Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1072 - 1072 0631 Knocking Down with One Slice_2

Chapter 1072: Chapter 0631: Knocking Down with One Slice_2 Chapter 1072: Chapter 0631: Knocking Down with One Slice_2 Upon receiving the message from Qi Tian, Emperor Jianwu and the Huoyang Emperor quickly responded, and the two Princes immediately issued orders for all their subordinates to launch a full assault without holding back.

The two Princes had already stationed hundreds of cultivators in ambush around the area, they witnessed alongside the Princes the whole process of how Emperor Yonghe and his Gold Core Realm subordinates were brought down—a sight so spectacular that shocked them to the core, boosting their morale immensely. They were filled with intense fervor and an unstoppable momentum, and after the orders were given by the Princes, they charged into battle, vowing to capture all those from Yonghe Palace and claim a significant victory, while also dealing a heavy blow to the power of Yonghe Palace.

Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Yonghe did not join the fray, as they both treasured their own lives. Perhaps they would have joined had it been a matter of life and death, but now that the overall situation was settled, their participation was inconsequential. To prevent any accidents in the battle, it was best for them to watch from the rear.

As they watched their subordinates clash with the forces of Emperor Yonghe, the two Princes felt satisfaction mixed with growing suspicions.

The Huoyang Emperor communicated telepathically with Emperor Jianwu, asking, “Who struck just now? They took down Emperor Yonghe in an instant, laying the foundation for our victory. This person has indeed made a great contribution and should be greatly rewarded afterwards.”

Emperor Jianwu said, “It was not one of my people. I know them well, and not a single one has such ability.”

The Huoyang Emperor, surprised, said, “If it’s not your person, nor is it one of mine, then who could it be?”

Emperor Jianwu, somewhat uncertain, said, “Could it have been Master Qi who made the move? I’ve been thinking it over, and the only possible explanation is that Master Qi did it.”

The Huoyang Emperor found it hard to believe, saying, “How could that be? Where did Master Qi find so many powerful Wolf Teeth Knives? I don’t have a single one of such formidable knives in my possession. Could it be that you provided them to Master Qi?”

No wonder the Huoyang Emperor was astonished; he had witnessed firsthand both instances when the Princes were attacked. First Yang Yongqi attacked Emperor Jianwu, followed by the recent assault on Emperor Yonghe. Both situations were quite similar.

The many Half-step Nascent Soul level defensive artifacts equipped on the Prince’s person had not performed as expected. In other words, the Wolf Teeth Knife that had seriously injured Emperor Yonghe must have been a weapon above the Half-step Nascent Soul level—such an artifact was not available in either Huoyang Palace or Jianwu Palace. If they couldn’t have it, where could Qi Tian have gotten it from? Did it fall from the sky?

Emperor Jianwu gave a slight smile and said, “I can assure you that I have definitely not provided Master Qi with Wolf Teeth Knives, especially not ones as powerful as these. If I had them, I wouldn’t have let Yang Yongqi bully me like that; I would have taken him down with a single strike. Perhaps this is an opportunity that Master Qi has come across from somewhere unknown. It’s just Qi Tian’s luck, and ours as well. Without such an opportunity, we would not have won as easily today, and the battle wouldn’t have gone as smoothly.”

“An opportunity?”

The Huoyang Emperor wanted to inquire about the opportunity mentioned by the Jianwu Emperor, but soon the Huoyang Emperor thought of a possibility. He remembered how Yang Yongqi came menacingly on Emperor Chaoyang’s orders to the Jianwu Palace in order to capture Qi Tian, claiming that during Qi Tian’s tribulation, he took the opportunity to loot the Treasure Pavilion of Chaoyang Palace.

At that time, Qi Tian had not admitted it, and he had believed it to be true. But now, seeing Qi Tian wield such a formidable Wolf Teeth Knife, it was very likely that the knife had been found in Emperor Chaoyang’s Treasure Pavilion; otherwise, the Huoyang Emperor really couldn’t imagine where else Qi Tian could have found such a powerful magical tool.

With this assumption, the Huoyang Emperor, while envying Qi Tian’s good fortune, grew even more wary of him. The Treasure Pavilion in the entire Eastern Capital City, as well as the Imperial Family Secret Territory, was renowned; the Huoyang Emperor knew that even if he combined the full power of the Huoyang Palace, he couldn’t possibly shake the Treasure Pavilion, yet now it had become Qi Tian’s spoils of war. Moreover, Qi Tian could take items from the Treasure Pavilion, a thought that chilled the Huoyang Emperor to the bone.

The Huoyang Emperor had always thought Qi Tian was formidable and had a bright future, someone who would become a strong pillar to lean on, but that was all in the future, not now, nor yesterday. However, now the Huoyang Emperor truly realized that Qi Tian was not only infinitely promising in the future, but even at present, he had become an existence that he had to look up to. If he continued to underestimate Qi Tian and the power he possessed, then he might end up like Emperor Yonghe tomorrow.

The Huoyang Emperor shivered involuntarily, discarding any other thoughts he once had; realizing the means Qi Tian possessed, all of those previous ideas evaporated into thin air. He decided that from now on, he would truly treat Qi Tian as a reliable ally, a strong pillar to rely on for protection against the sun, and definitely not do anything that might make Qi Tian doubt him, nor speak words that could upset him, and certainly not put on any princely airs in front of Qi Tian. It was best to maintain an equal relationship with Qi Tian while still holding him in high regard.

The cultivators from Jianwu Palace and Huoyang Palace were extremely brave; with Qi Tian previously striking down Emperor Yonghe and a dozen Gold Core Realm powerhouses, and with Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang overseeing the battle, they were all competing to be the bravest, pushing forward relentlessly. In contrast, the morale at Yonghe Palace had dissipated, not only was Emperor Yonghe unconscious, but also they had no way out. If it were not for their unclear understanding of the consequences of surrendering, they might have given up resistance long ago.

Qi Tian had been keenly observing the people from Yonghe Palace, employing the Spirit Qi detection function of the Heavenly Dao Engine, enveloping every cultivator from Yonghe Palace, monitoring and analyzing them.

Qi Tian had long realized that a cultivator’s Spirit Force fluctuation would change significantly when their mood changed; when the morale was high, the Spirit Force fluctuation would be very strong, and when the morale was low, the fluctuation would weaken.

Qi Tian quickly noticed that the people from Yonghe Palace had basically lost their will to fight; although they were still resisting desperately, they had no hope of victory anymore, now only thinking about how to preserve themselves.

Knowing the time was ripe, Qi Tian once again sent a telepathic message to Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang, saying, “The two Princes, it’s time for you two to move forward. Now is the right time to call on Yonghe Palace to surrender. Having them lay down their arms will also reduce the casualties for Jianwu Palace and Huoyang Palace, preventing others from taking advantage while we are vulnerable.”

Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang immediately understood. The noise from the recent explosion of the replica war soldier was significant and was sure to alarm the other palaces. At this time, the other palaces must have dispatched people or communicated with their spies in Jianwu Palace to conduct surveillance. If they knew about significant casualties within Jianwu Palace, the consequences could be unpredictable.

The two Princes did not dare to waste a moment, forthwith shouting together, “People of Yonghe Palace, listen up! If you want to live, lay down your weapons and surrender now. We assure you that we will not harm your lives, and when the conditions are right, we may even let you leave. But if you continue to resist stubbornly, don’t blame us for not being courteous.”