Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1713: Completion

The people of Biyuan Heaven despise the Evil Sect deeply.

Countless people have been harmed by the Evil Sect, and their relatives and friends share an intense hatred towards its wicked members.

They only lament their own inadequacy, unable to deal with the Evil Sect’s fiends.

Their own incapability leads to an even greater hatred towards these fiends.

They have longed for the Court to eradicate these wicked members of the Evil Sect completely.

Yet, the Court has disappointed them time and time again.

But now, finally, a master has come forth to fulfill their longstanding desire to exterminate these fiends of the Evil Sect.

They are filled with surprise, gratitude, and admiration, wishing to establish a shrine for his tribute.

Hoping he might achieve immortality, eternally protecting the realm, ensuring that these fiends never rise from the ashes again.

…

Morning

A thousand rays of golden light shine upon Heavenly Sword Peak, turning everything on the peak to gold.

Golden mountains, golden trees, golden branches, golden leaves, golden houses, golden people.

Chu Zhiyuan’s small courtyard is also filled with golden light.

He paces in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, pondering which Evil Sect to clear out today.

A knock sounds at the door, and Li Hongzhao pushes the door open without waiting for his response.

She is dressed in a red robe, stunningly beautiful, her phoenix eyes sparkle as she glances at him: “Really back?”

Chu Zhiyuan asks, “What’s the matter?”

“I heard the Court issued a reward, granting you the Qinglian Sea Mountain Range.”

“I didn’t ask for this reward, why?”

“The reward has already been issued.” Li Hongzhao snorts softly: “The sect is discussing it.”

Chu Zhiyuan frowns.

Li Hongzhao gives him a sidelong glance.

Chu Zhiyuan says, “It’s the Court expressing their dissatisfaction.”

Li Hongzhao says, “Dissatisfied with your efforts to wipe out the Evil Sect’s fiends? You don’t want a barren place like Qinglian Sea, yet they insist on giving it to you, deliberately vexing you.”

Chu Zhiyuan nods.

Li Hongzhao snorts, “What will they do next?”

“Probably take action against our Heavenly Sword Sect.” Chu Zhiyuan says, “To weaken Heavenly Sword Sect.”

Li Hongzhao says, “If the Court wants to move against our Heavenly Sword Sect, they have myriad methods, hard to defend against.”

Chu Zhiyuan nods.

Li Hongzhao says, “Then you…”

Chu Zhiyuan says, “No matter what, let’s deal with these Evil Sect first!”

Li Hongzhao nods lightly.

She has no doubt about this.

Back then, Chu Zhiyuan assisted Da Meng in eradicating the entire Evil Sect, helping her win the hearts of the people.

Repeating this in Biyuan Heaven, with his current cultivation and miracle techniques, it’s not difficult.

Chu Zhiyuan shakes his head, “After the Evil Sect is wiped out, all I can do to the Court is intimidate them.”

“How will you intimidate?” Li Hongzhao laughs, “The Court has a Divine Artifact, they’re not afraid of you.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiles.

Li Hongzhao snorts, “Did you find a Divine Artifact, obtain it?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiles and nods.

Li Hongzhao is perceptive enough, and also understands him well.

Li Hongzhao snorts, “I knew you would make a move, sooner or later it would fall into your hands!”

She understands and trusts Chu Zhiyuan’s skills the most.

If anyone in the world were to obtain a Divine Artifact, it would undoubtedly be him.

Chu Zhiyuan says, “Earlier, I acted directly to test the Court’s attitude without interference.”

“It seems the Court’s attitude is indeed as I expected.”

“Yes, they are indeed opposed to me eliminating the Evil Sect.”

“Ridiculous!” Li Hongzhao shakes her head, “A Court still needs to nurture rogues to maintain its strength!”

She finds this action by the Court deeply detestable.

If the Court doesn’t treat the people as its subjects, only thinking about maintaining power without compassion, it is grossly unfit.

Such people shouldn’t be Emperor, such a Court should be overthrown by the people!

Chu Zhiyuan slowly says, “Let’s see what they’ll do next.”

“Try to force you to stop.” Li Hongzhao snorts.

“It seems I need to hurry, can’t be so slow anymore.”

“I anticipate that within two days, the Court will employ even stronger tactics against our Heavenly Sword Sect.”

“Hmm.” Chu Zhiyuan nods.

For a Court with a repaired Divine Artifact, he’s not that formidable in their eyes.

The Spirit Venerable can’t withstand the Divine Artifact, and they don’t know he’s reached Emperor level.

…

Half a month later, in the evening.

Chu Zhiyuan stands with his hands behind his back in his courtyard at the Heavenly Sword Branch.

Huang Zhengyang stands opposite him.

Both bathed in the sunset glow, gazing at the red-stained sky.

Huang Zhengyang sighs, “Brother Chu, I didn’t expect it to be completed so soon.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiles, “Does the Evil Extermination Department know all of the Evil Sect’s branches have been wiped out?”

Huang Zhengyang says, “The department has a spiritual artifact, collecting the aura of each sect, and now the aura is all gone, meaning all sects have been destroyed.”

Chu Zhiyuan shows a smile.

Huang Zhengyang says, “Tomorrow, I’ll report this news.”

Chu Zhiyuan nods.

Huang Zhengyang says, “Thanks to Brother Chu’s quick action, the Court hasn’t responded before it was all over.”

Chu Zhiyuan says, “I had to be quick, before the Court could pressure Heavenly Sword Sect and you, Brother Huang.”

“I don’t face much here, since I had already given a heads-up, no blame on me.”

“Court officials are not fools, they will react eventually.”

“When the dust settles, everything will be over.”

“There will be autumn reckoning, Brother Huang, your position may not be secure.”

“Having eradicated the Evil Sect’s fiends, I’m willing to retire to my fields!”

“Hahaha… Brother Huang, you’re not that indifferent to fame!”

“Brother Chu, I’m serious!” Huang Zhengyang quickly says, “Seeing these Evil Sect wiped out, I’m truly satisfied, the Evil Extermination Department disbands in my hands, couldn’t be better!”

Chu Zhiyuan shakes his head, “Still waiting for Brother Huang to ascend to a higher position, how can you retire.”

“Higher position? Impossible.” Huang Zhengyang shakes his head.

As powerful as Chu Zhiyuan is in cultivation and miracle techniques, he’s not adept in officialdom.

I was able to become Director quickly thanks to Brother Chu’s help.

But this was indirect help, unable to directly intervene in the tides of officialdom.

Chu Zhiyuan laughs, “As long as I pose a sufficient threat to the Court, Brother Huang, your position will be high enough.”

“Hmm—?” Huang Zhengyang hesitates.

Chu Zhiyuan says, “If the Court wants to negotiate with me, they’ll have to do so through you, Brother Huang, and if you’re not of sufficient status, how could you have the authority?”

Huang Zhengyang solemnly asks, “Brother Chu, are you intending to directly confront the Court?”

Chu Zhiyuan slowly draws the Heavenly Sword.

The Heavenly Sword has already transformed.

Intricate patterns flow from the sword’s hilt, extending across the blade to the tip.

These patterns resemble petals, or maybe letters, radiating an ancient profundity.

Huang Zhengyang incredulously observes the Heavenly Sword, “Brother Chu, is this the same one as before?”

Chu Zhiyuan nods, using his left hand to trace the Sword technique along the blade lightly: “This is the latest Heavenly Sword, with amazing effects, it’s now considered a Divine Artifact.”

“Divine Artifact?” Huang Zhengyang quickly asks, “Can it withstand the Court’s Divine Artifact?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiles, tossing it towards the sky.

The Heavenly Sword rises hundreds of meters, growing in the wind, in a blink reaching thirty meters long, three meters wide.

The sword’s patterns don’t enlarge, instead becoming more concentrated.

The Heavenly Sword quickly turns illusory, becoming hazy, as though sinking into a lake, gradually disappearing completely.

Chu Zhiyuan smiles.

The Heavenly Sword is now fully evolved into its ultimate form, truly the Heavenly Sword.

Receiving the faith and gratitude of countless citizens of Biyuan Heaven.

These tributes and gratitude can be divided into two, one part forming the halo of the statue in his mind, allowing for ever-brightening, condensing the fourth clone.

Yet he has no intention of creating clones but transferred it onto the Heavenly Sword.

The Heavenly Sword, receiving these merits and gratitude, has fully completed its transformation, achieving its ultimate state.

From now on, the Heavenly Sword can continuously absorb merits and public opinion, growing stronger, and can gather its power for attacks.

With it, he can combat the Court’s Divine Artifact.