Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 872: Chapter 868: Escort

If it’s just ordinary speed, the Cultivation Realm can compensate.

After all, the higher the realm, the faster the speed and quicker the reaction.

But Chu Liezhao’s speed is too fast, and even a higher realm cannot compensate for the speed difference.

Anyone facing such a ghostly opponent would have a headache.

Initially, his Treasure could defend, but now the Treasure is dormant, losing contact, as if it has completely disappeared.

It fundamentally cannot defend against him.

He even suspects whether the Treasure was truly destroyed by Chu Zhiyuan.

This Spiritual Treasure has slept for countless years and is greatly damaged, somewhat fragile.

But could it really be destroyed by Chu Liezhao?

Thinking of this, he becomes increasingly depressed.

Seeing his expression, Cheng Ruoxi knows that her fifth brother, who has always eyed the world disdainfully, has met his nemesis.

She gently persuaded, ”Fifth Brother, then stay a while longer, at least in the Imperial City he won’t act recklessly.”

Cheng Yunzheng snorted.

Being forced by Chu Liezhao not to return to Yuanzhen is too humiliating.

”Fifth Brother, flexibility is the hallmark of a true man.”

”Hmm, it’s the only way.”

”With Fifth Brother around, I feel more confident,” Cheng Ruoxi said with a comforting smile.

Cheng Yunzheng smiled, ”Li Chunhou is still easy to handle, not difficult for you, little sister.”

Li Chunhou is a kind-hearted person, as long as you treat him gentle, using softness to overcome hardness, you won’t have to exert much effort.

Given my sister’s wisdom, dealing with him is a breeze.

”Fifth Brother’s approach...” Cheng Ruoxi lightly shook her head, ”Seems ineffective.”

Fifth Brother’s move is too sinister, he had foreseen it was subject to retaliation.

But then Fifth Brother had just acquired the Spiritual Treasure, was proud and ignored Chu Liezhao, and did not think Fengtian Palace would find him.

Unexpectedly, Fengtian Palace did find him, and Chu Liezhao has become so strong.

This resulted in the current situation.

More importantly, this method did not eliminate Li Miaotan.

Cheng Yunzheng sneered, ”If it truly doesn’t work, he wouldn’t be so flustered.”

...

Chu Zhiyuan slowly opened his eyes on the mountain top.

The surrounding mountains appeared lush.

A gust of wind blew, refreshing his lungs.

Looking up, he glanced at the purple dragon in the Void.

The Dragon Soaring Bell indeed has a connection with the Sky Dragon.

Inside the Dragon Soaring Bell is also the Sky Dragon, but it is the Dragon Soul combined with peculiar objects, ultimately condensed into the Dragon Soaring Bell.

The Dragon Soaring Bell’s dragon soul brings higher power, forming Dragon Qi.

This higher power surpasses True Yuan, akin to the power of the Spiritual Abyss.

Dragon Qi possesses the ability to dissipate and transform power, dividing external forces into hundreds to thousands of strands, then guiding them as the outer layer of defensive power.

During defense, Dragon Qi is constantly consumed.

While in action, it’s hard to replenish the power of the Spiritual Abyss.

And because of the Dragon Soul, this higher power also includes the power of the Sky Dragon.

With the power of the Sky Dragon, the Dragon Soaring Bell’s might can truly be unleashed.

More importantly, through absorbing the power of the Sky Dragon, the Dragon Soaring Bell can slowly restore, gradually eradicating the erosion of time, eventually recovering to its peak state.

At that time, there will be not four dragons, but nine dragons, and the power will be even more astonishing.

Thinking of this, he smiled.

This harvest exceeds expectations.

Cheng Yunzheng’s loss this time also exceeded his expectations.

It’s unknown how long it will take for him to come to his senses.

...

He returned to the Prince Consort Mansion and began concentrating on refining the Spiritual Treasure to avoid repeating Cheng Yunzheng’s mistakes.

In the evening, Fu Zheng came to report that the Eldest Prince had arrived for a visit.

Chu Zhiyuan went to greet him and led the Eldest Prince to his small courtyard.

The two sat at the stone table in the small pavilion, chatting while appreciating the rustling green bamboo.

”Haha... Brother-in-law you truly act like a true man, I heard you’ve given Cheng Yunzheng quite a lesson?”

”He has a Protective Treasure, I can’t break through it, only gave him a harmless beating.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head in dissatisfaction.

Li Cunren frowned, ”This kid is extremely lucky, so sinister, truly troublesome.”

”Can’t kill him,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Can only teach him a harsh lesson so he dares not provoke us again... But I see him as arrogant and narrow-minded, unable to accept defeat. He will definitely try to regain his status.”

Li Cunren said, ”Need to find a solution from other princes from Yuanzhen.”

”Brother has contact with other Yuanzhen princes?”

”I’ve met the Eldest Prince a few times, he’s a good person, much better than Cheng Yunzheng.”

”Since brother says he’s good, he must be very good, but good people might not be able to handle Cheng Yunzheng.”

”That Eldest Prince has capable people under him, the key is whether he can be ruthless.”

”Afraid he cannot.”

”This time, Cheng Yunzheng went too far, violated human decency, isn’t the Eldest Prince worried? I think he should make up his mind.”

”Brother plans to write a letter to him?” Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”To persuade him to make up his mind?”

”I’ll personally make a trip to Yuanzhen,” Li Cunren said solemnly, ”I’ll question Emperor Yuanzhen in person on behalf of Father, and meet with the Eldest Prince, to speak directly.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, ”Brother, are you going to Yuanzhen personally?”

”Cheng Yunzheng’s issue isn’t so easily resolved,” Li Cunren sneered, ”Father will definitely not let it rest!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Is it necessary for brother to go personally?”

”Only I going personally can show father’s anger, brother-in-law, are you worried about my safety on the road?”

”Now many experts from the Demon Clan and Demon Clan are pouring in, hearing the news, afraid they will not be favorable to brother.”

These Demon Clan and Demon Clan cannot find Li Miaotan, they will certainly try to eliminate other princes by any means.

Hearing that Li Cunren is leaving the Imperial City, they will definitely not miss this opportunity.

”I will bring enough experts.”

”...I’ll accompany brother for a trip.”

Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment and said slowly.

His thoughts moved like electricity, quickly realizing that Li Cunren might not have come just to talk about Cheng Yunzheng.

It’s more likely he came to ask for an escort.

Rather than waiting for him to bring it up, it’s better to propose it proactively.

It’s an extra emotional investment.

”Brother-in-law you coming with me?” Li Cunren was taken aback, shook his head, ”Forget it, you’re eager to go to the Outer Realm Battlefield.”

He knows Chu Zhiyuan’s eagerness to go to the Outer Realm Battlefield, just like he was back then.

Definitely have wanted to go for a long time, yet couldn’t, always suppressing the desire.

Now that Father has finally given permission, definitely wants to leave immediately, lest Father changes his mind during the night’s dreams.

At this time, it’s quite rare to propose escorting to Yuanzhen Dynasty.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Going to the Outer Realm Battlefield is to kill the Demon Clan and Demon Clan, going to Yuanzhen is the same, besides, it doesn’t matter in a few days.”

”...Haha, then I’d be too hypocritical to decline again,” Li Cunren laughed, ”Then I’ll trouble brother-in-law.”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled and shook his head, ”Brother is being too polite.”

”Haha...” Li Cunren laughed heartily, ”Alright, then I won’t be polite, set off tomorrow.”

...

Early the next morning, Chu Zhiyuan and Li Cunren met up outside the South City Gate.

Li Cunren brought twelve Venerables, six High Rank, and six Middle Rank.

This made Chu Zhiyuan secretly admire, worthy of the Phoenix Dynasty, truly strong.

These High Rank Venerables are top-tier tributes anywhere.

”Brother brought so many experts, it would be the same without me.”

”Li Cunren laughed,” That’s different, with brother-in-law, I’m more assured.”

”Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”The message didn’t leak, right?”

He saw these people wearing ordinary robes, very low-key, evidently wanting to keep the itinerary secret.

Li Cunren replied, ”Don’t worry, only Father and I know about it, it won’t be leaked.”

But Chu Zhiyuan wasn’t reassured.