Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 826 - 826 0509 New Prohibitions New Methods_1

Chapter 826: Chapter 0509: New Prohibitions, New Methods_1 Chapter 826: Chapter 0509: New Prohibitions, New Methods_1 Chapter 0509: New Prohibition, New Means

Qi Tian’s eyes darted about anxiously. He had not expected that even with their combined strength, their strongest attacks were unable to make a dent in the invisible Concealment Array floating above the sea. Together, the three of them represented almost the full extent of Qi Tian’s power. At most, he could call Sun Xiang over to replace Liao Chongru or summon a few more Gold Core Stage subordinates to join their assault on the Concealment Array.

However, Qi Tian was pessimistic about these two possibilities. Zhao Haiying’s words made sense—their ultimate strength was nearly maxed out, and it was unlikely to increase further. Even if more people joined the attack, their individual attacks would be dispersed and not focused on a single point, making it difficult to compound their force and surpass the threshold of damage the Concealment Array could withstand, hence failing to break it.

“Master, what if I return to Wanjie City right now, get some items with strong offensive power, and then come back here to try again? What do you think?” Zhao Haiying suggested.

Qi Tian shook his head directly, rejecting Zhao Haiying’s proposal. The round trip would take too much time. By the time Zhao Haiying brought back the items, it might be too late. Besides, getting the items in Wanjie City wasn’t guaranteed. The treasures with attack power comparable to the late Gold Core Stage were extremely rare. Acquiring them depended not just on luck but also on a considerable amount of wealth—it wasn’t something he could simply purchase on a whim.

“Master, then what should we do?” Zhao Haiying looked very anxious. He had originally come to the Great Zhao Nation for the Imperial Family Secret Territory, thinking that controlling the Crown Prince would grant him easy access. Now, he realized he had oversimplified the matter. Entering the Imperial Family Secret Territory was his obsession, and failing to do so might trap him in his current state forever, preventing any further progress.

Liao Chongru was also looking at Qi Tian, though he knew the chances of their young master coming up with a solution were slim. But perhaps, just perhaps, this not-so-aged master could create a miracle.

Qi Tian pondered. He hesitated and weighed his options. For now, he had ways to enhance their attack power, but he was undecided about which of the two methods to use. However, Qi Tian knew time was of the essence—he needed to make a decision soon.

Qi Tian slapped his Storage Bag, and three Gold Core Thunder Talismans appeared in his hand. He had acquired them in the Eight Pill Alliance territory within Wanjie City. A single Gold Core Thunder Talisman had an attack strength equivalent to a full-force blow from a Sixth Level Gold Core Stage cultivator. These were the most powerful Thunder Talismans he could purchase from the Eight Pill Alliance.

Qi Tian explained the power of the Gold Core Thunder Talismans to Liao Chongru and Zhao Haiying, and both were shocked. As cultivators who had lived many years in Wanjie City, they were acutely aware of how difficult it was to acquire such talismans. They never imagined Qi Tian could casually produce three of them, any one of which could instantly kill anyone in their group. This only deepened their reverence for Qi Tian.

Qi Tian had Zhao Haiying and Liao Chongru take up their positions again. Then, each holding a Gold Core Thunder Talisman, they followed Qi Tian’s command to activate them together. They directed the descending thunder onto the sea surface.

Unlike earlier when their attempts had only stirred up huge waves, this time, the Gold Core Thunder Talismans clearly struck something. Amidst the thunder, a transparent Defensive Barrier became visible on the sea surface, utterly unshakeable within the barrage of lightning. After the thunder faded, the Defensive Barrier disappeared as if it had never been there.

Zhao Haiying and Liao Chongru wore expressions of disbelief. This was not Wanjie City, but the Yellow Longhai, where Spirit Qi was extremely scarce. It was already against common sense for a Third Level Gold Core Realm presence to be here. A Concealment Array of such formidable strength should not exist here, capable of withstanding three simultaneous attacks comparable to the full force of a Sixth Level Gold Core Stage. It seemed that the defense of this Concealment Array had reached the higher echelons of the Late Gold Core Realm. Perhaps, even an Eighth Level Gold Core Stage cultivator couldn’t breach it, possibly requiring the might of a Peak Gold Core Realm or even a Half-step Nascent Soul master.

Zhao Haiying and Liao Chongru both turned to look at Qi Tian. In their eyes, it seemed certain that Qi Tian would be unable to resolve this situation. After all, the appearance of the Gold Core Thunder Talisman, with an attack power akin to a full-force strike from a Sixth Level Gold Core Realm cultivator, was shocking enough. Even they would struggle to gather such an item, and yet Qi Tian had produced three effortlessly.

Qi Tian furrowed his brows. He had not anticipated that the Concealment Array would have such staggering defense. He thought it over; not revealing some true power was certainly not an option now. However, revealing his trump cards might not necessarily be good for him. Some secrets, once exposed, could leave traces. If those with ulterior motives noticed, the consequences could be unpredictable.

Qi Tian spoke, “I have other treasures that can unleash even more powerful attacks, but using them could lead to unpredictable consequences. I have to consider the safety of all three of us.”