Huangxiu

Chapter 1165 Eight Turns
Chu Zhiyuan knew that this was caused by the Heavenly Sword.

The Jade Heaven Sword is essentially a small container for the power of the Heavenly Sword, and thus it can receive the power of the Heavenly Sword.

It instantly restores the body, making it feel light and comfortable.

This is the absorption of the Heavenly Sword's power, which is a real loss of power for the Heavenly Sword and needs to be recovered slowly.

The Emperor's Sword is merely an extension of the Heavenly Sword; the Jade Heavenly Sword is far inferior to the Emperor's Sword, being nothing more than a vessel for power.

He often wondered if, besides being a clone of power, it had any other functions.

Could he become the eyes of the Heavenly Sword, and have Lu Wanshan see his every move?

If that's the case, it's not all bad.

There is nothing that cannot be told to others.

All my actions are aboveboard and honest; of course, my clone must be kept secret.

This is a secret among secrets, and cannot be known to outsiders.

Even with the Jade Heaven Sword, the rest remains undiscovered.

The existence of extrasensory perception no longer needs to be completely concealed. Everyone in the Heavenly Sword Sect knows that they have keen senses, especially towards demons.

It is only natural that they are sensitive to evil spirits.

Lu Wanshan cautioned, "Be careful."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Sect Leader, rest assured, I will not take any risks lightly."

Lu Wanshan said, "You're too bold."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled sheepishly, then said, "Sect Leader, I have some questions about cultivation."

"Tell me about it," Lu Wanshan said.

Chu Zhiyuan then drew the Shadowless Divine Sword and began practicing the Heavenly Sword Scripture.

He practiced this scripture through visualization, and after mastering the first level of the Heavenly Origin Technique, his progress was incredibly fast.

We have now reached the threshold of the eighth level.

But it's always just a little bit off.

This was a hindrance to his progress; it was as if he was always just one thin layer of paper away, a paper that could be torn with a single poke.

But it's not so easy to expose.

Lu Wanshan stared at him, taking in every move and every minute detail.

After Chu Zhiyuan practiced twice, Lu Wanshan took the Shadowless Divine Sword and began practicing.

As Chu Zhiyuan watched, he slowly closed his eyes, using his super-sensory perception.

He ignored Lu Wanshan's moves and focused only on the fluctuations in his aura and the spirit of his movements.

Gradually, as he visualized it in his mind, he also began to move.

Lu Wanshan stopped and threw the Shadowless Divine Sword.

Chu Zhiyuan caught it with his eyes closed and began to practice. His aura gradually changed, and his clothes billowed up.

After practicing once, his clothes suddenly swelled up and then fell down again.

He opened his eyes and smiled.

Eight turns!

He carefully experienced the changes in his body, the changes that led him to a higher level.

"Eighth level!"

Lu Wanshan sized him up.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Thank you, Sect Leader."

"Your comprehension is truly astonishing," Lu Wanshan exclaimed. "Your method of cultivation is remarkably effective."

The sect's internal trials of cultivation yielded truly astonishing results, with remarkably rapid progress.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "That would be best, but this cultivation method also has its drawbacks."

What are the drawbacks?

“After all, it’s different from physical cultivation. When you reach the seventh stage, you will clearly feel the strain,” Chu Zhiyuan said. “Cultivation will slow down, and some insights will not keep up.”

Chu Liezhao has already reached the eighth level, but even so, I still need to give him some pointers before he can reach the eighth level.

For anyone else, reaching the eighth level would be incredibly difficult.

“Hmm…” Lu Wanshan pondered, “Do we need to spend time refining it and making up for the previous shortcomings? After all, the Heavenly Sword Manual is a method that cultivates both body and mind.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, "What the sect leader said is absolutely right. It is necessary to hone one's skills before one can gain any insight."

"You don't seem to need much polishing, do you?" Lu Wanshan chuckled. "It seems that one needs to have good comprehension."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "His comprehension is not high; I'm afraid he'll need to work on it later."

However, those with low comprehension and weak spiritual power often cannot cultivate using this method.

Lu Wanshan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "It seems that the best approach is to use both methods in parallel, as they complement each other."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "What the sect leader says is absolutely right."

“This matter cannot be rushed. Let’s take it slowly and test your method first to see if there are any potential problems before we start implementing it,” Lu Wanshan said.

When it comes to spiritual practice, which concerns one's entire life, one must be extremely cautious.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly.

……

As dusk fell, the setting sun cast its last rays.

The mountains and forests were dyed red, and weary birds were returning to their nests.

Zhu Lingyun floated down halfway up a mountain, landing outside a group of people.

Thirty-two men, dressed in various styles, sat together.

A bonfire was burning brightly in the center.

The firelight reflected off their faces, casting shadows on their features and creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere.

Zhu Lingyun clasped his hands in greeting: "Elder."

"How is it?" Hu Chengxiang asked in a deep voice, "Any news?"

Zhu Lingyun frowned and said, "Nothing seems amiss. The city guards are still as lazy as ever. I didn't dare approach the Demon Extermination Division or the Evil Extermination Division."

“Yes, it was right not to go near that area.” Hu Chengxiang nodded and said, “Although you can avoid the Candle Demon Eye, you may not be able to avoid the strange arts of the Exorcising Bureau… Is there any other news?”

Zhu Lingyun said, "I heard some news at the restaurant."

"Speak," Hu Chengxiang said.

"Old Hu," an old man slowly spoke, "is this the divine child?"

He had white hair and beard, a kind face, and looked completely innocent.

Zhu Lingyun, however, knew that this was the infamous demon, Zheng Ke, known as the Butcher of a Thousand Men.
“Indeed,” Hu Chengxiang said proudly, “the chosen one.”

"Finally, you've decided to show it off." Zheng Ke chuckled.

They had all heard of the divine child, saying that the Giant Spirit Sect was incredibly lucky to have obtained a divine child.

This divine child is the embodiment of the Evil Lord in this world, using this body as an incarnation.

Ultimately, all sects will be unified.

People were skeptical of this legend.

At this moment, Zhu Lingyun's ability to deceive the Candle Demon Eye was revealed, adding a bit more credibility to the legend.

Hu Chengxiang smiled arrogantly and said in a deep voice, "What news is it?" "The Flying Snow Cave," Zhu Lingyun said, "News about the Flying Snow Cave."

"Flying Snow Cave?"

"Is this really the Flying Snow Cave?!"

"That's just a rumor, isn't it?"

"It's not a rumor; I saw this cave myself, but unfortunately I couldn't go inside."

"It is said that the Ten Thousand Blood Sect was destroyed because of this cave."

"What news is it?!"

The crowd began to chatter, their voices rising and falling, and the woods suddenly became lively.

The campfire roared, its flames dancing on their excited faces.

Zhu Lingyun looked at Hu Chengxiang.

Hu Chengxiang said, "Then speak."

He now felt a pang of regret, realizing he shouldn't have let Zhu Lingyun say that in public.

But now that things have come to this, there's no way to shut up.

Zhu Lingyun said, "It is said that the treasures of this Flying Snow Cave have already been obtained by the four major sects."

"The Four Great Sects?!"

"Not the Exorcism Division? Wasn't it the Exorcism Division that wiped out the Myriad Blood Sect last time?"

"It seems like this is good news for the four major sects!"

"The four major sects are really meddling in other people's business, they deserve to die! I really want to wipe them out!"

"Who wouldn't want to destroy the four major sects?"

Is this news true?

They stared wide-eyed at Zhu Lingyun.

Facing those piercing gazes, which seemed to see right through him, Zhu Lingyun calmly shook his head: "I don't know if it's true or not. I've only heard it once, and not many people are talking about it."

Some people questioned, "What a coincidence, you overheard it?"

Some people exclaimed, "Is this the luck of a divine child?"

Zhu Lingyun hurriedly said, "Maybe it's a rumor that was deliberately leaked; it's fake and they're trying to fool us."

"Which of the four major sects?" someone pressed.

"It didn't say which sect it was." Zhu Lingyun shook his head: "It only said that the last time it was the Four Great Sects that destroyed the Myriad Blood Sect, and they obtained the treasures of the Flying Snow Cave."

"It's actually easy to find out. If you ask around carefully, you can find out."

Zhu Lingyun said, "It is said that the four major sects intend to present this treasure to the imperial court and have already sent people to the capital."

"What a great opportunity!"

"Who knows if this is a trap?"

"Hey, a trap doesn't matter, we outnumber them, let's just turn the tables on them!"

"That's a brilliant idea! Let's turn the tables on them! Who cares if it's a trap or not? Let's grab it first, and if there's no treasure, we'll just wipe them out!"

"Yes, wipe them out!"

……

Everyone chattered excitedly, their eyes shining brightly.

Chu Zhiyuan, a hundred miles away, watched this scene through Zhu Lingyun and sneered inwardly.

This is how heretical sects operate.

Greed is never enough; once you know the benefits, even if you know there are problems, you still can't resist.

This plan can be easily accomplished.

Unexpectedly, these evil sects actually managed to unite.

Even though they each have their own agendas, they are still extremely threatening when they come together.

Thinking of this, Zhu Lingyun said softly, "But the four sects will definitely be careful in their actions, and it won't be so easy for them to reveal their whereabouts."

"Then set up sentries along the way; they'll eventually have to take the official roads, won't they?"

"Yes, set up hidden sentries and keep a close watch. We must intercept them halfway."

"Once we get into the city, there's no way to stop them. We must intercept them outside the city. Is there any sect that has an inside agent among the four major sects?"

Everyone fell silent.

They stared at the old man who had spoken, who was none other than the kind and amiable Zheng Ke.

"Old Zheng, what nonsense are you spouting? Where did this inside man come from?!" a middle-aged man said in a deep voice. "Who could possibly have an inside man planted in one of the four major sects?!"

Zheng Ke chuckled and said, "Perhaps it's not impossible?"

Zhu Lingyun asked curiously, "Senior Zheng, is it really possible to plant an inside agent? The four major sects all have strict screening and precautions, right?"

"There are no secrets that stay hidden forever." Zheng Ke said with a smile, "Little Zhu, right? You have to believe that anything is possible with enough effort, and there's nothing you can't do."

"Old Zheng, does your Thousand Leaves Sect have an inside agent among the four major sects?"

"No." Zheng Ke shook his head with a smile.

The middle-aged man said irritably, "If you don't have it, how can you say that other sects do?"

“I know of one such case,” Zheng Ke said with a smile.

"Which one?!" the middle-aged man asked.

The others also stared wide-eyed at Zheng Ke.

Zheng Ke's gaze swept across their faces, and he smiled, "The Myriad Manifestations Sect."

"The disguise techniques of the Myriad Manifestations Sect are impressive, but even the most impressive ones can't fool the Four Great Sects, can they?"

"The mental cultivation method of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, when practiced to its extreme, can be concealed from the Four Great Sects. Moreover, not every one of the Four Great Sects is so strict."

"Old Zheng, stop keeping me in suspense. Which sect does the Myriad Manifestations Sect have an inside agent with?... Hmm, the people from the Myriad Manifestations Sect haven't arrived yet?"

"Hehe, I can't say." Zheng Ke shook his head: "If it leaks out and gets cleaned up, how will we get the information?"

"Ridiculous, who among us would leak this?" the middle-aged man said irritably. "Old Zheng, you're making this up, aren't you?"

Zheng Ke, with a profound and inscrutable expression, smiled and shook his head without saying a word.

Zhu Lingyun asked, "Senior Zheng, is this the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Everyone stared at Zheng Ke.

Zheng Ke shook his head with a smile and said, "I can't say, I can't say."

"Old Zheng, you don't know, you're talking nonsense."

"Hehe, I suppose so," Zheng Ke laughed, looking quite certain.

Zhu Lingyun said, "That is the Guiyang Sword Sect."

He then added, "It couldn't be the Fuyun Sect, could it?"

He shook his head: "It's even less likely to be the Moon Palace."

Chu Zhiyuan, who was a hundred miles away, felt a slight chill in his heart.

It's the Fuyun Sect!

(End of this chapter)