As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1871: Emperor Xi Xi Returns Home in Glory to Qian Yuan, Ancestral Ceremony Approaches as She Becomes Martial Saint at Age 8
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Fang Hanshu maintained a stern countenance, yet his thoughts drifted.
How many Soul Capturing entities had Li Che unleashed beyond their borders?
What intricate webs had he already spun?!
This Mr. Lian, a trusted confidant of the Emperor, was undoubtedly one of Dajing’s most favored, surpassing even the Empress and the captivating Noble Consort Su Da in the Emperor’s regard.
Yet, here he knelt before Li Che, his reverence and fervor echoing profoundly, showing a level of respect that dwart ed any he offered the Emperor.
Fang Hanshu found himself in awe of Li Che’s mastery of manipulation.
As a scholar, Fang Hanshu held little affinity for the brute force methods of martial artists, instead favoring the refined art of meticulous planning and calculated moves.
Li Che, despite his status as an unparalleled Martial Immortal, did not exhibit the reckless impetuosity typical of common martial artists.
His ability to strategize and employ cunning tactics, rather than resorting to mindless slaughter, was a quality Fang Hanshu deeply admired.
"My Lord!"Mr. Lian, grounded in a kneeling posture, repeatedly struck his head upon the floor.
For a eunuch, the act of pledging unwavering loyalty to a master was an ingrained reflex, second nature.
"A Venerable from the Second Calamity and Third Tribulation Realm, hailing from the Dark Heavenly Court of the All Gods Camp, has arrived seeking the Emperor’s sanction to temporarily borrow the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner."
Mr. Lian’s words were delivered with utmost deference.
Li Che’s figure glowed, his entire being suffused with radiance, having recently ascended to the Martial Immortal realm. His current state was exceptionally robust.
Upon hearing the report, Fang Hanshu’s gaze sharpened: "Borrow the Gathering Immortals Flag?"
"Their intentions are hardly pure. It would appear... the unyielding might of the Ghost Emperor has truly driven them to a state of desperation."
Fang Hanshu declared with solemnity.
"The three Supremes within Qi Tian Inner City are growing increasingly anxious, intent on seizing complete dominion over Qi Tian City. To achieve this, confronting the Human Martial Immortal Ghost Emperor is paramount. Regardless of whether the Ghost Emperor has depleted his strength or not, they are hesitant to risk another failed attempt, and the formidable figures within the Inner City are wary of falling into a trap orchestrated by the Ghost Emperor."
"Therefore, their request to borrow the Gathering Immortals Flag from the Emperor of Dajing strongly suggests the Supremes intend to intervene personally!"
Li Che nodded in acknowledgment: "The Gathering Immortals Flag possesses the capability to obfuscate the perception of Heaven and Earth Will… indeed, the Supreme can enact their plan, much like the Great Saint once wielded the Gathering Immortals Flag to break free from the Inner City, directly targeting those concealed within the Small Cave Heaven…"
Even Li Che had not foreseen the extent of Supreme Xuanzhen’s resolve within Qi Tian Inner City, going so far as to petition the Emperor for the Gathering Immortals Flag…
"Did they arrive via the Strange Que passage?" Li Che inquired.
Mr. Lian offered rapid nods of affirmation: "The Dark Heavenly Court boasts a Supreme who managed to pierce through the Mysterious Fog, successfully opening a direct route connecting to Qi Tian Inner City…"
"Consequently, the location of Qi Tian Inner City is no longer a hidden secret within the Strange Que."
This revelation caused Li Che to knit his brows.
Such a development was truly perilous; Fang Hanshu, having absorbed a Soul Capturing entity, was on the precipice of achieving Supreme status.
This implied that the Underworld also possessed Supreme-level combat capability…
However, if the Strange Que passage were compromised and a resurrected deity were to descend, it would undoubtedly present a grave challenge.
Even as a Martial Immortal, Li Che would stand little chance against a genuine deity.
Even a deity in the nascent stages of resurrection, not yet fully recovered and possessing only Supreme-level strength, would present Li Che with immense difficulty…
It was akin to Qi Tian, immediately after his resurrection, who could suppress a Supreme merely by absorbing the blood and flesh of several Second Calamity Venerables – an overwhelming and transcendent display of power.
It was as effortless as a university student tackling kindergarten-level problems.
Li Che became lost in deep thought, standing with his hands clasped behind his back. The intricately embroidered golden lotuses adorning his Mo Shan robe fluttered in the tempestuous winds whipped up by the storm, his eyes emitting a brilliant golden luminescence.
His inner thoughts conveyed a strong reluctance for the Gathering Immortals Flag to fall into the possession of the Supremes residing within Qi Tian Inner City. Should the three great Supremes make their appearance, even Li Che would face considerable hardship, possibly being forced to temporarily relinquish control of Qi Tian City.
After all, for Li Che to attain greater strength required time; it was not an instantaneous process.
Fortuitously, the meticulously placed pawns had now served their purpose, exposing the clandestine arrangement and agreement between the Emperor and the Supreme of the Dark Heavenly Court.
"The Emperor has issued a decree commanding me to transport the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner to Qi Tian Inner City…"
"In my possession, I carry a Divine Talisman. Should any unforeseen complications arise, a single crush of the talisman will ensure the Gathering Immortals Banner is immediately returned to the Dajing Imperial Mausoleum." Mr. Lian concluded with a respectful bow.To the Emperor, the Gathering Immortals Flag is clearly of immense significance. Despite agreeing to the All Gods Camp’s Supreme, he still desires a loyal subordinate to handle the task, fearing the other party might abscond with it. Furthermore, should the opposing individual truly harbor intentions to eliminate Mr. Lian, it's certain they would destroy the Divine Talisman before their demise... This weighty commission couldn't help but stir Li Che. Fang Hanshu's gaze also narrowed slightly: "A Che, are you considering... intercepting the flag?" If the Gathering Immortals Flag were to fall into Supreme Xuanzhen's hands, this Supreme could sortie from Qi Tian Inner City, evading the scrutiny of Heaven and Earth Will, thus becoming a genuine peril. A Supreme's might is dreadfully potent; once unleashed, the entire intricate structure of Qi Tian City, painstakingly established until this very moment, would disintegrate into dust, collapsing entirely. The recently reconstructed Equal Heaven Temple would also face an unsurvivable fate, crumbling once more. Should the Equal Heaven Temple suffer another collapse, Fang Hanshu would find the prospect of rebuilding it exceedingly arduous. Under the banner of the Equal Heaven Temple, numerous cultivators from all corners of the land have been drawn in over the past few months, enabling the temple to flourish rapidly, attaining the stature of a Great Divine Sect.