Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1386 - 1386 0787 Hes Just a Traitor_2

Chapter 1386: Chapter 0787: He’s Just a Traitor_2 Chapter 1386: Chapter 0787: He’s Just a Traitor_2 At this moment, outside the Grand Ancestor Temple, several Princes, including Emperor Daqian, had all come to their senses. They realized that something had gone wrong, and it was no trivial matter. In their hearts, they did not wish to have any clash with Qi Tian; they only hoped to minimize the incident, to turn a big issue into a small one, and a small one into nothing. They wished Qi Tian would quickly search the Grand Ancestor Temple, and upon not finding anyone, he would give up his pursuit. Then, they would politely see Qi Tian off, allowing him to do as he pleased afterward, which surely wouldn’t affect them or impede the development of Xidu. In this process, they might have to swallow some insults, but compared to a future of peaceful living, what was a little grievance?

However, none of the Princes had anticipated that someone would dare to pull off a scheme in the Grand Ancestor Temple right under their noses. This was a serious problem. Qi Tian wasn’t someone to mess with – otherwise, how could he have caused such turmoil in the Eastern Capital City and North Capital? Even Zhao Deyi, who had ascended to the Nascent Soul Master, was killed by Qi Tian. Who among them in Xidu had that ability? To jump out and cause trouble for Qi Tian without the power to back it up was suicide. What’s worse, it wasn’t just about their own demise; the whole of Xidu could be dragged down, which was absolutely intolerable to them.

Emperor Daqian was the first to leap into action. He was the Prince least wanting to conflict with Qi Tian, as he had cultivated to the Half-step Nascent Soul realm, and was only an opportunity away from possibly becoming the second cultivator in the history of the Imperial Family Secret Territory to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage. Then, his desires, be it wind or rain, would be at his command. All of this was within reach for him, and he would not allow anyone to ruin it. Yet now someone had dared to interfere, and how could Emperor Daqian tolerate this?

Emperor Daqian stomped his foot in anger and raged, “Don’t let me find out who’s causing mischief; if I do, I’ll surely slap them to death.”

Having uttered these harsh words, Emperor Daqian hastily strode towards the Grand Ancestor Temple. He wanted to reach the main hall’s plaza before anything happened to Qi Tian, to explain the situation and prevent Qi Tian from suspecting his involvement.

Emperor Daqian was not the only one with this idea; the other Princes had come to the same conclusion. Like Emperor Daqian, they wanted to avoid a direct conflict with Qi Tian, to find their opportunity in peace and break through to the Nascent Soul Stage—wishing to avoid any unnecessary complications with other matters.

Just as Emperor Daqian was about to rush through the gate of the Grand Ancestor Temple, suddenly, runes flashed above the doorway, and a dazzling light wall appeared, blocking Emperor Daqian’s advance.

Emperor Daqian ran smack into the light wall, failing to break it. Rubbing his somewhat painful forehead, he looked up and his expression changed immediately. He recognized that this was no ordinary barrier; it was created by a Nascent Soul Stage formation, possessing the strength to block a Nascent Soul Master. Unless he employed some secret techniques, there was no way for him to easily penetrate this light wall.

Emperor Daqian was furious and cursed loudly, “Who is the cowardly son of a bitch responsible for this? Show yourself! I will flay your skin if it’s the last thing I do.”

The other Princes also displayed anger, except for one who seemed somewhat embarrassed. His slight difference did not go unnoticed by the rest, and Emperor Daqian, eyeing him, asked, “Emperor Liuyong, do you happen to know who did this?”

Emperor Liuyong responded with an awkward expression, “My apologies to everyone, I am also unaware.”

Emperor Liuyong’s words could not deceive the other Princes. They had dealt with each other for hundreds of years, and although they couldn’t read each other’s minds to the extent of knowing what the other was thinking just by the other’s posture, they were not far from it.

Emperor Daqian glared with his eyes wide, staring down Emperor Liuyong as he said, “Don’t forget where we are right now. Do you dare to face the direction of Grand Ancestor’s statue and tell us you really don’t know who did it?”

Emperor Liuyong fell silent. The princes of Xidu took the Grand Ancestor Emperor very seriously, and no one dared to lie here in the Grand Ancestor Temple, lest the spirit of the Grand Ancestor come to know and the consequences turned out to be very serious.

Emperor Daqian said angrily, “Are you trying to watch the whole of Xidu be buried with you? If you know who did it, say it quickly; there might still be a chance to save the situation. But if you conceal it and wait for Qi Tian to emerge from the Grand Ancestor Temple on a killing spree, I can assure you that my lineage, including myself, will absolutely not lift a finger to help you. You can then just wait to fall into ruin from the Imperial Family Secret Territory, just like Emperor Longqing did.”

The other princes followed Emperor Daqian’s lead and issued similar threats. Not one of them was willing to follow Emperor Liuyong to their doom.

Emperor Liuyong didn’t want to make trouble either, but the problem was that the incident had already occurred, and those who were responsible might very well be people with extremely close ties to him. What could he do? Betray them?

Just then, a loud voice rang out, “Ancestors, please don’t make things difficult for my ancestor. Today’s affair was my doing. If you have any anger, direct it at me.”

Following the voice, someone walked over from the corner of the wall and stood next to Emperor Liuyong.

The other princes recognized at once the man who had stepped forward, and they were furiously indignant. They all knew who he was.

Like them, he was once an emperor of the Great Zhao Nation. By convention, he should also have been addressed with the honorific ‘Prince’ and was entitled to build his own independent palace in Xidu or other capitals, but he had not done so. After entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory, he gave up this right and sought shelter under Emperor Liuyong’s wing. Considering that this man was his direct descendant, Emperor Liuyong consented and allowed him and his family to live in his palace, bestowing upon him a singular responsibility. Over the years, the man and his family integrated perfectly into Emperor Liuyong’s lineage and became an incredibly important force within it. Emperor Liuyong had not been very outstanding among the princes of Xidu, but with this man’s help, he had become one of the Six Great Imperial Palaces in just over a hundred years.

Emperor Daqian glared at the man who had stepped out, pointing at his nose and scolding, “Emperor Zhi Wu, what do you think you are? Have you the face to stand out? Do you realize the extent of the disaster you’ve caused? Your actions will cause the entire Xidu to join you in burial. Emperor Liuyong, look at this. This is your kin: no capability whatsoever but unmatched when it comes to causing trouble. I’m telling you, you must immediately command Emperor Zhi Wu to cease the foolish acts they’ve initiated. Stop anything that might threaten Qi Tian’s safety or make him feel insecure immediately. Moreover, apologize to Qi Tian and seek his forgiveness no matter what. In that case, for the rotten things Emperor Zhi Wu and his people have done, we might let it slide. However, once today’s incident is over, Emperor Zhi Wu must take his people and be expelled from Xidu. They can go wherever they wish to, but they are not allowed to stay in Xidu. We do not need such a scourge here.”

Emperor Liuyong, with his head lowered and not speaking, his expression alternately turning red and white. His status, position, and cultivation realm were not much different from Emperor Daqian’s, yet how could he calmly accept being reprimanded and commanded publicly as if being scolded by a grandfather? But he knew his lineage’s strength was no match for Emperor Daqian’s. Even though he was not reconciled, he had no choice but to endure.

Emperor Liuyong could endure, but Emperor Zhi Wu could not. Emperor Zhi Wu stepped forward, shielding Emperor Liuyong, standing tall with his chest out, he looked directly into Emperor Daqian’s eyes without fear. He said, “Ancestor Daqian, you are wrong to say such things. We are all descendants of the Grand Ancestor Emperor, all once emperors of the Great Zhao Nation. Compared with us, what is Qi Tian? His conduct is insubordination and a form of rebellion. He is a treacherous official. He has already trampled over us and shown no respect. Yet, you still tolerate him? Don’t you feel ashamed? Aren’t you disgracing the face of the Grand Ancestor Emperor?”