Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 363: Chapter 360 Heavenly Blade

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He now thought of extending his cultivation time.

Using the inexhaustible spiritual power and the Spirit Summoning Talisman to maintain mental fullness.

A few days of continuous cultivation can equal a month or even several months of work for others.

But Chu Zhiyuan vaguely felt there should be a better way, a faster path.

So he thought of the cultivation method of the Great Grandmaster.

The cultivation visualization of the Great Grandmaster.

Without reaching the Great Grandmaster Realm, practicing visualization would harm the spirit and even affect the soul.

Even if one can exert power, there’s no hope of stepping into the Great Grandmaster Realm; it is a short-sighted path.

But he was not afraid of such damage.

Could he utilize the visualization to accelerate the condensation of Sword Intent?

If visualization doesn’t work, then take a step back, could he find a master of Sword Technique and capture their Sword Intent?

Masters of Sword Technique in the Grandmaster Realm have already glimpsed the mysteries of the art, with a faint condensation of Sword Intent.

And the masters at the Great Grandmaster level, they are even more remarkable.

Thinking about Sword Technique inevitably led to thoughts of the Flying Sky Sect.

Among Da Jing’s Four Great Sects, the White Cloud Sword Palace and Qinglu Cliff focus on Swordsmanship, Great Spirit Rock Peak on Fist Technique, and Flying Sky Sect on Sword Technique.

Strangely, he hasn’t had much contact with disciples of the Flying Sky Sect all along.

The Flying Sky Sect seems to be declining in recent years, with an implicit trend of being squeezed out of the Four Great Sects.

If this continues, with so few disciples from the Flying Sky Sect in the Military Suppression Department, it’s feared that achieving a Great Grandmaster would be difficult.

If the Great Grandmasters fall completely with no successors, the Flying Sky Sect will truly exit the ranks of the Four Great Sects.

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Bright Moon Restaurant

Chu Zhiyuan sat quietly at the window of a refined room, looking down at the crowd below.

The setting sun dyed Yujing City a rose-red color.

People coming and going seemed to be draped in a layer of red glow, with most having no time to admire the sky’s beauty.

The capital city is large, living is not easy, and ordinary folk are busy and noisy all day.

There were also some wealthy people in fine clothes among the crowd, looking leisurely and self-contented.

Especially when they looked at the bustling crowd around, their superiority made them feel even more relaxed.

Chu Zhiyuan discerned the crowd below as clear as day.

He also heard the loud discussions from tables on the first and second floors of Bright Moon Restaurant.

The words ”Phoenix Camp” surfaced repeatedly, reaching his ears.

Almost every table was discussing news of the Phoenix Camp, their astonishing achievements.

The reputation of the Phoenix Camp finally spread from the court to the public, with an extremely enthusiastic response.

The Da Jing people, especially fond of discussing politics, were most keen on such matters, telling all kinds of details.

The Phoenix Camp hadn’t returned, yet they described the details as if they had seen them with their own eyes.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head while listening.

They exaggerated the Phoenix Camp too much; the Phoenix Camp wasn’t as strong as they imagined.

If not for his Flying Knife, the Phoenix Camp wouldn’t have such strong accomplishments.

Hopefully, when the Phoenix Camp returns, they won’t develop a misconception and truly think they’re remarkable.

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”Your Highness, Master Huang has arrived.”

”Please, let him in.”

”Yes.”

”Creak...” The door opened, and Huang Shiron entered with a handsome young man.

Chu Zhiyuan stood up, clasped his fists, and smiled, ”Is this the Hall Master Zhao from the Flying Sky Sect?”

The handsome young man clasped his fists with a smile, ”Zhao Tiezheng greets the Fourth Prince.”

His manner was neither humble nor arrogant, with a straight posture, a long knife hanging from his waist, encased in a dark green sheath, exuding an antique charm.

It was clear at a glance it wasn’t an ordinary long knife.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Thank you for taking the trouble to come, Hall Master Zhao. Please take a seat, Master Huang, please.”

This Zhao Tiezheng was the hall master of the East Three Halls, a disciple of the Flying Sky Sect, about the same age as Huang Shiron, an expert in the Innate Perfection Realm.

Huang Shiron chuckled, ”How have you been lately, Your Highness?”

”Busy with pointless tasks,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I haven’t seen you for a while, Master Huang, you’ve made even more progress.”

”The achievements of the Phoenix Camp are now known across the land, known by everyone,” said Huang Shiron.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Nothing but luck and a bit of fortune, the Phoenix Camp isn’t as strong as they think.”

”Regardless, it’s a fact that they annihilated the elite of four camps,” said Huang Shiron, ”people judge heroes by their achievements.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly, ”The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment next time. The higher the praise, the harder the fall.”

”With Your Highness around, you won’t let everyone down,” Huang Shiron said.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed aloud, ”Master Huang, you can say such things too now.”

Huang Shiron smiled sweetly, ”I’m speaking from the heart.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile, looked at Zhao Tiezheng, and personally poured him a cup of wine.

Zhao Tiezheng quickly stood up and took it with both hands, ”Your Highness, there’s no need for this.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Zou Fang, serve the dishes.”

”Yes,” Zou Fang responded.

The manager of Bright Moon Restaurant had been waiting for the order and promptly served the prepared delicacies.

A large table full of dishes, with excellent color, aroma, and taste, and the rich fragrance of wine mixed with it.

Chu Zhiyuan invited both to start eating, and after two cups, he began to talk business.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Hall Master Zhao, do the Great Grandmasters of your sect still use the knife or have they stopped using it?”

”As for the Great Grandmasters... it varies. Some still use the knife, but most do not.”

”Are the knives used by the Great Grandmasters and Grandmasters passed on to the disciples, or are they stored away?”

”The knives of the Great Grandmasters are collected in the Heavenly Blade Pavilion and sealed away. The knives used by the Grandmasters are collected in the Sword Pavilion for the disciples to choose from.”

”Heavenly Blade Pavilion...”

”The Heavenly Blade Pavilion is a restricted area. Ordinary disciples cannot enter, and even Grandmasters can’t. Only Great Grandmasters can enter.”

”Is it because the knives contain Sword Intent, capable of harming people?”

”Exactly.”

”So, does the Grandmaster’s knife not contain Sword Intent?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Zhao Tiezheng shook his head, ”The Grandmaster’s knife does not, the disciples can use them without interference.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

The Grandmaster couldn’t nurture Sword Intent, it seems Flying Sky Sect’s Sword Technique isn’t so strong.

White Cloud Sword Palace is the foremost of the Four Great Sects because of the White Cloud Sword Stele and White Cloud Sword House.

Flying Sky Sect being part of the Four Great Sects also has its uniqueness.

It’s due to a sword known as the Heavenly Blade.

It is said to be a Strange Sword from beyond the heavens, three zhang long, directly piercing Feitian Peak where the Flying Sky Sect is located.

Through this Heavenly Blade, one can deepen the understanding of Sword Technique and continuously improve.

And beside this Heavenly Blade, the Heavenly Blade Pavilion was built.

The Heavenly Blade Pavilion is where disciples comprehend the sword.

”Your Highness, did you seek out Hall Master Zhao because of the Heavenly Blade Pavilion?” Huang Shiron smiled, ”Have you switched to practicing Sword Technique, Your Highness?”

She looked at the Bright Moon Saber at Chu Zhiyuan’s waist.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Lately, I’ve indeed been practicing Sword Technique. Training both Swordsmanship and Sword Technique together, learning from each other brings unique insights.”

”Hall Master Zhao, we who practice Sword Technique shouldn’t beat around the bush, let’s speak directly,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”I wish to view the Heavenly Blade, how can I make it happen?”

”Viewing the Heavenly Blade...” Zhao Tiezheng showed a troubled expression, ”It’s only open to the disciples of our sect... Your Highness, I’ll write a letter to the Sect Master and let him decide.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”The White Cloud Sword Stele is indeed miraculous beyond measure, I wonder if the Heavenly Blade is the same, I’m extremely curious.”

Zhao Tiezheng nodded, glanced at Huang Shiron.

The White Cloud Sword Stele was never opened to outsiders before, yet an exception was made for the Fourth Prince.

This was criticized within the sect as pandering to vulgarity.

So the Sect Master might not agree.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”If your sect agrees to let me view the Heavenly Blade, I can owe your sect a favor.”

”Yes.” Zhao Tiezheng slowly nodded.

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