Chapter 201: Second force

This Dao Resonance was fake; Chan Zhi intentionally gave it to him, and he had ulterior motives.

Li Qi actually thought the probability of this possibility was not high.

Not very likely.

If Chan Zhi truly had a way to directly remove demonic thoughts, even if it was just a temporary suppression to show him, his situation wouldn't be this bad.

So, Li Qi temporarily ruled out this possibility.

Then, what if this thing was really given by Heavenly Demon of Enjoying Others’ Emanations?

Just thinking about this possibility made Li Qi tremble all over, his heart pounding.

Heavenly Demon of Enjoying Others’ Emanations proactively gave him something, and he couldn't get rid of it.

If this was true, then Li Qi felt he had already been sentenced to death.

But that should also be unlikely.

What virtue or ability did Li Qi possess to be worthy of a First Grade powerhouse giving him something? And this powerhouse would have to carefully control their power to avoid blowing him up.

Li Qi didn't think he had that much face.

Then, what if it was another possibility? For example, what if he encountered not Heavenly Demon of Enjoying Others’ Emanations, but some other unknown existence?

But he clearly contacted that terrifying existence through demonic thoughts.

And the other party also had a great ability to suppress these low-level Demonic Overlords and demonic thoughts, even a Seventh Grade Chan Zhi couldn't achieve such suppression.

Hard to understand.

Li Qi thought for a long time, but couldn't figure it out, so he simply gave up thinking.

That Dao Resonance, suppress it, absolutely do not use it, do not even look at it, it's best not to even think about it!

Just pretend it doesn't exist.

Anyway, it was just an unexpected gain. After this matter was resolved, Li Qi definitely had to find a way to figure it out.

Unfortunately, his teacher didn't tell Li Qi how to contact him, only leaving him with tasks, a truly hands-off approach.

If Young Master Zhu had told him how to contact him, Li Qi would definitely have called for help by now.

He could endure a Ninth Grade fighting a Seventh Grade without calling for help, finding a way to solve it himself.

But this wisp of unknown origin Dao Resonance truly frightened him.

However...

There should be other ways.

For example, the people he called.

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Another day passed.

Li Qi's main body suppressed that wisp of Heavenly Demon’s Dao Resonance, then took a good rest and started sleeping.

Actually, it was just a catnap; as long as his Divided Soul was awake, his consciousness couldn't rest.

These past few days, he had been working overtime.

And Li Qi's Divided Soul, in this day's time, painstakingly managed to find another Seventh Grade in Guangyang City.

One of the Three Sicheng, Guangyang Sicheng.

The only remaining usable local power in Guangyang City.

Since Li Qi was no longer pretending and decided to reveal his hand, the identity of a Young Master had to be utilized. Of course, not a single local power could be let go; all of them had to be called upon.

Sicheng, in charge of water and wood affairs, responsible for water conservancy and civil engineering, was a very important official position.

Urban planning and construction, the flow of mountains and rivers, and so on were all within his jurisdiction.

At this moment, Li Qi was in a large underground water conservancy control array outside Guangyang City.

This large array was located four hundred li west of Guangyang City, connecting the mountains and rivers within a radius of four thousand li, which could help regulate mountain Qi and water Qi, ensuring favorable weather in Guangyang.

There were a total of three such large arrays in Guangyang, which could basically cover more than eighty percent of the area.

Li Qi stood here, looking around.

This place was ten li deep underground. If Wang Baiyan hadn't helped, he would have searched until he died and still wouldn't have found it.

All around was a grotto, completely dark, but the sound of the void was more vast than on the surface. It was too dim to discern, with stalactites and stalagmites hanging down at the passages, emitting a faint light. Inside the cave, it was adorned with silk and pearls, appearing extraordinarily bizarre, magnificent, and splendid, a kaleidoscope of wonders before his eyes, overwhelming his senses.

The wind howled continuously in the hollow.

In such a place, Guangyang Sicheng, this Seventh Grade great power, stood trembling before Li Qi.

As soon as Li Qi arrived, the other party sensed someone approaching and rushed over quickly.

After Li Qi displayed a glimpse of Great Blessing Divine Qi, he adopted his current attitude.

"Sicheng, you are a dignified Seventh Grade; why have you fallen to this?" Li Qi sighed and shook his head: "In this dark chamber, without a trace of light, hiding here, have you truly been forced to a dead end?"

Guangyang Sicheng quickly bowed: "Chan Zhi's demonic monk's might is too overwhelming. This subordinate is truly unable to resist. My two colleagues, one died, one fled. I cultivate the Dao of Reason, and I am not skilled in combat, so I had no choice but to resort to this, hiding here to preserve my life!"

Yes, that's how it was.

This dignified Seventh Grade great power was forced into such a state by Chan Zhi, now hiding underground, fearing that if he showed himself, Chan Zhi would devour his heart and turn him into a Puppet.

However, Li Qi could also understand.

Chan Zhi, that demonic monk, was indeed terrifying.

Looking at it this way, he wasn't fighting one against two back then, but one against three!

Simultaneously fighting Guangyang Sima, Sicheng, and the Prefect, resulting in one death and two escapes.

And Chan Zhi was fighting in a very poor state, because he himself had demonic thoughts in his heart, and only came to Baiyue to seek a path to balance.

The disparity was too terrifying.

It was almost like the difference between Li Qi and an ordinary Ninth Grade.

"Then Sicheng doesn't have to hide like this anymore. This Young Master has come this time precisely to deal with Chan Zhi." Li Qi quickly stepped forward and helped up this strongest person he could currently gather.

Being helped up by Li Qi, Guangyang Sicheng quickly said: "Since Young Master has arrived, it shows a bright and pure heart! This subordinate immediately feels that even in a dark room, there is a clear sky. Guangyang will surely have spirits and gods showing their efficacy, the sun and moon shining brightly, illuminating the six directions! The disaster of the demonic monk is finally going to be resolved!"

When he said this, he looked like he was about to cry, his face full of the expression of 'the clear sky lord has arrived'.

Li Qi frowned upon seeing this but said nothing. Instead, he pulled him to sit down in the cave: "There's no need to elaborate on this matter, otherwise why would I come here specifically? It's just that I'm new here, and many things are still unclear. I still need Sicheng's help!"

Sicheng repeatedly said: "Since Young Master has personally arrived, this subordinate will certainly do his utmost to assist, speaking without reservation. Wherever Young Master commands, this subordinate is willing to be a loyal servant! However, may I ask, Young Master, why have you come alone? Are your attendants waiting outside?"

Li Qi smiled and shook his head: "Sicheng is mistaken. I came alone this time; I have no attendants with me."

As soon as these words were spoken, Guangyang Sicheng's face instantly turned pale!

His legs immediately trembled, and the courage he had mustered earlier and the promises he had made were all thrown to the back of his mind. He immediately felt the urge to leave.

Is this Young Master an idiot?! Without attendants, what can he do with just one Ninth Grade? Is he perhaps hoping that I will fight the Guangyang demonic monk to the death?!

Doesn't he know how big the gap is?

On the other side, Li Qi didn't even need to look closely; a glance told him what this person was thinking.

Nothing else, this Guangyang Sicheng had already started to move backward.

Li Qi sighed. No wonder the situation in Guangyang had deteriorated to this extent.

If the three chief officials of a prefecture were all like this, how crooked would the subordinates become?

So, Li Qi said with a sinister smile: "Sicheng, you're not thinking of running, are you?"

Sicheng was about to slip away, but when Li Qi said this, his body stiffened, and he awkwardly remained in place.

But he couldn't bring himself to say he would stay, so he just remained motionless, rigid.

Li Qi's face hardened: "Sicheng, don't you feel somewhat stifled right now? A dignified Seventh Grade, hiding underground like a centipede or insect, burying your head and shrinking back, seeking only a night's peace. Is this how you cultivated your Seventh Grade?"

Guangyang Sicheng, however, was unimpressed.

Struggling to survive is human nature. Is this Young Master of Shaman God Mountain cultivating Dao to the point of being foolish? Does he insist on him fighting to the death to be considered good?

But his character was cowardly, and he dared not openly refute Li Qi. He merely bowed immediately, nodding obsequiously, agreeing to everything.

However, Li Qi also knew his thoughts, so his previous sentence was just an opening.

With a wave of his hand, earth and stone reshaped themselves into tables and chairs. Li Qi pulled Guangyang Sicheng to sit down: "Sicheng, do you know why I came to find you?"

Sicheng immediately replied: "This subordinate does not know."

However, he secretly grumbled: "This fellow just said he wanted my help. He's simply eyeing my cultivation and wants me to die for him. How could it be that simple?"

He had hidden here precisely to save his life. This Young Master came to find him without even a single attendant. What else could he want besides for him to confront Chan Zhi?

"You don't know, then I will explain it to you in detail. Sicheng, do you really think Chan Zhi doesn't know you're hiding here?" Li Qi continued to ask Guangyang Sicheng.

He didn't plan to force this Seventh Grade with his title. Although the other party was cowardly, he would bite if pushed too hard. If he truly forced the other party to their death, Li Qi bet that the other party would definitely kill him first and then flee for his life.

Whether he succeeded in fleeing or not, Li Qi himself would definitely die.

To deal with Wang Baiyan, he could use the lure of a promising future, but for someone like this, using wealth or coercion was useless; he had to find another way.

Therefore, Li Qi had already prepared another set of words.

"He definitely doesn't know. This array has the effect of concealing Qi, and it can adjust the mountain and water veins to shield me. Besides, even if he discovered it, this place also has a protective effect. If I hold out here, he won't be able to break in for two or three years. By then, the Lord of the Nation will definitely have freed up his hands! The danger here will naturally be resolved."

At this point, Guangyang Sicheng immediately suggested: "If Young Master clashes with Chan Zhi, why not stay here as well? I can certainly ensure Young Master's safety!"

"A son of a thousand gold pieces does not sit by the hall. It is safer to stay here with me. Young Master can also call for his attendants and strive to be free as soon as possible!"

Well, Li Qi hadn't even started persuading him, and he was already trying to persuade Li Qi.

"Wait, Sicheng, do you know why I came here without any attendants?" Li Qi interrupted Guangyang Sicheng and asked.

"This subordinate does not know," he said.

Guangyang Sicheng was indeed a bit confused as to why this Young Master would seek death.

This was clearly unreasonable. A Young Master of Shaman God Mountain, as long as he proceeded step by step, could easily become the protagonist of this world, a Prodigy attracting everyone's attention.

Why would he take such a big risk here?

So, Li Qi immediately stood with his hands behind his back, raising his head: "I am precisely looking for this opportunity!"

Li Qi's voice became impassioned: "I am a Prodigy! Possessing a magnificent bearing that surpasses the world and a profound strategy that encompasses all, is not the current fragmentation of Guangyang precisely my opportunity to draw my sword and contend? If, as a Ninth Grade, I could stabilize Guangyang and appease the demonic monk, cleanse Lilim and clear the demonic nest, what would I become?"

"To turn the tide is our generation's task, with a long shout, the heavens split! That demonic monk is precisely a good target for me to test my skills. His head is already in my bag; how can I let my attendants take it?!"

Li Qi's valiant posture, at first glance, seemed incredibly heroic.

However, Guangyang Sicheng merely curled his lips.

Do these Prodigies really take everyone for fools? Saying such things, if they have the ability, why don't they go fight a Seventh Grade themselves? Why come to him?

He admired the spirit of the Prodigies, but as a sparrow, he was too lazy to bother with the ambitions of swans.

It really had nothing to do with him.

Of course, Li Qi also knew his mindset and did not expect to convince this person based on that.

So, after stating his purpose, Li Qi sat down again: "Since Sicheng already knows my purpose, I shall continue."

"I have already investigated the background of that Chan Zhi. He is from the Dakini Heaven lineage under Mahakala. As you know, he is a notoriously demonic monk, so it's not surprising that he would do such things."

"However, his cultivation has gone seriously awry. demonic thoughts has entered his body, and the balance between Buddha and demon is lost. Although he is not in danger of falling, he could easily make a wrong step and fall into the Demonic Dao, from which point his Dao will be completely destroyed, unable to advance even a jot."

"So, you know his state now, right?" Li Qi glanced at Guangyang Sicheng.

He didn't wait for Sicheng to reply, immediately continuing like a rapid-fire cannon.

"So, do you really think he doesn't know where you're hiding? Do you think the fleeing Prefect has had no news? Do you really think this place can stop him?"

"You're still alive, lying here underground, simply because he doesn't have enough energy to deal with you right now."

Li Qi's tone was calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

But it was precisely this tone that made Guangyang Sicheng frown deeply, his heart trembling.

"Is what Young Master said true?"

He had never heard any news about that monk. Now that he heard it, his heart was immediately filled with worry and fear.

Li Qi smiled and replied: "This Young Master does not intend to rely on the strength of any attendants. I came to Guangyang alone, starting from scratch, to eliminate a Seventh Grade demonic monk. This is my trial for myself. So, do you think I'm someone who comes to seek my own death?"

Guangyang Sicheng frowned, but dared not say anything more.

Because he knew the nature of these Prodigies.

They say it's a trial for themselves, but in reality, they definitely have more than one life-saving item on them. And if people like them willingly act as their pawns and vanguard, although they might get a couple of scraps, if their master needs it, then death is death.

Following a Prodigy would definitely lead to a miserable death without a burial place.

However, at this moment, Li Qi stood up: "Alright, that's all I have to say. This Young Master has other things to do. Since Sicheng has made his decision, I'll take my leave."

Li Qi turned and prepared to leave.

Sicheng was still pondering when he heard this, and quickly reached out: "Young Master, wait!"

But Li Qi did not stay. Instead, he ignored him and strode out of the place.

Outside, Wang Baiyan was waiting.