Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1010 - 1010 0600 Li Mijia Bullies His Way In_2

Chapter 1010: Chapter 0600 Li Mijia Bullies His Way In_2 Chapter 1010: Chapter 0600 Li Mijia Bullies His Way In_2 Soon, Emperor Jianwu received a report that it was Qi Tian cultivating in the Eternal Life Studio.

Emperor Jianwu was very surprised; he hadn’t expected that his newly acknowledged master would cause such a commotion during his breakthrough.

Amidst his surprise, Emperor Jianwu realized that he must do something for Qi Tian. Apart from everything else, he must ensure that Qi Tian would not be disturbed by anyone while breaking through. This moment was extremely critical, as any unnecessary interference could, at best, result in a failed breakthrough or, at worst, lead to deviating into demonization or even death, which wouldn’t be strange.

Emperor Jianwu immediately issued orders, mobilizing everyone in Jianwu Palace. All personnel affiliated with Jianwu Palace, regardless of age or gender, were to act. They were to guard the palace gates and walls to prevent anyone from entering Jianwu Palace, and to set up multiple defense lines around the Eternal Life Studio to stop anyone from approaching and disturbing Qi Tian.

To ensure Qi Tian’s safety, Emperor Jianwu gritted his teeth and summoned a pair of trusted followers to station near the Eternal Life Studio. He also bestowed upon them two half-step Nascent Soul level magical artifacts to enhance their combat power and safeguard Qi Tian’s safety.

Emperor Jianwu’s arrangements were made swiftly. However, the mobilization and coordination of personnel took time, while Qi Tian’s cultivation continued without pause. The disturbance of the Spirit Qi grew in scope and quickly affected the area beyond the palace before the personnel could be properly arranged.

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming had been extremely concerned about Qi Tian’s safety since his entry into Jianwu Palace. They knew that with their abilities, they couldn’t do much for Qi Tian in the Eastern Capital City. Their powers were simply too weak. Their only consolation was that they could be certain of Qi Tian’s temporary safety, at least hes had no concerns for his life. It was the Servant Pact that strengthened their connection with Qi Tian, allowing them to ascertain his safety.

The distance between Prince Manor, where Gao Jinmei and the others were, and Jianwu Palace was only a street. The uncommon flow of Spirit Qi within the palace was the first to cross Jianwu Street and reach Prince Manor.

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming sensed it immediately; their first thought was that the disturbance might have been caused by Qi Tian. Both of them were Gold Core Realm experts who had lived in Wanjie City for many years. In some respects, their knowledge was in no way inferior to Emperor Jianwu’s. Out of all the people they had encountered, Qi Tian was the most outstanding, and to them, it seemed unlikely there could be another person capable of stirring the Spirit Qi to this extent other than Qi Tian.

Without any discussion, Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming rushed out of Prince Manor. If not for the No-fly Array around the manor and nearby areas, they would have already taken to the skies, vaulting straight over the walls of Prince Manor toward Jianwu Palace.

Zhao Shibo happened to be in Prince Manor and, learning that Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming had rushed out, he feared some mishap might have occurred. He quickly led a few Personal Guards out of the manor and followed behind Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming to the gates of Jianwu Palace.

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were explaining their identities to the Imperial Guards at Jianwu Palace, hoping to get permission to enter and see Qi Tian. But the guards were unyielding; Emperor Jianwu had just purged the palace, executing many, and at this time, no one dared to provoke his ire.

Gao Jinmei and Xiaoming were so anxious they stamped their feet; if they had thought they could overpower the Imperial Guards, they would have fought their way through already. Just then, Zhao Shibo arrived with his entourage.

Although Zhao Shibo was a Prince and Emperor Jianwu’s biological son, he still approached the Imperial Guards with utmost politeness. Zhao Shibo knew his father had just purged Jianwu Palace and was aware that he had even beheaded Su Jinghan.

What Zhao Shibo feared most was his father. At no time did he dare do anything that might anger his father. Especially after his father had just displayed such thunderous might, he was even more frightened.

Zhao Shibo greeted the Imperial Guards with a smile, then requested they make a concession and report to Emperor Jianwu.

Before the Imperial Guards had agreed, a group of about a dozen people charged out from the adjacent Huoyang Palace, hurriedly sprinting towards the Jianwu Palace.

The guards of Jianwu Palace immediately sensed that the situation was not good and promptly went on alert.

The group that came rushing stopped in front of Jianwu Palace. Leading them was none other than Li Mijia, who just a few days ago, had tried to take Qi Tian away in the street with a bunch of men.

Li Mijia was the Chief Guard of the Huoyang Emperor. His uncle was the emperor’s companion, and in the years before his death, he had introduced Li Mijia to the emperor. The Huoyang Emperor had taken a liking to him, thanks to his uncle’s influence, and nurtured him extensively. After his uncle passed away, Li Mijia knelt in front of his memorial tablet and swore to the Heavenly Oath that he would serve the Huoyang Emperor loyally for the rest of his life. Thus, the emperor appointed him to succeed his uncle’s position and become the Chief Guard of the Huoyang Palace.

Li Mijia was always fiercely loyal to the Huoyang Emperor. Often, he represented the emperor and brought many benefits to the Huoyang Palace. This time, when Qi Tian’s cultivation breakthrough stirred the heaven and earth, and the Spirit Qi reached the Huoyang Palace, the emperor himself had yet to make a statement, but Li Mijia was already anxious and came over directly with his men.

On one hand, Li Mijia wanted to argue with the people from Jianwu Palace, while on the other, he sought to figure out what exactly was happening. What was Jianwu Palace up to? If there were any special circumstances, Li Mijia also needed to consider how to make sure that the Huoyang Palace could gain the maximum benefit.

Upon seeing Li Mijia, Zhao Shibo’s eyelids started twitching. He too harbored a fear of Li Mijia. Although he was a Prince, a son of Emperor Jianwu, his title meant nothing to Li Mijia. If Li Mijia recognized his status, then he was His Royal Highness the Prince, noble and esteemed. But if Li Mijia did not acknowledge him, then he was just an ordinary person. To speak with Li Mijia required proof of strength.

Despite his fear, Zhao Shibo did not back down but bravely stepped forward to greet him. He respectfully cupped his hands and said, “Chief Li, it’s been a while since we last met. I trust you’ve been well?”

Li Mijia casually returned Zhao Shibo’s salute and then said, “Everything is fine with me. I thank His Royal Highness the Prince for his concern. I have matters to attend to and cannot chat further with His Royal Highness.”

Saying so, Li Mijia’s gaze shifted past Zhao Shibo, looking directly at the few Imperial Guards guarding the gate of Jianwu Palace. Raising his voice, he shouted, “What are you all standing around for? Go and announce my arrival! Tell them that I have come to seek an explanation from your Jianwu Palace. Send someone in charge out here.”

The Imperial Guards quickly said, “Chief Li, please wait a moment, we will report your request immediately.”

Li Mijia, growing impatient, said, “You need to be faster. I’m giving you only twenty seconds. If you exceed this time, my patience will run out. Don’t blame me for being rude then.”

The Imperial Guards responded, “Please be patient, Chief Li. We will report your request as swiftly as possible.”

It didn’t take long for a message to come from inside the palace—Li Mijia was not allowed to enter Jianwu Palace.

The Imperial Guards conveyed the message straight to Li Mijia. He snorted and said, “Your Jianwu Palace really knows no manners anymore. When I walk outside, I represent the Prince’s dignity. To refuse me is to refuse the Prince. I may be displeased, and that’s my affair, but if the Prince himself becomes displeased, can your Jianwu Palace bear that? Go, tell me Su Jinghan to come out. I want to have a serious talk with Su Jinghan.”