As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1885 - 486: The Dao Fruit Space-Time Golden Wheel’s Transformation Opportunity, Gathering Immortals Flag in Hand, Half-step Supreme Old Fang Unmatched...

Someone dared to preempt him... It seemed they intended to snatch away his Gathering Immortals Flag!

Li Che's gaze sharpened, and he instantly perceived that something was not right. Had this not been the case, he would have much preferred to wait until Xi Xi's ancestral ceremony had concluded before making his move to seize the flag.

He harbored no urgency. Strange Que, after all, was a realm vastly different from the Human World. Its sheer scale was immense, its magnificence beyond comprehension, akin to the difference in size between Earth and the Sun.

Consequently, forging a path within Strange Que towards Qi Tian Inner City, and traversing this vast expanse, demanded an exceptionally long duration.

Even with an established pathway allowing for swift passage, reaching the destination still consumed considerable time.

This was precisely why Li Che had not been anxious, opting instead to await an opportune moment to assess the situation thoroughly before attempting to steal the flag.

However, to his surprise, within the boundless reaches of Strange Que, other factions had somehow become privy to the fact that the Gathering Immortals Flag had been borrowed and was being transported to Qi Tian City.

The Gathering Immortals Flag... it possessed the ability to temporarily shield the Supreme Beings and even Deities from the Heaven and Earth Will, permitting Divine Weapons to descend into the Human World. It was undeniably an item of immense value.

Therefore, it was entirely understandable that it would become a point of contention.

But which faction could it possibly be?

Could it be experts from the All Gods Camp?

It was difficult to ascertain, as Strange Que was a realm of enormous proportions. Beyond the forces affiliated with the All Gods Camp, other formidable powers existed, such as the Dragon Clan, the Ancient Clan, and even potent entities like the Hunting God Pavilion.

This represented merely Li Che's superficial grasp of Strange Que. The realm encompassed even the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Mysterious Queues, into which Qi Tian had ventured...

Within those sacred grounds resided immortals who had weathered the epochs, and therein lay true terror and power.

"So... which force could it be?"

Li Che's hand slowly drifted downwards, concealing the charming elephant mask that signified his current guise as the Earthly Realm Truth Listener.

The reason for adopting the Truth Listener persona was Li Che's strategic decision to employ demonic energy as a means to obscure his Martial Immortal aura. After all, the half-dead facade of the Earthly Ghost Emperor could not yet be discarded; it needed to persist in its ailing state for a while longer.

This would serve to confound those restless experts of the All Gods Camp within Qi Tian Inner City.

By assuming the identity of the Truth Listener and activating the fundamental ability of demon transformation inherent in the [Ten Thousand Demon Emperor] Dao Fruit, he could meld his demonic energy with his Qi and blood, transforming the latter into the former.

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians Immortal Seed would then induce a surge in this manifested demonic energy!

This method would not only enable the full exertion of his combat prowess but also serve as a perfect disguise for his identity, making it a clear win-win scenario.

Gazing at the indistinct projection of the Heaven and Earth chessboard, Li Che could only perceive a degree of turmoil within Strange Que, with various factions making overtures to seize the Gathering Immortals Flag, but the precise details remained elusive.

Therefore, Li Che resolved to depart without further delay.

With a clench of his fingers, Li Che, his disguise now complete, vanished entirely in an instant.

Qi Tian City.

Within a courtyard, Fang Hanshu was engrossed in observing the Holy Sage Book. However, a keen observer might have noticed a subtle brilliance, akin to the flow of the Star River, flickering across his brow.

Buzz——

A chess piece ascended, then expanded and contorted, morphing into the likeness of Li Che, who, adorned with the charming elephant mask, adjusted his hat.

Fang Hanshu paused momentarily, closing the Holy Sage Book he held.

Despite the mask, as the Soul Capturer, he possessed an acute sensitivity to Li Che's aura, instantly recognizing the identity of his visitor.

"Is today not the day of Xi Xi's ancestral ceremony?"

A flicker of bewilderment crossed Fang Hanshu's features.

He was, of course, aware of the occasion; Lv Taibai had even extended an invitation to him.

However, Fang Hanshu found himself in a somewhat delicate position. The Equal Heaven Temple had only recently been reestablished, and the sect required his steadfast presence.

Furthermore, he was striving to attain the Supreme Realm, which necessitated his dedication, preventing him from journeying to Qianyuan Taoist City.

Li Che had employed his Flying Thunder Move to arrive.

"Indeed, it is the day of Xi Xi's ancestral ceremony, but an unforeseen development has occurred, disrupting the original plan," Li Che stated calmly.

"Certain other factions have become aware that Supreme Xuanzhen has borrowed the Gathering Immortals Flag from the Emperor, and they intend to intercept it en route to seize it."

As Li Che concluded his explanation, Fang Hanshu's eyes immediately reflected a peculiar hue.

"Other factions are aware of this?"

"Which enigmatic force could it be? The Ancient Gui Que Clan? Or perhaps the other two principal All Gods Camps?" Upon hearing the news, Fang Hanshu's initial thoughts turned to these possibilities.

Li Che tugged his hat lower: "I do not know, nor is it necessary to concern ourselves with the specifics."

"No matter what faction it is... snatching my Gathering Immortals Flag is utterly unacceptable."

Li Che’s voice was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Fang Hanshu almost burst into laughter, thinking that the Sect Master was indeed the Sect Master, so powerful and commanding!

"Have you already broken through to the Supreme realm?" Li Che inquired with eager anticipation.

Fang Hanshu let out a soft chuckle, a broad grin spreading across his face: "I'm a little short of it, but it's close. With the guidance and experience from our ancestral master, I feel it's within reach soon."

Supreme.

In the current circumstances, securing an additional Supreme expert would grant them invaluable time.

Fang Hanshu ceased speaking further. He changed out of his scholarly robes and donned the same black attire and hood as Li Che. With his fingers slightly spread, he produced a mask that shimmered like a galaxy, complete with a Star River reflection, and covered his face with it.

"If you make a move, can the Hunting God Pavilion identify you by your mask?"

Li Che cast a curious glance at the mask, its surface displaying a dynamic, flowing Star River.

Fang Hanshu pondered for a moment before replying: "Probably not..."

"However, it's not entirely certain. Each God Hunter's mask is meticulously carved by the enigmatic Pavilion Master of the Hunting God Pavilion. Their origins are quite mysterious, and they might conceal some unique aura. Who can say for sure?"

"But it shouldn't be detectable. Otherwise, the Hunting God Pavilion wouldn't frequently be used as a scapegoat faction in Strange Que."