Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 555 - 555 0372 I Can Hold On_2

Chapter 555: Chapter 0372: I Can Hold On_2 Chapter 555: Chapter 0372: I Can Hold On_2 Qi Tian took out the chart of the Five Elements Array again, then started to impart related knowledge about the Five Elements Array to them. While Qi Tian has not conducted in-depth research on arrays, he has read many books on the topic, much more than the five Pseudo Core Realm cultivators such as Lu Jingfei, who learned to arrange an acceptable Five Elements Array under his guidance.

Qi Tian entered the Five Elements Array and sparred with them. However, the array was merely in form and full of holes, which Qi Tian easily broke through.

Qi Tian had no other options but to copy the Five Elements Array chart five times and handed them to Luo Xia and the others. He asked them to study the chart, set up the array, and then invite him into the array to solve it.

Through these real combat drills, the five Pseudo Core Realm cultivators like Lu Jingfei gradually figured out the Five Elements Array. The array slowly began to show some power and was no longer as frail as a paper tiger.

While Qi Tian and the others were trying their best to improve their abilities, Chen Wenbo, the personal disciple of Wu Tie, the Master of Guardian National Master Manor, appeared in the county town of East Lu Prefecture where Lubei County is located.

At the Half-step Golden Core stage, Chen Wenbo was conspicuous. Despite knowing that Xiao Xiaowu, the Master of the Imperial Master Mansion, was in charge there, he still dared to attack the Imperial Master Mansion with his disciples. If it weren’t for Qi Tian’s emergence, Chen Wenbo almost succeeded in usurping the position of the County Master of Lubei County.

If Qi Tian saw Chen Wenbo now, he would be shocked. The intimidating presence exuding from Chen Wenbo was gone, replaced by a sense of tranquility.

Accompanying Chen Wenbo was a man dressed distinctly different from the people of Great Zhao. This man was in his thirties, with handsome features, and electrifying eyes. It seemed like the intimidating aura that Chen Wenbo used to have had totally shifted onto him.

“Brother Meng, this is East Lu Prefecture, and Lubei County is in that direction,” Chen Wenbo pointed out the direction of Lubei County.

This Brother Meng is known as Meng Fandong. He said, “Alright, I got it. You wait here for me. I’ll be back shortly.”

Chen Wenbo replied, “Then I congratulate you in advance, Brother Meng, on your successful capture.”

Meng Fandong said, “Killing Qi Tian and helping Guardian National Master Manor reclaim the spiritual stone veins are trifles to me. I just need to remind you that the condition for soliciting my help is non-negotiable. Once I complete the task, you need to follow me and end all your ties with Great Zhao.”

Chen Wenbo nodded. He had been seeking a power to kill Qi Tian and destroy the Imperial Master Mansion, but encountered Meng Fandong on the way. A little conflict was ignited between them, and Chen Wenbo was easily restrained by Meng Fandong.

Meng Fandong did not kill him. Instead, during their skirmish, Meng Fandong found out about Chen Wenbo’s unique constitution. Chen Wenbo’s body contains a very rare bloodline, which is perfect for cultivating the techniques of Meng Fandong’s sect. As a result, Meng Fandong made a deal with Chen Wenbo by promising him his heart’s desire, which led to the current journey to Lubei County.

The change in Chen Wenbo’s aura was due to him practicing the technique given by Meng Fandong. Although it was just a few days of cultivation, Chen Wenbo felt that his temperament had changed drastically. More importantly, he felt that the bottleneck that had held back his cultivation for many years showed signs of loosening.

This was a piece of sensational news for Chen Wenbo. He had been stuck at the Half-step Golden Core stage for many years, and his master Wu Tie, the Mansion Master of Guardian National Master Manor, had told him that these few years were his last good chance to break through to the Golden Core Stage. Once he missed it, the opportunity to reach the Golden Core Stage would be lost forever unless he got extremely lucky. Otherwise, he should prepare to stay a Half-step Golden Core for the rest of his life.

Chen Wenbo was despondent, but he felt a great change and saw hope for reaching the Golden Core stage just by practicing a set of techniques. How could he not be excited? And how could he remain indifferent to the sect behind Meng Fandong?

After Meng Fandong left Chen Wenbo in East Lu Prefecture, he controlled the flight lights on his own and headed straight for Lubei County.

Although Meng Fandong’s flight light was not very fast, he could use it anytime without the need for a mount or a flying sword. By controlling the flight light, he reached Lubei County in less than an hour.

Meng Fandong headed directly to Qi Tian’s County Master Mansion. “Catch the bandit first, then catch the king” – Meng Fandong, of course, was aware of this principle. All the drastic changes happening in Lubei County were fundamentally credited to Qi Tian. As long as Qi Tian was killed, the Imperial Master Mansion would effectively be crippled.

Meng Fandong made no effort to conceal his Gold Core level strength. After entering Lubei County, he openly displayed his mighty aura, sweeping over the heads of the county people like a fierce bird flying low. This tremendous pressure was too much for many ordinary citizens, some vomited blood, while a few with weak constitutions were even scared to death or suffered sudden deaths due to pre-existing conditions being triggered.

Meng Fandong didn’t care about any of this. He flew straight to the County Master Mansion. Upon entering the city of Lubei County, he saw the prominent Defensive Barrier flanked by the Four Symbols Array. He coldly scoffed and flew over.

Meng Fandong was impatient. He drew a weapon and launched an attack straight at the defensive barrier.

A loud bang erupted as the Four Symbols Array’s inscriptions swirled to block his attack.

“Interesting.” Meng Fandong exclaimed loudly, “Qi Tian, I know you are cowering in the County Master Mansion. Come out. If you don’t, do you believe I can flatten the Imperial Master Mansion right now?”

“How dare he.” Luo Xia and the others, who had been reflecting on past experiences, heard Meng Fandong’s shout and immediately ceased their activities. Without saying a word, they shared a glance and an understanding. They all wanted to fight this unknown man who had appeared from nowhere – what’s so interesting about constantly fighting Qi Tian?

“Lord Luo, no matter where this guy came from, we must kill him this time and give our master a surprise,” suggested Lu Jingfei.

Luo Xia nodded vigorously, “Let’s break out together later, just like our usual training. I’ll take the first position.”

Hao Wenxi and the others quickly established their positions. They rushed out of the County Master Mansion and promptly set up the Five Elements Array.

“Interesting, five Pseudo Core Realm opponents. Is this a Five Elements Array you’ve set up? Good, I, Meng Fandong, in my many decades of life, have never seen a Five Elements Array set up by five Pseudo Core Realm cultivators. Well, let me break it for you.” With a great leap, Meng Fandong sprung towards the closest target, Hao Wenxi.

Luo Xia scoffed and said, “Master Hao, dodge and let him enter the array.”

Hao Wenxi quickly dodged the incoming Meng Fandong. While she managed to avoid his attack, she wasn’t completely unharmed. Meng Fandong attacked ruthlessly and just a brief encounter left Hao Wenxi severely injured.

Clearly, Meng Fandong wasn’t as careless about the Five Elements Array set up by Luo Xia and his team as he had claimed, otherwise he wouldn’t have launched such an aggressive move to begin with.

“Master Hao, are you alright?” Luo Xia anxiously asked.

Hao Wenxi took out a healing pill, put it in her mouth, and swallowed it. She wiped the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth, “I’m fine, I can hold on.”

A fierce look flashed in Luo Xia’s eyes, “Good, this time we must work together to kill this overly confident intruder who dared to invade our County Master Mansion. This will also show Qi Tian our abilities, so he doesn’t keep considering us a burden and hold us in contempt for our lack of capability.”

Hao Wenxi and the others responded in agreement.