Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1582 - 1578: Revenge

Huang Zhengyang entered with a heavy expression and cupped his fists in greeting: "Brother Chu."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: "Has something happened?"

He reached out to invite Huang Zhengyang to sit.

The two sat next to the stone table in the small pavilion, lighting the Red Clay Small Stove.

"Ah..." Huang Zhengyang shook his head and sighed, "This time, the Court has suffered a major setback!"

"What kind of major setback?"

"Several tribute experts who went in were killed!"

"Didn’t they fall to a Strange Beast?"

"They were slain by other experts."

"Experts from other realms?"

"It was them!" Huang Zhengyang solemnly replied, "These experts are all ruthless, and when they see their opponents, it’s a fight to the death!"

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Huang Zhengyang said, "We thought there was no need to fight since we hadn’t found the Divine Artifact, but they thought otherwise and acted first."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How many tribute experts were lost?"

"Twelve!" Huang Zhengyang replied with hatred, "Just like that, twelve were lost, truly hateful!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Have we avenged them?"

"They had top experts entering, some even Spirit Venerables."

"So we’re saying no revenge was exacted?" Chu Zhiyuan said.

Huang Zhengyang sighed.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Our Spirit Venerable tributes didn’t go in for revenge?"

Huang Zhengyang gave a wry smile.

Chu Zhiyuan smirked: "Do you expect me to help seek revenge?"

"No." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "Just reminding Brother Chu to be extremely cautious."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Huang Zhengyang said, "The Court didn’t expect them to be so ruthless, nor expected them to be so strong!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If they know about the Divine Artifact, they would definitely value it highly and gather the top experts."

"It seems they do know about it, otherwise they wouldn’t be so vicious," Huang Zhengyang said, "I’m afraid we are..."

He shook his head.

Based on the tribute experts lost, these opposing experts were stronger.

Different realms have different Spiritual Energy, Martial Arts Systems, and cultivation.

Looking at it now, our Biyuan Heaven’s Spiritual Energy evidently doesn’t match theirs, nor do our top experts.

The situation suddenly became extremely unfavorable.

"But no need to be too pessimistic," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Until the end, it’s hard to say who will find the Divine Artifact, maybe it’s us."

"I know Brother Chu always has good luck, but this time it’s different; it’s about the fate of our entire Biyuan Heaven."

This involves Biyuan Heaven’s fortune, not just Chu Zhiyuan’s luck.

No matter how good his luck or how strong he is, he can’t change the fortune of the entire realm.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "That’s true, ... the Court’s Divine Artifact is still unrepaired?"

He knew the Divine Artifact hadn’t been fixed.

And occasionally, he would use the Divine Artifact to temper his spiritual power, enhancing the Heavenly Yuan Technique.

"Ah..." Huang Zhengyang sighed, "It’s indeed a tumultuous season, everything coming together, according to the Director, the Divine Artifact’s repair isn’t fast, typically taking a thousand years and still far from completion."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If the Divine Artifact is fixed, entering the New Cave Heaven with it and sweeping through would be ideal."

Huang Zhengyang hesitated: "Wouldn’t this lead other realms’ Divine Artifacts to enter as well?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Maybe their Divine Artifacts are also broken or have issues."

"What a coincidence," Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "Doing so is too dangerous, it could end in mutual destruction."

"Can’t worry about that..." Chu Zhiyuan frowned, "We fear they might use their Divine Artifacts anyway."

Huang Zhengyang’s face became solemn.

If that happens, it would be terrifying, possibly turning the entire Divine Domain into a battlefield.

Countless experts would die, including top experts.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How does the Court plan to respond?"

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "The Court has no good ideas, and is indecisive."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "At this point, not advancing means retreating, are we supposed to just watch others fight and do nothing?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "But it’s too dangerous, and it’s not advisable for tributes to go in and simply die."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Then we can only completely open up the Cave Heaven."

"But..." Huang Zhengyang hesitated.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Since we are unwilling to lose tribute experts, we can only let the experts from Various Martial Arts Sects enter."

"Would they dare enter?"

"A bird dies for food, a person dies for wealth," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Some experts can’t resist temptation."

Many Perfect Realm Venerables nearing the end of their lifespan, in despair, would risk it all for a chance.

This batch of them will mostly rush into the New Cave Heaven.

Some might indeed break through barriers and achieve becoming Spirit Venerables.

This creates a demonstration effect, encouraging more Perfect Venerables to enter.

Huang Zhengyang frowned and shook his head: "The Court is still hesitant."

"Isn’t it a lack of trust?" Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Huang Zhengyang sighed: "It’s both hesitation and lack of trust."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then there’s no solution, the world doesn’t have perfect methods."

He understood the Court’s inability to make a decision mainly stemmed from a lack of trust.

If the New Cave Heaven is opened to all experts, Martial Arts Sect’s strength may increase significantly.

Even though the New Cave Heaven belongs to the Court, it’s shared by experts worldwide.

Equivalent to weakening the Court.

Huang Zhengyang sighed: "Does Brother Chu have a good idea?"

"I would like to wipe out these guys," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "But having the heart to kill the enemy, yet lacking the strength."

Huang Zhengyang said: "Should we really open it? Is it the only option?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "My position isn’t high enough, my perspective isn’t broad enough, it still depends on the decision of the four Princes."

Huang Zhengyang slowly nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Are there relics from these tribute experts?"

Huang Zhengyang shook his head: "Brother Chu, don’t take risks, these guys are very powerful, it’s not wise to confront them directly."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Our experts in Biyuan Heaven can’t die in vain."

Huang Zhengyang sighed: "Actually, those who go in are all prepared for death."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "If encountered by Strange Beasts or perilous places, there’s no choice. But if killed by someone, how can we not seek revenge?"

He sensed the Heavenly Sword stirring.

Unexpectedly, seeking revenge for Biyuan Heaven’s tribute experts also aligns with the realm’s will.

Why does the realm’s will want revenge for these tribute experts?

Seeking revenge for these tribute experts aligns with Biyuan Heaven’s interests, which aligns with the realm’s will?

Biyuan Heaven’s interests equate to the realm’s will?

He pondered the essence of the realm’s will and its origins in his mind.

"But..." Huang Zhengyang hesitated.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "It’s settled, Brother Huang, search for their relics, see if I can avenge them."

Huang Zhengyang said: "But it’s too dangerous."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "If revenge can’t be taken, then forget it, I won’t force it."

"... Okay, I’ll go find them." Huang Zhengyang said.

...

An hour later, Huang Zhengyang appeared again in Chu Zhiyuan’s courtyard.

He carried a box in hand, opened it, revealing items like clothing and weapons.

Huang Zhengyang’s expression was heavy as he laid twelve relics on the stone table.

Chu Zhiyuan scrutinized them, using his Divine Eye to examine the twelve relics.

These twelve relics accompanied their owners to their deaths.

Chu Zhiyuan visualized the looks and behaviors of the twelve tribute experts, their lives, and how they died.

He saw their experiences within the Cave Heaven, their encounters with Outer Realm experts, and how they were killed.

His expression gradually became grim.

Huang Zhengyang kept watching him, seeing his solemn expression, and softly asked: "Have you found the murderers?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.