Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1325 - 1325 0757 Child Of Heavenly Selection

Chapter 1325: Chapter 0757: Child Of Heavenly Selection Chapter 1325: Chapter 0757: Child Of Heavenly Selection Chapter 0757: The Child Of Heavenly Selection

Zhao Deyi lay on the ground, motionless, as if he were dead.

At first, the many cultivators who were watching from the outskirts of the Tribulation Clouds did not react. They could clearly feel Zhao Deyi’s aura gradually weakening, which didn’t seem like he had successfully passed the tribulation. Only Zhao Deyi himself could make an accurate judgment on whether he had successfully undergone tribulation, and while the others could only make rough guesses, this did not mean they couldn’t make a rough judgment. They were watching the Tribulation Clouds in the sky, trying to see if there were any noticeable changes.

The Tribulation Clouds lingered and did not dissipate but also did not send down more Tribulation Thunder. Everyone looked at each other in confusion, uncertain what the situation entailed. The situation was unclear, and no one dared act recklessly, fearing that they might draw the Heavenly Tribulation onto themselves, which would be a massive misfortune.

Because Zhao Deyi’s Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation had been so sudden, Longqing Palace had become the greatest casualty of this Heavenly Tribulation. Most of the palace had been reduced to ruins, and it was unknown how many cultivation resources were destroyed under the Heavenly Tribulation, or how many were buried within the rubble. The only silver lining was that everyone from top to bottom in Longqing Palace had, before the tribulation struck, retreated beyond the range of the Tribulation Clouds, narrowly escaping disaster.

Emperor Longqing directed his subordinates, mounting a tight defense against the other cultivators, while frequently looking from a distance towards Zhao Deyi’s situation. Seeing his younger son lying on the ground, his feelings were incredibly mixed. He both hoped his son would successfully overcome the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation and become the first Nascent Soul Master in the history of the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Yet, alongside this hope, he also harbored worries. If his son truly became a Nascent Soul Master, would Longqing Palace still be under his control, and how would he handle it if his son later vied with him for power and profit?

Time ticked by, second by second, within the Emperor’s complicated thoughts, and it was uncertain how much time passed when suddenly someone pointed at the sky, exclaiming, “Look, the Tribulation Clouds seem to be dispersing; they’ve become much thinner.”

Everyone hurriedly looked up to see that it was indeed the case. At their thickest, the Tribulation Clouds were as dark as ink, allowing no light to pass through, but now the Tribulation Clouds had turned grey-black, with several areas even beginning to show white. This was a sign of the Tribulation Clouds dissipating, which meant that before long, the clouds would scatter, and Zhao Deyi’s Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation would end.

People also noticed another thing, Zhao Deyi’s aura suddenly weakened, similar to how it gets when a person is on the brink of death, already becoming faint and possibly about to be extinguished at any moment.

By then, quite a few people had come to a conclusion: it seemed like Zhao Deyi had not successfully passed the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation; he was failing the tribulation and nearing death, and the Heavenly Tribulation was about to dissipate. Their eyes began to flicker with anticipation. If such were the case, this was a rare opportunity granted by the heavens. Apart from other considerations, Zhao Deyi himself, having failed the tribulation, was an extremely rare chance, and if one could seize Zhao Deyi, perhaps they could uncover some secrets of the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation, a chance worth its weight in gold and otherwise unobtainable. Moreover, there were many cultivation resources buried within the ruins, many of which were the treasured collections of Emperor Longqing. Normally, you couldn’t dream of obtaining them from Emperor Longqing, not even in exchange for another treasure of equivalent value.

Now it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With Zhao Deyi failing his tribulation and close to death, Emperor Longqing’s brother and his elder son Zhao Depin were both seriously injured, not only unable to help but also in need of protection. This meant that Longqing Palace’s top fighting force had lost three major players, leaving only Emperor Longqing, alone and incapable of handling everything. Even if there were many cultivators in Longqing Palace to command, when compared with other imperial palaces’ cultivators, and other forces not affiliated with any palace, their combined strength could undoubtedly crush Longqing Palace.

This simple power comparison flashed through the minds of many cultivators. Just thinking of the opportunities hidden within Longqing Palace made many cultivators’ eyes turn red with greed. Yet they still dared not make a move, fearing Longqing Palace and, more importantly, that the Tribulation Clouds in the sky had not yet dispersed. Who knew if rushing in at this time would invite disaster? They could only wait, waiting for others to make the first move.

The Tribulation Clouds in the sky dispersed faster and faster, and in almost an instant, they became very thin. The sky began to clear up again, and some people were growing impatient. With a wave of their arms, they shouted, “Fellow cultivators, Zhao Deyi lacks integrity, acts selfishly, and chose Longqing Palace as his tribulation site, causing our Cultivation World of Xidu to suffer heavy losses. He must give us an explanation. We all know how overbearing Longqing Palace is on a normal basis, ignoring us all. Seeking compensation from them will surely lead to nothing. Now, we can only take matters into our own hands, to provide for ourselves. Don’t hesitate, the quick reap the benefits while the slow get nothing. Any fellow cultivators who suffered losses in the Heavenly Tribulation, follow me and let’s charge!”

The man’s words were very provocative, instantly gaining the response of many onlooking cultivators, and they began to surge forward together.