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Chapter 1582 - 1582 0928 Might Have Caused Big Trouble

Chapter 1582: Chapter 0928: Might Have Caused Big Trouble Chapter 1582: Chapter 0928: Might Have Caused Big Trouble Chapter 0928: A Possible Great Trouble Arises

No sooner had the two exchanged blows than Dou fell into a disadvantage, an outcome that no one present had anticipated. The Nascent Soul Masters accompanying Dou sensed the turn of the tide. As they had an extra Nascent Soul Master who had been standing aside to safeguard the formation, he could no longer concern himself with that role and lunged directly at Qi Tian, intending to join forces with Dou against Qi Tian.

Qi Tian was unfazed by these developments. Not only was the combined might of a mere Gold Core Realm Peak and a Nascent Soul Master not a threat to him, but even if Dou were to advance to Nascent Soul Master at this moment, they would still be no match for him. He had resolved such situations before, not just once or twice, and had acquired very rich experience.

Before Qi Tian could take action, however, a terrifying press of might spread over the area like a blanket, accompanied by an angry roar.

“Everyone cease your fighting! If anyone disobeys my command, do not blame me for eradicating them.”

Under the pressure of this might, Dou and the Nascent Soul Masters with him were the first to cease their attacks, followed quickly by the Nascent Soul Masters on Qi Tian’s side. They had no choice but to stop; judging from the intensity of the press, they knew that the one who had arrived must be a second-level Nascent Soul Stage Master, and not an ordinary one at that, likely a standout among them.

Just as everyone had stopped fighting and before they could regroup with their respective factions, a woman in a bright red long dress appeared, gliding through the air. This woman was very eye-catching; aside from her red dress, her lips, eyeshadow, fingernails, and even her hair were all red, making her look like a blazing fire personified.

When the present Nascent Soul Masters saw this Master, they all became solemn and bowed in unison, saying, “Greetings, Master Xia Guang.”

Master Xia Guang snorted coldly and said, “It seems you all have grown quite bold, to dare to fight here. Or is it that you think I, Xia Guang, have died? And you have turned this place into a battleground for your unrestrained conflict?”

The faces of the Nascent Soul Masters were filled with bitterness. None of them had expected to inadvertently draw out Master Xia Guang, and the situation today seemed difficult to handle.

While everyone was at a loss for how to respond to Master Xia Guang, a hearty laugh came from the periphery.

“Brother Xia Guang, long time no see. I came here this time and specifically left a visiting card at your cave abode, hoping to have an in-depth discussion with you. Unfortunately, one of your disciples informed me that you were in closed-door cultivation, so the matter was dropped. I had not expected that in just a few days, you would emerge from cultivation. Seeing you now, it appears your skills have further honed—congratulations are in order.”

“Li Qingping, spare me the brotherly affection and stop trying to forge a connection. Now tell me, your people have been causing trouble on my territory, causing a lot of destruction, and many have been affected. My reputation has also been damaged. How do you plan to deal with this? If your solution doesn’t satisfy me, don’t blame me for not showing mercy.”

Li Qingping, who had arrived just then, also flew through the air and landed in the midst of the crowd, intentionally or unintentionally positioning himself between Qi Tian and Master Xia Guang. He chuckled and said, “Brother Xia Guang, this is nothing more than a quarrel among children. Weren’t we all a bit untamed at their age? As an adult, why hold a grudge against them? Of course, your demand is not unreasonable. So, here’s my proposal: I, Li Qingping, will take responsibility for half of the losses incurred by those present today. The other half should be covered by the opposing side. Also, I have a Peaceful Mind Pill here, treasured for many years, and today I will present it to Brother Xia Guang as an apology for the disturbance.”

Master Xia Guang’s expression softened slightly. Li Qingping’s attitude was very sincere—admitting fault and apologizing. It would not be appropriate for her to continue the dispute, especially since Li Qingping was a ruler in his own right, with strength and realm about the same as hers. She had to give Li Qingping some face.

She turned to Dou, her Divine Sense tightly locking onto him, her gaze sharp as knives, piercing straight into Dou’s heart.

“How do you plan to resolve today’s incident?”

The Nascent Soul Masters who had come with Dou hurriedly formed a circle around him, protecting him from any potential outburst of violence from Master Xia Guang that might harm Dou.

Dou’s gaze flickered, and his whiskers trembled non-stop. His heart was far from calm, and no one knew what he was thinking. He did not even respond to Master Xia Guang’s question, maintaining silence—which contrasted starkly with his earlier behavior.

Master Xia Guang’s eyes flashed with indignation. She had established this city from nothing, and it was entirely her domain. Not only had Dou led his men into a conflict with Qi Tian’s side, tarnishing her reputation, but this was a grave offense. And yet, he did not bow his head or admit guilt, showing such disdain towards her—this was intolerable.

At that moment, one of the Nascent Soul Masters protecting Dou suddenly stepped in front of Master Xia Guang. He stopped when he was less than a foot away from her and his lips began to move subtly as he used the Sound Transmission Skill. The distance between them had already been so close that the necessity of using the Sound Transmission Skill hinted at the incredibly important nature of the message he was conveying.