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Chapter 401: Remote Chess Match, Human Wave Tactics, Who's Afraid? My Bound Deities, Stand Up! [Seek
Chapter 401: Remote Chess Match, Human Wave Tactics, Who's Afraid? My Bound Deities, Stand Up! [Seeking Monthly Votes] (Part 1)
Whoosh—
Boom!!!
The signal rocket, an improved product of Li Che's design, exploded in mid-air, instantly transforming into a dazzling display of fireworks.
The colorful lights tore through the darkness, illuminating the sky.
The cold wind howled incessantly.
The obsidian spirit wood ship, as black as ink, traversed the river, slicing through the waves and mercilessly tearing apart the rising mist.
The massive black shadow stretched across the water, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression.
The obsidian ship was fearsome, with its sides carved from obsidian spirit wood, depicting hideous patterns that resembled demons crawling out of the netherworld, brimming with a sense of slaughter.
The black flag flapped in the wind, its sound mingling with the howling north wind, shredding snowflakes and air alike.
Boom!
The ship rocked, sending water splashing into the air.
On the deck, a figure returned swiftly, hopping on one leg across the river's surface before catapulting onto the ship.
From within the cabin, a figure emerged, dressed in plain clothes and holding a feather fan, gently swaying it to create a refreshing breeze.
"Supreme Advisor."
The one-legged figure was none other than Tian Can, one of the two elders of Tian Can Di Que. He grinned, revealing his yellow teeth, while standing beside him was an elderly man with a hunched back and a blind eye.
Whoosh—
The gentle breeze blew, carrying snowflakes that fell from the sky, only to be caught by the Supreme Advisor's outstretched hand.
He then looked up, gazing at the dazzling fireworks blooming in the night sky.
"What beautiful fireworks."
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen stroked his beard in admiration, his black and white hair fluttering in the wind.
"That scout was very decisive. Upon realizing his escape was impossible, he immediately detonated this mechanism. I've never seen such a mechanism before, so I didn't have time to stop it."
Elder Tian Can explained.
"There are scouts constantly scouting... It seems that the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect is prepared to clash with the court."
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen narrowed his eyes and said.
"Hehe, the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect... is just a single sect. How can it compare to the massive court?"
"Moreover, Supreme Advisor, you left the Divine Capital before the two of us. We visited the Dragon Tiger Sect in the Dragon Spring Dao, the Seven Treasures Sect in the Dragon Spring Dao, the Vast Sage Academy in the Jiangnan Dao, the Bashu Sword Pavilion in the Jiannan Dao, the Little Spirit Sound Temple in the Xiling Circuit, and the Tiandan Divine Sect in the Guangling Circuit..."
"We visited the six great sects, gathering their strengths... How could the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect withstand all five of them?"
Elder EarthDefect revealed his toothless grin and chuckled.
Tian Can and Di Que were the left and right arms of Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen. During this time, they accompanied him in visiting various sects, and their gains were naturally significant.
"Don't underestimate the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect... Their Ancestor Patriarch might still be alive."
"A Divine Tribulation cultivator is not to be taken lightly."
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen gently waved his feather fan and said.
"Moreover, our purpose this time is to capture Li Che. This is the Emperor's direct order, and we must not be careless."
"Hey, is it the one-eyed, horse-faced Li Half-Divine Saint from the Netherworld? The Emperor truly values him, but why does he insist on capturing Li Half-Divine Saint? Capturing him is much more difficult than killing him..."
Elder Tian Can shook his head.
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen raised his head, his eyes deep and profound, "The Emperor trusts this official, granting me the power to balance the various sects... Now, in the Great Jing Empire, five of the eleven sects—Seven Treasures, Tiandan, Vast Sage, Bashu, and Dragon Tiger—have chosen to submit to the Great Jing Court..."
"This is my achievement, but I'm still not satisfied."
"The Heavenly Origin, Xuanfu, Purple Bamboo Forest, Little Spirit Sound Temple, and Purple Mansion Sects—these five sects have yet to submit. If some sects refuse to submit, we can only resort to more aggressive means."
"Destroy the Sect and Annihilate the Dao!"
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen's eyes gleamed with determination.
Rumble—
Behind them, the Grand Canal roared, and one after another, obsidian spirit wood ships emerged from the misty waters of the Grand Canal.
On the lead ship, a robust figure stood atop the deck, clad in obsidian black armor. His body was muscular and imposing, his hair whipping in the wind.
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen's eyes sparkled with amusement upon seeing this figure.
Prince Consort of Pacifying Anomalies, Ji Mo Li!
Ever since Ji Mo Li demonstrated his mastery of the Netherworld Fire Dao Essence Tribulation Flame in the Divine Capital, Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen had been keeping a close eye on him.
Buzz...
Ji Mo Li seemed to sense Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen's gaze.
He took a step forward, and in an instant, he disappeared from his original position, only to reappear beside Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen.
Compared to the frail-looking Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen in his plain clothes, the armored Ji Mo Li was significantly more imposing, like a towering mountain, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
"Supreme Advisor, you are indeed extraordinary. You managed to convince the five great sects, borrowing their strength, and uniting with the Great Jing Court's forces to deal with the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect..."
"The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect cannot escape this disaster."
Ji Mo Li spoke in a calm tone.
"The Prince Consort must also yearn for the glory of annihilating a sect, right? Compared to dealing with the Corpse God Sect, which is like a bunch of rats in Ji Prefecture, how can it compare to the sense of accomplishment from destroying a sect?"
Ji Mo Li smiled faintly, "In my eyes, the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect is no different from the Corpse God Sect. If they dare to defy the court, they are nothing but rats. They need to be exterminated."
The bright red cape behind Ji Mo Li fluttered in the wind.
"Moreover, I have a score to settle with the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect."
"My son, my wife, and my disciples all died in the Heavenly Origin Dao City..."
Ji Mo Li gazed at the fireworks in the sky, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"This is a debt of blood!"
"It must be repaid with blood!"
Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen also stared at the fireworks.
"Originally, I planned to make my move tonight, as it's Li Nuoxi's seventh birthday. According to the description provided by the esteemed Lu Chi, during Xi Xi's birthday, Li Che and his wife would invite the higher-ups of the Divine Sect to celebrate her birthday..."
"This would be the moment when their guard is at its weakest."
"Unfortunately, that dazzling display of fireworks ended up alerting them."
Xie Yun Shen expressed his regret.
"I heard that Feng Zhiqi, who broke through to the Fourth Opening of the Martial Sage and entered the Absolute Apex, has joined the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect as an Inner Gate Elder. This means that the Dao City is now completely under the control of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. If we want to enter the Dao City, we have no choice but to launch a direct assault on the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's mountain gate."
"Then let's attack."
Ji Mo Li made his decision.
However, Xie Yun Shen couldn't help but smile as he gently waved his folding fan.
"Your Highness, the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect is not the same as the Corpse God Sect..."
"With the Dao City under the control of the Divine Sect, they are well-prepared and in high spirits. If we attack the city, it will undoubtedly be a difficult and fierce battle..."
"This time, we have an overwhelming number of powerful individuals, crushing the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. Various Divine Sects have sent their representatives, but these sect powerhouses might not be willing to fight to the death for the Great Jing Dynasty."
Xie Yun Shen explained.
Ji Mo Li scoffed, considering this a normal occurrence.
"You expect them to risk their lives for mere enticements?"
"Therefore, we must maximize their potential."
Xie Yun Shen laughed, narrowing his eyes as he gazed at the towering walls of the Heavenly Origin Dao City through the misty water vapor rising from the Grand Canal in the darkness of the night.
"With a sufficient number of powerhouses, we can shatter the defensive forces within the Heavenly Origin Dao City and break the morale of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect disciples..."
"Like a blunt knife slicing through flesh, gradually cutting away their strength, their morale will naturally crumble."
"Once the will to defend the city is gone, the city will naturally fall easily."
Xie Yun Shen stated.
"Oh?"
Ji Mo Li narrowed his eyes.
"How?"
Xie Yun Shen turned to look at the two powerful individuals, Tian Can and Di Que.
The two powerhouses, one with a severed leg and the other blind, both elderly, rose into the air after bowing to the Supreme Advisor and Ji Mo Li.
An immense surge of vital energy exploded from their bodies, like enormous pillars of vital energy shooting into the sky and grounding into the earth, emitting scorching heat and a pungent smell. Their powerful Martial Dao willpower was awe-inspiring, as if they could alter the very heavens!
The pillars of vital energy pierced through the dark night sky, dispersing the falling snow and turning it into a downpour of rain!
The howling wind and rolling heat created a spectacular display, making the two top-tier Absolute Apex powerhouses stand out vividly in the darkness.
...
...
Heavenly Origin Divine Sect.
Outer Gate, Elder Residence.
Zhang Ya emerged from the kitchen and placed a bowl of noodles in front of Xi Xi, "First, eat your birthday noodles."
A bowl of noodles with two eggs.
Xi Xi's eyes sparkled with joy, though she understood the significance of the dazzling fireworks.
The departure of the Sect Master and the Great Elder of the Mystic Demon Cave indicated the severity of the situation.
Xi Xi glanced at her father, Li Che, who maintained a gentle smile on his face. "Eat your longevity noodles, and you'll grow up safe and sound."
"As for the matters outside, the adults will handle it. You don't need to worry so much, little one."
Xi Xi pouted in dissatisfaction, raising her tiny fist. "Daddy, I'm not weak anymore! I can be of great help!"
"This situation arose because of us. If it weren't for Xi Xi, why would the Sect Master turn against that stinky emperor? And if they hadn't turned against each other, that stinky emperor wouldn't have found a reason to send troops to attack our Heavenly Origin Dao City!"
Xi Xi pursed her lips, clearly understanding the situation.
A hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. "That scout who fired the signal rocket must have sacrificed his life to warn us of the approaching forces from the Great Jing Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Li Che's eyes softened, and he gently rubbed the little girl's head.
His Heavenly Chessboard couldn't maintain its coverage over the entire Heavenly Origin Dao City at all times. Although he had dispatched Jushe to act as scouts, Feng Zhiqi and the others were unaware, so they had also arranged regular soldier scouts.
Therefore, this scout had likely sacrificed his life to fire that signal rocket.
Xi Xi didn't say anything more. She sat in her chair and started eating the longevity noodles prepared by her mother.
"Daddy, I will become very strong! Strong enough to protect anyone who dares to bully us!"
"I will also grow strong enough to protect Daddy, Mommy, and my friends!" Xi Xi said earnestly after taking a bite of the fried egg.
"You will," Li Che assured her with a gentle smile.
Boom—!!!
Li Che turned to look outside the Heavenly Origin Dao City, where two top-tier Absolute Apex auras soared into the sky.
The brilliant and majestic Martial Dao willpower was terrifying, causing ripples in the cloud layer and melting the falling snow into a shower of raindrops.
Xi Xi, who was eating her noodles, and her friends in the courtyard, including Yun E and Zhou Peng, all showed signs of tension.
"Everyone, calm down and continue eating. Today is Xi Xi's birthday. These are just two top-tier Absolute Apex powerhouses, and the Sect Master alone is enough to suppress them."
Li Che spoke to reassure them.
His words did have a calming effect, and the reputation of Li Tai Bai made the children feel more at ease.
However, Xi Xi's birthday celebration this year was different from previous years.
It wasn't as joyful as before, given the external threat, especially with it being a top-tier Absolute Apex level danger. How could they enjoy their meal under such circumstances?
Even with Li Che's mediation, Xi Xi's birthday banquet this year was not as carefree and enjoyable as in previous years.
Xi Xi's face was filled with worry.
Xi Xi, this little girl, still had deep feelings for Qianyuan Dao City and Qianyuan Shen Zong.
After all, her childhood memories were more profound, and her recollections of Qianyuan Shen Zong were even more vivid than those of Jing Guang Fu.
Therefore, Xi Xi naturally didn't want to see Qianyuan Dao City being breached.
Thus, the atmosphere at the birthday banquet was somewhat discordant.
Even with a gentle smile on his face, a sharp killing intent occasionally flashed in Li Che's eyes.
After the meal, Zhou Peng, Yun E, and the other friends all took their leave, their hearts heavy with concern for Qianyuan Dao City.
Li Che asked Xi Xi and Zhang Ya to rest inside, while the two servants, Jin Taisui and Jinmaohu, stood guard at the door, fully aware of their responsibilities.
After spending so much time in Qianyuan Shen Zong, Jinmaohu finally understood why Jin Taisui was reluctant to return to Wushen Mountain.
The harmonious atmosphere here was exceptional, free of scheming and deception, allowing everyone to relax both physically and mentally.
Moreover, Li Che's family treated them as friends rather than servants, making them feel like companions.
During this time together, Jinmaohu also realized the importance of his young master.
Naturally, Jinmaohu would do his utmost to protect Xi Xi's safety.
"Master, rest assured. I will protect your safety with my life." Jinmaohu assured Li Che.
Li Che nodded in response.
Then, Li Che entered the study.
As soon as he entered, Li Che raised his hand to his brow, and the Celestial Being Chessboard instantly expanded its coverage.
He immediately sensed the entire area within and outside Qianyuan Dao City.
The first thing he perceived were two extremely domineering and overwhelming top-tier Absolute Apex Martial Sage auras soaring into the sky.
"Tian Can Di Que," Li Che's eyes flashed as he recognized these auras belonging to the two top-tier Absolute Apex protectors of the Divine Capital's second city, guarding the Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen.
Since these two have arrived...
Does that mean the Supreme Advisor Xie Yun Shen has also come? Li Che's heart sank as he felt the Celestial Being Soul seemed to hover within the Celestial Being Chessboard. His gaze swept across, and he saw on the Grand Canal, a series of gigantic and terrifying warships, plowing through the waves. Through the Celestial Being Chessboard, he could sense incredibly formidable powers within.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Li Che's eyes narrowed.
"This is..."
Qianyuan Dao City.
Within the Temple Guard.
Li Taibai, Fang Hanshu, and Feng Zhiqi arrived, the latter changing into a robe. His tall figure was covered in an intricate web of vital energy, and his expression was extremely solemn.
(End of Chapter)
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