Heavenly Dao Engine Chapter 1645 - 1645 0970 Sir You Must Still Be Careful

Chapter 1645: Chapter 0970: Sir, You Must Still Be Careful Chapter 1645: Chapter 0970: Sir, You Must Still Be Careful Chapter 0970: Even Sirs Must Exercise Caution

In the incredulous gazes of Gao Yuqiu and the others, the Heavenly Tribulation ca to an end.

Despite Qi Tian’s covert assistance, Xiu Zhengyu still seed quite disheveled. His clothes were torn and ragged, his hair dirty and unkempt as if it were a bird’s nest, and his face was sared with gri, the corners of his mouth stained with trails of blood.

However, even though he was in a sorry state, Xiu Zhengyu’s expression was one of trendous excitent. He rose to his feet and let out a long, resonating howl to the heavens, his aura unrestrained and manifesting in its entirety. At this mont, all his wounds had healed, and what’s more, he had transford into the Nascent Soul Master he had long yearned to be. This gave him the feeling that he had finally taken his destiny into his own hands rather than weighing every decision as he had during this period, where he could never act freely.

Gao Yuqiu and the other ladies looked on at Xiu Zhengyu with envy. They recalled how not long ago, Qi Tian had declared in front of them all his intent to bestow upon them an opportunity for becoming Nascent Soul Masters. Yet at the ti, aside from Xiu Zhengyu, not one of them believed Qi Tian, resulting in Xiu Zhengyu benefiting solely from the boon. Now that Xiu Zhengyu had succeeded ahead of them all, it would be a lie to say that they didn’t feel a surge of envy. However, by this ti, any words were too late. They could only watch Xiu Zhengyu, his sentints freely expressed through his howl, while they aspired to one day beco Nascent Soul Masters like him.

Xiu Zhengyu’s triumphant howl lasted for over two minutes before it ceased. He lowered his head, turning his gaze toward Qi Tian, Gao Yuqiu, and the others.

Having successfully advanced to a Nascent Soul Master, his strength had not just doubled, prompting a significant change in his mindset. Previously, when interacting with Qi Tian and the others, he had done so on equal footing, despite feeling sowhat wary of Qi Tian. Previously, their ntalities were on the sa level, but now, when he looked at Qi Tian and the others, his gaze had turned condescending.

This shift was palpable not just to Xiu Zhengyu himself but also to Gao Yuqiu and the rest.

Gao Yuqiu and the others suddenly beca nervous. Before, when they were all at the peak of the Gold Core Realm, they could coexist peacefully. Even Gao Yuqiu, coming from Cat Ear City, could exert certain pressure over Xiu Zhengyu. But now, with Xiu Zhengyu’s power having surged, the balance was shattered. Could they maintain the peace they had enjoyed? Would Xiu Zhengyu still accept his previous position within the team? Would he be content to remain beneath Qi Tian and Gao Yuqiu?

Xiu Zhengyu’s eyes flickered uncertainly as he grappled with a fierce inner conflict. The boost in his confidence convinced him he was fully capable of legitimately seizing the leadership within their small squad, and even upon reuniting with He Hongxia and the others shortly after, he felt it was his right to take charge.

In the Cultivation World, strength was always revered. Now that he had beco a Nascent Soul Master, it was only proper for him to take the lead.

However, Xiu Zhengyu couldn’t help but think further. He hadn’t forgotten that the opportunity he’d seized to beco a Nascent Soul Master, when nobody else had believed it possible, had been orchestrated by Qi Tian. From start to finish, Qi Tian had shown not the slightest sign of panic or worry. Could it be that Qi Tian was unaware that upon his ascension to Nascent Soul Master, Xiu Zhengyu’s ntality might change, especially given their less-than-harmonious relationship? His dislike and rejection of Qi Tian were surely not lost on Qi Tian, and yet Qi Tian had still chosen him when he had stepped forward willing to take the risk for this opportunity.

What did all this imply? Surely it was not that Qi Tian was foolish, nor was it that Qi Tian had assud he would fail. There was only one explanation: Qi Tian must have ample ans to handle any shift in ntality, and even in the event of a betrayal, Qi Tian was confident enough to suppress him firmly.

This hypothesis seed implausible—a cultivator at the peak of the Gold Core Realm suppressing a Nascent Soul Master was hardly believable. But then again, thinking back to Qi Tian’s actions since their team was ford, it seed quite possible.

Xiu Zhengyu had to consider seriously. He had just advanced to beco a Nascent Soul Master, which guaranteed him a higher status in the team—a certainty. But did he really need to risk antagonizing Qi Tian and face the danger of being suppressed by Qi Tian just to challenge Qi Tian’s status within the team?

Xiu Zhengyu did not hesitate for too long, he noticed that Qi Tian remained in the sa spot, hands clasped behind his back, with an indifferent expression that revealed not the slightest change.

The calm and composure of Qi Tian made Xiu Zhengyu’s heart restless, he increasingly lacked the confidence to challenge Qi Tian and could only let out a silent sigh, deciding to first suppress the desire to challenge Qi Tian in his heart and instead observe for a while longer. If Qi Tian truly possessed ans to suppress him as he had speculated, then being honest and compliant would be no mistake. However, if Qi Tian was only bluffing, then there would be no need for further courtesy, and taking control to suppress Qi Tian when the ti ca would be just as well.

With a decision in mind, Xiu Zhengyu quickly stepped towards Qi Tian and Gao Yuqiu.

Cheng Jianli and the others no longer dared to treat Xiu Zhengyu as they had before. Before Xiu Zhengyu could approach, they greeted him with cupped fists and bowed, their attitudes extrely respectful, no different from eting any other Nascent Soul Master. There was no trace of disrespect towards Xiu Zhengyu, despite being teammates.

Even Gao Yuqiu, upon Xiu Zhengyu’s approach, solemnly offered him a respectful greeting. The gap between their realms was an undeniable truth; Gao Yuqiu had no intention of challenging the iron rules of the Cultivation World. Not to ntion the current gap between their realms was clear, even regarding the future, Gao Yuqiu could not guarantee with certainty that she would beco a Nascent Soul Master. There was a significant possibility that she might never step over that threshold in her lifeti, aning the gap between her and Xiu Zhengyu could be long-standing, perhaps even permanent.

Compared to the respect others showed, Qi Tian was much more casual towards Xiu Zhengyu, but when Xiu Zhengyu walked over, he still cupped his fists and said indifferently, “Congratulations, Sir, for taking a big step ahead of us.”

The more casual Qi Tian was, the more uneasy Xiu Zhengyu felt. He did not pay much attention to Gao Yuqiu, Cheng Jianli, and the others’ respect; his focus, more than ninety percent of it, was on Qi Tian, especially Qi Tian’s gaze. He noticed clearly that Qi Tian’s eyes were always as tranquil as a still well, unaffected by his change in realm or the rapid narrowing of the distance between them. Qi Tian looked at him with the sa plain expression he always had, unchanged from before.

Xiu Zhengyu had provoked Qi Tian more than once, and had always been aware of Qi Tian’s gaze, even when he was gravely injured during the battle with the Tiger Baby Bee queen

He vividly rembered the first day he t Qi Tian up to now; Qi Tian’s gaze toward him had always been consistent. How Qi Tian looked at him when he was injured is the sa way he looks at him now.

With these thoughts, Xiu Zhengyu suddenly felt a wave of cold sweat forming on his back. When he was injured, he rembered clearly how the other mbers of the squad looked at him—they saw him as a weakling, unworthy to be with them.

Xiu Zhengyu knew he was weak at that ti, and in their team, any mber could have easily taught him a lesson. Back then, if any of them had wanted to kill him, he would have had no power to resist.

Yet, even in such a state, Qi Tian’s gaze towards him didn’t falter, still the sa as how he looks at him now. What did this imply? Could it be that, in Qi Tian’s eyes, there was no difference between his injured self and now? Or that in both states, he was not enough of a challenge for Qi Tian, who could easily suppress him whenever he wished?

Xiu Zhengyu felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet to his head; if his speculation was correct, to what extent could Qi Tian be powerful?

Xiu Zhengyu dared not think further, the desire to challenge Qi Tian in his heart lting away substantially, with only a sliver remaining, suppressed deep within, hardly daring to be touched.

Xiu Zhengyu quickly put on a smile, stood not far in front of Qi Tian, cupped his fists and gave him a deep bow, saying with sincere tone, “The reason for my success today is mostly thanks to Sir. Without dwelling on other matters, please accept my gratitude.”

Qi Tian nodded lightly, showing no sign of being flustered or unworthy of the reverence due to his status as a newly advanced Nascent Soul Master. He said, “Sir’s success, besides owing to , is also the result of your own efforts. I have sothing to tell you, this success doesn’t an everything is fine. Long term, the Nascent Soul Stage is but an insignificant mid-point in the Cultivation World, and short term, the secret realm provided by the Holy Land for this competition contains many dangers. Although Sir has successfully reached the Nascent Soul Stage, neither your realm nor your strength can guarantee dominion over others. You must still be cautious.”