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Chapter 867 - 863: Truth and Falsehood · Oct 14, 2026

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851 Chapter 851 - 847: The Strange Pearl 2026-10-14
852 Chapter 852 - 848: Heavenly Hidden 2026-10-14
853 Chapter 853 - 849: The Price 2026-10-14
854 Chapter 854 - 850: Wrapping Up 2026-10-14
855 Chapter 855 - 851: Rumors 2026-10-14
856 Chapter 856 - 852: One Net 2026-10-14
857 Chapter 857 - 853: Spread 2026-10-14
858 Chapter 858 - 854: Special Privilege 2026-10-14
859 Chapter 859 - 855: Political Marriage 2026-10-14
860 Chapter 860 - 856: Golden Flame 2026-10-14
861 Chapter 861 - 857: Informing 2026-10-14
862 Chapter 862 - 858: Toying 2026-10-14
863 Chapter 863 - 859: Bait 2026-10-14
864 Chapter 864 - 860: Making a Move 2026-10-14
865 Chapter 865 - 861: Incitement 2026-10-14
866 Chapter 866 - 862: The Deal 2026-10-14
867 Chapter 867 - 863: Truth and Falsehood 2026-10-14
868 Chapter 868 - 864: Crossing Blows 2026-10-14
869 Chapter 869 - 865: Weakness 2026-10-14
870 Chapter 870 - 866: Seizure 2026-10-14
871 Chapter 871 - 867: Soaring Dragon 2026-10-14
872 Chapter 872 - 868: Escort 2026-10-14
873 Chapter 873 - 869: Beast of Concealment 2026-10-14
874 Chapter 874 - 870: Cave Mansion 2026-10-14
875 Chapter 875 - 871: Exorcism 2026-10-14
876 Chapter 876 - 872: The Meeting 2026-10-14
877 Chapter 877 - 873: Assistance 2026-10-14
878 Chapter 878 - 874: The Search 2026-10-14
879 Chapter 879 - 875: Recruitment 2026-10-14
880 Chapter 880 - 876: Harvest 2026-10-14
881 Chapter 881 - 877: The Ends of the Earth 2026-10-14
882 Chapter 882 - 878: Emotion Sword 2026-10-14
883 Chapter 883 - 879: Ruthlessness 2026-10-14
884 Chapter 884 - 880: The Victor 2026-10-14
885 Chapter 885 - 881: Inheritance 2026-10-14
886 Chapter 886 - 882: Mental Transmission 2026-10-14
887 Chapter 887 - 883: Encounter 2026-10-14
888 Chapter 888 - 884: Passing On 2026-10-14
889 Chapter 889 - 885: Borrowing Power 2026-10-14
890 Chapter 890 - 886: Encirclement 2026-10-14
891 Chapter 891 - 887: Taking Action 2026-10-14
892 Chapter 892 - 888: Substitute 2026-10-14
893 Chapter 893 - 889: Found 2026-10-14
894 Chapter 894 - 890: Countermeasures 2026-10-14
895 Chapter 895 - 891: Fourth Transition 2026-10-14
896 Chapter 896 - 892: Assessment 2026-10-14
897 Chapter 897 - 893: Mediation 2026-10-14
898 Chapter 898 - 894: Closed Doors 2026-10-14
899 Chapter 899 - 895: Lending a Hand 2026-10-14
900 Chapter 900 - 896: Moon Soul 2026-10-14

Chapter 867: Chapter 863: Truth and Falsehood

He had indeed never heard of this Nine-star Vine.

However, upon hearing about the illusion, he immediately thought of his Heavenly Illusion Pavilion.

With the Heavenly Illusion Pavilion, he was perhaps the least afraid of the Illusion Realm.

So this time, even if he fell for it, it might not be life-threatening.

Moreover, his intuition for danger was extremely sharp, and he might not even enter that Qiyun Valley.

”This Nine-star Vine is a rare item, obtained from some Grotto Heaven,” Prince Cheng shook his head. ”It’s rare in the world; Yuanzhen perhaps has only this one.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”They must think highly of me, to use this one on me.”

”Thinking about your battle achievements, it’s not wrong to use this Nine-star Vine on you.”

Chu Zhiyuan’s battle achievements were enough to frighten people.

His cultivation wasn’t the strongest in the Imperial City, but the number of demons and demon clan members he had killed was likely the highest in the Imperial City.

To kill him was extremely difficult; otherwise, the demon clan and the demon clan would have succeeded long ago.

If I were Yuanzhen, I would also use this trump card on him.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Where is this vine?”

”It’s been destroyed.” Prince Cheng shook his head, helpless, ”These guys are cunning; finding something was wrong, they destroyed it directly... rather destroy it than let it fall into our hands.”

Chu Zhiyuan said slowly, ”That’s so like Yuanzhen.”

”I hate this group of Yuanzhen the most,” Prince Cheng shook his head, ”Do you want to deal with their Fifth Prince, Cheng Yunzheng?”

”He maliciously slandered my wife; it’s utterly despicable. Without teaching him a lesson, there’s a grudge in my heart.”

”According to the information I gathered, he is quite amazing and had some fortunate encounters.”

”He still needs to be taught a lesson.”

”It’s best to act on the way here.”

”Can the prince provide information?”

”I dare not help with this matter.” Prince Cheng stroked his beard and smiled, ”After all, he’s here for the marriage alliance.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Then I won’t trouble the prince.”

”You can act when they’re returning.”

”I can’t wait,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”I wish I could act now.”

”Alas...” Prince Cheng shook his head helplessly, ”Then I can’t be of any help.”

”I’ll have Qianji Tower investigate for some information,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Prince Cheng lightly coughed twice, ”When will Tan’er come out of seclusion?”

Chu Zhiyuan also changed the subject, ”It’s hard to say how long she will be in seclusion; the longer, the better.”

”Tan’er is the cornerstone of our Phoenix Dynasty,” Prince Cheng sighed, ”We are all counting on her in the future.”

”Prince, a top master can’t solve all problems, right?”

”An undefeatable top master can solve most problems.”

”Do you want to unify the Three Dynasties?” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

”Hehe...” Prince Cheng stroked his beard and laughed, ”Why not?”

Chu Zhiyuan fell silent.

This was the first time he heard someone from the top of the Phoenix Dynasty say this.

He always thought they wouldn’t unify the Three Dynasties.

The cultivation system of the Phoenix Dynasty is built on combat; without war, most of it would be rendered useless.

This cultivation system has taken many years to form; if abolished, the impact would be too great and might even lead to court unrest.

Prince Cheng chuckled, ”What I say doesn’t count; it still depends on how the Emperor chooses.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

——

In the morning,

Chu Zhiyuan returned from the Spiritual Abyss, appearing in a small courtyard, and looked up at the sky.

The sun shot out ten thousand rays of golden light.

Feeling the Swift Light Sword and Heavenly Concealment Pearl at his Yongquan points, Chu Zhiyuan was full of confidence.

Inside his body, the Heavenly Dragon Introduction was advancing.

The effect of ordinary demon crystals wasn’t significant but not useless; with sufficient quantity, there was still some enhancement.

He cautiously absorbed the soul pearls, only taking the pure soul power and discarding the memories.

The Super Sense range also greatly expanded.

Footsteps rang out, and Fu Zheng entered lightly, clad in emerald-green attire, her expression showing excitement.

She approached, giggling, ”Your Highness, Zhou Yifan has indeed become obedient.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a sigh, ”Got the information?”

”Qianji Tower found out that the Yuanzhen Mission is less than a hundred miles away, probably arriving tomorrow.”

”A hundred miles...” Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Where’s the map?”

Fu Zheng pulled a rolled-up scroll from her sleeve, unrolling it in front of Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at it and pondered, ”They’re taking this route?”

There were many roads through the Phoenix Imperial City, many official roads, not just one.

This was why he needed Qianji Tower to gather information.

Otherwise, just following the official road would definitely encounter them; there’s no need to wait.

”Their mission has three fakes and one real one,” Fu Zheng snorted, ”How cunning!”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”That’s standard practice.”

Any mission would send out fakes, mixed with reality, making it hard to distinguish.

This was to protect the mission to the maximum extent.

Even if an ambush was launched, more forces would need to be mobilized, or the ambushing forces would be diluted.

What’s more, intelligence could still be gathered midway.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Qianji Tower didn’t make a mistake between the real and the fake, right?”

”They shouldn’t be wrong,” Fu Zheng snorted, ”Zhou Yifan is very obedient this time.”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”Don’t underestimate him.”

”Of course, I won’t, and I’m not smug about it either,” Fu Zheng laughed, ”but he seemed so dispirited, lacking energy.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”His thoughts are unfathomable.”

Even now, he couldn’t fully understand Zhou Yifan’s thoughts.

Was his heart leaning towards Yuanzhen, or did he fully submit to Phoenix, or was it a double agent, appearing to betray while actually loyal to Yuanzhen.

The unpredictability and depth of the human heart couldn’t be fully understood even with Super Sense.

He closed his eyes, and after a moment, nodded, ”I’ll go personally.”

”Your Highness, let me go with you.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”I’ll go alone.”

Fu Zheng nodded helplessly.

She felt more and more like a burden rather than a guard.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Keeping an eye on Qianji Tower is a big help.”

”Yes!” Fu Zheng responded solemnly.

She felt confident in keeping track of Qianji Tower.

Without the hindrance of Zhou Yifan, she could control Qianji Tower, especially now with Zhou Yifan’s cooperation, even more so.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded in satisfaction.

——

Chu Zhiyuan stood atop a mountain, overlooking the winding official road below.

He raised an eyebrow and shook his head.

Did Qianji Tower’s information get it wrong?

There was no Fifth Prince, Cheng Yunzheng, here at all.

Was this the real mission?

Even though he hadn’t met Princess Yuanzhen Thirteen, none of the women in this mission seemed like a princess to him.

Even if the flags and tokens the mission carried were genuine, he still believed it was fake.

Yet Qianji Tower was convinced it was real.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Was this Qianji Tower’s information?

Too inaccurate.

He disappeared in a flash.

...

The sun set in the west.

Chu Zhiyuan stood atop a mountain, looking down at the official road below, smiling.

This time, he finally found it.

His luck wasn’t bad; it was the third mission he checked and finally found the real one.

This mission had Cheng Yunzheng stationed and included a genuine princess.

This princess was stunningly beautiful, only slightly less so than Li Miaotan, a rare beauty in the world.

Moreover, there were three venerables in the mission, all high-rank.

With such a configuration, they could almost ensure their safety and well-being.

Even if the Phoenix Dynasty sent top experts for assassination, two high-rank venerables to block and one to lead an escape, they could get away.

Chu Zhiyuan squinted slightly.

Cheng Yunzheng already sensed something was off, ordering the entire mission to stop.

Super Sense couldn’t fully grasp the intricacies of the power Cheng Yunzheng had.

He indeed had mystical protection.

Was it a Spiritual Treasure?

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