Chapter 239: Demi-Saint Divine Talisman Master's Seal Suppresses the Dragon Maiden, A Calm Journey T

Chapter 239: Demi-Saint Divine Talisman Master's Seal Suppresses the Dragon Maiden, A Calm Journey Through the Mortal Realm

Divine essence surged and gathered frantically, so dense that it stirred up a relentless gust of wind!

The palm-sized wooden sculpture, cradled in Elder Sun's embrace, seemed to glow at this moment, becoming the focal point of the entire hall, attracting the gazes of countless onlookers.

The Temple Deity Divine Carving, meticulously crafted and carved by Divine Carving Masters Su Huaiming, Zhou Tian Shui, and Yun Haiyang, shattered, releasing its captured divine essence.

The Reception Hall seemed to be engulfed in a wave of divine essence.

Gongshu Jingjun dispersed the divine essence, causing the dense fog to dissipate, and the array beneath the meditation cushion was no longer activated.

His eyes held a complex and regretful gaze.

Elder Sun, an old acquaintance, had dedicated his life to Divine Carving Ridge, and his greatest passion was observing Temple Deities, hoping to capture their divine intent and carve a statue with a divine intent of nine-tenths purity.

But how difficult was that?

To reach such a level of skill, one would already be considered a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage!

In the entire landscape, such a master was incredibly rare.

At the very least, in Primordial Dao City, there was no existence of a Divine Carving Sage at this level.

This was a birth even rarer than that of a Divine Embryo Great Deity, and each one was a national-level master!

Gongshu Jingjun deeply regretted this, for Elder Sun, in his final breath, had touched the realm of a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage.

Unfortunately...

His life flame extinguished and ended at that very moment.

Otherwise, even if Elder Sun couldn't advance to the level of a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage, he was confident that he could have taken one more step from his current level as a Five Elders Divine Carving Master.

What a pity...

Gongshu Jingjun sighed, "Elder Sun, farewell..."

In life, death is inevitable.

Gongshu Jingjun's gaze fell upon the statue of the Two-Hearted Sage Temple Deity Divine Carving in Elder Sun's embrace.

Carved from the simplest of woods, not even Spirit Wood, this Divine Carving was a true masterpiece!

At this moment, it frantically absorbed the divine essence between heaven and earth.

Even at first glance, Gongshu Jingjun almost believed he was facing the statue on the altar in the Odd Shrine.

It was too similar!

Not just in appearance, but in its divine essence, it was even more alike!

Third-rate woodcarvers sculpt the exterior.

Second-rate woodcarvers sculpt the details.

First-rate woodcarvers sculpt the divine!

At this moment, the divine essence contained within this statue surpassed that of any Temple Deity Divine Carving Elder Sun had ever created—it was his life's masterpiece!

A masterpiece imbued with the essence of a Master Hand!

And Elder Sun wanted Li Che to complete the carving of this wood sculpture...

In that instant, the eyes of all the woodcarving masters in the Reception Hall turned red.

As woodcarving masters, they knew full well what this statue, imbued with the essence of a Master Hand, meant, and what completing its carving could bring!

This was Elder Sun's way of helping Li Che, passing on the essence of a Master Hand that he had realized before his demise, hidden within the wood sculpture, intending to transmit it to Li Che through the act of carving!

This was the inheritance of a Divine Carving Sage!

The eyes of Divine Carving Masters Zhou Tian Shui and Yun Haiyang instantly turned envious and bloodshot, even revealing a hint of greed.

No one could resist greed...

Except for Gongshu Jingjun.

Even the Divine Carving Masters of Divine Carving Ridge themselves couldn't help but be moved at this moment.

After all...

This was the heart's blood essence of a Divine Carving Master who had touched the level of a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage!

Even a slight understanding of the Four Heavenly Rank Master Hand's insights would be beneficial for a lifetime, enough to elevate a Divine Carving Master stuck at the Six Ministries Level to the rank of a Five Elders Divine Carving Master!

The value of a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage was immense!

After all, there wasn't a single Divine Carving Sage in all of Primordial Dao City.

His breathing was labored and heavy.

Li Che's eyes widened in surprise. Hearing the old man's final wish to entrust this unfinished Divine Carving to him, Li Che couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

A repayment of gratitude...

Perhaps this was the true mindset of a Divine Carving Master.

Li Che had the assistance of the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit, but Elder Sun had none of the Dao Fruit to aid him. It was purely through his own efforts over two cycles, one hundred and twenty years, day after day, year after year of observing Temple Deities that he gained that insight into the Temple Deity's divine intent!

Li Che couldn't help but feel a deep sense of respect.

This was respect for a true Master Hand.

"Ah Che..."

"Since Elder Sun wished for you to complete the carving of this statue before his passing, you should accept it..."

Divine Carving Ridge's leader, Gongshu Jingjun, spoke calmly.

A powerful divine sense swept through the hall, like a pressing dark cloud, causing each Divine Carving Master with greedy thoughts to feel a chill in their hearts.

This was the divine pressure of a Divine Embryo Great Deity.

In an instant, they snapped out of their greed.

"Yes, thank you, Leader, for your understanding."

Li Che bowed in gratitude to Gongshu Jingjun.

Then, he approached Elder Sun's lifeless body.

With a bow and a long kowtow, he showed respect for the deceased.

He then gently took the unfinished Divine Carving.

Carved from ordinary wood, this statue had absorbed all the divine essence.

Li Che picked up the wood carving, and within his chest, the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit pulsed with an intensity he had never felt before, like when he had first obtained the _Tang Clan's Mechanism Compendium_ as a child—clearly, it was something that could enhance the maturity of his Dao Fruit!

Li Che's gaze fell upon the statue, his eyes narrowing as he carefully examined the simple wood carving.

Elder Sun had nearly completed ninety percent of the carving, leaving only ten percent for Li Che, as a way of repaying Li Che for allowing him to glimpse the true divine intent of the Temple Deity.

As Li Che's gaze swept over the statue, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Because, at first glance, Li Che had already decided how to complete the statue, but upon closer inspection, he realized that his initial plan had significant flaws.

In short...

Li Che was at a loss for where to begin carving!

Because...

If he started carving in the wrong place, it would be easy... to damage the divine intent of the Divine Carving."

This divine carving's divine intent had taken a significant hit!

Li Che took a deep breath, sensing the statue's extraordinary nature.

"No wonder so many wood sculpture masters are eager to get their hands on this statue. If I can perfectly continue the carving, even if the restored divine intent is only seventy to eighty percent, it would still bring a great deal of experience!"

Li Che's eyes sparkled.

If he could complete the carving, it might greatly increase the maturity of the Immortal Craft!

"Perhaps, it could directly elevate the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit to the LV5 level!"

With this thought, Li Che valued the statue even more.

However, instead of continuing to study the wooden statue, he stored it in his Heaven Earth Space.

Immediately, a wave of regretful gazes were cut off.

Zhou TianShui and Yun Haiyang, the two divine carving masters, sighed deeply. They wanted to take another look, hoping to gain some insights.

Although many divine carving masters were eager,

they didn’t Daren’t dare to show any other thoughts once Gongshu Jingjun spoke.

Even if they had other thoughts, they wouldn’t dare to reveal them in front of Gongshu Jingjun.

However, Li Che’s name...

Was now firmly etched in the minds of many divine carving masters.

"Li Che..."

Many divine carving masters murmured this name, the young man who had Emerged and Suppressed the divine carving masters from the Su Family, Yun Family, and Zhou Family, three thousand-year-old families.

He looked genuinely young, and it was precisely because of his youth that no one believed Li Che could succeed. After all, divine carving is a craft where the Older You Are, The Better You Get. Experience and carving techniques, refined through the accumulation of years and countless divine carvings, have long Been Considered Masterful!

So, youth was not an advantage. Sometimes, skills... still require the sedimentation of time.

The gazes of many divine carving masters towards Li Che had gradually changed.

The divine carving masters who had come in the same carriage as Li Che now had a Slight Blush on their faces.

Li Che was now considered an elder of the Divine Carving Ridge, and as an elder of the Divine Carving Ridge, he was also an elder of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, a true member of the Divine Sect!

As long as his background was clear after the investigation, his status would be vastly Different!

Zhou TianShui and Yun Haiyang, the two Fifth Rank Lower Divine Carving Masters, walked over, their eyes filled with admiration.

"Congratulations, Elder Li."

Zhou TianShui had already changed his tone, smiling and making small talk.

Yun Haiyang also joined in.

Li Che’s attitude towards the two was still warm, after all, he had interactions with the Zhou Family and the Yun Family. Zhou Peng and Yun E were from These Two Great Families.

The Golden Armored Barbie Rabbit Temple Deity Li Che had previously recruited was also under the jurisdiction of the Yun Family.

"Oh? That little fatty Zhou Peng... is on good terms with Elder Li’s daughter?"

Zhou TianShui’s eyes lit up instantly.

"I am Zhou Peng’s great-uncle, and I’ve watched that little fatty grow up, hahaha, what a coincidence!"

Zhou TianShui stroked his beard and laughed.

He knew little about the Golden Radiance Manor. As a divine carving master, he never cared about such extraneous matters. All he knew was that the Eight-Armed Wrathful Third Prince Temple Deity was quite interesting, and he wanted to carve it.

Zhou TianShui looked at Li Che, his eyes shining brightly: "How about this, I’ll represent that little fatty and arrange a betrothyself with Master Li?"

"My little fatty, although a bit chubby, has his reasons..."

Li Che’s smile froze.

They were having a good conversation, but suddenly proposing a marriage was Weird?

Li Che shook his head and refused Z hou TianShui without hesitation.

"Ah, what a pity... I really wanted to be in-laws with Master Li. With Master Li’s divine carving talent, there’s a chance he might become a Four Heavenly Rank Divine Carving Sage... that would really bring honor to my Zhou Family, hahaha!"

Zhou TianShui stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

Yun Haiyang smiled: "So, Master Li is the father of the Xi Xi Yun E often mentions?"

Yun Haiyang became enthusiastic. Yun E and Xi Xi had a great relationship, and Yun Haiyang saw This as a Good Opportunity to Rally Li Che.

The reception hall became lively.

However, the liveliness didn’t last long.

Gongshu Jingjun then Had The Divine Carving Ridge People Carry Sun Elder’s Body Away.

"Sun Elder dedicated his life to Divine Carving, aiming to become a FourHeavenlyRank Divine Carving Sage. Even though he didn’t succeed, he Touched A Bit... He Died Happily, He Was Very Content."

Gongshu Jingjun looked at Li Che warmly.

The main reason was Li Che’s assistance.

"Sun Elder will be buried ten miles outside the Strange Temple on a hill... Sun Elder spent two cycles watching the temple deity, and he wished to be buried with the temple deity...that was his wish."

The divine carving Masters present Fell Silent.

They All Lowered Their Heads Slightly.

They Watched Sun Elder’s Body Being Carried into the snowy landscape.

"Let’s See Sun Elder off."

Li Che Spoke Softly.

Gongshu Jingjun Was Taken Aback for a Moment, Then Smiled Brightly.

"That’s...quite kind of you."

The reception hall was filled with divine carving masters, and there were no objections.

Because, the divine carving masters present today were deeply moved by Sun Elder’s Pursuit of Dao.

They Felt A Deep Admiration for Sun Elder!

Everyone Left the reception hall Together.

The Divine Carving Ridge Was Deep in the Mountains, Snow Was Falling Heavily, and the ground was covered with thick layers of snow.

But all present were accomplished cultivators, and those recommended to participate in this divine carving ridge elder assessment were not weak.

Their physical Strength Was At Least at the Grandmaster Level, Their Qi and Blood Circulation Was Hot and Steady, Naturally Resistant to Such Cold!

Gongshu Jingjun Flicked His Finger, and a large pit Opened in the Snowy Ground Ten Miles from the Strange Temple.

There Was No Need to Choose a Day, As It Was Not Necessary. Sun Elder Had Already Discussed This With Gongshu Jingjun, Wishing to Be Buried Here.

Sun Elder’s Body Was Placed in a Coffin Carved from Spirit Wood, Even Though He Had Said a Coffin Was Unnecessary, Gongshu Jingjun Couldn’t Agree.

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"Long Tai was stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief."

Jishi Shan's face turned stern, his voice carrying a warning, "Watch your words, or I won't even bother sending flowers to your funeral."

Long Tai's face darkened at the threat.

"She's not just some random girl..."

Jishi Shan looked up, his face twitching slightly.

"She is..."

"...the wife of the Divine Sect's Grand Master!"

The words hung in the air, and a deathly silence followed.

Long Tai's eyes narrowed, and he gasped, shocked by the revelation.

Qingniao's long legs trembled, standing nearby.

On the ground, Yu Li Qing, who was struggling to break free from the restraining talisman, paused, considering his next move. He eventually decided against further struggle.

The wife of the Divine Sect's Grand Master...

A Divine Talisman Demi-Saint!

A Demi-Saint!

...

...

The air around him seemed to freeze, and a powerful dragon aura surged, overwhelming the surroundings.

Queen Consort Long, suspended in mid-air, her deep blue eyes fixed on the Grand Master's wife beside Xixi.

"Who are you?" Queen Consort Long asked, her voice cold and commanding.

The Grand Master's wife, her face impassive, replied, "You dare to bully my disciple, and you don't even know who I am?"

"I've been in seclusion for just a cycle, and there are so few who know my name?"

"And a mere minnow dares to bully my disciple?!"

Her words were filled with arrogance.

"My son wants to marry her, and she's accompanying him. What's wrong with that?" Queen Consort Long said calmly.

The Grand Master's wife couldn't help but laugh, "You old minnow, why don't you accompany your dead son instead?"

Queen Consort Long's beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and the two horns on her forehead suddenly emitted a flash of electricity.

In the next moment, a terrifying surge of vital energy erupted like a raging tide. Countless gusts of wind and waves surrounded her, and as she took a step forward, an incredibly powerful force seemed to burst forth from her voluptuous body.

The air around her seemed to ripple with energy waves.

Queen Consort Long's graceful figure moved, leaving a series of afterimages. Thunderbolts wove around her, and the sound of dragon roars filled the air, shaking the clouds.

Her speed was astonishing, like a bolt of lightning. Her body tore through the air, and snowflakes vanished, turning into vapor, which then condensed into beads of water.

Queen Consort Long's black hair whipped in the wind, her long tresses entwined with vapor and mist. Her deep blue eyes blazed with murderous intent and fury.

Several crystal-clear water droplets orbited her body.

They spun around her, resembling stars circling the heavens. As they collided, the water droplets made popping sounds, as if bursting.

In the blink of an eye, Queen Consort Long floated in front of the Grand Master's wife and Xixi. Her fierce and domineering dragon aura pressed down like a mountain, creating a towering wave behind her.

Queen Consort Long stared at Xixi and the Grand Master's wife, who sat atop the talisman cloud.

Behind her, a dragon-shaped shadow appeared.

Like a fairy tale dragon, she looked down at the two young ladies.

...

...

In the midst of the wind and snow, Li Che, on his way back, frowned slightly.

His heart stirred, and he sensed the situation around Xixi.

Although he hadn't received a warning from the Thunderbolt Chess Piece indicating immediate danger, it was clear that Xixi was not in mortal peril.

However, the powerful aura transmitted through the chess piece still caught Li Che's attention.

With a thought, the image of the Celestial Origin Dao City appeared on the Celestial Chessboard.

He saw Queen Consort Long floating in the air above the city, her dragon aura overwhelming, with dragon shadows swirling and vital energy flowing like a mighty river!"

It's breathtaking!"

And across from Queen Consort Long...

Xixi and the Grand Master's wife sat atop the talisman cloud.

Li Che was taken aback.

Li Che had been immersed in his carving earlier, and since there had been no warning from Xixi's chess piece, he hadn't paid attention. He only knew that Elder Sun had taken Xixi to meet the Grand Master's wife...

So, this little girl... is the Grand Master's wife?

Li Che's expression was one of utter astonishment.

But after the initial surprise, a cold and deadly intent emerged.

This intent was directed at Queen Consort Long.

However, the murderous intent only lasted for a few seconds before gradually dissipating.

...

...

Beneath Queen Consort Long's deep blue eyes, a look of surprise gradually spread.

Her graceful figure, surrounded by dragon vital energy and an overwhelming aura, seemed to have reached its limit, unable to advance even a fraction. The air around her seemed to solidify, becoming incredibly dense and difficult to penetrate or tear through.

How is this possible?!

Is it a talisman?

She focused her gaze, and her powerful spiritual sense expanded, detecting a talisman slowly activating in the air, but she couldn't pinpoint its exact location.

Who is this girl...?

Queen Consort Long still couldn't guess the girl's identity.

Her long hair whipped in the wind, and her fair skin seemed to pulsate with dragon veins visibly throbbing, channeling an incredibly powerful vital energy.

As the talisman quietly burned, the air around them grew thicker and more oppressive.

She felt like letting out a deafening dragon roar.

She wanted to tear through the solidified air barrier and the mysterious oppression that was building up inside her, stifling her.

The air crackled with heat, scorching the surroundings. Snow melted and evaporated, turning into mist.

Queen Consort Long struggled, hitting and colliding with the barrier, ensuring her body was prepared for the upcoming battle. He needed to ensure his vital energy was at its peak.

2. Engaging the Barrier: Queen Consort Long unleashed her full power, slamming into the barrier with all her might.

3. Barrier Break: If successful, the barrier would shatter, and she would be free to confront her opponent directly.

Queen Consort Long's black hair whipped wildly, and her fair skin seemed to pulsate with dragon veins, throbbing with immense vital energy.

As the talisman quietly burned, the air grew thicker and more oppressive.

She felt like letting out a deafening dragon roar.

She wanted to tear through the solidified air barrier and the mysterious oppression that was building up inside her, stifling her.

The air crackled with heat, scorching the surroundings. Snow melted and evaporated, turning into mist.

Queen Consort Long struggled, hitting the barrier, like a mighty dragon writhing in the air.

However...

The girl holding Xixi's hand slowly stood up.

Standing on the talisman cloud, she gently stamped her foot.

In an instant, a glowing talisman emerged from the girl's spine, slowly floating out.

The girl extended her cute fingers and pinched the tiny talisman that had flown out from her spine.

She looked down at Queen Consort Long, who was still struggling to break free.

"Foolish minnow."

"Do you know what a Divine Talisman Demi-Saint represents?"

(End of Chapter)

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