Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 719: Chapter 715: Discovery

He knew that both the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan were quite dissatisfied and engaged in some covert activities.

However, he never expected they would actually dare to attempt to assassinate him.

Such treacherous actions have already gone beyond the scope of ordinary Martial Arts experts.

After all, he is a dignified Prince.

And a Venerable of the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Either of these identities is enough to overwhelm people, making them afraid to act rashly.

But they, instead, dare to spy on him. Is the next step to make a move against him?

”Uncle,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”their information network is really well-connected.”

”Indeed well-connected,” Chu Honglin snorted.

In just a few days, they could know the orders came from him.

This level of information network is not only among the common folk but also within the Court.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”It’s quite frightening.”

Chu Honglin’s expression became gloomier.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Their frantic actions, daring to directly attack you, a dignified Prince, show they have been deeply provoked!”

Chu Honglin said, ”How can their information be so accurate?”

He was somewhat puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”It must be some sort of secret technique, or perhaps some secret pathway we don’t know. It’s just a matter of finding out.”

Chu Honglin said slowly, ”The Demon Sect and the Demon Clan aren’t just a few sects; there are at least thirty or more.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Then it’s even more necessary to thoroughly investigate and sort it out, or else it will be like raising a tiger just to invite disaster.”

He suddenly lowered his voice, ”Uncle, shall we follow them to see who they are?”

”Can we catch up?”

”Let’s go.”

The two suddenly accelerated, flashing into a narrow alley, then gracefully leaping over a wall like two feathers, flipping twice more to another alley.

As they navigated the alleyways, it was like traversing a maze, making Chu Honglin feel dizzy.

He never expected the alleys within the Imperial City to be so complex, as they usually walk on the wide, flat streets.

Rarely do they enter these alleyways, which seem another world, deep and complicated.

After countless turns, the scene before them suddenly brightened, and they found themselves beside a large river.

The broad river flowed smoothly, its waters sparkling under the moonlight.

Boats of various types sailed on the river, including cargo ships, passenger ships, and some painted pleasure boats.

Some ships moved swiftly, some slowly advanced, and others remained stationary.

Several painted boats were moored on both sides of the river.

From the painted pleasure boats drifted the sound of strings and flutes, along with singing, carried by the night breeze.

The melodies and singing made the large river all the more charming and enchanting.

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin stood in the shadows, watching over the river.

The moonlight was like water.

The bright moon reflected on the river, swaying with the movements of the water, gleaming brightly.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly pointed, whispering, ”On that one.”

Chu Honglin followed his gaze to one of the painted boats.

The painted boat had two levels, adorned with large red lanterns, festive and elegant.

A melodious song wafted over, a duet by two women.

One voice was clear, the other slightly hoarse, intertwining to create an indescribable charm that was impossible to resist.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Isn’t this song enhanced by some Demon Technique?”

Chu Honglin slowly nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Who can resist such a song? Who wouldn’t be enchanted into a trance?”

Chu Honglin’s expression was solemn.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”If someone were enchanted by such a song, wouldn’t they treat it like a treasure, keeping it close day and night?”

”They would.”

”What about a high-ranking court official?”

”... They should be able to maintain their clarity.”

”Uncle, you give them too much credit,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Chu Honglin remained silent.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”How many court officials carry a heavy sense of vigilance towards the Court? Which of them hasn’t been calculating incessantly for power, climbing through the bureaucracy? Do you think they can maintain their Spirit Platform?

”Are you suggesting that disciples of the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan are now omnipresent, infiltrating the Court?”

”Pretty much,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Let’s capture these people and see who dares to be so bold.”

”Are you certain it’s them?”

”Uncle, just a moment,” Chu Zhiyuan pressed Chu Honglin’s shoulder, his expression serious.

Chu Honglin looked at him.

Chu Zhiyuan took a deep breath, seriously said, ”Oh, good heavens!”

Chu Honglin frowned, ”What’s wrong?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”There are two Venerables hidden on that painted boat.”

Chu Honglin’s face changed slightly, ”Two experts of the Divinity Transformation Realm?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Hidden on that boat, they almost fooled us... There aren’t many Divinity Transformation experts in the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan, are there?”

The mental methods of the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan originate from the Demon Clan, but the Demon Clan is different from humans.

So their mental methods have been modified to better suit human cultivation.

This naturally limits their strength compared to the Demon Clan.

Thus, top experts in the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan are rare; their Demon Techniques are rapid and peculiar.

Many who lack aptitude choose Demon Techniques, achieving greater results with the same cultivation, and also stronger abilities.

Masters of the Divinity Transformation Realm are rare, far less common than in top Great Sects.

Chu Honglin said with a deep voice, ”Two Venerables from the Demon Sect, to assassinate me?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”If Uncle hadn’t noticed, they would have silently attacked, but since we followed, they wanted to lure you closer. They used techniques to conceal their aura and coupled it with Demon Techniques’ inherent ability to hide, even I almost didn’t notice.”

”Damn it!” Chu Honglin gritted his teeth, ”They dare act so audaciously!”

He hadn’t expected these experts from the Demon Sect to truly make a move, daring to assassinate him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Uncle, summon experts to besiege them... We ought to extract some information from them... It’s best to crush them to prevent their escape or even suicide.”

Chu Honglin said slowly, ”I’ll keep an eye on them here; you go call Brother Five and Brother Eight.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Chu Honglin said, ”We shouldn’t bring too many people.”

”Understood,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Bringing four Venerables should suffice.”

Chu Honglin nodded slowly.

——

Chu Zhiyuan squinted, observing the surroundings.

The Moon Silkworm Frost Robe carried him like a faint wisp of smoke across the night sky, drifting over buildings and taverns.

While he utilized Super Sensing Illumination, he continuously sensed the Soul Pearl, detecting any Great Sky Demons nearby.

The Soul Pearl found nothing.

The Imperial City’s Body Seizing Great Sky Demons had indeed been cleared out, to his disappointment.

Without these Great Sky Demons, his Soul Power could no longer grow, losing a great advantage.

In the blink of an eye, he flew to the Prince Xu Mansion.

The Guards of the Prince Mansion hadn’t even reacted before Chu Zhiyuan appeared before Chu Hongming.

The speed of the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe in flight was too fast, and without any power fluctuations, it was impossible to guard against.

By the time they realized it, Chu Zhiyuan had already stopped before Chu Hongming.

Chu Hongming was pacing in the back garden, having just finished dinner.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan land, he looked at him with surprise, his expression changing subtly, ”They actually made a move to assassinate Fifteen Brothers?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

Then he recounted what had happened.

Chu Hongming marveled, ”So it was experts from the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan, not the Demon Clan itself... were they instructed by the Demon Clan?”

”We’ll only know once we capture and interrogate them,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Two Venerables, we need more Venerables to subdue them.”

”I’ll go find the Observatory!” Chu Hongming said.

”I’ll head over first,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded, leaping into the air, as if pulled by a rope, disappearing into the night sky in the blink of an eye.