Gu Junqi asked, "Can the Court eliminate this Undying Evil Venerable?"

"...Yes." Huang Zhengyang gritted his teeth.

Gu Junqi asked, "Then why haven’t they acted yet? Are they just going to watch innocent people die tragically?"

"Alas..." Huang Zhengyang sighed.

Gu Junqi looked at him silently.

Huang Zhengyang said, "To be honest with you, Master Gu, the experts of the Court are limited and all bear heavy responsibilities. Any negligence can lead to big trouble and even casualties."

Gu Junqi nodded, "Like the situation at the Evil Suppressing Abyss?"

"Exactly." Huang Zhengyang said, "Our Evil Extermination Department will hold the front against the Undying Evil Venerable. If we really can’t manage it, then we’ll trouble them to take action."

"Like the recent attack of the Undying Evil Venerable on the Imperial City?"

"Alas... not capturing that Undying Evil Venerable has endless future troubles." Huang Zhengyang said, "But these matters shouldn’t hinder Brother Chu’s cultivation. Brother Chu’s secret technique is more important. It relates to cutting off the source of the Undying Evil Venerable."

"Nephew Chu is progressing rapidly in his training. Let’s wait a few days, and if he doesn’t come out in a few days, we’ll call him."

"Alright." Huang Zhengyang nodded solemnly.

He clasped his fists and left.

As he left, the news that Chu Zhiyuan had begun secluding himself to cultivate the secret technique quickly spread.

People became increasingly anxious and eagerly awaited good news.

Gu Junqi would send messages to Heavenly Sword Peak every two hours, closely watching the movements of the outside world and the Court.

Not only were outsiders concerned about Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation progress, they were, too.

They were also keeping an eye on the changes in the situation.

Fortunately, people were only focused on Chu Zhiyuan’s cultivation and not implying any intentional actions by the Heavenly Sword Sect to watch the Court’s troubles.

The current situation was complicated, like boiling oil, and a slight mistake could involve the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The reputation of the Heavenly Sword Sect is accumulated over thousands of years, but if it were truly to be destroyed, it might not be that difficult.

...

By the evening of the second day, Gu Junqi was in the hall reviewing some files when a report came from outside, stating that the Deputy Director of the Evil Extermination Department was visiting again.

Gu Junqi personally went out to welcome him.

Huang Zhengyang stood solemnly outside the door with his hands behind his back.

Seeing Gu Junqi emerge, he clasped his fists and forced a smile, "Master Gu, has Brother Chu come out yet?"

Gu Junqi shook his head, "Director Huang, please come in and let’s talk."

Huang Zhengyang said, "Never mind, I won’t go in. If Brother Chu comes out, have him find me immediately."

"Of course." Gu Junqi nodded, "If Nephew Chu appears, I’ll naturally have him find you immediately. How about the Undying Evil Venerable?"

"Dealt with." Huang Zhengyang had a bitter expression.

Gu Junqi asked, "Was there significant loss?"

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "Considerable loss."

"If it’s not feasible, then let Nephew Chu come out of seclusion." Gu Junqi suggested.

Huang Zhengyang waved his hand, "Let’s not. That secret technique is still more important."

Gu Junqi glanced around.

Only four guards remained, unlike the previous throngs of guards, and he lowered his voice, "The Court’s honored experts..."

Huang Zhengyang said, "The honored experts were deployed, and finally managed to eliminate him, but suffered significant losses."

Gu Junqi asked, "The Evil Extermination Department suffered great losses; how about the Court’s honored experts?"

"They also suffered considerable losses." Huang Zhengyang said, "This guy was indeed troublesome."

When Chu Zhiyuan was around, he could first sense the strength of the Undying Evil Venerable, killing the weak immediately and luring stronger and more numerous experts for the strong ones.

Originally thought to be weak, they found it exceptionally tricky when engaging them.

Not only could the experts from the Evil Extermination Department not hold them down, only the Court’s honored experts could suppress them.

However, the Undying Evil Venerable’s mutual destruction tactic was shockingly powerful, costing the Court’s honored experts dearly.

When Chu Zhiyuan was there, he prevented the Undying Evil Venerable from inciting a mutual destruction scenario.

The difference between having Chu Zhiyuan and not having him was too evident, and now both the Evil Extermination Department and the Court recognized Chu Zhiyuan’s strength and significance.

Gu Junqi sighed, "What a dilemma, hopefully Nephew Chu can master that secret technique and stop the source of these calamities from descending further."

Huang Zhengyang solemnly clasped his fists, "I’ll be on my way then."

"Take care, Director Huang."

Gu Junqi watched his departing figure, sensing the oppression and anger enveloping him.

He shook his head and turned back to the courtyard.

...

By the dawn of the third day, Gu Junqi had just finished washing up and hadn’t reached the main hall when he heard a report.

Huang Zhengyang had come again.

Gu Junqi felt puzzled and hurried outside to welcome him, seeing Huang Zhengyang with a somber face.

"Director Huang, what’s the matter...?" Gu Junqi gestured politely, "Please do come in and let’s discuss."

"Please." Huang Zhengyang stepped up the stairs into the Heavenly Sword Branch’s main gate.

As they walked towards the front hall, the two spoke.

"Brother Chu hasn’t come out yet, right?"

"He shouldn’t have." Gu Junqi replied, "Is there another Undying Evil Venerable appearing?"

"This time it’s quite troublesome." Huang Zhengyang said helplessly, "Three Undying Evil Venerables have descended simultaneously."

"Descended simultaneously?"

"And all descended in the same location." Huang Zhengyang stated, "The situation is extremely dire."

"This... shouldn’t be possible?" Gu Junqi frowned, "Has such a situation happened before?"

"Never." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "It’s almost impossible to happen."

He wasn’t aware of the situations in You Meng Heaven, but there had never been instances where Undying Evil Venerables descended together.

They always descended separately on different locations, with at least a hundred miles apart.

Now, this norm has been broken.

This is a dangerous signal.

If all past norms are broken, it will no longer be possible to judge based on them.

If so, no one knows how many unforeseen situations will arise, making it difficult to defend against and respond to.

"Alas..." Gu Junqi shook his head, realizing the gravity of the situation.

Huang Zhengyang said, "If it weren’t for this troublesome scenario, I really wouldn’t want to disturb Brother Chu."

"Indeed." Gu Junqi nodded, "So what do we do now?"

Huang Zhengyang said, "We’ve already stationed personnel to guard nearby passes, preventing anyone from approaching. For now, we can only drag out the situation as long as possible."

Gu Junqi said, "Even if Nephew Chu comes out of seclusion, he might not be of much help, right?"

"If Brother Chu were here, he would certainly have a method." Huang Zhengyang quickly said.

It’s the prestige Chu Zhiyuan has accumulated by killing so many Undying Evil Venerables and destroying so many Evil Venerable Statues.

Not only him, even within the Evil Extermination Department, everyone mentions Chu Zhiyuan.

All say that if Chu Zhiyuan were present, he would definitely have a strategy and might even manage to deal with all three of them.

Gu Junqi asked with a concerned look, "So what should we do? Should we have Nephew Chu come out of seclusion?"

"Let’s wait a little longer." Huang Zhengyang said, "If he hasn’t come out by today, then we’ll call him tomorrow. If we can drag it out for a day longer, maybe he’ll complete his training today."

Gu Junqi nodded, "That’s possible."

The later it gets, the less advisable it is to disturb him, since perhaps he’s just one step away from success, and failure now would be too regrettable.

But having three Undying Evil Venerables descend simultaneously in the same place is indeed quite a challenge.

If it can’t be handled, not only will it affect White Breaking Pass, but it could also result in failure to complete the secret technique, which would be an enormous regret.

"Director Huang, rest assured, once Nephew Chu emerges from seclusion, I’ll send him over immediately."

"I’ll just wait here then."

"This..."

"Returning won’t solve the problem either." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "Staying here provides some peace of mind."

"...Then that’s fine." Gu Junqi said, "I’ll send a message back to inquire."

"Much obliged." Huang Zhengyang clasped his fists.

Gu Junqi led him to the hall, but he didn’t enter, instead directly turning to the courtyard where Chu Zhiyuan was located.

Gu Junqi sent some tea and then sent a message to the sect.

He secretly shook his head.

The Court is being cautious, insisting on solely using Chu Zhiyuan relentlessly.

At this time, aren’t they going to bring out their trump treasures and top honored experts?

Do they really not care about the limited experts of the Evil Extermination Department, casually incurring losses?