Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1069 - 1069 0630 Sneak Attack and Counter Sneak

Chapter 1069: Chapter 0630: Sneak Attack and Counter Sneak Attack_1 Chapter 1069: Chapter 0630: Sneak Attack and Counter Sneak Attack_1 Chapter 0630: Surprise Attack and Counter-Surprise Attack

When the Teleportation Gate appeared, both Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor were extremely surprised. Though they had been forewarned by Qi Tian and Mou Xiangyu, knowing that a Teleportation Gate would emerge among the troops that Emperor Yonghe had sent to Qi Tian, they still harbored some doubt in their hearts. Clinging to the faint hope that Emperor Yonghe wouldn’t commit such a taboo act, the appearance of the Teleportation Gate shattered the last bit of hope in both princes, making it clear to them that Eastern Capital City had truly changed. No longer did any prince take the traditional constraints seriously, just as they had spared no method, no matter how cruel or brutal, in their quests for the throne. Back then, it was for the throne; now, it was for even greater opportunities.

In just an instant, Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor dispelled all their illusions and prepared to deal a heavy blow to the invading enemy.

Having gone to great lengths to present such a gift to Qi Tian, Emperor Yonghe had long been prepared, ready to launch a surprise attack on Jianwu Palace at any moment. Since it was a surprise attack, it had to be sudden without any delay.

The moment the Teleportation Gate appeared, a cultivator at the Golden Core Stage Seventh Level emerged. With a rat-like face and shifty eyes, he looked around cautiously.

The dust raised by the collapsing palace hindered visibility, but the cultivator still spotted an emperor’s yellow robe through the haze. He rushed over and soon saw Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor lying in a pool of blood. Overjoyed, he turned and dashed back through the Teleportation Gate, his shouts echoing faintly from within.

“Prince, Prince, great joy! The situation at Jianwu Palace is progressing exceptionally well. Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor have been severely injured by the explosion, and I’ve also seen several of their confidants buried under the ruins, suffering heavy casualties.”

“Haha, the heavens are truly on my side to extend such help. My commanders, heed my decree. All of you shall immediately pass through the Teleportation Gate and enter Jianwu Palace, sparing nobody and leaving no survivors.”

Following Emperor Yonghe’s order, several Gold Core cultivators led the way through the Teleportation Gate into Jianwu Palace, followed by Emperor Yonghe’s figure. More and more cultivators affiliated with Yonghe Palace charged into Jianwu Palace after him.

“Prince, Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor are over there; I’ll take you to them.” The Gold Core cultivator who had scouted ahead pointed in the direction of Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor, leading Emperor Yonghe toward them.

Emperor Yonghe had never been on good terms with Emperor Jianwu. At best, their relationship was mediocre. Not long ago, Emperor Jianwu used a Killing Array, controlled by Emperor Yonghe’s consort, to attempt his assassination, leading to deep-rooted enmity. Emperor Yonghe insisted on witnessing Emperor Jianwu’s death personally, seeking revenge for his consort and to quell the obsession in his heart.

Following the scouting Gold Core cultivator, Emperor Yonghe approached Emperor Jianwu and beheld him lying in a pool of blood, clinging to life.

Emperor Yonghe laughed heartily, saying, “Jianwu, so you’ve met this fate. Why couldn’t you just hide away and play dead in your little space? Why did you have to run out? And even after emerging, you tried to control Qi Tian and monopolize the opportunities he presented. Didn’t you ever consider whether your tiny Jianwu Palace had the capability to safeguard such opportunities? Look at you now. Not only have you thrown your life away in vain, but the opportunities you worked so hard to preserve will now fall into my hands.”

Portraying himself as extremely weak, Emperor Jianwu murmured through bubbling blood, “Yonghe, save me, save me.”

Emperor Yonghe spat on him and said, “Save you? You must be dreaming. There’s no chance of saving you. Rest assured, I won’t kill you right away. I’ll let you watch with wide eyes as your Jianwu Palace falls to me. Not just Jianwu Palace, everything you have will become nourishment for my Yonghe Palace, strengthening it further.”

“Are you sure? Yonghe, are you certain you can really swallow up Jianwu Palace?” a doubtful voice arose behind Emperor Yonghe.

Emperor Yonghe turned sharply, surprised to find the Huoyang Emperor, who had been lying in a pool of blood, standing up. And it wasn’t just Huoyang Emperor; several other Gold Core cultivators he had thought were severely injured by the soldiers’ self-destruction were also rising.

Disbelieving his own eyes, Emperor Yonghe exclaimed, “How can this be? Weren’t you on the brink of death? How are you standing now?”

Now it was Huoyang Emperor’s turn to laugh heartily, “Yonghe, if Jianwu and I hadn’t feigned death, how could we have lured you here? If we hadn’t acted dead together, how could we have been sure that you, Yonghe, would be so malicious and dismissive of our ancestors’ teachings, daring to attempt to kill me, Emperor Jianwu, and Master Qi all at once? Not only that, but you were also ready to swallow up both Jianwu Palace and Huoyang Palace. I must admit, I underestimated you.”

Emperor Yonghe remained composed, replying, “Huoyang Emperor, stop the charade. It’s useless. I know perfectly well the extent of the explosion’s power that the soldiers I brought out could create. That you can stand now proves nothing. You’re just bluffing, attempting to deceive me with an empty show of strength. It won’t work. Servants! Who will strike down the Huoyang Emperor for me? I’ll grant them a merit.”