Huangxiu

Chapter 1129 Calculation
He immediately said, "Senior sister, you don't need to go over there."

Lu Xiaolu suddenly stopped and turned to look at him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Senior Sister, you go ahead first, I'll follow you later."

Lu Xiaolu rolled her eyes at him and said, "Are you trying to avoid suspicion?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded: "It's good to avoid suspicion."

The Moon Palace has never been close to men, and she shouldn't be an exception.

This would shatter the image of the disciples of Guanghan Palace as pure and innocent, only to be admired from afar, like fairies.

This is not good for the Moon Palace, and of course it is not good for him either.

"No need!" Lu Xiaolu snorted. "We don't care what others think."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "There's no need to show it to everyone. Senior Sister, you can go ahead and wait for me."

“You…” Lu Xiaolu shook her head: “Alright, I’ll go first, you hurry up and catch up.”

She wasn't worried that Chu Zhiyuan wouldn't be able to find her; she had complete confidence in Chu Zhiyuan's tracking skills.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Lu Xiaolu glanced at the small black dot in the distance, then turned to the left, deviating from their direction, and drifted away like a white cloud until it gradually disappeared.

Chu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

He kept looking into the hole, trying to see exactly which way she was going.

Then he floated forward, heading towards the crowd.

After walking about ten miles, he arrived in front of the experts from the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The experts from the three sects did not gather together completely, but split into three groups, moving forward like pulling a carpet.

The experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect were in the center, moving forward along the surging river from west to east.

The masters of the Guiyang Sword Sect are in the south, while the masters of the Fuyun Sect are in the north.

Chu Zhiyuan activated the Wind and Cloud Riding Technique, moving as swiftly as a gust of wind and as lightly as a cloud, arriving in front of Zhou Chongming.

This time, Elder Zhou Chongming still led the team, and the experts dispatched were the same as last time.

Chu Zhiyuan stopped in front of him, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Elder Zhou."

Zhou Chongming chuckled: "Nephew Chu, you've delivered the message here."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled sheepishly and glanced around.

The experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect stood around Zhou Chongming, each in their own position, and their orientation remained unchanged as they moved.

They looked at Chu Zhiyuan with curiosity.

Zhou Chongming knew that he had gone to the Guanghan Palace to deliver a message, but they did not. They thought he was in seclusion and cultivating asceticism. They did not expect him to come.

Was he acting as a scout? But his cultivation level isn't high enough; it would be too dangerous for him.

Zhou Chongming said, "There are no outsiders here, so please speak freely."

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly, then his lips parted.

Zhou Chongming's smile slowly faded, his expression turning serious as he spoke, his eyes brightening as he stared at Zhou's face: "Really?"

"How dare this disciple speak recklessly?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "We cannot deceive you either."

“No wonder it’s been so deserted along the way. It’s because the Moon Palace got in first,” Zhou Chongming said slowly. “If that’s the case, then we were really lucky last time.”

Hearing Chu Zhiyuan mention the great demon and the giant demon, he secretly felt lucky.

The last time we encountered two powerful demons, we were already in a sorry state. If we were to encounter a giant demon as well, we would probably be in grave danger.

Looking back now, I was definitely very lucky.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Elder, should I stay here or go with Senior Sister Lu to explore the other side?"

Zhou Chongming said, "Since you've decided to go there, it's not wise to go back on your word."

Chu Zhiyuan hesitated: "But this way..."

Zhou Chongming laughed and said, "With our precautions, we will not suffer any losses. This time, the great demon will not be able to launch a sneak attack."

Chu Zhiyuan looked curious.

Zhou Chongming said, "The Fuyun Sect's Flowing Cloud Sword Formation can sense abnormalities in the surrounding air, and it cannot hide the approach of a great demon from them."

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the Fuyun Sect experts who were appearing and disappearing among the mountains on the other side of the river.

They walked through the mountains and forests, their movements as graceful as flowing clouds and water, exuding an indescribable elegance.

Zhou Chongming said, "We haven't seen any demons yet, so we'll split into three groups to expand the search area as much as possible. Once we encounter any demons further ahead, we'll come together again."

"That would be best." Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"Go ahead," Zhou Chongming said with a smile. "Cherish them and don't be greedy for their benefits."

With all three sects present, the giant demon couldn't cause any trouble. He valued Chu Zhiyuan's relationship with the Guanghan Palace more.

Moreover, destroying the Myriad Blood Sect would be an immeasurable act of merit.

The Heavenly Sword Sect will gain even greater prestige after annihilating both the Azure Lotus Sea and the Myriad Blood Sect.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded: "Then this disciple will go."

Zhou Chongming waved his hand: "Don't be reckless. Be able to advance or retreat as needed."

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan clasped his hands in a fist salute, then bowed to the surrounding experts before drifting away.

An elder named Meng Xusheng, who was standing nearby, laughed and said, "Nephew Chu, you came and went in such a hurry, where did you go?"

Zhou Chongming's lips moved.

Meng Xusheng's ever-smiling face slowly lost its smile, and his expression turned solemn.

Meng Xusheng said slowly, "It seems that the Azure Lotus Sea is a huge pit."

Zhou Chongming said, "I didn't expect it to be this strong, with so many powerful demons. I originally thought there would only be three or five, but there are even giant demons."

Meng Xusheng's face was grim.

Zhou Chongming was puzzled.

Meng Xusheng said in a deep voice, "Junior brother, we didn't come to Qinglian Sea for no reason. We came here because someone recommended us."

"The imperial court?" Zhou Chongming frowned.

The Heavenly Sword Sect consults with the imperial court every time it chooses a location; it is not a matter of free choice.

This was also the result of discussions with the imperial court.

Does the imperial court know the details of the Azure Lotus Sea?

To say that one does not know would be to greatly underestimate the imperial court.

The extraordinary individuals in the imperial court surpass any other sect, and it is impossible that they were completely unaware of the Qinglian Sea.

Knowing full well that the Azure Lotus Sea was teeming with hidden talents, they still recommended the Heavenly Sword Sect to come.

Their intentions are obvious.

Meng Xusheng sneered, "Are they trying to use someone else to do their dirty work?" "Senior brother, be careful what you say!" Zhou Chongming hurriedly said.

Meng Xusheng sneered, "They did it, so we can't say anything?"

Zhou Chongming sighed and said, "Senior brother, let's just pretend we don't know."

Meng Xusheng frowned and glared at him.

Zhou Chongming said, "It's no use talking it out. Do you really dare to tear off the mask of civility?"

“…How despicable, how hateful!” Meng Xusheng sneered.

Zhou Chongming sighed and said, "The imperial court likes to play tricks, unlike us... It's also our fault for not being on guard."

"Who knew they were so despicable and shameless!" Meng Xusheng sneered. "Next time, we will not consult with the court; we will decide where to guard the area ourselves."

“We need the court’s assistance,” Zhou Chongming said. “Relying on ourselves is too exhausting and not efficient enough.”

Disciples should use their time for spiritual practice, not for these trivial matters.

When we first set up camp in a certain place, we couldn't hunt for food and clothing ourselves, so we had to get supplies from outside, plus all sorts of news.

The world is so vast, and there are countless demons and monsters, but the number of disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect is limited, so most of the information they obtain comes from the imperial court.

So no matter what they did, even if the imperial court plotted against them, they couldn't do anything about it.

With that in mind, how could the imperial court have any reservations?

Meng Xusheng said, "Junior brother, are we just going to let ourselves be ambushed like this? Aren't we going to retaliate?"

Zhou Chongming shook his head.

If we don't retaliate this time, it will happen again next time.

However, how to retaliate and to what extent requires careful consideration.

Meng Xusheng sneered, "If all else fails, cripple those guys from the Demon Extermination Division!"

"We can't act recklessly." Zhou Chongming shook his head: "We should report this matter to the sect leader and discuss it properly with everyone."

"Very well," Meng Xusheng said. "We owe a lot to Junior Nephew Chu this time."

“Nephew Chu is truly our lucky star.” A smile appeared on Zhou Chongming’s solemn face.

Meng Xusheng said, "His cultivation level is not high enough yet. We need to find a way to accelerate his cultivation so that he can take on important responsibilities as soon as possible."

“We shouldn’t be too hasty,” Zhou Chongming said. “He has excellent aptitude and is already fast enough. Going any faster will inevitably make his foundation unstable.”

“With the Guanghan Palace here, there’s no problem,” Meng Xusheng said. “The Guanghan Palace has secret techniques that can solidify his foundation.”

Zhou Chongming smiled.

……

Chu Zhiyuan and Lu Xiaolu floated along, traveling more than 500 li in one breath, and stopped at the top of a mountain.

He stood on a boulder atop the mountain, pointing towards the opposite side: "Senior Sister, can you see that direction?"

"Hmm." Lu Xiaolu, dressed in flowing white robes, looked in the direction Chu Zhiyuan was pointing.

One mountain after another, with peaks upon peaks.

“It’s in this direction,” Chu Zhiyuan said. “I estimate it’s one of those mountains.”

"It's here." Lu Xiaolu looked around, trying to make out her surroundings.

She wanted to figure out where she was.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I estimate there is a town nearby."

He could already see a small, rather prosperous town fifty miles away.

This small town is located on a major transportation route, with a constant flow of pedestrians coming and going.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

This is indeed a very suitable place for the Myriad Blood Sect; it is difficult to arouse suspicion if passersby disappear.

In a world where a traveler suddenly disappears on the road, or a group of travelers disappear, how is it possible to track them down?

It could have been eaten by demons, killed by humans, or for other reasons; there are many possibilities.

"What city?" Lu Xiaolu asked.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Shall we go and take a look first?"

"Let's go take a look," Lu Xiaolu said.

The two turned and flew away, quickly arriving outside the small town.

From afar, one can see the inscription on the top of the city wall: "Tongyuan City".

“Tongyuan City…Tongyuan City…” Lu Xiaolu murmured, searching through her memories.

Finally, he slowly nodded: "I remember now... This is Donghua Road."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Of the sixteen paths under heaven, if this is the Donghua Path, then it is located in the eastern part."

He now understands the overall situation of Biyuan Heaven.

The Azure Heaven is larger and more expansive than the Lesser Heaven and the Outer Heaven, and it divides the world into four parts.

The four major sects belong to the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, located in the east.

The Heavenly Dragon Dynasty divided its entire territory into sixteen circuits, equivalent to the sixteen provinces of the previous life.

But the territory of each of these regions far surpasses that of a province in the previous life, and is comparable to that of a country.

Of the sixteen routes, the easternmost one is Dongyang Road, and Donghua Road is adjacent to Dongyang Road.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This city doesn't seem to be controlled by the evil sect."

Lu Xiaolu snorted: "They don't want to arouse suspicion, so naturally they wouldn't dare to do that."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded in agreement.

The Wanxue Sect's rampage in the city will inevitably invite suppression from the Imperial Extermination Bureau.

Once outside the city, if they wreak havoc in the mountains, even if the Demon Extermination Bureau and the Exorcism Bureau came, they probably wouldn't be able to do anything.

"Should we go into the city and take a look?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Lu Xiaolu said, "Forget it, let's go find the Myriad Blood Sect first, without alerting them."

"Let's go."

Chu Zhiyuan and she left Tongyuan City and arrived at a mountain peak once again.

Standing in the woods atop the mountain, Chu Zhiyuan pointed to the valley opposite, his lips moving as he secretly transmitted his voice: "It's right there."

Lu Xiaolu frowned slightly.

The valley looked lush and green, no different from other valleys, with no sign of human habitation.

She glanced at Chu Zhiyuan, then looked at the valley, guessing it was an array.

Chu Zhiyuan had already seen through the formation and understood the situation inside; his expression turned solemn.

(End of this chapter)