Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 1170 - 1166: Applying Pressure

This is also because the Evil Demons are gathering, making it easier to find so many Evil Demons.

These Evil Demons are only within a fifty-mile radius, not beyond fifty miles.

And they are only the solitary Evil Demons; we haven’t dealt with those gathered in threes and twos, let alone larger groups.

Strive for secrecy, make them fearful and anxious.

Thus, forcing them out of their respective lairs.

So many Evil Demons have died, which will attract more Evil Demons here.

The more Evil Demons there are, the greater the achievements.

Gu Junqi came over with large strides, laughing and saying: "Have you slaughtered another batch of Evil Demons?"

"Uncle, killed thirty." Chu Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his fists to welcome him in.

Gu Junqi arrived at the small courtyard, sitting by the stone table: "Thirty, as many as the City Guards kill in a year!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "The Evil Demons are gathering; they are indeed planning something big."

"It’s good timing!" Gu Junqi said, "The Sect Leader has already replied."

Chu Zhiyuan was invigorated.

Gu Junqi said: "The Sect Leader has personally spoken to the Sect Master of Fuyun Sect about the inner traitor; actually, Fuyun Sect is already aware."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Is there really an inner traitor?"

Gu Junqi glanced around and lowered his voice: "Indeed, and two of them."

"Two?" Chu Zhiyuan was surprised.

Gu Junqi shook his head: "This is top secret, must not be spread outside. Because you are involved, I am telling you. It’s also because the Sect Leader values you!"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "When did Fuyun Sect become aware of it?"

"They’ve known for a while." Gu Junqi said, "Those two confessed as soon as they entered the sect without hiding."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: "This may not be reliable, right?"

They first confessed to being controlled by the Evil Sect to gain trust from Fuyun Sect.

Perhaps they genuinely hold loyalty towards Fuyun Sect, cutting off the Evil Sect’s grasp.

Or they could be concealing, continuing loyalty to the Evil Sect.

One cannot be entirely sure of their reliability.

Gu Junqi said: "Don’t worry, there is a way."

Chu Zhiyuan was thoughtful.

Gu Junqi said: "This time, we can use their plan against them and catch them all in one go!"

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Wouldn’t that expose these two?"

Gu Junqi said: "It’s precisely in such moments that they are needed; one successful strike is enough."

The crucial role of these two can only be utilized once, just right for this occasion.

It can eliminate a substantial number of Wanxiang Sect experts.

Wanxiang Sect stands out among the Evil Sect; their Illusion Array rivals the Court.

Wanxiang Sect disciples are cunning and unpredictable; the Evil Extermination Department has suffered at their hands.

If we can eliminate a substantial number of Wanxiang Sect experts, the value of these two is already significant.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "It’s not difficult to handle these Wanxiang Sect people, no need to expose them."

Gu Junqi was reinvigorated: "Have you found those Wanxiang Sect people?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded: "Besides Wanxiang Sect, there’s also Qianye Sect; they have all been found."

"Great!" Gu Junqi clapped his hands in admiration.

He suddenly rose: "I must quickly report to the Sect Leader!"

If Chu Zhiyuan has found the location of Wanxiang Sect and Qianye Sect disciples, then there is no need for this move.

That would indeed waste this crucial counterespionage attempt.

Gu Junqi hurriedly left with large strides.

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists.

He suddenly raised his eyebrows, stood up, and followed him to the front hall.

A young man was walking into the front hall, and upon seeing Chu Zhiyuan, he smiled: "Junior Brother Chu, someone outside is looking for you; it’s someone from the Evil Extermination Department."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile: "Thanks, Senior Brother Meng, I’m heading over."

He left the door with the young man and saw a middle-aged man waiting by a Stone Beast.

He was as tall as the Stone Beast, his presence not as intimidating and powerful as the Stone Beast.

Upon seeing Chu Zhiyuan appear, he hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his fists, and saluted, saying Director Huang invites him.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Within the Evil Extermination Department, the one seeking him could only be Huang Zhengyang, no one else.

He followed the young man to the courtyard where the Evil Extermination Department was located, bypassed the front hall, and entered a yard.

Huang Zhengyang was dressed in a blue robe, his face like Crown Jade, handsome and imposing, pacing with his hands behind his back in the yard.

Seeing him enter, he waved his hand.

As Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists to salute, he waved his hand: "Let’s not stand on ceremony between us."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his fists, "Director Huang, what guidance do you have? Let me state upfront, matters concerning affairs within the sect are not something I can discuss."

Huang Zhengyang said, "Did you kill over thirty Evil Demons last night?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Huang Zhengyang knew this wasn’t surprising; it’d be surprising if he didn’t know.

Huang Zhengyang asked, "Was it an assassination at night?"

"Yes," Chu Zhiyuan replied, "I took advantage of their complacency and staged a surprise attack."

Huang Zhengyang remarked, "You are indeed skilled in assassination, capable of sensing their presence."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Huang Zhengyang said, "However, by rushing ahead like this, you’re being a bit unprincipled."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "When killing Evil Demons, does it matter whether it’s day or night, early or late?"

Huang Zhengyang grunted, "This time, our Evil Extermination Department experts were prepared for a grand slaughter, but you got ahead of us, making our trip futile and effort wasted."

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "Director, I didn’t intend to act, but I couldn’t help myself. These Evil Demons keep gathering; if not dealt with, the people outside the city will suffer. ... When will the experts from the Evil Extermination Department arrive?"

He was amazed at the inefficiency of the Evil Extermination Department, it was beyond imagination.

The experts have yet to be assembled.

Only a few scattered experts from the Evil Extermination Department have entered the city, unwilling to rashly go outside the city to kill Evil Demons.

Now the Evil Demons outside the city have formed groups, making it too dangerous for the few experts.

"They’ll arrive in three to five days!"

Huang Zhengyang’s expression darkened.

He was greatly dissatisfied and extremely angry at the experts’ slow and lazy actions.

Chu Zhiyuan, although amazed by the sluggishness of the Evil Extermination Department, said no more.

The Evil Extermination Department and the Demon Hunting Bureau are two major agencies of the Court, with high status, great power, and wide coverage.

Their position is not something the Heavenly Sword Sect can reach, best not to meddle in their affairs.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Alright, then I will take a break for the next few days and refrain from acting until the experts from the Evil Extermination Department arrive to suppress them."

Huang Zhengyang’s somber expression eased slightly, "Then I thank you, ... did you four sects obtain the Treasure from Feixue Cave Mansion?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Director Huang, what news did you hear?"

"It’s said to be offered to the Court," Huang Zhengyang said with a smirk, "Is this true?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, "Director Huang, pardon me, I cannot say more."

Huang Zhengyang stared at him and chuckled, "It seems there’s an issue here. When I heard this news, it seemed off."

Chu Zhiyuan was intrigued, "Seemed off?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "Even if you four sects wish to offer a Treasure, there’s no need to be so ostentatious."

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Then does the Director know what Treasure it is?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "The Jade Snow Essence from Feixue Cave Mansion, said to be a Strange Treasure that protects the Heart and Spirit, warding off all evils, ensuring one never succumbs to inner demons."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled but said nothing.

Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "You are also involved in this, this matter reeks of peculiarity."

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "Director Huang, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"This matter is false, isn’t it?" Huang Zhengyang said, "You haven’t obtained this Treasure, have you?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled but remained silent.

Huang Zhengyang continued, "Then Feixue Cave Mansion, is it false too?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It seems Director Huang sent someone to look for Feixue Cave Mansion."

"Indeed," Huang Zhengyang said, "I sent someone to search for this Feixue Cave Mansion, but the more we looked, the more peculiar it seemed."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, "Director Huang, these Evil Demons are swiftly gathering, plotting to attack the Imperial City."

"Indeed, very peculiar," Huang Zhengyang mused, "Have you truly obtained this Feixue Cave Mansion? Is Feixue Cave Mansion not false?"

Chu Zhiyuan’s expression remained unchanged, he shook his head and said, "Director Huang, farewell."

"Hold on," Huang Zhengyang motioned, "Let me tell you some important news."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him.

Huang Zhengyang took a White Pearl from his sleeve and handed it to him, "Take a look at this, do you recognize it?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Chu Zhiyuan found the White Pearl familiar, he had seen it before.

So he took out an identical White Pearl from his sleeve and compared them side by side.

"Identical," Huang Zhengyang grunted, "It seems you’ve also discovered the mystery within."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "What mystery does it hold?"

"This is something from the outer world," Huang Zhengyang said, "Didn’t you sense anything unusual?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

Huang Zhengyang said, "If this pearl were ingested by a Demon, it would become a Giant Demon!"

Chu Zhiyuan was astonished, "The Giant Demon comes from this White Pearl!?"

He then recalled that the bodies of those Giant Demons contained no such White Pearl.

Huang Zhengyang said, "Indeed, the Giant Demon is formed because of it. Without it, there would be no Giant Demon!"