Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 58 - 00 Despised

Chapter 58: Chapter 0058: Despised

Chapter 58 -0058: Despised

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After passing through the space gate, Qi Tian felt as though he had waded through a pool of water–this sensation was short-lived, lasting only a few seconds. Then, he felt his feet touch solid ground once more.

This was a flat expanse of land shrouded under a massive protective boundary. Its surface was covered in ever-changing runes, clearly indicating its high-grade nature.

The protective boundary encompassed roughly two to three hundred square meters of land. In the National Master Manor’s terminology, it was known as a “safehouse”. The boundary had been created in advance by the National Master Manor sending people to construct a magical array first and activating it. Unless one possessed the power of the Foundation Establishment stage, the boundary was virtually unassailable. After a three-month trial period was over, all the disciples from the National Master Manor who had entered the Lianying Realm merely needed to return here. At that time, the National Master Manor would open the space gate once again, bridging the distance between Great Zhao’s Cultivation World and the Lianying Realm.

To ensure the safehouse’s safety, the National Master Manor stationed several senior cultivators in the late-stage of Qi Cultivation here as guards. They wouldn’t interfere with Qi Tian and others’ actions within the Lianying Realm. Their sole responsibility was to ensure the safety of the safehouse and the protective boundary. Additionally, the boundary of the safehouse was capable of identifying the indigenous beasts and cultivators of the Lianying Realm. In the past, there had never been an instance of a native from the Lianying Realm breaking through the boundary to enter the safehouse.

By the time Qi Tian arrived, three to four hundred cultivators had already come to the safehouse ahead of him. These eager cultivators had hurried ahead but most of them still lingered around, either yelling or holding up signs, trying to form alliances.

“Chen Jianhua, the elite disciple from Sky Eagle Hall is recruiting comrades. Those willing to follow Brother Chen to make a name in the world, come quickly.”

“Li Hongbin, Eighth Level of Qi Cultivation, has unlocked twenty-one meridians. Unparalleled in strength. Those who want to hold on to my coattails, come over.”

“Sisters, come to me quickly. I am Li Yuman. With me here, these stinking men won’t dare to bully you.”

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Looking at the numerous signs within the safehouse, Qi Tian felt as though he was playing an online game in his past life. However, he only reminisced for a moment before his expression turned serious. Be it Chen Jianhua, Li Hongbin, or Li Yuman, they were all powerful cultivators in the late-stage of Qi Cultivation from the National Master Manor. Their fame resonated amongst the internal and external disciples of the Manor.

Their ages weren’t too substantial, none of them exceeding thirty. In Li Yuman’s case, she was even younger, not yet twenty years old. They were all known to have the potential to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and were certain to become the cornerstones of the National Master Manor in the future.

They were already immensely popular within the National Master Manor, boasting hundreds if not thousands of followers. Once they arrived in the Lianying Realm–a place where banding together was essential for survival–their soaring popularity along with their own capabilities would immediately become their capital in forming alliances. Without even thinking, one could understand that with the backing of numerous juniors and seniors, it would be easier for them to gather all sorts of natural treasures from the Lianying Realm. By then, they would undoubtedly be able to exchange these treasures for even more points. Anyone attempting to compete with them would undoubtedly face many obstacles.

This seemed unfair, but Qi Tian knew well that there was no such thing as absolute fairness in this world. If cultivators like Li Yuman and Chen Jianhua could form relationships and alliances, that was a testament to their own abilities and part of their strength. Others could only feel envious. For instance, when he was at the Qi Cultivation First Level, he could already open up four meridians. Who could others go to for fairness in this situation?

Qi Tian neither argued with Li Yuman and the others nor had any intention of joining them. He was certain that if he joined these groups, he would be nothing more than a junior and disposable pawn. In the end, regardless of how many natural treasures he gathered in the Lianying Realm, he would have to hand them over to others. It was better not to join them in the first place.

What made Qi Tian slightly exasperated was that as other people passed by these recruiting groups, they were either pulled aside, coerced, or enticed into joining. Except for Qi Tian–none of the cultivators in charge of recruiting even gave him a second glance.

It was only when Qi Tian was nearly past these people that one of the recruiting cultivators stopped him. Just as this person was about to start persuading Qi Tian to join, another cultivator tugged at him and said, “Are you a fool? Can’t you tell this kid is just at the Qi Training Second Level? If we bring him along, what can he do? Serve tea and water? Don’t forget, when we leave this place, we have to submit treasures equivalent to ten thousand taels of silver to the National Master Manor. Who’s going to foot this bill? You?”

The cultivator who had originally intended to enlist Qi Tian seemed alarmed, as if he had seen a hornet. He quickly averted his gaze away from Qi Tian, side-stepping around him and no longer obstructing his departure.

Qi Tian managed a bitter smile. He had been wondering why nobody had stopped him before, but it was clear now. They all believed he held no value and was a loss to them. Naturally, they wanted to avoid him at all costs.

From another perspective, they knew he was “weak”, but still let him leave on his own. In actuality, they were simply leaving him to fend for himself. It was clear that the seemingly harmonious and loving scene at the National Master Manor, kept orderly by house rules, was an illusion. It was here that their selfish and indifferent nature towards their fellow cultivators revealed itself.

Qi Tian already had a profound understanding of this, therefore he felt no disappointment, or outrage. He never had any intentions of relying on others. As it had been said in his previous life, there are no saviours. At the end of the day, everyone must depend on their own two hands.

Qi Tian tightened the bundle he was carrying, and without a backwards glance, crossed through the boundary of the safe house into the Lianying Realm officially.

As he stepped into the Lianying Realm, a heavy feeling pressed onto his heart. An inexplicable oppression overwhelmed him, as if the mountains and rivers were lamenting their inevitable fate. It made his heart heavy.

Qi Tian could empathize with the pervasive sorrow between the heavens and earth, for his homeland and people in his previous life had similar experiences. The sky was dark, and people were lost and in pain.

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Not even a glimmer of brightness or hope could be seen in the world.

The reason for this outcome was only one, and that was because they were too weak. The enemy was advancing while they were not only making no progress but even regressing. If their enemies were not taking advantage of them, who would they take advantage of? Therefore, it applies to the cultivators: those who lag behind will face punishment. This universal truth holds true in every situation.

Qi Tian’s fists clenched. He would absolutely not allow such a situation to happen to him. He could ensure that he didn’t bully anyone, but he would also have to continuously strengthen himself to make sure that when others bullied him, he could fight back fiercely. For every punch received, he would return tenfold, each punch harder and heavier than the last.

These thoughts raced through Qi Tian’s mind, but his expression didn’t reveal any emotional changes. Instead, he picked a random direction and started walking slowly.

The National Master Manor provided a simplified map of the Lianying Realm to each cultivator participating in the county master selection battle. This basic map roughly indicated the geographical location and environmental outline of the Lianying Realm.

While the Lianying Realm is said to be a small world incapable of sustaining too much energy, it’s not that small in reality. Having a total area of over 15 million square kilometers, it features mountains, rivers, and even oceans. Although once a cultivation paradise with a year-round spring-like climate, it changed years ago when two incredibly powerful experts unintentionally turned it into a battlefield. The impact of their battles caused mountains to crumble and numerous powerful cultivators and demonic beasts to die leaving behind very few of them. As they grew up, they discovered that the cultivation environment of the Lianying Realm had fundamentally changed, limiting them to the Qi cultivation stage, with death as their only choice at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The time allotted by the National Master Manor for this trial period is three months. It’s impossible to cross the whole realm within this short period, especially for Qi Tian, who travels on foot.

Qi Tian had examined the map while waiting in line to enter the Lianying Realm. He planned to mine some natural treasures while exploring. Even though the overall environment of the Lianying Realm has changed, inhibiting both cultivators and demonic beasts from advancing past the Qi cultivation period, and the plants are incapable of accumulating much Spirit Qi, he cannot forget that ores are another vital type of natural treasure. Given that a prosperous cultivation civilization once existed here, it indicates that there are resources sufficient to meet the needs of cultivation. He believes finding the mines of the natives or the treasure vaults of their sects could bring him high-quality natural treasures. Should he procure some of these treasures and exchange them for points in the National Master Manor, becoming a county master would naturally fall into place.

Qi Tian headed off in his chosen direction, soon leaving the safe house far behind him. Before him, a small forest lay. Some cultivator colleagues who had exited the safe house before him were there, taking what appeared to be their last moments of rest.

Qi Tian planned to avoid them and go around. However, suddenly, an arrow rain shot out from the depth of the small forest. Dozens of sharp arrows flew towards the group of resting cultivators like a downpour.

Some of those cultivators hadn’t been paying attention and did not react in time. They were quickly turned into pincushions by the arrow rain. However, most of the cultivators were alert as they knew they were in a strange and hostile environment. They reacted to the arrow rain instantly.