Chapter 312: A Father's Sacrifice for His Daughter, the Ultimate Beast - The Thousand-Eyed Dragon Ki

Chapter 312: A Father's Sacrifice for His Daughter, the Ultimate Beast - The Thousand-Eyed Dragon King

"Would you want your daughter to enter the path of Buddhism?"

The faint voice echoed within the vast palace.

Li Che couldn't help but feel a sense of deja vu.

Why did these familiar words give him such a strange feeling?

Li Che looked at Lu Tai Bai with curiosity, noticing the silver mask that covered his entire face, transforming his aura completely.

Even with the use of the Heaven-Earth Chessboard to perceive, Li Che couldn't sense the original aura of Lu Tai Bai!

This was...

The Hunter King of the Hunter Sect!

Every Hunter King in the Hunter Sect was an Apex Warrior.

But being an Apex Warrior didn't necessarily qualify one to become a Hunter King of the Hunter Sect!

"The Hunter Kings of the Hunter Sect... are all personally chosen by the mysterious Grand Master of the Hunter Sect. Only the Grand Master knows the true identity of the Hunter Kings."

"Even the Grand Masters of the Hunter Sect in the One-Realm don't know the identities of the Hunter Kings under their command."

Lu Tai Bai saw Li Che's curiosity as he stared at the Hunter King mask and smiled.

"The Hunter King..."

Li Che took a deep breath, feeling the strangeness of the mask, which seemed to block even the aura of the Heaven-Earth Chessboard.

"Sect Leader, how many Hunter Kings are there in the Hunter Sect?"

Li Che asked curiously.

Lu Tai Bai removed the mask and stored it in the Heaven-Earth Jade, shaking his head, "Quite a few, I'd say..."

"As far as I know, there are two Hunter Kings that the Hunter Sect cultivates with all their resources, not including the Grand Master."

"Additionally, there are numerous other Hunter Kings who are not directly under the Hunter Sect but rely on their influence, and they number more than ten."

"After all, Hunter Kings vary in strength, but those invited by the Grand Master should be at the level of Dual Apex Warriors."

Lu Tai Bai explained.

Dual Apex, referring to both martial arts and divine prowess, are at the Apex level.

Opening the Heavenly Gate in martial arts and Divine Embryo Transformation in divinity.

Li Che nodded, now more cautious about the Hunter Sect.

Lu Tai Bai's expression turned solemn.

"Although the Hunter Sect doesn't have much influence or control over these Hunter Kings, it's not entirely powerless... If the Grand Master of the Hunter Sect is willing to offer a substantial reward, these Hunter Kings will give face."

"So, don't underestimate the Hunter Sect."

"Sometimes, when a powerful individual puts on a mask, they lose their emotions, and only the pursuit of profit remains in their eyes."

Li Che's fingers twitched unconsciously at these words.

Was he being referred to?

Li Che felt that under the Ox Demon mask, he had become extremely cold and detached, except when it came to his daughter and daughter-in-law.

"I understand. Without the Willful Golden Iron Divine Staff as a reason, they wouldn't dare to act so brazenly."

"Everything requires a just cause. Ji Mohong and Huang Tu haven't reached the level of disregarding the Great Jing Dynasty."

Lu Tai Bai chuckled.

Then, the laughter gradually faded.

"But now, even though they dare not act, it doesn't mean I, Lu Tai Bai, will endure their threats silently."

"It's a good time to settle some troubles before leaving the Heavenly Origin Dao City for the Divine Capital to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet."

"Huang Tu's trump card has been forced out, and Huang Mei's third life in Buddhism..."

"As for what trump card Ji Mohong has hidden with Ji Li Shou, that remains unknown."

Lu Tai Bai turned to Li Che.

"If they don't die... the threat to Xi Xi will be immense."

"Xi Xi is too important to me and the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect..."

"Without Xi Xi, the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect may never find another Junior Sect Leader with such talent."

Lu Tai Bai's words were sincere.

Li Che took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and then opened them again, as if he had just gone through a difficult psychological battle.

In reality, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit in Li Che's chest was already roaring.

To mature the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, battles were necessary, and killing powerful foes would increase its maturity.

Action:

- Lu Tai Bai

- Li Che

- Huang Tuo Master

- Wu Gang

- Xi Xi

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Li Che's physical body was now incredibly powerful. Xi Xi's powerful collision did not shake him in the slightest.

Xi Xi was taken aback and instantly became nervous.

Daddy... seems to have grown much stronger than Xi Xi!

Li Che held Xi Xi, his gaze gentle, and he patted her head. "Follow the Sect Leader and train hard. We're about to attend the Peach Feast... We'll strive to win a peach for Mother, so she can taste it and extend her lifespan."

Li Che's words immediately lit up Xi Xi's eyes with an extremely brilliant light.

"Of course! Daddy, don't worry, Xi Xi will definitely win a fragrant peach for Mother!"

Xi Xi was full of fighting spirit!

When it came to her parents, Xi Xi would definitely put in her best effort!

"Xi Xi is such a good girl."

Li Che smiled.

"Daddy, Xi Xi is about to break through to the Divine Countenance Realm! Hmph! Once Xi Xi reaches the Divine Countenance Realm, I will definitely make a big splash at the Peach Feast!"

Li Che nodded, understanding that although Xi Xi was young, her cultivation speed was indeed not slow.

After spending some time with Xi Xi, Li Che bid farewell and left.

Xi Xi waved goodbye to Li Che, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Li Che's figure slipped into the carriage, and the wheels rolled as Nie Yang drove the carriage away from Tai Bai Peak.

Just as they returned to the Disciple City, Nie Yang saw a tall figure standing on the long street of the city, hands behind his back, in the dim light.

Nie Yang's eyebrows furrowed, his sword intent sharp, but when he recognized the person, he relaxed.

"Elder Tang."

Nie Yang pulled the reins and bowed.

Standing there, waiting for Li Che, was none other than Tang Xiejia.

Li Che lifted the curtain and saw the waiting Tang Xiejia, slightly taken aback.

After instructing Nie Yang to drive back, Li Che walked with Tang Xiejia through the snowy street.

The two didn't say much. Tang Xiejia just shared some reflections and mentioned some matters related to the Tang family.

"The Tang family... is said to have been destroyed by the Imperial Advisor Xie Yunshen, but in reality... it was the Dajing Imperial Clan who coveted the Tang family's mechanical beasts. Although Imperial Advisor Xie Yunshen's cunning strategies caused the Tang family to fall apart, he also left behind a bloodline, preventing the entire Tang family from being completely wiped out."

Tang Xiejia said.

Li Che was somewhat surprised. He had heard of Imperial Advisor Xie Yunshen, who was rumored to be the culprit behind the Tang family's downfall. Yet, Tang Xiejia did not seem to harbor the expected resentment.

"The Tang family once thrived in the capital, but to rise to the level of an ancient family is not easy. If they couldn't overcome the tribulations of an ancient family, they were destined to fall."

"Like the Su family, who wanted to become a five-thousand-year-old family, they also faced their own family tribulation and ultimately met their end, leaving no survivors..."

Tang Xiejia sighed.

The Su family's attempt to migrate from Heavenly Origin Dao City to the capital had failed, and they were intercepted and killed to the last person.

From Su Leibao, the Second Opening Martial Saint, to the weakest women and children, all were killed.

When the news reached Heavenly Origin Dao City, it caused a great shock.

"It will be very difficult for the Tang family to rise again, but... there is still a chance for the Tang family's mechanical beasts."

Tang Xiejia looked at Li Che.

He raised his hand, and the Heaven-Earth Jade fluctuated, producing a piece of gold foil paper, which he handed to Li Che.

"Elder Li... you are extremely skilled in mechanical arts. I have no chance to revitalize the Tang family's mechanical arts, but I hope you can make the Tang family's mechanical beasts shine again in the world!"

Tang Xiejia's eyes were bright, filled with hope and expectation.

Li Che was silent for a moment.

"Why not give it to Senior Tang Sanjia?"

Tang Xiejia smiled bitterly. "We both wish we could, but Tang Sanjia can't even repair a broken mechanical beast... He exhausted his efforts and still failed. What hope does he have?"

"He has some talent for mechanics, but not much... compared to Elder Li, the gap is too great."

Li Che exhaled softly.

Without saying much, he felt the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit in his chest pulsate wildly. He did not refuse and accepted the gold foil paper.

"I'll do my best."

Tang Xiejia's eyes softened, and he smiled.

"Doing your best is enough."

"The Tang family now..."

"What more can we hope for?"

...

...

The heavy snowstorm raged, and the night was deep and silent.

After bidding farewell to Tang Xiejia, Li Che returned to the Elder's Residence.

Zhang Ya was sitting on the eaves, meditating on divine essence under the night snow and the cold night wind. Li Che had prepared a lot of divine essence crystals for her.

With Li Che's current wealth, he could fully support Zhang Ya's cultivation.

Li Che did not disturb Zhang Ya.

In the distance, Li Qingshan, dressed in a green robe, walked out of the kitchen with a basin of hot water, clearly intending to help Grandma Mu warm her feet and body.

Seeing Li Che, Li Qingshan smiled and nodded.

After pouring the water for Grandma Mu, Li Qingshan walked out of the house and sat down with Li Che under the eaves, chatting casually. Li Qingshan told Li Che about Dao Lord Yue Huanglong's situation.

"On the Book of Life and Death, Dao Lord Yue Huanglong's name is recorded..."

"When will you take his life?"

Li Qingshan's eyes were filled with killing intent.

Although he disliked the Su family, he disliked Yue Huanglong even more for slaughtering the entire Su family for his own benefit.

Li Che's gaze flickered. "Since his name is on the Book of Life and Death... his life will be taken sooner or later."

"It will happen. The Netherworld will claim his life."

Li Qingshan exhaled, then looked at Li Che with a complex expression in his eyes.

He knew that Li Che was now a Martial Saint-level powerhouse.

He had seen Niumo's brutal killing of Su Leibao on the official road, which left him deeply shaken.

"A Che..."

"I want to become stronger."

"Is there a way... for me to become stronger?"

Li Qingshan looked at Li Che with a glimmer of hope.

When facing Yue Huanglong's terrifying martial will, the overwhelming despair that made his heart seem to stop left Li Qingshan feeling powerless.

Even...

He almost didn't have the qualifications to be a recorder in the Netherworld.

Li Qingshan knew that if this continued, he might fall behind...

In the end, he would lose even the right to stay in the core of the Netherworld.

Li Che looked at Li Qingshan, his eyes becoming profound.

"Want to become stronger?"

"Then can you endure the pain?"

Li Che asked.

Li Qingshan clenched his teeth and fists upon hearing this.

"I can."

Li Che smiled upon hearing this: "Alright... go back and have a good sleep."

"In your dreams... you will become stronger."

Li Qingshan: "..."

He shook his head with a smile.

"Never mind, never mind..."

He didn't take Li Che's words seriously.

Deep into the night, the wind and snow wailed, making a pattering sound as they fell on the black tiles.

Li Che sat in his study, holding the golden foil paper given by Tang Xiejia under the dim light of an oil lamp.

He divided his attention, focusing on studying the golden foil paper given by Tang Xiejia.

At the same time, he entered the dreams of Zhang Ya and Li Qingshan, customizing a dream arena for them.

For Li Qingshan, Li Che increased the feedback intensity. If he were to die in the dream, he would experience great pain, but this pain would be converted into divine strength to temper his body...

Since Li Qingshan wanted to become stronger, he naturally had to pay a price.

As for Zhang Ya and Xi Xi, Li Che couldn't bear to let his wife and daughter suffer so much in their dreams.

They only needed to master combat techniques, and even if they were defeated, there would be no physical pain.

After setting up the dreams, Li Che picked up the golden foil paper. Inside, it recorded the combination method and manufacturing process of a legendary mechanical beast.

This was the core technology of the Tang family's mechanical beasts.

【Legendary Mechanical Beast —— Thousand-Eyed Four-Winged Dragon King】

Inside his chest.

The Immortal Craft Dao Fruit was pulsating wildly.

Even with Li Che's current level of Dao Fruit maturity, he had no confidence in creating this legendary mechanical beast.

"It seems... even the Tang family's master of mechanics has never created this legendary mechanical beast, the Thousand-Eyed Four-Winged Dragon King!"

Li Che's breathing quickened, his heart completely immersed in the content recorded on the golden foil paper.

He memorized the content thoroughly and began to study it in detail, with the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit pulsating.

【Dao Fruit: Immortal Craft (LV5, 42%)】

Li Che saw the increase in Dao Fruit maturity displayed before him.

Just by studying the blueprint and manufacturing techniques, he gained a 2% maturity feedback!

If he successfully created this legendary mechanical beast...

Li Che felt that the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit might even be boosted to LV6, or even LV7!

LV6 is not the limit!

"Difficult..."

Li Che frowned.

"But I can try to create the 【Two-Winged Little Dragon King】..."

"A half-step legendary mechanical beast!"

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...

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—!"

The sound of gongs echoed through the wind and snow, instantly shattering the falling snow into white powder.

In the center square of Heavenly Origin Dao City.

A wooden platform over three meters high was erected, appearing in the central area of the Dao City almost overnight.

Now, this platform had been standing for three days.

In the center of the platform, a gaunt middle-aged man in a golden monk's robe, draped in a large red kasaya, sat cross-legged, surrounded by wooden carvings.

Zhou Tian Shui, the Divine Sculpture Master of the Zhou family, had a solemn expression, immersed in the carving of divine sculptures, his powerful Primordial Spirit energy permeating the air.

Huang Tuo, on the other hand, wore a smile on his face. He carved with one hand without using the Heaven-Earth Soul, keeping his divine sculpture skills at the same level as Zhou Tian Shui's.

However, during the Divine Intent Clash between the divine sculptures carved by Zhou Tian Shui and Huang Tuo,

They exploded into pieces the moment they collided, shattering into fragments.

Zhou Tian Shui's face turned red, and he coughed up a large mouthful of blood.

His old body staggered backward several steps on the wooden platform.

He panted heavily, his breath forming steam in the cold air.

"Huang Tuo's semi-saint divine sculpture skills are truly formidable..."

"But there's no need to belittle and humiliate the divine sculptors of Heavenly Origin Dao City so much, is there?"

Zhou Tian Shui wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, indignant.

Huang Tuo slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhou Tian Shui indifferently.

"Waste is waste... in this monk's eyes, the divine sculptors of Heavenly Origin Dao City are all waste. Their divine sculpture techniques have been outdated for decades, all using techniques from decades ago..."

"Without any innovation, they are rigid and outdated... why shouldn't this monk belittle them?"

"Although Heavenly Origin Dao City has a semi-saint divine sculptor, this monk has been setting up this arena for three days. Have you seen him step forward to represent the divine sculptors of Heavenly Origin Dao City?"

"Because he fears this monk's skills. Although he is a semi-saint divine sculptor... there is a difference between semi-saint divine sculptors."

Huang Tuo laughed mockingly, his words filled with humiliation.

Around the platform, the citizens and travelers of Heavenly Origin Dao City turned red with anger, indignant.

This bald monk was truly despicable! To humiliate the divine sculptors with his semi-saint skills... and still have the nerve to boast so much!

"Have the skills... why don't you invite that Li semi-saint to compete with this monk? I can suppress my divine sculpture skills to the level of a newly ascended semi-saint. How about that?"

"But you probably can't invite him, can you? The divine sculpture techniques of Heavenly Origin Divine Sect have been suppressed by Xiaolingyin Temple for hundreds of years... what can one semi-saint divine sculptor do?"

"Even if you produce ten semi-saint divine sculptors, it won't change the fact that the divine sculpture techniques of Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's Shendiao Ling are outdated..."

Huang Tuo's mocking laughter echoed without restraint, shattering the wind and snow.

Zhou Tian Shui wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes flickering. He wasn't stupid and had already understood Huang Tuo's intentions.

Stir the Law!

He intended to provoke Li Che, the Demi-Saint, to come forward and compete in divine sculpture techniques! Zhou Tian Shui had to admit that Huang Tuo’s divine sculpture skills were indeed too high.

Even Li Che might not be able to defeat Huang Tuo...

If Li Che also lost, the divine sculpture path of Heavenly Origin Dao City and Heavenly Origin Divine Sect would be completely laughed at, leaving an indelible mark of shame.

What a despicable bald monk!

Zhou Tian Shui was filled with anger but remained silent and turned to leave the platform.

In the distance, Yun Hai Yang, with a pale face, also exchanged a glance with Zhou Tian Shui.

"Do not disturb Li Demi-Saint..."

Yun Hai Yang transmitted his voice.

"Rest assured, I still know my limits. This bald monk... clearly has ill intentions."

"Enough, the divine sculpture path of Heavenly Origin Dao City has already lagged for so many years. Lagging means getting beaten, and it has become the norm."

Zhou Tian Shui sighed and responded through his voice transmission.

They naturally would not invite Li Che, though they felt stifled, resentful, and angry, they understood the gravity of the situation.

On the high platform.

Huang Tuo sneered and clasped his hands together.

"Amitabha."

"The poor monk will continue to hold this challenge for a whole month. If any divine sculptors from the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect or Heavenly Origin Dao City wish to challenge the poor monk, the poor monk can adjust the divine sculpture technique to their level for the competition."

"The poor monk merely seeks a defeat."

Huang Tuo sneered again.

As the three days passed and with some scoundrels helping to spread the word, the focus was squarely on Li Che.

Many were indignant, wondering why Li Che, the only divine sculpture Demi-Saint of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, lacked the courage to stand up!

Waves surged, the momentum growing more and more intense!

...

...

"How could these people be like this!"

In the Elder's Hall.

Zhang Yaqi’s face turned red, her fists clenched, and her teeth ground together!

Her eyes were bloodshot, and her whole body trembled as she listened to the news transmitted by Sang Guanyin, Shang Qinghong, and others.

She did not wish to care, but these people were cursing her husband!

And the curses grew more and more unbearable!

Could they curse her husband, the only divine sculpture Demi-saint of Heavenly Origin Dao City?

"I am so angry! I so want to beat that stinking monk to death!"

The veins on Zhang Yaqi’s clenched fists bulged, her anger uncontrollable.

"Calm down, this is a provocation technique."

Jiao Shaoqiu also arrived, leaning on his cane, frowning his brow, and spoke in a deep voice.

Under the black eaves.

Li Qingshan, who had been tortured in his dreams, lay sprawled on a reclining chair, looked at the angry Zhang Yaqi, much like Mu Po.

Li Qingshan’s lips twitched.

"That bald monk..."

"There is already a way to deal with him."

He tried to stand up from the reclining chair, but his bones made a "crack" sound.

"Ouch..."

"Kingdom of the Netherworld cat face... it’s weak."

"This dream... it’s too tormenting."

"No, no, cat face, you must be strong!"

...

...

Tai Bai Peak.

"Ah—!!!"

"Xiao Jinzi, don’t hold me back, I want to beat that stinking monk to death!"

"How dare he defame my daddy as a turtle? I think he is the turtle, the dead turtle, the stinking turtle, the ugly turtle with no hair!"

Xi Xi, being held by Jin Taishui’s legs while standing on the Wind and Fire wheel, her chubby little face puffed up, and her plump cheeks bounced with anger.

"Emperor Xi Xi, calm down!"

Jin Taishui spoke in a deep voice.

"Old Master is on Tai Bai Peak, wait for his decision."

Xi Xi, with a pout, crossed her arms and landed on the snow, not happy at all.

"Xiao Jinzi, in the future, when you encounter a bald monk, beat each one, understood?"

Emperor Xi Xi puffed out her little belly and commanded.

Jin Taishui could not help but cry-laugh.

"Alright, alright... old master, please calm down."

"Humph!"

Xi Xi frowned, not calmed at all!

Suddenly, she looked towards Tai Bai Hall.

Tilted her head.

"Xiao Jinzi..."

"Why are daddy and Sect Master still not coming out after so long?"

Jin Taishui, hearing this, was also stunned.

Looking at the tightly closed doors, he scratched his head.

"Adult matters, we children should not get involved."

Xi Xi, hearing this, instantly frowned: "Watch your attitude when speaking to Emperor Xi Xi!"

Jin Taishui’s clear and refined face revealed a maturity that did not match his age.

Creak.

Suddenly.

Xi Xi and Jin Taishui hurriedly turned their heads.

They saw the tightly closed doors tightly.

Li Che, with a lavish carriage pulled by blood-drenched horses, crashed through the wind and snow.

Stopping before the Buddha carriage below the high platform.

Between the wind and snow, ten feet apart.

...

...

The wind and snow howled, the night was hazy.

Huang Tuo glanced at the sky, stood up from the high platform, slowly walked down, and boarded the Buddha carriage prepared by Wu Gang.

Lying lazily.

"Let’s go, back. It’s truly a shame that the insults of three days could not move me."

"They all say that the disciples and elders of Heavenly Origin Divine Sect are filled with honor, but now... compared to our Little Lingyin Temple, they fall far short."

Master Huang Tuo sneered.

The surrounding Heavenly Origin Divine Sect’s outer disciples, Heavenly Origin Dao City’s martial cultivators and commoners, were instantly filled with anger, but facing Huang Tuo’s insulting words, they had no ability to refute.

Ding ling ling—

The bells hanging around the Buddha carriage began to ring lightly.

Huang Tuo squinted his eyes, slowly sat up from his lounging position.

Then he saw.

In the distance.

A lavish carriage, pulled by blood-drenched horses, crashed through the wind and snow.

Stopping before the Buddha carriage below the high platform.

Between the wind and snow, ten feet apart.

...

...

The wind and snow howled, the night was hazy.

Huang Tuo glanced at the sky, stood up from the high platform, slowly walked down, and boarded the Buddha carriage prepared by Wu Gang.

Lying lazily.

"Let’s go, back. It’s truly a shame that the insults of three days could not move me."

"They all say that the disciples and elders of Heavenly Origin Divine Sect are filled with honor, but now... compared to our Little Lingyin Temple, they fall far short."

Master Huang Tuo sneered.

The surrounding Heavenly Origin Divine Sect’s outer disciples, Heavenly Origin Dao City’s martial cultivators and commoners, were instantly filled with anger, but facing Huang Tuo’s insulting words, they had no ability to refute.

Ding ling ling—

The bells hanging around the Buddha carriage began to ring lightly.

Huang Tuo squinted his eyes, slowly sat up from his lounging position.

Yet he saw.

In the distance.

A lavish carriage, pulled by blood-drenched horses, crashed through the wind and snow.

Stopping before the Buddha carriage below the high platform.

Between the wind and snow, ten feet apart.

(End of Chapter)

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