Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Imperial City White Jade City, Is the Crown Prince Rebelling?

Cyan Yuan Sect.

Cyan Jade Hall.

“Sect Leader, has the situation in White Jade City been confirmed?”

After Gu An and the others returned from Yu State to the Cyan Yuan Sect, they went straight to the Cyan Jade Hall, where the Sect Leader resided, wanting to get an update on the latest situation.

White Jade City was the capital of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, so the situation there naturally demanded serious attention.

Since the No-Life Evil Cult involved the Great Zhou Imperial Family, it merited even greater vigilance.

The Cyan Yuan Sect had already considered the No-Life Evil Cult a major threat. Now that it was confirmed to be the work of the Imperial Family, it became crucial to gather more intelligence—specifically, on the Imperial Family’s stance.

Although the imperial authority of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty was in decline, the power it commanded still surpassed that of the Cyan Yuan Sect. After all, the Imperial Family had experts at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster level, a fact that served as a deterrent to the various sects.

The Cyan Yuan Sect currently lacked combat power of that caliber, so they had to remain vigilant.

If they were to make an enemy of the Great Zhou Imperial Family, they would first have to form an alliance with multiple powers and then deliberate on a decision. The Cyan Yuan Sect would certainly not be the one to stick its neck out.

“Hall Master Gu, Hall Master Lü, there’s no rush. Please, sit and wait. A few more Elders are on their way. We’ll discuss this matter once everyone has arrived.”

Sect Leader Liu Xuan, however, was not in a hurry. He smiled and gestured for Gu An, Lü Zhenghai, and the others to sit. His calm and composed demeanor put everyone much more at ease.

At critical moments, a steady person like Liu Xuan was needed to act as an anchor, calming everyone’s nerves while rationally analyzing the situation to guide the Cyan Yuan Sect toward the best possible decision.

“Yes, Sect Leader.”

After composing themselves, Gu An, Lü Zhenghai, and the others sat to one side to wait.

All the figures at the Elder Level of Inner Master had gathered in the Cyan Jade Hall. However, even after they had all arrived, Sect Leader Liu Xuan did not begin discussing the No-Life Evil Cult. He was still waiting.

Gu An, Lü Zhenghai, and the others seemed to realize something. There were three empty seats next to Sect Leader Liu Xuan, and their proximity to him was a statement in itself.

After all, the Supreme Elder who had traveled with them wasn’t here yet. He had evidently gone to summon others.

Before long, three white-haired elders arrived. They looked ancient, but their auras were incredibly powerful. Among those present, no one aside from Sect Leader Liu Xuan could match them.

Upon seeing the three elders, the Inner Masters and other Elders all rose to their feet.

“Greetings, Supreme Elders!”

Everyone called out in unison.

These three elders were the very foundation of the Cyan Yuan Sect—figures at the Supreme Elder Level.

They were all former Inner Master experts of the Cyan Yuan Sect and belonged to the previous generation of Elder Level figures.

After the rise of the current generation’s leaders—Sect Leader Liu Xuan, Medicine Hall Master Gu An, and Law Enforcement Hall Master Lü Zhenghai—these figures from the previous generation of Hall Masters and Elders began to retire, remaining within the Cyan Yuan Sect in secluded cultivation.

They were all masters who had achieved Inner Refining of the Five Viscera, their strength far surpassing that of ordinary Inner Masters. Even with their lifespans dwindling, the combat power they could unleash was terrifying.

Take Shen Yuan from Tan City, for example. Despite his peerless escape abilities, he had nearly been obliterated by a single punch from a Cyan Yuan Sect Supreme Elder.

Although he didn’t die on the spot, he was left in a terrible state. In the end, he was finished off by Yang Chan’s Qianji Yin, a truly ignominious death.

The three Supreme Elders glanced at the assembly, nodded, and then took the seats next to Sect Leader Liu Xuan that had been reserved for them.

As the Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, Liu Xuan naturally occupied the main seat. The seats beside him were the next most important and were normally occupied by the various Hall Masters. For them to be empty now meant that the people who would sit there held an extremely high status.

The three Supreme Elders were the ones who best fit this description.

Only after the three Supreme Elders were seated did Sect Leader Liu Xuan finally speak:

“I imagine you’ve all heard some news before arriving. I will now share the full details of the situation with you.”

“It has been confirmed: the force behind the No-Life Evil Cult is the Imperial Family of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty.”

Liu Xuan’s words plunged everyone into silence.

They had all heard rumors to varying degrees, but nothing was certain. Now, the final answer was confirmed through Sect Leader Liu Xuan.

And it was because they knew the answer that they were silent.

“To be precise, the one behind the No-Life Evil Cult is Crown Prince Yang Qian of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty. This was not an order from Emperor Yu, but an arrangement made by the Crown Prince. He wants to use an Evil Technique that absorbs Spiritual Power to break through and become a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster.”

“It is not yet clear whether Emperor Yu is aware of this, but the Cyan Yuan Sect does not plan to interfere.”

“The Cyan Yuan Sect will not involve itself in the transfer of imperial power. We will simply await the final outcome.”

Liu Xuan continued to relay the information they had gathered.

Some information could be uncovered, but other intelligence was much harder to obtain.

For instance, the true thoughts of Emperor Yang Yu of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty were impossible to ascertain. One could only guess. The truth would only be revealed once everything was over.

After all, the heart of a sovereign is hard to fathom.

“Imperial power is a major headache. If the Cyan Yuan Sect gets involved, there’s nothing to be gained, only endless future troubles.”

“But are we to completely ignore the No-Life Evil Cult, then?”

Gu An asked.

He had naturally thought about this a great deal on the way back, especially regarding the No-Life Evil Cult.

“As long as the No-Life Evil Cult stays out of Qing State, we will not interfere. But if they dare extend their reach into our territory, then no matter whose banner they fly, they will be utterly annihilated.”

“With the exception of Emperor Yu.”

Sect Leader Liu Xuan’s tone was resolute when he spoke of Qing State, but his final words significantly undercut that decisiveness. Still, it clearly revealed his apprehension toward Emperor Yu.

Emperor Yu had been on the throne for a very long time. And while the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s authority had diminished significantly during his reign, the power he personally commanded could not be underestimated.

Furthermore, Emperor Yu himself was a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster. Though he was getting on in years, the combat power he could erupt with was still terrifying.

As long as the Cyan Yuan Sect lacked a warrior at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster level, Liu Xuan had no intention of provoking Emperor Yu.

“Is Crown Prince Yang Qian planning a rebellion?”

Lü Zhenghai cut straight to the heart of the matter. It was the question he had pondered most on the journey back. He had expected Gu An to raise it, but since he hadn’t, Lü Zhenghai decided to ask directly.

It was a sensitive question. Had they been officials of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, they would never have dared to discuss such a topic.

But as an Overlord Level power in Qing State and a Sect largely independent of imperial authority, they had far fewer reservations.

“It’s unclear. Matters like these are kept highly secret. Our agents in White Jade City have been unable to obtain any relevant information.”

Sect Leader Liu Xuan shook his head.

With matters this clandestine, the truth usually only comes to light after the event has transpired. Before that, everything is kept under the tightest secrecy.

If a group like the Cyan Yuan Sect had already caught wind of it, Crown Prince Yang Qian would undoubtedly be a dead man.

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