To celebrate Qi Wu's victory, the Human Emperor decided to host a banquet for the guests himself.
As his words fell, thunderous cheers erupted throughout the crowd once more. The Human Emperor smiled faintly and turned to leave the VIP stands, with Di Tian and the attendants hurrying after him.
Di Tian followed behind the Human Emperor, his steps steady and his expression gentle. His hands hung at his sides, his right thumb lightly rubbing the knuckle of his index finger, over and over.
He watched the Human Emperor's retreating figure, a dangerous glint flashing through his gentle eyes.
Father, Qi Wu didn't die. You won this time.
But the move that truly decides victory or defeat will come tonight!
Di Tian shouted inwardly.
The opportunity comes tonight!
The Human Emperor Hall would bring together the nation's senior officials and delegations led by heads of state from around the world.
It was the heart of Great Xia's power and its most heavily guarded location. Yet the most heavily guarded places were often the most vulnerable, because everyone believed nothing could possibly happen there.
Di Tian lowered his head, the corners of his mouth curling slightly. The smile was so faint it was almost imperceptible. He raised his head, his expression returning to normal: gentle, respectful, and composed. He quickened his pace and caught up with the Human Emperor.
Qi Wu stood below the arena, watching the Human Emperor and Di Tian walk away. He noticed the slight curl of Di Tian's lips and the fingers rubbing lightly together.
He handed his cup of milk tea to Jiang Qingyue and brushed the petals off his clothes.
"Let's go back and get ready. We have real business to attend to tonight."
The three girls exchanged glances, but none of them spoke. They