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

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

Under the infusion of energy, the metal tubes began to gradually turn red, like an enraged beast, erupting with extreme light and heat!

The six metal tubes of the Namu Immortal Craft Gatling began to heat up, and the Spirit Wood Ravens hidden within started to roar out!

The bursting golden light erupted from the gun barrel, spewing forth.

Rat-a-tat-tat—

Streaks of golden light, like tears in the sky, slashed through the darkness like divine swords, pulling long golden threads towards the Golden Third Prince, who was flying in the air atop the Golden Windfire Wheel.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The sound of explosions reverberated within the temple, and the raging air currents continued to wreak havoc.

One after another, the dazzling fireworks bloomed, adorning the Golden Temple, constantly bursting in mid-air.

The shockwave spread, rippling through the air.

Li Che had set three levels of power for Xi Xi's Namu Immortal Craft Gatling. Facing the Golden Third Prince, the test set by the Golden Temple was blatantly unreasonable. She directly chose the strongest firepower! Even if it were a mythical existence, stepping into reality! What of it?

As long as the firepower was sufficient, Xi Xi's heart would not have a trace of fear. Instead, she felt only the fervor of setting off fireworks!

The small boy, cast in gold, had golden eyes that scattered golden smoke. The smoke trailed in the air, forming sinuous golden curves like coiling dragons.

The Windfire Wheel spun relentlessly on his golden feet, sparks flying, as the air currents lifted his body, allowing him to dodge left and right at an incredible speed.

That speed...

Was truly astonishing!

Hovering in the air, he moved as if walking on solid ground, with such ease and agility. However, Xi Xi showed no mercy, unleashing full firepower, constantly shifting the gun barrels, the heat searing, each second spinning at an incredible speed!

Like golden light swords, the bullets shot out in rapid succession.

Entering the void, they slashed with ferocity!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Though unable to hit the Golden Third Prince, she managed to keep him at bay, preventing him from approaching Xi Xi.

Boom!

A startlingly loud explosion erupted.

Xi Xi's face lit up with a radiant smile. A massive firework burst forth with light and heat, enveloping the air with thick black smoke.

She had hit her target!

The Golden Third Prince, cast in gold, had been struck by her bullets!

A dazzling firework blossomed!

The raging air currents formed concentric ripples, spreading and transforming into a gale that blew against Xi Xi, making the clothes sewn by her mother, Zhang Ya, cling tightly to her body.

Xi Xi stood with bent knees, her small body shouldering the Immortal Craft Gatling, unyielding amidst the gale like a steadfast rock.

Her face beamed with excitement.

The gun barrel glowed red-hot, and she fired relentlessly at the exploding firework, unleashing the Spirit Wood Ravens. At maximum firepower, the explosions were more powerful, and their penetrating force was greater!

But...

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

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

One hit, followed by a barrage of chaos.

Xi Xi was a natural at setting off fireworks, with her control over range, accuracy, and angles akin to a martial arts technique at the Great Accomplishment level.

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

Amidst the exploding fireworks...

Xi Xi abruptly ceased her fire, and with a leap, she fired.

Boom!

A Golden Firetip Spear shot into the ground, not the true Purple Flame Snake Spear, but a replica in Xi Xi's hand.

Its power, however, was extraordinary.

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

Xi Xi steadied her steps, and her face twitched.

In the sky, the exploding fireworks suddenly converged, as if drawn by a whale's spout, onto the Golden Windfire Wheel.

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

Boom!

The flames from the exploding Spirit Wood Ravens instantly transformed into two fire dragons beneath the Third Prince's feet.

Compressed to the extreme, the Third Prince's speed was astonishing!

Xi Xi didn't hesitate. She raised the Immortal Craft Gatling, and the gun barrel spun with searing heat.

The last few dozen Spirit Wood Ravens transformed into golden light swords, roaring as they burst forth.

Yet, amidst the dense web of light swords...

The Golden Third Prince moved like a swimming dragon!

The two fire dragons twisted like braided dough, and then they plummeted before Xi Xi.

Xi Xi's body trembled, and she felt as if the temple floor was reverberating with the impact of the Golden Third Prince's landing.

Boom!

The Golden Five Fingers rose and clenched, and the Golden Firetip Spear, stuck in the ground from afar, trembled and shot towards her, grasped in his hand.

He suddenly swung it down at Xi Xi with terrifying force, the fire dragon coiling around it.

Xi Xi's face turned solemn, but her heart murmured, "The firepower is insufficient... Next time, I'll ask Teacher Niu Niu for more bullets."

Only with sufficient firepower would Xi Xi feel at ease.

The Eternal Origin Golden Ring vibrated around her neck, then shot out, colliding with the Golden Firetip Spear that the Third Prince had slammed down.

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

Ding!

A crisp sound rang out as the Eternal Origin Golden Ring was struck and flew off into the distance.

But Xi Xi seized this opportunity to create some distance.

She clenched her five fingers and struck with the White Tiger Cyclone Fist, a Great Master level technique, summoning a faint White Tiger shadow. Though blurry, its power was formidable!

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

Xi Xi's small body quickly retreated, her thrice blood-exchanged flesh trembling.

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

It hurt.

And with just one punch, Xi Xi knew...

She was in for a beating today.

She couldn't win, not at all.

Although this Golden Third Prince also possessed the Blood Exchange Realm and a cultivation nature like a flowing river, Xi Xi still felt she had no chance of victory.

But...

Xi Xi didn't think she'd be beaten to the point of tears. However...

Xi Xi wasn't afraid. Fighting... it was normal to get injured, and it was through these injuries that one grew stronger! Xi Xi gritted her teeth, still feeling the lingering fear from her previous encounter with Shangguan Qinglei. She knew her father and mother were extremely worried about her.

She had even secretly seen her mother crying 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 anyone!

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

Despite her small stature, her fleshly body was incredibly powerful. Her blood and energy roiled and burned, and as she manipulated her inner energy, her muscles gleamed with vitality!

With a light step, Xi Xi propelled herself towards the Golden Third Prince.

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

The two tiny figures clashed in the enormous Golden Temple, fighting before the Golden Heavenly King Statue.

On the palm of the statue that held up the Golden Pagoda, a golden incense was lit, slowly burning as if counting the time.

Boom—

Xi Xi was knocked flying again, her small body slamming into the ground.

But soon, Xi Xi quickly scrambled to her feet and charged at the Golden Third Prince!

Xi Xi wouldn't give up easily!

Her fighting spirit burned!

Her determination not to lose fueled Xi Xi, and in that moment, she unleashed all the martial arts and combat techniques taught by Nan Lihuo.

However, the Golden Third Prince was invincible at the same cultivation realm!

His fleshly body, forged with golden essence, was incredibly resilient, and his strength far surpassed Xi Xi's.

Xi Xi was completely suppressed.

But this 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 stubbornness to keep banging her head against a brick wall!

Thud—

No one knew how many times she had been knocked away.

Xi Xi pursed her lips, her large eyes brimming with tears. But she didn't cry; she wouldn't! 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 as they turned red.

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

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

Finally, Xi Xi's heavy eyelids couldn't stay open any longer. With each blink, darkness slowly enveloped her.

Suddenly, a heart-wrenching sigh echoed through the temple.

Li Che appeared beside Xi Xi, holding her bruised and battered body.

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

But her relentless fighting spirit had exhausted Xi Xi mentally, and she fell into a deep slumber.

Li Che held Xi Xi, having already witnessed her battle with the Golden Third Prince through the Thunderbolt Chess Piece.

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

He had assumed that Xi Xi would give up after running out of bullets for her Immortal Craft Gatling.

But to his surprise, the little girl displayed a determination that both amazed and pained him.

"Do 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 I, your father, am not strong enough, that you bear this burden at such a young age."

Li Che sighed heavily.

It was all his fault as a father.

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

"Protect Xi Xi."

The butterfly's wings fluttered, and it flew to Xi Xi's back, creating the illusion of butterfly wings on her back. With a flap of these wings, Xi Xi's small body soared into the air.

The butterfly landed on Xi Xi's back, emitting a powerful divine aura that formed a semi-circular divine shield around her.

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

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

"Having fun?"

Li Che smiled.

"Let me try?"

In the next moment, a scorching energy erupted from his body, and with just a step, the entire temple seemed to tremble! A hurricane howled, carrying the terrifying oppressive force emanating from Li Che.

The true pressure of a Furnace Master!

Boom—

The temple floor seemed to crack under his feet, forming concentric shockwaves.

Although the cracks slowly healed, the visual impact was terrifying.

Li Che transformed into a straight, blood-red line, appearing before the Golden Third Prince.

The Golden Third Prince opened his mouth, as if letting out a silent, furious roar. His aura surged, instantly reaching the Grandmaster level, evidently increasing with the change in his opponent!

True energy rippled, transforming into a dragon that roared with the power of a White Tiger. It then morphed into eight White Tigers, each turning into a sharp, piercing spear shadow!

The Furnace Master, with nine martial arts techniques at the Profound Realm, seamlessly integrated and transformed in his hands.

Unpredictable and unfathomable!

In an instant, the Golden Third Prince was overwhelmed!

Terrifying energy exploded, creating a hazy blood mist. Golden mist burst forth like cannon fire.

Li Che stood motionless, his true energy transforming into a longbow. He drew the bowstring with force.

Countless wailing spirits howled in unison.

The bow released an arrow of true energy, accompanied by a mighty gust of wind and thunder!

As the Third Prince landed, countless ghostly shadows encircled him, and a powerful arrow of true energy pierced the back of his head!

He was smashed and sent flying.

Boom!

Li Che dispersed his true aura and released his bow, his body shaking as he shot out and landed at the spot where the Third Prince had fallen. In an instant, he grasped the Flood Dragon Trident, and the Three-Eyed Wrathful True Monarch's Three-Blade Saber!

The saber's aura erupted with blade light, locking onto the Golden Third Prince from various angles.

Li Che's internal energy surged violently, like a collapsing river, his organs swirling like a vortex, and his spine trembled like a dragon in a raging river.

His aura burst forth, merging with the three-blade saber, and the omnipresent airflow vibrated within the blade light, transforming into a sky-covering whirlwind of blades during high-speed movement!

In an instant, he gave the Golden Third Prince a fierce beating, spraying countless golden mist!

I won't let anyone hurt my daughter, not even during a trial...

I won't let it go!

Clang, clang, clang, clang!

The Golden Third Prince seemed dazed from the beating, his golden-forged body constantly flying in all directions.

He was furious, but as an ordinary Grandmaster, he couldn't do anything to Li Che. So, he continued to elevate his cultivation.

However, Li Che wasn't polite either. He activated the Dragon Elephant Vajra, and the Fruit of Dao trembled.

Li Che's body soared, his spine roaring, and his muscles twitched like a demon or a god!

So, you think only the Golden Third Prince can unlock this state?

Are you stupid? I can too!

Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

The entire temple floor was sliced into pieces by countless wind blades, with cracks intertwining and repairing, but the temple's recovery speed also accelerated!

When the Golden Third Prince was beaten by Li Che once again—

Boom!

A terrifying energy erupted from the Golden Third Prince's body, and the Golden Windfire Wheel spun rapidly. He gripped the Golden Firetip Spear in his hand.

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

Li Che smiled.

The inner landscape of his Niwan Palace trembled.

The Six-Element Divine Foundation 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 Guangfeng, the Temple.

Nan Lihuo's sleeves and robe billowed, creating a whirlwind, fluttering noisily, and constantly rising.

He closed his eyes, quietly waiting for Xi Xi to enter the Golden Heavenly King Tower for her first trial assessment.

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

"Lasting for half an incense stick's worth of time would be considered exceptional."

"If she can last for a whole incense stick's worth of time..."

Hmm?

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

The next moment, the Divine Gate opened.

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

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

Under the healing divine nature of the Golden Temple, Xi Xi had no injuries, looking as delicate as a porcelain doll.

Nan Lihuo raised his head, his beard and hair flying in the wind, as he gazed at the Golden Temple, which he hadn't visited in a long time. This time, he was stunned by what he saw.

On the palm of the Heavenly King statue, which held up the Golden Pagoda, stood the Golden Third Prince, his body forged from gold, standing on the Windfire Wheel, holding the Firetip Spear, with his hands on his hips.

If not for his beaten and bruised appearance, he would have looked truly awe-inspiring.

...

...

Lingtian Dao, Dao City.

The Eight Treasures Nine Dragon Arching Pearl Heaven-Seeing Tower.

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

Suddenly, the old man opened his eyes, and his gaze was profound and unfathomable.

In his eyes, a blurry scene was playing.

In the scene, Xi Xi was holding an Immortal Craft Gatling, aiming at the Golden Third Prince, and unleashing a barrage of shots.

Finally, the scene froze on the awe-inspiring, beaten, and bruised Golden Third Prince.

He turned his head towards Yunzhou's direction, his white eyebrows fluttering, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Yunzhou... Jin Guang Prefecture has produced a Divine Child..."

"In the first trial within the Divine Gate of the Golden Heavenly King Tower, she fought relentlessly with the Golden Third Prince..."

"Which Divine Child is this, who beat the Third Prince black and blue?"

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

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

"It's chaotic, very chaotic."

He calculated with his fingers.

"Li Nuoxi, from Thunderbolt City, three and a half years old, blood exchange... Nature Cultivation Like River... Beating the Third Prince... Hmm?"

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

"It's as if someone... has obscured the secrets of heaven... I can't calculate it..."

"I can't calculate it at all!"

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

After a while, he opened his eyes again.

"Jin Guang Prefecture, the location of the Eight-Armed Wrathful Third Prince's Mysterious Temple?"

"This Mysterious Temple... is incredible... Now, a Jiazi Divine Child has emerged... Coincidence?"

"So chaotic..."

The old man exhaled.

"The Golden Third Prince is invincible among his peers, and although this Divine Child is good, he is far from being able to compete with his peers."

"But at only three years old... it's an invincible age. He must be on the 'Lingtian Dao City Divine Child Ranking'."

"He won't make it to the first tier, as he hasn't entered the Divine Foundation yet, so he'll be ranked on the Divine Child Ranking..."

"Twenty-one."

...

...

Five fingers grasped a white divine chess piece.

Li Che silently returned to the independent workshop courtyard in Luohua Lane.

His body, which had been filled with surging energy, calmed down.

His gaze opened and closed, and the energy within him, like a coiling serpent, stirred the tranquil airflow in the courtyard, gradually causing a disturbance.

"The Golden Third Prince... is indeed a good punching bag."

Li Che stretched lazily, his bones and muscles resonating, and his back muscles intertwining like a ghostly mask.

Having just broken through, Li Che had found such a good sparring partner. He not only vented his anger for Xi Xi but also adapted to his surging cultivation.

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

The oppressive might of the realm swept through like a storm, engulfing the entire courtyard in a whirlwind of flying sand and stones, with countless wood chips shooting wildly.

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

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 never expected that Xi Xi could enter once every six months. That meant he, Li Che, could pluck a Divine Chess Piece from the Golden Heavenly King Statue every six months.

"Hmm... I left a Thunderbolt Chess Piece in the Golden Temple, not sure if..."

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

He wanted to test if he could use the Golden Temple as his private garden.

If he could come and go freely, then he could see the long-awaited Golden Heavenly King Statue every day.

If he could condense a Heavenly King Divine Chess Piece every day...

Li Che couldn't even imagine how wonderful it would feel.

However.

When Li Che tried to teleport in using the Thunderbolt Chess Piece.

A terrifying roar echoed, like a thunderclap from the heavens, crashing down.

The overwhelming pressure of the realm was like a towering wave, pounding relentlessly.

"Thief—"

"Get out!"

Li Che decisively pinched another Thunderbolt Chess Piece and teleported away.

The entire Golden Temple shook violently, the earth trembling.

The majestic Heavenly King Statue glared, spewing fire!

In the courtyard.

Li Che put on his black martial arts attire and stroked his chin, "Seems like I can't be too frequent. The Heavenly King does have a temper... Once every six months is just right, his temper should have subsided by then."

Li Che glanced at the sky and decided not to continue cultivating. He had just broken through a major realm and felt refreshed.

He walked along Luohua Lane, and there was a small restaurant. Despite its secluded location, the chef's culinary skills were surprisingly excellent.

The Fly Pub served delicious food, and those located in remote areas adhered to the belief that good wine needs no introduction.

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

He ordered a tableful of dishes and a pot of fine wine brewed by the restaurant owner.

Li Che stored everything in his Heaven and Earth Space and returned to Thunder Peak.

He planned to celebrate with his wife.

Just as he returned to Thunder Peak.

In the small courtyard.

Zhang Ya's long and slender legs stretched in the air, emitting a burst of explosive sound.

Her bones wriggled and trembled!

Zhang Ya clenched her fists in delight and did little stomps in place.

Seeing Li Che, tall and straight in his black shirt, her eyes sparkled!

"Husband! I've tempered my bones!"

Zhang Ya lifted her smooth chin, excited and happy.

It hadn't been easy for her; her husband and daughter were both top-notch geniuses, putting immense pressure on her.

But she didn't give up; she slowly 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 six months, he had persistently used his Pure Heart Divine Nature to cultivate, and Zhang Ya's talent had also improved.

"Perfect, I've prepared a table of fine wine and dishes. Let's invite Mu Po and the Peak Master to celebrate together."

Li Che smiled brightly.

Zhang Ya nodded repeatedly.

Suddenly, Zhang Ya leaned in, her cheeks flushed and crystal clear, blinking at Li Che.

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

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...

Discussing bone-tempering techniques was quite enticing.

Time flew by, and two months passed like sand between fingers.

After breaking through to the Furnace Master realm, Li Che had not made any moves and focused on consolidating his condition.

The investigation into the Divine Sect's hidden Corpse Deity Sect evil person continued daily under Elder Xu Jiuling of the Enforcement Hall, but there had been no progress.

However, Xu Jiuling wasn't worried. The evil person from the Corpse Deity Sect must have had the confidence and means to avoid detection if they dared to hide.

Xu Jiuling couldn't locate the person based on the Corpse Curse Seal, so he could only be patient and wear them down through daily sweeping investigations, forcing them to panic and make a mistake.

Li Qingshan observed the Divine Nature pressure on Thunder Peak intensifying.

Therefore, Li Che hadn't received any news of Li Qingshan's hunt during this period.

Li Che wasn't in a hurry either. He spent his days practicing martial arts, carving wooden sculptures, nurturing his Divine Nature, and slowly refining the Seven Elements Corpse Curse Seal trapped within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Once he finished refining the Seven Elements Corpse Curse Seal...

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

Upon successfully refining the Seven Elements Corpse Curse Seal, Li Che could discover almost all the hidden experts of the Corpse Deity Sect within Jin Guang Prefecture.

After all, the Seven Elements Corpse Curse Seal's realm was already very high.

During this time, the various powers in Jin Guang Prefecture had quieted down, and the entire prefecture was peaceful, even the mysterious temple of the Eight-Armed Wrathful Third Prince in the center of the Nine Dragon River had rarely shown any anomalies.

Days passed peacefully.

Large snowflakes drifted in the sky.

The cold wind chilled to the bone.

Luohua Lane.

In the workshop courtyard.

Li Che sat cross-legged, and his inner vision shook violently as the seventh round of Worry Divine Nature was completed!

At the same time.

Within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

The Seven Elements Corpse Curse Seal, with all the raging and struggling corpse energy and death energy, finally... completely succumbed to the suppression of the Pure Heart Divine Nature!

He opened his eyes, and his powerful divine consciousness spread out, creating an invisible wave of energy that seemed to distort the air around him before quickly returning to calm.

Li Che exhaled a breath of hot air, his eyes bright, and slowly lifted his face.

A cold snowflake landed on his face, melting into water under his scorching blood energy.

Unconsciously.

Another year of winter had arrived.

My Xi Xi is four years old.

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