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Chapter 86: The Drained Temple Deity, Three-Eyed Wrathful Lord's Divine Foundation Technique
Chapter 86: The Drained Temple Deity, Three-Eyed Wrathful Lord's Divine Foundation Technique
Even after a Divine Foundation Cultivator perishes, their divine nature doesn't dissipate immediately and remains within their body for a short time.
At this moment, if one uses certain secret techniques, they can devour the divine nature from the corpse and make it their own.
Although there might be cases of divine nature mismatch.
Even if there is a mismatch, one can still refine and extract it, removing the incompatible divine nature.
This secret technique, which originated from a high-level, bizarre temple, later became the cornerstone of a major heretical sect in the Dajing Jianghu, leading to countless bloody banquets.
Cao Guang's eyes flickered with a hint of shock.
He had obtained this technique from the sect...
But when he tried to use it on Yang Jing's corpse, he couldn't sense any divine nature at all, which was very unreasonable.
"This Ox Demon..."
Cao Guang narrowed his eyes, as if suddenly understanding something, and a realization dawned on him.
"No wonder this Ox Demon's strength increases so rapidly each time. It's not just about its extraordinary martial talent, but also the swift enhancement of its divine nature..."
"It turns out it's similar to mine, which explains it."
"But who taught the Ox Demon this technique? Why did it appear in Thunder City? Is it targeting me? Or perhaps... to pluck the fruit of my Thousand Buddha Feast?"
Cao Guang felt as if a dark shadow was watching him in the darkness, like the most venomous snake in the world.
In the end, he let out a mocking laugh.
"Regardless, this Ox Demon... is inferior to me."
"Even if we're from the same sect, I'm the senior, and you, junior, should behave as such... Have some soup."
"If you want the fruit... you'll have to leave your life behind!"
Cao Guang's eyes turned cold.
Then, he glanced at Cao Qingyuan, who was covered in rotten flesh and shattered bones, with disgust.
"Clean up this disgusting mess."
"Then... go to other cities, send people to bring back a few Spirit Children to fill the two vacancies."
"The Thousand Buddha Feast... must be accelerated."
After speaking, Cao Guang strode away, disappearing around the corner of the hall.
Cao Qingyuan respectfully complied, not daring to voice any objections.
But in reality, beneath his bowed head, his eyes burned with fervor.
Thousand Buddha Feast...
The Temple Deity's blessing.
He, too, had been eagerly awaiting it for a long time.
...
...
"Gudong!"
A Python Blood Combat Pill dropped into Li Che's stomach, making a dull sound like a stone dropping into a lake.
This was a pill that could only be consumed by those at the Meridian Unlocking realm.
As vital energy broke through and entered the meridians, a small Primordial Cycle of internal energy formed within his body, coursing through his muscles and bones and covering his five viscera and six entrails.
With each circulation, the internal energy merged with the vital energy, creating a powerful wave.
Li Che could feel the pill rolling in his abdomen, slowly releasing its medicinal properties as it dissolved in his gastric juices.
Boom! The moment the pill's outer coating ruptured, it was as if a python was wreaking havoc in his stomach!
His vital energy seemed to ignite instantly, as if his body were being roasted in a furnace!
The Lion Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit vibrated with a buzzing sound, as if there were dragon roars and elephant trumpets, and the pill was instantly crushed!
The immense medicinal power surged like a whirlwind, driving the vital energy, which roared through his meridians like a raging tide, cleansing his five viscera and six entrails!
Li Che's entire body emitted a sound like the friction of metal, and his skin turned crimson.
"So domineering!"
Li Che opened his eyes, and they seemed to burn with flames. Normally, refining the Python Blood Combat Pill required a slow and arduous process.
The Lion Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit directly crushed the pill, forcefully unleashing its medicinal power...
Li Che's body let out a "Vibrant Boom" sound, and his muscles swelled, continuously expanding. Thick, python-like tendons twitched on his back, and his body moved to a unique rhythm, driving the vital energy and merging with the internal energy.
The Eternal Origin Minor Circulation Meridian Technique was almost squeezed to its limit by his flesh.
Internal energy constantly generated, filling his limbs and bones!
The Meridian Unlocking realm was different from external refinement methods like Millstone, Open Sinews, and Temper Bones. It was more like an internal process of tempering the physique, which could be called Internal Refinement of Sinews and Five Viscera and Six Entrails.
However, during this internal refinement, one also needed to accumulate internal energy, as the augmentation of internal energy was the key to advancing in the Meridian Unlocking realm.
It took almost half an hour for Li Che to completely deplete and absorb the medicinal power of a single Python Blood Combat Pill.
Steam rose from Li Che's skin, making a hissing sound, and the internal energy of the Minor Circulation grew stronger, like a small snake transforming into a mighty dragon.
Li Che stood up, and his eyes swept across.
[Dao Fruit: Lion Elephant Vajra (LV3, 5%)]
A single pill directly increased the maturity of Lion Elephant Vajra by 5%, an astonishing speed.
However, Li Che understood that this was his first time taking a pill, so it was normal for it to be more effective.
The subsequent pills would not provide such rapid progress.
"Then I'll just take a few more..."
Li Che's body was drenched in sweat, and after sensing that his body was stable, he took out another pill and swallowed it.
These pills were found in the Yang Family Treasury, so he didn't hesitate to consume them. The only drawback was their limited quantity; after finishing them, he might have to find another source for more pills.
As he felt the medicinal power of the pill dissolving in his abdomen again, Li Che's eyes deepened.
"With the Lion Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit's ability to squeeze out the medicinal properties of pills, my meridians will soon be able to break into the Mystic Pulse. But... according to Senior Qing Shan, I need to enter the Divine Sect to obtain the Eternal Origin Mystic Meridian Technique."
"However, I think it's almost time..."
"Senior Qing Shan's exposure of his identity is probably a sign that he's about to return to the Divine Sect."
"I'll just... hold on a little longer."
"I have the Yang Family's Divine Foundation Technique. Senior Qing Shan said that a high-level Divine Foundation Technique can cover a lower-level one..."
"So, I can hold off on martial arts..."
"But for the divine nature path, can I try to..."
"Forge a Divine Foundation?"
In the dim morning light, the winter rain had just stopped, and the cold morning air grew more intense. The distant mountains were shrouded in a thin veil of mist, resembling a traditional landscape painting with its ink-washed mountains.
Xu Family, Divine Academy.
Aunt Mu had regained her serenity, and without the clamor of children, the place felt desolate and lonely.
Holding a python-headed wooden cane in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other, she was trimming the flowers in the courtyard, their leaves still wet with winter rain.
Suddenly, a figure in a blue robe appeared, landing in the courtyard and gazing at Aunt Mu from a distance, separated by the flowers.
Aunt Mu was startled for a moment, but then she ignored the visitor and continued to cut the flowers with increasing force, causing the branches and leaves to fall in a shower.
"Still as temperamental as ever," Li Qingshan observed with a smile.
He reached out, intending to ruffle the girl's hair.
However, the sharp scissors in Aunt Mu's hand snapped open with a clatter, blocking Li Qingshan's hand.
"I'm not that little girl anymore. Don't touch me, or I'll cut you!" Aunt Mu glared at him, brandishing the scissors as a warning.
"Hahaha, I'm as hard as ever. Try cutting me if you dare!" Li Qingshan laughed heartily.
This girl still had the same feisty attitude as before, unchanged after all these years.
Aunt Mu let out a hum and put down the scissors. After all, Li Qingshan was now a renowned strong cultivator in the Divine Foundation Spectrum.
She was well aware of his physical strength.
Not in the mood to trim flowers, she didn't want to waste the scissors.
"The grandmaster of Eternal Origin Divine Sect comes to see an old lady like me? Your grandson... Li Master took him. Go find him at Li Master's place," Aunt Mu said, pursing her lips and giving him a strange look.
Li Qingshan's palm landed on Aunt Mu's head as he had wished, gently rubbing it. "That big-headed kid isn't my grandson; he's my disciple."
"When I left that kid with you, it was partly to tease you and partly to find an excuse to protect Xi Xi. That girl has an excellent divine essence talent, and I plan to take her to the capital city. With her talent, she should easily pass the sect entrance examination there."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Mu's eyes lit up for a moment, but they soon dimmed again, and her expression turned cold.
"Alright, old lady, I got it. You can leave now," she said and walked towards the courtyard with her cane.
Watching the old woman's staggering figure, Li Qingshan sighed softly. "Mu Mu, come with me. I've come down from the mountain in my physical body this time, especially to see you..."
"This time, I'll see who dares to stop me... I'll crush them."
Aunt Mu paused in her tracks.
"Li Qingshan, I'm old..."
"Yes, you are."
Li Qingshan gently approached Aunt Mu.
Just like back then, with the green mountains and clear waters.
He tenderly caressed the girl's head.
Li Qingshan could crush countless heads, but he only showed his gentleness to this girl.
Gazing at the distant mountains, Li Qingshan's voice softened.
"No worries, we can still watch the sunset together."
...
...
The recruiters from Eternal Origin Divine Sect had arrived to select spirit children.
City Governor Cao Guang personally welcomed them, and according to tradition, a banquet would be held in the Golden Brilliance Pavilion three days later. Simultaneously, the major aristocratic families would be invited to send their children from the Divine Academy for divine essence talent testing.
The aristocratic families within the inner city of Thunder City would all attend, even those reclusive grandmasters who had been in closed-door cultivation for years.
This was a significant event in the city that occurred only once every few years.
It was a matter of face for both the Divine Sect and the court.
"The An Family is leaving the city altogether? Heading to Golden Light City?"
In the courtyard, Li Che instructed Xi Xi in martial arts while listening to Old Chen's news from his outing. He was stunned by what he heard.
The An Family...
Were they this decisive?
Just yesterday, Yang Jia Laodeng was killed, and today they were leaving the city with their entire family, making a quick escape.
The An Family Patriarch's reputation for being a coward was indeed well-deserved, as he was fleeing with his entire family.
Old Chen was also amazed, constantly marveling at this news.
Deep in Li Che's eyes, a hint of regret and pity flashed.
His 'Worry' divine essence... had fled.
Now, to obtain the 'Worry' cultivation nature technique, he might have to explore other avenues. The cultivation nature techniques were precious and not easily found, even in the black market.
After guiding Xi Xi and his wife, Zhang Ya, in their martial arts practice, Li Che headed to the independent workshop.
Sitting on a wooden chair in the workshop, Li Che held a bright white carving knife, sculpting a divine essence wood carving.
Wood shavings fluttered in the winter breeze, drifting in the air.
In a moment, a lifelike wooden sculpture took shape.
Capturing the divine essence of heaven and earth, he infused it into the wood carving.
Before him, a prompt radiance appeared.
【Dao Fruit: Immortal Artisan (LV3, 29%)】
The progress of Immortal Artisan was slow.
"Seems like I need to create more new mechanisms. There are still some mechanisms in the 'Tang Clan's Mechanism Compendium' that I can make. Additionally... I can try my idea of 'Namu Immortal Craftsmanship Barrett,' which pairs well with the penetrating power of Bodhimanda Tears."
"Also, I need to improve the power of the Wooden Ravens..."
"Indeed, the more advanced the craftsmanship, the more challenging it becomes to improve."
Li Che's fingers danced, and the carving knife flew across the wood, as he began crafting a smaller 'Namu Immortal Craftsmanship Gatling' for Xi Xi. This girl... had been pestering him about it lately.
Of course, he would deliver it in the form of an Ox Demon, and also give her a Heaven Earth Jade to store the Gatling.
This could be considered a means of self-defense for Xi Xi.
Li Che felt a bit busy. He had to cultivate his Vital Energy Martial Arts, practice his Immortal Craftsmanship, and refine his Divinity...
He stood up, and his entire body crackled with strength.
His powerful Vital Energy shook the surroundings.
Li Che casually reached out and took out a cute Ox Demon mask, placing it over his face.
Before him, a radiant light flashed.
【Dao Fruit: Chess Sage (LV1, 89%)】
The speed of the Chess Sage Dao Fruit's advancement... somewhat exceeded Li Che's imagination.
However, it was also within his expectations.
After all, the Divinity of the Yang Family Laodeng's Divine Foundation, condensed into chess pieces, had directly skyrocketed its maturity.
With a clench of his five fingers, the Divine Nature Flying Thunder Chess Piece that he had left in the "Tri-Eye Wrathful Lord Divine Child Strange Temple" outside the city was instantly grasped in his hand.
When he opened his eyes again, he had already appeared inside the eerie temple with flickering candlelight.
During this time, Zhao Xuanhai's 【Wrathful Maitreya】 Divinity had been exhausted, so Li Che replaced it with the Temple Deity's wrathful Divinity, and the effect was surprisingly good, with almost no rejection.
Now, the 【Wrathful Maitreya】 Divinity had reached the pinnacle of Cultivation Nature River.
He was not far from forging a Divine Foundation.
"However, I have yet to master the Divine Foundation Technique of 【Wrathful Maitreya】..."
"This technique... should be in the City Governor's Mansion."
After finishing the absorption of Divinity, Li Che jumped off the altar.
He glanced at the increasingly numerous Spirit Child wooden carvings displayed around him.
Li Che's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"The City Lord... or should I say, the Spirit Infancy Sect Leader's Thousand Buddha Feast?"
"The purpose of the Thousand Buddha Feast should be a sacrifice, a way to... awaken the Temple Deity? But how exactly does it work?"
Li Che scanned the area, feeling that the countless Spirit Child wooden carvings seemed to be flowing with various emotions, making him feel restless and angry.
Within the 【Pure Heart】 Dao Fruit, a white Divinity surged, bringing a sense of calm and peace.
He suppressed the urge to destroy these Spirit Child wooden carvings because Li Qingshan had said that these carvings were used to worship the Temple Deity, and a special connection had been established between them.
If even one Spirit Child wooden carving was destroyed, the Temple Deity would sense it and awaken.
Li Che was still somewhat apprehensive about the unknown Temple Deity and didn't want to face it lightly.
He just wanted to quietly absorb the Divinity of the Temple Deity; he had no intention of fighting it.
Li Che exhaled.
He glanced at the Tri-Eye Wrathful Lord Spirit Child placed on the altar.
Smiling, Li Che, wearing the Ox Demon mask, jumped onto the altar, steady and stable, without any wobbling.
Looking at the Temple Deity wooden carving with its lacquered head, Li Che extended his hand.
His palm covered the wooden carving's head.
Suddenly, his hand turned jade-like, as if enveloped in a thin mist of jade.
It looked as if it were carved from jade, exquisite and splendid.
Boom!!!
A powerful absorbing force burst forth from his Thousand Analysis Hand, beginning to absorb the Divinity contained within the Temple Deity wooden carving.
One by one, black Divinity chess pieces slowly floated and appeared around Li Che.
They emitted a black aura.
The Temple Deity wooden carving sitting high on the altar seemed to exude an increasingly intense wrath, like a child who had been robbed of his treasures.
The vertical eye between its eyebrows almost seemed ready to spin with anger.
Unfortunately, it was always just a little short.
Li Che focused, and as the 【Lion Elephant Vajra】 Dao Fruit reached LV3, the absorbing power of the Thousand Analysis Hand seemed to strengthen as well.
The speed of absorbing Divinity increased!
Originally, it would take two hours to absorb half of a Temple Deity Divinity chess piece.
Now... in half an hour, Li Che could condense one.
One by one, the chess pieces with black aura floated, and in two hours, four pieces were floating around him.
Together with the previously condensed pieces, there were a total of nine Temple Deity Divinity chess pieces.
Perhaps feeling a bit unsatisfied, Li Che was still planning to absorb the ninth Temple Deity chess piece when the powerful absorbing force of the Thousand Analysis Hand erupted...
But...
Li Che's eyes narrowed in surprise, for he had not absorbed any Divinity.
The Temple Deity... seemed to have been sucked dry by him!
No... how could it be sucked dry?
However, Li Che soon felt the Temple Deity wooden carving emitting an extremely scorching heat.
The third vertical eye on the head of the Temple Deity wooden carving, which Li Che had covered with his palm, began to roll.
"Pa!"
Suddenly, one of the Tri-Eye Wrathful Lord Divine Child Temple Statue's hands shot up and grabbed Li Che's bald head, holding it tightly.
Boom—
Outside the eerie temple, winter thunder seemed to roll, and lightning snakes slithered.
Inside the temple, all the candle flames flickered, casting the shadows of the Spirit Child wooden carvings in distorted shapes, as if thousands of ghosts and demons were dancing wildly.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold and silent.
For a moment, the only sound was the pounding of the heart in the chest, like thunder or the ringing of a huge bell.
But none of that mattered... what was important was that Li Che felt a scorching heat flowing from the Temple Deity wooden carving into his Thousand Analysis Hand.
The jade-like color flowed through the Thousand Analysis Hand.
Information was transmitted through the Thousand Analysis Hand and slowly revealed itself in Li Che's mind.
...
【Divine Foundation Technique (Eight Extremes Supreme): Tri-Eye Wrathful Lord Divine Foundation】
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