Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1711: Persuasion

If I can eliminate the Evil Sect in another realm, the merit will be even greater.

The Heavenly Sword will then far surpass Lu Wanshan’s current Heavenly Sword.

If the Heavenly Sword becomes truly powerful to that extent, it could even unify the Little Outer Heaven.

I am too lazy to be Emperor myself; I could let my father be Emperor, or even my younger sister.

If I become a bit stronger, I could even unify all heavens.

Thinking of this, he shook his head.

He is really too lazy to pursue these matters, even too lazy to unify the Little Outer Heaven; it’s best to let things run their current course.

If I can cultivate to the Taixu Realm, I wonder what kind of mental state I’ll be in.

Will it be to isolate myself from the world and find a quiet place to stay, or be in the Profound Yin Palace, or in the Heavenly Sword Sect, or in Little Outer Heaven?

In the Sect Leader’s Hall of the Heavenly Sword Sect, when he raised the matter, Lu Wanshan frowned: “Do you want to annihilate the Evil Sect?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: “Sect Leader, I have such a thought, and with Song Wantao’s cooperation in the Forget Sorrow Valley, it can be done.”

“What about the Evil Extermination Department?” Lu Wanshan asked, “Will they agree?”

Xu Qianfan said: “This idea is good indeed. The Evil Sect demons should not live. If Zhiyuan, you have the ability to wipe them out, then it’d be best to do so!”

Zhou Chongming shook his head: “The Evil Extermination Department is unlikely to agree.”

Meng Xusheng laughed: “Actually, you could cooperate with the Evil Extermination Department to destroy the Evil Sect demons together. If they share in the merit, they might agree.”

Zhou Chongming sighed: “Temporary merit versus long-term merit, which will the Evil Extermination Department choose?”

Xu Qianfan said: “If it were me, I’d of course grab the merit at hand first; the extinction of the Evil Sect is not a merit for all eternity. Miss it, regret it for life!”

Just relying on the capability of the Evil Extermination Department, it is hardly possible to ever wipe out the Evil Sect.

With Chu Zhiyuan lending a hand, it’s a rare opportunity not to be missed.

“People think differently.” Zhou Chongming shook his head and said: “Some are prudent, some are aggressive; it’s hard to totally align.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: “I will talk to Brother Huang about it, Sect Leader, what do you think?”

Lu Wanshan looked at the Heavenly Sword hanging from Chu Zhiyuan’s waist.

He understood Chu Zhiyuan’s intention; with the merit of wiping out the Evil Sect demons, the power of the Heavenly Sword would become extremely astonishing.

He shook his head and pointed to the sky: “It still wouldn’t surpass that.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow: “Not surpass it yet?”

Lu Wanshan said: “Merit is not purely public sentiment; it’s also an accumulation.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: “Then what about Little Outer Heaven…”

“The Emperor’s Sword in Little Outer Heaven is its clone; if you want to seize it, it’s probably not enough to just extinguish the Evil Sect in Biyuan Heaven.”

“Not to seize, just suppress?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Lu Wanshan said: “Then it depends on how much merit the Emperor’s Sword has.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

If merit can accumulate, the merit of his Heavenly Sword is far inferior to the Emperor’s Sword.

“The good news is, a large portion of the Emperor’s Sword’s merit is bestowed on it.” Lu Wanshan pointed to the sky.

He understood Chu Zhiyuan’s intention.

He intended to act freely in Little Outer Heaven, unaffected by the Emperor’s Sword’s suppression.

Chu Zhiyuan said slowly: “Then it’s worth a try.”

Lu Wanshan said: “Give it a try, but the premise is not to make too much of a fuss with the Court.”

Xu Qianfan snorted: “The Court is difficult to please; clearly it’s a good thing, yet they may not appreciate it and might oppose vigorously. I think, just do it first, don’t even consult them!”

Zhou Chongming shook his head.

Meng Xusheng laughed: “Indeed, act first and report later, even if the Court gets angry, it would be too late; those Evil Sect demons cannot resurrect.”

“Precisely, precisely!” Xu Qianfan strongly agreed.

Zhou Chongming said: “To be safe, Zhiyuan, you should probe their stance.”

Chu Zhiyuan solemnly nodded.

…

“Exterminate all Evil Sect?” Huang Zhengyang exclaimed with wide eyes: “All Evil Sect?!”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

The two stood in Huang Zhengyang’s small courtyard, sitting by a stone table, drinking tea.

He looked up towards the Imperial Palace.

At this moment, he could truly perceive the existence of the divine artifact.

A mysterious force enveloped the Imperial Palace, even vaguely covering the entire Imperial City.

He could even faintly sense the position of the divine artifact, and even its probing.

The divine artifact is spiritual, not a dead thing, and doesn’t need to be activated to function.

It can actively search, probe, and even guard cautiously.

The spiritual nature of the divine artifact is not lesser than that of humans.

“Brother Chu, why have you such thoughts?” Huang Zhengyang asked.

Chu Zhiyuan withdrew his gaze and smiled: “I’ve had this idea for a long time, but previously my cultivation was insufficient, willing but unable. Now it’s different.”

“Annihilate all Evil Sect…” Huang Zhengyang shook his head and sighed: “Not to hide it from you Brother Chu, I have had such thoughts too.”

Chu Zhiyuan said: “We all know the Evil Sect demons deserve death, so having this thought is normal.”

“But…” Huang Zhengyang frowned and said: “Is it truly achievable?”

“How would you know without trying?” Chu Zhiyuan said: “If attempted and not achieved, there’s no regret. It will also motivate me to cultivate more diligently and elevate further.”

Huang Zhengyang laughed: “Ha, is this your real purpose, Brother Chu?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled: “I indeed wish to destroy the Evil Sect, and eagerly at that.”

Huang Zhengyang slowly restrained his smile.

Chu Zhiyuan said: “I now want to ascertain the Court’s attitude.”

Huang Zhengyang sighed: “Brother Chu, you’re so clever; you can already guess.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowned: “Does the Court truly wish to maintain the existence of the Evil Sect? … Rather than allowing the Evil Sect to survive, it’s better to choose another target.”

“What target can you choose?”

“How about the Four Great Sects and Martial Arts?” Chu Zhiyuan said: “There’s conflict but not as evil.”

Huang Zhengyang said: “But the Evil Sect is almost impossible to be eradicated; their roots lie in the upper heaven, in other realms.”

Chu Zhiyuan said calmly: “As long as we are determined, vigilant in defense, once they revive, continue extinguishing. The Evil Sect in other realms is not countless!”

“… Brother Chu, will you also go after the Evil Sect in other realms?” Huang Zhengyang asked, suddenly understanding.

Chu Zhiyuan said: “To trace the source, it’s just as well I can’t find them!”

“Brother Chu, your courage is sky-high!” Huang Zhengyang’s eyes instantly sharpened: “Annihilate all Evil Sects in all heavens?”

Chu Zhiyuan said: “Brother Huang, do you think I can achieve it?”

“Yes!” Huang Zhengyang said solemnly: “If others said this, I’d think it’s boasting. Brother Chu, I believe you!”

Chu Zhiyuan said: “Brother Huang, can you assist me?”

“… Brother Chu, you should still inform the Court first, discuss it.” Huang Zhengyang said with a wry smile.

If the Court disagrees, Brother Chu’s rash action would incur the Court’s displeasure and may even provoke interference.

The court wouldn’t outright say to prevent him from destroying the Evil Sect, but can use other means to occupy his energy, thus hindering his full exertion.

To outsiders, the relationship between the Court and Brother Chu seems harmonious.

I know the subtlety of the relationship between the Court and Brother Chu and need to handle it carefully with caution.

Chu Zhiyuan said: “I fear the Court will not agree; if I forcibly proceed, it’s even more troublesome, better to act directly, not giving the Court a chance to react.”

“In this way…” Huang Zhengyang pondered.

Chu Zhiyuan said: “Once the Evil Sect is annihilated, you’ll fear that your Evil Extermination Department would be abolished, and your position as Director…”

Huang Zhengyang said solemnly: “That doesn’t matter; without the Evil Extermination Department, there are other departments. I won’t be idle … Alright, I’ll assist you, without informing the Court first!”

Chu Zhiyuan solemnly clasped his fist: “Thank you, Brother Huang!”