Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1381 - 1381 0785 Are You Staying for the New Year

Chapter 1381: Chapter 0785: Are You Staying for the New Year? Chapter 1381: Chapter 0785: Are You Staying for the New Year? Chapter 0785: Still Keeping It for the New Year?

Watching Emperor Tian Rui’s soul-crushed appearance, Emperor Jianwu felt not a shred of sympathy. When he first entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory, his situation had been strikingly similar to that of Emperor Tian Rui now. He had endured for a very long time, done everything in his power, wracked his brain, and after much difficulty, he had gained a foothold in the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Only then had he gradually advanced and reached the dominant position he had today.

Back then, he’d suffered even more hardships and faced greater difficulty than Emperor Tian Rui. However, no matter how tough things got, he never resorted to the kind of wicked methods to enhance his cultivation level as Emperor Tian Rui had. If it had only been that, it might have been forgivable; the key was that despite doing so, Emperor Tian Rui hadn’t benefited in the least. Instead, he allowed an outsider to turn the tables and snatch away the opportunity that Emperor Tian Rui had painstakingly planned for. What did that tell you?

It told you that Emperor Tian Rui was both wicked and foolish, utterly worthless. Emperor Jianwu had restrained himself quite considerably by not slapping Emperor Tian Rui to death.

Emperor Tian Rui didn’t know whether to believe Emperor Jianwu’s words, but he couldn’t fathom what reason Emperor Jianwu would have to deceive him. Moreover, Qi Tian and Emperor Tian Rui currently held absolute advantage and control, with no need at all to beguile him. It was like a lion to a rabbit—why would a lion lie to a rabbit?

Emperor Jianwu continued, “There are some things that Master Qi might not care about, but just because Master Qi doesn’t mind doesn’t mean I won’t. Emperor Tian Rui, out of respect for our shared bloodline of the Grand Ancestor and considering that I’m your ancestor, I’m sincerely advising you. Do whatever Master Qi tells you to do, without haggling or trying to be clever, without any hidden tricks. It’s all useless and will only bring you endless trouble. Not to mention anything else, but just speaking for myself, if I find out you can’t sufficiently cooperate with Master Qi, then I can assure you that you won’t survive in the Imperial Family Secret Territory, and not just you. Everyone you brought from Great Zhao Nation, apart from those from the Imperial Master Mansion, will die, without exception. I’m serious.

Emperor Tian Rui felt no sense of danger emanating from Emperor Jianwu, yet his words sent a chill through his entire body. He didn’t dare doubt Emperor Jianwu’s words, for when he was the Great Zhao Emperor, the more he spoke to people in this tone, the more it indicated he was resolute and would tolerate no dissent or refusal—otherwise, the consequences would be extremely severe.

Emperor Tian Rui looked at Emperor Jianwu and then at Qi Tian. Finally, he sighed and said, “Fine, Qi Tian, you just want me to write an edict to the sovereigns and people of Great Zhao Nation, right? I’ll write it for you now.”

Immediately, Emperor Tian Rui took out a blank edict and the royal seal he used as emperor from his Storage Bag. He had Qi Tian dictate the words while he wrote them down, quickly finishing an edict that transferred the throne of Great Zhao Nation to Prince Zhao. Additionally, in the edict, he denounced the former crown prince whom he had appointed emperor as a rebel. After writing it, he stamped the royal seal on the edict right in front of Qi Tian.

Once the edict of throne transfer was completed, Emperor Jianwu took it and began to verify it. Having been emperor for many years, Emperor Jianwu was well-versed in all sorts of tricks that might be hidden in such an edict. He used his knowledge to confirm its validity, ensuring that Emperor Tian Rui hadn’t tampered with it.

Emperor Jianwu finished the verification quickly. He passed the edict back to Qi Tian, saying, “Master Qi, I’ve finished checking. There are no issues with this edict; you can take it back to Great Zhao Nation now.”

Qi Tian casually stored the edict and then said to Emperor Tian Rui, “I keep my word. Since you’ve written the edict of throne transfer according to my demands, you’re free to go. I won’t make things difficult for you, nor will I kill you. Just take care of yourself.”

Emperor Tian Rui let out a sigh of relief. He had been constantly on edge, fearing that Qi Tian might go back on his word and kill him as soon as he had the edict. If that happened, he’d have nowhere to even cry for justice. Thankfully, his worst fear did not materialize. He struggled to stand from the ground, then bowed to Emperor Jianwu before turning and leaving with unsteady steps. His body was extremely weak and desperately in need of rest and recuperation—Ideally, he should have stayed where he was and taken some elixirs. However, he didn’t trust either Emperor Jianwu or Qi Tian and wanted to get as far away from them as possible.

Watching Emperor Tian Rui leave, Emperor Jianwu shook his head repeatedly. Although Emperor Tian Rui was not of his lineage, he too had been an emperor of Great Zhao Nation. He thought that anyone who had reigned as Great Zhao Emperor and cultivated to the Gold Core Stage should at least have decent character and temperament. Yet, Emperor Tian Rui had proven to be rotten to the core, greedy, suspicious, and unable to see the situation clearly. Such a man had no chance of making it in the Imperial Family Secret Territory, and most likely, it wouldn’t be many years before he was bullied to death by other princes, becoming just another early demise, a wrongful death spirit in the Imperial Family Secret Territory.

Emperor Jianwu’s gaze then returned to the formation. Xiao Xiaowu was already saved by Qi Tian, and Emperor Tian Rui had left. Now, only two people remained: one the Mansion Master of the National Master Manor, and the other the Mansion Master of the Guardian National Master Manor. The only question was, which was which?