Chapter 400: Daughter's Childhood Ends, Obtaining the Immortal Seed at Seven, Safe and Sound, Reachi

Chapter 400: Daughter's Childhood Ends, Obtaining the Immortal Seed at Seven, Safe and Sound, Reaching the Martial Saint Realm

Whoosh!

The snowflakes were crystal clear and translucent, like thin ice delicately carved by a divine being. They swirled and danced in the howling wind, falling gracefully from the leaden clouds, blanketing the world in white.

The black tiles were soon covered, turning into a white canvas. The muffled sound of snow landing, 'pupu', echoed in the ears, creating a soothing and intoxicating sensation.

Each snowfall marked the passing of another year for Xi Xi.

Xi Xi was born on a day of heavy snowfall, a challenging time that Li Che would never forget. It was a period deeply etched in his memory.

Li Che's powerful and surging blood essence had long been contained within his body. With the maturation of the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, his skill in suppressing his inner strength, akin to the sleeping dragon, had become increasingly profound.

Upon breaking through to the third opening of the Martial Saint Realm and embarking on the path of cultivation, Li Che experienced a profound transformation, similar to the metamorphosis of the Divine Embryo. Each new level of cultivation brought about a significant change.

The Divine Embryo's transformation affected the spiritual aspect, while the Martial Saint's transformation impacted the physical body.

As the invisible energy field dissipated, the snowflakes descended, adorning his hair and shoulders.

"Whoosh!"

Li Che exhaled slowly.

Xi Xi was already seven years old.

His breath, like a sword of air, cut through the deep winter, leaving a trail of white mist in its wake.

Seven years had passed in the blink of an eye.

From the tiny infant she once was to the mischievous seven-year-old girl she is now, Li Che couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

Seven is a special age.

In his previous life, children at this age would have already started primary school, embarking on their formal education.

It was the time when children truly began to learn and absorb knowledge.

At this age, they were like fledglings leaving the nest, learning to flap their wings, soar high, and explore the world.

Of course, in this world, things were different from his previous life.

But in Li Che's heart, he always felt a sense of uniqueness.

After returning from the Divine Capital and breaking through to the third opening of the Martial Saint Realm, Li Che retreated into seclusion. Aside from guiding the Divine Carving Masters and disciples in Divine Carving Ridge, studying their skills and researching mechanical techniques, he spent most of his time at the Divine Sect's mountain gate, accompanying his wife and child.

Xi Xi no longer needed to stay in the Outer Disciple City. With her current strength, she could ensure her safety. Her combat prowess, with both Grand Grandmaster and Divine Image cultivation, was formidable.

Even within the Divine Sect, she was considered a mid-to-high-level fighter, with only a few true disciples being her match.

So, during the day, Xi Xi trained at the White Peak, and in the evening, she returned to the Elder Hall in the Outer Disciple City to spend time with her parents, savoring the delicious meals specially prepared by Zhang Ya.

Li Che relished these moments with his wife and daughter, almost to the point of indulgence and relaxation.

"Here it comes!"

As Li Che reminisced about the peaceful enjoyment that had been corroding his fighting spirit, his heart suddenly stirred.

His gaze deepened, and his body trembled.

"Whoosh!"

"Inhale!"

With a single breath, his entire being erupted with uncontrollable energy. The snow on his body instantly melted, and his aura surged like a whirlwind. His eyes shone with intense brilliance.

This wasn't Li Che's first awakening of a new Dao Fruit.

His mindset was much calmer than before.

Yet, the excitement within him remained, and he eagerly anticipated the new Dao Fruit, wondering what it would be and how it could enhance his cultivation and strength.

Boom!

A distant, ancient bell resonated with the sound of a mighty mountain covered in snow. Its peals reverberated through Li Che's body, rippling outwards.

Thump!

Thump, thump!

Within his chest, the Dao Fruits began to pulsate wildly.

Li Che's heart trembled with excitement.

Then, his forehead seemed to transform into a profound vortex, emitting a terrifying suction force. It pulled his consciousness into an infinite, mysterious space.

Deep, vast, ancient, and boundless...

Like the primeval wilderness!

...

...

Boom!

In the ancient world, the winds howled, carrying the power to extinguish souls, like a calamitous wind that could easily annihilate gods.

As Li Che's heart calmed, his body floated in the air, his black robe fluttering.

In the distance, he saw a familiar tree, towering, piercing the sky, as if it could tear through the very heavens.

Crash!

But this time, as Li Che gazed upon the Dao Tree, he was no longer calm.

The tree was trembling violently, its branches extending as if they could shatter space itself. With a loud snap, the branches shattered the space, creating cracks like broken glass, reflecting in Li Che's eyes.

Beyond the shattered space, he saw layers of space, like mirrors stacked upon each other.

The void had multiple layers!

The branches continued to shatter, piercing through the layers, digging deep.

It was incredibly powerful, as if the void was as fragile as tofu before it.

Li Che was astonished by the tree's transformation, a bizarre change indeed!

As the transformation ended, the tree underwent another significant change, growing taller and more formidable.

Buzz!

The countless leaves rustled, creating a cacophony.

Initially unconcerned, Li Che's heart began to stir.

The leaves, in their rustling, seemed to whisper.

Boom—

A thunderous roar exploded in Li Che's ears.

Before his eyes, countless fine streams of light began to rapidly intertwine.

It was a panel prompt, akin to the sound of a Dao Tree's low hum.

【Bonded Child's Toddler Stage Safely Completed, School-Age Stage Unlocked】

...

【Name: Li Che】

【Bond: Li Nuoxi (Daughter)】

【Progress: School-Age Stage (7 years old)】

【Tip: For every year the bonded child safely grows, the Dao Tree can bear a Dao Fruit】

...

Li Che's eyes sparkled, and his breathing quickened involuntarily.

On the Dao Tree, the seven-colored Dao Fruits began to sway wildly, jingling as if they were chiming.

Suddenly—

A leaf shook, and a seven-colored gem, no bigger than a thumb, dropped from the colorful leaves of the Dao Tree.

Li Che surveyed the entire Dao Tree, and these colorful leaves were indeed sparse.

The seven-colored gem that fell from the leaves drifted and landed in front of Li Che, slowly radiating a brilliant glow.

Li Che reached out and took the seven-colored gem, only to realize it wasn't a gem but a seed resembling a pea.

In his mind, a loud bell seemed to ring.

He instantly understood that this seven-colored seed was the reward for his daughter's safe transition from the toddler stage to the school-age stage!

There's even a reward? Li Che was taken aback for a moment. Did this mean that every time Xi Xi grew up and entered a significant stage of development, there would be a reward?

Puberty, adulthood?

However, this was just Li Che's speculation, as Xi Xi would continue to grow older, reaching one hundred, two hundred years...

One thousand, two thousand years...

What kind of growth stages would there be then?

Li Che's emotional turmoil gradually calmed, and his gaze fell on the seven-colored seed. In an instant, the seed transformed into a stream of light and entered Li Che's body.

【Immortal Seed: Qilin Tranquil Seal】

A golden light flashed before Li Che's eyes.

Then, like a flowing stream, information rushed through his mind, filling him with knowledge.

"Immortal Seed?!"

Li Che's eyes lit up.

His heart raced with excitement, but as he was currently in a special Dao Tree space, he decided not to delve deeper into it at the moment.

Li Che raised his head. As Xi Xi stepped into a new age, and the Dao Tree bore its eighth Dao Fruit as a reward, it finally produced the eighth Dao Fruit! Xi Xi was seven years old, and the eighth Dao Fruit!

The Dao Fruit gently descended.

The next moment, countless scenes flashed through Li Che's eyes, like a fleeting dream.

These were the experiences Xi Xi had at seven years old. The most prominent scene was Xi Xi participating in the Peach Feast, competing with other young dragons, and ultimately becoming the leader. The next scene was Xi Xi returning to the Divine Sect and diligently cultivating with a determination surpassing any other divine child.

Her belief in protecting her father and mother made Li Che feel joyful.

Buzzing—

The eighth Dao Fruit, as colorful as a glass bead, floated into Li Che's hand.

It radiated a dreamlike glow.

A smile curved on Li Che's lips.

After a year of protection, the Dao Fruit was finally obtained.

My daughter Xi Xi is seven years old!

The eighth Dao Fruit!

...

【Your daughter is seven years old, brimming with vitality, the leader of the young dragons, a heart for exploration, safe and sound, has obtained the Dao Fruit "Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons"】

...

Seven-colored mist floated and gathered, slowly forming dreamlike, intertwined words.

Li Che's pupils widened, and his heart raced.

The eighth Dao Fruit was unexpected!

Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons?!

Li Che was stunned; he hadn't anticipated this at all, not even a hint of it.

Was this a sign to transform him into a demon?

Demon...

Li Che knew that within the Strange Shrine's Deceptive Pavilion, there existed demons.

According to the scriptures Fang Hanshu had shown Li Che, the description of demons was singular: animals between heaven and earth, infected by divine essence, born from the Strange Shrine's temple gods' teachings.

Like the Grand Supervisor Li Che had seen in the Divine Capital's eight-cornered, multi-eaved, water-dripping, flying-eaved Heavenly Observation Bureau, the demon was the Black Tortoise... of the demon race.

The Dragon Deity Lineage could also be called the Demon Race.

In the Strange Shrine's heaven and earth, among the divine camps, there was one called the Mystic Demon Cave.

In the Strange Shrine's heaven and earth, among the divine camps, there was one called the Mystic Demon Cave.

In the vast and unconstrained heaven and earth, among the divine camps, there was one called the Mystic Demon Cave.

As Li Che pondered the characteristics of this "Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons" Dao Fruit—

A powerful repulsive force erupted, and Li Che felt the world spin. In an instant, he found himself back in the Elder Residence.

Thump, thump, thump—

In his chest, the eighth Dao Fruit, 【Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons】, throbbed.

However, compared to the Dragon Elephant Vajra and other level 6 Dao Fruits, this newly born, tender Dao Fruit seemed weak.

【Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons (Dao Fruit): Ten Thousand Beasts, Living Creatures as Demons, Emperor of Demons, Demon Energy Fills the Universe】

Buzz—

With the throbbing of the Dao Fruit, its mantra slowly emerged.

Thick demon energy manifested in various colors, intertwining to form a faint, persistent green hue.

The next moment—

Li Che felt a sense of dizziness, as if an incredibly sharp sound had exploded in the vast wilderness, like a powerful being spreading its wings, blocking out the sun and moon, its demon energy soaring to fill the universe!

Terrifying!

Incredibly terrifying!

Huff, huff, huff—

【Dao Fruit (Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons): Lv1, 0%】

"Indeed a unique Dao Fruit... I wonder if it will help me deal with the demon race more easily."

Li Che's eyes sparkled.

He thought of the upcoming trip to Qitian City.

Rumor had it that Qitian City was occupied by powerful demon kings, and even the Great Jing Dynasty found it challenging to enter.

However, Li Che didn't hold high hopes, as the 【Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons】 Dao Fruit was still in its infancy.

For the terror-stricken Qi Tian City, occupied by a fearsome demon king, the effect would be minimal.

Li Che's mind stirred, and with the Dao Fruit in his chest pulsating, he began to sense the capabilities of this newly born Dao Fruit.

"Demon Transformation" is the basic ability of this Dao Fruit.

Li Che couldn't help but feel amazed. Demon Transformation means that as long as a trace of demonic aura is captured, it can trigger the Dao Fruit's "Demon Transformation" ability, allowing one to transform into that demon race. However, it is merely a superficial transformation.

Of course, as the Dao Fruit advances in rank, this "Demon Transformation" ability will inevitably become more powerful!

Li Che felt a small sense of anticipation.

After studying the Dao Fruit, Li Che's mind stirred once more, and the information about the Immortal Seed, the Qilin Tranquil Seal, began to float before his eyes.

"Is this actually a... martial art? It can be considered a martial art..."

Li Che's eyes lit up.

An Immortal Seed martial art!

A martial art bestowed by the Dao Tree! It is extremely profound; Li Che felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded just from a brief glance, with the surging vital energy within his body churning continuously!

Li Che abruptly stood up, and with a mental command, he vanished from the courtyard.

He reappeared in Ink City.

The ink rain poured down.

Li Che's mind trembled, his entire body's vital energy surged, and he spread his arms, manifesting a supernatural phenomenon!

A three-thousand-zhan Golden Sea Pool stretched above his head, with waves surging like a tidal wave! A mountain peak pierced the sky!

In the center of the Golden Sea Pool, a towering peak soared into the clouds, creating ripples in the void!

The Ten Thousand Zhan Golden Sea Peak Piercing the Sky!

This was Li Che's pure martial limit supernatural phenomenon!

The supernatural phenomenon hovered in the air, and Li Che, based on the information from the Immortal Seed, began to practice the martial art.

The Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit vibrated, rapidly enhancing Li Che's martial comprehension!

With his current martial talent, he could quickly grasp any martial art, even a divine seed martial art.

However, this Immortal Seed martial art, despite Li Che's continuous practice in Ink City, left him clueless, unable to even begin to grasp it!

Li Che couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated.

He didn't blame the Dao Tree or think there was anything wrong with the difficulty of the Immortal Seed.

The higher the difficulty, the greater the power.

He could only say...

This was his own problem, how could it possibly be the Dao Tree's fault?!

...

Name: Li Che

Bond: Li Nuoxi (Daughter)



Progress: School Age (7 years old)



Dao Fruits: Immortal Artisan (Lv6, 20%), Dragon Elephant Vajra (Lv6, 75%), Impure Mind (Lv6, 85%), Chess Sage (Lv6, 20%), Immortal in Painting (Lv5, 90%), Lightning Magnetic Body (Lv5, 50%), Dream Master (Lv3, 90%), Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons (Lv1, 0%)



...

After returning from the Divine Capital, Li Che spent a year buried in cultivation.

His cultivation naturally focused on increasing the maturity of his Dao Fruits.

For example, the research on supreme mechanical beasts, and Li Che's current divine carving skills had already reached the level of a Divine Carving Master.

As long as he could fully carve a statue of a Divine Carving Master, it would trigger the Divine Carving Master tribulation, allowing him to advance to the Divine Carving Master realm.

However, Li Che had not yet found an opportunity to carve a Divine Carving Master statue, mainly because he had not decided what to carve, and inspiration was still very important.

During this nearly one year, the maturity of his Dao Fruits had improved to varying degrees.

Among them, the Lightning Magnetic Body, under the stimulation of a bit of Celestial Thunder in his pure martial limit, had improved to 50%, also enhancing the power of the Hell Thunder Heavenly Net and Celestial Thunder Hell Sword.

The Dao Fruit of the Immortal in Painting and the Dream Master Dao Fruit had both improved to 90% maturity, not far from transformation, which was the result of Li Che's efforts over the past year.

Because there were three Absolute Apex beings added to Ink City, Li Che had the three top Absolute Apex beings spar and battle within it, causing the city to continuously fragment and heal. This diligent cultivation finally led to a significant increase in the maturity of his Dao Fruits.

Li Che exhaled in Ink City.

He did not continue to cultivate the Qilin Tranquil Seal Immortal Seed martial art.

He directly exited Ink City and returned to the Elder Residence.

Brushing off the snowflakes on his body, Li Che dispelled the Heaven Earth Chessboard, and the rustling sound echoed as Zhang Ya returned from outside the courtyard, holding a basket of vegetables.

Zhang Ya had gone to train with the Third Elder, Ding Zi, and today she finished early, specially buying vegetables to return home.

"Hubby, I'm back!"

Zhang Ya smiled brightly.

"Today is Xi Xi's birthday. Go to White Peak and bring Xi Xi back, and invite the Sect Master, Sect Master's wife, and the Great Elder to our house for dinner."

Zhang Ya smiled.

Li Che nodded upon hearing this.

He looked at Zhang Ya, his eyes slightly brightening: "My lady, your cultivation has advanced."

Zhang Ya was not surprised that Li Che could see through her cultivation; her husband was unfathomable, and she was long used to it.

She raised her smooth chin with a bit of pride: "I have finally reached the Grandmaster realm in martial arts!"

With the help of the Chi Dragon Blood Peach provided by Li Che, Zhang Ya's martial arts did not disappoint and reached the Grandmaster realm.

Although her talent was average, the peach was powerful.

This was just one of the thousand-year-old Chi Dragon Blood Peaches that Li Che had secretly picked from the Queen Mother of the West's peach grove through the Flying Thunder chess piece over the past period.

Although the Queen Mother of the West's peach grove was far away in the Divine Capital, Li Che could reach it with a few leaps using the Chess Sage's flying star, resting briefly along the way to make the journey possible.

Unfortunately, eating too many peaches would weaken their effects, but a few thousand-year-old Chi Dragon Blood Peaches were enough to directly elevate Zhang Ya's martial cultivation to the Grandmaster realm.

"This nine-thousand-year-old peach..."

Li Che took out the nine-thousand-year-old Black Phoenix Spirit Peach he had picked during the Hero Gathering from the nine-thousand-year-old peach grove.

"The nine-thousand-year-old Ginseng Fruit Peach that Xi Xi gave you can help extend your lifespan. You don't need to eat it now; wait until your lifespan is near its end. As for this nine-thousand-year-old Black Phoenix Spirit Peach... now that you have broken through to the Grandmaster realm, your physical strength is sufficient, so you can consume it. It can help your divine cultivation quickly advance to the Divine Essence realm..."

Li Che said.

Zhang Ya was instantly amazed; a single peach could create a Divine Essence True Person?

Action: "Of course, the divine energy within the peach can slowly aid your breakthrough, but you also need to cultivate yourself..."

Zhang Ya nodded repeatedly.

"Master, if this nine-thousand-year-old peach..."

"Xixi doesn't need it, and the divine energy she cultivates herself will be too ethereal, which will affect her innate divine talent."

Li Che rubbed Zhang Ya's head.

Li Che, with the aid of the Dao fruit, was completely unafraid of the ethereal energy brought by the peach.

Zhang Ya immediately understood and stopped declining. Neither Master nor Xixi needed to consume the nine-thousand-year-old peach.

And to ensure she didn't hold them back, it was natural that she was the one to consume it.

As Zhang Ya watched, she ate the nine-thousand-year-old peach, and the divine energy within her surged and roared.

Li Che placed his palm on Zhang Ya's back, slowly helping her sort through the divine energy within her body, waiting for it to calm down.

Action: Next, Zhang Ya needed to refine the peach's energy, which would undoubtedly take a long time. Zhang Ya burped, her face filled with a smile, and went to prepare Xixi's birthday feast.

Li Che, on the other hand, left the courtyard and headed towards Taibai Peak.

...

...

The sky was covered in dark clouds, and the mountains seemed shrouded by the misty clouds. Snowflakes danced in the air, as if freezing the night sky.

The howling wind and swirling snow created a chaotic scene, startling the crows.

Outside the Heavenly Origin Dao City, on the Grand Canal.

The river roared, not freezing in the snow, but instead seemed to be enraged, its waves crashing and rolling.

The dense fog, unable to disperse, covered the river, a result of the warm river water and cold air, creating a curtain of steam that obscured the river's surface.

Suddenly, the river's fog was torn apart.

One after another, enormous black dragon ships broke through the fog on the Grand Canal.

The waves crashed against the ship's body, exploding like firecrackers.

Huff, huff, huff—

On both sides of the Grand Canal, within the dense forest.

A scout's blood surged, as he sat cross-legged on an old tree trunk.

Suddenly hearing the sound of explosions, as if the Grand Canal was roaring, this scout quickly opened his eyes.

His body trembled, and he leaped down from the tree, beginning to run through the snow, leaving no trace, and then, behind a snow-covered bush, he looked towards the direction of the Grand Canal.

He saw the dense fog being torn apart by a long blade.

One after another, massive objects broke through the waves and approached.

In the river's flow, even more, a massive, winding black shadow accompanied the ships, swiftly moving through the water.

The scout wanted to get a clearer look.

Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind.

He saw an elderly man with a missing leg looking in his direction, grinning and revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

Damn!

The scout's heart raced.

A top-tier absolute apex!

Without hesitation, the scout took out a bamboo tube from his bosom and pulled the fuse.

Then, with a dazzling light and a whistling sound, the night sky was torn apart, and a rocket shot into the sky!

Bang!

It exploded, transforming into a dazzling firework.

And at the same time, the scout's flesh and blood body.

...

...

"The Boss and Dogzi are going to Qitian City to open a shop... This year, Xixi's birthday, they will inevitably miss."

Li Che sighed.

However.

The Boss and Li Che met on a bamboo raft and prepared a six-layer food box for Xixi's birthday feast, saying that when Xixi turned seven, the box would automatically reveal dishes to celebrate her birthday.

When Li Che received Xixi, from Taibai Peak to their home, Lu Taibai, the Sect Leader's wife, Xuan Qisha, and other members of the Divine Sect gathered.

Xixi was overjoyed, the seven-year-old girl jumping around the courtyard.

Not only because it was her birthday.

But also because, at seven years old...

Her father and mother had agreed to let her go out and train!

Xixi's smile never left her face.

She had heard Mu Po talk about the Martial World, and she was curious and excited.

Now, she was about to experience it herself.

Li Che laid out a tablecloth and took out the food box the Boss had given him. He placed the box on the table, and when he opened it, there were indeed dishes, steaming and fragrant, as if they had just been cooked.

Li Che's eyes widened in surprise, and then a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

The Boss had put thought into this.

Xixi, smelling the aroma, immediately came over.

"Father, is this the birthday dish the Boss prepared for Xixi?"

Her eyes shone brightly.

She was also curious about the Boss's dishes... and Dogzi's.

Li Che took out dish after dish.

When the last dish was taken out, Li Che's eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze became fixed.

His movements paused.

Deep within his eyes, a hint of killing intent slowly emerged.

Not coming earlier, not coming later... they specifically chose Xixi's birthday feast.

This timing was very sensitive.

Li Che had already guessed who was behind this...

It was most likely the means of the Great Sage Advisor, Xie Yun Shen, wanting to anger Li Che by disrupting Xixi's birthday feast.

Li Che's movements paused, but his expression quickly returned to normal.

However, Li Che had to admit.

This Great Sage Advisor had successfully angered him.

Hmm, the old rules, Xixi's birthday shouldn't be stained with blood.

After Xixi's birthday, then.

Meanwhile, under the eaves, Lu Taibai and Fang Hanshu were brewing tea. They glanced at each other and slowly stood up.

The pitch-black sky, amidst the countless snowflakes, a firework soared into the sky, exploding in mid-air.

It illuminated the entire Heavenly Origin Dao City.

This meant...

The Great Sage Advisor's army had arrived at Heavenly Origin Dao City.

The second chapter, with only 7,000 words, is the most challenging to write. Please support with monthly tickets and recommendations! I took a half-day break, and now I'm back to daily updates. Tomorrow, we'll continue the charge. Li Che thanks you!

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