Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 900 - 896: Moon Soul

Sun Qiying said, "The Li Huo Fist Sect is like a fierce fire, related to the mental method they cultivate."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "That saves a lot of talking, they agreed so readily."

Sun Qiying said, "They must have been relieved, Sister Lu’s Fallen Abyss Sword Technique indeed poses a significant threat to them, and they have nothing to counter it with."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Unless they dispatch multiple top High Rank Venerables, that would cause a big commotion, and they wouldn’t have much to gain, as the Phoenix Sword Sect’s strength is not weaker than theirs."

"Exactly so. Among the Four Great Sects, Yukunlun Palace undisputedly ranks first, followed by the Phoenix Sword Sect, with the Qingwu Sword Sect and Li Huo Fist Sect being similar in strength."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "They should also consider, once the Phoenix Sword Sect acquires this Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, like adding wings to a tiger, their power will soar. Can the Li Huo Fist Sect really handle that?"

"Exactly," Sun Qiying said, "They’re actually feeling a Heart Void now, the Court is getting involved, and they’re wishing for it, this is already the best outcome for them."

He frowned and said, "The Phoenix Sword Sect isn’t a pushover either, just going to take a loss quietly? Not likely."

"Afraid of inciting public anger?" Chu Zhiyuan said.

Sun Qiying shook his head, "Maybe they see potential in the previous Heavenly Person Inheritance."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

...

In the morning of the next day, as Chu Zhiyuan was practicing in the courtyard, Fu Zheng came lightly.

She held two Black Boxes stacked together in her hands, seemingly cast from black iron, looking extremely heavy.

She placed the two Black Boxes on the stone table in the gazebo, "Your Highness, the Grand Prince just sent these over."

Chu Zhiyuan stopped the Great Brightness Fist, turned and entered the gazebo, smiling brightly.

Fu Zheng smiled and said, "Your Highness, is it another Sword Manual?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Copies of the secret manuals of the previous eight Heavenly Person Inheritances."

Fu Zheng’s spirit lifted, "The secret manuals of the Heavenly Person Inheritance!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "In those eight Heavenly Person Inheritances, none caused a ripple, only this Fallen Abyss Sword Technique has stirred waves."

"Hehe, is it because of me?"

"What do you think?"

"I never imagined Sister Lu would have such incredible insight, to truly comprehend it." Fu Zheng stuck out her tongue, excitedly saying, "Your Highness, do you think you can glean anything from these?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "No matter how good my insight, it’s impossible, comprehending that Fallen Abyss Sword Technique was purely due to a chance encounter."

As he spoke, he tapped lightly several times on the Black Box with a bronze key, hitting several key points.

"Click."

The Black Box opened a crack.

Chu Zhiyuan opened it; inside were four thin booklets stacked together.

The thin booklets were already yellowed.

He took out the top one, slowly flipping through it under Fu Zheng’s extremely curious gaze, then closed it and handed it to Fu Zheng while closing his eyes.

Fu Zheng received it with a broad smile, eagerly flipping through it, whispering, "Moon Soul Sword Scripture, what bold words!"

In Martial Arts Secrets, the term "Scripture" cannot be used lightly, it requires profound depth to warrant the term.

Scripture represents the culmination of wisdom’s essence, revered as the standard, only then can it be called a Scripture.

This thin little booklet dares to call itself a Sword Scripture?

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, picked up the second thin booklet and read it.

By the time he handed it to Fu Zheng, she was still painstakingly reading the first one, progressing exceptionally slowly and with difficulty.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

He understood why Fu Zheng was like this; it was the threshold of this Sword Scripture.

He could ascertain that the one who transcribed this Moon Soul Sword Scripture must have been a High Rank Venerable.

The Sword Scripture contained within its text a powerful force, interfering spiritually.

Low Rank Venerables, whose spiritual power was not strong enough, could not transcribe it.

Though Fu Zheng’s spiritual power had been enhanced by the Fallen Abyss Sword Technique, she still struggled a bit.

Reading this Sword Scripture, she would be heavily disturbed, with continuous illusions before her eyes.

He had no intention of helping, continuing to read the next secret manual.

This one was still the Moon Soul Sword Scripture.

All four were the Moon Soul Sword Scripture.

Having looked through them all, he closed his eyes and pondered, his expression gradually becoming serene.

Moon Soul Sword Scripture, condensing the moon’s soul, fusing body with the sword, sword with the moon, moon with the heavens and earth.

Ultimately, man, sword, and the void of heaven and earth become one, merging as one.

Under the moonlight, the sword leaves no trace.

Where the moonlight reaches, the sword light reaches.

To achieve this, one must first obtain the moon’s soul, moon’s brilliance, and moon’s essence.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, seemingly deep in thought.

He suddenly realized, the reason why the world couldn’t comprehend the Moon Soul Sword Scripture fundamentally lies in not knowing what the moon is.

In this world, those who know the moon as the shadow of the sun are rare.

Only when one can spiritually unite with heaven and earth, roaming the cosmos, can one comprehend this mystery.

He, coming from a previous life, this was almost universally known, the foundation to comprehend the Moon Soul Sword Scripture.

He closed his eyes, the mystery of the Moon Soul Sword Scripture slowly flowing in his heart.

Realization gradually emerged in his mind, a speck of light coalescing and forming a bright moon.

He suddenly felt the Moon Soul Sword Scripture was somewhat similar to the Glazed Blade Scripture.

This similarity was not in form, but in divine charm.

With this feeling, the rate of his understanding quickened, making the bright moon ever more flawless and luminous.

And within the bright moon, a longsword was gradually taking shape, growing longer and longer.

In the end, within the void of his mind, the bright moon and the longsword became one.

At first glance, it seemed as if a longsword pierced through the bright moon, across its side like threading a round cake.

The longsword was ever-changing, dynamic.

At times extending, at times shortening, when extended it pierced the bright moon, when shortened it merged with the bright moon as one.

Suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes.

In one of his pupils appeared a longsword, in the other a bright moon.

He took out another key and opened the other Black Box.

"Click."

The sound of the iron box opening was especially crisp and clear. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Fu Zheng, caught in an illusion, suddenly snapped awake, hurriedly putting down the booklet in her hand, looking up at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "How is it?"

Fu Zheng sighed and shook her head, "I initially thought I could manage."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "And now?"

"Still just as weak," Fu Zheng sighed, "Still not doable."

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "If it were before, you wouldn’t even finish the first page."

Fu Zheng said, "Not finishing the first page or not finishing this booklet, what’s the difference?"

Both mean you can’t practice it.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s different, if it were before, even if it were passed to you, you couldn’t handle the inheritance."

Fu Zheng’s spirit lifted, "Your Highness, have you comprehended the Moon Soul Sword Scripture?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Fu Zheng said, "How powerful is it?"

"The Moon Soul Sword Scripture is suited for the night, unsuitable for daytime execution."

"Then is it suitable for assassinations?"

"It’s most suited for nocturnal combat," Chu Zhiyuan said, "The power is extremely strong."

"Can I learn it?"

"You want to learn?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "Learning it might make you bloodthirsty."

With a weapon of power, a desire to kill naturally arises.

Once mastered, you won’t be able to resist the urge to kill at night.

Even if you try to suppress it, you can’t resist the impulse.

Fu Zheng said, "Does Your Highness think I’m suited to learn it?"

"You can give it a try," Chu Zhiyuan said, "You may not be able to master it."

Fu Zheng solemnly nodded, "Please, Your Highness, teach me."

Chu Zhiyuan held his left hand together like a sword and gently touched the center of her arched eyebrows.

As his fingertip touched hers, her bright eyes closed, her expression solemn and calm.

Chu Zhiyuan also closed his eyes, remaining motionless.

After a cup of tea’s time, he slowly withdrew his finger and opened his eyes.

By now, both his eyes have returned to normal.

He observed Fu Zheng whose bright eyes kept moving restlessly, her body gently trembling.

He didn’t know if Fu Zheng could withstand the pressure of the Moon Soul Sword Scripture.

If she couldn’t withstand it, then she couldn’t practice it.

If she could withstand it, then she could master this Moon Soul Sword Scripture.