CHAPTER 738: CHAPTER 734: CLEAR HEART

However, he didn’t expect the Demon Sect and Demon Gate to be so chaotic.

There are so many Demon Sects and Demon Gates, far beyond imagination.

"What is the situation with the Bamboo Sect?"

"The founder of the Bamboo Sect was a woman with mediocre talent. She accidentally encountered a set of swordsmanship, which is the Green Bamboo Sword Technique."

"Green Bamboo Sword Technique..." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Just by listening, one can tell that it’s not a sword technique of great power. After all, bamboo in nature does not possess much power.

Like the Great Brightness Fist, the Great Demon Suppressing Seal, and the Great Bright Sword, one can tell by listening that they involve the mysteries of heaven and earth, naturally having astonishing power.

"Later she accidentally acquired a mental method from a Demon Technique, combining the two increased the power greatly, and thus established the Bamboo Sect... Prince Consort, I find the founding of sects in your dynasty too casual and easy."

"As long as one wants to found a sect, what’s so easy or not easy about that?"

"In our Phoenix Dynasty, to establish a sect, you need the Court’s recognition. Isn’t it required here?"

"The rule here is that a Venerable can establish a sect, recognized by Martial Arts. Without reaching the level of a Venerable, one can only establish a school, not called a sect."

"Demon Sects and Demon Gates... those Demon Gates are..."

"Schools established by those below Venerable."

"Then if a Venerable appears later, can a Demon Gate be called a Demon Sect?"

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "But producing a Venerable is not so easy. The achievements not reached by the founding ancestor, the later generations might not achieve."

"No wonder there are so many Demon Gates around the Imperial City, yet few Demon Sects."

"Those cultivating Demon Techniques often have poor aptitude, becoming a Venerable is too difficult."

It’s easy to get started with Demon Techniques and advance quickly, but often gets stuck in the Transformation Realm, unable to become a Venerable.

Moreover, those who cultivate Demon Techniques often have poor aptitude, making it even harder to break through to Venerable.

So Demon Sects are hard to form, and Demon Gates are numerous.

"It’s really unexpected that the Bamboo Sect turned out to be a Demon Sect."

"Oh—?"

"The Bamboo Sect doesn’t have many disciples, and they’re all female disciples. They seem very weak, yet it turns out to be a Demon Sect."

"How many disciples are there in the Bamboo Sect?"

"A total of one hundred and nine disciples, none of high cultivation. The Sect Master, Fu Biqiong, is said to be a Venerable, quite fierce."

Chu Zhiyuan showed a curious expression.

Li Yuzhen then said, "It’s said that this Fu Biqiong killed many people, even a Venerable in the Divinity Transformation Realm."

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow: "Which Venerable?"

"The Venerable Wu Yingfan of the Sunset Sect fell by Fu Biqiong’s hand."

"Isn’t the Sunset Sect a top Demon Sect, and they didn’t reclaim their dignity?"

"The two sides fought several times, ultimately the Bamboo Sect was defeated, scattered all over."

"What about Fu Biqiong?"

"Fu Biqiong is said to be seriously injured, in seclusion all the time." Li Yuzhen shook her head lightly: "But despite the Bamboo Sect being in such a dire state, no one dares to underestimate them, especially Fu Biqiong, after all, she killed a Venerable."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.

Li Yuzhen said, "Prince Consort, then I will take my leave."

"No rush." Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, set down the wine cup: "Where is Fu Biqiong?"

"Prince Consort..."

"Go on, I think with the abilities of your Rain Listening Platform, you can find out."

"...Yes, Fu Biqiong should be within the Imperial City."

"Where in the Imperial City?"

"Does the Prince Consort want to find her?"

"Hmm, I want to meet her."

Li Yuzhen said, "Prince Consort, you are not her match."

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled: "I want to see if I can subdue this Fu Biqiong."

"She’s a Venerable."

"I am also a prince, and the Prince Consort of the Phoenix Dynasty."

"She may not take that into account," Li Yuzhen said.

The status of a Venerable is beyond the ordinary people, seeing the world more profoundly and realistically.

Ordinary people think the Prince Consort marrying the Phoenix Dynasty’s princess is a matter of pride.

Venerables might see the harsh truth, the Prince Consort being a hostage, a different form of alliance.

With such a view, the Prince Consort would naturally be looked down upon and not valued.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s meet first and then talk."

"...She’s at the Night Rain Tower."

...

Night Rain Tower is an inn.

It can also be described as a tavern.

The front is a tavern, the backyard is an inn.

After eating and drinking, watching the performance, if tired, you can go directly to the backyard to sleep.

After waking up, you can continue watching the performance, continue eating and drinking.

Playing until satisfied, sleeping enough, and then playing again, making it hard to leave.

In a small courtyard within Night Rain Tower, a graceful middle-aged woman stood, holding a bright Treasure Sword, gazing at the night sky.

Her appearance wasn’t particularly beautiful, but she exuded a faint scholarly aura, like a well-bred lady from a family of culture.

The Longsword in her hand reflected the frosty moonlight.

She slowly closed her eyes, breathed lightly, her chest rising and falling, forming a strange rhythm.

The sword tip breathed out white light with her breathing, as if it had come alive.

She remained still, only breathing, only the sword tip breathing out white light.

Person and sword seemed to become one.

A moment later, she suddenly opened her bright eyes, and the sword tip flashed.

Her gaze had already landed on Chu Zhiyuan, who was floating down.

Li Yuzhen followed beside Chu Zhiyuan, cupping her fists: "Sect Master Fu, this is the Ninth Prince, Your Highness."

Chu Zhiyuan sized up Fu Biqiong, cupping his fist: "Sect Master Fu, pleasure to meet you."

"Ninth Prince?"

Fu Biqiong looked puzzled, with a hint of vigilance and doubt.

She would not believe Chu Zhiyuan’s identity just because of a word from Li Yuzhen.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled slightly.

He took off the Jade Pendant from his waist, and a cluster of white light instantly surged out, showing the character "Zhao" within.

This is the unique waist badge of the Yujing Dynasty princes, impossible for others to forge, nor dare they.

"Greetings to Ninth Prince." Fu Biqiong cupped her fist: "I don’t know what the purpose of Your Highness’s visit is...?"

She had always kept her presence and identity a secret.

Fewer than three people knew she was here.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Does Sect Master Fu know the Court’s decision?"

"The Court intends to ban Demon Techniques?"

"Does Sect Master Fu know the reason?"

Fu Biqiong said indifferently, "Because Demon Techniques disturb the mind?"

Her expression was indifferent, as if this had nothing to do with her, as if the Bamboo Sect wasn’t a Demon Sect.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Everyone thinks that Demon Techniques cause demonic thoughts and change character."

Fu Biqiong chuckled lightly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "But didn’t expect, the Bamboo Sect is actually unaffected by the Demon Techniques."

Li Yuzhen’s bright eyes flickered.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Sect Master Fu, why is that?"

"Does Your Highness think I comprehend?"

"Haha..." Chu Zhiyuan laughed: "Is the Demon Technique different, or is there some other mystery?"

"Does Your Highness want to know this mystery?"

"Can Sect Master Fu bestow this mystery upon me?"

"Your Highness may have guessed it’s a treasure then." Fu Biqiong’s eyes flickered but she didn’t speak, she neither agreed nor denied.

He smiled and said, "Then it must be some kinds of Heart Technique, a Clear Heart Technique, capable of nullifying the influence of Demon Techniques, right? How about an exchange?"