Chapter 1188: Chapter 1188

"I wonder what business the Heavenly God Clan has with this king?"

The Shadow Clothes Heavenly King, upon meeting the Divine General Wujue, was somewhat puzzled, unsure as to why the Heavenly God Clan specifically named him for a meeting, especially since he had no dealings with them.

"By Taiyi’s command, I come to pay respects to the Shadow Clothes Heavenly King. May I inquire about the relationship between the Shadow Clothes Heavenly King and that Heavenly King Qinglan?" the Divine General Wujue spoke calmly.

The Shadow Clothes Heavenly King asked, "Why do you ask?"

"Our Heavenly God Clan intends to kill this person," the Divine General Wujue replied.

The Shadow Clothes Heavenly King was initially taken aback, but then said seriously, "Though I have past ties with Heavenly King Qinglan, having once been a commander of the Emperor City Guard, we have since parted ways. If the Heavenly God Clan seeks to kill Heavenly King Qinglan, I will not interfere and will keep it a secret, revealing nothing."

He declared his stance without hesitation.

Without knowing how Heavenly King Qinglan offended the Heavenly God Clan, should they intend to kill her, he wouldn’t mind secretly aiding them, as he harbored animosity towards her as well.

"Thank you for informing me, Heavenly King. I shall take my leave," the Divine General Wujue said, bowing before turning and departing.

The Shadow Clothes Heavenly King pondered and said, "If the Heavenly God Clan truly plans to act, they should be cautious. Heavenly King Qinglan and Heavenly King Li Flame are Dao companions, closely connected, and have secretly allied with other Heavenly Kings. Their influence is considerable, and even with the Heavenly God Clan’s extraordinary combat power, they must act prudently."

He hesitated, then disclosed some critical information.

He sensed that their intention to kill Heavenly King Qinglan was genuine, rather than a ploy to extract information from him. Moreover, the Heavenly God Clan had already slain one Feather Heavenly King; to slay another Heavenly King was not impossible.

Such behavior aligned with the style of powerful factions in the Heavenly Realm.

The Divine General Wujue, upon hearing this, swiftly departed with the important information.

After his departure, the Shadow Clothes Heavenly King began to ponder the unusual actions, questioning their true intentions.

Soon, the Divine General Wujue approached the Barbarian Stone Heavenly King to inquire about his stance as well.

Though a Heavenly King might not need to heed a Heavenly General, the Heavenly God Clan was too formidable, stationed nearby. As long as the request wasn’t excessive, common prudence dictated one should show courtesy.

The Divine General Wujue returned with news, conveying the attitudes of both to Li Yi.

"Do Shadow Clothes Heavenly King and Barbarian Stone Heavenly King wish for Heavenly King Qinglan’s death?" Li Yi laughed, "Though uncertain if it’s true, Shadow Clothes Heavenly King revealing much about their information suggests that there’s surely discord between them."

"Hua Qing, after your death, your subordinates split into several factions: the Empress Faction, which took away ninety palaces, the Rebel Faction with Heavenly King Qinglan and Heavenly King Li Flame, and the Neutral Faction of Barbarian Stone Heavenly King and Shadow Clothes Heavenly King. However, these two can at least be contacted; perhaps your name as Huaqing Heavenly Emperor might still hold some residual influence."

Hua Qing remained silent.

He had also realized this: Shadow Clothes and Qinglan divided the Emperor City Guard among themselves, and Barbarian Stone gathered a portion of followers to carve out territory within Emperor City. As for other Heavenly Kings who had previously pledged loyalty, they’ve naturally scattered completely.

Regarding the Loyalist Faction, none can be seen.

Perhaps they had already perished amidst purges and rebellions, for his Emperor Faction was nowhere to be seen rising.

Was I truly so ineffective during my lifetime?

How did I become so isolated after death?

In many mortal realms, when nations fall, loyal ministers and generals commit suicide, and restoration factions lie dormant for decades... Why do I have nothing?

Seeing Hua Qing’s silence, Li Yi chose not to speak further.

After all, anyone returning to such a sight would struggle to endure it, especially after having confidently believed that returning to Emperor City would guarantee a hero’s welcome, with loyal Heavenly Kings bowing in respect.

Indeed, one should not indulge in fantasy too often, lest reality becomes blurred.

As time slowly passed.

The final Emperor Palace in the distance began to change. The Heavenly Emperor’s Power surrounding the palace started dissipating as these Heavenly Kings had erected a Grand Array, isolating the palace’s Spiritual Energy, depriving the Heavenly Emperor’s Power of sustenance. Coupled with the relentless bombardment of Heavenly King Soldiers day and night.

The final layers of defense were ultimately worn down.

"The Heavenly Emperor’s Power outside the Imperial Palace has dissipated; we can approach the palace now."

"At last, we’ve succeeded. My vigil here for three years was not in vain."

"Move, attempt to enter the Imperial Palace, and see what Treasure Emperor Huaqing left inside."

The Heavenly Kings stationed nearby were thrilled.

They, along with elite Heavenly Generals, moved out in unison, unwilling to relinquish this opportunity, hoping to seize the benefits within.

"The Imperial Palace’s breach came too soon; it’s only been ten days, and the support from Divine Might Heavenly King hasn’t arrived yet." Li Yi also appeared above the sky, scanning around with a furrowed brow.

"Taiyi, even without Divine Might Heavenly King’s aid, we must not miss the palace’s opening. The Heavenly Emperor’s Weapon inside must be obtained," Cold Mountain Heavenly King asserted seriously.

Li Yi nodded in agreement, "Since support can’t be awaited, let’s act with these people. However, Cold Mountain Heavenly King, be careful ahead. There are more than twenty Heavenly Kings here; though their powers vary, being targeted by this group of Kings would be unwise. But if faced with mortal danger, I will not hesitate to unleash the Heavenly Emperor’s Power to flatten the Kings."

He, too, was prepared for a life and death confrontation.

Cold Mountain Heavenly King nodded: "That’s right, although the Heavenly Emperor’s Power is precious, your life is more important."

If Li Yi didn’t have such an ace up his sleeve, she wouldn’t dare to be so reckless.

With a command, Li Yi led eight Divine Generals, a Dragon Girl, and the Cold Mountain Heavenly King toward the Imperial Palace.

As they approached, more and more figures of Heavenly Kings appeared around the Imperial Palace. These Heavenly Kings were unfamiliar to him; he had only met Heavenly King Qinglan.

It took just a moment.

Twenty-two Heavenly Kings and several hundred Divine Generals had already gathered around the Imperial Palace.

At this moment, the palace gates were tightly shut, with flowing light circulating and Emperor’s Qi pervading. Although no Killing Array remained, these gates still blocked the path of the Heavenly Kings.

For they sensed danger.

"Li Yi, don’t approach the palace gates. There’s a Heavenly Emperor’s Thought sealed above them. Although the years have passed and Spiritual Energy is isolated, that Heavenly Emperor’s Thought might still burst forth. While it’s useless against a Heavenly Emperor, it’s more than enough to obliterate a Heavenly King."

At that moment, Hua Qing was also awakened. Seeing Li Yi’s actions, he immediately warned him to be cautious.

"Is there a secret path or small road?" Li Yi asked.

Hua Qing replied: "There is, but would you dare to take the small path under everyone’s gaze? If you dare, I don’t mind guiding you, but I suggest you stay here until the palace gates open. Then, follow my correct route to retrieve the Time Emperor Furnace and the Heavenly Venerate Order."

"Within the palace, a self-contained space exists. When they first enter, these people will definitely become briefly disoriented. That’s your best chance to act. Now, I’ll give you the palace’s map. Don’t make a wrong move; some spaces are very perilous, and even a Heavenly King could perish there."

"Alright, let’s do it this way." Li Yi nodded, and then a star map appeared in his mind.

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As time passed, Hua Qing started marking dangerous areas and valuable places on the map.

For instance, the hundred thousand catties of Nine Heavens Divine Water, accumulated over countless years after he became a Heavenly Emperor, or special treasuries containing King’s Level puppets, which could temporarily enhance combat power upon acquisition.

There were even places more outrageous, where a trace of Heavenly Venerate Killing Intent was sealed. Although faint, even if a Heavenly Emperor barged in, they would face disaster. It’s truly baffling why Hua Qing collected such things.

With the increasing information, Li Yi gradually gained some confidence and assurance.

However, just at this moment,

a Heavenly King used a Heavenly King Weapon to launch a probing strike at the palace gates.

Yet in the next moment.

A cold and terrifying will briefly awakened, and the colors of the world changed. A suffocating, dreadful power gathered at those gates.

"No good, it’s the resurrection of the Huaqing Heavenly Emperor’s remnants, intending to instinctively kill intruders." Shadow Clothes Heavenly King recognized this aura and was immediately startled, rapidly withdrawing with his Heavenly Generals to avoid being targeted by the remnants.

"Damn it." Qinglan Heavenly King was also frightened, for fear of being locked onto by the remnants of Hua Qing.

The other Heavenly Kings also dispersed swiftly, unwilling to endure the backlash of this power.

However, the resurrection of remnants meant the residual Heavenly Emperor’s Power had to be expelled, and a flawless Emperor Light instantly spanned ten thousand miles, rushing straight towards Li Yi.

"Hua Lu, damn you, Old Man, is your remnant aiming for me?" Li Yi was so frightened his hair stood on end and he couldn’t help but curse loudly.

The speed was too fast, he simply couldn’t react, was he going to be harmed by this Old Man again?

"Nonsense, it’s aimed at me. It’s sensing my Primordial Spirit’s return, so the remnants carry an Emperor Light wanting to return?" Hua Qing immediately understood the reason.

"Taiyi." Cold Mountain Heavenly King was also shocked at this moment.

There were so many people here, hundreds of Heavenly Generals, why did the remnants resurrect and lock onto Taiyi? This was just too unlucky.

That Emperor Light’s power, she could not block, nor withstand.

Furthermore, in such a situation, Li Yi didn’t even have a chance to wield the Heavenly Emperor’s Power.

Could it be that this member of the Heavenly God Clan’s direct lineage, just returned, was going to die here due to poor luck?

The distant other Heavenly Kings also saw this scene. While they were startled, they were secretly pleased.

Unexpectedly, the Heavenly God Royal Family stepped in dog shit and got targeted by the Heavenly Emperor’s remnants. He’s doomed; not even a Heavenly King dares to touch this Emperor Light, let alone a Heavenly General.

"Indeed, the arrogant inevitably suffer, even the remnants of Emperor Huaqing couldn’t stand the Heavenly God Clan’s arrogance in the Emperor City." Many Heavenly Kings mused inwardly.

Using the Great Emperor’s remnants to repel the Heavenly God Clan was a good thing for everyone.

Just when everyone hoped to see Taiyi, the Heavenly God Royal Family member, perish, an unexpected event unfolded.

Instead of perishing within the Emperor Light, Li Yi was unharmed. He bathed in it, his entire body emitting a trace of Heavenly Emperor’s Qi, like a reborn Heavenly Emperor, the youth had returned.

This scene instantly left all the Heavenly Kings dumbfounded.