Chapter 138: Ranked on the Divine City's Divine Child List, My Daughter is Four Years Old

Chapter 138: Ranked on the Divine City's Divine Child List, My Daughter is Four Years Old

The metal tubes, infused with energy, began to gradually turn red, like an enraged beast, erupting with intense light and heat!

The six metal tubes of the Namo Divine Craft Gatling Gun started to heat up, and the Spirit Wood Raven within them roared out!

Blossoming and bursting forth, golden light spewed from the gun barrels.

Rat-a-tat-tat-tat—

Streaks of golden light, like tears in the azure sky, slashed through the darkness like divine swords, pulling long golden threads as they bombarded the Golden Third Prince, who was flying in the air with a Golden Wind Fire Wheel under his feet.

Boom, boom, boom!

The sound of explosions reverberated within the temple, and the raging airflow relentlessly ravaged the surroundings.

Blossoming fireworks exploded, adorning the Golden Temple, continuously blooming in mid-air.

Shockwaves spread, rippling through the air.

Li Che had set three levels of power for the Namo Divine Craft Gatling Gun he gave to Xixi. Facing the Golden Third Prince, the test set by the Golden Temple was simply unreasonable. She directly chose the strongest firepower!

Even if it was a mythical existence stepping into reality, what of it?

As long as the firepower was sufficient, Xixi's heart would not have a trace of fear, only... an intense passion for setting off fireworks!

The golden-cast little boy's eyes, shimmering with golden smoke, released serpentine golden curves in the air.

The Wind Fire Wheel spun beneath his golden-cast feet, sparks flying as the airflow roared, lifting his body into the air with incredible speed and agility.

That speed...

Was truly astonishing!

Suspended in mid-air, he moved with the ease and flexibility of walking on solid ground.

However, Xixi showed no mercy, unleashing her full firepower, constantly shifting the gun barrels as the hot barrels spun rapidly, firing like golden sword beams shooting forth.

The Spirit Wood Raven exploded, transforming into golden sword beams that roared and slashed through the void. Boom, boom, boom!

Though unable to hit the golden-cast Third Prince, she managed to keep him at a distance, preventing him from approaching her.

Bang!

Suddenly, a deafening explosion shattered the air.

Xixi's face lit up with a brilliant smile. A massive firework burst forth, enveloping the black smoke and exploding in the air.

Hit!

The golden-cast Third Prince was struck by her Raven!

The explosion blossomed into a dazzling firework!

The raging airflow formed concentric ripples that spread out in all directions, creating a whirlwind that blew Xixi's clothes, sewn by her mother Zhang Ya, tightly against her body.

Xixi stood with bent knees, her small body holding the Divine Craft Gatling Gun, steadfast as a rock in the wind.

Her face was filled with excitement.

The gun barrels glowed red-hot, aiming at the exploding firework and unleashing a frenzy of Spirit Wood Ravens. At maximum firepower, the explosions were more powerful and had greater penetration!

But...

Li Che had only prepared eight hundred enhanced Spirit Wood Ravens for Xixi.

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

One hit, followed by a barrage of explosions.

Xixi was naturally skilled at setting off fireworks, with excellent control over range, accuracy, and angles. If this were a martial skill, it would be at least at the Great Accomplishment level.

Of course, compared to Li Che, who possessed the Namo Divine Craft Dao Fruit, there was still a noticeable gap.

Amidst the exploding fireworks...

Xixi suddenly ceased her attack and launched herself into the air.

Bang!

A Golden Flame Spear shot into the ground, not the true Crimson Flame Spear, which was in Xixi's arm.

But its power was still formidable.

The temple floor caved in, punctured, and radial cracks instantly expanded.

As Xixi steadied her stance, her face twitched.

In the sky, the exploding fireworks were suddenly disturbed, as if being devoured by a whale or sucked in by a dragon, and gathered onto the Golden Wind Fire Wheel.

The Golden Third Prince's eyes gleamed sharply, and his golden eyes burst with a dazzling battle intent.

Bang!

The Spirit Wood Raven's flames instantly transformed into two fire dragons beneath the Third Prince, who moved with incredible speed.

Xixi didn't hesitate; she raised the Divine Craft Gatling Gun, and the hot barrels spun rapidly. The last few dozen Spirit Wood Ravens transformed into golden sword beams, roaring and bursting forth.

But amidst the dense sword beams...

The Golden Third Prince moved like a swimming dragon!

The two fire dragons twisted like intertwined braids and crashed in front of Xixi. Her body trembled as the ground beneath the Golden Temple seemed to rumble endlessly from the impact of the Third Prince's landing.

Boom!

The Golden Third Prince raised his five fingers, and the Golden Flame Spear that had pierced the ground from afar flew towards him, grasped by his hand.

He swung it with force, and the fire snake coiled around it, forming a terrifying arc as it slammed down towards Xixi.

Xixi's expression turned solemn, but her heart was anxious. The firepower was insufficient... Next time, she needed to ask Niuniu Shifu for more Ravens.

Xixi's heart wouldn't settle until she had sufficient firepower.

The Heavenly Essence Vajra Ring vibrated at her neck, then shot out, colliding with the Golden Flame Spear that the Golden Third Prince was smashing down.

This Seven Elements treasure was powerful, but Xixi could only barely activate it, unleashing a fraction of its strength.

Ding!

The Heavenly Essence Vajra Ring was knocked away, falling to the ground in the distance.

But Xixi used this opportunity to create some distance.

With a five-finger grip, she executed the White Tiger Whirlwind Fist at the Master level, summoning a vague white tiger shadow with considerable power.

However, the Golden Third Prince clenched his five fingers and rushed towards Xixi with a punch.

Xixi's small body quickly retreated, and her thrice-blood-exchanged flesh trembled.

She looked down at her fist, which was turning pale and about to break skin.

It hurt.

And with just one punch, Xixi knew...

Today's beating was inevitable.

No way, there's no way she could win.

Although this Golden Third Prince was also a Blood Exchange Realm cultivator, his Temperament Like a River was exceptional.

But...

Xi Xi felt she had no chance of victory.

Would she really get beaten to the point of crying?

However...

Xi Xi was not afraid. Fighting... was about getting hurt, and it was through these injuries that she could grow! Xi Xi clenched her teeth, still feeling the lingering fear from her previous encounter with Shangguan Qinglei. She knew that her father and mother were deeply worried about her.

She had even secretly seen her mother weeping alone, fearing for her safety and the dangers she might face.

At that moment, Xi Xi silently vowed to herself that she must become stronger.

Strong enough to beat everyone!

Xi Xi took a deep breath and put away the Divine Craft Gatling Gun that Niu Niu Master had given her. Her fair skin and large, spirited eyes made her look delicate.

Despite her small stature, her physical body was incredibly powerful. Her vital energy surged and burned, and as she lifted and transported, her inner energy burst forth, and her muscles gleamed!

Xi Xi took a step, and with a bounce, she charged towards the Golden Third Prince.

The Golden Third Prince's golden eyes gleamed with arrogance and disdain. He even threw the Flaming Spear into the ground, and as it quivered, he charged towards Xi Xi with his bare hands.

The two tiny figures fought fiercely in the enormous Golden Temple, in front of the Golden Heavenly King Statue.

On the palm of the Heavenly King Statue that held up the Golden Tower, a golden incense was lit, slowly burning as if keeping time.

Boom—

Xi Xi was knocked flying again, her small body crashing heavily to the ground.

But soon, Xi Xi quickly got up and rushed towards the Golden Third Prince!

Xi Xi would not give up easily!

Her fighting spirit burned!

This stubborn determination made Xi Xi unleash all the martial arts and combat techniques she had learned from Nan Lihuo.

However, the Golden Third Prince was almost like a Temple Deity, invincible within the same realm! His physical body, forged with gold, was incredibly resilient, and his strength surpassed Xi Xi's.

Xi Xi was completely suppressed.

But the little girl, despite her young age, was stubborn and proud. She refused to admit defeat, charging forward again and again, only to be knocked away each time.

She had the determination to keep banging her head against a brick wall!

Thud—

Countless times, she was sent flying.

Xi Xi pursed her lips, her large eyes brimming with tears, but she did not cry. She wouldn't cry! Fighting the Golden Third Prince would make her stronger; she shouldn't cry!

Xi Xi wanted to become powerful and ease her parents' worries!

Xi Xi wouldn't cry!

The little girl clenched her teeth, her cheeks puffing out, turning red.

She wobbled to her feet, her small legs trembling, barely able to support her body.

She looked at the Golden Third Prince, and everything seemed to spin...

Finally, Xi Xi's heavy eyelids could no longer stay open, and as they closed, darkness slowly enveloped her.

In the temple, a heart-wrenching sigh suddenly echoed.

Li Che appeared beside Xi Xi and held her, covered in wounds.

A golden light descended from the Golden Heavenly King Statue, enveloping Xi Xi's body, healing all her injuries.

However, her relentless fighting spirit had exhausted her mentally, and at this moment, she fell into a deep sleep.

Li Che held Xi Xi, and the images reflected by the Flying Thunder Chess Piece had already shown him Xi Xi's battle with the Golden Third Prince.

He knew this was a test, so he hadn't intervened.

He had assumed that after the Divine Craft Gatling Gun ran out of bullets, Xi Xi would give up.

But he never expected the little girl to have such astonishing and heart-wrenching perseverance.

"You want to get stronger quickly to ease your parents' worries?"

Li Che wiped away the large beads of sweat on Xi Xi's forehead, his eyes filled with heartache.

"Xi Xi, why are you so obedient?"

"It's because your father isn't strong enough, forcing you to bear such a heavy burden at such a young age."

Li Che sighed deeply.

It was all his fault as a father.

Li Che's gaze shifted to the small butterfly on Xi Xi's shoulder.

"Protect Xi Xi well."

The butterfly's wings stretched, and it flew to Xi Xi's back, as if Xi Xi had grown butterfly wings that flapped, carrying her small body into the air.

After landing in the distance, the butterfly emitted a powerful divine energy, weaving a semi-circular divine shield that enveloped Xi Xi.

Li Che's gaze returned to the Golden Third Prince.

The prince tilted his head, seemingly puzzled by the change in the examiner.

"Feeling good about the fight?"

Li Che laughed.

"Let me try?"

In the next moment, scorching hot vital energy erupted from his body, and with just one step, the entire temple seemed to tremble! A hurricane rose, carrying the terrifying pressure emanating from Li Che.

The true pressure of a Furnace Master!

Boom—

The temple floor seemed to crack under his feet, forming a circle of radiating cracks.

Although the cracks slowly healed, the visual impact was extremely frightening.

Li Che had already transformed into a straight crimson line, appearing before the Golden Third Prince.

The Golden Third Prince opened his mouth, as if letting out a silent roar of fury, and his aura suddenly soared, instantly reaching the level of a Grandmaster. Evidently, as the examiner's strength increased, the Third Prince's power would also rise accordingly!

True energy surged, transforming into a giant python, and a real White Tiger roared out, then transformed into eight White Tigers, shedding their skins and becoming sharp and piercing gun shadows!

The Furnace Master had mastered nine Transformation Realm martial arts, and in his hands, they merged and transformed!

Unpredictable and unfathomable!

In an instant, the Golden Third Prince was stunned!

Terrifying vital energy exploded, creating a hazy blood mist, and on the Golden Third Prince's body, a dazzling golden mist erupted, like a cannonball shooting out.

Li Che stood still, his true energy transforming into a longbow, and he drew the bowstring.

Countless wailing ghosts howled incessantly.

The bow resembled thunder, and the arrow, a storm!

The moment the Third Prince landed, countless ghostly shadows enveloped a mighty true energy arrow that had already broken through the air, as if alive, circling once before pounding into the back of the Third Prince's head! Smashing him into the air.

Boom!

Li Che dispersed his true energy, shaking his body, and launched himself towards the spot where the Golden Third Prince had fallen. In an instant, he grasped the Flood Dragon Thunder Trident, and the Fierce Wrath True Monarch's Three-Bladed Saber!

The saber's aura shot out, locking onto the Golden Third Prince's location from all angles.

Li Che's vital energy surged violently within him, like a collapsing river, his organs swirling like a vortex, and his spine trembled like a dragon.

True energy erupted from him, merging with the saber, and the omnipresent airflow vibrated with the saber's light, transforming into a sky-covering whirlwind of blades during its high-speed movement!

In a flash, the Golden Third Prince was violently pulled and struck!

Countless golden mists sprayed continuously!

You hit my daughter, even if it's just a trial...

I'm not happy about it!

Clang, clang, clang, clang!

The Golden Third Prince seemed to be stunned by the blow, his golden-cast body constantly flying from the strikes.

He was furious, but as a regular Grand Master, he couldn't do anything to Li Che. So, he continued to elevate his cultivation.

However, Li Che didn't hold back either. He activated the Dragon Elephant Vajra!

As the Dao Fruit trembled...

Li Che's body grew taller, his spine roared, and his muscles twitched, as if possessed by a demon or a god!

So, only the Golden Third Prince can unlock a state?

Are you kidding me?

I can too!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!!!

The ground of the temple was torn apart by countless wind blades, leaving a web of cracks, but the temple's recovery speed was also accelerating!

When the Golden Third Prince was smashed away by Li Che once more...

Boom!

A terrifying surge of energy suddenly erupted from the Golden Third Prince's body. The Golden Wind Fire Wheel spun rapidly, and he gripped the Crimson Flame Spear in his hand.

The flames in his eyes burst forth, and his aura erupted like a gushing well, instantly reaching the level of a Furnace Master!

Li Che smiled.

His Niwan Inner Vision trembled.

The Six Divine Foundations behind him blossomed like a peacock spreading its tail!

The Golden Third Prince's gaze gradually filled with confusion.

Boom!

The beating continued.

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...

Jin Guang Peak, Divine Temple.

Nan Lihuo's sleeves and robe fluttered in the wind, creating a loud rustling sound as they billowed.

With his eyes closed, he quietly waited for Xi Xi to enter the Golden Heavenly King Tower for her first trial assessment.

"With Xi Xi's strength, facing a Third Prince of the same realm, enduring for a third of an incense stick's worth of time would be considered good."

"Enduring for half an incense stick's worth of time would be an extraordinary performance."

"If she can endure for a full incense stick's worth of time..."

Hmm?

Nan Lihuo suddenly opened his eyes and looked up at the Golden Heavenly King Tower floating in the sky, spinning rapidly.

The next moment, the Divine Gate opened.

It seemed to reflect the scene within the Divine Gate, showing the Golden Temple.

Xi Xi, soundly asleep, was carried out, and Nan Lihuo flashed to catch her.

Under the healing divine energy of the Golden Temple, Xi Xi was unharmed, looking as delicate as a porcelain doll.

Nan Lihuo raised his head, his hair and beard flying, and looked at the Golden Temple, which he hadn't set foot in for a long time. But when he saw it this time... he was stunned.

Because, in the Golden Temple, the Heavenly King Statue was holding the Golden Tower in its palm.

The Golden Third Prince, cast in gold, stood on the Wind Fire Wheel, holding the Flaming Spear, with his hands on his hips.

If not for his bruised and swollen face, he would indeed look awe-inspiring.

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Lingnan Dao, Dao City.

Eight Treasures Nine Dragons Archway Celestial Treasure Tower.

An old man with flowing hair and beard sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his fingers forming a precious seal. His ears were large, with long earlobes, as if hiding precious pearls.

Suddenly, the old man opened his eyes, and his deep, profound gaze seemed to contain blurry images.

In his vision, Xi Xi was holding the Divine Craft Gatling, aiming at the Golden Third Prince, and unleashing a barrage of shots.

Finally... the image froze on the awe-inspiring Golden Third Prince with his bruised and swollen face.

He turned his head towards the direction of Yunzhou, his white eyebrows drifting, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Yunzhou... A divine child emerges from Jin Guang Fu..."

"In the Divine Gate of the Golden Heavenly King Tower, during the first trial assessment, she fought fiercely with the Golden Third Prince..."

"Which divine child beat the Golden Third Prince to a bruised and swollen face?"

"Something's not right... This trial is unusual..."

The old man muttered, lifting his hand to touch his large earlobes, rubbing them incessantly.

"It's chaotic, so chaotic."

He began to calculate with his fingers.

"Li Nuoxi, from Flying Thunder City, three years old, blood exchange... Temperament Like a River... Beating the Third Prince... Hmm?"

The old man opened his eyes, "Chaotic, I'm so confused..."

"It's as if someone... is blocking the heavenly secrets... I can't calculate..."

"I can't calculate at all!"

The old man closed his eyes, calming his restless emotions.

After a moment, he opened his eyes again.

"Jin Guang Fu, is that where the Enigmatic Temple of the Eight-Armed Wrathful Third Prince is located?"

"This Enigmatic Temple... It's incredible... Now, a Jiazi Divine Child has emerged from there... What a coincidence?"

"So chaotic..."

The old man exhaled.

"The Golden Third Prince is invincible among his peers, but this divine child, although impressive, is far from reaching that level."

"But at just three years old... it's an unbeatable age. She must be on the 'Lingnan Dao City Divine Child Ranking'."

"She can't reach the first tier since she hasn't entered the Divine Foundation, so she'll be ranked on the Divine Child Ranking..."

"Twenty-first."

...

...

Li Che silently returned to the independent workshop in Falling Petals Lane, his fingers clasped a white divine energy chess piece.

The surging vital energy in his body calmed down.

His gaze opened and closed, and the heavy vital energy, like a flood dragon's breath, stirred the peaceful airflow in the courtyard, gradually causing a disturbance.

"The Golden Third Prince... is indeed a good sandbag."

Li Che stretched lazily, his entire body resonating with the sound of his muscles and bones, and his back was covered with interlaced muscles, resembling a ghostly mask.

Having just broken through, Li Che was truly satisfied with such a good practice opponent. Not only had he vented his anger for Xi Xi, but he had also adapted to his surging strength, a win-win situation!

He raised his hand, and in his palm, a dark golden Heavenly King divine energy chess piece appeared.

The oppressive pressure of rank swept through like a storm, stirring up sand and gravel, and countless wood chips flew wildly.

"The second Heavenly King Divine Chess Piece..."

Li Che was delighted; this was his third win.

He had thought it would be difficult to obtain another Heavenly King Chess Piece, but he hadn't expected that Xixi could enter once in half a year, which meant that he, Li Che, could pluck a Divine Chess Piece from the Golden Heavenly King Statue every half a year.

"Hmm... I left a Flying Thunder Chess Piece in the Golden Temple, I wonder..."

Before leaving, Li Che condensed a Flying Thunder Chess Piece and threw it inside.

He wanted to test if he could use the Golden Temple as his own backyard.

If he could come and go freely, wouldn't he be able to see the Golden Heavenly King Statue that he longed for every day? If he could condense a Heavenly King Divine Chess Piece each day...

Li Che didn't dare to imagine how wonderful it would feel.

However, as Li Che attempted to shift into the Golden Temple using the Flying Thunder Chess Piece...

He had just appeared inside the Golden Temple.

A terrifying roar, like a thunderclap, suddenly crashed down.

An immense rank pressure, like towering waves, fiercely struck him.

"Thief!"

"Get out!"

Li Che decisively pinched another Flying Thunder Chess Piece and teleported away.

The entire Golden Temple shook violently, the ground trembling and the mountains quaking.

The towering and majestic Heavenly King Statue glared with fiery eyes!

In the courtyard.

Li Che put on his black martial attire and stroked his chin, "It seems I can't be too frequent. The Heavenly King does have a temper... Once every half a year is just right, and his temper will have subsided by then."

Li Che glanced at the sky and decided not to continue cultivating. He had just broken through to a great realm, feeling refreshed and energized.

He walked along Falling Petals Lane, and there was a small restaurant. Although it was located in a secluded area, the chef's skills were surprisingly good.

The Fly Inn served delicious food, and some of the restaurants located in remote areas adhered to the belief that good wine needs no introduction, and they indeed had their own unique charm.

Li Che arrived at the restaurant, where a large black dog lay lazily at the entrance, basking in the wind.

He ordered a table full of dishes and a pot of wine brewed by the restaurant owner himself.

Li Che stored everything in his Heavenly Earth Space and returned to Zhen Lei Peak.

He prepared to celebrate with his wife.

Back at Zhen Lei Peak.

In the small courtyard.

Zhang Ya's long and straight legs stretched out in the air, emitting a crackling sound.

Her bones wriggled and vibrated!

Zhang Ya excitedly clenched her fists and took small steps in place, stomping happily for a while.

Seeing Li Che's tall figure in a black shirt, her eyes were shining! "Husband! I've tempered my bones!"

Zhang Ya lifted her smooth chin, excited and happy, and said, "It wasn't easy. Both you and our daughter are top-notch geniuses, and the pressure on me has been immense!"

But she didn't give up; she gradually grew stronger under the pressure.

This feeling of gradually catching up was also wonderful!

Hearing this, Li Che couldn't help but smile. In the past half a year, he had persevered in tempering his body with the Spotless Heart Divine Nature, and Zhang Ya's talent had also improved.

"Just right, I bought a table full of good wine and food. Let's invite Mother Mu and the Peak Master to celebrate together."

Li Che smiled brightly.

Zhang Ya nodded repeatedly.

Suddenly, Zhang Ya leaned closer, her pretty face flushed and translucent, blinking at Li Che.

Her ears turned slightly red, and she whispered, "Husband... Tonight, do you have a bone-tempering technique to teach me?"

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...

Discussing bone-tempering techniques could be quite captivating.

Time passed by, and seasons flowed like a stream.

Two months passed like sand slipping through the fingers, and before they knew it, it had already gone by.

After Li Che broke through to the Furnace Grandmaster realm, he didn't make any moves, instead focusing on consolidating his state.

The investigation into the hidden Corpse Deity Sect evildoer from the Divine Sect was ongoing. Zhang Qingzheng, the Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, conducted investigations every day, but they never yielded any results.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. Since the Corpse Deity Sect evildoer dared to hide, they must have had the confidence and means to ensure they wouldn't slip up.

Zhang Qingzheng couldn't locate the evildoer based on the Corpse Curse Seal, so he could only use patience to wear them down. Through daily sweeping investigations, he would force them to panic and reveal their whereabouts.

As Li Qingshan's observation reached a critical point, the divine pressure on Zhen Lei Peak became increasingly intense.

Therefore, during this period, Li Che had not received any hunting plans from Li Qingshan.

Li Che wasn't in a hurry either. Every day, he practiced his boxing, carved wooden sculptures, nurtured his divine nature, and slowly refined the Seven Primordial Corpse Seal that was suppressed in the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Once he finished refining the Seven Primordial Corpse Seal...

It would be time for his cleansing operation, even without Li Qingshan... it didn't matter.

Once the Seven Primordial Corpse Seal was successfully refined, he would be able to discover the hidden Corpse Deity Sect experts within Jin Guang City.

After all, the rank of the Seven Primordial Corpse Seal was already very high.

During this time, the various powers in Jin Guang City had quieted down, and the entire city was peaceful, even the Enigmatic Temple of the Eight-Armed Wrathful Third Prince in the center of the Nine Dragon River had few Deceptive Shrine fluctuations.

Days passed by peacefully.

The sky was filled with goose feather snow.

The cold wind was biting, chilling to the bone.

In Falling Petals Lane.

In the small courtyard of the workshop.

Li Che sat cross-legged, and his Niwan Inner Vision shook violently. The seventh round of Thought Divine Foundation was finally completed!

At the same time.

Within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

That Seven Primordial Corpse Seal, all the raging and struggling Corpse Qi and Death Qi, under the suppression of the Spotless Heart Divine Nature, eventually... completely submitted! He opened his eyes, and his powerful Divine Perception burst forth, forming an invisible wave centered on his body, as if distorting the air, but it quickly returned to calm.

He exhaled a breath of hot air, his eyes brightened, and he slowly raised his cheeks.

A piece of cold falling snow landed on his face, melting into water due to his scorching Vital Energy.

Unconsciously.

Another year of winter snow.

My Xixi is four years old.

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