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Chapter 843 - 839: Chance Encounter on the Road · 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 843: Chapter 839: Chance Encounter on the Road

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I didn’t expect the separation to come so soon.”

This move by the Heavenly Palace is quite formidable.

It’s both confinement and opportunity.

It all depends on one’s own understanding and fortune.

Given the Heavenly Palace’s transcendent status, openly stating the confinement of a Prince Consort is still too ostentatious.

So they had to use the Spirit Communication Pavilion trick.

They are certain that no one can comprehend anything, so they treat it as a prison.

Li Miaotan sighed, looking guilty.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”There’s nothing to be done; this is the Heavenly Palace, standing on righteousness.”

Using reason to suppress people, coupled with the Heavenly Palace’s transcendent status, neither Li Miaotan nor Li Cunren can resist.

”Alas...” Li Miaotan shook her head and said, ”Being a princess is not as powerful as outsiders imagine.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”No one knows this better than I do. In fact, if the Princess and the Prince could really act recklessly, the Court would have difficulty enduring for long.”

”The Spirit Communication Pavilion is actually also a Grotto Heaven,” Li Miaotan said softly.

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit was lifted.

Li Miaotan said, ”It contains great opportunities, requiring sufficient understanding to perceive its wonders.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Li Miaotan said, ”The Heavenly Dragon Introduction is most suitable, as it was passed down from ancient times.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Miaotan said, ”There are also some spiritual objects within the Spirit Communication Pavilion, which are the greatest opportunities.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows.

Li Miaotan said, ”These spiritual objects are not lacking in spiritual treasures like the Candle Nether Mirror.”

”There are such strange treasures?”

”These spiritual objects might be damaged, or they might be dormant; it all depends on luck.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, ”I’ve always had good luck; otherwise, I wouldn’t have married a beauty like you, Madam.”

Li Miaotan playfully scolded, ”Husband, you still have the mind to joke.”

No matter how good the Spirit Communication Pavilion may be, it cannot change the reality that he was forced into it.

In her view, it’s a kind of humiliation.

Yet Chu Zhiyuan nonchalantly laughed and said, ”This really isn’t much.”

Li Miaotan gently shook her head.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Back when they said I would come to the Phoenix Imperial City to marry you, Madam, I didn’t know your situation.”

”...Yes,” Li Miaotan sighed softly.

She could instantly empathize with Chu Zhiyuan’s situation at that time.

If it were herself suddenly hearing she was to be sent to Yujing Imperial City to marry a Prince, both as a hostage and a political marriage, how could she not be furious or humiliated?

Compared to that, being forcibly invited by the Heavenly Palace into the Spirit Communication Pavilion seemed like nothing.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Madam, tell Xiao Zheng to practice well and manage the people below properly.”

”Mm.”

”And Aunt You Lan, who can barely control the Prince Consort Mansion now; once I enter, that’s uncertain.”

”I’ll have Yuchun personally assist her,” Li Miaotan said softly. ”Anyone who dares to act out will be directly expelled from the mansion!”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, looking deep into her eyes: ”Madam, when you go to the Outer Realm Battlefield, how will I find you?”

Li Miaotan reached into her clothes, took out a jade pendant, and handed it to Chu Zhiyuan.

The jade pendant was pale red, appearing like mutton fat jade with a light smear of rouge.

”This is the Phoenix Blood Jade, which I’ve had since birth,” Li Miaotan said softly. ”You use the Heavenly Dragon Introduction and you will be able to sense me.”

Chu Zhiyuan solemnly accepted it.

It was something she had since birth, clearly related to the Phoenix Bloodline and crucially important to her.

Yet she gave it to him without hesitation.

Though she wouldn’t speak tender words, restrained and conservative, her actions constantly revealed her feelings.

Feeling the warmth of the jade pendant, his heart grew somewhat heavy.

Laden with affection, indeed.

Then he cast aside these wistful thoughts, slightly concentrating his breath.

The red hue of the Phoenix Blood Jade quickly faded, retracting inward.

Within the jade pendant, a blood-red phoenix faintly appeared, its form shadowy as if to spread its wings and fly.

Chu Zhiyuan felt an unusual sensation instantly arise.

He closed his eyes, and after a moment, opened them again with a smile, ”Wonderful!”

Li Miaotan said helplessly, ”But this can only sense me, not you.”

Chu Zhiyuan took out a flying knife from his sleeve.

The flying knife gleamed like silver, exquisite and delicate.

Finger-sized, with faint mysterious patterns.

”Take this and you can talk to me,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

He had been hesitating whether to reveal this ability in front of Li Miaotan.

Li Miaotan, being astoundingly perceptive, should be able to deduce a lot through this flying knife.

Li Miaotan curiously took it: ”This is the one Yuzhen wanted me to take to the Outer Realm Battlefield last time, right?”

She recognized it.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile, ”That’s the one.”

”Can it really sense you through this?”

”It can connect with my thoughts,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled. ”Try concentrating to sense it.”

She closed her bright eyes, and a moment later, Chu Zhiyuan heard her voice in his mind: ”Really can speak?”

Chu Zhiyuan immediately sent a wisp of his spirit to speak with her.

Li Miaotan’s eyes flew open in astonishment as she looked at him in wonder.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled cheerfully.

Li Miaotan sighed with emotion, ”I never thought such strange things existed in this world.”

”This is one of my big secrets,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled. ”Can’t let it be known.”

”Of course,” Li Miaotan nodded gently, carefully tucking it into her sleeve.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In the Outer Realm Battlefield, staying alive is the priority; don’t go looking for trouble.”

Li Miaotan smirked, ”Did you forget my bloodline?”

”Still, it’s better to be cautious.”

”Alright... Husband, you also shouldn’t overreach in the Spirit Communication Pavilion; don’t be too greedy.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

He appeared relaxed, but in truth, he was annoyed.

Even though he had used the Reincarnation Technique and was merely an avatar, maintaining a detached mindset.

He still couldn’t help but be furious.

This anger was only partially directed at the Heavenly Palace; most of it was toward himself.

His cultivation still wasn’t diligent enough; recently, he had been somewhat lazy.

If he had achieved Spirit Venerable, would the Heavenly Palace dare to force him into the Spirit Communication Pavilion?

Ultimately, in this world, cultivation solves most problems.

Most of the issues, after all, stem from insufficient cultivation.

This is similar to how in a previous life, most issues stemmed from a lack of money.

——

Chu Zhiyuan left with Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun.

Li Miaotan and Li Cunren followed along.

Once outside the gate, Chu Zhiyuan and Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun continued onward, while Li Miaotan and Li Cunren stopped.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun, observing their wary attitude as if fearing he might escape.

He couldn’t help but laugh.

He waved to Li Miaotan and Li Cunren, smiled, and continued forward.

Fu Zheng and Li Yuzhen watched perplexedly.

They saw the signal from Chu Zhiyuan and did not follow.

Li Miaotan glared fiercely at Li Cunren.

Li Cunren, embarrassed, chuckled wryly, ”I ended up dragging our brother-in-law into this.”

Li Miaotan replied irritably, ”Big brother, how can you even say that, of course, it’s your fault!”

She never wanted Chu Zhiyuan involved, but Li Cunren specifically sought him out, and Chu Zhiyuan came willingly.

The situation spiraled into the current mess.

She knew that even if she went to the Emperor now, she couldn’t persuade the Heavenly Palace to change its mind.

Li Cunren said, ”Don’t worry, the Heavenly Palace wouldn’t dare act rashly, and our brother-in-law’s insight is extraordinary; he may even gain something.”

”Let’s hope so,” Li Miaotan snorted, ”Big brother, don’t forget what you owe him.”

”Understood, understood,” Li Cunren hurriedly agreed.

Fu Zheng watched as Chu Zhiyuan, Lan Mingxuan, and Wu Xun drifted away until they were about to disappear, and hastily said, ”Princess, what about His Highness...?”

”He’s going to a Grotto Heaven,” Li Miaotan replied, ”He left you some instructions, follow me.”

She snorted, ”Big brother, not seeing you off!”

”Alright, alright, I’m leaving now,” Li Cunren reluctantly cupped his hands and turned away.

...

After hearing what Li Miaotan relayed, Fu Zheng slowly nodded.

When pressed for details, Li Miaotan said little, only mentioning that some secret action in a Grotto Heaven posed no danger.

Fu Zheng understood Chu Zhiyuan’s intention.

He wanted her to take the opportunity to properly take control of Qianji Tower and make it serve him.

...

Chu Zhiyuan, following Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun, continued forward, eventually leaving through the city gates.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Is the Heavenly Palace located outside the city?”

Lan Mingxuan chuckled, ”Prince Consort, who said the Heavenly Palace is in the city?”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

That makes sense.

If the Heavenly Palace were within the city, the Emperor probably wouldn’t sleep well.

Wu Xun asked, ”Is His Highness quite furious?”

Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”Wouldn’t you gentlemen feel furious if you were in his place?”

”Naturally, we would be furious,” Wu Xun sighed, ”But we had no choice in the matter, it all happened because the First Prince leaked the news.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In that case, it’s not our brother’s fault; blame yourselves for the slip-up, this shouldn’t have happened.”

Wu Xun shook his head and said, ”Prince Consort, you’re mistaken, no matter how powerful we are, we can’t control the life and death of Spiritual Treasures.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”For so long under your management, have you found no way at all?”

”These Spiritual Treasures belong to the Divine Race, even with all our power, we can’t manage that.”

”Then it’s just destiny playing tricks,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

”Exactly,” Wu Xun quickly nodded.

Lan Mingxuan glanced at Wu Xun.

Wu Xun said, ”Prince Consort, the Spirit Communication Pavilion is a great opportunity.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”If I obtain the Spiritual Treasure, will it truly belong to me?”

”The Spiritual Treasure chooses its master.”

”So it acknowledges a master?”

It naturally referred to the Candle Nether Mirror.

Wu Xun nodded, ”Every Palace Master through generations has been a bloodline successor for this reason.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I’ve always been lucky; perhaps I’ll truly find the Spiritual Treasure.”

”That’s your fortune, Prince Consort. Our Heavenly Palace values fate and fortune the most.”

”I hope by then you won’t be envious,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

Both men smiled and shook their heads.

The three drifted along, and suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan halted, furrowing his brow.

Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun stopped to look at him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”It replenished so quickly!”

”What happened?” Lan Mingxuan asked gravely.

His body was tense, ready to act at any moment.

From what he knew, Chu Zhiyuan had excellent Qinggong, rare in the world.

If he suddenly escaped, he might seize the chance to relay the information.

Could they really kill him for this?

The most the Heavenly Palace could do was forcefully invite Prince Consort Chu Zhiyuan into the Spirit Communication Pavilion.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Gentlemen, do you sense the Demon Clan’s experts?”

Both were stunned and hurriedly concentrated, but sensed nothing.

Chu Zhiyuan extended a finger with his left hand, ”There’s a Demon Clan expert hidden over there, not far away.”

Both followed the direction of his finger.

It was a mountain peak.

A not very high peak, lush and dense with woods, misty and smoky.

Within a ten-mile radius outside the Imperial City, there were at least ten such peaks.

Both focused again on sensing, still with no result.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Since we’ve come across it, shall we handle it in passing?”

”How many?”

”About a dozen,” Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”Don’t worry, those sent to assassinate me are usually death soldiers, very few Venerables.”

He felt that at this stage, it was a test to find out his capabilities.

Then they would send top experts for a targeted assassination, striving for a one-hit kill.

”Shall we take a look?” Wu Xun proposed.

Lan Mingxuan hesitated.

He felt it imprudent to complicate matters, what if Chu Zhiyuan took advantage of the fight to escape?

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Don’t worry, I still want to enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion to seize the opportunity. Even if you chase me away now, I won’t leave.”

”...Alright,” Lan Mingxuan slowly nodded.

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