Chapter 570: The Dragon Elephant Vajra and the Divine Artisan Dao Body Unite, Summoning the Primordial Eight Tribulations Lotus and Revealing the Primordial Chaos Energy

Chapter 570: The Dragon Elephant Vajra and the Divine Artisan Dao Body Unite, Summoning the Primordial Eight Tribulations Lotus and Revealing the Primordial Chaos Energy

Buzz!

The void trembled as a hand clenched into a fist, and the Thunder Chess Piece appeared in the palm.

Wearing the Ksitigarbha Mask, Li Che instantly crossed the void and appeared beside the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

Li Che had secretly placed a Thunder Chess Piece among the weapons on the Weapon Stand.

The Thunder Chess Piece was a unique existence. If Li Che did not reveal it, it would not be detected, even by the will of the Nirvana King.

This might be a characteristic of the Dao Fruit.

The Grandmaster Chess Dao Fruit, which engaged in a game with heaven and earth, made every move a strategic play.

Thus, Li Che believed that even an immortal might not detect the Grandmaster's move. However, the moment Li Che chose to teleport using the Thunder Chess Piece, his aura would inevitably be sensed.

The Golden Crane King had stored the Wishing Golden Banded Staff on the Weapon Stand, hidden within the chaotic currents of the void.

This gave Li Che the perfect opportunity to retrieve the staff.

Because, from the moment the Golden Crane King sensed Li Che's aura to the moment he broke through the chaotic currents, some time was needed.

And that time...

Was enough for Li Che to retrieve the Wishing Golden Banded Staff!

Rumble!

The chaotic currents of the void howled, with countless silver lights intertwining. The power of the Space Dao permeated, like a series of razor-sharp steel blades dancing wildly, slicing through everything in their path.

The moment Li Che appeared, he immediately unleashed his aura, transforming into a divine being with the power of a supreme immortal. The overwhelming divine energy surged forth, surging and boiling.

Clanging sounds echoed as countless rays of light intertwined.

Li Che's gaze instantly fell upon the Wishing Golden Banded Staff, his fingers spread wide as he swiftly reached out to grasp it.

Buzz!

However, the moment Li Che extended his hand, or rather, the moment he completed the Thunder Chess teleportation, a golden sword aura erupted from around the Wishing Golden Banded Staff!

It was the Golden Crane King's sword aura!

The overwhelming pressure of the Nirvana King's will surged forth, contained within this single strike, filled with an incredibly terrifying impact!

It seemed to aim to completely sever his outstretched hand!

"Indeed... he left a trump card!"

"Befitting of the Nirvana King."

Li Che's eyelids drooped, his eyes devoid of joy or sorrow, as if he had anticipated this. He never believed he could retrieve the Wishing Golden Banded Staff so easily.

For the Golden Crane King, the Wishing Golden Banded Staff was almost the last hope for achieving immortality.

Even with the Weapon Stand, how could he possibly place all his hopes on it? Naturally, he would leave a sword aura to guard it!

Buzz!

Countless sword auras condensed, forming a blurry figure, accompanied by a loud crane cry.

The crane cry echoed, like a sword shining with wings!

"Presumptuous!"

"Seeking death!"

"Who dares to covet my Dao-proving divine weapon?!"

A cold, harsh voice, like the clashing of countless sword auras, filled with utmost coldness and killing intent!

In an instant, the terrifying will of the King swept down, and the King's origin will, hidden within the sword aura, blossomed forth!

What was initially just a sword aura surrounding the Wishing Golden Banded Staff suddenly multiplied, one becoming two, two becoming three, three becoming thousands!

Ten thousand swords howled in unison, as if paying homage to the crane-shaped figure formed by the condensed sword aura!

The entire void was filled with the pressure of the sword auras, the chaotic currents exploding, space being cut into fissures, and the power of the Dao surging!

An intangible might permeated the chaotic currents, isolating Li Che from the Wishing Golden Banded Staff!

Cold and ruthless, sacred and grand!

The Golden Crane King's sword aura avatar formed in an instant, its speed and reaction truly astonishing!

And the moment the sword aura avatar was provoked.

In the depths of the Doubtian Palace City.

The Golden Crane King, who was walking on the ground paved with divine crystal bricks, suddenly opened his eyes.

Countless sword auras burst forth from his body, the loud crane cry seemingly capable of shattering the void!

The entire Doubtian Palace City trembled in that moment!

A terrifying aura surged into the void, the Golden Crane King's eyes filled with rolling sword auras and boiling killing intent!

"Indeed... someone has their eyes on my Wishing Golden Banded Staff!"

"Who is it?"

The Golden Crane King was utterly cold.

He had just had someone carve the Weapon Stand, and already, a powerful being had taken notice...

Undoubtedly, it was after he revealed the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

Once the Wishing Golden Banded Staff was no longer a secret in his possession, it became a great temptation for many Nirvana Kings stuck at a bottleneck, making it a possibility for them to take action.

And indeed, that was the case.

Now, a powerful being had already made a move, attempting to seize the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

"I exiled the Wishing Golden Banded Staff into the chaotic currents of the void, without any coordinate anchor, making it impossible to lock onto its position. How did this person discover it?"

The Golden Crane King's gaze was cold.

"Is it because of the Weapon Stand?"

The Golden Crane King couldn't help but think.

But quickly, he shook his head. It couldn't be the Weapon Stand. After Li Che completed the Weapon Stand, he used the will of the Nirvana King to probe it and found no trace of the Space Dao.

Unless there was a power on the Weapon Stand capable of evading his King's will...

Such a level of power could only belong to an immortal!

So...

Was the Weapon Stand crafted by an immortal?

Is Cang Che the Immortal Artisan an immortal?

Ha, definitely not!

"Truly formidable, to be able to locate the Wishing Golden Banded Staff hidden in the vast void!"

Such a strong desire to covet!

The Golden Crane King spread his arms, as if an unparalleled power surged from his body, shaking the entire Doubtian Palace City.

At that moment, the faces of the powerful beings within the Doubtian Palace City changed, their expressions heavy.

Everyone's breathing paused, as if a heavy stone weighed down their hearts, making it difficult to breathe, an overwhelming pressure!

Ji Shaohao, Fu Shaoxi, and Shi Shaokai, the three young emperors, soared into the air, sensing in the direction of the Golden Crane King.

They saw the Golden Crane King transform into a blinding sword light, shooting into the sky, slicing through the void, and disappearing into it!

The entire city was left with an indelible aura of terror!

"King Golden Crane is in such a hurry..."

"It seems something must have happened with the Wishing Golden Banded Staff. Indeed, if the Wishing Golden Banded Staff were in the hands of the Eternal Lord, no one would dare covet it."

"But now that the Wishing Golden Banded Staff has fallen into the hands of King Golden Crane... it's a different story. For many Heavenly Kings whose paths to immortality have been severed, the Wishing Golden Banded Staff represents hope!"

The three young emperors' robes fluttered in the wind as they exchanged glances, making guesses.

"Why would a powerful being covet the Wishing Golden Banded Staff just because your Dark Heavenly Court's Cang Che the Immortal Artisan has just made a weapon stand?"

Shi Shaokai clasped his palms together, the Buddha light wheel behind him glowing softly as he spoke gently.

Ji Shaohao, however, narrowed his eyes: "Brother Shaokai, are you implying that this Cang Che the Immortal Artisan of our Dark Heavenly Court is an Eternal being?"

"The weapon stand he made can even deceive the Heavenly King Will of King Golden Crane. He must be quite impressive."

Ji Shaohao’s lips twitched, his tone tinged with sarcasm.

After all, they had all witnessed King Golden Crane’s Heavenly King Will emerge to inspect the weapon stand carved by Cang Che the Immortal Artisan.

Shi Shaokai also seemed to realize that his guess was a bit far-fetched, so he recited a Buddhist mantra and fell silent.

But he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

...

...

In the chaotic void.

Countless strands of the Great Dao’s power exploded!

Li Che didn't hesitate for a moment, acting immediately. Time was of the essence; any hesitation would mean missing the opportunity.

Standing before him was the sword qi avatar of King Golden Crane. In a few breaths, King Golden Crane himself might personally arrive!

Traveling through space would indeed take some time, but for a Nirvana King, that time was minimal!

Li Che's eyes shone brightly, his spine crackling as it snapped and stretched like a roaring dragon, shattering the void for miles!

One, two, three...

Eight blood qi vortexes appeared, transforming into surging divine energy vortexes!

Eight Miraculous Doors Immortal Seeds!

Martial Immortal Divine Transformation!

In an instant, the eight Miraculous Doors Immortal Seed vortexes transformed into eight vast oceans of divine energy, the waves surging and the tides reaching the sky!

Li Che's aura erupted, rising steadily!

But that wasn’t the main point. With a thought, Li Che condensed a Dao Boat!

The Great Dao River appeared, the river stretching endlessly, the waves crashing. A Dao Boat raced along the river, swiftly reaching its end!

A figure sat there, and as the Dao Boat collided, the waves exploded.

The figure, sitting there, suddenly opened its eyes!

Dragon Elephant Vajra, Dao Body of Heaven and Earth!

The Dao Body of Heaven and Earth, with its eyes suddenly wide open, clenched its fingers, its eyes swirling with black and white currents. The fingers clenched into a fist with a fierce grip.

Ancient runes of Heaven and Earth condensed around the fist.

Four ancient runes formed, swirling around the fist. Li Che’s punch struck out, transforming into a guillotine that slashed down with tremendous force!

Boom!

A terrifying power, as if freezing time and space, struck the sword qi avatar of King Golden Crane!

The sword qi surged, the sword qi avatar of King Golden Crane pushing forward countless sword qi, like a sea of meteors swiftly descending, densely slicing through the void!

However.

The extremely sharp sword qi that erupted from the sword qi avatar had no effect on the Heaven and Earth Guillotine.

The Heaven and Earth Guillotine, fearless and unyielding, slashed through everything, cutting and shattering all the sword qi!

It was as if...

It completely overpowered the sword qi!

The Heaven and Earth Guillotine was the bane of King Golden Crane’s sword qi!

The sword qi avatar of King Golden Crane roared in anger, the sword qi boiling and surging, cascading like a waterfall, constantly washing over the Heaven and Earth Guillotine!

But Li Che was using the Dao Body of Heaven and Earth, the ultimate power that could erupt after the seventh transformation of the Dao Fruit!

At that moment, the previously illusory Heaven and Earth Guillotine seemed to solidify, as if it were the power of the Cosmic Will itself.

It shattered all the sword qi!

An unstoppable and invincible power fiercely shattered everything, turning King Golden Crane’s sword qi avatar into a beam of sword light.

Clang!

A deafening sound erupted!

The entire chaotic void began to convulse, countless cracks spreading like a spider web!

Boom!

The sword qi avatar of King Golden Crane, hands gripping the sword blade, crossed in front of its body to block the descending Heaven and Earth Guillotine.

The Heavenly King Will surged continuously!

However, the avatar’s body began to bend, its straight spine bending like a sword blade, emitting groans.

Finally—

Bang!

The chaotic void seemed to explode, crushing the already fragmented space. Countless strands of the Great Dao’s power hummed.

King Golden Crane’s sword qi avatar was deeply embedded in the shattered void, and then it exploded, transforming into countless sword qi that scattered in all directions.

The Heavenly King’s power of Heaven and Earth exploded, completely shattered!

The sword qi rose like a curtain of dust.

But a hand tore it apart mercilessly.

Li Che, wearing a white jade mask, his face showing compassion, tore through the sword qi dust and appeared before the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

His fingers closed, grasping the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

Buzz—

Instantly, a familiar sensation, like an electric current, spread through him. A sense of grievance emanated from the Wishing Golden Banded Staff, as if it were calling for help, seeking aid, feeling wronged.

Li Che’s mind stirred, calming the Wishing Golden Banded Staff’s emotions. Then, with a thought, he retracted it.

Retract.

The Wishing Golden Banded Staff oscillated, leaving a trail of shadows, and finally transformed into a beam of light, returning to Li Che’s body.

"Release it!"

At the moment Li Che retracted the Wishing Golden Banded Staff,

In the distance, the void exploded, countless sword qi fragments instantly swept up by a terrifying power, converging into a beam of light.

It condensed in the hand of a terrifying figure that had just arrived.

The true form of the Golden Crane King arrived!

A genuine Nirvana King!

Having reached the end of the Nine Nether Path of Life and Death, this terrifying existence had grasped the essence of a King!

One hand held behind his back, the other gripping the sword aura formed by his sword spirit. The vast and mighty sword aura already permeated the entire Void!

“I said, let go!”

“Let go of my divine weapon!”

His fierce and cold voice echoed like a star exploding, releasing a fierce and dominant aura.

Who was it?

Who was this divine being?!

But no matter who it was...

This moment, they had to stay!

To take his Wishing Golden Banded Staff and still think of leaving?

A dazzling sword light slashed out, sealing the surroundings. The King’s essence surged, solidifying the Void.

The sword light swept through the endless Void, carrying an overwhelming force!

Li Che glanced and his heart stirred.

Inside the Ink City Purgatory.

The Ruler’s avatar, seated atop the Sovereign’s Tower, opened his eyes and exploded.

The avatar’s explosion instantly fed energy back to Li Che, restoring his peak condition. His fingers clenched, and the Great Dao River once again stretched across.

The Dao Body of Heaven and Earth reappeared!

Clasping and punching!

His fist like a blade!

The Heaven and Earth Guillotine, like it had cleaved through the Golden Crane King’s avatar, slashed out once more!

Pushing aside the chaotic Void currents!

The supreme sword light collided with the Heaven and Earth Guillotine without any obstruction.

The Heaven and Earth Four Symbols Blade, driven by the Dao Body of Heaven and Earth!

A shocking explosion!

In an instant, violent ripples swept through the entire Void, tearing apart countless currents and leaving dense cracks like a spider web!

Under the Ksitigarbha Mask, Li Che’s eyes were cold.

His fingers clenched, and the Thunder Chess Piece appeared in his palm.

However, the process of guiding it took longer than he expected.

Because the Void was locked, the sword aura unleashed by the Golden Crane King ravaged every corner of this space, sealing off Li Che’s escape routes!

But Li Che raised his hand and touched his brow, and the Heaven and Earth Chessboard suddenly unfolded!

Another Great Dao River surged forth.

At the end of the river, another Dao Body of Heaven and Earth sat!

The Dao Body of the Immortal Artisan!

This Dao Body raised its hand, and beams of light burst forth.

It seemed as if a torrent of tribulation power blossomed in its palm!

Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame, Primordial Sky-Cutting Fury...

The Primordial Nine Tribulations, converging into eight.

Gathering in the palm, they transformed into a lotus!

An extremely compressed lotus!

Like a lotus intricately carved by the Immortal Artisan!

A lotus that truly connected the heavens and the netherworld!

The Golden Crane King blocked the Heaven and Earth Four Symbols Blade, but suddenly felt a chill.

Opening his eyes, he saw the eight-colored lotus blooming at the end of the Great Dao River.

“Prison Lotus?!”

“A true Prison Lotus!”

The Dao Body of the Immortal Artisan condensed the power of the Primordial Eight Tribulations into a Tribulation Lotus.

A flick of the finger, and the lotus shot out.

Spinning, it cut through the Void, colliding with the Golden Crane King, who was still suppressing the Heaven and Earth Four Symbols Blade and charging forward!

The Immortal Artisan condensed eight tribulations!

It was as if a Primordial Chaos Energy had erupted between heaven and earth!

The Golden Crane King felt his entire body tremble. Even as a Nirvana King, his hairs stood on end, and his body felt frozen!

That thread of Primordial Chaos Energy seemed to weigh down through the ages, unfolding through time and space!

“What power is this?”

“Immortality?!”

“No, it’s the immortality of heaven?!”

The power beyond the Golden Crane King’s imagination exploded within the eight-tribulation lotus!

A terrifying aura spread, swiftly filling the entire Void!

The exploding lotus instantly expanded, rolling waves of annihilation sweeping down, devouring everything!

It was unknown how long it lasted!

The Golden Crane King’s sword aura rotated around him, tearing through the aftermath of the explosion, and he stepped out.

His expression was extremely grim, and he was panting heavily.

The entire Void was now empty.

His Wishing Golden Banded Staff was gone, and the weapon stand Li Che had carved had been obliterated in the terrifying explosion!

Gone, everything was gone!

The figure in the white jade mask, exuding a compassionate aura, had vanished.

“Damn it!”

The Golden Crane King was furious.

It had been taken right under his nose!

The opponent was definitely a strong Nirvana King!

Most importantly, the opponent’s methods were too profound!

“Prison Lotus… it must be a divine being of the Prison Lotus faction!”

“Damn it, who else besides the Daughter of the Prison Lotus, Qi Tian, and the Third Prince, and the yet-unawakened Three-Eyed Holy Sage?”

The Golden Crane King exhaled, his sword aura cutting through the surroundings. Even with the Void cracking, he couldn’t find any trace of Li Che.

The Golden Crane King’s heart was bleeding.

The Wishing Golden Banded Staff, bestowed upon him by Laozi, was now...

Lost!

Boom!

He tore through space, returning to Doubtian Palace City!

Covered in murderous aura, countless sword auras raged like a storm, making all the cultivators in the city feel suffocated.

“This...”

The three young emperors, who were still discussing, all changed color.

They felt as if they were being pressed down, unable to breathe.

They exchanged glances, instantly understanding what had happened.

Without a doubt, the Golden Crane King’s demeanor clearly indicated...

The Wishing Golden Banded Staff was lost!

A fire had broken out in his backyard!

They exchanged glances and hurriedly shot into the sky to inquire from the now furious Golden Crane King.

“Golden Crane King, do you know who stole your Wishing Golden Banded Staff?”

Ji Shaohao asked quickly.

The Golden Crane King’s face was dark, with countless sword weapons hanging from his back.

His eyes swept over, teeth grinding, and he coldly described the figure of the Ksitigarbha King who had stolen the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

Listening to the Golden Crane King’s description...

Ji Shaohao fell silent.

Shi Shaokai and Fu Shaoxi were also silent.

At this moment, Fu Shaoxi felt a sense of empathy and shared suffering with the Golden Crane King.

“Ksitigarbha King!”

Fu Shaohao gritted his teeth, his jaw almost cracking from the force.

According to the Golden Crane King's description, there was no doubt that the one who had taken the Wishing Golden Banded Staff was none other than Ksitigarbha!

That blasted guy!

Could Ksitigarbha have some kind of auto-aim, specifically targeting Divine Weapons for enlightenment?

Fu Shaohao's Demon Saint Spear was the Divine Weapon he had prepared for his path to immortality.

And now, the Wishing Golden Banded Staff was also the Divine Weapon the Golden Crane King had prepared for his path to immortality!

"Ksitigarbha?!"

The Golden Crane King's eyes were cold, filled with murderous intent.

After a brief moment of consideration, his powerful mind expanded outward.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

The Doubtian Palace City trembled.

The other four Nirvana Kings also emerged, breaking through space. Their gazes fell upon the scene, some frowning, some coldly observing, and some looking gleefully at the misfortune.

The Golden Crane King didn't bother with the emotions of these Nirvana Kings.

He directly informed them that the Wishing Golden Banded Staff had been stolen and needed the entire city to be sealed.

Upon hearing this, the five Nirvana Kings didn't say much and didn't refuse, for this was a serious matter. The Wishing Golden Banded Staff was a gift from Laojun, the Immortal, to the Golden Crane King, symbolizing the Will of Immortality. Its loss was no small matter.

Even if it were a minor issue, involving Laojun, the Immortal, they wouldn't dare to ignore it.

Boom!

The four Nirvana Kings acted in unison, instantly freezing the void, completely sealing the Doubtian Palace City. The teleportation platforms were disabled, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.

The Golden Crane King soared into the sky, his sword aura rampant, his eyes scanning every direction.

He wanted to sense and locate the aura of the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

The powerful King Will continuously scanned the area, wave after wave, but found nothing.

...

...

Inside the house.

Li Che returned, removing his mask and dismantling the Heavenly Chessboard. His aura plummeted to its lowest, perfectly matching the cultivation level of Cang Che the Immortal Artisan.

Sitting cross-legged in the room, Li Che's aura fluctuated.

His eyes opened and closed slightly, the afterglow of the eight-colored Lotus still lingering, like a dream, leaving him entranced.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses.

"The Divine Artisan Dao Body... not bad at all. It actually converges the power of the Primordial Eight Tribulations into a single Primordial Tribulation Lotus, detonating all the power of the Primordial Eight Tribulations simultaneously!"

"Like a precise mechanism of Immortal Artisanry!"

"An unexpected windfall."

Li Che's eyes sparkled with excitement.

He never expected that, in an unexpected turn of events, he would uncover such a great secret.

If the power of the Primordial Nine Tribulations were complete, Li Che might have been able to uncover the secret. But now, thanks to the help of the Divine Artisan Dao Body, he had managed to develop the Primordial Tribulation Lotus ahead of time.

And most importantly...

The faint trace of Primordial Chaos Energy that bloomed within the Primordial Tribulation Lotus!

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he raised his hand and dug in his ear.

A beam of golden light shot out, instantly transforming into a needle-sized Wishing Golden Banded Staff, spinning in his palm.

"Buddy, I finally got you back..."

Li Che's expression was complex.

He had pulled this Divine Weapon from the city walls of Qitian City, and it had recognized him as its master.

He had given it to Qitian, who had ascended to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, but never expected it to go through such complications.

Li Che stared at the Wishing Golden Banded Staff, his brow slightly trembling, his mind revolving.

The Immortal Will sitting in the center of the Heavenly Chessboard opened its eyes, seemingly forming an intrinsic connection with the Wishing Golden Banded Staff.

"Hmm?"

This connection stirred something in Li Che's heart.

"Did the Qitian Temple God leave something inside the Wishing Golden Banded Staff?"

"Does it require me to assume the form of a Martial Immortal to retrieve and obtain it?"

"What did the Qitian Temple God leave behind?"

Li Che took a deep breath.

Just as he was about to dispel his Divine Being form and transform into an Immortal form, he sensed something and stopped himself.

His mind moved, and he stored the Wishing Golden Banded Staff in the Shadow City of Purgatory, completely severing any connection to the outside world.

At the same time.

Cang Yuan rushed in, panic evident in his eyes, frantically knocking on the door.

"The Golden Crane King is furious!"

"He has sealed the Doubtian Palace City. His Wishing Golden Banded Staff has been lost, and he is working with the other four Nirvana Kings to seal the entire city and conduct an investigation!"

"The weapon rack you made earlier... it seemed to be for the Wishing Golden Banded Staff..."

"Will the Golden Crane King vent his anger on you?!"

Cang Yuan's hair stood on end, sweat pouring down his face.

He knew that Li Che's identity was not ordinary and that he was not the real Cang Che the Immortal Artisan.

Li Che seemed to have just emerged from his cultivation, his eyes still carrying a hint of confusion.

In the inner room, Xixi, who had been cultivating with the Dao Crystal, also ended her practice, her face full of confusion as she walked out.

The Golden Crane King's actions were so significant that Xixi could no longer continue her cultivation.

"What did you say? The Wishing Golden Banded Staff was lost?"

Since he was going to act, he might as well do it well. Li Che's face showed a look of shock.

As if realizing something, his expression turned pale and grim.

"Will the Golden Crane King vent his anger on me?"

Li Che took a deep breath.

Seeing Li Che's reaction, Cang Yuan felt relieved. It seemed that Mr. Cang Che wasn't responsible!

Cang Yuan understood that the Golden Crane King was a Nirvana King. To steal the Wishing Golden Banded Staff from a Nirvana King...

It must have been another Nirvana King who did it.

So...

How could Cang Che the Immortal Artisan be a Nirvana King?

Even though Cang Yuan still hadn't figured out the true identity of this Cang Che, he was certain it couldn't be a Nirvana King.

"Mr. Cang Che... it wasn't us, so it shouldn't be a problem."

"The Golden Crane King isn't unreasonable, and besides, we have the Young Emperor. The Young Emperor admires you so much; he will definitely protect you."

Cang Yuan sighed with relief.

Li Che's face, however, remained grim. "How could this happen at such a critical moment? The Wishing Golden Banded Staff was lost..."

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

Just as Li Che was frowning, several powerful auras descended upon the inn, causing the entire building to shake.

The Golden Crane King, with countless floating swords behind him, landed on the ground. His gaze swept the area and instantly fell upon Li Che.

(End of Chapter)

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