Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1397 - 1393: Resolution

Huang Zhengyang’s face was gloomy, and he said slowly, "Is the person behind this the Spirit Venerable?"

"Brother Huang, be cautious with your words, use sound transmission." Chu Zhiyuan said softly.

This was something apparent, yet not suitable to be spoken aloud.

Who knows which Spirit Venerable it might be, and what special skills this Spirit Venerable possesses.

What if by speaking here, I can be heard by the Spirit Venerable? Then I’d be in danger.

Judging by the future through the Donghuan Saint Technique, the defenses against the Spirit Venerable within the Imperial City aren’t that strong.

Otherwise, the Spirit Venerable wouldn’t have barged in, stolen items, and fled like that.

It’s likely that the Divine Artifact capable of killing a Spirit Venerable has failed.

Now a Spirit Venerable comes charging in front of me, unsurprising at all.

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "Big trouble indeed."

If it involves a Spirit Venerable, then surely my meager strength can’t withstand it.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "It truly is big trouble!... First, we need to fend off these assassins."

"How to fend them off?" Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "The Princes probably don’t believe us at all."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Take it one step at a time, first fend off the next wave, the heir of Prince Zhuang was assassinated."

"Brother Chu, what high opinion do you have?" Huang Zhengyang asked hurriedly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I need to see the Princely Heir with my own eyes to be clearer,... Not today, maybe in a couple of days."

"Okay, see the Princely Heir with your own eyes!" Huang Zhengyang said hurriedly, "Brother Chu, have a good rest."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

...

The golden light of dawn illuminated the Imperial City.

In every street and alley, people came and went, bustling about.

The air carried the aroma of various foods, enough to make one’s mouth water.

In the center of the Imperial City, the Chaoyun Building was especially lively.

People gathered in twos and threes to drink morning wine, passionately discussing world affairs.

The people within the Imperial City loved to point fingers at the empire’s fate.

Various bits of insider information spread from table to table.

Chu Zhiyuan and Huang Zhengyang, both wearing azure robes, sat by the window at a table, their gaze occasionally sweeping over the street below.

The street was bustling with people moving about.

The boys in the shops on either side shouted from the door, busily drawing customers inside.

Or vendors greeting vigorously, bargaining with customers.

A lively atmosphere filled with the breath of life.

Chu Zhiyuan withdrew his gaze and smiled, "It’s been a while since I’ve come out to eat."

Huang Zhengyang nodded, "Busy day in and day out, no leisure at all."

Usually buried in work, food and drink were attended by others, lacking the leisure to come out, feeling it was too much of a waste of time.

"Brother Huang, besides this matter, what else have you been busy with lately?"

"The matter of Dan Yang Heaven and the Undying Evil Venerable is resolved, but some Evil Sects are stirring, need to suppress their arrogance."

...

During their idle chat, they suddenly saw several figures surrounding a young man walking down the street.

Chu Zhiyuan paused in his speech, looked over, his eyes suddenly became empty.

Huang Zhengyang also stopped abruptly and solemnly looked over.

Eight inner guards, twelve outer guards, surrounding the handsome young man walking down the street.

The flow of people was kept outside, unable to approach.

Seeing this display, people knew an important figure was traveling, and they consciously avoided them.

Chu Zhiyuan turned his head to look at Huang Zhengyang, his gaze had already returned to normal, sound transmission into secret: "There are two inner guards, one at the Black Tortoise Position, one at the Vermilion Bird Position."

Huang Zhengyang’s spirit lifted.

Chu Zhiyuan’s gaze once again turned empty, frowning as he looked below.

After a moment, he was already clear-headed, continued sound transmission into secret: "Another two inner guards appeared,... still at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise Positions,... it seems there isn’t a problem with the inner guards, someone used a secret technique to control heart and spirit."

"Control heart and spirit..." Huang Zhengyang’s face suddenly sank.

This is impossible to guard against.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It seems these guards need to wear treasures for Clear Heart and Calm Mind,... though it may not be enough to evade, if the Spirit Venerable acts personally, they could just remove these treasures."

"How to respond?" Huang Zhengyang frowned, "If it truly is the Spirit Venerable, we have no way."

"Does the Court have no genius in this area?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "Able to manipulate with a miracle technique?"

"I haven’t heard of any." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "Even if there are, it’s probably not allowed to be practiced."

If such a secret technique existed, it would likely never be disclosed, nor dare anyone let it be known they practiced it.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Find such a miracle worker, to see how to restrain this situation."

He then shook his head, "If there truly is such a method, why not directly assassinate the Prince, but merely the Princely Heir?"

"Indeed." Huang Zhengyang exclaimed, "Assassinating the Prince would be more effective?"

Chu Zhiyuan mused, shook his head, "There should be some reason among this we do not know."

Huang Zhengyang sighed, looked at the handsome young man walking leisurely on the street, and said softly, "When will the assassination occur?"

"In three days." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Barring any accidents, he will still die."

"Hateful!" Huang Zhengyang said through gritted teeth, "If it truly is the Spirit Venerable..."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Court should have Spirit Venerables, immediately request for the Spirit Venerable to return."

"Yes, immediately request for the Spirit Venerable!" Huang Zhengyang said hurriedly.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes went vacant again.

Momentarily, he shook his head.

Huang Zhengyang quickly asked, "What’s wrong?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "You have little influence, and so do I, unable to request the Spirit Venerable."

Huang Zhengyang frowned, "Such a serious situation, how could..."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled lightly, "It’s only an assassination attempt on the Princely Heir, and he was saved anyway, maybe in the eyes of the four Princes, just a negligence, no need to alarm the Spirit Venerable."

"Then what to do?" Huang Zhengyang frowned.

He also agreed with Chu Zhiyuan’s assessment.

The seriousness of all situations is perceived in the future, at present, it doesn’t seem that severe.

And the Spirit Venerable’s status is lofty, unless absolutely necessary, wouldn’t be summoned back, wouldn’t bother the Spirit Venerable.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Find a stand-in."

"A stand-in?" Huang Zhengyang’s spirit suddenly lifted, eyes gleaming, "That’s a good idea!"

"Brother Huang, do you think the Princely Heir has a stand-in?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.

"Hard to say." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "The Princes probably have stand-ins, but it’s uncertain for the Princely Heir."

The existence of a stand-in is also a great risk.

The Princes can take such a risk, the Princely Heir may not necessarily have a stand-in.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Hire a top expert, use disguise technique, to replace the Princely Heir, how about that?"

"I’ll give it a try." Huang Zhengyang said solemnly.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes went vacant again.

Momentarily, his eyes became clear, nodded slowly, "This move can work."

Huang Zhengyang smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "After this assassination attempt, the Court decided to summon back the Spirit Venerable,... basically resolved this crisis."

The future he saw, with the Spirit Venerable returning to protect the Imperial City, even if a Spirit Venerable stormed in to rob items, they didn’t succeed.

It safeguarded the Divine Artifact.

The Spirit Venerable’s battle left him awestruck, also greatly praising the array within the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Despite the fierce battle, the Spirit Venerable didn’t manage to damage the Imperial Ancestral Temple, it was protected by an invisible force.

Within Donghuan Saint Technique, the face of this Spirit Venerable is blurry, shape ambiguous, blocked by an invisible force.

He silently rejoiced.

If not for reaching the Second Layer of Heavenly Yuan Technique to this point, perhaps he wouldn’t see the Spirit Venerable’s figure.

The Spirit Venerable acts indeed uninhibited, audaciously using such means.

The world of the Spirit Venerable is indeed more cruel.

One needs to be cautious, really cautious.

"Thankfully, thankfully..." Huang Zhengyang breathed a long sigh of relief, smiled, "Finally overcame this crisis."

His expression solemn, he cupped his fists in salute, "Brother Chu, it’s all thanks to you this time."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "Brother Huang, in others’ eyes, I’m speaking dreams, it’s all delusion."