Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1441 - 1441 0815 Ambush

Chapter 1441: Chapter 0815: Ambush Chapter 1441: Chapter 0815: Ambush Chapter 0815 Ambush

Qi Tian and Sun Xiqi had a brief exchange, probing each other, and gained some understanding of one another.

Sun Xiqi found it very difficult to clearly ascertain Qi Tian’s capabilities through such means and, considering they might soon be working together at the National Master Manor, he stopped the needless probing.

Sun Xiqi took out the note the Mansion Master had given him and showed it to Qi Tian, asking him to remember the time and place written on it, “The place we need to go is more than five thousand li away from Wanjie City, and we must arrive the day after tomorrow. With our speed, arriving on time shouldn’t be an issue. However, it’s easy to travel to the secret realm, but once we arrive, that’s when the real difficulties and dangers start. We must prepare thoroughly. I plan to buy some elixirs and other treasures that might be useful. Qi Tian, would you like to come with me?”

Qi Tian smiled and shook his head. He didn’t lack elixirs or spirit stones and didn’t need to wander around with Sun Xiqi. Until he figured out Sun Xiqi’s true capabilities, he preferred to keep a certain distance.

Sun Xiqi didn’t insist, as his invitation was mainly out of politeness rather than a necessity for Qi Tian to accompany him. He said, “In that case, let’s meet up at the secret realm the day after tomorrow. I might need to stay in Wanjie City a bit longer, and it might be a rush when I return to the secret realm. I worry you might not be used to that, so it’s better if we act separately.”

To Sun Xiqi’s proposal, Qi Tian didn’t comment but readily nodded in agreement. He hoped for a successful first mission after joining the National Master Manor, regardless of Sun Xiqi’s reasons for not wanting to travel together; it wouldn’t alter his original intention.

After parting ways with Sun Xiqi, Qi Tian first sought out Huang Liuyan and briefly informed her of the situation, then inquired if the competition in the secret realm was fabricated or factual.

Huang Liuyan told Qi Tian that such events had occurred many times in Wanjie City’s history, just as Mansion Master Yi Xuwen had described, whenever such events emerged, Wanjie City’s various powers would unite, contributing manpower and effort, collaborating to repel foreign threats and protect Wanjie City’s interests.

Huang Liuyan also urged Qi Tian to be very cautious, explaining that if Nascent Soul Masters were needed for this secret realm’s conflict, it almost certainly meant it was no trivial matter; the realm must contain cultivation resources coveted even by Nascent Soul Masters. Such a competition was likely to be extremely brutal, and it was possible for Nascent Soul Masters to lose their lives there. Although Qi Tian had the fighting strength of the Nascent Soul Stage, he was just at the Gold Core Realm. There was a gap between him and real Nascent Soul Masters. In the battlefield of this competition, charging into battle was less important than self-preservation, and he had to ensure he wasn’t used as a pawn.

In conclusion, Huang Liuyan said, “I should accompany you to fight for the National Master Manor, but my strength is limited. If I went with you, I would only become your burden and couldn’t offer any help. So, I will stay at the National Master Manor and not cause you any trouble. Qi Tian, you must be careful and cautious, I’ll be waiting for your triumphant return.”

Qi Tian replied with a smile, “Sister Liu Yan, rest assured, if not for anything else, just for your concern, I will return safely.”

Qi Tian took out a Nascent Soul Level Wolf Teeth Knife and handed it to Huang Liuyan, saying, “I don’t know when I’ll return from this trip. Take this Wolf Teeth Knife, Sister Liu Yan. If anyone dares to harm you while I’m away, shoot them with this knife. Don’t forgive them unless you’ve run them through.”

Huang Liuyan accepted the Wolf Teeth Knife with mixed emotions and did not refuse. She knew Qi Tian was worrying that Cheng Daoran might harass her again in his absence, offering this for her self-defense. If she declined, Qi Tian would only leave with that worry, which could impact his performance on the battlefield. She didn’t want Qi Tian to leave with that concern on his mind.

After giving the Wolf Teeth Knife to Huang Liuyan, Qi Tian left the National Master Manor. He was headed for the secret realm alone, without taking anyone with him.

The five thousand li were neither too long nor too short. Qi Tian planned to travel swiftly, aiming to reach the secret realm by the afternoon of the day after tomorrow to make contact with the people there and gain an in-depth understanding of the realm.

Before long, more than a day had passed, and Qi Tian had already traveled over four thousand li, with less than a thousand li remaining to the secret realm. On his way, riding his flying sword, he encountered very few cultivators flying in the same direction, which raised some doubts in him.

When Yi Xuwen outlined the situation in the Council Hall of the National Master Manor, he described it as extremely serious. If the competition was as fierce as suggested, logically, one should see cultivators hurrying to provide reinforcement between the secret realm and Wanjie City. Yet, he had encountered so few, which was quite strange.

Something unusual was a sign of an impending problem; Qi Tian became more vigilant, maximizing the power of the Heavenly Dao Engine to continuously scan his surroundings. Even though he slowed down his flying speed, he could still reach the secret realm on time according to his plan.