Chapter 123: The Divine Child Lineage Transmission, A Family's Prestige Rises with a Female Prodigy

Chapter 123: The Divine Child Lineage Transmission, A Family's Prestige Rises with a Female Prodigy

Suddenly, Nan Li Huo stood up, his usually gentle expression changing slightly as a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes.

The Divine Purple Smoke rose to a hundred feet!

This child is a Divine Child!

This was the innate title of a child's talent recorded in the Divination Technique.

Beyond the Supreme Spirit Child, this was an extremely rare occurrence!

In Golden Light City and its surrounding thirteen cities, not a single Divine Child had been born in the past sixty years. For instance, during the previous selection, Li Qingshan had not discovered any Divine Children.

Every time Li Qingshan passed through a city, he would use the Divination Technique to select Spirit Children, categorizing them into different grades and then arranging for them to come to the capital city.

However, only three Supreme Spirit Children had been selected so far.

As for a Divine Child, not even a single one had been seen.

This wasn't just the case in Golden Light City; the four capital cities under Yunzhou Prefecture were in a similar situation, and Golden Light City was considered one of the more powerful ones, being the main peak of the Divine Sect's branch in Yunzhou.

The other three capital cities had even fewer Supreme Spirit Children, let alone Divine Children.

Thus, in the entire Yunzhou Prefecture, a Divine Child was a rare occurrence that might only happen once in several decades.

Unless it was the main gate of the Divine Sect's headquarters in Daocheng, where every new disciple examination would produce a Divine Child.

Nan Li Huo never expected that a Divine Child would appear during this branch sect's disciple examination.

Not only was Nan Li Huo shocked, but almost all the Divine Sage Cultivators found it difficult to restrain their Divine Sense, causing fluctuations.

"A hundred feet tall, a true Divine Child!"

"Is it... really a Divine Child?"

"A Divine Child has appeared in the Golden Light City's disciple examination?"

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The Divine Sage Patriarchs of the Five Great Clans had gleaming eyes, their minds filled with tumultuous thoughts.

The powerful cultivators from the Temple Administration, the Heaven-Enraged Bureau, and the Divine Guard were also emotionally stirred.

Especially in the direction of the Temple Administration, the pressure from the Inspector and Governor Inspector was almost uncontrollable, threatening to leak out.

The urge to pry into the Divine Sect's affairs was nearly palpable.

The Temple Administration's consistent style was to pry into the Divine Sect's business. After all, the court didn't openly recruit Spirit Children, but when a good seedling appeared, the Temple Administration would try to pry into the situation.

A single Divine Child was enough to make the Inspector and Governor Inspector of the Temple Administration risk their reputations.

However, prying into the Divine Sect's affairs wasn't easy, especially since this Divine Child was only three years old. To get to her, they would have to start with her parents.

Temple Administration Region.

Zhang Lianhao was dumbfounded. As the chief, he had once tailed Li Che for a period, initially dismissing any suspicions about Li Che's identity. Still, he had remembered Li Che.

Now, Li Che's daughter turned out to be a Divine Child! Zhang Lianhao was astonished.

"A family's prestige rises with a female's success... The Divine Sect's branch will surely value this Divine Child! Li Che will also gain the Divine Sect's attention because of his daughter's status!"

"They will truly become wealthy and influential."

Zhang Lianhao sat in his chair, shaking his head.

It would be difficult for the Temple Administration to recruit this Divine Child.

The Divine Sect's Patriarch, Nan Li Huo, would never let a Divine Child slip through his fingers; he must have made extensive preparations.

"A three-year-old Divine Child, receiving attention and cultivation from the Divine Sect's branch... In the future, she will definitely join the Heavenly Origin Sect in Lingnan Circuit!"

"That's when she will truly soar to the heavens!"

Zhang Lianhao was filled with emotion, realizing how unpredictable life could be. Who could predict one's fate?

Who would have thought that when Li Che's family first arrived in the capital city, they were worried about being persecuted by Qin Yuqing?

Now, the Qin family probably wouldn't dare to mess with the Li family so easily.

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Zhang Qingzheng was also taken aback, his astonishment evident even on his sour face.

"A Divine Child..."

Zhang Qingzheng's scholarly robes fluttered in the wind, and even his dead fish eyes lit up.

"Wonderful! Truly remarkable!"

He began to praise her.

The Supreme Spirit Children, on the other hand, were stunned, their mouths agape.

Especially Hai Chao Sheng, who stared at the Divine Purple Smoke above Xixi's head, which had already surpassed his height and reached a hundred feet! His face burned with jealousy. Wasn't he supposed to be the standout among this batch of newcomers?

Now, it was clear that Xixi had surpassed him.

This three-year-old violent little girl had become the standout among this batch of newcomers!

Hai Chao Sheng felt like a loser.

Hai Chao Sheng's eyes welled up with tears, and a sense of inexplicable grievance made him want to cry.

He was the genius the Patriarch had planned to hide and cultivate secretly...

Yet, he had lost to a three-year-old violent little girl! Hai Chao Sheng felt utterly powerless.

The other children were also amazed, but as kids, they didn't have many thoughts. They just felt...

Xixi was so powerful!

Shang Guan Qing Lei, who had been blasted by Xixi's fireworks, gritted his teeth. Heaven, how unfair! How could this stinky girl also have a hundred feet of innate Divinity, becoming a Divine Child?

Gong Yuan Liang and Gong Yang Xiu didn't have as many thoughts.

"Wow... Xixi is so amazing... She reached a hundred feet!"

The five-year-old Gong Yang Xiu clapped his hands excitedly.

Gong Yuan Liang also nodded, "Indeed, she's the child of someone my aunt knows!"

"She's also the child of someone my grandpa knows!" Gong Yang Xiu argued, not wanting to lose.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Xixi helplessly touched her forehead, thinking how troublesome these two were.

"Stop arguing, eat some sunflower seeds! Three each!"

Xixi took out a handful of sunflower seeds and distributed three to each person, ensuring fairness and honesty.

Gong Yuanliang and Gongyang Xiu quieted down.

Zhang Qingzheng's gaze swept over all the superior and supreme spirit children, and he recorded their names and the height of their divine purple qi columns.

Thus, the second round of the examination was completed.

Of course, the examination for middle-grade and lower-grade spirit children was not conducted by Zhang Qingzheng himself. These spirit children would generally only be admitted to the outer sect, and naturally, the outer sect's deacons would be responsible for their assessment.

The examination was quite complex, and many were eliminated, which Zhang Qingzheng was too lazy to manage.

As the divine perception array dissipated, the crisp spring rain fell again.

Zhang Qingzheng's Confucian robe billowed in the wind, and his sleeves held a gentle breeze as he stood on the arena platform, his voice deep and solemn, "The second round of the true transmission examination is now concluded."

"Based on the height of the divine purple qi columns measured by the divination technique, the top five scores are as follows."

"Li Warm Xi, one hundred chi, rated top-tier, a divine child of exceptional talent."

"Hai Chao Sheng, ninety-one chi, rated top-tier, a supreme spirit child."

"Gongyang Xiu, seventy-two chi, rated top-tier, a supreme spirit child."

"Huang Si Xiang, sixty-five chi, rated top-tier, a supreme spirit child."

"Gong Yuanliang, sixty-five chi, rated top-tier, a supreme spirit child."

After Zhang Qingzheng's announcement, a rustling sound arose from below, and on the high platform, many supreme spirit children also showed subtle changes in their expressions.

"Combining the scores from the first round, the following are confirmed to advance to the true transmission: Li Warm Xi, Hai Chao Sheng, and Gong Yuanliang."

Zhang Qingzheng spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, a buzz of astonishment erupted.

Zhang Qingzheng suddenly flicked his sleeves, and an invisible gust of wind enveloped Xixi, Hai Chao Sheng, and Gong Yuanliang, lifting them up as if they were riding the clouds and mist.

Zhang Qingzheng brought the three of them to the high platform to meet the sect master, Nan Li Huo, and the other elders.

Those who could stand on the high platform represented their advancement to become true transmission disciples, about to be accepted as disciples under one of the elders' peaks.

The three children landed on the high platform, but Hai Chao Sheng and Gong Yuanliang were almost overlooked.

Sect Master Nan Li Huo and Elders Zhu Hong Dou, Xu Jiuqing, and Weng Wuyu all had their eyes fixed on Xixi, who was still chewing on a sunflower seed, looking bewildered.

"Crunch!" Xixi instinctively bit into the sunflower seed, and the sound of the seed shell cracking was like thunder.

She startled herself with the sound.

"Hahaha... Good child, a wonderful child."

Elder Weng Wuyu, an elderly man in plain clothes with white hair and a beard, looked much kinder than Zhang Qingzheng. He laughed heartily, his eyes filled with appreciation as he gazed at Xixi.

Another elder, Xu Jiuqing, was a young man with a tall and slender figure, dressed in white, and carrying a luminous divine sword on his back, suppressing its divine nature.

He also admired Xixi, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Zhu Hong Dou's eyes had already locked onto Xixi, unable to look away.

Zhang Qingzheng took a deep breath, his deadpan expression serious and vigilant as he stared at the three, "The three of you, the elders will choose their disciples after all the true transmissions are finalized. You must not be mischievous!"

"Wait for me to arrive, and we'll choose together!"

Zhu Hong Dou and the other two elders smiled but remained silent.

Zhang Qingzheng's heart was filled with annoyance, feeling that as soon as he turned his head, he would lose the opportunity to fairly tempt Xixi.

However, the true transmission selection was not over yet, and as the presiding elder, he naturally couldn't linger there.

He turned to look at the sect master, bowing his fists in a respectful gesture.

"Sect Master, there is still one true transmission spot remaining in this examination."

"Among those who successfully defended their positions in the first round, there were Qin Feng Huo and Jin Ao, but in the second round, Gongyang Xiu and Huang Si Xiang had higher talent scores than the two of them..."

"Therefore, the last true transmission spot will be chosen from among these four."

Zhang Qingzheng explained.

Sect Master Nan Li Huo stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and he smiled faintly, "Talent takes priority. Gongyang Xiu's talent is seventy-two chi, ranking third, so he will be admitted first."

"Huang Si Xiang, Qin Feng Huo, and Jin Ao will enter the inner sect."

Sect Master Nan Li Huo proposed this resolution.

Then, along with Zhang Qingzheng, he turned to look at the other three elders.

However, Zhang Qingzheng witnessed a scene that made his eyes nearly pop out of their sockets.

The three elders had surrounded Xixi and were already using emotional appeals and logical persuasion to tempt her.

They offered elixirs, divine armaments, and supreme techniques, trying to convince Xixi to become their disciple.

"Shameful!"

Zhang Qingzheng was furious.

The sect master patted Zhang Qingzheng on the shoulder, "Elder Zhang, don't be angry. Go and announce the decision first, don't keep the children waiting."

Zhang Qingzheng's heart calmed down a little. The sect master was indeed a good old man, gentle and polite.

Zhang Qingzheng flicked his sleeves and turned, floating back to the arena platform.

He announced the remaining true transmission disciple spot.

The five-year-old Gongyang Xiu, still looking bewildered, was led onto the high platform.

With this, all four true transmission disciples were gathered.

On the arena platform.

Qin Feng Huo was in a daze, having... failed. He couldn't believe he wasn't chosen as a true transmission disciple.

In the second round, his divine purple qi column had reached over fifty chi, yet he... failed!

A strong sense of defeat filled Qin Feng Huo's heart.

What was even more significant was that among the four true transmission disciples, Li Warm Xi was not a disciple from the capital city's aristocratic families.

She was from one of the thirteen cities outside the capital.

Qin Feng Huo, from the Qin family, had enjoyed abundant resources since childhood, yet he... had lost to this three-year-old girl!

How agonizing.

Twisted, it's about to crack!

Seven-year-old Qin Feng Huo endured a failure that he should not have had to face at his age.

Shangguan Qing Lei didn't pay much attention. Ever since he was brutally beaten by Li Warm Xi in the first round, he knew he had no chance of becoming a True Transmission disciple.

But Qin Feng Huo truly suffered.

Despite successfully defending his position and reaching over fifty feet in the Divine Nature Qi Column test, he was still eliminated and became an Inner Sect Disciple like Shangguan Qing Lei.

Shangguan Qing Lei felt much better.

People fear comparison, but it is through comparison that hope is born.

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The True Transmission list was announced.

The names of the four True Transmission disciples echoed through the Divine Sect's mountain gate, and the excited crowd continued to discuss them.

Xixi's name, in particular, became a frequent topic of conversation.

A three-year-old girl from one of the thirteen cities of the Capital City, she managed to outshine the children of the Five Great Clans and Five Major Sects, becoming a True Transmission disciple of the Divine Sect!

Moreover, she displayed the talent of a Divine Child in the second round!

It was incredibly inspiring!

This was enough to make her the protagonist in the stories told by storytellers in the teahouses of Golden Light City for the next month!

In the parents' area.

Zhang Ya's eyes were vacant, and she had a goofy smile on her face.

"Xixi became a True Transmission disciple, hehe... my Xixi became a True Transmission disciple!"

She snapped back to reality and excitedly grabbed Li Che's arm. "My dear, our precious Xixi has become a True Transmission disciple of the Divine Sect!"

Li Che finished his detection of the Corpse Curse Seals around him and had a list in mind.

He also snapped back to reality and joined his wife in her joy.

"Master Li, congratulations, congratulations! Your daughter has exceptional talent, a Divine Child that comes once in a hundred years, truly a cause for celebration!"

Mu Po immediately smiled and offered her congratulations.

Old Chen, who had been tense, finally relaxed, his smile wide, and he also congratulated Li Che.

Li Che and Zhang Ya stood up and thanked everyone.

Not only that, many people around them, upon learning that Li Che and Zhang Ya were the parents of the Divine Child Xixi, came over to offer their congratulations.

For a time, the congratulatory voices continued without end, echoing throughout the area.

The Governor Inspector Zhang Lian Hao and the divine enforcers Hong Yong and Shi Lei from the Temple Administration also came over to offer their congratulations.

Liu He, Hai Chuan Ying, and other guest scholars from the Heaven-Enraged Bureau, as well as the plump junior supervisor Gong Yun Li and Gongyang Liancheng, also came over to offer their congratulations.

Li Che took the opportunity to introduce his colleagues and superiors to Zhang Ya.

For a moment, the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

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The myriad aspects of human life often require balance.

Some are happy, while others are worried.

Qin Family.

Qin Hao Nan and Qin Feng Huo exchanged glances, both looking incredulous and slightly displeased.

The family head, Qin Feng Huo, scanned them. "You suspected that Li Che killed Yuqing back then?"

"Even sending a gray-faced spy to tail him?"

Qin Hao Nan nodded.

"That Li Che must have known about our Qin Family and felt the threat and pressure Yuqing brought to his family, which is why he rushed to become a third-rank guest scholar in the Heaven-Enraged Bureau upon arriving in the Capital City."

Family head Qin Feng Huo said calmly, "I heard he was just a mud-legged peasant from Thunder City, who got lucky... and had a Divine Child daughter."

"Feng Huo performed exceptionally well in the examination, but unfortunately... he lacked some luck. However, there is still a chance. The Divine Sect will soon organize a 'Temple God Resonance,' and Feng Huo will have another opportunity to turn the tables!"

Qin Feng Huo said solemnly.

Qin Hao Nan nodded, his gaze shifting to the family head, and he couldn't help but ask, "Yuqing brought a significant threat to the Li family. Should we send them a gift...?"

Qin Feng Huo looked at him.

The atmosphere around them suddenly became heavy, making it hard to breathe.

After a long while...

When Qin Hao Nan thought he had said something wrong, Qin Feng Huo said calmly, "You can bring a gift... "

Qin Hao Nan was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

"After all, she is a Divine Child..."

Qin Feng Huo said softly.

"This girl will surely join the Heavenly Origin Sect Lineage."

"If... she doesn't die along the way."

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On the high platform.

Xixi was surrounded by three elders, feeling a bit lost and confused.

They were all vying for her to join their sect, and she was at a loss about what to choose... Xixi was very troubled.

Daddy, come quick!

Xixi called out in her mind, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

If Daddy were here, he would definitely help her make a decision.

Suddenly, Sect Master Nan Li Huo walked over, and the three elders became a bit more restrained.

Zhu Hong Dou, beaming, said to the Sect Master, "Sect Master, I think Xixi would be best suited for my Crimson Cloud Peak. I have extensive experience in teaching female disciples!"

"Senior Zhu, that's not entirely accurate..."

The handsome Xu Jiuzhen, another elder, opened his mouth to counter.

Zhang Qing Zheng, looking grim, had already rolled up his sleeves, ready to argue and fight for Xixi.

However, Sect Master Nan Li Huo raised his hand with a gentle expression, and the four elders fell silent, preparing their emotions for the upcoming battle.

"Alright, everyone, listen to what I have to say."

Sect Master Nan Li Huo said with a smile.

The peak masters, including Li Qingshan and others at the Phantom Realm level, also perked up their ears in curiosity.

"I haven't taken a disciple in ten years. A Divine Child joining our Golden Light Branch Sect is our luck!"

Upon hearing the Sect Master's opening statement, Zhu Hong Dou's expression immediately changed.

This old man... he actually wants to compete with them for the disciple!

How careless, truly careless!

Zhu Hongdou's body trembled, she had actually forgotten about this old man!

"This Sect Master also wishes to accept a True Transmission disciple."

Sect Master Nan Li Huo gently looked at the crowd, and the four elders were speechless, opening their mouths but not knowing how to argue.

The Sect Master personally taking on a disciple...

Could they compete with that?

Zhang Qing Zheng was so angry that his whole body trembled... shameless! He had even thought the Sect Master was kind, wasting his smile!

"Of course, you shouldn't be too disappointed... Xixi is a Divine Child with innate talent. In the future, she will definitely be sent to the Heavenly Origin Sect for further training, to compete with the geniuses of the headquarters, and bring glory to our Golden Radiance Branch Sect!"

"Therefore, this Sect Master hopes that the four elders... can join me in nurturing Xixi."

"Strive to nurture Xixi into a talented individual, and strive to have Xixi enter the top ten of the Heavenly Origin Sect's ranking in the future, bringing resources and favor to our Golden Radiance Branch Sect!"

Sect Master Nan Li Huo declared, raising his arm.

In an instant, the atmosphere became deathly silent.

The four elders almost simultaneously felt their eyes widen in disbelief, old man!

He was going to compete with them for their beloved disciple, and on top of that, he planned to take advantage of them...

How shameless!

"I agree!"

To everyone's surprise, the first to express his agreement was Zhang Qing Zheng.

"This old man agrees, my 'Two Sleeves Peak' is open for Xixi to come and go as she pleases."

Zhang Qing Zheng spoke in a deep voice.

Zhu Hongdou glared, and followed with her agreement: "I, Red Cloud Peak, am also open to Xixi. If she's willing, she can stay permanently. I truly like this little girl."

Xu Jiuqing and Weng Wuyu hesitated for a moment, then sighed and also expressed their agreement.

Li Qingshan stood by, his eyes wide with shock.

He had never encountered such a situation before.

A single disciple had actually caused the high-ranking members of the Divine Sect to want to nurture her together. What kind of treatment was this? The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect Golden Radiance Branch Sect's favorite treatment!

"Since Xixi has entered my sect and become the Sect Master's True Transmission disciple, there will be one less True Transmission disciple for the elders. Elder Zhang, Huang Si Xiang's talent is slightly inferior to Gong Yang Xiu, and he lost to Gong Yuan Liang in the arena battle. I will promote him to True Transmission."

"It's not necessary." Zhu Hongdou refused.

"I won't be accepting a female disciple this time. I, Zhu Hongdou, will focus my attention on nurturing Xixi."

Zhu Hongdou's decision did not come as a surprise to everyone.

"Then, Huang Si Xiang will remain an inner sect disciple..."

Sect Master Nan Li Huo didn't mind.

The next moment, he walked up to Xixi, extended his hand, and held Xixi's small hand.

An invisible wave of energy surged and rippled around them.

Sect Master Nan Li Huo, holding Xixi's hand, rose into the air, as if riding on clouds and mist, hovering in mid-air, with a brilliant burst of radiance, like a hundred-foot divine light.

"Li Warm Xi from Flying Thunder City, possesses a divine nature of a hundred feet. At the age of three, her qi and blood have been tempered to perfection. She has mastered grandmaster martial arts and has achieved success in cultivating her nature. She is an unparalleled genius of the Golden Light City..."

"Today, after careful deliberation by the various Divine Vision elders of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect Golden Radiance Branch Sect and this Sect Master..."

"She is to be the Sect Master's True Transmission disciple!"

"Bestowed upon her are the Seven Elements Divine Armament, 'Heavenly Origin Vajra Ring', a Seventh-Rank Heavenly Origin Primordial Formation Martial Pill, a Seven Elements Divine Wood Statue, the Golden Radiance Branch Sect's Martial Art Supreme Technique, 'Mystic Thunder Golden Light Evil Sword Technique', and the Heaven and Earth Divine Artifact, 'Golden Light Evil', to complement it."

His words fell like thunder.

At the foot of the Divine Sect's main gate, before the white jade stone tablet.

All who came were enveloped in a profound silence, filled with boundless awe and unending astonishment.

The various major powers were astounded!

The Sect Master's True Transmission disciple?!

Not an elder's True Transmission, but the Sect Master's True Transmission of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect Golden Radiance Branch Sect!

In the future, she might even have the chance to inherit the position of Sect Master!

But even more astonishing were the rewards promised by Sect Master Nan Li Huo!

A Seven Elements Divine Armament!

A Seventh-Rank Martial Pill!

A Martial Art Supreme Technique!

The Heaven and Earth Divine Artifact, 'Golden Light Evil'!

It was simply... enough to make everyone envious!

This was the depth of the Divine Sect, this was the soaring heights of becoming a Sect Master's True Transmission disciple! The other elders' True Transmission disciples would also receive various rewards, though they would undoubtedly pale in comparison to the Sect Master's True Transmission.

However, as the Sect Master's True Transmission rewards were announced, it made everyone's hearts itch with envy.

But it wasn't over yet.

Sect Master Nan Li Huo, holding Xixi's hand, hovered in the air.

At this moment, auspicious clouds descended, slowly settling in front of the Divine Sect's main gate, right in front of the parents' area.

A boundless, overwhelming pressure rose, like the rumbling of the Nine Dragons River, stirring up a towering wave.

Everyone held their breath.

This was a top-notch expert of the Golden Light City, a peak powerhouse!

His aura was unmatched!

Nan Li Huo, holding Xixi's hand, had a gentle gaze that fell upon Li Che and Zhang Ya.

Li Che quickly took Zhang Ya's hand and bowed to Sect Master Nan Li Huo.

"Xixi's parents, the Li and Zhang families, have nurtured the Divine Child Xixi and contributed to the talent supply of our Divine Sect. As a reward, they are bestowed with two Nine Stars Divine Armaments, two Eighth-Rank Martial Pills, a Divine Sect Access Permit, ten thousand taels of gold, and three shops in the capital city..."

"To express our gratitude for their nurturing of the Divine Child!"

Nan Li Huo's eyes were gentle as he spoke to Li Che and Zhang Ya.

His voice was like thunder following a cloud.

The thunderous roar echoed throughout the entire Divine Sect's main gate.

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