Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 879 - 879 0535 Too Unsafe_2

Chapter 879: Chapter 0535 Too Unsafe_2 Chapter 879: Chapter 0535 Too Unsafe_2 Zhong Weixi, although not a core Gold Core member of the Eight Pill Alliance, held a position that was not insignificant within the Alliance. He was an outer Gold Core member affiliated with Vice Leader Wang Fengna, serving as her personal bodyguard and enjoyed Wang Fengna’s trust and favor.

When Qi Tian first encountered Zhong Weixi in the Great Rift Valley, he knew this man was not to be trifled with. Not solely because Zhong Weixi was a powerful cultivator at the Gold Core Realm Fifth Level Peak, but also because Qi Tian had discovered many extremely precious magical artifacts on him, both offensive and defensive. Zhong Weixi was armed to the teeth and just as well-defended.

Such a powerful individual would be too much for Qi Tian even if he consumed another Bloodburst Pill, maximized the amplification function of the Heavenly Dao Engine, and had Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming restrain Zhong Weixi on the sidelines; Qi Tian would still be unable to defeat Zhong Weixi.

Given the choice, Qi Tian would prefer not to provoke Zhong Weixi, for messing with such a person could result in losing more than one could gain. Hence, Qi Tian conveyed his instructions through a message to Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming, emphasizing the need for both of them to conceal their presence well and not expose themselves.

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were both keenly aware of how terrifying Zhong Weixi was. Frightened, they hid within the concealment array, daring not even to breathe heavily, each as motionless as a wooden statue in a temple.

Qi Tian could only hope that Zhong Weixi was merely passing by. Such a scenario was possible, and in that case, Zhong Weixi would continue on his way, without their paths crossing and without involvement from either party—wouldn’t that be ideal?

However, Qi Tian soon realized he was being wishful. As Zhong Weixi arrived at the edge of the oasis, he came to a halt. His gaze, sharp as a torch, swept over the oasis. After scrutinizing it, a cold smirk emerged at the corner of his mouth. He took out a mirror case and inscribed a spirit rune upon it. Immediately, two bronze mirrors flew out of the case, and from each mirror, a beam of light shot forth, unerringly targeting Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming.

Both Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming had concealed themselves expertly, especially Gao Jinmei, who had an assassin’s training. Her ability to hide was the strongest among all of Qi Tian’s subordinates. It wasn’t that no one under the heavens could discover her; Zhong Weixi too was adept enough to do so, but Gao Jinmei was confident that her concealment skills would buy her time—even if Zhong Weixi wanted to find her, it would take a while, not instantly as it had happened, which was frankly quite a blow to her pride.

“Two little thieves, hiding so covertly, what are you up to? Planning something against me? Hmph, I advise you not to entertain such thoughts. Raise your hands so I can see them, then come out, and remember, don’t make any unnecessary movements. I don’t want any misunderstandings. If I misunderstand, the consequences will be more than you can bear,” Zhong Weixi coldly said as he floated in the air, looking down on Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming as if they were ants. He didn’t plan to kill them but also showed no intention of letting them go easily. This was the Imperial Family Secret Territory, full of danger. Alone, he would encounter many threats, so he needed Xia Xiaoming and Gao Jinmei to clear potential dangers for him, to act as minesweepers.

Xia Xiaoming was already petrified. He did whatever Zhong Weixi asked, without hesitation. Gao Jinmei was somewhat reluctant but at this moment it was extremely difficult for her to act, particularly since she was at a complete disadvantage compared to Zhong Weixi. With no other choice, Gao Jinmei, and Xia Xiaoming had to comply with Zhong Weixi’s demands, emerging from where they hid.

Zhong Weixi maintained his vigilance. Upon seeing the two emerge, he didn’t relax but instead took out two ropes and threw them down, instructing, “Each of you, pick up a rope. You’ll see nooses on them. Slip the nooses onto your wrists.”

Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming had no choice but to do as Zhong Weixi commanded, placing the ropes around their wrists. Those ropes, seemingly custom magical artifacts, automatically tightened upon contact with their wrists, binding them tightly in the blink of an eye.

Seeing that Gao Jinmei and Xia Xiaoming were captured without a struggle, Zhong Weixi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He descended from the sky, then took out a Message Paper Crane, and asked, “Which of you two can tell me, who sent this Message Paper Crane, and to whom was it sent?”

Before Gao Jinmei or Xia Xiaoming had a chance to answer, Zhong Weixi heard the sound of a bowstring snapping. He thought to himself that this was not good and hurriedly tried to dodge, but it was already too late.

This time, in order to deal with the difficult opponent Zhong Weixi, Qi Tian had used the strongest Wolf Teeth Knife currently at his disposal. The knife, launched by Zhou Guanyu of the Refining God Sect, had left Wang Fengna in an extremely awkward and difficult situation. If Wang Fengna hadn’t thought of looking for a scapegoat, that Wolf Teeth Knife might have ended up in her body, taking her life.

A Wolf Teeth Knife that could threaten Wang Fengna was definitely very powerful, not only in its lethal power and penetration but also in its astonishing speed. Furthermore, considering Qi Tian’s hiding spot was not far from Zhong Weixi, his strike was a killing move.

Zhong Weixi didn’t understand what was happening when the Wolf Teeth Knife had already flown to within just half a foot of him. True to his status as a powerhouse at the Gold Core Realm Fifth Level Peak, in this critical moment, his body moved just enough to dodge the vital parts. The Wolf Teeth Knife didn’t penetrate his heart but instead pierced into Zhong Weixi’s right chest.

Zhong Weixi’s Defensive Magical Artifacts were activated one after another, but they still couldn’t stop the Wolf Teeth Knife from injuring him. Amidst a flurry of flickering spirit runes, the knife stabbed steadily into his body, leaving only the handle visible outside, with the remainder completely concealed.

This was the power of the Wolf Teeth Knife, and also the fifth Gold Core cultivator Qi Tian had personally seen wounded by it.

Zhong Weixi screamed in agony, his reaction was incredibly fast. He knew he was severely hurt, and without asking, he knew his combat strength had sharply declined. If he was to fight with this injury, it would be a blessing if he could exert the battle strength of the Gold Core Realm Third Level. At such a time and place, that little fighting power was far too unsafe.

Without the slightest delay, Zhong Weixi stamped his foot, not even caring about the bound Xia Xiaoming and Gao Jinmei, and flew straight up into the sky. The most pressing matter was to get to a safe distance, to first evade the unknown enemy. All other considerations could be postponed.

But how could Qi Tian possibly give Zhong Weixi the chance to escape? He had only managed to wound Zhong Weixi with great difficulty using the Wolf Teeth Knife. If he let Zhong Weixi flee, wouldn’t all his effort have been for naught? Even if for nothing else, just to not lose the knife, Qi Tian couldn’t let Zhong Weixi escape. If Zhong Weixi got away, where could Qi Tian find another knife capable of threatening a Gold Core Stage Seventh Level Peak cultivator?

Zhong Weixi felt an unprecedented danger. At this point, he couldn’t care about anything else. His hands formed a spirit rune, and he even used secret arts. The Eight Pill Alliance’s eight core Gold Cores were technically inclined, fond of researching all sorts of odd and eccentric things, including secret arts that could boost speed in times of crisis. Generally, after developing these secret arts, the Eight Pill Alliance would teach them within a limited scope. As one of the Eight Pill Alliance’s most important external Gold Cores, Zhong Weixi had mastered many such secret arts.

With the enhancement of the secret arts, Zhong Weixi’s speed significantly increased. He rushed into the sky in an instant, stretching the distance between him and Qi Tian to a considerable extent. If this trend continued, and Zhong Weixi were given a bit more time, he would be able to extend their distance to the point where they could no longer see each other. Then, it would be near impossible for Qi Tian to find him again.