Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 873 - 873 0532 Does Anyone Want to Quit_2

Chapter 873: Chapter 0532: Does Anyone Want to Quit?_2 Chapter 873: Chapter 0532: Does Anyone Want to Quit?_2 After summarizing and analyzing, Qi Tian discovered that the key to restoring the Wolf Teeth Knife’s function was to re-energize the fundamental runes without damaging them. To achieve this, a channel had to be constructed on the basic runes, and then the Spirit Qi from heaven and earth would be infused through this channel. Finally, the channel would be sealed. The most critical part of this process was the construction of the channel, which was also the most challenging aspect of repairing the Wolf Teeth Knife.

With Qi Tian’s current level of skill, it was almost impossible for him to accomplish this. While he could construct a channel on the basic runes and infuse it with energy, he couldn’t seal the channel afterward without damaging the integrity of the basic runes.

However, after deeper contemplation, Qi Tian thought of another approach. If he couldn’t construct a channel for the time being, why not try a different method?

Qi Tian reflected on how people had attempted to re-energize the Wolf Teeth Knife before. One important line of research was to erase all the runes on the knife and then redraw new runes onto it.

There were indeed successful precedents with this method, but the success rate was very low. The reason was simple; it was very difficult to completely remove the original runes on the knife. When attempting to erase them, the most common problems faced were incomplete removal, which left residuals that could significantly impact the new runes, causing interference. As a result, a knife that could have assassinated someone at the Gold Core Realm Fifth Level might, in the end, only be strong enough to threaten someone at the First Level of Gold Core Realm or even just a Half-step Golden Core.

The other problem was that, to thoroughly erase the runes, people had no choice but to damage the Wolf Teeth Knife’s body itself, akin to scraping the bone to remove poison. Damage to the knife’s body would undoubtedly result in altered structure and diminished performance. If it weren’t for the intervention of top-tier knife makers, the knife often became utterly worthless for reuse.

Over time, fewer and fewer cultivators opted for these two methods.

However, when Qi Tian studied the worst quality Wolf Teeth Knife in his possession, he realized it was not brand new. It must have been recycled, with its original runes scraped off and redrawn by someone after the fact.

Qi Tian examined the runes on the knife and decided to experiment with his method to see if he could perfectly remove the existing runes without damaging the knife itself.

With a thought, a black hole appeared in Qi Tian’s palm, and a Transporting Whirlwind emerged, sweeping the Wolf Teeth Knife into the storage chamber of the Heavenly Dao Engine. Qi Tian planned to exploit the Heavenly Dao Engine’s ability to devour anything containing Spirit Qi to eliminate the old runes on the knife. It was a risky attempt, as Qi Tian had let the Heavenly Dao Engine do this before, allowing it to selectively absorb part of the Spirit Qi from an object while leaving the rest untouched.

Such feats had succeeded more than once, which encouraged Qi Tian to try this method. As for the outcome, it would depend on whether the Heavenly Dao Engine could understand his intentions.

Moments later, with an epiphany, Qi Tian spread his palm open and the black hole reappeared, bringing the Wolf Teeth Knife back into his hand. Eager to see the results, he quickly examined the knife and was delighted to find that the Heavenly Dao Engine had followed his commands perfectly. Without causing even the slightest harm to the knife, it had completely cleared all the runes, leaving no residue behind.

Overjoyed, Qi Tian saw that the perfectly preserved body of the knife allowed him to engrave runes on it without any concerns. He could fully unleash the knife’s greatest power rather than see its force diminished after re-energizing, relegating it to merely threatening those in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Qi Tian hurriedly took out paper and pen and began to busy himself. His research into runes was quite profound, having put considerable effort into this area; moreover, he wasn’t lacking in the runes used on the Wolf Teeth Knife, as all of these were included in Master Ming Ren’s legacy. Additionally, the Heavenly Dao Engine had perfectly stripped the runes from the knife, which let Qi Tian know exactly which runes were originally used, their interrelationships, and with these references, Qi Tian only needed to copy them accordingly. As long as he could replicate these runes satisfactorily, he would be able to retain most of the knife’s power, without letting its force diminish greatly.

After about an hour, Qi Tian had completely drawn the runes on the first Wolf Teeth Knife. He placed the knife onto the launcher, pulled the trigger, and launched the newly re-energized knife. He had given Zhao Haiying a heads-up to help him assess how powerful the knife was.

Zhao Haiying had to exert great effort to catch the knife without getting injured. Returning the knife to Qi Tian, he said, “Master, the attack power of this Wolf Teeth Knife is comparable to a full-force strike from someone at the Second Level of Gold Core Realm, truly remarkable.”

This was an impressive power, considering that Zhao Haiying, being at the Gold Core Stage Fifth Level himself, would typically use techniques of this level of strength in battle.

Pleased with the results, Qi Tian waved Zhao Haiying off to continue recovering his vital energy while he used the same method to repair and re-energize the other Wolf Teeth Knives.

The process was monotonous and time-consuming. By the time Qi Tian had re-energized all the knives he had, a full day and night had passed. Everyone on Qi Tian’s side had completely adjusted their vital energy and regained their peak combat strength. They were becoming somewhat impatient, but until Qi Tian said they could leave, no one dared. In contrast, Lin Zhiyuan’s group had already all left and entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory, regardless of whether their vital energy was fully adjusted.

“Master, we need to hurry. If we don’t go now, all the opportunities inside the Imperial Family Secret Territory will be taken by the Eight Pill Alliance and Lin Zhiyuan’s people,” Zhao Haiying urged Qi Tian as soon as he finished his work.

Qi Tian said, “I know you’re all anxious, but let’s not rush. Don’t you know that sharpening your axe won’t delay the work of chopping wood? Although I’ve never entered the Imperial Family Secret Territory, I’m aware that it must be extremely perilous. It’s likely that some of us might fall inside. Anyone who is afraid can choose not to enter, and I will not blame them. Is there anyone who wants to back out?”

Everyone looked at Wang Youjun, Jin Jin, and Liao Chongru, the three with the lowest levels of cultivation and strength in their group. Wang Youjun had the weakest cultivation, at the First Level of Gold Core Realm; Jin Jin was slightly better, having recently advanced to the Second Level, and only Liao Chongru, despite being at the Third Level, had sustained severe injuries from the Wolf Teeth Knife on the Refining God Sect’s island. Although she had recovered significantly, she had not yet returned to her peak condition and her combat power was between that of Wang Youjun and Jin Jin.

Wang Youjun said, “Master, I want to give it a try. I’m not content to stay at the First Level of Gold Core Realm for the rest of my life.”

Jin Jin added, “I’m already at the Second Level of Gold Core Realm. I’ll be cautious and prioritize my safety. I want to follow the Master for many more years, so I definitely won’t throw my life away here so easily.”

Liao Chongru spoke, “My injury isn’t serious, and I should recover in a few more days. Don’t worry about me, Master.”