fact the royal family and the Hu clan as a whole are separated. Hu Wang Tian was the chief of the clan itself while his cousin the emperor ruled the empire. Hu Wang Tian's current position was that of grand elder, below supreme elders like his father but above ordinary elders.

While once he was an awe inspiring figure, these days he was more of a clerk that happens to be strong. 'More equipment requests on store 6, 8, 23, 103 and 9. More ingredients requested by Holy Charms pavilion. Hu Xin was charged for vandalising…' the work of a grand elder is very important after all. The current situation of the Hu imperial clan was not strong, while they could qualify as a top power due to their 3 saints, well 4 now including him that wasn't enough to stably rule the upper realm. It was only because of his cousin's absurd power that they have stayed in power.

Despite this many junior members have acted arrogantly in the past leading to awkward tension between them and some powers. Because of this the empress had greatly limited the clan's activities and harshly punished its trouble makers.

Empress Qiang Mei Hua was after all from the Creation God sect and raised with strict discipline in mind. Her status and power were enough to cow most of her in-laws into submission. 'But not enough it seems'. There were many who resented the empress' suppression. These kids were born with golden spoons in their mouths and could not stand harsh punishments.

Clink!

The door of his office opened and step in a youth. It was a fairly good looking man with clean shaven roundish shape face. He was dressed richly in orange robes decorated gaudy images of dragons. "Dad I hear you have returned, congratulations on…"

"What are you wearing?" Interrupted Hu Wang Tian.

"Oh this? Its a gift from brother Jun its very…"

"Its hideous looking get rid of it"

"Oh come on dad" this youth was Hu Diyi. He was one of the Hu clans young prodigies. At the age of 83 he had reached the Spirit Transformation realm and only a step away form Xiantian.

"You shouldn't be associating with that Jun Pin. His Jun family is a minor clan at best."

"Dad, they are descended from the Jun Immortal of old"

"Said Human Immortal was killed because they opening opposed the emperor, do you really want to be associating with them?"

"Sheesh, the emperor doesn't give shit about us. Why should we care what he thinks?" Hu Diyi crossed his arms, "I'm the number one genius of the Hu clan".

"Have you been just sitting around rotting your brain, your cousin Hu Jin Shen has already reached Crossing Tribulations realm and he's 3 decades younger then you".

"Please, that cultivation base is all fed to him. Besides he's a disciple of the Creation God sect not the Hu imperial clan".

"He is your prince and you will respect him" seeing his father's grow Hu Diyi was cowed. "Of course dad". Seeing his son like this Hu Wang Tian can't help but indignant. Hu Diyi was one of the newer generation trouble makers. While he is a talent even by upper realm means he's not anything too special to top figures. His arrogance is also a big flaw. However he was still Hu Wang Tian's son.

"Son, remember this. You cannot disrespect the royal family inside or out. You never know when the empress' Blades will be listening in. The emperor is family and he is the only reason we are strong. We need him with us not against us".

"Of course dad I know. But that bitch is too much"

"The empress is indeed too much I agree. But she is still your aunt and empress. Besides as long as you stay low key you'll still have plenty of freedom"

"Of course dad, by the way I found an expert when I was coming back" Hu Diyi brought up suddenly. "He said his name was Sam and he wanted a way back into the tournament".

Of course being in seclusion for the past few years have made him out of the loop. "Who is this Sam son?". Hu Diyi smiled "His a mighty expert who at the Xiantian realm defeated the Bai clan's young master"

"Interesting" this was Hu Wang Tian's only response. Such a good talent was exceptional. If he could marry into the Hu clan. "Leave me to my planning son, enjoy your day".

3 days later in the imperial capital, on one of the main streets a blond spiky hair man wandered around followed by an entourage of beautiful women and several young man all dressed in odd outfits(School uniform, biker jackets, samurai and ninja armour).

"That's right brother Sam is the strongest, that Hu Wei doesn't know shit"

"You don't have to worry about that Dao Pi", "Its Gao Pan brother Sam"

"Whatever , just call me Sam. I've already got a guy owing me from the royal family, he'll let me back in".

"Thats very smart of you beloved" a girl dressed in a high school uniform trailed after him. This was one of Azure Sky continents top talents at the Nascent Soul realm. Don't ask how she fell in love with him, she just magically did. Sam was having the time of his life, aside from that tournament incident this new world was fun. After he was invincible, god gave him a lot of wishes and he took full advantage.

Thanks to the system, he even upgraded his cultivation to the Heavenly Connection realm. A trip to the nearby forest and free exp for more devil fruits were obtained. Now he just needed the royal family to pull some strings. 'I'm a reasonable man, way better then those xiaxia MCs'. Then he would show his dominance in the whole world.