As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1884 - 485: Before Li Che Acts, Someone Else Attempts to Seize the Flag

"My Lord, rest assured, for the Young Master, I will give my utmost effort!"

Xie Yushen felt the immense responsibility placed upon him and clasped his fists, his voice resonating deeply.

Li Che offered a nod of affirmation.

After a few more words of encouragement, Li Che decided to depart. Having placed his trust in Xie Yushen, he resolved to allow him to manage affairs. When it came to matters like leveling mountains, dismantling sects, gathering rivers and mountains, and obtaining the Golden Lotus, Xie Yushen was indeed the preeminent expert.

Three days vanished in the blink of an eye.

The atmosphere within Qianyuan Dao City grew increasingly vibrant, reminiscent of the joyous celebrations during the New Year. Homes throughout the city were adorned with red paper, exuding an air of festivity, and colorful lanterns were strung along the main thoroughfares to herald the impending succession ceremony.

The Great Divine Sect extended considerable respect by dispatching sect elders who personally delivered gifts, bestowing significant honor upon the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.

Even the Purple Mansion Divine Sect and the South Sea Bamboo Forest, two enigmatic divine sects, sent their offerings.

Adornments flourished across the divine sect, amplifying the celebratory and festive mood.

Taibai Peak.

The chosen venue for the succession ceremony was Taibai Peak, where representatives from the various invited forces were comfortably seated on the expansive platform.

Li Che and Zhang Ya, as the parents of the soon-to-be Sect Master, occupied a prominent front-row position.

Their status as the parents of the new Sect Master warranted a place of high honor, making it impossible for them to be seated in the rear; while not the primary seats, their arrangement was far from shabby.

Li Qingshan, Nurse Momo, Old Chen, Uncle, and the others were situated further back.

Dong——

Dong——

The resonance of bells filled the air, surging like waves and tides, their echoes reverberating throughout the entire city.

The succession ceremony officially commenced, expertly hosted by Third Elder Ding Zi. This hosting duty would typically have fallen to Great Elder Fang Hanshu.

However, with Fang Hanshu currently occupied reopening the Equal Heaven Temple in Qi Tian City, and Second Elder Zhao Fangzhou unfamiliar with such proceedings, Lv Taibai had assigned Ding Zi the responsibility.

Disciples of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect congregated on Taibai Peak.

The once-spacious Taibai Peak was now densely populated, feeling almost cramped.

Nevertheless, the prevailing atmosphere was one of great enthusiasm, and the disciples harbored no reservations about the new sect master's succession, as Xi Xi was undeniably deserving.

After all, despite being only eight years old, Xi Xi's martial cultivation had already reached the formidable level of a Martial Saint!

While the cultivation of a first-level Martial Saint might seem somewhat insufficient for leading a Great Divine Sect, the reality was that Xi Xi was exceptionally young, and behind him stood Li Che, a figure once renowned within the sect protection battle as Master Li.

The ceremony, though elaborate, drew no complaints, for it was the fitting ritual and presentation befitting the succession of a Great Divine Sect Master; every such ceremony across the Great Divine Sects followed a similar grand scale.

Due to Xi Xi's tender age, numerous ceremonial steps had been streamlined or omitted.

Zhang Ya linked her arm through Li Che’s, her gaze fixed on Xi Xi, resplendent in formal attire, as he ascended the high platform. Her eyes overflowed with undeniable pride and boundless joy.

"My dear, our Xi Xi has truly grown up!"

Zhang Ya whispered softly.

Li Che let out a chuckle. "It’s still early days; she's just a little child. Even as the sect master, she's still a little child, haha."

Zhang Ya playfully nudged Li Che’s arm.

Li Che’s smile gradually softened as he gazed intently at the dignified Xi Xi on the platform, resembling a miniature adult. He exhaled slowly, his eyes momentarily closing.

In the ensuing moment, only the Fairy in the Painting Avatar remained.

He himself had already materialized within the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch Mysterious Temple.

The candlelight flickered and swayed erratically.

Li Che's expression turned solemn and icy cold.

His body trembled, and his abundant Qi and blood surged, as if internal flames were igniting and intertwining.

Li Che offered a faint, enigmatic smile, clenched his five fingers, and a cute, endearing elephant mask materialized, concealing his face. Rampaging demonic energy erupted outward, completely altering his identity.

He donned a straw hat and changed out of his Golden Lotus Ink Shirt.

Initially, Li Che had intended to witness Xi Xi’s succession ceremony in its entirety, but pressing matters required his immediate attention.

As a father, savoring the moment of observing his child’s honor was paramount.

However, the duty of silently safeguarding his child’s growth and preemptively neutralizing nascent threats was equally vital.

Furthermore, he hadn't anticipated the situation escalating to this extent, believing it wouldn't demand much longer.

Yet, due to unforeseen circumstances, Li Che could no longer afford to wait.

His mind stirred subtly.

The Heaven and Earth Chessboard materialized and hovered above his head.

Li Che’s gaze focused, and the Thunder Chess Piece, currently positioned on Mr. Lian, immediately projected the scene of the Gathering Immortals Flag being escorted within Strange Que.

Within the projected image...

A thick, swirling mist enveloped the surroundings, yet the palpable tension and oppressive hostility were unmistakably present…

The air crackled with an almost unbearable intensity!

An immense wave of animosity washed over everything!

It was clear…

Someone had moved faster than Li Che, aiming to snatch the flag for themselves!