Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1581 - 1581 0927 Attempt to Approach

Chapter 1581: Chapter 0927: Attempt to Approach Chapter 1581: Chapter 0927: Attempt to Approach Chapter 0927: Attempting to Close In

Qi Tian said, “Whether one can advance to the Nascent Soul Stage is a matter that relates to the future and destiny of each of us. Sir, you claim you do not have it with just your word; how can we trust you? Why not open your Storage Bag and let us have a look? If there’s nothing, I can apologize to you, if there is, it’s as I said before, I am willing to buy it with spirit stones, and you can name your price.”

Dou clenched his fists with his head lowered, his emotions extremely agitated and tumultuous, unable to calm down. In the Cultivation World, demanding to search someone’s Storage Bag is an excessively rude act, and those asked often feel greatly humiliated. Dou felt this humiliation, but more critically, Qi Tian intended to buy the herbs he had painstakingly gathered for refining the Nascent Condensation Pill. If he didn’t have them, that would have been the end of it, but having them meant letting Qi Tian expose the contents of his Storage Bag could cause a huge commotion in the marketplace. At that time, even if Qi Tian couldn’t take them by force, Dou would become a public enemy, likely causing everyone to descend into madness and fight to rob him of these herbs, even risking their lives in the process.

“Sir, do not push me too far. I came here in good faith today to sell you the pill formula for the Nascent Condensation Pill. Not only do you not appreciate my gesture, but you also repay kindness with animosity. What reason is this?” Dou’s tone was very angry, and anyone could feel that he was on the verge of exploding.

Qi Tian chuckled and transmitted a message to Li Rusen, “Given your capabilities, it would be difficult to attain a good opportunity during the Saint Great Competition. However, you’re in luck today as an opportunity has presented itself on your doorstep. Why not immediately message your family patriarch and have him come over? Let’s surround this opportunity that has come knocking.”

Li Rusen was no fool. Although he was not as certain as Qi Tian that Dou had the herbs necessary for refining the Nascent Condensation Pill, Qi Tian’s reasoning seemed solid. Even if Dou didn’t have all of them, he should have a part, and even a single herb would be priceless. Since Dou had willingly brought the herbs to them, it made no sense to let him leave with them.

Without further consideration, Li Rusen could no longer keep opposing Qi Tian. He hastily used a secret technique of the Li family, not using the Sound Transmission Talisman, but directly contacting the Li family patriarch, Li Qingping, to report the situation.

Despite Dou lowering his head, he remained alert to his surroundings; Li Rusen’s slight movement did not escape his notice. Realizing that the situation was turning against him, he spoke, “Coming here today to see you was a mistake—I have overestimated your moral standards. Regardless of what you have done or said just now, I demand you clear the way and let me leave, and I can pretend nothing happened today.”

“Heh, boy, you dare talk so boldly before us, showing us no respect,” said Cheng Jungao, a Nascent Soul Master blocking Dou’s way, discontentedly.

Without showing the slightest sign of backing down, nor a hint of respect for the Nascent Soul Master blocking his way, Dou snorted coldly and said, “You are not even worth being in my sight, nothing but a bunch of pathetic creatures clinging to life. If I were your age, I could crush you with one foot, rather than being like you, serving others like dogs.”

Cheng Jungao immediately exploded in anger; he indeed had become a Nascent Soul Master under Li Qingping’s patronage, which had come at a considerable cost, including serving under Li Qingping. Such arrangements were common in the Cultivation World, but some malevolently demeaned it as serving like slaves or hounds, which was what they deeply despised and resented. Dou’s blatant statement was undeniably a significant insult.

“You have quite the guts, boy. Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your family elders on how to show proper respect to a Master,” he said.

With that, Cheng Jungao released his aura, locking it onto Dou. He raised his right hand, opened his palm, and aimed a slap at Dou’s cheek.

A flash of light passed over Dou, and a golden shield firmly protected him in the middle. At the same time, from outside the crowd, a low roar suddenly came.

“Shameless old beast, how dare you strike at my master? Allow me to meet you in combat.”

Cheng Jungao felt another Master had locked onto him, but he did not stop his movement. His palm continued on its trajectory toward Dou’s cheek.

Another Nascent Soul Master, Ding Lan, who was blocking Dou, also released his aura, preparing to clash with the one who had roared.

Just then, from among the crowd of onlookers, six or seven powerful auras suddenly emerged, each as formidable as the Nascent Soul Masters tasked with protecting Qi Tian.

While revealing their strength, they acted in unison, each clearly targeting their respective opponents.

Li Qingping had sent five Nascent Soul Masters to protect Qi Tian and Huang Liuyan. Logically speaking, this number should have been more than sufficient. However, unexpectedly, they found themselves at a disadvantage.

Dou lifted his head, his gaze becoming fierce as he stared maliciously at Qi Tian and Huang Liuyan, saying, “I gave you face today, yet you disrespect it. Don’t blame me for being rude. On my command, kill all the men, leave none alive, capture the women, seal their cultivation, and bring them back. Later, sell them to evil cultivators as furnace cauldrons.”

“Yes,” responded the Nascent Soul Masters who had just sprung into action, uniformly. They split into several groups, each targeting different individuals.

Dou pointed his finger at Qi Tian and said, “Qi Tian, don’t move, leave him to me. I want to personally slit open his Purple Mansion and excavate his Gold Core. He dared to doubt my goodwill and even slandered me with accusations of harboring herbs for making Nascent Condensation Pills—he deserves to die.”

By then, the scene had descended into chaos as eleven Nascent Soul Masters carelessly started fighting right in the middle of the market. In no time, uncounted misfortunes befell those around, and many stalls turned to ashes amidst their battle.

Naturally, there was a protection squad in the market. They rushed over as soon as they received the news, but facing eleven Nascent Soul Masters, they found the situation extremely tricky. Although this city was the nearest to the Holy Land, it wasn’t under its jurisdiction, and had no association whatsoever with the Holy Land. The Holy Land had never considered sending reinforcements here, so despite having a protective force in the market, their strongest were no match for the battling Nascent Soul Masters, and their numbers were limited. They could do nothing but suppress their anger and bitterness, evacuating the bystanders from the area to prevent any casualties, hoping to minimize the damage to the market.

People fled in all directions. Those with cultivation levels lower than the Nascent Soul Stage were either scrambling to escape or hiding far away, none daring to approach the battleground.

Yet, in the center of the battlefield, Qi Tian and Huang Liuyan stood side by side, opposite Dou. None of the three made a move, as if utterly unconcerned about being affected by the Nascent Soul Masters’ fight.

Dou declared, “Today I must teach you a severe lesson. Thus, Qi Tian, you must die, and this female cultivator beside you, I claim as my prize.”

Numerous Nascent Soul Masters had fallen by Qi Tian’s hand, and he really didn’t take Dou’s threats seriously. Had it not been for the fact that they were in a public place, he would have dealt with Dou long ago. However, Qi Tian had no intention of letting Dou off lightly.

Qi Tian chuckled and said, “Since you wish to kill me, make your move. Just hope that your teeth are strong enough, lest you break every tooth in your mouth.”

Dou smirked coldly and charged at Qi Tian, confident in his ability to kill him; otherwise, he would not have faced him directly.

Huang Liuyan did not try to demonstrate her bravery at this moment. She knew her role was not to hamper Qi Tian. The moment Dou attacked, she swiftly moved to stand behind Qi Tian, which could be considered the safest place in the world then.

As Dou charged at him, Qi Tian slightly narrowed his eyes, drew his weapon, and fiercely struck Dou with the Yonghe Stick.

Despite Dou’s charge, he was extremely cautious, not rushing forward recklessly. As he moved, he was shielded by a protective barrier.

Qi Tian’s Yonghe Stick fiercely struck Dou’s protective shield.

Dou’s shield was no ordinary artifact—its quality was very high, capable of withstanding a full strike from many newly ascended Nascent Soul Masters. In his view, blocking Qi Tian’s staff was not an issue. But when Qi Tian’s staff actually hit his shield, Dou realized just how terribly wrong he was.

Although the staff looked ordinary, its force was tremendous. As it hit, the shield lit up with a chaotic golden gleam. Dou, standing within the shield, felt a visceral fear, worrying that the next second could see his shield shatter.

He never anticipated Qi Tian’s attack to be so formidable. He no longer dared to confront Qi Tian head-on, instead, swiftly stepping back to distance himself from Qi Tian, unwilling to engage in close combat any longer.