Chapter 349: Where is the Boss and the Big Black Dog? Who Dares to Kill in the Divine Capital?

Chapter 349: Where is the Boss and the Big Black Dog? Who Dares to Kill in the Divine Capital?

Snowflakes dance in the air, falling gently from the leaden clouds above, creating a serene winter scene.

A chill lingers in the atmosphere, refusing to dissipate.

Inside the Heavenly Origin Academy.

A sense of tranquility prevails as the children, after their initial excitement, settle down to cultivate.

The awe-inspiring presence of Lu Tai Bai, along with the overwhelming might of Elder Li and Xi Xi, has crushed the heroes and young dragons of the Six Great Divine Sects.

Consequently, the Six Great Divine Sects' attempts to further obstruct the Tranquil Origin Divine Sect and the children of the Dao City have naturally come to an end.

After the intense gambling match, many children of the Tranquil Origin Divine Sect attempt to find opponents, entering the Queen Mother of the West Temple to fight for the chance to partake in the feast.

As expected, without the interference of the Six Great Divine Sects, the opponents they face are no longer the top-ranked divine children from the Six Great Divine Sects.

The children of the Tranquil Origin Divine Sect emerge victorious, savoring the taste of the legendary peach.

Smiles bloom on the children's faces, their excitement and anticipation growing.

Most of them understand that they are not likely to be the first, aware that there are divine children with greater talent, diligence, and power.

Despite their strong competitive spirit, as long as they give their all in their efforts and battles, the final outcome is of little concern to them.

However, if they are unfairly disadvantaged by external factors or pitted against others, their spirits may wane, feeling a sense of imbalance.

Lu Tai Bai's furious reaction, single-handedly killing the Little Harmony Temple, was to restore dignity to the children and seek fairness and justice.

As the master of the Tranquil Origin Divine Sect, Lu Tai Bai is the children's last line of defense and pillar of faith. If he cannot even guarantee the most basic fairness for them...

What meaning would there be in his role as the master?

Inside the house.

Li Che, wearing the Monkey God Mask, leaves.

Lu Tai Bai sits in a chair, the flickering candlelight casting shadows across the room.

His silver hair cascades smoothly over his shoulders, and his eyes gleam with a radiant light.

"Huang Mei..."

Lu Tai Bai's eyebrows knit together tightly.

It must be said...

This is indeed the perfect opportunity to deal with Huang Mei!

However, Lu Tai Bai still feels that the Netherworld is going a bit crazy.

Huang Mei is not just an ordinary first or second-rank Martial Saint but the master of a Great Deity Sect!

His cultivation is exceptionally high, reaching the summit of the Martial Dao, and he has even opened the Heavenly Gate, achieving a significant breakthrough in the Martial Dao!

Sitting atop the Heavenly Gate Pass and ranking fifth, Huang Mei's position signifies that he stands as the fifth person at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao among the Great Jing Emperors.

Moreover, in the Great Deity Rankings, Huang Mei outranks Lu Tai Bai, occupying the fourth position!

Although it's just one rank higher, this gap is significant!

Both are top-ranked in the Dual Rankings and are considered Apex Great Deities!

They are not easy targets by any means, and defeating them is not as simple as saying it out loud.

"This is truly madness... truly audacious..."

Lu Tai Bai leans back in his chair, shaking his head, and looking up, his silver hair falling like a sharp sword.

"To kill an Apex Great Deity... only the Netherworld would come up with such a crazy idea."

Lu Tai Bai closes his eyes and shakes his head slightly.

Even he finds this idea too insane to comprehend.

He cannot fathom how one could possibly kill Huang Mei.

However, Lu Tai Bai must admit that this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to slay Huang Mei.

Huang Mei's Three Lives Body has lost two of its lives, leaving only the current one, which is in a state of extreme weakness.

If the selection for the Heavenly Gate Pass and the Great Deity Rankings were held again, Huang Mei would undoubtedly slip down the rankings.

But this is not the most crucial aspect...

What matters is that, out of the Three Lives Body, two have been destroyed, leaving only one, and Huang Mei seems to have been affected by the Nether Lotus Flame.

This detail has not only caught Li Che's attention but also Lu Tai Bai's.

However, Lu Tai Bai cannot confirm the extent of the Nether Lotus Flame's impact on Huang Mei.

Closing his eyes, Lu Tai Bai's silver hair falls like a sharp sword.

"Is it really that influential on Huang Mei?"

Lu Tai Bai shakes his head slightly.

The Nether Lotus Flame's influence on Huang Mei is not something he can be certain about.

He rubs his eyebrows, which were just sealed by the Dao Essence Vengeful Sword.

"This kid... if he had come earlier, I wouldn't have to open it again."

Lu Tai Bai mutters.

Laughter fills the air.

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Second City, Ji Family Manor

The magnificent manor, situated in the second city where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, occupied a vast area, overshadowing the residences of many high-ranking officials and nobles. It resembled a colossal beast squatting in the heart of the Divine Capital of the Great Jing Dynasty.

The first light of dawn broke through the heavy clouds, casting a faint glow upon the world below.

Ji Moli stretched his long, ape-like arms, allowing the woman to carefully don his armor.

Each piece of black armor was exceedingly heavy, but Ji Gui Fei was no weakling. As a woman from the Ten Thousand Ancient Ji Family, she possessed Ji Family blood and had a notable talent in divine nature.

Even though she had suffered hardships in her childhood that delayed her cultivation, her divine nature cultivation had already reached the level of a Divine Essence Great Master, achieving the Embryonic Breath realm.

Lifting the armor was no great feat for her.

The black cloak suddenly unfurled, making a whooshing sound like a black lightning bolt, tearing through the air and stirring up turbulent currents.

"Remember what I told you... If you can persuade His Majesty to issue a decree to betroth Li Nuoxi, the young master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, to the Third Prince, I will fulfill my promise to you."

"Supporting the Third Prince in his bid for the position of Crown Prince is not a difficult task."

Ji Moli's armor clinked as the explosive power within his body surged, filled with terrifying strength.

After donning his armor, he took a few steps, then turned to look at the slender woman standing alone in the courtyard, his voice grave.

The woman slowly raised her head, smoothing the slightly disheveled strands of black hair on her forehead. The light in her eyes gradually solidified.

"Will... will you really support the Third Prince?"

"Why not?" Ji Moli smiled faintly.

At this moment, Ji Gui Fei no longer exuded the intimidating presence she had when facing Lu Chixi and the members of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. She appeared delicate and vulnerable, like a withered flower.

Her eyes shimmered with a crystalline glint.

"If you are willing to support the Third Prince..."

"I will... I will definitely try to persuade His Majesty!"

Ji Moli paused, his back to Ji Gui Fei, and turned his head slightly, his eyes cold and indifferent.

"Not 'try'... I want certainty. No matter what methods you use, you must ensure that His Majesty issues the decree to betroth Li Nuoxi to the Third Prince!"

"Even if... it means resorting to any means necessary!"

Ji Gui Fei's body trembled slightly, her teeth biting into her red, plump lips, drawing blood.

"Alright!"

As she spoke the single word, Ji Moli left the Ji Family Manor without looking back.

Ji Gui Fei watched as Ji Moli's figure disappeared into the dawn light, feeling as though all her strength had been drained from her body. She collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

Her slender back was drenched in cold sweat.

Even though she now held a high position and had regained her freedom...

The nightmares of the past still lingered, like a sharp dagger that could pierce her heart at any moment, stirring up pain and turmoil.

"Li Nuoxi..."

"Why?"

Ji Gui Fei was bewildered.

The woman she thought even Lu Chixi might not be worthy of, Ji Moli had actually requested the Third Prince to marry her, and was willing to give her the position of future Empress Consort if necessary?

She didn't understand...

But.

She would comply.

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Li Che, wearing the Monkey God mask, left Lu Tai Bai's house.

He knew that Lu Tai Bai had been swayed.

The sect master appeared to have put away his sword and settled down, but in reality, his murderous intent had not been completely extinguished. He still retained the purity of a hunter-killer.

By inviting Lu Tai Bai to act, Li Che was also adding an extra layer of insurance, ensuring that he could thoroughly kill Huang Mei.

Although Li Che, with the full activation of the Odd Gate Divine Seed, could indeed unleash immense power, Huang Mei was a top-tier apex expert, not someone like Yue Huanglong who had temporarily broken through to the apex level.

Huang Mei was a true powerhouse, ranked among the Dual Rankings.

Apart from the ancient legendary figures like the martial gods and divine tribulation cultivators...

He was one of the top ten martial experts in the Great Jing Dynasty!

Facing such a formidable opponent, Li Che's cautious approach was entirely justified.

Relying solely on himself, he might not be able to kill Huang Mei.

His toes touched the ground, shattering the thin layer of snow and wind.

He moved like a shadow, dashing into the streets of the Fourth City of the Divine Capital. The snow on the ground had melted, making the streets wet.

Li Che pressed down his hood, the Sleeping Dragon Elephant technique pushed to its limits, making him seem to vanish from the world.

Even the Sacred Capital Mystic Guards patrolling the broad and spacious streets of the Fourth City, wider than those of the Heavenly Origin Dao City, could not detect his presence.

In the Nine Cities of the Divine Capital, each city had a large number of soldiers and troops stationed.

The lower three cities and the middle three cities were patrolled and maintained by the Sacred Capital Mystic Guards, divided into the Four Mystic Guards: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird. The commanders of the Four Mystic Guards were personally selected by the Great Jing Emperor and followed his orders.

The upper three cities were guarded by the Golden Scales Forbidden Guards, also directly commanded by the Great Jing Emperor. Each Golden Scales Forbidden Guard was a top-notch expert, forming one of the most powerful forces in the Divine Capital.

However, Li Che's cultivation was no longer that of a timid woodcarver in Thunderbolt City, who had to be cautious in all his actions.

Wandering through the snow, he seemed to be cut off from the world.

Unless a Great Deity from the Great Deity Chart, with a Divine Embryo, forcibly expanded their Heaven-Earth Soul to detect and search, Li Che's movements would be difficult to detect and expose.

Li Che walked slowly, but his speed was actually quite fast.

He walked the entire length of the street, releasing the Heaven Earth Chessboard, as if searching for something.

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Chapter 1: The Search for the Restaurant Owner and Black Dog

The sky above was bright and clear. Li Che halted his steps and returned to the front of the Heavenly Origin Academy, letting out a soft sigh.

"Still can't find them..." Li Che muttered to himself.

He was searching for the restaurant owner and Black Dog. He needed to find them and the restaurant, but it seemed like they had vanished into thin air.

The restaurant owner and Black Dog had escorted Xi Xi safely from the Heavenly Origin Dao City to the Divine Capital, even slaying an ancient and mighty Dragon King from the Dragon God Clan along the way. However, after arriving in the Divine Capital, Li Che never heard from them again.

The restaurant owner, Black Dog, and the restaurant itself seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth.

Where had they gone?

Li Che had no idea. His search today was filled with hope, but he wasn't seeking help. Although Black Dog was incredibly powerful, and the restaurant owner's strength was unfathomable, Li Che knew that Black Dog couldn't always fight at full strength. Every time he unleashed his power, it drew the attention of terrifying existences, so he had to hold back.

Yet, if Li Che could find the restaurant and savor a dish prepared by the owner, and pat Black Dog's head, his heart would be filled with a sense of security.

"I have to rely on myself..." Li Che exhaled, his breath forming clouds in the chilly spring air.

Suddenly, Li Che's eyes narrowed.

The Thunderbolt Chess Piece vibrated incessantly.

Li Che's mind stirred, and he immersed himself into the Heaven-Earth Chessboard...

The Heaven-Earth Soul intertwined, and a figure emerged, floating above the chessboard.

Countless Pure Heart Chess Pieces rose into the air, forming a picture in the sky above the chessboard.

Li Che's eyebrows arched slightly.

The picture revealed something he had silently left in Ji Guifei's Thunderbolt Chess Piece—a feedback image.

Li Che finished looking with a slightly odd expression, his eyebrows raised.

Ji Guifei and Ji Moli...

This wasn't important.

What caught Li Che's attention was...

Ji Moli ordering Ji Guifei to do something!

"Making the Great Jing Emperor issue an imperial edict? Personally using an edict to arrange a marriage..." Li Che's eyes narrowed sharply. Ji Moli...what was he up to?

Li Che didn't know much about the Third Prince, only that he was much better than Lu Chi, currently twenty years old, with extraordinary talent and impressive cultivation.

He had taken many imperial concubines, and together with the First and Second Princes, they were vying for the position of Crown Prince.

Li Che's eyes turned cold, filled with murderous intent like sinking incense. "Using underhanded means to get the Emperor to issue an edict?"

"If you can't get the Emperor to do it..."

"Then the edict won't be issued, right?"

No matter what means Ji Guifei used to request the Emperor, to persuade him...

But if Ji Moli took a step ahead and prevented Ji Guifei from even meeting the Emperor...

Then the edict...would be a joke! Surely Ji Moli wouldn't personally try to persuade the Emperor, right? Moreover...

From the relationship between Ji Moli and Ji Guifei, it was unclear if the Third Prince was of pure royal blood.

This Ji Moli, so ambitious...could he be planning a scheme to replace the prince with a commoner? However, the possibility of the Third Prince not being of the Emperor's bloodline should be low.

After all, the Great Jing Emperor also cultivated, and his martial arts and divine nature were very strong. With abundant resources, even if his talent was lacking, time and resources would have accumulated to a high level by now.

At the Martial Saint level, one could sense if there was the Emperor's blood within the body of the next generation, so...

The Third Prince was still the Third Prince, indicating that there shouldn't be any unexpected issues.

"If I kill you, the Emperor won't have the pillow talk to blow him into issuing the edict."

A faint reddish smoke emerged from Li Che's eyes.

The Painting Immortal painting appeared, slowly unfurling as the Painting Immortal's dominant body, Li Che, stepped out of the scroll.

Li Che had originally planned to use his dominant body, but its ability was too strong, and in Mo City, it would greatly assist him when he joined forces to kill Huangmei later.

So, Li Che ultimately chose to use the Painting Immortal Li Che.

The door creaked open, and Li Che, the Immortal in Painting, stepped out.

The sky was already bright, and thin snowflakes stubbornly fell, leaving the last traces of winter on the mortal realm.

Outside the Heavenly Origin Academy.

A simple yet distinguished carriage slowly approached and stopped at the entrance of the academy.

A large 'Treasure' character adorned the carriage, indicating that this unassuming vehicle belonged to the Heaven-forecasting Bureau.

In the Divine Capital, there were three towering buildings that even the most prestigious officials dared not underestimate.

All three were located in the Second City of the Divine Capital: the Heaven-forecasting Treasure Tower, the Temple-guarding Divine Tower, and the National Tutor Lotus Pavilion.

Any faction associated with these three buildings would attract the attention of everyone in the Divine Capital.

When the carriage from the Heaven-forecasting Bureau stopped in front of the Heavenly Origin Academy, many people guessed and understood what was happening.

The Divine Bird Half-Saint Li Che, who had just shone brilliantly at the Hero's Banquet, was heading to the Heaven-forecasting Bureau, most likely to take the Distinguished Guest Scholar assessment!

As expected.

The doors of the Heavenly Origin Academy opened.

Li Che, dressed in a simple ink-black robe, strode out confidently.

Hong Shifo, the Supervisor of the Heaven-forecasting Bureau in the Heavenly Origin Dao City, emerged from the carriage to greet Li Che.

The Hong Family, once a thriving Ten Thousand Ancient Clan, had fallen into decline after the rumored demise of their Divine Tribulation Realm ancestor in the God Extinction Wind, one of the Three Disasters...

The once-great Hong Family moved away from the Divine Capital and headed for the Mystic Path, thus preserving their ancient lineage...

But they managed to retreat from the Divine Capital with their lives, although the Hong Family was severely weakened, their lineage was preserved.

"Please, Li Half-Saint," Hong Shifo said with a smile, carrying a chessboard on his back.

"The headquarters of the Heaven-forecasting Bureau, located deep within the Second City of the Divine Capital, is heavily guarded. Without proper documentation and identity, it's nearly impossible to enter."

"Therefore, I've come to personally escort you, Li Half-Saint."

Hong Shifo explained with a smile.

He was also surprised, thinking that the century-long gamble would take some time to conclude, but he never expected Li Che to consecutively defeat the first heroes of the Six Great Divine Sects and the direct disciple of Ji Moli in a single day, achieving a stunning seven consecutive victories...

Ending the century-long gamble ahead of schedule.

Hong Shifo was caught off guard, and he had to quickly adjust the arrangements before coming to escort Li Che to the Heaven-forecasting Bureau today.

The Distinguished Guest Scholar assessment had to be expedited due to Li Che's overwhelming victory.

In the Fourth City, under the watchful eyes of many powerful cultivators, Li Che entered the carriage, and the wheels crushed the puddles on the ground as it headed towards the Second City.

While everyone assumed that Li Che and Hong Shifo were heading to the Second City.

Inside the Heavenly Origin Academy.

In a room.

Li Che's jet-black hair stood upright like black lightning, striking the air with a continuous crackling sound!

"Ji Gui Fei..."

A white chess piece slowly appeared in the palm of his hand, resembling a fan.

Then...

It was tightly clenched by his five fingers.

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Divine Capital, Second City.

Ji Family Manor.

The vast Ji Family Manor occupied a large area, akin to a small city, housing the numerous members of the Ji Family.

Deeply rooted and interconnected, it was like a vast web extending throughout the entire Divine Capital.

In a small courtyard.

The black roof was already free of icicles.

The thin snowflakes falling from above were almost transparent, piling up on the tiles like a layer of ice.

The carved wooden window was open, allowing the cold and crisp spring air to flow in, causing the silk covering the bed to flutter.

A maid was adding a few pieces of charcoal to the burning embers, and the boiling hot water emitted steam, adding moisture to the room.

In front of the dressing mirror.

Ji Gui Fei did not ask her personal maid to help her with her makeup. She did it herself, determined to look her best.

Then, she would return to the First City to please the emperor, who was over three hundred years older than her, and secure a marriage for her third son.

This was Ji Moli's order, and she would carry it out.

If she didn't...

Her hand trembled slightly as she combed her hair.

It was as if her hair had gotten caught in the jade comb.

Ji Gui Fei's eyes closed involuntarily as her nose wrinkled slightly in displeasure.

Then, she opened her eyes.

Determination filled her eyes: "As long as the emperor issues a decree for Li Nuoxi and Tong'er to be betrothed... the prince will support Tong'er's bid for the crown prince position!"

Ji Gui Fei was well aware of the immense power Ji Moli possessed.

Of course...

As long as Ji Moli didn't cause any trouble in Jizhou.

The third prince, Li Tong, with Ji Moli's support...

Even though he was young, he had a greater chance! Ji Gui Fei's breathing quickened at the thought. If the third prince became the crown prince and inherited the Jing Emperor's throne in the future...

She would become the empress dowager! Perhaps, all the shadows Ji Moli had cast upon her would be dispelled!

"Therefore, for Tong'er's sake, becoming the crown prince...

"Marrying Li Nuoxi is a great honor for him!"

"A country girl... having the opportunity to become the mother of the nation is an incredible chance."

Ji Gui Fei's red lips curled slightly as she spoke softly.

Although she didn't understand why Ji Moli made this request.

In Ji Gui Fei's eyes, even if Li Nuoxi was the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, marrying her would still be considered a step down for the third prince.

Otherwise, the future empress of the third prince should be from the Gongshu Clan, the Yue Clan, or the most talented and beautiful woman from the Ji Family!

"A country girl..."

Ji Gui Fei's nose wrinkled slightly, and she huffed in dissatisfaction.

Title: The Beauty's Terror

The concubine, with her delicate hands holding a jade comb, gently brushed her hair, making the jet-black waterfall of strands fall into place. She gazed into the silver mirror, polished to perfection with silver gemstones, and admired her exquisite features. With a light touch of rouge and a hint of powder, her beauty became even more captivating.

She carefully picked up a red paper, her thumb lightly lifting it, and brought it to her lips, taking a delicate sip. Instantly, a vibrant, fiery red hue, like a blooming flower, adorned her lips, lingering there.

"Your Highness, you're so beautiful," one of the maids, standing nearby, exclaimed.

They all knew that the concubine, Ji Guifei, enjoyed being praised at such moments.

Indeed, Ji Guifei was stunning, possessing a beauty akin to a flower that had been cruelly ravaged, a beauty that only intensified after giving birth to two children, adding a touch of maturity to her allure.

It was this beauty that had granted her a place in Emperor Jing's harem.

Now, although the emperor had found new love, she still held a position of importance within the palace.

"Yes, you're truly beautiful," another maid chimed in.

"You're thinking of something beautiful," a deep, hoarse voice added after the maids' compliments.

Suddenly, a thunderous sound, like a startling thunderclap, reverberated through the room.

Ji Guifei's smile froze, her red lips stiffening.

The maids in the room also stood frozen, startled.

Where did this crude man's voice come from? Had the prince not yet left?

But...

Ji Guifei's eyes suddenly narrowed, her long lashes trembling violently.

Through the silver mirror, she saw a cute bull mask with a smiling expression appear behind her. The mask hung there, smiling.

However, that smile sent a chilling shiver down Ji Guifei's spine.

"Who is it?" she exclaimed.

"Who are you?" she demanded.

Ji Guifei felt as if her heart had been seized by a terrifying, giant hand.

She turned her head abruptly.

Before her eyes, a mass of blood and flesh twisted and swelled, the black garment instantly stretched taut, resembling a terrifying tower, filling her with a sense of suffocation and nightmarish fear.

In that moment, she felt like she had stepped back into the nightmares of her childhood. That man...

He had appeared before her like this, a towering figure filling her vision.

But she soon realized that the figure before her...

Was not that man, not Ji Molei.

Thump, thump, thump—

She tried to stimulate the divine nature within her mud pill palace.

But she couldn't activate it.

The divine embryo!

The Martial Saint!

Whether it was her qi or divine nature, they were both firmly suppressed.

"First..."

Ji Guifei let out a terrifying and heart-wrenching scream, wanting to use the most primal method to send a message, hoping that the Ji family's Martial Saint and the divine embryo expert would sense it.

But—

Her scream couldn't be heard.

It was as if the entire room had been sealed off, isolated in a different space-time.

Ji Guifei's eyes, filled with terror, looked up at the roof, where a chessboard with crisscrossing lines slowly spun.

The two maids, with their exceptional cultivation, were like two top-tier Triple Flower Grandmasters.

They had seemingly used a unique secret art to reach this state, their willpower akin to that of death warriors.

However, the figure wearing the cute bull mask was a towering presence.

He simply raised his hand.

His five fingers spread wide.

The qi within the maids' bodies exploded, like countless arrows, tearing them apart into minced flesh. A thick, bloody mist filled the room.

Before Li Che, whose body was now almost purely martial, these two maids, unable to control their own qi, were no match.

Ji Guifei raised her hand, touching the exquisitely painted makeup on her brow, trying to forcefully stimulate her divine nature.

But—

The next moment, a large hand, like a fan, covered her head.

Ji Guifei was terrified.

She didn't understand why she had attracted such a deadly assassin.

Nor did she comprehend why, within the Ji family's mansion, such a terrifying killer would appear.

"Why... why..."

Her delicate makeup now smudged, she asked with difficulty, her fear making her beauty even more captivating.

She pressed her lips together, her lips trembling as she begged.

She wanted to use her allure to gain the man's mercy, seeking a glimmer of hope.

However—

Behind the bull mask, a rolling sea of murderous intent surged.

Looking at her exquisite, tragic beauty, he seemed like a wicked old woman about to feed poison to a baby.

This man's eyes held no regard for women.

No explanation was needed for death.

The fan-like hand, fingers clenched.

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First Chapter: This chapter was written a bit slower, but it's complete. Seeking monthly votes, recommendations, and reads. Everything is left unspoken. Old Li thanks you. Tomorrow, the story will continue with a bang!

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