Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 1133 - 1129: Operation

Within the illusion realm, two young men vigorously fought back alongside disciples against the invasion of experts into the valley.

The entire Myriad Blood Sect mobilized all its forces: mechanisms, guardian sect experts, statues.

Thus, they also learned about their approximate power.

Among the three, the power of the mechanisms was the weakest, comparable to a Nine Transitions Venerable, the Guardian Sect Elders could join forces to kill a Nine Transitions Venerable, and the statues possessed the strongest power, capable of obliterating a Nine Transitions Venerable with a single strike.

Chu Zhiyuan was skeptical about this result.

After all, Nine Transitions Venerable was already the pinnacle of power in this world, not easy to attain.

Even in the Heavenly Sword Sect, only the Elders achieved Nine Transitions.

The Heavenly Sword Sect supposedly also had a Supreme Elder, often not within the sect, traveling worldwide, whereabouts unknown.

He once doubted whether there was a stronger realm above the Venerable, but was told there wasn’t.

There was no Spirit Venerable as he assumed.

Among the Four Great Sects, even the Heavenly Sword Sect only possessed this level of power; how could Wanhua Sect withstand a Nine Transitions Venerable?

Venerable Ninth Transitions was different from Nine Transitions; their mental methods and techniques varied, some stronger, some weaker.

Yet, even so, Myriad Blood Sect’s defense was too formidable.

He touched his own Jade Heaven Sword, pondered for a while, and finally concluded.

If it were as they thought, even unleashing the Jade Heaven Sword might not defeat Myriad Blood Sect.

He caught up with the white-clothed, fairy-like Lu Xiaolu.

Lu Xiaolu curiously and cautiously scrutinized him.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Don’t worry, Senior Sister, no blood splattered on me. I used some special methods, not torture."

Lu Xiaolu chuckled, "What methods?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile, "Myriad Blood Sect is stronger than we imagined..."

He then recounted what he learned once more, which made Lu Xiaolu frown incessantly.

"Is it really that formidable?"

Chu Zhiyuan replied, "More or less, though it might not be precise, they could be hiding something even more powerful."

Although young, the two were of good aptitude, so their status wasn’t low.

They could already know the core secrets of Myriad Blood Sect.

Lu Xiaolu lightly furrowed her brows and said, "Indeed, we need to plan well."

She originally thought that once the Myriad Blood Sect’s lair was found, the experts from Guanghan Palace could easily sweep through and eradicate it.

Now it seemed, Myriad Blood Sect had existed for so long not only because its lair was hidden, but also because its guardian sect power was strong enough.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Otherwise, why don’t the Four Sects join forces?"

"... Hmm, that works." Lu Xiaolu thought for a moment and nodded.

This Myriad Blood Sect was different from Qinglian Sea; there was no need to snatch demon cores, they could act together.

This could alleviate the impact of eating alone in Qinglian Sea, and also spread the risk.

Lu Xiaolu said, "Should we report back to the palace first?"

"Let’s head back to Qinglian Sea."

He understood Lu Xiaolu’s intention.

Such significant matters required a decision from the Sect Leader or Palace Master; Zhou Chongming and Qi Qingmei weren’t feasible.

"Go to Qinglian Sea?" Lu Xiaolu blinked her bright eyes.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "First report to Junior Sister Qi and Elder Zhou, and let them decide."

Lu Xiaolu blinked forcefully, then chuckled lightly, "You’re quite sly!"

She also understood Chu Zhiyuan’s intent.

To let Junior Sister Qi report to the Palace Master, rather than reporting herself.

In Guanghan Palace, there wasn’t much need for these human sentiments, but the Heavenly Sword Sect was much more worldly.

She chuckled lightly, "Junior Brother, you could at least be Elder."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Can I cultivate to Nine Transitions?"

Lu Xiaolu replied, "With your cunning, even if not Nine Transitions, you could still mix and become Elder."

"I’ll take it as Senior Sister’s compliment then." Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Lu Xiaolu snorted, "Don’t use this set on me, we aren’t so particular."

"Naturally." Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded.

Though they disdain being particular, it doesn’t mean these things aren’t effective for them.

Human nature is such, no matter how cold their mental method, how isolated their temperament, they haven’t lost their humanity.

...

The two returned to Qinglian Sea and found the mist had faded considerably.

The surroundings became quieter.

Entering from the west, going inward for two hundred miles, they eventually found the Four Sects congregating.

Experts from the Four Sects all sat atop a mountain peak, overseeing the surroundings.

On the mountain peak were two huge rocks, below which lay a sheet of stones.

Guanghan Palace sat at the highest center, cross-legged on the two huge rocks.

The other three sects sat together on the stones below, whispering to each other.

Zhou Chongming, Qi Qingmei, and two handsome middle-aged men gathered at the edge of a cliff talking.

Chu Zhiyuan and Lu Xiaolu ascended directly from this cliff, soared above them, then lightly landed in front of them.

"Senior Sister." Lu Xiaolu giggled, "Did we arrive late?"

Qi Qingmei replied, "Back so soon?"

"Located the place." Lu Xiaolu boasted, "Found it right away."

She cupped her fists and saluted the three middle-aged men again: "Uncle Zhou, Uncle Chen, Uncle Jing."

Zhou Chongming and the others cupped their fists and smiled.

Qi Qingmei said, "Found it so quickly?"

Lu Xiaolu smiled proudly: "In a valley, next to a bustling small town. We also captured two informants and asked about the arrangements inside."

Qi Qingmei asked, "How is it?"

Lu Xiaolu shook her head: "More formidable than imagined, it requires the alliance of the Four Sects."

Zhou Chongming knew what they were talking about, but the other two middle-aged men were confused.

He moved his lips and told the two through Sound Transmission into Secret.

Instantly their eyes lit up, staring directly at Lu Xiaolu, then at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan remained silent and smiling, letting Lu Xiaolu do all the talking.

After Lu Xiaolu finished, Qi Qingmei solemnly said, "I will first report to the Palace Master."

She took out a piece of White Jade from her sleeve and placed it against her forehead, closing her bright eyes.

Moments later, she opened her bright eyes, drew her sword from the sheath, and affixed the White Jade to the sword that shone like autumn water.

The Sword flickered a few times, and the White Jade glowed brightly, as if condensed with moonlight, dazzling the eyes.

Moments later, it began to dim again.

Soon it dimmed back to its original state, quietly resting on the Longsword.

Qi Qingmei had no intention of sheathing her sword, still holding the Longsword horizontally with the White Jade.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Lu Xiaolu.

Lu Xiaolu whispered, "Senior Sister is communicating with the Palace Master."

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows.

Lu Xiaolu smiled proudly: "This is the fastest way to communicate."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Eye-opening."

As far as he knew, it seemed the Heavenly Sword Sect didn’t have such a fast communication method.

Moments later, the White Jade suddenly lit up, flashed suddenly, and then returned to its original state.

Lu Xiaolu perked up: "The Palace Master has replied."

Qi Qingmei placed the White Jade back against her forehead, closing her bright eyes.

When she reopened them moments later, cracks had already appeared on the White Jade.

As she removed it, the cracks rapidly expanded, and when she tossed it into the air, it had crumbled to dust.

Qi Qingmei gently nodded: "The Palace Master orders us to directly exterminate the Myriad Blood Sect."

She turned to Zhou Chongming and the other two: "Brother Zhou, Brother Chen, Brother Jing, the Palace Master will communicate with your sect’s Sect Leader, striving to ensure we act together."

Zhou Chongming solemnly said: "Exterminating the Myriad Blood Sect is a responsibility that cannot be shirked!"

Chu Zhiyuan was already involved, and since he had secretly consulted with the Sect Leader, he naturally had to join the action.

The other two middle-aged men agreed happily, such a glorious task was indeed not to be missed.

The Myriad Blood Sect was also a formidable force among the Evil Sects. Finding their lair and exterminating it would be a great achievement.

Qi Qingmei said, "Then let’s wait a bit longer and rest for a while."

"Junior Sister Qi, really can’t go any further?"

"Ahead there will be Great Demons and Giant Demons, we must conserve energy and be fully prepared."

"...Then let’s rest a while longer."

...

Chu Zhiyuan didn’t stay beside Guanghan Palace but returned to Zhou Chongming and Meng Xusheng’s side.

"Junior Brother Chu, come sit over here."

The experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect waved him over warmly.

They were also part of the last operation, having been saved by Chu Zhiyuan. They also knew of his close relationship with Guanghan Palace.

Moreover, they knew of Chu Zhiyuan’s keen perception, and had an inkling that finding the lair this time might very well be his contribution.

"Senior Brothers." Chu Zhiyuan smiled, cupped his fists, and joined them.

Faced with their inquiries, he didn’t hold back and recounted the details of the events.

They listened, filled with emotion and anger.

...

An hour later, small black dots began to appear in the sky.

It was three different exotic birds flying over, landing on the shoulders of Zhou Chongming and the other two middle-aged men.

They untied the small bamboo tubes attached to the birds’ claws, and after reading the notes inside, they smiled.

Qi Qingmei said, "Three Senior Brothers, ready?"

Zhou Chongming smiled: "Ready to clear out the Myriad Blood Sect!"

He looked at the other two middle-aged men.

They nodded excitedly.

Chen Chengzhi of Guiyang Sword Sect said solemnly: "Let’s go, eliminate them quickly, don’t let them live a moment longer!"

Jing Qianxing of Fuyun Sect slowly said: "Indeed, the sooner the better, to prevent further harm... but we must be thorough, and hopefully, we can take them all out."

Chen Chengzhi said: "Eliminating their lair can only weaken them, it’s impossible to completely wipe them out, right?"

"It’s tough, these guys are selfish and will flee rather than rescue when they hear the news."

"Destroy their lair, and they’ll be like stray dogs, won’t live long."

"Then let’s first destroy their lair!"

Over a hundred experts moved out together, leaving Qinglian Sea directly, heading towards the Myriad Blood Sect’s lair.

Chu Zhiyuan and Lu Xiaolu took the lead again, scouting the road ahead.