Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 651: Chapter 654 Success and Sacrifice [2nd Update]

"Spare me... I am willing to follow you."

The hundred-meter giant didn’t care what Xiao Shimin was thinking. All that mattered was that he didn’t want to die.

Upon hearing the hundred-meter giant surrender, some of the other kings thought that Wu Tian was incredibly fortunate. To have this Sacrificial Spirit by his side is another ace up his sleeve.

But Wu Tian just smiled. "I have no need for you."

Instantly, the Vanquishing Heaven Seal smashed violently down toward the hundred-meter giant. The hundred-meter giant was horrified. He immediately raised his arms to block the Vanquishing Heaven Seal descending from the sky.

BOOM!

With a single impact, the hundred-meter giant’s stone arms completely crumbled, crushed into dust. At the same time, the Vanquishing Heaven Seal’s descent didn’t slow in the slightest as it continued to plummet.

The Sacrificial Spirit was terrified, his voice now full of pleading. "I beg you, spare me... spare me!"

But Wu Tian didn’t respond. The Vanquishing Heaven Seal, knowing its master’s intent, smashed down with immense force.

"No!" the Sacrificial Spirit screamed in horror.

Under the terrifying power of the Vanquishing Heaven Seal, the hundred-meter giant was utterly crushed. The core stone that was its life source was reduced to flying ash. As the Vanquishing Heaven Seal landed...

BOOM!

The ground cracked and erupted inch by inch, as if the apocalypse had arrived.

"How... How could this be?" Xiao Shimin’s knees gave out, and he collapsed to the ground, consumed by boundless terror.

"Why... Why did my Sacrificial Spirit lose?" His eyes were wide with shock, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

The Empress wanted to go and support Xiao Shimin, but she didn’t dare. Even though I’m middle-aged, I’m still charming. I have other paths I can take. There’s no need to die with him.

"No one will escape." With a flick of Wu Tian’s finger, the immense and overwhelming Vanquishing Heaven Seal moved toward Xiao Shimin, the Empress, Xiao Jingrong, and the others.

"No, let me go! Let me go!" Xiao Shimin was so terrified he wet himself. The Empress trembled, and Xiao Jingrong was even more frightened. He was Xiao Shimin’s illegitimate son and had thought finding his father meant a future of glory and riches. After Xiao Shimin dies, I will inherit his legacy! Who would have thought I’d be the one to die?

Xiao Jingrong shouted with regret, "I have nothing to do with them! I have nothing to do with them!"

But under the Vanquishing Heaven Seal, they were shattered one by one. Wu Tian dealt with them as easily as if crushing ants. They were ground into dust, shimmering motes of light that scattered on the wind.

Wu Tian stood there quietly, a faint smile on his lips. The expressions of the others, however, were not so pleasant.

The members of the One-Star and Two-Star Powers, for instance, felt the fear on their faces deepen. They had just watched the living Heavenly Emperor Xiao die right before their eyes, and they couldn’t help but tremble.

The Vanquishing Heaven Seal shrank and returned to Wu Tian’s palm. In their eyes, his smile transformed into a demonic sneer that sent a chill down their spines.

In their own kingdoms, they were all revered as Emperors or Kings. But now, gripped by intense fear, some of them collapsed, their legs giving out as they knelt before Wu Tian. One fell, then another, and soon, all of them were on their knees. They kowtowed frantically, terrified that Wu Tian wouldn’t spare them either.

Some of these Monarchs, completely unfit for their titles, began to weep in fear. Others even wet themselves, wailing continuously. "We were wrong! Spare us!"

"I never should have collaborated with Xiao Shimin!"

"I shouldn’t have spoken like that just now!"

"I truly apologize for targeting Xiuyuan Country in the past!"

"I thought you were going to lose... that was my mistake! Please, forgive me!"

They begged desperately, afraid that Wu Tian would settle old scores. Their urine pooled on the ground, but no one had the presence of mind to be disgusted. Drowning in regret, their only hope was for Wu Tian’s forgiveness.

Wu Tian watched this scene with an amused expression. In this Immortal Emperor Realm, one’s heart cannot be merciful! Without killing, without fighting, there is no way to establish dominance!

Wu Tian looked at the kneeling Monarchs and smiled. "I have a few things to say. Listen carefully."

The Monarchs immediately fell silent, their expressions turning solemn. They didn’t dare utter another word or interrupt him, gazing at Wu Tian with quiet intensity.

Wu Tian nodded in satisfaction. "First, Si’er won the bet. Tomorrow, you will all hand over your Gold Coins. Any objections?"

"None at all! None at all!" the Monarchs replied, shaking their heads in unison, their faces full of fawning flattery, like groveling dogs.

"Second." Wu Tian smiled faintly, getting straight to the point. "As of today, the Heavenly King Country is dissolved. From now on, this territory will be known as the Xiuyuan Realm. All nations within it will recognize Xiuyuan Country as their supreme authority. Any comments?"

"None," the Monarchs replied with reverence and awe.

Wu Tian nodded. "Good. Tomorrow, Xiuyuan Country will formally become a Three-Star Power. You will all come and pay homage."

As his words fell, Wu Tian left with Qin Yuhan and the others, carrying the little one in his arms, all under the crowd’s reverent and terrified gazes.

Near the kneeling Monarchs stood a little princess, only eight years old. She glanced at Si’er’s retreating back and then thought of her own looks. I’m not the least bit inferior to her. And so, ignoring the protests of her father the King and mother the Queen, she made her decision. Her eyes brimming with ambition, she ran after Wu Tian and his group.

Wu Tian and his companions walked on, finally entering the Imperial Palace of the Heavenly King Country, which now belonged to Xiuyuan Country. The Imperial Palace was the epitome of luxury, a clear sign of how much wealth Xiao Shimin had bled from his people. But now, it all benefited Xiuyuan Country.

While holding the little one, Wu Tian took the opportunity to instruct Si’er. "The staff in this palace must be replaced. You need to install your own trusted followers." He also advised her on many other matters. Though Xiao Shimin was dead, there were certainly still people within the former Heavenly King Country who would plot treason. "Your first priority," he continued, "is to suppress them."

Si’er nodded repeatedly. "Sect Leader," she said gratefully, "rest assured. I’ve remembered everything you’ve told me."

"Good," Wu Tian nodded.

"Mr. Wu Tian!"

Just then, the little princess ran up to them. Reaching Wu Tian, she showed no hesitation. She had already made her decision while running over. I want a life like Si’er’s, no matter what it costs. I hope he can help me.

"And you are?" Wu Tian glanced at her, his tone indifferent.

The little princess was quite adorable, but so what? To him, that was completely irrelevant.

"I..." The little princess looked at Wu Tian and finally spoke. "My name is Rui’er. I’m the princess of the Fallen Leaf Country, and I’m eight years old. Can... can I talk to you?"

Wu Tian’s brow furrowed slightly. "I don’t know you. What is there to talk about?"

Hearing this, Rui’er thought she had an opening and asked, "Tell me, who’s prettier? Me or Si’er?"

"You’re about the same," Wu Tian replied with a nod. He was being truthful. In terms of appearance, the two girls were equally cute. Qin Yuhan, Master Li the Fortune Teller, and the others standing by his side agreed.

Rui’er’s heart leaped with joy. She immediately voiced her request, "Can I... Can I also call you Sect Leader in the future?"

Oh, how she hoped he would agree! Wu Tian isn’t related to Si’er by blood or anything else, so why is he helping her? Maybe it’s because...