I Cheated While Cultivating

“Likewise, not allowed.” Tianyi shook his head and said in a deep voice, “Beidou, your compatibility with the Star Position inheritance far exceeds other Star Officers. You will definitely achieve great things in the future, do not take risks lightly.”

“The matter of the Fuli True Realm is certainly important, but both of you are equally important to the organization.” Azure Dragon also said, “Do not take risks lightly, this is for your own safety as well as for the organization.”

“Hmm, I understand.” Cheng Jianjian nodded and said with a light smile, “Actually, I was simply asking if being weaker would make it easier to explore discreetly. Since that’s not the case, I naturally won’t go.”

“Hmm, Beidou is indeed not quite suitable.” Zhou Heng said with a smile, “However, I should be able to give it a try. I won’t conceal from you two elders that after stepping into the Fifth Rank, my control over the Purple Tenuity Palace has improved even further.

“Now, with the power of the Purple Tenuity Palace, I can perfectly evade the detection of the mighty ones from other worlds. Plus, as just a Grandmaster, I generally do not attract attention and should not be in any danger.”

“This…” Tianyi hesitated, “But that world is still full of dangers, and recently the organization has just changed its leader. As the head, Star Officer, it’s not suitable for you to be away for too long.”

“Elder Tianyi need not worry, I certainly won’t go to the Fuli True Realm right now.” Zhou Heng said with a smile, “After all, the Fuli True Realm is right there; it won’t be too late to go after the organization has stabilized.”

Actually, he planned to first explore the Eastern Sea of this world, to see if he could find clues about the Ancient Mythological Era.

If there were truly gains, they might even correspond with the Fuli True Realm.

“Actually, this is also good.” Azure Dragon spoke up, “The Star Officer’s strength is extraordinary and he is making rapid progress. Maybe by the time the organization stabilizes, he will have reached another level.

“Besides, as the Star Officer just said, he can use the power of the Purple Tenuity Palace to conceal his tracks perfectly, so the dangers of exploring the Fuli True Realm should not be too great.”

“Indeed, that’s the case.” Zhou Heng said with a smile.

“Hmm, this is also good.” Tianyi finally nodded and then said with a heavy tone, “Star Officer, we two old fellows entrust the Zhou Tian Boundary Officer to your hands.”

“Elders, rest assured, I will not fail the trust placed in me.” Zhou Heng said solemnly.

…

After speaking with Zhou Heng and Cheng Jianjian, Tianyi and Azure Dragon left.

“What are your plans now?” Zhou Heng asked Cheng Jianjian.

“Now that I have become a Grandmaster, naturally I should go and slay stronger evil spirits and ghosts.” Cheng Jianjian said with a smile, “If my strength is insufficient, I need to become stronger. Tianyi and Azure Dragon, the two elders, were right; for me right now, becoming stronger as soon as possible is the proper path.”

“Then do you have a general direction in mind?” Zhou Heng asked.

“I have some directions.” Cheng Jianjian nodded lightly and said, “I did many missions before and paid attention to a lot of world information. This time, I can choose a few suitable ones. What about you, what are your plans next?”

“Continue to collect the Five Fortunes energy and, by the way, take a trip to the Eastern Sea.” Zhou Heng said with a smile.

“Eastern Sea?” Cheng Jianjian frowned slightly upon hearing this and said with concern, “The Eastern Sea is different from the Central Plains; there are many countries, and the strong are revered. Fights can break out at any time over trivial matters, you must be careful.”

She wasn’t a person who liked to pry and didn’t ask Zhou Heng for his reasons for going to the Eastern Sea.

“Rest assured.” Zhou Heng gently patted Cheng Jianjian’s shoulder and said with a smile, “In such a vast Eastern Sea, there aren’t many who can harm me.” ṜаＮỌ₿ĚȘ

…

The border between Huangtong Mansion City and Qingyu Prefecture.

Troops were arrayed along the street, swords unsheathed and crossbows taut, appearing ready for battle at any moment.

Nowadays, the control of the Da Qi Imperial Court over the regions had gradually weakened, and after some probing, local officials began to govern independently, and then started to wage war against each other, encroaching on territories.

The strife between Huangtong Mansion and Qingyu Prefecture had already persisted for quite some time.

Constantly at a disadvantage.

Actually, Huangtong Mansion, compared to the surrounding prefectures, was not weak, but being caught in the middle, it faced pressure from various sides, making it hard to turn the tables.

Just like the current border standoff, it seemed to be only between Huangtong Mansion and Qingyu Prefecture, but in reality, two other prefectures were also involved, collaborating with Qingyu Prefecture to jointly suppress Huangtong Mansion.

This strategy had already proved somewhat effective. They had done this before, carving away three counties from Huangtong Mansion.

However, half a month ago, the newly appointed lord of Huangtong Mansion, Huo Qingyun, suddenly sent out invitations, calling together the lords of Qingyu Prefecture and the other two prefectures to a banquet at the border of the two regions, claiming there were matters to discuss, which truly surprised these three lords.

By this time, Qingyu Prefecture’s lord, Zhai Gang, and the other two lords had already arrived at the banquet site.

Joining them, naturally, were the formidable armies of the prefectures and local Martial Path experts, among whom were not a few Secret Six Rank powerhouses.

Huo Qingyun had not yet arrived, and the three men huddled together, speaking in hushed tones.

“Brothers, what do you think Huo Qingyun is up to with this mysterious act?” Zhai Gang frowned deeply and said, “Who gave him the audacity to invite all three of us over? Isn’t he afraid that we might join forces and take another county from him?”

“Perhaps he’s gained some support?” guessed one of the lords.

“What strong sects or Grandmasters are there in Huangtong Mansion to offer any support?” another one said as he shook his head in mirth: “Inside Huangtong Mansion City, there is indeed a Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall, said to be established by Pure Yang Palace.”

“But we all know the nature of such martial arts halls; I’ve never heard of anyone who could rely on them to garner the support of people from the top Martial Dao Sects, hahaha.”

“You’re right!” Zhai Gang nodded and laughed, “Speaking of which, in my Qingyu Prefecture, we also have martial arts halls from top sects like the Five Elements Sect and Tianhuo Villa.”

“Then why not bring them in to help, brother Zhai?” one of the lords joked.

“Can’t do it, can’t do it,” Zhai Gang quickly waved his hands with a chuckle, “Those sects are all lofty figures. How can we sway them? Hehe, if we can’t, then Huo Qingyun certainly can’t either.”

“Who says it’s impossible?” Just then, Huo Qingyun’s voice came from outside, accompanied by a powerful stride. He entered confidently, chest out and head held high, and scoffed, “The reason I’ve invited you here is to demand the return of the three counties that rightfully belong to Huangtong Mansion.”

“Heh,” Zhai Gang immediately stood up upon hearing this and scoffed, “Has Lord Huo lost his wits, thinking he can just make us spit out the meat that’s already in our mouths, just with words?”

“Dream on.”

“Are you still half-asleep, Lord Huo?”

The other two lords burst into hearty laughter, looking at Huo Qingyun with mocking faces.

If that’s the case, then don’t blame me for being impolite!” Huo Qingyun also did not procrastinate. He promptly took out a paper effigy from his bosom, tossed it into the air, and then respectfully bowed, loudly declaring:

“Respectfully inviting the esteemed immortal Zhou Heng of Pure Yang Palace to descend!!”

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