As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1628: 428: Taibai Enters the Tribulation, Old Dragon God Prepares to Depart; Dream Master Molts Again, Dream Butterfly Reunites with Da Xixi [Requesting Monthly Ticket]...

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Li Che gazed upon the sorrowful transformation of a Dao Fruit embodying Da Xixi, stirring melancholy within him, yet he resolved to safeguard his daughter Xi Xi's happy life in this era. He briefly examined the newly acquired Nightmare Divine Skill, noting its Formless Nightmare state that renders one impervious to three attacks by becoming a void existence. As Zhang Ya practiced martial arts and found solace in dreaming of the real Xi Xi, a violent tremor suddenly engulfed the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, heralding the Destructive God Wind Tribulation—one of the Three Calamities—as Sect Master Lv Taibai attempted a perilous breakthrough to the Divine Tribulation Realm. Alarmed Martial Gods and patriarchs gathered in the sky, while Fang Hanshu warned Li Che that the Imperial Court and cunning foes like Xie Yushen and the Old Dragon God would seize this vulnerability to prevent Taibai's ascension to a superior Destructive God Wind Disaster Dao Position.

“So, the moment the Sect Master manages to advance through the realm, when up against Gu Qianchi from Bashu Sword Pavilion, provided he grasps the might of Tribulation, he could pull off a one-sided domination…”

“That Old Dragon God won’t let such an outcome occur, no way…”

“With Zhao Beidou out of the picture for good, the court’s forces would end up with an extra Divine Tribulation powerhouse over us… But should the Sect Master push through to breakthrough, the tide could turn right around.”

Fang Hanshu’s eyes turned deeply intense.

“Qian Yuan Divine Sect… what a fine spot. I only wish to defend the sect for a bit longer.”

“A Che… do you feel sure about this?”

Fang Hanshu turned to Li Che with the question.

He understood full well that should the foes strike Qian Yuan Divine Sect right as Lv Taibai dove into his Tribulation breakthrough, the sect’s survival would hinge solely on Li Che’s strength.

Underworld, Horse Face… Li Che.

“Yes.”

A subtle flicker danced in Li Che’s gaze; he felt the Confining God Chess Piece stirring with thrill and quivers.

This stirred a spark of eagerness in his chest.

“Heavenly Poison Pill… refinement complete!”

Time to face off against this Old Dragon!

Depth filled Li Che’s stare.

With a casual flick of his finger through the air.

He linked up with Xie Yushen, distant by eight hundred miles.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh——

Over the sprawling Grand Canal, sudden swells erupted, rippling out in thick, heavy rings.

Yet from Qianyuan Taoist City’s side, a torrent like a raging river current burst forth with savage force!

It carried the fury to shatter skies and crush earth!

Bang!

The Grand Canal’s waters exploded outward.

Spring’s river warms gently, ducks catch the first hint. For the Old Dragon God, immersed in cultivation alongside the Dragon God Crown Prince and his Dragon Sons and Grandsons within the Grand Canal’s flow, not a trace of those waves from Qianyuan Taoist City’s direction could slip past his notice!

The Old Dragon God rocketed skyward, his white beard whipping wildly, twin dragon horns gleaming with fierce edge, tearing open the void, his gaze exploding with icy glare.

In the court’s encampment.

A piercing sword gleam likewise pierced the heavens!

It bloomed instantly high above, though the sword’s presence stayed contained, avoiding any wild or domineering flair.

For at this instant, the Will of Heaven and Earth hung in delicate balance; stirring up trouble now would spell disaster hard to shake off.

The very second Lv Taibai pulled in the aura of calamity, Gu Qianchi, Bashu Sword Pavilion’s Grandmaster with his razor-sharp sense for sword qi, picked up on the shift.

“This is…”

Gravity etched deep across Gu Qianchi’s features.

“No doubt about it, Qian Yuan Divine Sect’s Sect Master, Lv Taibai, is charging toward Divine Tribulation, aiming to shatter his limits right in the heart of the storm!”

The Old Dragon God’s voice boomed, echoing over the court’s assembled troops.

Gu Qianchi’s face tightened a touch: “He’s got nerve… this Lv Taibai really packs some spine, fueled by the sect’s peril and his unyielding duty… he could very well pull off a breakthrough amid the chaos!”

“We can’t hold back anymore!”

Anxiety edged even into Gu Qianchi’s tone right then.

The Old Dragon God narrowed his eyes, clasping hands behind his back.

“This old dragon will go demand answers—let’s see if the State Preceptor intends to sit idle in the face of this. If he drags his feet any further, I won’t stick around; I’ll head straight to the Divine Capital and grill the Dajing Emperor on whether his picked State Preceptor truly means to assault the sacred mountain sect and seize the realm’s gathered Qi Fortune!”

Cold intent laced the Old Dragon God’s words, as if he suspected a ploy to draw him from the waters for mere amusement.

However.

The instant he touched down before the command tent.

The flap parted abruptly.

Xie Yushen emerged, clad in his crane-patterned robe, feathered fan swaying lightly, Confucian attire billowing as he strode forward steadily.

“Never thought Lv Taibai would dare push for breakthrough in the midst of calamity—talk about bold resolve.”

“Looks like delay’s no option…”

“Tonight, we strike Qianyuan Taoist City once more!”

“Lv Taibai cannot be allowed to succeed in his Tribulation breakthrough!”

Xie Yushen snapped up his feathered fan, jabbing it toward Qianyuan Taoist City’s direction.

“Dragon God Senior! Let’s move!”