Imperial Cultivation

He knew that the Demon Sect and the Demon Clan were not very compliant and would engage in some petty actions.

But he never expected that they would have the audacity to try and assassinate him.

Such rebellious behavior had already exceeded the scope of ordinary martial arts experts.

He was, after all, a dignified Prince.

Moreover, he was also a Revered One in the Transformation God Realm.

Either of these two identities was enough to make people breathless and afraid to act rashly.

Yet, they dared to spy on him directly. Was their next step to attack him?

"Fifteenth Uncle," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Their information is quite accurate."

"Indeed, very accurate," Chu Honglin grunted.

In just a few days, they were able to know that the order came from him.

This keenness of information was not only among the common people but also within the imperial court.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Quite frightening."

Chu Honglin's expression became even more gloomy.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Their desperation to the point of daring to attack Fifteenth Uncle, a dignified Prince, shows that we've hit them where it hurts!"

Chu Honglin said, "How could they have such accurate information?"

He was somewhat puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Presumably, they have some kind of secret technique, or a secret channel we don't know about. We'll find out once we ask them."

Chu Honglin slowly said, "The Demon Sect and the Demon Clan are not just a few sects, but at least thirty."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then we must investigate thoroughly and sort things out completely, otherwise, we'll be fostering a threat for the future."

He didn't expect there to be such complex alleys within the Imperial City. He had always walked on the wide, flat streets.

He rarely entered these alleys, which were surprisingly complex and deep, like another world.

After countless turns, the two's eyes suddenly lit up, and they found themselves by a large river.

The river was wide and flat, with the surging water shimmering under the moonlight.

Boats were traveling on the river, including cargo ships, passenger ships, and some pleasure boats.

Some boats were speeding, some were moving slowly, and some were stopped in place.

Several pleasure boats were parked on both sides of the river.

Melodious sounds of string and bamboo instruments and singing floated from the pleasure boats, lingering in the night breeze.

The singing and the sounds of string and bamboo instruments made the entire river enchanting and moving.

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Honglin stood in the darkness, looking at the river.

The moonlight was like water.

The bright moon was reflected on the river, shaking with the surging water, bright and sparkling.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly pointed and whispered, "They're on that one."

Chu Honglin followed his gaze and looked at a pleasure boat.

The pleasure boat had two floors, hung with large red lanterns, festive and enchanting.

A melodious song drifted over, sung by two women.

One was crisp, and the other was slightly hoarse. The two voices intertwined, creating an indescribable charm that made people unable to stop listening.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is this a song fueled by demonic power?"

Chu Honglin slowly nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How many people can resist such a song? Who wouldn't be so mesmerized that their souls are turned upside down?"

Chu Honglin's expression was solemn.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If someone is captivated by such a song, wouldn't they treat them like a treasure and keep them by their side day and night?"

"They would."

"What if it's a high-ranking official in the court?"

"…They should be able to maintain clarity."

"Fifteenth Uncle thinks too highly of them," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Chu Honglin was silent.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How many court officials are truly loyal to the court and extremely vigilant? Which one of those who have fought their way out of the officialdom isn't constantly scheming for power and profit, living a petty and ignoble existence? Do you think these people can guard their spiritual platform?"

"Are you saying that Demon Sect and Demon Clan disciples are everywhere, infiltrating the court?"

"Most likely," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let's capture these people and see who is so bold."

"Are you sure it's them?"

"Fifteenth Uncle, please wait a moment," Chu Zhiyuan pressed Chu Honglin's shoulder, his expression solemn.

Chu Honglin looked at him.

Chu Zhiyuan took a deep breath, his expression serious, and slowly said, "Good heavens!"

Chu Honglin frowned, "What's wrong?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "There are two Revered Ones hidden on that pleasure boat."

Chu Honglin's expression changed slightly, "Two Transformation God Realm experts?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Hidden on that boat, they almost deceived us… The Demon Sect and Demon Clan have very few Transformation God Realm experts, right?"

The Demon Sect and Demon Clan's cultivation methods originated from the Demon Race, but the Demon Race is the Demon Race, and after all, different from humans.

Therefore, their cultivation methods have undergone some changes to better suit human cultivation.

In this way, they naturally cannot reach the power limit of the Demon Race.

Therefore, top experts of the Demon Sect and Demon Clan are rare, the advantage of demonic techniques is rapid progress and strangeness.

Many of those with low qualifications choose demonic techniques. With the same cultivation, they achieve greater results and stronger strength.

Transformation God Realm experts are rare, far less than top-tier great sects.

Chu Honglin said in a deep voice, "Two Demon Sect Revered Ones, to assassinate me?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If Fifteenth Uncle hadn't noticed, they would have attacked secretly. Discovering that we followed, they planned to lure Fifteenth Uncle over. They used methods to conceal their aura, coupled with the original concealment ability of demonic techniques. It's only me who could detect it; others really wouldn't be able to."

"Damn it!" Chu Honglin gritted his teeth, "Utterly audacious!"

He didn't expect these Demon Sect experts to actually take action and dare to assassinate him.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Fifteenth Uncle, let's mobilize experts to surround and annihilate them… We should be able to extract something from them… It's best to overwhelm them to prevent them from escaping or even committing suicide."

Chu Honglin slowly said, "I'll keep an eye on them here. You go back and summon Fifth Brother and Eighth Brother."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Chu Honglin said, "Not too many people."

"Understood," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Bringing four Revered Ones should be enough."

Chu Honglin slowly nodded.

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Chu Zhiyuan squinted his eyes, surveying his surroundings.

The Moon Silk Frost Garment carried him like a faint wisp of smoke, flitting through the night sky, passing over buildings and restaurants.

While using his Ultra-Sense Insight, he was also constantly sensing the Soul Pearl, using it to sense the surrounding Great Heavenly Demons.

The Soul Pearl found nothing.

The Soul-Seizing Great Heavenly Demons in the Imperial City had indeed been cleared, which was a pity.

Without these Great Heavenly Demons, his soul power could no longer be enhanced, losing a great benefit.

In the blink of an eye, he had flitted to the Xu Prince Residence.

Before the guards of the Prince Residence could even react, Chu Zhiyuan had already appeared in front of Chu Hongming.

The Moon Silk Frost Garment carried him at such a fast speed, and without any power fluctuations, it was impossible to guard against.

By the time they reacted, Chu Zhiyuan had already landed in front of Chu Hongming.

Chu Hongming was pacing in the back garden, having just finished his dinner.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan land, he looked at him in surprise, then his expression changed slightly, "They really took action to assassinate Fifteenth Brother?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Then he recounted what had happened.

Chu Hongming was surprised, "It's actually experts from the Demon Sect and Demon Clan, and not the Demon Race… Was it the Demon Race who instructed them?"

"We'll only know if we capture them and interrogate them," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Two Revered Ones; we need more Revered Ones to take them down."

"I'll go find the Directorate of Astronomy!" Chu Hongming said.

"I'll go first," Chu Zhiyuan nodded, leaping into the air, as if being pulled away by a rope, disappearing into the night sky in the blink of an eye.