As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1491 - 400: Remote Chess Match and Human Wave Tactics—Who’s Afraid? My Soul Capturers, Rise Up!
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"This is a debt of blood!"
"And it must be paid back in kind!"
Xie Yunshen also stood watching the display of fireworks.
"My initial plan was to strike tonight. It is the seventh birthday of Li Nuanxi, the daughter of Li Che and the Young Sect Master of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. Prince Lu Chi indicated that during the celebration for Xi Xi, Li Che and his wife would gather the high-ranking members of the Divine Sect to celebrate together..."
"Their guard would have been at its lowest during such a time."
"Regrettably, that ostentatious firework has startled the snake."
A sense of disappointment washed over Xie Yunshen.
"Word has reached me that Feng Zhiqi from the Temple Control Bureau has achieved the Absolute Peak by breaking through to the Martial Saint Four Transformations. He has now joined the Qian Yuan Divine Sect as an Inner Sect Elder... This implies that Dao City is under the total authority of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. To reach their mountain gate, we have no choice but to launch a direct assault on Dao City..."
"Then we shall take it by force," Ji Moli declared in a low, heavy voice.
Gently waving his feather fan, Xie Yunshen let out a soft chuckle.
"My Prince, the Qian Yuan Divine Sect is a different beast entirely compared to the Corpse God Cult..."
"Qian Yuan Dao City is governed by the Divine Sect and has been fortified for a long time; their morale is currently at its peak. A direct siege will undoubtedly result in a grueling and drawn-out conflict..."
"While we possess a crushing advantage in the number of powerful experts this time, and masters from all the Great Divine Sects have arrived, these experts only agreed to participate. They might not be willing to sacrifice their lives against the Qian Yuan Divine Sect for the sake of the Da Jing Dynasty," Xie Yunshen explained.
Ji Moli gave a cold sneer, as this was hardly unexpected.
"They are merely lured by profit. Who would expect them to actually risk their lives?"
"Precisely. Therefore, we must ensure their utility is pushed to the limit."
Xie Yunshen smiled, his eyes narrowing as he peered through the light mist rising from the Grand Canal. The massive, towering walls of Qian Yuan Dao City were just barely visible in the darkness.
"By utilizing our overwhelming number of experts, we will shatter the confidence of those defending Qian Yuan Dao City and break the spirit of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect disciples..."
"It will be like using a blunt blade to carve meat, slowly stripping the flesh from their frames and letting them bleed until their convictions inevitably crumble."
"Once their will to defend the city has vanished, the city itself... can be seized with ease," Xie Yunshen remarked.
"Is that so?" Ji Moli asked, his eyes thinning.
"What is the plan?"
Xie Yunshen shifted his gaze toward the two formidable figures, Heavenly Defect and Earth Defect.
After bowing to both the State Preceptor and Ji Moli, the two elderly men—one crippled in the leg and the other without sight—leaped into the firmament.
A magnificent and surging Qi-Blood erupted from their frames, resembling massive pillars of light shooting from the earth into the heavens. It was a vivid and striking display that radiated an overwhelming pressure of Martial Dao Will!
It felt as though the very weather was being manipulated.
These beams of Qi-Blood tore through the night, dispersing the clouds and causing the falling snow to melt instantly into rain!
Violent winds roared as waves of blistering heat rolled outward!
The terrifying aura of two top-level peaks was impossible to miss against the backdrop of the dark night!
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Within the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.
At the Elder Court of the Outer Sect.
Zhang Ya emerged from the kitchen and set a bowl in front of Xi Xi. "Have your birthday noodles first."
It was a simple bowl of noodles with two eggs.
Xi Xi’s eyes sparkled with joy, even though she understood the meaning behind the sudden fireworks.
Both the Sect Master and the Great Elder, the Master of the Demon Cave, had departed in haste, which signaled the seriousness of the situation.
Nevertheless, Xi Xi looked at her father, Li Che, who maintained a soft, comforting smile. "Go ahead and eat. You can only grow up healthy and safe if you finish your longevity noodles."
"The adults will handle the troubles outside. A child shouldn't worry about such things."
Xi Xi immediately raised a small, defiant fist. "Dad, Xi Xi isn't weak anymore! I can help!"
"This whole mess started because of us. If it weren't for Xi Xi, the Sect Master wouldn't have fought with that nasty Emperor. And if they hadn't fought... that nasty Emperor wouldn't have a reason to send an army against our Qian Yuan Dao City!"
Xi Xi pursed her lips, her mind surprisingly sharp.
Her gaze turned sorrowful. "The scout who managed to fire that signal flare while facing the experts of the Imperial Court... they must have given their life to do it."
Li Che went still at her words. His expression softened, and he reached out to gently pat the young girl’s head.
His Heaven and Earth chessboard could not blanket the entirety of the Qian Yuan Dao City region at all times. Although he had deployed Soul Capturers as scouts, Feng Zhiqi and the others were unaware and had still stationed regular soldiers as sentries.
Thus, it was highly likely that a scout had indeed traded their life to ignite that warning flare.
Xi Xi said nothing more. She sat back in her chair and began eating the longevity noodles her mother had prepared.
"Dad, Xi Xi is going to become incredibly strong! I'll make sure no one ever dares to bully us again!"
"I'm going to grow up to be someone who can protect you, mom, and all my friends."
Xi Xi sniffled, taking a determined bite of the fried egg as she spoke with total sincerity.
"You certainly will," Li Che replied with a warm smile.
Boom——!!!
Li Che turned his head toward the outskirts of Qian Yuan Dao City, where two top-level peak auras were currently surging toward the heavens.
They were bright, massive, and awe-inspiring!
That terrifying Martial Dao Will rippled through the clouds, causing the snowy sky to transform into a downpour of rain.
As Xi Xi ate, her friends—Yun E, Zhou Peng, and the others in the courtyard—showed visible signs of anxiety.
"Everyone should relax and keep eating. This is Xi Xi’s birthday. These small commotions won't change much. It is only two top-level peaks; our Sect Master alone is enough to handle them."
Li Che spoke calmly to soothe their fears.
His words had the desired effect. Lv Taibai’s formidable reputation was well-known, allowing the youngsters to settle back down.