Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 575 - 575 0382 Small Success of Sky Gang Change_2

Chapter 575: Chapter 0382: Small Success of Sky Gang Change_2 Chapter 575: Chapter 0382: Small Success of Sky Gang Change_2 Sun Xingbiao’s words hit the nail on the head for both the Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo. If they had known how powerful Qi Tian was from the beginning, they would not have chosen to treat the Imperial Master Mansion and Qi Tian like pushovers. Or they might have employed Gold Core cultivators of the second or third level at any cost to assassinate Qi Tian, thereby avoiding the current troubles.

However, all these second-guessing actions are just after the fact. If given the choice again, they would probably still opt for the initial plan.

The three major Master Mansions have accumulated deep grudges against each other. The Imperial Master Mansion has been marginalized for many years, with the imperial court watching idly. Even if they had let Qi Tian grow, once he has attained enough power, he would inevitably restore the rights and interests that the Imperial Master Mansion had lost over the years, along with the accumulated injustice. There was hardly any room for reconciliation between them.

As for hiring Gold Core cultivator to kill Qi Tian, it was also problematic. After all, the Cultivation World of Great Zhao was weak. Not to mention advanced Gold Core cultivators, even a Gold Core first-level cultivator could reign supreme in Great Zhao. Both the Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo were worried that they would invite trouble, and once the Gold Core cultivator was invited, it would be difficult to send them away. Worst-case scenario, they might leave behind an enemy who was even tougher than Qi Tian. Even worse, if they invited a person capable of sweeping the entire Cultivation World of Great Zhao, it would mean doom for all forces, including the royal family and the three Master Mansions.

Both the Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo believed Sun Xingbiao would understand this. If Sun Xingbiao were in their shoes, he would not have made a different choice.

“National Master, if I can survive this crisis and ascend the throne in the future, after taking down the Imperial Master Mansion, I will publicly announce you as the master of the Imperial Master Mansion, one of the three Major National Masters in Great Zhao,” the Crown Prince immediately made a promise.

Sun Xingbiao’s eyes couldn’t help but brighten. He had taken great lengths to ensure the interests of the National Master Mansion and take his share of benefits from the feast initiated by the Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo. He had not anticipated that the Crown Prince would be so generous as to let him become the Mansion Master of the Imperial Master Mansion, which was far beyond his original plan.

“Excellent. I’ve long sensed that the Crown Prince carries the bearing of a wise monarch. Today’s meeting indeed conforms to his reputation.” Though Sun Xingbiao seemed to be praising the Crown Prince, he was actually expressing his support for him. He continued, “the Crown Prince and Guardian National Master have an irreconcilable hatred with Qi Tian. It is impossible to reconcile now. Though Qi Tian is young, he is ruthless and unpredictable, and hates to abide by conventions. he’s been on the defensive, not because he doesn’t want to attack, but because his current situation does not allow it. The strength of the Imperial Master Mansion is insufficient, and he has been constantly strengthening the foundation of the Imperial Master Mansion. Once it’s solid enough, he will undoubtedly launch his counterattack.”

The Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo nodded together. They knew it was the best time to kill Qi Tian. As for Qi Tian’s efforts in strengthening the foundation of the Imperial Master Mansion, their spies would relay such news back in time.

“Qi Tian has been consistently strengthening the foundation of the Imperial Master Mansion. That is not the scariest part. What worries me the most is Qi Tian’s unscrupulous and ruthless approach. Have you ever considered, once Qi Tian decides to take action, who might be his first target?” Sun Xingbiao cast a meaningful look at the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince was startled, then filled with dread as he asked, “National Master, you are not saying that Qi Tian would target me first?”

“Why not?” Sun Xingbiao retorted.

“Does he dare? I am the Crown Prince, the recognized heir to the throne. Has he gotten the gall to plan an attack on me?” The Crown Prince was filled with indignation.

Sun Xingbiao scoffed, “Don’t take it in the wrong way. What does it mean to be a Crown Prince? The Crown Prince is nothing.”

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince’s countenance turned extremely grave.

Sun Xingbiao ignored the Crown Prince and continued, “Plainly put, being a Crown Prince is just symbolic. No one can definitively say that if you’re a Crown Prince, you’ll always be a Crown Prince or will definitely become a king. Emperor Tian Rui has more than just one royal son. If you’re killed, someone else can easily replace you and take over the realm. To be blunt, even if all of Emperor Tian Rui’s sons are killed, a new emperor can be chosen from the royal family. Even further, if all the royals are killed, there are plenty of people in the world willing to be an emperor.”

The more Sun Xingbiao spoke, the worse the Crown Prince’s complexion became. Sun Xingbiao’s words pierced right to the heart of the matter. The Crown Prince might have a high opinion of himself, believing he is irreplaceable, but in reality, there are countless ways to replace him. He is not nearly as crucial as he believes he is.

Sun Xingbiao then turned to look at Chen Wenbo, saying, “You’re no different. Just like the Crown Prince. Don’t be self-satisfied just because you are Master Wu Tie’s disciple. If you were killed by Qi Tian, and Wu Tie felt it was worthless to fight Qi Tian over you, would you believe it if I told you he wouldn’t even bother looking into the matter?”

Chen Wenbo’s face became extremely unpleasant. He even forgot to question Sun Xingbiao for daring to directly address his master by name, as if it were a minor matter.

Continuing, Sun Xingbiao said, “The biggest mistake both of you are making is complacency and the belief that you are secure, and this safety will always stay. But both of you don’t realize that you’re sitting on a volcano, ready to become Qi Tian’s prey at any time, or to be abandoned by those in power. Tell me, if this isn’t impending doom then what is?”

…

Just as Sun Xingbiao was lecturing the Crown Prince and Chen Wenbo like scolding a grandson, out in Lubei County’s County Master Mansion, Great Elder Chen Chen, Hao Wenxi, and others had been kneeling for several days. Even Luo Xia had written a self-criticism, bringing his written reflection and kneeling outside the County Master Mansion.

Inside the Defensive Barrier, Qi Tian had yet to show himself. He had more important things to do than forgiving the Great Elder and the others. After several days of intense cultivation, Qi Tian had mastered the subtlety of the Sky Gang Change, stepping into the threshold of the Heavenly Gang Transformation Skills.

To practice the Heavenly Gang Transformation Skills, Qi Tian had built a tent in the County Master Mansion to hide from prying eyes, where he had been practicing all along. After successfully practicing the Heavenly Gang Transformation Skills, he sent a message to Wang Xiuwu and Xu Jifa and asked them to enter the tent.

“Master, do you have any orders?” Xu Jifa asked.

Qi Tian said, “I have just practiced a shape-shifting method. I want you two to help me see if there are any flaws in my transformation. Turn your backs to me first.”

Xu Jifa and Wang Xiuwu turned around. Qi Tian started to recite the formula silently and operated the Sky Gang Change method. Suddenly, his bones and muscles started to wriggle, and even his hair slowly changed color.

“It’s done, you can turn around now.” Qi Tian’s voice sounded.

Xu Jifa and Wang Xiuwu didn’t even need to turn around. Just by hearing this voice, they were shocked. It did not resemble Qi Tian’s voice at all. Qi Tian’s original voice was gentle, but now it was much more robust.

When the couple turned around and saw Qi Tian’s new appearance, they were even more surprised. Apart from his clothes, there was nothing similar about Qi Tian. His entire facial features, hair, face shape, height, weight were entirely different. The transformation was complete, making him entirely unrecognizable from his former self.