Chapter 360: Can Four Top-Tier Apex Figures Break the Temple? Black Xumi Pure Crystal Three-Body Div

Chapter 360: Can Four Top-Tier Apex Figures Break the Temple? Black Xumi Pure Crystal Three-Body Divine Tribulation Technique

Crackle, crackle—!

Suddenly, lightning bolts crisscrossed in the night sky, darkening the heavens, and a light spring rain fell.

But this thin spring rain was not enough to brew a spring thunder. However, today, there was a genuine spring thunder that spanned across the heavens and earth!

An incredibly oppressive and stifling pressure descended, as if a mountain had been cut in half, and the rumbling sound echoed as it fell upon the mortal realm.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The fierce wind howled, swirling and raging. Time seemed to freeze in this moment.

Purple-robed Temple Guardian Han Sixin's purple temple robe fluttered in the wind, its hem snapping and cracking, emitting a sound like crackling lightning.

An overwhelming killing intent, like a tidal wave, instantly poured down from the sky, raging and surging like a storm, exploding with madness!

Han Sixin, who seemed to be with the shadow, completely restrained his breath, making it almost imperceptible, and hardly noticeable to anyone.

He was currently a hundred zhang away from Dawn Fortune Academy. Even Lu Tai Bai might not have been able to detect him as he performed the top-tier divine seed martial arts technique, Shadow Fusion Technique.

This was also the reason Han Sixin had the confidence to agree with the Third Prince and come to Dawn Fortune Academy to investigate whether Li Che was the Bull Demon.

Even if he were discovered by Lu Tai Bai, at a distance of a hundred zhang, he had the qualification to advance and retreat as he pleased!

However, when darkness descended, shrouding the sky.

Like a heavenly river bursting its banks, the killing intent crashed into him, and his heart sank into an abyss for a moment.

It was as if he had encountered an extremely terrifying killing intent in his youth, and the feeling of walking the line between life and death once again.

It was a memory sealed deep within his mind, the only time he had faced death, and now... he felt the sensation of facing death once more!

The enormous black city was incredibly vast, covering the sky and blocking out the sun. No one knew when it had appeared, floating above the sky.

An intricate chessboard-like web of lines crisscrossed, and on it stood a dark city. Its walls seemed to stretch endlessly, and all that could be seen was the pitch-black city gate with the words "Netherworld Capital" written upon it.

Netherworld... Netherworld Capital!

For some reason, just seeing the name of this city gave him a feeling of being enveloped by death.

Han Sixin's eyes narrowed, and his neatly combed hair fluttered in the wind. He glared, his throat emitting a shrill scream.

"Bull Demon?!"

The Netherworld Bull Demon!

On the city gate stood a towering figure in a black robe, with a cute bull mask stained by the rain. However, beneath the mask, his eyes were filled with overwhelming murderous intent!

"Are you looking for the bull?"

The deep voice was devoid of any jest, filled with seriousness, as if asking if he was seeking death.

Boom!

Han Sixin's legs surged with blood, and his powerful blood energy rumbled. The robust and thick Martial Saint's Yuan Gang erupted beneath his feet.

He saw the white Dao essence white python entangled in the Bull Demon's hand.

In the instant the white python appeared, the divine seals in Han Sixin's hands began to tremble wildly!

"Bull Demon!"

"It is you!"

Han Sixin was startled, and with a flip of his hand, he collected the four divine seals.

The power beneath his feet exploded, and the ground cracked. Spider web-like fissures instantly spread across the earth.

His entire body moved at an extreme speed, intending to retreat!

Something was amiss!

This Bull Demon...

Had actually set up an ambush in advance!

As if he had known Han Sixin would appear here?

Logically speaking, Han Sixin had obtained the divine seals from the Grand Supervisor's calculations and predictions. In other words, with the divine seals in his possession, the Bull Demon should not have discovered him beforehand.

The Bull Demon had no divine seals on him, only a Heavenly Clue Dao essence, seemingly used as a coordinate.

But the Bull Demon had been waiting for him!

Han Sixin immediately sensed the danger.

An intense impact exploded in Han Sixin's mind, an overwhelming feeling of danger. It was like a giant stone thrown into his heart, stirring up a tremendous wave!

Boom, boom, boom!!!

He stomped his foot, and the ground cracked. The invisible shockwave and the surging blood energy created a powerful force that dispersed the air currents.

However—

Han Sixin suddenly turned around, his purple robe fluttering in the air. His body moved swiftly, and he swung with terrifying force.

A crisp sound echoed as he clashed with a figure that appeared behind him. The two powerful Yuan Gangs entangled, rumbling like thunder!

The plump figure staggered back several steps, but his face still wore a silly, innocent smile.

"This eunuch has quite a bit of strength."

Yue Huang Long laughed heartily.

"Yue Huang Long!"

Han Sixin immediately recognized the person before him. After all, Yue Huang Long, a member of the ancient Yue family, had reached the Apex realm. How could he be an unknown, insignificant person?

The City Lord of Dawn Fortune Dao City...

A high-ranking official in charge of a region!

Yue Huang Long?!

How could he be here?

Han Sixin's expression changed slightly, and the sense of crisis in his heart intensified.

"Old Eunuch, since you've come, don't leave."

"The Netherworld welcomes you."

Yue Huang Long laughed, spreading his arms wide as if inviting Han Sixin to crash into his open embrace.

Han Sixin's expression immediately turned ugly.

"Hmph! You're seeking death! You're not even at the top-tier Apex realm, and you want to keep me here?"

Han Sixin's voice was sharp.

But the next moment...

His face began to tremble uncontrollably again.

Above him, the dark city of Netherworld Capital continued to descend and approach!

Darkness crept closer and closer.

Despair!

Suffocation!

Han Sixin's arms suddenly spread wide, and behind him, three Mystic Divine Seeds appeared one after another, unleashing the power of the divine seeds, as if summoning the Heavenly Gate itself!

However, a chanting of Buddhist sutras suddenly filled the air.

Han Sixin's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

But behind him, an old monk had appeared at some point, unnoticed.

Clad in a monk's robe and draped in a large red kasaya, his two long eyebrows fluttered in the wind, his palms pressed together, and his face was like the bark of an old tree, with a kind and benevolent gaze fixed on Han Sixin.

Han Sixin's eyes narrowed in surprise, feeling as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage?!

The Great Sage of Little Lingyin Temple?!

The incident at Little Lingyin Temple might have been a sealed-off piece of news for ordinary people, but for the many high-ranking officials, it was not much of a secret.

As the Third Prince, who was vying for the position of Crown Prince, naturally knew about the massacre at Little Lingyin Temple.

Apart from the Great Sage of Little Lingyin Temple, whose cultivation was heaven-defying and whose identity was extremely noble, everyone else from the temple who had come from Xiling Dao to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet in the Divine Capital had perished.

According to Wang Kui, one of the three governors of the Temple Guard Command, the perpetrators of the massacre at Little Lingyin Temple were from the Netherworld.

And now, even after helping the Third Prince confirm the identity of the Bull Demon from the Netherworld...

He actually found the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage here?!

The Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage... and the Netherworld?!

This... this... this...

It was all too chaotic!

Han Sixin felt his mind couldn't keep up. Was the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage colluding with the Netherworld?

In that case, were the disciples of Little Lingyin Temple massacred by the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage?

Or perhaps the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage had been subdued by the Netherworld?!

No matter which scenario it was, it wasn't good news for Han Sixin. It meant he would have to face not only Yue Huang Long but also the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage!

The Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage...

Was even stronger than Lu Tai Bai!

The Heavenly Gate Pass and the Great Sage Spectrum, a top-tier existence listed on both charts!

Xiling Dao, the abbot of Little Lingyin Academy, the master of a great divine sect!

Escape!

A sense of fear crept into Han Sixin's heart.

However, as an experienced temple guardian who had been through countless battles, Han Sixin calmed himself and began to think of a way out.

"Amitabha..."

"My child, your hands are stained with blood. If you don't go to hell, who will?"

The Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage spoke with a benevolent gaze.

As his words fell, Han Sixin burst out with all his might, transforming into a streak of light and dashing towards another location, attempting to break through the blockade and escape.

A direct confrontation...

Was out of the question.

The Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage pressed his palms together and clapped them forcefully. Instantly, countless rays of Buddha light shot out like threads, intertwining with his aura to form a gigantic Buddha palm that descended from the sky.

Han Sixin screamed, unleashing the power of a top-tier Martial Sage.

His formidable aura rose like a blazing sun, gathering within his imperfect body. His entire being transformed into a sharp blade, slicing towards the Buddha palm. However, as he struck the palm, it suddenly transformed into a pitch-black gate that violently opened, spewing out black air currents.

The once-solemn Buddha light instantly turned into a chilling death aura. Han Sixin couldn't control his divine nature and crashed into the Netherworld.

After Han Sixin was taken away by the Netherworld, the dark mist in the sky suddenly disappeared, and Yue Huang Long and the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage turned into black smoke, scattered by the wind. Only the early spring drizzle remained, carrying the chilly air of the season, brushing past the earth.

Bang!!!

The air exploded.

A dazzling silver sword light suddenly slashed through.

Lu Tai Bai's white robes fluttered, his wide sleeves stirring the wind. His silver hair, strand by strand, was enveloped in sword intent, and as he drew his sword, the air twisted as if being sliced apart.

Lu Tai Bai's eyes reflected the sword light, his silver eyebrows furrowed, revealing a hint of surprise.

He looked at the spiderweb-like cracks on the street, deep and bottomless, as the rainwater on the ground rushed into the cracks.

It was common knowledge that the ground in the Third City and Upper Third City of the Divine Capital was made of extremely durable materials, and even a grandmaster might not be able to leave such deep marks.

Obviously, the person who shattered the ground had an incredibly powerful Martial Dao cultivation.

"Apex? Or perhaps... top-tier Apex?"

"Within the Divine Capital, there are only a few top-tier Apex cultivators. Who could it be?"

Beside Lu Tai Bai, Shi Jian, the sect master of the True Martial Sect, clad in black heavy armor, also arrived. His scorching aura caused the rain to sizzle and evaporate.

The two exchanged a glance.

Lu Tai Bai had his suspicions but naturally couldn't voice them.

Shi Jian stared deeply at Lu Tai Bai.

"The Peach Blossom Banquet hasn't even started..."

"And the Divine Capital is already... filled with hidden undercurrents."

Lu Tai Bai's wide sleeves billowed, and he turned to leave.

"Our Dawn Fortune Sect has always been honest and law-abiding, never causing trouble."

...

...

After the world spun, Han Sixin's cold heart grew even colder.

His purple robes fluttered, and his once-neat hairstyle was now disheveled. He lay on the ground, the dark rain falling, and his eyes scanned the surroundings like a fierce cat.

And then...

This scan revealed that Yue Huang Long and the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage were both within the city.

Additionally, there were other figures standing around, all of them Martial Sages... every single one of them!

Huang Jianjiu, You Liqing, Su Leibao, Yan Jing...

One by one, the Martial Sages stared at Han Sixin with a fervent gaze.

It was as if it was about to devour him at any moment.

That gaze caused Han Sixin to subconsciously swallow his saliva. Ever since his cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the highest realm, he had never encountered such a situation again.

Suddenly, a sound like a wave shattering erupted!

A golden sun seemed to bloom from above his head, and golden blood surged like a tidal wave, reaching its peak and causing the Golden Pool to boil!

Bull Demon!

Han Sixin's heart trembled as he saw the Bull Demon take a heavy step in the Golden Pool, clenching his fist. Pure martial will instantly spread and rose!

Whoosh, whoosh—

The tide surged violently!

The Golden Pool seemed to swell instantly, transforming into a golden Dragon Elephant Furnace!

Dao Guidance!

Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace!

In the instant the Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace appeared, countless golden blood vortices seemed to swirl within the golden furnace, like golden pills refined by divine beings, boiling and raging in the furnace!

The Bull Demon took another heavy step, clenching his five fingers, and in that moment, the entire city turned golden! Countless streams of air, light, and new life, even the entire world, gathered in the Bull Demon's clenched fist! All other brilliance vanished!

Only that ever-changing, flickering fist remained!

Dragon roars and elephant bellows!

Countless powerful blood energies surged instantly, like a hundred-zhang wave suddenly rising on the Grand Canal!

With just one punch, it seemed to steal away all the brilliance!

"Is that the Bull Demon?!"

"Just the Bull Demon..."

"How could it be..."

"So strong?!"

In the entire city, countless raindrops swirled, falling like ink and steaming in the air like flowing clouds!

Scorching, boiling!

Brilliant and dazzling, majestic and awe-inspiring!

Ravaging the heavens and earth!

Boom—!!!

The fist descended in an instant, heavy as a mountain!

The towering Bull Demon, clad in black, stood tall like a tower, and with a flash of lightning, numerous leaden clouds appeared, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and rights.

In the Second City of the Divine Capital.

An extremely luxurious carriage shattered the heavy spring rain, speeding along the official road, pulled by two dragon horses that dragged a massive and spacious carriage. The wheels crushed the accumulated water on the ground, creating triangular ripples.

A moment later, the luxurious carriage came to a stop in front of the Ji family's mansion.

The curtain was lifted, and the Third Prince changed out of his light yellow python robe, putting on a plain white garment instead. He even tied a black cloth around his arm.

Inside the Ji family's mansion, someone hurried over to greet the Third Prince and escorted him into the residence.

"Your Highness... Thank you for your trust in the Ji family. The death of the Noble Consort has nothing to do with us." Ji Qingchuan smiled bitterly, shaking his head, his face filled with sorrow and indignation.

"It's not easy for the Ji family to have a Noble Consort. Why would we kill her? Our entire family is the Noble Consort's support, and we were even hoping that after she becomes the Empress, she would bring some benefits to our family."

Ji Qingchuan continued to complain, actively distancing himself from the matter.

The Third Prince, after all, shared the bloodline of the Ji family. If possible, Ji Qingchuan would naturally support the Third Prince, who was the best and most promising candidate.

"Rest assured, Your Highness... I believe in the Ji family." The Third Prince's face revealed a look of sorrow.

"I have the Ji family's bloodline flowing in me. We are truly family... and the Ji family is my eternal support..."

"I personally sought an audience with the Grand Supervisor to find out who killed my mother... I even presented the Heaven Divination Order!"

The Third Prince stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the garden drenched by the spring rain, creating a poetic and picturesque scene.

Xi Xi slowly exhaled a breath.

Ji Qingchuan's heart trembled, and he abruptly turned to the Third Prince, "The Heaven Divination Order?"

"The Great Supervisor bestows this order upon every prince at their first birthday."

As the head of the Ji family, Ji Qingchuan was well aware of the significance of the Heaven Divination Order.

It could grant one an opportunity to receive a divination calculation from the Great Supervisor.

Even for a family like theirs, with a long and prestigious history, it was nearly impossible to persuade the Great Supervisor to act. It depended entirely on the Great Supervisor's mood.

If a prince were to use the Heaven Divination Order, it would be equivalent to exhausting their connection with the Great Supervisor and spending their goodwill.

"How could I bear to see my mother die in such an unjust manner?"

"My mother gave birth to me, gave me her blood and flesh. How could I just sit by and watch her die with such a grievance?"

The Third Prince, Lu Litiang, spoke with a heavy voice.

Ji Qingchuan's heart warmed slightly. The Third Prince using the Heaven Divination Order to request the Great Supervisor's assistance not only established him as a filial son but also served the purpose of easing tensions between the Ji family.

After all, once the true culprit was identified and it was confirmed that the killer had no connection to the Ji family, the family's suspicions would be cleared. The Third Prince could then continue to rely on the Ji family's support without hesitation.

With the backing of a prestigious family, how could the Third Prince afford to miss such an opportunity?

"Your Highness... who exactly killed the Imperial Concubine? Was it Ji Moli?"

Ji Qingchuan clasped his fists and asked with a heavy voice.

He was eager to know the outcome.

Ji Moli was the last person to see the Imperial Concubine, and the scene bore traces of the 'Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing God' technique, a specialty of Ji Moli.

Ji Qingchuan genuinely wanted to know if Ji Moli was the culprit.

"No!"

"It's not related to the Pacifying Chaos King!" Lu Litiang shook his head.

"The Great Supervisor's calculation result..."

"The one who killed my mother... is the Netherworld Bull Demon!"

The Third Prince turned to Ji Qingchuan, asking with a heavy voice.

"Netherworld? Bull Demon?"

Ji Qingchuan was stunned, his face revealing a perplexed expression.

Why would the Imperial Concubine be killed by the Netherworld?

The Third Prince described the process and results of his deduction to Ji Qingchuan.

After listening, Ji Qingchuan's expression grew increasingly grim.

"Your Highness is saying... the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's elder, the demi-saint Li who just passed the Distinguished Heavendivining Decree examination, could be the Bull Demon? Could he be the true killer of the Imperial Concubine?"

A peculiar light flashed in Ji Qingchuan's eyes.

"Just because... the Imperial Concubine brought Lu Chi, wanting to arrange a marriage between Li Che's daughter and Lu Chi, Li Che transformed into the Bull Demon, using the power of the Netherworld, to kill the Imperial Concubine?"

"How could there be such a cruel and vicious person in this world!"

Ji Qingchuan spoke with a heavy voice.

"If Your Highness is certain that Li Che is the Bull Demon, then even if the Ji family loses face and offends the Heaven-forecasting Bureau and the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, we will seek justice for the Imperial Concubine!"

Ji Qingchuan clenched his fists, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The Third Prince slowly turned to Ji Qingchuan, his expression changing dramatically, "It's impossible!"

"Your Highness, trust me in handling this matter. We share the same glory and shame, the same rise and fall. How could I deceive you?"

"I, Han Sixin, take responsibility for my words. If I speak even half a lie, may the heavens strike me with five thunderbolts and I shall not have a good death!"

Han Sixin straightened his back and raised three fingers, speaking with solemnity.

The Third Prince was startled by Han Sixin's posture and earnestness.

"There's no need for you, a Fox Temple Guardian, to swear such a deadly oath. You've watched me grow up, and I trust you the most..."

"I trust you the most!"

...

...

Rumble, rumble—

The sound of rolling stones filled the air, and the entire Ink City's ground turned into a complete wasteland once more.

In the center of the ruins, Han Sixin, a top-tier absolute peak Pure Martial body, had his head severed by an incredibly sharp axe, and the terrifying and domineering force crushed his head into pieces!

Li Che removed the Bull Demon mask, and his black hair fluttered in the wind.

His entire body emitted a cracking sound, as if his muscles and bones were shattering.

Ink-colored rain poured down from the sky, pattering on the ink-colored stones that had become ruins.

The ink-colored rain seemed to merge with the essence, energy, and spirit of the cultivators who had died in the Netherworld Capital, transforming into a force that repaired the city.

Li Che slowly opened his eyes, and a stream of light gradually appeared before him.

[Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv6, 30%)]



He had increased by 30% after killing Han Sixin!

The improvement from killing Han Sixin was quite significant.

Li Che's Dao Fruit comprehension feedback increased by another 10%, which was excellent news for him.

After glancing at Han Sixin's corpse, Li Che smiled, while the surrounding cultivators stared at him with covetous eyes.

Especially Huang Jianjiu, You Liqing, and Su Leibao, who had reached the peak of the second level of Martial Saint. If they could devour a top-tier absolute peak cultivator, they might be able to advance to the third level of Martial Saint!

They could become even stronger aids for their lord!

Han Sixin, as a professional Fox Temple Guardian and servant, made his decision immediately after seeing the situation clearly and being controlled by Li Che.

He chose to submit without any psychological burden!

After all, for Han Sixin, submitting to Li Che meant a chance at a second life, but not submitting meant immediate death.

Assisting the Third Prince was one thing, but assisting Li Che was also just assistance!

He was just a eunuch, so what honor did he need to uphold?

Despite being a top-tier absolute peak Martial Saint, his legs trembled uncontrollably.

"Three of them..."

Li Che's eyes flickered slightly.

Huang Mei, Han Sixin, and Yue Huang Long, who had burned off his excess fat, were three top-tier absolute peaks!

"With this lineup, can we attack the Seven Treasures Sutra Golden Buddha Wondrous Temple in the Divine Capital?"

Li Che had not forgotten his primary purpose for coming to the Divine Capital.

Besides participating in the Peach Blossom Banquet with his team and obtaining the peach that could extend his wife's lifespan.

His other main goal was to help Xi Xi destroy the last Seven Treasures Sutra Golden Buddha Wondrous Temple that threatened her with the Hell Lotus Fire!

Li Che had already devoured the Golden Light Mansion and Heavenly Origin Dao City's Golden Heavenly Kings.

But the one in the Divine Capital was of the Four Virtues rank...

With three top-tier absolute peaks, plus himself, Li Che, also a top-tier absolute peak, could they flatten this Four Virtues temple?

Li Che was uncertain, but it was worth a try.

His heart was pounding, and his body was filled with surging energy.

Before using the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit and receiving the immense comprehension feedback, Li Che planned to open the Universe Jade containing the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage's essence.

He also had the Universe Jade of the recently killed top-tier absolute peak, Han Sixin.

Compared to the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage's Universe Jade, Han Sixin's, as a Fox Temple Guardian, was clearly of a lower level.

Li Che's powerful Heavenly Earth Soul directly tore through the seal.

He easily infiltrated the Universe Jade.

Martial arts manuals, divine nature techniques, and more were piled up, with various ranks!

But what truly astonished Li Che were Han Sixin's divine nature crystals!

"This is... too much!"

"A Fox Temple Guardian... a eunuch... is so wealthy?!"

Li Che's heart raced, and his entire body trembled.

There were five Four Virtues high-rank divine nature crystals, ten Four Virtues mid-rank, and over a hundred Four Virtues low-rank divine nature crystals!

Additionally, there were various martial pills, including a Four Virtues high-rank Dragon Tiger Martial Pill from the Dragon Tiger Sect!

Eunuchs sure knew how to hoard!

After taking inventory, Li Che suppressed the excitement in his heart.

He retrieved the top-grade Universe Jade of the Yellow Eyebrow Great Mage, and seven Buddha light divine seals appeared, illuminating the surroundings.

If the divine seals were input incorrectly, the Universe Jade might be destroyed!

Li Che summoned Huang Mei and had him input the correct divine seal arrangement in person.

Li Che excitedly immersed his Heavenly Earth Soul into the Universe Jade.

Hum—!!!

Suddenly, Li Che's expression turned slightly grim, and he immediately withdrew his consciousness.

Inside the Universe Jade, three pages filled with Buddha light essence shot out!

They were like three golden dragons coiling through the air!

It was as if three true Buddhas had descended upon the mortal realm!

Buddha light shone everywhere!

A vast and mighty force!

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Second update: I was stuck outside today, so I couldn't write. I hurried to finish it after returning, and I'll continue writing later tonight. Please support me with your monthly and recommendation tickets!

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