Chapter 121: Xi Xi's Fireworks Debut, the Divine Sect Elder Snatches Her First 【Seeking Monthly Vote

Chapter 121: Xi Xi's Fireworks Debut, the Divine Sect Elder Snatches Her First 【Seeking Monthly Votes】

The chilly spring rain lashed against their faces, unleashing a myriad of coldness and painting a mesmerizing display.

Shangguan Qinglei's body was intertwined with surging lightning arcs, but his eyes suddenly widened as he stared at the large object Xi Xi carried—six metal tubes resembling venomous snakes, causing his hair to stand on end.

An intense sense of impending death enveloped his heart...

He was going to die!

Xi Xi, an exceptional Spirit Child, possessed an extremely strong perception and a keen sense of smell far surpassing ordinary people.

Shangguan Qinglei's perception was also quite remarkable.

His body stiffened, his Bone Tempering Mastery physique seemed to be filled with mercury and lead at this moment.

"Fireworks?"

"What kind of fireworks?!"

Unbeknownst to him, sweat or raindrops silently trickled down from Shangguan Qinglei's forehead.

He stared intently at the mechanism in Xi Xi's hands, a combination of wood and metal. As the little girl pulled the trigger, her entire being seemed to go mad, shouting about fireworks incessantly.

Shangguan Qinglei felt an inexplicable fear deep within his heart.

In the air...

At some point, a pungent smell of gunpowder permeated the atmosphere!

"Let's light up the fireworks!"

"Ahahahaha!"

Xi Xi's eyes sparkled like the brightest stars, brimming with radiant brilliance.

The next moment, she pulled the trigger!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The terrifying blast reverberated across the arena, accompanied by an intensely dazzling light.

Sound waves swept through, tearing apart the lingering spring rain.

An incredibly powerful air current and sonic boom suddenly erupted from Xi Xi's "Custom Namo Immortal Gun."

The recoil caused Xi Xi's soft body to vibrate at a high frequency, and her new clothes were tightly pressed against her by the air current, outlining her little belly!

The piercing sound, dazzling fireworks, and surging shockwaves—

The six rapidly spinning metal tubes turned crimson, emitting scorching heat. As they fed Qi and blood, the "Wooden Raven" within was squeezed and ejected at an astonishing speed!

Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat!

Countless dazzling golden thunderbolts, resembling golden blades, swiftly sliced through the leisurely spring rain of the spring equinox.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Shangguan Qinglei's hair stood on end...

Fast!

Too fast!

What the hell is this thing?!

He cursed inwardly but acted without hesitation, stomping on the arena floor and launching himself forward, running at full speed. His Qi and blood surged uncontrollably, and the spot where he had been standing was instantly engulfed by the explosion, the impact striking his body.

The raging wind and air currents sent wooden splinters flying like steel needles, grazing Shangguan Qinglei's cheeks...

His eyes lost focus.

He had barely covered two positions when he jumped, unable to dodge any further. The terrifying Wooden Ravens swept towards him, creating a continuous fountain of dust and smoke on the arena.

Xi Xi, holding the mechanism, released wooden black ravens that seemed to flap their wings, a thousand ravens shrieking...

Shangguan Qinglei was ultimately overwhelmed, his pupils filled with countless golden lights as the thick smoke engulfed him.

Accompanying this was an almost unconscious sensation of pain, like a tide, overwhelming him from all directions.

Unable to escape...

It was at this moment that Shangguan Qinglei finally let out a cry, unable to suppress it, a painful howl from the depths of his throat.

"Ah—!"

Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat!

Countless wooden ravens struck Shangguan Qinglei, and the strong smell of burning filled the air. Shangguan Qinglei's body hung suspended in the air, struck by countless wooden ravens.

Struck... unable to fall, he seemed like a romantic painting in the rain.

Blood mist, one after another, burst forth!

The intertwining blood-red and golden hues created a stunning display of fireworks!

Thick black smoke enveloped them, and within it, a fleeting pain almost knocked Shangguan Qinglei unconscious.

Silence fell over the arena.

Only Xi Xi's excited screams, accompanied by the wooden ravens shooting out of the gun barrel, remained.

Rat-a-tat!

Rat-a-tat-tat-tat!

...

...

Below the arena, everyone stared in disbelief at Xi Xi, who had pulled out a large object and fired relentlessly at Shangguan Qinglei.

Her crazed and excited demeanor, coupled with her shouts about fireworks, made everyone feel a slight chill.

You call this... fireworks?!

Is this even fireworks?!

Deadly fireworks?!

Not far away, on another arena, Gong Yuanliang and Huang Sixiang almost simultaneously stopped their fight.

Watching Shangguan Qinglei being brutally beaten, Gong Yuanliang let out a long breath. Indeed, it was as he had expected! This little girl was indeed dangerous!

Shangguan Qinglei is going to be beaten to death at this rate! Gong Yuanliang and Huang Sixiang shivered almost simultaneously, then resumed their fight.

Fortunately... the first round was about to end, and they wouldn't have to face this crazy girl.

Huang Sixiang's body trembled slightly. Is she... this fierce?

He remembered how he had looked at Xi Xi with disdain when he was in the audience.

He realized his mistake; it was his eyes that had failed him.

...

Below the arena.

Shangguan Family Area.

Shangguan Zhengheng, the head of the Shangguan family, was leisurely sitting in a grandmaster chair, eating fruits and preparing to watch his son ruthlessly humiliate the three-year-old girl. Suddenly, he stood up.

His hair and beard fluttered as his eyes fixed on the arena.

Initially impressed by Xi Xi's martial arts skills at the master level, blocking Shangguan Qinglei's Azure Lightning, he was surprised and thought she had excellent talent. If she grew up, she might be a good match for Qinglei.

As Xi Xi took out the "Custom Namo Gun Gatling," the wooden raven it fired swallowed Shangguan Qinglei. At that moment, he could no longer remain leisurely.

With a swift movement, he appeared almost instantly at the edge of the arena.

"Stop!"

A furious roar erupted from the depths of Zhao Zhengheng's throat.

His five fingers seemed to seal the heavens and earth, creating a terrifying oppression like a mountain pressing down on Xi Xi.

The pressure of the illusory form was like a flood, surging and rolling.

However, just as he made a move, two figures appeared almost simultaneously in front of him.

The first was Zhang Qingzheng, dressed in a Confucian robe, with a bitter face like yellow thread, staring at Shangguan Zhengheng, whose hair was slicked back with oil. "Zhao Zhengheng, do you want to die?"

Beside Zhang Qingzheng stood Li Qingshan, dressed in a green robe, gripping a sheep-horn hammer that had slipped out of his sleeve, his cold gaze fixed on Zhao Zhengheng.

"My son... is going to be beaten to death!"

Zhao Zhengheng's face remained cold, his beard and hair flying wildly, his luxurious golden silk robe dancing in the spring rain.

"Whether he lives or dies, as the examiner, I know better than you, don't I?"

"Moreover, even if he has one breath left, I can still save him."

Zhang Qingzheng's beard fluttered gently, his dead fish eyes gazing at Zhao Zhengheng indifferently.

Compared to Shangguan Qinglei's life and death, Zhang Qingzheng felt that maintaining the order of the Divine Sect's examination was more important. Even if Zhao Zhengheng was a Divine Physiognomy Cultivator, he must not interfere with the Divine Sect's order!

"You bastard!"

Zhao Zhengheng was furious. This stubborn fool of a scholar!

It's not your son who's going to be beaten to death, so of course you don't care!

However, Zhao Zhengheng also sensed the unusual atmosphere and did not forcefully intervene.

He turned to look at the arena.

Li Qingshan was disappointed. He couldn't help but feel a little itchy when he saw how exciting Xi Xi's fireworks display had been.

If Zhao Zhengheng had intended to forcefully intervene, he would have no choice but to reluctantly smash his head.

Unfortunately, Zhao Zhengheng backed down.

Zhang Qingzheng moved like a teleport, appearing in the arena. Xi Xi had already stopped firing, and the six scorching hot metal gun barrels, slowly coming to a halt, stood upright, emitting a faint blue smoke.

Xi Xi was panting heavily, her face flushed red, filled with excitement after setting off the fireworks.

Finally, she had set off fireworks! She was delighted! Xi Xi's small face beamed.

Zhang Qingzheng's face was bitter like yellow thread as he looked at her, and Xi Xi hurriedly put away the "Namo Gun Gatling," her small hands twisting behind her back, a look of guilt on her face.

Zhang Qingzheng's heart melted, but his bitter expression remained unchanged, showing no joy or anger.

"It's fine. You asked me beforehand, and I told you that the use of divine weapons and mechanisms is not restricted because I'm here to ensure your safety."

Zhang Qingzheng spoke indifferently, comforting Xi Xi and assuring her not to be afraid.

Zhang Qingzheng turned to look at Shangguan Qinglei, who had fallen from the arena, now enveloped in hot smoke.

With a swift flick of his sleeve, divine essence rained down like rain, gathering above Shangguan Qinglei's head.

The smoke dissipated, revealing Shangguan Qinglei's appearance.

A gasp of horror escaped the mouths of the spectators surrounding the arena.

How terrible! Shangguan Qinglei's body was a mess, his skin torn and flesh ripped open, barely recognizable as a human. His charred skin was thickly piled up, and his entire body smelled like grilled meat.

He lay on the ground, his eyes vacant, having lost focus.

Only his chest still rose and fell, indicating he was still alive, with a faint breath.

As Zhang Qingzheng's divine essence rained down, Shangguan Qinglei's injuries began to heal, and his flesh wriggled, pushing out the embedded flesh and blood.

Although he didn't die, the psychological shadow he would carry would likely be greater than Liu Changqing's.

"He's not dead." Xi Xi stretched her neck to take a look, then relaxed.

Xi Xi didn't want to kill him, even though Shangguan Qinglei was annoying and unpleasant.

But after all, he was a good friend of Qinghong's, and Xi Xi didn't want to leave a bad impression on Qinghong.

Xi Xi relaxed, and the thought of setting off fireworks made her feel excited.

With the divine essence rain, Shangguan Qinglei's injuries were almost healed, his old flesh shed, and new, tender flesh grew.

"Shangguan Qinglei failed to conquer the arena, and Li Nuoxi successfully defended the arena."

"In the first round, Shangguan Qinglei receives a 'Grade A-' rating."

"Li Nuoxi receives a 'Grade C+' rating!"

Zhang Qingzheng's scholar's robe fluttered as he spoke indifferently.

Zhao Zhengheng's face remained cold, and he said nothing. With a wave of his hand, Shangguan Qinglei was instantly pulled to his side by an invisible force.

Holding his son, Zhao Zhengheng's heart ached. Although Shangguan Qinglei's injuries had healed, the scars from the torn flesh remained.

"Good, very good..."

Zhao Zhengheng's heart ached. This was his favorite son.

Shangguan Qinglei had great talent, and Zhao Zhengheng had high hopes for him, never expecting that he would be eliminated in the first round.

A Grade A- rating was only the third-tier rating for exceptional spiritual children.

A Grade C+ rating was reserved for the exceptional spiritual children who remained on the arena after the first round.

In fact, the exceptional spiritual children standing on the arena were essentially the Divine Sect's true transmission disciples, and the difference in their ratings would not be significant.

"Daddy... it hurts so much..."

Shang Guan Qing Lei was cradled in Shang Guan Zhengheng's arms, his 5'7" frame making the scene slightly comical.

But Shang Guan Zhengheng's eyes were filled with concern.

"It's okay, my precious son. Daddy won't let you suffer in vain!"

A cold glint flashed in Shang Guan Zhengheng's eyes, accompanied by a chilling killing intent. Shang Guan Zhengheng, had never suffered such a loss before.

In the distance, the Celestial Surveillance Agency's position was evident.

Shang Guan Qinghong smirked as she watched this tender father-son moment, her eyes filled with disappointment and disgust.

In her impression, Shang Guan Zhengheng had never treated her this way, and even as she grew up, the number of times she had seen Shang Guan Zhengheng could be counted on one hand.

She turned her gaze towards Xi Xi.

Her eyes softened.

She knew that Xi Xi's anger stemmed from Shang Guan Qing Lei's insulting words.

However, Shang Guan Qinghong was also surprised by Xi Xi's ferocity...

"Interesting. That mechanism... seems to be the 'Wooden Raven', a Tang Clan mechanism enhanced by the Ox Demon's skills, capable of firing explosive shots."

Liu He stood nearby, squinting as he observed, his eyes filled with awe.

"What a powerful mechanism..."

"Rumors say that Li's daughter, Xi Xi, is the Ox Demon's disciple, and now it seems... it's true."

Hai Chuan Ying, standing beside him, took a deep breath.

He couldn't help but compare and simulate...

If it were Hai's genius spiritual child, Hai Chaosheng, facing Xi Xi with her mechanism skills, who would win? The final result left him disheartened.

No chance of winning... none at all...

Hai Chaosheng, though a seven-year-old with perfected bone tempering, couldn't compete based on Shang Guan Qing Lei's performance. At most, he could only last a few breaths.

The final outcome wouldn't be much better than Shang Guan Qing Lei's.

The explosive power of the 'Wooden Raven' alone was enough to disrupt the bone and sinew, and with a hundred shots...

It was equivalent to a hundred perfected bone tempering cultivators attacking simultaneously.

Even with perfected bone tempering, it couldn't withstand this!

Ordinary three-year-old bone tempering cultivators might not endure it, unless they had cultivated the Divine Foundation, using the powerful Divine Essence to resist.

"I admit... I misjudged."

Hai Chuan Ying took a deep breath.

"At three years old, one's potential is not to be underestimated."

...

...

At the family gathering.

Li Che's smile was more radiant than a Barrett Rifle, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

No wonder he was Li Che's daughter, her fireworks display...

Was quite impressive!

Although her accuracy needed improvement, her technique in setting off fireworks was a bit rough, and her control over the weakened Namo Barrett Rifle was somewhat laborious. If it were the Ox Demon's version, a few shots would be enough to scatter Xi Xi's bones.

Li Che had been continuously working on improving the Namo Barrett Rifle and Namo Gatling Gun.

The main focus was on upgrading the 'Wooden Raven', and naturally, the mechanisms had to be enhanced as well.

Beside him, Zhang Ya held Li Che's arm, watching the stage where Xi Xi, a three-year-old, was effortlessly handling mechanisms, her skills leaving everyone in awe.

Zhang Ya turned her head towards her husband, remembering his identity as the Ox Demon, and suddenly understood.

However, she also felt a hint of worry.

"Husband... don't you think Xi Xi is a bit too violent?"

Zhang Ya looked at Li Che, lowering her voice.

"Violent? How can that be? Didn't she just scare Shang Guan Qing Lei away?"

"How can it be considered violent?"

"Moreover, a young girl should have some self-defense skills to avoid being bullied."

Li Che didn't seem concerned.

How could it be violent? Xi Xi was so gentle.

If it were him, Shang Guan Qing Lei would already be a pile of shattered bones, and his Heaven-Earth Jade would be emptied.

Compared to him, Xi Xi was far gentler.

Zhang Ya closed her mouth, thinking that discussing violence with her husband might be a bit inappropriate.

Li Che patted his wife's hand, his gaze falling on Shang Guan Zhengheng, who was trying to intimidate Xi Xi with his divine appearance. Li Che's eyes narrowed.

Using his superior divine appearance to intimidate a three-year-old child, what kind of person was he?

A despicable beast!

Li Che took out his little notebook and jotted down Shang Guan Zhengheng's name.

This grudge, noted!

Li Qingshan and Zhang Qingzheng intervened, protecting Xi Xi together, preventing Shang Guan Zhengheng from taking further action.

After Zhang Qingzheng announced the end of the first round, Li Qingnian carried Xi Xi back to Li Che and the others.

"Mother!"

As soon as Xi Xi returned, she immediately burrowed into Zhang Ya's embrace, rubbing her head against her.

"Xi Xi is so scared, she's terrified..."

Xi Xi whimpered.

Zhang Ya hurriedly comforted her, "Xi Xi, my precious, where does it hurt? Tell mother, let mother see!"

Zhang Ya examined Xi Xi, her face filled with concern.

At such a young age, she had to compete on the stage against older children, how tough it must be.

"That Shang Guan Qing Lei is so ugly and scary, Xi Xi is terrified, Xi Xi wants to eat braised meat, the big chunks, mother will make it for me!"

Xi Xi continued to snuggle in Zhang Ya's embrace, cleverly requesting her favorite food.

"Okay, my dear. We'll have it when we get home."

Zhang Ya rubbed Xi Xi's head, speaking gently.

"Mother is the best, Xi Xi loves you." Xi Xi nuzzled Zhang Ya's long legs.

As Li Che watched, he felt a twinge of envy towards Li Qingshan. After paying his respects to the matron, Li Qingshan joined Li Che, pulling up a grandmaster's chair and sitting side by side.

"Senior, I have a small question," Li Che said earnestly, looking at Li Qingshan.

"Go ahead," Li Qingshan smiled.

"When you tested my divine essence talent and said I was an exceptional spirit child... Why don't I need to go on stage?" Li Che asked, pursing his lips.

Li Qingshan looked at Li Che with disdain, "Have some shame, will you? With your martial arts and divine essence cultivation, do you dare to compete with these kids?"

"Do you want to ruin these children?!"

Li Che: "..."

"You're already twenty-two, and you're competing with these kids?" Li Qingshan shook his head. "After Xi Xi joins the Divine Physiognomist Sect, I'll take you to 'Woodcarving Ridge'. It's also a member of the Divine Physiognomist Sect."

"Woodcarving Ridge is very suitable for you. There's a large area of spirit wood, and you can do whatever you want."

Li Qingshan explained.

Li Che smiled, "No, that's not what I meant..."

"Don't the spirit children have the opportunity to enter the Mysterious Temple of the Third Prince within a hundred feet, and undergo the test of resonance with the temple deity?"

"I think I can also resonate with it..."

Li Qingshan realized that this was Li Che's intention, to observe the Mysterious Temple of the Third Prince up close.

Observing the temple deity in the Mysterious Temple is a common desire among woodcarving masters, and it's understandable.

However, Li Qingshan was a bit uncertain: "It's not that simple... I'll ask the sect leader later."

"Strictly speaking, resonating with the temple deity... You can't go."

"Why?"

"Although your divine essence is young, you're too... mature."

Li Qingshan chose his words carefully.

Li Che was speechless. You might as well say he's too old, right? Li Che glanced at Li Qingshan, hesitated, and said, "Can you imagine yourself with a Nezha braid, wearing a red undershirt, and standing before the Mysterious Temple?"

Li Che opened his mouth.

Resonating with the temple deity... is like this?

"After all, it's the Mysterious Temple of the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince. It's natural to have a certain image and make it easier to resonate with the temple deity..."

"Take Lu Chi, for example. He still wears the Nezha braid to this day, just to maintain resonance with the temple deity and make it easier to accommodate the temple deity's divine essence."

"If you can accept it... it's not a bad idea to give it a try."

Li Qingshan smiled, unable to hold back his amusement.

Damn, it's eye-opening, but I'm curious about what's going on?

Li Che didn't dare to imagine that scene, waving his hand: "Never mind, let's talk about it later..."

Li Qingshan nodded, then his expression turned serious.

A voice echoed in Li Che's ear, a high-level divine essence transmission.

"Niu Mo, let's talk about cooperation."

Li Qingshan transmitted.

Li Che's eyebrows rose, and his Pure Heart Dao Fruit slightly trembled. He quickly understood Li Qingshan's method, which was formed by a unique divine essence vibration.

"Senior, please continue."

Li Che also responded using divine essence transmission.

Li Qingshan was stunned, surprised by Li Che's ability to grasp the transmission method so quickly.

"Today, many powerful individuals from Jin Guang Prefecture have gathered, including the five great families, the five major sects, the Divine Guard, the Temple Envoy, the Celestial Surveillance Agency, and the Eternal Origin Sect's branch... Almost all the powerful figures are here."

"This opportunity is very rare..."

"You can detect the corpse seal, right? This is a great opportunity to detect and investigate... See how many demons and monsters are hiding!"

Li Qingshan transmitted seriously.

Li Che's eyes narrowed, focusing on the task at hand. He didn't refuse but wanted to clarify something first.

"If the other party is teaching the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince's seal... I won't be able to detect it."

"The Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince's seal... No problem. When the second round of purple qi detection begins, the commotion will be loud, and you can take the opportunity to detect the corpse seal. Record the list of those you detect and I'll have Shangguan Qinghong come over. If you encounter someone you don't know, just ask her directly."

Li Qingshan explained.

After a brief exchange with the matron, Li Qingshan returned to the high platform, leaning forward with his hands behind his back.

Li Che sat in the chair, lightly tapping the armrests of the grandmaster's chair.

...

On the high platform.

After Li Qingshan returned, Zhu Hongdou approached, dressed in a crimson robe, her gaze fixed on Li Qingshan, making him slightly nervous.

"Old Zhu, why are you staring at me like that?"

Li Qingshan felt a bit guilty.

He hadn't told Zhu Hongdou about his plan.

"Old Li, are you close to Xi Xi's father?" Zhu Hongdou asked calmly.

Li Qingshan, relieved, said, "Li Che, he's a great kid, humble and talented. His divine essence is young..."

"Then tell him that Xi Xi joining my Red Cloud Peak is the most suitable choice."

Zhu Hongdou insisted, "My Red Cloud Peak is all female disciples. You can rest assured, Li Che, no male disciple will dare to harass Xi Xi!"

In short, Red Cloud Peak is a female-only peak!

Li Qingshan realized Zhu Hongdou's intention to recruit Li Che.

Let's roll up the sleeves and get to work!

Just as the first round of the true transmission test in the Eternal Origin Sect ended...

Zhu Hongdou, the Divine Physiognomist Sect elder...

Was already planning to recruit Li Che in advance!

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