As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1870 - 482: Boss, You Are the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch—How Many Soul Capturings Does the Lord Have Outside?
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And so it transpired.
Upon Qingyun Road, the Xuanfu Divine Sect's Qi Fortune surged, coalescing into the Qi Fortune Golden Lotus! Similarly, Great Vista's Eleven Paths Qi Fortune gathered an additional two.
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In the Divine Capital's Second City, the resonant chime of a great bell echoed continuously, its sound waves rippling through the void like water.
Above the Lotus Pavilion, a golden lotus quietly unfurled, bathing the structure in a luminous golden light, bestowing a glazed sheen upon the entire edifice!
From the peak of Imperial Mausoleum Mountain, mists swirled and the wind stilled as rain ceased. The Emperor, adorned in radiant yellow robes, stood amidst the mausoleum on the mountain's summit, engaged in conversation with a figure cloaked in black.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Another segment of the Great Vista’s Eleven Paths Mountain and River Qi Fortune has been successfully gathered!" the black-robed figure exclaimed with a smile.
The Emperor's countenance, suffused with divine aura and Dao charm, finally revealed a subtle smile. "At last, a cause for celebration... State Preceptor, you are indeed a trusted confidant!"
"However, only two of the Eleven Divine Sects have been subdued. The amalgamation of the twelve-grade Mountain and River Qi Fortune Golden Lotus will still require considerable time..." the Emperor mused, gently shaking his head.
The black-robed figure let out a soft chuckle. "Should this feat be achieved, the implications will be monumental. If Your Majesty were to possess the twelve-grade Mountain and River Qi Fortune Golden Lotus and enter the Strange Que, the Heavenly Emperor would undoubtedly take notice, bestowing a Divine Fruit Position, granting immortality for thirty thousand years!"
The Emperor's eyes flickered with anticipation, and he couldn't help but laugh at the prospect.
Following this exchange, the black-robed figure stated his purpose: to request the loan of the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner.
"Your Majesty presides over the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner and the Earth Flag. The Supreme Xuanzhen from Qitian City has dispatched me to request the banner's temporary use..." The black-robed figure was a formidable entity originating from the Strange Que.
The Dajing Imperial Mausoleum, itself a reconstruction of a Mysterious Temple, served as a conduit to the Inner Mysterious Que, establishing a proximity to the Thirty-Three Heavens Lingxiao Palace of the Dark Heavenly Court.
"Borrowing the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner... is it to contend with the Earthly Ghost Emperor?" the Emperor inquired, his gaze sharp.
"Did the intelligence from Qitian City not indicate... that the Earthly Ghost Emperor, in his act of burning out his Qi-Blood, faced imminent demise as a Martial Immortal? Furthermore, the Chief of the Qintian Observatory personally calculated that the Earthly Ghost Emperor's mortal fate as a Martial Immortal is drawing to a close..."
"Why then does Supreme Xuanzhen require the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner? Could he not afford to wait? Perhaps, the Earthly Ghost Emperor... will simply burn out and perish on his own?"
The black-robed figure exhibited little deference towards the Emperor of Dajing; without the imperative of borrowing the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner, he would have offered little further discourse.
He shook his head, a hint of exertion audible from beneath his hood. "That Earthly Ghost Emperor professes to be burning out... but who can say when that event will transpire? Three months pass, then another three, and who knows when his end will truly come?"
"Supreme Xuanzhen harbors suspicions... that this Earthly Ghost Emperor might be feigning his condition! Yet, the state of his Qi-Blood being consumed is undeniably real; even a Martial Immortal would find it unsurvivable."
"Supreme Xuanzhen fears that circumstances may shift, leaving him unable to fully control Qitian City. Should Qitian return from the Earth Deceit Que..."
"Then the malevolent forces of Earthly Hell may achieve their connection..."
The Emperor let out a soft sigh upon hearing this. "Rest assured, I shall personally escort the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner through the Strange Que and proceed directly to Qitian Inner City. Once Qitian Inner City's location is pinpointed, the Supreme of the Heavenly Court graciously tore open the Mysterious Fog, forging a direct passage to Qitian City."
"The Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner, under my stewardship, will not be compromised and will be delivered straight to Supreme Xuanzhen within Qitian Inner City," the black-robed figure stated with firm resolve.
The Emperor fell silent, then turned to Mr. Lian. "Instruct my trusted confidant to take possession of the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner and accompany you. After all... the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner holds immense significance."
The black-robed figure of the Dark Heavenly Court offered a sardonic sneer. "As you wish."
"Do you truly believe I possess the audacity to defy the Supreme's directives?"
"My concerns extend beyond your safety; I also harbor worries that other powerful entities from the All Gods Camp might attempt to intercept the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner en route," the Emperor elaborated.
“My trusted subordinate carries a Divine Talisman. Should anyone try to snatch the flag, he can immediately deploy the talisman to return the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner.” Following this, the Emperor turned his gaze to Mr. Lian. “Mr. Lian, are you willing to embark on this perilous mission for me, even if it might cost you your life… are you willing?” Upon hearing the Emperor’s words, Mr. Lian’s countenance was filled with profound emotion and unwavering loyalty. He knelt on the ground, offering a gentle kowtow, his resolve firm, as if prepared to walk through flames without a second thought. “Please be assured, Your Majesty, even if it means laying down my life, I shall safeguard the Gathering Immortals Banner!” “I will expend my very life force to protect the Gathering Immortals Banner!” Despite being a eunuch, his voice resonated with sonorous power, his declaration carrying undeniable weight! The figure clad in black robes could not help but feel a flicker of admiration. However... Why would a eunuch speak of expending his life force? ... ... Qi Tian City pulsed with vibrant energy and immense prosperity. The Equal Heaven Temple had recommenced operations, reopening its Divine Sect. Within a mere three months, it had successfully recruited a multitude of disciples, diligently searching for divine and spirit children from various prefectures across Jiangnan Dao. Concurrently, Fang Hanshu reopened the gates of Qi Tian City, extending a warm welcome to merchants, which rapidly revitalized the ancient metropolis. Rumble— In the vast expanse above, dark clouds began to coalesce, their depths crackling with an intricate network of lightning bolts. A tempestuous storm was clearly on the horizon, arriving precisely as anticipated. Raindrops, each the size of a bean, plummeted from the heavens, striking the obsidian tiles of Qi Tian City. They shattered upon impact, exploding into a fine, misty spray, rendering the entire cityscape indistinct and veiled. Within the City Lord’s Mansion, located in the outer district of Qitian: Fang Hanshu, his Confucian robe fluttering gently, held the Holy Sage Book aloft. Standing beneath the eaves, he observed the magnificent downpour with keen insight, a faint starlight gleaming on his brow. Beside him stood Li Che, his dark hair cascading over his shoulders. His embroidered robe, adorned with golden lotus motifs, swayed softly with the breeze. “My Lord, a missive has arrived from the Qian Yuan Divine Sect…” Fang Hanshu produced a letter and presented it to Li Che. “What does it convey?” Li Che felt the refreshing moisture of the summer storm on his skin; his entire being exuded a warmth akin to fine jade, and a majestic aura emanated from his person. “News from Old Lv. He wishes for Xi Xi to return.” Li Che’s gaze lifted slightly. “He requests Xi Xi’s return?” “Precisely. It pertains to the inauguration ceremony for the new sect master. Old Lv, having recently broken through to the Divine Tribulation Realm… the suppression imposed by the Heaven and Earth Will is intensifying. He must retreat to the Small Cave Heaven to consolidate his cultivation and withdraw from public view.” “The Qian Yuan Divine Sect cannot function without a leader for even a single day. Therefore… before he withdraws to the Small Cave Heaven, he intends to formally designate Xi Xi as the sect master,” Fang Hanshu explained with a subtle smile. Li Che listened, a smile playing on his lips. “How… truly…” “The current sect master is eager to embark on an expedition into Strange Que? He desires to delve deep into its mysteries, contend with the powerful, seize newfound opportunities, and perhaps discover Dao Yun Divine Crystals…” Fang Hanshu nodded, the corners of his lips curling upwards. “Indeed…” Li Che contemplated for a moment. “Xi Xi’s current aptitude is genuinely extraordinary. Her cultivation progress, under the guidance of Boss, has been astonishingly rapid…” “However, does the sect master currently grasp Xi Xi’s true identity as the Daughter of Prison Lotus?” “Should Xi Xi truly assume the mantle of sect master for the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, Qian Yuan will become inextricably linked with Prison Lotus. In the future, they will inevitably face relentless assaults and formidable challenges from all the camps of the gods.” Fang Hanshu grew serious upon hearing this. “The letter makes mention of this; Old Lv stated that Xi Xi is unequivocally the destined sect master of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. He is resolute in this decision and will not permit any deviation…” Li Che chuckled upon hearing this, a sense of genuine delight spreading through him. Lv Taibai was indeed aware of Xi Xi’s profound identity. He also understood the immense danger and targeted scrutiny that accompanied her status as the Daughter of Prison Lotus. His past experiences within Qi Tian City had clearly demonstrated the perilous consequences of being associated with such a figure. Yet, his conviction remained unshaken, his determination to support Xi Xi warming Li Che’s heart. Witnessing such profound trust placed in Xi Xi, with such significant risks involved, Li Che felt it only right to ensure that Qian Yuan would not suffer any adverse repercussions. “Very well. Since such is the situation, I shall find an opportune moment to escort Xi Xi back to the Qian Yuan Divine Sect to finalize the inauguration ceremony and for her to assume the position of sect master.” “However, before we take Xi Xi back to fulfill her destiny as sect master, there remains another matter of significant importance to address.” Rumble— The storm continued its furious onslaught, battering the earth and kicking up swirling mists that obscured the heavens. Then. Li Che snapped his fingers. A solitary black chess piece shot forth, imbued with swirling, dark energy that surged like an incoming tide. Following this, the chess piece contorted and expanded, gradually transforming into a figure dressed in opulent purple robes.This was a chess piece strategically positioned by Li Che, right by the Emperor's side. Eunuch Lian, clad in vibrant purple. "My Lord!" Upon his arrival, Eunuch Lian prostrated himself with immense excitement and devotion. Fang Hanshu was momentarily taken aback. He recognized the individual instantly, and his expression became remarkably strange. "Isn't this the Emperor's most trusted confidant?!" Even though Fang Hanshu had been transformed into Li Che's Soul Capturing, he remained utterly unaware of the total number of pawns Li Che had placed across the realm... How many Soul Capturings does our Lord possess out in the world?!