Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 523 - 523 0356 Realizing Today how Terrifying it is

Chapter 523: Chapter 0356: Realizing Today how Terrifying it is (New Book Cultivation and Wealth Requested Collection)_2 Chapter 523: Chapter 0356: Realizing Today how Terrifying it is (New Book Cultivation and Wealth Requested Collection)_2 After releasing the Message Paper Crane, Luo Xia searched everywhere, finding another elder, Xiao Ge, on the outskirts of the battlefield. To Luo Xia’s dismay, Xiao Ge had been killed by Gai Xudong with a flying sword through his heart. Even in death, Xiao Ge hadn’t been able to close his eyes.

Luo Xia carried Xiao Ge’s body back to Qi Tian. Wen Tao and Zhang Lei’s expressions darkened when they saw Xiao Ge, whose signs of life had completely disappeared. Xiao Ge had a significant reputation in the Imperial Master Mansion, and he also had the cultivation level of Foundation Establishment Nine, making him one of the top forces of the Imperial Master Mansion. His death in this abrupt battle made Wen Tao and Zhang Lei mournful.

After waiting a little bit more, Qi Tian helped the Great Elder complete the dan transformation and stood up.

Luo Xia and the others hurried over and asked, “Qi Tian, how is the Great Elder?”

Qi Tian replied, “Slightly better than I had anticipated, but still limited.”

“Qi Tian, what should we do? Gai Xudong has broken the unspoken agreement among the three National Master Manors. He first tried to kill Wen Jian, killed Elder Xiao Ge, and then almost killed the Great Elder. The cruel actions he’s taking might not be solely his intentions, but possibly the Guardian National Master Manor’s consent. We’re at war with the Imperial Master Mansion.” Luo Xia said angrily.

Qi Tian nodded, “Your analysis is reasonable. But don’t worry. If the Guardian National Master Manor wants to fight, we’ll fight with them. Are we afraid of them? Mansion Master, no need to worry. As long as I, Qi Tian, am here, the final victory will surely be ours. I think having three National Master Manors in a small Great Zhao Nation is too many. We might as well take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate the excessive National Master Manors and establish the unique position of our Imperial Master Mansion.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia could only give an ironic smile. He had no clue where Qi Tian’s confidence came from. Let alone anything else, it wouldn’t be easy to deal with Wu Tie, the Mansion Master of the Guardian National Master Manor.

Qi Tian did not explain further. He said, “At the moment the situation is changing rapidly. You should go back as it is no longer safe. Mansion Master, you and the Great Elder should go to the County Master Mansion for the time being. We’ll have to wait for the Great Elder and Wen Jian’s injuries to stabilize before dealing with anything else.”

At this time, Luo Xia had no ideas. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t be so at a loss, but now, when the matter involved Gai Xudong, a Half-step Gold Core, and Gold Core powerhouses, his power was virtually insignificant before them. In the face of absolute power, what he said, what he did, and what he thought, all carried little meaning.

Qi Tian had everyone sit on the copper statue of the immortal crane and then drove the statue to fly towards Lubei County Town. He did not fly back to the County Master Mansion right away but drove the statue to hover over the County Government Office. He stood proudly on the back of the statue, looking at the panicked county employees, and spoke loudly, “You go and leave a message for Liu Qing. Within half an hour, I want to see him in the County Master Mansion. If I don’t see him after half an hour, let him dig a hole for himself and cover it around him and his whole family.”

After Qi Tian finished speaking, he drove the statue of the immortal crane to the County Master Mansion.

Luo Xia helped the Great Elder off the statue of the immortal crane while Wen Tao carried the body of Xiao Ge. Qi Tian said, “Cremate Elder Xiao’s body. The upcoming battles will be more frequent, and we won’t have enough manpower to guard his body.”

Wen Tao looked at the Great Elder, who responded, “Do as Qi Tian says. We have too many issues now, and I, an old man hurt, am hardly useful. Henceforth, Qi Tian will take over all major and minor issues related to the County Master Mansion and the Imperial Master Mansion until the Mansion Master returns.”

“Don’t worry, Great Elder. Unless I die, no one can threaten the legacy of our Imperial Master Mansion, let alone cut off our heritage.” Qi Tian didn’t refuse. The Imperial Master Mansion was likely facing a crisis of survival, and as a person who only fell behind the Mansion Master Xiao Xiaowu in terms of strength in the Mansion, he had an inescapable responsibility and obligation in this matter.

The Great Elder Chen Chen pat Qi Tian’s shoulder, saying, “You’ve worked hard. Ever since you grew up, you haven’t enjoyed many benefits from the Imperial Master Mansion. Now, you even have to take a stand. Qi Tian, on behalf of more than three thousand disciples of the Imperial Master Mansion, I apologize to you and say ‘Thank you.’ We’re counting on you.”

The Great Elder bowed deeply to Qi Tian, and Luo Xia, Wu Tao, Zhang Lei, as well as Hao Wenxi who arrived after hearing the news, also bowed to Qi Tian.

Qi Tian immediately felt a great responsibility on his shoulders. He solemnly said, “Great Elder, rest assured, unless I die, no one will be able to threaten our Imperial Master Mansion’s inheritance, not to mention wanting to cut off our Imperial Master Mansion’s lineage.”

The Great Elder said, “I will immediately send a message paper crane to the National Master Manor to inform the council of elders about my decision. Luo Xia, Hao Wenxi, you two must cooperate with Qi Tian and follow his commands.”

Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi quickly nodded. The Great Elder looked at Qi Tian with a complex expression. He didn’t know if his decision was correct, but at this point, he had no choice but to trust Qi Tian.

Qi Tian arranged a quiet room for the Great Elder, Chen Chen, to rest, then said, “Both of you mansion masters, you should go treat your injuries first. If there’s anything, we can discuss it after your wounds have completely healed.”

Knowing this wasn’t the time for polite rejections, Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi understood they were no match for Gai Xudong in their current state. If another powerful opponent like Gai Xudong were to arrive, they would be a burden to Qi Tian in their injured state. “Alright, we will go to heal. Call us if you need anything.”

After Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi left, Guan Xun came over. “Brother, the County Official of Lubei County Town wishes to see you.”

“No, I will only see the County Magistrate. Tell the County Official that if the County Magistrate doesn’t come within fifteen minutes, he will have to bear the consequences,” said Qi Tian in a calm tone.

Guan Xun promptly agreed and went to deliver the message to the County Official.

Upon learning that Qi Tian was unyielding, the County Official hurriedly rushed to the County Government Office.

The County Magistrate was actually in the County Government Office the whole time. Ever since Qi Tian took up the position of County Master of Lubei County, he pretended not to see it. Now, when suddenly ordered by Qi Tian to greet him, how could he possibly agree?

“Rest assured. Qi Tian wouldn’t dare to attack me. I am an official appointed by the imperial court and trusted by the Crown Prince. Qi Tian is just a mere County Master. Even if he had the courage of a lion and a leopard, he wouldn’t dare to lay hands on me. If he dares to do it, it would be a rebellion, and the imperial court would exterminate his nine clans.” County Magistrate Liu Qing declared with conviction.

“The County Magistrate is really confident. I’m interested in seeing how the imperial court will exterminate my master’s nine clans.” Before Liu Qing’s words had disappeared, Pan Yulin appeared in the County Government Office, “County Magistrate, I’m here on behalf of my master to bury your entire family.”

As Pan Yulin spoke, he threw a talisman on the ground. With a thunderous sound, a large pit was blasted open in the ground of the County Government Office. Pan Yulin grabbed Liu Qing and sealed his meridians, then looked at the County Official and the bailiffs, and said, “I’ll give you a chance. Each of you go and capture the relatives of the County Magistrate and throw them into this pit. If you do, I will spare your lives. If you don’t want to capture them, it doesn’t matter. You can jump into the pit yourselves and be buried with the County Magistrate. By the way, don’t think about running away. Those who dare escape will have their families killed and their households wiped out.”

The County Official and others were terrified by Pan Yulin’s display. The act of creating a large pit in the ground was frightening enough. They had always heard that cultivators possessed astounding abilities, but they only understood how terrifying they truly were today.