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Chapter 364: Li Bansheng's Terrifying Connections, How Could a God Possibly Die? (Part 2)
Chapter 364: Li Bansheng's Terrifying Connections, How Could a God Possibly Die? (Part 2)
The Heavenly and Earthly Soul surged and swelled, and the sky seemed to change, causing the river beneath Hua Manlou to appear as if it would cave in and explode.
Lu Tai Bai's silver hair fluttered, and Shi Jian, without his black armor, revealed his muscular body, every muscle a terrifying sight. His black hair whipped in the wind, and his sharp gaze scanned the area.
"Yes, to destroy the shrine."
Lu Tai Bai smiled faintly.
Hearing this, Hua Manlou's expression froze.
Li Che's ink-black robe fluttered, and he wore a gentle smile as he recounted the situation.
Hua Manlou's lips twitched slightly: "You want to enter the Seven Treasures Bodhimanda Golden Buddha King Pagoda to fight the shrine god?"
Just because this strange shrine's branch temple had plotted against a shrine god, and it involved your daughter?
"This matter is a bit serious...if your destruction of the shrine leads to a revolt and expansion of the ghoulish quarters, the impact would be too great. All the blame would fall on me."
"You know that as the Governor of the Shrine, my primary duty is to oversee the strange shrine, keeping a constant watch for any abnormalities. It's also to prevent cultivators outside the shrine from forcefully destroying it."
Hua Manlou spread his hands.
Li Che's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
However, just as Hua Manlou finished speaking, Fang Shangzhen's Daoist robe fluttered, and he shot Hua Manlou a disdainful glance, saying, "The Great Supervisor's intention."
"Sacred Turtle."
As the words fell, the palm-sized turtle on Li Che's shoulder suddenly lifted its head lazily and leaped into the water of the Grand Canal.
A terrifying boom echoed, and the river instantly began to boil. Then, like a huge wave, the swelling water surged like a waterfall, crashing onto the river's surface and creating ripples that rocked the flower boats.
An even more terrifying and mighty aura burst forth, overwhelming everything in its path. The air churned, and the waves rose high, stirring up mud and sand.
Standing in the river, a giant turtle head, the size of a small house, slowly descended, blocking out the sky and sun, and casting a dark shadow over the entire river.
The sky crackled with electricity, illuminating the suddenly boiling river.
Many flower boats were instantly hit by the waves and rolled over, causing the occupants to scramble out in disarray.
But as soon as they emerged, they were crushed by the sacred turtle's terrifying aura and pressure, sinking into the river like dumplings.
"Sacred Turtle Demon King!"
Hua Manlou's robe clung tightly to his body, his expression turning extremely unpleasant.
This Sacred Turtle, he certainly recognized it. It was the Great Supervisor's mount, possessing immense strength. It could traverse the netherworld and reality, rarely appearing, and when it did, it represented the Great Supervisor's will!
"So it's Senior Sacred Turtle... It seems it's indeed the Great Supervisor's intention. In that case, I won't stop you."
Hua Manlou closed his paper fan and said with a smile.
But a look of doubt and uncertainty flashed in his eyes.
This Li Che...
What kind of relationship does he have with the Great Supervisor? He could even summon this Sacred Turtle Demon King!
The Sacred Turtle glanced at Hua Manlou indifferently. If anyone dared to disturb its fruit feast, it wouldn't mind having the reckless brute from the Temple Guard Command teach them a lesson.
Fortunately, this person was quite sensible. Otherwise, the Sacred Turtle wouldn't hesitate to give them a good beating.
At this moment, the Sacred Turtle unleashed its full power. Its aura was terrifying, like burning coals, with its flesh and blood writhing intensely. Beneath its shell, it seemed to contain a terrifying force capable of supporting the heavens.
"Then thank you, Governor Hua, for leading the way."
Li Che bowed in gratitude.
Hua Manlou glanced at Li Che and, not daring to underestimate him, nodded in return. Then, he personally led the way forward, crossing the Grand Canal and passing by numerous flower boats.
Fang Shangzhen, Yue Taofu, Lu Tai Bai, Shi Jian, and Li Che, who was still sitting on the Sacred Turtle's shell, followed closely behind.
The formidable lineup caused the flower boats on the Grand Canal to move aside, docking on both sides of the riverbank.
Amid the shocked and solemn gazes of the numerous cultivators, several formidable figures headed towards the Seven Treasures Bodhimanda Golden Buddha King Pagoda in the Strange Shrine.
The Strange Shrine was located in the middle of the Grand Canal. From afar, it resembled a golden shrine built with golden bricks, its radiance undiminished even in the depths of the night.
Around the golden shrine, twisted ghoulish quarters and eerie mists intertwined.
Beside it, small boats were docked, carrying town guards from the Temple Guard Command who were meditating and cultivating their divine natures.
Suddenly, the town guards opened their eyes, their expressions turning grave.
They drew their waist-hung standard divine weapons, their faces filled with utmost solemnity.
They had simultaneously sensed an overwhelming pressure, making it difficult for them to even breathe. There was also an extremely dense demonic aura, almost overwhelming all other auras.
As town guards who frequently dealt with the ghoulish quarters, they were highly sensitive to demonic energies.
Within the ghoulish quarters, not only were there corpses with dead energy guarding the shrine, but also various evil spirits and demonic creatures.
These were the transformed evil beings after being tainted by the shrine's divine nature!
However, they quickly spotted Hua Manlou at the forefront.
"Governor Hua!"
The town guards immediately sheathed their weapons and bowed in respect.
Hua Manlou nodded solemnly and proceeded to explain the situation.
These town guards didn't have the ability to stop them, as they themselves lacked the power to do so. Besides, who would dare to stop them in the middle of the night?
"Everyone, if you're going to attack the shrine, I'll honestly report it to the Great Supervisor."
Hua Manlou apologized.
"Of course. But... We're only here to help Li Che's daughter. She was tricked by the shrine's divine nature and is now entangled in the Hell Lotus Tribulation. She's unlikely to survive the Divine Embryo Tribulation."
"Li Che is both furious and heartbroken. After seeking advice from the Great Supervisor, the Great Supervisor suggested that Li Che come to this Strange Shrine. Perhaps we can find a solution to save her?"
Yue Taofu revealed a simple and honest smile, explaining the situation while slapping Hua Manlou's shoulders.
Hua Manlou suddenly understood.
So that was the case. Li Che, the newly appointed Distinguished Guest Scholar of the Heaven-forecasting Bureau, was enraged for his daughter. It was truly admirable fatherly love.
Hua Manlou didn't say more and immediately opened the ghoulish quarters for everyone.
Hua Manlou also had no children of his own. He thought that if he had a lovely daughter, and if she were in danger, he would go completely insane.
Li Che sat on the Sacred Turtle's back and thanked Hua Manlou.
"Everyone... please."
"My daughter, Xi Xi, is only six years old. Just because she obtained the Third Prince's divine nature, she was tricked by the shrine's divine nature. Now, entangled in the Hell Lotus Tribulation, she's been determined to not survive the Divine Embryo Tribulation. Once she achieves the Divine Embryo, the Hell Lotus Fire will burn her flesh and body, causing her unbearable pain."
"As her father, I'm filled with anger and frustration, but there's nothing I can do. Now, I can only ask for your help, to see if we can find a solution from this evil shrine's divine nature!"
Li Che's face was filled with sorrow, a father desperately grasping at the last straw of hope, seeking to rescue his daughter.
"Hmph! Shrine's divine nature... What kind of divine nature is it to scheme against a little girl?"
Lu Tai Bai, unable to bear it any longer, released his sword aura, slicing through the river surface and creating a deep sword groove that took a long time to heal.
His entire body transformed into silver sword light, rushing into the ghoulish quarters.
Shi Jian didn't say much, his golden blood mist exploding as he charged in like a golden meteor, closely following Lu Tai Bai.
Fang Shangzhen and Yue Taofu's Heavenly and Earthly Souls roared, their divine natures raging around them.
They leaped into the ghoulish quarters!
At the peak of the divine path, the formidable pressure and aura of the Great Sage Spectrum cultivators caused the cultivators who came to watch the spectacle to break into a cold sweat.
The Sacred Turtle, carrying Li Che, also moved, slowly floating into the ghoulish quarters.
Hua Manlou watched as the group charged into the Seven Treasures Bodhimanda Golden Buddha King Pagoda in the Strange Shrine...
He shook his head, his feet touching the water's surface, which exploded, and his entire body also floated in.
He was simply there to watch the excitement.
At the same time, the four powerful cultivators, along with the Great Supervisor's turtle, advanced towards the Seven Treasures Bodhimanda Golden Buddha King Pagoda in the Strange Shrine.
The news of their attack on the shrine spread like midnight thunder, reverberating through the heavens.
In the space between the buildings, a town guard from the Temple Guard Command landed.
He quickly walked over and, after suppressing his aura, informed the National Sage of the events that had transpired on the Grand Canal.
The flickering candlelight illuminated the scene as Lu Chi analyzed the situation with Xie Yunsen, his brows furrowing slightly. "To attack the Seven Treasures Bodhimanda Golden Buddha King Pagoda?"
"So that's how it is. That little girl... was caught in the crossfire of the schemes between two temple gods. The Golden Buddha King Pagoda belongs to the Black Himalaya faction, while the Third Prince is from the Hell Lotus faction."
"This Golden Buddha King Pagoda is trying to convert the Third Prince to the Black Himalaya faction through this scheme..."
"This plot started at the Golden Light Mansion. The Third Prince, once he enters the Divine Embryo Realm, will have the Hell Lotus Fire erupt, which might lead to Xi Xi's death! And Lu Taibai hasn't even thought of a way to resolve or save her. How could he not be furious?"
Along the way, he ruthlessly killed every creature in his path, including the Shrine Guardian Corpse King, who couldn't withstand Lu Taibai's Soul Transition Essence Tribulation Sword and was blasted apart.
Finally, the group arrived inside the Golden Buddha King Temple.
They saw the temple god holding the golden pagoda, its entire body shimmering with golden radiance. Sensing the surging killing intent, the Golden Buddha King abruptly opened his eyes, and dazzling golden Buddha light burst forth. Compared to the Golden Buddha King Temple in Heavenly Origin Dao City, this Golden Buddha King Temple seemed even more formidable!
The Ghoulish Quarters erupted with mist, enveloping everyone within.
Sacred Turtle let out a shrill cry and instantly expanded, releasing azure demonic energy as it took the lead in the pursuit of the spirit fruit. "Attack the temple!"
Lu Taibai's third eye burst open, blood flowing down his face, as he summoned the Essence Tribulation Sword once more!
Everyone joined the assault, charging towards the Golden Buddha King Temple god!
The temple god of the Four Virtues Strange Shrine had its limits, and in this battle... Lu Taibai exerted the most effort, summoning the Essence Tribulation Sword with wrath and stomping like a pillar of heaven alongside Sacred Turtle...
The Golden Buddha King Temple god's statue was covered in cracks, and the entire Ghoulish Quarters' ground was filled with intersecting fissures that took a long time to heal.
Sword marks and signs of slaughter were everywhere.
"Fang Shangzhen, unless a Divine Tribulation Realm cultivator who can shatter the void intervenes, this is the best we can do in attacking the temple."
"That's usually the case with Great Jing Temple Guard Command's temple attacks."
"Temple gods... can't be killed."
Fang Shangzhen's divine nature fluctuated as he slowly exhaled.
Li Che let out a breath, feeling that this should be enough.
In this battle, everyone had given their all, and the temple god of the Four Virtues Strange Shrine also possessed top-tier battle prowess. No one dared to hold back, as being injured by a temple god who had exhausted its strength would be a significant loss.
Li Che stood at the edge of the temple, observing the battle without participating. Such a fight was not something a newly advanced Divine Embryo cultivator like him could get involved in.
"Temple gods can't be killed... This is enough. Thank you all for your efforts."
Li Che thanked them with a gentle smile and a bow.
The Golden Buddha King Temple god, with its golden light, had even lost some of its remains on its face.
Li Che gazed at it with a hint of mystery in his eyes.
Hua Manlou couldn't help but feel speechless, never expecting that Li Che could actually convince these top-tier cultivators to give their all in attacking the temple god of the Four Virtues Strange Shrine.
Hua Manlou was pleased with the outcome. The temple god of the Four Virtues Strange Shrine had suffered heavy damage, and it would take time to repair, preventing any further trouble. This would also save the Temple Guard Command a lot of effort.
The only concern was if the situation got out of hand, angering the temple god and causing a riot in the Ghoulish Quarters. That would require the Temple Guard Command to mobilize more forces for suppression, which would be troublesome.
After the temple attack, everyone left the Strange Shrine.
Li Che followed Fang Shangzhen back to the Heaven-forecasting Bureau.
After thanking Fang Shangzhen, the deputy supervisor, Li Che fed the spirit fruit with the Pure Heart Divine Nature to Sacred Turtle.
Li Che returned to the cultivation chamber.
He looked at Xi Xi, who was immersed in cultivation.
A trace of pity flashed in Li Che's eyes.
"Anyone who dares to harm my daughter will face my wrath!"
Li Che slowly took out a cute bull mask and placed it over his face. His fingers lightly traced the mask, and beneath it, his eyes...
Were filled with overwhelming killing intent!
The temple attack should have a proper conclusion.
Let him handle the aftermath.
"Temple gods can't be killed?"
"How is it possible that they can't be killed?"
Li Che had already killed more than one temple god!
First update: This chapter was a bit challenging to write as I was simultaneously planning the overall plot. It took some time, but I've already written over 280,000 words this month, and reaching 500,000 words still seems possible. I'll keep pushing and striving, and I'd appreciate some monthly and recommendation votes. I'll carefully organize the subsequent plot, so thank you!
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