Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 297 - 297 0239 Im Afraid Its Even More Different._2

Chapter 297: Chapter 0239: I’m Afraid It’s Even More Different._2 Chapter 297: Chapter 0239: I’m Afraid It’s Even More Different._2 Qi Tian was temporarily unsure of what the second change meant, but the first change alone made him ecstatic. The size of the multiplier boost of the Heavenly Dao Engine directly affected how much Qi Tian’s combat power could soar, and it was not only used frequently in battle, but also during his cultivation. He had always wanted to figure out what could increase the number of turbine blades on the Heavenly Dao Engine, but he had never been able to find a clear lead. Now, there was something in these stone bullets that could further increase the turbine blades of the Heavenly Dao Engine. So, to Qi Tian, these stone bullets were strategic materials that he must obtain at all costs. If possible, he also needed to find out where these stone bullets came from, preferably visit the source of the stone bullets, and figure out why these stone bullets fragments could enhance the Heavenly Dao Engine.

Qi Tian was not someone who liked to wait. The Heavenly Dao Engine was vital to him, so he would prioritize any issue related to it, and absolutely would not procrastinate.

When Qi Tian left Tongmen West Pass, he had temporarily handed over his duties to Zhang Lei. He believed that with Zhang Lei’s abilities, she should be able to stabilize the situation at Tongmen West Pass, so he wouldn’t need to rush back. He decided to take some time to do something for himself.

Qi Tian analyzed the situation. To understand the stone bullets, especially their source, he would have to venture into Chi Di territory. This place was a den of danger for him. If he wanted to go in and out whole, he would need to solve two problems: becoming stronger and evading detection from the Chi Di people.

These two problems were not easy to solve. To become stronger, he could improve his cultivation level or replace his current equipment and martial skills with better ones.

These two paths were not easy to achieve. Qi Tian’s martial arts, his equipment were generally the best among cultivators of his age and level. Replacing them was not impossible, but the cost was too great, and oftentimes, it depended on luck.

As for improving his cultivation level, it was even more unpredictable. Qi Tian was a fast cultivator, but he didn’t reach his current level overnight. If he were at the Imperial Master Mansion, he could enter closed-door cultivation for a period of time. But this was Tongguan Left Guard Station, and the environment was so complex that he did not dare enter closed-door cultivation. He feared that any mistake made during this period would be disastrous.

As for avoiding detection by the Chi Di people, it was relatively simple. He had just received a book titled “Heavenly Deception Skills,” which might contain a solution.

As for closed-door cultivation, he could find a different approach. If he didn’t trust the environment here, why not find a place that he could trust?

He already had a place in mind: Wanjie City. In Wanjie City, there was no shortage of Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators like him. Even though he was a young cultivator at this stage, it would be hard for him to attract attention. But to go to Wanjie City, he would have to use the Teleportation Array Disk. Here in the small city without anyone to protect, he did not dare to use the Teleportation Array Disk rashly. If the Chi Di people found out about it, or if his companions needed him and found the Disk while he was busy in Wanjie City, how would he explain it? If anyone got greedy and took the Disk, he might not even be able to return to Great Zhao.

Qi Tian shook his head, temporarily setting his worries aside. He felt that his priority was to visit the Chi Di territory to see if there were more stone bullets. If there were, he wouldn’t hesitate to take action.

Qi Tian pulled out “Heavenly Deception Skills” and leafed through it from front to back again. He planned to first master “Heavenly Deception Skills” and then make a move when the opportunity arose.

“Heavenly Deception Skills” had high requirements for its users, but Qi Tian had been exposed to more profound techniques. He wasn’t discouraged by “Heavenly Deception Skills.” More importantly, he had first-hand contact with the last owner of “Heavenly Deception Skills” and could understand some of the theories it described, which made it easier for him during his study.

By dawn, Qi Tian had mastered “Heavenly Deception Skills” to the point of mastery. The speed at which he mastered it would cause an uproar if it were to get out.

Qi Tian sent a transmission talisman to Pan Yulin and Zhang Lei respectively, telling them not to worry about him. He was cultivating, all was well.

Qi Tian spent another day cultivating “Heavenly Deception Skills” to a deeper level. By now, he could completely suppress his own spirit Qi fluctuation and disguise himself as a common mortal, not like a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator pretending to be in the Qi Cultivation Period, revealing his real cultivation level.

Qi Tian had no intention to continue cultivating. He had been in closed-door cultivation for a long time, unsure if anything had happened outside. He walked out of the room, saw the young brother and sister who owned the place also cultivating, nodded satisfactorily, then left.

The small town seemed very deserted. Almost everything here was related to the Tongmen West Pass. Now that the Tongmen West Pass was under attack by the Chi Di people, many youths went there to obey orders.

Though the small town was quiet, it was neither tragic nor bleak, which meant the battle at Tongmen West Pass was still going smoothly. Uninterested in knowing more, Qi Tian rode on Hu Niu’s back and headed to the Tongmen West Pass again.

On his way, Qi Tian encountered a squadron returning to the small town for repairs after a shift change. When these cultivators saw Qi Tian, they looked excited as if they saw their idol.

Qi Tian waved to these cultivators, passed them, and continued to head towards the Tongmen West Pass.

Soon after, Qi Tian met Zhang Lei. Before he could greet her, Nie Xiaowei came over. The Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator who used to guard here was very anxious. He said to Qi Tian: “Commander, these two days, the attack of the Chi Di people is not very intense. I feel like they are just stalling for time. I think they are preparing for a big killing move.”

Qi Tian asked: “So what’s your opinion? What big move will the Chi Di people prepare?”

Nie Xiaowei shook his head directly, saying: “People think that the Chi Di people are crude, but actually, under that honest face of the Chi Di people, hides a ruthless heart. Their tricks are not to be underestimated; I’ve been at the Tongmen West Pass for ten years, and almost every two years they come up with something different. This time, I fear it’s not going to be the same.”

Qi Tian nodded solemnly, saying: “Sister, have everyone work harder these two days. We must not let the Chi Di people’s tricks put us at a disadvantage.”

Zhang Lei nodded, then passed on Qi Tian’s orders. As the commander who had killed Yin Zexiong and Jixiang to take the position, Qi Tian’s words were quite effective among most cultivators.

However, not all cultivators gave face to Qi Tian. After all, some cultivators were not under Qi Tian’s control; they chose to work independently, or grouped up with friends to form a small team or group for mutual assistance and support.

As for these people, Qi Tian didn’t bother to care about their lives or deaths. He shifted his attention back to the stone projectiles, asking Zhang Lei: “During my absence, did the Chi Di people use the catapult?”