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Chapter 358: Immortal Craft, Four Transformations, and the Awakening of Dao Induction: The Axe of th
Chapter 358: Immortal Craft, Four Transformations, and the Awakening of Dao Induction: The Axe of the Underworld (Part 1)
The gentle breeze stirred, creating a faint rustling sound in the silent and serene Eight-Angled Multi-eaved Dripping Heavenly Forecast Tower.
Li Che slowly opened his eyes, and in their depths, there seemed to be a hint of double pupils overlapping.
However, Li Che's attention was not on this unusual phenomenon.
Instead, he was focused on the flowing light that appeared before his eyes.
Thump, thump, thump—
The powerful heartbeat echoed like thunder, and the intense pulsation of the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit gradually subsided, like the fading smoke from a distant kitchen.
The silent guidance of the Great Dao...
Slowly dissipating.
Li Che's eyes opened and closed, and the golden smoke condensed as he stood in the center of the ninth floor, his entire being exuding a state of enlightenment and transformation, profound and mysterious, as if his spirit had reached the heavens.
Immortal Craft Dao Fruit!
Four Transformations!
In the depths of Li Che's eyes, a hint of uncontrollable joy appeared as he finally achieved the fourth transformation.
As the first Dao Fruit he obtained, the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit had significantly helped Li Che and his family, changing their fate.
In the Flying Thunder City, starting as a laborer, it was the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit that allowed Li Che to master wood carving techniques and rise swiftly, eventually leading him to his current heights.
Li Che's emotions were deep and profound for this Dao Fruit.
When the Dragon Elephant Vajra and the Pure Mind Dao Fruits both reached the LV6 stage and achieved the fourth transformation, awakening Dao Induction.
Li Che had been somewhat anxious about the maturation of the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit.
But now, it had finally transformed.
A sense of relief spread within him, like ink staining his heart.
Li Che didn't make any significant movements, but he was aware that he was currently inside the Heavenly Gazing Supervisory Treasure Tower.
His jet-black, robust hair danced wildly, and Li Che felt as if his spirit had undergone a transformation on a higher plane. Everything seemed to fall into place.
In his mind, his understanding of divine carving techniques deepened, as if he had undergone an intensive retreat.
His gaze fell upon the divine carving he had just completed and placed on the ground—a half-saint masterpiece of a Mystic Turtle carrying a Double Pupil, carved from Tortoise Shell Spirit Wood.
However, for Li Che at this moment, it seemed less than satisfying.
In his eyes, as the Dao Fruit transformed, this once-perfect divine carving began to show imperfections and areas for improvement.
Li Che understood that this was due to the enhancement in his skills brought about by the fourth transformation of the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit.
His breathing grew heavier, and his entire body seemed to tremble, as if adjusting to the transformation of the Dao Fruit, allowing his physical body to catch up with the changes in his consciousness.
"Inhale—"
"Exhale—"
With each breath, a gentle breeze stirred.
Li Che closed his eyes slightly, and his spirit seemed to be instantly pulled into the vast heavens and earth. He saw the towering World Tree rising from the ground, reaching towards the sky.
He also saw the colorful Bodhimanda Crystals hanging on the branches of the World Tree.
Li Che hovered in the air, his hair dancing, and his gaze smoothly found the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit among the many.
The Dao Fruit swayed, caressed by the invisible wind.
Then, the outer layer of the Dao Fruit, a seven-colored Bodhimanda Crystal, slowly peeled off.
Just like the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit's skin, it seemed to be molded by the invisible Dao Essence, forming a Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace.
The Pure Mind Dao Fruit's skin fell away, transforming into a Seven Orifice Spirit Heart.
And now, the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit's skin, like the previous two, began to...
Hover in the air of the Dao Fruit space, expanding and covering the entire world under the branches of the World Tree, slowly twisting and changing.
Buzz—!!!
Within the Dao Fruit space, a terrifying sharpness seemed to appear, a dazzling and domineering aura filling the heavens and earth, causing Li Che's hair to stand on end.
Then, Li Che saw the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit's skin...
Transform into an axe...
Pitch-black, as if forged from a black hole, it seemed to have been pulled from the depths of hell.
Countless ancient and mysterious scriptures appeared on the surface of the black axe, like tadpoles swimming, glowing golden and densely woven.
They covered most of the black axe's darkness.
Boom—!!!
As the golden tadpoles attached themselves to every corner of the axe.
The axe trembled, and the air around it shattered.
Li Che felt his spirit shatter.
Everything became fragmented.
As the world spun, Li Che's consciousness withdrew from the World Tree space.
The wind howled, and Li Che felt his head splitting, as if the terrifying axe's aura had pierced his spirit.
But the greater pain came from his hands.
Li Che felt as if each of his ten fingers had been pierced and bled by sharp needles.
Suppressing this stinging sensation, Li Che's fingers trembled slightly.
His gaze fixed on the prompt flowing before him like a gentle spring breeze.
"Dao Fruit LV6, Four Transformations, Promotion of Technique (Star Snatching Eye), Awakening of Dao Induction (Underworld Axe)."
Dao Induction!
Underworld Axe!
As expected, the fourth transformation of the Dao Fruit gave birth to Dao Induction!
It was like a transformation ability derived from the guidance of the Great Dao.
But why was it that the ability was born from the peeling of the Dao Fruit's skin...
Could it be that when the Dao Fruit fully ripens, it also gives birth to abilities? How powerful would such abilities be?
"Dao Induction (Underworld Axe): Dao Fruit Skin Transformation, Inducing the Dao, Immortal Craft Underworld Axe, Seizing Heavenly Fortune."
Li Che's heart stirred, and the aura of his Dao Fruit transformation immediately converged within his body.
The brilliance in his eyes gradually dimmed.
He exhaled slowly and glanced at the Dao-inducing mantra that had appeared.
Immortal Craft, Divine Carving, Seizing Heaven's Creation!
Divine Carving, what kind of ability will it bring? Li Che felt that this Divine Carving was like a divine weapon, capable of manifesting according to his will.
Li Che couldn't help but feel curious, but now wasn't the time to study, as the place was unsuitable.
Although it seemed like a lot of time had passed since the fourth transformation of his Dao Fruit, in reality, it hadn't taken too long, only about seven or eight breaths.
Li Che hadn't spent time studying the abilities after the transformation of his Dao Fruit.
He scanned his surroundings and spotted the Grand Guardian sitting atop a Sacred Turtle, obscured by white mist, appearing ethereal.
"Li Guest Scholar, you've just completed a semi-saintly masterpiece of divine carving. Have you calmed your emotions?" The Grand Guardian asked with a faint smile.
Li Che exhaled a breath of turbid air.
His trembling hands, due to the Dao Fruit transformation, gradually steadied, no longer shaking. Li Che even felt like his hands had undergone an indescribable transformation.
"Thank you, Grand Guardian, for your understanding. I've calmed down," Li Che replied with a smile.
After Li Che spoke, the invisible force that had been blocking Yue Taofu, Fang Shangzhen, and Hong Shiffo dissipated, and the three of them smoothly walked towards Li Che.
"Congratulations, Li Guest Scholar!"
"From today onwards, you should be addressed as Li Distinguished Guest Scholar! You are now the thirteenth Distinguished Guest Scholar of the Heavenly Forecast Bureau, and in terms of status, you even surpass me!" Hong Shiffo laughed, his face beaming with joy.
He couldn't contain the elation in his heart.
Although he knew that Li Che's divine carving skills were extraordinary, having witnessed the carving of the Twinheart Sage statue in the Divine Carving Peak of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, which comprehended the three divine wills of the temple deity, elevating the statue to the top-tier semi-saintly divine carving realm.
But it hadn't been long since then.
Skills, like martial arts, become increasingly challenging to improve as one reaches higher levels. Each enhancement and amplification in skills is a significant change.
As the local supervisor of the Heavenly Forecast Bureau, Hong Shiffo was well aware of the immense difficulty of the Distinguished Guest Scholar examination. Moreover, this examination of Li Che was personally overseen by the Grand Guardian.
Li Che smiled and returned the greeting, thanking them for their blessings.
Yue Taofu smiled warmly, his gaze falling on the divine carving statue, and then he looked at the Sacred Turtle beneath the Grand Guardian, his eyes lighting up.
His smile became even more intense.
"Li Distinguished Guest, would you be willing to sell this divine carving statue with the Double Pupil to me? I mainly want to admire the Grand Guardian's Double Pupil divine aura, and it's not because the Sacred Turtle's crooked mouth is struck by lightning..." Yue Taofu's voice carried a hint of jest.
Upon hearing this, Fang Shangzhen couldn't help but smile.
He carefully examined the divine carving statue.
The Sacred Turtle Demon King, having resumed its lazy posture beneath the Grand Guardian, suddenly widened its eyes upon hearing Yue Taofu's words.
Its eyes widened in shock, as if filled with fear!
No! The Sacred Turtle kicked the ground with its four limbs, and with a jolt, it lifted its shell and stood up from the ground.
The Sacred Turtle stared at the divine carving statue, seeing its own comical crooked mouth on the statue!
The Sacred Turtle felt like the sky was falling! As the Grand Guardian's first favorite general, the Sacred Turtle, with its handsome and elegant appearance, felt like the world had darkened and people's hearts were treacherous.
With this statue...
How could he, the Sacred Turtle Demon King, find a female turtle mate in the future?!
"Don't make fun of the Sacred Turtle. Li Guest Scholar's ability to attract some Celestial Thunder Tribulation is not something that only affects the Sacred Turtle. Even if it were you, you would also have a crooked mouth." The Grand Guardian spoke.
Yue Taofu immediately felt a sense of regret.
"Li Guest Scholar, it seems like you've gained some insight from this carving... Keep this divine carving statue, as the Double Pupil divine will within it should be of great help to you." The Grand Guardian said with a smile, his face obscured by white mist, making it hard to discern his true appearance.
But Li Che could hear the smile and ease in his words.
Li Che hadn't planned to sell this divine carving statue, as he had just undergone a transformation at the Dao Fruit level, and he believed he could further refine this statue through the Four Transformations of his Dao Fruit.
Perhaps...
He could challenge the realm of a Divine Carving Saintly Hand!
Li Che expressed his intention.
Upon hearing this, Yue Taofu couldn't help but look at Li Che with admiration.
This young man was truly eager to improve.
Compared to Yue Taofu, Li Che was indeed young, at twenty-five years old... Isn't that young?
But the difficulty of becoming a Divine Carving Saintly Hand compared to a semi-saintly divine carving was immense.
One must have an extraordinary talent for divine carving! The term 'Saintly Hand' is an exaggeration, referring to those who stand at the pinnacle of any profession.
A Saint of a profession!
Among the four divine professions of divine weaponry, divine elixirs, divine carvings, and divine arrays, as well as divine formations, Confucian scholars, and more, those who attain Sainthood are extremely rare!
Even rarer than top-tier experts! As the saying goes, each profession has its own specialization.
Those who are called Saintly Hands have mastered their profession to the point of perfection!
A rare occurrence in the world!
Li Che's divine carving today had reached the pinnacle of semi-saintly divine carvings, just a step away from the realm of a Saintly Hand.
But that final step was the true challenge.
The Divine Capital was plagued by a shortage of Divine Sculpture Half-Saints, with many aspiring sculptors struggling to reach the pinnacle of their craft. Despite their efforts, breaking through the ultimate shackles and entering the realm of the Master Sculptor seemed like an impossible feat, even with a lifetime of dedication.
"Let's give it a try... What if I succeed?" Li Che suggested with a gentle smile.
"Then let's wish Li Guest Minister the best in breaking through the ultimate shackles and entering the realm of the Master Sculptor. May the Great Jing have another Divine Sculpture Master!" Yue Taofu smiled and offered his blessing.
The Great Jing currently had only four Divine Sculpture Masters, a far cry from the top-tier experts in other fields.
The Little Heavenly Sound Temple boasted two Divine Sculpture Masters, Huang Mei and Yue Long, who managed the temple's divine sculpture business, covering all twelve paths of the Great Jing.
Following them were the Dragon and Tiger Divine Sect's Zhao Gongming and the Ji family's Ji Yuan, each occupying a position as a Divine Sculpture Master.
Even the Celestial Observatory's headquarters lacked a Divine Sculpture Master.
Above the thirteen Distinguished Guest Ministers were three Grand Guest Ministers, each representing the Divine Armament, Divine Elixir, and Divine Talisman professions.
Each profession had only one Grand Guest Minister.
Originally, the Celestial Observatory's headquarters had a Divine Sculpture Master, but after their demise in the Strange Temple, the position had been vacant.
The Divine Sculpture Master's status surpassed that of the City Supervisor and was second only to the Deputy Grand Guardians, Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen.
If Li Che truly became a Divine Sculpture Master, he would be directly invited by the Grand Guardian to become a Grand Guest Minister, even without the need for an examination, due to his status as a Distinguished Guest Minister.
"Deputy Grand Guardian, please show Li Guest Minister around the Celestial Observatory's Treasure Tower and arrange a cultivation room for him." The Grand Guardian instructed.
Fang Shangzhen bowed, "Yes, sir."
The Grand Guardian turned to Li Che, "Li Guest Minister, now that you are one of the thirteen Distinguished Guest Ministers, I bestow upon you this Celestial Foretelling Token."
"With this token, you may bring one person with you and travel freely through all cities in the Divine Capital, except for the First City. No one will dare stop you."
The Grand Guardian continued, and in the next moment, a sleeve flicked, sending a dark silver token flying into Li Che's palm.
The token had the words "Distinguished Guest" inscribed on it.
"Holding this token grants you the status equivalent to a City Supervisor. When purchasing resources from the Celestial Observatory, you'll receive a fifty percent discount. You're also entitled to a cultivation room, where you can cultivate in seclusion. No one, not even I, can observe your cultivation."
The Grand Guardian's double pupils shone brightly, piercing through even the white mist.
Li Che's heart stirred at these words, and he became curious about the cultivation room the Grand Guardian had mentioned.
"The cultivation room can accommodate only one person. If there are more than two people, it will be considered a violation, and the use of the cultivation room will be suspended.
(End of Chapter)
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