CHAPTER 734: CHAPTER 730: SEVENTH TRANSITION

He could almost conclude that the Emperor would never agree.

This touched upon power, even imperial power, the most sensitive area for the Emperor.

Not to mention Chu Zhiyuan was out of favor, even the Eldest Prince, the Emperor would never fully trust.

"Either ban the Demon Sect’s mental methods, disrupting the world, or use the Feiyun Sect to control the various sects of the Demon Sect, and employ them for the Court’s benefit. How to weigh the options rests with Father."

"Can you really control Feiyun Sect?" Chu Honglin said, "Don’t let it end up with Feiyun Sect out of control, and the entire Demon Sect out of control."

"That’s just the current situation; it can’t get much worse, right?"

"The Demon Sect has been rapidly expanding, and by then the Court might have to pay a greater price to suppress them."

"The expansion is because of the Demon Clan’s mischief behind the scenes. Once we diminish the Demon Clan’s influence on the Outer Realm Battlefield, the Demon Sect here won’t flourish as easily."

"Bringing down the Demon Clan’s influence is easier said than done." Chu Honglin shook his head, "Banning the Demon Sect’s mental method might be easier instead."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I can control Feiyun Sect."

Chu Honglin shook his head, "I estimate Elder Brother won’t agree."

He sighed, "You’re smart enough, you should’ve thought of this."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "If it were Eldest Brother, Father might not agree, but for me... he might."

To meddle with the control of Feiyun Sect and controlling the various sects of the Demon Sect seems to touch on power.

If the Eldest Prince controlled Feiyun Sect and the Demon Sect, the Emperor would indeed be wary.

But he does not need to be wary.

He is about to become a hostage and Prince Consort, soon to leave the Jade Dynasty, never to easily return to the Phoenix Dynasty, so it doesn’t pose any threat to imperial power.

So there is still great hope.

But the final decision is still the Emperor’s, and no one can guess what he thinks.

——

Chu Zhiyuan stood with his hands behind his back in his small courtyard, looking up at the crescent moon in the night sky.

The crescent moon is like a hook.

The cool night breeze gently brushed his face.

He smiled slightly, especially at the six halos glowing with Insight in the Shan Zhong.

Unknowingly, he had already stepped into the Seventh Transition.

All thanks to the Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror.

The Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror purified his soul, making it purer.

At the same time, his enlightenment of brightness deepened.

The deeper the enlightenment of brightness, the faster the cultivation efficiency according to the Infinite Brightness Scripture.

Moreover, it increased the power of his soul.

The combination of the two led to a doubling, even tripling in cultivation efficiency.

This made his cultivation progress faster, reaching the Seventh Transition in just two days.

He was extremely satisfied with this harvest.

Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror is indeed mysterious.

Besides purifying and strengthening the soul, it also deepened his enlightenment of brightness, enhancing his Incarnation Divine Power.

In the void of his mind, sitting cross-legged, his avatar’s halo was growing bigger and thicker.

All this came from the faith power and gratitude of Feiyun Sect’s disciples.

Feiyun Sect’s disciples had become his followers, providing him faith power to enhance his divine skills.

He only regretted that his cultivation was insufficient, even if sufficient, he couldn’t go to the Outer Realm Battlefield, unable to harvest the Demon Clan and thus refine their souls.

The Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror refines the Demon Clan’s souls into pure soul power, and stores their memories separately for easy retrieval.

Going to the Outer Realm Battlefield to kill the Demon Clan is the greatest use of the Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror.

He felt regretful in his heart.

At the same time, he was curious about how the Emperor would decide, whether to spare Feiyun Sect and use them.

...

Suddenly, he leaped up and floated in the air, suspended motionless.

Supported by the Moon Silkworm Frost Robe, he stood in the sky, looking at a tavern two miles away.

In an elegant room on the third floor of Qionghua Building sat an ordinary-looking young man.

The young man sat by the window, gazing through the window at the bustling crowd below and the busy shops and stalls on the sides of the street.

Beside him was a slender, graceful woman, dressed in white as snow, cool and composed, none other than Li Yuzhen.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes were burning.

His Super Sensing Insight could penetrate through to Li Yuzhen, but not to this young man.

The young man was shrouded by an invisible force, isolating the Super Sensing Insight.

But his eyes could see clearly, through the window, he could see the man’s face.

It was an ordinary face, with no hint of femininity.

This Disguise Technique was seamless.

If it weren’t for the Autumn Water Divine Blade, he wouldn’t dare to confirm the woman’s identity, nor would he have imagined it.

"Your Highness," Li Yuzhen said helplessly, "Have you had enough fun? It’s time to go back."

"No rush."

"Your Highness wants to see the Prince Consort? Prince Consort has just returned to the residence." Li Yuzhen said.

"Who said I wanted to see him?!" the young man snorted.

Li Yuzhen was helpless, "The Prince Consort won’t leave the residence for the next few days."

The young man frowned at her.

Li Yuzhen said, "The Prince Consort just went on an errand, felt time was wasted, and wants to make up for it by cultivating vigorously, almost as if in seclusion."

"He’s cultivating at the Great Bright Peak." the young man said indifferently.

Li Yuzhen nodded, "So, he will hardly leave the residence. If Your Highness wants to see him, the best way is to visit directly."

"Lousy idea, you only come up with lousy ideas!"

"Your Highness, the Prince Consort doesn’t want to leave the residence..."

"Then lure him out!" the young man said irritably, "Of course, I don’t want to see him either."

Li Yuzhen asked, "How to lure him?"

"You need me to teach you such a small matter?!"

"I really don’t know how to lure the Prince Consort out. The Prince Consort is extremely cautious and vigilant."

"You’re not going to harm him."

"But he will guard against me. The only person he trusts is Miss You Lan."

"Miss You Lan..." the young man frowned.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes flickered, and he chuckled softly.

This young man was clearly the renowned Twelfth Princess Li Miaotan.

Disguise could not alter her face and features.

Through the contour of her face, he tried to restore Li Miaotan’s appearance.

Ultimately, he marveled at the astonishing Disguise Technique, which entirely concealed the original exquisite beauty.

"Your Highness, how about this, write an invitation, directly invite the Prince Consort over to meet."

"Still a lousy idea!" Li Miaotan snapped unhappily, "Can’t you think of something reliable?"

"Isn’t this feasible?" Li Yuzhen said, "Though you aren’t married yet, you are already a couple, not outsiders, why pretend and be polite?"

"It’s not pretentiousness but dignity." Li Miaotan snorted, "If we really do this, our Phoenix Dynasty’s face will be lost!"

"...Alright then, I’ll tell the Prince Consort, I’ve found a suspicious person."

"Me—?"

"Exactly." Li Yuzhen said, "I find Your Highness very suspicious, invite the Prince Consort over for a look."

"Don’t drag me into this." Li Miaotan chided, "Can’t you come up with something more reliable?"

Li Yuzhen was puzzled, "Your Highness only wants to watch from the side, not meet the Prince Consort?"

"Mhm, just a fleeting look." Li Miaotan nodded.

Li Yuzhen looked at Li Miaotan, perplexed.

She originally thought Li Miaotan wanted to meet Chu Zhiyuan to discuss matters.

It was now clear she had guessed wrong, it wasn’t to discuss matters, but merely to catch a glimpse of the famed Ninth Prince in person.

Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, and suddenly accelerated his body in a straight line towards Jinghua Wine.