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Chapter 486: The Father's Love Melts the Iceberg, Someone Reaches the Flag of Tribulation Before Li
Chapter 486: The Father's Love Melts the Iceberg, Someone Reaches the Flag of Tribulation Before Li Che (Part 2)
Gazing at the divine eagle statue, Li Che remained motionless for a long time.
Li Che didn't mind.
"Inhale—"
"Exhale—"
With each breath, his mind became clearer.
Placing the San Jian Liang Ren Dao across his legs, Li Che closed his eyes slightly and entered a state of cultivation. With a thought, he entered the Dao Tribulation Space, ready to face the daily tribulation.
The power of the Primordial Dao Ordeals began to intertwine around his body.
The divine nature within the Wicked Temple seemed to stir slightly.
On the altar...
The Miaodao Xianshen Divine Eagle seemed to tremble, and the strange mist above it intertwined and tore apart.
The vertical pupils of its eyes, like a spotlight, seemed to slowly move.
It landed on the figure seated in meditation.
Gradually... something strange was happening.
...
...
Within the TianDi Chessboard, the scene intertwined.
The eerie mist surged, creating a hazy vision, but because Li Che had left the Fei Lei Qi Zi on Lian Gonggong's body, he could capture the scene through the air, even through the Wiles Pavilion, with absolute clarity.
Li Che's Wuxian Yi Zhi constantly captured this scene, his heart as calm as a well.
He naturally intended to seize the flag, but he was waiting for the right opportunity and needed to be fully prepared.
Because this time, seizing the flag meant he had to venture deep into the Wiles Pavilion.
Even with his current Wuxian battle prowess, the dangers within the Wiles Pavilion were enough to devour a Wuxian.
After all, within the Wiles Pavilion, there were few restrictions on the power one could unleash, and even divinities could leave their shadows...
Li Che had only reached the Martial Immortal realm.
If he encountered a Supreme, he would likely have to retreat.
He couldn't afford to make a single mistake.
Therefore, Li Che needed to first confirm the identities of the powerful individuals he might encounter during this trip.
Were there hidden powerhouses? Were there Supremes lurking in the shadows?
Li Che had high hopes and expectations for the Juxian Xuan Qi. He wanted to master this divine weapon and pair it with the Juxian Huang Qi.
Obtaining all the Juxian Qi was no easy feat. Even the Emperor only possessed the Juxian Xuan Qi and Juxian Di Qi, just two of them.
However, Li Che wasn't picky. Since the Emperor was willing to offer the Juxian Qi, Li Che naturally dared to seize it!
Moreover, Li Che had learned from Lian Gonggong about the Emperor's murderous intentions towards the Qianyuan Shen Zong. One of the Emperor's motives for lending the Juxian Qi was to lure the Supreme out.
Aside from eliminating the King of the Netherworld, the Emperor also aimed to annihilate the Qianyuan Shen Zong.
"How can we allow such a thing to happen now that Xi Xi has just become the leader of the Qianyuan Shen Zong?"
Li Che had promised to ensure his daughter's peace of mind, so he wouldn't just make empty promises.
Li Che was also making plans for the Dajing court.
Xie Yun Shen, now his Bind Deity, was working hard to gather the Qi Yun of the eleven paths of Dajing, converging them into the Qi Yun Jin Lian.
Currently, the Qi Yun Jin Lian of two Daoist sects, Tian Dan Shen Zong and Xuanfu Shen Zong, had been gathered.
Xie Yun Shen, the Imperial Tutor, was another trusted confidant of the Dajing Emperor. The Emperor had found him among a pile of mud and sand, recognizing his loyalty. The Emperor had never doubted Xie Yun Shen's devotion.
The Emperor even granted the national fortune of Dajing to Xie Yun Shen, hoping he would unite the eleven Daoist sects of Dajing, allowing the Qi Yun of the world to converge and form the Twelve Pin Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian!
This was the Emperor's ambition...
But it was also Li Che's ambition. The Yulian Curse on Xi Xi's body was powerful and enigmatic.
This time, Li Che even witnessed the power of the Yulian Curse eroding Xi Xi's will, trying to make her accept the pain of her parents' tragic deaths, her companions' demise, and her sect's destruction, thus turning her into the daughter of Yulian.
Therefore, Li Che needed to do something to suppress these curses.
He had specifically asked Qitian about this, and they had discussed it at length with the Temple Deity.
One thing he learned was how to suppress the Yulian Curse within Xi Xi's body.
At that time, the Temple Deity's expression was incredibly complex. In fact, the Yulian camp didn't want the daughter of Yulian to resist the power of the Yulian Curse.
Because only by merging with the power of the curse and accepting her fate as the daughter of Yulian could she truly become the leader of the Yulian camp.
But accepting the Yulian Curse was an extremely cruel and ruthless matter.
So, Qitian revealed a solution.
"Use the power of the Twelve Pin Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian to balance the power of the curse..."
Li Che slowly opened his eyes in the Wicked Temple of Miaodao Xianshen Sanyan Zhenjun.
Gathering the Twelve Pin Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian was no easy task, but for Xi Xi, Li Che was willing to make the effort.
Therefore, Li Che didn't want to alert his target prematurely. At least, before the Qi Yun Jin Lian was formed, Dajing couldn't be destroyed.
The national fortune of Dajing played a significant role in the Twelve Pin Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian and must be the last to be collected, forming the key to merging the eleven Jin Lian into one.
"The Dajing Emperor..."
Li Che's eyes flickered.
In reality, the Dajing royal family had the backing of the dark heavenly court of the divine camp, putting Li Che and the court on opposing sides, an unavoidable conflict.
Standing up, his ink-colored robe fluttering, Li Che clenched his five fingers and took out a cute cow mask, covering his face with it.
Then, clenching his fist again, the Fei Lei Qi Zi appeared in his palm, grasped by him.
In an instant, he vanished from his original spot.
When he reappeared, he was already at the Xuanfu Shen Zong's mountain gate in Qingyun Dao.
Xie Yun Shen was at the peak of the Shen Zong's mountain gate, quietly writing and contemplating his next move.
Currently, Xie Yun Shen wasn't just working to gather the Qi Yun Jin Lian of the eleven paths for Dajing; he was also doing it for his lord and young lord.
When Li Che appeared wearing the cow mask, Xie Yun Shen immediately sensed it and hurriedly stood up, bowing in greeting.
Beside him, the leader of Xiaolinyin Temple, Huang Mei Dafa Shi, also bowed respectfully.
After the Xuanfu Shen Zong was conquered, it was taken over by Xie Yun Shen, who gathered the Qi Yun Jin Lian and then arranged for people to control Qingyun Dao City.
The thick smell of blood couldn't be dispelled.
To many, it seemed absurd that Xuanfu Lao Zu would sacrifice the entire mountain gate to gain the cultivation of Yi Zai San Jie.
But for cultivators who couldn't see their path, it was a desperate gamble.
It went against human nature, but it was a helpless move.
However, Xuanfu Lao Zu didn't deserve sympathy; he deserved to be killed.
Li Che, wearing the cow mask, stood tall like a tower on the mountain peak, letting the wind and waves wash over him.
Xie Yun Shen quietly followed behind.
"Have you decided on the next stop?"
Li Che asked calmly.
Li Che couldn't gather the Twelve Pin Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian by himself; he needed Xie Yun Shen's help.
So, Li Che also attached great importance to Xie Yun Shen, and even during this Jushen Yan Fei, he allowed Xie Yun Shen to absorb a significant amount of Jushen energy.
The current Xie Yun Shen, who originally had a mediocre cultivation, was forcefully elevated. He was still refining the Jushen energy, and when he completely finished refining it, there was a chance his cultivation would break through to the Divine Tribulation.
This was something Xie Yun Shen never dared to imagine in his lifetime, as his innate talent was truly lacking.
However, Li Che gave him hope and allowed him to achieve it.
Xie Yun Shen wore a Confucian robe, with a silk scarf on his head, gently fanning himself, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm: "My lord, the next target for our expedition is the Xiling Dao... Xiaolinyin Si!"
Li Che was slightly startled, and a question arose in his mind: "Why Xiaolinyin Si?"
Is he going to make a move on the top three Shen Zong so soon?! Zifu Shen Zong, Zizhulin, and Xiaolinyin Si, these three great Shen Zongs, are all extraordinary. When Qitian City was opened, all three Shen Zongs sent powerful cultivators.
Among them, Zifu Shen Zong had such a deep foundation that it was impossible to see through.
The head of the sect, Zhang Wuji, even possessed the strength of a Two-Disaster Elder.
Xiaolinyin Si had the backing of the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, which was equivalent to having the support of Hei Xumi. They were also part of the forces suppressing the gods and could not be underestimated.
Xie Yun Shen's decision to target Xiaolinyin Si so early on was something Li Che hadn't anticipated.
Xie Yun Shen gently fanned himself: "After breaking the Tian Dan Shen Zong and Xuanfu Shen Zong, the imperial army's expedition to conquer the mountain and suppress the sects has intimidated many Shen Zongs."
"Xiaolinyin Si is located in Xiling Dao, bordering the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, and even leaning against them. Now that we have conquered two Shen Zongs, there is some deterrence, but not much. For Xiaolinyin Si, it is still not enough to make them give up Xiling Dao and merge with the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, abandoning this sharp blade piercing into Dajing's abdomen."
"But if we continue to conquer more Shen Zongs, Xiaolinyin Si will definitely sense something amiss. It's like beating the grass to startle the snake, allowing Xiaolinyin Si to borrow the strength of the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, which will make things more troublesome."
Xie Yun Shen explained the pros and cons to Li Che.
Li Che nodded thoughtfully.
"Okay, we'll do it according to your plan..." Li Che agreed, not interfering with Xie Yun Shen's expedition plan.
"My lord, rest assured, for the young master, I will do my utmost!" Xie Yun Shen said, feeling the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, and bowed deeply.
Li Che nodded.
After some encouraging words, Li Che decided to leave. Since he had chosen to trust Xie Yun Shen, he would let him handle it. After all, Xie Yun Shen was the expert in conquering mountains, suppressing sects, and gathering the Shan He Qi Yun Jin Lian.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The atmosphere in Divine Origin Dao City became increasingly lively, with a festive vibe akin to the Chinese New Year. In the city, every household had red paper decorations, creating a joyous atmosphere. Even the long streets were adorned with lanterns, celebrating the upcoming Succession Ceremony.
The various Shen Zongs also showed their respect by sending their elders with gifts, giving ample face to the Qianyuan Shen Zong.
Even the mysterious Zifu Shen Zong and the Southern Sea Zizhulin sent their presents.
The Shen Zongs were adorned with flowers, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Tai Bai Feng.
The Succession Ceremony was held on Tai Bai Feng, and the representatives invited by various factions were seated in a spacious area on the mountain.
Li Che and Zhang Ya, the couple, also sat in a relatively forward position.
As the parents of the new sect master, their status was extremely noble, and their seating couldn't be too far back, though it wasn't the main position.
Li Qingshan, Mu Po Po, Lao Chen, and Da Bo were seated a bit further away.
Dong—
Dong—
The bell rang, its sound echoing like waves, rippling through the void and spreading throughout the city.
The Succession Ceremony officially began under the hosting of the third elder, Ding Zi, as the first elder, Fang Hanshu, was originally responsible for such ceremonies.
But now, Fang Hanshu was in Qitian City, so Li Taibai arranged for Ding Zi to take charge.
Qianyuan Shen Zong's disciples gathered at Tai Bai Feng.
The originally spacious Tai Bai Feng was now filled with people, making it seem a bit crowded.
However, the atmosphere was enthusiastic, and the disciples had no complaints about the new sect master's succession. Xi Xi deserved this honor.
After all, although Xi Xi was only eight years old, her martial arts cultivation had already reached the level of a Martial Saint!
Although a Martial Saint's cultivation was still a bit lacking to lead a major sect, Xi Xi's young age and the support of Li Che, who had shown his prowess in the battle to protect the sect, made up for it.
The ceremony was intricate, but no one complained. This was the ceremony and prestige befitting the succession of a major sect's leader, and every Succession Ceremony in a major sect was like this.
Due to Xi Xi's young age, many of the ceremonies were simplified.
Zhang Ya held Li Che's arm, watching Xi Xi, dressed in a solemn robe, walk up to the high platform, attracting everyone's attention. Her eyes were filled with pride and joy.
"Husband, our Xi Xi has grown up!" Zhang Ya said softly.
Li Che smiled: "It's still early. She's just a little kid, even if she becomes the sect master, she's still a little kid, haha!"
Zhang Ya playfully punched Li Che's arm.
Li Che's smile gradually faded, and he looked at Xi Xi, who was as solemn as a little adult, with a serious expression. He slowly exhaled and closed his eyes.
The next moment, only the painting's fairy clone remained, while Li Che himself had already appeared in the Wicked Temple of Miaodao Xianshen Sanyan Zhenjun.
The candlelight flickered.
Li Che's face was extremely solemn.
His body trembled, and his powerful Qi Xue surged, as if flames were intertwining and burning within him.
Li Che smiled slightly, clenched his five fingers, and placed a cute elephant mask over his face, releasing a surge of You Qi, completely changing his identity.
He put on a straw hat and changed out of the golden lotus Mo Shan.
Li Che had originally wanted to watch Xi Xi's Succession Ceremony, but he had other matters to attend to.
As a father, witnessing his child being honored was important, but silently protecting the child's growth and eliminating potential threats at their inception was equally crucial.
However, in reality, he didn't need to wait for that moment.
But the situation had changed slightly, so Li Che couldn't wait any longer.
His mind moved slightly.
The TianDi Chessboard appeared above his head.
Li Che looked up and saw the Fei Lei Qi Zi placed on Lian Gonggong, which immediately reflected the scene inside the Wiles Pavilion, where the Juxian Flag was being escorted.
In the scene...
The eerie mist was intertwined, but the tense atmosphere and...
The tension of drawn swords and bows!
The solemnity was like a surging tide!
It was...
Someone had taken the initiative before Li Che, intending to hijack the flag!
(End of Chapter)
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