As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1563: 415: Above Martial Saint Lies Martial Immortal, and I Walk on Thin Ice, Preferring to Backstab [Monthly Ticket Requested]

A single thought sparked within him.

In an instant, Li Che’s consciousness entered Mo City Fengdu.

Without him noticing, the city of Mo—once shattered into fragments by the collision of devastating powers—had been fully restored.

While a few minor structures were still in the process of being mended,

the structural integrity of the city was already as formidable as it had been originally.

In fact, it had grown even more durable than before the explosion.

Through a cycle of destruction and reconstruction, the resilience of Mo City continued to harden.

Swish, swish, swish—

Dark, ink-colored rain drifted on the breeze, falling at an angle to drench the many rebuilt halls and houses of Mo City.

It resembled the misty, somber rains of Jiangnan on a cloudy afternoon.

Taking a deep breath, Li Che felt refreshed. With a flick of his fingers, several Immortal Avatars of Painting Li Che manifested before him.

Deep within his chest, the [Immortal Artisan] Dao Fruit began to throb with life.

Li Che produced various materials, and under the guidance of the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit, he directed his avatars to begin the development of the Supreme Mechanism Beast…

Even though the combat effectiveness of a Supreme Mechanism Beast was merely at the top-level peak,

Li Che wasn't concerned with its strength; his focus was the growth and maturity it provided to his Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit.

To further the development of the Immortal Artisan Dao Fruit, he had to push the boundaries of Divine Sculpture and Mechanism crafting.

“There should be a path beyond the rank of Divine Sculpture Master, yet… in this mundane world, it seems the peak has already been reached.”

“Perhaps to advance further, one must venture into the Strange Que.”

“Many of those Temple God statues possess a level of craftsmanship that far exceeds a Holy Hand Divine Sculpture…”

Li Che’s eyes gleamed; though he had attained the summit of a Divine Sculpture Master, he recognized that this was not the true ceiling of the craft.

With another thought,

He manifested a Divine Sculpture Mechanism Tower within Mo City.

Watching the dozens of Immortal Avatars of Painting enter the tower to begin their tireless research on the Supreme Mechanism Beast,

Li Che felt a sense of deep satisfaction. He stepped lightly, cutting through the wind and rain as he departed from Mo City.

Back in his study,

He first commanded the Immortal Avatar of Painting stationed within the Divine Sect to locate Fang Hanshu. He requested another shipment of alchemy materials for pill refining. Fang Hanshu had seemingly foreseen this need and had the resources ready for him.

Once the materials were secured, he passed them to Gu Changqing, the Divine Pill Saint for Soul Capturing, finally allowing himself a moment of rest.

“I’ve been cultivating for so long without realizing it; I’ve started to miss my daughter.”

Li Che whispered to himself.

He poured a cup of steaming tea, and then his heart gave a subtle tug.

Through the Heaven and Earth chessboard, glimpses of Xi Xi’s training were immediately transmitted back to him.

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Whoosh, whoosh—

A freezing wind howled as the snow drifted thick and heavy.

Xi Xi, her hair tied in ram-horn pigtails and wearing vibrant red robes, moved across the snowy plains like a flickering flame.

“Xi Xi, wait for us!”

Jin Taixui trailed silently behind her, pushing himself to the limit just to maintain the pace.

Meanwhile, the little fatty, Zhou Peng, was gasping for air, his body soaked in perspiration despite the cold.

Yun E, her face obscured by a white veil, glided forward. Although only her eyes and brows were visible, they were as delicate as a master’s painting, possessing a breathtaking beauty.

“You’re the only one complaining about the speed! Move faster, the Dao City of Guangling Dao is just ahead! We’re going to take a look!”

Xi Xi stood with hands on her hips, her small belly thrust forward and her brows arched as she glared at the exhausted Zhou Peng.

Every single day, Zhou Peng was the one whining about being tired; with such a poor attitude, how could he ever hope to survive the trials of the martial world!

Zhou Peng didn't take offense. Instead, he grinned, pulled a bun out of his Qiankun Jade, and started eating it greedily.

“Xi Xi, why are we going to Guangling Dao City? Didn't Elder Li tell us to deliver these mechanisms to the True Martial Divine Sect?”

“We really should be heading there directly...”

Zhou Peng muttered between bites.

Xi Xi, acting like a spicy little pepper, snapped back: “We are out here for martial world training! Of course the mechanisms go to the True Martial Divine Sect... but if we just rush there without stopping, where is the training in that?”

“Besides, do you even understand why we were sent out for training so early?!”

Xi Xi took a sharp breath, her red robes snapping in the wind.

Zhou Peng went quiet instantly; of course he understood.

“The Divine Sect was besieged by the imperial army, so Elder Li sent us away... It’s actually a safety measure. If the sect is ever fallen and wiped out by the court, we would be the ones to carry on the legacy of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.”

Zhou Peng spoke with a heavy heart, so saddened by the thought that he shoved three buns into his mouth at once.

The mood among the group turned somber.

After days of traveling, the four youths had crossed several regions and finally reached the outskirts of Guangling Dao City.

Xi Xi stomped her foot, causing the snow beneath her to burst as a surge of scorching Qi-Blood radiated from her frame.

“What’s there to be sad about? My father is at the sect, so nothing bad will happen! And the Sect Master is incredibly powerful! How could anything go wrong?”

“Did you hear about the Divine Sect Masters who came to help us during the siege?”

Xi Xi narrowed her eyes. Her usually bright gaze took on a sharp, cat-like intensity, radiating a dangerous pressure.

She held up her hand, ticking them off on her fingers: “The Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, the Bashu Sword Pavilion, the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect, the Haoran Academy, and the Seven Treasures Divine Sect…”

Then, Xi Xi pointed toward the distant, snowy silhouette of Guangling Dao City.

“The Heavenly Pill Divine Sect is right there in Guangling Dao City! Hmph! They dared to try and destroy my Qian Yuan Divine Sect. As the Young Sect Master, how can I just let that slide!”

Xi Xi planted her hands on her hips, her chest puffed out and her cheeks bulging with indignation.

Yun E remained quiet for a moment, softly petting the white rabbit she held. “Xi Xi, what exactly are you planning to do?”