Chapter 438: Chapter 375: Meng Tianqi

This bit of struggle, although not very noticeable, only appeared at the moment of offering the Soul Core, but Qi Ping still caught it. If it weren’t for Qi Ping mastering the power of the entire world, along with the support of the Array, it might not even be possible to detect this slight fluctuation.

This struggle is understandable, and Qi Ping can comprehend it. After all, expecting everyone to be completely unreserved and without second thoughts is clearly impossible.

As long as a flawless Heavenly Dao Oath is made, with the Soul Core in Qi Ping’s grasp, it basically represents safety and security. Qi Ping only needs these people to seriously do their designated tasks.

However, Qi Ping still noted down those individuals who showed this slight fluctuation.

Even though these people can be used, when it comes to core benefits and the most important matters, it’s safer to assign them to talents like Meng Tianqi.

Reviewing Lin Yue’s investigation of these people’s life histories indeed reveals that those with no internal struggle traceable in their past experiences.

Every choice and experience of a Cultivator during their growth will present a Cultivator’s will and Dao Heart, unless one is like Ling Qianjue, who erased most of his deeds or fabricated his experiences.

Otherwise, this is something that is basically impossible to hide in a High-Level Cultivator.

The higher the Cultivation, the more apparent a Cultivator’s style of conduct becomes, making it harder to act against it. Otherwise, it would be impossible to suppress the backlash from Cultivation, which is why it’s easier to judge the character of High-Level Cultivators.

This is also why these people are willing to trust Qi Ping. Which of them does not have complete data on Qi Ping’s conduct in their hands?

It is precisely because of Qi Ping’s reputation and the guarantee provided by his Earth Immortal status that these people can trust these things.

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"Since everyone is so sincere, I will also make a Heavenly Dao Oath as promised..."

After collecting the Soul Cores of the eighteen people in front of him, Qi Ping no longer took issue with their previous rude behavior and instead made the Heavenly Dao Oath as agreed.

Accompanied by the resonant sound of the Heavenly Dao, the eighteen people also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

For a Cultivator like Qi Ping, who has a promising future, the establishment of this Heavenly Dao Oath signifies a complete attainment of cooperation.

Qi Ping’s voluntary Heavenly Dao Oath signifies that the cooperation has been achieved.

With the cooperation established, both parties relaxed.

With a wave of his large hand, the world changed abruptly, and seats imbued with Divine Power arose from the ground, inviting them to sit and discuss in detail.

"Everyone, you can now speak about the current situation!" Qi Ping took the lead.

"Senior Bee, the situation is like this..." Meng Tianqi began to explain the current detailed situation.

There are currently several core issues we face.

One is about the control of the Profound Celestial Array. In recent days, some have been persuaded by Cultivators from the Celestial Dragon Continent and agreed to give up control of the Profound Celestial Array.

Once they gain more of the core hubs, control will completely fall into the hands of Cultivators from the Celestial Dragon Continent.

Although this Array will not attack internally, it would allow external threats to enter the Star Sea Continent unobstructed.

Another is the external threat brought by the Cultivators of the Celestial Dragon Continent. If, according to current speculation, the Demon Race and Forest Sea Demon Realm press the borders simultaneously, the hope for victory for their side would be very slim, making it a very serious problem how to deal with these enemies.

If not handled well, the entire Star Sea Continent could be destroyed in this war.

In addition, there’s the issue of how to deal with the Cultivators within the Star Sea Continent. Now, outside the Qingtian Realm, many lean toward the Celestial Dragon Continent, but many are also neutral.

These are the foundation of the Star Sea Continent, especially the middle and lower-level Cultivators. Without them, it would be much more difficult for the Star Sea Continent to recover. Should they all be relocated to the Qingtian Realm?

These foundations must be preserved.

Ultimately, it comes down to one question: how to win this war!

"How long do you estimate until the reinforcements from the Celestial Dragon Continent Cultivators arrive? How much time do we have to prepare?"

Qi Ping did not answer directly but instead asked this question first.

"The time is uncertain, but from previous communications, it could be as short as three to five years, and as long as over ten years. For these outsiders to enter here, without sufficient time, they wouldn’t be able to mobilize adequately, and coupled with the long journey, the cost of space teleportation is also extremely high..."

For this answer, many added some details and their own views, but the general situation is about the same.

"Hmm, since that’s the case, to resist external enemies, we must first eliminate the internal instability. Only then can we focus on external threats. After you go back this time, find out who has their heart set on the Cultivators of the Celestial Dragon Continent, and we will eliminate them all at once!"

Qi Ping’s voice was not loud, but after his words fell, a breath of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood rushed in.

The whole place fell silent instantly.

It must be known that under the rearing of the Celestial Dragon Continent, many High-Level Cultivators on the Star Sea Continent have been ideologically influenced. Without discussing the difficulty of killing all of these Cultivators, if slaughter were to be stirred, the Star Sea Continent might directly lose a significant portion of its combat power, to cut off an arm would be an understatement.

"Senior Bee, regardless of strength or numbers, these Cultivators surpass us at least twice. Even if we can strike first, it’s not necessarily a win, and if handled poorly, triggering civil war, the strength of the Star Sea Continent will surely be severely damaged. How can we then unite against external threats?" Meng Tianqi asked.

"Additionally, some of these people are simply misguided. Is there a possibility of drawing them back to our side? The strength of the Profound Celestial Array is also related to the Power of the Living of the entire Star Sea Continent. If the damage is too great, the power of the Array will be significantly reduced, making it more challenging to resist external invasions..."

On this matter, they were straightforward and did not compromise because of Qi Ping’s pressure, as it concerns life and death, and cannot be trivialized.

In response, Qi Ping didn’t beat around the bush but maintained a resolute killing aura.

"With the great enemy before us, we don’t have time to change the mindset of those Cultivators. Those who already lean toward the outside are more of a liability than an asset if they remain. By killing them, I have ways to return their essence to the world without significantly affecting the Star Sea Continent."

"As for the issue of stronger external enemies, I will place enough Teleportation Arrays at critical locations. As long as this mobility exists, quickly exterminating some forces and traitors is not difficult..."

"Moreover..." At this point, the corner of Qi Ping’s mouth suddenly curved upward, continuing:

"Who told you my combat power is not high outside the Qingtian Realm? Do you really think I have no way to kill a Void Refining Cultivator outside the Qingtian Realm?"

Bee Daoist’s combat power isn’t limited to the Qingtian Realm?

Qi Ping’s words left everyone astonished, looking at Qi Ping in shock, with cold sweat breaking out from their backs.

Looking at the shocked faces of these people, Qi Ping then slowly explained:

"I have successfully bred Divine Level bees, and they are among the top existences within the Divinity Transformation Stage. With the assistance of Arrays, anyone below Void Refining is dead, and there’s a chance to hold off those above..."

"Additionally, I have set up some Array Bases capable of killing Void Refining Cultivators. Although limited in number, there is still a chance of killing a few Void Refining Cultivators..."

Qi Ping spoke calmly, but everyone felt a chilling coldness behind them.

Being capable of killing Void Refining Level Cultivators with an Array, plus top-level Divine Level bees – this is absolutely a trump card!

If, as Qi Ping’s opponent, he silently unleashes this power, who knows how many will die?

Especially with Qi Ping’s current resources and wealth, the number of Divine Level bees he could cultivate is certainly not small. If they go to war and Qi Ping targets them, except those with Void Refining Level strength, everyone else is doomed!

Particularly because Qi Ping can also set up Space Transmission Arrays, such a person cannot be easily encircled!

Now, with Meng Tianqi leading, the eighteen people exchanged glances and saw the relief in each other’s eyes. Fortunately, they chose to stand on Qi Ping’s side, otherwise, being targeted would have certainly meant death...

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