Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan had already seen the approaching people.

It was a gentle and beautiful woman, followed by two acquaintances, Li Yilong and Song Yichun. They were clearly of lower status than the gentle woman in front.

Chu Zhiyuan's sword-like eyebrows twitched.

This gentle and beautiful woman was about the same age as him, and already a fourth-level Grandmaster, clearly a martial arts prodigy. Her temperament was gentle and somewhat similar to Xiao Ruoling, even more so by three parts.

Chu Zhiyuan floated down from the couch, pushed open the door, and came to the small courtyard. Zou Fang had already opened the courtyard door, inviting the three into the house.

Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fist and smiled, "Brother Li, Miss Song, have you been well?"

"Greetings, Your Highness."

The two smiled, cupped their fists, and saluted.

Song Yichun smiled and said, "Your Highness, this is our Holy Maiden."

"Meng Canglan greets Your Highness."

The gentle and beautiful woman cupped her fist and smiled, "I have taken the liberty of disturbing Your Highness."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "The Holy Maiden's esteemed presence is a great honor."

The Worry-Free Sect not only had a Holy Maiden but also a Holy Son.

He had already read the detailed information of the Worry-Free Sect, knowing that the Holy Maiden of the Worry-Free Sect was different from the Holy Maiden of the Moon Invitation Palace.

The Holy Maiden of the Moon Invitation Palace was the second-in-command of the Moon Invitation Palace, managing daily affairs. The Palace Master was responsible for the general direction, while the specific execution was left to the Holy Maiden. All disciples of the Moon Invitation Palace were managed by the Holy Maiden, regardless of their seniority.

The Holy Son and Holy Maiden of the Worry-Free Sect were equivalent to chief disciples, usually managing affairs, but mostly managing disciples of the same generation and later generations. The affairs of the Worry-Free Sect were mostly handled by the Elder Council.

Although the status of the Holy Maiden of the Worry-Free Sect was far inferior to that of the Moon Invitation Palace, she could not be underestimated.

The next Sect Leader would be appointed from one of the Holy Son and Holy Maiden, with the other serving as Deputy Sect Leader. The four took their seats, and the four maids, Mo Yi, served tea and retreated.

Meng Canglan took the teacup, and the action of holding the teacup naturally revealed a unique charm.

She took a light sip and slowly put down the teacup, smiling, "I have taken the liberty of disturbing Your Highness, but I have important matters to report."

Chu Zhiyuan put down the snow-white porcelain teacup, "I am all ears."

Meng Canglan's expression turned serious, "According to the information collected by our sect, the Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty are now eager to make a move, wanting to invade the borders of our Great Jing."

"Do they really have such courage?"

"Originally, our sect did not believe it either, but after confirming and confirming again, we can now be sure that they are indeed going to invade the eastern border of our Great Jing."

"Has the Twelfth Prince of Great Lie returned?"

"After the Twelfth Prince returned to the court from Great Jing, he was immediately placed under house arrest for angering the Emperor."

"Your Highness must have some understanding of the eastern border of Great Jing, right?"

"..."

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

"A mere formality."

Meng Canglan lightly frowned her slender eyebrows, sighing, "Easily breached."

Chu Zhiyuan's face turned heavy.

Meng Canglan said, "The imperial court probably hasn't noticed the strangeness of the Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty. Even if they knew, I'm afraid..."

The northern border was currently strained, and Prince Ying had been transferred to the northern border. After reaching a peace agreement with Great Zhen, there was no major battle in the northwest border. However, transferring these troops to the eastern border would not have much effect, as the eastern border needed naval warfare.

And the eastern border had long neglected war preparations and training. The lax military discipline and the decline in combat power were not much better than ordinary people. On the contrary, although the Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty were small, they had been constantly fighting, and their combat power was even better than the eastern border.

She could imagine that once the war started, it would inevitably be a one-sided massacre, and the prestige of Great Jing would no longer exist.

"Miss Meng, this news should be passed on to the Surveillance Department and the Ministry of War of the imperial court."

"The various departments of the imperial court avoid our sect like the plague. Even if the news is passed on, I'm afraid they won't take it seriously and can only look for Your Highness."

"Avoid like the plague... That's true, but they will still value such important news."

"It would take too much time. Your Highness doesn't have such deep misunderstandings and prejudices against our sect, so it's easiest to talk to you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Miss Meng flatters me. Even if the imperial court knows this news, there is not much they can do... Does the Worry-Free Sect have a solution?"

Meng Canglan said, "Our sect is only a martial arts sect, and all we can do is to inform you."

"The Holy Maiden is too modest. The power of the Bliss Sect is not small,"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "It still has a great influence on Great Lie and Great Guang."

Meng Canglan gently shook her head, "If our sect mobilizes the Bliss Sect, the Bliss Sect will be annihilated by the Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty."

The Worry-Free Sect was strong, but the Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty were not to be trifled with.

Among the two dynasties, there were many intelligent high officials who were full of fear of the Worry-Free Sect and the Bliss Sect, staring at them and preparing to strike at any time. Once the Bliss Sect launched a relationship to influence the policies of the two dynasties, it would inevitably suffer a devastating blow.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded thoughtfully.

The Great Lie Dynasty and the Great Guang Dynasty looked weak, but before the end of the dynasty, the power of the imperial court was dominant, and the sects could not cause too much trouble in the two dynasties. The Bliss Sect, backed by the Worry-Free Sect, had strong strength, but it still had no chance of winning against the two dynasties.

More importantly, they would feel that there was no need to do so.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "In the Holy Maiden's opinion, how can the current situation be turned around?"

"If it were up to me, we can only shrink our defenses."

Meng Canglan said, "The strongest force of Great Jing is the cavalry. Then we should use the advantage of the cavalry, withdraw enough space to facilitate the charge, instead of fighting them on the coast."

"Shrinking is equivalent to showing weakness."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "The losses will also be great."

To be timid before the war, to retreat before the enemy arrives, especially when it comes to small countries like Great Lie and Great Guang. This is unacceptable to both the imperial court and the people of Great Jing.

Moreover, direct shrinking and retreat would cause huge losses to the people, and the fertile fields and houses would be destroyed at that time. Meng Canglan showed a helpless expression.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Can your sect find out their marching route?"

Meng Canglan hesitated and asked, "Does Your Highness really want to ambush them halfway?... Naval warfare is what Great Jing is least good at."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "We always have to try."

He stared at Meng Canglan, his eyes showing exploration.

He was judging whether Meng Canglan was trustworthy, and whether revealing this news would bring danger. Meng Canglan noticed it and smiled sweetly, "Does Your Highness not trust me?"

"The relationship between your sect and the imperial court is too complicated."

"No matter how subtle the relationship between our sect and the imperial court is, we don't want the imperial court to lose the battle, especially to Great Lie and Great Guang."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

That's not necessarily true.

Weakening the imperial court would make the imperial court powerless to deal with the four major demon sects.

This time, we can also take the opportunity to see the Worry-Free Sect's true attitude towards the imperial court, whether it is really helping the imperial court.

"Our sect will find out their marching route."

Meng Canglan nodded lightly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "We won't let your sect work for nothing."

"Then thank you, Your Highness,"

Meng Canglan said, "I also wish Your Highness a successful start."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Then I'll take your good words."

The victory or defeat of a war is not a factor of one aspect, it is not who is strong will win. There are too many factors that determine the victory or defeat of a war, countless, and impossible to guard against.

It also needs a little luck to bless it.

He was originally full of confidence, thinking that he was lucky enough, but after exploring the secret land of the Moon Invitation Palace so many times, he was not so confident. He often suspected these days, whether his luck had already left him and no longer favored him?

Otherwise, how could he have gained nothing in a few days?