Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1377 - 1377 0783 A failed attempt to steal a chicken

Chapter 1377: Chapter 0783 A failed attempt to steal a chicken Chapter 1377: Chapter 0783 A failed attempt to steal a chicken Chapter 0783: Attempt to Steal the Chicken Ends in Vain

Emperor Jianwu had already spent several hundred years in the Imperial Family Secret Territory. His footsteps had covered the entire secret territory, and he was extremely familiar with every corner of it. Under his guidance, they quickly found those places that matched the description given by the Second Prince. Initially, they could not find Xiao Xiaowu and his companions, but after searching a few places one after the other, Qi Tian felt that they were on the verge of reaching their target.

Emperor Jianwu knew that one of Qi Tian’s most important purposes for entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory was to seek out Xiao Xiaowu, the Master of the Imperial Master Mansion. Now that they were about to find him, it meant that Qi Tian was about to accomplish this goal. Emperor Jianwu thought that Qi Tian might soon truly leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory, and at the thought, he felt somewhat reluctant to part.

A sudden impulse came over Emperor Jianwu, and he said, “Master Qi, may I make a small request? When you leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory, could you bring me along?”

Qi Tian responded with a faint smile, “You want to come with me, but are you willing to part with everything you have here in the secret territory? Are you willing to give up the glory and wealth? Are you sure you can endure the hardships outside? Also, does the bloodline running through your veins allow you to leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory?”

With each question Qi Tian asked, Emperor Jianwu’s aura weakened a bit more. It was not easy for him to establish his foundation within the secret territory, and to truly leave would mean abandoning all he had built. Moreover, if he left with Qi Tian, once outside, Qi Tian would definitely not allow him to remain in Great Zhao Nation. It was highly likely that Qi Tian would take him out adventuring, and the hardships he might face could exceed his imagination.

Reflecting on this, Emperor Jianwu regretted his impulsiveness a bit. Scratching his head, he said, “You’ve certainly given me a reminder. My lineage determines that I cannot leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory until I break through to the Nascent Soul Stage. I might as well stay in the secret territory honestly, then. When the day comes and I advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, I’ll come to find you in the outside world. I hope then you won’t scorn me.”

Qi Tian shook his head and said no more. He didn’t actually oppose Emperor Jianwu’s desire to leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory. If Emperor Jianwu could stick to his idea and was determined to turn it into action, Qi Tian truly would not mind spending a bit of effort to help Emperor Jianwu enhance his cultivation to the Nascent Soul Stage in a short period. By doing so, Emperor Jianwu would possess the qualifications needed to break free from the Grand Ancestor Emperor’s last wish and smoothly leave the Imperial Family Secret Territory. However, it was obvious that Emperor Jianwu had not considered the grand opportunity Qi Tian could offer him, nor was he prepared to endure hardships. Given this, Qi Tian was no longer willing to waste precious cultivation resources on Emperor Jianwu. He was willing to offer Emperor Jianwu a chance only because Emperor Jianwu was the first Prince he had encountered within the secret territory, and along the way, Emperor Jianwu had been of considerable help. Granting him an opportunity was not objectionable, but it was a pity that Emperor Jianwu had failed to seize this chance.

As the two conversed, they arrived at another land where yin and yang converged. From afar, Qi Tian already felt the distinctiveness of this place. Compared to the several similar locations they had already inspected, where the confluence of yin and yang seemed somewhat chaotic, this place was clearly defined, imparting an imposing sensation.

Qi Tian promptly activated the Heavenly Dao Engine’s sensitivity function for detecting Spirit Qi and began to explore the area. In the blink of an eye, the sensitivity function expanded to its limit. Within several miles, all objects containing Spirit Qi were detected by Qi Tian with unfailing accuracy.

Among them, Qi Tian immediately found Xiao Xiaowu, the Mansion Master. He breathed a sigh of relief; at last, they had found the Mansion Master. But soon, Qi Tian realized something was amiss. Master Xiao’s aura was extremely weak, filled with a frailty that seemed one step into Ghost Gate, vulnerable to death at any moment.

Accompanying Xiao Xiaowu were three other life forces. Among them, one was exceptionally powerful, soaring like the rising sun, while the other two, much like Master Xiao, were also exhausted and powerless, like candles flickering in the wind.

Qi Tian inwardly exclaimed, “This is bad.” He knew it was very likely that the array the Second Prince mentioned had been activated. Emperor Rui might have used the array’s power to strip away the cultivation of the three Masters of the National Master Manor and poured it into himself, thus enhancing his own cultivation realm. Judging by the aura emanating from the Mansion Master and the others, the array was probably near its end. Perhaps in a second or two, the operation of the array would conclude, which would result in an irreversible outcome. By then, Master Xiao Xiaowu’s death would be certain, and even Qi Tian might not be able to save Xiao Xiaowu’s life.

Emperor Jianwu was constantly observing Qi Tian’s expressions. When he noticed the drastic change in Qi Tian’s face, he immediately charged forward. “Let me go ahead, Master Qi. You can back me up.”

Qi Tian snorted. His body shot forward instantly, overtaking Emperor Jianwu. “Do you know who the Mansion Master is? You don’t, yet you rush ahead. If you mess things up, are you going to take responsibility?”

Emperor Jianwu shuddered. He had been so focused on performing well in front of Qi Tian that he forgot he didn’t recognize Xiao Xiaowu, the Master of the Imperial Master Mansion, nor did he even recognize Emperor Rui. He only knew there was such a person as Emperor Rui.