Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1423 - 1423 0806 Where to Go

Chapter 1423: Chapter 0806: Where to Go Chapter 1423: Chapter 0806: Where to Go Chapter 0806: Choices to Be Made

Qi Tian did not directly summon the Luminous Sand or the Ghost Face, he intended to create an illusion of being invincible. After all, he had already boasted that if he could slap Cheng Daoran away once, he could do it numerous times more—boasts made in front of Huang Liuyan and others. Now, Qi Tian had to live up to those boasts and establish an image of invincibility. This would, to a certain extent, prevent attracting further enmity. Qi Tian was well aware that within Tribulation City, there were several Nascent Soul Masters watching the excitement. Their current inaction did not mean they would remain passive after he defeated Cheng Daoran. If they felt their dignity was challenged, they might join forces to put pressure on him. Although Qi Tian was not afraid, he could not guarantee the safety of Huang Liuyan and Gao Jinmei. So, he had to make them realize his prowess before they could act.

Just like when he had sent Cheng Daoran flying earlier, Qi Tian took out a large rock and swatted it towards Cheng Daoran, who was charging like a madman. To onlookers, Qi Tian’s actions seemed no different from before—the same movements, the same tool, hitting the same person. However, Qi Tian had already altered the large rock by attaching all those Nascent Soul-stage yellow sand granules onto its surface. When the rock collided with Cheng Daoran, it was not the rock that first struck him but those yellow sand particles.

Cheng Daoran had only just passed the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation and was at the weakest stage amongst Nascent Soul Masters. Meanwhile, those yellow sand granules had possessed Nascent Soul-stage strength for quite some time and had been through many battles with Qi Tian, thus their foundation was stable, and their power was fierce. Since they attacked all at once, one could imagine what would happen to Cheng Daoran after the collision.

Not only was Cheng Daoran’s oncoming force completely neutralized, but the strong power of the yellow sand granules still had a significant surplus, which acted directly upon Cheng Daoran’s body, causing him to sustain broken bones and torn muscles.

The onlookers did not perceive this detail. The large rock that followed the yellow sand particles, like a brick slab, smacked down hard on Cheng Daoran’s body. Cheng Daoran was directly sent flying, and the force carried by the rock exacerbated his injuries, prompting him to spew blood as if it cost him nothing. Blood sprayed from his mouth and emerged from various parts of his body. By the time he was in the air, he had become a blood-drenched figure and then crashed heavily to the ground, with his life and death unknown.

Qi Tian casually retracted the large rock and the yellow sand granules and then looked at Cheng Daoran, who was lying in a pool of blood, with a smile. He said, “Didn’t I tell you, even if you passed the tribulation and became a Nascent Soul Master, you’re no match for me. You wouldn’t accept it and insisted on knocking your head until it bled. Ah, really overestimating your capabilities—how embarrassing for you.”

Then Qi Tian turned his gaze to Huang Liuyan and said, “Sister Yan, I kept my promise, I haven’t disappointed you, have I?”

Huang Liuyan stared dumbfounded at all this. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that Qi Tian could achieve something like this. A Gold Core-stage cultivator had actually sent a newly ascended Nascent Soul Master flying. Nobody would have dared to imagine such a thing, yet it had actually happened.

Without offering further explanation to Huang Liuyan, Qi Tian’s gaze fell on those dressed in the attire of National Master Manor. He said, “What are you standing there for? Go and save Cheng Daoran quickly. If you’re a step slower, he’s bound to die. There’s still a chance to save him now. Delay any further, and I can’t guarantee anything.”

Those from National Master Manor snapped to their senses. They didn’t dare say a harsh word to Qi Tian and hurriedly rushed to provide aid to the unconscious Cheng Daoran, clumsily attempting to treat him.

Qi Tian called out loudly, “Sir cultivators, now, I ask you all to witness this. Who Liu Yan chooses as her cultivation couple is her own affair. I don’t want anyone to forcefully intervene in this matter, nor do I desire to see you agitated by others and causing a commotion. Let’s allow Liu Yan to make her own choice.”

If Qi Tian had said these words earlier, nobody would have taken him seriously. However, after he had sent Cheng Daoran flying twice in succession, especially since the latter strike was against a genuine Nascent Soul Master, his words were backed by such strength that no one dared to belittle what Qi Tian said any longer, and they could only nod in agreement.

The several Nascent Soul Masters seated in the same room exchanged glances, contemplating whether to go outside and meet with Qi Tian. But after a silent communication through their eyes, none of them took any action.

Through the most direct approach, Qi Tian had proved his strength to them. With such power, theoretically, he had the qualifications to associate with them. However, Qi Tian had taken a rather violent approach, and in doing so, he had publicly humiliated the National Master Manor. Associating with Qi Tian would mean disrespecting the National Master Manor, a consideration they could not ignore. If the Nascent Soul Master from the National Master Manor publicly appeared and befriended Qi Tian, that would not only dismiss Cheng Daoran’s feelings but would also reveal the frailty behind his seemingly stern demeanor to bystanders. On the other hand, if he tried to confront Qi Tian on Cheng Daoran’s behalf, he truly had no confidence that he could defeat Qi Tian.