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Chapter 349: Where are the Boss and the Big Black Dog? Who Dares to Kill in the Divine Capital? (Par
Chapter 349: Where are the Boss and the Big Black Dog? Who Dares to Kill in the Divine Capital? (Part 1)
Flurries of snow danced in the air, falling from the leaden clouds above, creating a serene yet chilling atmosphere.
Within the Heavenly Yuan Academy, a sense of tranquility prevailed. After the initial excitement, the children settled down to cultivate, their spirits bolstered by the awe-inspiring presence of Lu Tai Bai, Elder Li, and Xi Xi, who had crushed the heroes and young dragons of the Six Great Sects.
The Six Great Sects' attempts to further impede the children of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect and the Dao City had been thwarted.
After the intense gambling match, many of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's children sought to match with opponents and enter the Preliminary Banquet in the Queen Mother of the West Temple. They fought fiercely to secure a spot at the feast.
Without the interference of the Six Great Sects, the opponents they faced were no longer the top-ranked child prodigies from the Six Great Sects.
The children of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect emerged victorious, savoring the taste of the divine peaches.
Their faces lit up with smiles, brimming with excitement and anticipation.
Most of the children knew they weren't the best; they were aware of the existence of more talented, hardworking, and powerful child prodigies.
Despite their competitive spirits, they didn't dwell on the outcome as long as they gave it their all in the fight.
However, if they were cheated or conspired against, their spirits would understandably dampen, and they'd feel unbalanced.
Lu Tai Bai's furious reaction, leaving with a sword to slay his way to the Little Harmony Temple, was to reclaim their dignity and seek fairness for the children.
As the Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Lu Tai Bai was the children's last line of defense and pillar of faith. If he couldn't even guarantee the most basic fairness for them...
What was the point of being a Sect Master?
Inside a room, Li Che, wearing the Divine Monkey Mask, departed.
Lu Tai Bai sat in a chair, the flickering candlelight casting shadows across the room. His silver hair cascaded smoothly over his shoulders, and his eyes shone with a radiant glow.
"Huang Mei..." Lu Tai Bai's brows furrowed.
Indeed, this was an opportune moment to deal with Huang Mei.
But Lu Tai Bai still felt that the Netherworld was going too far.
Huang Mei wasn't just any ordinary Martial Saint; he was the leader of a Great Deity Sect!
Huang Mei's cultivation was exceptionally high, reaching the pinnacle of martial arts. He had witnessed the Heavenly Gate, and with his own hands, he pushed it open, achieving a significant breakthrough in martial arts.
Guarding the Heavenly Gate Pass, Huang Mei was ranked fifth, signifying that he was the fifth person standing at the peak of martial arts in the Great Jing.
Moreover, on the Great Deity List, Huang Mei ranked higher than Lu Tai Bai.
Lu Tai Bai was fifth on the list, while Huang Mei was fourth. Although it was just one rank higher, it represented a significant gap.
Huang Mei was a top-tier, peerless expert on both lists.
He wasn't someone easily dealt with; even a dying camel is bigger than a horse. Taking advantage of Huang Mei's injury to kill him wasn't a simple task that could be accomplished with mere words.
"This is madness... This is recklessness..." Lu Tai Bai leaned back in his chair, shaking his head. He tilted his head back, and his silver hair flowed down like meticulously crafted, sharp sword blades.
"To kill a top-tier expert on both lists... Only the Netherworld would come up with such a crazy idea." Lu Tai Bai closed his eyes and shook his head slightly.
Even he couldn't fathom how to kill Huang Mei.
However, Lu Tai Bai had to admit that this was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to slay Huang Mei.
Huang Mei's three incarnations had already lost two, leaving only the current one, which was at its weakest state.
If the rankings were redone, Huang Mei would undoubtedly slip down the list.
But that wasn't the most crucial aspect...
The significant factor was that two of Huang Mei's three incarnations had been slain, leaving only one, and it seemed that Huang Mei had been affected by the Infernal Lotus Fire.
This detail had caught not only Li Che's attention but also Lu Tai Bai's.
However, Lu Tai Bai couldn't confirm the extent of the Infernal Lotus Fire's impact on Huang Mei.
Closing his eyes, Lu Tai Bai's silver hair fell like sword tips pointing downward, emitting crisp, clinking sounds.
His mind couldn't help but recall Li Che's final words...
"Perhaps I need to think about this..."
"Is this the only chance to kill Huang Mei?"
Lu Tai Bai abruptly opened his eyes.
In an instant, the room was filled with silver sword energy, clanging and raging like a surging river.
"Yes..."
"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
"Huang Mei has threatened my disciples... What am I hesitating about? What am I doubting?"
"Who am I?"
"I am... Lu Tai Bai!"
"Do I need to be so cautious about killing someone?!"
"I am...!"
"The Tai Bai Comet!"
A radiant smile spread across Lu Tai Bai's lips, mirroring the carefree expression on the Divine Monkey Mask.
Suddenly, the murderous intent and sword energy in the room vanished.
He raised his hand to rub his forehead.
He had just sealed the Dao Essence Tribulation Sword with sword energy...
It seemed to be tearing open again.
"This kid... Why didn't he come earlier? I just sealed it, and now I have to open it again." Lu Tai Bai muttered.
Laughter filled the room.
...
...
In the Second City, at the Ji Family Manor...
The luxurious mansion stood tall in the second city, where land was scarce and precious, occupying a vast area and overshadowing the residences of many officials and nobles. It was like a giant beast perched at the heart of the Divine Capital in the Great Jing Dynasty.
As the eastern sky gradually brightened, a faint light seemed to pierce through the thick clouds, slowly casting its glow upon the mortal realm.
Ji Maoli stretched out his long, ape-like arms, allowing the woman to carefully help him don his armor.
Each piece of the black armor was incredibly heavy, but Ji Gui Fei was no weakling either. As a member of the Wangu Family, she possessed the bloodline of the Ji Family and had an impressive innate talent for divine energy.
Even though she had endured hardships in her childhood, which delayed her cultivation, her divine energy cultivation had already reached the level of a Divine Essence Great True Man, achieving the state of embryonic breathing.
Lifting the armor was not a problem for her.
With a swift motion, he flung his black cloak, creating a loud rustling sound like a bolt of black lightning, tearing through the air and stirring up turbulence.
"Remember what I told you... If you can persuade His Majesty to issue an imperial decree, allowing the Young Master of Qianyuan Divine Sect, Li Nuoxi, to marry the Third Prince, then I will keep my promise to you."
"Supporting the Third Prince in his bid for the Crown Prince's position is not a difficult task."
Ji Maoli's armor clanged as he moved, his explosive physique brimming with terrifying power.
After securing his armor, he took a few steps and turned back to look at the slender figure standing in the courtyard. In a deep voice, he said, "Remember what I told you... If you can persuade His Majesty to issue an imperial decree, allowing the Young Master of Qianyuan Divine Sect, Li Nuoxi, to marry the Third Prince, then I will keep my promise to you."
The woman slowly raised her head, smoothing the slightly messy blue-black hair on her forehead. Her eyes shone with a solid light.
"You... You're really willing to support the Third Prince?"
Ji Maoli smiled faintly.
At this moment, Ji Gui Fei no longer had the aggressive demeanor she displayed when facing Lu Chi and the members of Qianyuan Divine Sect. Instead, she seemed delicate and pitiful like a yellow flower.
Her eyes sparkled with a crystalline gleam.
"If you're willing to support the Third Prince..."
"I... I will definitely try to persuade His Majesty!"
Ji Maoli paused, his back to Ji Gui Fei. Turning slightly, his eyes held a hint of indifference.
"Not just try... I want you to make it happen, no matter what methods you use. Ensure that His Majesty issues the decree, allowing Li Nuoxi to marry the Third Prince!"
"Even if it means..."
Ji Gui Fei's body trembled slightly, her teeth biting into her plump, red lips until they bled, revealing a bloody taste.
"Good!"
As she uttered that single word, Ji Maoli turned and left the Ji Family Manor without looking back.
Ji Gui Fei watched as Ji Maoli's figure disappeared into the dawn's light, feeling as if all her strength had been drained from her body.
She collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
Her delicate back was already soaked with cold sweat.
Even though she now held a high position and had regained her freedom, the nightmares of the past still haunted her, like a sharp dagger piercing her heart, stirring up chaos.
"Li Nuoxi..."
"Why?"
Ji Gui Fei was stunned.
She couldn't comprehend why Ji Maoli, who didn't think even Lu Chi was worthy of the woman, would ask the Third Prince to marry her and even offer her the future Crown Princess's position.
She didn't understand...
But that didn't stop her from obeying.
...
...
Li Che, wearing the Divine Monkey Mask, left Lu Tai Bai's house.
He knew that Lu Tai Bai had already been moved.
Although the Sect Master seemed to have put away his sword and his heart, he still had a killer instinct, retaining the pure nature of a Hunter King Assassin.
Li Che's invitation to Lu Tai Bai was also a way to ensure a backup plan and completely eliminate Huang Mei.
Although Li Che could indeed achieve an extremely powerful burst of strength by fully igniting his odd divine seeds, Huang Mei was still a top-tier expert, not someone like Yue Huang Long who had temporarily broken through.
Instead, Huang Mei was genuinely powerful, ranking among the top experts on both lists.
Excluding the Martial Saint, the Divine Tribulation, and the legendary ancestors who had long since transcended into the void, Huang Mei was one of the top ten martial artists in Great Jing.
Facing such a formidable opponent, Li Che remained calm and collected, showing no signs of weakness.
Relying solely on himself, he might not have been able to kill Huang Mei.
With each step, he shattered the thin layer of wind, like a black shadow rushing onto the streets of the fourth city. The snow on the ground had melted, making the surface extremely damp.
Li Che adjusted his straw hat, and the Sleeping Dragon Elephant technique reached its peak, making him seem to disappear from the heavens and earth.
Even the Divine Capital Mystic Guards patrolling the fourth city's streets, which were much wider and grander than those in Heavenly Origin City, couldn't detect his presence.
Each of the nine cities in the Divine Capital had a large number of soldiers stationed.
The lower three cities and the middle three cities were patrolled by the Divine Capital Mystic Guards, divided into four groups: the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermillion Bird Mystic Guards.
The commanders of these four groups were selected by the Great Jing Emperor and followed his orders exclusively.
The upper three cities were guarded by the Golden Scaled Forbidden Guards, also commanded personally by the Great Jing Emperor. Each member of this elite force was chosen from a thousand, making them an extremely powerful force in the Divine Capital.
However, Li Che's cultivation was no longer what it used to be when he was a timid woodcarver in Flying Thunder City, carefully planning every move.
Strolling through the snow, he seemed disconnected from the world.
Unless a Great Deity with a divine embryo forcefully expanded their soul to sense and investigate, it would be challenging to detect Li Che's presence.
Li Che walked leisurely, but in reality, he moved with extreme speed.
He had already covered the entire street, releasing the Heaven and Earth Chessboard as if searching for something.
As the sky brightened, Li Che halted his steps and returned to the front of the Qianyuan Academy, letting out a faint sigh.
"Still no sign of them..."
Li Che muttered to himself as he searched for the restaurant owner and the big black dog. They had escorted Xi Xi all the way from the Qianyuan Dao City to the Divine Capital, even slaying a venerable Dragon King from the Dragon God clan along the way. Yet, upon reaching the Divine Capital, Li Che had lost all contact with the restaurant owner and the big black dog.
The trio seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace of their whereabouts.
Where had they gone?
Li Che had no idea, and his search today was fueled by hope. He wasn't planning to seek help, even though the big black dog was incredibly powerful, and the restaurant owner's abilities were unfathomable.
Li Che knew that the big black dog couldn't always fight at full strength. Each time it struck, it would attract the attention of terrifying beings, so it had to hold back.
However, finding the restaurant and tasting the owner's cooking, then petting the big black dog's head, would give Li Che a sense of security.
"I have to rely on myself..."
Li Che exhaled, and his warm breath swirled in the chilly spring air.
Suddenly, Li Che's eyes narrowed, and the Thunderbolt Chess Piece began to vibrate.
His mind stirred, and he sank into the Heaven and Earth Chessboard...
The souls of Heaven and Earth intertwined, forming a figure that hovered above the chessboard.
Countless Impureless Heart Chess Pieces floated up, weaving together to form an image in the sky above the chessboard.
Li Che's eyebrows arched slightly as the image revealed the feedback from the Thunderbolt Chess Piece he had silently left with Ji Gui Fei.
Li Che's peculiar gaze swept over the scene, and his eyebrows lifted slightly.
Ji Gui Fei and Ji Maoli...
This wasn't important.
What caught Li Che's attention was Ji Maoli's command to Ji Gui Fei!
"Instruct the Great Jing Emperor to issue an imperial edict? Personally arrange a marriage through the edict..."
Li Che's eyes narrowed sharply! What was Ji Maoli up to?!
The Third Prince... Li Che didn't know much about him, only that he was much older than Lu Chi. At twenty years old, the Third Prince possessed extraordinary talent and impressive cultivation.
He had taken many imperial concubines and was vying for the position of Crown Prince with the First and Second Princes.
Once he became the Crown Prince, his status would skyrocket! The Great Jing Emperor had many children, including nine princes, but only four were princes.
The First Prince was already over two hundred years old.
(End of Chapter)
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