As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1613: Emperor Xi Xi Kills and Runs—So Thrilling! The Children Live Happily in Fengdu
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Gu Changqing of the Underworld is betraying his master and ancestors right now!
Absolutely irresistible.
Having swallowed the Heaven and Earth Dao Soul, Gu Changqing's aura kept rising without pause, with the speed of this boost matching that from absorbing any other Soul Capturing!
A spark ignited in Li Che's gaze, like a vast Great Dao unfolding before him.
It seems the Heaven and Earth Dao Soul from a Divine Tribulation Cultivator possesses this incredible effect!
Back when he killed Zhao Beidou, that Heaven and Earth Dao Soul got wiped out completely, and looking back now...
Such a squander! What an utter waste!
Gu Changqing's aura climbed higher and higher, abruptly surging stronger, on the verge of touching Half-step Divine Tribulation!
Yet Gu Changqing's base cultivation had always been solid, bolstered by endless elixirs, so even with the ceiling of his bottleneck, he hit that peak swiftly.
Thus, upon becoming a Soul Capturing, the bottleneck's cap lifted anew, letting him shatter through with ease.Now at Half-step Divine Tribulation, Gu Changqing's Soul Capturing aura had grown remarkably more potent.
Li Che's eyes gleamed with excitement, as though he'd uncovered a fresh way to empower his Soul Capturers.
Lately, Li Che had faced real headaches, since as Soul Capturing cultivation advanced, their awareness sharpened too. Unless they were fools courting death, most smart ones would bow down and beg to live.
This left paths to boost other Soul Capturers' power feeling completely blocked.
Prisoners such as You Liqing and Su Leibao had gone hungry for ages.
His stare shifted back to the Human Head Toad Pill, fingers splaying wide, the Immaculate Heart Dao Fruit throbbing, and the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart unleashing Immaculate Heart Divinity...
Suddenly, a torrent of "wa wa" cries filled the air nonstop, as the souls of young girls emerged one by one, drifting like faint mists across Mo City's realm.
Li Che observed in quiet stillness.
Gu Changqing at his side kept his head bowed, too afraid to utter a word, though a soft sigh escaped him.
In the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, he's the nominal Sect Master with a lofty status, yet truly, his control remains quite limited.
The real ruler of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect stands as the worldly Grandmaster, Gu Yangxuan, who erected the Four-direction Human Head Toad Furnace within Guangling Dao City.
Since the Imperial Court allowed the Divine Sect to handle the Mysterious Temple on its own, free from official oversight, Grandmaster Yangxuan let loose entirely.
Unlike Grandmaster Yangxuan, Gu Changqing favors and honors Grandmaster Yin Xuan more, despite the latter's fame as a Poison Pill Saint.
At the very least, Grandmaster Yin Xuan avoids vile deeds like bartering with Temple Gods or brewing pills from children's blood.
That's precisely why Gu Changqing opted to swear loyalty to the Imperial Court.
Far from the eyes, far from the heart.
Witnessing the flood of children's souls, beneath the Bull Demon Mask, Li Che's eyes flickered with a somber glow, like boundless rage churning deep inside.
These kids are so tender, aged three, four, or five, all appearing tiny and pure.
Though dead and reduced to souls now, they still hold wonder and eagerness toward the world.
"Waa waa waa..."
"Mom and Dad!"
"Ooh ooh ooh, I want my mom and dad!"
"Where did my mom and dad go?"
...
Cries poured endlessly from these children's souls, stirring waves in Li Che's eyes.
What kind of father could endure witnessing this?!
"Gu Changqing."
The Bull Demon's low voice boomed out.
Gu Changqing, lost in the thrill of his cultivation breakthrough, heard it and immediately wiped the grin from his face.
He cupped his hands in salute and bent low, showing utter devotion.
He dropped straight to his knees on the ground.
Kneeling before the horde of drifting children's souls...
"Lord, this Heavenly Pill must be wiped out!"
"In the past, I served as Sect Master of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, but now, I, Gu Changqing... pledge to lead the charge!"
Li Che ignored the prostrating and kneeling Gu Changqing.
By swapping out the full Imperial Court force meant for assaulting the sect and razing it with his own followers, the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... would face the Imperial Court's treacherous strike first.
"Hu——"
"Xi——"
The entire world fell eerily silent.
No more wind howled, no rain pattered.
Li Che spread his five fingers toward those children's souls in the distance, a trace of warmth softening his gaze.
"Soul, return."
"Children."
"Live joyfully in the Underworld Fengdu."