Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1100 - 1100 0645 The Low-key Emperor Chaoyang_2

Chapter 1100: Chapter 0645: The Low-key Emperor Chaoyang_2 Chapter 1100: Chapter 0645: The Low-key Emperor Chaoyang_2 Qi Tian chuckled. The idea that Emperor Chaoyang might possess artifacts belonging to Nascent Soul Masters came to him only after the capture of Emperor Bahuang; before the capture, he had not expected Emperor Bahuang to possess so many artifacts of a level above Half-step Nascent Soul. Since Emperor Bahuang was so formidable, it stood to reason that Emperor Chaoyang was even more formidable.

Qi Tian said, “Deciding whether to crush Chaoyang Palace is not our top priority. Our utmost urgency is to strengthen our own capabilities. Once we have enhanced our strength, whether to crush Chaoyang Palace will no longer be an issue worth discussing. If need be, we will handle it effortlessly.”

Emperor Bahuang nodded and said, “Master Qi speaks wisely. There is something I have to tell you. Some of the artifacts in my possession, of a level above Half-step Nascent Soul, were indeed found in the Saint’s Tomb. However, that is not all of them. A few were obtained through exchange with Emperor Chaoyang, especially that staff that can self-destruct and draw the Teleportation Gate. It wasn’t found in the Saint’s Tomb. In fact, Emperor Chaoyang gave it to me.”

At these words, Qi Tian furrowed his brows and asked, “Emperor Chaoyang gave it to you for what reason?”

Emperor Bahuang replied, “When Emperor Chaoyang handed the weapon over to me, he made his intentions clear—he wished me to find a way to pass it into your hands. I did not want to get involved in such cause and effect, and so I thought of using Emperor Yonghe to convey it to you. I was worried that Emperor Yonghe would be reluctant to do so, but blinded by hatred, he fell for my deception and indeed proceeded with the task. Perhaps it’s not common knowledge, but in the Saint’s Tomb, it’s not rare to find artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level. As long as one has the ability and a bit of luck, acquiring many such artifacts in the Saint’s Tomb is possible. On the other hand, obtaining flawed ones that can be useful in particular situations is far more difficult; it requires immense luck or formidable strength to do so.”

This was the first time the others had heard of such a matter. Emperors Jianwu, Huoyang, Yonghe, and Wenzhi—all princes with eyes reddened—stared at Emperor Bahuang. If they hadn’t heard this from Emperor Bahuang himself today, they would still be in the dark, never having the opportunity to obtain such artifacts, nor knowing where to look for them.

Emperor Bahuang continued, “Do not look at me with such eyes. Actually, I too did not know where to find artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level. I didn’t even know that the Imperial Family Secret Territory contained artifacts of such high quality until, by chance, I came across one in the Saint’s Tomb. Emperor Chaoyang learned of this and came to discuss it with me, only then did I understand the situation. Emperor Chaoyang also made me promise to keep the artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level a secret between us and not to reveal it to others lightly.”

After hearing this, Emperors Jianwu and the others felt an unpleasant taste in their mouths. They had always believed that they were on an equal footing with Emperor Chaoyang; however, now they realized that Emperor Chaoyang had always treated them like fools, concealing many things from them. They used to feel proud, thinking they held significant sway in the Eastern Capital City, but now they understood that it was all an illusion.

Qi Tian said, “Let’s not dwell on the past. Now we are all in the same boat and should look forward. No need to settle old scores. Since Emperor Bahuang mentioned that the Saint’s Tomb still houses a great number of artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level waiting for us, we must not waste any more time. We should act swiftly to enter the Saint’s Tomb to explore, striving to find more and better resources suitable for our cultivation. We must strengthen ourselves and gain a true foothold in the Imperial Family Secret Territory, so that Emperor Chaoyang can no longer treat us like fools, watching us make a fool of ourselves in secret.”

Emperor Jianwu and the others nodded together, without having personally experienced it, they would not have such a strong desire as they did now.

Qi Tian said, “Right, there are a few matters I need your assistance with, Princes. A few of my companions are still missing, and they are all capable aides of mine. I hope you can find out where they are. If you can ascertain their whereabouts, it would be best to have them come and meet me. If they cannot join me, please at least inform me of their location. This is the first matter. The second matter is that I have learned that the current sovereign of Great Zhao Nation, Emperor Tian Rui, has taken a group of people into the Imperial Family Secret Territory. I hope you can also help me gather information about where exactly Emperor Tian Rui is, as I have a few matters to discuss with him. Please, Princes, keep these two tasks in mind and implement them as soon as possible.”

Emperor Jianwu and others hastily agreed, as none of the Princes present dared take Qi Tian’s requests lightly.

Qi Tian continued, “Now, let’s have Emperor Bahuang introduce us to all the information he has regarding artifacts above the Half-step Nascent Soul level. Once this information has been shared, the Princes can return to their respective palaces. Let’s make the most out of our time. In three days, we shall reconvene at Jianwu Palace, which is when we will set out for the Saint’s Tomb.”

Subsequently, Emperor Bahuang spent about half an hour detailing everything he knew about the artifacts above Half-step Nascent Soul level. Despite being an owner of such high-grade artifacts, his actual understanding was not as extensive as the others might have imagined, with much of what he knew being second-hand information, most of which came from Emperor Chaoyang. As for whether what Emperor Chaoyang told him was true or false, he had no way to discern. It could be said that within Eastern Capital City, only Emperor Chaoyang truly understood this matter, and everyone else was an outsider, with Emperor Bahuang being only slightly better informed than the rest.

Even with the limited information that Emperor Bahuang had, it was enough to amaze Emperor Jianwu and the others.

After Emperor Bahuang finished presenting the information, the Princes took their leave with their subordinates, returning to their own palaces to prepare for the gathering in a few days. Meanwhile, they dispatched their most capable people to look for Qi Tian’s subordinates and the whereabouts of Emperor Tian Rui.

Qi Tian did not rush back to Jianwu Palace but temporarily stayed in Yonghe Palace. He needed to take this time to repair the Wolf Teeth Knives that had already been used. To have more reserves in this aspect, he also asked Emperor Yonghe, Emperor Bahuang, and Emperor Wenzhi to bring all the scrapped Wolf Teeth Knives they had collected to him, so he could select those that could be repaired and refit all of them.

Qi Tian was now quite skilled at repairing Wolf Teeth Knives, able to restore one in not too long a time. The only obstacle now restraining the speed of his repairs was his own cultivation realm, which was still slightly low, resulting in insufficient True Essence within him. Often, halfway through the repairs, he needed to use the Heavenly Dao Engine to extract its raw materials and convert them into his True Essence. Although this conversion process was also quick, it was still not as convenient as directly tapping into the True Essence in his meridians, which somewhat affected his efficiency, much to Qi Tian’s chagrin.