Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 649: Chapter 652 But I’m Going to Investigate [7 Updates]

The scene fell silent.

"You have witnesses? Bring them out," Wu Tian said, his tone as calm as ever.

"Fine. We’ll have them come out and make you abandon all hope," Xiao Shimin said coldly. Having torn off all pretenses, he wanted Wu Tian dead.

He looked toward Bai Xiangqian and the women from the Fan Sect.

"Ahem, Brother Xiao." Bai Xiangqian knew he had no choice but to step forward. He chuckled dryly and said, "A misunderstanding. You’re the one who has misunderstood. This Mr. Wu Tian is indeed from the Human Clan. I never said he was from the Monster Race. It must be that you are getting old and your hearing is poor. You must have misheard me."

"That’s right," a representative from the Fan Sect women also stepped forward. "I told you that our Fan Sect does not possess the Jade Pure Kunlun Fan. It seems you heard ’possess’ instead of ’do not possess,’ which led to this misunderstanding."

"You two..." Xiao Shimin was so angry he nearly spat blood. He had paid a considerable price to win over Bai Xiangqian and the women of the Fan Sect.

And now, it was all in vain?

Those heartless bastards! In private, they talked all about collaboration and future partnerships. But now that they see the Shen Xiang Sect and the Array Master Guild protecting Wu Tian, they’ve decided to play the good guys? Damn it all!

"Brother Xiao!" The monarchs from the other nations also looked toward Xiao Shimin and clasped their fists, their expressions grim. They had originally agreed to stand with him, but the situation had developed in a way none of them could have imagined.

If they killed Master Li the Fortune Teller and Yang Ziwei, the Shen Xiang Sect and the Array Masters Guild would surely seek retribution.

The entire region would be annihilated!

These monarchs did not want to die.

Xiao Shimin understood this as well. He could take the risk and kill Master Li and Yang Ziwei along with Wu Tian, but he could not bear the consequences that would follow. Neither could the powers supporting him.

A deep sense of powerlessness washed over Xiao Shimin’s heart.

What could he possibly do now?

"Enough. Enough," Xiao Shimin sighed, waving his hand listlessly. "Everyone, disperse. Let’s just drop the matter."

As he spoke these words, Xiao Shimin seemed to age a great deal.

His bond with Black Tiger was unusually strong, and Black Tiger had been grievously injured. On top of that, there was Wu Tian’s failure to protect Xiao Tian, the Heavenly Emperor, which had cost him his life.

Yet he, Xiao Shimin, could not obtain justice. The pain was immense.

When Xiao Shimin uttered these words, everyone assumed the matter was over.

But was it really?

Suddenly, Wu Tian spoke. "You may choose not to pursue this, but I will."

Wu Tian’s words stunned everyone. Master Li the Fortune Teller and Yang Ziwei grew anxious. They had powerful backers, but as the saying goes, ’the mountains are high and the emperor is far away.’ What if they pushed Xiao Shimin too far and he decided to risk mutual destruction?

What would they do then?

Even if the Shen Xiang Sect and the Array Master Guild eventually settled the score, it would be meaningless. Once they were dead, they were dead!

Revenge couldn’t bring people back to life.

"You want to pursue this?" Xiao Shimin couldn’t believe his ears. How could this Wu Tian be so audacious? Could he not read the situation?

"Yes. I want to pursue this," Wu Tian nodded slightly, his eyes filled with a chilling intensity.

"No one who offends me lives."

"And you, of course, will be no exception."

What?

Wu Tian’s declaration left Xiao Shimin and everyone else completely stunned.

Arrogant! Far too arrogant.

How could Wu Tian be so incredibly arrogant? To make such outrageous claims at a time like this?

Xiao Shimin gritted his teeth.

The Empress shouted, "Fight him, then! Are you a man or not?"

Even if he kills Master Li and Yang Ziwei, the two great Nine Star Forces are known not to harm the innocent when seeking retribution. When the time comes, I’ll pin all the blame on Xiao Shimin, and I’ll be fine. Then, Xiao Jingrong and I can finally be together in secret.

Indeed, the Empress’s words provoked Xiao Shimin. His expression darkened, and he bellowed, "Wu Tian, We had intended to spare you! But you failed to appreciate it and now you dare to pursue this with Us? Fine! Do not think We are easily bullied. We grant you death! Guards, fire the arrows!"

BOOM!

Instantly, a volley of arrows shot fiercely toward Wu Tian.

These were Supreme Treasures—Profound Level Piercing Wind Arrows. A single arrow could kill a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Even an expert at the Tongxuan Realm would be severely injured if caught off guard.

The Heavenly King Country originally had twenty Piercing Wind Arrows, and the Jin Jian Country had sixty. Over the years, the Heavenly King Country had searched high and low and finally amassed a hundred of them.

At that moment, a Piercing Wind Arrow locked onto Wu Tian and shot forward, intending to run him through.

"Sir!" Master Li the Fortune Teller and the others’ expressions changed drastically. They feared the arrows would harm Wu Tian, which would be a great loss to the arts of Physiognomy and Formation.

Following the first Piercing Wind Arrow, a second, third, and fourth followed, until a total of ten were flying toward Wu Tian at once.

In the blink of an eye, the arrows rained down directly upon Wu Tian, leaving shimmering trails in the air.

As the arrowheads made contact with Wu Tian, everyone was certain he was dead.

Xiao Shimin couldn’t help but laugh. "Yes, that’s it! You’re dead, Wu Tian, you’re finally dead! How could you possibly survive after making an enemy of Us?"

But just then, Wu Tian moved slightly, and the arrows that had struck his body dropped off one by one. The arrows had tried desperately to pierce Wu Tian’s skin, but they simply could not break through. Having lost their momentum, they clattered to the ground.

Wu Tian looked at Xiao Shimin and said coldly, "Is this the extent of your ability? In that case, you can go die."

"No... impossible," Xiao Shimin stammered in disbelief, then immediately gave another order. "Fire again! Keep firing! Turn him into a sieve!"

Arrow after arrow streaked through the air once more.

"Mere parlor tricks." Wu Tian shook his head with disdain.

Then, with a wave of his hand, the Vanquishing Heaven Seal appeared in his palm. He flicked his wrist, sending the Seal flying into the air, where it easily smashed the incoming arrows. It then swelled in size, transforming into a gigantic Vanquishing Heaven Seal that completely enveloped the sky above.

"Kill," Wu Tian commanded.

Instantly, the massive Vanquishing Heaven Seal descended, carrying with it an immense pressure as it smashed downwards.

The sight struck terror into everyone’s hearts. Anyone caught under that strike would be crushed into a paste! Death would be certain.

Xiao Shimin’s soldiers were terrified and immediately fled. As for Xiao Shimin? The soldiers no longer cared.

Escape!

The soldiers of the Heavenly King Country fled for their lives. The enormous Vanquishing Heaven Seal shrouding the sky was simply too terrifying, emanating a dreadful, oppressive force.

The sight of the soldiers fleeing made many onlookers stare in disbelief, their eyes wide with shock. According to legend, the Heavenly King Country had trained its soldiers to be fearless death commandos in order to defeat the Jin Jian Country. Every single soldier was said to be a death commando, which was the very reason the Heavenly King Country was rated as a Three-Star power.

But now, these legendary death commandos were so terrified they were running away? The sight left most people utterly bewildered.

Xiao Shimin’s face turned grim, and he began to scream, "You fools, how can you run? We are a wise monarch, and you are Our elite soldiers! How can you flee? How?"