As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1742: 454: Eight Qimen Immortal Seeds Achieve Body Sanctification, the Underworld Welcomes a Newcomer—Diting [Monthly Ticket Requested]_3...

A droplet of ink descended, swiftly diffusing and swirling to create a thick fog.

Gradually, it wove together into Xi Xi's shape, reformed via the Dao Fruit of the [Fairy in the Painting], appearing as the avatar of the Fairy in the Painting named Xi Xi.

After Li Che had taken Xi Xi away, the transformation of the Fairy in the Painting's avatar was finalized.

Lv Taibai, Lv Qiankun, and Fang Hanshu, who was perusing books beneath the eaves, remained oblivious, just like Jin Taixui who had been practicing with Xi Xi.

Merely Yun E and Zhou Peng realized that the Xi Xi in front of them was now the Fairy in the Painting’s avatar.

The Fairy in the Painting avatar of Li Che also made its entrance, positioning itself under the eaves to peruse books with Fang Hanshu.

The scene appeared serene and picturesque.

However, Yun E and Zhou Peng sensed sharply… Uncle Li was preparing for a significant action.

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Qi Tian City was becoming more vibrant by the day.

The former Qi Tian City, controlled by various demon tribes, had never been a barren wasteland.

At present, with cultivators from the Da Jing Dynasty, Divine Sect, and Ancient Family streaming in, plus mighty experts from Wushen Mountain, Western Regions Buddha Land, and other prominent groups, the city rapidly filled with activity.

Numerous individuals poured into Qi Tian City, unwilling to remain confined within their compounds, as their aim was to claim the city's legacy; hence, they started exploring the streets, seeking any fortunate encounter that could trigger the Temple God Resonance.

Yet, such hopes were in vain; Qi Tian City had been under demon tribe control for five centuries, rendering it long devoid of valuables, and every trace connected to the Temple God Resonance grand event had been completely looted by the demons.

City Lord’s Mansion.

The Black Bull Demon God Venerable occupied the top seat at the round table, his figure enveloped in demonic aura, obscuring his outline.

On this occasion, a few shadowy forms sat across from him at the table.

Clad in broad hats and monastic garments but lacking a kasaya, their attire and the prayer beads encircling their necks betrayed their origins.

The Black Bull Demon God Venerable engaged in discussion with these Western Regions Buddha Land monks for some time.

Abruptly.

Space warped and ripped open.

A silhouette stepped out from the narrow fissure, unveiling the Night Bat Demon God.

As soon as he materialized, the Night Bat Demon God noticed the Western Regions Buddha Land monks at the round table, his gaze registering astonishment.

The foremost monk lifted his head, his simple robe fluttering without any breeze, fixing his stare on the Night Bat Demon God, his eyes flaring with sudden radiance.

Golden cicada motifs surfaced on his eyelids.

Invisible Buddha Light coiled and surged forth, apparently shaping a golden summer cicada at his back, its wings unfurling faintly as though quivering countless times, releasing a dreadful hum.

“This is my trusted aide, Night Bat Demon God.”

The Black Bull Demon God Venerable remarked calmly.

“Oh? Trusted aide…”

The monk from the Western Regions Buddha Land eyed the Night Bat Demon God and let out a cool, mocking chuckle.

He rose to his feet, his five fingers closing around a golden magic wand, its chimes resounding as he moved toward the City Lord’s Mansion entrance, apparently refusing to continue the exchange with the Black Bull Demon God Venerable.

At the threshold, the monk pivoted, the gilded cicada motifs appearing to undulate and writhe like flames.

“Black Bull Venerable, take care, a prophecy foretells a calamity of blood.”

With those words, the monk shot a look at the Night Bat Demon God, then spun around and departed the courtyard alongside the others bearing cicada eye patterns.

“Western Regions Buddha Land… these monks carry such an air of superiority, brimming with baseless pride, reminiscent of the All Gods Camp in [Black Sumeru].”

From his position at the head, the Black Bull Demon God Venerable sneered frostily, as the Night Bat Demon God bowed his head in silence.

What had those monks… perceived?

Impossible; the Lord’s Resurrection Technique resembles an immortal art—how could ordinary monks pierce its veil?!

“Night Bat, give me the update.” The Big Black Bull rubbed his broad nose, his voice rumbling deeply.

“Yes.” The Night Bat Demon God delivered his report with prompt deference.

All matters… proceeded as normal.

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Qi Tian City Outer City.

Three-Opening Courtyard.

A soft wind rustled, and the sun's warmth was soothing.

Li Che came back from the restaurant owner's location, settling in the courtyard, where he promptly got the report from Night Bat.

The account highlighted the odd conduct of the Western Regions Buddha Land monks.

“Western Regions Buddha Land…”

Li Che’s eyes narrowed keenly.

He couldn’t resist thinking back to the golden Buddha light that mirrored the monk’s form after slaying Ji Moli.

Those golden fire cicada motifs—Li Che recognized them…

His thoughts shifted subtly, causing the Heaven and Earth chessboard to turn, revealing the captured scenes.

Within the vision, it matched exactly what Night Bat had observed.

Each monk from the Western Regions Buddha Land displayed cicada patterns in their eyes.

And Li Che examined closely once more the Buddha light golden cicada trailing the lead monk.

“Golden Cicada…”

Li Che creased his forehead.

On that day, the monk shadowing Ji Moli had declared his dharma name as Golden Cicada.

And at present, these Western Regions Buddha Land monks appeared identical to that monk from before.

Thus, were these Western Regions Buddha Land monks the masterminds, directing Ji Moli to unleash the slaughter and gather the Blood Soul Technique?

“Is the Deceitful Gods Camp [Black Sumeru] backing this Western Regions Buddha Land?”

A slight ripple passed through Li Che’s mind.

The instant after, the Heaven and Earth chessboard quivered and stretched out, reaching toward the path of those Western Regions Buddha Land monks.