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Chapter 327: The Pure Martial Path's End, Beyond the Martial Saint, the Sealed Dragon King, Gou Ziya
Chapter 327: The Pure Martial Path's End, Beyond the Martial Saint, the Sealed Dragon King, Gou Ziyan's Offering【Seeking Monthly Votes】 (Part 2)
However, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Guidance Pure Martial Art was slowly refining Li Che's purity, but the progress was becoming increasingly slow. After a month, it had only increased by 1%.
Additionally, regarding the path of divine nature, the Spirit Bright True Ape Golden Core was only a hair's breadth away from breaking through the Divine Embryo due to the absorption of the power of the Temple Deity from the imprisoned Heavenly King Pagoda in the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.
Both Martial Arts and Divine Nature were just a step away from completion, and initially, Li Che was indeed a bit anxious.
But with some matters, the more anxious one is, the more it affects progress.
Amidst his disciplined life, Li Che gradually calmed down.
Cultivation, reading, carving, researching the Half-step World-Class Automaton Beast...
Everything was progressing smoothly.
Closing the book in his hands, Li Che, dressed in an ink-colored shirt, stretched leisurely.
Before his eyes, a flash of light passed by.
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[Name: Li Che]
[Bond: Li Nuoxi (Daughter)]
[Dharmic Fruit: Immortal in Painting (lv5, 65%), Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv6, 0%), Pure Heart (LV5, 55%), Chess Sage (lv5, 35%), Dream Heavenly Master (lv3, 5%), Immortal in Painting (lv4, 72%), Lightning Magnetism Body (lv3, 60%), Dream Butterfly (lv3, 5%)]
[Divine Technique Prototypes: Immortal in Painting - Thousand Hands, Dragon Elephant Vajra - Ascension State, Pure Heart - Divine Capture, Chess Sage - Avalanche, Immortal in Painting - Ink Kill, Lightning Magnetism Body - Celestial Armor, Dream Heavenly Master - Dream Butterfly]
[Divine Techniques: Star Snatching, Vital Energy Aura, Boundless, White Jade Capital]
[Dao Guidance: Dragon Elephant Fusion Cauldron]
[Hint: For every peaceful year of growth for the bonded individual, a Dharmic Fruit can mature on the Dao Tree]
...
The various Dharmic Fruits' maturity levels were reflected before his eyes.
The numerous Dharmic Fruits had all shown different degrees of improvement, making Li Che's mood quite pleasant, like a diligent and honest farmer awaiting a bountiful harvest.
Although the Immortal in Painting Dharmic Fruit's maturity level increased slowly after reaching lv5, with the research of the Half-step World-Class Automaton Beast's blueprints provided by Tang Xiejia, the maturity level was also gradually rising.
As for the Half-step World-Class 【Dual-Winged Little Dragon King】, Li Che had even started refining the automaton parts, but compared to the Blood Sun Nine Divine Vajra Ape, this automaton had more and finer parts, higher material requirements, and demanded a higher level of automaton seal! The other Dharmic Fruits also showed progress under various enhancement methods.
For example, after Su Daoling mastered the drawing of the Minor Divine Sky Thunder Talisman, Li Che's Lightning Magnetism Body progressed significantly, and he was about to touch lv4, achieving the second transformation.
"Are we preparing to depart?"
Fang Han Shu sat in a bamboo chair and, seeing Li Che close his book and stand up, he smiled and said, "The Sect Master has prepared the ship, and we should set off."
"Lingnan Dao is quite far from the Divine Capital. However, the Dajing Dynasty's emperor has invited many Divine Sects' Divine Embryos to excavate a Grand Canal connecting the north and south, benefiting the people and strengthening the country."
"This Grand Canal has indeed shortened the journey from Lingnan Dao to the Divine Capital, and it has also enhanced the Divine Capital's control over the southern regions."
"Traveling on the nine-layer Yellow Dragon Sacred Wood ship from Heavenly Origin Dao City, going all the way north along the Grand Canal, it will take... about half a month to reach the Divine Capital."
"Otherwise, the Lingnan Road has many mountain paths, and relying solely on the dragon-drawn carriage, coupled with the bad weather, will likely waste a lot of time."
Li Che clasped his fists, "Thank you, Elder, for your hospitality during these days of reading and tea."
Fang Han Shu stroked his beard and smiled, "There's nothing to thank me for. Having someone to read with is also very enjoyable for me. Reading is always better when done together."
"Reading alone is rather lonely."
Li Che smiled and bid farewell to Fang Han Shu.
"I'll definitely strive for the Peachtree Gathering. Peaches can prolong life... that's pretty good."
Fang Han Shu stood up and stood under the eaves.
"Oh, right, Elder Li, there's one more thing..."
Li Che looked at him with confusion.
"You are now a Divine Carving Half-Saint. When you reach the Divine Capital, you can go to the headquarters of the Heaven Forecasting Office and apply for the position of a First-Class Guest Scholar. Being a First-Class Guest Scholar might not be much, but a Special Guest Scholar is different."
"If you become a Special Guest Scholar, even if it's just a title, you'll be considered a part of the Heaven Forecasting Office... having a connection with them will provide some safety assurance in the Divine Capital."
Li Che was stunned for a moment.
A Special Guest Scholar...
To be honest, he hadn't thought of this, but what Fang Han Shu said was indeed very true.
If he could really get the title of a Special Guest Scholar on this trip to the Divine Capital, it would indeed make things much more convenient.
Without further delay, Li Che left the Bamboo Library.
He returned to the Elders' Court in the Disciples' City.
The courtyard was bustling with excitement.
Many children gathered at the entrance, chattering non-stop, crying and whining, reluctant to part with Xi Xi as they wanted to see her off.
People like Gong Yuanliang, Gong Yangyu, and others, due to their insufficient talent, did not get the opportunity to go to the Divine Capital and see the world.
They all had red eyes, feeling sad and frustrated at their inability to follow Xi Xi on her Northern Expedition.
They could only bid a reluctant farewell to Xi Xi, who was generous in giving each of them a hug, sharing her warmth and affection.
The little ones were all excited, their faces turning red.
When Li Che returned, he saw this scene, and his heart sank.
But when Xi Xi saw Li Che, she shouted, "Daddy!" and ran towards him, instantly cheering him up.
Li Che hugged Xi Xi in his arms, Zhang Ya packed her luggage and came out of the house.
Li Qing Shan and Mu Po Po also packed their bags, planning to follow along.
With Li Che's current status, bringing a few people along shouldn't be a problem.
"I plan to take you, Mu Po Po, to the Divine Capital to see the world... Speaking of which, when we trained in the past, we never went to the Divine Capital. It's too far away, and the journey is too dangerous."
"The Divine Capital of the Dajing Dynasty is known as the center of the world. It has a strange temple with a Three-Pure Rank and is filled with powerful cultivators. It's the place all cultivators yearn for."
Li Qing Shan held Mu Po Po's waist, and his eyes sparkled.
Old Chen did not plan to go to the Divine Capital. Although Xi Xi strongly invited him, he still smiled and declined, "My strength is weak. I don't want to trouble you all... The Divine Capital is good, but I'll stay in the Dao City. I hope that when you and your daughter return, you'll both be able to compete in the Peachtree Gathering and bring back the peaches!"
Old Chen rubbed Xi Xi's head, who was hugging his thigh, and his eyes were filled with warmth.
Looking at the little girl who once needed his protection when she was an infant, he realized she had grown up without him noticing. She had become more lively and intelligent, and he was very happy.
Elder Uncle and Aunt also came to see Li Che and the others off, but they were also there to see Li Chengzhou off.
Nie Yang waited outside in his carriage, holding his sword and meditating with his eyes closed.
Li Chengzhou, on the other hand, was pulled away by his parents, who shared their parting sentiments with him.
"We're off, little friends!"
On the carriage shaft, Xi Xi, sitting next to Jin Taishui, who was also sitting on the shaft, patted his head and waved goodbye to Gong Yang Xiu and the others in the courtyard.
The carriage drove along the foot of the mountain, heading towards the Heavenly Origin Dao City.
At the entrance of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, under the Heaven and Earth Inscription.
Several luxurious carriages had already gathered there.
These were the teams that the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect was about to send to the Divine Capital to participate in the Peachtree Gathering.
As soon as Xi Xi arrived, she saw Yun E, wearing a fox-fur cloak and holding a chubby little rabbit, and Zhou Peng, who was always by Yun E's side, looking even chubbier, his whole body appearing rounder and cuter.
Besides them, the Divine Children from the Dragon Roster were also going together.
Since Xi Xi topped the Dragon Roster, it had never changed. The next names on the roster were Lu Qingxuan, Yang Yi, Chi Chengyan, Zhuo Banxiang, and other Divine Children.
They were all going to participate in the Dragon Roster Gathering, a part of the Peachtree Gathering, where they would compete with Divine Children from eleven other Divine Sects.
Therefore, Lu Qingxuan and Yang Yi's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.
Lu Tai Bai, at the entrance of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, under the Heaven and Earth Inscription, made a simple offering to their ancestors before climbing into the carriage and lowering the curtain.
Besides Lu Tai Bai, the leading Elder was Zhao Pengzhou, known for his fiery temper and explosive strength. He was the most suitable Elder for leading the team.
This was not Zhao Pengzhou's first time leading a team.
The dragon-drawn carriage roared, its hooves pounding the ground as it moved forward, the wind and snow swirling, and the wheels rumbling.
The Divine Sect's convoy entered the Heavenly Origin Dao City, heading towards the dock by the Heavenly Origin Grand River.
At the dock, a nine-layer Yellow Dragon Sacred Wood ship was already docked. It was like a huge, magnificent vessel with flying eaves and ornate architecture, standing nine layers tall, with intricate carvings and a stunning appearance!
The Sect Master, Yue Huanglong, wearing a crane cloak, smiled and organized the workers on the dock, guiding the young disciples from various noble families onto the Yellow Dragon Sacred Wood ship.
When the True Martial Divine Sect's convoy arrived, Yue Huanglong's eyes flashed with a sharp and wary look. Over the past month, he had mostly holed up in the city lord's mansion, not daring to show his face, extremely cautious, fearing that Lu Tai Bai would directly put on a mask and cause trouble for him.
Li Che lifted the curtain, holding Xi Xi as he got off the carriage, while his other hand held Zhang Ya.
"Li Half-Saint, on your way to the Divine Capital, you must be careful... After all, you are our Heavenly Origin Dao City's precious Divine Sculpture Demi-Saint. It's extremely difficult for another Divine Sculpture Demi-Saint to emerge from Heavenly Origin Dao City."
Yue Huanglong smiled and greeted Li Che. Li Che appeared gentle and refined, looking harmless.
However, Li Che harbored extreme murderous intent towards Yue Huanglong in his heart. The things this man had done were beyond human comprehension.
The Su family was slaughtered, and Yue Huanglong showed no mercy, even going as far as to slander the Netherworld.
This man was still listed in the Book of Life and Death.
However, Yue Huanglong was extremely powerful. According to Li Che's assessment, he was a top-notch Martial Saint, not as strong as Lu Tai Bai, who ranked among the top Martial Saints at Tianmen Pass, but still very formidable.
Furthermore, as the Dao Master of Heavenly Origin Dao City, he was within the Dao City and could receive the support of the city's divine nature, which had accumulated over thousands of years. With numerous means at his disposal, Li Che did not act rashly. He was waiting for his cultivation to break through.
The group boarded the Yellow Dragon Grand Ship, their first time on the ship. Xi Xi excitedly led a group of children, running from the bow to the stern and then back again!
Li Che and Zhang Ya began to make the bed in the cabin. With the Yellow Dragon Grand Ship, they could sail along the Grand Canal and reach the Divine Capital in less than half a month.
But half a month was still a considerable amount of time.
"Set sail!"
The captain, a Great Master cultivator, let out a long whistle.
The sails were raised, and the north wind howled, causing the ship to slowly depart from the pier. It broke through the surging waters of the Heaven Earth Grand River and headed towards the Grand Canal.
On the nine-layer Yellow Dragon Sacred Wood Grand Ship, everyone gathered at the railing, gazing into the distance.
Li Qing Shan accompanied Mu Po Po, sitting in chairs and enjoying the picturesque scenery.
Zhang Ya held Li Che's arm, resting her head on it, a satisfied smile on her lips.
She wanted to accompany her husband and daughter...
Traveling through thousands of mountains and rivers, walking side by side forever.
...
...
Yue Huanglong stood on the wet pier cliff, hands behind his back, wearing a crane cloak. Beside him was Yan Jing, a Grand Marshal of the Divine Guard Army, at the peak of the Spirit Sea realm.
"Finally, they've set off... Unfortunately, Lu Tai Bai is personally leading the team. Otherwise, if this squad of the True Martial Divine Sect were to be buried at the bottom of the Grand Canal, the future fortunes of the True Martial Divine Sect would surely be weakened by a third."
"As an official in Heavenly Origin Dao City, I would also feel more at ease."
Yue Huanglong said with a smile.
Yan Jing, in his armor, couldn't help but turn his head. How could he smile and say such cruel words?
"Especially that young mistress, Li Nuoxi. This girl... her talent is truly astonishing. At the age of six, she has condensed a divine form of the Three Purities rank. It's unbelievable, truly unbelievable."
"If she continues to grow, she will surely become another Lu Tai Bai!"
Yue Huanglong's smile gradually faded, and he exhaled a breath of turbid air.
He turned to Yan Jing: "Let the Lynx deliver the letter, saying that the True Martial Divine Sect squad has set off, sailing north along the Grand Canal."
"A member of the Dragon Deity Clan... has died. That Ao Lie was a Dragon Son at the level of a Martial Saint, the favorite of the Venerable Dragon King of the Dragon Deity Clan. This Dragon King is undoubtedly furious."
"It's just right that the True Martial Divine Sect squad chose the waterway this time. That Venerable Dragon King, on the waterway, will give Lu Tai Bai a headache."
Yue Huanglong rubbed his plump palm.
"Prepare, let's go and see the commotion..."
"If we can take advantage of an opportunity, that would be best. The True Martial Divine Sect already has Lu Tai Bai, and now there's Li Nuoxi..."
"Are we even allowed to live?"
"Being an official is truly difficult."
Yue Huanglong said to Yan Jing.
After he finished speaking, his crane cloak fluttered as he strode towards the Dao Master's Mansion.
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The nine-layer Yellow Dragon Sacred Wood Grand Ship.
Flying eaves and soaring corners, the railing brushing against the wind.
Li Che stood with Zhang Ya, his eyes filled with countless crisscrossing lines.
After a long while, his gaze gradually solidified, retracting the soundless Heavenly and Earth Chessboard that had enveloped the pier.
Looking out, the grand river rippled with waves, the river wind blowing, and his black hair fluttering in the void.
Li Che's gaze turned cold.
"Yue Huanglong..."
"The Dragon Deity Clan..."
"The Venerable Dragon King?"
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...
Thunder Listening Lane.
The restaurant was illuminated by a dim yellow light.
The owner sat in a chair, with his legs crossed, two fingers holding a cigarette, the smoke curling upwards.
The cigarette burned out.
The owner, dressed in white, slowly stood up and brushed off the cigarette ash on his clothes.
He stretched lazily, took a step, and walked out of the restaurant.
The big black dog quickly followed.
One man and one dog, one in black and one in white.
They merged into the wind and snow.
The restaurant, illuminated by the dim yellow-orange light, slowly became transparent, gradually fading...
Finally, it seemed as if it had never existed.
Deep in the alley, a lazy voice drifted through the wind and snow.
"Don't panic."
"It's just the Venerable Dragon King."
"Doggy, let's go and feast."
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Just after waking up, the sky fell, and Old Li had written until almost 5 AM, but he couldn't send it out... He was numb, so he sent it out now. Two chapters as usual today... Old Li will write after having breakfast. It's the end of the month, so everyone can vote with their accumulated monthly tickets. Old Li thanks you!
(End of Chapter)
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