As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1843 - 476: Hoping the Great Saint Returns to a Home, In the Blink of an Eye Xi Xi Turns 8 Years Old

These burdens shall transform into drive.

Li Che needs to push harder to grow stronger; only with enough power can he create a serene cultivation haven for his daughter.

Parents must possess immense strength.

Only then may they silently observe their daughter mature.

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The Qitian Temple God plunged into the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Mysterious Queues like a meteor slicing the night sky, turning that relentless charge into a legend whispered by all.

Yet, few hold great expectations for Qitian, convinced it will likely crumble once more amid those Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Mysterious Queues, its revival hanging in doubt.

Qitian City has regained its bustling vigor.

It now stands as the most intricate hub, housing mighty experts from forces across the world. Once held by the Demon Race, they abandoned it after numerous Demon Gods fell.

Today, Qitian City serves as a fierce arena for those battling for dominance.

Da Jing Dynasty, Western Regions Buddha Land, Wushen Mountain, Great Divine Sects, and Ancient Families—all dispatch powerhouses to seize leadership of Qitian City.

After all, Qitian City’s position is exceptionally strategic.

Its Outer City lies in the human realm, the Inner City in the Mysterious Queues, even bordering the Earthly Deceit Que—its location proves truly superior.

Returning from Mo City Fengdu, Li Che sensed the turmoil gripping Qitian City immediately, as factions vied for supremacy, a peculiar glint flashing in his gaze.

"Do you really qualify to compete for control of Qitian City?"

Li Che let out a soft chuckle.

The Great Saint ventured into the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Mysterious Queues to buy time for Prison Lotus, yet ultimately for Xi Xi’s sake?

Thus, Li Che could never tolerate chaos erupting in the Great Saint’s rear.

Allow Qitian City to fall to outsiders?

Li Che would never stand for it.

Whoosh——

Gusts swept over the city skies, spring breezes drifted in, and willows everywhere sprouted fresh green shoots, as if awakening fully to life.

Li Che headed back to his courtyard in Qitian Outer City, once the Netherworld Ox Demon’s abode.

Upon arrival, he naturally sought out his daughter first.

Donning the Mo Shan robe embroidered with golden lotuses crafted by his wife, Li Che exited the courtyard, his formidable Martial Immortal Will surging forth.

As a Netherworld members’ dwelling, the courtyard drew plenty of watchful eyes.

The Heaven and Earth chessboard ascended into the air, shielding against probes and scans, and Li Che proceeded down the narrow alley to reach the restaurant swiftly.

"Papa!"

Xi Xi dashed over in delight, leaping straight into Li Che’s embrace.

The owner, cigarette in hand, cast a glance at Li Che with an odd expression, as though peering through his facade, aware he was the Earthly Ghost Emperor freshly ascended to Martial Immortal Realm.

Still, the owner said nothing more, rising to pull the curtain before heading to the kitchen to cook.

Li Che shared a hearty meal with Xi Xi, then lounged contentedly at the restaurant’s front, both he and the owner exhaling thick smoke clouds in utter relaxation.

"Owner, are you a Deity from the Prison Lotus Camp?"

Li Che abruptly faced the owner, posing the question outright.

Xi Xi’s little followers nearby suddenly turned their gazes, their eager fawning pausing slightly.

"If you think so, then it is,"

The owner tapped off ash, responding calmly.

Li Che found it amusingly vague, such evasive words.

Yet, with the owner not confirming directly, Li Che shrugged it off: "After all, Qitian City was bequeathed by the Great Saint, and the Qitian Mysterious Temple resides here. I won’t let others take over this temple."

"So, Papa, are you going to make a move?" Xi Xi leaned close, asking with curiosity.

Clutching a plate of fried rice, she crammed bites into her mouth while wide eyes blinked innocently.

"Mr. Monkey heads off to battle Deities, so we must secure the home front for him—what if he returns to find no place left?"

Xi Xi declared earnestly.

"Papa, you should have Ghost Emperor Master crush all opposition in Qitian City!"

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In the days that followed, Qitian City buzzed with even greater activity.

Factions carved up territories in the Qitian Inner City, skirmishing fiercely, their subordinate forces clashing nonstop, plunging the city into utter disorder.

It even hinted at devolving into a den of anarchy.

A month flew by in an instant.

Crowds kept flocking to Qitian City in greater numbers, drawn either by the breakdown of societal order or by its fame as the birthplace of this era's very first Martial Immortal, transforming it into a revered sanctuary for martial artists the world over.

Consequently, Qitian City's character turned ever more intricate, sheltering cultivators on the run for survival, fugitives dodging their crimes, martial artists arriving to honor the Earthly Ghost Emperor, alongside mighty figures from all sorts of factions...

Thankfully, the immense size of Qitian City handled the influx of these crowds without any real strain, actually boosting its vibrancy as businesses sprang up everywhere like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Li Che departed from the restaurant belonging to its owner; throughout this past month, he had lingered there with his daughter, savoring food and drink.

He indulged in supreme leisure, honing the Combat Divine Technique in daylight hours, exploring Immortal Seed Martial Arts, hastening the ripening of Immortal Seed Martial Arts, enduring Dao Tribulations to heighten their potency, and visiting the owner's restaurant come nightfall to feast, restoring the fatigue and void left by his daily cultivation.

Yet, even while professing to secure the rear lines for the Great Sage Equalling Heaven.

He showed no rush to seize back authority over Qitian City; his focus lay on awaiting a particular individual.