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Chapter 540: The First Gathering of the Underworld Gods and the Martial Immortal Legacy Left by the Mountain and the River (Part 2)
Chapter 540: The First Gathering of the Underworld Gods and the Martial Immortal Legacy Left by the Mountain and the River (Part 2)
None of them lingered on the grasslands. With the destruction of Shaman Mountain, the Dali Court began to fall apart and plunged into chaos.
As for the ultimate outcome, Li Che didn't care.
Because all of this was something Xie Yunshen should handle.
Xie Yunshen was the new ruler Li Che sought, one who could control the cosmic destiny of the mortal world!
Buzz, buzz, buzz—
Li Che and the others left together.
Soon, they traversed space and returned to Dajing Capital. Although the Great Jing Dynasty was now in name only, it hadn't changed its name.
In reality, after taking over the capital, Xie Yunshen had secretly spread a new name for the dynasty, "Yù"!
The Imperial Yù Dynasty was the new name!
This dynasty encompassed the vast territories of the former Great Jing, the Western Regions Buddhist Land, the Dali Court, and more.
Li Che had no objections and let Xie Yunshen do as he pleased.
After all, Xie Yunshen was Li Che's Bound Deity, and whatever he did wouldn't harm Li Che; rather, it would be centered around him.
Returning to the capital, Li Che directly entered the Cloud Peak Hall and found his wife, Zhang Ya.
Zhang Ya was cultivating in the Cloud Peak Hall, sitting in meditation and refining two Xiwangmu Divine Weapons.
With the help of these Divine Weapons, Zhang Ya's cultivation was rapidly advancing.
In a short time, she had already reached the Divine Tribulation Realm!
Even Li Che was surprised.
"Lord, Lady's cultivation method is a genuine Weapon Fusion Technique, betting everything on the Divine Weapons!"
"Although there is a limit, the speed of advancement is extremely fast. This Weapon Fusion Technique is different from Young Lord's body refinement through weapon fusion... it is purer."
Su Da transformed into a graceful young woman and explained to Li Che.
"Weapon Fusion Technique... so, does this mean that Zhang Ya's future cultivation will be tied to the Divine Weapons?"
"Can her cultivation improve as long as she fuses with powerful enough Divine Weapons?"
Li Che mused.
"Yes, the Weapon Fusion Technique is exactly like that. The upper limit is very low, and it's impossible to break through to the Eternal realm in this life. This is the limit and flaw of the Weapon Fusion Technique... Lady has already been informed by Little Su Da, and she chose this path on her own."
Su Da poked her fingers together, a bit apprehensive, worried that Li Che would blame her.
When Zhang Ya made her decision, Li Che was impacting the Mystic Immortal realm, so Su Da didn't disturb him.
"Lord, don't blame Little Su Da, it was my own choice!" Zhang Ya said sweetly, clinging to Li Che's arm, hurriedly explaining.
"I know my talent. Even with Lord's constant enhancement of my abilities, my future limit is still limited. It's difficult to catch up with Lord and Xi Xi..."
"So, I chose the Weapon Fusion Technique. Although it's hard to reach the Eternal realm, the advancement is fast... Besides, how many cultivators in this world can reach the height of the Eternal realm?"
Zhang Ya pursed her lips, her eyes bright, showing no regret.
She had a clear understanding of her own position.
Li Che sighed softly, "Forget it, if it's the Weapon Fusion Technique, so be it... In the future, Lord will help you. If the Weapon Fusion Technique can't break through to the Eternal realm, well, techniques are created by people. Can't we just modify it in the future?"
Li Che affectionately scratched his wife's nose.
"Zhang Ya."
Li Che suddenly called out.
Zhang Ya's eyes flickered, her long lashes trembling slightly.
"Prepare yourself..."
"We're going to find our daughter."
Li Che said softly.
Zhang Ya's breathing quickened, and her arm around Li Che's arm suddenly burst with power!
The aura of the Divine Weapons fused within her body began to surge uncontrollably, and a vast divine energy surged forth continuously.
Li Che smiled, the Purity Heart Divine Energy circulating through his body, suppressing Zhang Ya's turbulent aura.
Receiving her husband's affirmation, Zhang Ya immediately cheered, her eyes welling up with tears.
Though it had been a while, Zhang Ya's longing for her daughter remained profound.
The last time, Li Che had obtained the Nine Dragons Ten Thousand Tribulations Qi from the mysterious temple of the Jade Emperor. According to the rules, he needed to obtain a second Divine Weapon to enter the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
With the forty-nine days approaching, Li Che began to prepare.
Of course, before that, he needed to resolve some matters in the mortal world.
In the Cloud Peak Hall.
Li Che sat on a high throne, the air around him shrouded in mysterious mist, golden light intertwining, making him appear both ethereal and powerful.
With a flick of his finger.
Chess pieces shot out, twisting and expanding in mid-air, gradually forming figures.
Xie Yunshen, dressed in simple clothes, holding a feather fan and wearing a headband, bowed with a fervent expression, "Lord!"
In addition to him, there were numerous other Bound Deities.
Li Che planned to leave most of the Bound Deities in the mortal world.
Of course, there were exceptions, such as the Young Dragon Emperor, who possessed the blood of the first generation of the Eternal lineage, and Su Da, who specifically served Zhang Ya. There were also several special Bound Deities, like Gu Yin, the master of poisons, and Gu Changqing, the alchemy master. Additionally, there was Huang Jianjiu, the meatball currently transforming into a Divine Being by absorbing Dao essence crystals. Li Che intended to take them all with him.
Entering the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths would sever Li Che's connection with the mortal world.
These Bound Deities would not be of much help to him in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, so it was best to leave them in the mortal world to stabilize the foundation.
The mortal world's destiny condensed into an eighteen-petaled Golden Destiny Lotus, which served as a fallback for Li Che.
Moreover, Li Che had promised the Grand Supervisor that he would not let the mortal world fall into chaos after gathering its destiny.
The cyclical rise and fall of nations was a great trend.
But...
The numerous Bound Deities revered Li Che as their supreme leader. When Li Che instructed them to stabilize the mortal world, they would naturally comply.
After announcing his decision, the Bound Deities had no objections.
Of course, they dared not have any.
"Old Xie."
"Your subordinate is here!"
Xie Yunshen bowed, his expression solemn.
"The mortal world's destiny is now set, but it is easier to conquer than to govern."
"Guard the mortal world and stabilize its destiny for me."
Li Che slowly rose from his throne, a terrifying aura sweeping through the hall, a unique oppression reserved for Bound Deities, like a mountainous presence enveloping the entire palace.
He seemed like a supreme divine king, overlooking his divine subordinates.
Perhaps this could be considered the first true gathering of the Underworld deities.
Xie Yunshen's eyes burned with fervor, "Lord, rest assured. Even if Xie Yunshen is torn apart, the mortal world will not be divided!"
The other Bound Deities, including the leaders of the three divine factions, the two god generals, the pagoda-bearing arhat, and other powerful Divine Beings, also earnestly upheld Li Che's will.
"Each of you will return to your respective divine factions, presiding over them to maintain normal operations."
Li Che began to arrange the matters of the mortal world.
The deities listened attentively, and once everything was settled, Li Che dispersed his aura and sat down again.
"Lord... Great Jing is a thing of the past. Now, can we establish a new dynasty?"
Xie Yunshen bowed and asked.
Li Che's divine eyes, deep and profound like a starry sky, swept over Xie Yunshen, and he smiled lightly, "As you wish."
"Dismissed."
In the Cloud Peak Hall, the numerous Bound Deities bowed deeply, performing grand salutations.
They willingly showed respect to Li Che, not only because they were his Bound Deities but also because Li Che had given them a second chance at life.
Though most of them had been killed by Li Che's hands, even if they hadn't died at his hands, they would have eventually perished. Now, as Bound Deities, they possessed the characteristic of immortality, even the potential for eternal life and the pursuit of higher realms.
Swish, swish, swish—
After the Bound Deities respectfully saluted, they transformed into beams of light and shot out of the palace, heading toward various parts of the mortal world.
The leaders of the three divine factions and other powerful Divine Beings entered the Mysterious Gateway in the mortal world, their figures shrouded in mysterious mist.
Li Che stood in the palace, his hands behind his back, his black robes fluttering like a black lotus in the wind.
Looking at the departing Bound Deities, Li Che couldn't help but exhale a breath.
He wondered how much these Bound Deities would grow the next time they met.
Without his restrictions, these Bound Deities might grow like wild grass, flourishing uncontrollably.
"But... I wonder if these Bound Deities will devour each other to grow stronger?"
Li Che's eyes narrowed slightly.
However, he didn’t dwell on it for long.
Li Che took Zhang Ya and left the capital, arriving almost instantly at Qianyuan City.
A heavy rain was pouring down in Qianyuan City, drenching the bluestone slabs of the Qianyuan Divine Sect and the white jade archway at the foot of the mountain, which still stood tall and proud.
Grandmaster Lü Qiankun was in seclusion within the sect.
Li Che glanced around, snapped his fingers, and a flash of enlightenment shot out, merging into the Little Cavern.
As for how far Lü Qiankun would go in the future, it would depend on his own destiny.
The couple entered the sect, which looked much the same as always. On the hillside, the outer sect was bustling with activity. Grand Elder Jiao Shaoqiu was leading a group of newly recruited prodigies, teaching them the principles of cultivation in the sect.
Li Chengzhou, holding a sword, was surrounded by a group of adorable little girls, trying to maintain a serious expression despite their playful antics.
His status in the Qianyuan Divine Sect had changed dramatically since he received guidance from Li Che, elevating him to a prominent position.
Li Che held Zhang Ya close as raindrops fell from the sky, scattering around them.
"Chengzhou... He’s really starting to look like the eldest disciple."
Zhang Ya leaned into Li Che’s embrace and chuckled, her eyes filled with affection as she watched Li Chengzhou grow up.
"Dear, shall we go see Shiqing?"
Zhang Ya was reluctant to leave Li Shiqing.
Li Che, of course, didn’t refuse. He took Zhang Ya to the Li Family Manor, which had been moved to the outer sect of the Qianyuan Divine Sect.
Several months old, Li Shiqing was crawling around in a spacious area under the eaves of the house. Her uncle and aunt were nearby, carefully watching her to prevent any bumps or bruises.
Suddenly, little Li Shiqing lifted her cute, delicate face, her big eyes sparkling as she looked in the direction where Li Che and Zhang Ya stood, waving her tiny hands and feet.
Her uncle and aunt, however, saw nothing and thought she was just being playful.
But Li Che soon materialized, much to the surprise and delight of the elderly couple.
Li Zhengran and Liu Chunming, hearing the news, hurried over.
Li Che didn’t want them to spread the news; he simply wanted to have a small gathering with his family.
Holding little Li Shiqing, Li Che felt a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of holding Xi Xi nine years ago. Time had flown by, and now Xi Xi was nine years old, a big girl who had left her parents to venture into the unfamiliar Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Li Shiqing closed her eyes, snuggling into Li Che’s shoulder, holding on tightly and enjoying the warmth.
Li Che gently caressed the little girl, using his Purity Heart Divine Energy to cleanse her physical body.
"Little one, you must grow up as safe and sound as your big sister Xi Xi."
Li Che smiled softly, uttering a heartfelt blessing.
Then, he clenched his fingers, weaving a world-renowned ferocious aura in his palm without letting any of it escape. Slowly, it condensed into a black bead, which he strung on a red thread and hung around Li Shiqing’s neck.
Li Shiqing immediately picked up the bead, her big eyes reflecting the image of the ferocious beast Guaili Zhuhuai hidden within it.
The large black ox also opened its eyes wide, locking gazes with the little girl.
Li Shiqing let out a delighted scream.
Li Che didn’t plan to take the ferocious beast Guaili Zhuhuai with him; he intended to leave it as a safeguard for Li Shiqing.
Although Li Che had instructed Xie Yunshen to ensure Li Shiqing’s safety in the mortal world, nothing was absolute.
As Li Shiqing grew older, her soul would gradually connect with Guaili Zhuhuai, eventually forming a complete bond.
Additionally, Li Che left some legacies in Li Shiqing’s soul.
The martial art Eight-Nine Mystic Art, which Li Che had inscribed in her soul, along with the self-created martial art Myriad Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace and the second ancient heaven and earth seal he had condensed...
This was his way of passing on his Martial Immortal lineage to the little girl.
As for how far she would progress, Li Che couldn’t predict.
Perhaps one day, this little girl... might even come to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths?
Sister-in-law Liu Chunming seemed to sense Li Che and Zhang Ya’s parting sentiments.
"Ai Che, Xiao Ya... are you leaving?"
Sister-in-law Liu Chunming couldn’t help but ask.
Zhang Ya nodded, her lips pressed together, taking Li Shiqing from Li Che’s arms.
"You will find Xi Xi!"
"Your family will be reunited!"
Liu Chunming said earnestly.
Li Che and Zhang Ya exchanged a gentle smile, their eyes soft.
"Thank you for your good wishes, Sister-in-law."
The meal was personally prepared by Auntie and Sister-in-law Liu Chunming. With the expansion of the Li Family Manor, they hadn’t cooked for a long time.
After the meal, Li Che took Zhang Ya and left.
The couple’s figures vanished into the rain and wind.
Later, the Qianyuan Divine Sect’s leaders, including Lü Taibai and Xuan Qisha, learned of their departure and hurried to the scene.
Li Che had shielded everyone’s perception, sparing the sect members the sorrow of a farewell.
The heavy rain washed over the world.
Lü Taibai bowed toward the misty rain.
"May the mountains be high and the waters long."
"Until we meet again in the world of martial arts!"
Lü Taibai, holding his curse-free and growing sect master’s wife, his eyes shimmering with anticipation.
"There’s nothing he can’t do in this world."
"He will find Xi Xi."
Lü Taibai’s lips curved into a smile.
Perhaps the proudest and most glorious thing in his life...
was taking Xi Xi as his disciple, and...
once protecting Li Che.
(End of Chapter)
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