Huangxiu

See Chapter 1233
"Won't something go wrong?" Li Hongzhao asked. "What if there's a trap?"

There are too many secret techniques and traps, making them impossible to guard against.

However, Chu Zhiyuan's intuition was astounding; if there really was a trap, it would be hard to hide it from him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I have removed the traps inside."

If I hadn't obtained the souls and memories of the two disciples from Wanxiang Cliff, I really wouldn't have dared to practice so casually.

This secret technique contains several traps, each of which is deadly.

Li Hongzhao nodded, not really worried, and said softly, "I heard my master say that the four royal families all inherit their lineage by blood."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

It was expected.

If Prince Zhuang's lineage has the bloodline of the phoenix, it is not surprising that the other three lineages also have this bloodline.

Li Hongzhao said, "All four lineages have secret inheritances."

"What are those three lineages?"

“The Prince Su’s mansion is of the Azure Lion bloodline, the Prince Cheng’s mansion is of the Heavenly Bear bloodline, and the Prince Ying’s mansion is of the Flying Tiger bloodline. Each has its own power.”

"None of them are as powerful as the Phoenix bloodline, are they?"

"It is indeed a notch below, but it is still much stronger than a typical Ninth-Rank Venerable."

"So the imperial court has many top-notch experts, which can easily suppress the four major sects and all other sects in the world, right?"

"Correct."

"So, do you want to continue cultivating your spiritual practice, or go out and make a name for yourself?"

"It would be best to continue cultivating," Li Hongzhao said. "After all, isn't achieving great deeds ultimately for the sake of cultivation?"

Her ambition to achieve great things was already satisfied when she became emperor.

My current pursuit is spiritual cultivation; I want to reach the pinnacle of cultivation and break through my limits.

Those who possess the bloodline of the phoenix have such an opportunity.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Breaking through the limit might allow us to ascend to an even higher level."

Li Hongzhao nodded.

She had the same idea and laughed, "Let's see if we can break through. How long can you stay here?"

"It'll be fine in the short term," Chu Zhiyuan said. "A few days shouldn't be a problem."

"Then I'll stay for a few days," Li Hongzhao said with a smile, "to experience my progress in cultivation."

"That would be perfect," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

……

Zhu Lingyun opened his eyes and gave Zheng Pingzhang, who was bowing, a cold glance.

Zheng Pingzhang took out a scroll from his bosom and presented it with both hands: "Your Majesty, these are the locations of those sects."

Zhu Lingyun reached out and took it, turning the pages one by one.

After reviewing all the documents, the locations of the headquarters of all twenty-three organizations were clearly recorded.

The sect's name, the number of venerable masters, the number of ordinary disciples, and the location of the main altar.

He suddenly frowned.

Zheng Pingzhang had been observing out of the corner of his eye, and when he saw him frown, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Zhu Lingyun said calmly, "There's no Flying Spirit Sect?"

“This…” Zheng Pingzhang hesitated.

Zhu Lingyun asked, "Is this all?"

Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly replied, "That's all the records."

Zhu Lingyun coldly asked, "What is Ji Qingyun doing?"

Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly replied, "The sect leader is currently in seclusion at a critical juncture."

"What a coincidence." Zhu Lingyun snorted, "He goes into seclusion at the crucial moment!"

Zheng Pingzhang quickly lowered his head: "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Zhu Lingyun sneered: "Heh, all you do is scheme and plot. Don't end up losing your own life!"

Zheng Pingzhang's expression changed slightly.

This is clearly a threat.

If the sect leader doesn't show up soon, he'll be in for a beating.

"Find the Flying Spirit Sect first!" Zhu Lingyun waved his hand.

“…Yes.” Zheng Pingzhang gritted his teeth and agreed, then hesitated: “Divine Lord, the Flying Spirit Sect has a good relationship with us; we can be considered allies.”

Zhu Lingyun glanced at him sideways.

Zheng Pingzhang forced a smile.

Zhu Lingyun asked, "What is your connection with the Flying Spirit Sect?"

"It wasn't me," Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly waved his hand.

Zhu Lingyun glanced at him sideways: "Who is that?... Ji Qingyun?"

Zheng Pingzhang waved his hands, creating afterimages, and hurriedly said, "I didn't say that!"

"What connection does Ji Qingyun have with the Flying Spirit Sect?" Zhu Lingyun said calmly, "Now that we've come this far, there's no need to beat around the bush. Speak!"

Zheng Pingzhang looked troubled: "Your Majesty, I..."

"There's nothing you can't say to others. Is his connection with the Flying Spirit Sect really a secret? You could find out by asking any disciple, right?"

"Yes, the disciples all know." "Then stop your nonsense and speak!"

"Sigh..." Zheng Pingzhang sighed and said helplessly, "Since the Divine Lord has inquired, I can only tell the truth."

"If you keep nagging, then stop talking!"

"Yes, yes, the sect leader's wife is a disciple of the Flying Spirit Sect."

"anything else?"

"The sect leader's daughter is also a disciple of the Flying Spirit Sect, having joined the sect."

"Why didn't you keep your own daughter in the sect, but instead sent her to the Flying Spirit Sect? Is it because you think the Flying Spirit Sect's cultivation method is better?"

"If the daughter stays in the sect, the sect leader is afraid she will become unruly and difficult to teach."

"Hmm, that makes some sense."

“Your Majesty, we have always had a good relationship with the Flying Spirit Sect and have always helped each other.”

"Heh, they actually value friendship." Zhu Lingyun's lips curled up, a look that was both mocking and sarcastic.

“Your Majesty, our friendship with the Flying Spirit Sect has been passed down for generations.”

"Are you saying that this friendship was hard-won and would be a pity to lose?"

“…Yes.” Zheng Pingzhang nodded slowly, forcing himself to speak.

Zhu Lingyun glanced at him sideways.

Zheng Pingzhang bowed deeply, saying nothing, his forehead quickly beaded with sweat.

"Haha..." Zhu Lingyun suddenly burst into laughter.

Zheng Pingzhang shuddered.

Zhu Lingyun laughed loudly, "We shouldn't be called the Myriad Forms Sect, we should be called the Passionate Sect!"

Zheng Pingzhang gave an awkward, bitter smile.

Zhu Lingyun laughed and shook his head: "Haha, hahaha, I've really broadened my horizons and gained a lot of knowledge!"

Zheng Pingzhang forced an awkward smile.

Zhu Lingyun waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, then let's honor this friendship and not punish the Flying Spirit Sect."

"The Divine Lord is wise!"

Zheng Pingzhang was overjoyed and hurriedly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply in respect.

"So, which sect do you think should be the first to be wiped out?"

"This disciple believes that the Wuxin Sect, with whom we have the worst relationship, should be the one to be destroyed."

"The Heartless Sect...is it more than a thousand miles away from here?"

"Yes." Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly replied, "They have mastered a secret technique that can see through our Wanxiang Sect's disguise techniques, and they have repeatedly ruined our plans. They should be eliminated."

"Why would I keep ruining your plans when we're so far away?"

"Because of a grudge."

"Okay, I understand." Zhu Lingyun nodded. "Alright, then let's choose the Heartless Sect... and have Ji Qingyun come see me."

"Yes," Zheng Pingzhang solemnly replied.

Zhu Lingyun waved his hand: "Let's first investigate the true strength of the Wuxin Sect, and more importantly, determine whether a deity has descended."

"Yes!" Zheng Pingzhang clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed respectfully, and left the main hall.

As he exited the main hall and was about to turn and leave, he glanced at Zhu Lingyun.

He was met with Zhu Lingyun's indifferent gaze.

He quickly bowed again, and only turned around after getting out of Zhu Lingyun's sight.

He left the main hall silently, and only after walking a hundred meters away did he straighten up and let out a long breath.

I wiped my forehead; a layer of sweat glistened on it.

Two young men stepped forward: "Elder."

"Take good care of her, I'm going back for a bit."

"Elder, please rest assured."

Zheng Pingzhang waved his hand and hurriedly left the valley.

……

As dusk falls, the setting sun casts its last rays upon the valley, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Zheng Pingzhang and another middle-aged man floated towards the valley.

"Sect Master, be careful."

Before entering the valley, Zheng Pingzhang gave a solemn reminder.

The middle-aged man had a handsome face, an elegant appearance, and a tall, upright posture.

He smiled faintly: "I understand. What's there to fear about our own gods? Look how scared you are!"

Zheng Pingzhang shook his head: "I always felt that this deity was very different from the previous deities. I felt uneasy whenever I saw him."

"Okay, I'll be careful," Ji Qingyun said with a smile.

After they floated into the valley, the disciples inside greeted them.

Ji Qingyun smiled and waved his hand.

Zhu Lingyun sat inside the hall, his brows furrowed.

Ji Qingyun is a bit strange.

(End of this chapter)