Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Vicious Scheme, the Night Emperor is Dead

A bitter feeling welled up in Qin Tianxuan as he saw the fear on Uncle Han and Aunt Jiang’s faces.

’Heavy is the head that wears the crown!’

He had fought bravely and won countless victories, but in doing so, he had also slaughtered millions. He had trod upon mountains of bones, becoming a Demon King who had killed more men than he could count!

This was the responsibility and the burden that came with being the Guardian God and the Night Emperor.

He completely understood why Uncle Han was acting this way.

Just moments ago, while walking alone, Qin Tianxuan had actually been considering telling Han Biwei the whole truth.

He would tell her his identity, hope she could accept it, and then they could become sworn brother and sister to protect Niannian together.

But seeing the way Han Qian Jun and Jiang Wan Jun were trembling, he dismissed the thought.

”Uncle Han, once Niannian is a year older, or perhaps after our lives have been stable for about six months, I’ll take her and leave. I won’t disturb your family’s peaceful life!”

Huh?!

Han Qian Jun was dumbfounded. ”Son, you can’t divorce Weiwei! I’m not afraid of you, it’s just that...”

Jiang Wan Jun grew anxious and slapped Han Qian Jun on the back of the head. ”Look at you, so pathetic! Are you trying to force Tianxuan to leave? I don’t care if he’s the Night Emperor or a Celestial King—I’ll always see him as my son!”

Jiang Wan Jun, ever the bigger person, immediately grabbed Qin Tianxuan’s hand. ”Son-in-law, you can’t divorce Weiwei. I won’t let you take Niannian away! We’ll never touch a cent of your money. We’ll just treat you like a normal person!”

Warmth flooded Qin Tianxuan’s heart. ”No, I’m the one who owes Weiwei more! If you’ll have me, I’m willing to take care of you both in your old age!”

Wiping away her tears, Jiang Wan Jun said, ”If you’re worried your identity will bring trouble, we can just keep it from Weiwei and Niannian. That’s fine. Just please don’t leave, okay?”

Qin Tianxuan nodded firmly.

And just like that, the awkward situation was resolved.

Still, he added a word of caution. ”For now, don’t let Weiwei know. Niannian is still little, and I’m afraid that bearing the title of the Night Emperor’s daughter will attract many enemies. For Niannian’s sake, it’s best to keep this a secret.”

It wasn’t the right time for a meal anymore.

Qin Tianxuan went to wait alone in the car parked by the road.

Han Qian Jun and Jiang Wan Jun said their goodbyes to their aunt and hurried over.

Qin Tianxuan drove them back to Frost Plum Courtyard in Su City. No one mentioned the day’s events, and a sense of calm returned to the family.

But from the Northern Domain to the Imperial Capital, the high command and the Battle Department were in complete chaos.

The uproar was deafening!

When Qin Tianxuan’s report arrived, the Battle Department erupted in fury!

The entire Battle Department, the twelve Military Gods, and even the more discerning members of the Daqin Royal Family and the Divine Doctor Ye Family gathered in outrage, demanding that Qin Celestial King be severely punished!

This could not be ignored!

It was outrageous!

Amidst the public fury, the Qin and Ye Families panicked.

The Qin Celestial King in question was immediately stripped of his post and sent back to his hometown. The one who replaced him as guardian of the Northern Domain was the Ye Family’s Celestial Dragon King!

He was still a Celestial King, and just as proud and conceited. But this Ye Tianlong was a veteran with actual combat experience, and after taking command, he managed to stabilize the situation.

The Celestial Demons also seemed to begin their retreat.

However, the Celestial Dragon King was just as dismissive of Qin Tianxuan’s battle report.

Ye Tianlong immediately sent back an official Battle Department dispatch that amounted to a torrent of verbal abuse.

”Night Emperor Tianxuan! Don’t push your luck! Since you’re so willing to retire, I’ll let you off the hook this time! Kicked out of the Northern Domain and you’re still this arrogant? Do I, Ye Tianlong, need you to butt in on how I handle the Celestial Demons?”

”Do you really think you’re invincible? If you’re so damn great, why are there still remnants of the Celestial Demons running around? Just enjoy your retirement in Su City. When I’ve swept the Celestial Demons aside, maybe I’ll even spare you a drink at the victory banquet!”

Ye Tianlong’s reply was forwarded to Qin Tianxuan’s phone that very night.

Battle Pavilion Wutian and the others were furious. They gathered on the second line of defense in the Northern Domain, ready to go and confront Ye Tianlong.

Qin Tianxuan glanced at the message, unfazed. ”Ye Tianlong is fine. He’s better than that fucking idiot from the Qin family, at least. Him insulting me is a personal matter. You all need to remember one thing: the Northern Domain front is what matters most!”

After reviewing the defense map of the front lines again, Qin Tianxuan finally felt a bit more at ease.

And at last, he could set his worries aside and focus on spending time with his daughter.

At that very moment, however, the Qin and Ye Families, who hated Qin Tianxuan to their core, were seething with humiliated fury.

「A secret meeting was underway in a private club somewhere in the Imperial Capital.」

Guards were posted every few feet. Everyone in attendance was a top-tier dignitary.

”We dealt with Ye Shuanghua and forced Qin Tianxuan into retirement. We thought it was a foolproof plan, but I never expected that brat to still be so arrogant!”

”From the moment he came knocking on the Qin Family’s door all those years ago, I knew that bastard son would be trouble! We shouldn’t have underestimated him back then. We should have used all our power to eliminate him on the spot!”

But what worried those present even more was...

”Do you think... he might suddenly show up at our doors one day?”

”It’s highly likely!”

”But he’s not the Night Emperor anymore!”

”Shit, that brat is cunning as a fox. He says he’s no longer the Night Emperor, but in reality, he still controls the Six Halls and the Ninth Army!”

A silence fell over the secret meeting.

After a long while, a sinister voice spoke up. ”Qin Tianxuan pacified the Celestial Demons in a single campaign. His achievements are too great, his reputation too renowned. Those people see him as the National Guardian War God. That’s the most terrifying part. We have to abolish the title of ’Night Emperor’!”

”Heh, Elder Qin, you make it sound so simple. The name ’Night Emperor’ is known across the land. What can we possibly do? Qin Tianxuan’s achievements are plain for all to see!”

”It’s simple. We just say the Night Emperor is already dead!”