Chapter 1005 -
It's not like that, the Empress just happened to pass by, she came for Di Tian's injury, after all, capturing an Outer Sect disciple wouldn't make the Empress appear in person.
Soon, under everyone's gaze, the Empress was seen wearing a phoenix crown, draped in a rosy robe, walking from the phoenix carriage, her phoenix eyes looking down, unparalleled.
Swish, swish, swish~
Except for Xiao Tianyu, everyone present knelt down, all in unison: "Greetings, Empress!"
"Haochen, I heard someone dared to defy my decree on the way here, is it true?" The Empress looked down at Haochen, making Haochen's expression unpleasant.
Then, Haochen spoke: "The Empress is overthinking it!"
"I hope you don't have other thoughts, as for this matter, I will naturally report to the Celestial Emperor!" The Empress's voice was indifferent, yet filled with supreme authority, and the Broken Blade Peak refused, taking a step forward: "Empress!"
"What is it?"
"Once the Celestial Emperor explicitly stated that no matter what crime people from Haotian Sect commit, he would personally attend to it, but now..."
"Are you questioning me?" The Empress interrupted directly: "It seems that your position as Peak Master of Broken Blade Peak is too comfortable? So you want to find some trouble!"
"I dare not!"
"If you do not dare, then step back!" The Empress's voice was icy cold, making Broken Blade's face pale, and at this moment, Xiao Tianyu said calmly: "I'll go with you!"
The voice entered everyone's ears, and for a moment, the entire space fell silent, he would go with them? This undoubtedly meant going to his death.
However, it's understandable, the outcome after defeating Di Tian will likely be inevitable, especially with the Empress personally descending?
"Tianyu!"
"Boss!"
Liu Yan, Di Lanshan, Xiao Jiu, Long Haochen, and others showed a worried expression, knowing the consequence of Xiao Tianyu's departure, yet Xiao Tianyu smiled indifferently: "Prepare dinner, wait for me to come back!"
Prepare dinner, wait for him to come back?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu and Long Haochen looked at Xiao Tianyu skeptically, is the boss serious? We just want to ask, after you leave, can you really come back? Do you really think the Royal Celestial Prison is your home, walk in when you want, leave when you like?
At this point, the boss still has time to joke?
Not just them, many present also felt speechless at Xiao Tianyu's words, captured and still thinking of coming back, is it possible?
"Okay!"
Liu Yan's beautiful eyes shimmered with tears, she agreed, regardless of whether Xiao Tianyu's words were true or false, she would prepare dinner and wait for Xiao Tianyu to return, perhaps this was her extravagant hope, or maybe a little fantasy in her heart.
"Take him away!" Lin Congyun snorted coldly, directly putting shackles on Xiao Tianyu and escorting him away.
Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in the Empress's eyes; she would never allow Xiao Tianyu to return alive, it was simply impossible.
"Where is my son?" Then, the Empress looked at Haochen, Haochen replied: "In Dragon Flower Hall, recovering from his wounds!"
"Take me there!"
"Yes!" Haochen nodded, the Empress entered the phoenix carriage, heading towards Dragon Flower Hall with Haochen.
But the hearts of the people below could not calm, is this turmoil finally over? However, Xiao Tianyu really had enough courage to dare cripple the Eldest Prince's arm.
However, saying it's over, has the turmoil really subsided? I'm afraid it's just beginning.
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Thousand Extremes Alliance.
At this moment, Di Yun sat in the main hall, his eyes showing a faint smile, seemingly the development of events was even better than he had imagined, even if Xiao Tianyu didn't kill Di Tian, he crippled Di Tian's arm, which is completely beneficial and without harm for his fight for the throne.
Moreover, it will be an opportunity to remove Xiao Tianyu.
Then, Di Yun looked down and spoke: "Has Huang Cheng returned?"
"Not yet!" Someone below replied: "I think it should be soon, but the Second Prince needn't worry, Xiao Tianyu is bound to struggle to escape this calamity, even if the Celestial Emperor forgives Xiao Tianyu, I think the Empress will not."
"I actually hope the Celestial Emperor spares Xiao Tianyu's life!" Di Yun smiled slightly.
This statement caused many in the hall to show confusion, not understanding Di Yun's meaning, does the Second Prince not want Xiao Tianyu's life?
So, someone asked: "Second Prince's intentions, we do not understand!"
"Think, if the Celestial Emperor spares Xiao Tianyu, wouldn't the Empress take action? Di Tian is her only son…" Saying this, Di Tian then smiled faintly, saying no more.
"Second Prince means to use this matter to bring down the Empress?" At this, everyone in the hall was shocked, bringing down the Empress won't be easy, perhaps only the Second Prince would dare to think so.
If the Empress falls, Di Tian will have no backing, so wouldn't this vast empire be Di Yun's possession?
Moreover, Di Yun calculated, as long as the Celestial Emperor doesn't kill Xiao Tianyu, the Empress will definitely not spare Xiao Tianyu, she will definitely try various ways to remove Xiao Tianyu, avenge Di Tian's lost arm.
Thus, the Empress will be accused of interfering with state affairs, and even if she isn't brought down because of it, in the Celestial Emperor's heart, her imperial position will be undoubtedly shaken.
Then, Di Yun spoke: "Mention this matter briefly, anyone who dares spread it, I will not spare lightly!"
"Yes!" Everyone in the hall nodded in agreement, having chosen to support Di Yun, they naturally placed their entire life and death on him, if Di Yun succeeds, they become meritorious, if he fails, they lose their heads.
After all, if Di Yun fails, it means Di Tian ascends the throne, would Di Tian spare them?
"Second Prince!" At this moment, a voice came from outside the hall, Huang Cheng entered the hall, speaking: "Xiao Tianyu was taken by the Empress!"
"Is it really so?"
"Indeed!"
"Did the Empress disregard the imperial gift Xiao Tianyu bears?" Di Yun asked again.
"Indeed, and the Empress personally descended!"
"All the better!" Di Yun's eyes flashed with a deep smile: "The development of events is even better than I imagined, it seems even heaven is on my side, I should visit the Imperial Palace!"
After saying this, Di Tian directly left Thousand Extremes Alliance, heading towards the Imperial Palace.
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Afternoon, rear garden of the Imperial City.
At this moment, the Celestial Emperor sat in the pavilion, a set of exquisite tea ware placed before him, holding a thick book, continuously flipping through, clearly engrossed.
This book was the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" gifted by Xiao Tianyu that night, not only was the plot exciting, but the unique chess game inside was just as Xiao Tianyu said, solved by someone unfamiliar with chess.
Of course, what fascinated him most was the storyline between the protagonist Xiao Feng and the Emperor of Khitan, sometimes imagining himself as the Emperor of Khitan and Xiao Tianyu as Xiao Feng.
Though being the protagonist, possessing invincible martial arts, still buried outside Yanmen Pass.
"Great Emperor!" At this moment, the old eunuch came to the pavilion, saluting the Celestial Emperor, the Celestial Emperor put down the book, speaking: "What is the matter?"