Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1073 - 1073 0632 Zero Casualties_1

Chapter 1073: Chapter 0632 Zero Casualties_1 Chapter 1073: Chapter 0632 Zero Casualties_1 Chapter 0632: Zero Casualties

As both princes shouted together, the steadfast resistance of the cultivators from Yonghe Palace who were at the Gold Core Realm began to waver, and their opposition was no longer as fierce. This change was so apparent it could be clearly seen with the naked eye.

Seeing an opportunity, Emperor Jianwu hurriedly shouted again, “I am Emperor Jianwu. I assure you, as long as you lay down your arms and cease resistance, each of your lives will be protected. Furthermore, your families and friends will not be harmed.”

Emperor Huoyang immediately followed up, saying, “You were selected by Emperor Yonghe to come here to Jianwu Palace for a covert attack; you must be people he trusts. Now that Emperor Yonghe has been seriously injured and needs urgent aid, if you continue to resist, it will only exacerbate his injuries. What if this delay in treatment leads to Emperor Yonghe’s demise? Can you bear such a responsibility? It’s better to quickly heed Lord Jianwu’s advice to surrender. Drop your weapons now and let Emperor Yonghe receive treatment. That is what you should do.”

The successive calls from Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang caused the stubborn Gold Core Realm experts to cease their actions. Some of them took the lead in surrendering, lowering their weapons. The cultivators who were attacking them hurried forward, restraining the defectors, sealing their magical powers, confiscating their weapons, stripping them of their armor, and then tying them up, without harming their lives.

Seeing their companions being captured without mistreatment, the remaining Gold Core Realm experts from Yonghe Palace, who were already not particularly resolute in their resistance, completely gave up and surrendered their weapons one after another.

Watching his subordinates capture the Gold Core Realm experts who had given up resisting, both Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang were somewhat incredulous. They had not anticipated such a favorable outcome from this ambush; the whole operation was unexpectedly smooth. They had managed to capture all the people from Yonghe Palace, and their own side had suffered virtually no casualties. It was a resounding victory that, if it were in the Great Zhao Nation, would have been recorded prominently in the history books.

Qi Tian approached, laughing as he clasped his hands in a gesture of respect toward Emperor Jianwu and Emperor Huoyang, saying, “Congratulations to both princes on your victory. With your command and leadership, we have secured a great triumph. If this news spreads, it will surely add to the grandeur of your images and earn even more respect for both princes from the soldiers, civilians, and cultivators of the Eastern Capital City.”

Emperor Huoyang responded first, “Master Qi, you should stop flattering us. The primary credit for this significant victory belongs to no one else but you, Master Qi. If it weren’t for your timely intervention and use of the Wolf Teeth Knife, inflicting severe injuries on Emperor Yonghe and his close confidants, we wouldn’t have won so easily. The fact that our casualties are almost nil is largely thanks to you. If anyone deserves the greatest credit for this victory, it is you, Master Qi.”

Qi Tian smiled, not denying that it was his use of the Wolf Teeth Knife that had critically wounded Emperor Yonghe. Indeed, without his timely action, the ambush would not have gone as smoothly. To say that he deserved the primary credit was no exaggeration.

Qi Tian said, “Lord Huoyang, indeed, achieving such a grand victory is fortunate. However, the situation we face is still unfavorable for us. Therefore, I ask you, Lord Huoyang, to personally take care of the prisoners we have captured. Additionally, please oversee the affairs of Jianwu Palace for the time being and expedite the repairs of the Defensive Array, especially the Killing Array.”

In the past, if Qi Tian had spoken to him in such a directive tone, Emperor Huoyang might have taken offense, but not now. Without a second word and with a smile, Emperor Huoyang replied, “Master Qi, leave these matters to me. I will ensure the prisoners are well-tended to, and I will devote myself to this task, fortifying the Defensive Array until it is as impregnable as a wall of bronze and iron. Let anyone who dares invade meet with a resounding defeat.”

Qi Tian nodded and said, “Thank you, Lord Huoyang. Lord Jianwu, please have someone collect all the Wolf Teeth Knives I threw earlier and return them to me. Also, bring Emperor Yonghe to me. We need to have a good talk with him to see if there’s a chance of turning an enemy into a friend. Perhaps he will abandon his hostile stance toward Jianwu Palace and, instead, engage with us as allies.”

Emperor Jianwu quickly complied, as Qi Tian’s repeated extraordinary performances had deeply impressed him. Qi Tian’s recent action, where he nearly killed Emperor Yonghe with just a throw of the Wolf Teeth Knife, had instilled deep fear in him. It was a far cry from when Qi Tian first imposed the Servant Pact on him, and Emperor Jianwu wished to maintain some semblance of independence and regal dignity.

Emperor Jianwu immediately ordered that another palace be vacated for Qi Tian. Then, he had the severely injured Emperor Yonghe moved to that palace. As for the other injured Gold Core Realm experts, there were specialized personnel to tend to them; the prince did not need to concern himself personally.