"You are truly too adorable. Do you really think your eldest imperial brother would let you go?"
The Black Lotus Envoy smiled faintly, "Instead of threatening me, you should worry about your own safety!"
Beichen stood stunned to the side, his gaze shifting to Beixi, "Big Brother, you really intend to act against me?"
"It's my无奈之举, you can't blame me!"
Beixi shook his head helplessly, his eyes instantly turning sharp, as if everything was already predetermined in his eyes.
Faced with these words, Beichen's expression turned extremely grim. He never imagined things would turn out this way, catching him completely off guard.
"Prince Beixi, why waste words with him? It's time to act!" the Black Lotus Envoy said with a cold smile, carrying a hint of amusement.
Beixi spoke no further and directly attacked Beichen, showing no mercy.
Witnessing the scene before him, Beichen was utterly disappointed. He never expected his most valued elder brother would turn against him, and with such ruthlessness.
The Black Lotus Envoy stood aside, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, as if everything was within his control.
However, in that very instant, a powerful aura locked down the entire Eastern Palace. Those within the Eastern Palace could clearly feel the oppressive pressure, an immense force that instilled an unparalleled sense of might.
"This is... the might of the Heavenly Emperor!"
The Black Lotus Envoy's eyes widened in panic and fear. He never imagined the Heavenly Emperor would arrive at this moment. In a flash, the Black Lotus Envoy transformed into a wisp of black mist and fled the Eastern Palace.
He was acutely aware that the Heavenly Emperor was immensely powerful. Even he, in the Heavenly Emperor's presence, was no more than an ant.
At that very instant, Prince Beixi violently retreated, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. The Heavenly Emperor's arrival and his oppressive aura had left him struggling to breathe.
"Wretched cur! You dare to kill your own brother!"
The Heavenly Emperor's voice was icy cold as his gaze fell upon Beixi, his eyes devoid of warmth. He never imagined his eldest legitimate son would commit such an act, leaving him deeply disappointed.
Beixi stood frozen, blood trickling from his lips, his heart in turmoil. He never anticipated things would come to this, leaving him utterly unprepared.
"Father Emperor, please listen to my explanation. Things are not what they seem!" Beixi shook his head, saying, "Someone wants to frame me and deliberately made me do this!"
"As the eldest prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, and its future Crown Prince, who could possibly frame you?"
The Heavenly Emperor spoke coldly, "The entire Heavenly Court Dynasty will be handed over to you in the future, yet you collude with people from the Underworld Dynasty. Truly disheartening!"
Beixi faltered for a moment, despair clouding his eyes. He never imagined all the pieces he had set in motion would end up like this.
"Father Emperor, Big Brother was merely confused for a moment. Please spare Big Brother this once!"
With a solemn expression, Beichen pleaded, feeling immense helplessness.
"He was about to kill you, and you're still pleading for him!" the Heavenly Emperor said sternly, "What use is there in keeping such a beast!"
"Since Father Emperor wishes to kill me, I have nothing more to say!" Beixi suddenly stood up, "All of this was done by me, but I was forced into it by you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have reached this point!"
"Wretched creature! All that happened was your doing, yet you shift the blame to others?" the Heavenly Emperor spoke coldly, "Do you know any shame?"
"If Father Emperor hadn't constantly had my other brothers suppress me, why would I have colluded with the Underworld Dynasty!"
Beixi retorted coldly, "Now that your imperial strategy has reached its objective, should you be satisfied!"
"You..."
The Heavenly Emperor looked at Beixi, his body trembling with rage. It was as if something had been exposed, leaving him frozen in place.
"Well, am I not correct?"
Beixi's voice rang out again, a smile gracing his lips. "It's precisely because I'm correct that you're so angry. It's a pity that everything you've done will ultimately lead to your estrangement!"
"I suppressed you with your many brothers to temper you, not for you to collude with the Underworld Dynasty!" the Heavenly Emperor stated coldly, "What you have done disqualifies you as the eldest prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty, let alone as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace!"
"Regardless, everything in the Heavenly Court Dynasty is decided by Father Emperor!"
Prince Beixi smiled faintly, "Since that's the case, why say any more!"
"Guards, escort Prince Beixi to the Celestial Prison!"
The Heavenly Emperor commanded coldly, "Allow no one to approach!"
After Beixi was taken away, Beichen quickly knelt before him, "Father Emperor, this was Big Brother's mistake. As long as he sincerely repents, you won't make things difficult for him, nor will you kill him, right?"
"He colluded with the Underworld Dynasty. This is an unforgivable offense and a violation of the Heavenly Court Dynasty's rules!"
The Heavenly Emperor shook his head, his eyes filled with gravity, "Therefore, he must die. Only by doing so can the rule of law of the Heavenly Court Dynasty be upheld!"
"Father Emperor, he is your own son! Do you truly intend to kill him?" Beichen questioned, a chill in his voice. He never imagined his Father Emperor could be so cold-blooded.
"Watch your tone. How can you speak to your father like that?" the Heavenly Emperor stated directly, "Haven't you realized by now that he never treated you as a brother? If I hadn't arrived in time just now, you might have been decapitated. And yet, you're still pleading for him!"
"How could I not understand what Father Emperor is saying!"
Beichen stated directly, "I only ask Father Emperor one question: do you truly intend to kill Big Brother?"
"My decisions are final. No one can defy them!"
With a cold expression, the Heavenly Emperor showed no mercy. His words carried a certain force. It seemed even his own son was not to be spared.
Meanwhile, the expressions of everyone present grew solemn. They could clearly feel that this matter was of great importance. The Heavenly Emperor's decision to kill the eldest prince was undoubtedly a monumental event.
Not long after, the news spread like wildfire: the eldest prince colluded with individuals from the Underworld Dynasty and massacred his own kin, has been apprehended by the Heavenly Emperor and will be executed soon.
The imperial court buzzed with discussions and shock. The idea that the esteemed eldest prince of the Heavenly Court Dynasty would collude with the Underworld Dynasty was almost unbelievable.
Within the Heavenly Emperor's sleeping chambers, Lu Fan stood tall. After a long pause, the Heavenly Emperor finally spoke, "King of Northwest, do you think I have done right or wrong?"
"For the Heavenly Court Dynasty, it is naturally right. But as a father, to uphold justice by punishing one's own kin, it is still difficult to achieve!" Lu Fan replied with a wry smile.