Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1003 - 1003 0597 Chief Worshipper_1

Chapter 1003: Chapter 0597: Chief Worshipper_1 Chapter 1003: Chapter 0597: Chief Worshipper_1 Chapter 0597: Chief Worshipper

Qi Tian wasn’t in a hurry regarding the matter of the small space, and for the time being, he didn’t plan to force Emperor Jianwu to share his knowledge on this subject. He needed to wait a little longer, and he had the patience for it.

After closing off the small space, Emperor Jianwu’s gaze landed on Su Jinghan’s body. Qi Tian had nearly stripped Su Jinghan bare, leaving only the clothing that covered his vital parts.

Emperor Jianwu stared intently at Su Jinghan, his look initially complex, but it was soon replaced by hatred.

Emperor Jianwu always felt guilty towards Su Jinghan; indeed, just as Su Jinghan had accused, he had deliberately indulged the court officials in besieging Su’s family for the sake of securing his position, slaughtering Su Jinghan’s entire extended family, leaving only Su Jinghan alive and turning him into a eunuch.

However, this could not justify Su Jinghan’s current reckoning against him. If it weren’t for Su Jinghan taking advantage of the moment when the toxins in his body acted up and poisoning him, causing him to lose control over his body, he wouldn’t have ended up in this state today, a mighty prince turned into Qi Tian’s Immortal Slave.

In Emperor Jianwu’s view, even flaying Su Jinghan thousands of times and grinding his bones to dust wouldn’t be enough to quench the hatred in his heart.

With a flick of his hand, Emperor Jianwu shot out a stream of True Essence, which transformed into a sharp blade that severed Su Jinghan’s head. He nonchalantly pointed at Su Jinghan’s body, which instantly erupted in fierce flames, turning everything but the still-bleeding head to ashes in the blink of an eye.

Had he still been in the Great Zhao Nation, Emperor Jianwu would’ve definitely ordered that his empress and father-in-law be exhumed from their graves, their corpses whipped for three days, and then their bones ground to dust. But now, he could only think about it.

Emperor Jianwu said to Qi Tian, “Master Qi, I have dealt with my affairs. We can now find a place to have a good chat. Master Qi, please follow me.”

Emperor Jianwu walked towards the grand doors of the Diligent Government Hall, and after he had taken two steps, Qi Tian followed. This way, to outsiders, he was still maintaining respect for Emperor Jianwu, adhering to the duty of a subject and not arousing suspicion.

As Emperor Jianwu reached the doors of the Diligent Government Hall, he pulled them open, and suddenly, the warm sunlight shone upon him.

Basking in the sunlight and breathing in the fresh air, Emperor Jianwu felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. It had been nearly a hundred years since he last enjoyed such simple pleasures.

The moment the gates of the Diligent Government Hall swung open, the many cultivators standing guard outside all cast their gaze this way. They had expected to see Su Jinghan, the Chief Guard of Jianwu Palace, as usual, but to their utter astonishment, they saw their Prince, their master who had not shown himself for a hundred years.

All the cultivators were momentarily stunned, unable to respond.

Emperor Jianwu paid them no attention, stepping over the threshold of the Diligent Government Hall and placing his foot outside its grand doors.

The cultivators guarding outside the hall finally snapped to their senses, quickly kneeling down and crying out long live the emperor. Although there were not many cultivators standing guard, their voices were loud; when they shouted in unison, it was as thunderous as the roar of thousands of soldiers.

Emperor Jianwu thoroughly enjoyed the scene. Why did he cultivate? Wasn’t it in the hope that he could enjoy this supreme and unparalleled glory, wealth, and power forever?

After the cultivators finished their cries of “long live the emperor,” Emperor Jianwu spoke, “Su Jinghan harbored malicious intent, plotting to harm me, but fortunately I received assistance from Master Qi in a timely manner, thwarting Su Jinghan’s conspiracy. I have now executed Su Jinghan, and his head lies on the floor of the Diligent Government Hall. Send someone to fetch Su Jinghan’s head and hang it at the palace gates for the public to see.”

All the cultivators were taken aback by the news. They all knew about Su Jinghan’s enormous power within Jianwu Palace and that he was considered just below one and above all others. Furthermore, everyone was aware that Su Jinghan was Emperor Jianwu’s brother-in-law. No one could have imagined Su Jinghan would dare to rebel, let alone think that his failed rebellion would result in Emperor Jianwu beheading him.

However, some among them were privy to the underlying tensions between Su Jinghan and Emperor Jianwu. It wasn’t impossible for Emperor Jianwu to execute Su Jinghan under any pretext, and they didn’t dare delve deeper into the specifics. All they needed to know was that Su Jinghan was dead, and the faction led by Su Jinghan had completely lost power within Jianwu Palace. Their task now was to immediately distance themselves from Su Jinghan, making sure not to give Emperor Jianwu any reason to settle accounts with them.

Emperor Jianwu continued, “In light of Master Qi’s significant contribution to resolving this incident, I have decided to appoint Master Qi as the Chief Worshipper of Jianwu Palace and bestow upon him the ‘As If I Were Present’ gold medallion. From now on, Master Qi will represent Jianwu Palace both inside and outside the palace. Everyone, regardless of who you are, must treat Master Qi with utmost respect, just as you would me. Do not show any negligence. If I learn that Master Qi has been slighted by any of you, do not blame me for being unsympathetic.”