Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 859 - 859 0525 Someone Stronger Than You_2

Chapter 859: Chapter 0525: Someone Stronger Than You_2 Chapter 859: Chapter 0525: Someone Stronger Than You_2 Wang Fengna pointed with her finger at Wang Dongming, who had been hiding behind Qi Tian and the others, and said, “Was it you speaking just now? Step forward.”

Zhao Haiying and Deng Chuanliang immediately blocked Wang Dongming’s path, and if they hadn’t feared the strength of Wang Fengna and her group, they would have been scared to death right there.

Wang Fengna gave Zhao Haiying and the others a cold look and said, “This isn’t Wanjie City. Have you forgotten how to maintain the proper respect for our Eight Pill Alliance?”

Zhao Haiying and Deng Chuanliang couldn’t help but shiver and reluctantly cleared the way for Wang Dongming. Then, they both signaled to Gao Jinmei with their eyes, implying that the assassin-born Gao Jinmei should quickly think of a way to make sure Wang Dongming couldn’t speak.

Gao Jinmei’s face was full of bitterness. She killed people, mostly through assassination, and she always carefully chose the surroundings of her targets. She would never choose to kill someone under the watchful eye of a Gold Core Realm Seventh Level Peak powerhouse. Such an assassination had a low success rate, and if it failed, she risked not just her life but also the pursuit of Wang Fengna afterward, which could involve Qi Tian. In that case, she would be truly doomed.

Soon, Wang Dongming walked past Wang Fengna without Gao Jinmei making a move. When he reached Wang Fengna, he kneeled before her without her having to say a word and said, “Refining God Sect’s Sect Leader Wang Dongming greets the senior.”

“From the Refining God Sect? So you’re with the people inside the Defensive Barrier?” Wang Fengna asked indifferently.

Wang Dongming nodded frankly, admitting it. He said, “Indeed, senior, I am confident that I could persuade my fellow sect members to open the Defensive Barrier, then let you enter the Imperial Family Secret Territory. However, as a condition of this exchange, I hope the senior can agree to one of my requests.”

“Let’s hear it first,” Wang Fengna said without immediately agreeing. Although she had ways to avoid the blowback of a promise or oath, it would be best if there was no blowback at all.

Wang Dongming turned back, pointed at Qi Tian and the others, and said, “Our Refining God Sect was initially uninvolved with the world’s strife, but these people broke in like bandits, forcefully invading our Refining God Sect, causing a great slaughter. Our sect has suffered the loss of more than a hundred fellow sect members at their hands, and we have an irreconcilable grudge against them. My wish is simple, for the senior to take action and eliminate them all. Only if the senior can do this will I agree to take you over, allowing you the opportunity to enter the Refining God Sect.”

As soon as Wang Dongming’s words were out, Yang Commander, Zhong Weixi, and others quickly surrounded Qi Tian and his group, ready to move on Wang Fengna’s command to execute Qi Tian and his companions.

Zhao Haiying and the others would not stand by and wait for death. They all drew their weapons, and both sides glared at each other furiously, poised to clash at any second.

Before Wang Fengna could speak, Qi Tian said, “What are you all doing? Put your weapons down.”

Zhao Haiying and the others didn’t understand why Qi Tian would issue such an order. At this point, even if they fought with all their might, they were no match for the Eight Pill Alliance. But by revealing their weapons, they could make their stance clear, and even if they couldn’t win, they could at least harm the Eight Pill Alliance to some extent, which might make them hesitate. With hesitation, perhaps the fight wouldn’t happen at all.

However, since Qi Tian had issued the command, Zhao Haiying and the others found it impossible to disobey. Qi Tian, as their master, held an authority over them that could not be resisted.

Qi Tian paid no heed to the confusion of Zhao Haiying and the others. He stepped in front of the crowd and, with Clock Weixi standing between them, clasped his fists toward Wang Fengna, saying, “Senior, I have something to say that I cannot keep to myself. I ask for the opportunity to speak, and if after hearing what I have to say, you find it unreasonable, then you may make your decision.”

As he spoke, Qi Tian was estimating the distance between himself and Wang Fengna. He had already decided that if Wang Fengna truly intended to order their execution, then he would reveal Master Ming Ren’s sword at any cost to kill her. However, with his current power, it was an arduous task to wield Master Ming Ren’s sword, and even if he did, its range of lethality wouldn’t be extensive. Once beyond that range, no matter how powerful the move he unleashed, it would be futile.

Qi Tian masked his intentions well, and Wang Fengna felt no deep-seated intent to kill emanating from him. On the contrary, she was quite confident in controlling the situation. She replied, “Alright, in consideration of the fact that we are both residents of Wanjie City, I will give you a chance to speak.”

Qi Tian said, “It is true that Wang Dongming is the Sect Leader of the Refining God Sect, and no matter how I attempt to cover it up, such a fact cannot be concealed. Therefore, I will not deny this. However, as to how much influence Wang Dongming actually has in the Refining God Sect and whether he can truly open the Defensive Barrier to let those inside shut it down in welcome of the esteemed seniors, I cannot guarantee. I fear this young man is all talk and no action. If the seniors follow his request and execute us, only to find him reneging on his promise and refusing entry into the Defensive Barrier, wouldn’t that be like throwing the helve after the hatchet?”

Wang Fengna furrowed her brows. In fact, she had considered this possibility even without Qi Tian’s reminder. It was like a transaction where the buyer pays in advance but the seller refuses to deliver; such situations were far too common. As the Deputy Leader of the Eight Pill Alliance, if she were to be fooled by Wang Dongming, where would she put her face? If word of this got back to Wanjie City, it would stain her reputation for life, subjecting her to the ridicule of Gold Core Realm experts of Wanjie City forever.

Of course, if the Eight Pill Alliance didn’t need Qi Tian and his group, or didn’t care about their lives at all, they could simply eliminate them—after all, they were not one of their own, and their deaths would not be mourned. However, she couldn’t just do that; on one hand, Qi Tian and his group were not completely powerless, and should a fight break out, the Eight Pill Alliance would surely pay a price. It might not result in any deaths or injuries, but there would be a definite loss of cultivation resources. On the other hand, the Eight Pill Alliance did need Qi Tian and his group, or else they would have let them leave earlier without bothering to stop them.

Wang Fengna cast another glance at Wang Dongming, who hastily adopted an expression as if he could swear on heaven and earth, saying, “Senior, I swear that if I’m all talk and no action, I’m worse than beasts, deserving a fate worse than death.”

After considering for a moment, Wang Fengna said, “Wang Dongming, since your enemy is under our control, it doesn’t make a big difference whether they die now or later. So, you will first prove to us that you truly intend to lead us into the Defensive Barrier. Commander Yang, I must trouble you once more; take Wang Dongming over there.”

Commander Yang nodded, gestured at Wang Dongming, and then once again flew towards the Defensive Barrier under the escort of two Gold Core Realm experts.

Soon, Commander Yang and his group arrived back at the Defensive Barrier. Commander Yang said, “Wang Dongming, you communicate with your fellow sect members here and have them open the Defensive Barrier so we can enter.”

Wang Dongming flew forward a bit, but Commander Yang immediately halted him to prevent Wang Dongming from slipping out of their grasp.

Wang Dongming said, “Senior, this Defensive Barrier has a setting that blocks sound. I have to move a bit closer to communicate with them. Moreover, you have personally verified the strength of the Defensive Barrier. If even you couldn’t open it, do you think that with my level of cultivation and strength, I could surpass you and enter while the Defensive Barrier remains closed?”

Commander Yang thought it made sense and allowed a Gold Core Realm expert to accompany Wang Dongming as they flew slightly closer to the direction of the Defensive Barrier.