Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 574 - 574 0382 Small Success of Sky Gang Change

Chapter 574: Chapter 0382: Small Success of Sky Gang Change Chapter 574: Chapter 0382: Small Success of Sky Gang Change Chapter 0382 – Sky Gang Change Minor Accomplishment

The Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo quickly went to the entrance of the Crown Prince Manor to greet their guest personally. Upon seeing the National Master, Sun Xingbiao, their astonishment was evident. They felt a powerful aura emanating from Sun Xingbiao that they had only experienced from the top three National Masters before.

“National Master, are you…” The Crown Prince looked at him with unprecedented respect, even more so than when he was in the presence of his own father.

“Let’s talk inside.” Sun Xingbiao didn’t wait for the Crown Prince’s invitation and strode into the Crown Prince Manor. The Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo exchanged glances before hastily following him inside.

Having visited the Crown Prince Manor before, Sun Xingbiao made his way to the Silver Peace Hall with ease and confidently took the seat of honor. The Crown Prince forced a smile, suppressing his displeasure. With no alternative, he sat beside him, and Chen Wenbo sat across.

“National Master, it’s rare for you to visit. What brings you here today? If you require our assistance, we’ll do our utmost to help.” The Crown Prince showed no hint of arrogance or superiority.

Sun Xingbiao replied, “I’m not here for help. My purpose is simple, to save you. You both are heading for disaster. Are you aware of it?”

The Crown Prince was taken aback. If others had warned him, he would have dismissed it as a joke. He was a Crown Prince with a solid political standing, supported by all high-ranking officials and nobles. Who could possibly plot against him? But these words came from the National Master, Sun Xingbiao, who represented the National Master Manor — the most influential cultivation power in Great Zhao. Not even Emperor Rui would dare to disregard these words.

Chen Wenbo asked, “National Master, why would you say such a thing? Please enlighten us.”

Without shifting his gaze, Sun Xingbiao coldly retorted, “Chen Wenbo, are you genuinely clueless, or are you playing dumb?”

Chen Wenbo broke into a cold sweat at Sun Xingbiao’s impoliteness. He had been seeing himself as an equal to Sun Xingbiao, but his aura was completely overshadowed now. It felt as overwhelming as Mount Tai, almost suffocating him.

Seeing Chen Wenbo’s reaction, Sun Xingbiao snorted disdainfully, reining back his aura, and said, “Do you understand why disaster is imminent?”

Despite his confusion, Chen Wenbo dared not assert his ignorance. He could only seek the Crown Prince’s help, hoping he could bail him out.

The Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo were close allies, scheming together several times to suppress the Imperial Master Mansion. Seeing his ally seek help, the Crown Prince had to squeeze out a smile and said, “Master Sun, please forgive my ignorance and kindly enlighten us.”

Sun Xingbiao ignored Chen Wenbo. He asked the Crown Prince, “Did you repeatedly hire Gold Core cultivators in Wanjie City to assassinate Qi Tian of the Imperial Master Mansion?”

“Yes, we did.” The Crown Prince replied without denying, understanding that making denials would only make him seem petty in Sun Xingbiao’s eyes.

“You fools! After failing once, you don’t learn your lesson and continue to hire assassins, not once, but twice! How could you be so foolish?” Sun Xingbiao rebuked, showing no respect.

Chen Wenbo defended, “We were considering the bigger picture. There are increasing numbers of cultivators in Great Zhao, but less and less resources for cultivation, requiring us to eliminate some. Moreover, as the Crown Prince prepares for ascension, it is essential to establish his authority, and the Imperial Master Mansion is the ideal target. Although you weren’t involved in our plan, we have prepared to give the National Master Manor thirty percent of the gains once we overthrow the Imperial Master Mansion.”

Sun Xingbiao seemed somewhat appeased. “I knew you had the sense. That’s why I came here to guide you. It’s not wrong to see Qi Tian, who has yet to reach the Gold Core Stage but possesses a combat power comparable to it, as a factor that can upset the balance of powers in Great Zhao. There’s nothing wrong in wanting to eliminate such instability, but what’s wrong is your approach.”

The Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo were initially worried that Sun Xingbiao was displeased about their plot to harm Qi Tian, but found him agreeing with their plan, and their hearts lightened.

Sun Xingbiao continued, “Even when hunting a rabbit, a lion should give its all. But what have you done? You hired a pathetic Gold Core First Level cultivator, who ended up just delivering a head and equipment to Qi Tian. Over time, you’re making the same mistakes, getting farther and farther from the correct path, to the point of no return.”