Speculation, Conversation

Looking at his own injuries, he realized that just to escape Lu Bu's entanglement, he had sacrificed nearly half of his life essence, as well as Lu Bu's strength, cultivation, techniques, and combat awareness.

Zhi Xie was filled with apprehension, even a hint of resentment. A solemn look appeared in his eyes. Now, recalling the entire incident after the battle, Zhi Xie muttered to himself.

"This person is no ordinary martial artist. His strength is no less than those three guys, and he is even stronger than that brute, Lord Sha."

"Such strength cannot be achieved by ordinary people. He cultivates Dual Cultivation of Body and Law, and Lu Bu excels in both. The resources required for this must be considerable. Does he also have a powerful force behind him?"

"If Lu Bu has another powerful force behind him, then by that logic, the Corpse Immortal Sect guys contacting me were using me to test the strength of their backers?"

Even though Zhi Xie was extremely weak, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes. It seemed he had figured out the key to this matter?

The Corpse Immortal Sect is using him to test the strength behind Lu Bu.

Testing?

Zhi Xie's expression suddenly froze.

"These guys are up to no good. Maybe they know Lu Bu's strength but didn't tell me. Are they planning to use Lu Bu to get rid of me and come after me?"

"No, it's Master. Master has been in the [Blackwater Dead Sea] for a long time and hasn't come out of the world. These guys are using me to try and find out about Master's situation."

"Whether it's me or Lu Bu who dies, they'll reap the benefits."

Zhi Xie instantly realized this possibility, which would make the matter plausible and achieve two goals at once.

Zhi Xie wouldn't believe that the Corpse Immortal Sect, one of the three great evil sects in the world, would give him a good piece of material for no reason; they wouldn't be that kind.

At first, he didn't care or pay attention to his own strength. During this period of Dagan, everything went smoothly for him, and no one could rival him. Unconsciously, he became arrogant.

As Black Buddha's only direct disciple, his death will surely shake the Black Fiend Sect, and his Master might even take action.

Thinking of all this, Zhi Xie's withered face became even uglier, appearing ferocious, and he gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"You Poison, you just wait. Once I return to the sect, I will have someone investigate this matter thoroughly. I will make sure you suffer the consequences, and even the Corpse Immortal Sect cannot protect you."

You Du is the Second Elder of the Corpse Immortal Sect, and it was he who found Zhi Xie to deal with Lu Bu.

"And Lu Bu, you just wait. Once I've fused with the Vajra Bone that my Master forged for me, we'll fight again, and I'll avenge this humiliation."

While Zhi Xie was still speculating about these conspiracies, Chu Xuanao also had a video call with Lu Bu.

"Your Highness, that's roughly it. This Zhi Xie's strength is definitely not to be underestimated. Ascension Realm means you're practically invincible from the start. I was worried that there might be a conspiracy behind this targeting Your Highness, so I reported to Your Highness as soon as the battle was over."

The Ghost Servant activated the Golden Light Mirror with his true energy and stood in front of Chu Xuanao, the Golden Light Mirror attached to his sleeve.

Chu Xuanao sat in the courtyard, with Zhu Wushi, Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Duan Tianya beside him. They had just finished their conversation and made arrangements for the upcoming battle.

After thinking for a moment, Chu Xuanao spoke to Lu Bu in the mirror.

"Feng Xian, [Supernatural Footwork] is a genuine Six Buddhist Divine Powers, a rare and top-tier supernatural power in Buddhist. You guessed correctly, this Zhi Xie is indeed from the Great Yan, and from one of the top powers of the Great Yan."

"However, I have never heard of this Buddhist technique that emits black mist before?"

"Also, you must be careful on your trip to the Capital. I have just received some important intelligence, and our plans need to be changed. You Province will send troops to Great Feng as soon as possible. The Capital is in your hands."

"Let Gong Tai explain the details of my situation to you!"

While Chen Gong was telling Lu Bu about the Imperial Clan situation he had learned from Chu Mo, Chu Xuanao also fell into deep thought. The Imperial Clan was really going all out!

Looking at Lu Bu in the mirror, Chu Xuanao knew very well that it was Feng Xian who was there tonight. If it were Wen Yuan and his Maternal Grandfather who went there, it was uncertain whether they could save their lives!

As for Zhu Wushi, his true energy is much stronger than many Peak Ascension Realm. It's hard to say whether he can win this kind of war of attrition. Chu Xuanao doesn't know since they haven't fought it before.

It would have been better if we hadn't known the secrets of the Imperial Clan; now that we do, who could have imagined that these things would happen so soon?

Chu Xuanao knew without guessing that the Imperial Clan was involved in this matter, and the target was clear: Lu Bu. Plus, his Imperial Father had just transferred people away. Sigh!

Chu Xuanao had already guessed the Imperial Clan's intentions for this move with a high degree of accuracy. These guys were really good at using roundabout methods to test the power behind him.

They immediately sought out a master from the Great Yan, a Heavenly Realm Seed at that. If one didn't know the situation and internal secrets of the Dagan Imperial Clan, who would suspect it was them?

The civil war was fought in Warren Valley.

That's incredible.

Of course, this situation also shows that the Dagan Imperial Clan has made considerable arrangements in the Great Yan, and that they can contact the Ascension Realm and comprehended the [Supernatural Footwork] of the Six Buddhist Divine Powers.

Chu Xuanao could only say that the Imperial Clan had indeed planned for a long time, made preparations in all aspects, and considered all kinds of unexpected situations, and had ways to deal with them.

The Six Buddhist Divine Powers are top-tier Celestial Phenomenon Realm find it difficult to comprehend them, and among those at the Ascension Realm, Chu Xuanao has only heard of one person in the contemporary era who has comprehended such a supernatural ability.

The wise monk of [Zen Heart Temple] attained the [Heavenly Eye], Six Buddhist Divine Powers.

Zhi Xie?

Chu Xuanao had never heard of this guy before.

With his Peak Ascension Realm, coupled with the Six Buddhist Divine Powers [Supernatural Footwork], it can be said that without the Heavenly Realm, killing this person would be truly difficult.

After all, no one in the Ascending to the Ascension Realm can actually teleport through the void.

Where did it come from?

"Your Highness, that old emperor dared to treat you like that, what are we supposed to do now? Should we still go to the Capital?"

Upon hearing Chen Gong's account of these events—that the people who attacked His Highness outside Cold Mountain were from the Your Highness Corpse Immortal Sect, and that this time he had encountered a scheme orchestrated by the Imperial Clan — Lu Bu was filled with rage and exclaimed.

As for Lu Bu, it's better if he doesn't know these things. If he did, that would be a different story. Why bother going to the Capital? He might as well go back to You Province and be a true Enfeoffed as King, conquering the world slowly. They have plenty of time.

Of course, if he had the chance to go to Capital and kill the one currently sitting on the Dragon Throne with a single halberd, Lu Bu would be very willing to go, even if it meant sacrificing himself for His Your Highness.

But Lu Bu knew very well that the Imperial Palace was full of powerful figures, not to mention the current Emperor Gan's guards; he had no chance of having that opportunity.

Hearing Lu Bu's words pulled Chu Xuanao back from his reverie. Looking at Lu Bu, Chu Xuanao smiled and said...

"Feng Xian, just proceed as usual in the Capital. Wen Yuan Gong Tai is still here in You Province, so don't worry!"

"We will send troops to Great Feng, stepping out of our own game. Sometimes it's easier to manage things on the border than within the country, and it's also easier to plan for the future of a nation."

"Oh, by the way, when you go to Capital, you must also guard the Xuanwu Gate for me. This gate cannot be broken again."

Well, the Xuanwu Gate has already been destroyed once; it can't be destroyed again. As the saying goes, things shouldn't happen more than three times. This gate must stand; it's a spiritual symbol.

Of course, if an uprising really breaks out, and he wants something new, he can rebuild one later.

Hearing Chu Xuanao's words, Lu Bu, though not understanding their meaning, still spoke solemnly.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will keep a close watch on Xuanwu Gate during my trip to the Capital."