This Young Master is not Cannon Fodder - Chapter 623

Feeling a sense of foreboding, Tianyi increased the power. He had an attitude of do-or-die. Unless he broke through the starry sky curtains, he would not give up. Distortions appeared in the air of the roofless palace as Tianyi forced his way forward.

He could sense the distortions growing stronger and stronger the more progress he made. Gradually, the distortions reached past the limits of the immortal palace and extended into Central Peak. The cultivators present discovered that spacetime constantly shifted.

A courier true immortal was rushing to report an urgent matter, but he suddenly discovered that he had made a U-turn without noticing. Although he found it strange, he could not discover the reason, and he could not bring this matter up when he met his superior, so he resumed his way. Unfortunately, he discovered that his sense of direction seemed to have mysteriously vanished, and he would always find himself moving the wrong way.

He wasn’t the only one who experienced this phenomenon. Many immortal monarchs also experienced something similar. Even the immortal emperor stationed at Central Peak could not extradite himself from this situation. They wanted to contact the outside world and report this anomaly. Unfortunately, their immortal sense could not escape the distortions, and they could only send messages through the Xiyi Talismans.

Tianyi naturally sensed this, and he didn’t stop it. He knew the distortions would inconvenience the Heavenly Immortal Court, but he had no intention of stopping. He had already split part of his mind to weaken the distortion so that it didn’t damage the formations or injure anyone. Anymore, he couldn't care less.

By now, less than ten minutes had passed since Tianyi’s first interaction with the star curtain, but the Heavenly Immortal Court had become bustling because of his actions.

“Nine Heavens! What are you doing?!”

Tianyi paused slightly when he heard Grand Elder Xia’s voice, but his actions did not stop. “I’m going to see my mother.”

Upon seeing that Tianyi had no intention of stopping, Grand Elder Xia stepped forward, but he was swiftly pushed back by the horrifying distortions. If he had not possessed a defensive sovereign artifact, he would not have had the qualifications to step into the epicenter of all this. Since he couldn’t reach Tianyi, he could only use words.

“I’m sure Grand Elder Xi—Heavenly Empress Xi is just busy. Becoming the Heavenly Empress is no simple matter. Once everything settles down, you can immediately meet her,” Grand Elder Xia said.

Tianyi paused at this, but the foreboding feeling only intensified. He felt that if he did not see his mother at this very moment, he would regret it immensely.

At this time, a divine aura filled the immortal palace. Tianyi glanced toward the source to see the Concealed Emperor.

“Nine Heavens, it’s better to stop now. You saw your mother’s abnormality during the ceremony. If you brashly enter now, it will cause her unspeakable damage,” the Concealed Emperor said. He did not have any unnecessary fluctuations in his voice. It was gentle, as if Tianyi had not caused a big mess.

“Although it’s important, I’m sure Mother wouldn’t reject my presence. But what I felt when I touched this is my mother’s divine essence and her rejection. There’s something wrong with her state!” Tianyi said. He continued to force his way in.

At this time, the Concealed Emperor moved. The light inside the immortal palace intensified. It did not attack Tianyi, but it stabilized spacetime. The distortions gradually disappeared, and Tianyi was forced back. Thus, he was met with Tianyi’s wrathful gaze.

“Becoming the Heavenly Empress is not that simple. The master of the Heaven Seal is the spokesperson of the Heavenly Dao. Her current state must be one of complete obliviousness to the outside world. As long as it’s an outsider, this starry curtain will reject them, no matter who. This includes you. It’s nothing against you, but simply the instinct of her body,” the Concealed Emperor said. “You shouldn’t worry. Once your mother completely solidifies her position as the Heavenly Empress, she will meet you.”

Tianyi stopped. Although he could struggle, he knew that it was impossible to barge in. “Can you promise that Mother will be unharmed?”

“Yes,” the Concealed Emperor said after a second.

This would have reassured most people, but Tianyi still couldn’t help but feel unease. He stared at the Concealed Emperor. “Then can you swear to the Heavenly Dao?”

Unlike the novels, swearing to the Heavenly Dao had no binding effect. The Heavenly Dao had to maintain the operations of the Three Thousand Immortal Realms System. If it had to keep track of every oath made to it, it would place a huge burden on it, but many people still swore to show how much importance they placed on a promise.

“Nine Heavens! That’s a divinity! How can you ask him to swear on the Heavenly Dao?” Grand Elder Xia Meng shouted. Although barely noticeable, a trace of worry colored his words.

Tianyi directed his glare at him. The blood had rushed to his head, and he could not hear the elder’s concern. “So what? Even if the Three Pure Ones—no, even if Pangu himself attacks me, I can survive!”

Upon hearing his declaration, many of the true immortals and immortal monarchs couldn’t help but be astounded by Tianyi’s arrogance. Because of what happened in the Hegemon War, most of those present were fresh true immortals. Even if they were true immortals before Tianyi reached the Immortal Realm and reached the Seamless Immortal Realm later, most of them had never seen Tianyi take action. Most importantly, they did not know much about Tianyi’s greatest reliance.

So, his words seemed overly arrogant, and many wanted to rebuke him, but the pressure he emanated at this moment froze them in their tracks. To their senses, they couldn’t differentiate the difference between Tianyi and the Concealed Emperor.

The Concealed Emperor did not immediately agree. He just observed Tianyi. Although Tianyi asked him, it was closer to forcing him. Had it been anyone else, he might have already attacked and disciplined the unruly immortal, or even killed him. However, this was Tianyi. As the highest leader of the Heavenly Immortal Court, he knew every secret Tianyi revealed. Not to mention that it would not be an exaggeration to call Tianyi one of the cornerstones of the Heavenly Immortal Court.

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Should Tianyi ever rebel, the results would be disastrous. The damage might be greater than if a divinity rebelled. He was too integral to the contemporary Heavenly Immortal Court.

The divinity glanced toward the starry sky curtain. The Concealed Emperor's eyes seemed to pierce the barrier of stars and gleam at what they hid. However, that was an illusion. Like Tianyi, he could not see Mengfei’s current state.

“Okay.” The Concealed Emperor compromised. “I swear to the Heavenly Dao that the Heavenly Empress will be unharmed.”

The Concealed Emperor didn’t say anything about what would happen if he was wrong, but Tianyi didn’t care either. If something really happened, then he would have his own way of punishing the Concealed Emperor. Not to mention that he swore in front of so many people present. Even if he ordered them to keep their mouths shut, they would still know about it.

Besides, he was the creator of the Xiyinet. Tianyi had already recorded it and could release the video at any time. Of course, to avoid damaging the Heavenly Immortal Court’s prestige, he would only show it to monarch-level and above members of the Heavenly Immortal Court. With his reputation and prestige in question, how many would trust him?

Tianyi turned around and disappeared. Although he had forced a divinity to compromise—a feat that would make anyone else laugh with pride—he did not feel happy at all. If he stayed any longer, he might be unable to resist continuing to attack the starry sky curtain.

When Tianyi reappeared, he sat on the throne in the grand hall of his palace on Nine Heavens Peak. His face was expressionless, and his finger drummed against the armrest. It was as if his previous anger had been a facade, but one look into his eyes told everyone how real his wrath was. His eyes were akin to erupting volcanoes, and his body was a smoldering cauldron, ready to erupt at any time.

Black thunderclouds gathered above the nine floating mountains. The space of Nine Heavens Peak grew blurry as spacetime distorted. Powerful lightning bolts constantly descended. Because of the distortions, they would descend at one location but strike at a completely different place—random and unpredictable.

It wasn’t just lightning, but streaks of fire, wind, light, darkness, water, metal, wood, and earth itself randomly appeared and disappeared. Anyone unlucky enough to be within a hundred kilometers of Nine Heavens Peak was in danger of injury, if not death.

“He’s too much!” an immortal said, slamming his fist onto the table with veins bulging on his forehead. He was the vice-minister of the Immortal Ministry of Justice. Thanks to the benefits gained from the Heavenly Empress Ascension Ceremony, he had reached the Extremity Immortal Realm from the Seamless Immortal Realm, attaining his current position. “Not only has he not repented, but he’s still allowing the dangerous zone to injure people! I even heard that he was the one who caused the trouble in Central Peak!”

Ever since Tianyi returned to Nine Heavens Peak and conjured the phenomena around it, the area had become a forbidden ground to all members of the Heavenly Immortal Court. No one could enter or exit. They could still communicate with the outside world through the Xiyi Talisman and send items in and out with it, but that was it.

The Immortal Minister of Justice, Eternal Night, only shook his head. “After all, he is an immortal sovereign. There’s no need to be so riled up. Don’t you think, Silkrain?”

“No need? The heavens have laws, and everyone must obey them—even the Nine Heavens Sovereign,” Vice-Minister Silkrain said with a sneer. “His careless actions have resulted in the deaths of ten true immortals and countless injuries. An immortal monarch almost died because of him! Does he think he is untouchable just because his mother became the Heavenly Empress?”

“You can’t really blame him for that. The Nine Heavens Peak is his territory, and he is free to do as he likes. Those immortals were careless and did rashly enter, leading to the current consequences,” Minister Eternal Night defended.

But Vice-Minister Silkrain was having none of it. “And you! You are the Immortal Minister of Justice, but how can you back down like this? You are unworthy of your position and should step down and let someone more suitable take your place!”

Finally, Minister Eternal Night’s expression cooled. He glanced lightly at Vice-Minister Silkrain. He had originally thought he would have a good helper after Silkrain reached the Extremity Immortal Realm. However, it turned out his judgment was wrong.

So what if Tianyi caused the deaths of ten true immortals and countless injuries? Unlike Vice-Minister Silkrain, he knew some of the happenings on Central Peak thanks to his seniority and relationship with Grand Elder Xia. It might be unfair to those who suffered, but if it could quell Tianyi’s wrath, it was absolutely worth it.

Although Tianyi was a bit out of tune with everyone, he had never really caused any trouble of his own volition. In fact, he was surprised by Tianyi’s actions. Minister Eternal Night had never known that Tianyi could cause such devastation in his anger. Well, he knew what devastation the latter could cause to enemies, but this was the first time the Heavenly Immortal Court had to bear it.

As they say, beware the fury of a patient man.

“Since you think you can do it, go, bring him to Justice Peak and sentence him. If you can, I’ll step down,” Minister Eternal Night said, turning around with a flip of his sleeves.

Minister Eternal Night had long reached the requirement to enter the Origin Immortal Realm in terms of comprehension; he just needed to consolidate his existence. He had originally thought that, with Vice-Minister Silkrain, he would have more time to concentrate on eliminating his counterparts in other timelines—but he was wrong.

“Hmph, I hope you keep your word,” Vice-Minister Silkrain said. He walked out of Justice Palace.

Minister Eternal Night blinked as he looked at the vice-minister’s receding back. ‘I was just speaking in anger. I didn’t think you’d take me seriously. Should I stop him or let him go?’

Torn between his choices, Minister Eternal Night made his decision. ‘Forget it. It’s not easy for an immortal emperor to die. The Nine Heavens Sovereign should know when to stop. At most, Silkrain will be dealt a blow.’

Unaware of Minister Eternal Night’s thoughts, Vice-Minister Silkrain appeared outside Nine Heavens Peak. “Grand Elder Nine Heavens, are you still not stopping? You’ve already committed a grave list of crimes. Now stop your actions and come back with me to Justice Peak and pay penance for your crimes!”

When the distortions and elemental storm showed no signs of stopping, Vice-Minister Silkrain frowned. He snorted and flew into the elemental storm. He thought that, with his current realm, this bit of rough weather was nothing—but he was wrong. Oh, so very wrong.

Before Vice-Minister Silkrain could even process it, a thunderbolt struck him. “Ahhhh!”

His right sleeve scattered into ash, and his arm turned into charcoal. He couldn’t believe it. How could a common thunderbolt hurt him to this point? Finally feeling fear, he turned around and tried to escape the vortex. It was too late.

Once inside, he never knew what direction he flew in. Sometimes, he couldn’t even distinguish between up or down. Not only did he have to withstand the barrage of elements, but the spacetime distortions were wreaking havoc on his body. When his immortal body could no longer stand the strain and he thought he would be torn to death, silence greeted him.

Vice-Minister Silkrain looked around and saw that he was inside a grand hall, brightly lit. On the ceiling was a mural of a solar system with eight planets. The walls, pillars, and even tiles were made of materials that resembled black jade, with gold gilding.

He turned around to see a handsome figure sitting on a throne. That pair of bedeviling eyes was staring down at him.

It was the Nine Heavens Sovereign—but Vice-Minister Silkrain couldn’t help but question whether it was really the Nine Heavens Sovereign and not the Nine Heavens Divinity. He could feel a palpable pressure surrounding him. There was nothing around his neck, but he could feel a hand clamped around it.

“Oh? Crimes? What crime have I committed?” It was a simple question with no provocation, but Vice-Minister Silkrain felt as if he had been plunged into glacial waters while karmic fire burned his flesh.