Capítulo 867: Chapter 863: Truth and Falsehood
He had indeed never heard of this Nine-star Vine.
However, upon hearing about the illusion, he imdiately thought of his Heavenly Illusion Pavilion.
With the Heavenly Illusion Pavilion, he was perhaps the least afraid of the Illusion Realm.
So this ti, even if he fell for it, it might not be life-threatening.
Moreover, his intuition for danger was extrely sharp, and he might not even enter that Qiyun Valley.
“This Nine-star Vine is a rare item, obtained from so Grotto Heaven,” Prince Cheng shook his head. “It’s rare in the world; Yuanzhen perhaps has only this one.”
Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “They must think highly of , to use this one on .”
“Thinking about your battle achievents, it’s not wrong to use this Nine-star Vine on you.”
Chu Zhiyuan’s battle achievents were enough to frighten people.
His cultivation wasn’t the strongest in the Imperial City, but the number of demons and demon clan mbers he had killed was likely the highest in the Imperial City.
To kill him was extrely difficult; otherwise, the demon clan and the demon clan would have succeeded long ago.
If I were Yuanzhen, I would also use this trump card on him.
Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Where is this vine?”
“It’s been destroyed.” Prince Cheng shook his head, helpless, “These guys are cunning; finding sothing was wrong, they destroyed it directly… rather destroy it than let it fall into our hands.”
Chu Zhiyuan said slowly, “That’s so like Yuanzhen.”
“I hate this group of Yuanzhen the most,” Prince Cheng shook his head, “Do you want to deal with their Fifth Prince, Cheng Yunzheng?”
“He maliciously slandered my wife; it’s utterly despicable. Without teaching him a lesson, there’s a grudge in my heart.”
“According to the information I gathered, he is quite amazing and had so fortunate encounters.”
“He still needs to be taught a lesson.”
“It’s best to act on the way here.”
“Can the prince provide information?”
“I dare not help with this matter.” Prince Cheng stroked his beard and smiled, “After all, he’s here for the marriage alliance.”
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Then I won’t trouble the prince.”
“You can act when they’re returning.”
“I can’t wait,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “I wish I could act now.”
“Alas…” Prince Cheng shook his head helplessly, “Then I can’t be of any help.”
“I’ll have Qianji Tower investigate for so information,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.
Prince Cheng lightly coughed twice, “When will Tan’er co out of seclusion?”
Chu Zhiyuan also changed the subject, “It’s hard to say how long she will be in seclusion; the longer, the better.”
“Tan’er is the cornerstone of our Phoenix Dynasty,” Prince Cheng sighed, “We are all counting on her in the future.”
“Prince, a top master can’t solve all problems, right?”
“An undefeatable top master can solve most problems.”
“Do you want to unify the Three Dynasties?” Chu Zhiyuan laughed.
“Hehe…” Prince Cheng stroked his beard and laughed, “Why not?”
Chu Zhiyuan fell silent.
This was the first ti he heard soone from the top of the Phoenix Dynasty say this.
He always thought they wouldn’t unify the Three Dynasties.
The cultivation system of the Phoenix Dynasty is built on combat; without war, most of it would be rendered useless.
This cultivation system has taken many years to form; if abolished, the impact would be too great and might even lead to court unrest.
Prince Cheng chuckled, “What I say doesn’t count; it still depends on how the Emperor chooses.”
Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.
——
In the morning,
Chu Zhiyuan returned from the Spiritual Abyss, appearing in a small courtyard, and looked up at the sky.
The sun shot out ten thousand rays of golden light.
Feeling the Swift Light Sword and Heavenly Concealnt Pearl at his Yongquan points, Chu Zhiyuan was full of confidence.
Inside his body, the Heavenly Dragon Introduction was advancing.
The effect of ordinary demon crystals wasn’t significant but not useless; with sufficient quantity, there was still so enhancent.
He cautiously absorbed the soul pearls, only taking the pure soul power and discarding the mories.
The Super Sense range also greatly expanded.
Footsteps rang out, and Fu Zheng entered lightly, clad in erald-green attire, her expression showing excitent.
She approached, giggling, “Your Highness, Zhou Yifan has indeed beco obedient.”
Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a sigh, “Got the information?”
“Qianji Tower found out that the Yuanzhen Mission is less than a hundred miles away, probably arriving tomorrow.”
“A hundred miles…” Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Where’s the map?”
Fu Zheng pulled a rolled-up scroll from her sleeve, unrolling it in front of Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced at it and pondered, “They’re taking this route?”
There were many roads through the Phoenix Imperial City, many official roads, not just one.
This was why he needed Qianji Tower to gather information.
Otherwise, just following the official road would definitely encounter them; there’s no need to wait.
“Their mission has three fakes and one real one,” Fu Zheng snorted, “How cunning!”
Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “That’s standard practice.”
Any mission would send out fakes, mixed with reality, making it hard to distinguish.
This was to protect the mission to the maximum extent.
Even if an ambush was launched, more forces would need to be mobilized, or the ambushing forces would be diluted.
What’s more, intelligence could still be gathered midway.
Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Qianji Tower didn’t make a mistake between the real and the fake, right?”
“They shouldn’t be wrong,” Fu Zheng snorted, “Zhou Yifan is very obedient this ti.”
Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “Don’t underestimate him.”
“Of course, I won’t, and I’m not smug about it either,” Fu Zheng laughed, “but he seed so dispirited, lacking energy.”
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “His thoughts are unfathomable.”
Even now, he couldn’t fully understand Zhou Yifan’s thoughts.
Was his heart leaning towards Yuanzhen, or did he fully submit to Phoenix, or was it a double agent, appearing to betray while actually loyal to Yuanzhen.
The unpredictability and depth of the human heart couldn’t be fully understood even with Super Sense.
He closed his eyes, and after a mont, nodded, “I’ll go personally.”
“Your Highness, let go with you.”
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “I’ll go alone.”
Fu Zheng nodded helplessly.
She felt more and more like a burden rather than a guard.
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Keeping an eye on Qianji Tower is a big help.”
“Yes!” Fu Zheng responded solemnly.
She felt confident in keeping track of Qianji Tower.
Without the hindrance of Zhou Yifan, she could control Qianji Tower, especially now with Zhou Yifan’s cooperation, even more so.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded in satisfaction.
——
Chu Zhiyuan stood atop a mountain, overlooking the winding official road below.
He raised an eyebrow and shook his head.
Did Qianji Tower’s information get it wrong?
There was no Fifth Prince, Cheng Yunzheng, here at all.
Was this the real mission?
Even though he hadn’t t Princess Yuanzhen Thirteen, none of the won in this mission seed like a princess to him.
Even if the flags and tokens the mission carried were genuine, he still believed it was fake.
Yet Qianji Tower was convinced it was real.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.
Was this Qianji Tower’s information?
Too inaccurate.
He disappeared in a flash.
…
The sun set in the west.
Chu Zhiyuan stood atop a mountain, looking down at the official road below, smiling.
This ti, he finally found it.
His luck wasn’t bad; it was the third mission he checked and finally found the real one.
This mission had Cheng Yunzheng stationed and included a genuine princess.
This princess was stunningly beautiful, only slightly less so than Li Miaotan, a rare beauty in the world.
Moreover, there were three venerables in the mission, all high-rank.
With such a configuration, they could almost ensure their safety and well-being.
Even if the Phoenix Dynasty sent top experts for assassination, two high-rank venerables to block and one to lead an escape, they could get away.
Chu Zhiyuan squinted slightly.
Cheng Yunzheng already sensed sothing was off, ordering the entire mission to stop.
Super Sense couldn’t fully grasp the intricacies of the power Cheng Yunzheng had.
He indeed had mystical protection.
Was it a Spiritual Treasure?
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