In the blink of an eye, Bei Cheng had entered the Eastern Palace, appearing imposing, with no one seemingly able to stop him.
Within the Eastern Palace, Prince Bei Xi was sipping tea. Upon seeing Bei Cheng arrive, his brows furrowed instantly. "Why are you so undisciplined? This is the Eastern Palace. How can you barge in so carelessly? If the Emperor finds out, he will surely reprimand you!"
"That's not important!" Bei Cheng shook his head. "Elder Brother, weren't you in seclusion? Why are you here? Could it be that you haven't been in seclusion at all these past days? Was it just a pretense?"
"What are you talking about? Of course, I was in seclusion. I only just emerged!" Prince Bei Xi stated directly. "Why do you ask? Did someone tell you something?"
"What does Elder Brother think someone told me that would make him so nervous?"
Bei Cheng's voice rang out again, carrying more seriousness as his gaze fixed directly on Bei Xi.
"I need to rest. If there's nothing else, please leave," Bei Xi waved his hand, his eyes appearing indifferent, as if unwilling to dwell on the matter.
"Elder Brother, what exactly is going on? If you don't clarify this, I will not leave!" Bei Cheng stated directly. "I want to know what happened!"
"I don't know what you're talking about! Moreover, this is the Eastern Palace. You've committed a great offense by intruding, and you dare to spout nonsense here!" Bei Xi said coldly, exuding an aura of authority.
"The King of the Northwest has investigated, and it's highly likely you are the mastermind behind this. Are you truly colluding with the Hell Dynasty?"
Bei Cheng's voice was solemn. "If that's the case, go and explain yourself to Father Emperor now. It might still be timely!"
"I really don't know why you're talking nonsense here. I said I want to rest!" Bei Xi stated directly. "The Eastern Palace is not a place for you to be."
"Elder Brother!" Bei Cheng's voice was serious. "Please, listen to me!"
"It seems you're not taking my words seriously!"
Bei Xi stood up abruptly. "Don't think that just because we are born of the same parents, I won't do anything to you!"
"I came to the Eastern Palace this time precisely to stop you from making further mistakes. If it was truly you, it's still not too late to see the Emperor now!" Bei Cheng stated directly.
But at that very moment, Bei Xi suddenly grabbed Bei Cheng and said coldly, "I'll say it again, I have nothing to do with this matter, and I have been in seclusion throughout. If you continue to talk nonsense, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
"The King of the Northwest has already gone to see Father Emperor. This matter is very likely true!" Bei Cheng stated directly. "Now, it seems you should also know that this matter is not as simple as it seems!"
"The King of the Northwest?"
Bei Xi's eyes turned sharp, laced with displeasure. He hadn't expected the King of the Northwest to act in such a way, catching him somewhat off guard. After all, this was not a good thing for him.
"So, go see Father Emperor now and clarify this matter. If it was truly you, apologize to Father Emperor, and he will not make things difficult for you!" Bei Cheng stated directly.
"You are truly naive!" Prince Bei Xi sneered. "I have already made myself very clear, I have nothing to do with this matter. Even if the King of the Northwest suspects me, he needs sufficient evidence. Moreover, as a prince of the Eastern Palace, do you think a mere King of the Northwest can frame me? Isn't that overestimating himself!"
"Elder Brother, must you remain obstinate?"
Bei Cheng's voice turned icy. "The moment I entered the Eastern Palace, I sensed a special aura. If I'm not mistaken, there are people from the Hell Dynasty within this Eastern Palace, aren't there?"
Following these words, Bei Xi's eyes instantly turned cold. "Don't talk nonsense! Otherwise, I'll make sure you regret it!"
"Nonsense?"
Bei Cheng sneered. "My perception is extremely keen. How could I not sense the aura of the Hell Dynasty!"
Facing these words, Prince Bei Xi's expression turned ashen. He hadn't expected Bei Cheng's arrival to make things so troublesome for him.
"I didn't want to make a move against you because you are my own brother, but since you've discovered my secret, you can't blame me!"
Bei Xi's spiritual energy surged, restraining Bei Cheng in place. His eyes held a chilling glint. He absolutely would not allow his affairs to be exposed, and therefore, Bei Cheng before him had to meet an untimely end.
"You want to kill me?" Bei Cheng looked at Bei Xi, his eyes filled with disbelief. He never imagined his elder brother would want to kill him. How ironic.
"You know things you shouldn't, and that's your own doing. You can't blame me!" Bei Xi said coldly. "I never wanted to move against you, and I've always tolerated your actions, but you just wouldn't listen!"
"I am your own brother, how could you possibly bring yourself to do it?"
Bei Cheng's voice rang out again, his expression growing more solemn. He never imagined that Bei Xi before him would be so ruthless. The elder brother from their childhood had ultimately changed.
"To seize the position of Emperor of Heaven and Earth, I cannot afford to consider such things. You should know that royalty has always been the most heartless. There is no such thing as brotherhood here!"
Bei Xi stated directly. "Therefore, if anyone threatens my position, I will never be soft-hearted!"
"Am I also within your scope of calculation?"
Bei Cheng asked again, his expression solemn.
"Besides you, many other princes are within my calculations!" Bei Xi narrowed his eyes. "It's just a pity you stumbled upon my secret, so I cannot keep you!"
Bei Cheng stood there stunned, his heart filled with a myriad of emotions. He never imagined his own brother would do such a thing.
"Prince Bei Xi, this person cannot be spared! We must not be lenient!"
Just at that moment, a figure appeared, a faint evil smile curving his lips, carrying a chilling aura.
"You are... the Black Lotus Envoy of the Hell Dynasty!"
Bei Cheng looked at the person before him, his eyes filled with shock. He never imagined Bei Xi had already colluded with the Black Lotus Envoy.
"I didn't expect your eyesight to be so sharp. You truly are a prince. If you could be of use to our Hell Dynasty, you would surely achieve great things in the future!" The Black Lotus Envoy burst into laughter.
"That's simply wishful thinking! I am a prince of the Heavenly Court. What is your Hell Dynasty? How dare you speak such words!"
Bei Cheng said coldly, his tone laced with a chilling resolve.
"You are already on the brink of death, yet you dare to speak such grand words!" The Black Lotus Envoy laughed heartily, not taking Bei Cheng seriously at all.
"This is the capital of the Heavenly Court Dynasty. You, as the Black Lotus Envoy of the Hell Dynasty, dare to come here. You are truly audacious!" Bei Cheng said coldly. "Have you ever considered that you might not be able to leave the capital?"