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Chapter 563: The Divine Engineer Upgrades the Skyreaching Armored Ape Nirvana Armor, and the Xian Immortal Finally Unites with His Daughter Xi Xi at Ten Years Old [Vote for Monthly Ticket] (Part 1)
Chapter 563: The Divine Engineer Upgrades the Skyreaching Armored Ape Nirvana Armor, and the Xian Immortal Finally Unites with His Daughter Xi Xi at Ten Years Old [Vote for Monthly Ticket] (Part 1)
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The sound of a fierce wind seemed to howl through the heavens and earth. Perhaps it was due to the lingering high temperatures from the Blazing River, causing the air to be unevenly heated and creating swirling currents within the palace complex.
At this moment, the many divine sculptors in the palace complex were all stunned in place.
Those who were guiding the Monarch Essence into their wooden sculptures had their faces slightly changing, with a hint of anger.
Clearly, they had not expected this newly ascended divine sculptor to be so bold, swallowing all the Monarch Essence in one breath!
Truly, the young and fearless are not afraid of challenges!
Originally, they had intended to make this arrogant individual, who dared to advance from a master to a divine sculptor during the divine sculptor selection, pay the price by causing his sculpture to explode due to the surge of Monarch Essence.
However, they did not expect him to actually suppress the transformation brought about by his skill advancement and fully control the surge of Monarch Essence!
Seventy feet of Monarch Essence!
He managed to suppress it all and channel it into his divine sculpture in one breath!
This was no longer a matter of skill; it was a matter of luck!
A newly ascended divine sculptor could never possess such skill. The only explanation was luck!
Rumble—
In the center of the venue, the Monarch Essence that stood there was now only thirty feet tall.
Thirty feet of Monarch Essence had to be divided among twenty-five divine sculptors, meaning each divine sculptor would get only a little over a foot…
This made the divine sculptors who had persisted until now feel a bit strained.
They had intended to give the new divine sculptor a surprise, but instead, they received a shock!
Looking at the much thinner Blazing River, the remaining twenty-five divine sculptors showed varying expressions.
Their originally relaxed demeanor suddenly became tense.
These divine sculptors were all seasoned veterans, having spent a long time in the realm of divine sculptors.
Thus, they could handle the situation with ease.
However, with the new divine sculptor suppressing seventy feet of Monarch Essence, the remaining essence had to be divided among them, increasing the competition pressure.
After all, each divine sculptor could only get a little over a foot of Monarch Essence, and even a slight difference could affect their rankings.
The gap between them was not large, so the competition naturally became intense.
The veteran divine sculptors no longer bothered to discipline the newcomer and instead focused entirely on their sculptures, refining the details to gather as much Monarch Essence as possible!
In the central area.
Ji Shaohao and the standing Great Immortal Zhao Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
Seeing the divine sculptors, who had suddenly become tense and the atmosphere turning tense, Great Immortal Zhao Yuan couldn't help but shake his head.
"Serves them right."
"Originally, the gap between the divine sculptors was quite noticeable. After all, the difference in Monarch Essence between each Monarch Divine Sculpture was about a few feet, making it extremely difficult to surpass an opponent."
"But now, with a newcomer taking seventy feet of Monarch Essence, the remaining essence is divided so thinly that even a slight difference can lead to a ranking change. With the possibility of surpassing others, these divine sculptors naturally became more motivated."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan stroked his beard and smiled. "By chance, this newcomer has invigorated the spirit of the Xuanxiao Heaven divine sculptors, who had become complacent."
Ji Shaohao also had a smile on his face, his eyes gleaming.
A talented individual has emerged, an unexpected joy.
For Ji Shaohao, who wanted to secure a larger share of the Heavenly Pills, the appearance of a divine sculptor genius in Xuanxiao Heaven was indeed crucial.
"This new divine sculptor is quite impressive. Although luck played a significant role in suppressing the surge of Monarch Essence, his composure and ability to remain calm under pressure and attempt to control it are truly remarkable."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan praised him, even developing a fondness for his talent.
He had thoughts of taking the newcomer as a disciple.
Ji Shaohao raised his hand and beckoned. After a moment, all the information about Li Che's palace was transmitted to him.
"Cang Lan Village, a master divine sculptor from the Four Guardians Mid-Ancient Village, Cang Che."
"From the Four Guardians Mid-Ancient Village? Not surprising."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan stroked his beard.
"Compared to the divine sculptors from the Three Purity Ancient Villages, the master divine sculptors from the Four Guardians Mid-Ancient Village are more likely to spend time and effort to improve their skills for the sake of their village."
"A little talent, a little luck, and a little effort have led to this moment, where one person alone has taken seventy feet of Monarch Essence."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan laughed heartily, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Oh? Great Immortal Zhao seems to have a high regard for this divine sculptor Cang Che?" Ji Shaohao teased, glancing at Zhao Yuan.
Zhao Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his robe fluttering in the wind, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
"I was born in the Four Guardians Upper-Ancient Village. Although it wasn't a weak village, resources were still scarce. To improve the lives of the villagers, I traveled far and wide to learn divine sculpting techniques…"
"And the village did its best to provide me with resources… Seeing Cang Che, I can't help but think of my own past."
Zhao Yuan sighed.
Ji Shaohao's eyes flickered with interest, clearly intrigued by this new Divine Sculptor, Cang Che.
Though he was a recent addition to the ranks of Divine Sculptors, it was obvious that the Great Immortal Zhao Yuan had taken a liking to him and wanted to take him as a disciple.
"Under the help and support of Great Immortal Zhao Yuan, his village has now become one of the top ten Three Purity Upper Ancient Villages in the Mystic Dawn Heaven. One could say that the village's initial investment and efforts have been rewarded."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan laughed heartily. "This is the bond between cultivators and their villages. In this Divine Sculptor Cang Che... I see a younger version of myself. So... if you, Young Emperor, want to gain something from this Divine Sculptor Conference..."
"Perhaps you can count on this Divine Sculptor. Offer him enough benefits, and for the sake of his village, he might go all out, risking everything."
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan glanced at Ji Shaohao, his meaning clear.
Ji Shaohao's eyes brightened slightly.
...
...
In the palace.
Cang Yuan's eyes were almost overflowing with enthusiasm as he watched Li Che, who had managed to suppress the entire seventy zhang of the Monarch Essence through his carving. His breathing quickened involuntarily.
Li Che put away his chisel, his expression remaining unchanged.
"It was a matter of necessity."
Seeming to sense Cang Yuan's intense gaze, Li Che smiled lightly.
"These Divine Sculptors didn't like the new Divine Sculptor and sent so much Monarch Essence, hoping to see my sculpture explode because I couldn't control it..."
"There was no choice. They were too generous, with so much Monarch Essence... I had to accept it all."
Li Che even shrugged, expressing his helplessness.
Cang Yuan, however, understood that this was not luck but a demonstration of superior skill!
If it had been Cang Che from their village, he would have failed long ago.
"Divine Sculptor Cang Che is too humble. To withstand the pressure and successfully suppress the Monarch Essence, that is skill. Luck... is also part of skill", Cang Yuan said with a smile.
"Now, we are forced to be the top selection... With seventy zhang of Monarch Essence, Li Che has taken the lead, and it's a done deal."
The other Divine Sculptors had no chance of surpassing him.
"Initially, I only planned to aim for the top ten and join Young Emperor's team. I didn't expect to accidentally take first place."
Li Che continued to shrug, feigning innocence.
Initially, Li Che hadn't intended to take first place, as it would be too high-profile given his false identity.
However, now that he had taken it, so be it.
If Ji Shaohao really recognized him, he could always abandon this identity and find another opportunity to replace someone.
Li Che had completed the carving of the Monarch Divine Sculpture.
The divine sculpture, carved from Flame Mulberry wood, stood on the table, radiating divine light and shimmering with a radiant glow, as if radiating light continuously.
"Clang—"
As Ji Shaohao struck the ancient divine bell, ripples of sound waves spread out, causing the void to ripple.
This signaled the end of the selection carving.
The other twenty-five Divine Sculptors also completed their carvings before the bell's sound faded.
Perhaps because of the reduced amount of Monarch Essence, their carvings did not encounter any issues or explosions.
Li Che's black robe fluttered as he held up the Monarch Divine Sculpture and flew out of the palace, heading toward the central venue.
When Li Che and the other twenty-five Divine Sculptors landed gracefully, every pair of eyes swept over him with sharp and cold gazes.
They all seemed curious about this new Divine Sculptor, wondering how he managed to get so lucky and successfully suppress seventy zhang of Monarch Essence!
Li Che remained unperturbed by these gazes.
He held the divine sculpture and landed in the venue, his expression calm and composed.
Despite the intense scrutiny, he remained unfazed, earning the silent admiration of many Divine Sculptors.
"What are you looking at? Instead of focusing on your divine sculpting skills, you're all thinking of petty tricks to bully the newcomer!"
"With your behavior, you'll disgrace the Mystic Dawn Heaven at the Laojun Immortality Divine Sculptor Conference!"
Great Immortal Zhao Yuan stepped forward, his powerful aura pressing down.
It was not just the pressure of his cultivation but also the natural authority that came with his status as a Divine Sculptor.
The other Divine Sculptors could not help but lower their heads.
Zhao Yuan, however, looked at Li Che with a smile, not sparing any words of praise. He genuinely admired this new Divine Sculptor who reminded him of his younger self.
Ji Shaohao also approached, announcing the rankings with a smile.
"There's no need to rank them. Based on the strength of the Monarch Essence contained within the divine sculptures, the Divine Sculptor Cang Che from Cang Lan Village is the top selection for this Divine Sculptor Conference."
Ji Shaohao said.
Many Divine Sculptors were actually somewhat resentful and unwilling.
However, Ji Shaohao's smile quickly faded, and he scanned the room with a cold gaze.
"The Monarch Essence of Nirvana was provided by me, the Young Emperor, as a test for you. It was meant for you to gain insights and make breakthroughs during the carving, not to play tricks on the newcomer."
"Now that he can't tease me, he’s been caught by the newcomer and given an opportunity to break through... Why can’t Cang Che, the Divine Sculptor, be the first?"
Ji Shaohao's words reverberated like thunder, leaving the other divine sculptors speechless.
As the young emperor of the Obscure Heavenly Court, Ji Shaohao was not only powerful in cultivation but also held significant status and influence.
The divine sculptors of the Obscure Heavenly Court were well aware of the gap between themselves and those from the Mystic Cavern and Hei Xumi.
Ji Shaohao had specifically invited a Nirvana Monarch's essence for the assessment, not just to test them but also to help them improve and break through their current limits.
Thus, being directly pointed out now, their faces turned grim.
Grandmaster Zhao Yuan approached, and Li Che felt a growing curiosity about this divine sculptor.
Inside his chest, the Divine Engineer Dao Vessel vibrated continuously, clearly sensing a strong stimulation from this divine sculptor.
"Excellent. Your divine sculpture indeed shows the signs of transitioning from a master to a divine sculptor. However, your foundation in sculpting is very proficient and solid, which allowed you to adjust in time, stabilize the Monarch Essence, and suppress it, preventing it from breaking through your divine sculpture."
Grandmaster Zhao Yuan evaluated Li Che's work.
Of course, he didn’t just point out the flaws; he also highlighted areas for improvement.
From the perspective of a divine sculptor, the advice given was very practical, though these flaws were indeed the ones Li Che had displayed.
Ji Shaohao's gaze fell on Li Che, his brows slightly furrowed.
Strangely, he felt a sense of familiarity from this divine sculptor, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
Sensing something amiss, Ji Shaohao’s blood in his forehead suddenly split open, and ancient runes began to spin, casting Radiant Light onto Li Che.
Buzzing—
The light illuminated but yielded no response.
This allowed Ji Shaohao to relax, suppressing the familiar feeling. Perhaps it was because this divine sculptor, Cang Che, shared some similarities with Grandmaster Zhao Yuan, giving him a sense of familiarity.
"Cang Che, I apologize for any offense."
Ji Shaohao, with a courteous demeanor, apologized to Li Che.
Li Che simply waved his hand, saying nothing more.
"I was just a bit worried, but I am willing to offer some compensation. What would you like, Cang Che?"
Ji Shaohao asked, his attitude warm and inviting.
His goal was to win over a young Grandmaster Zhao Yuan, who, if praised so highly, might become Zhao Yuan's disciple in the future. As a rare divine sculptor in the Primal Heaven, Ji Shaohao aimed to cultivate such talents.
Thus, it made sense to court Cang Che, who might become a disciple of a grandmaster.
Li Che, hearing this, didn’t hesitate to make his request, bowing and clasping his hands: "I would like to study some of Grandmaster Zhao Yuan’s divine sculptures."
Grandmaster Zhao Yuan immediately stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
His eyes shone with greater admiration. This spirit of dedication was something most divine sculptors in the Primal Heaven lacked.
Very good, Zhao Yuan was very pleased. He patted Li Che’s shoulder, promising to take him as a disciple after the Divine Sculptor Conference, personally teaching him the grandmaster’s divine sculpting techniques.
Ji Shaohao was also generous, retrieving some grandmaster divine sculptures from his spatial realm for Li Che to study.
As the young emperor of the Obscure Heavenly Court, he naturally had a collection of grandmaster divine sculptures, not just from one but from several, including those from the Mystic Cavern and Hei Xumi.
Li Che’s eyes lit up, truly bright. He had only mentioned it casually, but Ji Shaohao was so generous.
Indeed, he lived up to the reputation of a young emperor, much like Fu Shaohui, wealthy and generous.
Moreover, Ji Shaohao was extremely generous with resources, not just the promised rewards but also additional Dao Essence Crystals.
"Cang Che, if you can secure one of the eighty-one spots for the array formations at this Divine Sculptor Conference, I can assure you that Cang Lan Village will definitely be elevated to the level of a Mid-Ancient Village of the Three Purities!"
Ji Shaohao smiled warmly, making his promise.
This promise excited Cang Yuan, who was with Li Che.
Li Che didn’t refuse, showing genuine excitement as he accepted Ji Shaohao’s offer.
Ji Shaohao was treating him like a divine sculptor willing to go to any lengths for his village’s resources.
With Li Che becoming the first in the selection, and securing his place in Ji Shaohao’s divine sculptor team, he finally relaxed.
Li Che and Cang Yuan found themselves suddenly in high demand within the ancient city of Mystic Mountain.
Li Che cited the need to seclude himself and refine his divine sculptor skills, leaving Cang Yuan to handle the social obligations.
Cang Yuan was more than happy to take on these tasks, attending various banquets in Mystic Mountain City and reaping numerous benefits and gifts.
(End of Chapter)
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