As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1874: Emperor Xi Xi Returns Home in Glory to Qian Yuan, Sect Master Succession Ceremony Approaches—Martial Saint at Age 8 (part 4)
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Observing Xi Xi, who was already envisioning herself as the Divine Sect Master, Li Che offered a gentle shake of his head.
His hand affectionately ruffled the young girl’s hair.
"Little one, the position of Sect Master carries not only prestige but also significant responsibility... are you truly prepared to bear the duties that come with it?" Li Che inquired softly.
However, he hadn't anticipated Xi Xi’s immediate response.
In the days to come, Xi Xi would come to grasp the true weight of a Sect Master’s responsibilities.
The persistent chirping of cicadas marked the summer’s end, and the autumn waters began to stir with gentle ripples.
A passing autumn rain ushered in a noticeable chill.
Upon learning that the Emperor was contemplating lending the Gathering Immortals Flag to the Supreme of the Dark Heavenly Court, Li Che had instructed Mr. Lian to maintain vigilant observation.
Unexpectedly, the Emperor delayed lending the Gathering Immortals Mysterious Banner, leaving the Venerable dispatched by Supreme Xuanzhen in a state of waiting.
Li Che remained unhurried, his composure unwavering. If the Emperor chose not to lend the Gathering Immortals Flag, so be it. Yet, should it be lent to Supreme Xuanzhen to aid his emergence from Qitian Inner City with the intent to slay the Human Martial Immortal Ghost Emperor, Li Che vowed he would not stand idly by.
As the autumn rain gently pattered down, the maple trees adorning the yard started to blush with a fiery hue.
Hand in hand with Zhang Ya, Li Che departed the courtyard, embarking on a leisurely stroll along the riverside within Qitian Outer City.
Each falling raindrop on the tranquil river surface created expanding, concentric circles.
Zhang Ya’s gaze was filled with a deep tenderness, her contentment palpable.
"Husband... days like these are truly magnificent," she murmured.
Clinging to Li Che’s arm, she watched the ripples dance on the water, her voice soft.
Li Che responded with a smile, "A time of peace like this, who wouldn’t cherish it? Your husband is working diligently to secure such tranquil moments."
"Husband has worked so hard..." Zhang Ya pressed her cheek against his arm, her eyes distant and dreamy, lost in thought.
Unbeknownst to them, their daughter was now eight years old, and their family had ascended to a level she had never dared to imagine.
"The Taibai Sect Master has once again sent a letter urging our return, so we shall depart for Qian Yuan in two days."
Li Che gently stroked Zhang Ya’s head.
"Mm." "Before we know it, our Xi Xi will be assuming the role of Sect Master."
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Three days later.
The autumn wind gusted, intensifying the crimson of the maple trees within the courtyard.
The vibrant red maple leaves rustled, resembling flickering flames.
Within the courtyard.
Li Che slowly opened his eyes. His Brow Niwan trembled subtly, and the Heaven and Earth chessboard ascended, rapidly expanding and soaring towards the heavens.
Before his vision, Golden Light flowed gently, interweaving like ethereal mist.
[Dao Fruit: Chess Saint (LV6, 98%)]
Over the course of more than a year, the Chess Saint’s Dao Fruit had progressed in maturity at an exceptionally slow pace; without extraordinary opportunities, the growth of a Dao Fruit’s maturity was inherently sluggish.
Those Dao Fruits that had attained Level 7 showed practically no discernible growth.
Li Che couldn’t help but heave a sigh; it was no wonder all Dao Fruit Masters found themselves stagnating at Dao Fruit Eight Transfigurations, unable to breach the barrier to Dao Fruit Nine Transformations...
Li Che mused that, in the future, he too might face this very bottleneck.
Xi Xi, ultimately, had not managed to break through to the Martial Saint Realm, appearing to be just a sliver short of the required opportunity.
Xi Xi felt a profound sense of disappointment, her spirits considerably dampened.
She could distinctly feel her foundations were sufficient, yet a crucial element was missing.
Li Che understood the underlying reason and consequently informed Xi Xi of their impending departure back to the Qian Yuan Divine Sect for her to inherit the position of Sect Master.
Upon hearing this news, Xi Xi couldn't suppress a smile, her worries instantly evaporating.
Even being summoned by Fang Hanshu for tutelage filled her with joy.
"Farewell, Great Elder! Xi Xi is returning to the Qian Yuan Divine Sect!"
At the city gates of Qitian Outer City.
Xi Xi cheerfully waved goodbye to Fang Hanshu.
Fang Hanshu regarded her with an indulgent smile, amused by the girl’s evident happiness, especially now that she no longer addressed him as the Master of the Demon Cave.
This journey back to the Qian Yuan Divine Sect would not solely involve Li Che’s family; Li Qingshan, Nurse Momo, and several others were also accompanying them.
Li Che decided against a leisurely traverse through scenic routes, opting instead to gather Xi Xi and the others within Mo City Fengdu with a single thought.
Following this, Li Che raised his hand and tapped his brow, causing the Heaven and Earth chessboard to expand to its maximum capacity.
Flying Star Teleportation!
Taking a single step, Li Che seemed to bend time and space itself...
Rumble——
A spectacle of colorful radiance streamed rapidly, akin to the rotation of stars and cosmic rivers!
Vast Qi Blood surged, Li Che’s body emanated a glow, and his Martial Immortal Golden Body resonated, as if every single pore was erupting with supreme brilliance!
Between the heavens and the earth, Essence Qi flowed abundantly. Li Che's pores expanded, drawing in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, though this influx was not entirely pure, necessitating the blocking and isolation of Divinity.
To absorb Divinity into one's body would otherwise result in the taint of the Martial Immortal Golden Body's purity.
Buzz buzz buzz——
Following just two or three uses of the Flying Star Teleportation, Li Che had already put Qi Tian City behind him, making his return to the Lingnan Circuit area.
One more step, and he found himself at the outskirts of Qianyuan Taoist City.
A fierce wind howled relentlessly as Li Che stood on the main road bordering Qianyuan Taoist City, with dense woodlands on either side. Regardless of the seasonal changes, these ancient, towering trees remained vibrantly green, even in the midst of autumn.
"Inhale——"
"Exhale——"
With every respiration, he drew in and expelled the ambient air.
Li Che's limbs and frame trembled subtly, his aura tightly suppressed, a golden luminescence flickering before his vision as he cast a casual gaze.
Even after executing the Flying Star Teleportation technique, the maturity of the Chess Saint’s Dao Fruit did not exhibit any substantial fluctuations.
Hm?
Li Che's eyes registered a slight sparkle.
[Dao Fruit: Space-Time Golden Wheel (LV1, 10%)]
To Li Che’s astonishment, the Space-Time Golden Wheel, a Dao Fruit he had obtained this year, had unexpectedly shown some degree of progress in its maturity.
Might the Flying Star Teleportation technique be capable of elevating the maturity level of this particular Space-Time Golden Wheel Dao Fruit?
Li Che felt a surge of pleasure.
Nevertheless, while an increase in maturity was evident, it was not remarkable.
To achieve the level of transformation, who could even guess how long that might entail.
The Heaven and Earth chessboard unfurled above the skies of Qianyuan Taoist City, Li Che's brow furrowing slightly; within the boundaries of the current Dao City, a multitude of formidable existences remained concealed.