A Secret Handle, Even the Best-Laid Plans Have a Flaw

"Chaos Tree of ten thousand years!?" Upon hearing Han Xiangzi's words, the Heavenly Emperor was deeply shocked. He never imagined that Han Xiangzi had come to find Chaos Tree of ten thousand years! This was simply astonishing. Even in the Immortal Realm, Chaos Tree of ten thousand years was extremely rare. He never expected that he would actually see a Chaos Tree of ten thousand years in the Heavenly Court's Peach Garden today. This was simply unbelievable!

"Hehe, Heavenly Emperor, don't get excited. My goal is Chaos Tree that's ten million years old. I only hope that Heavenly Emperor can give me the Chaos Tree, and I will definitely serve you well." Han Xiangzi said with a smile as he looked at the Heavenly Emperor.

"Chaos Tree of ten million years!?" Upon hearing Han Xiangzi's words, the Heavenly Emperor's eyes immediately showed a look of shock. This guy was far too greedy! A Chaos Tree of ten thousand years was a considerable fortune for the Heavenly Court. Now, he actually dared to ask for Chaos Tree of ten million years. This filled the Heavenly Emperor with immense surprise and anger.

"Fellow Han Xiangzi, Chaos Tree of ten million years is no ordinary treasure. If I'm not mistaken, Fellow Han Xiangzi's goal should be this Chaos Tree of ten thousand years, right?"

"Hehe, since the Heavenly Emperor knows what I'm thinking, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I really am here for this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree."

"Fellow Han Xiangzi, since your goal is this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, then things are much easier. As long as this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree is in my Heavenly Court, even if I cannot do it myself, I think Fellow Ao Guang will definitely help me and give you this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree. Don't worry," the Heavenly Emperor said with a smile.

The Heavenly Emperor wore a broad smile. Although he didn't know why Ao Guang wanted to help him, he didn't care. As long as Ao Guang was willing to lend a hand, everything would be fine. He believed that he could produce a Chaos Tree of ten thousand years.

Upon hearing the Heavenly Emperor's words, Han Xiangzi's face revealed a smug expression. He looked at the Heavenly Emperor and said with a smile, "Heavenly Emperor, are you telling the truth?"

"How could I possibly lie to you? As long as you can bring me back that ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, then I will give you a ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree." The Heavenly Emperor said to Han Xiangzi with a smile.

Upon hearing the Heavenly Emperor's words, Han Xiangzi finally showed a hint of joy. He laughed heartily, "Haha, if I can really get my hands on that ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, then I'll be set for life! The main reason I came to the Heavenly Court this time is for this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree. As long as I have this Chaos Tree, my cultivation will surely break through again, and I will become a master of the Saint Venerable Realm."

"Hahaha..." Upon hearing Han Xiangzi's words, the Heavenly Emperor also laughed and said, "Alright, since Brother Han is so generous, then I will give you this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree. It's settled then. When you bring back that ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, I will give you this Chaos Tree."

Hearing that the Heavenly Emperor had agreed to give him a Chaos Tree, Han Xiangzi was overjoyed. Although the price of this Chaos Tree was beyond his means, as it was a Chaos Tree with a lifespan of ten million years, he would have made a fortune just by obtaining it.

"Alright, then I'll thank the Heavenly Emperor in advance!"

"Brother Han, you're too kind. I need to ask you to handle this matter properly for me. If I do, I will reward you handsomely!"

"Absolutely, absolutely. I'll take my leave now. Once I get my hands on this Chaos Tree, I'll immediately return to the Demon Clan and join Emperor Ao Guang and the Heavenly Soldiers of the Heavenly Court to search for the Chaos Tree."

"Alright, I'll be waiting for your good news!"

After Han Xiangzi finished speaking, he turned around and left Yaochi.

"Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, leave this guy to us. We'll make sure he obediently hands over that ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree!" the Heavenly Emperor said to Ao Guang.

"Very well, thank you for your trouble, Heavenly Emperor."

The Heavenly Emperor nodded, then turned and walked into the depths of the Yaochi. His heart was filled with rage. This Han Xiangzi was far too arrogant, relying on his superior strength to act so presumptuously in front of him. If he were to become as arrogant as him in the future, wouldn't he soon be toyed with and killed by this guy?

"Brother Han, just you wait and see. After I successfully refine this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, I will definitely teach you a lesson and let you taste my power. You want to snatch the Chaos Tree? Well, I won't give it to you. I want to see who will ultimately get the Chaos Tree!" The Heavenly Emperor thought to himself.

"Heavenly Emperor, have you already banished Han Xiangzi?" Just then, Ao Guang's voice rang in his ears.

"Yes, he's gone. He said he's heading back to the Demon Race to retrieve a ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree, and he'll be coming to the Heavenly Court to collect it soon," the Heavenly Emperor said, looking at Ao Guang.

"Hmph, this guy actually dares to go to the Demon Race to retrieve this ten-thousand-year-old Chaos Tree," Ao Guang said with a sneer.

"Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, now we can begin our operation. We must quickly capture this Han Xiangzi. This guy absolutely cannot be allowed to live, otherwise he will become increasingly arrogant, and then the reputation of my Heavenly Court will be completely ruined," the Heavenly Emperor said with a cold snort.

"Well, in that case, let's go!" Ao Guang nodded calmly and followed the Heavenly Emperor as he flew towards the Heavenly Realm.

The two, one after the other, quickly arrived at the Heavenly Realm. The Heavenly Emperor and Ao Guang entered the Heavenly Emperor's palace. The Heavenly Emperor looked at Ao Guang and said, "Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, immediately gather all the disciples of my Heavenly Court. Let's go together to capture Han Xiangzi!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing the Heavenly Emperor's words, Ao Guang quickly nodded and said to the Heavenly Emperor, "Heavenly Emperor, since that's the case, I will go and gather the people of our Heavenly Court. I will wait for Heavenly Emperor at the entrance of the main hall in a while." After saying that, Ao Guang left the palace, and the Heavenly Emperor immediately went to mobilize the manpower.

Ao Guang amassed his forces quickly; within just a few breaths, millions of disciples had gathered throughout the Heavenly Court. These disciples were all from the Demon Race, and this group of disciples were basically the weakest among the Demon Race. Even so, their cultivation had all reached the Nascent Soul Realm, and their number exceeded 500,000. Among them, several thousand were at the Early Golden Core Stage.

"Your Heavenly Emperor, what are your instructions?" A group of disciples looked at the Heavenly Emperor and asked in unison.