As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1534 - 409: The Great Elder Sheds His Confucian Robe to Reveal the Hunting God—Go Forth, Xi Xi; Only When the Young Eagle Leaves the Nest Does It Learn to Fly...
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A piercing eagle’s cry tore through the highest reaches of the nine heavens!
Resembling a streak of living flame, a scarlet eagle beat its wings and dove from the firmament like a falling star. It pierced through the heavy clouds, unveiling the majestic and towering palace complex below!
The Divine Capital, the First City of the realm!
Deep within the Imperial Palace, at the Cloud Palace.
The red eagle slammed onto the White Jade Square fronting the Cloud Palace like a meteor, sending plumes of dust rolling across the ground.
Though it had appeared small while soaring in the sky, the creature was a massive beast upon its landing.
Clad in purple robes, Eunuch Lian stepped out with a leisurely air. He reached the creature in a few strides and offered it a Treasure Elixir. After consuming the pill, the eagle turned its head to peck at its own plumage.
A single, fiery red feather was plucked and presented to Mr. Lian.
Upon glancing at the feather, a flicker of shock crossed Mr. Lian’s eyes.
He patted the eagle before turning to hurry into the Cloud Palace. Despite his haste, his movements remained profoundly respectful.
Inside the main hall of the Cloud Palace.
The Emperor sat upon his high throne, draped in bright yellow robes. Below him, four princes stood listening with reverence to the Emperor’s instructions.
They were the Eldest, Second, Third, and Fourth Princes... Lu Chi!
Lu Chi had recently gained the favor and support of the State Preceptor, causing his standing in the Divine Capital to soar. He was no longer the neglected, fragile prince of the past.
Even though his Cultivation remained unremarkable, the Emperor seemed suddenly pleased with Lu Chi, addressing him with a noticeably warmer tone.
"Your Majesty, we have received news from Qianyuan Dao City..."
Mr. Lian bowed deeply as he spoke, presenting the red eagle feather with both hands.
With a simple gesture from the Emperor, the feather drifted into his palm. A sudden, heavy silence descended upon the Cloud Palace.
Not a single person dared to draw a loud breath.
Everyone present was aware that the Emperor had commanded the State Preceptor to lead a grand army. Allied with peak experts from several Great Divine Sects, they were meant to storm the mountains and annihilate the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.
Consequently, the arrival of the red feather likely signaled urgent military reports.
The Dajing Army utilized these red feather demon beasts specifically for the transmission of intelligence.
As the Emperor read, his countenance—a fusion of divine aura and Qi-blood—remained stoic. However, his eyes flared with a simmering rage that everyone in the hall could feel.
"Incompetent!"
"Two Divine Tribulations and so many top-level peaks, with even Ji Moli involved, yet this is the result? They failed to seize Qianyuan Dao City immediately and were even forced to retreat eight hundred li. They have utterly humiliated the Imperial Court."
The Emperor’s voice was frigid.
"And now they actually have the audacity to request a decree from me to summon the ancient Dragon God of the Dragon God Clan!"
"Ji Moli, with his level of Cultivation, how could he be struck down on the spot? King Ping Luan... is this how you suppress rebellion? Useless!"
The Emperor’s words rumbled through the hall like a clap of thunder.
The sound caused the spirits of everyone present to tremble violently.
The four princes held their breath in fear.
With his head bowed, Lu Chi felt a surge of secret joy and emotion upon hearing that the Qian Yuan Divine Sect had stood its ground and even claimed a massive victory over the court’s forces.
However, Lu Chi quickly sensed the Emperor’s sharp gaze shifting toward him.
"Chi’er, speak. Since the Qian Yuan Divine Sect is so defiant that they dare attack the imperial army and slaughter court officials, should they not be wiped out?!"
The Emperor’s voice was sharp and predatory. The overwhelming pressure filling the palace made Lu Chi feel a bone-chilling cold.
That look seemed to be testing him, perhaps even mocking him.
Lu Chi’s fingers clenched tightly into his palms. Moments later, he slowly raised his head, his expression wiped clean of emotion.
He showed neither sadness nor delight.
"The majesty of the Great Vista cannot be insulted. The Qian Yuan Divine Sect..."
"Must be destroyed."
As the words left Lu Chi’s lips, his eyes looked empty.
Suddenly, the Emperor’s deep, resonant laughter filled the palace hall.
The sound echoed for a long time.
"Mr. Lian, issue my command. Allow the ancient Dragon God of the Dragon God Clan to cross into our borders!"
... ...
Whoosh whoosh whoosh——
The night was as dark as ink, so thick it felt tangible.
The turbulent Grand Canal continued its thunderous roar, its waves erupting as if provoked by the presence of the massive army.
Perhaps the terrifying presence of the two Divine Tribulation experts within the Dajing Army had agitated the Heaven and Earth Will, causing it to lash out from the depths of the canal.
The nocturnal winds wailed without pause.
As the temperature plummeted, snowflakes began to drift from the sky, slowly painting the world in white.
Xie Yushen, dressed in white, walked through the snow-covered camp. The fabric of his robes whipped around him in the wind, occasionally clinging to his frame.
Snowflakes caught in his beard, giving him a melancholy appearance.
Xie Yushen had never anticipated such a devastating setback.
It was truly a crushing blow. Even though the enemy had also lost a peak expert, Xie Yushen’s intuition told him that their side had suffered far more significantly.
The casualties were mostly the Sect Masters of the various Great Divine Sects.
Ji Moli had been blown apart, yet he hadn't truly perished. He had utilized a Rebirth Technique to return, though his revival would likely cost the lives of an entire city’s population once again.
Xie Yushen felt a deep distaste for Ji Moli’s methods, but because they were allies, he had not intervened.
"State Preceptor... after such a failure, do you think the Emperor will grant our request to call upon the Dragon God of the Dragon God Clan for help?"