Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1085 - 1085 0638 Extremely Happy_1

Chapter 1085: Chapter 0638: Extremely Happy_1 Chapter 1085: Chapter 0638: Extremely Happy_1 Chapter 0638: Overjoyed

After receiving the Wolf Teeth Knife that Qi Tian exchanged with them, Emperor Jianwu, Huoyang Emperor, and Emperor Yonghe, the three princes, felt their confidence swell like never before. They had either witnessed firsthand or experienced the threat of artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level, and they understood precisely how formidable such grade of artifacts could be. Now that they could truly own one, their last trace of concern was undoubtedly erased, granting them the courage to face the future.

Observing the princes holding the artifacts as if they were treasures they never wanted to part with, Qi Tian smiled and said, “Now, with the greatest weakness addressed for the three of you, it can be said that Emperor Yonghe’s plan has plugged its biggest hole. As for other aspects, whether we can execute the plan perfectly depends on our execution ability and if fate is in our favor.”

Emperor Jianwu quickly responded, “Master Qi, there are absolutely no problems on my end. I quite agree with Emperor Yonghe’s plan and am willing to cooperate fully.”

Huoyang Emperor followed suit with a similar expression of support.

Qi Tian said, “Since neither of you princes has any objections, let’s proceed according to plan. Emperor Yonghe, whether this play can be performed well mainly depends on whether you, as the main character, can control the rhythm and if you can keep Emperor Bahuang in the dark.”

Emperor Yonghe took a deep breath and said, “Emperor Jianwu, Huoyang Emperor, and Master Qi, please rest assured, I will definitely not let this plan fail on my account. Just wait and watch.”

The four men spent a little more time revising the plan proposed by Emperor Yonghe, discussing various possible issues and jointly crafting countermeasures. Afterward, they began to implement the plan formally.

Not long after, the gates of Jianwu Palace, closed for many days, flung open, and Emperor Yonghe emerged with high spirits, proudly leading his men out of Jianwu Palace. Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor appeared weak and dejected, following behind Emperor Yonghe’s procession like defeated roosters, devoid of any spirit.

Upon stepping out of Jianwu Palace, Emperor Yonghe stood at the grand gates, turned around, and said to Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor, “You two have some sense, at least. If it weren’t for our ancestors’ sake, I would have annihilated both of your houses and all their forces.”

Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor, their faces filled with fear and anxiety, said, “Emperor Yonghe, we acknowledge our wrongdoings, especially the murder of your consort. Rest assured, we will deliver the remaining compensation to Yonghe Palace according to the agreement and, from now on, pay tribute and homage to you every year. Please, for the sake of our forefathers, do not make things harder for us.”

Emperor Yonghe laughed triumphantly and said, “Don’t think that just because Qi Tian has become the Chief Worshipper of Jianwu Palace, your place is secured in the heavens. Use your pig brains and think, even if Qi Tian is capable, he’s just one man. Could you really expect him alone to ascend and take all of you mongrels with him? The truth is, you can’t rely on him at all. You almost worshipped him to the skies, but what of it? Once he faced me, he met his greatest nemesis. Wasn’t I able to wipe him out with a backhand blow? Now you see you can’t rely on him, don’t you?”

Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor hung their heads low, looking unsure of how to respond.

Emperor Yonghe laughed again with pride and, with a grand gesture, commanded, “Let’s go, all follow me back to the palace.”

Emperor Yonghe then led a group of over thirty Gold Core Realm powerhouses through the streets toward Yonghe Palace, strutting arrogantly. More than half of these Gold Core Realm powerhouses were his trusted followers who had joined him in the surprise attack on Jianwu Palace. They were considered reliable. The remaining ten or so were replacements made by Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor. According to Emperor Yonghe, those replaced weren’t fully trusted, for fear that they might leak the plan, so they had been temporarily substituted with more dependable individuals.

Once back in Yonghe Palace, Emperor Yonghe held a grand feast to reward everyone in Yonghe Palace. The palace was filled with joy and celebration as if they had returned from a victorious battle, with everyone beaming with happiness. Emperor Yonghe even personally issued a decree, distributing a generous red envelope to everyone in the palace so they could share in his joy.

The considerable commotion stirred by Emperor Yonghe caught the entire Eastern Capital City’s attention. Equally attracting attention was Jianwu Palace. In contrast to the jubilant Yonghe Palace, Jianwu Palace was shrouded in gloom, with its Defensive Array activated to the extreme and all security forces dispatched. Jianwu Palace looked like a frightened deer, wary of everything around it.

With such a stark contrast, it was hard not to draw the public’s eye. While the other princes considered sending envoys to inquire about the situation with Emperor Yonghe, he sent out a messenger to Bahuang Palace, inviting Emperor Bahuang to be a guest at Yonghe Palace.

The messenger did not go empty-handed; upon being granted an audience with Emperor Bahuang, he presented a large gift box, which to Emperor Bahuang’s surprise, contained exactly ten thousand top-grade spirit stones.