I created Qin Tianjian in modern times

Zhao Qi said affirmatively, "This monster is most likely controlled by humans."

"What? Being controlled by humans?" Han Feng exclaimed, "How is this possible? Who has such great ability to control such a powerful monster?"

"That's what I want to know too." Zhao Qi stood up and said while looking at the mountains in the distance.

"The appearance of this monster and the runes on its body indicate one thing - someone is secretly controlling all of this."

"Then what should we do now?" Lu Xueyao asked.

"Of course we have to investigate this matter in depth." Zhao Qi said, "We have to find out who is behind this monster and what their purpose is."

"But where should we start our investigation?" Bai Wei asked puzzledly.

"Start from where the monster appeared." Zhao Qi pointed to where the monster fell and said, "There must be some clues here."

So, under the leadership of Zhao Qi, the sect disciples began to carefully search the area where the monster appeared.

They carefully examined every inch of land and every leaf, hoping to find some valuable clues.

"Master, come and see this!" Liu Ruyan suddenly exclaimed. She found a stone tablet hidden in the grass, which was engraved with some ancient words and patterns.

Zhao Qi came over upon hearing the noise. He carefully observed the words and patterns on the stone tablet, frowning. These words and patterns seemed to have some connection with the runes on the monster's eyeball.

"This is...an ancient control technique!" Zhao Qi said in surprise, "It seems that we are getting closer and closer to the truth."

"So what should we do now?" Han Feng asked.

"Of course we should follow this clue and continue investigating." A hint of determination flashed in Zhao Qi's eyes. "No matter who is behind this, we must find them out!"

Under the leadership of Zhao Qi, the disciples of the sect embarked on a journey to find the truth. They were determined to uncover the secrets behind it all and restore everything to its original state.

The sun was high in the sky, and the sunlight shone through the clouds onto the mountain gate of the Qi Tian Sect. The magnificent golden characters sparkled in the sunlight.

Zhao Qi and his disciples dragged the huge corpse of the monster and slowly walked towards the sect gate.

Their figures looked even more handsome in the sunlight, like heroes returning victoriously.

"Master, we have a great harvest this time!" Han Feng said proudly, with a proud smile on his face.

Zhao Qi smiled slightly and nodded: "Not bad, everyone performed very well this time. After returning, I will reward you well."

When they heard the word "reward", the disciples' eyes lit up, as if they had already seen the glittering spirit stones and magic weapons waving at them.

The group finally arrived at the sect. The sect disciples who had already received the news rushed out to watch the hunted monster.

They talked a lot and looked at Zhao Qi and the participating disciples with envy and admiration.

"Is this the violent monster? It's so scary!"

"Our sect leader and fellow brothers and sisters are so amazing that they can hunt down such a powerful monster!"

Surrounded by the crowd, Zhao Qi and his disciples came to the sect's main hall. Zhao Qi stood on the high platform, looking at the disciples below with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Everyone performed very well in this monster hunting operation." Zhao Qi said loudly.

"Especially Lu Xueyao, Liu Ruyan, Bai Wei and Han Feng. They are not afraid of danger and bravely move forward. They have made great contributions to our sect!"

When they heard their names being mentioned and praised, Lu Xueyao and others showed excitement and pride on their faces.

The other disciples also applauded and cheered, giving them their most sincere congratulations.

Zhao Qi waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. He continued, "In order to commend everyone's contributions, I have decided to give each of the disciples who participated in this operation a magic weapon and a certain amount of spirit stones as a reward!"

The sun was rising, and the sky was filled with colorful clouds. The mountain gate of the Qi Tian Sect looked even more solemn and majestic under the shining sun.

However, the sect today is somewhat different from the past. The atmosphere in the sect is extremely tense, and the disciples are walking in a hurry with serious expressions.

"The sect leader has ordered that the Qi Tian Sect should immediately enter a state of alert!" a deacon disciple announced loudly, his voice echoing through the valley.

Zhao Qi stood on a high place in the sect, overlooking the entire sect. His eyes were deep and firm, as if he could see through all the confusion and get to the core of the problem.

He knew that this state of alert was not groundless, but there was definite intelligence showing that the hostile sect might have posed a threat to the Qi Tian Sect.

"Master, the disciples have stepped up patrols around the sect as you instructed." A disciple in charge of security came to report.

Zhao Qi nodded, expressing his satisfaction: "Very good, tell everyone to remain highly vigilant, but don't panic too much. Our Qi Tian Sect has experienced many hardships, and we will definitely be able to overcome this danger."

As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple came running over with a look of anxiety on his face.

"Master, something bad has happened! There is a strange man outside the mountain gate who wants to see you. He said he wants to see you about something related to the monster beast!"

Zhao Qi raised his eyebrows. Could it be that the enemy sect mentioned by the mysterious man yesterday has already taken action? He immediately said, "Take me to see him."

However, when Zhao Qi saw the man outside the mountain gate, he couldn't help but be stunned.

The man was wearing ragged clothes and his face was covered with dust, looking like a down-and-out homeless man. But Zhao Qi sensed an unusual aura from him.

"Are you the leader of the Qi Tian Sect?" the tramp asked, his voice hoarse and low.

Zhao Qi nodded: "That's right. What can I do for you, Excellency?"

The tramp took out a piece of tattered cloth from his arms, on which were some strange symbols drawn.

"I saw this mark on the monsters near your sect. They may be controlled by humans."

Zhao Qi took the piece of cloth and took a closer look. He was shocked. These symbols were exactly the same as the symbols on the blood-red crystal stone that the mysterious man gave him yesterday!
He took a deep breath and asked, "Do you know the origin of these symbols?"

The homeless man shook his head: "I don't know the specific origin of these symbols, but I can tell you that these monsters are controlled by a powerful force. They may do something bad to your Qi Tian Sect." Zhao Qi's heart sank, he knew that what the homeless man said was not groundless.

He immediately turned to the disciples around him and said, "Pass the order down, strengthen the sect's defenses, and all disciples must be ready for battle!"

For a moment, the Qitian Sect became busy. Disciples took action one after another, some went to reinforce fortifications, some went to prepare battle supplies, and the entire sect was shrouded in a tense and orderly atmosphere.

Zhao Qi took several elders and disciples to the secret room to discuss countermeasures.

He knew that this crisis might be more serious than ever before, but he also believed that the Qi Tian Sect would be able to overcome the difficulties.

"Master, should we ask for help from other sects?" asked an elder.

Zhao Qi pondered for a moment and shook his head: "We cannot determine the specific enemy situation yet, so we cannot act rashly. First, we must strengthen the sect's defense, and at the same time secretly investigate the origin and purpose of these symbols."

The elders nodded in agreement. Zhao Qi added, "Also, send a message to Zhu Qingyang, the ruler of Zhuzi State, to tell him about our situation and see if he is willing to provide support."

A disciple immediately took the order and left. Zhao Qi took a deep breath, knowing that the next few days would be a tough battle.

The sunlight shines through the exquisite window lattices, casting patches of light on the carpet in the reception room of the Qi Tian Sect.

Zhao Qi sat in the main seat, sipping the fragrant tea, waiting for the distinguished guest who was about to arrive. Today, Zhu Qingyang, the king of Zhuzi State, will come to Qitian Sect in person, which is undoubtedly a big event for the sect.

After a while, footsteps were heard outside the door, and Zhu Qingyang walked in surrounded by several guards.

He was tall and strong, with a dignified face, and his brows revealed a kingly aura that could not be ignored. Zhao Qi stood up and greeted him. After the two sides exchanged greetings, they sat down as host and guest.

"Master Zhao, I came here this time because I really have an important matter to discuss with you." Zhu Qingyang went straight to the point and said in a serious tone.

Zhao Qi gently put down the teacup and said solemnly: "Please tell me, Lord, the Qi Tian Sect and Zhuzi Kingdom have always been on good terms. If there is a need, the sect will do its best."

Zhu Qingyang sighed and said, "In recent days, monsters have been rampant in our country, and people's livelihood has been in decline. I am worried that there is a bigger conspiracy behind this. I wonder what Sect Master Zhao thinks about this?"

Zhao Qi frowned when he heard this, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "What the king said is very true. This matter is indeed strange. The Qi Tian Sect has also discovered some abnormal monsters recently. I am sending people to investigate further."

Zhu Qingyang heard this, and a glimmer of expectation flashed in his eyes: "Sect Master Zhao is indeed very perceptive. To be honest, I came here this time not only to express our country's concerns about this matter, but also to hope to get the support of Qi Tian Sect."

Zhao Qi smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are too polite. Qi Tian Zong and Zhu Zi Guo are close neighbors and should support each other. I will find out the truth as soon as possible and give your Majesty a satisfactory answer."

Zhu Qingyang was overjoyed when he heard this, and he stood up and bowed, saying, "Master Zhao, this is a great honor. I am very grateful to you."

Zhao Qi waved his hand and motioned Zhu Qingyang to sit down: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. However, there may be some complicated forces involved behind this matter, so we need to think carefully."

Zhu Qingyang nodded, and the two discussed some details in depth. The fragrance of tea filled the living room, and the conversation between the two gradually became more interesting.

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the door. Zhao Qi frowned and was about to send someone out to check, but saw a disciple running in in a panic.

"Master, it's bad! A strange guy came to the mountain gate. He claimed to be Bai Yifei, an inner sect disciple of Xiaoyao Xianzong. He kept saying that our Qitian Sect was incompetent and couldn't even control the monsters near the sect."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qi sneered: "Oh? Is this true? It seems that someone can't sit still. Your Majesty, please wait a moment, I'll be back soon." After saying that, he stood up and walked out the door.

Zhu Qingyang also stood up: "Master Zhao, please go ahead. I will wait for good news here."

There was a playful gleam in his eyes, and he seemed quite interested in this sudden farce.

Zhao Qi walked outside the mountain gate and saw a young man in white standing there with a haughty look on his face. Behind him were several disciples of the Xiaoyao Xianzong, all of whom looked arrogant.

Zhao Qi smiled faintly, but his expression was full of unquestionable majesty. Bai Yifei was overwhelmed by Zhao Qi's aura and took a step back involuntarily.

But he quickly straightened his back and said proudly: "I heard that your Qitian Sect can't even control the monsters near the sect? It's really shameful! My Xiaoyao Xianzong is willing to help, but you have to pay a price."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand, palm facing up, in a gesture of asking for something.

Zhao Qi looked at Bai Yifei's arrogant and domineering appearance and couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

On the surface, he remained calm and said, "Oh? Then I wonder what price Xiaoyao Xianzong wants?"

Bai Yifei's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said greedily: "It's very simple, just give us the spiritual mine that you recently discovered."

Zhao Qi was startled when he heard this, thinking that Bai Yifei had a big appetite! But he smiled without showing any emotion.

"So you came here for the spiritual mine! But I'm sorry, we have almost fully developed that spiritual mine, and I'm afraid it has no value now."

Bai Yifei's face changed when he heard this: "You are talking nonsense! I clearly heard that the spiritual ore there is rich in reserves and of high quality. How could it be mined out so quickly?"

Zhao Qi shrugged and said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you. Anyway, I've told you the truth."

Bai Yifei was choked by Zhao Qi's words and was speechless. He stared at Zhao Qi with wide eyes, as if trying to find some flaws in his face.

But Zhao Qi always had a smile on his face and looked confident, which made him feel very frustrated and angry.

"Good, very good! Since you, the Qi Tian Sect, are so ungrateful, don't blame us, the Xiao Yao Xian Sect, for being rude!"

Zhao Qi was not angry when he heard this. He smiled slightly and said, "Brother Bai, you are wrong. Although the Qi Tian Sect is not talented, they are not incompetent. As for the matter of the monster, there is another hidden story, and it is not as simple as it seems."

Bai Yifei laughed disdainfully and said, "Oh? Hidden secret? What hidden secret could make your Qitian Sect so embarrassed? I think you are just incompetent!"

Zhao Qi still kept smiling, and said: "Since Brother Bai looks down on our Qitian Sect so much, how about we make a bet?

If I can find out the truth about the monster incident and successfully resolve the matter, Brother Bai, are you willing to publicly apologize to our Qitian Sect?"

Bai Yifei was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect Zhao Qi to make such a bet.

But he was confident that he would win, so he said proudly: "Okay! If you can do it, I, Bai Yifei, will publicly apologize to your Qitian Sect!"

Zhao Qi nodded and said, "It's a deal. Brother Bai, please wait and see." After that, he turned around and led the sect disciples into the mountain gate. (End of this chapter)