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Chapter 521: Bound Deity - The Nine Deities Cannot Return to the Mortal World, Can Martial Immortals and Divine Beings Coexist? (Part 2)
Chapter 521: Bound Deity - The Nine Deities Cannot Return to the Mortal World, Can Martial Immortals and Divine Beings Coexist? (Part 2)
His mind had condensed into divine will, capable of spanning hundreds of miles with a single thought, covering an extensive area.
The world was desolate, with fierce winds howling and boulders rolling.
Li Che raised his head, his black hair dancing in the wind.
The separation from his daughter left him feeling hollow, as if a large part of him had been gouged out.
In his previous life, it would be like his daughter going abroad, making it extremely difficult to meet again.
If Li Che couldn’t find a way to ascend to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, he might never see his daughter again.
Although sending Xi Xi to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths was the only way to break the deadlock, Li Che still felt a profound sense of loss.
“Nine Heavens and Ten Earths…”
Li Che’s eyes refocused, and the killing intent in him gradually subsided.
He exhaled, the breath sounding like thunder.
Now, he had to go to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, not only to avenge Qi Tian but also for his daughter, Xi Xi!
Thump, thump, thump—
In his chest, the Dao Fruit was pulsing.
In reality, the Dao Fruit had been pulsing for a long time. The Pristine Heart Dao Fruit had evolved to level 8, providing significant assistance to Li Che.
However, the pulsing Dao Fruit wasn’t just the Pristine Heart Dao Fruit.
After transforming from a Martial Immortal to the Divine Path, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit was also pulsing.
Li Che’s heart stirred slightly.
Before his eyes, smoke-like incense flowed and coalesced into text.
…
[Name: Li Che]
[Bond: Li Nuanyi (Daughter)]
[Progress: School Age (8 years old)]
[Dao Fruits: Immortal Artisan (Level 7, 40%), Dragon Elephant Vajra (Level 8, 15%), Pristine Heart (Level 8, 0%), Chess Saint (Level 7, 40%), Immortal in the Painting (Level 7, 10%), Thunder Magnetic Dao Body (Level 7, 0%), Dream Heaven Master (Level 4, 15%), Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons (Level 7, 0%), Golden Wheel of Time and Space (Level 2, 50%)]
…
The maturity levels of various Dao Fruits appeared before his eyes.
Among them, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, which had broken through to level 8, had significantly increased in maturity after this divine battle.
Secondly, the Chess Saint Dao Fruit had also seen a substantial increase, perhaps due to suppressing the four Divine Being light orbs, reaching 40% maturity.
The Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons Dao Fruit, although showing no immediate increase in maturity, still had the demon aura from the bodies of the Triple-Transforming Toad and Su Da, which he had yet to absorb.
There should be another significant boost.
Overall, Li Che’s strength had been comprehensively enhanced!
This was the benefit of battle. Whether it was experience or gains in strength, it was highly gratifying.
Wandering through the ruins, Li Che’s divinity surged.
Apart from the gains in Dao Fruits, the bodies of the dead Divine Beings were also treasures to Li Che.
Hum—
Immortal light flowed, and space cracked.
The Grand Supervisor was enveloped in ethereal immortal energy, riding a black turtle, slowly approaching.
His gaze was complex as he looked at Li Che.
"Grand Supervisor."
Li Che looked at the Grand Supervisor, bowing in gratitude for his assistance today.
Being able to intervene in a battle directly against Divine Beings was something Li Che deeply appreciated.
To the cultivators of the mortal world, each Divine Being in the Strange Abyss was an insurmountable presence.
"Xi Xi’s identity is special. There’s no way around it. As the daughter of the Lotus Lantern, she has the attention of the Cosmic Will and is involved in the divine tide, a major change in the world… It’s only natural that she attracts widespread attention."
The Grand Supervisor said softly.
"Now that Xi Xi has entered the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, she is temporarily safe from the prying eyes of the Cosmic Will."
"But don’t be too hasty... The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are the realm of the gods, not the Strange Abyss of the mortal world."
Li Che nodded, knowing he shouldn’t act rashly.
"Take a moment to calm down. You need to sort things out. I won’t disturb you for now. When you’ve calmed down, come to the Imperial Astronomical Bureau and seek me out. If you have any questions, just ask. Of course... if you can come."
The Grand Supervisor patted Li Che on the shoulder.
"As for your current state... take some time to sort it out. Transitioning from a Martial Immortal to the Divine Path, it’s uncertain whether you can return to the mortal world."
With that, he mounted a dark turtle, which glanced at Li Che with a complex expression, shook its head, and with a moo, shattered space, carrying the Grand Supervisor away in a swirl of ethereal mist.
Li Che watched the Grand Supervisor leave, then exhaled deeply.
His heart sank, and his brow furrowed, his expression turning grave.
Indeed...
There was still a significant problem.
Having transformed from a Martial Immortal to a divine being, his divinity now rivaled that of the supreme beings, and he had ignited a divine flame...
In the Strange Abyss of the mortal world, he could still move freely.
But...
Returning to the mortal world would be difficult.
He was no longer a Martial Immortal, no longer favored by heaven and earth. On the Divine Path, he would face the Cosmic Will’s rejection!
"So... the mortal world... I can’t return?"
Li Che’s face twitched.
"But it’s not entirely hopeless..."
Buzzing filled the air as his flesh and blood parted at the center of his brow, and the Heavenly Chessboard rose into the sky, hovering high above.
It shielded him from the probing of powerful beings and also scanned to see if any were still eyeing him.
If there were, Li Che wouldn’t hesitate to make them bleed.
Li Che stepped forward, walking through the city of Golden Light, gathering the remains of the divine beings.
The Two Divine Generals He and Ha, the Triple-Transforming Toad, the Pagoda-Bearing Arhat, Su Da, the Four Seas Divine Dragon King...
In total, he collected the remains of nine divine beings and laid them on the ground.
Excluding the remains of Prince Lü Litong, the third prince, whom Li Che had easily crushed.
With Su Da’s help, the emperor had used Prince Lü Litong’s bloodline to communicate his will and mobilize the national fortune of Great Jing, channeling the full power of the nation to achieve divine flame-level strength.
However, this power was still shattered by Li Che’s single punch. In short, the national fortune of Great Jing had been completely shattered.
"Emperor..."
"This feud is settled."
Li Che’s eyes were cold and merciless.
In this battle, divine beings bled, but Li Che was far from satisfied. His heart was filled with rage because the intervention of the eternal divine will had forced his daughter, Xi Xi, to leave the mortal world, separating her from her parents and entering the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Although Xi Xi had the support of the boss and Doggy, and should be safe in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, it wasn’t guaranteed.
In the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, eternal beings reigned supreme, each capable of posing a significant threat to Xi Xi.
Despite the assistance of Qi Tian, the Third Prince, and the boss and Doggy, there was no assurance that she wouldn’t face danger.
"For Xi Xi, for my daughter, for the reunification of our family... I must find a way to ascend to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!"
Li Che’s eyes gleamed with a cold determination.
Not only must he find a way to ascend, but he must also become strong enough to protect his family.
Once in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, he could reunite with his daughter and continue to be her strongest support and shield!
Otherwise, ascending to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths to flee with her would be meaningless.
Li Che no longer wanted to run. He would remember today’s humiliation and repay it to the many eternal divine beings of the divine camp in due time!
His fingers spread wide, and a resonant sound echoed between heaven and earth.
The Bound Deity of the Young Dragon Emperor stood quietly beside Li Che, along with Gu Yin Xuan, who had absorbed the toxic mist of the Triple-Transforming Toad, glowing green and also standing quietly beside him.
"Bound Deity."
"Soul, return!"
Even if divine beings were completely dead, their souls returned to the heavens, Li Che could still find and retrieve their spirits from the Netherworld!
Whistling winds howled relentlessly, bone-chillingly cold, as if they sought to freeze one's very soul.
Nine Divine Beings!
Bound Deities!
A deep voice, like that of an ancient tribal priest performing a soul-summoning ritual in the wilderness, echoed with a resounding thud, the sound of heavy gates grinding against each other deafening.
Clank, clank—
The sound of icy chains clashing sent shivers down one's spine. One chain after another intertwined and danced wildly. Li Che, now able to see clearly, made out the Great Dao engravings condensed upon them.
Rushing water roared, the Yellow Springs surging, the River of Death flowing fiercely!
Li Che summoned his Dao Boat and sped across the River of Death, guiding one Bound Deity after another back to his side.
Bow to me, Divine Beings!
Nine Divine Beings, all bow to me!
Buzz, buzz, buzz—
A moment later.
Nine figures slowly emerged from the shattered flesh, their forms twisting and floating up, the Great Dao engravings on the chains dancing wildly, the void rippling as everything was distorted and roiled.
The Divine Beings opened their eyes, their initial confusion giving way to clarity.
Their hearts trembled.
"Salute our lord!"
Without any hesitation, the nine Divine Beings clasped their fists in salute.
Including the Young Dragon Emperor, Li Che now commanded ten Divine Beings at the Divine Flame stage!
Boom, boom, boom—
Divine Flames erupted, warping the void, the Great Dao engravings forming a divine platform to support the flickering flames, radiating with brilliant splendor!
Li Che's jet-black, rugged hair danced in the air, the black robe embroidered with golden lotuses on his body shimmering with light. His hands clasped behind his back, he gazed coldly at the Divine Beings.
These powers...
Were not enough.
Perhaps they would suffice in the mortal world, but to ascend to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and face the divine factions of the Strange Abyss, they were far from enough.
The Dark Heavenly Court, the Cunning Demon Den, and the Black Mount Sumeru—these three major divine factions alone, aside from the Eternal beings, had numerous powerful figures at the Dao Fusion and Dao Severance stages!
As he looked at the Bound Deities of the Divine Beings, Li Che's eyes revealed a cold and stern expression.
The Bound Deities of the Divine Beings lowered their heads, knowing that their lord must be seething with anger.
Su Da, with her graceful figure, now wore a complex and stunned expression.
She had been revived, brought back to life by Li Che. It turned out that Li Che possessed such power.
And the one who had tried to kill her just moments ago was now her lord...
Such is the unpredictability of life.
She was deeply shaken, for her devotion to Li Che at this moment surpassed even that of an Eternal Divine Being!
What had Li Che done to her?!
What was Li Che, really?!
"Su Da."
Suddenly, Li Che spoke.
Su Da was taken aback, her gaze instinctively turning to him.
"Lord", she quickly averted her eyes and said respectfully.
"If I want to return to the mortal world, do you have a way?"
Li Che asked.
Su Da had managed to conceal her Divine Being cultivation until now, staying by the emperor's side. Li Che believed she might have a method.
Su Da was stunned.
A moment later, she respectfully replied, "Lord, you are no longer a Martial Immortal, and your divinity is as powerful as a Divine Being... If you wish to walk among mortals, you will need to borrow the power of national fortune... and a vast amount of it."
The power of national fortune?
Li Che pondered, now understanding why Su Da had been by the emperor's side—she was leveraging the power of national fortune.
"I see."
Li Che nodded.
Su Da wanted to say more but held back...
Wasn't Lord going to ask?
How to obtain the power of national fortune? Don't you need Su Da to tell you?
Feeling stifled, Su Da wanted to show her worth to Li Che.
Her eyes flickered.
Borrowing the power of national fortune was indeed possible for Li Che and not difficult. He had stored a considerable amount with the Fortune Deity.
However...
He had another path.
Li Che's mind stirred.
[Eight-Nine Profound Art: Martial Immortal Golden Body (80%)]
Hmm?
Li Che glanced at it, his eyes brightening slightly.
The progress of the Martial Immortal Golden Body was still stuck at 80%, the prompt still glowing. This made Li Che's dormant heart flicker with hope.
This meant that his path to becoming a Martial Immortal had not been severed.
Because the foundation of the Martial Immortal Golden Body was still intact!
Li Che's eyes brightened as he recalled his conversation with the master of the Pristine Heart Dao Fruit...
He spread his fingers wide.
Did this mean he could reverse his divinity and return to being a Martial Immortal?
Or perhaps... allow the Martial Immortal and Divine paths to coexist?!
(End of Chapter)
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