Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1048 - 1048 0619 Universal Denial_2

Chapter 1048: Chapter 0619: Universal Denial_2 Chapter 1048: Chapter 0619: Universal Denial_2 Qi Tian had ascended to the Gold Core Realm at such a young age, which adequately illustrated just how terrifying Qi Tian’s talent was. A person like this, if nothing unexpected occurred, would surely become a Nascent Soul Master. To oppose someone like that without any confidence in one’s own heart would unquestionably be an act of folly.

Qi Tian’s talent was one aspect, but what else made Yang Yongqi feel threatened was the strength Qi Tian had demonstrated. Yang Yongqi couldn’t be certain whether the punch Qi Tian had thrown earlier was casual or if it was with full force.

If it was the latter, the punch that gathered all of Qi Tian’s power was enough to pose a threat to him, which was quite frightening. One must know that Qi Tian had just ascended to the First Level of the Gold Core Realm and was able to throw such a powerful punch. What about when Qi Tian advanced to the Gold Core Realm Second Level? How powerful would his punches become then? Could a single punch cause him to cough up blood or break his ribs?

Thinking deeper, if that punch was just a casual one from Qi Tian, not at full strength, then Qi Tian was even more terrifying. If a casual strike could unleash such force, what about a full-powered blow? Wouldn’t that be enough to seriously injure him? A couple more punches and could he end up with broken bones and torn tendons?

Such a Qi Tian was too terrifying.

Qi Tian walked out slowly from Jianwu Palace, then stood beside Emperor Jianwu. With hands clasped behind his back and an indifferent expression on his face, he looked at Yang Yongqi and said, “Commander Yang, you really do cut an imposing figure. To dare come to Jianwu Palace and capture Lord Jianwu. Insurrection by subordinates, that’s considered rebellion—punishable by the extermination of nine kin. Are you prepared for that?”

Yang Yongqi snorted coldly and said, “Qi Tian, we wouldn’t say anything about your cultivating in the Gold Core Stage, but why did you choose our Chaoyang Palace for your tribulation, resulting in many of our palaces turning to ruins, with even the Prince’s Treasure Pavilion disappearing because of you? Your actions are heinous. No punishment would be too severe. The Prince has ordered that you go to Chaoyang Palace immediately to explain yourself. Earlier, when you hid in Jianwu Palace and refused to come out, there was nothing I could do. But now that you have shown yourself, you should come with me and face the Prince. How he will deal with you will then be up to fate.”

Qi Tian laughed and said, “Commander Yang, you really have a way with words, ignoring the sins you’ve committed and trying hard to put the blame on me, giving me quite the enlightenment. Are all of you in Chaoyang Palace like this? Ignoring your own mistakes and eagerly framing others?”

“Qi Tian, how dare you!” Yang Yongqi exclaimed angrily, “When have I ever framed you? Do you dare to say that the losses of Chaoyang Palace have nothing to do with you? Do you dare to deny any connection to the disappearance of our Treasure Pavilion?”

Qi Tian smiled and said, “Commander Yang, no matter when, shouting won’t solve any problems. We can discuss any issues calmly. You say the losses of Chaoyang Palace are related to me? I can’t agree with that. I was undergoing tribulation. Did I ask for the Heavenly Tribulation? No, it was God who decided to bring down the Heavenly Tribulation to destroy me. Throughout the process, it was beyond my control. How many tribulations fell, how many Tribulation Thunders, Tribulation Winds, and Tribulation Fires occurred had nothing to do with me; it was all God’s decision. Whether these tribulations struck me or anything else around me was not for me to decide; that’s up to God. So, whatever losses Chaoyang Palace suffered, you should take it up with God. You can ask Him why He brought down the Gold Core Tribulation on me, and why, during the tribulation, did He not focus solely on me and instead chose to destroy the palaces nearby as well?”

Angered, Yang Yongqi snorted and said, “Qi Tian, you’re just quibbling.”

Qi Tian spread his hands and replied, “Commander Yang, I’m not quibbling; I’m merely stating a fact. If you think there’s something incorrect in what I’ve said, point it out, and we can confront the matter face-to-face.”

Yang Yongqi said, “I’m asking you, when you were going through your tribulation, you claim that God was not only striking you but also the buildings around you. Do you really think we would believe such a thing?”

Qi Tian replied, “Why wouldn’t you believe it? Commander Yang, if you don’t believe it, you can ask anyone here who has undergone a Heavenly Tribulation. You can ask them what it was like when they went through their tribulation. Isn’t it true that when someone is undergoing a tribulation, anyone or anything in the vicinity, including buildings, can get involved? Can the person undergoing tribulation control whether those things or people are affected?”

Yang Yongqi was momentarily speechless at Qi Tian’s retort, but he quickly said, “Even if there is some sense in what you say, Qi Tian, can you explain how you could go through such a formidable Gold Core Tribulation without a scratch on you, as if you were unharmed? Why was it that only the palace buildings were destroyed during your tribulation? Did you use some method to make the Heavenly Tribulation avoid you and not attack you, while the palaces beside you bore the brunt of the catastrophe instead?”

Qi Tian laughed, “Commander Yang, you really have a wild imagination. If such a method really existed, I would gladly run to the home of the person who could do that, kneel in front of their door for three days and three nights… no, even three months if necessary, begging them to take me as a disciple and teach me their technique. Oh, and Commander Yang, since you can come up with such fanciful ideas, perhaps you’ve already mastered this technique? If you have, don’t keep it a secret. You must tell me, and if you’re willing to take on disciples, I wouldn’t mind acknowledging you as my master.”

Yang Yongqi snorted coldly. Qi Tian’s words made him realize how far-fetched his own idea was. After centuries of cultivation, he had never heard of anyone capable of making the Heavenly Tribulation avoid them. If such a person really existed, they would be incredibly defying the natural order, and they should have already ascended to the heavens by now, so how could it possibly be Qi Tian, a mere whippersnapper?

“Qi Tian, then explain to me why you didn’t stay put in Jianwu Palace during your tribulation. Why did you run towards Chaoyang Palace?” Yang Yongqi continued to question him.

Qi Tian said, “I didn’t want to run, but I couldn’t withstand it. Commander Yang has never stood under a Heavenly Tribulation. If you were in my shoes, I’m sure you would run too, and perhaps even faster than I did. As for why I ran in the direction of Chaoyang Palace? At that moment, I wasn’t concerned about directions, I just randomly chose one and ran; wherever I ended up was where I ended up.”

Yang Yongqi was at a loss for words in response to Qi Tian’s explanation. After a long while, he finally said, “Then explain to me, what happened to the Treasure Pavilion of Chaoyang Palace? After you completed your tribulation, it disappeared. Did you steal it?”

Qi Tian replied, “Treasure Pavilion? What Treasure Pavilion? I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Yang Yongqi snorted and said, “How can you possibly not know? There’s a huge pit where the Treasure Pavilion once stood on the grounds of Chaoyang Palace. There was nothing wrong with it before your tribulation and after your tribulation, the Treasure Pavilion was gone. If you didn’t steal it, then who did? Qi Tian, if you’re wise, hand over the Treasure Pavilion. Prince values talent and might overlook your theft for your talents, but if you remain obdurate, you must be prepared to face the consequences yourself.”

Qi Tian replied calmly, “Commander Yang, I don’t understand what you’re saying. Please put yourself in my position for a moment. The Gold Core Tribulation was so severe, I was completely focused on surviving it. How could I have the capacity to focus on anything else?”