Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1281 - 1281 0735 Targeting Manager Chen

Chapter 1281: Chapter 0735: Targeting Manager Chen Chapter 1281: Chapter 0735: Targeting Manager Chen Chapter 0735: Targeting Manager Chen

Just as the nine ghastly faces scattered, rustling sounds came from outside the Saint’s Tomb, prompting them to quickly raise their alert and form a protective circle around Qi Tian in the center.

A moment later, Lustrous Sand hurried back from the outside of the Saint’s Tomb. It had been sent flying by Manager Chen with a palm strike, covering a vast distance. It worried whether Qi Tian would suffer any loss without its protection. Now, seeing that Qi Tian was safe and sound, Lustrous Sand slowed down and perched on Qi Tian’s shoulder. It altered its form again, shedding its sand wheel appearance and assuming a galaxy-like shape, rubbing against Qi Tian’s cheek like a cat.

Lustrous Sand was in poor condition, having been launched away by Manager Chen twice, and its injuries were serious. The yellow sand grains that had advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage were particularly badly damaged and were on the brink of falling below that critical threshold. Prepared for such circumstances, Qi Tian quickly took out some Spirit Liquid he had obtained from the previous Saint’s Tomb and had Lustrous Sand soak in it.

Nourished by the Spirit Liquid, the wounded Lustrous Sand rapidly recovered and soon returned to its peak condition in a short time.

Qi Tian could clearly sense that after this battle, injury, and recovery, Lustrous Sand’s strength had increased slightly. In particular, the yellow sand grains that were just above Half-step Nascent Soul level seemed to be on the verge of breaking through. It was possible that any moment now, they would ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm and possess combat power comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Master.

After Lustrous Sand’s recovery, Qi Tian had both Lustrous Sand and the ghastly faces protect him, ensuring his safety. The thick fog released by Lustrous Sand could obscure vision and sever Divine Sense, a unique ability amongst all of Qi Tian’s subordinates, indispensible for safeguarding his security. Lustrous Sand’s function had played a significant role when Qi Tian successfully peeled away all the walls in the Inner Underground Palace of the previous Saint’s Tomb.

Once all the preparations were made, Qi Tian began the self-healing process. During the fight with Manager Chen, Qi Tian had sustained injuries no less severe than Lustrous Sand and the ghastly faces. Although he managed to land a sneak attack on Manager Chen with his staff, Chen’s subsequent counterattack, full of rage and strong force, put Qi Tian at great risk. It was only because Qi Tian had a solid foundation and a bodily strength far beyond the average cultivator of his level that he survived, but his body was in terrible shape, suffering from multiple bone fractures and serious internal organ damage. The only saving grace was that Chen’s strikes didn’t harm Qi Tian’s Gold Core or his spiritual core, as as long as these were intact, physical injuries were much easier to recover from.

Since entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory, Qi Tian had faced many dangers and reaped numerous rewards. Now, the cultivation resources he possessed would rank highly even in Wanjie City, and it was possible that some of the city’s mid-level factions and families didn’t have as many resources as he did.

Qi Tian didn’t take long to choose the healing pills for himself. Each pill was immensely valuable; in Wanjie City, countless factions and families would treasure them as cornerstone assets. But for Qi Tian, they were as common as candy, casually tossed into his mouth and swallowed down with a gulp.

The moment the pills dissolved in his stomach, their rich yet gentle potency spread through his body like welcome rain on parched fields, eagerly absorbed and quickly mending his wounds.

At the same time, ample reserves of Heavenly Dao Engine fuel converted into Spirit Force, streaming directly into Qi Tian’s body and aiding the medicine in repairing his damaged physique.

Qi Tian was gravely injured, and despite having the finest healing methods in the world, by the time his body had fully recovered and all lurking risks were eliminated, two days had already passed. Lustrous Sand and the ghastly faces remained vigilant by his side, shielding him from any external disturbances.

Healing concluded, Qi Tian assessed his condition and felt a tinge of regret. Although his injuries had completely healed, his cultivation level had not advanced in the slightest, failing to improve as he had hoped after the ordeal, unlike Lustrous Sand.

Qi Tian collected his feelings and turned his attention to the Inner Underground Palace beneath the Saint’s Tomb.

Qi Tian hadn’t intended to excavate this Saint’s Tomb, knowing that even with the assistance of the ghastly faces and Lustrous Sand, the likelihood of successfully excavating it was slim on his own.

However, his battle with Manager Chen had changed his mind. First and foremost, Manager Chen was still alive—a factor Qi Tian had to eliminate, for various reasons, it was clear only one of them could live on in this world. Naturally, Qi Tian had no intention to be the one to die, leaving no other choice but to ensure Manager Chen’s death to remove future threats. Even now, as Manager Chen could hardly be considered a cultivator but more a living dead, who could guarantee he wouldn’t reconnect with Wanjie Commerce? If Manager Chen were to relay any of his information to them, it would spell disaster for Qi Tian.