Chapter 295: Daughter's Sixth Birthday, Dao Fruit and Dream Master, Immortal Enters Dreams, True Sel

Chapter 295: Daughter's Sixth Birthday, Dao Fruit and Dream Master, Immortal Enters Dreams, True Self Revealed

Snowflakes glittered, translucent and delicate, tumbling down from the leaden clouds high above, blanketing the sky in a graceful descent.

Twirling a translucent ice crystal snowflake, it seemed as if a master woodcarver had hidden within nature, meticulously crafting each piece.

The cold wave from the north swept in, causing the crimson maple leaves to wither and the gradually chilling autumn rain to cease, signaling the imminent arrival of winter.

Xixi was born on a day when snowflakes danced in the sky, marking the approaching anniversary of her birth.

Reaching out, he manipulated the invisible domain, causing the translucent snowflakes to float onto his palm, using the power of his lightning-magnetism body to control them, preventing their shattering.

Unbeknownst to him, the courtyard was covered in a thick layer of snow, the black tiles hidden beneath a blanket of white, resembling a pile of cotton coats, with icicles hanging like spears beneath the eaves.

"Warmth like the morning sun's fire..."

Li Che sat in the center of the courtyard, his robust physique gradually returning to normal, his vital qi calming as snowflakes landed on his shoulders and hair.

Recalling the tiny Xixi in his arms back then, his eyes softened.

His newborn daughter was truly small, with tiny palms, tiny feet, and a tiny head...

It was a feeling of bloodline, a sense that life had been imbued with new meaning.

"Warm Xixi's fire, may she grow up safe and sound."

At that time, Li Che's expectations were simple, born into a poor family in a chaotic world, he couldn't ask for much.

He only hoped his daughter would grow up safely.

"In the blink of an eye... six years have passed."

Li Che exhaled softly, his warm breath forming a white mist in the cold winter air.

Six years had brought about significant changes for both Xixi and Li Che.

From a man struggling to support his family in Thunder Capital, earning a few Dajing copper coins a day, he had risen to become a top power in the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, a Demi-Saint of the Divine Eagle!

His daughter, once a tiny baby, had become the personal disciple of the Sect Master, the Great God of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect!

For Li Che, it all felt like a dream, as if none of it were real.

Compared to the unremarkable thirty-nine years he had lived before, it felt like a dream within a dream, a fantasy cooked up while dozing off next to the stove, watching the flames dance.

"Huff..."

Li Che exhaled, his breath piercing through the void for several zhang.

A faint smile curved his lips.

Everything... was not a dream.

Even if it were... he'd wish for this dream to never end.

Those who have experienced the depths of despair have no desire to look back, not a shred of longing remains.

"My Xixi, six years old."

"She's grown into a six-year-old girl."

Six years.

Li Che's eyes opened and closed, shining brightly, revealing a radiant smile.

The six-year-old girl was no longer the tiny tot she once was.

During this time, Li Che had been immersed in cultivation, but he never forgot his daughter's growth.

He often took Zhang Ya to Tai Bai Peak to visit his daughter, sometimes staying for several days, observing her cultivation, sparring with her, and guiding her shortcomings.

Zhang Ya would cook on the peak, preparing Xixi's favorite dishes, while the Sect Master's wife would come out of the Divine Talisman Hall to join them.

For Li Che and Zhang Ya, their daughter's growth was never neglected.

Many parents, immersed in their cultivation, might look up one day to find their children, once tiny, now grown, and realize they've missed their children's companionship and growth.

By then, time can't be reversed, and regret comes too late.

The most adorable moments of their children's lives are preserved only in memories, recalled during leisure.

Li Che and Zhang Ya refused to be such parents.

Li Che, with his Thunderbolt Chess Piece, could often observe Xixi's cultivation progress and even her embarrassing moments, like being punished by Elder Fang Hanshu to copy her name thousands of times.

Once, she set a record, copying her name three thousand times, and Li Che couldn't help but laugh when explaining the Divine Woodcarving techniques to the Divine Eagle Ridge Woodcarving Master, causing an awkward moment.

Even as a father, despite his current esteemed status in the Divine Eagle Ridge and the entire Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Li Che still felt proud of his daughter's growth.

For instance, when Xixi made it onto the Dragon Roster and officially became the top-ranked cultivator in the Heaven-Earth Dao, Li Che excitedly hosted a grand banquet.

Unfortunately, Xixi was still too young to be listed on the Outer Gate's Outstanding Cultivator Roster or the Inner Gate's True Transmission Roster.

The weakest cultivators on the Outstanding Cultivator Roster were Divine Spirit Grand Masters, like Bian Yuan, who was also a Divine Spirit Grand Master and ranked on the roster.

Since Xixi passed the assessment and became the Sect Master's personal disciple, Bian Yuan had been working harder, and with his natural talent and diligent cultivation, he managed to break into the top ten of the Outstanding Cultivator Roster.

Now, he was striving for a spot on this year's True Transmission Roster.

Li Che closed his eyes slightly, not using any power, allowing the snowflakes to land on his skin.

The icy sensation sent a thrill through his cells.

Li Che loved winter, especially snowy days, not just because of his daughter's birthday but also because... winter was when his fate changed.

"Xixi is six years old."

"The seventh Dao Fruit."

Li Che's gaze deepened.

"Huff..."

"Suck..."

With each breath, the cold air circulated through his mouth, calming his mind, undisturbed.

Closing his eyes, he remained patient, his mind as still as ice, quietly awaiting the Dao Fruit's appearance.

Unperturbed and calm, his mind was like still water.

Time passed, and the silent snow seemed to cleanse his soul.

Suddenly, Li Che's eyes snapped open, and within them, a brilliant golden light exploded!

Boom!!!

For a moment, all the world's sounds seemed to vanish.

The only thing left was the unparalleled roar in his ears and an overwhelming solemnity.

Dong, Dong—

Dong, Dong, Dong!!!

In his chest, the first Dao Fruit began to throb, followed by the second, third, and fourth...

One after another, they pulsed vigorously and powerfully, and the vital qi in his body surged like the tides, ebbing and flowing.

The rushing sound of blood was almost tangible, like a solid entity.

It was as if shockwaves were emanating from Li Che's body, spreading in all directions and shattering the snowflakes in the sky.

Li Che's pores dilated, his muscles and bones resonated, but at this moment, he felt a sense of powerlessness, overwhelmed by the surging qi from the Dao Fruits.

The Dao Fruits, Immortal Craft, Dragon-Elephant Vajra, Pure Heart, Chess Sage, Immortal in the Painting, and Lightning-Magnetism Body, all six of them vibrated in sequence, creating a surging impact.

Boom—!

Boom—!

The continuous shockwaves showed no signs of stopping, causing a whirlwind to sweep through the entire courtyard, with turbulent currents blowing everything in their path.

It was as if they were rejoicing and celebrating the arrival of a new companion.

Li Che's eyes shone with golden light, which condensed into a thick golden mist.

"It's here!"

Li Che exhaled a long breath.

The next moment, his black hair whipped around like black lightning, striking like a black lightning whip.

It was as if a force had struck his glabella.

His entire body seemed to fall into a strange space.

Ancient, profound, vast, boundless, and majestic qi...

It crashed down!

...

...

Boom, Boom, Boom!!!

The sky seemed to collapse, and the earth sank, as if the towering mountains supporting the vast sky had been shattered by a terrifying force.

The heavens and earth lost their support and crashed down, enveloping everything in darkness.

After Li Che's mind and spirit stabilized, he opened his eyes to find himself once again in the familiar vast and boundless world.

Endless and boundless, the vast expanse stretched as far as the eye could see, revealing a sea of mist rising from the horizon. It was as if an immortal was stirring within, and ancient, immortal deities stood tall.

Where exactly was this place? Li Che's heart trembled; every time he appeared in this space, he felt his insignificance.

He was no longer a novice cultivator; his mind had accompanied Xi Xi into the small Inner World of Heaven-Earth Space, and he had also sensed the small Inner World of the Corpse Deity Realm and the strange small world within the Deceptive Temple.

However, compared to this vast and boundless world, those places were like small fry before a mighty whale.

Calming his mind, he looked up and, as always, saw the towering Dao Tree rising from the ground.

It soared into the clouds, piercing the heavens and earth. Its rainbow-colored leaves obscured everything, as if the entire sky was covered by the Dao Tree.

On the Dao Tree, Li Che recognized the familiar fruits, and he could sense the familiar qi.

Before the mighty Dao Tree, his tiny body seemed like an ant.

It was worth noting that Li Che could now contend with a Martial Saint.

In other words, even a Martial Saint would be insignificant before the Dao Tree.

Li Che didn't dare to imagine the level of the Dao Tree; it was obviously far beyond his current comprehension, and he seemed unable to grasp its true essence.

What was the Dao Tree?

Who planted it, or was it born of the heavens and earth?

And where was this world, and why did it appear due to the bond tied to his daughter's birth?

Too many questions clouded his vision like a thick fog.

However, Li Che knew his current insignificance. When his understanding was insufficient, he wouldn't force himself to comprehend what was beyond his reach.

Forcing oneself to cross boundaries and grasp what one shouldn't could only bring disaster and harm.

It was like how people could only earn money within the limits of their cognition...

One should always be cautious of what lies beyond one's understanding.

His gaze fell on a rainbow-colored fruit slowly descending from the Dao Tree, enveloped in a hazy rainbow mist.

This seventh Dao Fruit was surrounded by a mysterious rainbow mist.

The seventh Dao Fruit!

Li Che's eyes lit up with a brilliant glow.

In the next moment, countless images appeared in his dual pupils, like a rapid slideshow, dreamlike and surreal.

In these images, Li Che witnessed Xi Xi's diligent cultivation for the Sect Master's true transmission assessment.

He saw her competing with other divine children during the assessment.

And he also saw Xi Xi's unwavering dedication to cultivation, even after becoming the Sect Master's true disciple!

Although Xi Xi was young, she possessed an extraordinary sense of belief.

It was as if she wanted to become stronger every moment.

Li Che's lips curved into a smile as he witnessed Xi Xi's experiences over the past year, slowly condensing within this seventh Dao Fruit. His heart softened.

His daughter... was indeed the cutest in the world!

For Li Che, his obsession with the Dao Fruits wasn't even that deep.

Each time he entered this vast world and witnessed the Dao Fruits ripening, he reviewed Xi Xi's journey over the past year and her growth.

Being able to witness the Dao Fruits maturing here meant that Xi Xi was growing up safely.

That was enough.

This was the sole wish of a father.

Perhaps, this was a significant reason for appearing in this vast world.

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz—

The hazy rainbow mist surrounding the Dao Fruit trembled.

It gently fell into Li Che's palm, like a delicate artwork carved from rainbow-colored glass.

It reflected various rays of light.

After a year of safeguarding, the fruit was finally his!

His daughter Xi Xi was six years old!

The seventh Dao Fruit...

...

[Your daughter is six years old, surpassing divine children, diligent and hardworking, growing up safely, and obtaining the Dao Fruit "Dream Master"]



...

The hazy rainbow mist slowly gathered, forming a line of dreamlike and surreal words that appeared and disappeared.

Li Che's eyes brightened.

The seventh Dao Fruit had finally matured!

Although Li Che knew that as his daughter grew, year after year, the Dao Fruits would increase like tree rings, he still eagerly anticipated each one.

It was like the excitement of opening a mystery box.

And this time's Dao Fruit, as expected, was somewhat beyond his expectations, and even, he had never imagined...

Dream Master?!

What is this Dao Fruit?

Does it represent a certain profession?!

Or, does mastering this Dao Fruit allow him, Li Che, to become a man who can manipulate dreams, stirring up the clouds and rain, and influencing the world within his dreams?!

Dream Master...

Is it related to dreams?

Dreams are actually a construct of the spiritual world. As long as one is alive and their brain waves are active, they will create their own spiritual world.

Dream Master... Could it be a power to enter this spiritual world?

That's quite interesting!

The Dao Fruit, surrounded by rainbow-colored smoke, hovered in Li Che's palm, unlike the Lightning-Magnetism Body Dao Fruit, which had just formed and gathered the terrifying Nine Heavenly Thunders.

Instead, it exuded a sense of etherealness and illusion.

It was as if this Dao Fruit... did not exist in reality.

It was like a veiled woman, with a charming smile, both welcoming and hesitant...

It was indeed quite mysterious.

This was the first time Li Che had encountered such a Dao Fruit.

The seven Dao Fruits were like seven women, each with their unique charm, captivating and alluring.

With a thought, the colorful smoke swirled.

[Dream Master (Dao Fruit): Great Dream of a Thousand Years, What Year Is This Tonight, Immortal Enters Dreams, Sees True Self]



The introduction of the Dao Fruit remained ethereal, floating in the air.

"Immortal Enters Dreams, Sees True Self!"

Rumble—

Li Che gazed at the ethereal words, like clouds that might disperse at any moment, but he felt as if there was a supreme existence in the heavens, lazily lying on its side, carefree and dreaming, whispering softly in his ear.

Buzz—

Just as Li Che was pondering.

The world spun.

He opened his eyes again and found his consciousness had returned to his physical body.

He was sitting in the center of the courtyard, covered in snow, and his body was also blanketed with thick snow.

His eyes were bleary, as if he had just woken up.

Li Che was slightly dazed, feeling a sense of bewilderment.

[Dao Fruit (Dream Master): Level 1, 0%]



In his chest, the seventh Dao Fruit pulsated slightly, not too violently, but rather lazily.

However, it gave Li Che a feeling that his soul was about to detach from his body.

Li Che did not stand up; he sat quietly in the wind and snow, his ink-colored robe covered in snow.

He sat there, thinking and sensing the function and effect of this newly formed Dao Fruit.

Just like the Dragon-Elephant Vajra, at Level 1, when stimulated, it had the effect of Vajra Transformation, allowing the physical body to grow stronger and enhance its power.

The Dream Master Dao Fruit was similar; at Level 1, it had a basic ability called "Enter Dream."

However, Li Che did not know what effect this "Enter Dream" would have.

There was also a hidden effect; once the "Enter Dream" power was activated, Li Che felt his Soul Spirit instantly expand, as if it had doubled in size.

It was conceivable that as the Dao Fruit's maturity increased, so would its enhancement of the Soul Spirit, perhaps even continuing to double it!

"What a pity, there's no test subject..."

Li Che exhaled.

This was a very mysterious Dao Fruit, and Li Che felt that this Dream Master Dao Fruit had a mysterious connection with the other Dao Fruits, with the rainbow-colored smoke bands entwining the other six Dao Fruits.

As for what this connection was for, Li Che wasn't quite sure yet.

However, Li Che was not in a hurry.

The Dao Fruit could be slowly researched, and its use would eventually be discovered.

He stood up, and the snow piled on his body fell to the ground.

Li Che stretched lazily, his bones and muscles crackling, and his hot blood surged, evaporating all the snow, causing it to rise as steam into the courtyard.

"Today is Xixi's birthday. I already told the Sect Master that I would go pick up Xixi and bring her back to the courtyard... We'll all gather and hold a banquet."

Li Che smiled.

Moreover, today was Xixi's birthday, and the boss had probably already prepared a sumptuous dinner, which Li Che had to go and pick up.

However, it was still early.

Li Che had to wait before going to bring her home.

During this waiting time, Li Che began to summarize his cultivation.

With a thought, his mind stirred.

...

[Name: Li Che]



[Bond: Li Nuanxi (Daughter)]



[Dao Fruits: Immortal Craft (Level 5, 30%), Dragon-Elephant Vajra (Level 5, 30%), Pure Heart (Level 5, 10%), Chess Sage (Level 5, 5%), Immortal in the Painting (Level 4, 4%), Lightning-Magnetism Body (Level 3, 10%), Dream Master (Level 1, 0%)]



[Divine Abilities in Development: Immortal Craft - Thousand Analysis, Dragon-Elephant Vajra - Ascending the Tower, Pure Heart - Spirit Capture, Chess Sage - Great Avalanche, Immortal in the Painting - Ink Kill]



[Divine Abilities: Pluck Stars, Lift Clouds, Divine Attraction, Infinite, White Jade Capital]



[Tip: For every peaceful year of growth of the bonded person, a Dao Fruit can be formed on the Dao Tree]



...

The maturity panels of the various Dao Fruits appeared before his eyes.

During this time, the maturity of the other Dao Fruits had also increased accordingly.

However, the increase was not significant.

The Immortal Craft Dao Fruit had gained maturity due to the fusion of the Small Divine Sky Five Thunder Shocking Kill Talisman, which led to the creation of the Namo Immortal Craft Bloodfire Bodhimanda Gatling.

The Dragon-Elephant Vajra had improved after the previous confrontation with the Two Flower Half-Divine Corpse and the cultivation of the Divine Seed Martial Arts.

In summary, Li Che's overall progress over this year had been tremendous.

Although his martial cultivation was still at the Heaven-Human Unity Realm, his combat power was formidable. Even against a Perfect Human Core Martial Saint with Six Channel Cracks, Li Che's fighting prowess was terrifying.

This was because he had now guided five Divine Seeds into the human body's spine's Mystic Gate, breaking the five bodily restraints and unleashing extreme power!

"The Ten Thousand Transformation Dragon-Elephant, Blood Crocodile Heaven-Splitting Palm, Wrathful Heavenly King Eye, Measure Demon Serpent Spear, and Thousand Mountains Solo God Saber, these five Divine Seeds have all reached the Master Realm and have been guided into the Mystic Gate..."

Li Che continued, "It took a lot of effort to guide these Divine Seeds into the Mystic Gate. If I can break through to the Transformation Realm and achieve the Eight Gates Transformation Divine Seed, I might be able to challenge a Four-Gate Martial Saint."

Li Che's eyes shone with anticipation as he estimated his chances.

However, Divine Seed Martial Arts is already challenging, and to cultivate it to the Transformation Realm is even more difficult.

Even Li Che's self-created Ten Thousand Transformation Dragon Elephant, his most proficient Divine Seed Martial Art, is still far from reaching the Transformation Realm.

In fact, even Martial Saints rarely cultivate Divine Seed Martial Arts to the Transformation Realm.

"The Crying Blood Divine Phoenix Death Arrow, the Nine Heavens Mystic Eagle Void-Cracking Fist, and the Six Desires Evil-Extermination Pure Yang Sword Manual are three Divine Seed Martial Arts. The first two have reached the Great Success level, but the last one, the Pure Yang Sword Manual, has not yet reached Great Success..."

Li Che exhaled, even with the help of the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, his extraordinary talent in martial arts, and the more Divine Seed Martial Arts he cultivates, the more challenging it becomes to achieve a breakthrough...

Li Che even found the remaining three Divine Seed Martial Arts to be extremely challenging when guiding them into the Mystic Gate, and his confidence was not high.

It took Li Che almost a month and a half to guide the fifth Divine Seed into the fifth Mystic Gate...

The difficulty will only increase exponentially from here.

However, Li Che was not in a hurry. Currently, Xi Xi is following Lu Tai Bai in her cultivation, protected by this towering Great Jing powerhouse who stands at the pinnacle of combat strength. Unless a powerful figure from the Great God List or the Heavenly Gate comes to harm Xi Xi, she will be safe.

Xi Xi will hardly encounter any danger that she cannot resist.

Even if there is, with Li Che's current advancement to the Lv5 level Chess Sage Dao Fruit and the gradual fusion and absorption of the Ink City from the Corpse Deity Realm, he can quickly bring Xi Xi to safety.

"However, it's time for my martial arts to attempt a breakthrough to the Three Flowers Peak. By igniting the Three Flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, the power of the True Primal Yang will undergo a transformation, becoming higher-quality True Qi."

Li Che pondered.

Even if he breaks through to the Three Flowers Peak, it won't affect the Divine Seed entering the Mystic Gate, so Li Che doesn't mind.

The Essence Flower, the Heaven-Human Flower, and the Vital Qi Flower, all three flowers bloom together at the peak!

This is a transformation, and the human core will be filled to the extreme!

However, Li Che's foundation is too solid.

Whether it's Essence Energy, the insight of Heaven-Human Unity, or Vital Qi strength... all have reached an extremely powerful level.

To bloom is much more challenging than for an ordinary Three Flowers Grand Master at the peak.

But once he breaks through, it will bring about a significant transformation in Li Che's strength.

"Additionally, cultivating the Divine Nature... it's like a bottomless pit. All the Divine Crystals I earned from the gambling house last time have been invested, and fifteen Golden Cores need to be fed to the extreme of the Golden Body Transformation. It does require some capital."

Li Che sighed, even with his easygoing nature, he couldn't help but curse.

The path of Divine Nature...

It truly devours resources. Martial arts can rely on talent to push through, consuming some martial cores.

But the path of Divine Nature, without Divine Crystals... it is indeed slow and challenging to absorb free-floating Divine Nature from the heavens and earth.

It takes too long.

However, this also reveals why the path of Divine Nature can extend the lifespan of martial artists, making it longer.

Because the Divine Nature itself requires you to slowly absorb and break through.

"The last time, I obtained a fifth-rank upper-tier Divine Crystal from the Two Flowers Half-Divine Corpse Dry Jade, and I haven't refined it yet... I should find an opportunity to try refining this Divine Crystal soon."

"It should be enough to fill the Six Desires Evil-Extermination Sword Immortal Pure Yang Golden Core to the Four Imperial Realms..."

Li Che muttered.

With a snap of his fingers, the Immortal in the Painting clone appeared.

Each clone was assigned a Divine Crystal, and they were sent to the inner room to seriously cultivate their Divine Nature.

Li Che left the courtyard feeling refreshed.

He locked the door behind him.

Li Che walked down the alley, stepping on the thick layer of snow that covered the path, heading towards the restaurant.

The restaurant was illuminated by a dim yellow light.

Whether it was day or night, the restaurant's dim yellow light always remained lit.

As soon as Li Che entered the area illuminated by the light, he smelled a rich aroma.

Inside the restaurant, the boss was cooking delicious food, and the scent was so enticing that it could be smelled from a thousand miles away.

The Great Black Dog lay on the ground, its eyes rolling as it saw Li Che approaching in a lotus-patterned ink-colored robe through the snow.

Suddenly, the dog's neck straightened, and its eyes began to spin.

Here he comes!

The Great Black Dog knew that today was Xi Xi's birthday, so it eagerly awaited Li Che's arrival.

The dog vividly remembered Xi Xi's birthday from last year.

Since Xi Xi became a disciple under the Great Elder of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Li Che had brought Xi Xi to the restaurant less frequently.

After all, Li Che didn't have much time to see Xi Xi during the day.

So, the dog hadn't seen Xi Xi for a long time, and it missed her dearly.

The Great Black Dog was so excited that it jumped up from the ground, its tail wagging vigorously as it circled around Li Che.

The dog's tail swayed left and right, showing an unprecedented enthusiasm for Li Che.

Li Che rolled his eyes, thinking that the Great Black Dog was probably only this enthusiastic towards him on Xi Xi's birthday.

A materialistic dog! As if understanding Li Che's inner monologue, the dog gnashed its teeth but maintained a cheerful expression.

Life is tough, so the dog has to sell smiles! Li Che smiled at the Great Black Dog.

His spirit stirred slightly, and the Dream Master Dao Fruit in his chest gave a slight jump.

His eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of colorful light.

The dog's mood is so good today...

Let's try to enter the Great Black Dog's dream!

Humm—

The Great Black Dog stuck out its tongue, and its eyelids felt heavy.

Ding-a-ling.

The curtain at the entrance of the restaurant was lifted, and the bell gently rang, accompanied by a crisp sound.

The boss, dressed in white, carried a six-layer dish from the restaurant.

"Are you here?"

"Is it Xi Xi's birthday today?"

"I've prepared the dishes."

The boss looked at Li Che, and his cold face seemed to soften slightly.

Hearing this, Li Che turned his head, his colorful eyes meeting the boss's gaze.

This chapter is 7,000 words, and it's indeed challenging to write. I wanted to write more, but my wife scolded me... and it's too late, so I'll continue tomorrow after I wake up! Everyone, please vote with your monthly tickets and free recommendation tickets to cheer me up during this mass release! Thank you!

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