As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1676 - 439: I Arrive with Heroes—How Will You Respond? Secretly Meeting the Training Emperor Xi Xi
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"A prize."
"Process it."
Li Che spoke in a steady tone.
Though Gu Changqing struggled to grasp the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, Li Che held the Power of Disaster in his grasp.
Bestowing the Power of the Confining God Tribulation to help with a breakthrough proved highly fitting and straightforward.
BOOM——!!!
Inside Mo City, Gu Changqing's aura skyrocketed as he worked on refining the violet Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame.
Bursts of laughter rang out without end.
Quite some time passed.
Gu Changqing touched down before Li Che, clasping his hands in a deep, respectful salute full of zeal: "Many thanks to you, my lord, for enabling this."
"Concentrate on pill refinement."
Li Che offered words of encouragement, pleased.
With Gu Changqing and Huang Mei now advancing to the Divine Tribulation Realm, the ranks of Li Che’s divine tribulation experts who could bind souls grew swiftly.
Gu Yinxuan along with the Nine Infant born from the Old Dragon God both wielded battle strength at the One Disaster Two Tribulations Realm.
Following them, Zhao Beidou, Gu Changqing, and Grandmaster Huang Mei each possessed fighting prowess at One Disaster One Tribulation.
On top of that, the Divine Machine Demon Ape boasted power matching a Martial God.
A gleam of eagerness shone in Li Che’s gaze regarding the trip to Qi Tian City.
With so many mighty figures under my command, how about that?
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Crack! Crack!——!
A massive boom erupted, bolts of lightning streaking across the sky while thunder boomed fiercely, winter's roar tearing through the heavy clouds.
That abrupt lightning burst resembled endless savage networks of electric fury woven amid the heavens!
Rustle, rustle, rustle——
Snowflakes dissolved into chilly rain, sprinkling down across the mortal realm.
Beside the Grand Canal.
The vessel eased to a halt with a gentle bump, anchoring by the bank amid the mix of rain and flakes.
"Wow——!!! At last, we made it!"
Xi Xi dashed from the cabin, stretching her arms out, belly protruding, letting out a deep sigh of relief.
She’d swapped her vibrant red attire for something else, her face subtly altered by makeup to mask her features.
Thanks to her link with the Fruit of the Heavenly Dao from Within the Painting, Xi Xi excelled at applying makeup and changing looks.
She’d even handled disguises for Yun E, Zhou Peng, and Jin Taixui.
At this point, all four sported completely new faces.
"From what the map shows, we’ve reached Jiangnan Dao, a prosperous region full of abundance, stunning landscapes, lush waterways, and productive earth..."
Yun E cradled a fluffy white rabbit and shared this with Xi Xi, smiling warmly.
Xi Xi narrowed her gaze: "Yet this very place gave rise to the Corpse God Cult!"
Xi Xi’s crew journeyed in secret since her true identity had leaked; villains from the Corpse God Cult, killers of the Hunting God Pavilion, experts from the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, plus numerous Jianghu wanderers dispatched by the Imperial Court, Divine Sects, and noble clans, hunted relentlessly for Xi Xi and her friends.
The biggest dangers stemmed from the Corpse God Cult and Hunting God Pavilion. During their travels, Xi Xi clashed multiple times with the Corpse God Cult’s wicked followers.
As they neared Jiangnan Dao, the Corpse God Cult’s sway grew ever more domineering.
Corpse God Envoys patrolled everywhere in search, and despite their clever disguises, assaults came at them out of nowhere on occasion.
The Corpse God Cult’s fiends showed zero regard for the lives of common folk.
"The world out here... it’s way too disorderly."
Xi Xi clasped Yun E’s hand, and they leaped from the boat side by side.
With a heavy sigh, Xi Xi understood at last how secure Qianyuan Dao City truly was when set against the perils beyond its walls.
Zhou Peng pulled out a handful of silver and passed it to the ferryman.
The team pressed onward, reaching the closest town after an exhausting march.
"Luoyun City lies here, a thriving hub governed by Wenling Prefecture within Jiangzhou of Jiangnan Dao. It may not rival the splendor of the prefectural seat, but it ranks as Wenling’s second-largest settlement."
"Still, the defenses in this place seem awfully lax, barely any guards scattered about..."
"The checks on folks coming in are downright careless..."
Yun E creased her brow, stroking the soft white rabbit she held, a touch of confusion crossing her face.
Yet after days adrift on the Grand Canal, everyone’s palates felt dull, like they’d sprouted beaks on their tongues.
They hurried into Luoyun City and settled at a nearby inn.
Yun E, unusually, polished off a second helping of rice.
They devoured their meal in a frenzy, savoring every bite with gusto.
Xi Xi rubbed her plump tummy, breathing out in pure bliss.
"Thinking about meals reminds me of the boss’s cooking; it’s been ages since I tasted it, and that Big Black Dog—I haven’t laid eyes on him in forever..."
Xi Xi whispered to herself, actually longing for them deeply.
"Word is Qi Tian City’s gates are open now; these times are full of turmoil!"
"Right, sealed away for five centuries and overrun by the Demon Race, but at last our Great Vista’s powerhouses are stepping up to purge the fiends."
"Oh, the glory of Qi Tian Temple in its prime... Yet today, those puny demons strut around Qi Tian City like they own it!"
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At the inn, guests clad in Jianghu garb swigged their drinks and chatted animatedly.
Xi Xi’s ears twitched, her eyes lighting up with excitement.
"Qi Tian City..."
Yun E shot Xi Xi a look, jabbing a delicate finger her way: "Xi Xi, drop that idea right now..."
"It’s no spot for us to venture."
Xi Xi fiddled with her twin high ponytails, grinning mischievously: "Didn’t we leave to temper ourselves? We could dip into the fun, just peek around..."
"Absolutely not."
Yun E denied it firmly, shaking her head.
"The heritage of Qi Tian Temple dwells in Qi Tian City, drawing seekers who are typically at the Absolute Peak Great God tier or even Divine Tribulations... Without forgetting the savage demons, beasts like the Demon Emperor and Demon God, utterly merciless and perilously deadly."
Never had Yun E appeared so grave; she’d vowed to Aunt Zhang to safeguard Xi Xi well on this outward cultivation trip.
Xi Xi pouted: "Alright, Emperor Xi Xi will let them off the hook this time."
"Once Emperor Xi Xi gains more power, I’ll head there myself."
Once dinner ended and darkness settled, a light winter shower blanketed the town, black roof tiles and pale walls highlighting the unique charm of Jiangnan’s watery hamlets.