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The Emperor reluctantly agrees to hand over the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner to Supreme Xuanzhen, tasking his confidant Mr. Lian with its transport. However, Li Che senses deception when observing the Emperor's actions and realizes the Emperor plans to trick Supreme Xuanzhen.
The Emperor held no distrust for the Supreme Being, but rather harbored suspicions towards the Black Robed Venerable. It must be said, the Emperor's caution and shrewdness were evident, yet everything unfolded right before Li Che's watchful eyes.
The Gathering Immortal Yellow Flag, clutched within Li Che’s grasp, trembled with a sudden whoosh. It appeared the Jade Box, which the Emperor had presented to Mr. Lian, genuinely housed the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner. Should anyone manage to purloin the flag, their true target would be the Divine Weapon concealed within the Purple Sandalwood Box, affording Mr. Lian ample opportunity to activate the Divine Talisman and teleport the Jade Box to safety. One had to concede, the Emperor's foresight was truly remarkable, establishing a contingency plan.
Li Che offered a nod of admiration, acknowledging the Emperor’s steadfastness and earning the approval of this Stable King, who was accustomed to treading on treacherous ground!
His Martial Immortal Will navigated the Heaven and Earth chessboard, diligently observing the unfolding events concerning Mr. Lian. As the path to the Deceit Que Heaven and Earth unfurled, the Black Robed Venerable discovered a Jiao Long Carriage. This carriage, drawn by two Divine Tribulation Venerables and laden with a Purple Sandalwood Box emitting a potent aura, convinced the Black Robed Venerable that it contained the coveted Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner. After all, the Black Robed Venerable could fathom no reason for the Emperor to deceive the Supreme Being. The Emperor required the Supreme Being's assistance, rendering any deception pointless, as the Supreme Being was unable to depart Qitian Inner City or dismantle the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. Consequently, the Black Robed Venerable harbored no doubts regarding the Emperor's intentions.
The convoy breached the obscuring mist, forging ahead toward the vast, ethereal, and mysterious expanse of the Deceit Que Heaven and Earth. Mr. Lian, clad in purple robes, trailed discreetly behind the convoy, exhibiting no signs of unusual activity.
Buzz buzz buzz—
The Heaven and Earth chessboard gradually became obscured, its clarity diminishing. Even with the Thunder Chess Piece positioned on Mr. Lian, Li Che's perception through the Heaven and Earth chessboard grew exceedingly vague. This might be attributed to the immense distance to the Deceit Que, or perhaps the thickening mysterious fog in that region served as an effective shield. Fortunately, a faint sense remained.
Li Che opted to withhold his intervention, choosing instead to maintain his observation. His plan was to strike for the flag once the convoy had sufficiently distanced itself. He continued to probe with his Martial Immortal Will.
Meanwhile, having completed his yard chores and shared a warm cup of tea with Zhang Ya, they ascended Taibai Peak together. Xi Xi's Three Flowers ignited, and the heavens and earth responded with startling thunder. On the precipice of impacting the Martial Saint level, Li Che sensed the change.
"Just as I surmised, young Xi Xi still harbors a potent yearning for a glorious return, and now, back within the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, this desire finds an outlet, instantaneously loosening the Martial Saint bottleneck," Li Che mused with a smile. As a Martial Immortal possessing profound insight into the Martial Path, he could readily interpret Xi Xi’s current state. Over the preceding year, Xi Xi had been nourished with innumerable body-refining treasures by her elder, complemented by Immortal Dao cultivation dreams that induced feedback from the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit. As a result, the young girl's physical foundation was, in truth, scarcely inferior to Li Che's own.
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Crack crack—
The imposing celestial dome, once clear, was now choked with dense, leaden clouds, within which lightning serpents writhed and coiled. The crisp autumn air was punctuated by sudden thunder, carrying with it a refreshing coolness.
Taibai Peak.
A terrifying energy, as if commanded by the Heaven and Earth Will itself, enveloped the entire mountain. Upon the vast plain before Taibai Hall, a scorching heat emanated, akin to raging infernos, washing over the mountain in waves.
Lv Taibai, situated within Taibai Hall, observed with a flicker of surprise and contemplation in his eyes. "Eight years old... At merely eight years of age, she attempts to break through to become a Martial Saint! Truly, this young girl's growth rate is astonishingly rapid!
Is she indeed the Daughter of Prison Lotus? It is fitting that she is destined to lead the Prison Lotus Camp and command all deities in the future!" It is important to note that Xi Xi is not a reincarnated Temple God; rather, she has achieved this feat through her inherent talent, impacting the Martial Saint realm at the tender age of eight—a near unprecedented occurrence. Not only Lv Taibai but even Grandmaster Lv Qiankun was alarmed, emerging from the Qiankun Small Cave Heaven to witness Xi Xi's breakthrough.
Numerous Elders of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, including Zhao Fangzhou, Feng Zhiqi, and Ding Zi, were all taken aback. They were aware of Xi Xi's return, aware that the Sect Master intended to cede the position to her upon his own breakthrough of the Divine Tribulation. However, none could have foreseen that Xi Xi's cultivation was on the verge of reaching the Martial Saint level! An eight-year-old Martial Saint—it was truly astounding!
Li Che, accompanied by Zhang Ya, arrived at Taibai Peak and observed from a distance as Xi Xi sat in a cross-legged posture on the expansive plain.
Seated on the ground, Xi Xi found herself beneath a resplendent red maple. Its myriad leaves shimmered, akin to a sun-kissed water surface.
Three magnificent flowers – Essence, Qi, and Spirit – blossomed above Xi Xi’s head and upon her shoulders!
As the flame-like Three Flowers swirled, they appeared to transform into a Golden Lotus, meticulously forged from gold!
A searing heat radiated from her small form. The little girl abruptly opened her eyes, releasing a slow, drawn-out exhalation.
Within her diminutive body, it was as if a blazing Vast Sun Fiery Sunburst had ignited, emitting intense heat and brilliant light potent enough to banish all malevolent spirits!
Crackle— Crackle—
Xi Xi tilted her head upward, emitting a long, drawn-out howl. As she stretched her arms, her tendons and bones produced a series of resounding cracks!
Buzz— Bang!!!
With a thunderous boom, a grand surge of Qi-Blood cascaded outwards, tinted crimson and interspersed with flecks of golden light, erupting around Xi Xi!
Xi Xi’s eyes blazed with intensity, like twin beams of golden light that pierced through the celestial dome!
The young girl sprang to her feet, landing upon the expansive plain. A colossal Martial Dao Will surged forth. Under the gaze of all present, and with a heart filled with comprehension, she commenced her martial arts practice.
Her five fingers clenched tightly, bones grating faintly. A fist shot out to the side; a leg whipped out like a lash. Her movements were neither hasty nor sluggish, yet she seamlessly integrated the Martial Dao Will into her very being, piece by painstaking piece.
