Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 447 - 444: The Bet

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"Yuding Sect..." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Really unexpected."

He originally thought it would be the Fearless Sect.

After all, breaking into the Prince Mansion is no different from seeking death.

The Prince Mansion and the Imperial Palace are within close proximity, also within the range of the Great Grandmasters.

If anything happens at the Prince Mansion, the Great Grandmasters from the Imperial Palace could arrive in an instant.

Breaking into the Prince Mansion is the same as courting death.

No matter how bold the Yuding Sect is, they cherish their lives. It’s impossible for them to break in knowing they will certainly die.

Now it seems I don’t understand the Yuding Sect, nor the way these Evil Sects operate.

Come to think of it, every Evil Sect is influenced by Outer Heaven Power, and their modes vary.

He slowly said, "Could it be that a Great Grandmaster broke into the Prince Mansion?"

Gao Jiuqu nodded lightly, "It is a Great Grandmaster."

"A Great Grandmaster entering Yujing would be discovered, right?"

"This time they weren’t discovered. It must be some secret technique or magical artifact... Four Great Grandmasters acted simultaneously and broke into your Prince Qing Mansion."

"Killed everyone in our Prince Mansion?" Chu Zhiyuan’s expression was calm, showing no change.

But the killing intent in his heart was boiling vigorously.

"The Prince Mansion is obscured by an invisible power, can’t see clearly anymore."

"What about me?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.

It should be due to the Eternal Spirit Divine Tree.

Or is there another treasure?

Gao Jiuqu glanced at him and shook his head, "Your Highness, you hold a treasure, I can’t see clearly."

"Carrying a treasure is troublesome," Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Is it because there is a treasure in the Prince Mansion that it can’t be seen clearly?"

It seems that the strange pearl is indeed effective, and this Wentian Secret Technique is indeed formidable.

"The Prince Mansion can’t be seen clearly," Gao Jiuqu shook his head, "It’s the power of the Emperor’s Sword."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly said, "The Emperor’s Sword protects the Prince Mansion, there’s nothing wrong with that. Are all Prince Mansions blocked by the Emperor’s Sword?"

"All Prince Mansions are blocked," Gao Jiuqu smiled, "The Wentian Secret Technique still has its limits."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It is already extremely powerful, to see through the fog of time, truly enviable."

Gao Jiuqu smiled bitterly, "Your Highness doesn’t know the aftereffects of the Wentian Secret Technique?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "There are disadvantages, but compared to its benefits, they are far lesser,... Thank you for the reminder, Brother Gao."

"I cannot stand by while watching others die," Gao Jiuqu shook his head. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Although not considered friends with Your Highness, the interactions were pleasant, and Your Highness had helped him a lot, he couldn’t bear not to help.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Brother Gao can be considered a sincere gentleman, I’m ashamed."

For whatever reason, this reminder from Gao Jiuqu saved the Prince Mansion.

He indeed had some precautions, and was also wary of the Evil Sect’s retaliation.

But he didn’t expect it to be so crazy, with Great Grandmasters directly attacking the Prince Mansion.

The preparations he had made were no match for the assault of four Great Grandmasters.

Could the Great Grandmasters of the Imperial Palace react?

If they managed to escape detection, by the time they realized, it might have already been a massacre.

If his parents and little sister were harmed, what use would it be even if he becomes Emperor?

"When will they come?" Chu Zhiyuan continued to ask.

"Just in these few days." Gao Jiuqu said, "The timing might not be exact, but it should be within these few days."

Chu Zhiyuan’s face darkened slightly.

If it’s within these few days, then he might just be heading to the Yao Yue Palace.

When he returns from Yao Yue Palace, he might find the Prince Mansion razed to the ground.

The thought of that scene made him furious.

The two of them unknowingly arrived at the Four Directions Pavilion.

The streets outside Four Directions Pavilion were wide and smooth, flanked by various shops, bustling with people.

From time to time, the Military Suppression Department patrolled, while the Stepping Cloud Iron Cavalry and Lingshuang Iron Cavalry no longer appeared.

Chu Zhiyuan’s mood gradually calmed, his Super Sense giving him an inhuman coolness.

He glanced at the Da Meng Pavilion from afar, feeling a sense of Heart Void.

Just then Li Hongzhao came out from the courtyard, and with a charming smile said, "Oh, isn’t this the mighty Fourth Prince renowned for his prowess?"

Her scarlet robe, breathtakingly beautiful, emanated a compelling allure from afar.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed inwardly.

The experiences in the Illusion Realm made him somewhat reluctant to see Li Hongzhao, feeling a bit awkward in his heart.

But his face remained calm and indifferent, "Greetings, Your Highness, long time no see?"

Li Hongzhao gracefully drifted over, carrying a faint fragrant scent, her phoenix eyes fixed on him, her gaze bright and compelling, "I heard you killed quite a lot of Evil Sect experts?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Not too bad, a few hundred perhaps."

"Tsk tsk." Li Hongzhao sighed, "Have you wiped out all the Evil Sect experts?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "These Evil Sect experts can’t be completely eradicated."

Li Hongzhao looked towards Gao Jiuqu.

Gao Jiuqu cupped his hands, "Greetings, Ninth Prince."

"Are you two going to spar?"

Gao Jiuqu nodded lightly, "I want to learn from His Highness’s swordsmanship."

"Can I watch the fun?" Li Hongzhao said with a bright smile.

"This..." Gao Jiuqu looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s a private spar, not suitable for outsiders to watch."

"You..." Li Hongzhao immediately glared at him in annoyance.

Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fist slightly and turned, "Brother Gao, let’s go in."

"Oh, oh? Oh, okay, let’s go in," Gao Jiuqu was somewhat surprised, but soon nodded.

Li Hongzhao pouted, "Chu Zhiyuan, you’re really stingy."

Chu Zhiyuan turned and walked away, ignoring her.

Li Hongzhao gritted her snow-white teeth, glaring at Chu Zhiyuan’s back angrily.

Chu Zhiyuan and Gao Jiuqu entered the Da Zhen Pavilion.

Gao Jiuqu couldn’t help but say, "Your Highness, the Ninth Prince, she’s..."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and sighed, "She... it’s better to stay away."

Gao Jiuqu laughed, "The Ninth Prince is okay."

"If you got schemed by her once, Brother Gao, you’d know whether she’s okay or not."

Gao Jiuqu laughed, "Has Your Highness been schemed by the Ninth Prince?"

"Forget it, let’s not talk about these things, it’s not bright to speak behind others," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "I’ve made some progress on this killing journey, how about we spar a few moves?"

"I had the same idea," Gao Jiuqu said.

The two went to the small pavilion in the courtyard and sparred their sword technique again.

This time, Chu Zhiyuan used his true skills, pressing Gao Jiuqu so much that he could barely breathe, in a very embarrassing state.

Yet Gao Jiuqu showed great resilience, persisting for an hour until he was finally exhausted.

Chu Zhiyuan intentionally went easy, relaxing at critical moments, allowing him to hold on for so long.

Gao Jiuqu steamed all over with white vapors, his face pale, but his eyes were bright like cold stars.

He felt he had gained greatly, realizing that sword techniques could reach such unimaginable finesse and power.

He indeed was like a frog at the bottom of the well, thinking the Wentian Sword Technique was the pinnacle of swordsmanship in the world.

...

Chu Zhiyuan had just walked out of the Da Zhen Pavilion when he saw Li Hongzhao standing opposite, facing the wind.

Chu Zhiyuan approached Li Hongzhao and smiled, "Your Highness, do you also want to spar a few moves?"

"Hmph, no need," Li Hongzhao glanced at him obliquely, "Have you progressed in your cultivation?"

"Grandmaster Perfection," Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"Perfection is the end," Li Hongzhao glanced sideways, "Don’t expect to step into Great Grandmaster."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "I already have a clue, Great Grandmaster isn’t far away."

Li Hongzhao sneered, "Impossible."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "How about we make a bet?"

"Bet what?" Li Hongzhao asked.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique, if I win, you tell me the Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique."

"You really dare to think," Li Hongzhao couldn’t help but laugh, "Chu Zhiyuan, you’re really greedy!"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed while looking at her.

Li Hongzhao said, "The Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique, I can only practice it, not teach it."

"That’s indeed a pity," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Then a chance to enter your Da Meng Secret Land once."

"If you can reach Great Grandmaster within a month, you can enter my Da Meng Secret Land once!" Li Hongzhao snorted, "Let me remind you, be careful of the Evil Sect’s retaliation, they are inhuman."

No matter how fast, it’s impossible to step into Great Grandmaster in a month.

Great Grandmaster is not like Grandmaster, the difficulty is worlds apart.

"I want to enter your top Yun Meng Secret Land," Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"...Alright!" Li Hongzhao pouted her red lips, "Aren’t you afraid of the Evil Sect’s retaliation?"

"I will wait for their retaliation, farewell." Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fist and drifted away.

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