Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1604 - 1600: Countermeasures

Qi Qingmei snorted: "The Palace Master previously disagreed with this move because the hidden dangers are many and unpredictable."

The junior brother may be powerful, but such matters aren’t just handled by high cultivation; there are many changes in people’s hearts that are indefensible.

Who knows how things will develop? It’s easy to lose control, and once out of control, it may be impossible to clean up.

Lu Xiaolu said, "Senior Sister, you’re overthinking. We have Junior Brother."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head.

Lu Xiaolu giggled, "Junior Brother has secret techniques, there’s nothing to fear."

Qi Qingmei grunted, "The world is chaotic, and sometimes secret techniques are useless. What if things go out of control? It’ll be too late to regret then."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "What Senior Sister Qi said is very true; it’s better to be cautious."

There was no way before, but now that there are new developments, the old methods can be discarded.

The appearance of the Heavenly Shadow Sect is feared to be just the beginning, not the end.

Apart from the Heavenly Shadow Sect, could there be other sect elites appearing?

Could it be that the Thirty-Six Layers of Heaven are going to break out into war?

Although unlikely, one must be cautious.

While the three were talking, Xiao Mingyue reappeared, her jade-like face tense.

She then began to speak of the Heavenly Shadow Sect’s details.

The Heavenly Shadow Sect is a top sect in Qingyang Heaven.

They excel in the art of transformation.

The so-called Heavenly Shadow is actually shadowless.

Invisible and elusive.

Yet ubiquitous.

As a top sect in Qingyang Heaven, their status is not inferior to the Four Great Sects in Biyuan Heaven.

In the comparison between Qingyang Heaven and Biyuan Heaven, Qingyang Heaven is higher by several layers, with more abundant spiritual energy and superior cultivators.

Therefore, as a top sect, the experts of the Heavenly Shadow Sect are theoretically stronger than those of the Four Great Sects.

Xiao Mingyue’s expression grew grave: "This Heavenly Shadow Sect is extremely difficult to deal with, especially skilled in the art of transformation and disguise, able to seamlessly infiltrate other sects and steal martial arts, then sow discord by posing as others."

"Palace Master, is this not an Evil Sect?" Lu Xiaolu said, "Haven’t they been dealt with yet?"

Qi Qingmei nodded, "Such conduct surely makes them a public enemy, doesn’t it?"

Xiao Mingyue said, "Their actions are both righteous and nefarious, but they know their limits, so they have not become a public enemy."

"The other sects are scared, aren’t they?" Lu Xiaolu pouted, "They’ve been frightened."

Qi Qingmei slowly nodded.

She felt the same way.

The Heavenly Shadow Sect is quite intimidating, but they aren’t really an Evil Sect.

The mental method is for disguise, not for the absorption of essence like evil skills.

Since they’re not an Evil Sect, it’s tough to make all the Martial Arts Sects resent and hate them, making it hard to unite against them.

They might even be revered and obeyed due to their intimidating power.

Such a sect is very tricky to deal with.

Qi Qingmei said, "Are they trying to disguise themselves as disciples of Guanghan Palace? I doubt they can succeed."

The mental method of Guanghan Palace is special and pure, making it nearly impossible for someone to infiltrate.

Xiao Mingyue said, "But what if they disguise themselves as disciples of the Fuyun Sect or the Guiyang Sword Sect and launch a sneak attack on us?"

"...Very hard to defend against." Qi Qingmei nodded slowly.

The Guiyang Sword Sect and the Fuyun Sect are not like Guanghan Palace; it’s not certain the Heavenly Shadow Sect can’t infiltrate them.

Once infiltrated and having stealthily learned the mental method, they can change their appearance and use the mental method, making it nearly impossible to notice any discrepancies.

Qi Qingmei sighed as she thought of this: "Indeed, very troublesome."

Lu Xiaolu said, "They’re not invincible, right? There must be a way to crack them!"

Xiao Mingyue said, "The key is to find a way to counter them, ...even if you know the method, it’s not certain you can execute it."

Qi Qingmei said, "Junior Brother, do you have a way to deal with them?"

Her expression was eager, believing Chu Zhiyuan surely had a way.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It seems we’ll have to strike first."

"Strike first against the Heavenly Shadow Sect?" Qi Qingmei pondered, shaking her head, "Go to Qingyang Heaven to deal with the Heavenly Shadow Sect? Not a good idea."

Even though Chu Zhiyuan is a Spirit Venerable, facing an entire sect alone is impossible.

Moreover, given the Heavenly Shadow Sect’s high status, they naturally also have Spirit Venerables; of course, there wouldn’t be only one Spirit Venerable.

How could he alone handle multiple Spirit Venerables’ siege?

Moreover, the Court in Qingyang Heaven also has divine artifacts.

Lu Xiaolu said, "Yes, striking first is best!"

She joyfully said, "Junior Brother, let’s do it together."

Xiao Mingyue glanced at her.

Qi Qingmei said, "Xiao Lu, don’t join in the fun and cause trouble."

"How am I causing trouble?" Lu Xiaolu said defiantly, "Senior Sister, I’ll be reaching Perfection soon."

Qi Qingmei snorted, "Then wait until you’re perfect to talk!"

Lu Xiaolu looked at Chu Zhiyuan, "Junior Brother, how do we deal with them?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "First, inform the Fuyun Sect and Guiyang Sword Sect, so they are on guard against the Heavenly Shadow Sect."

"Can they defend?" Qi Qingmei asked.

Xiao Mingyue frowned, "The scary thing about the Heavenly Shadow Sect is that they are indefensible."

Chu Zhiyuan pondered, "Indefensible..."

Qi Qingmei asked, "Palace Master, can’t they really be defended against? Wouldn’t that mean they’re invincible?"

Xiao Mingyue said, "Their most marvelous skill is their disguise technique, which is absolutely flawless."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Is the Heavenly Shadow Sect the only dominant force in Qingyang Heaven or are there other restrictions?"

Xiao Mingyue said, "They’re not the only force; there are two other sects, not inferior to the Heavenly Shadow Sect."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "That is to say, those two sects can hold off the Heavenly Shadow Sect."

"Yes." Xiao Mingyue nodded.

Lu Xiaolu was immediately buoyant, "Then let’s learn from those two sects on how to deal with the Heavenly Shadow Sect experts."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Xiao Mingyue said, "If they can defend against the Heavenly Shadow Sect, how can we steal learning?"

"Junior Brother won’t be stumped, will he?" Lu Xiaolu looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, "I will make a trip to Qingyang Heaven."

"I’ll go too!" Lu Xiaolu hurriedly said.

Qi Qingmei said irritably, "Xiao Lu, you’re at it again!"

Lu Xiaolu quickly said, "I might not be a burden, right, Junior Brother?"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Okay, Senior Sister, I should go to Qingyang Heaven by myself first."

"Hmph, then go quickly!" Lu Xiaolu glanced at him with a bit of resentment, "Go and come back quickly, find a way to restrain the Heavenly Shadow Sect soon!"

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Xiao Mingyue and Qi Qingmei, clasped his hands with a smile, and said, "Palace Master, Senior Sister Qi, I shall take my leave now."

"Go and return swiftly." Xiao Mingyue nodded, "Looking forward to your good news."

"Alright."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, disappearing in a flash.

...

Qingyang Heaven

Chu Zhiyuan stood on a mountain peak, his blue robe fluttering, gazing afar at a mountain ten miles away.

It was the mountain where the Heavenly Shadow Sect was located.

He didn’t go to the other two sects to find ways to deal with the Heavenly Shadow Sect, but planned to address it fundamentally.

Since the Heavenly Shadow Sect likes to infiltrate other sects to steal their mental methods.

Then let’s use their way against them.

He decided to look directly at the Heavenly Shadow Sect’s mental method to find a direct method of restraint.

At a distance of ten miles, he could see clearly.

Super Sense enveloped the entire Heavenly Shadow Sect, inside and out, all under his Insight.

Except for two buildings which were blocked by some weird force, appearing vague and unclear, the rest was as clear as a palm reading.

Those two buildings, one was the main hall in the center, and the other was a pavilion not far behind.

He guessed that one was the Sect Master Hall and the other was a library.

The Heavenly Shadow Sect also has a powerful spiritual artifact guarding the sect.

Despite not being a divine artifact, it poses a threat to him, so he couldn’t simply force his way in.

He didn’t rush to look at the Sect Master Hall and the library but instead used his Insight on the disciples of the Heavenly Shadow Sect to observe their mental method operations.

He found that the Heavenly Shadow Sect’s mental method had indeed unique and wonderful aspects.

Practicing this mental method allows one’s aura to be introverted and compact, difficult to discern, and can hide one’s presence, making it extremely good for stealth and assassination.