Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 945: Chapter 941: Another Invitation

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”I would like to hear the details.”

He did not completely believe Zhuang Juyue’s words.

The same matter, the same action, in the eyes of different people, is different.

Emotions can influence perception and opinion.

Zhuang Juyue sighed, ”It’s not because our Phoenix Sword Sect and Qingwu Sword Sect are at odds that I speak ill of them.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”I haven’t had contact with the Qingwu Sword Sect, what are they really like?”

Zhuang Juyue slowly said, ”They act domineeringly, selfishly.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, making a gesture of wanting to hear more.

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Twenty years ago, the Qingwu Sword Sect and our two sects’ disciples discovered a cave mansion together.”

Chu Zhiyuan leaned slightly forward.

Zhuang Juyue shook her head, ”We proposed that both sides explore the cave mansion together, each sending three disciples, but during the exploration, Qingwu Sword Sect disciples suddenly attacked us, causing the cave mansion to self-destruct.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Why did they do that?”

”We were also puzzled, didn’t think there was anything remarkable about the cave mansion, never expected them to act this way,” Zhuang Juyue said. ”They actually wanted to kill and seize the cave mansion for themselves!”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, ”Did they discover something extraordinary about the cave mansion, or was it too important to them?”

”Just an ordinary cave mansion,” Zhuang Juyue shook her head. ”Qingwu Sword Sect is not the first time they’ve done something like this, their relationship with the Li Huo Fist Sect is also very poor, you can ask the Li Huo Fist Sect about their conduct.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

This is indeed worth inquiring about.

However, the four great sects all act domineeringly, and they feud fiercely with each other.

It’s hard to hear any good words from their mouths.

Yet ordinary sects have no contact with the four great sects, no qualification to interact.

Moreover, facing different targets, the attitudes of the four great sects are also different.

”Prince Consort, you looked at their divine treasure, if there are gains, it’s fine, just afraid there are none,” Zhuang Juyue shook her head, ”They are selfish and domineering, always thinking the worst of people.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”They would think that even if I comprehend something, I would keep it to myself and not share with them?”

Zhuang Juyue slowly said, ”It must be so!”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and pondered.

This cannot be ignored.

He and the Phoenix Sword Sect have already established trust, so they are willing to let him see the divine treasure and believe he would not keep the teachings to himself.

But the other three great sects may not be so.

Once suspicion arises, everything becomes suspicious, leading to dissatisfaction or even hatred.

Zhuang Juyue said, ”I’m telling the Prince Consort this, not only because I don’t want them to gain the Divine Clan martial arts and greatly increase their power, but also out of concern for the Prince Consort.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Dean is quite frank.”

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Everyone in our sect is immensely grateful to the Prince Consort, truly not wanting to see you work hard without results and bear this loss.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Indeed, precautions must be taken.”

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Among the four great sects, the Li Huo Fist Sect and Yukunlun Palace are both trustworthy, although we and the Li Huo Fist Sect also have constant conflicts, we trust their character, only the Qingwu Sword Sect is most untrustworthy!”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, ”Then we’ll see if the Li Huo Fist Sect is tempted or not.”

Zhuang Juyue laughed, ”They are impatient and cannot stay calm, Yukunlun Palace will not be tempted.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Is Yukunlun Palace’s strength far beyond yours?”

Zhuang Juyue slowly said, ”Yukunlun Palace is indeed superior to us, but this time they may not be!”

As she spoke, her smile was like a flower.

The power of the Hundred Birds Phoenix Sword Technique she personally witnessed, truly astonishing.

When Lu Qingyuan performed it, she could actually suppress even me, the dean, and my senior uncle.

What a terrifying improvement!

I am already exploring the cultivation of this sword technique, observing the birds to understand its marvels.

The more I practice, the more terrifying it feels.

During the performance, a strange power is absorbed, which enhances the sword essence formed by True Yuan several times over.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Dean Zhuang, spread the news to the Li Huo Fist Sect that the Qingwu Sword Sect invited me to see the divine treasure.”

”Yes.” Zhuang Juyue smiled, ”They absolutely won’t be able to sit still.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and sighed, ”This matter is really not that simple.”

If not handled well, it could really lead to enmity with the Qingwu Sword Sect, or even with the other three sects.

Even the Phoenix Sword Sect might feel uncomfortable.

The complexities of the world lie in the complexities of the human heart.

Zhuang Juyue laughed, ”In any case, this is a good thing, if our four great sects become stronger, it will be easier to deal with the Demon Clan and Demon Clan.”

For Yuanzhen and Yujing’s two dynasties, there has long been a crushing force, the real enemies of the Phoenix Dynasty are the Demon Clan and Demon Clan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled lightly.

Zhuang Juyue waved.

Lu Qingyuan approached from afar, bowing as she looked over.

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Qingyuan, pass the message to the Li Huo Fist Sect, the Qingwu Sword Sect also invited the Prince Consort to see the divine treasure.”

”Yes.” Lu Qingyuan responded and gracefully departed.

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Chu Zhiyuan and Zhuang Juyue had just finished a pot of wine when Lu Qingyuan came to deliver the message that the dean of Li Huo Fist Sect’s branch was here.

Zhuang Juyue laughed, ”What do you think, the Li Huo Fist Sect is quite anxious, right?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Dean Zhu?”

”Prince Consort, it’s precisely Dean Zhu, Zhu Songnian.” Lu Qingyuan said.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Zhuang Juyue.

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Zhu Songnian is the new dean, he was originally one of the top three elders in the Li Huo Fist Sect, wielding great power, capable of making decisions on behalf of the Li Huo Fist Sect.”

Chu Zhiyuan lightly nodded.

The Qingwu Sword Sect had Fan Yuxuan extend the invitation, while this Dean Zhu personally invited him.

It seems the Li Huo Fist Sect places more importance on this invitation.

Zhuang Juyue said, ”Prince Consort, please invite Dean Zhu over for a sit.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Please do so.”

Lu Qingyuan and Fu Zheng went over together, welcoming in a handsome middle-aged man.

His figure was tall and robust, face like jade, radiating vigor.

He appeared to be in his forties, but as an elder, Chu Zhiyuan estimated he was definitely over a hundred years old.

”Haha...” As soon as he stepped into the small pavilion, Zhu Songnian laughed heartily and cupped his fists in greeting, ”This old man has long admired the Prince Consort’s name, finally we meet.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled with cupped fists, gesturing for him to sit.

”Prince Consort, the boldness of this old man in coming to disturb is for the matter of our sect’s divine treasure.”

He was straightforward and direct, getting straight to the point.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Dean Zhu, seeing the divine treasure and having any insight is a gift from heaven, not something humanly decidable.”

”This old man understands.” Zhu Songnian quickly said, ”Insights have always been like this, whether a flash of inspiration occurs is very much a matter of luck.”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, ”To be honest, I don’t know how I comprehended the Hundred Birds Phoenix Sword Technique either, it’s as if it suddenly entered my head out of nowhere, this situation truly cannot be duplicated or articulated.”

”It’s a gift from heaven.” Zhu Songnian looked at Lu Qingyuan with feeling, then at Zhuang Juyue.

Lu Qingyuan felt a leap under his gaze, feeling something strange.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”Dean Zhu, don’t overthink.”

He noticed Zhu Songnian’s thoughts.

Perhaps others also think this way.

The Fallen Abyss Sword Technique and the Hundred Birds Phoenix Sword Technique were both directly taught to Lu Qingyuan, not to other Phoenix Sword Sect disciples.

Clearly, it was preferential treatment.

Lu Qingyuan’s beauty was like a flower, and others inevitably might think of romantic entanglements.

He could honestly and openly declare that he had no such thoughts, it was just a coincidence.

More importantly, Lu Qingyuan had a good relationship with Fu Zheng, and there was no wariness towards him.

Otherwise, the mental transmission wouldn’t be possible.

Zhu Songnian hurriedly waved his hand, ”Pardon me, Prince Consort rest assured, we only invite the Prince Consort to have a look, daring not to hope too much, success or not depends on whether heaven helps us or not.”