Chapter 449: I Am the Legitimate Son; I Should Be Emperor

"Father."

"Father."

"Father."

The person who deserved to die sat up there — that was their father the Emperor, their father.

And the First Prince, Qimingtian, stood there; from their angle, it looked as though Qimingtian had killed their father. But didn't the scene before them prove exactly that?

That man dared to be so audacious and reckless.

The Second Prince, Qimingdi, was the first to grow angry and charged forward; he wanted to kill this elder brother and avenge their father.

"Qimingtian, you deserve to die."

The Third Prince and the other princes did not move; this scene shocked them, and likewise, each of them had their own calculations in mind.

If the Second Brother and the Eldest Brother fought, both sides sustaining heavy losses would be best — best if they perished together.

That way, their opportunity would come. All of Father's sons were here; the Eldest Brother was the most likely to sit in that position, but now his affair had been exposed — the words "regicide" alone were enough to ruin him completely, making it impossible for him to take that seat.

If he dared to kill even Father, wouldn't he turn his blade on them, his brothers, at any moment?

This was what the princes could not endure, nor accept. They did not want to be targeted by the Eldest Brother, to be killed by him at any time and place. Such an eldest brother, such an emperor — they did not want him to ascend the throne.

Her Highness the Eldest Princess did not charge forward; she chose to stand in place, watching the battle between the First Prince and the Second Prince, each with their own calculations.

Qimingtian turned, threw a punch, and clashed head-on with the Second Prince.

Both of their cultivations were revealed — both at Condensed Core cultivation, roughly the same.

False Core Fifth Heaven — the same realm, the same strength. Their fighting styles differed, so for the moment, it was hard to determine a victor.

"Father."

The Eldest Princess eventually went up; while the First Prince and Second Prince were locked in combat, she came to Qihuang's side to examine his condition. At this sight, Her Highness the Eldest Princess's face darkened.

Dead — vitality severed, with no possibility of rescue.

Father's health had been very poor to begin with, his days numbered, and he had also been poisoned.

"This kind of toxin?"

"Where did Qimingtian find it? It's already been forbidden. Within the Great Qi Dynasty, only one person has this poison."

That was the State Preceptor outside; this toxin was his prized collection.

No one else had it — an exclusive poison.

"State Preceptor."

"Sima Da."

"And the Wang Family, the Bai Family, the Zhang Family — they all meddled."

"Father's death is inextricably linked to them."

"Damn them — these people dared to lay such a vicious hand on Father. This is outrageous."

Her Highness the Eldest Princess released Qihuang's hand; he had died from the poison, already beyond saving.

The floor was covered in blood. What kind of death had Father endured in his final moments — his eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.

She reached out and pressed down Father's eyelids.

The Eldest Princess took a deep breath, stood up, and fixed her gaze on the First Prince, Qimingtian.

Her eyes were filled with killing intent.

The First Prince threw a punch that sent the Second Prince reeling, then landed opposite the Eldest Princess.

The two faced each other. The First Prince said disdainfully, "Yushu, you want to kill me?"

"Qimingtian, you... what audacity — you dared to murder your father and slay your sovereign."

Bright moons flickered all around the Eldest Princess; one moon after another materialized.

Within Dadian, a bright moon could be seen appearing.

Everyone was suppressed.

The First Prince's eyes contracted as he pointed at the Eldest Princess.

"You're Golden Core?"

The Eldest Princess walked forward step by step, demanding, "Why?"

"Why did you kill Father? Father didn't have many days left — why did you do this?"

"Qimingtian, answer me."

The roar was enormous, shaking the entire Dadian.

Qimingtian gave a disdainful smile and faced Princess Yushu directly.

"Why?" Qimingtian laughed loudly: "Hahaha — you know better than anyone. Yushu, how did my mother die? Why did I end up like this? Wasn't it all because of him?"

"I am the legitimate eldest son. I am the heir to this dynasty. And how did he treat me?"

"He wanted to exile me, wanted me to die."

"He wanted to leave the throne to someone else. I won't allow it, and I will never agree to it."

"He was going to die anyway — why couldn't he let me have my way?"

"Could it be that he wanted these worthless fools to sit in that position?"

Qimingtian pointed at the Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Fifth Prince below. In his eyes, these people were worthless fools.

Unworthy of being emperor, unworthy of sitting in that position.

The same went for the Second Prince — he was decent in every respect, but alas, too naive.

Such a person could not be a good emperor.

Nor could he lead the Great Qi Dynasty to even greater glory. Only he himself was the most suitable candidate.

"Yushu, believe me — please support me."

If I become emperor, I will not… neglect you.

You and I join forces—what are those families, those sects?

The Great Qi Dynasty will control this world, break out of the world, Yushu, come with me.

The Eldest Prince Qimingtian reached out, inviting Princess Yushu.

The Eldest Princess is powerful, has considerable resources, and commands many Strong Ones; they joined forces, took hold of the righteous cause, and also have the strength to sweep away those families and eradicate those sects.

Within ten years, they will surely be able to do what Father Emperor could not.

Nothing is more exciting than this.

This petty patricide—what is it?

The Qi Family will walk the path of sole hegemony, advance into the outside world—this has always been the Qi Family's dream.

Father Emperor is content to stay in a corner, but I, Qimingtian, am not; I will fulfill the predecessors' dream, break out of the sealed world, and march upon that world.

This is what the Qi Family people ought to do, rather than… willingly degenerate.

You shouldn't have killed Father Emperor, Qimingtian.

Qimingtian said contemptuously: "Yushu, you don't understand; only after Father Emperor died can I do what I want."

And you are the aide I need most.

Besides me, no one else is qualified to be emperor.

Yushu, join forces with me.

He invited again.

He is truly the legitimate heir, the eldest legitimate son; to sit in that position is the Mandate of Heaven.

What other brother could compare to him?

With the Eldest Princess's help, he believes he can soon control the Great Qi Dynasty and then take action against those families.

Those people are merely the blades he uses; once useless, they will be mercilessly discarded.

Sima Da is like that, as are the Wang, Bai, and Zhang families.

The National Preceptor is the same.

Qimingtian knows those people are using him, and he is no different.

Imperial elder sister, don't listen to him; he's deceiving you.

This Qimingtian is full of schemes, his character ever-changing; he could never trust you.

Kill him, avenge Father Emperor.

The Second Prince couldn't help but speak, not allowing Qimingtian to continue.

No matter what, he must die.

Thus, he is the most suitable person.

He also wants to sit in that position, becoming a supreme existence.