Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1312 - 1312 0750 Whats the Quality_2

Chapter 1312: Chapter 0750: What’s the Quality?_2 Chapter 1312: Chapter 0750: What’s the Quality?_2 Qi Tian had always been looking for a suitable opponent to test just how far his combat power had reached, but there had never been a proper opportunity. Now, Yang Yongqi was simply the perfect sparring partner. His level of cultivation and strength were undoubtedly the most fitting to measure Qi Tian’s own abilities.

Qi Tian directly pulled out the Yonghe Stick and lashed out towards Yang Yongqi. He held nothing back, using ninety percent of his strength from the get-go.

The Yonghe Stick struck Yang Yongqi fiercely. Yang Yongqi’s momentum was ferocious, but his aura completely dissipated under the force of the stick.

A chill ran through Yang Yongqi’s heart. He could see clearly that Qi Tian was currently only at the 4th Level of the Gold Core Realm, a cultivation level far below his own. By all logic, his strength should easily crush Qi Tian’s, but the result of their first exchange had gone far beyond Yang Yongqi’s expectations.

He hadn’t expected that in just a few days, Qi Tian’s strength had grown to such an extent that even he could no longer capture Qi Tian with ease. This realization instilled fear in Yang Yongqi. If Qi Tian continued to grow at this pace, wouldn’t he eventually reign supreme in the Imperial Family Secret Territory? Everyone, including his Prince, would be prostrating at Qi Tian’s feet, trembling.

Yang Yongqi would never allow such a scenario to unfold. His eyes flashed with a deeper, colder intent to kill as he quickly mustered his strength, drew his weapon, and lunged at Qi Tian once again.

Qi Tian stood his ground, wielding the Yonghe Stick. He and Yang Yongqi clashed furiously, each move as aggressive as a battle between dragons and tigers. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged blows dozens of times, neither willing to give in an inch. Consequently, neither could gain the upper hand over the other, and their fight reached a stalemate.

Both Qi Tian and Yang Yongqi were panting heavily. Qi Tian, leaning on his Yonghe Stick, stared at Yang Yongqi and said, “Commander Yang, this fight has truly been exhilarating. How about it? Interested in going another three hundred rounds with me? I’m someone who appreciates talent. As long as you can last another three hundred moves, I’ll spare your life.”

Qi Tian’s words were not meant lightly. He truly intended to let Yang Yongqi go. On one hand, Yang Yongqi’s achievements in cultivation were hard-earned. On the other hand, Qi Tian felt that he had gained immensely from this exchange, which had significantly addressed the issues caused by his rapid increase in power. He believed that if they were to battle another three hundred moves, he could essentially resolve this problem. Since Qi Tian had benefited from Yang Yongqi, what would be the harm in sparing him? After all, even if Yang Yongqi survived, he would pose no threat to Qi Tian.

However, Yang Yongqi didn’t share this line of thought. He had genuinely realized the danger Qi Tian could pose and was resolute in his heart, yet he managed to force a smile on his face and said, “You want to fight another three hundred rounds? No problem. But during our last exchange, I was using ordinary moves. Next time, I won’t hold anything back. If you can’t endure and happen to be killed by accident, don’t hold it against me.”

Qi Tian replied with a faint smile, “If you manage to kill me, that’ll be your skill. Come on, let me see just how much strength you, hailed as the First below Nascent Soul, have kept hidden.”

Yang Yongqi wiped the sweat off his forehead, using the motion of wiping away perspiration as cover to slip a pill into his mouth. He planned to use the pill to forcefully enhance his strength and combat power, and then annihilate Qi Tian in one fell swoop.

Once ingested, the pill quickly transformed into a surging force that coursed through his veins and muscles. Yang Yongqi felt an immense power filling his previously exhausted body, almost to the point of bursting. He urgently needed an outlet for this energy, and his eyes immediately locked onto Qi Tian. With a loud shout, he charged at Qi Tian once more.

Yang Yongqi’s subtle movements were deftly concealed, yet they did not escape the surveillance of the Heavenly Dao Engine.

Qi Tian shook his head in secret. He had planned to give Yang Yongqi a chance, but to his surprise, Yang Yongqi did not cherish it and had even resorted to stimulating his body with the power of medicinal pills. He never abandoned his desire to kill him; since that was the case, it was time to retract the opportunity he had given.

Qi Tian, holding the Yonghe Stick, advanced once more. This time, he did not rely solely on his strength, but partially activated the amplifying function of the Heavenly Dao Engine, enhancing his power to a level nearly equal to Yang Yongqi’s. The two of them clashed again, exchanging blows evenly matched.

Qi Tian knew what was happening, but Yang Yongqi did not understand. Yang Yongqi thought that after swallowing the medicinal pill, killing Qi Tian would be a cinch. However, unexpectedly, Qi Tian’s strength also increased, and they were once again at a stalemate. How could this continue?

By this time, Qi Tian had already developed a murderous intent. The Yonghe Stick in his hand danced like the wind, tightly entangling Yang Yongqi and giving him no chance for any further tricks. His relentless attacks followed one after another, leaving Yang Yongqi struggling to cope and unable to do anything else.

Before long, the two had sparred nearly a hundred times, and by then, Qi Tian noticed that Yang Yongqi’s momentum was waning, with the rate of decline accelerating. Clearly, the effects of the medication were passing, and the side effects were starting to emerge.

This kind of medicinal pill that stimulates the human body’s potential and enhances combat ability has a common flaw: while it makes one fierce as a tiger when in effect, once it wears off, one couldn’t even beat a head sheep.

In other words, if the fight continued, Yang Yongqi would basically have no combat power left, and naturally, he would no longer be of any training value to Qi Tian. Qi Tian did not suppress his power; as soon as Yang Yongqi’s began to wane, he spotted a gap in his defenses. Swinging the Yonghe Stick, he knocked Yang Yongqi’s weapon flying with a strike, then stepped forward and swung the stick in a wide arc, striking Yang Yongqi’s head so fiercely that it burst open on impact.

Yang Yongqi’s body fell to the ground with a thud, dead beyond any doubt.

Qi Tian did not even bother to glance at Yang Yongqi. With the Yonghe Stick soaked in Yang Yongqi’s blood, he jabbed forcefully at the Mountain Protection Array and shouted loudly, “Those inside, listen up! Yang Yongqi has been killed by me. Can you send someone else? It would be best if Emperor Chaoyang came out so I can see for myself what this prince, who could subjugate the First below Nascent Soul, is really made of.”

Qi Tian’s voice once again reached the ears of everyone in Chaoyang Palace, causing many to pale, while some looked visibly moved. They had seen the battle between Qi Tian and Yang Yongqi clearly. In their eyes, although Qi Tian had killed Yang Yongqi, the fight had also depleted a great deal of Qi Tian’s strength. Now Qi Tian was like an embroidered pillow that was strong on the outside but hollow on the inside, perhaps a gust of wind could bring him down. At this moment, Qi Tian’s combat power was at its weakest. If they could charge out now, perhaps they could end Qi Tian’s life.

If one could become the hero who killed Qi Tian, the future benefits were self-evident. Not to mention anything else, at the very least, within the ranks of Chaoyang Palace, one could surely gain the favor of Emperor Chaoyang and might even be promoted to become the new Commander of the Imperial Guard. With such a position, one would rank second only to the emperor and could walk proudly throughout Chaoyang Palace.

More than one person had this thought, and immediately, some rushed toward the Mountain Protection Array. They did not know how to open the breach in the array, but they had the identity tokens of Chaoyang Palace. With this, they could easily exit the Mountain Protection Array and measure the weight of Qi Tian.