As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1522 - 406: Kill Until the Imperial Court Retreats 800 Miles, Underworld Gains Fame Through Assassination, Fairy in the Painting’s Fourth Molt [Monthly Ticket Requested]...
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The formidable Dragon God Clan plunged into the Grand Canal, their forms shifting into draconic silhouettes as they sped away through the depths.
Rumble——
The roar of heavenly thunder echoed without pause!
Clutching the Qiankun plaque and holding his Taibai Sword at a sharp angle, Lv Taibai observed the retreating imperial forces.
He raised his head, letting out a boisterous laugh.
"Three peak-level adversaries were struck down in this engagement!"
"A glorious victory!"
"Truly a moment for great celebration!"
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An immense black dog manifested high within the heavenly dome, radiating a suffocating pressure so potent it felt as though the void itself would buckle under the weight.
The world seemed to fracture; mountains crumbled and rivers split apart like ruptured veins, spilling lava that flowed like molten blood!
This terrifying demonic apparition, looking as if it had crawled straight from the depths of hell, loomed between the sky and the earth. With a single, piercing howl, the dreaded Saint Hand Tribulation finally reached its conclusion.
Li Che sat cross-legged atop the back of the half-step supreme Little Ying Dragon King, his hand gripping the divine sculpture of the black dog.
Countless bolts of lightning flickered around him, yet every spark was consumed by Li Che’s [Lei-Ci Dao Body] Dao Fruit.
Crackle——
Arcs of electricity swirled around Li Che’s form.
Though the heavy, dark clouds remained stifling, the celestial pressure began to fade after a final outburst. However, the destruction wrought by the two Divine Tribulation Great Cultivators lingered. It was clear that even though Zhao Beidou and Gu Qianchi had attempted to escape by tearing through the void, the tribulation lightning had followed them.
To truly bypass a tribulation, one must either construct a Small Cave Heaven or seek refuge within the Strange Que.
Merely shattering the void...
Is insufficient to flee the heavens' judgment.
For the void, too, is a part of this world’s domain!
Li Che slowly blinked his eyes open and looked down at the divine sculpture of the massive black dog. He felt a moment of daze; the carving was so vibrant and lifelike that he almost expected Gou to appear before him.
Ultimately, it remained a work of art.
And yet, by capturing even a fraction of Lord Dog’s true intent, the carving had ascended to the rank of a Saint Hand Divine Sculpture.
Faintly, Li Che could perceive within the sculpture the image of that catastrophic demon dog, a beast capable of shattering the heavens and throwing the stars into turmoil with its cries.
"This trace of intent will surely produce incredible results."
"I will save this for Xi Xi. It will serve as a powerful trump card when she eventually begins her trials."
With a faint smile, Li Che stowed the Saint Hand Divine Sculpture away.
Buzz——
Li Che drifted downward gracefully. The Underworld Yama and the rest of his group had long since vanished, and the military force that had come to lay siege to Qianyuan Dao City and eradicate the Sect had retreated.
As Li Che’s feet touched the watchtower of Qianyuan Dao City, a deafening wave of cheers broke out, crashing forward like the massive swells of the Grand Canal.
Having just attained the rank of Divine Sculpture Master, it was undeniable that Li Che had altered the course of the battle.
The sheer weight of the heavenly pressure exerted by the two Divine Tribulation Great Cultivators had been overwhelming; even those at the half-step Divine Tribulation and half-step Martial God Realm felt stifled, to say nothing of the ordinary Cultivators within the city.
Even powerful masters like Feng Zhiqi and Hong Shifu had found themselves pinned down, unable to move under the crushing force of the Divine Tribulation.
Fang Hanshu and Lv Taibai approached him together, their expressions bright with joy.
"My congratulations, Master Li. Our Qian Yuan Divine Sect... has finally seen the birth of another Divine Sculpture Master. This is a momentous occasion!"
Even the usually stoic Fang Hanshu could not hide his smile at this moment.
Li Che smiled back and cupped his hands in a respectful greeting. He was surprised by the depth of Fang Hanshu's hidden strength; he hadn't realized the man possessed the Vast River, making him a Saint Scholar comparable to a half-step Divine Tribulation expert.
Even now, Li Che felt he could not fully grasp the limits of this scholarly Great Elder.
Perhaps reaching the Vast River and the rank of Saint Scholar was merely the surface of his true power?
Scholars... they always prefer to keep a hidden hand, much like Li Che’s own habit of maintaining secret advantages.
Li Che had kept Grandmaster Huang Mei embedded as a pawn within the enemy's ranks, allowing him to stay perfectly informed of their movements.
He had also positioned Grandmaster Huang Mei near Ji Moli, ready to spring a trap and create a window for a fatal strike at any moment.
"How is it that Ji Moli’s avatar possessed such strength?"
Li Che inquired, his voice filled with curiosity.
Fang Hanshu’s expression shifted, his tone turning grave. "Are you familiar with the history of Nan Lihuo?"
Nan Lihuo was the Sect Master of the Golden Light Sub-sect; naturally, Li Che knew of him.
Fang Hanshu let out a sigh. As they walked with Lv Taibai back toward the Divine Sect Mountain Gate, he began to explain his findings.
"It appears Ji Moli has entered into a pact with the Corpse God Cult..."
"Nan Lihuo’s entire clan was wiped out. He only survived because he was away studying at the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. But his home city—tens of thousands of souls—were all slaughtered, their essence blood completely harvested."
Fang Hanshu’s eyes grew dark as his internal Vast Qi continued to pulse.
"During my travels, I discovered records in a secluded, ancient temple regarding the specific rebirth art Ji Moli uses."
"His true physical form is likely hidden in the Jizhou Blood Pool. The Ji Moli that the Underworld Yama just destroyed was a construct of that pool—a Heavenly King Avatar forged from the lives of hundreds of thousands."
"Because it is made of genuine flesh, blood, and a true divine fetus linked to his bloodline, killing him is no simple task. To end him permanently, one must slay him four times, ensuring that four blood-related kin are also eliminated to break the cycle of reincarnation."
Li Che exhaled sharply.
"What an absolute monstrosity..."
"Jizhou has effectively fallen entirely under Ji Moli’s thumb. Whether he is truly at odds with the Six Great Corpse Gods of the Corpse God Cult or if they are working in tandem remains uncertain, though collaboration seems the most likely truth."