As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1558: Martial Dao Will Ascends a Ten-Thousand-Foot Mountain, Pure Martial 100% Forges the Martial Immortal Golden Body (3)
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"Is it possible that a Divine Tribulation Cultivator also exists within the Underworld?"
Gu Qianchi’s voice was low as he posed the question.
To reduce someone like Zhao Beidou to such a pathetic state, it would surely require the combined effort of at least two Divine Tribulation Cultivators, wouldn't it?
Zhao Beidou shifted his gaze toward Gu Qianchi and gave a slow shake of his head before offering a brief account of the events in Mo City.
"That place appeared to be a Small Cave Heaven remaining from a Divine Tribulation of the Underworld. However... there was no Divine Tribulation expert inside. The Underworld Yama simply harnessed the inherent power of that Small Cave Heaven. He used every desperate tactic available, even sacrificing the Small Cave Heaven itself through self-destruction in an attempt to take me down with him. The Underworld Yama’s wounds are likely far more grievous than mine; he is probably on the verge of death, and that Underworld Small Cave Heaven has been utterly obliterated..."
Naturally, Zhao Beidou framed the narrative to preserve his own dignity. When he finished speaking, a heavy silence fell over the group.
Shock was written across the faces of every expert serving the Imperial Court.
Was the Underworld truly capable of such a feat?
A strange light flickered in Gu Qianchi’s eyes as well.
In the meantime, Huang Mei and Xie Yunshen traded a knowing look. As Soul Capturers bound to Li Che, they were perfectly aware of the falsehoods in Zhao Beidou’s claims.
What did he mean by saying the Underworld Yama’s injuries were worse than his own?
In a short while, the Yama’s physical damage would likely be completely mended.
As Soul Capturers, they possessed an intuitive link to their Lord’s condition. Their very existence was tied to his; if Li Che were to perish, they would be the first to know.
"Old friend... my wounds are quite severe. I may need to depart for the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect’s Dragon and Tiger Cave Heaven sooner than expected to recover."
Zhao Beidou turned his attention to Xie Yunshen, whose complexion was currently as white as parchment.
Much like the Qiankun Small Cave Heaven of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, which serves as a sanctuary against tribulations, these Small Cave Heavens are tethered to specific Sect territories.
Outside of these designated zones, piercing through space to enter them is impossible.
While legendary Divine Tribulation Cultivators can carry a Small Cave Heaven with them, Zhao Beidou, being only in the One Disaster One Tribulation Realm, lacked such power.
Only a Divine Tribulation Cultivator of the Three Calamities Realm would be capable of moving a Small Cave Heaven at will!
Xie Yunshen appeared stunned by the request.
Just as Zhao Beidou was voicing his intent to resign, Li Che’s freezing voice resonated within Xie Yunshen's mind.
"Humor him."
"Do not let him leave."
Xie Yunshen grasped the command instantly, his expression shifting to one of profound sincerity.
"Grandmaster Zhao, I beg you to stay for just a few more days. Has the Underworld not already taken a massive hit? Our assault on the Qianyuan is imminent—it is only a matter of time now!"
"Without the Underworld's interference, the Qianyuan Divine Sect is vulnerable, their strength greatly diminished... Furthermore, the Old Dragon God of the Dragon God bloodline is nearly here. His Majesty has granted the Old Dragon God permission to enter this realm. With his help, the Qianyuan Divine Sect... will undoubtedly fall!"
Xie Yunshen’s entire body shook, appearing overcome with agitation at the thought of Zhao Beidou leaving.
"The Imperial Court’s crusade cannot succeed without the presence of Grandmaster Zhao!"
Hearing these words, a look of satisfaction crossed Zhao Beidou’s face.
The humiliation of being seen in such a battered state by his peers began to fade. In Xie Yunshen’s desperate eyes, he saw the validation of his own status and importance.
Zhao Beidou was well aware that his departure would leave the Imperial Court with only two Divine Tribulation Cultivators, even with the Old Dragon God included.
But if he remained, they would maintain a force of three...
The gap between having two or three Divine Tribulation Cultivators was monumental!
The level of intimidation and pressure they could exert on the Qianyuan Divine Sect would be on a different level entirely.
Xie Yunshen coughed as he stepped forward, blood even staining his lips as his excitement grew.
Zhao Beidou quickly moved to calm him: "State Preceptor, please do not worry. I shall stay. It is merely a minor wound; I can recover just as well here."
In truth, given his current state, a full recovery would take at least three or four years.
He was dangerously wounded...
Because his Disaster Wheel had shattered, he might have actually died in that Small Cave Heaven if he hadn't focused on destabilizing the already crumbling space.
Nevertheless, the Underworld had paid a heavy price as well.
"State Preceptor, I must clarify one thing. Although my injury is 'minor,' I can likely only serve as a figure of deterrence. If I am forced to engage in combat, it will only aggravate my condition, so I cannot act recklessly again."
Zhao Beidou explained.
Xie Yunshen offered a thankful smile: "I am grateful to you, Grandmaster Zhao, for showing me this respect. If you had departed... I would have had no way to explain myself to His Majesty. To have gathered such a force and failed to topple a single Divine Sect... I would be disgraced."
"Now that Grandmaster Zhao is willing to remain and assist, I will never forget this immense favor!"
"When His Majesty eventually holds the conferring ceremony, I will certainly speak highly of Grandmaster Zhao, ensuring the disciples of the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect receive the best opportunities."
Zhao Beidou’s eyes brightened at the promise.
Meanwhile, Gu Qianchi watched on with a look of growing envy.
What was this?
He was the one who had stepped in to stop the Underworld’s mushroom mechanism. He was the one who had risked a fallout with the Hunting God Pavilion to block their God Hunter Killer...
Yet, Xie Yunshen acted as if he hadn't done a thing?
As for Zhao Beidou... who actually knew what happened in that Underworld Small Cave Heaven!
He simply agreed to stay, and Xie Yunshen was already treating him like a savior?