Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 292 - 292 0237 There Are Only Four People in Total

Chapter 292: Chapter 0237: There Are Only Four People in Total Chapter 292: Chapter 0237: There Are Only Four People in Total Chapter 0237: There Are Only Four of Us After All

Appalled by Yin Zexiong’s incompetence, Jixiang reveals a look of contempt. Originally thinking Yin Zexiong emerged from the Guardian National Master Manor and should possess some abilities, Jixiang never anticipated that Yin would be knocked down by one punch from Qi Tian and that Qi Tian’s words could silence Yin. This aroused contempt in Jixiang, who refused to obey such a man. Glancing at Qi Tian, his eyes were filled with an eager desire to challenge. While Yin Zexiong was afraid of battling Qi Tian for leadership, Jixiang wasn’t. His determination stirred anew.

“The Chi Di tribe is about to seize control, so I’m not going to waste words. My people want to take charge here. Anyone want to object?” Qi Tian said loudly.

Back when Huang Zhiwei proposed for Qi Tian to be the leader, many people dissented. The scenario was different now, as Qi Tian managed to knock Yin Zexiong down with one punch, reminding these Foundation Establishment stage cultivators that Qi Tian wasn’t someone with a good disposition. He was the sort to fight at the smallest provocation, a characteristic far removed from the supposedly gentle ways of Imperial Master Mansion.

Qi Tian was so domineering, he had real strength, and he had four people who were at the third stage of Foundation Establishment by his side. With the support of these powerful people, who would dare to oppose him without absolute certainty of success?

“I’ll ask one last time, does anyone have objections?” Qi Tian’s voice was calm.

“Me!” Unable to hold back any longer, Jixiang raised his hand and said, “The able should lead when facing a formidable enemy. Qi Tian, I believe that I’m more suited to be the leader than you.”

If Jixiang spoke up like this earlier, Yin Zexiong would have become eager to teach Qi Tian a lesson. However, now Yin Zexiong appeared extremely excited, crying out, “Yes, Jixiang, you’re right. You’re the rightful choice for leadership. I support you. And what about the rest of you, any objections to supporting Jixiang?”

Being from the Guardian National Master Manor, Yin Zexiong’s words held significant weight. Upon hearing what he had to say, everyone present either lowered their heads in silence or revealed sycophantic smiles. Among the cultivators of Great Zhao, the Guardian National Master Manor held more authority and was considered more powerful than the Imperial Master Mansion.

“See that? No one is objecting. That means they all support Jixiang as leader. Huang Zhiwei, what are you waiting for? Announce it already!” Yin Zexiong angrily called out to Huang Zhiwei.

Huang Zhiwei shot an apologetic look at Qi Tian. He really wanted to repay Qi Tian for saving his life, but he didn’t dare to offend so many Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

At that moment, Qi Tian spoke up, “Jixiang, if you want to be the leader, come and defeat me. I will pass the position to you.”

“Remember your words.” Jixiang’s eyes brightened. What he feared the least was a contest of strength with Qi Tian. With his robust Foundation Establishment level of five, he believed Qi Tian—who seemed to be at level one—stood no chance against him, even if Qi Tian had guidance from renowned mentors and superior equipment and skills. He estimated that, at best, Qi Tian could barely compete with an average Foundation Establishment stage cultivator of level three. Even making allowances for Qi Tian being a prodigy, they didn’t expect him to have the strength of a level four cultivator. He most certainly couldn’t compare with Jixiang at level five.

Qi Tian nodded, “Of course. There’s no need to go anywhere else. We can just fight in front of the Central Army’s tent. Swift combat, swift resolution. How does that sound?”

“Agreed,” was Jixiang’s response.

Subsequently, Qi Tian and Jixiang stepped outside the Central Army’s tent, followed by the dozens of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators who came pouring out to watch. Additionally, the hundreds of Qi Cultivation stage cultivators, once they heard that Qi Tian and Jixiang were going to fight to decide who would lead, became very interested.

Qi Tian and Jixiang stood opposite each other, with almost ten meters between them. This distance was practically negligible for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Qi Tian had already reached a speed of thirty meters per second with his Strider Cricket Skills. Even his earlier Chasing Wind Step had already exceeded ten meters per second. Covering ten meters barely took a blink of an eye.

Shouldering the role of judge, Huang Zhiwei, with a grim expression, called out, “Begin.”

Having made up his mind to strike first, Jixiang sprinted towards Qi Tian as soon as the word “Begin” was spoken. With the help of the decent step-by-step approach he practised, ten meters was just two or three steps for him.

Just when he was about to reach Qi Tian, Jixiang noticed a triumphant smile on Qi Tian’s face, which made him feel unpleasant. However, before he could react, Qi Tian swung his hand forward, releasing a talisman from his palm. Accompanied by a crackling sound of thunder, a lightning bolt as thick as a water barrel fell from the sky, accurately hitting Jixiang’s head.

The Explosion Thunder Talisman was insanely powerful. Jixiang was just a rogue cultivator at the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment and had no prior preparation, how could he possibly withstand it? Instantly, he fell to the ground, appearing like a fly that got smacked down in mid-air, his whole body charred black. It was a dreadful sight.