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Chapter 220: Knowing the Elusive Longevity and the Despair of Unattainable Longevity, the Dao Fruit
Chapter 220: Knowing the Elusive Longevity and the Despair of Unattainable Longevity, the Dao Fruit Nurtures the Five Viscera and the Divine Aura is Completed (Part 2)
It's a once-in-a-century occurrence.'
A flicker of confusion flashed in Li Che's eyes, 'Can one hold a place on both the Sage List and the Genuine Transmission Scroll?'
'Isn't the Sage List only for the most outstanding outer sect disciples?'
'Doesn't the Genuine Transmission Scroll, as the name suggests, require being a genuine disciple?'
Jiao Shaoqiu led everyone into the courtyard, laughing as he walked, 'Theoretically, it's difficult, but not impossible.'
'The Sage List and the Sage Ranking are different. The Sage Ranking is limited to outer sect disciples, but the Sage List includes both inner and outer sect disciples.'
'The Sage List also has restrictions. Only disciples under thirty years old, from both the inner and outer sects, can be listed. As for the Genuine Transmission Scroll, there aren't many restrictions.'
"Jiao Shaoqiu spoke, 'For example, Huang Jianjiu, he's sixty years old this year and is ranked second on the Genuine Transmission Scroll. And among those on the scroll, there's also a centenarian...'
'Genuine Transmission disciples are those who are personally accepted by the Sect Master or the Inner Sect Elders of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. However, each Inner Sect Elder can only have twelve genuine transmission disciples.'
Jiao Shaoqiu led Li Che into the house and sat down at the table, engaging in conversation.
On the first day of a disciple's entry into the sect, their relatives can stay within the Divine Sect for a night. Therefore, Jiao Shaoqiu prepared a warm reception and sent Nie Yang to buy some wine and dishes from the city.
Li Che, Li Qingshan, Lao Chen, and others sat down and chatted with Jiao Shaoqiu.
Outside, in the courtyard, the spring rain fell gently, creating a serene atmosphere.
The air was filled with a majestic and boiling Divine Nature, as the entire Divine Sect was lined with numerous Odd Temples, making the Divine Nature extremely dense.
Along the way, Li Che had seen several Ten Cities Odd Temples, casually placed like decorative flowers along the roadside.
There wasn't even a warning sign.
As for the Nine Stars Odd Temple, the Divine Sect paid a little more attention, dispatching disciples to guard and keep watch. Of course, these guarding disciples could earn Sect contributions and Divine Essence Crystals.
Within the Divine Sect, the task of guarding the Odd Temples was highly sought after.
With so many Odd Temples stacked within a single sect, a thick atmosphere of Divine Nature cultivation was naturally formed.
The dense Divine Nature in Jin Guang City was due to the Four Virtues Third Prince's Odd Temple.
And within the Divine Sect, there was not only the Four Virtues Odd Temple, but also the Five Elders' Odd Temple and four Six Ministries' Odd Temples! Coupled with the stimulation and competition from the Three Lists and Three Rankings, the cultivation atmosphere was simply electrifying!
'Elder Jiao, how many Inner Sect Elders are there in total?'
Li Che asked curiously.
'Seven.'
Jiao Shaoqiu took a sip of tea and smiled, 'So, there are a total of eighty-four genuine transmission disciples.'
'The Deputy Sect Master also has twelve genuine transmission slots, and finally, there's the Sect Master. The Sect Master's disciples are usually referred to as direct disciples, with no limit on the number... But among the past Sect Masters, the one with the most direct disciples only had seven.'
'This time, the Sect Master, a Divine Master, is accepting his fifth direct disciple.'
'And the age is limited to no more than ten years old, within the Dragon Pupil List's age range.'
Upon hearing this, Li Che took a deep breath.
This meant that among the nearly ten thousand disciples of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, there were only a hundred genuine transmission disciples.
'The Genuine Transmission Scroll is recorded in the Heavenly Scroll, with only ten slots, and the Genuine Transmission Ranking has only thirty slots, excluding the disciples on the scroll.'
Jiao Shaoqiu seemed to understand Li Che's confusion and explained it to him.
'So, you understand how difficult it is for Xi Xi to be listed on the Three Lists, right? I just had a little expectation.'
As they chatted, they listened to the soothing sound of spring rain.
After a while, Nie Yang returned, accompanied by a disoriented street urchin carrying a worn-out sword case, his eyes vacant.
Jiao Shaoqiu looked at Huang Jianjiu's appearance and frowned, 'Why do you look like this? Did you try to get free wine from that tavern owner and get rejected again?'
Huang Jianjiu seemed to have a sensitive reaction to the words 'wine money,' and quickly shook his head, 'No, no...'
'I just can't remember who beat me up...'
'And there's this wine aroma that haunts my dreams, but I can't remember where it's coming from.'
Huang Jianjiu held his head, looking tormented, as if ants were crawling all over his body.
His craving for wine was triggered, but without a satisfying drink, he felt miserable.
Li Che scratched his head...
A warm and honest smile appeared on his face.
Knowing the truth, he remained silent.
Nie Yang, cold as ice, laid out the wine and dishes from the best tavern in the Primordial City.
The group clinked their glasses and enjoyed the food and drink.
After a few rounds of drinks, Li Che watched as Huang Jianjiu and Xi Xi fought over a chicken leg. He slightly moved his gaze and raised a glass to Jiao Shaoqiu.
'Elder Jiao, how much do you know about the Su Clan?'
Li Che asked.
Huang Jianjiu, who was fighting with Xi Xi for the chicken leg, suddenly lifted his head, releasing the chicken leg, causing Xi Xi to lean back in surprise. He then triumphantly began to gnaw on the chicken leg.
Jiao Shaoqiu glanced at Huang Jianjiu and clinked glasses with Li Che, 'Why the sudden interest in the Su Clan?'
'The first family of the Primordial City, I've heard of their fame.' Li Che replied with a warm smile.
'Hmph... The first family?' Huang Jianjiu twisted off the head of the roasted chicken and took a bite, crunching it into pieces.
'Just a hypocritical family! A stud family, that's all!' Huang Jianjiu sneered, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.
'The Su Clan maintains their bloodline's purity by prohibiting their women from marrying outsiders. Meanwhile, the men of the Su Clan specifically target women with good talents, luring them to marry into the clan!'
'Those who marry into the Su Clan... None of them have a good ending. Despite their exceptional talents, after marrying into the clan, they become ordinary, giving birth to children, and in the end...'
'They lose their talents, as if they've been stripped of their gifts!'
Huang Jianjiu spoke coldly.
'The Su Clan must possess an extremely evil Divine Nature secret technique!'
'Just like the Corpse God Sect, they're disgustingly vile!'
Huang Jianjiu's resentment ran deep.
He closed his eyes, and an image of a bright-eyed girl flashed through his mind—a genius girl he had grown up with. Now... her youth was gone, her beauty faded, and her prime years had passed!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and the faster he ate the chicken.
Xi Xi couldn't even compete with him.
Xi Xi suspected that he was using anger as an excuse to steal her roasted chicken!
Jiao Shaoqiu sighed, nodded, and said, 'But if it's a matter of the heart, who can stop it?'
'The Su Clan cultivates the Desire God among the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, possessing enchanting powers. Whether it's a genuine affection or not, who can tell?'
Huang Jianjiu spoke in a low voice.
'Without evidence, don't speak ill. The Su Clan... has a Divine Embryo to guard them.'
Jiao Shaoqiu explained.
'Also, you're not a child anymore. If that tavern owner wasn't interested in you, why would she let you owe wine money for so many years? She came to the sect to collect the money just to see you...'
Jiao Shaoqiu's tone carried a hint of persuasion.
But Huang Jianjiu didn't respond, turning his head to fight with Xi Xi over a pig's trotter. He suddenly realized that the stolen food tasted better!
Jiao Shaoqiu was exasperated, having dealt with Huang Jianjiu for so many years, just like dealing with a rebellious son.
That tavern owner had been serving Huang Jianjiu since she was a little girl, growing up to pour wine for him, and now, she was lending him wine on credit.
Her eyes were only for this slovenly guy.
What a wonderful young lady!
How did she end up with such a troublesome fellow? Li Che and Zhang Ya couldn't help but feel a surge of gossip, while Li Qingshan and Mu PoPo were also curious, listening intently.
Jiao Shaoqiu cleared his throat and proceeded to share some juicy gossip about Huang Jianjiu with Li Che and the others.
...
...
As night fell, Li Che's family stayed the night in Jiao Elder's courtyard.
The next day, a light spring rain fell.
Xixi's eyes were filled with tears, and she clung to Zhang Ya's neck, refusing to let go.
"Mommy—!!!"
"Xixi will miss you! She'll miss braised meat, roasted pork trotters, and..."
"Waaah, Xixi doesn't want to leave Mommy... or Daddy."
Li Che's face darkened slightly, feeling a bit awkward about his own situation.
She's only four years old, and already feeling the wind?
"Don't worry, after some time, Daddy and Mommy will come to the Divine Sect to be with you."
Li Che rubbed Xixi's head, comforting her.
"Pinky promise!"
Xixi extended her plump little pinky finger.
After making the promise with a smile, Xixi still pouted, a bit unhappy, like a child entering kindergarten for the first time.
Sang Guan Yin took Xixi, gently soothing her, while the towering Bian Yuan Long squatted down, his big hands flailing as he tried to comfort her.
"Xixi, don't cry. In a couple of days, Brother Bian Bian will take you to the Mystic Temple to fight monsters!"
Bian Yuan Long's voice rumbled like muffled thunder.
"Second brother, Xixi is only four years old!" Sang Guan Yin chided.
Xixi's eyes lit up, and she slid out of Sang Guan Yin's embrace, perching on Bian Yuan Long's shoulder.
"Brother Bian Bian, you promised! Xixi wants to fight monsters! Don't lie to Xixi, or she'll tell Niu Niu Master to beat you up! Niu Niu Master is stronger than you!"
Xixi raised her head and spoke.
Hearing this, Bian Yuan Long couldn't help but burst into a hearty laugh.
He, Bian Yuan Long, cultivated the Giant Spirit Divinity...
Could someone be stronger than him?
...
...
Old Chen drove Li Che and Zhang Ya away from the Divine Sect's gate.
Mu PoPo also accompanied them in the car, as she couldn't stay in the Divine Sect for long, and the active divine essence there was not suitable for her.
They returned to the courtyard in the Inner City's Fragrant Lane.
Everyone felt a bit gloomy, and Zhang Ya seemed lost in thought, more worried than when Xixi was cultivating on Golden Light Peak.
Because, back then, Zhang Ya could see her daughter more often. After the assassination attempt, the family moved to Zhen Lei Peak, and Xixi basically lived with them.
But now, it was a real separation.
Since the Divine Sect's gate was off-limits to outsiders, Xixi only had two or three opportunities to leave the mountain gate and see them in a year.
So, Zhang Ya was truly reluctant to part with her daughter.
Thinking that Xixi was only four years old and had to compete in the extremely intense Divine Sect, Zhang Ya's heart clenched.
A mother's worries are endless, concerned about her daughter's well-being, food, and sleep...
The harshness of cultivation, the pain of injuries...
Li Che understood Zhang Ya's concerns and gently embraced his wife, who sat by the bed, stroking her jet-black hair.
"Don't worry, wife. Once I become an elder of the Divine Sword Ridge, I'll be able to freely enter and exit the Divine Sect and see Xixi every day."
Li Che's tone was gentle, and his pure heart divinity emerged, soothing his wife.
Zhang Ya's cheek rested on Li Che's chest, and she felt a sense of peace.
"Hmm."
"I believe in you, husband."
...
...
In the outer city, at the Listening Thunder Lane.
As night fell, the spring breeze was refreshing, and the continuous spring rain finally stopped. The dark clouds were like a giant hand, parting to reveal a sky full of stars! It was as if a celestial being had scattered beans, with the stars weaving together, adorning the night sky.
In the courtyard.
Li Che stood, his eyes reflecting the myriad stars.
"The Su family..."
"Xixi's Divine Foundation was forged by a person in a carriage not far away. Besides Su Chuyang, there was an old man... a very strong one!"
"A Primordial Spirit Transformation cultivator?"
"Comparable to a Supreme Grand Master with Three Flowers on Top!"
"Seems like a Su family elder, and also one of the Divine Sect's Inner Seven Great Elders..."
"He has his eyes on Xixi..."
Li Che recalled Huang Jianjiu's resentful words.
Huang Jianjiu's green plum...
Once the pride of heaven, now a woman leaning on the railing, her divine light faded, and her miserable plight.
Li Che slowly closed his eyes.
Just imagining it... he felt an endless wave of anger building up, ready to explode.
What father could bear seeing his daughter in such misery?
This kind of attention was different from that of a lustful demon child...
The demon child was simply young and lustful, but the Su family... had no emotions. They only had their eyes on Xixi's talent!
They wanted to thoroughly squeeze out her talent, letting her fend for herself! The latter was even more despicable!
The Su family...
"I'm not strong enough... I must become stronger. Only by being strong enough can I become the most solid support for my daughter!"
In the next moment, Li Che suddenly opened his eyes!
Instantly.
Within his chest, the accumulated backlash of the Dragon Elephant Vajra Fruit erupted.
His eyes shone like stars!
A tremendous roar reverberated within his body, as if an ultimate pill furnace was being burned to its limits, about to explode!
Terrifying blood energy, like a steaming cauldron, erupted from every pore of his body!
His fiery blood surged like a boiling pot! With each step, he took the Floating Void Eight Auspicious Steps!
Even the void seemed to twist strangely, and in an instant, six different forms of Li Che appeared in the courtyard, even stepping in mid-air!
Hum—!!!
A black-armored blood guard's horse-slaying long sword fell into Li Che's hand, and the swirling blade unleashed a raging torrent of blade energy, suppressing its howl.
All or nothing, a solo blade!
Whoosh—!
Countless streams of energy were shattered by a single slash, and a torrent of energy rushed in from all directions!
The surging blood energy was overwhelming, and Li Che landed on the ground.
The horse-slaying long sword was stuck in the ground, its hilt trembling.
Li Che's eyes opened and closed, and a substantial flash of electricity flickered in his eyes.
he slowly raised his palms.
In his palms, two brand new divine auras...
Like a breaking dragon.
A heaven-shaking roar!
(End of Chapter)
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