Chapter 357: The Mystic Tortoise Carries the Double Pupil Half-Saint's Ultimate Masterpiece, Defying

Chapter 357: The Mystic Tortoise Carries the Double Pupil Half-Saint's Ultimate Masterpiece, Defying Destiny, and the Immortal Craft's Four Moltings

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

Thunderbolts surged rapidly, and the bright golden arcs of lightning seemed to explode from within the statue of the Twinheart Sage in the temple, as if in an instant.

Countless thunderbolts roared like thousands of birds suddenly screeching in a dense forest.

The entire ninth floor of the Eight-Angled Multi-Eaved Dripping Heavenly Forecast Tower was engulfed by the screeching sounds of the thunderbolts, illuminated by the bright light that formed a web, almost weaving through the entire floor.

It was as if time had frozen, and in the moment when the spring thunder bloomed in the sky, between the leaden clouds, a pause button was pressed, causing everything to stiffen and float in midair.

Boom—!!!

But this intense brightness wasn't deep; instead, the edges of the lightning arcs were enveloped by a layer of dark, glossy light, as if the power of intense brightness and light had merged with the deathly aura of the netherworld, intertwining and blending together.

An extremely rich divine essence burst forth, and the divine essence of the temple gods in the entire Heavenly Forecast Treasure Tower seemed to boil at this moment.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The howling wind roared, turbulent currents surged, and the sound of bursting and buzzing filled the air.

At the edge of the ninth floor.

Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen, the two deputy grand inspectors, had their wide-sleeved Daoist robes fluttering, almost sticking tightly to their bodies.

Hong Shiffo was even more astonished, carrying the chessboard on his back, his eyes wide open, and he was almost terrified.

"What...what kind of thunder is this?!"

Hong Shiffo's hair and beard flew wildly as he felt the intertwined thunderbolts, and he had the illusion of being frozen stiff.

It was as if within the inner landscape of the Niwan Palace, the extremely majestic divine essence of the embryonic transformation into a divine realm had been thoroughly solidified, like stirring congee.

Just sensing the thunderbolts, he felt an overwhelming sense of impending doom! There was even the delusion of annihilation, as if being struck by this thunderbolt might lead to extinction and death!

"Three Disasters...Celestial Thunder Tribulation!"

Yue Taofu, who always had a simple and honest smile on his face, now revealed a look of disbelief in his eyes.

"Although it's only a faint trace, it's a genuine Celestial Thunder Tribulation!"

"The Celestial Thunder Tribulation of the Three Disasters and Nine Tribulations!"

As a powerful figure recorded in the Divine Armament Canon, Yue Taofu naturally understood what the Celestial Thunder Tribulation was and how terrifying it could be.

He had never imagined that the Celestial Thunder Tribulation would appear in the hands of a cultivator who had just broken through to the Divine Embryo Realm.

"That divine sculpture..."

"The Twinheart Sage's divine sculpture actually contains one of the Three Disasters, the Celestial Thunder Tribulation?!"

Yue Taofu felt completely confused.

The other deputy grand inspector, Fang Shangzhen, was also a bit dumbfounded.

"This Celestial Thunder Tribulation seems to be controlled by a unique power, and then transformed into a force that Li Che can control...no, it's not control, but rather, it's done with the help of the divine sculpture in the temple!"

"These Celestial Thunder Tribulations seem to have formed a net, trapping the entire floor. Li Che intends to use this Celestial Thunder Tribulation...to restrict the Mystic Tortoise's movements!"

"Since the Mystic Tortoise keeps moving, Li Che wants to see the grand inspector clearly and see through the misty fog surrounding him, which is very difficult. So, he must make the Mystic Tortoise stop!"

Deputy Grand Inspector Fang Shangzhen immediately understood Li Che's intention and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe in his heart.

It could be said that Li Che's distinguished guest scholar examination this time was truly the most challenging in history.

Not only did he have to sculpt the grand inspector, but he also had to sculpt the grand inspector being carried by the Mystic Tortoise, who kept moving and erupting with extreme speed...

It was indeed a hellishly difficult task!

However, Li Che had indeed found a solution...

Could he succeed?!

The powerful Qi pushed them to the edge of the ninth floor. Unwilling to interfere with the examination because of their presence, the three of them couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation in their hearts.

They were genuinely looking forward to Li Che's success.

Because only by succeeding would Li Che not disappoint the stunning display he had shown in the face of this hellishly difficult task!

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...

"Prison Thunder Heavenly Net!"

Li Che's eyes blazed with intensity, locking onto the void, and a deep voice seemed to emanate from the depths of his throat.

Accompanied by the rumbling and exploding sounds, the words spread rapidly throughout the ninth floor.

He spread his five fingers and slapped the head of the Twinheart Sage's divine sculpture. The statue seemed to suddenly open its eyes, as if a divine monkey's illusion was bathing in thunder armor and leaping out from within the statue.

His eyes burst with dazzling golden light, like the golden eyes of anger, piercing through illusions and staring directly at the void, fixated on the flashing Mystic Tortoise!

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—

The sound of the lightning arcs jumping was like a giant mythical spider crawling out of a thunder pool, weaving a massive spider web.

The spider web shimmered with thunderbolts, spreading throughout the floor.

The Mystic Tortoise's lazy eyes suddenly widened. It had an unprecedented fear of the Celestial Thunder Tribulation. When this stuff hit its shell...the tortoise would truly feel pain!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!

The Mystic Tortoise opened its mouth and emitted a deep sound like a bell.

Then, its four turtle legs began to move, creating countless afterimages and releasing powerful Qi and blood. It was like a flood bursting forth, accompanied by a faint golden light!

That was almost pure martial Qi and blood!

And there was also a thick, rolling dark green demonic aura!

This Mystic Tortoise was a Demon King, comparable to the top-tiered absolute peak, with a terrifying physique and extreme speed. At this moment, it chose to explode with all its might!

Boom—!!!

The Mystic Tortoise flashed at extreme speed, as if the void itself was distorted and pulled, creating afterimages.

However, the Prison Thunder Heavenly Net was a divine technique that Li Che had just comprehended. Once it was unleashed, it became a true heavenly net. Although the Mystic Tortoise burst with extreme speed, it couldn't teleport through space and ultimately collided with the Prison Thunder Heavenly Net woven by the Celestial Thunder Tribulation!

Slap—!!!

The sound of an electric mosquito swatter hitting a mosquito exploded.

Countless electric arcs sizzled and intertwined.

The Mystic Tortoise, carrying the grand inspector, slammed into the Prison Thunder Heavenly Net, creating a loud boom. The terrifying impact exploded with dazzling brilliance, causing the space to vibrate violently as if it were about to shatter!

The raging wind whipped around, and the thunderbolts that shot out resembled extremely sharp spears, striking the walls of the Heavenly Forecast Treasure Tower, causing them to glow.

However, the powerful thunderbolt spears couldn't penetrate the tower. The tower was incredibly sturdy and had unparalleled defense, like a top-tier divine armament!

Of course, at this moment, Li Che didn't pay attention to these things.

His jet-black, vigorous hair flew wildly, and his eyes seemed to have electric arcs dancing within them. He raised his hand and pointed at the Niwan Palace between his eyebrows.

Suddenly, he tore downward, and his flesh and blood turned outward, releasing golden light!

Divine Technique—

Star Snatching Eye!

Immortal Craft Star Snatching Eye!

Open Eyes to Peer into the True and the Void!

The moment the Mystic Tortoise, carrying the grand inspector, collided with the Prison Thunder Heavenly Net, the Mystic Tortoise's movements obviously stiffened for a moment!

And that moment...

...was already enough, precisely what Li Che needed!

The Star Snatching Eye burst forth, projecting its gaze like a golden light locking onto its target. With eyes open or closed, this moment was completely frozen in time!

Then, in the Heavenly Earth Chessboard within his mind, he presented this moment's scene.

Like a holographic projection, the Heaven Earth Soul floated above the Heaven Earth Chessboard, its eyes suddenly opening as it scanned the projected scene.

In this moment, the image showed the Mystic Tortoise colliding with the Prison Thunder Net, the Celestial Thunder Tribulation striking its shell and instantly spreading, causing the tortoise to wince in pain, its eyes widening, and its limbs twisting strangely.

The Grand Guardian on the tortoise's back was enveloped in swirling white mist, but as the mist violently shook, it gradually dissipated, revealing a pair of incredibly profound Double Pupils!

Double Pupils!

Li Che's Heaven Earth Soul eyes brightened instantly.

His mind returned to his body.

With his five fingers pressed against the Divine Sculpture Temple Deity's head, Li Che suddenly released his grip, and the various Divine Craft Knives hovering around him spun like windmills, grasped by his index finger as if struck by thunder.

The knife's gleam transformed into a startling thunderbolt, slicing into the Mystic Tortoise's Spirit Wood.

This was a Four Virtues Spirit Wood of lower rank, exceptional in quality, resembling green jade with shimmering light, as if it were a product of the tortoise's shell.

The knife's strike, like a falling thunderbolt, landed on the Spirit Wood, causing sparks to fly and a loud clanging sound!

As Li Che began carving, the Mystic Tortoise frantically broke free from the Prison Thunder Net, its limbs moving in a coordinated motion, and suddenly disappeared from the heaven and earth.

Li Che, who was in the midst of carving, was startled, sensing something, and abruptly stopped his knife, looking up.

He couldn't see any trace of the Mystic Tortoise.

But...

Li Che's Pure Mind Fruit in his chest began to throb.

Pure Mind Fruit · Penetrating Darkness!

Vaguely, Li Che seemed to see the Mystic Tortoise in another space, swimming like a fish, its limbs moving in a synchronized stroke, carrying the Grand Guardian on its back, and flashing away.

A look of satisfaction appeared on the Mystic Tortoise's face. With this... the Celestial Thunder Tribulation should no longer be able to strike its shell! Although the Divine Embryo that had transformed into a small creature produced an extremely thin Celestial Thunder Tribulation, it was still the Celestial Thunder Tribulation. The Mystic Tortoise had no choice but to hide in the Netherworld.

Watching Li Che, who was holding the knife and preparing to carve, the Mystic Tortoise's face showed a human-like "hehe" smile, as if it were a liberation of its natural lewdness.

Suddenly, the human-like lewd smile on the Mystic Tortoise's face froze.

Its limbs moved slowly, as if swimming leisurely, circling around Li Che.

As it swam past Li Che, it noticed his gaze...

Staring directly at the tortoise!

The Mystic Tortoise swam away, circling Li Che, but Li Che's eyes followed its graceful arc...

This person...

He could see the tortoise?!

The Mystic Tortoise's eyes widened in shock and horror!

It was currently in the Netherworld!

How could Li Che see it?!

The Grand Guardian on the Mystic Tortoise's back was enveloped in swirling white mist, and a faint laughter emerged.

"Interesting."

...

Li Che withdrew his gaze, and his paused knife continued to fall.

The clanging sound of fire and sparks filled the air as countless arcs of electricity flashed, and the Prison Thunder Net disappeared. The Mystic Tortoise and the Grand Guardian seemed to vanish from the heaven and earth.

Li Che knew that the tortoise had entered the Netherworld.

This was a Mystic Tortoise that could traverse between the Netherworld and reality!

Li Che was certain that it wasn't the Grand Guardian leading the tortoise through the Netherworld; instead, the Mystic Tortoise had crashed into the Netherworld, taking the Grand Guardian with it.

It was as if this was an innate ability of the Mystic Tortoise!

"The Demon Clan..."

Li Che murmured.

This Mystic Tortoise was likely the highest-ranked Demon Clan member he had ever encountered.

Although he had fought with the Curse Corpse and demons in the Strange Temple, those demons were of low rank.

This Mystic Tortoise, however, was a Demon King!

"The Demon King... does it possess special innate abilities?"

"Innate abilities, somewhat similar to a technique?"

Li Che's heart stirred.

This Mystic Tortoise... could sense the Divine Light!

At this moment, Li Che's curiosity peaked, and he even felt a strong urge to dissect the Mystic Tortoise!

He suddenly recalled how earlier, when he secretly threw a Flying Thunder Chess Piece at the Third Prince, the Mystic Tortoise had stared at him...

That gaze was similar to Xixi's when she eyed the dishes prepared by her boss.

It was the gaze of a food lover!

This Grand Guardian's Mystic Tortoise!

Had it smelled something delicious?

Was it staring intently because it wanted to eat... the Flying Thunder Chess Piece?

The essence of the Flying Thunder Chess Piece was the Pure Mind Divinity, which meant... this Mystic Tortoise craved Li Che's pure, clean, flawless, and pure-minded Divinity!

Li Che's eyes gleamed, but these were merely his speculations.

To test his theory, he would have to try luring away the Grand Guardian.

First, he needed to complete this Elite Guest Scholar Examination.

Once he became a Distinguished Guest at the Headquarters of the Celestial Observatory, Li Che would have ample opportunities to interact with this Grand Mystic Tortoise Demon King. Combined with the allure of the Pure Mind Divinity...

Luring it away would only be a matter of time.

Li Che's lips curled slightly, and his knife once again sliced through the Spirit Wood, sparking flying embers.

In his chest, the Immortal Craft Fruit throbbed incessantly.

The image of the Mystic Tortoise being struck by lightning while carrying the Grand Guardian, as reflected in the Heaven Earth Chessboard, continued to play out in a 360-degree view, fully immersing Li Che in the scene.

The Mystic Tortoise's panic, the Grand Guardian's composure, and the deep Double Pupils that emerged from the dissipating mist...

All of these appeared in Li Che's mind.

Thump, thump, thump, thump—

The Immortal Craft Fruit continued to throb, like thunder rumbling in his ears.

The knife in Li Che's hand kept changing, its gleam reversing and dazzling.

At this moment, Li Che's carving technique seemed to incorporate thunder techniques, becoming more expansive and distinct from his previous training in the Thousand-Handed Divine Sculpture Technique.

It had evolved into a technique uniquely his own!

In the ninth layer, the divine essence became increasingly dense, as if a hazy mist was rising, and an aura of terror and power surged, suppressing the divine essence.

The Spirit Wood on which Li Che was carving was covered in countless lightning fires, hissing and crackling, causing the divine essence to boil.

The falling wood shavings ignited in mid-air, transforming into an intimidating divine essence pressure, as if a terrifying giant tortoise was spanning the heaven and earth, opening its eyes and roaring fiercely.

This was the divine essence power inherent in the Spirit Wood.

The Four Virtues Divine Spirit Wood inherently possesses spirituality. For a Divine Sculpture Master to carve a divine sculpture from this spiritual wood, they must suppress and tame the spirit within.

The Prison Thunder Net had already begun to dissipate.

The ninth floor was left with only the howling gale and the surging divine spirit, like a raging tide. On the edge of the ninth floor, Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen, the two Deputy Supervisors, narrowed their eyes, while Hong Shiffo was incredibly tense, his fists clenched tightly.

"Will it succeed?"

Hong Shiffo was nervous. After all, Li Che was his recommendation for the Distinguished Guest Scholar Examination. If Li Che passed, he would be credited, and he could also gain a favor from Li Che, which was of utmost importance!

A future talent with a high chance of becoming a Divine Sculpture Sage would have a favor that was indeed invaluable!

The Grand Supervisor, sitting on the back of the Mystic Tortoise, was leisurely floating in the white mist.

The Mystic Tortoise actually wanted to return, as it could roam the Netherworld, but it didn't enjoy the place.

However, with the Grand Supervisor on its back, it had no choice but to continue its slow, relaxed journey.

The Grand Supervisor, shrouded in the mist, smiled lightly.

"Not bad..."

"Lending you a helping hand."

The next moment, the Grand Supervisor patted the shell of the Mystic Tortoise.

The leisurely Mystic Tortoise suddenly became alert, and with a surge of energy, it broke through the barrier between the Netherworld and reality, entering the real world and returning to the ninth floor.

Boom!

The Grand Supervisor sat upright on the back of the Mystic Tortoise, surrounded by white mist. As soon as he appeared, the mist seemed to be halved, revealing his dancing black hair and... those Double Pupils!

The Double Pupils opened, and like a heavy hammer, they struck down with force, causing the entire ninth floor's divine spirit to explode in that instant.

It was like throwing a boulder into a pond, creating a huge splash!

Li Che, who was in the process of carving the divine sculpture and adding the finishing touches, carving the Double Pupils of the Grand Supervisor, suddenly felt the carving knife in his hand become incredibly heavy beyond compare!

To carve those Double Pupils...

It became an extremely difficult task.

Li Che's eyes narrowed, and he felt the terrifying gaze and attention from the ninth floor, as if the air had solidified.

What was the Grand Supervisor doing?!

Did he not want Li Che to succeed in his carving?!

At this moment, not only Li Che but also Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen, the two Deputy Supervisors, showed confusion and bewilderment.

The Grand Supervisor was increasing the difficulty for Li Che!

They were well aware of the pressure and oppression that the Grand Supervisor's Double Pupils could exert.

If Li Che could withstand this pressure and complete the carving of the Double Pupils, capturing the Grand Supervisor's divine will...

Then Li Che's Divine Sculpture skills would likely be qualified to challenge the Divine Sculpture Sage!

"The Grand Supervisor is helping Li Guest Scholar!"

"If Li Guest Scholar can withstand this pressure and complete the Divine Sculpture carving under such pressure, his skills will be elevated to a higher level!"

Fang Shangzhen's heart stirred slightly, and he suddenly understood the Grand Supervisor's intention.

"But it's difficult... The oppressive feeling brought about by the Grand Supervisor's Double Pupil Divine Might is overwhelming. If Li Guest Scholar can't withstand it..."

"Then this Distinguished Guest Scholar Examination will be considered a failure."

"If he fails this time, according to the rules, Li Guest Scholar will not be eligible to participate in any Guest Scholar Examination for the next five years."

Yue Taofu spoke.

Therefore...

The Grand Supervisor's assistance to Li Che had a dual nature.

"The Grand Supervisor has left room for maneuver, let's see how Li Guest Scholar chooses... He has the opportunity to refuse."

Fang Shangzhen said.

The three of them turned their gaze back to Li Che.

Li Che, facing the Grand Supervisor's Double Pupil gaze, remained calm and fearless, even showing excitement as he lifted his head, his black and robust hair dancing wildly, and his eyes shining with a brilliant golden light, truly clashing with the Grand Supervisor's Double Pupil gaze!

The carving knife in his hand, which had been in a stalemate, resumed its work!

Li Che had made his choice!

Knowing the danger ahead, he bravely faced it!

Slash!

Li Che struggled to wield the knife, and the Divine Craft Fruit in his chest throbbed vigorously, as if electric currents were surging through his entire body.

The immense pressure he had been enduring gradually dissipated like a gentle spring breeze.

The knife fell!

Carve!

Wood shavings fell, and the screeching sound was painfully loud!

Ding!

As the final finishing touch was applied, the entire ninth floor's divine spirit surged towards the divine sculpture!

"Success!"

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...

Crackle, crackle!

In the sky above the Second City of the Divine Capital!

Thunder rumbled, and the early spring lightning roared!

Dark clouds piled up, and the leaking electric light resembled dragons and snakes, revealing themselves behind the clouds, like a dragon's head emerging, and illuminating a dazzling brilliance!

The entire Second City of the Divine Capital was filled with a majestic divine spirit, which, at this moment, was intensely stirred, like invisible waves rising and spreading.

Rain poured down, hitting the umbrella and splashing.

Su Yunji held her skirt and sheltered herself with an oil-paper umbrella, bending her delicate waist to shield the Third Prince, Lu Litiang, from the rain as he exited the Heavenly Gazing Supervisory Treasure Tower.

Just as Lu Litiang was about to board the luxurious carriage, his heart stirred slightly.

He turned and looked towards the Heavenly Gazing Supervisory Treasure Tower.

In an instant, he saw a flash of lightning from the Deceptive Tower, striking the Treasure Tower and the eight dragon-guarded pearl!

The pearl shone with brilliance, like a rising sun.

"What is this?"

The Third Prince, Lu Litiang, stared intently.

Standing by his side, the Purple Fur Temple's Han Si xi, had a sudden flash of light in her eyes.

"Divine Will!"

"The Grand Supervisor's..."

"Divine Will!"

Han Si xi's voice was sharp.

"Someone has managed to carve and capture the Grand Supervisor's divine will?!"

The Third Prince, Lu Litiang, was stunned by these words, and he immediately thought of Li Che, the man in the ink-black shirt.

This Li Che, whom his mother had once called a 'muddy-legged' man, had come to the Heavenly Gazing Supervisory Treasure Tower to participate in the Distinguished Guest Scholar Examination.

Could it be...

That the Grand Supervisor's divine will... was carved by this man?!

Boom!

Just as the Third Prince's thoughts were stirred, the Sacred Dragon Horse pulling the carriage let out a terrified neigh, and it became flustered, its legs weakening, and it knelt on the ground.

The Double Pupil Divine Might caused all demons to kneel!

"It is said that the Grand Supervisor's Double Pupils have an innate control and intimidation over the demon race. Now it seems that it's not just a rumor but a fact!"

"Just the manifestation of divine will has made this Sacred Dragon Horse with demon bloodline kneel!"

Han Si xi, the Purple Fur Temple's attendant, spoke in a shrill voice.

Boom!

On the treasure pearl, a brilliant light shone!

In an instant—

A massive shadow appeared within the radiant glow emanating from the pearl!

The Grand Inspector, seated atop the Mystic Tortoise, with his Double Pupil eyes revealed amidst the white mist.

Divine Will surged like a torrent, swirling and converging towards the Treasure Tower like a funnel.

The Grand Inspector, amidst the crisis, remained calm, his Double Pupil eyes exuding an awe-inspiring might.

The Mystic Tortoise, struck by thunder, twisted its mouth in surprise...

The scene was so lifelike!

So vivid!

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Lotus Pavilion.

Prince Lu Chi dried himself off from the rain and sat across from Imperial Tutor Xie Yunshen, who was dressed in plain robes, listening attentively to the tutor's teachings.

Xie Yunshen's eyes were kind, imparting his knowledge and wisdom to Lu Chi.

"Your Highness, if you wish to strive, then strive..."

"Failure is not to be feared, but rather the lack of courage to even try."

Lu Chi's face was resolute as he listened intently.

Suddenly, Xie Yunshen narrowed his eyes, and two figures appeared beside him—Heavenly Wound and Earth Defect. One was tall and thin, the other short and stout, both with varying degrees of impairment.

They gazed towards the direction of the Celestial Observatory's Treasure Tower...

The Mystic Tortoise carrying the Double Pupil!

The divine essence of the scene was so overwhelming that almost everyone in the upper three cities of the Divine Capital could see it. Many felt their souls tremble just by looking into those Double Pupil eyes.

"That's... the Grand Inspector's Double Pupil might..."

Earth Defect widened his eyes and gasped, envious of the Grand Inspector's power.

Imperial Tutor Xie Yunshen's plain robes fluttered, and his eyes shone with brilliance: "This is the manifestation of the Divine Sculpture's Divine Will... Such Divine Will, a masterpiece of the Half-Saint's pinnacle!"

"Impressive."

Xie Yunshen stroked his beard and sighed softly.

"Divine Sculptor Half-Saint Li Che... After the Thousand-Handed Divine Sculpture Technique and the Double-Hearted Sage's Divine Sculpture, he presents another masterpiece, 'Mystic Tortoise Carrying Double Pupil,' capturing the Grand Inspector's Double Pupil might..."

"Amazing!"

"Today, the Celestial Observatory welcomes another Distinguished Guest!"

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Divine Capital, First City.

Heavy rain poured down.

In the majestic and resplendent palace complex, with its flowing divine light, stood a towering palace with eight-angled overhanging eaves.

The corridors were filled with howling winds, and white jade balustrades stretched as far as the eye could see.

A ten-meter-high temple's crimson doors stood wide open, revealing a golden dragon throne with nine dragon heads, each exuding a powerful aura.

The Grand Inspector, seated on the Mystic Tortoise, remained calm, his eyes filled with interest, gazing beyond the white mist at the black-robed youth who had finished his carving.

At the edge of the ninth floor.

Yue Taofu, Fang Shangzhen, and Hong Shiffo were about to approach when they noticed the lack of movement.

However, as they took their first step, the Grand Inspector, seated on the Mystic Tortoise, slowly raised his finger, gesturing for them to stop.

They immediately understood the Grand Inspector's intention, and with a respectful bow, they retreated silently to the edge of the ninth floor.

Their hearts stirred, and their gazes turned to Li Che, who stood motionless, his eyes filled with countless flashing images. In his mind, various sword lights flickered, as if he were carving countless divine sculptures in an instant.

A storm gathered and swirled in his mind!

"Inhale!"

"Exhale!"

Li Che stood with his eyes closed, his breath steady.

He remained still, and everyone on the ninth floor of the Celestial Observatory's Treasure Tower followed suit, their gazes fixed on him, witnessing the transformation within him!

Time seemed to stand still.

Perhaps it was a single breath, or maybe it was a thousand breaths.

Li Che's carving knife slowly lifted from the divine sculpture, and a piece of green wood shavings scattered in the wind.

Li Che slowly opened his eyes, revealing a clear and penetrating gaze.

A hint of a second Double Pupil seemed to form within his dark pupils, as if a new Double Pupil had emerged!

As he lowered the carving knife, the divine sculpture glowed with flowing light.

Li Che set down the divine sculpture.

His black robe billowed in the wind, and his black hair danced.

A powerful divine essence emanated from him, like a lotus slowly unfolding. In his chest, the Immortal Embryo pulsed like a beating drum, gradually calming...

As if reaching its peak, a stream of light trickled from the Immortal Embryo.

Like water, like smoke, like a gentle breeze.

Guided by the silent path of the Great Dao.

[Immortal Embryo: Divine Sculptor (LV6, 0%)]



First Update, 7000 words. Apologies for the late update, I had a sudden stomachache and had to take a break. My schedule is all messed up, and in the quiet of the night, I can't help but reflect on how challenging writing a book truly is. Please support with votes, recommendations, and follows. Tomorrow, Li Che will be a new man!

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