Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1336 - 1336 762 How Can One Be Willing_2

Chapter 1336: Chapter 762: How Can One Be Willing?_2 Chapter 1336: Chapter 762: How Can One Be Willing?_2 If Zhao Deyi really becomes what Qi Tian imagines in the future, then it would certainly not bode well for the Imperial Family Secret Territory, nor could Qi Tian stand idly by and ignore the matter.

In the Imperial Family Secret Territory, there are still several unexplored Saint’s Tombs, which might contain many valuable cultivation resources that Nascent Soul Stage cultivators can use. If Zhao Deyi manages to unite the power of all the cultivators in the entire Imperial Family Secret Territory and commandeer them for his use, he is very likely to open the Saint’s Tombs and obtain the cultivation resources within, thereby enhancing his own cultivation realm even further. Should that happen, an empowered Zhao Deyi would definitely look to seek revenge on him, an almost predictable event that would surely grow into a major trouble in the future. To prevent such a scenario, Qi Tian had no choice but to strike down decisively and eliminate the possibility of Zhao Deyi unifying the Imperial Family Secret Territory.

Qi Tian soon fortified his determination and increased his flying speed. Before long, he spotted the disheveled Zhao Deyi being pursued by ghost-faced pursuers. Looking down from above, he could clearly see Zhao Deyi running ahead, with several ghost faces maintaining a fan-shaped formation as they chased him.

The ghost faces were not chasing half-heartedly. They attempted multiple times to catch him, with some distracting Zhao Deyi while others looked for the perfect moment to strike. However, Zhao Deyi was extremely vigilant. The moment he noticed someone attempting a breach, he would not hesitate to draw the Banana Fan and wave it at the emerging ghost face, keeping them at bay.

Of course, relying solely on such a method was not enough to completely stop the ghost faces. After all, there were several of them, and those chasing Zhao Deyi were all in the Nascent Soul Stage, moreover, seasoned Nascent Soul cultivators. Although the Banana Fan was formidable, it was not enough to cause them fundamental harm. The real reason why they could not catch up to Zhao Deyi in time was due to his ruthless and merciless nature.

As Zhao Deyi ran forward, he was not merely fleeing. His flying sword was always under his control, and from time to time, he directed the sword to fly out and slay any cultivator who happened to be in front of him, regardless of their age or gender—mercilessly killing them all, often severing them in two with a single sword strike and letting the blood spill violently, creating an extremely brutal scene.

Zhao Deyi did this not because he relished murder and slaughter, but because he had found a weakness in the ghost faces—their craving for blood. They had nearly an irresistible desire for the fresh blood and flesh of cultivators. The ghost faces refrained from consuming this fresh prey not out of their own will, but for fear of defying Qi Tian and potentially interfering with his business. Therefore, they were able to control their desire to devour the fresh kills. However, their craving was so strong that whenever fresh prey appeared, it would divert their attention, causing them to miss the opportunity to catch up with Zhao Deyi time and again.

Such a pursuit greatly dissatisfied Qi Tian and also made him acutely aware of how imperial Zhao Deyi’s disposition was. To achieve his own goals, Zhao Deyi would stop at nothing, even if it meant personally creating a massacre. Leaving such a person alive was unquestionably a great hidden danger; failing to eradicate the roots when weeding meant the weeds would grow again with the spring breeze, and such a person must never be indulged.

Qi Tian let out a long howl filled with severity, a warning to the ghost faces that if they were distracted by the blood feast again, they should not blame him for being rude.

The several ghost faces chasing Zhao Deyi involuntarily shivered. They were well aware of how terrifying Qi Tian’s methods were, and if they did not wish to be ravaged by him, they had to completely suppress their desires and, following Qi Tian’s orders, capture Zhao Deyi.

The ghost faces immediately accelerated their pace, using all their strength. Even when Zhao Deyi realized that the situation had turned dire and shook the Banana Fan in his hand again to create a vicious wind to block them, he could no longer slow down the ghost faces as before.

Suddenly realizing his previous tactics were no longer effective, Zhao Deyi leaped into the sky, and his flying sword landed beneath his feet. Then he steered the sword, flying towards the outskirts of Xidu at the fastest speed possible.

This magic sword was merely grabbed out of thin air by Zhao Deyi after he successfully passed his tribulation. Its quality was quite decent, yet, in the battle against Qi Tian, Qi Tian had hacked it so badly it hardly resembled itself anymore. Even so, the sword still maintained its basic integrity. The runes and arrays on the blade could still unleash a substantial part of their power, and its speed remained impressively fast.

Qi Tian didn’t want to give Zhao Deyi any more chances. With a thought, the Liuli Sand perched on his shoulder swiftly set into motion, pouncing towards Zhao Deyi with utmost speed.

The Liuli Sand was incredibly fast in pursuit, but Zhao Deyi was not slow to escape either. The speed difference between them was minimal, and it wasn’t a simple matter for the Liuli Sand to catch up with Zhao Deyi.

However, that didn’t matter, as the Imperial Family Secret Territory, though a small world, had its spatial limits—it wasn’t endless. Furthermore, the Imperial Family Secret Territory was plane-shaped, not spherical, meaning there were edges to this world. If one kept flying in one direction, they would eventually reach the boundary of the Imperial Family Secret Territory. By then, Zhao Deyi could be cornered and dealt with in any desired manner.

Zhao Deyi was well aware of this as well. He frequently looked back while controlling his flying sword, hoping to see if Qi Tian had caught up. To his disappointment, the Liuli Sand was tailing him the closest, followed by a few ghostly faces, and while Qi Tian was the last in the chase, none of them showed the slightest sign of giving up.

Zhao Deyi knew that if this continued, he wouldn’t find the time to rest. Restoring his depleted True Essence and recovering his physical strength would become extremely troublesome. If he had to keep escaping on his flying sword, being caught by Qi Tian was an inevitable outcome.

Zhao Deyi certainly didn’t want to fall into Qi Tian’s hands. He had endured arduous cultivation for hundreds of years and had just managed to succeed in his tribulation today, becoming the first Nascent Soul Master in the history of the Imperial Family Secret Territory. Wealth, glory, and a long life span were all beckoning to him, waiting for him to indulge in their pleasures. How could he accept dying by Qi Tian’s hand?

Zhao Deyi instantly decided to change tactics and negotiate with Qi Tian. Everything was negotiable, and he believed that as long as the conditions he offered were generous enough, he could persuade Qi Tian to abandon the pursuit.

“Qi Tian…”

As Zhao Deyi flew forward, he telepathically addressed Qi Tian. “Chasing me endlessly isn’t a wise choice. After all, there is no deep hatred between us. You suddenly arrived at our Longqing Palace, intending to search it, which surely is inappropriate. My reaction might have been a bit excessive, but it was within reason. We’ve fought and made a fuss. You’ve understood my strength, and I have a clear idea of the power you command. If we continue this battle, perhaps I won’t get off lightly, and you might not achieve your goal without causing unintended harm. I suggest we both step back. I won’t obstruct your search in Longqing Palace anymore; I could even help you convince the other Princes to allow you to search their palaces. This way, you wouldn’t waste precious time on futile tasks. What do you say?”

Qi Tian didn’t pick up Zhao Deyi’s conversational thread. He maintained his chase speed and posture, showing no sign of changing his intention.

Zhao Deyi knew his offer hadn’t swayed Qi Tian, but he didn’t intend to give up. He continued to lobby Qi Tian.