As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1920 - 493: The Third of the Ink-Splattered Ten Evils, Burning Void Huo Dou—A Father Cannot Complain of Fatigue [Monthly Ticket Requested]...
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The figure of Mo Yu, magnified within his pupils.
A gentle breath was exhaled.
To be completely honest...
It's quite exhausting.
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Within Qitian Inner City.
An overwhelming Supreme authority permeated every nook and cranny of the city, instilling a dreadful sense of oppression that silenced all venerables and divine tribulations present. Many were gripped by fear, utterly clueless as to what had transpired, why the wrath of two Supremes was burning with such ferocity, as if intent on obliterating all.
The formidable Dao Divine Patterns of Jialou Supreme and Xuanzhen Supreme flickered wildly, coiling in the heavens like formidable Jiao Mang.
The demonic energy that had previously shrouded the Sky Wolf Palace completely dissipated.
A multitude of Demon Race venerables, already subdued by the sheer authority of the two Supremes, lay prostrate on the ground. Facing a Supreme directly, even venerables of the Second Calamity and Third Tribulation experienced a deep-seated unease.
However, after thoroughly interrogating all the powerful figures of the Demon Race, neither Jialou Supreme nor Xuanzhen Supreme managed to glean a single clue regarding the whereabouts of Sky Wolf Supreme. This left the two Supremes with a profound and inexplicable sense of disquiet. The unknown, after all, is the most terrifying.
Where had Sky Wolf truly gone?
Did he depart of his own accord, or was he compelled?
If he was forced...
The act of coercing a Supreme away without detection could not possibly be a simple feat!
Could it be that a Deity had intervened?
Yet, aside from the Qitian Temple God who had carved a path into the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, no other Temple Gods had reawakened within Prison Lotus?!
So, what precisely was the situation?
The two Supremes exchanged glances, sensing the mutual irritation simmering within each other. Normally as steadfast as mountains, they had only felt a flicker of annoyance facing the utterly shameless Earthly Ghost Emperor in the past. Now, however, an additional layer of unease had settled upon them.
Rumble——
Abruptly.
A blood-hued turmoil manifested without warning in the sky above Qitian Inner City!
At this very instant, Jialou Supreme and Xuanzhen Supreme, possessing exceptionally keen perceptions, detected the disturbance immediately and directed their gazes upward towards the firmament.
Qitian Inner City now falls under the dominion of Inner Mysterious Que, thus the sky above the Inner City naturally belongs to the realm of Deceit Que.
Looking up at this moment, they observed a vast expanse of crimson in the sky, oppressively dense, with Dao Divine Patterns interweaving and surfacing amidst thunderous roars.
These very Dao Divine Patterns then fractured with a deafening cry, scattering downwards and exploding upon the ground!
The expressions of Xuanzhen and Jialou Supreme shifted dramatically.
This spectacle, how could they possibly fail to recognize it?
Countless blood-colored disturbances coalesced, seeming to transform into a colossal blood-red demonic wolf that stretched across the heavens. Raising its head high, it unfurled its form between heaven and earth, emitting a mournful, blood-like cry that echoed as a desolate wolf howl...
Rumble——
It was akin to a titanic blood-red Sun collapsing with a thunderous roar!
The entirety of Qitian Inner City, every single cultivator present, was jolted as if struck by a bolt of lightning.
Numerous demon gods and demon god venerables of the Demon Race stood utterly dumbfounded, their eyes wide with disbelief. The demonic energy radiating from them uncontrollably shifted into their true demonic forms as they let out cries of anguish.
"Our race's Supreme..."
"Has fallen!"
Boom——!!!
Billowing crimson mist, collapsing Dao Divine Patterns!
A chilling sensation coursed through Xuanzhen Supreme and Jialou Supreme, as if their very bodies had frozen.
Sky Wolf Supreme...
Was dead!
The manifestation of a Supreme's demise, an anomaly signifying an utterly complete death, leaving no trace of even the demonic soul!
Who, precisely?
How had he met his end?!
Jialou and Xuanzhen, at this critical juncture, were genuinely chilled to the bone.
They exchanged concerned glances, already beginning to harbor anxieties for their own safety. After all, if Sky Wolf could perish, then they... were equally susceptible to the same fate!
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And as the gentle patter of blood rain began to fall.
Li Che, who had been leisurely reclining on the Dominator Tower moments before, finally emerged from Mo City's Fengdu.
Surveying the widespread devastation across the city, Li Che experienced a rare, fleeting sense of weariness.
But, there was no alternative... who else could bear such a burden if not he, as a father?
For the unwavering safety of his beloved daughter, for the peaceful and harmonious existence of his family within this world.
Li Che resolved to endure a little more fatigue, to exert himself a bit harder, all in the pursuit of forging a more secure environment for his kin!
This, he acknowledged, was the fundamental duty of a family patriarch.
As for the feeling of exhaustion, it was merely an ephemeral emotion that surfaced momentarily.
Tired?
In this vast world, who isn't weary? For countless individuals, the sheer act of survival itself presented an exhausting challenge.
Lv Taibai, on whom Li Che had placed a Thunder Chess Piece, provided him with crystal-clear intelligence regarding the situation along Xiling Road. A myriad of complex emotions surged within his heart.
In comparison to those struggling souls, could his own weariness truly be considered significant?
Although his daughter's predicament was fraught with considerable danger and complexity, if he himself did not ascend to greater strength, he might inadvertently confront dangers that were both unimaginable and utterly insurmountable.
However...
At the very least, by striving for greater power, he still possessed the agency to alter the course of everything.
Nevertheless, many individuals, even with relentless effort, might find their circumstances unchanged.
Buzz——
Adorned in a bamboo hat and Mo Shan robes, Li Che materialized within Qitian Outer City.
His gaze drifted towards Qitian Inner City, observing that with the Sky Wolf Supreme's demise, Heaven and Earth indeed unveiled an anomaly, a spectacle mirroring the profound finality of his death.
This very anomaly had ripple effects, extending its reach even to the Outer City.
Li Che, immersed in the peculiar 'blood rain', turned and retreated into a secluded alleyway.
Faint, orange illumination painted the scene.
A restaurant nestled deep within the alley exuded an aura of detachment from the bustling world.
Its proprietor sat before the establishment, engaged in smoking, while a large black dog slumbered peacefully on the ground.
Li Che advanced slowly, and the proprietor, in turn, gradually raised his head, casting a glance his way.
Abruptly, the proprietor inclined his head, observing Li Che more intently.
A subtle, unreadable emotion flickered in his eyes as he scrutinized Li Che.
"Are you weary?"
The proprietor extinguished the cigarette, its green smoke curling upwards, and inquired placidly.
Li Che faltered for a moment, subtly surprised that the proprietor had perceived his state.
"A father's weariness is common; it is but a trifle."
Li Che offered a humble smile.
"After a satisfying meal, one must then regain their vigor to strive for the well-being of the family."
Li Che smiled faintly.
He produced a Qiankun Jade and presented it to the proprietor.
The Big Black Dog, roused by the conversation, opened its drowsy eyes and looked at Li Che with gentle recognition.
Upon hearing Li Che's words, a rare flicker of a smile graced the proprietor's countenance.
He accepted the Qiankun Jade, his gaze falling upon the Sky Wolf Supreme Flesh contained within.
Reflecting on past times.
In days gone by, when Li Che would bring ingredients to the proprietor without Xi Xi accompanying him, the proprietor would have paid him no mind, nor would he have prepared the ingredients.
However, this time...
The proprietor, his white robes billowing gently, waved a dismissive hand.
"Very well, kindly wait."