Imperial Cultivation

However, he didn't expect the Demon Sect and Demon Path to be so chaotic.

There were so many Demon Sects and Demon Paths, far beyond his imagination.

"Then what is the situation with this Azure Bamboo Sect?"

"The founder of the Azure Bamboo Sect was a woman with mediocre talent. She accidentally encountered a set of sword techniques, which became the Azure Bamboo Swordplay."

"Azure Bamboo Swordplay…" Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Just hearing it, one knew it wasn't some powerful sword technique. After all, bamboo doesn't have much power in nature.

Like the Great Bright Fist, the Great Subduing Demon Seal, and the Great Bright Sword, just hearing them, one knew they involved the mysteries of heaven and earth, and their power was naturally astonishing.

"Later, she accidentally obtained a demonic cultivation method, and the combination of the two greatly increased her power, so she founded the Azure Bamboo Sect… Your Highness Consort, I find that your dynasty establishes sects too casually and easily."

"If you want to create one, then create one. What's easy or not about it?"

"If our Phoenix Dynasty wants to establish a sect, it needs to obtain the court's approval. Don't you need that here?"

"The rule here is that a Venerable can create a sect, which the martial world acknowledges. Those below the Venerable level can only create a school and cannot be called a sect."

"Those who practice demonic techniques often have poor aptitude, making it too difficult to become a Venerable."

Demonic techniques are easy to start with and progress quickly, but they often get stuck in the Transformation Realm, unable to become Venerables.

What's more, those who practice demonic techniques often have poor aptitude, making it even harder to break through to the Venerable level.

Therefore, Demon Sects are difficult to establish, while Demon Paths are numerous.

"This Azure Bamboo Sect is actually a Demon Sect. I really didn't expect that."

"Oh—?"

"The Azure Bamboo Sect doesn't have many disciples, and they are all female disciples. They seem very weak, but I didn't expect them to be a Demon Sect."

"How many disciples does the Azure Bamboo Sect have in total?"

"One hundred and nine disciples, all with low cultivation levels. The sect leader, Fu Biqiong, is said to be a Venerable and quite fierce."

Chu Zhiyuan revealed a curious expression.

Li Yuzhen then said, "It is said that this Fu Biqiong has killed many people, even Transformation Realm Venerables."

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow: "Which Venerable?"

"Wu Yingfan, the Venerable of the Remnant Sun Sect, died at the hands of Fu Biqiong."

"The Remnant Sun Sect is a top Demon Sect. Didn't they seek revenge?"

"The two sides fought a few battles, and in the end, the Azure Bamboo Sect retreated steadily and scattered in all directions."

"Then what about Fu Biqiong?"

"Fu Biqiong is said to be seriously injured and has been in seclusion." Li Yuzhen gently shook her head: "But despite the Azure Bamboo Sect being so embarrassed, no one dares to underestimate them, especially Fu Biqiong, after all, she killed a Venerable."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Li Yuzhen said: "Your Highness Consort, then this subordinate will take my leave."

"Don't rush." Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand and put down his wine cup: "Where is Fu Biqiong?"

"Your Highness Consort…"

"Speak, I believe that with your Listening Rain Pavilion's abilities, you can find out."

"…Yes, Fu Biqiong should be within the imperial city."

"Where in the imperial city?"

"Does Your Highness Consort want to find her?"

"Yes, I want to meet her."

Li Yuzhen said: "Your Highness Consort, you are not her opponent."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "I want to see if I can subdue this Fu Biqiong."

"She is a Venerable."

"I am still a prince and the consort of the Phoenix Dynasty."

"She may not care." Li Yuzhen said.

The Venerable level has already broken away from ordinary people, seeing the world more deeply and truly.

Ordinary people think that the Consort being able to marry the princess of the Phoenix Dynasty is honorable.

Venerables may see the cruel truth that the Consort is going as a hostage, another form of political marriage.

With this view, they will naturally look down on the Consort and not value him.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Let's meet first before we talk."

"…She is at the Night Rain Pavilion."

…

Night Rain Pavilion is an inn.

Saying it is an inn, it can also be said to be a restaurant.

The front is a restaurant, and the backyard is an inn.

After eating and drinking, watching the performance, when tired, one can directly go to sleep in the backyard.

When waking up, one can continue to watch the performance and continue to eat and drink.

Repeatedly playing and sleeping, sleeping and playing, making people linger.

In a small courtyard of the Night Rain Pavilion, an elegant middle-aged woman was standing in the courtyard, holding a bright sword, looking up at the night sky.

Her appearance was not beautiful, and her body was filled with a faint scholarly air, like a lady from a family of scholars.

The long sword in her hand reflected the moonlight like frost.

She slowly closed her eyes, gently breathing, her chest rising and falling, forming a strange rhythm.

The tip of the sword was spitting out white light with her breath, as if it had come alive.

Her body was motionless, only her breath, only the tip of the sword was spitting out white light.

The person and the sword seemed to be one.

After a moment, she suddenly opened her bright eyes, and the tip of the sword flashed.

Her gaze had already shot towards Chu Zhiyuan, who was falling gracefully.

Li Yuzhen followed beside Chu Zhiyuan, cupping her fist and saying: "Sect Leader Fu, this is His Highness the Ninth Prince."

Chu Zhiyuan sized up Fu Biqiong, cupping his fist and saying: "Sect Leader Fu, nice to meet you."

"Ninth Prince?"

Fu Biqiong was suspicious, and faintly revealed vigilance and doubt.

She would not believe Chu Zhiyuan's identity because of Li Yuzhen's words.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

He took off the jade pendant from his waist, and the jade pendant suddenly surged with a ball of white light, and the word "Zhao" was reflected in the white light.

This was a unique waist tag for the princes of the Jade Scene Dynasty, which others could not imitate and did not dare to imitate.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Prince." Fu Biqiong cupped her fist: "I wonder what Your Highness is here for…?"

She had been keeping her whereabouts secret, keeping her identity secret.

No more than three people knew she was here.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Is Sect Leader Fu aware of the court's decision?"

"The court wants to ban demonic techniques?"

"Is Sect Leader Fu aware of the reason?"

Fu Biqiong said indifferently: "Because demonic techniques will confuse the mind?"

Her expression was indifferent, as if this matter had nothing to do with her, as if the Azure Bamboo Sect was not a Demon Sect.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Everyone thought that demonic techniques would lead to demonic thoughts and change temperament."

Fu Biqiong smiled softly.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "But unexpectedly, the Azure Bamboo Sect is not affected by demonic techniques."

Li Yuzhen's bright eyes flickered.

She suddenly understood.

She finally understood why Chu Zhiyuan was so concerned about the Azure Bamboo Sect.

She thought he coveted the twelve sword-dancing disciples, but it turned out to be demonic techniques.

Fu Biqiong narrowed her eyes slightly, quietly looking at Chu Zhiyuan, noncommittal.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Sect Leader Fu, why is this?"

"I don't understand what Your Highness is saying."

"Hehe…" Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Is it because the demonic techniques are different, or is it because there is another mystery?"

"Does Your Highness want to know this mystery?"

"Can Sect Leader Fu enlighten me?"

"Please forgive me, Your Highness." Fu Biqiong gently shook her head.

Chu Zhiyuan sighed: "It seems to be some kind of treasure."

Fu Biqiong's eyes flickered but she didn't speak, neither admitting nor denying.

Chu Zhiyuan knew he was wrong through her expression.

He smiled and said: "Then it is a certain kind of mental technique, a heart-clearing mental technique, which can actually make demonic techniques lose their effect on temperament!"

Fu Biqiong said: "This technique cannot be passed on."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: "It shouldn't be a secret technique with much power, right? We might as well make a trade."