Chapter 434: Li Che Returns to Jin Guang Mansion as the New Sect Master of Qianyuan

Chapter 434: Li Che Returns to Jin Guang Mansion as the New Sect Master of Qianyuan

Fluffy white clouds floated like cotton candy in the azure sky, with a vast expanse of blue stretching out in all directions.

The sun shone brightly, its rays cascading down from the heavens, illuminating the clouds with a radiant glow, and a dazzling display of golden light filled the sky, creating a dream-like atmosphere.

A gentle breeze blew, carrying a cool and refreshing air.

Li Che sat under the eaves of the courtyard, opening a letter that Elder Jiao Shaoqiu had delivered.

The wind ruffled his ink-colored robe, and his sturdy hair fluttered lightly.

After dusting off the letter, Li Che read it carefully. The content was brief and straightforward, and after finishing, he folded the letter neatly.

The letter from Tang Sanjia served the same purpose as Li Che had guessed.

When Li Che left Jin Guang Mansion, Tang Sanjia had given him the Tang Clan's treasured collection of divine mechanisms, with the intention of helping Li Che improve his divine mechanism skills and divine carving techniques, so that he could later assist in repairing divine beasts.

True to his word, Li Che did not refuse.

The divine mechanisms Tang Sanjia had given him were indeed helpful, especially in the realm of divine mechanisms. It was because of Tang Sanjia's books that Li Che was able to rapidly enhance his skills.

Whether it was the Blood-Soaked Vajra Nine-God Monkey King or the Half-Step Divine Winged Dragon King, these Half-Step Divine Beasts provided immense assistance to Li Che.

Moreover, his Immortal Craft Dao Fruit cultivation also benefited greatly.

Li Che put away the letter and smiled warmly.

His wife, Zhang Ya, glanced at Li Che, her eyes sparkling: "Husband, so you're going back to Jin Guang Mansion?"

Li Che nodded.

"What about you, wife? Do you want to come with me?" Li Che smiled at Zhang Ya.

Zhang Ya hesitated for a moment but shook her head: "Let's wait until Xixi returns, and then we can go back together... Jin Guang Mansion holds beautiful memories for our family."

"I wish our family could go together."

Li Che rubbed his wife's head, his fingers gently running through Zhang Ya's smooth black hair, and he smiled softly: "Okay."

However, for Li Che, returning to Jin Guang Mansion was just a matter of flying there with a few star-stepping movements.

With his current strength, the distance within the Inner World was not far for him.

He stood up slowly, stretching his muscles.

A dazzling silver sword light flashed, and Li Che swiftly flew back to the courtyard.

He landed outside the courtyard and strode forward.

The overwhelming power of tribulation filled the courtyard, like boiling water, with waves of heat rolling out and permeating every corner, creating a stifling atmosphere.

This was because Li Che had just broken through and was still unable to fully control his tribulation power.

Lu Taibai's hair fluttered in the wind, and his eyes no longer held disappointment or confusion, only joy.

"A Che, thank you."

Lu Taibai looked at Li Che and bowed respectfully.

As the sect master, he bowed deeply to Li Che, an elder of the sect.

Li Che hurriedly returned the gesture: "Sect Master, you're too kind."

Lu Taibai laughed heartily: "Thank you for contacting the Netherworld and helping Qianyuan Divine Sect through this crisis. If not for the Netherworld... Qianyuan Divine Sect would have likely been destroyed by my hands..."

The imperial army was indeed formidable, and one could even say they were extremely powerful.

Whether it was the first time they attacked Mountain-Breaking Sect or the second time, they were able to withstand and persist because of the Netherworld's intervention.

During the second attack, even the high-ranking officials of the Netherworld had appeared.

After Lu Taibai broke through and tried to enter the tribulation in the Mysterious Temple, his perception of the outside world had been reduced to the lowest, and he was unaware of the situation outside.

However, after Fang Hanshu briefly described the situation to him, mentioning the high-ranking officials of the Netherworld, including the existence of the Hell Tyrant above the King Yan, who had helped Qianyuan Divine Sect through the crisis, Lu Taibai's aura fluctuated. He was still unable to fully control his newfound power.

He took a deep breath and said, "And those of us who have never obtained the Qianyuan inheritance naturally want to take a chance as well."

"This trip to Qianyuan City, Old Ancestor, I will accompany you. For Old Ancestor, this journey to Qianyuan City is of utmost importance. He... is also nearing his limit."

Li Che nodded upon hearing this.

"Only when you reach the Divine Tribulation Realm will you understand... The will of heaven and earth in this world is too strong, and the Three Disasters and Nine Tribulations are like sharp swords hanging over everyone's heads at all times."

Lu Taibai shook his head.

His gaze fell on Li Che: "A Che, I have now broken through to the Divine Tribulation Realm... Most of the time, I have to enter the Mysterious Temple to improve myself. So, the position of the Qianyuan Divine Sect Master... when Xixi returns from her training, I may have to pass it on to her."

"Xixi is the Young Sect Master, and as the current sect master, I will have to step down and let her take over..."

Lu Taibai's words left Li Che stunned.

What?

"Xixi is only seven years old..." Li Che muttered.

A seven-year-old sect master...

It sounded cool, but wasn't it too fast? After all, the little girl was still young.

Lu Taibai laughed: "What's wrong with being seven years old?

Xixi's combat strength was not to be underestimated, especially with the addition of the divine mechanism techniques you taught her, which could even rival a Martial Saint... Moreover, within the Divine Sect, with your guidance and that of Old Fang, assisting the young lady, it was indeed stable."

"Especially you, you little rascal... I suddenly can't see through you."

"And with you here, it's equivalent to the power of the Netherworld being able to assist. Naturally, Xixi, this young lady, will be able to firmly sit in the position of the Sect Master."

"Moreover, I'm not dead. I just need to follow the Ancestral Master and enter the Mystic Gate or the Minor Inner World to solidify the power of tribulation, just like him."

"As for the position of the Sect Master, this young lady will eventually take it. Whether it's early or late makes no difference."

"Her current strength may still be lacking, but that's because of her young age. Xixi, this young lady, has limitless potential, and becoming the Sect Master of Qianyuan Divine Sect is more than enough."

"Within the Sect, whoever dares to be disobedient, I'll have a talk with them."

Lu Taibai's sleeves fluttered, and with a sudden gust of wind, he concealed something behind him, and a light smile appeared on his face.

Upon hearing this, Li Che smiled warmly, "That's true. Qianyuan Divine Sect is still at its peak, with the Ancestral Master, the Sect Master, and me and Old Fang and others... Indeed, the young lady only needs to be a lucky charm Sect Master."

"Hahaha, a lucky charm? That's a very fitting description."

Lu Taibai burst into laughter.

"After the young lady returns from her trials, we'll hold the Sect Master succession ceremony, and some things should be handed over to her."

Li Che's eyes flashed, looking at Lu Taibai, and after a moment of thought, he asked, "Sect Master, Qianyuan Divine Sect currently has two Divine Tribulation cultivators, and the Ancestral Master is even a master of the second tribulation realm. With the addition of the Sect Master... Our Qianyuan will likely rise in ranking among the eleven Divine Sects, right?"

Lu Taibai narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, "It should be possible... We can definitely squeeze into the top five. As for the top three, the chances are slim."

"The Purple Mansion Divine Sect of the Celestial Master's Way, the Little Lingyin Temple of Xiling Dao, and the Purple Bamboo Forest of South Sea Dao... These ancient Divine Sects are recognized as the top three in my heart. Within their sects, there must be at least two Divine Tribulation or Martial God cultivators."

"Not to mention, the Purple Mansion Divine Sect of the Celestial Master's Way definitely has more than two Divine Tribulations."

Lu Taibai spoke in a deep voice.

"The Purple Mansion Divine Sect follows a path of coexistence with the Temple Gods... They receive the gift of the Temple Gods' power, and their cultivation progress is extremely fast... Moreover, the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, as the most ancient Divine Sect, existed during the glorious days of Qitian Temple, and even then, it was not a weak sect."

Lu Taibai's expression became very solemn as he spoke about the Purple Mansion Divine Sect.

At the Young Dragon Victory Assembly, Xixi killed the first Young Dragon of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, Zhang Yunlong. It could be said that this grudge had already been formed.

In fact, the imperial court held the Pan Peach Victory Assembly with another purpose—to create rifts and grudges among the Divine Sects, minimizing the possibility of them joining forces.

"This time, with the opening of Qitian City, the Purple Mansion Divine Sect... will definitely not remain passive. They may also want to replicate the glory of Qitian Temple!" Lu Taibai said with conviction.

"The glory of Qitian Temple?"

Li Che narrowed his eyes.

Lu Taibai's eyes flashed, and his silver hair danced wildly, "That's right! Half of the world's fortune gathered for Qitian's glory!"

"The Mystic Gate's misty tide is also driven by the imperial court's command to gather fortune. As for ancient sects like the Purple Mansion, Little Lingyin Temple, and South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest, they won't be idle either."

Li Che's eyes flickered upon hearing this.

Gathering fortune?

What Xie Yunshen did was to gather fortune for the imperial court.

This fortune...

If the imperial court gathers it, and the Purple Mansion gathers it...

Then the Netherworld gathering it is also not impossible.

...

...

Lu Taibai did not stay in the courtyard for long. The aura around him fluctuated, constantly influencing the will of heaven and earth.

Lu Taibai was a cultivator of the Three Disasters realm, and now, he had broken through the Divine Tribulation, entering the tribulation with the God-Killing Gale realm.

Like other Divine Tribulations, he had also passed through the first tribulation, but his realm was locked onto the later tribulations.

However, Lu Taibai's realm was locked onto the third tribulation, and the Three Disasters were higher than the Nine Tribulations. In terms of essence and power, Lu Taibai would be stronger than ordinary Divine Tribulations.

There were three elements to breaking through the Divine Tribulation. First was to condense the realm, and after the realm was determined, it was time to undergo the tribulation. Once the tribulation was successfully passed, a Minor Inner World would be opened, and the formation of the Minor Inner World meant that the Divine Tribulation had been successfully broken through...

Condensing the realm was like applying for the qualification to enter the tribulation, becoming a Divine Tribulation master, and even more so like being registered in the current world of heaven and earth, listed among the divine class.

Li Che learned a lot from Lu Taibai.

Just like the Old Dragon God could, within the Minor Inner World, with his own strength, face seven first tribulation cultivators, even occupying the upper hand, it was because he cultivated the Ancestral Dragon Tribulation, condensing the Ancestral Dragon realm, and within the Dragon God's path, the Three Ancestral Dragon Tribulations corresponded to the Three Disasters.

Hence, his combat strength was a level higher.

And now, Lu Taibai, being a sword cultivator and condensing the Three Disasters realm, his strength was extraordinary.

"Three Disasters, Nine Tribulations, Three Ancestral Dragon Tribulations..."

In the study, Li Che sat quietly, pouring himself a cup of hot tea and taking a sip.

He raised his hand, and a thin, silk-like purple tribulation flame leaped out.

"So, my tribulation... is higher than the Three Disasters and Three Ancestral Dragon Tribulations?"

Li Che's eyes flickered with thought.

Based on the previous response from the will of heaven and earth, Li Che felt that the tribulation power he mastered was absolutely extraordinary.

After all...

It was the product of the Mystic Dao Fruit after shedding its shell! The flame curled around his finger, and with a flick, the flame dispersed. His mind moved, and he sank into the tribulation space.

Roar!!!

The terrifying Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame instantly transformed into a terrifying purple sea of fire, and a massive flame elephant straddled the heavens and earth.

Suppression, terror, annihilation...

The elephant's hooves trampled down, like the collapse of mountains and rivers, the heavens and earth caving in.

Li Che could only endure for less than half a breath.

He was kicked out of the tribulation space...

His eyes opened, and the purple flames danced. Li Che's fighting spirit soared, and he continued to endure the burning of the tribulation flames within the tribulation space.

After enduring this torment...

Li Che wearily opened his eyes, his cultivation extremely difficult. The tribulation flames were too powerful, and the pressure was extremely strong.

When facing the tribulation flames, he couldn't use the Eight Strange Gates, and could only rely on his pure physical strength to withstand it.

"Huff—"

"Suck—"

Li Che's entire body was filled with distorted ripples.

His eyes flickered, and he took out a Three Purities rank Divine Crystal, beginning to absorb and refine it.

Looking at the Divine Crystal in his palm, almost depleted from absorption, Li Che rubbed his glabella. His Divine Embryos were numerous, including the Law of Heaven and Earth Spirit Bright True Monkey Embryo, a Three Purities rank Divine Embryo with an immense demand for Divine Essence.

A single Three Purities rank Divine Crystal was simply not enough.

"Last time, when I killed the Old Dragon Deity... I didn't use the Divine Binding, but instead, I directly merged the Old Dragon Deity into the Ten Evils Ink Painting. Now, the Old Dragon Deity is gone, leaving only one of the Ten Evils, the Sea-Flipping Nine Heads..."

"The Old Dragon Deity's treasures are also gone."

Li Che sighed softly.

However, he wasn't overly disappointed. The Old Dragon Deity, having reached the end of his lifespan, most likely contributed his collection to the race.

There probably weren't many treasures left...

After cultivating for a while, Li Che entered the Ink City and practiced various types of Divine Transformation True Martial Arts.

Because he had mastered the Immortal Breed Martial Art, the Qilin Suppressing Void Seal, Li Che understood that above the Divine Transformation True Martial Arts, there was a new martial realm.

He planned to elevate all the martial arts derived from the Strange Breed within the Strange Breed Martial Art to the level of Immortal Breed Martial Arts.

Additionally, he couldn't neglect the cultivation of the Immortal Breed Martial Art, the Qilin Suppressing Void Seal.

He also needed to elevate this martial realm. Currently, it was only partially accomplished, and its power had much room for improvement.

"Martial God... Martial Immortal..."

"What is a Martial Immortal? Transforming the Strange Breeds within the Eight Strange Breeds into Immortal Breeds, if not an Immortal, then it's still an Immortal!"

Li Che secretly set a goal for his future martial cultivation.

Of course, he knew the difficulty of this goal was even greater than that of the original task of crossing over the eight Strange Breed Divine Embryos.

It also required a higher level of physical strength, as the power of Immortal Breed Martial Arts far surpassed that of Strange Breed Martial Arts.

But Li Che had never been afraid of challenges.

This world was cruel.

Just like this time, if the Tiandan Divine Sect hadn't received the help and protection of the Netherworld, the ultimate outcome would be disintegration.

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The Tiandan Divine Sect was breached, and its disciples and elders would all be slaughtered.

Without strength, one couldn't protect what they wanted to protect.

Therefore, Li Che's thoughts were simple—as long as he became strong enough, he could protect what he wanted to protect!

For example, his daughter, his wife, and his home.

And the imperial court, at this moment, was like a towering mountain standing before him.

"Does the imperial court have a Divine Tribulation? They definitely do... The court's foundation and fortune are different from the Divine Sect. After the establishment of a dynasty, with years of ruling the realm, they will surely give birth to powerful Tribulation experts."

"It's even possible that the founding emperor of the Great Jing Dynasty is still alive."

Li Che exhaled slowly, and the air within the room began to boil.

Underestimating the court was out of the question.

Therefore, this time, Li Che's campaign against the court's army didn't proceed with loud fanfare and direct assaults.

Possessing the war weapon, the Guan Yin Sitting Lotus Main Battle Tank, Li Che found it effortless to penetrate the court's army.

While the Main Battle Tank might struggle against top-tier experts, it was highly efficient in clearing out lower-tier forces.

After pondering, summarizing, and deducing in the room for a while, Li Che concluded his cultivation for the day.

He stood up, his ink-colored robe with golden lotus embroidery fluttering, and raised his hand, the flying thunder chess pieces within his fingers radiating brilliance.

In the instant he clenched his fist, he vanished from the study.

Moments later, he arrived outside the Tiandan Divine City.

The Heavenly Chessboard soared into the sky, reaching its peak, and Li Che stepped out, crossing the stars with each step...

Step by step, he advanced, as if compressing thousands of miles under his feet.

...

Boom!

A terrifying roar reverberated, suppressing and impacting the Grand Canal. The river water instantly churned with restless agitation.

Countless cold winds rustled.

The Mystic Iron Spirit Wood Warship, dark and ominous, loomed over the Grand Canal. Its heavy hull tore through the river, sailing against the current.

The dense smoke rising from the river's surface was all shattered by the warship's impact!

One after another, the Mystic Iron Spirit Wood Warships spanned the Grand Canal, their oppressive presence filling the air with a sense of dread.

Time seemed to slow as the warships approached from the wide river's surface.

On both sides of the hull, the ferocious patterns carved from Mystic Iron Spirit Wood seemed like demons crawling out of the underworld, exuding an aura of iron-blooded slaughter.

The flags flapped loudly in the wind.

In the distance, the Guangling Dao City came into view.

Xie Yunshen, draped in a crane cloak over his plain clothes, sat weakly in a chair, a feather fan swaying gently in his hand.

Beside him, Gu Qianchi stood, his gaze slightly peculiar.

Ning Caishen, Gu Cheng, Huang Mei, and other top-tier experts also wore peculiar expressions.

The gates of Guangling Dao City were tightly shut, completely sealed off.

On the city walls, the Divine Guardian Army of Guangling Dao City quickly took their positions, their state reminiscent of the Tiandan Divine City's defense against the court's expeditionary army.

"Mountain-Breaking, Sect-Destroying!"

Xie Yunshen narrowed his eyes, a slight arc forming on his lips.

The feather fan in his hand suddenly pointed towards the ancient walls of Guangling Dao City.

Boom!

Huang Mei took the lead, his top-tier might erupting!

Following him, Ning Caishen, Gu Cheng, and other top-tier experts also displayed their auras and cultivation.

Boom, boom, boom!

Terrifying auras rippled through the heavens, unceasingly turbulent.

The flying snowflakes instantly melted, transforming into a torrential downpour above Guangling Dao City.

Three top-tier auras surged and impacted in this moment.

The ancient and mighty Guangling Dao City trembled.

Shock and despair filled the city.

The millennium-old aristocratic families and top-tier experts were all dumbfounded.

Didn't the Tiandan Divine Sect already submit to the Great Jing Imperial Court?

Why...

Why is the court's expeditionary army, which failed to conquer Tiandan, now appearing outside Guangling Dao City?

Are they picking on the weak?

...

Xie Yunshen led the court's expeditionary army. Upon arriving at Guangling Dao City, they launched a full-scale assault without any hesitation.

The massive army yearned for a victory after suffering two defeats in Qianyuan Dao City, which had diminished their momentum by seventy percent. Now, only a grand triumph could rekindle their fighting spirit and morale.

As Guangling Dao was under attack, Li Che swiftly teleported through the stars, arriving at Jin Guang Mansion in Yunzhou, a city under the jurisdiction of Lingnan Dao.

Whoosh!

The howling north wind whipped across the mountains, carrying with it a chilling blizzard that froze the heavens and earth.

Snowflakes as large as hands tumbled in mid-air, piling up on the mountain path, forming a thick layer that blanketed the entire Divine Eagle Ridge in pristine white.

Many of the drifting snowflakes fell to the ground, and the wind blew them into swirling clouds of frost, resembling a sandstorm. These icy currents enveloped the cold mountains, creating a scene akin to a fairyland.

Divine Eagle Ridge stood outside Jin Guang Mansion.

Li Che teleported, stepping onto the soft ground, his black shirt fluttering, and his robe adorned with embroidered golden lotuses, giving him a sleek appearance.

Li Che did not conceal his aura as he strode forward.

At this moment, to the entire Jin Guang Mansion, he was merely releasing a slight breath, but it was as terrifying as if a divine mountain were crushing down upon them.

The entire Divine Eagle Ridge seemed to freeze over, and then an incredibly powerful aura erupted, rushing towards them from the sky above.

"Elder Li!"

Tang Sanjia's body remained robust and towering like an ox, hardly resembling a Divine Eagle Master.

His eyes gleamed, fixed on Li Che, his heart filled with astonishment.

Tang Sanjia had just sent out a letter, marked as urgent, but even considering the journey, Li Che shouldn't have arrived so quickly, should he?

Indeed, it caught him somewhat off guard.

"Elder Tang, it has been some time since we last met."

Li Che smiled, bowing his fists in greeting, his face gentle.

The terrifying aura that had caused the entire Divine Eagle Ridge to pale instantly vanished from his body, dissipating without a trace.

Tang Sanjia was utterly amazed, for he could no longer see through Li Che's cultivation.

Even as a Divine Origin Master, he truly couldn't fathom it.

"After several years of not seeing you, Elder Li... you've undergone a complete transformation."

Tang Sanjia was deeply moved.

Li Che smiled and strolled with Tang Sanjia along Divine Eagle Ridge.

Tang Sanjia also knew Li Che's purpose for returning, so he wasn't in a hurry, not needing to rush for a moment like this.

"Elder Tang, you must have heard the news. During this time, the imperial court's army intends to conquer Qianyuan Dao City. As an elder of Qianyuan Divine Sect, I naturally have to share the sect's fate."

"Therefore, I've been extremely busy during this period. I originally planned to resolve the grudges between the court and Qianyuan Divine Sect first, and then return to fulfill my promise."

"But I never expected that Elder Tang would send an urgent letter, so I immediately rushed over without stopping."

Li Che smiled as he spoke.

Tang Sanjia and Li Che leisurely drank and ate meat in the Triangular Pavilion.

"How is the sect doing?"

Tang Sanjia's eyes deepened, for the Tang Clan, once glorious, had been crushed by Xie Yun Shen's imperial army.

A five-thousand-year-old grand family, skilled in mechanism techniques, had fallen apart and become a joke of the past.

"The imperial court's army has been repelled, and they've completely retreated. The sect has turned from danger to safety."

Li Che took a sip of wine, finishing the cup.

"Elder Tang, the urgent letter indicates that the matter is pressing. Let's fulfill our past promise first."

Li Che spoke with gravity.

Back then, it was the Tang Clan's mechanism techniques that had allowed him to protect himself and his daughter in Feilei City, enabling her to grow up healthy and happy.

When the topic turned to this, Tang Sanjia's originally robust face suddenly aged, as if he had lost his vitality.

"A Che, I know... I know your status and position are far different from before. I don't know if you still remember the promise between us, but I can't hold on any longer, I can't go on..."

Tang Sanjia sighed.

"So, I wrote to ask for your help, never expecting you to arrive so quickly..."

Li Che stood up and smiled, "Rest assured, Elder Tang, I've come to fulfill my promise."

Tang Sanjia's dim eyes brightened slightly.

Then, he stood up and led Li Che deep into Divine Eagle Ridge.

They entered a small cave within the mountain, and Tang Sanjia crawled into the cave, followed by Li Che.

With a clattering sound of mechanisms turning, they descended rapidly, like riding an elevator.

The rugged mountain walls constantly changed before their eyes.

With a loud rumble, Li Che and Tang Sanjia arrived at the world beneath Divine Eagle Ridge.

It was a massive cave hollowed out, adorned with countless crystals emitting a warm glow, illuminating the entire cave as bright as daylight.

"A Che, my abilities are limited, and my talent in mechanisms is indeed there, but... after trying for so many years, I ultimately... can't do it."

"I can only hope for someone with greater talent in mechanisms..."

"And then, I met you, A Che... It's just a pity that at that time, your skills in mechanisms were not yet strong enough. But now, I've heard that you've created a Half-Step Divine Beast, and I know that in this world... only you can do it."

Tang Sanjia's robust body leaned forward, standing with Li Che on the platform, his eyes gradually brightening.

Li Che raised his gaze and followed Tang Sanjia's pointing hand.

They saw a colossal human-shaped mechanism beast standing silently in the pit.

Under the myriad of glowing lights, countless intricate mechanism seals, over a hundred million of them, burst forth with dazzling radiance!

Beside them, Tang Sanjia's voice rose in madness.

"A Che..."

"This is the Tang Clan's ancestral masterpiece, inspired by the Supreme Temple God they once saw in Qitian Temple! It's the most outstanding creation of the Tang Clan's mechanisms!"

Li Che's eyes also shone with unprecedented brilliance.

For within his chest, the long-dormant [Immortal Craft] Dao Fruit began to pulsate vigorously after so long.

Boom—

Boom Boom—!!!

Like thunderous waves, Tang Sanjia's voice exploded in Li Che's ears.

"On the Divine Beast!"

"Divine Arm - Heaven-Piercing Armor!"

(End of Chapter)

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