As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1884: Before Li Che Acts, Someone Else Attempts to Seize the Flag

"Lord, rest assured, for the young lord, I will do my utmost!"

Xie Yushen felt the considerable weight of responsibility placed upon him and clasped his fists, his voice deep as he spoke.

Li Che offered a nod.

After a few more words of encouragement, Li Che decided to depart. Having placed his trust in Xie Yushen, he allowed the man to handle matters; when it came to felling mountains, dismantling sects, and gathering the rivers and mountains along with golden lotuses, Xie Yushen was truly the expert.

Three days elapsed in the blink of an eye.

The atmosphere within Qianyuan Dao City grew increasingly vibrant, reminiscent of the lively celebrations during the New Year. Throughout the city, every household adorned their doors with red paper, exuding an air of jubilation. Lanterns were even hung along the lengthy streets to commemorate the approaching succession ceremony.

The Great Divine Sect demonstrated significant respect by dispatching sect elders bearing gifts in person, affording substantial prestige to the Qian Yuan Divine Sect.

Even the Purple Mansion Divine Sect and the South Sea Bamboo Forest, two rather enigmatic divine sects, extended the courtesy of sending gifts.

Above the divine sect grounds, the decorations were exceedingly opulent and festive.

The succession ceremony was slated to be conducted on Taibai Peak, where representatives invited from various factions were comfortably seated on the expansive platform of the peak.

Li Che and Zhang Ya, as the parents of the new Sect Master, also occupied a prominent front-row position.

Their status as the parents of the new sect master afforded them a highly respected standing, making it impossible for their seating arrangement to be in the rear; while not the chief seats, they were certainly not relegated to an undesirable location.

Li Qingshan, Nurse Momo, Old Chen, Uncle, and others were seated further back.

Dong——

Dong——

The resonant peal of bells reverberated, surging like waves and tides before echoing throughout the entire city.

The succession ceremony officially commenced, presided over by Third Elder Ding Zi. Initially, the hosting of such a significant event was the responsibility of Great Elder Fang Hanshu.

However, with Fang Hanshu currently occupied with reopening the Equal Heaven Temple in Qi Tian City, and Second Elder Zhao Fangzhou lacking familiarity with such proceedings, Lv Taibai arranged for Ding Zi to take on the hosting duties.

Disciples of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect congregated on Taibai Peak.

The once spacious Taibai Peak was now thronged with people, appearing almost cramped.

Despite the dense crowd, the atmosphere was exceptionally enthusiastic. The disciples harbored no complaints regarding the new sect master's succession, as Xi Xi was deemed worthy.

After all, Xi Xi, despite being merely eight years old, had already attained the cultivation level of a Martial Saint!

While the cultivation of a first-level Martial Saint might seem somewhat insufficient for assuming leadership of a Great Divine Sect, the reality was that Xi Xi was young, and behind him stood Li Che, once a prominent figure during the sect protection battle, widely known as Master Li.

The ceremony, though intricate, did not elicit any complaints; it was considered the appropriate ritual and presentation for the succession of a Great Divine Sect Master. Indeed, every Great Divine Sect observed similar elaborate ceremonies during such transitions.

Due to Xi Xi's tender age, numerous ceremonial protocols had been streamlined or omitted.

Zhang Ya held Li Che’s arm, her gaze fixed on Xi Xi, who, clad in ceremonial attire, ascended the grand platform, capturing the attention of all present. Her eyes were alight with maternal pride and profound joy.

"My dear, our Xi Xi has truly grown up!"

Zhang Ya murmured softly.

Li Che let out a chuckle. "It's still early days; she's just a little child. Even if she becomes the sect master, she's still just a little child, haha."

Zhang Ya playfully tapped Li Che’s arm.

Li Che's smile gradually receded as he looked intently at the dignified Xi Xi on the platform, resembling a miniature adult. He exhaled slowly and gently closed his eyes.

In the subsequent moment, the only entity remaining was the Fairy in the Painting Avatar. His true self had already materialized within the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch Mysterious Temple.

The candle flame flickered and swayed erratically.

Li Che’s expression was grave and stern.

His body quivered, and his abundant Qi-blood churned violently, as if engulfed by burning, intertwining flames.

Li Che offered a faint smile, clenched his fist, and a charming, adorable elephant mask was placed upon his face. Demonic energy surged outward, completely obscuring his original identity.

He donned a straw hat and changed out of his Golden Lotus Ink Shirt.

Originally, Li Che had intended to remain until the conclusion of Xi Xi’s succession ceremony, but urgent matters required his immediate attention.

As a father, relishing the moment of witnessing his child’s honor was certainly important.

However, ensuring his child’s quiet growth and preemptively neutralizing any nascent threats held equal significance.

Still, this diversion was not anticipated to extend significantly longer.

Yet, due to certain unforeseen developments, Li Che could no longer afford to wait.

His mind stirred slightly.

The Heaven and Earth chessboard hovered above his head.

Li Che directed his gaze downwards, and the Thunder Chess Piece situated on Mr. Lian instantly relayed the scene of the Gathering Immortals Flag being escorted within Strange Que.

Within the depicted scene...

A dense, interlacing Mysterious Fog obscured the surroundings, yet the palpable severity of the atmosphere remained strikingly clear, along with...