Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 861: Chapter 857: Informing

The current situation, if I want to enhance my cultivation, it’s not about hard practice, but comprehension.

The soul and memory are sufficient, which means ample refining of the heart, the only lacking is comprehension.

For comprehension, the best places are the Spirit Communication Pavilion or the Outer Realm Battlefield.

The Spirit Communication Pavilion is unlikely to be accessible in the short term, so the remaining option is the Outer Realm Battlefield.

Therefore, heading to the Outer Realm Battlefield as soon as possible is imperative.

He decided to deal with Fifth Prince Yuanzhen, Cheng Yunzheng, then set off immediately for the Outer Realm Battlefield.

The journey back was smooth as always.

Unexpectedly, he didn’t encounter any experts from the demon and monster clan, as if they had been completely eradicated.

This left Chu Zhiyuan quite astonished.

He couldn’t believe a single sweep could scare them off, as both the demon and monster clan are fearless.

There must be other reasons.

He turned to glance at Fu Zheng.

Fu Zheng was puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, and his voice echoed in Fu Zheng’s ear: ”What about Qianji Tower?”

Fu Zheng looked helpless.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Half a year, and still couldn’t subdue the Qianji Tower here?

Fu Zheng sighed.

A group of four, with two tributes in front, Chu Zhiyuan and Fu Zheng behind.

The two exchanged expressions, which the two tributes noticed but said nothing.

Everyone knows that Chu Zhiyuan’s closest confidant is You Lan, followed by Fu Zheng.

Fu Zheng’s red lips moved, whispering in Chu Zhiyuan’s ear: ”Your Highness, there’s a guy here in the Qianji Tower who suddenly rose and is difficult to deal with.”

”Stronger cultivation than you?”

”He wasn’t originally, but he had a fortuitous encounter, greatly advanced his cultivation, and surpassed me.”

”Such a coincidence?”

”He rose from the bottom step by step, with considerable prestige, he filled this gap in cultivation and soared to great heights, now holds substantial influence in the Qianji Tower here.”

”That experience is inspiring enough.”

”Which is why he holds great prestige.”

This is the most ideal path, a dream journey for every disciple of Qianji Tower.

They project such dreams onto those who realize them, hence his deep-seated prestige is hard to shake.

”The choice of the majority.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Fu Zheng said: ”I can’t beat him or outmaneuver him, the Qianji Tower here only listens to him, my words carry no weight.”

Chu Zhiyuan fell silent.

If her words carry no weight, it means they disregard his face.

They speak of not respecting the monk’s face but honoring the Buddha’s. If the Qianji Tower really cared about respecting him, it wouldn’t give Fu Zheng such a hard time.

Fu Zheng sent a voice transmission: ”Your Highness, once my cultivation steps further, I will surely deal with him!”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Advancing in cultivation is not so easy.”

The cultivation speed of a venerable is extremely slow, taking hundreds or even thousands of years to advance a transition.

He couldn’t wait that long.

Now the Inspection Department couldn’t be relied on, only the Qianji Tower could be hoped for, so it seemed he would have to take matters into his own hands.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: ”Invite that guy over to see me.”

”...Okay.” Fu Zheng’s face showed shame.

”When faced with such a situation, no one can help,” said Chu Zhiyuan, ”don’t rush your cultivation.”

This is the kind of person blessed with luck, not so easily dealt with.

Let’s see if I can overpower him.

”Okay.” Fu Zheng bit her red lips and nodded lightly.

——

In the morning, Chu Zhiyuan’s small courtyard.

Chu Zhiyuan was drinking wine with the Eldest Prince, Li Cun.

Fu Zheng reported: ”Your Highness, Mr. Lan and Mr. Wu from Fengtian Palace have arrived.”

Chu Zhiyuan was about to rise to greet them.

Li Cunren quickly waved his hand: ”Hold on.”

Chu Zhiyuan turned his head to look at him.

Li Cunren huffed: ”No need to greet them personally, just let them come in.”

He was still holding a grudge about the last incident but had no choice but to swallow his pride.

The more he had to swallow his pride, the more frustrated he was, and the more dissatisfied he was with Fengtian Palace.

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Isn’t this too arrogant?”

”Brother-in-law, you’re now the Prince Consort, and you already have the treasure of the Spirit Communication Pavilion, things are different now.”

”There’s no difference, is there? If they invite me to the Spirit Communication Pavilion again, I still have to go in.”

”Hmph, you can refuse now.” Li Cunren said.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile.

He didn’t think he could refuse Fengtian Palace now, neither his martial arts cultivation nor his influence was at that level.

”Listen to me, there’s no need to go out.”

”Alright, I’ll listen to you then.” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun entered the courtyard led by Fu Zheng, smiling broadly.

Chu Zhiyuan stood up to greet them, smiling: ”Mr. Lan, Mr. Wu, your esteemed presence is honored, I apologize for not welcoming you from afar.”

The two smiled, cupped their fists, and shook their heads: ”No need to be polite, Prince Consort, we came to deliver important news.”

”What news?”

Chu Zhiyuan gestured for them to sit.

”The Prince Consort knows of Fifth Prince Yuanzhen’s matter, correct?”

”Yes.”

”The Prince Consort is preparing to deal with the Fifth Prince, right?”

”How could this enmity not be avenged?”

”Then the Prince Consort must be careful.” Lan Mingxuan said in a deep voice: ”This Fifth Prince is somewhat peculiar.”

Li Cunren huffed: ”Seeing you gentlemen so tense, could he possibly withstand my brother-in-law?”

Wu Xun slowly said: ”He might also possess a spiritual treasure.”

Li Cunren was taken aback, then huffed: ”Is it that easy to obtain a spiritual treasure?”

”Can anyone have a spiritual treasure?” Li Cunren huffed.

Wu Xun smiled wryly: ”If that were the case, it would be great, so few in the world can acquire spiritual treasures, this Fifth Prince is someone with great destiny.”

”That’s quite a coincidence!” Li Cunren huffed: ”This man of great destiny happens to be my sister’s enemy.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Mr. Lan and Mr. Wu, are you suggesting that I might not be able to beat this Fifth Prince?”

”...”

The two fell silent.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: ”What kind of spiritual treasure does he possess?”

”It should be a defensive type spiritual treasure.” Lan Mingxuan said.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: ”The most troublesome kind.”

”Yes.” Lan Mingxuan solemnly nodded: ”Though your spiritual treasure, Prince Consort, is strong, it may not be able to break through its defense.”

They already knew the details of the Swift Light Sword.

Instant acceleration, lethal prowess.

But the cost of its deployment is the instantaneous exhaustion of all power, leaving one powerless to resist further.

While the spiritual treasure of the Fifth Prince remains unknown, it boasts incredible defense.

If it withstands Chu Zhiyuan’s Swift Light Sword, then he will be a lamb to the slaughter.

Whether for the face of the Phoenix Dynasty or for the Swift Light Sword, this information must be relayed to him.

If there’s truly an accident, and it’s thought that the Swift Light Sword is inferior to Fifth Prince Yuanzhen’s spiritual treasure, it reflects poorly on Fengtian Palace compared to Wentian Pavilion.

”Brother-in-law, wise men avoid immediate losses.” Li Cunren said seriously: ”Do this, don’t rush to take action.”

Chu Zhiyuan was deep in thought.

Li Cunren said: ”First figure out his details, then it’s not too late to act, after all, he can’t escape.”

”How long will he stay in the Imperial City?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Li Cunren said: ”At least half a month, enough to figure out his details.”

”...Let me think about it.” Chu Zhiyuan said.

”Yes, take your time to think it through.” Li Cunren quickly said.

Lan Mingxuan said: ”Give it careful consideration, Prince Consort.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Can it be determined what this spiritual treasure is?”

Wu Xun said: ”Prince Consort, spiritual treasures come with a concealment effect, detecting its existence is already the limit.”

”Alright, I’ll find a way to figure it out.” Chu Zhiyuan solemnly said: ”Rest assured, brother, and you two gentlemen.”

All three sighed in relief.

Lan Mingxuan and Wu Xun then took their leave.

As Chu Zhiyuan escorted them out, he inquired about what conditions Fu Zheng needed to enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion.

The result was that the two informed him, Fu Zheng ultimately belonged to the Jade Dynasty, even if he followed over, he remained a person of the Jade Dynasty, hence couldn’t enter the Spirit Communication Pavilion.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, questioning if there was truly no way.

The two exchanged glances and shook their heads in resignation.