Heard Li Qi's mocking voice ring out.
In an instant, the burly cultivator who had just attacked Li Qi's expression turned ashen.
If the one speaking was a peer at the same Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage, perhaps he would have felt slightly better.
But for a cultivator like Li Qi, at the Six Heavens of the Dao Integration stage.
It was clearly an insubordinate act, a form of insult.
A murderous intent flickered in Tian Qifeng's eyes.
"When people speak, their words should match their strength. Boy, let me see if you have the strength to utter such words."
As the words fell, the aura of the Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage emanated from Tian Qifeng.
The atmosphere in the surroundings instantly grew heavy.
Sensing this, Xu Tianzong's expression also changed slightly.
It wasn't that he feared Li Qi getting injured under Tian Qifeng's attack.
Li Qi, even when not as strong as he was now, had managed to deal with the Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration cultivator in Fenghong District.
Now Li Qi's strength was vastly different, and Xu Tianzong could no longer discern how strong Li Qi truly was.
But there was one thing Xu Tianzong knew for certain.
If Tian Qifeng were to truly make a move, given Li Qi's low-key nature, it was likely that Tian Qifeng and his two companions would completely disappear from this world.
Indeed.
Xu Tianzong, having spent so much time with Li Qi, was almost entirely correct in guessing Li Qi's thoughts.
Just then, Li Qi's spiritual energy also began to circulate slowly.
An incredibly surging power flowed within him.
But to an observer, he appeared ordinary, all his power consciously contained within him.
Simultaneously, Li Qi slowly raised his palm, preparing to crush these three Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration cultivators.
And in the next moment.
Suddenly, Li Qi's eyes flickered, and the hand he had raised was lowered again.
It was then that Tian Qifeng, as he exuded his aura and prepared to strike, had the other two accompanying cultivators lay their hands on his shoulders.
"Brother Tian, calm down, don't be rash. This is, after all, the region under Daoist friend Xu's command."
One of them spoke, addressing Tian Qifeng.
Hearing Xu Tianzong's name.
Tian Qifeng's eyes, which had been filled with anger due to the perceived insult, now showed a hint of apprehension.
The murderous intent in his gaze slowly receded, and his attention shifted from Li Qi to Xu Tianzong.
At the same time, the apprehension in his eyes grew even more intense.
After all, Xu Tianzong's reputation was somewhat intimidating.
He could defeat cultivators at the Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage when he was only at the Seven Heavens.
Now that his cultivation had reached the Eight Heavens, he was likely no weaker than a peak Dao Integration cultivator.
If he were to truly attack, he would likely not fare well.
Furthermore, the two companions beside him were merely acquaintances, and they would not offend Xu Tianzong over such a trivial matter.
Moreover, Li Qi had indeed spoken the truth earlier.
They were already in a hurry to find help, fearing that before they could break through the Silver Grand World, the World Master of the Silver Grand World would ascend to the Tribulation stage.
Currently, they truly did not have much time to waste.
Tian Qifeng took a deep breath, and after a moment, his voice finally sounded.
"Alright! Then today, I will give Daoist friend Xu some face and let him go this once."
After saying this, Tian Qifeng's gaze returned to Li Qi, his eyes still holding a cold glint.
"Do not think that because Daoist friend Xu is by your side today, you can be so unbridled."
There would always be times when he wasn't around, wouldn't there?
It was just that time was pressing now, so Tian Qifeng didn't have much time to trouble Li Qi.
But this did not mean the matter would be dropped.
When Li Qi ventured out in the future, away from the Small Yan District and far from Xu Tianzong, he would act.
He would make Li Qi understand what kind of strength was required to speak such words.
"Since Daoist friend Xu has no intention of interfering, we shall take our leave. We have caused much disturbance."
With that, Tian Qifeng and his two companions did not linger in the Small Yan District and quickly departed.
Watching the receding figures of Tian Qifeng and his two companions disappear.
"They're finally gone."
Xu Tianzong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, Xu Tianzong's gaze fell upon Li Qi.
"Daoist friend Li, thank you. However, that person seems to have taken an interest in you."
Hearing this, Li Qi waved his hand dismissively, as if he didn't care at all.
"So what if he's taken an interest in me? A mere Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage, not worth mentioning."
However, in reality, Li Qi was already contemplating in his mind.
Since that fellow named Tian Qifeng harbored ill intentions towards him,
To avoid future potential trouble, should he find an opportunity to secretly eliminate him?
After all, even minor troubles were still troubles, and nipping them in the bud was in line with Li Qi's nature.
"It's settled then. I'll arrange for my Natal Spirit Puppet to keep an eye out and seize an opportunity when he's alone to resolve him."
With this thought, Li Qi had made his plan.
As for Xu Tianzong,
The people seeking him out now were all at the Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage, or even peak Dao Integration cultivators.
This placed immense pressure on Xu Tianzong, who had only just entered the Eight Heavens of the Dao Integration stage.
With the current matter resolved, Xu Tianzong did not linger. He bid farewell and left.
He intended to return and cultivate peacefully while the Small Yan District was still stable.
At the very least, he had to reach the Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage as soon as possible. Then, perhaps, he wouldn't have to be so constrained and could truly enter the circles of cultivators at the Nine Heavens and even peak Dao Integration stages.
Li Qi did not stop him, merely told Xu Tianzong to go back and cultivate well.
And upon seeing Xu Tianzong depart.
Li Qi also returned to the Heavenly Dao space within the Earth Void Realm.
The only remaining Natal Spirit Puppet was summoned before him by Li Qi.
"Main body, do you have a mission?"
The Natal Spirit Puppet asked Li Qi.
Li Qi synchronized the memories he had just acquired outside the Earth Void Realm with the Natal Spirit Puppet.
"You will go out this time and find an opportunity to help me eliminate this cultivator named Tian, to prevent him from causing me trouble in the future."
"Alright, I understand."
The Natal Spirit Puppet, having received the order, immediately left the Earth Void Realm.
With the current strength of this Natal Spirit Puppet.
At the Six Heavens of the Dao Integration stage, it could normally contend with cultivators at the Seven Heavens of the Dao Integration stage.
If it were to activate the Extreme Burn Secret Art and the Chaos Eight Bursts.
While its true combat power was still some distance from the Tribulation stage, it was far beyond the capability of ordinary peak Dao Integration cultivators.
To truly contend against a fully unleashed Natal Spirit Puppet, it would at least require several peak Dao Integration cultivators to join forces wholeheartedly.
With the Natal Spirit Puppet's strength, it should be more than sufficient to deal with Tian Qifeng, who was only at the ordinary Nine Heavens of the Dao Integration stage and had not even reached the peak of Dao Integration.