Chapter 173: The Three-in-One Immortal Craft Gatling Gun, a Father's Gift to His Daughter, and a Sho

Chapter 173: The Three-in-One Immortal Craft Gatling Gun, a Father's Gift to His Daughter, and a Shocking Plan to Make Xixi an Orphan?

The reputation of the Heaven-Crossing Face...

Could it possibly be inferior to the false Dragon Deity?

Li Cheng didn't believe it, and moreover, the Heaven-Crossing Face was also a mythical armament. When two mythical armaments met, wouldn't they create even the slightest spark?

The night grew deeper.

Gradually, the surroundings became quiet.

Xixi, lulled to sleep by Zhang Ya, slowly calmed down after a day of playfulness. Her entire body gradually drifted into slumber.

After putting Xixi to sleep, Li Cheng left the room and transformed into the Bull Demon, picking up the sleeping Xixi and immediately leaving the original location.

When he appeared again, he was already inside the Strange Shrine of the Fire-Eyed Mysterious Shocking Divine Monkey.

Xixi rubbed her drowsy eyes and slowly opened them.

"Huh?"

Where was this place?

Xixi looked around in confusion and was startled, jumping up from the ground.

She widened her eyes, scanning her surroundings, and finally her gaze fell on the Sacred Ape Temple Deity statue.

"Little Monkey Temple Deity?"

Xixi sensed the powerful Temple Deity pressure emanating from the Divine Statue.

Her heart skipped a beat, and her still-groggy mind from sleep began to wonder why she was here.

Then, she saw the Bull Demon wearing a cute cow mask, towering like a mountain, standing behind her.

"Bull Demon Master!"

Xixi recognized the Bull Demon and immediately became delighted, letting out a squeal and jumping towards him.

The Bull Demon's body was too majestic and towering, standing at over two meters tall. In comparison, Xixi looked incredibly tiny, creating a huge visual impact.

With a fan-like palm, Li Cheng pinched Xixi's delicate neck and lifted her up.

Gently, he placed her on his shoulder.

Xixi sat on the Bull Demon's shoulder, happily swinging her feet.

"Bull Demon Master, it's been a long time since I've seen you! I thought you didn't like Xixi anymore!"

Xixi said with a giggle.

Li Cheng, wearing a cute cow mask, patted Xixi's head and didn't say much.

Xixi took out her specially crafted Immortal Craft Gatling Gun and handed it to the Bull Demon as if presenting a treasure.

"Bull Demon Master, Yaya has almost used it up, and during my battle with my little maid, this Immortal Craft Gatling Gun seems to have been damaged a bit."

"Bull Demon Master, fix it!"

The Bull Demon's large hand took the mechanism from Xixi without much concern.

With just a glance, Li Cheng knew where to start repairing.

But Li Cheng didn't fix it.

Instead, he took out the upgraded version of Xixi's customized Immortal Craft Gatling Gun and handed it to her.

This time, Li Cheng even incorporated the Barrett into the mechanism, creating a two-in-one combination. The Immortal Craft Gatling Gun was modified to resemble a large ring-shaped spirit wood barrel made from the eighth-level spirit wood 'Flying Willow' found in the Divine Eagle Ridge. Six metal tubes were embedded inside the spirit wood barrel, and with each firing, the tubes would rapidly rotate, shooting out compressed spirit wood crows.

Within the Flying Willow wood barrel was a small-yield Bodhimanda Lotus.

When the Bodhimanda Lotus was fired, it would be propelled out by the powerful counterforce of the precise mechanism!

Xixi eagerly took the new Immortal Craft Gatling Gun and joyfully hoisted it.

Li Cheng explained the usage to Xixi, and when it came to fireworks, Xixi listened intently, instantly understanding!

"Can it shoot mushroom fireworks?"

Xixi's eyes lit up at the Bull Demon's description, as if ripples formed in her eyes, and she began to fantasize about the scene.

Mushroom fireworks...

Just thinking about it made Xixi so excited she couldn't sleep!

The Bull Demon chuckled and introduced another mechanism beside the spirit wood barrel. When activated, the six metal gun barrels would intertwine and merge into one.

It transformed into an Immortal Craft Barrett, and on top was an eight-fold magnification scope!

A three-in-one Immortal Craft cannon!

Xixi was overjoyed.

Watching Xixi jumping and stomping in excitement, the Bull Demon's mask couldn't help but reveal a smile.

His daughter...

Should be spoiled by her father!

If she loves playing with firearms and watching fireworks, then a three-in-one cannon is what she'll get!

With the cannon in hand.

The Yellow-Haired Demon will be stopped!

Of course, the most important task tonight was not just giving Xixi the cannon.

It was helping Xixi master the fire lance hidden in her arm.

"Hand."

The Bull Demon said solemnly.

Xixi jumped down, carrying the extremely light cannon made of Flying Willow wood, and looked at the Bull Demon in confusion.

The Bull Demon pointed at her hand.

Xixi was puzzled, then suddenly understood.

"Bull Demon Master, you want to see the little gun in Xixi's arm?"

"But it's not possible, Xixi still can't control the little gun, she can only sense it in her hand."

Xixi spread her hands, tilted her head, and sighed, feeling a bit helpless.

The little gun was not obedient.

"I'll help you."

The Bull Demon said softly.

Xixi nodded.

"Here."

She then extended her plump lotus arm and handed it to the Bull Demon.

Li Cheng smiled, looking at his daughter in pajamas, holding the cannon with one hand, and found her utterly adorable.

He extended his hand, and Li Cheng's fan-like palm pressed against Xixi's small hand.

Large hand meets small hand.

The next moment...

Li Cheng's eyes suddenly focused, and his mind moved, manipulating the Heavens and Earth Chessboard. Two chess pieces on the board, with their lines pressed down, emitted a dark golden glow.

Boom!

Li Cheng manipulated the dark golden chess pieces as if they were surging within his flesh.

Finally...

They gathered...

And touched Xixi's small hand, which was pressing against his large hand, separated only by a thin layer of skin!

Buzz!

Instantly.

A powerful force suddenly erupted from Xixi's body, like a storm sweeping through, raging and wreaking havoc, as if a sharp blade was slicing through the air, leaving one empty void after another!

"As expected..."

Li Cheng's eyes narrowed beneath the Bull Demon's mask.

The Heavenly King Chess Piece indeed provoked the Purple Flame Spear Fire Tip Spear! Suddenly, Li Cheng noticed that Xixi's body was engulfed in flames, which erupted from within her in a torrential surge.

Instead of manipulating Xixi's body, a giant purple flame serpent materialized outside her, opening its mouth wide as it hissed and spat fire, its scales shimmering with a lifelike glow.

"A divine essence manifestation?"

Li Cheng's hand suddenly loosened, and his figure vanished from the spot.

Boom! The ground shook violently as the Purple Flame Snake's tail lashed out, striking the temple floor with such force that it tore open spider web-like cracks.

The Bull Demon stood tall in another part of the Strange Shrine.

With a detached gaze, he observed the purple flame serpent.

"Since you've chosen a new master, you should serve them well instead of acting aloof and disdainful."

A deep voice emanated from the Bull Demon's mouth.

The purple flame serpent opened its massive jaws, letting out a hiss.

How dare you tell me what to do?

Boom!

It abruptly detached itself from Xixi's body and charged towards Li Cheng, its lifelike scales shimmering with a golden luster.

A tongue of fire roared, streaking through the air like a swift spear, piercing through with incredible speed.

Boom! The Bull Demon's eyes shone brightly, and without even using the Heaven-Crossing Face, his formidable body erupted with power.

Dragon Elephant Vajra - Ascend the Tower!

His hair grew rapidly, tinged with a faint golden hue, and from his eyes, golden smoke flowed like incense.

Every inch of his flesh and blood swelled and vibrated, expanding with each pulse.

Divine Skill - Blood Qi Aura!

In an instant, the Blood Qi Aura transformed into a crimson web, enveloping the purple flame serpent.

The serpent collided with the Blood Qi Aura.

The Bull Demon moved, his fingers clenched. The Tiger Leopard Thunder Cry Gold Spear appeared.

With a flick, countless staff shadows exploded like a peacock's tail, striking the purple flame serpent.

The impact produced a metallic clanging sound, and the ripples of power seemed to ripple like waves, stirring up a tempest within the Strange Shrine.

The altar trembled, and the Sacred Ape Temple Deity statue wobbled.

"This damn thing... It's back!"

The staff shadows overlapped, creating a vibrating, intertwined force.

Heaven-Equalizing Great Staff!

Li Cheng unleashed the ultimate skill of the Martial Saint, aided by the Blood Qi Aura.

The power of the Purple Flame Spear Fire Tip Spear, manifested as a divine essence, was easily suppressed by Li Cheng's relentless strikes, pounding the serpent's head.

Waves of scorching purple flames exploded.

The Strange Shrine erupted with a blast, sending the purple flame serpent flying through the air, scattering flames as it was struck.

The purple flame serpent, a manifestation of the Purple Flame Spear Fire Tip Spear's divine essence, was powerful but not at its peak.

At this moment, as the serpent unleashed its power, Xixi's body was also being influenced by the mythical armament's might.

However, if Li Cheng couldn't withstand it, the serpent would return to Xixi's body, and the fusion process would end.

Purple Flame Spear Fire Tip Spear...

So, this was its response to Li Cheng!

Li Cheng's eyes gleamed behind the Bull Demon's mask, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Let's help my daughter with her weapon fusion!

Divine Armament... is just a weapon after all!

As the serpent charged again, Li Cheng clenched his fist, and staff shadows intertwined densely, enveloping the entire Strange Shrine.

Ultimate move!

Heaven-Equalizing Strike!

Countless staff shadows merged into one, concentrating their power.

The strike landed on the serpent, shattering the sky and exploding the serpent.

Infinite ripples surged, carrying purple flame waves.

The terrifying force and ripples slammed into the Strange Shrine.

The altar shook, and the Sacred Ape Temple Deity statue wobbled.

The numerous white candles within the Strange Shrine flickered.

The purple flame serpent exploded and vanished.

Li Cheng's sturdy body trembled like a tower, his reborn flesh and blood exuding strength.

With the ultimate move of the Heaven-Equalizing Great Staff...

The power was overwhelming!

It shattered the divine essence-infused serpent.

After the serpent exploded, it seemed to transform into countless flames, tempering Xixi's body.

Originally, only the arm that held the divine weapon was to be tempered.

Now, Xixi's entire body has undergone tempering!

With her eyes closed, a mighty surge of blood and qi gushed forth from her small body!

Blood transfusion... six times!

Xixi had directly completed the blood transfusion, skipping straight to the sixth stage!

The Strange Shrine fell silent.

The white candle flame, extinguished by the wind, flickered and reignited with a buzz.

Li Cheng stood, cloaked in his black robe, his muscular body supported by the remaining elastic suit.

"This is going to exhaust my old man to death."

"If my old man can't shatter the divine form released by this Flame Tip Spear, then Xixi won't be able to obtain the power of the mythical weapon..."

"This Flame Tip Spear... it's asking for a beating."

Li Cheng muttered, sheathing the Tiger Roar Splitting Gold Spear.

Xixi fell into a deep sleep, her body silently transforming, her muscles gradually growing stronger.

Li Cheng didn't bother waking her up; instead, he carried her back to the house.

Zhang Ya was exhausted and slept deeply.

Li Cheng laid Xixi down, covered her with a blanket, and left the room.

He didn't lie down to sleep.

Instead, he went to the study, removed the Bull Demon's disguise, and changed into a clean ink-colored shirt.

He took out the Six Ministries Divine Crystal and began cultivating.

As the number of Grandmasters and Divine Essence True Persons in Jin Guang City increased, Li Cheng gradually felt the pressure.

After helping Xixi with her cultivation, Li Cheng couldn't neglect his own practice.

...

...

The next day, Xixi woke up with sleepy eyes, sat up in bed, and yawned.

She glanced at Zhang Ya, who was sleeping soundly.

"Mother is sleeping in again..."

"Mother loves to sleep in."

Xixi shook her head like a little adult and jumped out of bed.

Suddenly, Xixi's eyes widened.

She raised her arm, and the Purple Flame Spear tattoo appeared on her forehead. She could sense the little spear within her arm!

Moreover, Xixi even perceived the spear's intense emotions.

"Little Spear, who bullied you! Tell Empress Xixi, and she'll teach them a lesson!"

Xixi placed her hand on her waist, her small belly protruding, and spoke like an older sister.

The Purple Flame Spear Flame Tip Spear vibrated more intensely, as if accusing something.

Unfortunately, Xixi tilted her head and listened for a while but couldn't discern whom the Flame Tip Spear was accusing.

She could only pat her plump arm.

In comfort.

Li Cheng entered the room and saw Xixi getting up.

"You're awake. Wash up, and I'll prepare breakfast. I got your favorite meat buns."

Li Cheng gently rubbed Xixi's head.

The Flame Tip Spear in Xixi's arm immediately calmed down, and she stopped thinking about the Flame Tip Spear.

Her attention was completely captured by the meat buns.

After breakfast, Li Cheng took Xixi out of the courtyard and brought her to Jin Guang Peak for cultivation.

Xixi put on a red belly wrap, wore a Vajra Circle around her neck, tied her Nezha braid, and was sent to Jin Guang Peak by Li Cheng.

Upon arriving at Jin Guang Peak, Xixi ran out excitedly.

Sang Guan couldn't catch her.

Xixi couldn't wait to share with her friends the amazing experience of completing a blood transfusion while sleeping.

Li Cheng looked at Xixi's small figure with indulgent eyes as she left with Sang Guan.

After bidding farewell to Sang Guan, who had come to pick up Xixi, Li Cheng turned and walked with his hands behind his back.

His ink-colored shirt fluttered in the winter rain.

He stepped on the wet mountain stones and headed towards the city.

...

...

Zhang Ya stretched lazily, her slender figure was revealed through her movements.

"Husband... has become even more formidable."

"My bones can barely handle it."

"I need to get stronger quickly."

Zhang Ya's eyes softened as she combed her cascading hair.

After waking up and washing up, Zhang Ya went to the kitchen and saw the meat buns Li Cheng had kept warm for her in the pot.

They were from the Luohua Lane meat bun shop.

The buns were delicious, and Zhang Ya loved eating them.

After breakfast, Old Chen had already left for work at Zhenlei Peak, where he was content with his new job.

Zhenlei Peak had become a peak for elders, and the town of disciples at the mountain's waist had expanded significantly.

Numerous external disciples gathered, and even some internal disciples' families lived in the town.

The town provided various supplies for daily needs.

Zhang Ya arrived at the market and suddenly paused.

She was no longer a novice in martial arts.

She had reached the Tempered Bone Realm, with refined essence, energy, and spirit, and her perception was sharp.

Although her talent in divine essence was average, her cultivation was like a calm stream.

She had strength!

On this day, as Zhang Ya stepped into the market, she instantly sensed something amiss!

Danger!

...

Li Cheng descended from the mountain and greeted the old man guarding the mountain before stepping onto the city's stone path.

His ink-colored shirt fluttered in the wind.

He was pondering the mechanism's issues and how to improve the Bodhimanda Tank."

The main challenge lies in releasing a large amount of Bodhimanda Lotus Shells using the main battle tank as a delivery system. If not handled properly, the lotus shells could explode, causing harm to oneself, an undesirable outcome.

Within the city walls, the streets were bustling with activity.

Winter rain fell steadily, creating puddles on the ground.

It dripped onto the conical hat, emitting a buzzing sound, and pedestrians hurried by, their faces filled with urgency. Some stepped on the puddles, splashing water in their haste.

Li Cheng made his way to Lahua Lane.

He planned to conduct research and cultivation at the independent workshop before heading to the Heaven Foretelling Bureau for work.

As he stepped into the lane, tall walls rose on both sides, blocking the sunlight and casting a momentary darkness.

Along with the darkness, a fine dust began to fall.

"Divine Essence Crystal dust!" Li Cheng's heart skipped a beat.

In an instant, the Chess Sage's Dao Fruit in his chest began to throb.

The next moment, the Heavens and Earth Chessboard expanded, perceiving everything.

Li Cheng's hat was blown up, revealing a face devoid of emotion.

"Divine Hunter's Guild?" Li Cheng's eyes remained expressionless.

He never expected...

The Divine Hunter's Guild would target him, Li Cheng.

He was no longer the Bull Demon...

Nor was he the Horse Face or the Divine Monkey! He was the esteemed Second-Rank Guest Minister of the Heaven Foretelling Bureau!

A harmless, kind-hearted Master Li! But...

Why did the Divine Hunter's Guild target him?

In the shadows of Lahua Lane, a strange sound of surprise seemed to emanate.

As if they hadn't anticipated it, Li Cheng had discovered their hiding place.

With the Divine Essence Crystal dust falling, their divine perception was hindered, and they couldn't utilize their divine essence...

How did Li Cheng sense their presence at this moment?

Li Cheng's displayed cultivation was merely at the initial stage of Divine Foundation, and he was thoroughly suppressed by the Divine Essence Crystal.

As for his Martial Dao cultivation, it was only at the Xuanmai Realm.

The high price on his life was due to his identity as the Second-Rank Guest Minister of the Heaven Foretelling Bureau.

But Li Cheng walked through Lahua Lane every day.

So their guard was relaxed.

Therefore, the Divine Hunter's Guild assassin seized this moment of lowered vigilance to launch a surprise attack.

Assassination...

The Divine Hunter's Guild was professional! But unfortunately, they encountered an even more skilled professional.

Since their cover was blown, a semi-transparent figure seemed to slide down from one of the walls in Lahua Lane.

An extremely sharp black blade merged with the darkness, swiftly slashing towards Li Cheng's neck.

"You're really asking for death!" Li Cheng's eyes, once gentle, now turned ice-cold, filled with murderous intent.

The Divine Hunter's Guild assassin, experienced and cunning, launched a sudden attack, forcing Li Cheng to rely on his Blood Qi Martial Dao cultivation.

This assassin was a Venerable Master Warrior, also at the later stage of Divine Foundation, immune to the Ten Cities Divine Essence Crystal powder and capable of manipulating divine essence.

This combination posed a deadly threat to Li Cheng, who was only at the Xuanmai Realm.

Suddenly, the assassin's body stiffened.

For some time, an unknown dust had been floating in the air, and it was the Eight Directions Divine Essence Crystal powder, rendering the assassin's divine essence unusable, not even a bit!

In addition to the Divine Essence Crystal dust, various poisons and quick-acting poison powder filled the air.

Under the black iron mask, the assassin's eyes widened in shock.

Damn!

He had encountered a fellow professional! The next moment, he felt a burning sensation in his throat—such potent poison!

His toes tapped the ground as he prepared to flee.

But...

An overwhelming pressure immobilized him, and a more terrifying force pressed down on his body...

From the intelligence he had gathered, the harmless Woodcarving Master Li Cheng unleashed his true power!

That Woodcarving Master...

His black ink shirt suddenly inflated, and his flesh squirmed and twisted. His body stretched upward, becoming a towering wall!

Scorching blood qi, filled with oppressive pressure...

Like a mountain, it slammed into the assassin's body.

The assassin's eyes widened in shock, his body trembled, and he exuded an unbelievable terror!

In a short time, the harmless Woodcarving Master transformed into a terrifying, towering demon-like figure, casting an even more suffocating shadow!

Scorching blood qi, suppressed blood qi!

It felt like facing a divine demon, an overwhelming sense of suffocation!

Terrifying!

Extremely terrifying!

At this moment, the Divine Hunter's Guild assassin's mind suddenly became crystal clear.

"Li Cheng is the Bull Demon?!"

But it was too late.

His body exploded into a mess of flesh, blood, and shattered bones, except for the Heaven-Earth Jade, which vibrated with transparent ripples.

Thick mist and blood qi filled the air.

Li Cheng slowly straightened his body, and behind him, thick tendons like dragon veins trembled and roared.

"You not only tried to assassinate me but also my wife?!"

"Do you want to make Xixi an orphan?!"

"How could you bear to make a four-year-old girl an orphan?!"

"Unforgivable!"

A cold, deep voice echoed through the heavens and earth.

His five fingers clenched, grasping the Heaven-Earth Jade from the assassinated Divine Hunter's Guild assassin.

At the same time, a Bull Demon mask covered his face.

Then, his tall figure disappeared within Lahua Lane.

Thought it was just a bronchial infection, coughed for half a month, turned out to be mycoplasma pneumonia... Damn, blood draw, IV, back a little late, sorry, continue to ask for monthly tickets, recommendations, and follows! Old Li's life for more updates! Please support!

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