Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 1072 - 1073: The Celestial Emperor’s Scheme

Dong Dong~

At this moment, footsteps could be heard outside the vast Imperial Palace, and the gaze of the ministers turned to see the Qing Family's ancestor, Qingtian Hong, stepping into the hall, causing many to show a hint of confusion. Only now had Qing Venerable arrived here? Wasn't he afraid of the Celestial Emperor blaming him?

However, at this moment, Qingtian Hong bowed to the Celestial Emperor, "This old minister greets the Celestial Emperor!"

"Rise!"

"Yes!" Qingtian Hong stood up and continued to speak to the Emperor, "The Sect Leader of Haotian Sect is already waiting outside the hall, Celestial Emperor..."

"Everyone, step back!" the Celestial Emperor waved his hand, causing the ministers to be momentarily bewildered, but naturally, no one dared to defy the Emperor's command. Hence, after bowing, they withdrew from the hall, secretly speculating about something in their hearts.

Thereafter, the Celestial Emperor's gaze fell upon Qingtian Hong and he spoke, "Let Haotian in!"

"Yes!" Qingtian Hong nodded and exited the Imperial Palace. Shortly thereafter, Haotian and Qingtian Hong both stepped into the Imperial Palace Hall, and Haotian addressed the Celestial Emperor, "I do not know why the Great Emperor is seeking me!"

"There is something to discuss!" With that, the Celestial Emperor's profound eyes looked at Qingtian Hong and continued, "Tianhong, please guard outside the hall. No one is allowed to step into the Imperial Palace, otherwise, execute them without mercy!"

The Celestial Emperor's voice contained a chilling intent to kill. Simultaneously, imperial might pervaded, causing Haotian to feel somewhat dazed. Was the Celestial Emperor summoning me to discuss some major event?

What kind of major event was it that others could not set foot in the Imperial Palace?

"Yes, Celestial Emperor!" Qingtian Hong exited the Imperial Palace.

After Qingtian Hong left, the Celestial Emperor's profound gaze fell upon Haotian, making Haotian feel a chill all over.

Suddenly, the Celestial Emperor revealed a gentle smile and said, "Haotian, how have I treated you these years?"

Upon hearing this, Haotian was taken aback. He found it difficult to understand why a grand Great Emperor was discussing feelings with him.

Thus, Haotian's voice was loud and clear, "If the Celestial Emperor has secret orders, just command!"

"Good, you are indeed straightforward. In that case, I will not hide it!" With that, a cold glint flashed in the Celestial Emperor's eyes, before he continued to smile and speak, "I have a secret order for you!"

"Celestial Emperor, please speak plainly!"

"Secretly control Ye Qingcheng, ensure no one else knows, and do not let Ye Qingcheng become suspicious. Wait for my next command!" The Celestial Emperor's voice was decisive, carrying a hint of murderous intent.

Haotian was stunned for a long time, unable to believe the words were true.

"Haotian, do you have doubts?" The Celestial Emperor seemed to see through Haotian's thoughts.

Haotian nodded, "I do have some doubts, but I don't know if I should say them!"

"Speak!" The Celestial Emperor smiled slightly, as if basking in the spring breeze, making him seem like a different person, causing Haotian's heart to feel uncertain, unable to grasp the Emperor's intentions.

But Haotian was of a straightforward character, and he couldn't hold back.

He said, "I do not understand why the Celestial Emperor wants me to control Ye Qingcheng. In the past, the Emperor ordered me to send someone down to find the chosen one and said that with the chosen one, one would gain the world. Why is the Emperor doing this now? Does the chosen one no longer hold any value to the Emperor?"

"It is precisely because of her immense value, far beyond her own identity, that you are to secretly control her and wait for my further instructions!" The Celestial Emperor seemed very patient.

Ever since the Celestial Emperor knew that the one who crushed the Saint Emperor was Xiao Tianyu, the Emperor realized the chosen one was not that important. To achieve the world, Xiao Tianyu must first be removed.

And to remove Xiao Tianyu, Ye Qingcheng is the Emperor's best chess piece.

Because the Emperor knows clearly that Xiao Tianyu appeared in the Celestial Capital solely to protect Ye Qingcheng, and the Celestial Emperor understands Xiao Tianyu's character well—if Xiao Tianyu were to protect someone, he would do it even at the cost of his life.

Of course, the Celestial Emperor is not a fool.

In the past, Xiao Tianyu was able to rescue Ye Qingcheng from the Saint Emperor's hands and kill the Saint Emperor, and likewise, he could naturally rescue Ye Qingcheng from the Celestial Emperor's hands and kill the Emperor, so controlling Ye Qingcheng is only the first step of his plan in the Emperor's mind.

The plan to kill Xiao Tianyu requires a carefully plotted trap, in which once Xiao Tianyu steps into it, he is bound to perish.

"I still do not understand the Emperor's intentions!" Haotian said.

"Do you know who killed the Saint Emperor?" Suddenly, the Celestial Emperor spoke.

Ka-dong~

Upon hearing this, Haotian's heart trembled violently. The mysterious young man who killed the Saint Emperor remains a mystery to this day. No one knows, and upon hearing the Celestial Emperor speak at this moment, Haotian's curiosity was naturally piqued.

Haotian asked, "Does the Celestial Emperor know?"

"That's right!" The Celestial Emperor nodded, "At this point, I have no need to hide from you. Actually, the mysterious youth who killed the Saint Emperor is precisely your outer sect disciple of Haotian Sect!"

"Outer sect disciple of Haotian Sect?"

"That's right!"

"How is this possible?" Haotian found it difficult to believe all of this. Outer sect disciples are the lowest-ranking disciples of Haotian Sect. How could someone manage to kill the Saint Emperor? Although it seems that the outer sect of Haotian Sect has some hidden talents lately, they are merely Martial King Realm individuals.

"Alright, enough has been said today!" The Celestial Emperor waved his hand and continued, "Just follow my instructions!"

"But I have a request!"

"Speak!"

"If the major event is successful, could the Celestial Emperor spare Ye Qingcheng's life?" Haotian said.

After all, Ye Qingcheng is his disciple and the most outstanding disciple, beloved by Haotian.

"Naturally, because Ye Qingcheng is exceptionally talented, the Celestial Capital Immortal Kingdom will have many places to rely on her in the future!" The Celestial Emperor said with a smile.

"Thank you, Celestial Emperor!"

"Withdraw!"

"Yes!" Haotian nodded.

Then, Haotian respectfully left the Imperial Palace Hall. After he left, a cold murderous intent flashed in the Celestial Emperor's eyes. Ye Qingcheng is the chosen one, can the Emperor leave such a threat?

Then, the Celestial Emperor murmured softly, "Brother, you cannot blame me. If you must blame, blame yourself for being too strong. A mountain cannot accommodate two tigers—presumably, you understand this principle!"

Before long, the Celestial Emperor addressed outside the hall, "Qing Old, come in!"

The voice was directly transmitted outside the hall, and soon, Qingtian Hong took large steps into the Imperial Palace Hall, greeting the Celestial Emperor, "Celestial Emperor!"

"Any news from War Venerable?" The Celestial Emperor asked.

"It shouldn't be so quick. After all, War Venerable sent letters to Demon Capital, Great Ming Immortal Capital, and Jiuxian Immortal Capital. It may take some time!" Qing Venerable replied respectfully.

"When War Venerable returns, have him see me immediately!" The Celestial Emperor said.

"Understood!"

"Go!" The Celestial Emperor waved his hand.

The Celestial Emperor knows well that the other three capital nations want to know who it was that lifted a hand at the Saint Emperor's ceremony to kill the Saint Emperor, and the Celestial Emperor also knows that these three Great Emperors have ambition—they want to unify the world, dealing first with Xiao Tianyu.

So, the Celestial Emperor caught onto the mindset of the other three Emperors, taking a dangerous gamble.

Of course, the Celestial Emperor is not a fool. He has already calculated everything, that by the time Xiao Tianyu is destroyed, he can conveniently leverage Xiao Tianyu's hand to kill the other three Emperors. In this way, it is killing two birds with one stone.

Henceforth, all the realms and territories will submit under his Celestial Emperor's feet.