Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1391 - 1391 0790 There Are Also Old Grudges

Chapter 1391: Chapter 0790: There Are Also Old Grudges Chapter 1391: Chapter 0790: There Are Also Old Grudges Chapter 0790: A Grudge from the Past

With an accomplice in place, things became much easier. After Wang Wenshui called out the slogan, the planted accomplices previously arranged by him and his son joined in the chant. The atmosphere was quickly enlivened, creating the impression that everyone was united, collaborating to besiege Qi Tian. It seemed predestined that coordinating to kill Qi Tian was the will of the people.

Emperor Liuyong and the other two Princes silently witnessed all that transpired, having seen everything that had just occurred. To be frank, none of the three Princes were finding the situation easy to bear.

For Emperor Liuyong, he saw that more than two-thirds of the Gold Core Realm cultivators from his lineage were answering the call of Emperor Zhi Wu and Wang Wenshui father and son. Before raising their arms and shouting, they hadn’t even glanced at him, the Prince. This indicated that in the hearts of these people, he, the Prince, was no longer significant. What they truly cared about were the evaluations of Emperor Zhi Wu and Wang Wenshui father and son; their connection to him had all but vanished.

Emperor Liuyong had always believed he firmly controlled his lineage, but now he had reluctantly discovered that his control was flawed. As he had placed his utmost trust in Emperor Zhi Wu, the foundation of his power had been surreptitiously undermined until it seemed it might be taken from him. If left unchecked, the consequences were obvious.

The other two Princes didn’t feel much better than Emperor Liuyong. They, too, had noticed similar trends. Although the numbers weren’t as significant as those in Emperor Liuyong’s case, over one-tenth were actively responding to Emperor Zhi Wu and Wang Wenshui father and son, with no prior consultation with the Princes.

This scenario was not something Emperor Liuyong and the other Princes wished to see. Had they not witnessed it with their own eyes, they could never have imagined that they would slowly be sidelined by Emperor Zhi Wu, a man they once towered over. Soon enough, they might be venerated as mere totems without any real power, with the true authority silently slipping into the hands of Emperor Zhi Wu.

Emperor Liuyong and the three Princes were struck with an unprecedented sense of crisis; even so, they had to suppress their emotions and keep them from public release. It wasn’t the time to publicly accuse Emperor Zhi Wu, as they had to deal with a more dangerous enemy at present, which was Qi Tian. Once Qi Tian was dealt with, it would be relatively easier to take care of Emperor Zhi Wu afterward.

Emperor Zhi Wu knew that his and his son’s actions would expose some unpopular truths. However, after planning for over a hundred years and now about to reap the rewards, he naturally wouldn’t abandon his efforts. Moreover, Emperor Zhi Wu now dared to reveal his strengths because he possessed unparalleled confidence in his own power. While his cultivation might not seem high, he had already proven through live combat that Emperor Daqian, the strongest in Xidu, was no match for him in one-on-one combat. And that was only what he was willing to show. Once he revealed his true strength, he believed he would shock everyone and earn their admiration.

As the crowd chanted louder and more uniformly, Emperor Zhi Wu raised his hand high, and in an instant, hundreds of Gold Core cultivators fell silent. Their compliance towards Emperor Zhi Wu was even more astonishing to Emperor Liuyong and the other two Princes.

Emperor Zhi Wu said, “Thank you all for your trust. Now, please follow me to the Grand Ancestor Temple to slay Qi Tian and uphold the dignity of our Imperial family and the awe of the Grand Ancestor Emperor. Please, everyone, join me in the assault.”

Wang Wenshui once again raised his arms and shouted, “Kill! Kill! Kill!”

Immediately, others joined in, and unified cries of assault echoed in front of the Grand Ancestor Temple’s gates. The loudness spread throughout Xidu City, terrifying countless people into silence, thinking perhaps an enemy invasion had occurred.

Emperor Zhi Wu said, “Wenshui, I appoint you as the vanguard. Take a hundred Gold Core cultivators with you, breach the barrier, and be the first to enter the Grand Ancestor Temple. Seek out Qi Tian’s whereabouts and besiege him.”

Wang Wenshui knew this was his father giving him a chance to make a name for himself, laying the groundwork for his future. He was overjoyed and immediately accepted the commission. He beckoned, and a hundred nearby Gold Core cultivators followed him as he led the charge into the Grand Ancestor Temple.

Most of the specifically named Gold Core cultivators directly followed Wang Wenshui, while a few hesitated. They did not wish to take orders from Chu King Wenshui, but at that moment, Emperor Liuyong and the other Princes directly ordered them to team up with Wang Wenshui to kill Qi Tian.

The Emperor’s orders were difficult to disobey. Reluctant as they were, they had no choice but to join Wang Wenshui in action.

Quickly, Wang Wenshui reached the gates of the Grand Ancestor Temple. His hands rapidly cast several spirit runes, and the light barrier blocking the gates swiftly vanished, revealing the gates once again. With a wave of his hand, he led the group into the Grand Ancestor Temple.