Imperial Cultivation

Chu Zhiyuan’s Soul Vision saw Li Hongzhao standing at the entrance of Chengtian Hall, gazing at his departing figure.

Her clear eyes followed him until he exited the palace gates.

Even after he passed through the gates, she remained there, watching intently.

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At first glance, it seemed like a deep, affectionate gaze.

But it wasn't the love between a man and a woman.

Li Hongzhao felt lonely, unable to find anyone to talk to.

He, the only person she could speak freely with, was leaving, causing her sadness and helplessness.

A solitary figure, this was the price of being an emperor.

As he walked out another palace gate, his Soul Vision began to be obscured.

The mist formed by the Son of Heaven Sword enveloped her, shrouding the entire palace.

He could no longer see through it.

He continued walking, leaving the palace and heading towards the Daguan Pavilion in the Sifangguan with Zou Fang.

Reaching a restaurant, he asked Zou Fang to order a table of food, then strolled leisurely through Tianjing City.

Wherever he went, the evil sect demons lurking within Tianjing City died silently and unnoticed.

The sword soul in his mind grew stronger, flourishing, already possessing the intelligence of a twelve-year-old.

This was all thanks to the gains from destroying the evil sect headquarters over the past three months.

The evil sect headquarters were filled with top experts from various sects, mostly Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters, and the souls gained from killing them were even stronger.

He speculated that if he could destroy the evil sect headquarters of both Da Zhen and Da Jing, the sword soul would be completely perfected, becoming his true external avatar.

After the sword soul was perfected, the connection between the sword soul and his own soul would be completely unified, with no separation.

Moreover, the connection between the sword soul and his own soul would be even closer and inseparable.

At that time, perhaps he could connect with the sword soul doppelganger beside Xiao Ruoling.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel impatient.

…

Outside the Daguan Pavilion courtyard, Meng Gengbai, Wan Bicheng, and Zhao Rongfei were all waiting.

With Wan Bicheng mediating, there was no tension between Meng Gengbai and Zhao Rongfei, and they could even chat and laugh.

The two agreed to spar again to see which was stronger, the Flowing Wind Sword Technique or the White Rainbow Style.

At the same time, they could promote each other's progress.

Wan Bicheng said, "I heard that the Heir Apparent will end his visit to our Great Meng and return to Da Jing, or perhaps go to Da Zhen."

"That's true," Zhao Rongfei nodded.

Even the entire population of Tianjing was paying attention to Chu Zhiyuan's movements, which evil sect headquarters he had destroyed, and how many evil sects he had eliminated.

Wan Bicheng sighed, "After the Heir Apparent leaves, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to return."

Zhao Rongfei revealed a regretful expression.

They all knew this.

Chu Zhiyuan's prestige in Great Meng was now too high, already causing jealousy among the court and various sects in the martial world.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, the Great Meng court would not invite Chu Zhiyuan again.

If the court didn't invite him, how could the Heir Apparent come uninvited?

Zhao Rongfei looked up at the sky, at the icy moon, and shook his head, "Even if it's late, I must see the Heir Apparent. If I miss this opportunity, I don't know when we will meet again."

"That's right," Meng Gengbai echoed.

As the three were talking, Chu Zhiyuan and Zou Fang arrived leisurely.

The three hurriedly went to greet him.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and invited them into the courtyard, and Zou Fang quickly placed the wine and dishes from the box on the table.

The four sat inside, drinking wine and chatting.

Zhao Rongfei said, "The Heir Apparent has worked hard on this trip. Have all the evil sect headquarters in our Great Meng been cleared?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Meng Gengbai sighed, "The Heir Apparent has performed a great service."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I really don't dare to take credit, after all, it's not for the sake of Great Meng, but to protect my Da Jing from the harm of evil sects. I can only clear the headquarters of the three dynasties."

Meng Gengbai said, "It doesn't matter the intention, the fact is the fact."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, "How have you been recently?"

"Improving gradually," Meng Gengbai revealed a smile, "I have truly entered the realm of swordsmanship."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "That's good."

He looked at Zhao Rongfei.

Zhao Rongfei said, "I have also touched the threshold of saber techniques."

…

When Chu Zhiyuan appeared at the South City Gate of Yujing again, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

Only three months had passed, but it felt like three years, or even thirty years.

Yujing was still the same Yujing, but it also seemed different.

As he entered the city, he didn't see any traces of evil sect experts.

Yujing City seemed to have become a forbidden zone for evil sect experts.

This made him quite satisfied.

His hard work had not been in vain, and he had truly driven out the evil sects.

If he had been busy for so long and still couldn't drive out the evil sects in Yujing City, that would have been a joke.

His return to Qing Wang Manor naturally caused a stir.

To his surprise, Chu Yi and Li Suyue had both reached the Consummate Grandmaster Realm.

Their progress was far beyond his expectations.

He knew that the two women had been making rapid progress with the help of the Everlasting Spirit Tree, but this speed of advancement still astonished him.

The marvel of the Everlasting Spirit Tree exceeded imagination.

He had once thought that if the Everlasting Spirit Tree was truly so miraculous, the Everlasting Spirit Sect would have dominated the world long ago.

Obviously, the Everlasting Spirit Tree of the Everlasting Spirit Sect was not so powerful.

Its miraculous nature was likely due to the Spirit Communication Talisman giving it intelligence.

After opening its intelligence, it fully exerted its wonderful effects, and its assistance to the two women was so powerful.

…

As dusk approached,

In a small pavilion on the lake in the back garden of Qing Wang Manor,

The lights were bright, and a family of four was sitting at the table.

"Father, I want to pay my respects to my Imperial Grandfather."

"Go see your Imperial Father tomorrow," Chu Minghou nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him in surprise.

Chu Minghou said, "Imperial Father said the time has come."

"Father, what is this all about?"

"I don't know either," Chu Minghou shook his head, "Imperial Father's actions have always been unfathomable."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

In any case, after seeing the Emperor, he would ask in person.

"Yuan'er, what's wrong with Ruoling?" Bai Ning Shuang said, "Has something happened?"

Chu Zhiyuan hesitated.

Chu Yi said, "Even if Sister Xiao is in closed-door cultivation, she would instruct the Yaoyue Palace disciples to send gifts regularly. It's been three months since a gift was sent!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Ruoling has entered the Xuan Yin Palace and can't come out for the time being."

"What do you mean?" Bai Ning Shuang was stunned, and quickly said, "Why can't she come out?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It's equivalent to closed-door cultivation, which may take several years or even longer."

"Is her life in danger?" Bai Ning Shuang asked.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

The Holy Maiden of the Xuan Yin Palace ten thousand years ago did not return, but Xiao Ruoling and the others may not necessarily not return.

It was too early to say that they would never return.

Bai Ning Shuang said, "Then your marriage…"

"Wait and see for now," Chu Zhiyuan said, "We are still young."

"…Alright," Bai Ning Shuang said helplessly.

She felt that it was too difficult for him to get married.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Minghou, "Father, Second Uncle, he…"

Chu Minghou's expression changed slightly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I want to go to Second Uncle's manor to take a look."

Chu Minghou sighed, "Yuan'er, have you thought it through? Do you really want to go to your Second Uncle's residence?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Second Uncle won't appear again, will he?"

Chu Minghou sighed and nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then I want to go see."

"Alright," Chu Minghou said, "Before or after seeing the Imperial Father?"

"Let's go see the Imperial Grandfather first," Chu Zhiyuan said, "And also seek the Imperial Grandfather's opinion."

He had long wanted to talk to the Emperor face to face, and he wanted to ask some questions in person.