Chapter 103: The Seven Elemental Thousand-Handed Divine Carving Technique, Could This Child Have Wit

Chapter 103: The Seven Elemental Thousand-Handed Divine Carving Technique, Could This Child Have Witnessed the Deity in the Temple?

The cold after the rain had not yet dissipated, and the spring atmosphere was divided, with the pavilions basking in the post-rain freshness.

The spring rain gradually subsided.

Second Floor of the Treasure Tower, Celestial Surveillance Agency.

Inside the examination room, the atmosphere was as serene as ever, allowing the crisp sound of the blade tearing through the spirit wood's fibers to be distinctly audible.

Li Che was fully concentrated on carving the wood, continuing the work of the previous master carver. For him, who possessed the Primordial Technique · Thousand Analysis Hands, this task wasn't particularly challenging.

He could almost perfectly replicate the techniques of the previous master carver, even down to the mental state they had while carving.

And replication was just the most basic ability of a Divine Artisan.

The real talent brought about by the Divine Artisan's Dao Fruit lay in infusing one's own techniques, insights, and understanding, and even surpassing the old to create something new.

Most importantly, the artistic talent bestowed by the Divine Artisan's Dao Fruit wasn't limited to woodcarving alone.

Li Che believed that he could also master the art of pill concoction and divine armament crafting through the unparalleled artistic talent granted by the Divine Artisan's Dao Fruit.

Shush, shush, shush...

Li Che sat on the chair, his spine straight as a rod, his entire body filled with intertwining qi and blood, subtly merging with the divine essence that permeated the heavens and earth, and flowing into the "Four-Armed Wrathful Third Prince" wood carving before him, which had now taken on a lifelike form.

The wood carving seemed so real that even the wrinkles and creases between the fingers were clearly visible.

The angle at which the carving knife fell, the depth and shallowness of the chisel marks, and the size and shape of the wood fibers as they were torn open by the sharp blade, all unfolded in his mind like a scroll painting.

His ten fingers moved with unparalleled dexterity, switching between various carving tools, chiseling, engraving, gouging, and hollowing with masterful skill that blossomed at his fingertips.

Li Che closed his eyes, as if he were carving with them shut.

But with his eyes closed, he could see and sense even more.

He even incorporated his own feelings.

The image from his past life slowly formed in his mind—a child standing on a fiery golden wheel, holding a red silk scarf, stirring up the Four Seas.

Boom!

A sound like exploding fireworks reverberated from outside the Treasure Tower.

Thick water vapor shot up into the sky, resembling a spring rain shower that had suddenly burst into a misty fog.

Inside the room.

Shangguan Qinghong, sitting in the corner, showed a hint of emotion. She approached the carved wooden window and looked outside, where she saw white waves crashing.

"The waves are rising!" Shangguan Qinghong whispered.

Her voice wasn't loud, but in the quiet examination room, it sounded like thunder. The two junior supervisors hurried over and peered out through the wooden window.

The Treasure Tower was built on the riverbank, with its foundation being a cliff rock. The waves crashed against it, bursting into water vapor that rose into the sky.

Since the waves in the Nine Dragons River tributary that flowed through the city were usually calm, the sudden appearance of waves was quite noticeable. Moreover, the divine essence contained within the waves was even more apparent as they burst open.

"Wow, this kid really has something..."

Sheepian Liancheng stroked his beard, filled with awe.

He had actually stirred up the divine essence in the Nine Dragons River tributary, causing the waves, even though they weren't particularly large. Yet, Li Che was only a Ten Domain Level woodcarving master.

"Not bad, his talent is indeed exceptional. Based on the carving techniques and ideas left on the original wood carving, he continued the work... It's a pity he probably hasn't learned any 'Divine Carving Techniques.'" Gong Yunli praised.

"Purely relying on talent."

The two of them had extensive knowledge and experience, and the skills Li Che displayed were those of an ordinary woodcarver who had nearly reached the pinnacle of his art, achieving the level of a Ten Domain Level woodcarving master. However, he hadn't mastered any divine carving technique inheritance.

Additionally, due to his insufficient qi and blood and divine essence, he could only reach the Ten Domain Level.

If Li Che had Divine Foundation cultivation and the inheritance of divine carving techniques, he would undoubtedly be able to effortlessly attain the Nine Luminaries Level.

To qualify for the examination for the Second Rank Guest Scholar position in the Celestial Surveillance Agency, one must reach the Nine Luminaries Level.

This applied to pill concoction masters, divine painters, divine armament masters, and divine carvers alike.

Within the Celestial Surveillance Agency, various crafts were categorized and ranked according to the Guest Scholar positions.

Sheepian Liancheng and Gong Yunli were basically convinced of Li Che's skills, and the Third Rank Guest Scholar position was as good as his.

However, Li Che hadn't finished carving yet, so they didn't interrupt him.

How far could Li Che take the wood carving?

How high could he make the waves, infused with the divine essence of the temple deity in the Nine Dragons River, surge against the shore?

They also wanted to see.

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Ssss!

Li Che's closed-eyed posture suddenly changed as he made the final stroke across the wood carving, completing the last outline.

The entire wood carving on the workbench seemed to come to life, and the heavens and earth reverberated with waves of wrath and the sound of churning tides.

Li Che felt as if the divine carving was greedily absorbing his qi and blood, even drawing out the inner energy hidden within his Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit.

Li Che's displayed the Three Circulation Blood Replacement, and his entire body was drained of energy.

His Cultivation Nature Like Stream divine essence was also completely exhausted.

Li Che abruptly took several steps back, his body drenched in sweat, appearing extremely exhausted and physically drained.

Carving a divine carving not only required physical strength but also consumed divine essence, leading to significant mental and physical exhaustion.

After all, carving a divine essence wood carving was no ordinary woodworking task.

It was as if illusory flames were rising, fueled by the divine essence floating in the heavens and earth. The divine essence of the temple deity, rising from the evaporated water of the Nine Dragons River, was drawn and formed this extraordinary phenomenon.

"It's done!"

Inside the room, Sheepian Liancheng and Gong Yunli's eyes lit up, and they instantly appeared beside the carved wooden window, their gazes falling on the Nine Dragons River outside, which had calmed down.

The spring rain pattered, and the river's surface was smooth, without any waves.

The two of them were stunned. "No waves?"

Shangguan Qinghong also poked her head out, saying, "It shouldn't be..."

Suddenly, Shangguan Qinghong's eyes narrowed as she looked towards the end of the Nine Dragons River, where...

A white snake-like wave surged across the river's surface, cutting off the heavens and earth!

"It's here..." Gong Yunli took a deep breath, her entire body trembling slightly with awe.

Such a spectacle...

Could this be the waves stirred up by a Ten Domain Level woodcarving master?

The mighty waves surged from the river's end, causing the river to swell and suddenly collapse by several meters.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Accompanied by a furious roar, it was as if an army of thousands was rushing forward!

The spring rain in the heavens suddenly turned turbulent, and the large raindrops merged with the river's energy, pounding down on the earth.

Even faintly, beneath the river's waves, one could hear the sounds of roars, wails, and mournful cries.

It was as if a waking deity stood on the boundless sea, gazing around in bewilderment, and then cried out to the heavens!

Countless tears of the deity turned into a thousand years of angry waves!

Boom—!

The huge wave slammed into the cliff beneath the Treasure Tower of the Celestial Surveillance Agency by the Nine Dragons River.

Rumble, rumble!

The three people standing before the carved wooden window saw the white waves rise high, leaping over the height of the wooden window and pouring down like a waterfall in front of them.

Silence, without a sound.

And yet, there was a sense of awe!

The intense divine essence, accompanied by the river's surging waves, filled the heavens and earth, and the concentration was nearly four or five times higher than usual!

Sheepian Liancheng was the first to react, his face slightly changing as his divine sense stirred, and behind him, a divine foundation appeared, its radiance flowing, and a vague divine physiognomy seemed to emerge from within the divine foundation.

He waved his hand vigorously, and in an instant, the intense divine essence that enveloped the entire Treasure Tower was dispersed, but the divine essence within the waves continued uninterrupted, as if being evaporated by scorching heat.

Gong Yunli also joined in the suppression.

The two junior supervisors of the Celestial Surveillance Agency barely managed to suppress this boiling divine essence.

The main reason was that the temple deity's divine essence was too high...

Shangguan Qinghong's fair and beautiful face was flushed red from the impact.

Li Che gasped, his face slightly pale, looking exhausted, he stepped back two steps.

He exhaled a long breath.

That was... the divine essence of the temple deity merged into the river?

The divine essence of the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Temple Deity?

The stalemate continued for a moment, the waves subsided, and the divine essence remerged into the river, and everything returned to calm.

Sheepian Liancheng and Gong Yunli both exhaled a long breath.

Almost... they nearly caused an examination accident.

The two returned to the wood carving, and their eyes revealed a strange color.

"What percentage?"

"Seventy percent? Definitely not... ninety percent? To stir up such a huge wave and provoke the divine essence of the temple deity in the river to such a boiling point... even if the examiner personally carved it, it might not be possible."

The beautiful woman, Gong Yunli, couldn't help but speak.

Their gazes fell on the wood carving Li Che had created, but they couldn't see anything special about it.

But why could it stir up such waves?

A Ten Domain-level divine carving, where did such divine essence compatibility come from? The two fell into deep thought, but soon they decided not to overthink it.

"Congratulations, Li Shifu, you have passed the Third Rank Guest Scholar Examination."

The beautiful woman, Gong Yunli, turned to Li Che, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and her eyes held a hint of eagerness.

"Give me your identity token, and I'll activate the divine essence within it. Then, you can infuse it with your own divine essence or qi and blood, and it will serve as proof of your identity as a Third Rank Guest Scholar."

Li Che took out the token and handed it to Gong Yunli.

Gong Yunli took it, and a strand of divine essence flashed in her palm before dissipating, and she returned the token to Li Che.

Li Che felt the token's small temple pattern becoming more vivid.

"Alright, Li Guest Scholar, from today onwards, you are a member of the Celestial Surveillance Agency's Guest Scholars, enjoying the treatment of an executive, and with the Guest Scholar token, you can purchase resources within the Agency at a twenty percent discount."

Gong Yunli smiled lightly.

"Additionally, as a Third Rank Guest Scholar of Divine Carving, you can receive a copy of the Great Jing Celestial Seven Elemental Thousand-Handed Divine Carving Technique (Upper Volume), which must not be leaked or spread. You can also accept divine carving tasks from the Celestial Surveillance Agency, and the Agency will only take twenty percent of the task's reward."

"As for other benefits and treatments, Shangguan Celestial Supervisor will explain them to you later."

Hearing this, Li Che nodded.

"We'll take this wood carving... Li Guest Scholar, we look forward to the day you become a Second Rank Guest Scholar."

The beautiful woman, Gong Yunli, smiled warmly at Li Che.

Sheepian Liancheng and Gong Yunli left with Li Che's wood carving.

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Shangguan Qinghong's face was flushed red, and the blush on her fair skin lingered for a long time.

Li Che gave her a strange look. Watching the waves made her face red...

Shangguan, you're incredible.

It's as if you're filled with divine essence.

Shangguan Qinghong kicked him: "Don't ruin Li Ge!"

"Li Ge has a family!"

"Haha, just joking, just joking... By the way, I have some exciting news to share with you." Liu He smiled and then looked at Li Che, saying, "On our way here, we heard some explosive news."

"Qin Yuqing of the Qin Family, the Jade-Faced Poison Rakshasa... was shot and killed in the Qin Mansion! Her death was extremely tragic!"

"With the death of the Jade-Faced Poison Rakshasa, Li Ge can finally have a good night's sleep. This woman was extremely venomous, and she wanted to take revenge on everyone from Thunderbolt City. Now that she's dead, Li Ge can also be relieved of a great worry."

"I wonder which high-level expert... I heard that from a distance of several tens of li, they struck with a fatal blow! It's truly shocking!"

Liu He shook his head, amazed.

From a distance of several dozen li, the remote killing of a Grandmaster... Even if it was a weakened Grandmaster under the influence of drugs, it was still an extraordinary feat.

Li Che's expression showed surprise, but his heart suddenly relaxed, and he exhaled a long breath, feeling as if a heavy stone had dropped to the ground.

After all, he only had one chance to use the "Immortal Artisanry Barrett" technique, so whether Qin Yuqing lived or died after that attack was up to her luck.

Now it seems that Qin Yuqing's luck wasn't too bad, and she died a quick death.

Shangguan Qinghong had just heard the news and was astonished, "The Qin family has the Divine Physiognomist Elder seated there, how could they not stop it?"

"They couldn't stop it. I heard that the Divine Physiognomist Elder of the Qin family was furious. The killer's method was said to be a secret technique of mechanisms, so the Elder contacted the Temple Guard Service to investigate all parties involved. After all, Qin Yuqing was a direct descendant of the Qin Mansion, and she was shot to death right within the mansion... The Elder's face was as good as swollen from embarrassment." Liu He said with a suppressed smile.

When it came to the Divine Physiognomist Elder, he couldn't help but laugh too loudly.

Hai Chuanying, who usually didn't talk much, couldn't help but give Li Che a strange look.

The day before, they had just told Li Che about the threat Qin Yuqing posed, and the very next day... Qin Yuqing was killed in her own home.

Hai Chuanying naturally wouldn't think that Li Che killed Qin Yuqing. What cultivation did Li Che have, and what cultivation did Qin Yuqing have? The gap between the two was simply exaggerated.

Even if Li Che became a Third Rank Guest Scholar of the Celestial Surveillance Agency, his status couldn't be compared to Qin Yuqing's.

He just felt that Li Che's luck was really good.

"With Qin Yuqing's death, Golden Light City will likely be in turmoil. Before the Divine Sect Branch's Ling Tong examination, the various powers in the city were already somewhat restless. The Qin family will probably take this opportunity to cause trouble and try to gain some benefits from the other major families. At the very least, several streets and a few gangs will change hands."

Hai Chuanying spoke in a gloomy tone.

"Moreover, Qin Yuqing was the mistress of Jin Xuan, the Great Elder of the Golden Rift Sect... She had an affair with him. Jin Xuan is a Mystic Vein cultivator who has lived for two hundred years and is very fond of Qin Yuqing. He even promoted her to the Core True Transmission and allocated resources to cultivate her."

"Now that she's dead like this, that Divine Physiognomist cultivator will probably be angrier than the Qin family and will definitely investigate to the end."

Hai Chuanying's words made Li Che's heart slightly tense, but although he was more solemn, he didn't take it to heart.

After all, killing Qin Yuqing and offending the Qin family, and now adding the Golden Rift Sect...

It didn't seem like much.

Having many debts doesn't crush one's spirit.

Anyway, they were all existences that he couldn't afford to offend in his current state.

After chatting for a while, Shangguan Qinghong went to get Li Che's Guest Scholar robe and the benefits and treatment that came with it.

A moment later, Li Che received the rewards for becoming a Guest Scholar.

One Guest Scholar robe, a bottle of Ninth Rank Martial Pill, and a copy of the "Great Jing Celestial Seven Elemental Thousand-Hand Divine Carving Technique (Volume One)."

"This is the 'Celestial Wrathful Azure Dragon Blood Martial Pill' of the Ninth Rank Superior quality. It's refined from the true blood of the Wrathful Azure Dragon, and its medicinal properties are much higher than the Ninth Rank Inferior quality. Because the properties are so strong, when you take it, Li Che, crush it and divide it into three parts... It can be used to accelerate blood replacement."

"About three pills will be enough for you to complete the Nine Circulation Blood Replacement. It will take about two months or so."

"At that time, Li Che can come to receive the Great Jing Pulse Channeling Technique. These are all given for free after becoming a Guest Scholar."

Shangguan Qinghong handed over the items one by one, introducing them to Li Che.

"What's this?"

Li Che picked up a piece of black amber-like crystal.

"This is a Ten Domain Level Divine Crystal. The monthly salary for a Third Rank Guest Scholar is ten Ten Domain Level Divine Crystals. Are you still cultivating, Li Che? Refining one Divine Crystal can enhance your cultivation..."

Shangguan Qinghong introduced with a smile.

A Divine Crystal?

Li Che took a deep breath... This was a resource!

It was a resource that could only be obtained in a big city, and in Thunderstrike City, he had never even heard of it. Even Cao Guang, the lord of the city, didn't have any Divine Crystals in his assets.

However, perhaps he had some before, but they were all refined by him.

"Most Divine Crystals come from the Deceptive Hall of the Nine Stars Mysterious Temple, so only the Nine Stars Mysterious Temple can produce Divine Crystals." Shangguan Qinghong seemed to know what Li Che was thinking and explained.

Li Che held the Divine Crystal, trying to secretly sense it with his spiritual awareness.

The next moment, his eyes suddenly focused.

Because...

What was contained in this Divine Crystal...

Was actually the pure white Divine Essence, similar to the Divine Fruit of the Pure Heart!

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Gong Yun Li and Yangyang Liancheng, the two Junior Inspectors, held the "Four-Armed Wrathful Third Prince" statue carved by Li Che and headed towards the upper floors of the Treasure Tower.

When they reached the seventh floor, they stopped, walked along the corridor, and arrived at a tearoom.

A faint tea fragrance wafted from the room.

"Deputy Divine Inspector, today you will set the examination topic, and the work of the Third Rank Guest Scholar recommended by Li Qingshan has been brought. Please review it."

Yangyang Liancheng bowed slightly and said respectfully.

"Come in."

A moment later, a faint voice came from the tearoom.

Gong Yun Li and Yangyang Liancheng entered the room.

They saw a simple white-robed figure sitting quietly at a yellow pear wood tea table, skillfully preparing tea.

"Just put it on the table by the door, don't disturb my tea preparation."

"Yes." Yangyang Liancheng placed the statue on the small table by the door.

The tea preparer, a graceful figure, finished brewing a bowl of tea, took a small sip, and then poured the rest out.

Only then did she wipe her hands with a cloth.

Her eyes opened slightly, and her gaze fell on the statue placed at the door.

With just a glance, the white-robed figure's eyes suddenly focused.

"Hmm?!"

"Bring it closer and put it on the tea table."

Yangyang Liancheng was taken aback.

He placed the statue on the tea table.

The Deputy Divine Inspector carefully examined it, and a glimmer of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"He has entered that Four Guardians Mysterious Temple..."

"Have you seen the Temple Deity?"

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