Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1023 - 1023 0607 The Great Evacuation of the Six

Chapter 1023: Chapter 0607: The Great Evacuation of the Six Palaces_1 Chapter 1023: Chapter 0607: The Great Evacuation of the Six Palaces_1 Chapter 0607 – Mass Evacuation of the Six Palaces

At this time, apart from a few cultivators who were still locked in battle due to their thickheadedness, all other cultivators simultaneously ceased fighting. They looked up at the sky in confusion, then cast their gazes around, only to discover darkness everywhere. It was only when they strained their eyes into the far distance that they could barely make out some light.

The same thought surfaced in the minds of all cultivators, Why is this happening? What exactly has occurred here?

Some may have had inklings, but as soon as these inklings emerged, they were swiftly extinguished. Most of the cultivators fighting outside the Jianwu Palace were at the Gold Core Realm, and even the youngest among them were already two to three hundred years old. They had experienced many things in the first half of their lives and had never encountered such an event. Their life experiences subconsciously made them reluctant to believe that the phenomena happening before their eyes were due to someone condensing a Gold Core, which was simply too far beyond their understanding.

However, there were two people on the streets who linked the celestial phenomena to the ascension to the Gold Core Realm almost immediately—Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming. Regrettably, the two were in quite a dire state at the moment: they had targeted Yang Yongqi together, but not only did they fail to subdue her, they were severely beaten by her instead. Now, both of them lay on the street, gravely injured and slipping in and out of consciousness.

Emperor Jianwu, hovering above the Jianwu Palace, alternated his gaze between the abnormal phenomenon around him and the direction of the Eternal Life Studio. Having lived for several centuries, Emperor Jianwu was a veteran Gold Core Realm cultivator. Although he had never witnessed such unusual celestial phenomena, he remembered how Qi Tian had been absorbing the Spirit Qi a while ago.

The thought that someone capable of stirring the Spirit Qi for miles around during Gold Core formation could cause such phenomena seemed not entirely impossible.

Emperor Jianwu was a man who feared death, especially after he had just received Qi Tian’s help to cleanse the toxins in his meridians, advancing a step further in his cultivation realm, renewing his hopes for a significantly longer lifespan. This made him even less willing to die.

The urgency brought on by the celestial phenomena set off alarms in Emperor Jianwu’s mind. He knew very well that if his guess was correct, and these signs were indeed triggered by Qi Tian’s Gold Core formation, then to remain in place would be tantamount to a death wish.

Normally, it was rare for a cultivator to cause such celestial phenomena when breaking through to the Gold Core Realm. However, when such phenomena did occur, they were often associated with a Heavenly Tribulation, which was typically exclusive in nature. Put simply, whomever happened to be near the person causing the Tribulation would attract its attention, not only increasing its potency but also redirecting the focus of the Tribulation to themselves to endure alongside the one transcending the tribulation.

This occurrence was countless in the Cultivation World, and Emperor Jianwu had no desire to face the Heavenly Tribulation with Qi Tian just as he saw a glimmer of hope. Moreover, surviving such an ordeal wasn’t simply a matter of courage; one incautious step could cost a life. Even if one were to miraculously endure the Tribulation, most likely they would be left with severe injuries. And crucially, enduring the Tribulation wouldn’t boost one’s cultivation realm.

Emperor Jianwu immediately ceased guiding the Killing Array of Jianwu Palace. Qi Tian’s Heavenly Tribulation was about to descend, and continuing the fight to the death with Emperor Wenzhi was pointless. Even if they were to continue their feud, it would have to wait until the Tribulation was over.

Emperor Jianwu did not bother to check whether Emperor Wenzhi was still commanding the Killing Array of Wenzhi Palace. He turned tail and fled, pushing his movement technique to its extreme, bolting down to the street outside Jianwu Palace at his fastest speed.

Emperor Jianwu did not flee alone; as he ran, he shouted loudly, “All those of Jianwu Palace, withdraw from combat immediately and evacuate to the outskirts of the Eastern Capital City at the fastest speed possible, without any delay!”

While shouting, Emperor Jianwu quickly located Zhao Shibo, scooped him into his arms, and then once again utilized his movement technique to soar into the air, heading away from the cover of the Tribulation Clouds.

Seeing Emperor Jianwu fleeing with Zhao Shibo in his arms, the people of Jianwu Palace abandoned their concern for anything else. They dropped their opponents and followed Emperor Jianwu’s order, fleeing towards the outskirts of the Eastern Capital City. Among them, a few quick-witted individuals picked up the seriously injured Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming, while others protected Princess Zhao Ninglu, all escaping together towards the outside of the Eastern Capital City.

The commotion caused by the people of Jianwu Palace was significant and served as an alarm for those from the other imperial palaces. Following close behind Emperor Jianwu, the Huoyang Emperor also issued an order to evacuate to the outskirts of the Eastern Capital City.

The Huoyang Emperor could not determine if the Tribulation Clouds above were brought forth by Qi Tian, but he had just seen Emperor Jianwu receiving a sound thrashing by Jianwu, with Jianwu having the upper hand. In an instant, Emperor Jianwu, who had sworn to defend the Jianwu Palace at all costs, had abandoned the palace without hesitation, leading his people in a full retreat. This was indicative enough of the severity of the situation.