As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1753 - 456: The Divine Monkey Makes a Shining Debut Before Qitian Temple, Temple God Resonance—Three Knocks on the Monkey’s Head

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Previously on As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life...
Xi Xi's transformation begins with her inheritance from the Third Prince Temple God, tying her fate to the All Gods Camp in the Deceit Que, while Li Che ponders if it's a blessing or curse as he approaches the Qitian Temple God Resonance. The Divine Monkey, bearer of the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod from the Underworld, steps into the fray amid speculation about its suitability for this long-suppressed trial. As mysterious fog erupts from the Inner City's gates, forming a 300-zhang test zone, participants like Lv Taibai enter the haze, only to face visions of a curious monkey demanding knowledge of the Transformation Technique—leading to his swift rejection by the enraged giant ape form.

"The Fight is Black Sumeru, Prison Lotus symbolizes the Prison Lotus Camp, Demon Saint indicates the Deceit Demon Cave, Equal Heaven... represents the Dark Heavenly Court Camp."

"Lv Taibai, which part have you connected with?"

"Without even holding a staff or donning a Monkey Face mask, how could resonance occur?"

Fang Hanshu cast a glance his way and remarked calmly.

Lv Taibai shot back boldly: "Old Fang, didn't you also pull out right away from the resonance?"

"I chose to step back since none of the four aspects clicked with me. That monkey... hates books, so of course, resonance was out of the question."

"That's why I left early to enjoy the show."

"Temple God Resonance succeeds only for those who come ready, but our aim... is once the Temple God Resonance concludes, to access the Inner City, compete for the Equal Heaven Temple's legacy, and locate the path to the Earth Deceit Que."

Fang Hanshu shook the Holy Sage Book gently, his words flowing steadily.

Lv Taibai went quiet.

He shifted his gaze to survey the surroundings.

Numerous silhouettes were making their way into the Mysterious Fog; though veiled in haze, they advanced steadily toward the black hole of the Inner City entrance.

A few hesitated after one step, clearly failing the Temple God Resonance trial.

Some progressed without issue.

Lv Taibai spotted a monk from the Western Regions Buddha Land up front, reciting a mantra that lit up his figure with Buddha Light weaving into a Golden Cicada, buzzing persistently and irritably, yet the monk steadily pushed through the Mysterious Fog toward the Qitian Inner City.

Clearly, he had resonated successfully.

Lv Taibai noticed the Black Bull Demon God Venerable, his face hidden behind a monkey mask, gripping a huge, sturdy rod as he advanced, sending vibrations rippling across the ground.

"That's the Divine Weapon [Sea-crossing Purple Gold Beam], among the finest rod-shaped Divine Weapons, originating from Ancestor Dragon Island..."

Fang Hanshu explained.

Without doubt, this setup was meant to attune with the Qitian Temple God.

Lv Taibai stood stunned, wondering why everyone seemed so formidable!

Still, the majority couldn't resonate, tumbling backward with minds intact, including even Lv Qiankun, the Grandmaster, who also fell short.

Lv Taibai and Lv Qiankun shared a look, both letting out sighs.

"Looks like our Qian Yuan Divine Sect lacks the affinity for this Qitian Temple God resonance."

Lv Qiankun murmured with a light sigh.

At that moment, Lv Taibai appeared to recall something, his eyes turning toward the Divine Monkey who bore the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod.

After all, Lv Taibai knew the real identity of the Divine Monkey.

The Divine Monkey... was Li Che!

"No! We haven't lost our shot yet!"

Fang Hanshu set aside his gaze from the Holy Sage Book, locking onto the Divine Monkey's form.

However, once the Divine Monkey entered the Mysterious Fog, it halted motionless on the spot.

It looked as if it too was trapped in the Temple God Resonance.

But was it really ensnared?

Lv Taibai's eyes narrowed faintly.

For...

Strands of Demon Energy were unexpectedly seeping from the Divine Monkey.

...

...

Li Che donned the Equal to Heaven’s Face and shouldered the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod.

The world around him started to blur, with the nearby people and Demon Race vanishing from sight.

Alone, he roamed inside the Mysterious Fog.

The mist broke apart upon his impact.

Abruptly, the view sharpened before him.

A Daoist Temple came into sight.

In front of the Daoist Temple, a young monkey perched sulkily on the stone steps.

Maybe detecting Li Che's arrival.

The little monkey leaped toward him.

Black robes billowed as Li Che's golden eyes, like roaring Golden Flames, turned slowly, observing the scruffy-robed little monkey hopping closer with composure.

The little monkey cocked its head and swished its tail.

"Do you know Transformation Technique?"

Under the Divine Monkey Mask.

Li Che's mouth formed a wild grin.

He extended his hand and lightly booped the little monkey's forehead thrice.

"Yes, I do."