Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 786 - 786 0489 He Already Looks Down on it

Chapter 786: Chapter 0489 He Already Looks Down on it Chapter 786: Chapter 0489 He Already Looks Down on it Chapter 0489 He’s too high and mighty now

Liao Chongru’s question not only concerned her, but also struck a chord with everyone present. People like Sun Xiang, Liao Chongru, and Zhu Haijun accepted the Crown Prince’s employment because they believed they had a chance to monopolize the cultivation world of Great Zhao Nation. Using the cultivation resources of Great Zhao Nation, they would have a slim chance to ascend again. However, these cultivation resources are limited, barely enough to support a cultivator like Sun Xiang at the Gold Core Stage Fourth Level. For Zhao Haiying, it was absolutely insufficient. Despite this, Zhao Haiying insisted on dipping his toes into this troubled situation.

Cultivators always get up early if there are benefits to be had; ninety-nine percent of the time, these benefits refer to various cultivation resources. These could either enhance an individual’s combat power or be used for cultivation, boosting one’s realm.

Zhao Haiying’s involvement in Great Zhao Nation affairs was undoubtedly for these two reasons. Moreover, for Zhao Haiying, the effect was expected to be quite significant; otherwise, Zhao Haiying wouldn’t be so proactive. Of course, it’s possible that Zhao Haiying came not for Great Zhao Nation’s cultivation resources, but for the secret Qi Tian held. However, if that was the case, Zhao Haiying wouldn’t have waited so long or hidden his cultivation realm. He could have directly confronted Qi Tian, struck in the dark, and caught Qi Tian off guard, which would have been easier.

Zhao Haiying did not choose to do that, which proved that he was not targeting Qi Tian but the resources of Great Zhao Nation. But what kind of resources could the Great Zhao Nation offer that would interest a Gold Core powerhouse like Zhao Haiying?

Zhao Haiying wasn’t keen on telling. This was his secret, a secret that he found after a very long time. With the untold hardships faced during this period, why should he share this hard-earned secret with all and sundry? However, just as he was about to reject the idea, Zhao Haiying suddenly remembered that he was no longer a lone wolf, but an Immortal Slave with a master. Now, he had to consider Qi Tian’s feelings in everything he said or did. Angering Qi Tian would definitely not bode well for him.

Zhao Haiying glanced at Qi Tian and found that Qi Tian, like the others, was looking at him with great interest. Clearly, this secret was also of great interest to Qi Tian. A sudden realization hit Zhao Haiying – he could reject Gao Jinmei and Liao Chongru, but he couldn’t refuse Qi Tian, even though Qi Tian hadn’t explicitly asked for it.

Zhao Haiying sighed and asked, “Master, can I report the reasoning to you privately?”

Qi Tian thought for a moment and nodded. He had to consider Zhao Haiying’s feelings; he couldn’t force Zhao Haiying to share his secret with everyone. That was unrealistic. “Gao Jinmei, you all should leave first.”

Although Gao Jinmei and the rest were eager, they dared not disobey Qi Tian’s order. They each declared their leave and exited the camp.

Soon, only Qi Tian and Zhao Haiying were left in the camp.

Zhao Haiying didn’t wait for Qi Tian to speak up and took the initiative. “Master, the reason I came to Great Zhao Nation is because I found out a secret of the Zhao Empire. The royal family has control over a secret realm. It’s called the ‘Pill-Containing Secret Realm’, which is ancient and has a long history. According to the incomplete information I received, only powerful cultivators of the Gold Core Realm can enter the Pill-Containing Secret Realm. Once inside, the entrant is guaranteed a promotion in cultivation level, certainly being promoted by at least one small realm.”

“That can’t be possible?” Qi Tian could hardly believe his ears. The journey of a cultivator can be likened to ascending a set of stairs, each step taken with immense difficulty. Few people can ensure that they can steadily enhance their cultivation, even if it’s just an increase of a small realm.

Zhao Haiying said, “I investigated this matter for several years, it can’t be wrong.”

“If such a realm truly exists, how could only you know about it? Moreover, taking advantage of the so-called Pill-Containing Secret Realm at the fifth level of the Gold Core realm, isn’t it a waste? Why not wait until you reach the ninth level of the Gold Core realm. Then, with a casual entry and exit, you can promote to the peak of the Gold Core Realm, and then wait for the core to become an infant.” Qi Tian spoke with some skepticism.

Zhao Haiying quickly replied, “The Pill-Containing Secret Realm should have a very long history. Even if it is effective, the effect is slowly diminishing with time. It probably does not work for late-stage cultivators in the Gold Core Realm. Moreover, I have been stuck at the fifth level of the Gold Core Realm for decades and I no longer see hope for further promotion. The only hope I have left is the Pill-Containing Secret Realm.”

Qi Tian nodded and asked, “But are you sure you’re the only one who knows about the Pill-Containing Secret Realm?”

Zhao Haiying responded, “I can confirm that besides me, there are others who know about the Pill-Containing Secret Realm. I conducted a long undercover investigation before coming here. Master, don’t you find it strange that despite you turning Zhao Country upside down, Emperor Rui and the three National Masters didn’t appear to deal with you? Actually, they all went to Pill-Containing Secret Realm.”

“What?” It was the first time that Qi Tian knew about this reason.

Zhao Haiying continued, “Emperor Rui is in a similar situation as mine, also stuck at a minor realm and unable to continue to enhance his cultivation level. Having no other option left, he chose to go to the Pill-Containing Secret Realm.”