As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1645: How Many Experts Does the Underworld Truly Have? If Qian Yuan Cannot Be Conquered, Attack the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect Instead

Previously on As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality...

Li Che retreated into the Underworld's portal, sealing it shut and dispelling the oppressive tribulation aura that had gripped the world. The battlefield fell into stunned silence following the death of the One Calamity Two Tribulations old Dragon God, whose passing stirred heavenly anomalies and left the Imperial Court's forces disheartened after yet another failed assault on the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. Aboard the retreating warship, State Preceptor Xie Yushen, weakened by his use of the Luck Golden Lotus, pleaded with Grandmaster Gu Qianchi for one final push, but Gu Qianchi, fearing the unfathomable Earthly Ghost Emperor, urged abandoning the siege in favor of Qi Tian City's impending opening. Facing mounting losses and dwindling allies, Xie Yushen resolved to redirect their campaign against another Divine Sect to salvage the expedition's momentum.

"At the least, we ought to present it to Your Majesty..."

Xie Yunshen declared.

Gu Qianchi felt stunned.

"So... which target does the State Preceptor intend to strike?"

"Since Guangling Dao borders Lingnan Dao, we can strike the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect en route..."

Xie Yunshen reclined in the Taishi Chair, letting out a soft cough, while a reddish tint spread across his cheeks.

Strike the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect?!

Gu Qianchi stood dumbfounded.

This... what a sudden shift?

Wasn’t the sect master of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect slain recently while battling alongside the imperial forces against the Qian Yuan Divine Sect?

And now, they planned to turn against the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect?!

Such ruthless detachment?

Not just Gu Qianchi was taken aback; aboard the warship, the surrounding Martial Saints and Divine Fetuses near Xie Yunshen appeared equally shocked and horrified.

Ning Caisen of the Seven Treasures Divine Sect, along with Gu Cheng, the Sichuan Sword Pavilion Sect Master, both drew sharp breaths, and even the film emperor Huang Mei creased his brow, murmuring a mock "Amitabha Buddha."

Gu Qianchi’s features spasmed as he regarded Xie Yunshen with a tangled look.

No surprise that he, rising from lowly roots, earned the Emperor of Great Vista’s deepest trust as State Preceptor; truly merciless, unfeeling, detached, and brutal!

Yet even so...

If Xie Yunshen dealt with the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect like this now, wouldn’t the Sichuan Sword Pavilion face the same fate someday?

A chill, enigmatic expression gradually formed on Gu Qianchi’s face.

Xie Yunshen eyed Gu Qianchi and couldn’t resist a faint smile: "Does Grandmaster Gu find me overly ruthless, unfeeling, detached, and scheming? The Heavenly Pill Divine Sect pledged allegiance to Great Vista... but after the failure against the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, I set my gaze on them instead. Too harsh?"

Gu Qianchi gave a slight nod.

He sought Xie Yunshen’s reasoning; without a convincing answer, it might be time to go separate ways.

Xie Yunshen shook his head: "Grandmaster Gu... The Sichuan Sword Pavilion differs from the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect."

"The Dragon Tiger Divine Sect, Sichuan Sword Pavilion, Seven Treasures Divine Sect, Haoran Academy, and Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... these form the Five Great Divine Sects that opted to yield to the Da Jing Dynasty. Yet only the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect and Sichuan Sword Pavilion have offered genuine loyalty to the imperial court, while the Seven Treasures Divine Sect remains aloof and unpredictable, but Haoran Academy and Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... their submission lacks any real sincerity."

"They merely seek the court’s might as a shield, leveraging imperial strength to assail rival divine sects and diminish their power. In truth, they withheld even a single Divine Tribulation Expert for support..."

Xie Yunshen’s gaze held steady indifference.

"I myself went to the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... Positioned in Guangling Dao, adjacent to Lingnan Dao. If their allegiance to the court was true, why did the Yangxuan Grandmaster from the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect decline to lend aid?"

"From the beginning, the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect has been marked in my strategy for assault and annihilation."

Once Xie Yunshen concluded, Gu Qianchi’s eyes flickered with a subtle change, his tension easing considerably.

He accepted the explanation.

After all, with the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect so near in Guangling Dao, why hadn’t their grandmaster joined the effort?

Everyone knew an extra Divine Tribulation Expert would surely simplify the conquest.

Xie Yunshen’s cheeks burned crimson, a trickle of blood seeping from his lip, his skin pale like melted wax, but he squared his posture, locking eyes with Gu Qianchi.

"Grandmaster Gu... The Dragon Tiger Divine Sect and Sichuan Sword Pavilion stand with us; the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... does not."

"Grandmaster Gu, will you lend your aid once more? For the strike on the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, I hold the strongest advantages, guaranteeing victory in its conquest and destruction!" Xie Yunshen’s enthusiasm surged.

"Grandmaster Gu..."

"I am, in fact, nearing my end."

At these words, Gu Qianchi observed the fervent yet assured Xie Yunshen and felt a surge of respect. As Xie Yunshen had stated, death loomed close. With that thought, he released a soft sigh.

"Very well, then... this marks the final occasion."

...

Over Qianyuan Dao City.

Dark clouds loomed without end, as though a pent-up cataclysmic tempest stood ready to burst forth right then!

Yet prior to the tempest’s outbreak, an explosive wave of celebration erupted along the city walls.

The Divine Guard Army troops, including the four Great Generals such as Han Qizhong, all exhaled deeply in relief, their strained forms fully loosening.

They had withdrawn.

The imperial forces had pulled back entirely!

This signified another triumph for the Qian Yuan Divine Sect!

Twice in succession, they repelled the imperial army under State Preceptor Xie Yunshen’s command.

Before the conflict ignited, who could foresee such a result?

Confronting the alliance of the Five Divine Sects and the court, braced to defend their stand, the defenders in Qianyuan Dao City had steeled themselves for martyrdom once the walls crumbled.

But who would have thought, two straight wins that sent the imperial warships fleeing like whipped curs?

The triumph in Qianyuan Dao City proved immensely invigorating.

In Qian Yuan now, openly declaring independence and carving out their domain would likely face no obstacles!

Naturally, numerous individuals stayed composed, aware that these dual successes tied deeply to the Underworld’s influence!

The roars of joy thundered ceaselessly, resounding and all-consuming!

Li Che had come back from Mo City, resuming his role via the Painting Immortal Avatar Horse Face, sensing the festive vibe, and a grin spread across his face, his spirits soaring.

Boom——!!!

The dread Calamity Wind, after such prolonged buildup, finally broke free with a thunderous roar!

Above the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch Strange Temple.

The plum blossom tree flourished vibrantly amid the winter chill, every flower unfurling in splendor.