Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1086 - 1086 0638 Extremely Happy_2

Chapter 1086: Chapter 0638: Extremely Happy_2 Chapter 1086: Chapter 0638: Extremely Happy_2 Emperor Bahuang gazed at the gift box with a heart full of suspicions, wondering why Emperor Yonghe had suddenly sent him such a significant present.

The messenger said, “Master Bahuang, my lord has sent me to issue you an invitation, inviting you to be our guest at Yonghe Palace. My prince says he achieved a tremendous victory in his sudden attack on Jianwu Palace, with gains that can only be described as colossal. My prince says one should never forget who drew the well from which they drink, and the key to our immense success this time was due to Master Bahuang’s help. Therefore, my prince sent me to deliver these top-grade spirit stones, as a sign of his gratitude. Additionally, my prince mentioned that shared joy is double joy. This time my prince has soundly defeated Jianwu Palace, forcing both Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang to bow their heads. They did not only swear fealty and pay tribute to my prince, but both Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang also presented a petition to my prince as a basis for their submission. My prince hopes that Master Bahuang can take time from his busy schedule to visit Yonghe Palace and appreciate the petitions submitted by Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang.”

Emperor Bahuang said, “All this sounds very lively, but I have a few questions I’d like to ask you. Regardless of the methods used by your prince to get to Jianwu Palace, one undeniable fact is that it was several days ago when your prince went to Jianwu Palace. Several days have passed since then, and only now has your prince emerged from Jianwu Palace. I’d like to ask why your prince stayed within Jianwu Palace for all this time, only coming out today?”

The messenger, cool and composed, replied, “Master Bahuang, what you are unaware of is that my prince stayed in Jianwu Palace for so long because the plan he devised to stealthily attack Jianwu Palace worked too perfectly. The magical instrument you sold to my prince was presented as a congratulatory gift to Qi Tian inside Jianwu Palace. When Qi Tian took it out to appreciate and fiddle with, Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang came to see him, and coincidentally, that was the precise moment the warrior effigy self-destructed, sending Qi Tian straight to heaven so badly injured, and both Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang also suffered heavy injuries. My prince then entered Jianwu Palace after the self-destruction of the warrior effigy, so it didn’t take much time to occupy Jianwu Palace. However, with Qi Tian deceased and both Lord Jianwu and Lord Huoyang severely injured and unconscious, my prince, out of remembrance that we are all descendants of the Grand Ancestor, decided to stay in Jianwu Palace to facilitate the treatment of the two injured princes, thus inevitably delaying his departure.”

Emperor Bahuang smirked coldly. He could believe that Emperor Yonghe would treat the injuries of Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor, but he did not believe that Emperor Yonghe’s stay in Jianwu Palace was merely to aid the two harmed princes. He was more inclined to believe that Emperor Yonghe remained to take advantage of the cultivation resources inside Jianwu Palace. Though he had no way of entering, it could be assumed that Emperor Yonghe thoroughly plundered Jianwu Palace’s assets, otherwise, he wouldn’t be so generous as to directly send him ten thousand top-grade spirit stones.

Emperor Bahuang then interrogated the messenger with some other questions. From beginning to end, the messenger remained calm and composed, not showing the slightest sign of panic, and answering all of Emperor Bahuang’s questions logically and calmly.

Despite this, Emperor Bahuang still harboured doubts. As he pondered whether to accept Emperor Yonghe’s invitation to Yonghe Palace, an unexpected visitor came to Bahuang Palace—someone who couldn’t be ignored by anyone. It was one of the six princes from Eastern Capital City, the master of Wenzhi Palace, Emperor Wenzhi.

Wenzhi Palace neighboured Jianwu Palace and was quite a distance from his Bahuang Palace. They did not interact much on regular days, but they still maintained a certain degree of acquaintance.

Emperor Bahuang asked the messenger to step down, then personally went to the palace gate to welcome Emperor Wenzhi.

After exchanging pleasantries, Emperor Wenzhi broached the purpose of his visit. It turned out to be quite straightforward—he had learned that Emperor Yonghe had sent a messenger to visit Emperor Bahuang. Emperor Wenzhi was very concerned about the current situation in Jianwu Palace but was never able to enter. The covert agents he had placed inside were uprooted. With no other options available and seeing that Emperor Yonghe’s messenger was visiting Emperor Bahuang, Emperor Wenzhi hurried over. He wished to speak directly with the messenger, hoping to glean details about the current state of Emperor Jianwu.

Emperor Bahuang immediately summoned the messenger so that Emperor Wenzhi could inquire in his presence.

The messenger recounted the same story he had told Emperor Bahuang. Learning from the messenger that both Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor had already bowed their heads to Emperor Yonghe, Emperor Wenzhi was filled with both doubt and envy.

There’s no need to mention why there’s envy; naturally, it’s because the two Princes actually offered their allegiance to Emperor Yonghe in a formal memorial. This was an unprecedented event in the history of the Imperial Family Secret Territory, spanning thousands of years. Unknowingly, Emperor Yonghe had made history, while Emperor Wenzhi could only stand by as a spectator, reaping no benefits whatsoever.

The reason for his doubt was simply because he couldn’t quite believe that Emperor Jianwu and Huoyang Emperor would really bow down to Emperor Bahuang, such an outcome was quite beyond his imagination. It made him feel that something was not quite right, but he couldn’t put his finger on exactly what that was.

Emperor Wenzhi harbored deep resentment and anger towards Jianwu Palace. Not only had Qi Tian turned his Treasure Pavilion to ruins when he crossed the Gold Core Tribulation, but all the cultivation resources stored within had also vanished without a trace. He now had an intense desire to recover his losses from Jianwu Palace, and to do so, his first step was to have a clear understanding of the current situation of Jianwu Palace.

After some thought, Emperor Wenzhi made a request to Emperor Bahuang: he wished to accompany Emperor Bahuang to Yonghe Palace and personally inquire about the current state of Jianwu Palace from Emperor Yonghe himself.

Initially, Emperor Bahuang was somewhat hesitant about accepting Emperor Yonghe’s invitation to visit Yonghe Palace, but now, with Emperor Wenzhi actively proposing that they go together, Emperor Bahuang’s last bit of concern was greatly alleviated. Both being Princes, if they joined forces on their visit to Yonghe Palace, they need not worry about anything. Even if Emperor Yonghe had some tricks up his sleeve, he wouldn’t be able to shake the two Princes.

Therefore, Emperor Bahuang readily accepted the invitation that Emperor Yonghe’s envoy had brought, instructing the envoy to return to Yonghe Palace and relay the message that he and Emperor Wenzhi would soon make a joint visit.

After receiving the news, Emperor Yonghe took the matter very seriously, sending both the Chief of the Imperial Guard and the Chief Guard from Yonghe Palace to wait together at the gates of the palace.

Emperor Bahuang and Emperor Wenzhi did not keep Emperor Yonghe waiting long. Roughly an hour after dispatching the envoy back to Yonghe Palace, they emerged side by side from Bahuang Palace and made their way towards Yonghe Palace.

The Chief Guard stationed at the entrance of Yonghe Palace promptly sent a message to Emperor Yonghe. By the time Emperor Bahuang and Emperor Wenzhi arrived at the gates, Emperor Yonghe, having received the message, had already personally come out of Yonghe Palace to welcome them.

From afar, Emperor Bahuang and Emperor Wenzhi could see Emperor Yonghe looking radiant, his spirit rejuvenated, as if he had grown a decade younger.

Before Emperor Bahuang and Emperor Wenzhi reached the gates of Yonghe Palace, Emperor Yonghe, chuckling heartily, went out to greet them, saying, “I had thought only Master Bahuang would come, but I didn’t expect that Master Bahuang would extend my invitation to Master Wenzhi as well. From this, one can see the favor you both have shown Yonghe Palace, which truly delights me immensely.”