Chapter 527: Chapter 294: The Deterrent Power of a Quasi-Great True Monarch

As you know, the Golden Stele Creation Spirits True Monarch had previously been an enormous pressure, forcing me to deploy the Sect Protection Array for resistance.

Yet, with Qi Chuan’s arrival, the problem was solved.

Moreover, it was solved with such speed, by merely striking once to settle the matter.

It truly evokes a sense of awe and shame.

"Furthermore, Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan’s cultivation compared to before seems entirely different; such cultivation speed is terrifying indeed..."

True Monarch Cyan Bamboo couldn’t help but fix his eyes on Qi Chuan, feeling somewhat surprised.

The Golden Stele Creation two saw Qi Chuan’s exceptionally strong Nascent Soul foundation, as did True Monarch Cyan Bamboo.

However, unlike the Golden Stele Creation duo, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo had witnessed Qi Chuan’s actions before.

That was more than ten years ago.

Back then, although Qi Chuan’s strength was formidable and his Nascent Soul foundation robust, to True Monarch Cyan Bamboo’s perception, he was still quite a distance away from the Peak of Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

Yet now, in just over ten years, Qi Chuan has not only reached the Peak of Nascent Soul Middle Stage, but his Nascent Soul height is a terrifying 5.9 inches, which True Monarch Cyan Bamboo hadn’t anticipated.

As True Monarch Cyan Bamboo marveled at Qi Chuan’s cultivation improvement, Qi Chuan gazed at the scene where the Golden Stele Creation duo voluntarily conceded defeat, rubbing his chin and pondering slightly.

Previously, those two were touting the ideals of cultivators aiming high and striving against the heavens, yet his single action led to such a swift capitulation.

But should he accept their concession?

Or should he not accept?

"Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo, what do you think?"

After pondering for a moment, Qi Chuan suddenly addressed True Monarch Cyan Bamboo, asking for his opinion.

After all, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo was actually the party involved originally.

"As Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan decides."

True Monarch Cyan Bamboo, upon hearing this, did not mention his thoughts but signaled that he follows Qi Chuan’s decision.

Not far away, Golden Stele True Monarch and Spirit Creation True Monarch both looked at Qi Chuan anxiously.

Qi Chuan glanced at them, contemplated for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"I am not some bloodthirsty demon; since you have admitted your mistakes and conceded, I will not kill you. However, I tried to persuade you verbally to retreat voluntarily, but you wouldn’t listen and provoked me to act."

"Having acted, I can’t act for nothing, right?"

After speaking, Qi Chuan looked at the two.

"Yes, yes!"

"You have a reason, whatever compensation, we accept."

Golden Stele Creation two, upon hearing this, naturally could only nod in agreement.

But their hearts sank to the abyss.

In their hearts, they were prepared for Qi Chuan to make exorbitant demands.

"Hmm... how about this, each of you provide resources for Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo’s recovery and triple compensate for the damage to the Sect Protection Array at Cyan Bamboo Gate. In addition, apologize to Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo and promise not to trouble Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo and the Cyan Bamboo Sect again."

"This..."

"Just this?"

At these words, Golden Stele True Monarch and Spirit Creation True Monarch couldn’t help raising their heads, feeling somewhat incredulous.

Apart from some meager compensation and an apology to True Monarch Cyan Bamboo, it wasn’t much more than Qi Chuan had initially stated.

Neither expected Qi Chuan to let them go so easily.

"Just this." Qi Chuan waved his hand indifferently.

He really had no interest in overly punishing Golden Stele True Monarch and Spirit Creation True Monarch.

His goal is the Realm of the Great True Monarch and the Divinity Transformation Realm.

He doesn’t wish to entangle too much with the duo.

The primary purpose is to help True Monarch Cyan Bamboo resolve the issue, as a gesture of gratitude for True Monarch Cyan Bamboo’s prior kindness towards him.

This arrangement compensates True Monarch Cyan Bamboo’s losses while not inciting Golden Stele Creation duo’s resentment to secretly trouble the Cyan Bamboo Sect after his departure.

In Qi Chuan’s opinion, it was a fair arrangement.

"So, do you agree or not?" Qi Chuan asked Golden Stele Creation duo.

"Agree, agree!"

Golden Stele Creation duo quickly nodded, fearing Qi Chuan would retract, immediately started pulling out compensatory resources from their Qiankun Bags.

"Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo, what do you think of this arrangement? If you think the compensation is too light, I can ask them to intensify it."

At this point, Qi Chuan turned to True Monarch Cyan Bamboo beside him, whose words made Golden Stele Creation duo momentarily pause, hearts tensing.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan, I think this arrangement is very appropriate!"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo clasped his hands towards Qi Chuan, expressing sincere gratitude.

He is not a clueless person.

Knowing Qi Chuan did this, for him, for the Cyan Bamboo Sect, it is the best way to handle it.

Therefore, he is truly grateful from the heart.

"As long as Fellow Daoist Cyan Bamboo is satisfied." Qi Chuan nodded.

Next, under the gaze of Qi Chuan, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo, and the numerous Cyan Bamboo Sect disciples and elders, Golden Stele True Monarch and Spirit Creation True Monarch both delivered the compensatory resources.

Then, they apologized to True Monarch Cyan Bamboo and promised never to trouble True Monarch Cyan Bamboo and the Cyan Bamboo Sect again.

Finally, under Qi Chuan’s nod, they solemnly clasped their fists towards Qi Chuan before turning to leave swiftly, transforming into escape lights.

The speed of those escape lights really was fast, as if they feared Qi Chuan would have another word.

"Oooh ooh ooh!"

At this moment, inside the Cyan Bamboo Sect, numerous disciples confirmed that the sect’s crisis had safely passed, joyfully cheering.

Later, they actively bowed respectfully towards Qi Chuan in the sky.

Containing vast waves of gratitude, soaring to the sky.

"Thank you, True Monarch senior, for saving the Cyan Bamboo Sect from calamity!"

"Thank you, True Monarch senior, for saving us from calamity!"

Qi Chuan accepted their homage, then slightly raised his hand, saying, "No need for this, your Supreme Elder previously helped me."

Next to him, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo smiled at the scene, before speaking: "Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan, please enter the main hall!"

"Alright." Qi Chuan nodded.

Then, the two flew into the Cyan Bamboo Sect, heading towards the main hall.

Soon, Qi Chuan and True Monarch Cyan Bamboo took their seats in the grand hall, where beautiful female disciples respectfully served Spirit Tea and then withdrew.

Qi Chuan took a sip of Spirit Tea, set down the cup, and then said, "I once came to the Cyan Bamboo Sect; however, you were away, I only knew you were out training."

"After finishing my cultivation at the Deep Sea Ice Pool, I planned to visit Sea Bamboo Island to bid farewell, only to witness Golden Stele Creation duo’s assault on the mountain."

Qi Chuan’s tone carried a sense of reminiscence.

Noticing Qi Chuan’s tone, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo seriously said, "Farewell? Perhaps Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan, you..."

"Correct."

Qi Chuan nodded, said, "From now on, I will likely not return to Sea Bamboo Island to cultivate."

"Why?" hearing this, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo was slightly stunned.

He couldn’t understand.

Did today’s event make Qi Chuan a bit dissatisfied?

Planning to seek another, quieter place for cultivation in the future?

"Because, that Deep Sea Ice Pool is now useless for me."

Qi Chuan said: "I have entered the Tier Four Early-stage Body Cultivation Realm; I must find a land of better quality for Physical Body cultivation."

"Tier Four...Early-stage Body Cultivation?"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Cyan Bamboo couldn’t help but swallow quietly.

He thought it was due to other reasons, but turned out it was this reason.

"It is said that Tier Four Early-stage Body Cultivation is akin to Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators, using only the Physical Body’s power to rival Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators; their combat strength is formidable!"

"Unexpectedly, Fellow Daoist Qi Chuan not only reached the Quasi-Great True Monarch realm in Magic Cultivation, but also reached this realm in Body Cultivation."

"Dual Cultivation of Body and Magic, both achieving Great Success, truly terrifying..."