As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1486 - 399: Daughter Ends Childhood, Obtains Immortal Seed, Safely Reaches Age 7 with Dao Fruit of Ten Thousand Demon Emperor [Monthly Ticket Request]...
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——
Delicate and translucent, the snowflakes fell like intricate ice carvings meticulously crafted by the hands of the Gods themselves.
They tumbled from heavy, leaden clouds, drifting downward amidst the howling wind.
Slowly, the black roof tiles were blanketed in white. The muffled rhythm of the falling snow created a tranquil, intoxicating melody that resonated in the ears.
Each winter snowfall signaled another year of growth for Xi Xi.
She had been born on a day of heavy snow, during a grueling period that remained deeply etched in Li Che’s memory—a time he could never forget.
Within Li Che’s body, his surging and powerful Qi-blood had long since settled. As his Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit matured, techniques like the Slumbering Dragon Elephant Breath Concealment grew increasingly profound.
He had ascended to the Martial Saint Triple Opening realm, a path of elevation similar to the Divine Embryo Transformation; with every gate a Martial Saint opens, a monumental transformation occurs.
While the transformation of divinity refines the Divine Embryo, the transformation of a Martial Saint reshapes the physical body!
The invisible energy field surrounding the Martial Saint dissipated, permitting the snow of heaven and earth to descend and rest upon his hair and shoulders.
“Whoosh——”
Li Che let out a slow exhale.
Xi Xi was seven years old now.
The breath he released was like a sword of Qi, a blade of white mist that swiftly cut through the biting winter chill.
Seven years had passed in the blink of an eye.
From the moment Xi Xi was a tiny infant to her current state as a mischievous seven-year-old girl, Li Che felt a profound sense of fatherly pride.
Seven was a milestone age.
In his previous life, a child this age would be entering elementary school to begin their formal, obligatory education.
That would be the true dawn of growth, the stage where one begins to actively acquire knowledge.
At such an age, a child is like a young eagle fluttering from the nest, learning to beat its wings and soar high to experience the world.
Naturally, this world differed greatly from his past life.
Yet, in Li Che’s heart, the sentiment remained the same.
After returning from the Divine Capital and reaching the Martial Saint Triple Opening stage, Li Che had begun to embrace a life of tranquility. Aside from fulfilling his duties as the Fifth Elder of Divine Carving Ridge—where he guided the Divine Sculpture Master and disciples in their craft and researched Mechanical Techniques—he spent most of his time at the Divine Sect Mountain Gate.
He devoted himself to accompanying his wife and child.
Xi Xi no longer had to remain confined to Taibai Peak; her current strength provided her with enough self-defense to ensure her safety.
Having pursued a dual cultivation path as both a Grandmaster and a Divine Minister, Xi Xi’s combat prowess was formidable.
Even within the Divine Sect, her power ranked in the mid-to-upper tiers; very few of the older True Successor disciples could hope to match her.
Consequently, Xi Xi spent her days practicing at Taibai Peak and her nights at the Elder Court in Outer Disciple City, enjoying the company of her parents and the meals Zhang Ya specially prepared for her.
Li Che took great pleasure in these peaceful days with his family, to the point where he felt almost too relaxed.
After all, indulgence is the very thing that can erode a warrior's fighting spirit.
“It is time!”
As Li Che’s lips curved into a smile, reflecting on the peaceful life that was softening his edge, his mind suddenly stirred.
His gaze instantly sharpened.
“Whoosh——”
“Breathe in——”
As he inhaled and exhaled, the Qi throughout his body surged violently. The snow clinging to him melted instantly as the air swirled fiercely, and his eyes erupted with an intense, brilliant light.
This was not the first time Li Che had awakened a new Dao Fruit.
His temperament had become much steadier than in the past.
Nevertheless, he still felt a flicker of excitement, naturally wondering what powers the new Dao Fruit would grant and how much it would bolster his cultivation and strength.
Boom——!!!
An ancient, resonant roar exploded!
It sounded as if an ancient bell, weathered by the ages and housed in a temple atop a snow-capped, ten-thousand-foot mountain, had been struck with great force.
Soundwaves rippled outward, expanding continuously from Li Che’s form.
Thud-thud——
Thud-thud-thud——
Within his chest, the Dao Fruits began to pulse wildly.
Li Che felt his mind vibrate with a thrill of anticipation.
Then, his brow seemed to turn into a mystical vortex, exerting a terrifying suction that pulled his consciousness into a vast, peculiar space.
It was profound, infinite, and ancient...
Like the primordial barbaric wilds!
...
...
Rumble——!!!
In this ancient realm, the winds howled fiercely. Even a simple breeze carried the power to extinguish souls—a tribulation known as the Destructive God Wind!
When Li Che’s consciousness stabilized, his robes fluttered and his dark hair whipped about like lightning. He hovered in the air, scanning his surroundings.
In the distance, he spotted that familiar, towering tree that pierced through the clouds and seemed to reach beyond the firmament.
Whoosh, whoosh——
This time, however, Li Che could not remain calm while looking at the Dao Tree.
The Dao Tree was trembling violently, its countless branches and leaves spreading out with every shudder.
Snap——!!!
With a thunderous crack, the massive branches of the Dao Tree lashed out, tearing through space itself. In Li Che’s eyes, the reflection of the void shattered like a glass mirror.
Beyond that broken space, Li Che glimpsed layer upon layer of reality, stacked like mirrors one behind the other!
Could the void actually consist of multiple dimensions?!
The branches continued to strike, repeatedly shattering these layers of space and embedding themselves deep within the cracks.