Chapter 588: Sword Slash, Thunder Escape, and a Grand Display of Power; Nuwa's Eyes Resemble Xixi's Mother [Seeking Monthly Votes]

Chapter 588: Sword Slash, Thunder Escape, and a Grand Display of Power; Nuwa’s Eyes Resemble Xixi’s Mother [Seeking Monthly Votes]

Swish, swish...

The Heaven-Spanning Origin seemed to transform into a true river, and after Li Che gained control of the Heaven-Spanning Armor, the immense power at his disposal truly shocked him.

Facing such a level of power, Li Che felt his Harmonized Immortal Sage cultivation become incredibly insignificant. It was indeed on a different plane, the gap was vast.

In his chest, each Dao Fruit seemed to come alive, rejoicing as if excited and eager for the sudden surge of power!

Of course, this power ultimately belonged to the Heaven-Spanning Origin.

It was just that Li Che was now the one controlling it.

The Origin was within, the Heaven-Spanning Armor was the outer shell, and the five rotating primordial symbols on the armor were the true source that forged this moment of the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Buzz—

The Heaven-Spanning Armor emitted an incredibly brilliant light, its eyes blazing like flowing fire, as if they had been tempered for countless ages in the Dragon Elephant Furnace, creating eyes that could see through all deceit!

Laojun’s immortal gaze was deep and indifferent, sweeping over the scene. At this moment, Heaven-Spanning’s state was off.

As if seeing through the secrets of the Heaven-Spanning Armor, Laojun’s immortal eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

"To completely integrate Heaven-Spanning’s power into this mechanical armor... it actually allows Heaven-Spanning’s power to recover to its peak level?"

"The art of mechanisms has truly reached the pinnacle of the world!"

Laojun’s immortal voice was full of admiration.

In his view, this was indeed incredible, giving Heaven-Spanning a new lease on life and rejuvenating his peak strength!

Despite its limitations, there was no denying that this was the best way to allow a once peer of the Heavenly Immortal, who had been weakened after multiple falls, to rise again.

"But... that’s all there is to it."

Laojun’s immortal gaze gradually grew cold, no longer paying attention to who was controlling the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Even if Heaven-Spanning himself couldn’t escape his suppression and restraints, how could anyone else possibly manage to break free?

Boom!

The Heaven-Sealing Whip unfurled, transforming into a white dragon that roared fiercely.

This time, Laojun’s immortal power held nothing back, and he was now somewhat angry.

In the vast sky, countless explosions sounded, and the void shattered, spreading an incredibly terrifying aura!

Li Che familiarized himself with the power of the Heaven-Spanning Armor. The surging power gave him an urge to unleash it!

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

The five ancient symbols on the Heaven-Spanning Armor arranged themselves in an instant according to the Mystic Gate!

Then, they were activated by Li Che!

Roar—

The Heaven-Spanning Armor seemed to let out a long, sky-piercing howl. Its surface glowed intensely, and its body vibrated as if the muscles were bulging!

The Dao Fruit, the Dragon Elephant Furnace!

Li Che’s eyes blazed with intense combat intent. He controlled the Heaven-Spanning Armor, stomping his foot heavily, as if a river of boundless qi burst forth!

With the enhancement of the Heaven-Spanning Origin, the martial river of qi seemed to span the heavens and earth!

Golden qi instantly enveloped the sky, as if illuminating the entire Taisu Heaven. The scene was incredibly awe-inspiring, with the river surging and a primordial being standing tall, roaring through the ancient era, shattering stars!

Inside the Doutian Palace Fortress.

Fu Shaoxi, Shi Shaojia, and the other young emperors were deeply shaken. Many divine beings felt as if the world had lost its color.

Only the golden qi filled the heavens and earth!

This is martial power?!

This is martial power!

Li Che’s eyes burned brightly, his Martial Immortal will vibrating. Under the enhancement of the Heaven-Spanning Origin, he seemed to be completely ignited.

To overwhelm the entire Taisu Heaven, like five great suns hanging in the sky!

Facing the white dragon transformed from the Heaven-Sealing Whip, Li Che, controlling the Heaven-Spanning Armor, leaned forward and pressed down. Instantly, all the air currents and void turbulence in the vast sky were forcefully pushed away and compressed!

He suddenly thrust out a punch, unleashing unprecedented power!

With just this one punch, the Ten-Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant Furnace!

The golden qi river split into two, and ancient dragons and demons emerged from the river, engaging in a fierce battle with the white dragon!

Li Che, controlling the Heaven-Spanning Armor, snapped it into action. At the moment the dragon and elephant blocked the white dragon,

He took a heavy step, as if a chessboard expanded beneath his feet. With a rumble, it seemed as if countless stars rotated above it!

The Sage of Chess Dao Fruit!

The Celestial Chessboard!

With a single thought, space seemed to lose its meaning!

In an instant, Li Che, controlling the Heaven-Spanning Armor, shot forward like a drawn bow, tearing through the void and creating a vast abyss!

He instantly appeared before Laojun’s face!

The terrifying wind from his punch blew Laojun’s facial hair and beard!

However, Laojun's eyes showed no fluctuation, and he displayed no surprise. With a light push of his hand, which was still sealing Nuwa, an invisible wall appeared in front of Li Che, who was clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor!

The punch landed!

Thud!

The punch struck the invisible wall, as if it solidified space and time!

From a distance, it looked as if the punch and Laojun’s hand were colliding.

The void exploded, and the space around them continuously collapsed, with a vast and fierce current of destruction spreading out!

"Heaven-Spanning himself couldn’t do anything to me with this armor. What are you?"

Laojun said indifferently.

The different style made Laojun realize that the one controlling the mechanical armor was no longer Heaven-Spanning.

His words carried a hint of coldness.

Li Che’s eyes narrowed slightly, feeling an immense, immeasurable pressure.

It seemed as though all the void behind Laojun was pressing down at this moment, an incomparable weight that made Li Che’s heart tremble uncontrollably!

At the same time.

A distant void exploded with a thunderous boom.

The Heavenly Sovereign Pagoda shot out a stream of radiant light, charging toward the Heaven-Spanning Armor, while the three Terrestrial Immortals emerged from the depths of the void. Their powerful Terrestrial Immortal origins rampaged through the space between heaven and earth.

The battle seemed to have plunged into an irreversible situation in an instant.

Inside the Heaven-Spanning Armor, Cang Yuan, Cang Che, Xixi, and the others felt as if they were about to suffocate. The situation was so intense that their hearts were nearly constricting. They could feel the terrifying collisions from within the inner cabin of the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

If not for the protection of the Heaven-Spanning will, they might have been completely extinguished by the sheer power of the impact!

Li Che clenched his fingers into a fist, his back trembling as he pushed the Eight-Nine Mystical Arts to its limits.

The Mystic Gate Divine Martial was fully stimulated at this moment!

The Celestial Chessboard expanded, enveloping the Immortal Laojun, making it seem as though the latter was seated at a star position.

"Let me show you... the true Thunder Strike!"

Boom—!!

Black and white chess pieces floated around him like stars.

As Li Che clenched his fingers into a fist, his figure instantly moved, appearing at the farthest star position diagonally opposite the Immortal Laojun’s star position on the Celestial Chessboard.

The Immortal Laojun, with a slight frown, began to form seals.

He felt a bit strange, but that was all.

As he pressed down with the seals, the Nuwa Sovereign’s will began to impact the prison created by the Adamantine Shackles, repressing her once more as she tried to break free!

"Trying to escape?"

"Where will you run?"

The Immortal Laojun’s gaze was cold and indifferent. He spread his fingers, ready to summon the Heaven-Sealing Whip.

However...

Li Che did not flee!

Buzz—

A star river seemed to appear on the chessboard, connecting the two star positions!

Wearing the Heaven-Spanning Armor, with a golden wheel rotating behind him, Li Che instantly moved from another star position, pulling himself at an extreme speed toward the Immortal Laojun.

This made the Immortal Laojun slightly taken aback.

He formed seals and pushed out his palm, causing the heavens and earth to solidify once more.

Bang!

Li Che’s fist smashed into it again, sending shockwaves of terrifying impact scattering, the solidified void acting like an enormous mirror, blocking Li Che’s fierce punch!

The golden river of martial arts shone brightly behind Li Che, who was clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Feeling the Heaven-Spanning origin continuously boiling and being consumed, Li Che’s eyes narrowed once more!

Buzz—

Another white chess piece disappeared, reappearing at a distant star position!

Clasping his fingers, he thrust his fist forward!

The abyss-like vacuum created on the chessboard seemed to transform into a void.

With Li Che’s sprint, the speed reached its peak!

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

Li Che continued to pull and traverse the abyss-like vacuum, leaping and moving between star positions!

Each time his fist struck the mirrored surface of the solidified void, he would instantly disappear and return to a star position, accelerating and charging again!

Each movement would give his speed an incredible boost!

In the end, Li Che felt the Heaven-Spanning Armor struggling to bear the immense power.

It seemed to be exceeding the speed of light!

If he continued to accelerate, the Heaven-Spanning Armor might disintegrate completely!

Then, Li Che’s swinging fist changed.

Buzz!

A Three-Edged Cleaver appeared in Li Che’s hand.

Boom!

The Celestial Five Symbols Blade!

The Heaven-Spanning origin raged wildly!

With an impact exceeding the speed of light, he unleashed this blade!

"Slash!"

The blade struck the Immortal Laojun’s formidable void wall with a force that produced a sharp sound, instantly creating a web of cracks that spread and expanded, as if about to shatter completely!

It broke?!

Everyone’s eyes widened, and their hearts were filled with shock!

The three observing Terrestrial Immortals took a deep breath!

The divine secret arts of the Immortal Laojun, a power almost fused with the heavens and earth, had actually been slashed open!

It was truly unbelievable!

Even the Nuwa Sovereign’s will, which was suppressed by the Adamantine Shackles, couldn’t help but reveal a glint of admiration.

Very impressive!

The Immortal Laojun felt the cracks in the void sliding past his face.

The Three-Edged Cleaver resonated, its blade vibrating hundreds of times in an instant!

It cut straight toward his face!

An extreme sharpness broke through the void’s defenses, as if about to sever his head.

However, facing such a blow, the Immortal Laojun’s eyes showed admiration but no worry.

Like an ancient, unchanging mountain, he remained unmoved even as the blade contained the power of five ancient celestial symbols.

"Good."

"Your blade..."

"Are you Dizang Wang? You must be the Three-Eyed Sage of Manifested Truth, the True Deity of Yulian?"

The Immortal Laojun’s gaze was deep as he looked at the figure beneath the bright eyes of the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

His words also caused many hearts in the Doutian Palace Fortress to tremble.

The three distant Terrestrial Immortals were also startled.

The Three-Eyed Sage of Manifested Truth?

Heaven-Spanning, the Third Prince, and the Three-Eyed Sage of Manifested Truth... the three deities of Yulian had all gathered?!

Was the eighth divine tide truly approaching its end?!

However, Li Che showed no intention of responding to the Immortal Laojun’s speculation.

His long blade continued to slash toward the Immortal Laojun.

But as the Immortal Laojun changed his seals, the void in all directions seemed to be sealed by massive walls.

Li Che’s lips curled slightly.

He suddenly drew his blade!

Buzz—

He used the same trick again!

However, this time, Li Che did not choose to use the Thunder Strike to teleport back to the corresponding star position.

Instead, he began to retreat from the Immortal Laojun’s star position, moving at a speed that almost exceeded the speed of light.

He instantly traversed the abyss-like gully left on the Celestial Chessboard!

The powerful speed behind him continuously propelled Li Che's slash, nearly stunning the heavens and earth.

The Three-Edged Cleaver, infused with the Five Symbols of Heaven and Earth, emitted an explosive hum!

The blade light crisscrossed, whistling through the nine heavens!

Tear!

The white dragon formed by the Heaven-Sealing Whip, which was confronting the dragon-elephant from Li Che’s martial river, was instantly pierced and split in two!

Li Che’s speed did not slow down in the slightest.

He struck the boundary wall of the Doutian Palace Fortress, which Laojun had resealed, with sheer force!

This impenetrable wall burst open at that moment!

A dazzling blade light illuminated the heavens and the senses of all present!

Rumble—

The Celestial Chessboard vanished, returning to Li Che’s brow.

Li Che, clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor, unleashed a terrifying Heaven-Spanning Origin. Billions of radiant lights burst forth, propelling his body like a cannonball.

He directly broke through the seal of the Doutian Palace Fortress!

At this moment, everyone finally reacted!

Laojun, the Imperial Immortal, surrounded by an incredibly strong Void freeze, stood like a mountain.

But Li Che changed his target, not engaging Laojun at all!

Li Che’s original goal was not to fight Laojun but to break the deadlock!

Boom!

Three Terrestrial Immortals strode forward, their faces grim. Their sword artifacts clashed, and the divine sword light crisscrossed the heavens!

"This Three-Eyed Manifestation True Lord is truly cunning!"

One of the Terrestrial Immortals said angrily.

Laojun’s eyes narrowed, and he made a gesture, immediately dispersing the frozen space-time.

"Indeed, he is cunning."

"But he won’t escape."

Laojun said calmly.

He sat cross-legged, slowly straightened up, and took a step.

The Adamantine Shackles clashed incessantly, suppressing the will of Nuwa Sovereign, tearing through the Void, and colliding into the endless chaos.

...

...

Li Che, clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor, was filled with powerful origin energy.

His speed reached its peak, breaking through the Void and charging into it. He instantly set up a teleportation array, and the Void twisted!

He began to enter the teleportation passage.

Rumble—

Inside the teleportation passage, it seemed as if a heavenly barrier stood across it.

A powerful immortal will descended instantly!

"Want to escape?!"

From the boundary of Taisu Heaven, a Terrestrial Immortal condensed!

He unleashed a terrifying attack, like a massive hand covering the heavens, fiercely striking out. In an instant, countless large hands transformed, sealing every corner of the Void.

Li Che, clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor, his eyes narrowed.

He swung the Three-Edged Cleaver fiercely, the residual power of the Five Symbols Blade still bursting forth.

This was perhaps the only opportunity to use the Heaven-Spanning Origin without restraint!

Allowing an immortal to use the immortal origin power so freely could have significant consequences for the immortal itself!

So, Li Che used it without restraint this time.

Of course, it was also possible that the Heaven-Spanning Origin influenced Li Che, making his fighting will extremely strong!

Bang, bang, bang!

The blade light slashed!

The hands exploded, and the Terrestrial Immortal guarding this boundary, upon sensing the aura of the Heaven-Spanning Armor, attempted to defend!

The Terrestrial Immortal’s face slightly changed.

So fierce?!

Isn’t Heaven-Spanning a temple deity? How could he burst out with such strength?

Is this the peak of Heaven-Spanning?!

This Terrestrial Immortal, stationed here, was unaware of what had happened at the Doutian Palace Fortress.

Seeing Heaven-Spanning charge in, he thought Heaven-Spanning had escaped from the Doutian Furnace and was about to do Laojun a favor.

But he didn’t expect Heaven-Spanning to be so fierce!

The Terrestrial Immortal’s face paled, and he clapped his hands.

Instantly, a massive barrier appeared, transforming into a huge city gate, pressing down on the Heaven-Spanning Armor!

Li Che, undaunted, swung his blade, maximizing the residual power of this strike!

His speed had already slowed, and the power of this strike naturally decreased significantly!

The entire city gate shook, and a massive, jagged crack formed, creating a passage!

Li Che, clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor, like a blazing sun, leaped through this crack!

The Terrestrial Immortal dared not block him anymore!

This was the peak of Heaven-Spanning!

A being on par with a Heavenly Immortal, capable of slaying a Terrestrial Immortal!

He didn’t want to be one of the immortals sacrificed in this divine tide!

He had already tried to block, but failed.

Boom—

Li Che, clad in the Heaven-Spanning Armor, rushed through the shattered barrier.

He charged through the Void, heading toward the originally set teleportation position.

Inside the inner cabin of the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Li Che’s body slightly relaxed, and his tense mind finally eased, breathing out a sigh.

Cang Yuan and Cang Che, the two divine beings from the Canglan Ancient Village, collapsed on the ground, cold sweat pouring out.

Xixi, however, cheered and jumped up and down, extremely happy.

Daddy is amazing!

The inner cabin was instantly filled with joy!

It was truly unbelievable!

He managed to escape from the hands of so many immortals, turning a certain death into a successful breakout!

Among these immortals was even Laojun, the supreme Heavenly Immortal!

A terrifying being standing at the peak of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, overlooking all living beings!

To escape such a situation could only be described as unbelievable!

Hum—

Suddenly.

Heaven-Spanning’s will revived, transforming into his figure, and he narrowed his eyes.

"Good job, kid."

"You managed to use my immortal origin to this extent. Your path as a Martial Immortal is solid and impressive!"

Heaven-Spanning praised him endlessly.

But soon, he sighed.

"Unfortunately..."

The relaxation on Li Che’s face instantly vanished.

His brows furrowed sharply.

The Celestial Chessboard expanded around him instantly.

His face then turned grim.

Because...

Outside the Celestial Chessboard.

Terrifying and overwhelming auras sealed and froze the teleportation passage!

“The other Heavenly Immortals... They’ve arrived.”

Heaven-Spanning’s voice was filled with deep regret.

Li Che’s expression turned solemn.

Cang Yuan, Cang Che, and the bouncing Xixi also froze in place.

Other Heavenly Immortals?

Rumble!

The Void Passage shook violently.

A majestic and awe-inspiring aura, powerful enough to shake the universe and sweep across all directions, descended like a pillar of light that split the heavens and earth. It was as if the ruler of the gods had arrived, viewing all things as mere straw dogs.

Clad in golden armor, a figure emerged slowly from the blazing pillar of light that pierced the Void Passage.

A nine-headed golden divine dragon pulled a golden chariot.

On the chariot stood a being of immense divine might, holding a divine sword and standing firm with the sword in hand.

Cang Yuan’s face turned pale, his eyes filled with despair.

“The Dark Heavenly Court... the Imperial Immortal Sovereign!”

Buzz!

A deafening cicada-like sound echoed as if from the depths of eternity!

The sharp sound, like the final burst of a cicada before death, was followed by an endless chorus of cicadas that transformed into the chanting of ancient Buddhist scriptures, resonating in the ears. Countless golden cicadas floated in the air, as if cast in gold, resembling floating arhats!

Buddhist light flooded from the other end of the Space Passage, illuminating the area!

Cang Che’s face was filled with despair. “The Black Mount Meru... the Golden Toad Immortal!”

Two Heavenly Immortals!

Rumble—

On the other side of the Celestial Chessboard, an extremely terrifying demonic aura surged into the sky, raging and intertwining!

A massive bird spread its wings, and the demonic aura filled every corner of the transmission passage like a storm!

Li Che’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He recognized the being blocking their path—the Immortal Demonic Emperor!

The Heavenly Immortal of the Demonveil Abyss!

Among the Two Sovereigns and Three Emperors, Nuwa Sovereign and Wu Sovereign were the true top-tier Heavenly Immortals, while the Immortal Demonic Emperor was slightly below them but still at the level of a Heavenly Immortal!

The terrifying demonic aura surged, and a figure in white robes with purple hair danced wildly, looking incredibly eerie, spanning the Void.

Then, Laojun Immortal emerged unhurriedly from Doutian Palace Fortress.

Four immortals now blocked the four directions of the Celestial Chessboard.

Li Che felt an overwhelming cold power, like a mountain flood, overwhelming him, freezing his entire body.

“Four Heavenly Immortals...”

Li Che exhaled, feeling a sense of helplessness even at this moment.

He couldn’t help but want to curse...

What the hell...

“Hehehe... What a grand scene.”

Heaven-Spanning’s will couldn’t help but scratch his head.

“Damn, even when I, Old Monkey, wreaked havoc in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, it was only this grand...”

Heaven-Spanning couldn’t help but whistle.

How could they break this deadlock?

This situation...

Was completely hopeless!

Rumble—

The Void transmission passage was completely sealed at this moment, unable to transmit even the slightest bit.

The Terrestrial Immortal on the city gate dared not even breathe, his face filled with shock and horror.

Imperial Immortal Sovereign, Immortal Demonic Emperor, Golden Toad Immortal, and Laojun Immortal...

Four Heavenly Immortals!

Such a scene was rare, even in ten thousand years!

At this moment, the Terrestrial Immortal looked at Heaven-Spanning, standing at the center of the Celestial Chessboard, and his eyes showed a hint of sympathy.

Even at his peak, Heaven-Spanning was useless...

Buzz—

Inside the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Heaven-Spanning’s will regained control of the armor.

Li Che fell out of the overwhelming power, a strong sense of loss washing over him.

But the Pure Heart vibrated, and the sense of loss dissipated.

Li Che’s eyes narrowed, pondering how to break this deadlock.

It was too difficult.

It was a dead end!

Heaven-Spanning’s will took control of the Heaven-Spanning Armor, his eyes resolute, and he pulled out the Golden Cudgel from his chest, resting it on his shoulder.

Five ancient symbols on the Heaven-Spanning Armor vibrated, and fragments of the armor fell off, indicating that the mechanical armor was nearing its limit.

However, Heaven-Spanning narrowed his eyes.

He looked at Li Che and smiled.

“Good boy, you’ve done well enough.”

“These divine beings are just not playing by the rules.”

“Well, well... Old Monkey will give them one last blow!”

Heaven-Spanning’s origin began to boil.

Li Che immediately understood Heaven-Spanning’s intention.

But just as Heaven-Spanning began to mobilize his origin, the sealed Space transmission passage echoed with a long sigh.

Laojun Immortal’s hair and beard flew, his appearance ethereal, and his eyes opened and closed.

He suddenly looked toward the position suppressed by the Adamantine Shackles.

There, hundreds of Adamantine Shackles trembled, the buzzing sound as if about to explode!

A white hand suddenly struck out.

Instantly!

The Adamantine Shackles exploded, transforming into countless silver lights that surged into the Void.

Nuwa Sovereign’s demonic aura surged, and her graceful figure slowly emerged from the sealed area.

This scene instantly shocked many.

Eyes turned toward her.

The Immortal Demonic Emperor, with his purple hair flying wildly and looking incredibly eerie, his eyes flickering with a strange light, asked, “Nuwa Sovereign... What are you doing?”

“Why are you siding with the Yülián camp?”

“You are one of the Two Sovereigns of the Demonveil Abyss!”

The Imperial Immortal Sovereign’s divine might was overwhelming, his gaze cold and indifferent.

The Golden Toad Immortal, with cicada patterns burning through the Void and Buddhist light shining, also looked over.

Inside the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

Heaven-Spanning narrowed his eyes, and the boiling Heaven-Spanning origin calmed slightly.

It seemed... there was still a chance?

But why was Nuwa Sovereign so desperate?

It was just a will manifestation.

But even a will manifestation was unusual; Nuwa Sovereign seemed overly enthusiastic.

Heaven-Spanning was puzzled.

At this moment.

Nuwa Sovereign’s will strolled through the Void, and flowers and strange phenomena blossomed around her.

Her gaze turned toward the direction of the Heaven-Spanning Armor.

It seemed to pierce through the inner cabin of the armor.

Meeting the eyes of Li Che and Xixi.

Her eyes were gentle, carrying a familiar feeling that Li Che recognized.

Li Che’s body trembled!

Xixi also trembled, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Xixi turned to Li Che, pulling his arm urgently.

“So familiar...”

“It feels like...”

“Mother?”

(End of Chapter)

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