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Chapter 276: The Princess's Departure from the Dao City, the Underworld's Record of Life and Death (
Chapter 276: The Princess's Departure from the Dao City, the Underworld's Record of Life and Death (Part 1)
Should I send the big black dog with Xi Xi?
Li Che's eyebrows twitched slightly, and a glint of understanding flashed in his eyes.
As for the big black dog's strength, Li Che wasn't entirely sure, but there was no doubt that it was incredibly powerful. After all, Huang Jian Jiu, who had almost reached the realm of the Sword Saint...
Unbeknownst to anyone, the big black dog had knocked him out and dragged him away.
In Li Che's opinion, the dog's strength... was probably no weaker than that of a Martial Saint, at the very least.
Although Li Che wasn't clear about the specifics of the third trial of the Patriarch's Direct Transmission Examination, he knew it was the Temple Guard Examination, but he didn't know how the temple sealing would be carried out.
However, having more trump cards was always a good thing.
The first trial tested talent, the second trial tested heart nature, and the third trial... actually tested one's trump cards, combat power, and experience and methods when facing the Strange Temple.
"Isn't this too much of a bullying?"
Li Che said as he flicked away some cigarette ash.
The Boss glanced at Li Che and said, "Of course it's bullying... but so what?"
"Are we just going to watch Xi Xi be taken advantage of?"
"The Temple Guard Examination tests one's foundation. The dog is Xi Xi's foundation. So what if it's bullying?"
"As long as Xi Xi isn't bullied, that's good enough."
The Boss spoke indifferently.
Hearing these protective words and the indulgent tone, Li Che looked at the Boss, and his gaze deepened.
"This is my daughter..."
Li Che said earnestly.
"I know." The Boss flicked away some cigarette ash, unconcerned.
"She's not your daughter," Li Che emphasized again.
Swish, swish, swish—
The spring rain fell steadily, gathering on the edges of the black tiles and forming a beaded curtain that constantly changed and poured down.
The Boss's lips curved slightly.
"I know."
Li Che didn't ask further. He held the cigarette between his thumb and index finger, squinted, and took a deep puff. The cigarette paper burned, and the tobacco curled in the high temperature, releasing smoke.
Li Che exhaled, and two smoke dragons emerged from his nostrils.
The Boss's indulgence towards Xi Xi seemed to exceed Li Che's expectations, and the dog didn't show any courtesy to anyone except Xi Xi.
For Xi Xi, the dog was like a little lapdog. Li Che had to risk his life to touch the dog's head, but Xi Xi could touch it anytime and even ride on its back to play.
There must be a reason for this.
Thinking of the test Xi Xi faced in the Heart Nature Examination and the powerful and terrifying will that awakened from the depths of Xi Xi's soul, Li Che wondered if this had something to do with the Boss and the dog.
Could it be related to Xi Xi's past life?!
The thought boiled up in his mind, and he couldn't suppress or cool it down. Li Che felt that this idea was highly plausible.
However, he didn't ask. Many times, when a tacit understanding is broken, it can lead to unexpected estrangement.
Since the other party hadn't explicitly stated it, Li Che decided not to say anything for now.
Moreover, the Boss and the dog's feelings for Xi Xi were genuine, and Li Che, with his Star-Plucking Eyes, could clearly sense the authenticity of their emotions.
The big black dog, who was playing with Xi Xi, heard the Boss's words. Its eyes lit up, and it wagged its tail.
"Don't be too flashy. Just help Xi Xi pass the test smoothly. Remember two things: Xi Xi must not be wronged, and we must not lose the bet."
The Boss flicked away some cigarette ash and said.
The big black dog wagged its tail and nodded.
Then it raised its head, as if to say something.
When the dog master takes action, everything is possible!
...
...
Li Che returned to the Heavenly Origin Sect from the restaurant, carrying Xi Xi and holding an oil-paper umbrella as they strolled through the misty mountains.
In Xi Xi's embrace was a small, fluffy black dog's head, its fur shiny and eyes blinking.
It was the big black dog, shrunk down to the size of a puppy, looking adorable and plump. It nestled against Xi Xi, rubbing against her.
Li Che held the umbrella and glanced at the cute little dog in Xi Xi's embrace. Sensing Li Che's mischievous gaze, the big black dog bared its teeth, raised its dainty paw, and waved it in the air, seemingly annoyed.
It was as if the dog was warning Li Che.
But the dog's current appearance was only temporary!
Compared to the big black dog's usual form, the dog's current appearance was completely non-threatening.
Xi Xi was so happy she was almost bursting with joy. She kept rubbing the puppy's head, and her own head swayed from side to side. She even hummed a little song, her mood elated.
When they returned to the courtyard, the little butterfly on Xi Xi's shoulder woke up sleepily. After such a long sleep, the little butterfly finally woke up, making Xi Xi even happier.
Having both the dog and the little butterfly made Xi Xi feel incredibly joyful.
"Elder Li, the Sect Master's wife asked Xi Xi to come over. She plans to give Xi Xi some special training and prepare some trump cards for the upcoming Temple Guard Examination."
Nie Yang, holding a sword, walked in from outside and said.
Li Che didn't hesitate. With Xi Xi happily playing with the little butterfly and the puppy, they boarded the carriage and headed towards the Divine Talisman Tower.
The little butterfly was scared by the puppy and nestled on Xi Xi's shoulder, not daring to move. It slowly transformed back into a butterfly tattoo and disappeared.
Xi Xi tucked the puppy into her chest, letting the dog stick out its small head.
"Daddy, I'm going to find the Sect Master's wife's master!"
"I'll come to pick up Xi Xi and the dog later."
Xi Xi waved goodbye to Li Che.
Li Che watched as Xi Xi entered the Divine Talisman Tower, and when he looked up, he spotted the petite figure of the Sect Leader's wife standing at the balcony railing of the tower, her hands clasped behind her back.
The Sect Leader's wife wore exquisite makeup and nodded slightly towards Li Che.
It was clear that everyone was taking this final Temple Sealing Examination very seriously.
News had spread that the Yun family was also giving Yun E special training, and their Divine Embryo ancestor had even awakened from seclusion to prepare a trump card for Yun E.
Furthermore, the Yun family ancestor had invited the Divine Embryo ancestors of the Zhou and Zhong families to join them, gathering the resources of the three great families to prepare Yun E for the Patriarch's Direct Transmission Examination.
On the other side, Jin Taisui from the Divine Witch Mountain of the Great Li Dynasty Court had also moved into an inn in Heavenly Origin Dao City with two powerful individuals. They sealed off the doors and the inn's courtyard, cutting off all external prying eyes, making it impossible to know what kind of trump card Jin Taisui had prepared.
The entire Heavenly Origin Dao City was in a state of excitement. The Heaven Earth Gambling House had even opened a new betting pool specifically for this Temple Sealing Examination, anticipating the final outcome of the three candidates.
"The Temple Sealing Examination... Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai intentionally gave a three-day buffer period, which is essentially time for everyone to prepare their trump cards. The term 'Temple Sealing' implies that there might be a battle within the enigmatic temple's strange pavilion."
"The examination temple is set in the Four Imperial Enigmatic Temple, the Nine Feet Evil Extermination Divine Defense Heavenly Pavilion Enigmatic Temple. It's obvious that this isn't about letting these three children charge into a dilapidated temple. Even the Divine Embryos of the Four Imperial Enigmatic Temples wouldn't find it easy to conquer."
At the top of the Treasure Pavilion in the Heaven Divination Bureau.
Inspector General Hong Shifu sat in a chair, a chessboard in front of him, engaged in a game with Governor Feng Zhiqi of the Temple Sealing Bureau.
Although Feng Zhiqi was a mere martial artist, his chess skills were quite impressive.
"Normally, there wouldn't be a need for a three-day delay. It feels like Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai is targeting the visitor from the Divine Witch Mountain."
Feng Zhiqi placed a chess piece, his voice heavy with emotion.
Hong Shifu stared intently at the chessboard, his eyes bloodshot. His hands rested on one corner of the board, hesitating between flipping the board or leaving it as it was.
Hong Shifu, who had dominated the Heavenly Origin chess scene for so many years, was actually struggling against Feng Zhiqi, a crude and unrefined martial artist?
"The target isn't Jin Taisui himself, but the Great Shaman God behind him."
In the end, Hong Shifu didn't flip the chessboard. He closed his eyes in defeat, knowing that the situation was beyond his control.
Feng Zhiqi's chess skills were truly terrifying.
"The Divine Witch Mountain, as the first divine mountain of the Great Li Dynasty Court, is the true ruler behind the scenes. Its existence is far older than the Great Jing, even surpassing the oldest sect within the Great Jing territory..."
"During the heyday of the Qitian Temple, the Divine Witch Mountain was already extraordinary, standing tall in the snowy mountains of the desert..."
Hong Shifu narrowed his eyes.
"The depth of the Divine Witch Mountain's heritage is unfathomable, especially that Great Shaman God..."
"In terms of calculating heavenly secrets, he is no weaker than the Great Inspector General of the Divine Capital."
"And the Great Shaman God sending Jin Taisui to participate in this Patriarch's Direct Transmission Examination of the Heavenly Origin Sect must have prepared an extremely rich heritage for Jin Taisui..."
"Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai... this is the time he's giving those two young girls to prepare their heritage."
Hong Shifu spoke.
Feng Zhiqi's eyebrows furrowed, and his robust body seemed to be enveloped in a tangible mist of qi.
"If Jin Taisui were to become Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai's direct disciple and the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Sect... it would indeed cause quite a headache for the Great Jing. It could create irreparable cracks in the already unstable internal situation of the Great Jing."
Feng Zhiqi took a deep breath, "So, these three days are a game of chess?"
"A game between Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai and the Great Shaman God?"
Hong Shifu's fingers silently swept across the chessboard, disrupting the pieces.
Leaning back in his chair, he smiled lightly.
"I suppose so."
"If Jin Taisui dares to use the power of the Great Shaman God..."
"Grandmaster Lu Tai Bai will definitely not stand idly by."
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...
Heavenly Origin Dao City.
Thunder Listening Lane.
Inside the courtyard of the Independent Workshop.
The night was oppressive, with leaden clouds rolling high above, blocking the moonlight. The rain had stopped, but the moonlight and starlight were completely obscured by the cloud cover.
In the courtyard—
"Hu—"
"Xi—"
The sound of rumbling thunder filled the courtyard, echoing the dark and stormy night sky.
This was the sound of Li Che's blood, as viscous as mercury, coursing through his body.
Li Che sat cross-legged in the center of the courtyard, inhaling and exhaling deeply. His pores dilated, and misty vapor billowed out incessantly.
The Thunder Magnetic Body was activated, and although it was only at level 2, the leaping arcs of lightning constantly coursed through his flesh, distorting the field around him.
He clenched his fist, and a talisman suddenly flew out from inside the house. It was a Mysterious Thunder Divine Talisman, and as it burned, the intertwining lightning seemed like a thunder dragon under Li Che's spiritual consciousness control, attacking his physical body! The ground shook, and the scent of scorching spread.
However, Li Che remained unharmed, and the arcs of lightning were even captured by his flesh, constantly writhing.
With the power of the Thunder Divine Talisman, Li Che tempered and refined his Thunder Magnetic Body.
[Dao Fruit: Thunder Magnetic Body (Lv. 2, 20%)]
Having found a path to improvement, the maturity of the Thunder Magnetic Body Dao Fruit increased significantly, and the progress was much faster.
Perhaps, when the Thunder Magnetic Body breaks through to Lv. 3, he will be able to successfully create the "Immortal Craft Nan Wu Super Electromagnetic Cannon."
A thought crossed his mind.
[Dao Fruit: Chess Sage (Lv. 4, 90%)]
Xi Xi was participating in the direct disciple examination of Patriarch Lu Tai Bai, while Li Che used the Flying Thunder Chess Pieces to constantly establish a connection with Xi Xi.
As Xi Xi entered the Quantum Origin Pocket Universe, Li Che needed to maintain this connection by consuming a significant amount of Chess Sage Dao Fruit.
As a result, Li Che managed to improve the maturity of the Chess Sage Dao Fruit to some extent.
However, it would still take some time to reach level 5.
Li Che eagerly anticipated the Chess Sage Dao Fruit reaching level 5.
After all, the Chess Sage Dao Fruit had always been of great help to Li Che.
Whether it was the ability to isolate the breath of the Heaven and Earth Chessboard or the ability to teleport and escape using the Flying Thunder Chess Pieces, or even the ability to monitor...
All of these abilities allowed Li Che to face danger with ease.
Li Che stood up, his blood and energy surging like a coiling dragon, his body expanding and towering like a mountain. His muscles were covered in dragon-like veins, and his flesh was as sturdy as boulders.
A martial pill was expelled from his body, flying out with a snap of his fingers and swallowed into his stomach.
His powerful stomach walls contracted, grinding the pill into a fine powder, and the potent medicinal properties surged out, transforming into energy that flushed through Li Che's body and flesh.
Divine seeds began to appear, and Li Che started cultivating martial arts in the courtyard.
With the Master Realm's divine seed martial art, Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant, Li Che could now refine 108 innate true essences, reaching the limit of the Innate Great Grandmaster.
A strange gate was opened at a node in his meridians, and a divine seed was planted.
Li Che was not satisfied with just one.
Just like You Liqing had opened two strange gate nodes, Li Che planned to plant more divine seeds to fully maximize his blood and essence!
Humm—
In his left arm, there seemed to be a faint, roaring sword light.
Li Che stood still, his body resonating with a mighty aura. His five fingers were clenched together like a knife, and he wildly danced, causing the sword light to rage and cut through the air, slashing the waves of energy!
It was as if layers of mountain shadows appeared, and a solitary figure walked through them!
Humm...!!! The dazzling sword light left afterimages in the air, distorting the airflow and leaving a thick, enormous sword scar that poured out into the sky, lingering for a long time.
Within his chest, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit was cross-refined, stimulating the mythical weapon, a three-tipped double-edged sword, which continuously released divine power.
With the help of this divine power, Li Che enhanced the Thousand Mountains Solo Traveling Mythic Saber, a divine seed martial art born from the fusion of the two-edged sword.
"Master Realm..."
Li Che stood in the center of the courtyard, his body resembling scorched iron. Every inch of his flesh and skin radiated a ruby-like redness, and one could see clear blood pearls within his veins.
(End of Chapter)
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