Chapter 124: To be the Invincible Xixi Emperor, the Temple God is Taken Home?

Chapter 124: To be the Invincible Xixi Emperor, the Temple God is Taken Home?

Thank you for raising the divine child!

Raising the divine child!

The sound echoed like a tide, reverberating and lingering as if it had traveled from distant mountains, resonating in everyone's eardrums!

It was like a thunderclap after a cloud!

Astonishment, awe, envy, and jealousy...

All sorts of emotions burst forth in an instant, and many cultivators couldn't even control their Seven Emotions Divine Foundation.

This led to various divine natures intertwining and forming a storm that enveloped the entire Divine Sect Main Gate!

The parents' status rose due to their daughter's success!

This could truly be said to be parents becoming wealthy and noble because of their daughter! By raising Xixi, a Sect Master's True Transmission, they had received the reward of the Nine Stars Divine Armament, an Eighth Rank Martial Pill, and the Divine Sect Access Permit!

What did this signify?

It showed that Li Che and Zhang Ya, this couple, had even obtained an Immortal Shield.

Even if they committed a crime in the Capital City, they could seek refuge in the Divine Sect using the Access Permit, ensuring protection! As for the ten thousand taels of gold and three shops in the Capital City, they were also not bad, enough to make Li Che's family instantly become a wealthy and noble family in the Capital City.

The Sect Master, Nan Lihuo, had a gentle smile on his face, and the wind fluttered his sleeves.

Li Che was slightly startled, then a smile appeared on his lips as he pulled Zhang Ya, who was already dazed by the overwhelming wealth, closer.

Zhang Ya was unlike Li Che, who had even developed the Heavenly Earth Jade of the Phantom Realm Cultivator. So, he could remain calm and composed in the face of such wealth.

But Zhang Ya was different; this was the first time she had been struck by such opulence.

She had little concept of the Nine Stars Divine Armament or the Eighth Rank Martial Pill.

Just the ten thousand taels of gold and three shops in the Capital City... were enough to make her dizzy.

"Thank you, Sect Master, for your generous gifts."

Li Che bowed and thanked him.

Zhang Ya quickly followed suit, also bowing in response.

Nan Lihuo looked at the honest couple with increasing warmth in his eyes, greatly appreciating their demeanor.

"The other gifts are ordinary, but the Access Permit to enter and exit the Sect will be very useful for you. If you miss Xixi, you can hold this permit and enter the Jin Guang Peak of the Divine Sect."

Nan Lihuo spoke gently.

Li Che thanked the Sect Master again, as this Access Permit was indeed very valuable to him.

Although it was not particularly significant to him, as he had left the Flying Thunder Chess Piece on Xixi and could teleport to see her whenever he wanted.

But for Zhang Ya, the mother, without this Access Permit, she might have to be separated from her daughter for a long time...

Cultivators' cultivation had no concept of day or night, and as a mother, Zhang Ya must have missed Xixi dearly.

So, Li Che sincerely thanked Sect Master Nan Lihuo.

Nan Lihuo returned Xixi to Li Che and Zhang Ya, "In three days, someone will come to take Xixi to the mountain. You can follow and send her off."

"After that, every month, with the Divine Sect Access Permit, you can visit Xixi on Jin Guang Peak twice."

Zhang Ya hugged Xixi, and the family of three thanked Sect Master Nan Lihuo together.

Nan Lihuo looked at the sweet family of three with a dazed expression, then snapped back to reality, and a hint of envy and sorrow flashed in his eyes.

"Xixi, in three days, we will prepare a ceremony for you to pay respects to your master. Remember to call him 'Master' from now on."

"Okay, Sect Master Master!"

Xixi laughed as she called out.

Nan Lihuo was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled lightly, "What a clever and quick-witted child."

Nan Lihuo gently tapped Xixi's head three times, then with a wave of his sleeves, he disappeared in a flash of light.

"Lingnan Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Jin Guang Branch Sect, Sect Examination..."

"Continue!"

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Li Che's family became the center of attention, admired and envied by countless people.

However, the focus didn't last long, and everyone's attention soon returned to the Divine Sect Examination.

Although the True Transmission selection for the fifteen Supreme Spirit Children had ended, the examination for over a hundred Superior Spirit Children, and even more Middle-grade and Lower Rank Spirit Children, had just begun.

For the many parents who had traveled long distances with their Spirit Children to participate in the Divine Sect Examination, this was the most important matter.

Being accepted into the Divine Sect meant their children's future cultivation was guaranteed, as the resources within the Sect were numerous, ensuring better growth than in the towns and cities outside the Capital City.

Great-Uncle Li Liang put away his tobacco pipe and approached Li Che, first offering sincere congratulations, then asking for help with some embarrassment.

Li Che, holding Xixi, smiled when he saw Great-Uncle Li Liang, "Great-Uncle, rest assured, I've already arranged for Chengzhou to enter the Divine Sect.

Xixi's entry into the Divine Sect was a sure thing, but Li Chengzhou was different; his divine nature talent was only that of a Lower Rank Spirit Child.

Even entering the Outer Sect would be challenging.

However, for Li Che, getting Li Chengzhou into the Outer Sect was not a difficult task.

Entering the Inner Sect might be tricky, as Lower Rank Spirit Children's talent was indeed lacking.

But entering the Outer Sect was not a problem; he just had to ask Li Qingshan, and the arrangement would be made.

As the Peak Master of Zhenglei Peak, capable of Phantom Realm combat strength, Zhenglei Peak had Outer Sect disciple quotas, and Li Qingshan directly accepted Li Chengzhou.

After hearing Li Che's words, Great-Uncle was overjoyed, grasping Li Che's hand and expressing his gratitude.

"Great-Uncle, rest assured, I will also join Li Qingshan's Zhenglei Peak, and I will take good care of Chengzhou. He won't be bullied on the mountain."

Li Che smiled and reassured him.

Great-Uncle's family had raised him, and his cousin treated him like a younger brother. This small favor had been on Li Che's mind for a while.

"Thank you, Ah Che," Great-Uncle said, pursing his lips.

Great-Uncle conveyed the message, and Liu Chunming immediately brought Li Chengzhou, who felt a little embarrassed, and Li Zhengran, who was even more embarrassed, to thank Li Che.

Ever since Li Zhengran was brought back by Li Che from the Million Gold Gambling House, he had felt embarrassed. Although he had reformed, he still felt ashamed and couldn't face Li Che.

Aunt Liu Chunming was a little angry, "Although Ah Che considers you family, he helped our family so much. It's only right to come and thank him!"

"Chengzhou's future is closely tied to Ah Che. As a father, why are you being so shy?!"

Li Zhengran remained silent, pulled by Aunt Liu Chunming.

"Ah Che, Chengzhou... In the mountains, I'll have to rely on you to take good care of him. He's still young, only three years old..." Aunt Liu Chunming's voice choked up as she spoke.

Looking at the somewhat restrained Li Chengzhou, Li Che smiled and picked him up, saying to Aunt Liu Chunming, "Rest assured, Chengzhou is a few months younger than Xixi. He's so young, and which parents wouldn't want to keep their child by their side if not for the future?"

"Didn't I just receive the Divine Sect Access Permit from the Sect Master? I'll be joining the ranks of the Qing Shan Peak Master. When the time comes, if you want to visit the Divine Sect to see Xixi, find Ya Ya and go together with the permit."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu Chunming covered her mouth, her face flushed with excitement and tears of joy.

Li Zhengran, standing beside his wife, felt a mix of emotions. He turned to Li Che and said solemnly, "Ah Che... Thank you!"

Li Che smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry."

Li Zhengran nodded heavily.

Great-Aunt, standing beside them, couldn't help but wipe away her tears.

"Let's go. After Chengzhou's outer sect examination, we'll all come to my courtyard for a celebratory feast!" Li Che said with a smile.

"Mu Po Po, call Qing Shan Senior too," Li Che added.

Mu Po Po, holding Xixi, responded with a kind smile.

"What about me?" Shangguan Qinghong asked with a mouthful of preserved fruit.

"You... Get a bowl," Li Che joked.

Shangguan Qinghong didn't mind the teasing and smiled, then went to play with Xixi.

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Li Che's family became well-known in the area around Listening Flower Lane.

The news of Xixi becoming the Sect Master's True Transmission spread throughout the entire Golden Light Prefecture City in just half a day.

A Divine Child with a Hundred Foot Divine Nature, a rare talent that only appears once in a century in the entire prefecture!

This was a truly astonishing feat, and Li Che's family was the epitome of the saying, 'When one achieves enlightenment, the whole family ascends.'

Within three days, the news spread like wildfire, and Li Che's courtyard in Listening Flower Lane was almost trampled by the influx of visitors.

Almost every day, there were people coming to offer congratulations.

Among the Five Great Clans, the Hai Family, the Gongyang Family, and the Gong Family sent representatives with generous gifts.

Even the Qin Family, to Li Che's surprise, sent a gift, and it was from Qin Haonan, a third-generation member of the Qin Family and an important figure from the generation of Qin Yuqing, whom Li Che had killed.

"Master Li, my sister... may have taken her anger out on you, causing you fear and trouble... The Qin Family apologizes for her actions." Qin Haonan spoke sincerely.

Li Che, not one to bear a grudge, smiled and accepted the apology. Initially, when he first arrived in the capital, Qin Yuqing had indeed put him under significant pressure.

However, now that Qin Yuqing had been killed by Li Che, and the Qin Family had come to apologize, there was no reason to create unnecessary enemies.

It wasn't surprising that the Shangguan Family hadn't sent anyone, as Shangguan Qing Lei had almost been killed by Xixi.

Shangguan Zheng Heng had even tried to pressure Xixi with his Phantom Realm pressure.

Li Che had made a note of this grudge in his little book.

When it came to his daughter, Li Che had no tolerance for grudges. Representatives from the Temple Administration and the Heaven-Enraged Bureau also came, and they all attended the banquet.

Almost all the major powers in the capital had paid a visit.

This made Listening Flower Lane the center of attention in the capital, and the residents nearby couldn't help but marvel, each reflecting on whether they had inadvertently offended Li Che's family.

...

As the spring warmth dissipated the cold, the air became pleasant.

All things began to revive, and plants sprouted tender buds.

In Listening Flower Lane, the spring breeze carried the fragrance of willow catkins and earth.

The lane bustled with activity.

People gathered early, and Zhang Ya dressed Xixi in a new outfit, tying her hair into a cute braid with a red ribbon.

She even used red sand to gently dot Xixi's forehead.

"Xixi, when you go to the Divine Sect on the mountain, you must listen to your Sect Master and teacher. Understand? No mischief, and be good when your mother isn't around."

"Xixi wants her mother. Mother will miss you. Without mother to put you to sleep, you must learn to sleep on your own..."

"Xixi, you must get along with your senior brothers and sisters. Of course, if they bully you, you must tell your parents and your Sect Master... You're still young, and your Sect Master will definitely stand up for you!"

...

Zhang Ya held Xixi tightly, her lips pressed together, unable to stop talking.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She was truly reluctant to let Xixi go.

However, Sect Master Nan Li Huo had said that for Xixi's safety, she must stay on the main peak of Jin Guang Peak. Otherwise, Li Che could have been responsible for escorting Xixi to the peak.

Outside, a carriage was already prepared, and a woman in a pink long skirt with a divine mark on her forehead sat quietly, waiting.

This woman was Sang Guanyin, the fourth of the Sect Master Nan Li Huo's four direct disciples, and she was eighteen years old with a complete Divine Foundation.

She was also the only female disciple among the Sect Master's four disciples, but now with the addition of Xixi, she was no longer the only one.

Li Che also hugged Xixi, and the couple, along with Xixi, who was already crying, left the courtyard.

"I don't want to go! Xixi wants her parents! Xixi wants her mother! I want my stinky dad!"

Xixi cried heartbrokenly, tears streaming down her face.

Li Che patted Xixi's back, his Pure Heart Divine Nature soothing and calming her emotions.

"Xixi, be good. Your mother will come to see you often, so you must cultivate well... and become very, very strong, so you can protect your parents in the future."

"Xixi is a divine child, she'll definitely become super powerful, defeating all opponents and becoming the best in the world!" Li Che comforted her gently.

Xixi cried, snot bubbling from her nose, and corrected Li Che, "I want to be the Great Emperor Xixi!"

Li Che couldn't help but chuckle, his sadness momentarily dispelled. Even Sang Guanyin, sitting in the carriage, couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

Xixi immediately protested, "Xixi will definitely become the super powerful Great Emperor Xixi!"

"All treacherous officials will kneel before Xixi!"

"Xixi can set off fireworks whenever she wants, and no one can stop her!"

Li Che smiled and continued to comfort her, following her train of thought.

"Xixi, come here to your sister." Sang Guanyin's voice was gentle, with a sweet and mature charm.

Xixi, who loved looking at faces, glanced at her twice, but quickly hugged Zhang Ya's slender neck and started howling.

"Mother, Xixi will miss you, miss Daddy, miss the carriage, miss chicken legs, miss braised meat..." Xixi kept rubbing her snot and tears on Zhang Ya's collar.

Zhang Ya was both amused and exasperated. She gently patted Xixi's bottom, "Alright, go now. I know, every time I see you, I'll bring braised meat and chicken legs!"

"I want the ones you make, mother." Xixi raised a finger and tilted her head, speaking seriously.

"Alright, I know."

Then, Zhang Ya handed Xixi to Sang Guanyin, and together with Li Che, they sat in the carriage behind.

Bidding farewell to Old Chen and his family, whom they were reluctant to leave, the two carriages crushed the spring dust under their wheels, carrying the scent of spring flowers and earth as they departed Listening Flower Lane.

Old Chen watched the carriages disappear into the distance, suddenly feeling as if his strength had been drained.

Leaning against the door, he stared blankly at the departing carriages.

After a moment, he took a swig from his hip flask, then wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with the back of his hand as he put the flask away.

"Little Xixi, take care of yourself."

"From today on, Grandpa Chen can't teach you martial arts anymore."

"Remember to think of me... Grandpa Chen."

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Jin Guang Peak, the main peak of the Lingnan Circuit's Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's Yunzhou Branch Sect.

Towering into the clouds, the mountain was shrouded in mist and clouds, creating a heavenly landscape. From here, one could observe the sea of clouds.

Logically, the branch sect's mountain gate should be located in Yunzhou City, but the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's Jin Guang Peak was an exception, situated within Jin Guang Prefecture and not in the city.

The primary reason for this was the Jin Guang Peak itself.

Due to its proximity to the strange temple of the Four Sacred Emperors and the Third Prince near the center of the Nine Dragon River, the entire mountain seemed like a divine lightning rod, constantly attracting and absorbing divine nature.

The peak was rich in divine nature, a true blessed land.

Additionally, the Jin Guang Peak condensed a unique 'Jin Guang Sha', a divine artifact that complemented the sect's supreme martial art, the 'Mystic Thunder Golden Light Evil Sword Technique'.

This Jin Guang Sha formed once every three years, making it extremely precious.

Therefore, the sect's mountain gate was established here to facilitate the collection of Jin Guang Sha, allowing for its timely harvest.

Every three years, during the conjunction of yin and yang, when the heavens darkened, the Jin Guang Sha would take shape. Only at this moment could the Jin Guang Sha be collected; otherwise, it would dissipate into the heavens.

However, once the supreme martial art 'Mystic Thunder Golden Light Evil Sword Technique' was cultivated, its killing power was terrifying. Once this art was mastered, the cultivator's true energy would become domineering and sharp, naturally possessing the awe-inspiring power of the Jin Guang Sha.

The two carriages followed the winding mountain road upwards, the horses' hooves carefully stepping, causing the carriage to sway uncomfortably.

After traveling for about half a day, it took another half day to reach the midpoint of Jin Guang Peak.

At the midpoint, the rising steam from the Nine Dragon River formed a hazy cloud and mist.

Nan Li Huo, dressed in a white robe with his hair loose, sat on a blue stone in the clearing.

Beside him was a tall, handsome young man with a beauty that bordered on the ethereal—Liu Yangyuan, the third of Nan Li Huo's four disciples.

"Master, my junior sister has arrived," Liu Yangyuan said, his face beautiful and otherworldly beneath his scholar's robe.

As Nan Li Huo opened his eyes, the entire mountain seemed to brighten instantly, the clouds swirling and the mist boiling.

With a sweep of Nan Li Huo's sleeve, the mist on the mountain vanished, revealing a clear, bright clearing.

In the clearing, the two carriages slowly came to a stop, and the dust raised by the wheels no longer flew about.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Sang Guanyin led Xixi out, Xixi's curious eyes darting around.

From the carriage behind, Li Che helped Zhang Ya down.

As soon as he stepped off the carriage, Li Che felt his pores open, the dense divine nature of heaven and earth shocking him to his core.

The concentration here was higher than he had expected.

No wonder the Jin Guang Branch Sect's mountain gate was established here.

Besides the distant view of the strange temple, this place was also an ideal location for cultivation.

Li Che even felt the urge to sit down and cultivate...

He condensed the four divine foundations of anger, sadness, thought, and shock, and almost instantly, they began to tremble, like a whale devouring, greedily and excitedly absorbing the dense divine nature from the peak.

Nan Li Huo's eyes flickered, seemingly sensing the flow of divine nature on the mountain, and he looked at Li Che with curiosity.

However, the flow of divine nature quickly calmed as Li Che restrained his greed.

As the cultivator with the highest cultivation in the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Nan Li Huo was on the verge of condensing his primordial spirit, giving him an extremely keen perception.

Without thinking too much, Nan Li Huo and Liu Yangyuan approached, their faces carrying gentle smiles.

"Xixi's parents, this is my third disciple, Liu Yang Yuan, and this is Sang Guan Yin. You should know them too." Nan Li Huo smiled warmly.

Li Che and Zhang Ya nodded and bowed in greeting to Liu Yang Yuan.

"I also have a second disciple who went to the Divine Sect headquarters for cultivation and rarely returns."

Nan Li Huo said.

"Master, didn't Senior Brother Daoyuan say that you have four disciples?"

Xixi, who was being held by Sang Guan Yin, tilted her head and asked curiously.

Nan Li Huo's expression remained calm, but Liu Yang Yuan and Sang Guan Yin's faces changed.

"Senior Brother Daoyuan... has already fallen."

Xixi immediately pursed her lips, afraid to speak.

Li Che, standing beside them, quickly apologized on Xixi's behalf, but his heart tightened, and he made a mental note of this matter.

How could the first disciple of the Sect Master fall so easily? Li Che's eyebrows furrowed slightly, almost imperceptibly. He needed to get to the bottom of this.

Otherwise, Li Che would also worry about Xixi's safety.

This Jin Guang Peak, the main peak of the Golden Light Sect, didn't seem as safe as he had imagined!

"It's alright, the deceased has passed on," Nan Li Huo said calmly, taking Xixi's hand and leading her to tour the main peak where the Sect Master cultivated, located halfway up the mountain.

Liu Yang Yuan and Sang Guan Yin followed closely, and Li Che and Zhang Ya walked slowly behind them.

Actually, it was Nan Li Huo who had introduced this place to Li Che and Zhang Ya.

After showing Xixi her future residence, since Xixi was still very young, Sang Guan Yin would take care of her, and they would live together.

Li Che looked at Sang Guan Yin, who was as beautiful as a goddess, and said with a bow, "Then I'll trouble Sang Shijie to take good care of Xixi. Xixi can be naughty, so please bear with her."

Sang Guan Yin nodded and returned the bow, "Xixi and I hit it off right away. I'll take good care of her. No one in the Golden Light Branch Sect would dare to bully her."

Afterward, the group went to the ancestral hall, where Nan Li Huo led Xixi to pay respects to the founder of the Divine Sect headquarters. With that, Xixi's initiation ceremony was officially completed.

It was a simple ceremony without much pomp and ceremony.

As the sun set over the long river, its rays turned fiery.

Li Che received the rewards promised by Nan Li Huo on the day of the entrance examination, and he and Zhang Ya prepared to take their leave.

Xixi was reluctant to part, clinging tightly to Zhang Ya's long legs.

Zhang Ya also shed tears and comforted Xixi for a while before the couple finally boarded the carriage and began their bumpy descent down the mountain.

Li Che and Zhang Ya both leaned out of the carriage window, looking back. They could see Xixi, held in Sang Guan Yin's arms, crying profusely.

Zhang Ya couldn't help but weep, leaning against Li Che's chest.

"Husband... Will Xixi be able to eat and sleep well alone on the mountain?"

"What if I miss Xixi?"

Zhang Ya was a little upset.

"Don't worry, we'll visit Senior Brother Li Qingshan at Zheng Lei Peak. He agreed to let me join Zheng Lei Peak, and you can join too. Then we can visit Xixi often."

"Jin Guang Peak is indeed a treasure land for cultivation. Xixi will become stronger quickly there."

Li Che comforted Zhang Ya and also revealed his intention.

As for safety, he had left a Flying Thunder Chess Piece on Xixi. If she encountered any danger, he would immediately sense it and teleport to her side.

The Divine Sect Access Permit allowed unrestricted entry and exit from the Divine Sect Main Gate, but there was a time limit for ascending Jin Guang Peak.

However, if they joined Zheng Lei Peak, it would be easier for them to visit Xixi.

Upon reaching Zheng Lei Peak, the bald-headed Lu Chi, with his Nezha braid, was already waiting at the foot of the mountain, waving excitedly.

"Uncle Li, Aunt Zhang!"

Zheng Lei Peak was significantly shorter than Jin Guang Peak and also shorter than the four elders' peaks.

The most noticeable difference was in the concentration of Divine Nature, which was still much higher than the capital city of Golden Light Prefecture.

At the halfway point of Zheng Lei Peak, there was a continuous cluster of buildings.

"The teacher asked me to arrange accommodations for you. Zheng Lei Peak has fewer rules than the main peak. The halfway point is where the inner sect disciples gather, and there are many houses here. You can live here and also cultivate."

Lu Chi said with a smile.

Suddenly, he looked at Li Che and bowed, "Uncle Li, the teacher is waiting for you at the Divine Observation Temple. You can go and find him."

"I'll take Aunt Zhang around and also look for Mu Po."

Divine Observation Temple?

Li Che nodded. Li Qingshan was still waiting for the Corpse Curse Ledger from him.

He patted Zhang Ya's fair hand, which was holding his, and asked her to explore the town at the halfway point of Zheng Lei Peak with Lu Chi.

Then, he followed the direction indicated by Lu Chi.

Suddenly, the houses on both sides began to thin out, and they stepped onto a large corner of the bluestone path.

Before them stood a magnificent temple with upturned eaves!

In front of the temple.

A meditation cushion, a blue robe, and a towering, three-meter-tall Divine Appearance Illusion, intertwined with crackling thunder arcs, stirred up a howling wind and waves! Li Che stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing slightly.

His gaze shifted from the massive Divine Appearance Illusion gathered on Li Qingshan to the temple within the swirling incense smoke.

A two-meter-tall wooden statue of a deity stood on a lotus pedestal, holding a hammer in one hand, a mallet in the other, with a golden wind and thunder stick at its waist, eagle wings on its back, a green face with fangs, red hair like cinnabar, and surrounded by crackling thunder arcs and electric snakes! It stood tall, gazing down upon the mortal realm with a majestic and wrathful gaze!

Thunderbolt Vajra!

Divine Nature converged, and a thousand strands of thunder shook, instantly weaving a prompt before Li Che's eyes.

[Suspended Thought Evil Punishment Thunderbolt Vajra Statue (Seventh Stage)]



Li Che stared at the statue, his pores dilating.

In his chest, the Dao Fruits [Pure Heart] and [Chess Saint] began to throb vigorously, his heart pounding like a drum, as if about to leap out of his body!

This was...

A Temple Deity?!

Old Li actually brought a Temple Deity home?!

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