Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1288: Chapter 1284: Seclusion

Su Qi slowly said, ”Brother Zhu, it’s best not to venture to the Imperial City lightly; Biyuan Heaven is different from other heavens.”

”How so?”

”In other worlds, multiple nations often coexist, fighting and weakening each other, whereas Biyuan Heaven is uniquely unified under four courts. The Court is unprecedentedly powerful, and the Imperial City is surely the concentration of the entire power of Biyuan Heaven.”

”But it is said that the Guardian Divine Artifact of the Imperial City has malfunctioned. Previously, sects attacked, wanting to break into the Imperial City, and it was only with the combined forces of the City Guards, the Evil Extermination Department, and the Demon Hunting Bureau that they were able to hold them off.”

”In my opinion, it’s a trap just waiting for someone to fall into it. Brother Zhuo, you mustn’t act recklessly.”

”Hmm... that makes sense.” Zhu Lingyun slowly nodded.

Su Qi said, ”Brother Zhu, the key is still that guy. Kill that guy, then we can descend steadily and break through. With him around, it poses too great a threat to us.”

Zhu Lingyun said, ”A guy from Biyuan Heaven, if we must kill, then let’s just kill him... How should we act?”

”Now I have gained experience, and the descent location must be far from the Imperial City, away from people, to avoid being discovered,” Su Qi said.

Zhu Lingyun frowned, ”But can one choose the descent location themselves?”

To his knowledge, from the memories of many Evil Venerables and Undying Evil Venerables, one cannot choose the descent location themselves; it is random.

Su Qi smiled and said, ”I have a method that can select the descent location.”

Zhu Lingyun said, ”Can you tell me?”

”Of course.” Su Qi smiled and said, ”I have an item; with it, by performing the Descent Technique, one can descend to a specific area.”

As he spoke, he took out a piece of bamboo leaf from his chest.

The bamboo leaf was verdant, with a lustrous sheen, full of green vitality and life.

Zhu Lingyun took this bamboo leaf, momentarily lost in thought.

He actually sensed a peculiar aura, as if a vast sea of bamboo surged before his eyes.

Green waves rolled on, stretching endlessly.

Su Qi smiled watching him.

Zhu Lingyun regained his senses and looked up at Su Qi, ”This must be a Treasure?”

Su Qi smiled, ”Indeed, it is a Treasure, but as long as we can kill that guy, any amount of treasure is worth it.”

”What kind of treasure?” Zhu Lingyun asked.

Su Qi said, ”Purple Splendor Spirit Bamboo Leaf.”

”...” Zhu Lingyun shook his head, ”I’ve never heard of it, I am ignorant.”

Su Qi said, ”It has no power, obscure and unknown.”

”Is there more?” Zhu Lingyun said.

Su Qi nodded with a smile, ”There are a few more. Brother Zhu, do you like it?”

”How about giving me two pieces?” Zhu Lingyun laughed, ”Quite interesting.”

Su Qi took out two bamboo leaves from his chest and handed them to him, ”These two have not gathered Spiritual Energy; their greatest wonder is traveling through the heavens and earth.”

”Indeed, extremely wonderful.” Zhu Lingyun, unable to put them down, toyed with the two pieces of bamboo leaf.

”Brother Zhu, shall we set a deal then?” Su Qi said.

Zhu Lingyun solemnly nodded, ”I’ll wait on Black Tiger Mountain, outside the Imperial City, in ten days.”

”Alright!” Su Qi clapped his hands, ”Brother Zhu, straightforward!”

Zhu Lingyun laughed, ”But Brother Su, you won’t go tattling on me, will you?”

”What good is it to harm Brother Zhu?” Su Qi laughed, ”What I desire most is to kill that guy, not to harm Brother Zhu!”

Zhu Lingyun solemnly said, ”Very well, we shall see each other in ten days at Biyuan Heaven!”

”It’s a deal!”

”Let’s make an oath,” Zhu Lingyun said, ”for everyone’s peace of mind.”

”...Alright.” Su Qi hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded, ”Let’s set an oath!”

They practice the Spirit Secret Technique, making vows very effective, not daring to break them.

Especially those with high cultivation, they dare not break an oath, or else they will surely stray into madness.

Su Qi took leave and departed.

He still needs to invite two more experts, the task is quite burdensome, likely not as easy as today.

In his view, Zhu Lingyun seems somewhat foolish, too trusting of others.

Fortunately, at the last moment, he proposed setting an oath—not too foolish.

Zhu Lingyun sent him off and then left Qingyun City directly, returning to Wanxiang Cliff.

...

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, deep in thought.

It turned out that the frequent descents of Undying Evil Venerables and Evil Venerables were caused by the Spiritual Energy Tide.

Is there a way to stop it?

The Spiritual Energy Tide is probably beyond his control; to prevent descents, must let all the experts of You Meng Heaven know that descent is prohibited?

This time is a good opportunity.

Besides, he must practice the Ascension Technique to descend to You Meng Heaven.

Now that he has Zhu Lingyun, does he still need to practice the Ascension Technique?

Of course, he must practice it.

This Ascension Technique is uniquely profound, containing deeply mysterious space rules.

Others find it very difficult to master this technique.

But he has the Earth Origin Technique.

Space rules, for him, are as easy to understand as drinking water.

The method for using the soul also holds its own wonders.

Having mastered this technique is equivalent to mastering the secret technique of the Heaven-Reaching Sect.

He is very curious whether it can attract the attention of the Heaven-Reaching Sect, to understand a bit about the sect.

Perhaps it is his opportunity to break through to become a Spirit Venerable.

He is now trying various methods, searching for different breakthrough opportunities.

He feels he has found a path to begin the practice.

He vanished in a flash and appeared in the small courtyard where Li Hongzhao was.

In this Secret Land, it is most stable.

...

Huang Zhengyang appeared in the Heavenly Sword Branch and was quickly led inside the courtyard.

Gu Junqi emerged from the main hall with a smile, clasping his fists, ”Huang Sizheng, quite unfortunate, Zhiyuan has secluded himself to cultivate a secret technique.”

”Secluded?” Huang Zhengyang asked.

”He just entered seclusion not long ago,” Gu Junqi said, ”He had an insight, couldn’t spare time to say more, went straight into seclusion.”

Huang Zhengyang frowned, his expression solemn.

”Is it urgent?” Gu Junqi asked, ”If it’s urgent, we might as well call him out.”

”...Forget it.” Huang Zhengyang shook his head, sighing, ”His pressure is even greater.”

Not only within and outside the Imperial City, even within and outside the Court, there is discussion on whether Chu Zhiyuan can master the secret technique and end the calamity of the Undying Evil Venerable.

Previously, that middle-aged man in a black robe attacked the Imperial City and retreated unscathed, making the world even more fearful of the Undying Evil Venerable.

Now it spreads like wildfire; everyone knows the identity of this middle-aged man in mystic robes.

The Undying Evil Venerable outside Dongning City was always isolated, always hindered from awakening, but ultimately, they couldn’t stop him.

Such a mighty Undying Evil Venerable, if he kills wantonly, how many people will die gruesomely?

At this time, people have higher and more urgent expectations for Chu Zhiyuan.

If the Undying Evil Venerable continues to descend like this, won’t the entire world be thrown into chaos?

The best way is to master that secret technique and directly attack where the Undying Evil Venerable resides, to eradicate them.

Unfortunately, Chu Zhiyuan has been unable to master it for a long time, disappointing his reputation as the world’s top prodigy.

Gu Junqi said, ”Is it because of the Undying Evil Venerable? Another Undying Evil Venerable has appeared?”

Huang Zhengyang slowly nodded.

Gu Junqi frowned, ”What’s to be done, can it be suppressed?”

”This guy is also formidable,” Huang Zhengyang said, ”Already claimed several experts.”

Gu Junqi’s face changed slightly, ”That formidable? Comparable to that other guy?”

”That one is more formidable, with no indiscriminate killing, didn’t go for the kill, but this one...” Huang Zhengyang shook his head, ”is murderously inclined.”

”... Then better let the disciple-nephew emerge from seclusion,” Gu Junqi said, ”Stop this guy first.”

Huang Zhengyang hesitated, ”What if it disturbs his cultivation...”

Since Chu Zhiyuan chose to enter seclusion, it must be very crucial; interrupting could yield unforeseen consequences.

But not interrupting, the Undying Evil Venerable is rampant, and the Evil Extermination Department experts can’t hold him back.

Even when eight Tribute experts made a joint move, not only did they fail to kill him, they couldn’t even prevent his killing spree.

Instead of hoping for more experts, it’s better to rely on Chu Zhiyuan.