As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1882 - 485: As a Father’s Love Melts the Ice, Someone Snatches the Flag Before Li Che

The air buzzed with anticipation, akin to preparations for a grand festival. Ordinarily, the transition of power when Sect Master Lv Taibai of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect stepped down would evoke feelings of sadness and reluctance. However, the prevailing atmosphere suggested that Lv Taibai's tenure had been less than stellar.

Yet, the excitement wasn't fueled by Lv Taibai's departure, but by the ascent of the young successor, Xi Xi. Having attained the status of a Martial Saint at the tender age of eight, this unparalleled prodigy held the promise of ushering in a brighter future for the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.

Qian Yuan Divine Sect.

Mei Mountain.

Li Che's black robe billowed, his raven-black, robust hair whipping through the air like a divine lash, cleaving the atmosphere with sharp cracks.

A gentle smile gracing his features, Li Che ascended Mei Mountain. Along his path, plum trees were adorned with autumn plums. Or rather, plum blossoms perpetually flourished on Mei Mountain, releasing an exquisitely refined fragrance.

With Li Che's current level of cultivation, piercing the veil of mysterious fog to pinpoint the Mysterious Temple was a trivial matter.

The wind whispered, and plum blossoms, imbued with fragrance, descended.

Pale pink petals lay scattered upon the ground, enshrouded in the mysterious mist, adding an aura of enigma.

He strode forward, arriving at the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Lord Strange Temple.

Within the temple's confines, profound silence reigned. The divine sculpture of the True Lord stood serenely upon the altar, accompanied by a sleek black dog, positioned as if ready to hunt, beside the True Lord.

All around, candle flames flickered erratically, burning with a faint light.

The divine sculpture was enthroned atop the altar, its visage obscured by a thick, divine miasma. Only a sliver above the brow offered a hint of a divine eye, casting a piercing gaze.

Li Che had once inquired of the temple's keeper whether he was indeed the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Lord, but the keeper had offered no direct confirmation.

Could a lack of response be construed as assent?

Li Che refused to rely on assumption. He raised his left hand, eliciting a low hum and tremor. In the following instant, the three-pointed double-edged knife materialized, grasped firmly in his hand.

It was within this very Mysterious Temple, during a prior encounter, that he had resonated with the Temple God and obtained three orbs of light.

From these, he had selected the three-pointed double-edged knife, a divine weapon that had proven immensely valuable. Even in the fierce battle at Qi Tian City, its unsealing had unleashed a divine aura, enabling him to vanquish his adversaries.

Consequently, Li Che harbored a deep sense of gratitude towards the Saint Manifestation True Monarch.

He assumed a cross-legged posture. A gentle breeze swept through, hushing the entire world into stillness.

He observed the divine sculpture for an extended period, utterly motionless.

Li Che remained unperturbed.

"Exhale—"

"Inhale—"

With each measured breath, his mind grew progressively clearer.

Resting the three-pointed double-edged knife horizontally across his lap, Li Che slowly shut his eyes. He entered a state of cultivation, his spirit stirring as he immersed himself in the Tao Tribulation Space, commencing his daily trial.

The nascent power of the Dao Tribulation began to interweave around his being.

Within the Mysterious Temple, a subtle ripple seemed to pass through its innate divinity.

Upon the altar.

The divine sculpture of the Miao Dao Xiansheng True Lord appeared to vibrate, the mysterious fog swirling above it starting to dissipate.

The gaze emanating from the vertical pupil seemed to slowly shift.

It settled upon the figure seated in cultivation.

Gradually... peculiar.

...

...

Within the Heaven and Earth chessboard, images began to intertwine.

Miasma surged, thick and hazy. However, due to Li Che's placement of a Thunder Chess Piece upon Mr. Lian, he could remotely observe the unfolding scenes, perceiving them with perfect clarity across the Strange Que.

Li Che's Martial Immortal will continuously absorbed this panorama, his heart as placid as a tranquil pool.

Indeed, his intention was to seize the flag, but he was awaiting the opportune moment, requiring meticulous preparation.

This particular endeavor of flag-snatching necessitated a venture deep into the Strange Que.

Despite now possessing Martial Immortal combat prowess, the inherent dangers within the Strange Que were sufficient to engulf even a Martial Immortal.

After all, the Strange Que imposed minimal restrictions on the display of power. Supremes could unleash their full might, and even deities could manifest...

Li Che himself was merely at the Martial Arts Human Immortal Realm.

Should he encounter a Supreme, a retreat would likely be his only recourse.

Therefore, Li Che's primary objective was to first ascertain the identities of the opposing powerhouses present on this expedition.

He needed to know if any formidable individuals remained concealed, or if a Supreme was covertly observing.

Li Che intensely coveted the Gathering Immortals Xuan Flag, desiring to pair it with the Gathering Immortals Yellow Flag already under his command.

Assembling the complete Gathering Immortals Flag was no minor feat; even the Emperor possessed merely the Gathering Immortals Xuan Flag and the Gathering Immortals Earth Banner—just two components.

Nevertheless, Li Che remained resolute. Since the Emperor had seen fit to bring forth the Gathering Immortals Flag, Li Che dared to lay claim to it!Furthermore, Li Che gained knowledge from Mr. Lian regarding the Emperor's homicidal intentions toward the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. The act of lending out the Gathering Immortals Flag also served a hidden agenda: to facilitate the Supreme's journey. His objective was twofold: to vanquish the Earthly Ghost Emperor and simultaneously dismantle the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. "Xi'er has only just ascended to the position of Sect Master of Qian Yuan Divine Sect; such catastrophic events simply cannot be permitted to unfold," he mused. Li Che had pledged to safeguard his daughter from any distress, a promise that would certainly not remain unfulfilled. Regarding the Da Jing Dynasty, Li Che was also actively making preparations. Xie Yushen, who was now under his control as a Soul Capturer, diligently assisted in amassing the Fortune from the eleven paths of Dajing. This fortune was being channeled to form a Luck Golden Lotus. To date, he had successfully condensed the Luck Golden Lotus for both the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect and the Xuanfu Divine Sect, two prominent divine sects. State Preceptor Xie Yushen was a trusted confidant of the Dajing Emperor, discovered within a humble background and recognized for his potential; the Emperor never once doubted Xie Yushen's unwavering allegiance. The Emperor even confided the destiny of Dajing to Xie Yushen, expressing his hope that Xie Yushen would achieve the subjugation of the eleven Divine Sects of Dajing. The ultimate goal was for the world's fate to converge and solidify into the Twelve-grade Mountain and River Qi Fortune Golden Lotus!