Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 524: Chapter 521 Siege

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Chu Zhiyuan said, ”You practice the cultivation technique of the Evil Emperor line, focusing on devouring. But there must be repercussions after devouring, right?”

”Extract the essence, discard the dregs, that’s all,” Xu Haode said proudly, ”Unlike those demonic figures of the Evil Sect, who mix everything without discernment.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”The demonic figures of the Evil Sect also have methods to purify power, right?”

”They rely on Outer Heaven Demons,” Xu Haode shook his head and said, ”Then they take the opportunity to be tainted by the Outer Heaven Demons and end up as slaves and puppets.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”It is said that the Evil Emperor line devours energy, True Qi Gang Qi, Spiritual Energy.”

”Exactly.”

”How many people’s energy have you devoured up to now?”

”... Can’t remember, too many to count. Those demonic figures of the Evil Sect devour others’ Essence Blood, so I devour their True Qi Gang Qi. It’s tit-for-tat in heaven’s cycle!”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled.

To justify taking without earning in such a righteous manner takes real talent.

This is also the source of the arrogance of the Evil Emperor line, thinking they are enforcing justice with their ways.

”Only devour the demonic figures of the Evil Sect?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

”Mostly the demonic figures of the Evil Sect,” Xu Haode shook his head, ”there are also some wicked thieves; it’s not only the Evil Sect practitioners who are evil, some people are several degrees more malevolent.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

This should be the truth. If he said he only devours the demonic figures of the Evil Sect, it would be less believable.

Chu Zhiyuan curiously asked, ”After becoming a Grandmaster, can you still continue to improve with this mental method?”

”Naturally, with this inheritance, I can keep advancing,” Xu Haode said, ”Could it be that once your mental method reaches Grandmaster, it can’t progress further?”

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, ”Further improvement becomes extremely difficult.”

”This is indeed true,” Xu Haode nodded solemnly, ”If entering into the Great Grandmaster requires devouring one hundred Grandmasters, then the Second Layer of the Great Grandmaster would require tens of thousands, almost impossible to achieve.”

Tens of thousands of Grandmasters, where to find so many Grandmasters?

In the era of the ancestors, when everyone was like dragons and Grandmasters were as plentiful as clouds, it was possible.

In this era, it’s almost impossible.

Therefore, the stronghold of the Evil Sect is my hope, containing powerful forces.

If one can devour them, then there is hope to step into the Second Layer.

But on my own, it’s impossible to break into the main altar of the Evil Sect, unable to face the siege of the Evil Sect’s experts.

Add Chu Zhiyuan and it becomes different.

Chu Zhiyuan is formidable and invincible, and backed by the Da Jing Court, he can mobilize more Great Grandmasters.

Collaborating with him, there are hundreds of benefits without a single harm.

As for whether he would turn hostile and snatch the Evil Sect’s inheritance, I believe Chu Zhiyuan wouldn’t go that far.

This is also a gamble.

The bet is on Chu Zhiyuan’s character. If his character is good, I may hope to ascend to a higher level. If his character is bad, I can escape anytime.

”So, we seek mutual benefits; I want to destroy the main altar of the Evil Sect, and you want to devour the power of the Evil Sect’s main altar,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”When shall we act?”

”As soon as possible,” Xu Haode was eager to act immediately, solemnly saying, ”I found three main altars in Da Jing and four in Da Meng. The Evil Sect of the world is one family, they all need to be eradicated.”

”It seems you really know a lot about the Evil Sect,” Chu Zhiyuan threw the Golden Jade Heart Contract from his sleeve to him, ”You go first, carry this, I can find you.”

”So it is,” Xu Haode showed a knowing expression.

He knew this Jade Pendant was spread by Chu Zhiyuan and had anticipated there was some trick or mechanism on it.

If it can be sensed, then it is a treasure, truly a hefty capital investment.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Zou Fang, Venerable Statue.”

Zou Fang turned and left, returning shortly with the purple sandalwood box placed on the table.

Chu Zhiyuan pursed his lips.

Zou Fang opened it.

Xu Haode stepped forward to examine these Venerable Statues, looking at Chu Zhiyuan puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Mr. Xu, do you have any of these Venerable Statues?”

”Managed to get some,” Xu Haode nodded, ”Very important items?”

”I can sense the demonic figures of the Evil Sect with these Venerable Statues.”

”... Then I will fetch them,” Xu Haode said, ”I can return swiftly.”

”Thank you for the trouble,” Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fist in a salute.

Xu Haode cupped his hands in farewell and turned to leave.

Chu Zhiyuan waited until he was well gone, then his form flashed and he disappeared from the spot.

The Super Sensing Illumination was watching his every move, each subtle expression.

He didn’t fully trust Xu Haode; what if it was a conspiracy, one must always be cautious.

Under Super Sensing, his pupils dilated, eyes glowing, breath quickening, a sense of eagerness exuded.

Leaving twenty miles from Yujing City, he pushed his Qinggong to the limit, accelerating faster and faster, surpassing galloping horses.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Xu Haode’s energy pulse was long and enduring, far surpassing an ordinary Great Grandmaster.

This meant not relying on a fine horse but using Qinggong to travel forth and back between Da Meng and Da Jing.

This one obviously had endured hard times, not as pampered.

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Chu Zhiyuan returned to the front hall of Prince Qing Mansion.

Zou Fang said, ”Would you like me to follow him, Princely Heir?”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”No need, collect... eh, wait.”

He suddenly focused on examining these Venerable Statues, his face slowly darkening.

He flashed and disappeared, the next moment appearing by the lake in the rear garden.

In the pavilion on the lake, Chu Qingyan was reading, his expression leisurely and carefree.

Chu Yi and Li Suyue were playing the zither.

On each of their shoulders lay a spirit cat, eyes narrowed as if asleep.

Their zither sounds were one high, one low, complementing each other like two birds flying side by side.

Chu Qingyan was lazily relaxed, extremely at ease.

Chu Zhiyuan flashed into the pavilion.

The jade hands of Chu Yi and Li Suyue pressed onto the zither strings, the music abruptly halted.

Chu Qingyan looked at Chu Zhiyuan dissatisfied, ”Disturbing tranquility!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Granduncle, something has happened.”

”What is it?”

”Some Grandmasters and Masters of the Evil Sect are heading toward the Flying Sky Sect.”

”Flying Sky Sect? They are seeking death,” Chu Qingyan snorted.

Flying Sky Sect had Great Grandmasters and the Heavenly Blade, enough to protect the sect.

No matter how many Grandmasters of the Evil Sect, attacking Flying Sky Sect was impossible.

None of the Four Great Sects could be breached by external enemies unless the Court intervened personally.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Who knows what madness afflicts them, they want to besiege Flying Sky Sect, ... could it be the Secret Land?”

”Leaked information?”

”It must have leaked.”

”These damn guys!” Chu Qingyan cursed.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Saying this now is of no use, better to assist Flying Sky Sect first. There are four Great Grandmasters combined with sixteen Masters, ... the entire periphery of Yujing, most of the Evil Sect’s power congregated here.”

The Evil Sect finds it far easier to produce Great Grandmasters compared to the True Sect, hence their greater numbers.

Most have already been cleaned up by me, apart from these four, according to these Venerable Statues there were no others.

I think not all were removed, more Venerable Statues will be required to sense others.

Let’s see how many Venerable Statues Xu Haode has.

”Four Great Grandmasters... over a dozen Masters...” Chu Qingyan thought for a moment, ”You should go. Now only you are free to spare the effort.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I’m looking for trouble for myself.”

”You are the only one at leisure now. Certainly can’t find Great Grandmasters in the Four Secret Lands and Four Grotto Heavens right away, it won’t be timely.”

”... Alright, then.”

”This time, you’ll definitely be rewarded, I guarantee you’ll like it.”

”Then I look forward to it,” Chu Zhiyuan revealed a smile.

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