Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 364: Chapter 361 Refusal

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Huang Shiron showed an envious expression.

A favor from the Fourth Prince is invaluable.

Now, the Fourth Prince is just the Princely Heir, but in the future, he is likely to become the Emperor.

Even if not the next Emperor, he might be the one after that.

After all, in his generation, there is no one who can compete with him; he is truly in a league of his own and will undoubtedly step into the realm of the Great Grandmaster.

Even if he does not become the Emperor, a favor from a Royal Great Grandmaster is extraordinary.

However, it seems that Zhao Tiezheng does not understand just how precious this favor is.

This is akin to casting pearls before swine.

It remains unknown if the Sect Master and Elders of the Flying Sky Sect are aware of it.

The current Sect Master of the Flying Sky Sect is exceedingly capricious, with incomprehensible behavior that is hard to predict.

So whether he will agree or not is really difficult to guess.

Chu Zhiyuan did not mention this matter anymore and chatted about other topics, regarding the Eighteenth Princess’s journey and the affairs of the Phoenix Camp.

”Princely Heir, is the Phoenix Camp’s mission deliberate or just going with the flow?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled without speaking.

Huang Shiron said, ”Could it be that Da Lie intends to attack our Da Jing Eastern Territory?”

”If you were the Emperor of the Da Lie Dynasty, and the Da Meng Emperor invited you to jointly attack Da Jing, with Da Meng covering on the side and holding back the Northern Army of Da Jing so that they couldn’t withdraw, would you dare to strike the Eastern Territory of Da Jing?”

”...No, there is still the Western Army.”

”And what if Da Guang also attacks?”

”Because Da Guang agreed, Da Lie doesn’t want to be outdone? If they don’t dare, then they have lost to Da Guang, aren’t as good as Da Guang?”

”Pretty much.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Huang Shiron let out a soft sigh.

She swallowed the words that were on her lips.

The real reason Da Lie and Da Guang dare to attack the Eastern Territory is actually its decay.

Relaxed war readiness, lazy training, leading to lax military discipline and a complete mess.

This is the fundamental reason why Da Lie and Da Guang had the audacity.

If the Eastern Territory’s military strength were strong, no matter how Da Meng incited, Da Lie and Da Guang wouldn’t dare to be so reckless.

But such things should not be her words, as they are matters of the Court, not within her duty.

Zhao Tiezheng said, ”This Da Meng Emperor is indeed cunning, deliberately using the enmity between Da Lie and Da Guang.”

Huang Shiron nodded, ”This is utilizing human nature, ... Will Da Lie dare to act again after the Phoenix Camp?’s intervention this time?”

”Even with ten times the courage, they wouldn’t dare.” Zhao Tiezheng chuckled, ”They are thoroughly scared out of their wits!”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”It’s temporarily suppressed, but how long it can be held down is uncertain.”

The Da Lie Emperor directly dispatched the Netherworld Secret Guard to act; this doesn’t show a sign of being scared witless.

This shows that the Da Lie Emperor isn’t that fearful of Da Jing and harbors quite a bit of hatred.

Who knows how many secrets are contained within this.

Zhao Tiezheng said, ”This time it was hit lightly; if the Phoenix Camp strikes again and completely shatters their morale, it could solve everything once and for all!”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”This time the success of the Phoenix Camp came from going unnoticed, and such an opportunity is hard to come by again.”

”Indeed.” Zhao Tiezheng nodded in agreement, ”The Phoenix Camp will henceforth attract attention everywhere, and Da Lie’s spies will surely keep a close watch.”

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A day later, Huang Shiron personally paid a visit.

She arrived at the Listening to the Waves Pavilion, informing Chu Zhiyuan that the Flying Sky Sect had refused Chu Zhiyuan’s request to view the Viewing Sky Sword.

Chu Zhiyuan and she sat by the stone table within the Listening to the Waves Pavilion, feeling quite surprised upon hearing this news.

Judging by Zhao Tiezheng’s disposition at the time, the Flying Sky Sect seemed that they would agree.

The result, however, was a refusal.

Huang Shiron sighed, ”The Sect Master of the Flying Sky Sect said that the Heavenly Blade is only for the disciples of the Flying Sky Sect to view, and this precedent cannot be broken.”

”These rules are really strict.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

But his sword-like eyebrows furrowed.

Having been sleeplessly cultivating the Glazed Blade Scripture, his progress in the Spirit Transformation Realm has been rapid, but he has not been able to achieve perfection.

The Sword Intent is quickly consolidating, but he still feels it’s slow, and the Sword Intent is not pure enough.

”The current Sect Master of the Flying Sky Sect is indeed quite different,” Huang Shiron said.

Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”I overestimated my own face.”

Huang Shiron shook her head, ”Not just you; even the Emperor might not be able to make him break this precedent.”

”If the Imperial Grandfather spoke, would he refuse as well?”

Huang Shiron said, ”Two years ago, the Emperor had summoned the Great Grandmaster of the Flying Sky Sect and was refused.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Does the Flying Sky Sect bear any grievances against the Court?... Is it intentional to reduce the number of disciples sent to the Military Suppression Department?”

”That’s hard to say.” Huang Shiron said, ”The disciples of the Flying Sky Sect are indeed formidable, with fierce Sword Techniques and rapid achievements.”

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”Forget it. Since he is unwilling, let’s think of another way then.”

He had the status of Princely Heir with boundless prospects, but if the other party doesn’t care about this, there’s no way to impose on them by force.

This setback is indeed unpleasant.

Huang Shiron said, ”This is the rule of the Flying Sky Sect; he does not allow exceptions, indeed, there is no way, ... Within the sect, there is a sword that was used by a Great Grandmaster, and the Sect Master is having it sent over. Although not as good as the Heavenly Blade, it is better than nothing.”

Chu Zhiyuan showed a smile, ”A Great Grandmaster’s sword, that’s excellent!”

He had also visited Zhiqiu Hall to find Chu Qingfeng and the Sect Martial Department to look for Chu Qingyan, but there were no swords of a Great Grandmaster.

Even with Sword Technique Grandmasters, once they reached the level of Great Grandmaster, they often abandoned swords.

When a Great Grandmaster acts, bare hands are indeed more suitable and more powerful.

Weapons like swords become burdens instead.

Especially in recent times, all Great Grandmasters fight empty-handed, none carrying weapons.

The Da Jing Royal Family’s Great Grandmasters all practiced the Purple Sun Scripture and did not practice Sword Techniques, hence no swords were left behind.

The Great Grandmasters who practiced Sword Techniques often belonged to the Flying Sky Sect.

Within the sect, Great Grandmasters enjoy esteemed status, and even if there were swords, they would remain within the sect and not with the Da Jing Royal Family.

There are no Great Grandmaster’s swords in the Secret Vault of the Da Jing Royal Family either, as collecting them was never a priority.

Huang Shiron said, ”Princely Heir, is practicing Sword Technique more beneficial for the advancement of your realm?”

She believed that Chu Zhiyuan wouldn’t practice Sword Technique without reason, surely there must be a reason.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In normal circumstances, it’s useless, but I have received a mysterious inheritance of a Sword Technique, which is beneficial to my cultivation, so I’ve practiced it to see.”

”Only someone like you, Princely Heir.” Huang Shiron showed an envious expression.

Chu Zhiyuan’s comprehension is extraordinary, rare in the world; whatever martial arts he practices, he masters, and progresses with astonishing speed.

In her case, even if she received a Sword Technique inheritance, no matter how mysterious, she wouldn’t practice it.

Her energy is limited, and her time is limited; cultivating her own Martial Arts is already inadequate.

Wasting energy on practicing Sword Technique would delay her progress in her martial path, outweighing the benefits.

Moreover, the sect’s inheritance is already profound enough, with each step having ample reference experiences, no need to distract herself.

As they were chatting idly, outside came a message, two young women from the White Cloud Sword Palace had arrived.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”It should be Qianqian and Mengyu; Zou Fang, please invite them over.”

Zou Fang acknowledged and left lightly.

He soon returned with Wen Qianqian and Xu Mengyu to the Listening to the Waves Pavilion.

The two women were still dressed in snow-white, with bright eyes and quick minds, excitedly surveying their surroundings.

Huang Shiron said, ”Has the sword been delivered?”

”It was just sent over.”

Wen Qianqian acknowledged, removing a long package from her back.

Opening it revealed a narrow wooden box wrapped in burlap.

Finally, unwrapping layer after layer of burlap revealed a pitch-black box.

Chu Zhiyuan, seeing this box, immediately knew it was a Sealing Spirit Box, similar to those of the Wuyou Sect.

He looked at Huang Shiron and the others, considering, ”It’s best if you don’t look at it and avoid it.”

Wen Qianqian curiously asked, ”Princely Heir, why... Could it possibly harm us on its own?”

”Pretty much.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Wen Qianqian chuckled.

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