Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 235: Chapter 232 Heavenly Hidden

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Cheng Tianfeng’s face was completely dark, hiding any change of expression, but the embarrassment in his eyes was evident.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Brother Cheng, these two shouldn’t be able to fool Great Grandmaster Mo, right?"

A Great Grandmaster’s intuition is astonishingly sharp.

No matter how skilled Yuding Sect experts are at concealing their presence, they can’t deceive a Great Grandmaster.

Cheng Tianfeng snapped, "Master Uncle Mo has gone to your Prince Mansion!"

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, then laughed, "Went to discuss Danqing Skill with Father King, I didn’t expect the two to get along so well."

Ever since the first visit, Chu Minghou and Mo Chunyu’s interactions had become increasingly frequent.

Both were accomplished in painting, each with unique mastery, and their exchanges greatly benefited both.

He did not stop them, especially since it would be the Emperor who would intervene, not himself.

In his view, associating with Mo Chunyu was far safer than with his second uncle.

"That indeed deserves to be a disaster." Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "If it were me bringing outsiders in, I’d certainly keep a Great Grandmaster around, given the numerous assassination attempts, not just from these Evil Sects."

Cheng Tianfeng snorted coldly.

He also regretted being led astray by lust, overwhelmed by desire, acting too hastily.

The key was meeting Li Hongzhao.

Every time he saw Li Hongzhao, he couldn’t help himself, blinded by desire.

Li Hongzhao’s beauty was too dazzling, leaving him unable to extricate himself, unable to resist.

Yet, he could not possess her.

So after parting with Li Hongzhao, he would impatiently summon a beauty into his room to vent his desires, finding peace only after doing so.

"Brother Cheng, you are also a keen individual; shouldn’t ordinary experts be able to hide it, is it Yuding Sect or Secret Shadow Sect?"

"Yuding Sect, with the damnable Heavenly Hidden Sect’s assistance!"

"Heavenly Hidden Sect? What is the Heavenly Hidden Sect?"

"Secret Shadow Sect is just a branch, Heavenly Hidden Sect possesses a Miracle Technique capable of concealing one’s presence."

"Which Miracle Technique?"

"Secret of Heavenly Clothes!"

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him in surprise.

"Secret Shadow Sect is merely a branch, the real main lineage is the Heavenly Hidden Sect, which is truly terrifying!"

"Heavenly Hidden Sect..." Chu Zhiyuan contemplated.

He had never heard of this name before.

If it’s truly as formidable, even if it’s a sect of Da Zhen, he should have heard of it.

Observing the subtle expressions of Cheng Tianfeng, he wasn’t lying, indicating that this sect is extremely secretive.

"The Jade you destroyed was the Heavenly Hidden Pendant, a treasure of the Heavenly Hidden Sect."

"What about the paired swordsmanship?"

"It’s also from the Heavenly Hidden Sect."

"You at Wentian Cliff actually have the Heavenly Hidden Sect’s legacy?"

"Humph, what do you want to ask? Whether Wentian Cliff and the Heavenly Hidden Sect are in league?"

"In Brother Cheng’s place, wouldn’t you have the same suspicion?"

"Because we at Wentian Cliff once encircled the Heavenly Hidden Sect, nearly exterminating them, thereby obtaining some of their legacy."

"That’s quite the coincidence."

"Don’t be sarcastic; how could you, a mere Grandmaster, fathom the skills of our ancestors at Wentian Cliff!"

"Sigh... indeed, I, a mere Seventh Layer Heaven Grandmaster, cannot fathom the skills of Great Grandmasters."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile.

Cheng Tianfeng’s face stiffened, glaring at him with fervent eyes.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, "Indeed, Brother Cheng, I am now at the Seventh Layer Heaven."

Cheng Tianfeng took several deep breaths, calming himself, "Congratulations."

"Haha..." Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Brother Cheng said I was hypocritical."

Cheng Tianfeng snorted, "Forget it, congratulations are worthless, I don’t want to congratulate you,... but don’t get cocky; I’ll be waiting at Grandmaster to see you struggle in vain to enter that rank."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Brother Cheng, it will be a while before you reach Grandmaster."

"You were incredibly powerful, using flying knives to destroy many of the Secret Shadow Sect and Yuding Sect wretches. Was it the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill?"

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

"Did you really acquire the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill?" Cheng Tianfeng murmured dismissively.

"Heart Inquiry Saber Skill?" Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "I used the Sword Control Technique of the ancient Yu Xu Sword Sect, Brother Cheng, have you heard of the Yu Xu Sword Sect?"

Cheng Tianfeng frowned, deep in thought.

He had indeed heard of the Yu Xu Sword Sect and his master had mentioned it along with the Sword Control Technique.

It was in a discussion about the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill that his master inadvertently mentioned the Sword Control Technique of the Yu Xu Sword Sect.

Reputed to be the world’s strangest sword technique, comparable to the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill.

But only a Great Grandmaster could truly unleash its power.

Unexpectedly, Chu Zhiyuan had actually mastered the Sword Control Technique!

Others couldn’t possibly master it, yet this guy did.

Heaven is indeed blind!

"But what is the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "The sword skills for the flying knife?"

"Shouldn’t you return the Heart Inquiry Blade by now?" Cheng Tianfeng said, "You’ve played enough."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "What Heart Inquiry Blade?"

"... Truly shameless!" Cheng Tianfeng snorted coldly.

"Brother Cheng, tell me about the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill."

"Nobody doesn’t know the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill, yet you don’t?"

"I’ve really never heard of it."

"The Heart Inquiry Blade contains the legacy of the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill. Five hundred years ago, a grandmaster used this blade to make the Martial Arts world of Da Meng, Da Zhen, and Da Jing tremble with fear, called the Number One Flying Knife Skill."

"No wonder I haven’t heard of it," Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

Being beaten so thoroughly by someone from Da Zhen isn’t something to brag about, so it’s understandable not to mention it.

No wonder Chu Qingyan assumed he’d used the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill, as he should have known about this saber skill.

"This grandmaster greatly regretted learning this saber skill, saying it was too harmful and better not practiced, hence not passing on the saber skill."

"How does the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill harm?" Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

"Since you didn’t acquire it, let’s leave it be."

"Brother Cheng also mastered it, didn’t he? Or why use it as a trump card?"

"I kept it to comprehend, just comprehension without practice."

"That doesn’t seem like you, Brother Cheng,... tell me, what’s harmful?"

"... Telling you won’t hurt, this saber skill damages the soul, making it hopeless to reach Grandmaster," Cheng Tianfeng said with a laugh, "Your comprehension is extraordinary; surely you’ve comprehended it? Haha!"

He laughed heartily after saying so.

Feeling immensely pleased.

This is what happens when you steal the Heart Inquiry Blade, an excellent case of outsmarting oneself!

This guy likely mastered both the Sword Control Technique and the Heart Inquiry Saber Skill.

That’s why he was so lethally powerful, sweeping through the Secret Shadow Sect.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded indifferently, "I see, paying such a great price must mean its power is truly extraordinary."

"Since it damages the soul, naturally it taps into the Power of Soul, touches a trace of Grandmaster power, how could its power not be astounding?"

"The power of Grandmasters... no wonder." Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, "Then how did you comprehend this saber skill?"

Cheng Tianfeng stared at him, trying to discern the truth of Chu Zhiyuan’s words.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "With all your talk, I really need to study it; I only thought it was a sharper flying knife, who knew there was such a strange story behind it."

Cheng Tianfeng scoffed, "Isn’t this akin to robbery?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Just spoils of war,... Brother Cheng, take good care of your injuries."

He was about to take his leave.

"Hold on." Cheng Tianfeng called out to him.

Chu Zhiyuan turned back with a smile.

Cheng Tianfeng looked at him and said slowly, "As far as I know, Li Hongzhao is planning to kill you."

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

Cheng Tianfeng snorted, "That woman, beautiful as a flower, with a heart as malicious as a viper."

Chu Zhiyuan solemnly nodded, "Thank you, Brother Cheng, goodbye!"

"I’m leaving tomorrow," Cheng Tianfeng said, "departing from Yujing."

Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback, "So soon?... Hearing this suddenly makes me reluctant to say goodbye to you, Brother Cheng."

"Humph!" Cheng Tianfeng said, "Slipping away quietly, to avoid further disturbance,... Are you not going to my Divine Capital?"

"Once I’ve become a Grandmaster, I’ll consider it."

"... Then there’s no hope; next time I return," Cheng Tianfeng shook his head, "Chu Zhiyuan, we at Da Zhen have geniuses, even more formidable than me."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

"It’s my senior brother from Wentian Cliff," Cheng Tianfeng said solemnly, "You can’t defeat him; he’s about to step into Grandmaster soon."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Will he come to teach me a lesson and stand up for you?"

"Exactly!" Cheng Tianfeng snorted.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and bowed before leaving.

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