Chapter 1090 - Retire and Return Home (1/2)

Chapter 1090: Retire and Return Home

King Zi Guang and Di Xiuluo walked out of the Heaven Breaching Fortress and returned to the Purple City. He turned around and sure enough, there were many messengers that traveled into the fortress. They were from the races in the Imperial Star, here to visit Zhong Yue.

Zhong Yue’s armies were unstoppable, they had conquered half of Heaven Court’s land, killing more than hundreds of millions of gods, built the Heaven Breaching Fortress and set up their base right in front of the Imperial Star, and organized the General Assembly of Future Monarchs in the Heaven Breaching Fortress. All these merits had earned him great renown across the universe, even the races in the Imperial Star couldn’t resist but start planning for their future.

That way, if Zhong Yue really took down the Heaven Court and Mu Xiantian became the Heavenly Monarch, they would still have their places and power secured in the new regime.

In the Imperial Star, the many races were standing on the sidelines, their confidence in the Heaven Court faltering. Thus, the Heaven Court’s fate was falling back at a great speed, even Mo Yin with his Almanac of Fate could not stop the Heaven Court’s falling fate.

On the other hand, Zhong Yue’s fate was on the rise. And as long as he didn’t make a mistake, it would continue to do so. No matter how much Mo Yin reduces his fate, it would still grow day by day. Even Mo Yin’s uncanny ability was powerless against the whims of the universe.

“Di Xiuluo, Mister Yi is a formidable foe, isn’t he?” Zi Guang murmured.

Di Xiuluo didn’t answer while King Zi Guang continued as if he was only talking to himself, “It’s a good move to not move. To be able to bring the war to the Imperial Star’s doorstep, his ability is beyond reproach. If only he were Li Yang, how nice would that be…”

Months later, Zhong Yue and King Zi Guang both received Mu Xiantian’s order to attack the Heaven Court. Zhong Yue and King Zi Guang both replied and advised against the order.

Soon after, Mu Xiantian gave the same order which Zhong Yue ignored. Whereas King Zi Guang had personally gone to meet Mu Xiantian to explain the situation, “Imperial Emperor…”

Mu Xiantian laughed as he interrupted, “Zi Guang, still calling me Imperial Emperor? I am a monarch now, you should address me as Your Majesty!”

King Zi Guang shook, “Imperial Emperor, don’t you forget that your other half true body has yet to cultivate into the monarch level. Even if you did, as long as you are not the Heavenly Monarch, you are not His Majesty.”

Mu Xiantian was unpleasant, he smiled, “King Yi has long addressed me as His Majesty, only you always stayed so stubborn to change. Fine, I will announce to the universe tomorrow that I am to be my own monarch. Now, you can address me as Your Majesty?”

King Zi Guang’s face changed drastically, he quickly said, “No, you mustn’t! Imperial Emperor, during the Heavenly Monarch’s birthday celebration, seven monarchs had divided his fate. Other than Heavenly Monarch Di Ming and you, there are still five other monarchs. If you make yourself the Heavenly Monarch now, they will use this as an excuse of treason against Heaven and work together to eliminate us first!”

Mu Xiantian laughed, “I can refrain from making myself the Heavenly Monarch now, but you two have to launch the attacks.”

King Zi Guang was feeling helpless, he asked, “Imperial Emperor, if I address you as Your Majesty now, can Your Majesty not make yourself the Heavenly Monarch nor insist on launching the attacks, and wait for 30 years?”

Mu Xiantian shook, “Zi Guang, you’ve long aided me in my quest. So I will not hide it from you. Di Ming and Queen Goddess used me to almost help them in opening their seventh secret realm. Although King Yi saw through their plan, it was too late. They are only a fine line from opening the seventh secret realm. Now, I can still defeat them both, but I will not be able to anymore if they have also opened the seventh secret realm. That is why I am rushing the both of you to launch the attacks.”

King Zi Guang frowned, he sighed, “Your Majesty, you should’ve listened to me.”

“What is done is done. Only by pushing forward the final battle with Di Ming and Queen Goddess can I exterminate them and reap the fruit of victory!”

Mu Xiantian said, “It’s harder than I imagined for my celestial true body to cultivate into the monarch level. It will take at least a thousand years. If Di Ming and Queen Goddess manage to open their seventh secret realm, they will not allow the war to be dragged on so long and will do all it takes to take me down!”

King Zi Guang shook, “Your Majesty, don’t forget one of King Yi’s father-in-laws is Celestial Monarch Jin Wu. With Celestial Monarch Jin Wu’s help, are you still afraid of Di Ming and Queen Goddess? Please wait patiently for 30 years more, Your Majesty.”

Divine brilliance filled Mu Xiantian’s eyes, he smirked, “I have no trust in Celestial Monarch Jin Wu, and also King Yi!”

King Zi Guang could feel his scalps tingled and he asked carefully, “Why is Your Majesty suspicious toward King Yi?”

“I trust nobody.” Mu Xiantian laughed, “I only trust Zi Guang.”

King Zi Guang kept quiet, moments later, he said, “Your Majesty, your full trust in King Yi is required at this time, you shouldn’t doubt and… Your Majesty, be at ease, I will launch the attacks as ordered.”

Then, King Zi Guang returned to Purple City and ordered an attack on the Heaven Court’s military camps on the Heavenly River. But King Zi Guang’s attacks were only a show. He only sent small batches of soldiers to harass the enemies and avoided large-scale battles with the Heaven Court’s armies.

Even when Mo Yin wanted to march the armies out to exterminate the Purple City’s armies, he was unable to as Zhong Yue’s Heaven Breaching Fortress was just right beside.

The harassment lasted for months before Mu Xiantian gave his order again. He scolded Zhong Yue and Zi Guang and ordered them to launch the attacks and take down Heaven Court.

Zhong Yue received the order with consternation and quickly sent small batches of soldiers to harass the Heaven Court’s armies. A show they put up to ease Mu Xiantian’s heart.

But Mu Xiantian was instead angered by this. He personally went to the Heaven Breaching Fortress and summoned them both. He scolded the two commanders and ordered them to launch a full out attack on the Heaven Court on the spot.

“Your Majesty, I’ve grown old.” Zhong Yue bowed and said, “Time has taken a toll on my health, I am afraid that I can no longer command another war. Now, all I ask for is to resign from my position and enjoy my retirement life with my wives. Please, Your Majesty, allow me to retire and appoint a new commander to replace me. This is the commander’s seal. I recommend King Zi Guang to take my place!”