Huangxiu

Chapter 1229 Leaving
His expression changed after he left the main hall.

There was excitement, worry, and a touch of longing.

I long for a world where only the Myriad Manifestations Sect exists.

But then I had a feeling that things might not go so smoothly.

Once other sects realize something is wrong, they will definitely try to save themselves.

They could either unite, or summon their evil lord to descend.

It's not only the evil lords of the Myriad Manifestations Sect who can descend; many evil lords from other evil sects can also descend, they're just too lazy to do so.

Once the threat of annihilation is discovered and the offerings are cut off, how could one possibly stand idly by and watch one's sect be destroyed?

As he thought of this, his expression became solemn.

This matter must be reported to the sect leader as soon as possible.

The elders discussed and planned important matters together.

How can we make things go more smoothly? How can we destroy more sects?

After returning to the main hall, Zhu Lingyun formed hand seals and began practicing the mental cultivation method of Wanxiang Cliff.

The memories extracted through the Haoyang Demon-Subduing Mirror contain the most fundamental mental techniques of the Myriad Manifestations Cliff.

Wanxiang Cliff is not a top-tier sect in the entire Youmeng Heaven, and it does not reach the level of the four major sects, but it is still among the first-class sects.

Compare the memories of Zhong Lingyun and the white-robed youth with the Wanxiang Cliff mental cultivation method they both practiced.

Almost identical.

However, the evil lord who descended upon Zhong Lingyun was not as powerful as the evil lord who descended upon the white-robed youth.

The Evil Lord's cultivation method is fundamentally spiritual cultivation, which is a completely different cultivation system.

The most fundamental thing is spiritual strength.

Accompanying them was their spiritual power; no other power could break through the spatial limitations.

As they died, their souls were captured by the Haoyang Demon-Subduing Mirror, but their spiritual power dissipated.

But this kind of spiritual power was not scarce for Zhu Lingyun; on the contrary, it was inexhaustible.

Zhu Lingyun is now practicing the Myriad Manifestations Cliff Heart Method, just like a venerable master starting to cultivate a new Heart Method from scratch. It's a natural progression, and his realm is rising rapidly, progressing by leaps and bounds.

……

Chu Zhiyuan appeared at the Heavenly Sword Sect.

First, they arrived at the main hall of the Heavenly Sword Sect and met the sect leader, Lu Wanshan.

Lu Wanshan continued to peruse the case files behind his desk, then beckoned him over to sit down.

Chu Zhiyuan sat down in the high-backed chair at the bottom of the steps, and Lu Wanshan came over and sat down next to him.

Chu Zhiyuan recounted his experience of going to the capital, with almost nothing hidden.

To become the sect leader, the first hurdle is overcoming Lu Wanshan, so naturally you need to gain Lu Wanshan's trust.

Since I am currently unaware of the mysteries and limits of the Heavenly Sword, I will simply assume that it can see my every move.

Say as much as you can.

Some things need to be hidden, so don't reveal everything.

The sudden appearance of Chu Liezhao and Leng Tieya can also be regarded as his surprise attack.

Once he mastered the second level of the Earth Origin Technique, he could explain why they were masters of the technique and one of his trump cards.

If we don't say anything, Lu Wanshan won't think much of it.

You need to explain your thoughts to Lu Wanshan in detail so that he understands your intentions and whereabouts.

This was an important way to gain Lu Wanshan's trust.

He eventually handed the golden sword to Lu Wanshan.

Lu Wanshan listened attentively, and after hearing his story, he accepted the golden sword with a look of emotion: "To have made so much progress, your luck is truly extraordinary."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Indeed, the journey was smooth. It seems that the capital city suits me very well."

"I hope things continue to go smoothly," Lu Wanshan said with a smile. "What do you think of Zhenxieyuan?"

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and pondered, "This disciple thinks we should go again to see what kind of strange object is down there."

"Aren't you afraid of danger?" Lu Wanshan said, "The strange object below could be truly deadly; even the Golden Sword can't save you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This disciple thinks it's worth a try."

“…Alright, if you want to try, then go ahead and give it a shot. Think it over.” Lu Wanshan thought for a moment, “I believe in your luck.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Lu Wanshan flicked his finger lightly on the golden sword, which emitted a clear ringing sound.

The roar of a dragon filled the entire hall. Chu Zhiyuan smiled and asked, "Sect Leader, how is my sword?"

Lu Wanshan remarked with emotion, "The spiritual essence is already there; all that remains is to accumulate it gradually."

He shook his head and said, "The Awakening Step is the most important and decisive step. Once you get past it, the rest will be simple."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "All you need to do is accumulate merit?"

"It also needs to be continuously refined to nourish and strengthen its spirituality. The stronger the spirituality, the greater the power."

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly.

"It's truly surprising that you've come this far. I never imagined that our Heavenly Sword Sect would gain another Heavenly Sword."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This is my luck, and it's also the luck of our Heavenly Sword Sect."

“That’s right.” Lu Wanshan nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Sect Leader, I would like to take Junior Sister Li down the mountain with me."

"Li Hongzhao?" Lu Wanshan asked.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Her cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds, it's time for her to hone her skills."

Lu Wanshan smiled and said, "You're a step too late."

Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback, puzzled.

He then frowned.

He had already found a letter under the stone table in his small courtyard.

The handwriting on this letter is Li Hongzhao's.

He read the entire content in an instant.

Lu Wanshan said, "She is no longer on our mountain."

Chu Zhiyuan looked increasingly puzzled: "They went down the mountain?"

"He was taken away by a senior," Lu Wanshan said. "He's going to a secret place to cultivate."

Chu Zhiyuan asked in surprise, "Which senior?"

“Senior Song,” Lu Wanshan sighed, “this is a good thing, don’t worry.”

Chu Zhiyuan listened attentively and said softly, "This Senior Song has the bloodline of the phoenix, right?"

"You are indeed clever." Lu Wanshan nodded gently: "Senior Song is not only a golden branch and jade leaf of the royal family, but also a pillar of the nation. He went to a secret place to cultivate, a secret place that we ordinary people could not possibly know about."

“Cultivation…” Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

He had already read Li Hongzhao's letter, which explained what he was going to do, and his words revealed his smugness.

Clearly, this Senior Song is no ordinary person.

"Don't worry, this is Hong Zhao's good fortune," Lu Wanshan said. "It's a fortune that others would beg for."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Who exactly is this Senior Song...?"

“The aunt of Prince Zhuang,” Lu Wanshan said, “has already surpassed the level of the Ninth Revolution Perfection and is expected to advance further.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Sect Leader, isn't the Nine Revolutions Perfection the strongest?"

“It’s hard to say which is the strongest,” Lu Wanshan shook his head and said, “There are different kinds of nine-turn perfections. One of them is worth two or even three or four others.”

"Could Senior Song really crush a Ninth-Rank Perfected cultivator?"

"Yes, it's almost a crushing defeat. Unless I have external help, without the Heavenly Sword, I am no match for Senior Song."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Is this the power of bloodline?"

“That’s right, the Phoenix bloodline, one of the strongest bloodlines, when cultivated to its limit, it can crush even a Ninth Revolution Perfection cultivator,” Lu Wanshan said. “It may even be able to break through this realm.”

"Aren't we, Biyuan Heaven, the highest?"

"That's what they say, but who knows?" Lu Wanshan shook his head. "Some things are hard to explain and are constantly changing."

Chu Zhiyuan seemed to be deep in thought.

The spiritual energy in the Outer Heaven is richer than that in the Azure Origin Heaven, and the martial arts level in the Outer Heaven is also higher.

However, he himself was unclear about the relationship between the Outer Heaven and the Azure Origin Heaven.

Lu Wanshan took out a token from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Zhiyuan: "This is Senior Song's token. If you want to go to her, you can use this."

Chu Zhiyuan took it.

It feels scorching hot to the touch, like a red-hot branding iron.

It was a white jade pendant, about the size of a palm, with a phoenix carved on each side.

The two phoenixes are different, one large and one small, as if they are about to spread their wings and fly to the heavens at any moment.

(End of this chapter)