As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1771: Surviving for Millennia to Guard Equaling Heaven—Breaking Chains to Become the Temple Guardian Curse Corpse King

Regrettably, the teleportation array located within the Inner City of Qi Tian City remains inactive; if it were operational, summoning the remaining five Demon God Venerables would surely have stabilized this volatile situation.

"Amitabha..."

"The mysterious fog is dense and harbors terrifying, hidden killing intent. Attempting to scale Qi Tian Peak is ill-advised right now."

"More importantly, the Temple Guardian Curse Corpse King still has yet to emerge."

The faint voice was uttered by the Chan Wen Ascetic Monk from the Western Regions Buddha Land.

"There is no need to hurry. We wait for the battle drums to sound; once they do, the mysterious fog will part on its own. That is our window for the ascent, though we will only have half an incense stick of time. If you miss that window, the fog will seal shut once more. Everyone here is surely aware of the grim fate awaiting those who are swallowed by the fog and lost to another world."

Zhang Wuji, Sect Master of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, spoke up as his Daoist robes fluttered in the breeze.

The Black Bull Demon God Venerable narrowed his eyes, studying him: "You old fox... have you undergone reincarnation yet again?"

Zhang Wuji chose to ignore the Black Bull Demon God Venerable entirely.

For an instant, the Black Bull Demon God Venerable felt deeply bored.

Li Che pushed his Slumbering Dragon Elephant to its absolute limit, his presence blending so perfectly into the void that he became virtually undetectable.

He was surrounded by so many Second Calamity Venerables—quite possibly the most elite powerhouses in the entire human realm.

Even with his current strength, Li Che could not confront them head-on.

Against even a single opponent like the Black Bull Demon God Venerable, Li Che would need to calculate every variable perfectly just to secure a chance at battle.

For a brief moment, the immense pressure weighed heavily upon Li Che.

It is difficult indeed.

To infiltrate Qitian Temple to unveil the truth behind the "Heavenly Corpse" and seize the Three Pure Ones Divine Weapon, the Ruyi Golden Cudgel—the difficulty is immense!

Every one of these individuals is a cunning old fox, concealing their true nature deep within.

Only in this moment are they finally revealing their true level of Cultivation.

By comparison, the Big Black Bull is the only one who remains straightforward.

Whizz, whizz, whizz—

Sounds of objects slicing through the air suddenly erupted.

Streams of soaring demon energy raced and braided together across the sky.

The Black Bull Demon God Venerable’s eyes lit up immediately; as he turned, he witnessed four Demon Gods converging from all directions.

It was the Green Lion Demon God, the Spirit Water Demon God, the Nine-Eyed Demon God, and the Giant Claw Demon God!

Although these four Demon Gods of the One Disaster and Three Tribulations Realm were not on par with a Second Calamity Demon God Venerable, if they were willing to risk serious injury, they could certainly hold their own for a time!

This development added significant weight to the side of the Ten Thousand Rivers!

However, the Black Bull Demon God Venerable did not have the chance to gloat.

Between heaven and earth, a thunderous boom erupted.

Waves of pulsating energy radiated from Qi Tian Peak, flooding the entire city!

Boom—!

Boom, boom, boom—!!!

The battle drums thundered with such force that it felt as if heavenly gods were roaring in rage above the Nine Heavens!

The nine beats shattered the very sky.

All gazes were collectively drawn to the mountain.

Even Li Che narrowed his eyes, focusing his attention toward the peak.

He watched as the roiling mysterious fog was seemingly struck aside by a massive staff, clearing a path that spanned from the heavens to the earth.

A sleek, white jade staircase extended upward, leading directly into the golden, shimmering Qitian Temple at the summit.

"Advance!"

While the drums continued to hammer and the mysterious fog tore open, the Black Bull Demon God Venerable rushed forward without a moment’s hesitation, his massive frame lunging toward the path.

With a thud, he stepped onto the white jade slanted path.

It was as if he were walking on flat ground as he ascended the steps!

The Chan Wen Ascetic Monk of the Western Regions Buddha Land held his palms together, hummed a soft prayer, and began his ascent.

Zhang Wuji of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, the woman Guanyin from the South Sea Bamboo Forest walking barefoot, the Dajing Emperor Lu Wenchang, and the Witch God Priest from Wushen Mountain all followed suit.

They stepped onto the white jade stairs.

Li Che inhaled deeply, pushing his Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit to the limit.

With his Heaven and Earth chessboard hovering above his head, pressing down against his Equal to Heaven’s Face, he prepared to ascend.

However, just as he put his foot onto the white jade path, things changed.

Clang, clang, clang—

The sound of heavy chains snapping echoed within the world.

A figure, impaled by nine chains—the very same humanoid Li Che had encountered in the Outer City—stepped out onto the path.

The figure pulled those nine chains until they were taut.

He stood at the top of the white jade path, arms crossed over his chest, watching the gathered crowd with cold indifference.

He then lifted his head, gazing into the sky above Qi Tian Inner City, as if looking far beyond the city walls.

"It is him!" Zhang Wuji, Sect Master of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, narrowed his eyes.

"The founding ancestor of Qitian Temple."

"Fang Xinyuan!"

"He is also the common ancestor of today’s Dajing Ancient Family, the Fang Family!"

"He... he is actually still alive?!"

Everyone present felt a shock ripple through their hearts.

Upon hearing this, Li Che was similarly astonished.

The figure standing at the summit was indeed alive; though restrained by nine heavy chains, he radiated an overwhelming intensity of vitality.

"All gods have returned to guard Qi Tian!"

"Surviving for thousands of years, all for this very day!"

"You petty mortals dare to covet the Heavenly Corpse of Qitian?"

The emaciated man tilted his head toward the heavens and burst into laughter!

An instant later, he growled a single word with grim finality.

"Battle!"

The nine chains binding him shattered one by one!

Towering power instantly flooded his physical form.

Rolling death qi and corpse qi erupted from the thin, withered frame, unfurling like a magnificent and terrifying black lotus.

Death qi, corpse qi, and the broken chains wove together into a wild, dancing veil behind him!

A crushing pressure shook the heavens, feeling both godlike and demonic at once.

The former Ancestor Master of Qitian Temple now stood firm, upholding his unyielding vow to guard Qi Tian!

Without a moment of hesitation, he transformed into the Temple Guardian Curse Corpse King!