As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1618 - 426: Becoming the Pillar of the Family in Father’s Place, Burning Away Five Regions of the Corrupted World—King Yan Is Actually the Ghost Emperor [Monthly Ticket Request]...

One Calamity, Two Calamities, or Three Calamities?

Li Che knows for sure that the Great Supervising Minister surpasses powerhouses like Zhao Beidou and Gu Qianchi by a wide margin.

The Old Dragon God can't hold a candle to him either.

"A powerhouse surpassing even the Underworld Yama..."

Li Che let out a light chuckle.

"There is."

To Fang Hanshu, Li Che offered a firm reply.

If he wishes for it, then such a being exists.

Right now, though, he hasn't pinpointed exactly who outranks Yama.

That doesn't prevent Li Che from bragging to Fang Hanshu about it.

"So, the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's security... is guaranteed."

Fang Hanshu's gaze lit up with a grin.

He lingered only briefly in the yard before cupping his hands in respect and leaving with poise.

As Fang Hanshu walked away, a profound light flickered in Li Che's eyes, since he understood some of the Great Elder's hidden past.

"The God Hunter Killers from the Hunting God Pavilion..."

The Great Elder... truly conceals his depths well.

Maybe, without the Underworld stepping in, the Qian Yuan Divine Sect might still weather this disaster thanks to the Great Elder's concealed strength.

However, the price to pay would be much steeper than it is at present.

Heading back to his study.

Li Che pressed his forehead, sending the Heaven and Earth chessboard flying upward.

A casual finger snap followed.

All at once.

Gu Changqing's ethereal form gradually appeared.

"Greetings, my Lord!"

Beyond that, two Confining God Children stood next to Gu Changqing, their cheeks flushed, cute and well-behaved in their apprentice garments as they trailed him, bowing with a mix of respect and slight awkwardness.

"Greetings, my Lord!"

Both disciples chimed together.

Li Che beamed, snapping his fingers to release a few ready snacks from the Qiankun Space, letting the two Alchemy Children munch on them with delight.

His attention turned, settling on Gu Changqing.

Gu Changqing's gaze ignited with fervor as he lifted his robe to reveal a blue-green jade bottle.

"My Lord, I succeeded!"

"Here's the Evading Tribulation Wind Pill, refined perfectly—one set of materials produced three pills."

Lv Taibai had asked Li Che to have the Underworld's Alchemy Master create this for him.

At last, the task was done.

"Well done."

Li Che grinned while passing the pill to the Painting Immortal Avatar, directing it to rush the item straight to Lv Taibai.

The Qian Yuan Divine Sect's looming threat had stirred a surging power within Lv Taibai, who sought to advance to the Divine Tribulation Realm—this buildup could make the breakthrough ideal right now.

Should this chance slip by, trying for Divine Tribulation again would carry a far higher risk of failure.

Yet the Evading Tribulation Wind Pill boosts those odds by a few key points.

Naturally, should Lv Taibai's attempt fall short, no issue arises...

You two could still meet as brothers in the Underworld.

"These are the ingredients for your Nine Revolutions Rising Dragon Pill—hurry along with the Poison Pill; how soon until it's ready?"

Li Che asked.

At those words, Gu Changqing's eyes burst with excitement.

At last, he could dive into crafting the Poison Pill without restraint!

His destiny had been set for this!

"My Lord, give me seven days!"

"One day per life—if seven lives won't forge the Heavenly Poison Pill, my alchemy falls short, and I'll face the consequences!"

Seven days, is it?

Li Che chuckled softly.

Having sworn his vow, Gu Changqing gathered the supplies and summoned the pastry-munching apprentices to head back to Mo City with him.

The chamber grew quiet again in a flash.

Li Che brewed a cup of steaming tea for himself, taking slow sips.

His thoughts, meanwhile, dwelled on Fang Hanshu's earlier query.

"Beyond the Underworld Yama..."

The claim was out there now.

There had better be someone ranking above the Underworld Yama, right?

A subtle glint crossed his eyes.

The Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit in his torso thrummed with power.

Immediately, it sparked the Dao Tribulation.

His body disappeared from the spot, pulling him into the Dao Tribulation realm...

Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame!

Boom——!!!

Blazing heat erupted without warning, boundless fire roaring like an ocean blaze, devouring all corners and realms alike.

Violet fire churned wildly, searing lands and waters, shattering peaks and celestial bodies!

Li Che bellowed toward the heavens, his locks whipping in frenzy!

Within his stare, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit surged madly, unleashing a torrent of golden Qi-blood.

The Martial Immortal Golden Body reached its peak!

Fist gripped tight, Qi-blood wove together into golden dragon elephants lunging forward!

Myriad Transformations Dragon Elephant!

A colossal elephant foot, forged from swirling violet flames, slammed upward toward the vast sky above!

Boom——!!!

Back in the study.

Li Che's form reappeared in an instant.

His eyes snapped open, blazing fiercely enough to warp the surrounding air!

The agony, crushed and quelled by the Dao Tribulation, raced through every inch of him.

"Hah——"

"Ho——"

A deep inhale, a steady exhale.

The raging heat surged, driving the room's warmth higher and higher!

Li Che's glowing golden gaze shone intensely before the luster slowly faded.

The instant after.

A wisp of violet glow began to rise gently.

As he stood, Li Che extended his five fingers.

Between those spear-like digits, a subtle violet flame danced, warping space with each flicker.

[Dao Tribulation: Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame (1%)]

Staring at the violet flame, ideas stirred in Li Che's mind.

With fingers splayed, he gently smeared the violet flame across, then pressed it to his crown.

Boom——!!!

In a heartbeat...

The purple flames swallowed Li Che's head whole!

Skin liquefied, hair incinerated, flesh and blood erased—only the golden skull beneath gleamed strangely under the violet Dao Tribulation Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame!

Like a demonic ghost sovereign emerging from the abyss, torching the five impure worlds!

And so, beyond Yama.

Stands the Earthly Ghost Emperor!