As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1880: A Father’s Love Melts the Iceberg—Someone Seizes the Flag Before Li Che
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"Dad..."
A whispered call, as if traversing realms and ages, delicate and trembling, laced with apprehension, injustice, and sorrow, yet carefully contained.
As if a single misstep would shatter the vision before her, like moonlight on water or blossoms in a mirror dissolving, the very sound of her voice was laden with suppressed emotions, too afraid to fully release.
That utterance, heavy with unspoken grievances, caused Li Che’s heart to flutter.
Li Che’s hand rested on Xi Xi’s head, but the child tilted her head, seemingly oblivious to her elder sister’s words to her father.
Simply blinking, the unhappiness within her vanished, her lips curving into an involuntary smile, alight with pure joy.
Indeed, whenever she felt uncertain or faced peril, Dad would appear; Dad would shield her from suffering. With Dad present, Xi Xi could be carefree and happy, for all troubles were kept at bay by him!
Having such a father was truly a blessing for Xi Xi!
Xi Xi’s spirit soared, her eight-year-old innocence and liveliness unburdened, unable to conceal her delight, even humming a cheerful tune.
However, had Xi Xi heard her elder sister addressing Li Che, her carefree disposition might have faltered.
Perhaps she would have felt her cherished home was being encroached upon.
After all, Xi Xi had always believed her father belonged solely to her.
Li Che’s gaze shifted, holding a complex mixture of emotions upon hearing the call that seemed to bridge time and space.
Elder Sister Xi Xi...
Her journey was likely beyond Li Che’s comprehension.
The fated role of the Heaven and Earth Executioner, the carnage Li Che had once glimpsed, the myriad Temple Gods whom it intimidated, the Sovereign of the Deceitful Gods' Faction, and the celestial beings who wished to prevent the Daughter of Prison Lotus from awakening...
All these signs pointed to the immense suffering and torment Elder Sister Xi Xi endured in his absence.
The egg dropped onto the black Lotus Platform, intended to entice Xi Xi, might have once ensnared Elder Sister Xi Xi in a similar fashion. But Elder Sister Xi Xi lacked Li Che, lacked her father’s protection; she had no other course…
She chose to accept the egg, to embrace a supposed destiny, becoming an executioner with hands stained by blood, engaging in slaughter—endless slaughter that frayed the mind, weakened the will, and led only to despair.
Li Che felt a deep curiosity: why had Elder Sister Xi Xi appeared now?
Was it the Xi Xi of the past, the Xi Xi of the future, or perhaps a Xi Xi from another existence?
But… why would Xi Xi from different timelines manifest within the depths of Xi Xi’s soul?
Within Li Che’s mind, thoughts raced in an instant, contemplating and probing numerous possibilities.
Finally, his gaze steadied. A gust of wind swept past, lifting the girl’s long, dark hair, causing it to flutter.
"I am here; Dad is here," Li Che said softly.
Hoo hoo hoo—
In the shadowed expanse, black lotuses unfurled.
The girl with the long, dark hair, her obsidian eyes reflecting surging turmoil.
She pressed her lips together, as if retrieving a long-forgotten paternal image from sealed memories, a shadow that seemed to overlap with the figure before her.
Tears streamed from the girl’s eyes; she bit her lip fiercely, yet tears continued to flow unabated.
No matter how resilient one is, a touch of tenderness can bring about an overwhelming emotional release.
Li Che let out a gentle sigh, scooped up the younger Xi Xi, and approached the elder girl. He reached out and patted Elder Sister Xi Xi’s head, much like he had softly caressed the younger Xi Xi’s head.
Her form felt cold, akin to a glacial ice.
Meanwhile, Li Che’s Martial Immortal Will blazed resplendently, radiating an extreme warmth.
"Xi Xi wants it too! Big sister, go for it!"
The younger Xi Xi also leaned forward, stretching out her small palm to gently rest atop Li Che’s hand.
The scene seemed to crystallize in that instant, like an eternal masterpiece, etched deep within the heart of the long-haired girl, transforming into an indestructible tableau, a sanctuary of the soul.
The long-haired girl’s gaze, seemingly imbued with emotion, flickered subtly.
As she looked at Li Che, her expression gradually softened.
"Thank you..."
Buzz—
The shadowy realm instantly fractured, dissolving into nothingness.
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Taibai Peak.
Hoo hoo hoo hoo—
Fierce winds howled, accompanied by the clash of thunder and lightning across the heavens. Terrifying divine power converged relentlessly, casting an oppressive aura upon the world.
Above the celestial dome, crimson clouds swirled, emanating an incredibly fearsome pressure—the world's wrath, like surging waves, poised to unleash a tribulation that would rend heaven and earth!
As if a deity resided within the looming clouds, reflecting an enraged visage, intent on obliterating the blood-red orb atop Taibai Peak!
"Martial Saint Heavenly Tribulation!"
Within the Taibai Hall.
Lv Taibai’s eyes narrowed, his voice deep as he spoke.
The disciples of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect held their breath, standing at a distance, witnessing the unfolding events with hearts filled with profound bewilderment.
Xi Xi had not yet managed to break through the divine orb, so why was the Martial Saint Heavenly Tribulation descending now?
Could it be that Xi Xi has already succeeded in her breakthrough?Too many questions swirled in their minds, and even the seasoned Grandmaster Lv Qiankun was unable to offer any explanation; the current situation was beyond his comprehension.One could only surmise that perhaps the calamity befalling the Daughter of Prison Lotus was unusually distinct.Rumble—!!!An exceptionally radiant light erupted from the heavens, as if the sky itself had plunged into night. The lightning's glare was so intense, it seized every gaze, casting everything else into shadow!The clouds churned like a vortex, and within the swirling mass, entwined with formidable lightning, a disturbance arose, followed by a bolt of lightning, like a divine spear hurled fiercely downward.