As Qi Tian spoke these words, the entire venue fell into respectful silence.
“No one expected the Divine Son Qi Tian to be so deeply loyal and righteous!”
“Qi Tian’s actions are truly admirable!”
“If only I had a senior brother like that!”
“I’m so envious of that Dragon Bodhisattva. What incredible luck he must have had to become Qi Tian’s junior brother!”
“…”
The several saints wore varied expressions.
Wang Cong, Wu Qinghao, and Li Jian also looked full of admiration.
Chen Tianming said, “Heh, who would have thought that the Yin-Yang Sect would produce a divine son so loyal and righteous? It’s quite unexpected.”
Xiao Yichen suppressed his inner delight, put on a pretence, and bowed to Qi Tian. “Farewell, Brother Qi!”
Then, disciples from the various sects at the scene also bowed to Qi Tian, saying respectfully, “Farewell, Divine Son Qi Tian!”
Remember m. in one second.
Chen Tianming said loudly, “Qi Tian, I had hoped to compete with you in the Dragon Burial Nest, but I didn’t expect you to withdraw. What a pity.”
Qi Tian replied, “No need for regret. There will surely be a battle between us in the future.”
“I’ll be waiting,” Chen Tianming said. “Take care. No need to see you off!”
A thousand metres away.
The Long-Browed Real Person transmitted to Ye Qiu, “This Qi Tian, though from the Yin-Yang Sect, is genuinely good to Dragon Bodhisattva.”
“If we didn’t have enmity with the Yin-Yang Sect, I would definitely become friends with him.”
“In this cruel world of cultivation where the weak are prey to the strong, someone like him is truly a rare breed.”
Ye Qiu nodded slightly, fully agreeing with the Long-Browed Real Person’s words.
Though they had enmity with the Yin-Yang Sect, he felt a trace of admiration for Qi Tian in his heart.
To protect his junior brother, Qi Tian was willing to give up the Dragon Emperor inheritance. This act alone was enough to command respect.
Everyone knew that if Qi Tian participated in the contest, with his strength, he had a high chance of obtaining the Dragon Emperor inheritance.
Once Qi Tian obtained it, he could instantly become a saint.
“Little brat, I still think it’s worth a try. If we can win Qi Tian over, he would definitely become a great asset to you,” the Long-Browed Real Person said.
After witnessing Qi Tian’s actions, Ye Qiu had developed a slight favourable impression of him. “Given his status and personality, it’s hard for him to become a like-minded friend with us, but I’ve decided to give it a try.”
“That’s the spirit,” the Long-Browed Real Person laughed. “If we really manage to win him over, it would be a huge gain. Enough talk. Qi Tian is coming.”
Soon, Qi Tian appeared before Ye Qiu.
“Junior Brother, let’s head back!” Qi Tian said.
Ye Qiu pretended to ask, “Senior Brother, are you really giving it up?”
“Alas!” Qi Tian sighed. “What choice do I have? Our Yin-Yang Sect has no one to sacrifice.”
Ye Qiu said, “But the Dragon Emperor inheritance is unique. If we miss it, there will never be another chance.”
“I understand all that, but never mind. Let’s go!” Qi Tian said, then strode forward.
After a few steps.
Seeing that Ye Qiu and Dragon Bodhisattva had not followed, Qi Tian turned back and asked, “What are you standing there for? Come on!”
“Yes!” Ye Qiu responded, quickly catching up.
At that moment, an invisible force suddenly immobilised Ye Qiu and the Long-Browed Real Person completely, rendering them unable to move.
“What is happening?”
It was too sudden, with no warning at all.
Moreover, before it happened, neither Ye Qiu nor the Long-Browed Real Person had sensed the slightest hint of danger.
When Ye Qiu tried to speak, he realised he could not open his mouth at all. He was unable to utter a word.
On the other side, the Long-Browed Real Person was in exactly the same situation.
“What is going on?” Just as Ye Qiu and the Long-Browed Real Person were shocked, Qi Tian turned around, looked at them both, and a brilliant smile curved his lips.
Instantly, Ye Qiu and the Long-Browed Real Person realised what was happening and glared at Qi Tian in fury.
Then, Qi Tian’s voice sounded in their ears.
“Junior Brother, don’t blame me.”
“My only goal in coming down the mountain this time is the Dragon Emperor inheritance.”
“I will never give up the fight for it!”
Qi Tian spoke through voice transmission, so only Ye Qiu and the Long-Browed Real Person could hear him. No one else could.
“As long as I obtain the Dragon Emperor inheritance, I can become a saint in one leap.”
“Looking across the Eastern Wilderness, none of those supreme prodigies have yet become saints. If I become one, I will be ahead of them all.”
“On the path of immortality, a single misstep can mean falling miles behind.”
“As long as I stay ahead, they will never catch up.”
“In the future, my chances of proving the Dao and becoming an emperor will be far greater than theirs.”
“Junior Brother, please understand my intentions.”
Qi Tian wore an expression of reluctant necessity. “Though the other sects have many disciples, I cannot act against them.”
“Because our sects are allies.”
“If I were to attack disciples of the other sects, our alliance would collapse completely, and it would ruin the Grand Master’s plans.”
“This is truly a helpless move with no alternative.”
“Rest assured, I won’t let you sacrifice in vain. Once I obtain the Dragon Emperor inheritance and return to the sect, I will certainly erect spirit tablets for you both and offer incense daily.”
“In the future, when I become the leader of the Yin-Yang Sect, I will posthumously confer upon you the title of elders.”
“That way, your names will live on forever, worshipped by future generations.”
“By the way, Junior Brother, what is the name of this servant of yours?”
Qi Tian looked at the Long-Browed Real Person. “Never mind, no need to know your name. In the future, I will inscribe on the spirit tablet ‘Spirit Position of Dragon Bodhisattva’s Servant’ to commemorate you.”
“Originally, with your status, you could never become an elder. To sacrifice for me is a blessing from your ancestors’ graves. You should feel honoured!”
Hearing these words, the Long-Browed Real Person wished he could tear Qi Tian apart limb from limb.
He had previously thought Qi Tian was a noble and righteous gentleman, but it turned out everything was an act.
Only now did Qi Tian reveal his true colours.
Unfortunately, outsiders could not know, because these words were spoken through voice transmission.
“Hypocrite!”
“Sanctimonious!”
“Putting on a show!”
“May you die a horrible death!”
The Long-Browed Real Person cursed Qi Tian in his heart.
As for Ye Qiu, his face showed only disappointment, nothing else.
He too had thought Qi Tian was someone worthy of respect, but he never imagined it was all a facade.
“I was careless.”
“There are no good people in the Yin-Yang Sect.”
“I should not have so readily trusted Qi Tian’s character!”
“Qi Tian, I had intended to win you over and become friends, but since this is your true nature, you leave me no choice.”
Thinking this, Ye Qiu prepared to summon his anomalous flame, only to suddenly discover that his true qi was also sealed, completely immovable.
Moreover, his divine soul was thoroughly restrained, his primordial spirit unable to stir within his skull.
Most terrifying of all, the Xuanyuan Sword and golden coffin hidden in his eyes showed no reaction, as if their connection to him had been severed.
Ye Qiu was both shocked and furious.
“Damn it, what exactly is this technique Qi Tian is using?”
