As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1487 - 399: Daughter Ends Childhood Phase and Obtains Immortal Seed, Safely Reaches Age 7 Dao Fruit Ten Thousand Demon Emperor
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The aura was fierce and unyielding, slicing through the void as if the empty space before it were nothing more than soft tofu.
Li Che watched in astonishment, his mind racing with confusion over this bizarre metamorphosis of the Dao Tree. He had never witnessed such strange developments before!
As the transformation reached its climax, the Dao Tree underwent a monumental shift that far surpassed Li Che's initial observations.
It surged toward the heavens, growing taller and more terrifying than ever!
Buzzing——
The rustling of countless leaves created a clattering symphony.
Li Che paid little attention at first, but a violent tremor soon seized his heart.
Within the clashing of those leaves, he could hear a faint, murmuring sound.
Boom——
A thunderous explosion erupted right beside Li Che’s ears.
A dense stream of light began to weave together rapidly before his eyes.
It took the form of a panel prompt, acting as a translator for the Dao Tree’s whispers.
[Bond subject’s toddler stage safely completed, school age begins]
...
[Name: Li Che]
[Bond: Li Nuanxi (daughter)]
[Progress: School age (seven years old)]
[Tip: For each year of safe growth of the bond subject, the Dao Tree can bear one Dao Fruit]
...
Li Che’s eyes shimmered with light, and his breathing grew ragged despite himself.
He observed the multi-colored Dao Fruits hanging from the branches; they began to sway violently, emitting crisp, bell-like chimes.
Suddenly——
A thumb-sized gem fell from one of the vibrant leaves of the Dao Tree.
Looking over the entire tree, Li Che noticed that these specific multi-colored leaves were quite rare.
The gem drifted gracefully through the air toward him, radiating a soft brilliance.
Li Che reached out to catch the object, only to realize it wasn't a gemstone at all, but a seed that looked like a pea.
A loud bell seemed to toll within his mind.
In that instant, Li Che understood: this multi-colored seed was the reward for his daughter successfully transitioning from a toddler to a school-aged child!
This was actually a reward?
Li Che was briefly stunned. Did this mean that as Xi Xi matured and crossed major milestones, there would always be a gift?
Adolescence, adulthood?
However, this was merely speculation. If Xi Xi lived to be a hundred, or even two hundred...
A thousand years, two thousand years...
What would those growth stages even look like?
His turbulent emotions began to settle as he focused on the multi-colored seed. Suddenly, it changed into a beam of light and merged into Li Che’s body.
[Immortal Seed·Qilin Suppression Seal]
Golden light flashed across his vision.
Following the light, a stream of information flowed into his mind like a babbling brook, filling his consciousness.
"An Immortal Seed?!"
Li Che’s eyes brightened with excitement.
His heart burned with fervor, but since he was currently within the unique space of the Dao Tree, he chose not to investigate further for now.
Li Che looked up once more. As Xi Xi entered this new stage of life, the swaying Dao Tree finally began to give birth to the eighth Dao Fruit!
Xi Xi was seven years old, and thus, the eighth Dao Fruit appeared!
The fruit drifted slowly downward.
In the following moment, a flurry of scenes flashed before Li Che’s eyes like a dreamlike montage.
He saw the year Xi Xi turned seven, a year packed with experiences. Most vivid were the scenes of her participating in the Flat Peach Victory Meeting, where she competed against many Chulong and eventually secured the title of Chulong Leader. This was followed by images of her returning to the Divine Sect, where she practiced her Cultivation with more dedication than even the Divine Children.
Her resolve to grow stronger and protect her parents filled Li Che with a sense of pride.
Buzzing——
The eighth Dao Fruit, shimmering like colorful glazed glass, landed in Li Che’s palm.
It reflected a dreamlike brilliance.
A faint smile touched the corner of Li Che’s mouth.
Another year of protection, and the Dao Fruit had finally ripened.
His daughter, Xi Xi, was now seven years old!
The eighth Dao Fruit!
...
[Your daughter is seven years old, overflowing with combat power, the Chulong Leader, possessing a spirit of exploration, and growing safely. You have obtained the Dao Fruit "Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons"]
...
A colorful mist drifted and settled in a dreamlike fashion, eventually forming interwoven words.
Li Che’s pupils dilated as his heart hammered against his ribs.
The eighth Dao Fruit was completely unexpected!
Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons?!
Li Che was bewildered; he hadn't expected this in the slightest.
Was the Dao trying to turn him into a demon?
A Demon...
Li Che knew well that many demons resided within the eerie Strange Que of the Strange Temple.
According to the texts Fang Han Shu had shown him, the description of demons was simple: they were the beasts of the world who had received a baptism of divinity, awakened their intelligence, and obtained the Temple God’s Dharma within the Mysterious Temple. Through successful Cultivation, they became demons!
The Mystic Turtle he had seen in the Divine Capital, the mount of the Great Supervising Minister, was a member of the Demon Race.
Even the Dragon God Lineage could be categorized as part of the Demon Race.
Within the All Gods Camp of the Deceit Que Heaven and Earth, there was also a [Deceit Demon Cave] faction. This meant that whether in the mortal realm or the Deceit Que, the Demon Race was a massive and powerful force.
Buzz——
Just as Li Che was contemplating the nature of the "Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons" Dao Fruit...
A powerful force repelled him, and the world began to spin. Suddenly, he found himself standing back in the Elder Court.
Thump, thump, thump——
Inside his chest, the eighth Dao Fruit, [Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons], throbbed gently.
However, when compared to his lv6 Rank fruits like the Dragon Elephant Vajra or the Immortal Artisan, this new, tender Dao Fruit seemed quite fragile.