As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1588: 420: Who Ranks Above King Yan in the Underworld's New Members, Grandmaster Zhao Will Be Healed Upon Entering My Underworld [Monthly Ticket Requested]...
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A soft sigh escaped Lv Taibai as a smile touched his lips.
“The current pressure weighing upon the Qian Yuan Divine Sect is staggering, and that Old Dragon God acts with such cold tyranny… relying solely on our Grandmaster might prove insufficient.”
“In my capacity as the Sect Master, the responsibility to stand firm falls on me…”
Fang Hanshu’s expression wavered, his fingers tightening into a fist.
“The danger is extreme… the Dao Position you have pursued is the Destroying God Wind Dao Position. Even with an Evading Tribulation Wind Pill… surviving the Three Tribulations Wind is barely possible, but to endure the catastrophe of the Destructive God Wind… that is a monumental task!”
“With odds of success lower than ten percent, the gamble is simply too great!” Fang Hanshu urged with a heavy tone.
Lv Taibai’s silver hair swayed in the breeze as he let out a spirited laugh, a profound light gleaming in his gaze. “That Old Dragon God… he was willing to bow his proud head for the sake of his lineage, ensuring the Dragon God Clan could dwell upon the land by submitting to the Imperial Court…”
“As the leader of this sect, how could I remain idle?”
“I am equally prepared to sacrifice everything for our sect!” Lv Taibai declared solemnly.
“A ten percent chance… is more than enough!”
“My wife has already dispatched a request for assistance to the Xuanfu Divine Sect…”
“However, I cannot be certain if the grandfather of Seven Kills will agree to help. Destiny… must be grasped by one's own hands. If that old Loach is ready to battle, then I, Lv Taibai…”
“Am ready to fight as well!”
Both Li Che and Fang Hanshu lapsed into a thoughtful silence.
Lv Qiankun watched his disciple with a sense of pride; the man had truly come into his own.
“A Che, I must ask for your aid…”
Lv Taibai turned his pleading gaze toward Li Che.
“Very well.”
Li Che remained quiet for a moment before taking the materials Lv Taibai had assembled. These resources had clearly been gathered over a long period. He had likely sought Gu Changqing’s help previously, only to be turned away…
Lv Taibai had probably foreseen this crisis and hoped to craft the Evading Tribulation Wind Pill ahead of time. Unfortunately, the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect had already aligned with the Imperial Court, making them unwilling to assist him.
Lv Taibai felt a surge of relief; with the Underworld involved, the creation of this pill was now a certainty.
In the meantime, Li Che listed the specific medicinal ingredients required to forge the [Nine Revolutions Rising Dragon Pill] for Fang Hanshu.
“What is the purpose of these items… what sort of pill are you planning to create?” Fang Hanshu asked, sounding perplexed.
Despite his vast experience, he couldn't immediately determine the nature of the alchemical product Li Che intended to refine.
Li Che offered only a mysterious smile, providing no further details.
“Fine, I shall head to the sect’s treasury to secure these for you. Many are quite rare, but given our proximity to Divine Carving Ridge, resources are plentiful. I should have them ready shortly.”
Fang Hanshu spoke casually before departing to gather the supplies.
The rest of the group didn't stay long, slowly filtering out of the room.
Qianyuan Dao City was currently under the shadow of a massive threat. While Li Che’s recent breakthrough had eased some tension, it wasn't enough to fundamentally shift the tides of power.
Li Che looked toward Zhang Ya, pulling his wife into a gentle embrace and whispering softly to her.
He then turned back to his private chambers to resume his secluded Cultivation.
Reaching the Martial Saint Four Transformations…
Li Che knew he had a grueling path ahead of him!
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Upon the waters of the Grand Canal.
The Old Dragon God stood motionless, hands clasped behind his back amidst the crashing waves. He squinted as he gazed toward the distant Qianyuan Dao City.
“That Qi-Blood is remarkably pure, and the Martial Dao Will is resolute. This is someone climbing toward the Martial Arts Summit, pushing for the Absolute Peak!”
The Old Dragon God’s eyes narrowed, a hint of gravity appearing in his expression.
Could Qianyuan Dao City truly harbor such a formidable talent?
Xie Yun Shen, his robes fluttering in the wind, lightly fanned himself and chuckled. “It is likely the breakthrough of Li Half-Saint. Yet, even with such progress, he remains nothing more than a Martial Saint…”
Xie Yun Shen did not hide his master's identity, but he downplayed the significance by stressing that Li Che was only reaching the Martial Saint level, hoping to keep the Old Dragon God from becoming too wary.
Xie Yun Shen possessed a keen intuition; he knew that after achieving the Martial Saint Four Transformations, his lord’s power would grow exponentially.
Peace would not last; moves would soon be made…
The Old Dragon God was an obstacle that had to be handled, and Xie Yun Shen had initiated this contact for that very reason.
By diverting the Old Dragon God’s attention away from Li Che’s true potential, he was providing a subtle advantage.
A thin smile played on the Old Dragon God’s lips as he listened. “True, he is just a Martial Saint… though this Li Half-Saint possesses frightening talent. To rise from such lowly beginnings to the Absolute Peak in a mere seven years…”
“If he is granted more time, he might become a legend on par with the Dajing Grand Ancestor, Lu Taicang!”
Xie Yun Shen’s eyes thinned. “Senior Dragon God, isn't that a bit of an overstatement?”
The Old Dragon God laughed loudly, glancing at the younger man. “Young man, you will only understand once you have suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of such a man…”
“I am not exaggerating in the least. If anything, I am being modest.”
Xie Yun Shen merely smiled in response, showing no outward concern.
Old Loach, you have no idea what is coming.
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Within the quiet of his study.
Having finished his breakthrough, Li Che engaged the Heaven and Earth chessboard once more to shield himself from any prying eyes or spiritual probes.
He sat down, a cup of steaming tea before him.
Taking a slow sip, he flicked his wrist, summoning the Soul Capturing of Gu Changqing. This Alchemy Saint had proven to be an invaluable asset.
“Lord!” the Soul Capturing of Gu Changqing said with deep respect.
Li Che produced the recipe for the Evading Tribulation Wind Pill and the various ingredients Lv Taibai had provided, passing them to the spirit.
“Are you capable of refining this?” Li Che inquired.
Gu Changqing scanned the recipe and immediately broke into a confident smirk. “A Four Imperial Upper Heavenly Pill? I can certainly manage that. It poses no great challenge…”
Gu Changqing’s pride in his craft was well-founded; his mastery over the Dao of alchemy had long since surpassed that of a typical Alchemy Saint.