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Chapter 293 - 290: Rules · Oct 14, 2026

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251 Chapter 251 - 248: Expose 2026-10-14
252 Chapter 252 - 249: Revealing Oneself 2026-10-14
253 Chapter 253 - 250 Interrogation 2026-10-14
254 Chapter 254 - 251 Bait 2026-10-14
255 Chapter 255 - 252: The Origin 2026-10-14
256 Chapter 256 - 253: Seeking Help 2026-10-14
257 Chapter 257 - 254: Found 2026-10-14
258 Chapter 258 - 255 Black Pearl 2026-10-14
259 Chapter 259 - 256 White Tripod 2026-10-14
260 Chapter 260 - 257 Storage 2026-10-14
261 Chapter 261 - 258: Assistant Coach 2026-10-14
262 Chapter 262 - 259: Pure Splendor 2026-10-14
263 Chapter 263 - 260 Refine 2026-10-14
264 Chapter 264 - 261: Monopolize 2026-10-14
265 Chapter 265 - 262: Fake Pearl 2026-10-14
266 Chapter 266 - 263 Turmoil 2026-10-14
267 Chapter 267 - 264: Plague 2026-10-14
268 Chapter 268 - 265: First Exploration 2026-10-14
269 Chapter 269 - 266: Intent to Retreat 2026-10-14
270 Chapter 270 - 267 Light 2026-10-14
271 Chapter 271 - 268 Purification 2026-10-14
272 Chapter 272 - 269 Entering the Mansion 2026-10-14
273 Chapter 273 - 270: Harvest 2026-10-14
274 Chapter 274 - 271 Assassination 2026-10-14
275 Chapter 275 - 272: Extinguishing the Light 2026-10-14
276 Chapter 276 - 273: Leaving the Palace 2026-10-14
277 Chapter 277 - 274: The Inside Story 2026-10-14
278 Chapter 278 - 275: Sort it Out 2026-10-14
279 Chapter 279 - 276: Dragon Vein 2026-10-14
280 Chapter 280 - 277 Warning 2026-10-14
281 Chapter 281 - 278: Delivering 2026-10-14
282 Chapter 282 - 279 Betting 2026-10-14
283 Chapter 283 - 280: Accident 2026-10-14
284 Chapter 284 - 281 Knowing Autumn 2026-10-14
285 Chapter 285 - 282 Divine Envoy 2026-10-14
286 Chapter 286 - 283: Discussing Martial Arts 2026-10-14
287 Chapter 287 - 284: True Chaos 2026-10-14
288 Chapter 288 - 285 Subjugation 2026-10-14
289 Chapter 289 - 286 Desire to Kill 2026-10-14
290 Chapter 290 - 287 Refining Tendons 2026-10-14
291 Chapter 291 - 288 Beginning 2026-10-14
292 Chapter 292 - 289: Tremor 2026-10-14
293 Chapter 293 - 290: Rules 2026-10-14
294 Chapter 294 - 291: Bestowal of Rewards 2026-10-14
295 Chapter 295 - 292: Pleading 2026-10-14
296 Chapter 296 - 293 Establishing the Camp 2026-10-14
297 Chapter 297 - 294 Rejection 2026-10-14
298 Chapter 298 - 295: The Guest 2026-10-14
299 Chapter 299 - 296: Maternal Home 2026-10-14
300 Chapter 300 - 297: Into the Secret 2026-10-14

Chapter 293: Chapter 290: Rules

In the early morning, Chu Zhiyuan arrived at Mingwu Hall.

Chu Qingfeng was already standing with hands behind his back in the morning light.

Chu Zhiyuan approached, clasped his hands, and said with a smile, ”Uncle Grandfather.”

”The Martial Arts Hall is getting more and more lively, causing quite a stir in the Court.” Chu Qingfeng sighed and said, ”The Emperor has already agreed.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”This can be considered fair, at least it adds another bargaining chip for military merits.”

He initially set the rules: the Martial Arts Hall would have a cycle of ten days, with ten people each session.

How to admit into the Martial Arts Hall was also determined by rules.

The original ten people were selected based on the order of registration, considering a balance among the Four Great Sects within the Military Suppression Department and military experts.

But now, this rule has changed.

The order of entry will be determined by military merits, ignoring the balance of the Four Great Sects and military experts.

Whoever has more military merits will enter the Martial Arts Hall first, and those with fewer will wait their turn.

Military merits are not just for exchanging resources for cultivation from the Heavenly Treasure Department and promotions; now the Martial Arts Hall is added to the criteria.

As a result, military merits have gained another layer of value, making them even more precious.

After Chu Zhiyuan proposed this rule, the Emperor was slow to agree.

According to Chu Minghou, the Emperor brought this rule to the Court for discussion.

Chu Zhiyuan understood the key issues involved.

Since it involves military merits, making arbitrary decisions is inappropriate; it’s most steady to have discussions throughout the Court, balancing all sides before making a decision.

This process is both a game of power and a form of dissemination, embedding the rule deeply into the hearts of the people and winning their approval.

”You must be cautious,” Chu Qingfeng said. ”Originally, I wanted you to go out for a shift, such as announcing a decree, but now I dare not.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, ”Afraid Da Zhen and Da Meng might play dirty tricks?”

Chu Qingfeng said, ”It’s to be expected they will be unwilling to let it go and will surely find ways to deal with you.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I will soon visit Yao Yue Palace.”

Xiao Ruoling is about to conclude her visit to the other three Great Sects and return to Yao Yue Palace.

After not seeing her for a month, naturally, he longed to rekindle their bond.

”Hmm, you should have at least two Great Grandmasters accompany you,” Chu Qingfeng said.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

With two Great Grandmasters, no matter how dangerous, escape is assured, making it worry-free and secure.

——

Chu Zhiyuan made an appearance at the Ministry of Rites, quickly went through a few dossiers, and then returned to Prince Qing Mansion.

On his way back, he saw three women amidst the bustling crowd.

Huang Shiron, dressed in apricot yellow, remained as beautiful and graceful as ever.

Wen Qianqian and Xu Mengyu, still dressed in snow-white, accompanied Huang Shiron.

Chu Zhiyuan approached with a smile and said, ”Is the matter with the White Cloud Sword Palace settled?”

Huang Shiron nodded gently and said, ”Finally, it’s temporarily settled, ... the Martial Arts Hall of the Princely Heir is very lively right now.”

The Court is like a large sieve; the discussion about the Martial Arts Hall rules has already spread widely.

Now it has spread throughout all of Yujing, with taverns and teahouses abuzz with discussion everywhere.

Some say it’s exaggerated, some are half-convinced and half-doubted, some are extremely excited, and some are deeply regretful.

There are others who deeply envy the Military Suppression Department.

The Military Suppression Department was already enviable enough, and now, even more so.

Personnel in the Military Suppression Department come from two sources: disciples of the Four Great Sects or retired military experts.

The threshold for the disciples of the Four Great Sects is very high, not anyone can enter, but the military does not have such a high threshold.

For a time, the number of people wanting to join the military increased significantly.

Some still doubt whether the Martial Arts Hall is as miraculous, whether the Fourth Prince is really that remarkable.

Can someone truly break through to the Grandmaster realm from Innate Perfection in just ten days?

Such a claim seems a bit far-fetched. Could it be a case of exaggeration through rumor?

Yet, after two batches of people achieving Innate Perfection and becoming Grandmasters, such doubts seem futile.

The public holds a general consensus: the Fourth Prince has extraordinary insight and has mastered the key to stepping into the Grandmaster realm; this is undoubtedly true.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”All this fuss, a tangled mess, does the White Cloud Sword Palace have any objections to these rules?”

”Since the Court has set these rules, naturally, we will follow them to the letter,” Huang Shiron said.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly.

Huang Shiron seemed somewhat reluctantly, showing signs of having something to say.

Huang Shiron lightly coughed and said, ”Elder Guo, he...”

”Stop right there,” Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand and said, ”Do you want to owe me another favor? Let’s forget it; Elder Guo already owes me enough favors.”

Huang Shiron said, ”Elder Guo’s favor is still worth a lot.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, ”Besides the White Cloud Sword House and the White Cloud Sword Stele, what else does the White Cloud Sword Palace have to offer?”

”Elder Guo is a Great Grandmaster.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”He has to guard the White Cloud Sword Palace, he can’t leave the Sect.”

”...” Huang Shiron fell silent.

This statement hit the nail on the head.

”Elder Guo should also understand that rules cannot be broken, otherwise, there will be endless trouble.”

”...There are a few disciples in the sect who haven’t entered the Military Suppression Department.”

”Well, then there’s nothing to be done,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Huang Shiron sighed.

For these disciples to start entering the Military Suppression Department now is already too late, following the merit order, who knows when their turn will come.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Let them enter the Military Suppression Department and strive for more merits; there’s no other way.”

Within the Four Great Sects, there are always people like himself who are unwilling to take risks with the Military Suppression Department.

They hope to achieve a higher realm through cultivation, willing to avoid relying on external factors.

This group is divided into two kinds, those with exceptionally high aptitude and those whose aptitude isn’t that high; the former will receive the sect’s support and secret assistance.

Under current circumstances, it poses some challenges.

——

After bidding farewell to Huang Shiron, Chu Zhiyuan just returned to the Prince Mansion when Feng Xi came to report that the Ninth Princess of Da Meng had arrived.

The two met in the front hall.

Not seeing each other for a while, Li Hongzhao had become even more radiant, three times more beautiful than before.

Her cultivation had surprisingly advanced another realm, reaching the Fifth Layer Heaven.

This rapid advancement is also astonishing.

Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like brows, clapped his hands, and said with a smile, ”Congratulations, Your Highness, on advancing another realm.”

No wonder there had been no activity these past few days; she had been in secluded cultivation.

Li Hongzhao, in a peach-colored palace dress, had skin like white jade, glossy black hair, and bright eyes sparkling with brilliance.

Her sparkling eyes appraised Chu Zhiyuan up and down.

Chu Zhiyuan sat stably in the Taishi Chair in the front hall, sipping tea leisurely without moving.

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”I really didn’t expect you to have such skills!”

Upon first emerging from seclusion, she was quite pleased with herself.

Inspired by Chu Zhiyuan’s challenge and pressure, her cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and ”Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique” progressed even faster.

The more pressure she felt, the faster her cultivation progressed.

She was smug, thinking that no matter how strong Chu Zhiyuan was, he would eventually be surpassed by her.

Upon hearing such incredible news, her smugness immediately vanished.

She felt as if a shadow was over her head.

She understood the tremendous impact this would have on Da Meng and might even affect the entire world’s dynamics.

But she also knew she could not stop Chu Zhiyuan.

The only thing she could do was figure out how it was done, what the secret was.

If she could get this secret, Da Meng could also emulate it well.

She knew it would be incredibly difficult.

But no matter how hard, it had to be done.

It was precisely this perseverance and relentless determination that led her cultivation to advance rapidly.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at her with a smile, ”Panicking, are you?”

”What’s there to panic about!” Li Hongzhao snorted, ”Martial Arts experts are of no significant use on the battlefield, no matter how many there are, they cannot change the overall situation.”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled.

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”What’s so funny!... Martial Arts experts, no matter how many, are no match against armies; they are just a heap of scattered sand.”

Chu Zhiyuan took a serene sip of tea, appearing at ease.

”...How can you help them reach the Grandmaster realm?”

Li Hongzhao bit her red lips in resentment, although her face bore a captivating smile.

”...” Chu Zhiyuan smiled without speaking, and took another leisurely sip of tea.

Li Hongzhao bit her lips harder and smiled more brightly, ”What are the conditions, tell me.”

”...” Chu Zhiyuan still smiled without speaking.

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”If you don’t tell me, I’ll leave.”

Chu Zhiyuan set down his teacup and lightly chuckled, ”Can Da Meng withdraw its troops?”

”It’s not impossible.”

”After obtaining the secret, Da Meng will tear up the agreement and send troops again.”

”Impossible,” Li Hongzhao said, ”My Da Meng has always honored its promises and never breaks a vow!”

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

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