Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 835 - 835 0513 Where Does This Sense of Superiority

Chapter 835: Chapter 0513: Where Does This Sense of Superiority and Confidence Come From_2 Chapter 835: Chapter 0513: Where Does This Sense of Superiority and Confidence Come From_2 Before long, Qi Tian reached the steps and looked coldly at the cultivators within the Defensive Barrier, saying, “Summon the Sect Leader of Refining God Sect to meet me.”

The cultivators inside the Defensive Barrier were not afraid of Qi Tian. Perhaps they were confident that the Defensive Barrier could block Qi Tian, or perhaps they believed that there were powerful individuals within the Refining God Sect who could offer them protection.

One cultivator, who seemed to be the leader, looked at Qi Tian with an ill-intentioned gaze and said, “Who are you, and what right do you have to seek an audience with our Sect Leader?”

Zhao Haiying had also come to his senses by this time, and he was filled with lingering fear. Although he had been confused for only a short period, it had been enough to put him in grave danger. If it hadn’t been for Qi Tian using a precious Gold Core Thunder Talisman to warn those from the Refining God Sect, he might already have been harmed. Zhao Haiying felt extreme hatred toward the Refining God Sect. He was not a man unfamiliar with the ways of the world, having been through many life-and-death situations. However, today’s incident was by far the most treacherous encounter he had faced. The tactics employed by the Refining God Sect greatly exceeded his combat experience and strength, causing him to be repeatedly bested and nearly losing his life several times.

Zhao Haiying was secretly seething with rage, but seething was useless at that moment. He could only step forward and say to the cultivators of the Refining God Sect, “Open your damned eyes and look. Standing before you is Qi Tian, the Junior National Master from the Great Zhao Nation. And I am Zhao Haiying, the head warlord under the Junior Master. If you have any sense, you’ll wisely remove this Defensive Barrier, then proceed as the Junior Master demands. In such a case, the Junior Master, in his great mercy, might still leave you with a shred of dignity. Otherwise, don’t blame us for not being polite.”

The leading cultivator burst into laughter upon hearing this and said, “The Junior National Master of the Great Zhao Nation? Ha, what a great pretense you put on. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, you are just some dogs without any decency. Who do you think you are? We didn’t invite you here, and you dare to intrude upon our Refining God Sect uninvited, wanting us to welcome you in? You’re delusional. You think that just because you hold the title of Junior National Master, you’re something special? Let’s not even talk about whether you are indeed the Junior National Master; even if you were, what of it? It’s not just you. Even if the likes of Yu Ting, Wu Tie, and Xiao Xiaowu from the Great Zhao Nation came here, they would have to follow our rules here, let alone a mere Junior National Master. If I were you, I would compensate for the loss to our Refining God Sect at full price, then keep your head bowing in apology. Only after gaining our forgiveness should you scurry away with your tails between your legs.”

Zhao Haiying felt somewhat ashamed; after all, they had indeed come uninvited, which was an indisputable fact. Of course, he would never admit he was unreasonable; in the world of cultivators, might makes right. Having suffered such a huge setback this time, he couldn’t just swallow the loss. He would not be content in his lifetime unless he managed to retrieve and smooth over this deficit with his higher cultivation level.

However, it was at this moment that Qi Tian calmly said, “Tell me, is Fan Tie from Baoding Prefecture of Great Zhao Nation one of your Refining God Sect’s members?”

“What if he is?” replied the leading cultivator, questioning back.

Qi Tian sneered, “Since you admit it, then that makes things easier. Fan Tie, as a County Master of the Great Zhao Nation, colluded with the Emperor and Crown Prince of Bei Rong Kingdom, intending to assassinate this Junior Master. According to the law of the Great Zhao Nation, attempting to assassinate this Junior Master is tantamount to rebellion, warranting the execution of nine generations. Your Refining God Sect, as Fan Tie’s Sect, falls within that category. All of you deserve death. My visit today to execute you is an enforcement of the laws of the Great Zhao Nation, done with righteousness and propriety. If you surrender without resistance, your punishment may be mitigated. But should you dare to defy, do not blame me for enforcing the laws of the Great Zhao Nation.”

“You’re talking nonsense,” retorted the leading cultivator, growing agitated.

Zhao Haiying, however, was elated. He had always thought that their visit lacked any lawful reason, but Qi Tian had unexpectedly presented one. Now, whatever they did would be perfectly justifiable, and he no longer harbored any guilt or discomfort, his mind free of any obstruction.

“Did you hear what the Junior Master said? Intent to assassinate the Junior Master is a serious crime in the Great Zhao Nation. Though your Refining God Sect may not be on the land of Great Zhao Nation, this sea area is also under the jurisdiction of the Great Zhao Nation. Therefore, you must abide by the laws of Great Zhao Nation. I command you to open the Defensive Barrier immediately and welcome us in. Otherwise, should we resort to force and break your Defensive Barrier, the consequences will be more than you can bear,” Zhao Haiying threatened.

“Scoundrels, don’t even think about it,” the cultivators from the Refining God Sect raged. How could they possibly open the Defensive Barrier to let Qi Tian and his group in? They now regretted not keeping those Wolf Teeth Knives. If they had known that Qi Tian and his companions would manage to get this far, they should have held onto them. With the knives, they might have been able to kill Qi Tian and his group instead of ending up like this, threatened by them while they could only hide within the Defensive Barrier.

However, these cultivators were very confident in the Defensive Barrier. Its strength was two levels higher than that of the Concealment Array that protected the entire island. It was capable of withstanding attacks equivalent to those of a Half-step Nascent Soul Cultivator, making it extremely sturdy. Otherwise, Zhao Haiying wouldn’t have felt dizzy and almost lost his life after merely bumping into it.

Not that they underestimated Qi Tian, but given the defensive strength of this barrier, there was no way Qi Tian and his group could open it. Even if they were to use brute force, it would take them years to possibly break through. By that time, the matter would have already become irrelevant.

“Master Qi, let me do it,” Zhao Haiying said fiercely. He had been bottling up his anger, looking for an outlet, and this presented the perfect opportunity. He intended to shatter the Defensive Barrier into pieces with the Howling Spirit Sword and make the people from the Refining God Sect weep.

But Qi Tian shook his head. He hadn’t anticipated that the Refining God Sect would have such a strong barrier. The Howling Spirit Sword he had given to Zhao Haiying was indeed formidable, but it had an upper limit to its power, which did not reach the level of a Half-step Nascent Soul. If Zhao Haiying were to attack the Defensive Barrier with the Howling Spirit Sword, best-case scenario, it wouldn’t break through; worst-case, the sword might be destroyed, and Zhao Haiying could even suffer a backlash.

Qi Tian cared about both the Howling Spirit Sword and Zhao Haiying; neither were expendable to him. They were important assets at this stage in his plan, and losing either would weaken his overall combat power.

“Zhao, step aside. I’ll break the array this time; you stand by to protect me, just in case of any sneak attacks,” Qi Tian ordered directly.

Although Zhao Haiying was somewhat reluctant, he obediently moved aside, holding the Howling Spirit Sword, and began to protect Qi Tian.

Qi Tian stood in front of the Defensive Barrier, staring through the nearly transparent barrier at the cultivators of the Refining God Sect inside, and said, “This is your last chance; surrender to me now, and I may forgive you for your disrespect, as if it never happened.”

“Qi Tian, you scoundrel, don’t think your sweet words can deceive us. If you’re capable, break our Defensive Barrier; otherwise, just beat it,” the leading cultivator shouted.

Qi Tian shook his head with contempt and said, “You are nothing but a bunch of Foundation Establishment cultivators, without even a Half-step Gold Core among you. I don’t know where you get this sense of superiority and confidence from. Alright, since you’re so convinced I cannot break your Defensive Barrier, I suppose it’s time for you to witness a miracle. I hope it doesn’t scare you too much.”

While speaking, Qi Tian took out a large barrel, opened the lid, and the sweet fragrance immediately wafted out, enveloping the surroundings.

For a moment, no one present could identify the golden liquid in the barrel. Only Qi Tian smiled slightly as he lifted the barrel and poured all the honey over a section of the Defensive Barrier. The golden, viscous honey began to cascade down the barrier.