Chapter 1353: Ensure Mutual Destruction

Xuan Emperor and Martial Emperor felt a surge of affection upon seeing their son, but forced themselves to suppress it. They accepted the divine gold and ore from the Ancestral Court that Crown Prince Youming had brought. Martial Emperor said, "Heavenly Venerate Mu is thoughtful... How are you faring in Yankang?"

Crown Prince Youming lowered his head and replied, "I'm doing very well in Yankang. I've met many new friends who treat me genuinely and have never schemed against me. It's just that Emperor Yanxiu found my divine arts and doctrines outdated, so he ordered me to study at the Institute of Learning. There, I exchange divine arts and doctrines with my new friends, and they treat me with sincerity, which makes me very happy."

Martial Emperor relaxed, a smile appearing on her face. "As long as you're doing well, I'm at ease."

Xuan Emperor said solemnly, "Although your mother and I have severed ties with you, you are still our junior, so I must offer you a piece of advice. When you deal with people and handle matters, be more discerning. If others treat you with sincerity, you should reciprocate in kind."

Crown Prince Youming choked up, then knelt and assented.

Martial Emperor grew anxious and waved her hand. "Go on, quickly."

Crown Prince Youming shed tears, then rose and bowed his farewell.

Xuan Emperor and Martial Emperor watched him depart. "Our foolish son is still studying," Xuan Emperor observed. "I see he's much more composed than before, no longer so thoughtless and naive."

"His cultivation is much more profound than before. It seems Yankang has helped him grow."

The couple exchanged a smile. "Our son also possesses the talent of a Heavenly Venerate, though not the wisdom. But with Yankang's backing, perhaps he can survive."

The two examined the treasures sent by Emperor Yanxiu and couldn't help but marvel. Emperor Yanxiu had sent an immense quantity of treasures, a truly grand gesture, enough for them to forge an artifact capable of suppressing the fate of the Northern Pole Heaven.

"Heavenly Venerate Mu certainly struck it rich in the Ancestral Court."

Xuan Emperor murmured, "I heard our Azure Sky Glazed Pagoda was taken by him to suppress the Ancestral Court. This boy is probably using these treasures to curry favor with us."

Martial Emperor said, "He also saved Youming and the Black Tortoise Celestial Palace back then, so it's fine for him to borrow it."

Meanwhile, Heavenly Venerate Hao's deterrent arrived belatedly.

Heavenly Venerate Hao's deterrent was a head resembling a planet—it was the head of the Grand Emperor!

That head was one of only three surviving physical parts of the Grand Emperor!

Ever since the Grand Emperor escaped his predicament, nothing had gone right for him. In a battle with Heavenly Venerate Hao, he lost an arm and had his head swallowed. After obtaining the Primordial Stone from Qin Mu, he recovered his physical body, but his head and newly grown arm were not as good as before.

Later, the Grand Emperor was ambushed by the four Heavenly Venerates in the Ancestral Court, dismembered by them, and his body was sacrificed by a hidden altar in the Ancestral Court, becoming nourishment for powerful beings of the prehistoric era.

Only one of his fists fell into the control of Earth Mother Yuanjun and was preserved.

The head that fell into Qin Mu's hands was merely created from the Primordial Stone and was not comparable to the original.

This head and another arm of the Grand Emperor were precisely in Heavenly Venerate Hao's possession.

At this moment, Heavenly Venerate Hao had refined the Grand Emperor's head into a treasure, using it to intimidate the Primordial Realm. The pressure this exerted on the various Heavenly Venerates, as well as Earth Count, Heavenly Duke, and the Three Ancient Emperors, was immense!

The Grand Emperor, an existence on par with Heavenly Emperor Tai Chu, had his head severed by Heavenly Venerate Hao. How formidable must Heavenly Venerate Hao's strength be?

When the Grand Emperor's head appeared, all other treasures in the heavens paled in comparison!

The Grand Emperor's head opened its eyes, two beams of light thousands of times brighter than sunlight. The gazes hummed as they swept across the Primordial Realm, above and below, in all directions, illuminating every heaven within it.

Heavenly Venerate Hao, the leader of the Ten Heavenly Venerates, despite rumors of being severely wounded and weaker than before, still possessed unparalleled arrogance and might. Other Heavenly Venerates were certainly inferior.

Suddenly, the Grand Emperor's head fixed its gaze on a dark place and did not move it.

There, karmic flames raged, turning a thousand-mile area into a desolate, red expanse. Within the blazing karmic fire, a person's primordial spirit emerged, its limbs bound by chains, suffering, roaring, appearing fierce and monstrous in the flames.

That primordial spirit was the former Crown Prince of the Celestial Heavens, Evil Emperor Xie Wuqi!

Heavenly Venerate You's paper boat appeared faintly, and Heavenly Venerate You stood on the ghost ship. His deterrent had also arrived silently.

That was Evil Emperor Xie Wuqi, one of the most powerful beings during the Dragon Han era. He possessed the bloodline of the Empress and the Heavenly Emperor, and had the talent of a Heavenly Venerate, but lacked the wisdom. He contended with the Heavenly Emperor for the throne, was then cast into Youdu, and suppressed within Jade Lock Pass!

At this moment, beside Xie Wuqi was another person: the current Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace in the Celestial Heavens, Mingya!

It was Heavenly Venerate Hao who controlled the Grand Emperor's head, and he was indifferent to Xie Wuqi. He had instigated Xie Wuqi's rebellion years ago, using the Heavenly Emperor to eliminate his own elder brother. Xie Wuqi had been dead for so many years, he was no longer a concern.

His gaze was solely on Crown Prince Mingya.

Crown Prince Mingya was one of the few with Heavenly Venerate talent. At a young age, he captured Crimson Emperor Qi Xiayu, forcing Qi Xiayu to submit to the Celestial Heavens.

His talent was outstanding, making him the most gifted among the younger generation in the Celestial Heavens, and he was also Heavenly Venerate Hao's younger brother.

However, in reality, Crown Prince Mingya was Heavenly Venerate Hao's son.

His son.

After the Heavenly Emperor's death, Heavenly Venerate Hao took control of the Heavenly Emperor's physical body and once used that body to enter the imperial harem, engaging in some absurd acts.

Crown Prince Mingya was the result of these absurd acts. Heavenly Venerate Hao had once considered executing this "product of absurdity" to avoid a blemish on his record, but he held back.

He was very fond of Crown Prince Mingya. Though nominally brothers, they were actually father and son, and Heavenly Venerate Hao took great care of him, placing high expectations on him.

But after the theft of the Heavenly Emperor's eggshell, Crown Prince Mingya disappeared without a trace. It was unexpected that he had gone to Youdu to meet Evil Emperor Xie Wuqi!

Now, Evil Emperor Xie Wuqi and Crown Prince Mingya were being used by Heavenly Venerate You as a deterrent, brought forth from Youdu.

They were Heavenly Venerate You's tool to intimidate Heavenly Venerate Hao!

Heavenly Venerate Hao, controlling the Grand Emperor's head, averted his gaze. Heavenly Venerate You's deterrent was truly ruthless; it struck at his vulnerable point.

"You, you will regret what you've done today!"

In the peach grove, Qin Mu let out a long breath. The situation was relatively stable now, and his plan to demonstrate power had been successfully implemented, all thanks to the support of his allies.

Of course, this also relied on Heavenly Venerate You to notify Western Emperor, Eastern Emperor, and others. Furthermore, thanks were due to Western Emperor White Tiger, a mischievous imp who feared nothing more than peace, for being the first to boldly descend upon the Primordial Realm.

Without Western Emperor White Tiger descending first, the sly old foxes like Eastern Emperor Azure Dragon and Northern Emperor Black Tortoise would never have arrived!

Even more crucial was Heavenly Duke, that cunning old schemer. With the Three Ancient Emperors descending, Heavenly Duke had no choice but to follow.

"The situation can temporarily maintain balance now. As long as we ensure that we and the Celestial Heavens have the power to mutually destroy each other, the Celestial Heavens won't act against the Primordial Realm for a while, and the Grand Void can also temporarily remain safe. For every day Heavenly Venerate Xiao is trapped in the chaotic space, the balance will be maintained, until he escapes from there."

Qin Mu's eyes gleamed. His next goal was to rescue Heavenly Venerate Ling!

Heavenly Venerate Ling must be rescued before Heavenly Venerate Xiao breaks free from the chaotic space!

Once Heavenly Venerate Ling is rescued, even if Heavenly Venerate Xiao escapes from the chaotic space, it won't significantly affect the overall situation.

Before that, he needed to enhance his own strength to ensure he had the capability to confront the Grand Emperor, who controlled the Heavenly Emperor's physical body, when rescuing Heavenly Venerate Ling!

"Moon, could you teach me your Path of Space?" Qin Mu asked Heavenly Venerate Yue with a smile in the palace.