Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1640 - 1640 0967 The Ultimate Weapon

Chapter 1640: Chapter 0967: The Ultimate Weapon Chapter 1640: Chapter 0967: The Ultimate Weapon Chapter 0967: The Mighty Weapon

Qi Tian spoke with gravity, and neither Gao Yuqiu nor Xiu Zhengyu could maintain any semblance of calm on their faces. Unlike Qi Tian, although they had sparred with Nascent Soul Masters, they had never experienced victory in such a battle or had any experience in slaying a Nascent Soul Master. They had always held deep respect for Nascent Soul Masters. Even though they were only one step shy of reaching the Nascent Soul Realm themselves, they truly had never considered engaging a Nascent Soul Master as they planned to today. Even if the other party had not yet begun their tribulation or become a true Nascent Soul Master, they still proceeded with utmost caution.

Since discovering that someone ahead was about to undergo tribulation and hoping to attain Nascent Soul Mastery here, Qi Tian had been tightly monitoring everything in front with the detection function of the Heavenly Dao Engine until now.

For a cultivator at the peak of the Gold Core Realm to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage was never something one could do just by wishing it. Extensive preparations were necessary. Moreover, they would be extremely vigilant during these preparations, making it quite difficult for outsiders to attempt a surprise attack.

Qi Tian could have charged forward alone at this time, but doing so would be meaningless. He needed every member of his team to contribute their effort. That way, he could further strengthen his team’s confidence in his leadership.

Qi Tian had previously delved into numerous forbidden areas, slain Nascent Soul Masters, and even plundered their tombs. He had acquired quite a few inheritances from them and learned many secrets about Nascent Soul Masters.

While using the detection function of the Heavenly Dao Engine to monitor the situation ahead, he instructed Gao Yuqiu and Xiu Zhengyu to proceed with caution.

Qi Tian’s plan was simple: he wanted to turn a passive situation into an active one and transform this sudden hurdle into an opportunity for advancement.

Gao Yuqiu and Xiu Zhengyu didn’t understand Qi Tian’s approach, but having already agreed to follow his orders, they could not go back on their word. They cautiously moved forward as instructed, their hearts nearly leaping out of their throats, when Qi Tian finally signaled them to stop.

Qi Tian took out an Array Flag, tossing it casually; it planted firmly into the ground. A breeze brushed by, causing the Array Flag to flutter noisily.

Qi Tian then handed out several jade slips to Gao Yuqiu, Xiu Zhengyu, and the others, instructing, “Follow the directions on the jade slips to position yourselves around the Array Flag, each at your respective spots.”

Gao Yuqiu and Xiu Zhengyu guessed that Qi Tian was instructing them to form an Array, but exactly which Array, they could not fathom. After all, the Arrays of the Cultivation World were numerous, and what they understood was merely the tip of the iceberg. Besides, some Arrays looked very similar on the surface yet varied greatly in their cores, which further complicated the identification process.

With no other choice, they chose to trust Qi Tian, positioning themselves around the Array Flag where they were told.

Qi Tian took out several more treasures, including Array Flags and flying swords, and distributed them to Gao Yuqiu, Xiu Zhengyu, and the others to take hold of.

Once everyone was ready, Qi Tian addressed them, “My fellow cultivators, I know everyone is a bit scared right now. I can assure you that the situation we face today is not a problem at all. If you strictly follow my commands, doing exactly what I tell you, we will surely obtain a favorable outcome.”

Cheng Jianli said, “Vice-captain, we don’t dare to hope for any favorable outcome; we just wish to move forward smoothly without encountering the Nascent Soul Master. Anything beyond that is beyond our hopes.”

Qi Tian laughed and responded, “The path of cultivation is filled with endless possibilities. Cheng Jianli, your way of thinking is extremely unconstructive. Never mind, I won’t explain too much. I’ll ask you all one last question: this time, I can turn our encounter into an opportunity, an opportunity to advance to Nascent Soul Mastery. Who among you wants it? We need to be clear about this because opportunities are fleeting and won’t wait for us for long. If anyone hesitates or is indecisive when the time comes, we may very well lose our chance.”

The group could hardly believe what Qi Tian was saying. They were about to face a real person on the verge of breaking into the Nascent Soul Stage, and Qi Tian not only seemed capable of taking down the roadblock effortlessly, but he also wanted to seize the opportunity for themselves. It sounded like an utter fantasy, something they wouldn’t even dare to dream of.

Qi Tian continued, “Time is limited. I’ll give you all ten breaths’ time to think. If no one volunteers for this opportunity when the time is up, I’ll just have to randomly choose someone.”

As Qi Tian was about to start counting with his hand poised, Xiu Zhengyu suddenly shouted, “Qi Tian, I want this opportunity. I’m severely injured and can’t recover in a short time anyway; might as well seize this chance. If I become a Nascent Soul Master now, perhaps my injuries could heal completely, and I wouldn’t drag everyone down.”