As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1598: Soul Capturing Tribulation’s Glimpse of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Unprecedented Dragon Elephant Vajra Level 7
Previously on As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality...
As the fabric of space warped and twisted for a moment.
The physical form of Zhao Beidou shifted into a roiling mass of dark mist before gradually solidifying once more.
A faint smile played across the lips of Xie Yushen.
He turned his gaze toward Zhao Beidou.
"Grandmaster Zhao... You see, I spoke the truth, didn't I?"
"I bid you welcome to the Underworld."
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Rumble——!!!
Upon the waters of the Grand Canal.
The current surged and churned, sending plumes of white foam crashing against one another with explosive force!
In the following breath, the massive figure seated amidst the river, bobbing with the rhythm of the tides, suddenly snapped his eyes open.
Two sharp dragon horns sliced through the air like a Divine Spear.
"Something is amiss!"
"The aura of Zhao Beidou has been absent for far too long..."
The Old Dragon God’s eyelids flew back, his vertical pupils narrowing into slits that radiated a murderous intent.
Bang——!
The water beneath him erupted as the Old Dragon God rose to his full height. With his robes billowing, he took a single step that seemed to shrink the earth to an inch, manifesting instantly within the Imperial Court’s encampment.
Gu Qianchi, who was deep in Cultivation beneath the protection of the Array Flag to shield himself from the Will of Heaven and Earth, furrowed his brows as he felt the Old Dragon God’s violent presence.
Transforming into a streak of sword light, he ascended to hover above the camp.
"Senior Dragon God, what is the meaning of this?"
"Unleashing your aura in such a manner will surely dampen the morale of the court’s soldiers..."
Gu Qianchi stood with his arms behind his back, his Sword Qi rising toward the clouds as he spoke with a heavy tone.
"I am here to find Zhao Beidou. That fellow... his presence has vanished for quite some time. I suspect he may have deserted the battlefield!"
The Old Dragon God let out a cold sneer.
Gu Qianchi was momentarily stunned. How could such a thing be possible?
A Divine Tribulation expert, regardless of how wounded they were, possessed too much pride to simply flee the fight.
Nevertheless, Gu Qianchi realized he truly could not sense Zhao Beidou’s Qi, causing his expression to darken.
Without another word, the two of them turned their gazes toward Zhao Beidou’s personal quarters.
There, they spotted Grandmaster Huang Mei standing sentinel at the entrance.
"Amitabha. The State Preceptor has constructed a grand array to shield us from the prying ears of the Hell’s Evil. He is currently engaged in a private consultation with Grandmaster Zhao..."
Grandmaster Huang Mei explained with a serene smile.
The Old Dragon God narrowed his eyes. He had little patience for Huang Mei; had it been a Divine Tribulation elder from the Little Lingyin Temple, he might have shown some courtesy.
But he held no respect for a Divine Tribulation practitioner who had not even surpassed the rank of One Disaster One Tribulation.
Huang Mei did not attempt to obstruct them, stepping aside to clear the path.
Just then, the tent flaps opened. State Preceptor Xie Yushen appeared, clutching four small array flags which he proceeded to withdraw. Immediately, the aura of a heavily wounded Zhao Beidou became palpable...
Gu Qianchi’s brow smoothed over. So that was the case; this old loach had worked them up over nothing.
Zhao Beidou was a Divine Tribulation expert, after all. To reach such a height required a level of dignity; how could he possibly vanish without a trace?
The Old Dragon God frowned and entered the tent. He found Zhao Beidou seated upon a futon, his complexion deathly pale, with Dao Yun continuously seeping from his fractured Disaster Wheel.
Upon seeing the Old Dragon God, Zhao Beidou immediately spat out a sneer: "Old Dragon God, just who do you think you are looking down on?"
"I, Zhao Beidou... would rather perish in the heat of battle than ever run away!"
"Death holds no terror for me!"
The Old Dragon God’s brow twitched slightly. He spared the indignant Zhao Beidou a single glance before scoffing in disdain.
"Not afraid of death? There is no soul alive who does not fear the end... not one."
Zhao Beidou watched the Old Dragon God withdraw his fierce aura and depart.
A chilling light flickered within Zhao Beidou's eyes.
"The time draws near..."
"Old loach, you will be joining me soon enough..."
"Since I shall die before you..."
"That makes me your senior in the afterlife!"
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Once Zhao Beidou had been sent away, Li Che turned his attention to the Temple God Meat Ball, which had formed after the Yellow Sword Wine consumed the Temple God Dao Position Bead.
After a moment of hesitation, he flicked the Dao Yun Divine Crystal in his hand, launching it toward the fleshy mass of the Yellow Sword Wine.
Boom——!!!
As the Dao Yun Divine Crystal struck the Temple God Meat Ball, ripples of energy vibrated outward. The vast reserves of Dao Yun were drawn out like flowing water...
Gurgle, gurgle...
The sound of frantic swallowing echoed through the space.
The essence within the Dao Yun Divine Crystal was being siphoned and devoured at a staggering pace...
Before long, nothing remained but the hollow husk of the crystal.
With a soft thud, the empty shell hit the floor, and Li Che retrieved it.
"Lord... more... I need more..."
The fragmented consciousness of the Yellow Sword Wine seemed to ripple through the air as a series of sound waves.
It was indeed growing!
"I understand your urgency, but you must be patient."
Li Che shook his head. He had barely managed to fell a Divine Tribulation expert to obtain this One Leaf Dao Yun Divine Crystal, and his reserves were now depleted.
He couldn't be certain how many more crystals would be required for the Yellow Sword Wine to fully manifest as a Temple God...
Consequently, Li Che’s hunger for more Dao Yun Divine Crystals would likely only be satiated in the nearing Qi Tian City.
Situated at the crossroads of the Inner Mysterious Que and the Earth Deceit Que, Qi Tian City held much promise...
Perhaps there, an opportunity to claim more crystals would arise?
Feeling the aura of the Temple God Meat Ball grow increasingly potent...
A spark of anticipation flickered in Li Che’s eyes.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
The deluge in Mo City continued unabated, rain falling like ink-stained Divine Spears that pierced the horizon, bringing with them a heavy, suffocating atmosphere.
Li Che toyed with the drained Dao Yun Divine Crystal, tracing the vein-like patterns on its surface.
Vaguely, through the medium of the leaf, he felt as though he could sense a colossal, terrifying treasure tree—withering, rotting, and breaking apart...
The main trunk snapped, and millions of leaves drifted down with a mournful rustle.
Thump thump thump—
Suddenly, Li Che’s pupils dilated. Within his chest, a sound like a Heavenly God striking war drums erupted, sending shockwaves through his entire being!
Boom—!!!
Invisible pulses of energy exploded outward from Li Che, centered on his body!
The Qi-Blood within him began to churn and boil beyond his control!
Li Che stopped fighting it, completely shattering the mental shackles holding his power back!
Bang—!!!
A torrent of Qi-Blood erupted from his every pore, manifesting as the towering phantoms of a Divine Dragon and a Giant Elephant. Standing a hundred feet tall, they thrashed wildly within the Mo City Fengdu!
The searing Qi-Blood intertwined like ribbons of Immortal Energy, coiling like serpents around the celestial beasts!
Li Che’s dark hair whipped about him as the ink-colored rain evaporated instantly upon contact with his heat, shrouding Mo City in a thick, dark mist!
"It is finished!"
Li Che’s eyes snapped open, glowing with a brilliant light.
Standing amidst the storm, his gaze threw off sparks of golden electricity that danced in the air!
His skin turned translucent, every fiber of muscle and every acupoint overflowing with scalding Qi-Blood, causing the very space around him to warp and buckle!
In his mind’s eye, the details of his clash with Zhao Beidou played back in a loop.
"Exhale—"
"Inhale—"
In this moment, even without the Instant Enlightenment provided by the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, Li Che felt as though he were possessed by a divine clarity.
His spine curved like a dragon. As the Qi-Blood swirled into vortices, an eighth massive vortex suddenly materialized!
Li Che let out a primal roar toward the heavens, his hair crackling like lightning!
His fingers locked into position, his hands shifting through various seals as he began to practice upon the desolate ground of Mo City.
His eyes burned with intensity, his thoughts moving with the speed of a hurricane!
Boom—!!!
With his palms thrust forward, he unleashed a sealing technique. The vibrant golden Qi-Blood condensed into a majestic Qilin of golden flame, which galloped across the void!
The cry of the Qilin echoed like a divine blessing throughout the streets of Mo City.
Within his spine, the eighth Qi-Blood vortex expanded further!
The sound was like a great ocean being stirred into a violent maelstrom!
Li Che’s skeleton rattled and popped, his Martial Immortal Golden Body pushed to its absolute limit as his bones and tendons hummed in resonance!
Yet, having endured the power to trigger the eighth Qimen Immortal Seed previously, this surge was well within his capacity to handle.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle—
Li Che seemed to transform into a sun, burning so brightly that the air around him blurred and distorted.
He parted his lips.
Waves of scorching heat rolled out, carving deep furrows into the atmosphere!
Immortal Seed!
Qilin Suppressing Seal, Minor Accomplishment!
Through the crucible of battle against a Divine Tribulation, and the subsequent feedback from his Dao Fruit’s evolution!
This incredibly complex and demanding Immortal Seed Martial Art had jumped from basic entry to the level of Minor Accomplishment!
Swish swash—
His Qi-Blood roared like the incoming tide.
Li Che’s face was flushed crimson, his thick tendons standing out like Jiao Long across his formidable Martial Immortal Golden Body.
A thunderous roar filled his ears, a sound so loud it felt as though it could rouse a slumbering deity!
It was like the tolling of ancient temple bells atop frozen peaks, struck by gods, the vibrations echoing across the cosmos!
A surge of heat flooded his heart.
With a single, heavy heartbeat, a golden radiance began to seep out.
Li Che felt an immense, overwhelming force collide with his soul!
[Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (Level 7, 0%)]
Dragon Elephant Vajra!
A transformation—
Without precedent!
The fifth shedding had begun!