Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 1183 - 1179: Reunion
His mind flashed in an instant, and with a sudden thought, the Golden Sword shattered the statue without even harnessing the Void’s power, relying solely on the people’s collective power.
This is indeed counteracting.
Huang Zhengyang scrutinized the powder and glanced at the sky.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Don’t worry, Brother Huang, it won’t regenerate."
After the golden powder was absorbed by the Golden Sword, the statue lost its spiritual nature and could no longer anchor itself.
The power of the Evil Venerable can no longer descend upon the statue.
Huang Zhengyang sighed in relief, then his face grew heavy again: "So it’s not the same Evil Venerable?"
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "No, which means the methods of murder should be different."
Huang Zhengyang looked toward the direction where Gong Junliang and the others disappeared, hoping for no big news.
Three small black dots appeared in the distance, Gong Junliang and the other two soon arrived before them.
Their faces were solemn, faintly showing anger.
"How was it?" Huang Zhengyang asked.
Gong Junliang cupped his fists, "Director, within a month, there have been nine massacre cases, all involving people suddenly going mad and killing their families."
"And the culprits?"
"They’ve already fled, we couldn’t catch them."
"All nine escaped?!" Huang Zhengyang exclaimed.
Gong Junliang nodded slowly.
"Useless!" Huang Zhengyang gritted his teeth, "A bunch of useless people!"
Gong Junliang said, "These nine were originally ordinary people, who went mad and left directly. The officials tried to chase them but couldn’t catch up."
Huang Zhengyang coldly laughed, "Everyone’s heart is void, isn’t it? They don’t want to invite us from the Evil Extermination Department."
With significant power and status, the Evil Extermination Department was often reluctant to involve itself in local disputes, frequently exposing underlying darkness.
Gong Junliang said, "If it’s a standalone case, it indeed looks like an ordinary massacre."
Huang Zhengyang laughed coldly, "What about the entire Daozhou?"
Gong Junliang was silent.
If it’s isolated in certain places, it would be treated as ordinary, but when it’s entire Daozhou, almost simultaneous massacres should be acknowledged by the Evil Extermination Department.
Huang Zhengyang said, "Treating people’s lives as a joke, only caring for their own positions, such pests, why keep them!"
Gong Junliang slowly nodded.
Huang Zhengyang restrained his anger and turned to Chu Zhiyuan, "Brother Chu, was it done by the statue?"
Chu Zhiyuan said, "It should be it, we need to find these people."
Huang Zhengyang solemnly said, "Find out whether they were bewitched or learned an Evil Skill!"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded.
Of the two possibilities, the latter was more severe.
Huang Zhengyang looked at Gong Junliang and said seriously, "Find someone to take over, locate those culprits... quickly!"
"Yes!" Gong Junliang cupped his fists solemnly.
Huang Zhengyang waved his hand.
Gong Junliang immediately pointed out twelve Mystic Robe youths to leave with him.
Chu Zhiyuan scrutinized the surroundings, pacing around the mountaintop, occasionally looking up at the sky.
The entire world was clearly presented under Super Sense.
Why do these statues appear in certain places, is there a pattern?
An hour later, Huang Zhengyang couldn’t help but ask, after listening to Chu Zhiyuan, he shook his head: "Maybe they really just landed randomly, without any pattern."
Chu Zhiyuan compared the environment of the other two statues in his mind, shaking his head without a clue.
...
Chu Zhiyuan sat cross-legged on the bed, the hilt of the Golden Sword on his lap.
The morning sun shone on the paper window, illuminating the room and his face.
He lightly closed his eyes, his expression solemn.
The Golden Sword slowly flashed, in sync with his long breath.
Vaguely, the Golden Sword seemed to merge with him, then with the Void, as if about to disappear.
Chu Zhiyuan slowly opened his eyes.
The light of the Golden Sword was restrained.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced down at it, his eyes flashing with brilliance.
Having absorbed the golden powder again, the Golden Sword changed.
Its spirituality was fuller, more indestructible, with greater force control.
Vaguely, he had the illusion that the Golden Sword was also cultivating.
He was cultivating; the Golden Sword was also cultivating.
Absorbing the golden powder was like taking Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for purifying, improving its own quality.
And absorbing the power of the people’s cohesion enhanced its spiritual power.
With this power, harnessing Void Power was like controlling external forces, as he controlled True Yuan.
Thus, there are two ways to enhance the Golden Sword, absorb golden powder and strengthen people’s cohesion.
If it’s the Emperor’s Sword, its cultivation method has only one way: strengthening people’s cohesion.
He picked up the Golden Sword, got out of bed, and pushed the door open into the courtyard, bathing in the bright sunlight.
Vague sounds of bustle from the Heavenly Sword Branch could be heard, with various breakfast aromas wafting through the air.
His stomach growled a few times, so he left the courtyard and walked down the street, looking for a place to eat breakfast.
Walking down the bustling street, he scanned the martial arts experts around him.
Recently, many martial arts experts had gathered in the Imperial City.
Each carried swords or knives at their waists, showing confidence and vigor.
Clearly, they were all outstanding talents, ordinary martial artists wouldn’t risk coming to the Imperial City.
Thinking they have the ability to claim a bounty, they’d come to the Imperial City.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced over these martial arts experts, secretly shaking his head.
Most of them lacked sufficient skill to kill an Evil Demon, going there was suicidal.
At the same realm, the Evil Demons are better at slaughtering, as their cultivation techniques counter regular martial arts.
When the Evil Demon uses their blood-devouring Miracle Technique, it must be a higher realm to resist.
People die for wealth, birds perish for food; without a Lifespan Extension Pill as bounty, these martial arts experts wouldn’t come to join the commotion.
Suddenly, he was moved and looked towards the street, accelerating his steps.
After walking over a hundred meters, someone suddenly shouted across the crowd: "Junior Brother Chu! Junior Brother!"
The lively voice cut through the bustling crowd, suppressing nearly all noise.
The sound’s cheerfulness and joy entered the hearts of the people around.
They all looked over.
Three women, dressed in white like snow, were standing by a jewelry stall on the roadside.
Their wide white robes concealed their figures, with white veils hiding their faces, only their eyes and eyebrows visible, with glistening eyes.
Although their faces and figures were unseen, just from their eyes and voice, people felt strongly that these three women must be beauties.
Chu Zhiyuan extended his hand and smiled, "Senior Sister."
He hadn’t expected Lu Xiaolu to also come to the Imperial City.
Lu Xiaolu cheerfully waved her delicate hand, the white shadow flashed to him, carrying a delightful fragrance, and she giggled, "Finally found you!"
"When did you arrive, Senior Sister?" Chu Zhiyuan asked with a smile.
He cupped his fists toward the other two women floating over, and they lightly nodded.
"Just entered the city." Lu Xiaolu asked curiously, "Junior Brother, are you not in that group? What’s going on?"
She was originally sure that Chu Zhiyuan would be among those experts set to lure the Evil Demon.
After all, it was Chu Zhiyuan’s suggestion.
But unexpectedly, Chu Zhiyuan wasn’t in the team, which made her angry.
She felt the elders of the Four Sects must be envious, deliberately suppressing him.
So she hurriedly came to comfort Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "I have other matters to attend to, can’t join everybody."
"Really?" Lu Xiaolu’s bright eyes stared at him unblinkingly, trying to discern the truth.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Really busy, it’s about the Evil Venerable Statue... Let’s go, we can talk while eating, have you had breakfast yet, Senior Sister?"
"Just entered the city, haven’t eaten yet."
"Then follow me; I assure you’ll like this taste, Senior Sister."
He led the three women to a restaurant, ordering a private room.
While eating, he talked with the three women about recent discoveries regarding the statue of the Evil Venerable.
Upon hearing that the statue of the Evil Venerable could regenerate on its own and was indestructible, they were greatly surprised.
"I know this!" Lu Xiaolu quickly said, "There are records in the palace."
Chu Zhiyuan’s spirit was instantly aroused.
Lu Xiaolu said, "This should be the Undying Evil Venerable, a higher tier of Evil Venerable!"
Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "Stronger cultivation?"
"Stronger." Lu Xiaolu affirmed with a nod, "And more troublesome."
