Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1321 - 1321 0755 Is There Anyone Who Dares to Stop

Chapter 1321: Chapter 0755: Is There Anyone Who Dares to Stop Me? Chapter 1321: Chapter 0755: Is There Anyone Who Dares to Stop Me? Chapter 0755: Is There Anyone Who Dares to Stop Me?

In the Imperial Study, nobody expected Qi Tian to suddenly make a move, let alone that his strength would be so formidable. Emperor Longqing and the others never imagined that Zhao Pingdong, the emperor’s brother, would not be a match for Qi Tian with a single exchange; in the blink of an eye, he was dealt with in such a miserable fashion. However, this did not scare Emperor Longqing and his entourage, especially the emperor’s eldest son, Zhao Depin. His eyes suddenly shot a sharp glint. Originally seated at the lower end of the banquet table, despite his extravagant attire, he gave off an overall bland impression. But in that moment, Zhao Depin’s aura underwent a drastic transformation; from a refined noble youth, he turned into a bloodthirsty general who seemed to have just returned from the battlefield, having slaughtered millions, fierce and dangerous.

Transforming his hand into a claw, Zhao Depin reached for Qi Tian with a swift grab. His speed was extremely fast, creating the sound of wind and thunder as his palm cut through the air, his skin revealing a metallic hue.

With such a claw, even a palace would probably be reduced to rubble by Zhao Depin’s grasp.

As Zhao Depin made his move, Emperor Longqing and his second son, Zhao Deyi, remained motionless, their aura unchanged as if stupefied by the scene before them, only able to stand there, dumbfounded.

Qi Tian’s expression did not change. Before entering the Imperial Study, he had already precisely assessed the situation of Emperor Longqing and his two sons. Zhao Depin was at the ninth level of the Gold Core Realm, an elite among the elite within the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Facing Zhao Depin, Qi Tian could not afford to be as careless as he had been with Zhao Pingdong. Relying on his own combat strength alone was not enough to overcome someone at the ninth level of the Gold Core Realm—additional measures were necessary.

In an instant, Qi Tian cranked the Heavenly Dao Engine’s amplification mode to the maximum, took a deep breath, and threw a punch toward Zhao Depin’s claw.

Like a great tolling bell, when Qi Tian’s fist collided with Zhao Depin’s claw, a thunderous roar sounded, and the yellow pear wood Eight Immortals table situated between them was shattered to pieces.

Zhao Depin remained unmoved. During the collision, he even attempted to seize Qi Tian’s hand, but the force Qi Tian unleashed was weaker than his own, and he was sent sliding back several steps, evading capture.

With just one move, Zhao Depin had established his dominance. A flicker of joy shot through the eyes of Emperor Longqing and his second son, Zhao Deyi. Zhao Pingdong, lying on the ground like a dead dog, was even more ecstatic as he roared, “Depin, kill him, you must kill him!”

Strike the sick, seal their fate.

Qi Tian’s arrival had been aggressive, a fact which was abundantly clear to Emperor Longqing and his sons. Previously, they had not known the depth of Qi Tian’s abilities. With his formidable reputation outside, when they first met Qi Tian, they treated him with exceptional respect. If Qi Tian had not made any excessive demands, they would have regarded him as a freeloader, offering him little to send him on his way. But Qi Tian began by demanding a search of Longqing Palace, a move Emperor Longqing and his sons absolutely could not accept, especially after Qi Tian defeated Zhao Pingdong right in front of them, greatly offending their dignity. It was as if a torch had been thrown into a powder keg, just waiting to explode.

Zhao Depin’s urge to kill was irrepressible, but he knew that the matter of killing Qi Tian was of great significance and needed to be handled properly. Therefore, he glanced at Emperor Longqing, seeking his final decision.

A struggle flashed through Emperor Longqing’s eyes, but in the blink of an eye, he tossed it aside and gave Zhao Depin a firm nod, allowing him to kill Qi Tian. It was a rare opportunity—since Qi Tian was practically delivering himself to their doorstep, how could they not take the chance to kill him? Were they supposed to wait for Qi Tian to run amok in their Longqing Palace, not giving a damn about them?

With the approval from Emperor Longqing, Zhao Depin’s murderous intent surged forward. His gaze firmly locked onto Qi Tian, he bellowed and lunged at him. At that moment, his hands resembled a pair of hawk claws, and behind him, a golden eagle soared with majestic wings—this was the phenomenon manifested by deeply cultivating his martial technique.

At this moment, Zhao Depin felt he had reached the pinnacle of his life’s condition. His spirit, energy, and soul were fully mobilized, united towards a single goal—to kill Qi Tian. Zhao Depin had a very subtle feeling, convinced that even if the one he was to strike down was a cultivator at the eighth level of the Gold Core Realm instead of Qi Tian at only the fourth level, he could kill with a single move. Even if the opponent was of the same level, he could severely injure them in short order, robbing them of their combat ability.

Zhao Depin’s speed was incredibly fast; in the blink of an eye, he was upon Qi Tian. His hand reached straight for Qi Tian’s head—with the force he possessed, no armor could protect Qi Tian completely. If captured, his skull could very well be crushed, causing instant death on the spot.