Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 889: Chapter 885: Borrowing Power

Even though Cheng Yunzheng possesses Miracle Techniques and has treasures to protect him, he feels he can still be found.

However, after a thorough search, there is no trace of Cheng Yunzheng.

Perhaps he is no longer within the Imperial City, out of reach of the Super Sense.

Or perhaps he has indeed evaded the Super Sense.

Whatever the case, finding Cheng Yunzheng is no longer an easy task.

He considered this for a moment, intending to call out to Fu Zheng, but then remembered that he had sent Fu Zheng out to play, where she ran into Lu Qingyuan and was now sparring with her in the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique.

The Super Sense revealed that the two women were engaged in a fierce battle.

Lu Qingyuan’s sword moves were exquisite, the sword light magnificent, with flashes of red, dazzling like the clouds at sunset.

This was the Phoenix Sword Technique, one of the top swordsmanship techniques in the world.

The red glow was brilliant and beautiful, yet incredibly powerful, causing any ordinary sword light to collapse upon contact.

It was like an undying flame, capable of destroying any obstacle in its path, reaching its target directly.

Anyone touched by this sword light would feel as though burned by the Phoenix flames, making it nearly impossible to retreat unscathed, unless their realm was overwhelmingly superior.

Yet, such a powerful sword light was quickly extinguished under Fu Zheng’s blade.

Fu Zheng waved her sword effortlessly, silently, as if the void rippled, yet perhaps not.

As soon as the sword light akin to red clouds neared her, it was extinguished and disappeared.

Through the disappearance of the sword light, the approximate range of Fu Zheng’s sword light could be faintly discerned.

She seemed to be within an abyss, which obliterated everything within a ten-meter radius.

Within ten meters, all was the abyss.

No matter how astonishing the power of the sword light, once it fell into the abyss, it was extinguished.

Chu Zhiyuan felt satisfied in his heart.

Fu Zheng’s execution of the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique was quite good.

Learning martial arts is one thing, but executing them against an opponent often yields different results.

It’s like taking the same class, yet receiving different scores on the exam.

Fu Zheng had top-notch talent; after learning the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, she could unleash its power to the fullest.

While sparring with Lu Qingyuan, a true disciple of the Phoenix Sword Sect, she was not at a disadvantage.

The Phoenix Sword Technique is also Heavenly Person Martial Arts, and it is a thoroughly researched form of it.

Lu Qingyuan’s comprehension of the Phoenix Sword Technique was very deep, making its power naturally astounding.

Otherwise, the Phoenix Villa would not be so tranquil, with no one spying around.

The martial arts experts who flooded into the Imperial City, though some were greed-driven, would not go to Phoenix Villa to court death.

It’s quite rare for Fu Zheng to be evenly matched with the newly mastered Fallen Abyss Sword Technique against her.

As the moves increased, Fu Zheng’s understanding of the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique deepened, and the range of the abyss expanded to twenty meters.

Lu Qingyuan’s grasp of the sword techniques also deepened, and the red glow became ever more brilliant and dazzling.

One was bright, the other hidden, one resplendent, the other concealed, intertwining like water and fire.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded to himself.

Fu Zheng benefits significantly from engaging with Lu Qingyuan.

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”Brother, wait a moment.” Chu Zhiyuan stood up and left the pavilion, entering the house.

Moments later, when he reappeared before Li Cunren, he had a jade pendant in his hand.

A piece of jade, half the size of a palm, glistening and gentle, obviously extraordinary at first sight.

Li Cunren looked curiously at this jade pendant, smiling as he said, ”What treasure is this that can help us track down Cheng Yunzheng?”

”It belonged to Cheng Yunzheng.” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Obtained during our last encounter.”

”...You truly are impressive, brother-in-law!” Li Cunren was momentarily stunned, then elated: ”Well done!”

With this, we have the greatest reliance to track Cheng Yunzheng.

Chu Zhiyuan handed the jade pendant to Li Cunren: ”Now it’s up to Fengtian Palace.”

With this portable jade pendant, the difficulty of Fengtian Palace tracking Cheng Yunzheng is greatly reduced.

He had attempted to use the jade pendant to determine the direction of Cheng Yunzheng’s location.

But ultimately, nothing was yielded.

The Super Sense cannot track Cheng Yunzheng through this jade pendant.

Cheng Yunzheng is not a demon or from the Demon Clan, and sensing demons and the Demon Clan is also reliant on the Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror.

Therefore, the matter still falls to Fengtian Palace, their Spiritual Treasure must be utilized.

Li Cunren carefully accepted the jade pendant, snorting: ”If Fengtian Palace still fails to find him this time, it would be truly shameful!”

He stood up and said: ”I will go immediately.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: ”Then I look forward to your good news, Brother.”

Li Cunren laughed and strode away.

Chu Zhiyuan escorted him out, after returning to the small courtyard, Super Sense continued to survey Fu Zheng’s side.

”Stop!” Mo Qing suddenly called out.

Lu Qingyuan and Fu Zheng floated back.

The sword light akin to red clouds continued flickering in the air, then extinguished.

They admired this magnificent scene.

”The Phoenix Sword Technique is truly marvelous.” Fu Zheng expressed with a look of enchantment.

She never imagined the Phoenix Sword Technique would be so breathtakingly beautiful, and only by witnessing it firsthand could she truly appreciate its beauty.

She had only heard of it before, but now having seen it with her own eyes, she felt deeply moved.

”The Fallen Abyss Sword Technique is equally formidable,” Lu Qingyuan shook her head and said.

Originally, she thought the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique was on par with or even slightly inferior to the Phoenix Sword Technique.

After all, the Phoenix Sword Technique is already at the pinnacle of Heavenly Person Inheritance, and has been studied and comprehended by many for years, becoming extremely matured with its power fully unleashed.

Thus, she did not pay much attention to the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, considering it to be slightly inferior to the Phoenix Sword Technique, like other previously obtained Heavenly Person Inheritances.

One never expected the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique to possess such power, able to match her simply from initial practice.

It seems the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique indeed surpasses the Phoenix Sword Technique.

Mo Qing said: ”The Fallen Abyss Sword Technique is truly formidable, and so are you, Sister Fu.”

She looked towards Lu Qingyuan and said: ”Junior Sister Lu, Sister Fu’s Fallen Abyss Sword Technique is already at an extremely deep level, definitely not like a beginner’s.”

Lu Qingyuan pondered and slowly nodded.

For a beginner, it’s impossible to exert such potent power, evidently indicating deep comprehension.

She thought for a moment and softly said: ”It probably reached the Spirit Transformation Level.”

Fu Zheng was taken aback and hastily raised a jade hand: ”Not at the Spirit Transformation Level.”

”Sister Fu,” Mo Qing snorted: ”Without reaching the Spirit Transformation Level, how can you withstand the Spirit Transformation Level Phoenix Sword Technique?”

”Did I really reach the Spirit Transformation Level?” Fu Zheng was astonished.

She always thought she had just reached the Entering Intent Level, not even at the Entering Spirit Level, let alone the Spirit Transformation Level.

Mo Qing said: ”Definitely not wrong!... The Prince Consort is truly remarkable!”

The Entering Intent and Transforming Intent Levels are Inner Realm, requiring personal insight and comprehension.

Yet this Prince Consort managed to directly lead Fu Zheng into the Spirit Transformation Level.

Could this teaching method be akin to the unique inheritance method of Fengtian Palace?

Fu Zheng focused intently in thought.

Lu Qingyuan suddenly waved her sword, causing ripples to appear in the void, which then vanished.

Mo Qing was surprised, her bright eyes shining: ”Junior Sister Lu, have you understood?”

Lu Qingyuan revealed a radiant smile: ”I have gained some understanding.”

She had long strived to comprehend the intent of the abyss but struggled without success, and now personally witnessing the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, she suddenly understood.

Fu Zheng smiled and said: ”Congratulations, Sister Lu.”

Lu Qingyuan grasped her jade hand, expressing gratitude: ”Thanks to you, Sister Fu.”

Fu Zheng said: ”It’s because of Sister Lu’s high comprehension.”

Lu Qingyuan shook her head.

Mo Qing giggled: ”Stop being so courteous, let’s go out to celebrate!”

”Yes, let’s celebrate.” Fu Zheng agreed.

The trio exited the villa and decided to find a restaurant and have a hearty meal.

Just as they stepped out of the gate, they saw two young men approaching from afar, side by side.

The two men were youthful, handsome, and radiated vitality.

Lu Qingyuan lightly furrowed her brows.

Mo Qing snorted softly and lowered her voice: ”Those two persistent ones are back again!”

Fu Zheng turned to look at her.

Mo Qing snorted: ”One from the Li Huo Fist Sect, the other from the Qingwu Sword Sect.”

Fu Zheng suddenly understood, realizing they were two exceptional talents.