Chu Tiange said, "I have another question."
The Heavenly Emperor smiled faintly, as though he knew what Chu Tiange wanted to ask. "Go ahead."
Chu Tiange said, "Since you can descend at any time, with your strength, you could easily sneak into Skyreach City, destroy everything involved, and leave. Why go to all this trouble, and even now have City Lord Xie destroy it himself?"
The Heavenly Emperor laughed. "I couldn't act rashly before. The Heavenly Dao was watching. Without stirring up trouble to divert his attention, how could I snatch the prize from the fire? Do it!"
Under his control, Xie Jiuxiao forced his way past Chu Tiange's interception, trying to return to Skyreach City.
Chu Tiange had no choice but to draw his sword and fight him.
The Heavenly Emperor, however, did not act himself. He turned his gaze toward Yan Qianlie, who stood watching from the sidelines, and transmitted his voice. "Yan Sect Leader, Qiu Wuji is coming."
Yan Qianlie said indifferently, "And?"
"I already know about what happened with Xie Jiuxiao earlier. You've sided with the Heavenly Dao," the Heavenly Emperor said mildly. "Although I cannot understand why you would do that, I believe a demonic nature remains a demonic nature. You will only pursue whatever choice benefits you most, and you keep your grudges buried deep. Your hatred for Qiu Wuji has never faded, has it?"
Yan Qianlie grinned. "That's right. You little bastard know me pretty well."
The Heavenly Emperor did not grow angry. He merely said, "Right now, there's an opportunity that benefits you most. Qiu Wuji is rushing here. So long as we join forces and kill her, you will reign supreme over the Shenzhou Continent, and get your revenge as well. Two gains in one stroke."
Yan Qianlie threw back his