Chapter 492: The Choice of the Supreme Being, the Hunt Begins

Chapter 492: The Choice of the Supreme Being, the Hunt Begins

Among the three Supreme Beings, one would eventually become the lucky one.

Li Che didn't hesitate much when it came to choosing which Supreme Being to hunt.

With the assistance of Fang Hanshu, the newly ascended Supreme Being, Li Che now had the means to hunt a Supreme Being. However, he still needed to consider which Supreme Being to target, as it would greatly impact his own advancement.

The decision was straightforward; it depended on how much killing a particular Supreme Being would benefit him. The Jia Lou Supreme Being from Heisuomi and the Xuanzhen Supreme Being from the Dark Celestial Court were both humans, and killing them would only result in their souls being captured.

But the Tianlang Yaoshen Supreme Being was different...

He was a demon!

After hunting him, the Supreme Being's demonic energy would enhance Li Che's Wan Yaodi Dao Guo and improve his ability to wield the Yin-Yang Demon Sword. It was a two-fold advantage!

Furthermore, aside from capturing the soul...

A Supreme Being's body was a treasure trove!

Whether it was the Supreme Being's demonic blood, flesh, or pill, they were all top-tier resources. Refining them would significantly aid in martial cultivation. The Supreme Being's pill was so effective that it could even rival a divine herb!

In the Heaven and Earth Chessboard, the images of the three Supreme Beings floated, and Li Che smiled slightly. A burst of sword energy erupted from his fingertips, instantly slaying the Tianlang Supreme Being!

"It's you, lucky Tianlang!" Li Che smiled, feeling a sense of anticipation.

However, before that...

Li Che needed to temper himself further and attempt to guide the sixth Qimian Immortal Seed to completion. If he succeeded, the plan to hunt a Supreme Being would have a high chance of success.

Li Che conservatively estimated that after guiding the sixth Qimian Immortal Seed to completion, his combat power would rival that of a Supreme Being.

Boom!

Within the Dao Jie Kongjian, the power of the Yuan Chu Qian Kun Dou raged, causing the space to tremble as if it were about to shatter.

Li Che's formidable physical body radiated golden light. He took out a divine herb martial pill, swallowed it, and crushed it. The essence of the pill surged through his body like a mighty dragon, roaring as it circulated around him.

Li Che had recently discovered a shortcut to his cultivation by harnessing the power of the Dao Jie to temper his physical body.

Of course, for others, this shortcut would be pure torture.

Boom!

The essence of the divine herb martial pill was too vast. The quality of this pill had reached the Sanqing level, and consuming it caused the essence to nearly overflow from his meridians.

With the help of the divine herb martial pill, Li Che absorbed its essence, transforming it into medicinal properties to enhance his physical body.

Unfortunately, the divine herb martial pill crafted by Gu Changqing was almost depleted.

Li Che wanted to find more divine herbs but had no opportunity to do so, nor did he know where to find them.

This divine herb had been discovered in the inner city of Qitian by the Night Bat Demon God, whose ultrasonic perception was incredibly useful for treasure hunting.

Boom!

Li Che's body trembled, and he spread his fingers wide, stretching his body. His muscles and bones roared! Within his body, the blood in every inch of his meridians surged like a tide under the sun, shining with golden brilliance and an intense roar.

The Yuan Chu Qian Kun Dou became increasingly powerful, shattering the space and carving into Li Che's body.

Finally, Li Che could no longer withstand the force, and it exploded, spraying golden blood into the Dao Jie Kongjian.

Li Che opened his eyes, having exited the Dao Jie Kongjian. The effects of the divine herb martial pill had not yet worn off, so he continued his cultivation without delay.

Spreading his fingers wide, he unleashed sword energy, merging the power of the Yuan Chu Qian Kun Dou he had just captured into his sword energy. In an instant, six sword lights transformed into six roaring divine dragons, exuding extreme ferocity and spanning the sky.

Buzz!

The six sword lights intertwined above the dark city of Fengdu, as if drilling into space, resembling swimming dragons.

A large portion of the space collapsed, and terrifying sword lights erupted from the collapsed area, wreaking havoc and slicing through everything. Li Che's figure shifted in mid-air, disappearing and reappearing, as if the space had become his domain.

Powerful blood energy intertwined, and the essence of the divine herb martial pill had not yet been fully refined. The mighty sword energy roared and raged...

At this moment, the entire dark city of Fengdu seemed to transform into a scene of apocalypse.

Time passed by.

Li Che's mind was completely immersed in cultivation.

Within his chest, the Long Xiang Jin Gang Dao Guo pulsated rapidly. Although there was no feedback from enlightenment, it wasn't a significant issue. With Li Che's current understanding of martial arts, his cultivation progress was extraordinary.

The clanging sword energy surged like a violent tide, as if six divine dragons were roaring behind him.

His jet-black, sturdy hair danced wildly, lashing the space and causing it to shatter.

Li Che's eyes shone with dazzling golden light, and he exhaled slowly. Raising his hand, the sword energy intertwined in his palm, swirling and forming a vortex, as if the Yuan Chu Qian Kun Dou was being condensed in his palm.

"It's done..."

Li Che exhaled softly and smiled.

The Liu Yu Luxuan Chunyang Jian Jue and the Yuan Chu Qian Kun Dou that Li Che had just acquired merged, completing the transformation from divine seed martial arts to immortal seed martial arts.

The sixth immortal seed martial art of Qimian finally had a place.

Liu Yu Kongjian Sword Skill!

Moreover, since the original divine seed martial art was of the same origin, the new immortal seed martial art would be easier to fuse and guide, with less difficulty and fewer obstacles than before.

However, being an immortal seed martial art, guiding it into the Ba Qi Men would still place a significant burden on the physical body.

It was also a form of tempering for the body, which Li Che didn't mind.

The tempering of the Wu Xian Jin Shen was of utmost importance and was a crucial process in cultivating the Ren Xian zhi Jing. "Next, I'll guide it into the Qimian."

Li Che exhaled.

His body flickered, transforming into a beam of sword light.

When he reappeared, he was already on the Dominating Tower.

Seated atop it, the wind howled, and dark clouds swirled.

The giant dragon on his back roared, and his blood energy surged, shooting towards the sky and causing the heavens to change color.

On the giant dragon, eight vortices appeared, swirling majestically. Among them, five vortices were as vast as the sun, and within the depths of the vortices, there was a heavy, white mist-like airflow intertwining.

That was the embryonic form of the immortal aura!

Transport!

Boom!

Li Che's entire body was glowing!

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Xiling Dao.

The setting sun blazed like fire, casting its light upon the earth, scorching the sand and gravel with intense heat, causing even the air above to distort violently.

Crack! Crack!

Suddenly, a pair of white boots stepped onto the scorching sand, causing the sand to sink beneath them.

Lv Tai Bai wore a hood, covering his head of silver-white hair.

On his shoulder, the baby-like Zongzhu's wife blinked her big eyes, also wearing a cute little straw hat that covered her face.

In the distance, beneath the setting sun, a dilapidated city bathed in fiery red came into view. It was a small city in Xiling Dao, as ordinary as could be.

Yet, despite the sand being scorched by the intense heat, the dilapidated city was enveloped in a golden light, giving it a chilling and sinister aura. The golden Buddha light seemed to be filled with a sense of coldness.

Lv Tai Bai's sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he adjusted his straw hat, braving the desert's fierce winds as he walked towards the city.

Soon, Lv Tai Bai entered the city through the gate, which was riddled with cracks and bloodstains.

The city's ground was not paved with stones but was just sand. On both sides, there were many withered and blackened commoners, some even piled up.

Their eyes were hollow, and they knelt on the ground with Buddha statues in front of them, motionless as if they too had become sculptures.

When Lv Tai Bai, carrying the baby-like Zongzhu's wife, stepped into the city.

The gazes of the commoners fell upon the Zongzhu's wife, and upon seeing such a young and tender life, their dull eyes seemed to regain a hint of vitality and radiance.

An old woman with withered hair struggled to stand up, her eyes fixed on the Zongzhu's wife. Her voice was hoarse as she shouted, "Young man, leave! Go quickly!"

"This city does not welcome young people like you... Take the child and leave quickly!"

The old woman's voice was hoarse, and she seemed a bit crazy.

Lv Tai Bai's gaze fell upon her, and his expression was complex.

His Heaven and Earth Dao Soul expanded, instantly covering the entire city. In that moment, he felt a surge of complex emotions. This was a city left with only the weak, the sick, and the disabled, dilapidated beyond recognition, with not a single young person in sight.

It wasn't that there weren't any young people, but in the temple at the city's center, where the incense was burning fervently, there was a large group of young people...

Suddenly, Lv Tai Bai's eyes flickered, and he heard a sound of something breaking through the air. It was a copper bowl, accompanied by a trembling sound, rushing towards the old woman's head who had warned Lv Tai Bai.

If it hit her, this old woman, who was as weak as a chicken, would have her head smashed to pieces.

And all of this was because the old woman had spoken up.

Lv Tai Bai raised his hand and flicked his finger.

A sword beam shot out, knocking the copper bowl away, causing it to fly and land on the sand, emitting a dull sound.

"Amitabha..."

"Devotee, this old woman has slandered our city. As monks, we do not lie, nor do we enjoy lies. Therefore, this old woman can go to hell."

"How could our city not welcome young people?"

A tall and muscular young monk, standing at two meters tall, approached from a distance. His eyes fell upon the Zongzhu's wife on Lv Tai Bai's shoulder, and he gulped, as if he had seen a delicious meal.

Lv Tai Bai sighed softly, "In a hundred years, this city has not changed at all..."

"Xiao Lingyin Temple is still as disgusting as ever."

As soon as he finished speaking, the tall monk's face changed dramatically.

"You—!"

However.

The monk had just opened his mouth and uttered a single word.

His eyes burst with blood, as if he had seen something he shouldn't have.

Then, the monk's head shot up into the sky, and his robust body surged with blood, causing the blood to gush out like a pillar.

In the eyes of the surrounding group of old women and men who were worshipping the Buddha, it was a chilling sight.

"Hey... good..."

"Hey... good..."

An old man, either scared or something else, clapped his hands and laughed out loud.

Lv Tai Bai glanced at the old man and sighed softly.

From his sleeve, the Taibai Sword slid out.

"Go..."

"The Taibai Sword stays, drinking the blood of guilt and sin."

What is cultivation for?

Isn't it for this moment, to settle scores with a sense of justice?

Under the straw hat, Lv Tai Bai's eyes gleamed with determination.

In the past, he had been chased out of Xiling Dao like a defeated dog. If it weren't for the protection and rescue of the old ancestor, he might have died there.

But now...

He, Lv Tai Bai...

Had returned to kill!

Buzz—

The Taibai Sword burst forth with dazzling silver light, as if it had sensed Lv Tai Bai's firm and surging determination.

In an instant, it transformed into a silver dragon, spanning the sky and slashing down.

It cut the magnificent temple, filled with incense and worshippers, in half! The cold Buddha light that enveloped the entire dilapidated city instantly disappeared.

The intense heat replaced the chill.

A few grains of sand rolled.

Adding a touch of human warmth.

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...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The autumn wind howled, turning the city's maple trees red.

Before the Qianyuan Dao City.

Elder Ding Zi bid farewell to Xixi, who needed to stay and continue guarding the Qianyuan Shen Zong. Although her cultivation was not considered very strong, she had reached the Shen Tai Zhi Jing.

Additionally, Qianyuan Dao City had the closed-door cultivator, Elder Lv Qianyuan, and on the surface, everyone believed that Lv Tai Bai, a two-tribulation God-level cultivator, was also in closed-door cultivation. These cultivators were enough to maintain order.

Although Qianyuan Dao City had many powerful cultivators, they were all undercover agents from various forces.

They were all after the mysterious Miaodao Xian Sheng San Yan Zhenjun Temple.

However, the main focus was still on the Jinguang Domain, as the Ba Bi Yu Lian Fun Nu San Tai Zi Temple God had shown signs of rebirth!

Therefore, although there were some disturbances in Qianyuan Dao City, one Elder Ding Zi was enough to maintain control.

Jinguang Domain, Xi Xi, now as the sect leader, had to make a trip, not only because the Four Seas Dragon Clan had moved Zu Long Island to the Jiu Long Jiang, but also because the bond between the Third Prince Temple Deity and Xi Xi was too deep.

Xi Xi had many divine weapons of the Third Prince, whether it was the Yu Lian Feng Huo Jin Guang Lun or the Zi Yan She Mao Huo Jian Qiang...

All of these were divine weapons of the Third Prince, belonging to the mythical weapons. Perhaps they could play a significant role when the Third Prince Temple Deity is resurrected!

So, as the current sect leader, Ding Zi has always been by her side, but she never discouraged Xi Xi from going.

"Elder Ding! Let's go!"

Xi Xi poked her head out of the carriage and waved continuously at the gentle woman standing at the city gate.

Beside Ding Zi, Yun E and Zhou Peng were standing. The two had been following Elder Ding Zi in their cultivation at Qianyuan Shen Zong.

This time, the two of them did not go.

Both had other plans. For example, Yun E intended to go to the strange temple of Guang Han Xian, even though she was currently in the Jushen realm.

However, Li Che might have been considering Fang Hanshu's situation, so he planned to let Yun E return to the strange temple to try and see if she could obtain the complete inheritance of the temple deity. If she succeeded, her cultivation would increase significantly.

It might even allow the resurrection of the temple deity of Guang Han Xian, a member of the Yu Lian camp.

This would provide additional assistance for Xi Xi.

On the other side, Zhou Peng was also going to the strange temple of Jiu Chi Dang Mo Zhu Xie Tian Peng, hoping to inherit the temple deity's legacy and revive the Tian Peng Temple Deity.

Moreover, Li Che had high expectations for Zhou Peng.

After all, the strange temple of Jiu Chi Dang Mo Zhu Xie Tian Peng was on par with the strange temple of Miaodao Xian Sheng San Yan Zhenjun, both of which were fourth-rank strange temples!

Naturally, the two were highly concerned about Li Che's task and would execute it with utmost seriousness.

Inside the carriage.

Li Che's painting-like clone sat quietly, accompanying Xi Xi on her journey to Jinguang Domain.

The movement of Qianyuan Shen Zong was enormous, and after leaving the city, news began to spread among the powerful figures of various factions, all heading towards Jinguang Domain.

As the new sect leader, Li Nuanyi, traveled, the powerful figures of various factions within Jinguang Domain couldn't help but feel excited, sensing an impending storm!

In fact, one of the main reasons the various factions pressured the Jinguang Domain's divine sect was to urge Xi Xi, the divine sect leader, to come to Jinguang Domain sooner.

They wanted Xi Xi, the divine sect leader with a strong connection to the Third Prince Temple Deity, to arrive at Jinguang Domain early.

They knew that her arrival would undoubtedly cause an anomaly in the resurrection of the Third Prince Temple Deity.

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...

Although Li Che left a painting-like clone by Xi Xi's side, at this moment, his mind was not divided, and he did not pay close attention to Xi Xi's situation.

After all, it was just a journey, and Li Che didn't need to be overly concerned.

Even though he was already aware of the situation in Jinguang Domain City, in reality, the problem was not significant. It was just that the various factions wanted to pressure Xi Xi to go there earlier.

Now that Xi Xi had gone, Li Che was curious about what kind of actions the little girl would take when she first appeared before the powerful figures of the various factions after becoming the sect leader.

Mo Cheng Feng Du.

In the Lord's Tower.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The howling wind blew incessantly, and the brilliant light was like a blazing sun hanging high, illuminating the entire dark city with its dazzling light!

The dragon roared in the sky, and countless ink-like rain exploded, turning into a hazy black mist!

The sixth door of the immortal seed martial arts, Li Che successfully researched and developed the Liu Yu Kongjian Sword Skill!

Now, it has been drawn into the spine of the dragon!

Boom—!!!

A terrifying wave of energy burst out from Li Che's body in an instant.

The ink-colored shirt flapped in the wind, as if dyed with golden blood!

On the Lord's Tower!

Li Che stood tall and majestic, and the six suns rose, brilliant and dazzling, blindingly magnificent!

Countless rays of light seemed to tear through the heavens!

Boom, boom, boom—

The sixth Qimian Immortal Seed!

The induction is complete!

In the chest cavity, the heart was stimulated to the extreme, and the terrifying power continued to vent, vast and mighty. Each beat was like an ancient immortal god's wheel, pounding the heavenly drum with a heavy hammer, smashing the space and causing countless shattered ripples!

The sound was like thunder!

Earth-shattering!

"Huff—"

A long and hot breath.

Like scorching steam, constantly stimulating and tearing through the void, Li Che's eyes suddenly opened and closed, and when they opened, they shot out like electricity!

"It's done."

Li Che raised his arms, feeling the powerful and terrifying strength of his physical body.

With the fusion of the sixth Qimian Immortal Seed, Li Che felt a strong transformation!

The martial immortal will suddenly expanded and soared, like a yang god, brilliant and scorching, burning through the vast void!

Li Che exhaled thunderously, feeling his transformation.

Moreover, the martial immortal will vibrated, and in the darkness, he even captured the intertwining patterns between heaven and earth!

These were the patterns of the Great Dao! The Great Dao Runes!

They were a manifestation of the Great Dao, and only those who had truly reached the Supreme Being Level could have the strength to control and manipulate these materialized divine patterns.

However, Li Che had witnessed Fang Hanshu's breakthrough to the Supreme Being Level by fusing divine power with Dao Essence and calamity power, forming genuine Great Dao Runes.

It was as if he had left his mark in the heavens, carving traces in the years.

But Li Che discovered that his path of martial immortal was different.

He couldn't mobilize divine power...

So, to condense the Great Dao Runes...

"Immortal energy... I need to rely on immortal energy, combined with the power of the Dao Jie, and my own blood essence! Condense into the Great Dao Immortal Runes!"

Li Che's eyes shone with determination.

He didn't know what to call that thing, so he named it the Great Dao Immortal Runes.

However, the immortal energy...

Li Che felt the embryonic immortal energy condensed within the six Qimian Immortal Seed blood vortices, and it would still take some time to fully condense into genuine immortal energy...

But at least, Li Che knew the direction of his future path!

Li Che exhaled.

The path of martial immortals was indeed powerful, but it also had drawbacks. It was as if the path taken by the ancestors had been severed, leaving no records in the mortal world...

This meant that it was a non-mainstream cultivation path, with no reference material, and everything had to be explored on his own.

Exploring and searching for the path of the divine is fraught with the possibility of taking a wrong turn, straying onto a side path, and eventually reaching a dead end, only to be filled with regret.

The path of the divine is traceable, and those divine beings... are the traces.

However...

Li Che felt that this path might have significant issues.

Otherwise, where did all these temple deities come from?

Fallen temple deities.

When the divine fire extinguishes and reignites, it signifies the true death and disappearance of the deity. In other words, the so-called temple deities are gods who have already died once, and even if they revive, they are still subject to severe restrictions.

The path of martial arts and immortality...

Li Che had once heard Qi Tian sigh about this path. Perhaps, Qi Tian had also once walked the path of martial arts and immortality?

Li Che seemed to ponder this.

But how did they transform into divine beings?

Suddenly, Li Che's expression changed, and he sighed softly, not saying anything more. He already understood in his heart.

Buzz—

The sixth Qimian Immortal Seed's guidance was completed.

Li Che felt refreshed and energized, his eyes shining with brilliant light.

"It's time to move and stretch my muscles."

"It's been about half a year since I last moved my body..."

Li Che smiled lightly.

The next moment, his entire person vanished from the Mo Cheng Feng Du.

When he reappeared, he was already in Qi Tian City.

Fang Hanshu sat upright in his chair, and a gentle breeze ruffled his clothes. He remained motionless, only moving his fingers when turning the pages.

For Fang Hanshu, who had broken through to the Supreme Being Level, it was best to remain still and avoid attracting the attention of the will of heaven and earth.

However, as soon as Li Che appeared, Fang Hanshu was released from his zombie-like state.

His eyes flashed, clearly aware of Li Che's purpose for coming.

"Old Fang, it's time to take action."

Li Che's ink-colored robe fluttered as he appeared in the courtyard.

A single red maple leaf drifted towards him, which Li Che plucked from the air.

"Xi Xi has gone to the Jinguang Domain. It seems that the rebirth of the Third Prince Temple Deity is imminent... We should indeed strengthen our foundation here."

"Among the three Supreme Beings under the Lord, which one will you choose?"

Fang Hanshu stroked his beard and asked.

"Tianlang," Li Che replied calmly.

Fang Hanshu was not surprised by this choice, as if he had expected Li Che to select the Tianlang Supreme Being as his first target.

The Demon Race...

For Li Che, this was a true feast!

Li Che pointed his finger, and in an instant, Fang Hanshu transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the Mo Cheng Feng Du.

He silently waited inside the Mo Cheng Feng Du.

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Qi Tian Inner City.

The inner city was now under the control of the Gui Que Zhen Shen Ying Zhen. The sky above was filled with dense and mysterious fog, constantly intertwining and obscuring the surroundings, like dark clouds gathering for a storm.

The inner city was divided into three regions, each occupied by powerful beings from the three Gui Que Zhen Shen Ying Zhen factions.

Despite being from different factions and having a common target of suppressing the Yu Lian Camp, there was still competition and friction among them.

They were not entirely united.

Li Che's entry into the inner city was straightforward; he didn't need to force his way in. He had planted a chess piece within the city, a divine general named Zhou Heng from the Dark Celestial Court.

Li Che could use Fei Lei Nuo Yi to teleport directly next to Zhou Heng and then use Shui Long Xiang to conceal his aura. With the Heaven and Earth Chessboard further isolating his aura, even a Supreme Being would find it difficult to detect him.

The Qi Sheng Dao Guo had now reached Level 7, making its shielding ability even more formidable.

The southern area where the strange Qi Tian Temple was located.

The entire area was shrouded in dense demonic energy, and within this energy, there was an incredibly powerful divine power, so dense that it seemed to engulf the space itself!

A magnificent palace stood there.

It used to be the palace of a revered elder of the Qi Tian Temple.

Now, it had become the sleeping quarters of the Tianlang Supreme Being.

Outside the sleeping quarters were numerous demon gods from the Gui Yao Cavern, blocked by the Di Fu Gui Di within the inner city and unable to reach the outer city.

These demon gods were loyal followers of the Tianlang Demon God Supreme Being.

The Demon Race was a highly hierarchical force, and these demon gods held the sleeping quarters of the Supreme Being in great reverence.

Inside the magnificent sleeping quarters, bathed in golden and jade light.

The Tianlang Demon God Supreme Being sat cross-legged, and the cushion beneath him was a divine weapon that enhanced wisdom. For many in the Demon Race who disliked using their brains, this was an ultimate divine weapon.

Demonic energy swirled around the Tianlang Supreme Being like mist, and with each breath, it was like the sound of thunder.

Suddenly, the Tianlang Supreme Being opened his eyes, and between his eyebrows was a vertical pupil, the Tianlang Divine Pupil, shining with a brilliant light.

Hmm?

A puzzled look appeared in the Tianlang Supreme Being's eyes.

As his vertical pupil burst forth with light.

A subtle and almost imperceptible sense of crisis enveloped his entire body, causing his hair to stand on end.

As a Supreme Being...

How could he suddenly feel this sense of crisis? Could it be that an immortal deity was eyeing his wolf meat?

"Something's not right..."

The Tianlang Demon God Supreme Being was on high alert. After all, this was the Qi Tian Inner City. Could it be that the Qi Tian Temple deity... had returned from the Earthly Gui Que? That seemed unlikely.

The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were the origin of the divine factions, with immortal deities residing there. Qi Tian, with his sensitive identity, would undoubtedly face pursuit and extermination by the immortal deities...

He might have already been killed.

"Then where does this crisis come from?"

"Hmm? Could it be that bastard Xuanzhen who's after me? He keeps saying that I sent people to intercept the Juxian Flag... But I've never done such a thing! That bastard is framing me!"

Cold and fierce light flashed in the Tianlang Demon God Supreme Being's wolf eyes.

The next moment, the vertical pupil between his eyebrows suddenly erupted with dazzling brilliance, and the demonic energy within the entire palace seemed to boil at that instant.

However...

As the vertical pupil illuminated the surroundings.

The Tianlang Demon God suddenly felt a chill.

Because...

He discovered that within a hundred feet of him!

There was a tall figure wearing a cute elephant mask, tilting his head and looking at him in surprise.

"Hehe..."

"Di Fu Diting... You actually discovered me."

(End of Chapter)

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