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Chapter 382 - 379: Cooperation · Oct 14, 2026

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351 Chapter 351 - 348 Snacks 2026-10-14
352 Chapter 352 - 349: Return 2026-10-14
353 Chapter 353 - 350: Benefits 2026-10-14
354 Chapter 354 - 351: Desires to Come 2026-10-14
355 Chapter 355 - 352: Spirit Transformation 2026-10-14
356 Chapter 356 - 353 Complaining 2026-10-14
357 Chapter 357 - 354 Threat 2026-10-14
358 Chapter 358 - 355: The Purpose of the Visit 2026-10-14
359 Chapter 359 - 356: Alliance 2026-10-14
360 Chapter 360 - 357: Welcoming 2026-10-14
361 Chapter 361 - 358 Disappointment 2026-10-14
362 Chapter 362 - 359 Concerns 2026-10-14
363 Chapter 363 - 360 Heavenly Blade 2026-10-14
364 Chapter 364 - 361 Refusal 2026-10-14
365 Chapter 365 - 362 Above 2026-10-14
366 Chapter 366 - 363: Nine Layers 2026-10-14
367 Chapter 367 - 364: Consort Ping 2026-10-14
368 Chapter 368 - 365: Proclaiming the Imperial Order 2026-10-14
369 Chapter 369 - 366: Explanation 2026-10-14
370 Chapter 370 - 367: Delivering the Message 2026-10-14
371 Chapter 371 - 368: Confrontation 2026-10-14
372 Chapter 372 - 369: Soft and Hard 2026-10-14
373 Chapter 373 - 370 Cancellation 2026-10-14
374 Chapter 374 - 371 Visit 2026-10-14
375 Chapter 375 - 372: Sword Competition 2026-10-14
376 Chapter 376 - 373 Secret Deliberation 2026-10-14
377 Chapter 377 - 374: Devise a Plan 2026-10-14
378 Chapter 378 - 375 Threat 2026-10-14
379 Chapter 379 - 376: Variables 2026-10-14
380 Chapter 380 - 377 Sword Intent 2026-10-14
381 Chapter 381 - 378 Assassination 2026-10-14
382 Chapter 382 - 379: Cooperation 2026-10-14
383 Chapter 383 - 380: Drawing the Sword 2026-10-14
384 Chapter 384 - 381: Harvest 2026-10-14
385 Chapter 385 - 382: The Path Ahead 2026-10-14
386 Chapter 386 - 383: Scales Formed 2026-10-14
387 Chapter 387 - 384: Toad 2026-10-14
388 Chapter 388 - 385 Rumors 2026-10-14
389 Chapter 389 - 386 Next in Line 2026-10-14
390 Chapter 390 - 387: Showcase 2026-10-14
391 Chapter 391 - 388: Understanding 2026-10-14
392 Chapter 392 - 389 Imperial Decree 2026-10-14
393 Chapter 393 - 390: Granting a Title 2026-10-14
394 Chapter 394 - 391 Sinister 2026-10-14
395 Chapter 395 - 392: Searching for the Knife 2026-10-14
396 Chapter 396 - 393 Complete 2026-10-14
397 Chapter 397 - 394: Gaining the Sword 2026-10-14
398 Chapter 398 - 395 Sword Soul 2026-10-14
399 Chapter 399 - 396: Desire to Return 2026-10-14
400 Chapter 400 - 397: Hitching a Ride 2026-10-14

Chapter 382: Chapter 379: Cooperation

Li Hongzhao fell silent.

She had already cleared her close circle once before, but still, the news of Su Qiuyan’s absence was leaked.

Almost everyone around her was trustworthy, yet the same issue arose.

Is it truly impossible to guard against?

How did the Swallowing Heaven Sect find out about her whereabouts and Su’s absence?

If it weren’t for Mr. Su’s sudden intuition and quick return, this time, she would have been doomed!

This was clearly aimed to take her life.

Who has such a deep-seated grudge and hatred against her?

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Who else, other than the Swallowing Heaven Sect, wants to kill you?”

”...”

”Could it be your siblings?”

”Impossible!” Li Hongzhao retorted firmly.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Her resolute response confirmed his suspicion.

It was the same last time, and now it’s happening again. They clearly intend to put her to death.

Li Hongzhao remained silent.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”Aspiring to reach the pinnacle is inherently fraught with thorns, hardships, and countless challenges. This is just the beginning.”

Li Hongzhao looked at him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”The path you have chosen is destined to be more difficult than others.”

Li Hongzhao raised her head to look at the sky.

Several drifting white clouds were embedded in the azure sky, the sun shining brightly.

However, her mood was exceptionally gloomy.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”In the future, you will encounter more obstacles. Will you always be so despondent each time?”

”Who is despondent?” Li Hongzhao snorted.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Show the tenacity you have when you become more valiant under my blows and fight back fiercely!”

”... You seem to thrive on chaos,” Li Hongzhao tilted her head to look at him, ”No wonder you encourage me so kindly.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”If beating you couldn’t break you, but these things do, wouldn’t that mean I’m quite incompetent?”

”You can’t break me!” Li Hongzhao snorted.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”And these matters? Can they break you?”

Li Hongzhao replied coldly, ”If they want my life, let’s see if they have the capability!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Unfortunately, you are restrained and can’t retaliate.”

”... There will always be an opportunity,” Li Hongzhao said indifferently, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, with a faint gleam of cold light.

Once is bearable, but not twice. If she doesn’t retaliate, there might be a third, fourth, or even countless attempts.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Think twice. Those who are hopeless just want to drag you down to cut off your hope completely.”

Li Hongzhao fell silent.

She knew Chu Zhiyuan was right.

If she dared to retaliate, she would break a major taboo, directly severing her chance to become the Emperor’s Sword bearer.

The Emperor’s Sword would never accept a master who fights amongst themselves, whether directly or indirectly.

These people harming her were purely driven by opportunism.

They acted on their own without anyone else’s orders, so it didn’t implicate others.

And she didn’t have such support.

Thinking of this, she darkened her expression, ”Is it destined that I have to passively take the hits and can’t fight back?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”There’s a way.”

”What way?” Li Hongzhao frowned and pondered, looking at him.

Chu Zhiyuan just smiled without speaking.

Li Hongzhao snorted, ”Don’t worry, this time I will surely find a saber, one from a Grandmaster of Sword Technique training!”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, feeling he was understood, and said, ”It’s simple, just gather more wings. Without needing to command them, they will protect you and eliminate threats for you.”

”They don’t have the guts.”

”Fortune lies in risk, doesn’t it?”

”... Unfortunately, right now, I can’t have wings, no one believes in me.”

”Then do something to gain their trust,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

”What thing?”

”Start by eliminating the Swallowing Heaven Sect.”

”Eliminate the Swallowing Heaven Sect?” Li Hongzhao tilted her head to look at him, a look of madness in her eyes.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Is the Swallowing Heaven Sect unassailable?”

”If it were so easy, they would have been eradicated long ago, and they wouldn’t be so rampant now!”

”Even if you can’t eradicate them, you must severely damage them to show the world your strength and attract talent.”

”Severely damaging them is difficult too,” Li Hongzhao shook her head, ”They are elusive.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Shall I help?”

Li Hongzhao frowned at him.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed as he looked at her.

Their gazes tangled in mid-air, clashing between the two recliners.

Li Hongzhao wanted to see through Chu Zhiyuan’s thoughts.

Chu Zhiyuan certainly wasn’t so kind to help her without a reason.

She thought for a moment that with Chu Zhiyuan’s help, they might really severely damage the Swallowing Heaven Sect, and she said slowly, ”What do you want?”

Is it because he’s angry that the Swallowing Heaven Sect dared to assassinate in Yujing City, so he’s preparing to act?

And take the opportunity to benefit from her?

It’s like killing two birds with one stone.

”Information about Da Zhen.”

”Da Zhen...”

”Especially information about Wentian Cliff,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Your Da Meng is known as the top in espionage, and you have many spies in Da Zhen, so your information must be more up-to-date.”

”...” Li Hongzhao pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Actually, this matter is beneficial and harmless to your Da Meng, right?”

”As expected, you are wary of Wentian Cliff,” Li Hongzhao chuckled lightly, ”Not too stupid.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Did you know early on that Wentian Cliff was secretly targeting me?”

Li Hongzhao shook her head, ”It was just a guess, not a certainty.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

”Fine, I’ll give you the information about Wentian Cliff.”

”Don’t hold back; our cooperation may continue in the future.”

”... Rest assured,” Li Hongzhao snorted.

She felt a bit uncertain.

In fact, she had already thought of saving some key information.

With Chu Zhiyuan’s words, she dismissed that thought and decided to give it all to him.

Wentian Cliff is indeed very troublesome.

If Chu Zhiyuan is to deal with Wentian Cliff, he will break ties with Da Zhen, thereby disrupting the alliance between the two empires.

This is a major achievement.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Let’s first deal with the Swallowing Heaven Sect. Shall we start with tracking these three individuals?”

”When?”

”Now?”

”Hold on, I’ll gather the manpower!” Li Hongzhao snorted.

...

An hour later, when Chu Zhiyuan reappeared in a grove outside the South City Gate of Yujing City, he had already changed into a new outfit.

He wore a mask on his face, looking cold and expressionless.

Everyone could see he was wearing a mask, hiding his true identity.

Li Hongzhao, donned in red combat uniform, was vigorous and graceful, valiant and powerful.

Seven people stood solemnly around her.

Six Grandmasters, plus Su Qiuyan, the Great Grandmaster.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan appear, Li Hongzhao said, ”Are these people enough? It’s difficult to draw out too many masters in a short time.”

Chu Zhiyuan glanced over the seven people, finally resting his gaze on Su Qiuyan’s face, nodded slightly as a greeting, and said slowly, ”Barely enough.”

”Then let’s move,” Li Hongzhao said.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Follow me.”

He led the way in front, heading south, running a hundred miles in one breath.

Aside from Su Qiuyan recognizing Chu Zhiyuan’s identity, the other six Grandmasters were somewhat skeptical.

It seemed unlikely that the Swallowing Heaven Sect, being so lawless, could escape so quickly.

They might still be within Yujing City.

The group was traveling above a forest, skimming over treetops.

”Your Highness...” a middle-aged man spoke up, glancing around, ”Where exactly are the Swallowing Heaven Sect experts?”

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