Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1120 - 1120 0655 The Situation Worsens _2

Chapter 1120: Chapter 0655: The Situation Worsens _2 Chapter 1120: Chapter 0655: The Situation Worsens _2 Watching Qi Tian kill Shen Ziyu, Emperor Jianwu and the others were all silent as cicadas in winter. None of them had anticipated that Qi Tian had such a method at his disposal, which not only told them that Qi Tian possessed the ability to slay a Gold Core Stage Eighth Level cultivator but also that if Qi Tian were pushed to his limits, he would kill without hesitation, regardless of any consequences that might arise—the deed had to be done first as a form of respect.

Qi Tian put away his flying sword, then with a wave of his hand, collected Shen Ziyu’s corpse, the broken flying sword, and the remnants of various armors and protective clothing. He then glanced at Emperor Jianwu and the rest, saying, “Shen Ziyu brought death upon himself, and his death is not to be regretted. I do not regret killing him, but by doing so, I have undoubtedly declared war on Manager Chen. Being enemies with Manager Chen, he will definitely not let things slide and will certainly seek revenge for Shen Ziyu. We must be cautious and prepare thoroughly, but that still is far from enough. If even one Shen Ziyu is this troublesome, Manager Chen has many capable people at his side, each not inferior to Shen Ziyu.

We stand no chance against them, and moreover, with a Half-step Nascent Soul Strongman like Manager Chen backing Shen Ziyu, we are even less likely to be his match.

The only thing that can save us now is the urgent need to enter the Saint’s Tomb to seek suitable opportunities for ourselves, allowing us to significantly enhance our strength in a short period of time. Apart from this, we have no other path to take.”

All the princes and sirs, if you do not wish to perish in vain, we must make haste in unity to enter the Saint’s Tomb, find opportunities, and then pass those opportunities to the person most suited for them. For the sake of everyone’s life, please take care of your duties and do not slack off.”

Emperor Jianwu and others nodded repeatedly, as what Qi Tian said was true, by killing Shen Ziyu, Qi Tian had resolved the immediate crisis, but had also attracted a huge threat. To deal with this threat, they needed to improve their strength as soon as possible. At this point, it was useless to say anything else.

Emperor Jianwu shouted loudly, “Let us not delay any longer, and set off immediately at the highest speed towards the Saint’s Tomb. I make a promise here to everyone that, should we survive this great peril, I will certainly not mistreat any of you, and if any among you distinguishes themselves in this event, I am willing to promote him immediately to the position of Commander of the Guards in Jianwu Palace.”

Following Emperor Jianwu, Emperor Yonghe, Emperor Wenzhi, and other princes also made similar promises, feeling the tense atmosphere of an imminent storm.

Qi Tian called Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming over and said, “The current situation is extremely dangerous for us. Although I can wield the flying sword, the aftermath of using it is too severe; unless absolutely necessary, I will not use it lightly. The only method that would allow us to confront Manager Chen’s side without using the flying sword is the Wolf Teeth Knife. Just now, I’ve used up all the Wolf Teeth Knives above the Half-step Nascent Soul level that I had in my possession, and now I don’t have a single one left. This definitely won’t do, I must repair them as soon as possible.”

Before Qi Tian could finish, Gao Jinmei eagerly interrupted, “Master, whatever you need me to do, just command it.”

Qi Tian said, “I definitely can’t travel while repairing the Wolf Teeth Knives, so I prepared a couch in advance. In a moment, I will sit on the couch to repair the knives while you two lift the couch and follow the main force to the Saint’s Tomb. In this way, we can work on both tasks without delay, but it will be tough on both of you.”

Gao Jinmei quickly said, “Master, as long as I can be of help to you, I am willing to do anything.”

Qi Tian waved his hand, placing the couch down, then sat on it. Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming then lifted the couch, one in front and one behind.

Upon witnessing this scene, Emperor Jianwu hurriedly called two capable subordinates, instructing them to follow closely by the sides of Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming. Their tasks were twofold, to protect them and to take their place when Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were too exhausted to continue, ensuring at all costs that their marching speed was maintained and absolutely preventing Manager Chen from blocking their path again.

The spot where Shen Ziyu had blocked them was, in fact, just ahead of a crossroad. The Saint’s Tomb did not contain a single saint but several, each with their own burial site. This crossroads would branch off into various paths, each leading to a different saint’s tomb. As long as the path chosen by Qi Tian and his group was different from that of Manager Chen and his party, the likelihood of being blocked by Manager Chen again was greatly reduced.

At the crossroads, Emperor Jianwu, Emperor Wenzhi, Emperor Yonghe, and a few other Princes quickly discussed and ultimately decided which path to take. They had all entered Saint’s Valley more than once and possessed some means of discernment unknown to others, roughly capable of determining which path Manager Chen, who had entered the Saint’s Tomb before them, had chosen. By avoiding that particular path, they could proceed in a direction different from Manager Chen’s group.

Initially, after coming to an agreement, the emperors wanted to consult with Qi Tian. However, seeing that he was continuously focused on repairing his Wolf Teeth Knife on a soft couch, they refrained from disturbing him. At this critical juncture, distracting Qi Tian with unnecessary matters seemed utterly superfluous.

Having reallocated their group of over a hundred people, they no longer formed into three separate teams of front, middle, and rear, but just two teams instead. Moreover, the distance between the two teams was much shorter than before. Besides, the Princes, in a rare display of generosity, brought out all the half-step Nascent Soul level magical artifacts they carried, which they themselves did not need, and distributed them among the troops. This way, the overall strength of their party increased, albeit slightly, providing them with greater resistance should they encounter unforeseen circumstances.

After the team was regrouped, they set out once again.

What surprised Emperor Jianwu and his company was how unexpectedly smooth the march turned out to be, with no unforeseen events occurring. The journey was entirely peaceful, which even felt somewhat uncomfortable for them, as they had made thorough preparations in anticipation of difficulties.

While walking, they communicated with each other using the Sound Transmission Skill rather than speaking aloud, fearing that their voices could attract trouble. This caution was one of the many lessons they had learned from their numerous explorations into the Saint’s Tomb.

After the exchange, the expressions on the Princes’ faces turned exceptionally grave. In the past, when they had explored the Saint’s Tomb, they had experienced such trouble-free exploration, which was always far from a good sign. Once they entered deeper into Saint’s Valley, the dangers they faced increased significantly, often resulting in severe casualties and deaths.

Of course, Emperor Jianwu and his peers did not hope for such grim developments, but many things in life do not shift according to human will. All they could do was ensure they were fully prepared.

The core area of the Imperial Family Secret Territory was actually quite vast, originally filled with hundreds of graves. The Zhao family had built their fortune on these graves’ burial goods. After years of excavation, the outer graves had been virtually leveled by the royal family, and the burial treasures became the Zhao family’s cultivation resources, contributing to the notable reputation of the Princes.

However, as time passed, the graves became increasingly scarce and more difficult to excavate.