Chapter 598: 594: Divine Capital
Chapter 598: Chapter 594: Divine Capital
As another self, he naturally knew how to act.
He sought out a secret land to begin cultivating his mental method, transforming himself completely.
Many secret techniques needed to be practiced from the beginning; this was not something that could be done in a short time.
Even with the cultivation level of a Grandmaster, it would take at least one or two months.
After all, he had many secret techniques to cultivate, and his cultivation was deep. To reach this level with this body, seclusion and diligent training were necessary.
Seclusion for intense cultivation required suitable conditions, which were not possible in the wilderness.
He headed straight towards Yao Yue Peak, planning to seclude himself in the Guest Peak of Yao Yue Peak.
For him now, the Guest Peak of Yao Yue Peak was the most reassuring place for secluded, intensive cultivation.
By closing himself off at Yao Yue Peak for two months or even longer, he could elevate his cultivation and techniques, and truly replace himself.
This feeling was quite fascinating.
With thoughts interlinked, Chu Zhiyuan stood opposite the Zhenhua Sect and shook his head.
Zou Fang, however, felt his thoughts in turmoil.
He had never heard of an Avatar, nor did he have such a concept or perception.
The previous scene had already gone beyond his imagination, beyond his understanding.
Only by maintaining his usual calm demeanor could he keep his composure.
He tried to digest what he had witnessed earlier, striving to understand Chu Zhiyuan’s strange state.
But he truly couldn’t understand it; the two were said to be one person, yet each had their own thoughts. How could they be one?
Like twin brothers, identical, but with different thoughts.
Clearly two people, so how is it one person? Dual Use?
But Dual Use is within the same body; two bodies would mean two minds, right?
Chu Zhiyuan could feel Zou Fang’s astonishment.
If he hadn’t experienced it himself, he wouldn’t be able to understand this strange state either.
The combination of the Body Seizing Technique and the Glazed Blade Scripture produced a magical reaction.
It had surpassed their own wonderful uses and became even more miraculous.
Chu Zhiyuan even thought that if he could kill enough Evil Sect demons, the Sword Soul could split into more Sword Souls.
Each Sword Soul could use the Body Seizing Technique to become his Avatar.
Now, it’s just a pity there aren’t enough Evil Sect demons.
Thinking of this, he smiled.
A moment later, the smile disappeared, and he furrowed his brows.
There seemed to be a vague premonition or intuition that having too many Avatars was not good.
Three Avatars were already enough; it was not advisable to have more.
Is there really such a limitation?
Chu Zhiyuan concentrated on thinking, searching for its root, but he couldn’t find it.
But he trusted his intuition.
“Let’s go, break this main altar first,” Chu Zhiyuan said.
Zou Fang solemnly agreed.
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Chu Zhiyuan and Cheng Yifeng sat on horseback, while their horses stood outside the West City Gate of Shenjing City.
Aside from Zou Fang, there was no one else around.
They had traveled lightly, without guards, arriving silently outside Shenjing City.
Cheng Yifeng chuckled and said, “Princely Heir, how about our Shenjing City?”
“… Very much like Yujing,” Chu Zhiyuan replied.
“Haha, I feel the same way,” Cheng Yifeng shook his head and said, “When I entered Yujing City, it felt familiar, like returning to Da Zhen.”
Chu Zhiyuan said, “It’s so similar, it indeed feels like returning to Yujing.”
“There’s no helping it; they’re originally of the same lineage,” Cheng Yifeng said. “Shall we enter the city?”
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Should we clear out the Evil Sect demons first?”
“That would be best,” Cheng Yifeng nodded quickly, “I estimate this place has been badly wrecked; it would be best to get rid of them.”
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Then let’s go in.”
Cheng Yifeng didn’t dismount, riding straight into the city. When they came close, the City Guards tried to stop them, but he raised a Jade Token.
The City Guards immediately bowed and saluted, stepping aside to clear the way, and drove away the pedestrians blocking the road.
Cheng Yifeng led Chu Zhiyuan and Zou Fang through the city gate on horseback.
The clamor hit them directly, with bustling crowds all around suddenly.
Chu Zhiyuan looked around with admiration.
The buildings in the city, the clothing of the people around, even the atmosphere, were almost like those in Yujing.
The customs and cultural traditions of Da Zhen and Da Jing were almost identical.
Cheng Yifeng said, “I think we might as well not go to the Four Directions Pavilion and just head to my residence.”
Chu Zhiyuan said, “I’m just afraid it might implicate you.”
Cheng Yifeng waved his hand indifferently, “I don’t stay there often anyway, what’s there to be afraid of?”
He’s either staying on Wentian Cliff or goes to Yujing to be with his mother and younger sister.
He’s not afraid of retaliation from the Evil Sect experts at all.
If they dare to retaliate, they can go to Yujing and see if they dare!
These Evil Sect demons have already been slaughtered by Chu Zhiyuan to the point of fear, not daring to go to Yujing.
Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “Your Highness, we still shouldn’t underestimate them.”
“Let’s go,” Cheng Yifeng laughed.
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Let’s circle around, remove the demons first, and then go to your residence.”
“Better yet.”
The three rode through the city, and one by one, the Evil Sect demons suddenly died, turning into skeletons.
Chu Zhiyuan exterminated the demons while sensing the Outer Heaven Demons.
Through the Outer Heaven Divine Crystal, his perception of the Outer Heaven Demons became increasingly clear.
He saw more and more clearly.
What puzzled him was that what he sensed and saw were still Venerable Statues.
They were not living people, but statues, one after another, devouring the yin fiends and souls of these Evil Sect demons.
Seeing the souls and yin fiends all heading towards the statues of the Outer Heaven, Chu Zhiyuan inexplicably thought of Ascension.
Ascension is from this world to the Outer Heaven, and these yin fiends and souls, is their journey from this world to the Outer Heaven?
Does this count as another way of Ascension?
Are they ascending through the absorbing power of the Outer Heaven Demons, or by some other means?
An idea flashed through his mind.
Unfortunately, the souls of that Avatar all left the body to return to the Void, so he couldn’t acquire its memories.
He understood the cultivation methods of the Evil Sect but did not grasp the core aspect, of how to connect with the Outer Heaven Demons and cultivate through them.
He had never managed to grasp its mysteries.
To unravel its mysteries would require confronting the Outer Heaven Demons directly.
Feeling danger, he never took that step.
Even with the Outer Heaven Divine Crystal growing stronger, he had not yet taken that step.
He wasn’t carried away by victory or progress; he would never directly confront the Outer Heaven Demons until the last moment.
He had always first exterminated the Evil Sect experts, cutting off their internal and external coordination, thereby avoiding direct confrontation with the Outer Heaven Demons.
…
The three came to a Prince Mansion.
This Prince Mansion looked grand from the outside, but it was very far from the Imperial Palace, making Chu Zhiyuan shake his head.
Being so far from the Imperial Palace, firstly because Cheng Yifeng was born too late, the Seventeenth Prince, with sixteen princes before him.
Secondly, he was not favored.
Seeing Chu Zhiyuan shake his head repeatedly, Cheng Yifeng coughed awkwardly, “I don’t stay in the residence much; I’m always at Wentian Cliff, it’s just a place to stay.”
Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile, “Yes, a place to stay, no need for it to be too good.”
Cheng Yifeng felt the remark was a bit sardonic and waved his hand, “Let’s go in.”
At this moment, the main door opened, and a group of guards emerged to greet the Seventeenth Prince.
Cheng Yifeng waved his hand broadly, “Stop with that nonsense, get back to what you’re supposed to do!”
The group quickly returned to the Prince Mansion, each dispersing, leaving only two middle-aged men.
One was the internal manager of the Prince Mansion, the other the external manager.
After everything was arranged, Cheng Yifeng entered the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor.
Chu Zhiyuan’s visit was secretive, but it could not be kept from the Emperor; support from the Da Zhen Emperor was needed.
Chu Zhiyuan then left the Prince Mansion with Zou Fang to stroll around Shenjing City.