Chapter 490: Breaking Through the Human Immortal Realm with the Eight-Nine Profound Art, the Supreme

Chapter 490: Breaking Through the Human Immortal Realm with the Eight-Nine Profound Art, the Supreme Leader of the Netherworld

Plum blossoms danced in the air, and the sound of laughter echoed endlessly.

Lu Taibai strode down from Mei Shan, his figure gradually fading into the distance.

"Kill one in ten steps, leave no trace in a thousand miles..."

"He's got spirit."

Li Che stood atop the mountain peak, silently observing and recalling the other's carefree demeanor. He never expected Lu Taibai to make such a decision.

It turned out that Lu Taibai's urgency for Xi Xi to inherit the position of the sect leader also had his own considerations. He had his own agenda, but this agenda was also for Xi Xi.

Li Che exhaled softly.

Heading towards Xiling Dao, causing some trouble for Xiaolinyin Temple, and holding back a faction from the Wicked Temple within the San Taizi Temple...

The idea was good, and perhaps it could be achieved. After all, with Lu Taibai's cultivation, few could rival him in the mortal realm, and sword cultivators were renowned for their formidable combat strength.

However, Old Lu had just stepped into the realm of the first divine tribulation, merely enduring the first tribulation. Even with the sword cultivator's powerful combat strength, facing the second tribulation would be challenging.

Li Che shook his head slightly, at least the other party had good intentions.

Moreover, Li Che also sensed that Lu Taibai was holding back a surge of determination, a fixation... perhaps to slay the evil monks of Xiling Dao! When they had joined forces to kill Huangmei Dafashi, Lu Taibai had expressed his sentiments.

At that time, he might not have imagined that he would break through to the Divine Tribulation realm so quickly.

"However, it's fine... Let's go, Xiling Dao... Coincidentally, Xie Yunshen's next stop is Xiaolinyin Temple in Xiling Dao, which can help Lu Taibai."

Li Che smiled faintly.

For those who cared for and protected Xi Xi, Li Che wouldn't be too heartless. He would also bless and protect them.

However, Li Che quickly suppressed the smile on his face.

"The Sect Leader's wife, Xuan Qi Sha..."

Lu Taibai wanted to take Xuan Qi Sha on a final journey of catharsis.

A glint of contemplation flashed in Li Che's eyes.

The Bind Deity method could solve this problem, so it was a backup plan.

For Li Che, death wasn't truly death. Becoming a Bind Deity was a form of rebirth; life still existed, and consciousness remained unharmed, which meant it wasn't death.

True death was falling into the cycle of reincarnation, losing one's will and consciousness after a single turn.

Even if the flesh was reshaped, it would only be a new person.

Therefore, Li Che named his power the Netherworld, the ruler of death! Tonight was a night of joy, with little sorrow.

Lu Taibai set off for Xiling Dao with a resolute heart, but he didn't know that his determination wasn't fatal in Li Che's eyes.

Everything was well-arranged by Li Che.

As for Lu Taibai's words about causing trouble for Xiaolinyin Temple when the San Taizi Temple Deity revived, Li Che wasn't too concerned.

After all, with Lu Taibai's current cultivation, the most he could hold back would be a cultivator at the second divine tribulation, at most the third divine tribulation.

What truly affected the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful San Taizi Temple Deity were the Elder and Supreme beings from the Wiles Pavilion's camp, and even the truly resurrected deities!

"Jin Guang Fu... It's quite lively now."

Li Che's eyes flashed, and he shook his head slightly, exhaling softly.

After the banquet, Lu Taibai took Xi Xi away, accompanied by Elder Ding Zi. He asked Ding Zi to assist Xi Xi in learning some of the skills and details of managing the sect.

Originally, these tasks were to be taught by Elder Fang Hanshu, but unfortunately, he hadn't returned from Qitian City.

However, Ding Zi was well-versed in these matters.

In three days, Xi Xi became quite busy, and even Li Che, as her father, rarely saw her.

The autumn rain poured down, cascading from the high sky.

At the entrance of the Qianyuan Shen Zong.

Li Che's black hair danced in the wind, and his embroidered Jin Lian Mo Shan fluttered. His jet-black, vigorous hair flew in the wind like black lightning, constantly striking.

On Lu Taibai's shoulder sat a little girl wearing a diaper, the Sect Leader's wife... She was getting smaller and smaller, looking like a one-year-old infant.

Blinking her big, watery eyes, Li Che felt a powerful divine talisman fluctuation from her body.

The rain pattered on the black tiles of the palace, creating a rhythmic sound.

"A Che, let's go."

Lu Taibai still wore a white robe, his silver hair falling over his shoulders. His hands were hidden in the sleeves that fluttered like they were filled with autumn wind, and his eyes were filled with laughter. Between his eyebrows, a sword pattern shone brightly.

"Take care."

Li Che said.

Lu Taibai smiled and set off for Xiling Dao. This time, he didn't tell anyone except for the founder and Li Che.

Not even Fang Hanshu, the other elders, or even Xi Xi knew.

He didn't want to say goodbye, as it would be too emotional.

"I leave Qianyuan Shen Zong in your hands."

Lu Taibai said with emotion.

He looked up at the majestic gate of Divine Origin Dao City, and his heart stirred slightly.

He didn't know when he would be able to return, or if he could return at all...

There was still some reluctance in his heart.

But...

A true man should roam the world with his sword, slaying all injustices with his blade! The frustration of being suppressed during his training could finally be vented!

"Let's go!"

Lu Taibai waved to Li Che, then turned and took a step forward, carrying the Sect Leader's wife who was waving goodbye to Li Che. He walked step by step, as if measuring the world, and disappeared into the autumn rain.

"Farewell, until we meet again!"

Li Che's black robe fluttered, and he clasped his fists in a salute.

Watching Lu Taibai's gradually disappearing figure.

Li Che's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile. Then, with a thought, he clenched his fist around the Feilei Qi Zi, and his entire body disappeared from its original spot.

Like shattered autumn rain, he seemed to have passed through a broken shadow, but his figure was already long gone.

...

...

Li Che appeared at the Qingyun Dao, the mountain gate of Xuanfu Shen Zong.

The imperial court's punitive expedition army had long been sharpening their blades, and perhaps the defeat of the two major Shen Zong had boosted their morale.

The failure during the campaign against Qianyuan Shen Zong seemed to have been largely forgotten.

The founding ancestor of Bashu Jiange, Gu Qianchi, also felt much better, and his fighting spirit soared as he followed the army.

Although Gu Qianchi was puzzled, he wondered why Xie Yun Shen would target Xiaolinyin Si. This was not an easy Shen Zong to defeat.

If you exclude the mysterious Zizhulin, the strength of Xiaolinyin Si is second only to Zifu Shen Zong.

Even with the help of the Netherworld...

Hmm...

Gu Qianchi couldn't help but think of the Netherworld Gui Di, who was now famous throughout the world.

He was a human Wuxian!

A single person blocked the inner city gate of Qitian, keeping three Supreme Elders trapped within, forcing the powerful cultivators of the three major camps of Wiles Pavilion to dare not take a step outside the inner city.

Such an existence...

Gu Qianchi had only heard of it, and he felt an incomparable sense of respect.

If the Netherworld Gui Di came to help, pushing down Xiaolinyin Si would not be a problem.

Unfortunately...

There was only one Gui Di in the Netherworld, and this human Wuxian had just successfully broken through.

Moreover, according to rumors, the Netherworld Gui Di... had exhausted himself, and was on the verge of death.

So, without the Gui Di, could the imperial court really stand up to Xiaolinyin Si, which was backed by the Western Regions' Buddhist lands?

After all, this campaign to conquer the mountain and destroy the sect could easily escalate into a war between the various Buddhist countries of the Western Regions and the Great Jing Dynasty!

Huangmei Dafashi was originally a member of the punitive expedition army, but now... when Xie Yun Shen announced that he would attack Xiaolinyin Si, he took his leave.

After all, he was still the sect master of Xiaolinyin Si, and when he learned that his sect was going to be attacked, he must have been shocked, right?

"But... there's still hope for a successful campaign, right?"

Gu Qianchi narrowed his eyes. The Netherworld... was too mysterious, too unfathomable.

As expected of the national master Xie Yun Shen, he was able to cooperate with the Netherworld, and up until now, Gu Qianchi couldn't imagine how Xie Yun Shen had managed to connect with the Netherworld.

How did he convince the Netherworld to cooperate?

Was it all thanks to his silver tongue?

In the main camp.

Li Che appeared out of thin air, wearing a cute and adorable cow mask.

Xie Yun Shen bowed and saluted.

"Prepare, we march."

Li Che's body was tall and robust, his terrifying flesh almost tearing his clothes apart, revealing well-defined muscles.

Xie Yun Shen raised his head, gently fanning himself as he smiled, "Good."

Then, Li Che briefly described Lu Taibai's situation, asking Xie Yun Shen to keep an eye on him while attacking Xiaolinyin Si.

"Rest assured, my lord, I'll take care of everything."

Xie Yun Shen smiled lightly.

Li Che nodded, and then, with the activation of the Sleeping Dragon Elephant, his entire body seemed to disappear into the void.

He quietly watched as Xie Yun Shen issued the order, leaving a detachment to guard the camp while the original Shenwei Army from Qingyun Dao City was incorporated into the punitive expedition army, marching towards Xiling Dao!

With the reinforcement of Xie Yun Shen's army, if Lu Taibai encountered any danger in Xiling Dao, he should be able to handle it.

Xie Yun Shen was rewarded by Li Che with the qualification to control Pomoshi Xiong, and he could summon the Sea-Flipping Nine Heads and Guaili Zhuhuai, two supreme great calamity beasts, at any time! With these two beasts unafraid of the annihilation of the power of the heavens, the punitive expedition army was unstoppable!

Even with the backing of the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, what could Xiaolinyin Si do?

Li Che's eyes gleamed with a cold light.

Regarding Xiaolinyin Si in Xiling Dao, he had always harbored a chilling killing intent, especially since it was related to the evil Buddha, and secondly, Xi Xi's Yulian Curse was also connected to them.

Therefore, this time, Li Che had also unleashed a formidable killing intent.

Let Xie Yun Shen...

Push forward relentlessly!

Encounter a Buddha...

Kill a Buddha!

...

...

Lu Taibai quietly left without alerting anyone from Qianyuan Shen Zong.

Most people, including Xi Xi, thought that Lu Taibai had gone into seclusion to consolidate his Divine Tribulation cultivation, which would allow him to reach a higher cultivation realm.

So, his departure was like the silent movement of clouds.

These days, Xi Xi had been very busy, and with Lu Taibai officially letting go, many tasks fell to this eight-year-old little girl, even with Ding Zi's care and guidance, she still felt a bit overwhelmed.

However, Xi Xi was quite happy about it, or perhaps it was a sense of responsibility.

The little girl said that since she had inherited the position of sect master, even though she was young, she had to support the sect and make it flourish!

To be honest, eight years old was indeed too young to inherit the position of sect master.

However, Xi Xi's strength was not weak, and her Wusheng cultivation... already had sufficient persuasive power, even the powerful cultivators from various Shen Zong and aristocratic families who came to witness the ceremony couldn't find any fault.

These days, Li Che had not disturbed Xi Xi, and he and his wife, Zhang Ya, were enjoying their time in Divine Origin Dao City.

Of course, Li Che was also diligently cultivating, not stopping his cultivation journey.

He planned to elevate the Six Desires Pure Yang Sword Technique, a Shen Zhong martial art, to the Xian Zhong level and find a way to integrate the newly acquired Primordial Space Daojie.

This was not an easy task, and the main challenge was that his Longxiang Jin Gang Dao Guo had not matured much during this time.

Without maturity, he lacked the enlightenment and insight needed to break through and integrate the martial art.

Currently, Li Che possessed five Xian Zhong martial arts, and he had successfully guided the Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace, replacing the original Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant Shen Zhong.

However, among his five Xian Zhong martial arts, only the Qilin Zhenxiu Yin had reached the Great Perfection stage, while the others were still at the initial and small achievement stages.

Huala huala—

In the Ink City.

Ink rain fell, and Li Che spread his five fingers, each one transforming into an extremely sharp sword, spewing out six-colored sword light that intertwined and burst forth, as if tearing apart space.

Then, the six sword lights clanged and spun, forming a funnel-like shape, and space collapsed in an instant, with countless turbulent flows roaring and swirling!

The ink rain was swept up in the turbulence, disappearing as if completely devoured by the void, leaving no trace of whether it had been annihilated or transported to an unknown place!

Li Che was continuously mastering the power of the Primordial Space Daojie, and he was quite interested in the power of space Daojie.

Indeed, by mastering the Primordial Qiantian Fight, a spatial Daojie of this caliber, he might be able to unravel the mysteries of Feilei Nuoyi and Feixing Nuoyi in the future.

Even if the Qi Sheng Dao Guo loses its effect in the future, Li Che can still achieve various spatial Nuoyi and roam freely through the TianDi.

This is a life-saving skill, and Li Che, who values stability, is naturally very interested.

"Almost there. To merge the Six Desires Pure Yang Sword Technique with the Primordial Qiantian Fight, I still need an opportunity..."

Li Che exhaled, floating in mid-air above the Ink City, like a vast sword wheel radiating with the brilliance of five metals.

Li Che, of course, also cultivated the Sword Dao, and he had mastered it quite well.

After all, he had once received the inheritance of Lu Xuan Jianxian.

After completing his Sword Dao cultivation, Li Che began cultivating the Qitian Fighting Victory Secret Technique, a secret art of Xianwu, which is currently the most powerful Wuxue he possesses.

Naturally, it required time and effort to cultivate.

He took out a Wudan and swallowed it. His powerful stomach walls undulated, crushing the pill, and instantly, a vast amount of essence surged out from the pill.

This Wudan was refined by Gu Changqing, and it was finally completed. All the divine medicines obtained from Qitian Inner City were refined into pills, transforming into resources for Li Che's cultivation.

Boom!

A vast amount of essence surged out from his physical body.

His entire body had 36,000 pores, and they all seemed to spew out thick essence, like a golden yellow color, sweeping through the Ink City Fengdu!

"Huff—"

"Suck—"

In a single breath and inhalation, all the erupting essence was rapidly absorbed by Li Che at an even faster speed, like blossoming flowers bursting forth on his body.

Li Che continued to cultivate in this manner, swallowing Wudan, cultivating the Fighting Victory Secret Technique, and tempering his physique!

Boom!!!

He thrust out a punch, and fire exploded, which was the Primordial Longxiang Flame. Li Che spent a significant amount of time daily on comprehending the Daojie.

Among them, the Primordial Longxiang Flame was the focus, as it was the first Daojie power he had comprehended.

Li Che planned to first accumulate the Primordial Longxiang Flame to 100%, achieving the pinnacle of the Wuxian Renshen realm.

【Longxiang He Lu: Wuxian Jin Shen (45%)】

【Shengtian Banzi: Shengtian Daoyu (Thousand Chi)】

【Daojie: Primordial Longxiang Flame (50%), Primordial Zhan Kong Bao (15%), Primordial Di Xin Liu (15%)...】

...

After finishing his cultivation, Li Che's black and vigorous hair danced wildly, and his Mo Shan tightly adhered to his body, outlining his robust physique.

The intertwining and flashing light in front of him revealed the data of Dao Yin and Daojie.

There was a significant improvement overall. With the help of divine medicine and Wudan, Wuxian Jin Shen had advanced considerably. Indeed, resources were necessary to accelerate the progress.

Moreover, as his physical body grew stronger, his grasp of Daojie power became increasingly proficient.

In fact, Li Che now mastered six Primordial Daojie, and in a strict sense, he could consider himself a Six-Jie Renshen realm cultivator.

This was the realm of Niuzai San Jie, of course, it couldn't be calculated this way.

After all, he had only grasped a little of the Primordial Yao Jin Lin and Primordial Qiantian Fight, which couldn't be considered as completing one Jie.

In Li Che's understanding, only by mastering 100% could it be considered as completing one Jie.

However, the more Daojie powers Li Che mastered, the more his combat strength increased.

Eight Strange Gates, Nine Daojie, merging into one.

This was Li Che's ambition and idea!

It was Li Che's foundation for breaking free from the shackles of Renshen!

Li Che completed the refinement of divine medicine and Wudan, letting out a long breath, and the turbid air rolled like a fireball released in the sky, with misty hot air twisting and rising!

Li Che left the Ink City Fengdu.

He returned to the Elders' Court.

As he stepped out of the study, he heard Xi Xi indulging in a hearty meal.

"Woof, Mom's cooking is so delicious, right? It's been a long time since Xi Xi had such a tasty meal! Xi Xi can compete with the boss's cooking!"

"But, Xi Xi won't be able to eat the boss's cooking for a long time after this!"

Xi Xi ate while muttering to herself.

Zhang Ya leaned on her chin, gazing at her daughter with gentle eyes, feeling a bit heartbroken.

"Daddy! Come, Xi Xi is so filial, I saved a piece of meat for you!"

Xi Xi's mouth was full of oil, but her filial piety shone brightly.

Li Che rolled his eyes, "Your mother made eighteen pieces of braised pork, you ate seventeen, left half a piece for your father, and you still dare to call yourself filial?"

Xi Xi immediately grinned, revealing her white teeth.

"Have you been busy and tired lately?"

"You haven't had time to come home for meals?"

Li Che pulled out a chair and sat down, asking.

Xi Xi drank a bowl of hot soup and exhaled, "There have been many incidents in Jin Guang Fu, because too many powerful cultivators have gathered there... the order has become a problem."

"Nan Lihu Shifu sent a message to Xi Xi, asking for help from the Zhengzong."

Xi Xi said with a cute frown.

"There have been many murders in Jin Guang Fu, and the order in the city has completely fallen into chaos. Too many powerful cultivators have rushed in, including Wusheng, Shentai, and even many Shen Jie, Wushen... Jin Guang Fu is relatively weak in comparison."

"Daddy, Xi Xi was supposed to go to Zulong Dao."

"Now, there's no need..."

Xi Xi raised her head proudly, blinking her big eyes as she spoke.

"Hmm?"

Li Che was slightly startled and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Li Che had indeed started preparing to take Xi Xi to Zulong Dao to retrieve the Kunquan Ring.

"Because... the Four Seas Longshen is transporting Zulong Dao into the Jiulong River region!"

"The Four Seas Longshen seems to be using this method to stimulate the revival of San Taizi, and then use the power of strong cultivators from various camps in the Wiles Pavilion to suppress San Taizi!"

Xi Xi said with her hands on her hips and a hum.

"Did you analyze this yourself?"

Li Che raised his eyebrows and asked.

Xi Xi scratched the back of her head, "Xi Xi analyzed a little, the rest was analyzed by Senior Brother."

"Senior Brother?"

The Great Disciple of Tai Bai Zong?"

Xi Xi nodded, "Yes! Big Brother Zhuang You received a letter from Master Tai Bai and specially rushed back to analyze it for me. I think it makes a lot of sense."

Li Che was well aware of this Great Disciple, Lu Taibai, who was rumored to be a reincarnated temple deity, an ethereal and transcendent figure.

Unexpectedly, he had returned this time.

When Lu Taibai left for Xiling Dao, he only mentioned it in passing, and there was no guarantee that Zhuang You would return.

"Dad, I might have to go to Jin Guang Fu..."

Xi Xi wiped her mouth.

"After all, Jin Guang Fu is within our Qianyuan Shen Zong's sphere of influence. We can't let them take all the credit, and our Shen Zong also needs to make a statement. Otherwise, Master Nan Lihu and the others will be disheartened. Currently, there are many domineering forces, and some even want to seize Jinguang Peak! Master Nan Lihu and his group are having a hard time resisting them..."

Xi Xi explained.

Li Che looked at Xi Xi, who had matured significantly, and couldn't help but show a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Okay, then I'll accompany you."

However, Xi Xi shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum.

"Dad, Jin Guang Fu is very dangerous now..."

"Would it be safe if you went?" Li Che chuckled.

Xi Xi rubbed her hands, and her eyes seemed to glow, "So, Dad, why don't you lend me that big monkey?"

Li Che couldn't help but smile wryly, as expected, this little girl had her eyes set on the divine-level mechanical beast, the Tongbi Qitian Armor!

Now that Xi Xi had broken through to Wuxian, she could barely control the Tongbi Qitian Armor...

"That's too dangerous."

"But Dad still needs to accompany you..."

Xi Xi smiled happily, feeling her father's care for her.

She couldn't insist any further and gave in.

"Also, since you've reached Wuxian, I need to upgrade your mechanisms..."

Li Che said with a smile.

Xi Xi's eyes lit up with excitement.

What kind of upgrade would Dad give to her mechanisms?

Could Xi Xi set off fireworks now that she was Wuxian?

Xi Xi's heart was filled with joy at the thought of setting off fireworks, and the pretense of maturity she had just shown crumbled.

Li Che looked at Xi Xi, who was happily jumping under the table, and his eyes softened.

He really needed to upgrade her firepower to face the impending crisis, and the upgraded firepower...

Would have even greater lethality!

It was time to equip the Xian Gong Gatling and Xian Gong Barrett with the Extreme Pressure Prison Thunder Pellets! Don't underestimate Xi Xi just because she had just broken through to Wuxian...

Even at her young age, she possessed formidable lethality!

Now that his daughter had become the Zongzhu of Qianyuan Shen Zong, as the leader, she needed the backing of a Zongzhu! And her backing, naturally, was her father!

Li Che clenched his fist, and a pitch-black chess piece appeared in his palm.

It was the second most vicious of the Ten Xiong Pomoshi Xiong, transformed from the blueprint of the Black Niu Yao Shen Zun!

Xi Xi took the chess piece and immediately sensed the terrifying and fierce aura within, even perceiving a ferocious beast hidden inside the piece.

This gave Xi Xi the capital to summon a ferocious beast.

All Li Che could do was continuously enhance his daughter's status as the leader of a sect!

He wanted Xi Xi to make a stunning debut as the Zongzhu in front of the various sects, leaving a lasting impression!

While Li Che couldn't help with Xi Xi's cultivation, he could provide significant assistance in accumulating her trump cards.

"Wow—!!!"

Xi Xi was overjoyed!

She sprinted, jumped up, and landed in Li Che's arms, wrapping herself around his neck and showering him with kisses.

"Alright, alright..."

Li Che pretended to be annoyed and used his palm to push the little girl's neck away.

"These are the methods of the Netherworld. I'll secretly install them for you... If anyone bullies you, just summon that ferocious beast..."

"In the mortal world, there are few who can defeat this Zhu Huai."

"However, in the Wiles Pavilion, it's not invincible."

Li Che said with a smile.

"Yes, thank you, Dad! Kiss, kiss!"

Xi Xi giggled.

Li Che happily leaned in, allowing Xi Xi to kiss him on the cheek.

Xi Xi then took out her pink three-in-one mechanical cannon from the Qiankun Jade and handed it to Li Che.

"Dad, please hurry up with the improvements! I'm so excited!"

The little girl stood on the ground, her feet tapping rapidly in place.

Li Che smiled.

Xi Xi then bid farewell, her body trembled, and she stepped on the Prison Lotus Fire and Light Wheel, rushing towards Tai Bai Peak to continue her role as the little Zongzhu.

Li Che held Xi Xi's three-in-one mechanical cannon, but the smile on his face gradually faded.

"Jin Guang Fu..."

Suddenly, Li Che's heart trembled.

His eyes revealed a hint of delight.

Without saying more, he clenched his fist in front of Zhang Ya, and his figure disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was already in Qitian City.

Qitian City.

The autumn rain poured down, enveloping the entire city in a smoky mist.

Within the inner city of Qitian, the Supreme pressure rumbled and roared, as if the three Supreme-level experts from the Wiles Pavilion's camp were having an internal conflict, their auras constantly clashing.

However, Li Che paid no attention to the internal conflict among the Supremes. Originally, he had sent Zhou Heng back as a casual move.

He didn't expect the three Supremes to have an internal conflict and end up severely injuring each other.

Li Che appeared in the outer city lord's mansion of Qitian City.

Fang Hanshu sat in a rocking chair, holding a sacred book.

When he saw Li Che appear in an instant, his eyes shone brightly.

He glanced at Fang Hanshu and then raised his hand to touch his brow.

The golden light clanged, and the Star-Picking Eye burst forth, and the next moment, the TianDi Chessboard soared into the clouds, completely concealing the aura of this place!

The Great Dao divine pattern condensed!

The River of Righteous Vapor weaved like a dragon!

Fang Hanshu...

Was about to break through!

Becoming the first Supreme of the Netherworld!

(End of Chapter)

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