Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1082 - 1082 0636 Strictly Prepare for the Enemy_2

Chapter 1082: Chapter 0636: Strictly Prepare for the Enemy_2 Chapter 1082: Chapter 0636: Strictly Prepare for the Enemy_2 Emperor Yonghe said, “If it was given to Emperor Bahuang by another prince, then there is only one possibility. Looking throughout the entire Eastern Capital City, among the six princes, the only one likely to possess such high-quality war weapons is Emperor Chaoyang alone.”

Emperor Jianwu and the Huoyang Emperor nodded together, expressing strong agreement with Emperor Yonghe’s judgment.

Emperor Yonghe continued, “If it wasn’t given to Emperor Bahuang by another prince, but was acquired from somewhere else, then the most likely place would be the Saint’s Tomb.”

The Saint’s Tomb?

Qi Tian furrowed his brows; this wasn’t the first time he had heard of this place. Just as he was about to ask what exactly the Saint’s Tomb was, the Huoyang Emperor had already interjected, “Master Qi, we have already discussed the matter of the Saint’s Tomb, and we are still in preparation. Once everything is ready, I will surely give you an explanation. For now, please refrain from inquiring about the Saint’s Tomb. We should be more concerned about the matter regarding Emperor Bahuang. He mentioned the war weapons to Emperor Yonghe, hinting at the grudge between Emperor Yonghe and Jianwu Palace. Clearly, he intends to use Emperor Yonghe’s hand to eliminate you. What do you think should be done about this? Should we let bygones be bygones, or should we find a way to teach Emperor Bahuang a lesson?”

Qi Tian thought for a moment then asked, “What opinions do the three princes have? You should have come to a conclusion, right?”

Emperor Jianwu said, “We tend to believe that less is more. Right now, Chaoyang Palace is covetously watching us, and our strength is very limited. Handling Chaoyang Palace alone has been somewhat difficult; if we add Bahuang Palace to the mix, it will only be even more strenuous.”

Qi Tian fell silent, then after a while, he said, “Have Emperor Yonghe and the two princes reached a mutual understanding on this matter? Does Bahuang Palace know about it?”

Emperor Yonghe said, “It’s hard to say. You used that replica war weapon to open the Teleportation Gate and tricked me into coming here. The commotion that day was not small; the sound of the war weapon’s explosion must have spread throughout the entire Eastern Capital City. For the two or three days afterwards, Jianwu Palace has been undisturbed, which makes it difficult not to let others speculate about some things. Emperor Bahuang, though he seems rugged, is very meticulous. I reckon he would guess something.”

Qi Tian asked, “What is he most likely to guess? Could he consider this possibility—that you have now gained the upper hand in this sudden attack on Jianwu Palace?”

Emperor Yonghe said, “It’s difficult to say, but if you, Master Qi, wish to achieve this effect, I do have a method. However, the prerequisite is that from the time I led people in a surprise attack on Jianwu Palace up until now, no one inside Jianwu Palace has ever leaked any information. If we have this prerequisite, I think it’s still workable, and it’s still possible to deceive others.”

Qi Tian looked at Emperor Jianwu and the Huoyang Emperor and asked, “Two princes, how effective has your purge of traitors been during this period? Can you ensure that there has been no leakage of information to the outside at any time?”

Emperor Jianwu replied, “In the past few days, the Huoyang Emperor and I have issued strict orders to seal off Jianwu Palace completely, forbidding any contact with the outside, and we have intensified the efforts to cleanse the palace of internal ghosts. The results have been quite good. Additionally, we have set up surveillance magic arrays in various places within Jianwu Palace to monitor any possible external communication. Up until now, there have been no incidents. So overall, Jianwu Palace is relatively safe at the moment. It’s not to say that all spies have been completely cleared, but at this stage, they have likely curbed their behaviors and temporarily dare not make contact with the outside world.”

Qi Tian nodded and said to Emperor Yonghe, “Emperor Yonghe, what do you think? Can your plan be carried out?”

Emperor Yonghe thought for a moment, then nodded and said, “If that’s the case, it might be worth a try. Now let me briefly outline the plan, and I would ask Master Qi, along with Emperors Jianwu and Huoyang, to review it and see if there are any oversights. If there aren’t, we might as well give it a try; we might achieve unexpected results.”

Emperor Yonghe promptly outlined his plan. Once he finished, both Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor looked at Emperor Yonghe with astonishment. They hadn’t anticipated that Emperor Yonghe would devise such a ruthless plan. If this plan were to be fully carried out, Emperor Bahuang would be in big trouble.

Seeing that Qi Tian did not give an opinion, Emperor Yonghe, worried that his plan might displease Qi Tian, quickly asked, “Master Qi, do you think there’s an issue with the plan? Is there anything that needs to be refined?”

Qi Tian replied, “The plan is sound, but there are points where it takes too much for granted. Your plan is predicated on the assumption that Emperor Bahuang’s overall capabilities are on par with your own. But have you considered the possibility that Emperor Bahuang’s foundation might be far beyond your imagination, even more profound than you think? Would your plan still stand a chance of being implemented in that case?”

Emperor Yonghe said, “Master Qi, even if Emperor Bahuang has some hidden depths that I am unaware of, I suspect they are not substantial. We should be able to suppress him.”

Qi Tian shook his head and said, “That’s exactly the issue. Many matters cannot be based on conjecture; we must deal with facts and evidence. Without having gathered more information and evidence, we need to anticipate difficulties and assume the enemy to be more formidable. If it were up to me, I’d assume that Emperor Bahuang might not be on par with Emperor Chaoyang but might still be the second most powerful among the six princes of the Eastern Capital City. He may hold not just one artifact above Half-step Nascent Soul level. With that in mind, do you think your plans can be effective?”

Immediately, Emperor Yonghe fell silent, unsure how to counter Qi Tian’s analysis. After all, he had no convincing evidence, and moreover, he was Qi Tian’s Immortal Slave. It took some nerve to challenge Qi Tian’s analysis.

Huoyang Emperor said, “Master Qi, I think Emperor Yonghe’s strategy is quite good and holds considerable value.”

Qi Tian said, “I am not saying the strategy is bad, only that some parts need to be revised. We must imagine Emperor Bahuang’s foundation to be deeper and then amend the plan based on that premise.”

At once, the three princes exchanged glances. Qi Tian made it sound easy, but from their own circumstances, they had almost no capability to modify the plan. The reason was simple: among the three royal palaces, none possessed an artifact above Half-step Nascent Soul level, whether offensive or defensive. Should Emperor Bahuang indeed possess artifacts below Nascent Soul Tribulation, then to adjust the plan accordingly, it would be necessary for them to produce artifacts of higher than Half-step Nascent Soul level. Without this, all their efforts were futile.

So-called schemes and maneuvers are insignificant before absolute power. For these princes, artifacts above Half-step Nascent Soul level represented absolute power. Without this power, the most perfect plan would be in vain, unable to achieve its purpose and even risking the loss of everything, “throw the helve after the hatchet.”

Seeing that the three princes looked rather distressed, Qi Tian smiled and said, “Princes, there’s no need to worry. Emperor Yonghe’s plan is excellent indeed. With minor modifications, it could well be perfectly executed.”

Huoyang Emperor said, “Master Qi, what do you mean by that? You know very well our situation; none of us can produce an artifact above Half-step Nascent Soul level. Without that, everything else we say is useless.”

Qi Tian chuckled and said, “Princes, you may not have it, but you could ask me. Have you asked whether I might be able to provide one?”