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Chapter 837 - 833: Joining Forces · Oct 14, 2026

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801 Chapter 801 - 797: Sword Comprehension 2026-10-14
802 Chapter 802 - 798: Taking Action 2026-10-14
803 Chapter 803 - 799: Sacrifice 2026-10-14
804 Chapter 804 - 800: Proposal 2026-10-14
805 Chapter 805 - 801: Moved Up 2026-10-14
806 Chapter 806 - 802: Action 2026-10-14
807 Chapter 807 - 803: The Grand Wedding 2026-10-14
808 Chapter 808 - 804: Striving for Favor 2026-10-14
809 Chapter 809 - 805: Proposal 2026-10-14
810 Chapter 810 - 806: Five Transformations 2026-10-14
811 Chapter 811 - 807: The Hunt 2026-10-14
812 Chapter 812 - 808: Spiritual Dew 2026-10-14
813 Chapter 813 - 809: Doubts 2026-10-14
814 Chapter 814 - 810: Stirring Up 2026-10-14
815 Chapter 815 - 811: Extermination 2026-10-14
816 Chapter 816 - 812: Golden Eyes 2026-10-14
817 Chapter 817 - 813: Choices 2026-10-14
818 Chapter 818 - 814: Flying Knife 2026-10-14
819 Chapter 819 - 815: Destruction 2026-10-14
820 Chapter 820 - 816: Sowing Discord 2026-10-14
821 Chapter 821 - 817: Harvest 2026-10-14
822 Chapter 822 - 818: Merger 2026-10-14
823 Chapter 823 - 819: Silent Blood 2026-10-14
824 Chapter 824 - 820: Cooperation 2026-10-14
825 Chapter 825 - 821: Purple Ganoderma 2026-10-14
826 Chapter 826 - 822: Prank 2026-10-14
827 Chapter 827 - 823: Jade Marrow 2026-10-14
828 Chapter 828 - 824: The Test 2026-10-14
829 Chapter 829 - 825: Mending the Heavens 2026-10-14
830 Chapter 830 - 826: Earth 2026-10-14
831 Chapter 831 - 827: Aftermath 2026-10-14
832 Chapter 832 - 828: Six Transformations 2026-10-14
833 Chapter 833 - 829: Assassination 2026-10-14
834 Chapter 834 - 830: Methods 2026-10-14
835 Chapter 835 - 831: Questions 2026-10-14
836 Chapter 836 - 832: Prelude 2026-10-14
837 Chapter 837 - 833: Joining Forces 2026-10-14
838 Chapter 838 - 834: Solution 2026-10-14
839 Chapter 839 - 835: Propelling Forward 2026-10-14
840 Chapter 840 - 836: Secrets 2026-10-14
841 Chapter 841 - 837: Silencing the News 2026-10-14
842 Chapter 842 - 838: Spirit Communication 2026-10-14
843 Chapter 843 - 839: Chance Encounter on the Road 2026-10-14
844 Chapter 844 - 840: The Threshold 2026-10-14
845 Chapter 845 - 841: Entering the Pavilion 2026-10-14
846 Chapter 846 - 842: The Giant Stone 2026-10-14
847 Chapter 847 - 843: Bewitching Soul 2026-10-14
848 Chapter 848 - 844: Heavenly Illusion 2026-10-14
849 Chapter 849 - 845: Third Transition 2026-10-14
850 Chapter 850 - 846: Retracting the Sword 2026-10-14

Chapter 837: Chapter 833: Joining Forces

The sun is shining brightly in the sky.

Under the bright sunshine, Chu Zhiyuan and a group of eight people floated down to the North City Gate of Phoenix Imperial City.

There were very few pedestrians at the North City Gate.

The West City Gate and South City Gate each lead to the Jade Dynasty and Yuanzhen Dynasty, frequented by most travelers.

The North City Gate leads to smaller nations, thus there aren’t as many people.

Chu Zhiyuan was calm and composed, while Li Miaotan’s jade-like face was sombre, exuding an aura of ’keep out’.

Four Venerables of the City Guard bid farewell to Chu Zhiyuan and Li Miaotan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his hands, expressing gratitude, while Li Miaotan said nothing.

”Not at all, Prince Consort is too polite. We were just joining in the fun.”

They were amazed.

Firstly, Chu Zhiyuan’s precise sensing of the Demon Clan was remarkable, finding them with ease, even more impressive than the Fengtian Palace.

Secondly, Chu Zhiyuan’s astonishing Qinggong, swift as a ghost, was impossible to defend against.

The four virtually did not even have to fight, merely stood by watching Fu Zheng and Li Yuzhen contend, while Chu Zhiyuan weaved through the fray.

Despite Fu Zheng and Li Yuzhen seeming to fight heatedly, it was truly Chu Zhiyuan who killed the Demon Clan.

Nearly all members of the Demon Clan fell by Chu Zhiyuan’s hands alone.

Previously, when Chu Zhiyuan led a group to purge the Imperial City of Demon Clan experts, they had heard of it.

But they had been somewhat doubtful, thinking it exaggerated.

Now, after this morning, they believed the previous accounts were too conservative; saying he led others was likely all done by him alone, just like today.

The attitude of the four towards Chu Zhiyuan seemed unchanged, as they hadn’t shown any disdain prior.

Now, however, they were even more respectful, bidding farewell with a tone both intimate and deferential.

Chu Zhiyuan, Li Miaotan, Fu Zheng, and Li Yuzhen entered the Imperial City.

Once inside the Imperial City, they were greeted by a bustling and prosperous atmosphere, starkly different from the chill outside.

Chu Zhiyuan remarked, ”It seems everyone is affected, there are fewer people going out.”

Li Miaotan nodded slowly.

Fu Zheng commented, ”These Demon Clan experts kill as easily as slaughtering chickens, who knows how many they’ve killed!”

Li Yuzhen furrowed his brow and said, ”It’s actually the responsibility of the City Guards.”

”City Guards are responsible for the city, right?” Fu Zheng asked, ”What about outside? Isn’t that other government offices?”

”They are responsible for both inside and outside the city.” Li Yuzhen shook his head, ”City Guard Sun Shaorong lacks capability, especially outside the city.”

”Then why not replace him? Could he be a henchman of the Eldest Prince?”

”Sun Shaorong isn’t under His Highness, such a position couldn’t belong to a Prince.”

”Then... the Emperor?” Fu Zheng was startled, carefully glancing at Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan’s jade-like face was sombre, with bright eyes flickering like flames.

”Let’s leave it.” Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand and said, ”Not in my position, not in my responsibility to act.”

Fu Zheng said begrudgingly, ”Doesn’t the Emperor know that Sun Shaorong is inadequate?”

Li Yuzhen glanced at Li Miaotan without saying more.

Fu Zheng wisely kept silent.

Li Miaotan’s eyes blazed, she snorted lightly and said, ”I will personally speak to Father!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Be cautious, madam.”

Li Miaotan looked at him puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Would the Emperor truly not know? Perhaps not.”

Li Miaotan furrowed her brows lightly, ”There’s the possibility that people below dare not speak.”

”There are always ministers willing to risk death.” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”No need to displease the Emperor.”

Li Miaotan thought for a while, but ultimately shook her head: ”I cannot just stand by and watch Father be deceived.”

Chu Zhiyuan was helpless, ”Alright, you can try, but just mention it briefly.”

In the imperial family, there are no fathers and sons.

The Emperor is not a normal person; to impose personal feelings on him would be deadly.

No matter how favored, one cannot rely on that favor.

Otherwise, falling out of favor would be imminent.

Hurriedly coming to greet them, You Lan and Li Yuchun saw the tense atmosphere and dared not speak.

Li Miaotan said nothing, walking inside, preparing to change clothes and head directly to the palace.

Chu Zhiyuan stopped her again, advising her to be patient, to speak tomorrow.

The news from here should reach the palace soon; there’s no rush if the Emperor inquires.

Li Miaotan was eager to go to the palace immediately, but upon hearing Chu Zhiyuan’s words, had to restrain herself.

Seeing her like this, Chu Zhiyuan trained martial arts with her to pass the time.

Li Miaotan’s swordsmanship was astonishing, while Chu Zhiyuan’s Great Brightness Fist and Heavenly Dragon Divine Palm were not winning by intricacy but by sheer power.

Chu Zhiyuan was incredibly fast, his insight outstanding, even with her exquisite Phoenix Divine Sword, she couldn’t overpower him.

Their realms were equivalent, both at the Second Transitions Divinity Transformation Realm.

Li Miaotan’s awakened Phoenix Bloodline made her body strong, while Chu Zhiyuan’s Heavenly Dragon Introduction made him equally strong.

As a result, Li Miaotan found herself unable to defeat Chu Zhiyuan.

No matter what intricate sword moves she employed, she couldn’t escape Chu Zhiyuan’s insightful gaze, always disrupted by either a punch or palm.

After a while of fighting, she had to begrudgingly sheathe her sword, glaring at him.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: ”Should I hold back a bit, madam?”

He knew that everyone admired strength; power commanded respect.

In a world of cultivation, everyone’s mindset revolved around this.

Li Miaotan was no exception.

If his cultivation were inferior to hers, she would subconsciously look down upon him.

This may not affect her affection, but would make her cautious and tired.

This was not a sustainable approach.

Showing strength and surpassing her reconciled her heart, making interactions more relaxed.

Li Miaotan snorted: ”How is your cultivation so formidable?”

She could sense Chu Zhiyuan’s rapid progress.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”It might be due to the Heavenly Dragon Introduction.”

”Does the Heavenly Dragon Introduction have such power?” Li Miaotan was half skeptical.

This Heavenly Dragon Introduction has a long heritage, with only vague records.

These records only highlight how formidable the Phoenix Bloodline users are, but mention few who cultivate the Heavenly Dragon Introduction.

”Stronger than imagined,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I suppose I’ve benefited from it.”

Li Miaotan shook her head, ”In the end, I’m the one gaining more advantage.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and held her jade-like hand, ”As husband and wife, let’s not talk about these things.”

Li Yuchun approached lightly, ”Your Highness, Prince Consort, the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince have arrived.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, ”Elder brother arrived quickly.”

”Elder brother has a fiery temperament, husband, you go ahead, I won’t be going.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”This should be about the Demon Clan, let’s see elder brother and second brother together.”

He anticipated the Eldest Prince’s visit to discuss why the Demon Clan has become so rampant.

This involves Fengtian Palace and some other secrets, which are useless to hear alone.

Li Miaotan should listen too, to discuss together.

”...Then I’ll go change clothes.” Li Miaotan hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Li Yuchun followed Li Miaotan inside, changed clothes, and they both came to the main hall.

The Eldest Prince, Li Cunren, was standing by the strange tree at the steps of the main hall with hands behind his back.

On the other side was the Second Prince, Li Cunyi.

Both were wearing bright yellow robes, with faint gold threads and vaguely flickering strange patterns.

Standing not far from both was an old eunuch, slightly bowed, easily overlooked.

When Chu Zhiyuan and Li Miaotan appeared, the Second Prince, Li Cunyi, instantly offered a warm smile, like a spring breeze.

The Eldest Prince, however, had a cold face.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Elder brother, second brother, coming together, is there something important?”

”Brother-in-law, let’s speak inside,” the Eldest Prince, Li Cunren, said in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Elder brother, second brother, come to the backyard for tea.”

This was to express closeness.

Serving tea in the main hall signifies importance and formality, but also distance.

Serving tea in the backyard expresses more intimacy.

”Let’s go,” Li Cunren said.

The four came to Chu Zhiyuan’s small courtyard and sat in the pavilion before the bamboo grove.

The two old eunuchs and Fu Zheng, Li Yuzhen, stood outside the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, only You Lan and Li Yuchun served, bringing the tea.

”Alas...” Li Cunren sighed, put down the teacup, and shook his head incessantly.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Elder brother, what’s the matter?”

”Brother-in-law, you’ve eliminated dozens of top Demon Clan experts in a morning, congratulations.”

”Elder brother doesn’t sound like he’s congratulating,” Chu Zhiyuan chuckled.

Li Cunren didn’t smile, sighed, ”I want to know why so many Demon Clan experts came over, yet the Court didn’t receive any news.”

Chu Zhiyuan’s expression turned solemn.

This relates to Fengtian Palace, too sensitive, not something he should touch.

He thought for a moment and shook his head, ”These Demon Clan experts are skilled in concealment, like Heavenly Demons, never so formidable before, so the Court likely overlooked it?”

”Very likely,” Li Cunren said, ”but fundamentally, someone is shirking responsibilities!”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Li Cunren sneered, ”These Demons are ruthless, many must have died, but hasn’t been reported?”

Chu Zhiyuan had an inkling the Eldest Prince aimed at Sun Shaorong, the City Guard commander of the Imperial City.

Chu Zhiyuan thought this was a wise move.

The Eldest Prince doesn’t seem as reckless and impulsive as outsiders think.

He didn’t directly target Fengtian Palace.

In truth, failing to detect so many approaching Demon Clan experts is Fengtian Palace’s neglect.

But clearly, with its noble status, Li Cunren didn’t intend to provoke it.

But someone had to be held accountable, or the Court and the public would be in an uproar.

Li Miaotan snorted softly; seeing Chu Zhiyuan’s look, she slightly furrowed her brows but didn’t speak.

Li Cunyi sighed, ”Perhaps they silenced people, unnoticed?”

”A few silenced, unnoticed, but with so many Demon Clan experts, I refuse to believe few died, yet unnoticed?” Li Cunren sneered, ”Outside the city, there are no City Guards or Heavenly Patrol seen!”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Indeed, outside the city, other City Guards and Heavenly Patrol were absent, with almost no one on the roads.

”Extremely incompetent!” Li Cunren sneered, ”I’ll submit a report to impeach Sun Shaorong!”

He looked at Li Miaotan, ”Twelfth sister, what do you think?”

Li Miaotan said, ”Father may not agree.”

Li Cunyi said softly, ”Elder brother, Father will not readily move against Sun Shaorong.”

Li Cunren sneered, ”Precisely knowing this, Sun Shaorong is brazenly lazy, this sort should have been sidelined long ago!”

He then said sternly, ”Regardless of Father’s consent, I cannot tolerate this official occupying a high position yet doing nothing, harming the Court!”

Li Cunyi, though burly, spoke softly, ”Elder brother, it’s not the first attempt to topple Sun Shaorong, when has it succeeded? The more impeached, the more Father shields him.”

Li Cunren said, ”So this time we must pull in twelfth sister, her words carry weight.”

Li Miaotan said with a hint of annoyance, ”I see now, elder brother, second brother, you’re plotting against me!”

The two joined forces, trying to pull her into the water.

Those not in the know might think how harmonious and close elder brother and second brother are.

Chu Zhiyuan remained silent.

His mind raced, pondering the key points.

He sighed inwardly at the lack of information, not detailed enough, and that Qianji Tower was not up to par, yet to be fully subdued.

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