Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1485 - 1481: Truth and Falsehood

The mobilization of Zheng Huaiyi and the others is the will of the Li Huo Palace.

Zheng Huaiyi’s smooth success, however, is influenced by Song Wantao.

When the six from Forget Sorrow Valley arrived, Song Wantao simultaneously facilitated Zheng Huaiyi’s arrival.

This is definitely not a coincidence; there is a faint shadow of Song Wantao’s influence.

As for how Song Wantao accomplished it, it remains unclear.

He paced with hands behind his back, still contemplating an important question: is Song Wantao male or female?

Despite his utmost efforts, he can only see the person’s arm, which, upon inspection, is undoubtedly female.

Upon reaching this thought, he spoke up: "Hanyue, go inquire with Senior Zhu whether Song Wantao is male or female."

Shen Hanyue expressed surprise: "Song Wantao is naturally male, could he possibly be a woman?"

Xiao Ruoling said: "Do you think he could be a woman, husband?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "It’s unclear."

"Does it matter whether he is male or female?" Shen Hanyue asked: "Either way, he is to be eliminated."

Xiao Ruoling nodded, looking questioningly at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan replied: "Miracle Techniques are almost impossible to change one’s gender. If she is a woman, it would be easy to infiltrate the Profound Yin Palace."

Shen Hanyue said: "But isn’t this person already in the Li Huo Palace? The Li Huo Palace shouldn’t be unable to distinguish between genders, which implies this person is male."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "It’s hard to say."

"Li Huo Palace isn’t that foolish," Shen Hanyue declared: "This person is a man!"

Xiao Ruoling asked: "Could he really infiltrate our Profound Yin Palace?"

Chu Zhiyuan mused: "Li Huo Palace wouldn’t expect someone to infiltrate, would they?"

Clarifying whether he is male or female, there’s another crucial question about conduct style.

Women’s conduct style and men’s conduct style have inherent differences.

If you can’t rely on Donghuan Saint Technique to see Song Wantao’s future, you must infer from conduct style to deduce a trajectory.

Be it defense or elimination, one must act preemptively; falling behind step by step makes success difficult.

"Alright, I’ll go inquire with Grandmaster Zhu." Shen Hanyue swiftly departed.

...

Xiao Ruoling said: "I’ve always thought he was male, never considered he could be a woman."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "The name sounds male, and his ambitious nature makes it hard to think he’s a woman."

He once again gazed into the Void, looking into the snowy peak formed by white clouds, focusing on Zheng Huaiyi.

The past and future of Zheng Huaiyi have been made clearly visible to him.

Yet his relationship with Song Wantao remains perpetually ambiguous.

Song Wantao’s infiltration into Li Huo Palace may likely involve contact with Zheng Huaiyi.

Such a Nine Transitions Venerable like Zheng Huaiyi couldn’t uncover Song Wantao’s disguise, illustrating the power of this Miracle Technique.

If it could fool a Nine Transitions Venerable, how could other experts in Li Huo Palace see through it?

What secrets does Li Huo Palace hold for Song Wantao?

Furthermore, has Song Wantao only infiltrated Li Huo Palace?

How many Sects has he infiltrated? One, two, or three, even four, or... even thirty or forty?

How many secrets does Song Wantao know, and how many Miracle Techniques does he master?

Are there Miracle Techniques similar to Donghuan Saint Technique?

To see the future, Donghuan Saint Technique is not the only technique.

Each Court possesses similar Miracle Techniques that can vaguely peek into some aspects of the future.

As I calculate others, they also calculate me.

Considering these, he became more vigilant, warning himself never to be careless, and not to underestimate others.

"I have returned." Shen Hanyue arrived gracefully.

She landed nearby and said: "Junior Master Zhu stated, that person is male."

"Male?" Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

"Isn’t male correct?" Shen Hanyue curiously added: "How could he be female?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

He fell into contemplation, pondering all possibilities — whether he misjudged.

Is the opposite side deliberately misleading him or is the person indeed female?

There are too many possibilities.

What Zhu Yuxia stated might not be true, but it also might not be false.

Truth and falsehood, man and woman, reality and illusion.

Shen Hanyue remarked: "Since he is male, then he wouldn’t infiltrate our Profound Yin Palace?"

Xiao Ruoling said: "How can we be guarded against this? Is there a countermeasure?"

"He can’t infiltrate," Shen Hanyue assured confidently.

Xiao Ruoling questioned: "Who would have thought Li Huo Palace could be infiltrated?"

The Profound Yin Palace resembles Li Huo Palace, cultivating Pure Yin, while Li Huo Palace focuses on Pure Yang. Their mental methods are extreme and distinct, requiring high physiological prerequisites, making infiltration nearly impossible.

Shen Hanyue commented: "If he could infiltrate Li Huo Palace, then he definitely can’t infiltrate our Profound Yin Palace."

If one practices a Pure Yang mental method, then practicing a Pure Yin mental method would result in death.

The legendary Yin Yang integration and water-fire intersection represent specialized mental methods, maintaining balanced water fire from the start.

Practicing a Pure Yang mental method followed by a Pure Yin mental method would prevent being unharmed.

Xiao Ruoling observed: "From a mental method perspective, that’s certainly true."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

His eyes suddenly turned vacant, then returned to normal, nodding slowly.

"How is it, Princely Heir?"

"Hmm, I haven’t seen him infiltrate." Chu Zhiyuan nodded but cautioned: "But that might not be accurate, so we must remain vigilant."

Shen Hanyue boasted: "The Palace Master said, we have a Spiritual Artifact that can assess the aura."

Xiao Ruoling sighed with relief.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, saying no more.

...

Phoenix Secret Land

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in Li Hongzhao’s courtyard.

By now, Li Hongzhao has undergone changes in appearance.

Her originally stunning looks received subtle adjustments, becoming even more enchanting, even harder to look directly at.

Phoenix Eyes are elongated, shining brilliantly and dazzlingly.

Her arched brows swept towards the temples, adding a touch of flair and grandeur.

Upon arriving at her courtyard, she immediately pulled him into action.

Phoenix Divine Palms lashed out continuously, one after another, growing increasingly formidable.

The entire courtyard seemed to transform into a magma gathering place, scorching and intense.

Inside it, Chu Zhiyuan responded with ease the entire time.

A seven-colored Phoenix soon appeared above her head, dancing elegantly before eventually reluctantly returning to her body.

Li Hongzhao shook her head in some deflation, seated beside the stone table in the pavilion, drinking the tea in one gulp.

Chu Zhiyuan sipped the tea: "Doesn’t your Phoenix Burning Heaven Scripture overly impact your Mental State?"

As they say, appearance arises from the heart.

Her appearance subtly changed, reflecting a transformation in Mental State.

The Phoenix’s nature has begun to saturate her mind and body, altering her Mental State.

"Phoenix Burning Heaven Scripture indeed has significant drawbacks," Li Hongzhao agreed regretfully: "But I feel reaching a critical juncture requires a concerted push to break through."

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow: "A critical juncture..."

Li Hongzhao continued: "There’s a chance I might break into Becoming Spirit Venerable."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "You mentioned yourself, those possessing Bloodlines rarely become Spirit Venerable."

"There are always exceptions, right?" Li Hongzhao countered.

As she spoke, the feeling of dejection dissipated, replaced by renewed enthusiasm.

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes changed to vacant.

Li Hongzhao watched him intently, eyes filled with urgency.

Chu Zhiyuan returned to normal, appearing thoughtful.

Li Hongzhao’s spirit lifted: "Well? Did I break through to Spirit Venerable?"

"Not Spirit Venerable." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Li Hongzhao furrowed her brow: "Didn’t Becoming Spirit Venerable? Then going berserk?"

"It wasn’t going berserk either; it’s a special Realm indeed. Evidently, your path is unique."

Li Hongzhao’s spirit soared: "Special Realm?"

Chu Zhiyuan commented: "It’s a Realm between Spirit Venerable and Venerable Perfection, formidable enough to contend with Spirit Venerable."

Li Hongzhao smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan remarked: "It’s a fascinating Realm; you should strive forward, befitting Phoenix Bloodline."

The new Realm he saw Li Hongzhao achieve could contend with Spirit Venerable without the latter’s outwardly projecting aura, making it controllable.

She can restrain her aura, eliminating the disadvantages of Spirit Venerable.