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Chapter 90: Forging the First Divine Foundation, Desiring to Surpass the Corpse Bodhisattva
Chapter 90: Forging the First Divine Foundation, Desiring to Surpass the Corpse Bodhisattva
A piercing shriek tore through the tranquility, and in the courtyard, raindrops fell, exploding one by one, creating a hazy mist.
Indoors, the air was scorching, as if a furnace were burning away the cold.
In the incense burner, a twisted column of smoke rose into the sky, only to be torn apart by the high winds.
Three wooden carvings were stained red, as if soaked in a pool of blood, emitting a strong, pungent smell. The carvings seemed to come alive, screaming and roaring in agony.
The Three Sacrifices and Eight Bowls of meat and blood appeared to be completely drained.
The scene at this moment was indeed somewhat bizarre.
Li Che sat cross-legged, his Yintang acupoint pulsating. The Wrathful Maitreya Divine Nature surged like a mighty river, gushing out and filling the surroundings.
Invisible forces intertwined, constantly piling up and accumulating.
It was as if a stream was flowing beside Li Che, gurgling as it threatened to submerge his breath, suffocating him completely.
Every inch of his skin felt soaked in the river of Divine Nature, and Li Che's five senses suddenly heightened to their limit. He clearly sensed the Divine Nature seeping through his pores, entering his body, and permeating every muscle and every inch of flesh.
Then, the Divine Nature seemed to open a blood-filled mouth, devouring his flesh and blood!
Inhale—
Exhale—
With each breath, Li Che felt his physical body burning. The Divine Nature seemed to transform into countless streams of molten iron, stimulating his flesh and blood, as if it would incinerate him entirely!
Most importantly...
This was not an illusion!
The Divine Nature... was truly devouring his flesh and blood, burning his body!
Burning with rage!
Burning Marrow and Tempering Bones!
Countless Divine Natures seemed to burrow into his bones like festering sores, drilling into the refined python sinews and tiger bones. Li Che's eyebrows furrowed, and he followed the obtained method, activating the Octagonal Triple-Eyed Wrathful Venerable Deity Divine Foundation Technique, guiding the numerous Divine Natures back into his inner realm.
But as soon as the Divine Natures returned to the inner realm, they would surge out again like mad, following the flow of the Divine Nature river. Thus, Li Che had to continue guiding them.
This process was extremely challenging for the physical body. If it couldn't withstand the scorching and invasive Divine Nature, the entire body would be manipulated by it, eventually becoming a puppet of the Divine Nature!
Li Che suddenly realized why Li Qingshan had said that to forge a Divine Foundation, one needed at least the cultivation of a Profound Meridian Technique and a body tempered to that level to have a high probability of withstanding the continuous onslaught of the Divine Nature.
Forging a Divine Foundation was indeed dangerous...
If one failed, even after regaining control of the body, their vitality would be severely damaged, and their Divine Nature would be greatly impaired.
"I actually feel... as if I've swallowed a dozen combat pills, and the medicinal effects are being stimulated all at once."
The first time he had swallowed the Python Blood Combat Pill, the surge of power from within had made his vital energy burn, and the sensation was similar to what he was experiencing now.
Of course, there was a difference.
After all, one was Divine Nature, and the other was medicinal.
Time passed unnoticed as the Divine Nature eroded his flesh and blood, while his inner qi surged, counteracting the Divine Nature. It was as if two fierce beasts were battling for control within Li Che's body.
This process of the Divine Nature and inner qi colliding and canceling each other out was also a test of endurance for the physical body.
Hum—!
The combined power coursed through his body, following the circulation route of the Minor Circulation Meridian Technique, repeatedly flushing through his fragile meridians.
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...
Gradually, Li Che felt a skin-crawling, bone-chilling pain, and sweat trickled down his forehead.
Deep within, an inexplicable anger seemed to well up from every inch of his flesh and blood, like a volcano reaching its peak, erupting and crashing into his mind!
It was as if the anger wanted to drill into his brain!
The Divine Nature... was entering his brain!
It was invading his mind!
This was unacceptable!
Li Che's heart skipped a beat. The brain was the most intricate and mysterious part of the human body, and any damage would be irreversible!
According to the Divine Foundation Technique's description, this should be the final hurdle.
If he could endure it, the Divine Nature would become tame and condense into a Divine Foundation Disc.
Li Che quickly mobilized his inner qi from the dantian, gathering it at the Heavenly Gate in his mind to resist the assault of the Divine Nature.
Boom—!
The impact was like a thunderous roar, as if a giant bell were ringing right next to his ear.
Dizziness and stars flashed before his eyes.
As Li Che regained his composure, the Wrathful Maitreya Divine Nature gathered its strength again, like a howling mad dog, and charged forward once more.
This impact was even more deafening, like the spring thunder of heaven exploding in his ears.
Li Che's entire body trembled slightly.
The Divine Nature river gathered again, launching the third assault!
It was like a waterfall cascading from the heavens, a river hanging upside down!
Boom—!
Countless collisions of inner qi and Divine Nature created a sensation of the world collapsing.
His mind buzzed incessantly.
It felt like a fleeting moment, yet also an eternity.
Li Che slowly opened his eyes, and his crimson body gradually calmed down, the large muscles on his back twitched like a coiled dragon.
Within the inner realm, the Divine Nature returned to tranquility. The original Wrathful Maitreya Divine Nature, like a river, had vanished, replaced by a round platform.
It was evenly thick, resembling a flattened cylinder, purely condensed from Divine Nature.
The Divine Nature emanating from it was far more potent than the original Wrathful Maitreya Divine Nature.
A single strand of Divine Nature was equivalent to ten or even a hundred strands before!
In the inner realm, the Wrathful Ghosts Cry and Heart Shocking Iron Fist Divine Natures were both suppressed.
Octagonal Triple-Eyed Wrathful Venerable Deity Divine Foundation
Ninth Star Supreme!
A transformation in rank!
...
...
Li Che exhaled, and the air currents stirred like blades, slicing through the atmosphere.
With a thought, the Divine Foundation Disc, like a millstone, appeared behind his head, following his every move.
The Divine Natures of anger from the heavens, attracted like insects to a light source, continuously merged into the Divine Foundation Disc, strengthening it.
"The Divine Foundation Disc has been successfully forged, marking the entry into the initial stage of the Divine Foundation. However, one must remain vigilant, for according to the Divine Foundation Technique, a newly forged Divine Foundation may disintegrate. The higher the rank of the Divine Foundation, the more likely it is to backlash against its owner. Therefore, time is needed to stabilize the Divine Foundation Disc..."
"Ordinarily, it takes about ten days to stabilize a Ten Cities Divine Foundation Disc, thirty days for a Ninth Star Divine Foundation Disc, and a hundred days for an Octagonal Divine Foundation Disc."
Li Che's lips curled slightly upward.
He opened his eyes, and his gaze glimmered, like a mirror washed clean, reflecting the radiance of the world.
He was amazed to discover that his five senses had become even more acute, as if he could control them. His perception extended to an extreme, reaching up to ten meters!
"Is this the 'Divine Perception' that Divine Foundation Cultivators speak of?
Because of the Divine Nature's impact on the Heavenly Gate in his mind?
Li Che was delighted as he manipulated his divine perception, trying it out like a child with a new toy.
This was different from his perception of the Heaven and Earth Chessboard using the Chess Sage's Dao Fruit.
The Heaven and Earth Chessboard provided an overview of everything.
One only needed to consume their Divine Nature to observe.
On the other hand, divine perception did not require the consumption of Divine Nature; it was more like a refined transformation of the five senses and six perceptions, an extension of the physical body's organs.
The Divine Foundation Realm, compared to temperament cultivation, was indeed a significant transformation.
Suddenly, Li Che's ears caught an extremely faint sound of shattering.
The three spirit baby wooden carvings, having absorbed the blood of the three sacrificial animals and five domesticated animals, began to crack, and then they all broke apart.
Three strands of Divine Nature surged out and flowed into Li Che's Divine Foundation Disc.
Li Che sensed it and was surprised.
It turned out to be three methods.
One was a Divine Nature secret art, and one was a Divine Nature martial art...
One was an advanced Divine Foundation method...
The same as the casting method!
...
...
At night, the temperature dropped sharply, and snow fell from the sky.
Xi Xi, who was fast asleep, suddenly smelled the delicious aroma of a chicken leg and instinctively opened her eyes.
She found herself in the firewood room.
A majestic figure, as tall as a mountain, wearing a cute ox mask, was holding a chicken leg and waving it in front of her.
Xi Xi was thrilled and stared at the chicken leg, "Niuniu Master! Xi Xi misses you so much!"
Ox Demon: "..."
He handed the chicken leg to Xi Xi and spread his vital energy to dispel the cold for her.
Then he took out a small "Namo Gatling Wooden Duck" that he had specially customized for Xi Xi, equipped with three thousand wooden ducks.
"Use this to protect yourself," the Ox Demon's deep voice echoed.
Xi Xi's eyes widened at the sight of the big toy, and she even forgot about the chicken leg.
After quickly finishing the chicken leg, she held the Namo Gatling excitedly, happy to be able to set off fireworks again!
The Ox Demon squatted down, his majestic body exuding warmth as he gently caressed Xi Xi's head.
"Safety is the most important. If you encounter any danger, just call for Niuniu Master, and I will appear by your side immediately."
The Ox Demon said.
Xi Xi hugged the big toy and nodded happily.
"Niuniu Master, if Daddy spanks me when I'm naughty, will you come to save me?" Xi Xi asked, blinking her eyes.
Ox Demon: "..."
You're going to make your old father proud!
Make a note in the little notebook! "Remember to call for Niuniu Master when in danger, or I'll confiscate your fireworks."
With a slight tap on Xi Xi's forehead, the Ox Demon disappeared in the next moment.
Xi Xi was very happy to see Niuniu Master again and to have her own big toy for setting off fireworks, even though it wasn't as big as Niuniu Master's.
But Xi Xi was already very satisfied.
After putting away the Namo Gatling into the Universe Spirit Jade given by Li Qingshan, Xi Xi tiptoed back to her room, quietly lay down, and fell asleep contentedly.
That night, she had a wonderful dream.
In her dream, she sat on Niuniu Master's shoulders, and the fireworks were dazzling as they swept through the world. Below, Daddy and Lu Datou were amazed by her.
They called her Xi Xi the Great!
...
...
In the middle of the night, dark clouds piled up in the sky, blocking any moonlight.
Snowflakes fell, dancing in the human world.
After delivering the miniaturized Namo Gatling to Xi Xi as the Ox Demon, Li Che also felt a sense of relief.
At least, with the Namo Gatling in her hands, Xi Xi had the ability to protect herself, and no one would easily bully her in the capital city.
Looking at his sleeping wife and daughter, Li Che saw Xi Xi kicking off the blanket and sleeping soundly in a bold "big" character pose, occupying half of the bed.
"Bold Daddy, call me Xi Xi the Great!" Xi Xi muttered in her sleep.
Li Che was speechless.
What kind of grand dream is this girl having?
And she calls herself Xi Xi the Great, but your father will always be your father!
This girl has not inherited Li Che's elegant and gentle temperament at all.
With a flash of his body, Li Che silently appeared in the courtyard.
Li Qingshan had not returned to the small courtyard tonight, and Li Che guessed that he had probably gone to meet his old lover.
(End of Chapter)Sunset glow... is also a kind of red.
Standing in the courtyard, Li Che's face gradually turned cold.
He closed his eyes.
The Dao Fruit of the Chess Sage trembled slightly, and in an instant, the Heaven and Earth Chessboard expanded with a boom, and the surroundings of the courtyard were all reflected in his mind.
Under the perception of the High Virtue Chess Sage, nothing could escape his notice.
Although Li Che's divine perception was excellent, he still preferred the sense of overlooking that the High Virtue Chess Sage provided.
In his perception, ten li away from the courtyard, a figure stood atop a black tile roof, wearing a Horse Face Mask that covered his face, his eyes deep and piercing like a fire. He stared intently at Li Che's family's courtyard.
...
...
Cao He put on the Horse Face Mask and donned a black night-traveling robe.
Behind him, he carried four long spears that soared into the sky, and his silver-tinged hair fluttered in the night wind.
Tomorrow was the day Li Qingshan, the Divine Sect Guide, would leave Thunder City.
Li Che's family, including the exceptional Spirit Child, would also depart with him.
Cao He stood on tiptoe on a roof tile, his entire body resembling a straight divine spear.
His gaze, however, held a hint of complexity.
In his mind, he recalled the scene of his conversation with Cao Guang.
Initially, Cao Guang's attitude was to avoid any unnecessary complications, focusing solely on successfully hosting the Thousand Buddha Feast.
Nevertheless, Cao Guang had sought out Cao He and given him a bloodstained wooden carving.
Cao He took it, his gaze momentarily fixed.
It was a wooden carving of a woman with a blood-red body, her features twisted and contorted, as if her death had been extremely tragic.
Filled with a sinister aura, just a glance made Cao He feel as if his spirit had been seized.
"This... what is this...?"
"Second Uncle, is this the 'Corpse Deity' wooden carving, the 'Desire Over Corpse Bodhisattva' from the three Corpse Deities?"
Cao Guang sat upright in the house, the flickering candlelight causing the shadows to dance erratically.
Cao He looked up, and as he did, he noticed Cao Guang's shadow, illuminated by the firelight, twisting incessantly.
The Corpse Deity Sect!
Indeed... Cao Guang did have some connection with the Corpse Deity Sect.
Cao He's heart suddenly felt as if it had been clenched by a palm.
In truth, when preparing for the Thousand Buddha Feast, Cao He should have had some suspicions.
But when Cao Guang revealed his true identity, Cao He was still somewhat startled...
The Corpse Deity Sect and the court, as well as the Divine Sect, were like fire and water, irreconcilable. If a court official were to join the Corpse Deity Sect, it would be a capital offense, leading to the extermination of the entire family!
Once discovered by the Temple Enforcement Command, the entire family would be annihilated!
However, Cao Guang paid no heed to the changes in Cao He's expression...
"An exceptional Spirit Child, what a pity... If only the opportunity had been seized, the Thousand Buddha Feast would have been even more splendid... But the value of an exceptional Spirit Child remains, Second Uncle. Hide your identity and place the wooden carving outside Li Che's courtyard..."
"The 'Desire Over Corpse Bodhisattva' wooden carving contains the 'Six Desires Divine Nature,' which will automatically form a mark, naturally leading to Li Nuanxi. Even if they go to the capital city... an exceptional Spirit Child can still bring us tremendous benefits."
"It can be considered a favor..."
Cao Guang chuckled softly.
"Is it safe once they reach the capital city? In this world, where is there absolute safety?"
"The Temple Enforcement Command says my rank promotion path is dead... What can I do? I don't believe it... Who says fate is fixed?"
"Only the Corpse Deity is supreme. After the Thousand Buddha Feast... I will have the chance to condense the Corpse Deity's Divine Appearance!"
"The path is blocked? That's impossible..."
"My sect has already spread like a raging wildfire, sweeping across the world... unstoppable, unstoppable!"
Madness flashed in Cao Guang's eyes.
The next moment, he slowly calmed down.
Cao He's entire back was drenched in cold sweat.
Daring not to speak, he respectfully took the 'Desire Over Corpse Bodhisattva' and quickly left, disappearing into the darkness.
...
His thoughts returned, and the gentle breeze ruffled his silver hair.
Cao He sighed.
The deeper one goes into the Corpse Deity Sect, the more perilous it becomes.
He remembered the youthful and spirited Cao Guang, hailed as the most talented disciple of the Cao family, destined to challenge the Divine Appearance with his heavenly appearance.
But...
After a trip to the capital city, he encountered a genuine disciple of the Eternal Origin Divine Sect. With just a few moves, his mental state was shattered, and from then on, he never recovered.
Although he inherited the Cao family's leadership position,
his spirit was broken, and he ended up joining the Corpse Deity Sect...
"Child... what a foolish decision..."
Cao He sighed.
Looking at the 'Desire Over Corpse Bodhisattva' in his hand, its exquisite and lifelike expression stirred a strange sense of restlessness within Cao He, an old tree with half its body buried in the ground.
He hurriedly exhaled and averted his gaze.
However, the next moment, Cao He's neck stiffened beneath the Horse Face Mask.
In the distance, on a rooftop,
the swirling blizzard was torn apart! Unbeknownst to anyone, a towering, triangular figure stood silently, its presence as imposing as a mountain.
The figure wore a helmet, tilting its head slightly upward.
Revealing a cute Ox Mask.
"Ox Demon?"
Cao He narrowed his eyes, coldness flashing in his gaze. "As I thought, as long as someone has designs on Li Che's family, you, Ox Demon, will appear to protect them... So, who are you?"
"I suppose you should call me... Li Master."
The Ox Demon looked at Cao He, who wore the Horse Face Mask, with indifference.
His identity had been exposed, yet he hadn't recognized the other's identity.
But did it matter?
"It doesn't matter anymore."
Cao He was taken aback, and beneath the Horse Face Mask, his face broke into a smile. "Indeed, it doesn't matter anymore. Your family... is about to leave Thunder City, so you don't care about your identity being exposed."
However...
Beneath the Horse Face Mask, Cao He's pupils shrank to the size of sesame seeds.
Because, in the next moment,
the Ox Demon, with his overwhelming vital energy, directly broke through the air currents and appeared beside Cao He with extreme speed. His fingers clenched, and an intense bloody scent spread as a long spear with blood-red patterns emerged from the torn air, gripped in his hand.
A divine weapon... the Bloodlust Shock Lance!
Following that, behind the Ox Demon's head, a dazzling Three-Eyed Wrathful Lord Divine Foundation Disc appeared!
The terrifying pressure of his rank crushed Cao He, leaving him unable to move even a finger!
A cold, murderous voice emanated from beneath the Ox Demon's mask.
"I say... who you are no longer matters."
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