Chapter 357: Thunderclap of Divine Will

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

Lightning streaked by at breakneck speed, and a dazzling golden bolt shot out as if it had exploded from the idol of Two-Hearted Great Sage’s Temple Spirit.

Countless flashes roared like a thousand frightened birds in a dense forest, all shrieking in unison!

The entire ninth floor of the octagonal, dripping Imperial Watch Tower was engulfed by the piercing, explosive roar of lightning, its brilliant light forming a vast net that nearly intertwined the whole floor.

It was as if time had frozen; in that split second when spring thunder burst forth among leaden clouds above the firmament, a pause button was pressed, leaving everything suspended in mid-air.

BOOM!!!

Yet, this radiant brilliance was not deep; at the edge of that lightning arc, a layer of dark luster clung like a fusion of intense light and an eerie, deathly aura.

An overwhelming surge of divine energy erupted, and all the sacred power within the Temple Spirit of the Imperial Watch Tower burst into a fervor.

Roaring winds, howling gusts, and tumultuous surges exploded around them!

At the very edge of the ninth floor.

Both Deputy Monitors Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen, with their wide-sleeved Taoist robes flapping wildly, clung tightly to their bodies.

Monitor Hong Shifo was even more astonished, burdened by the chessboard, his eyes wide in shock.

“Wh-what kind of lightning is this?!”

Hong Shifo’s hair and beard whipped wildly as he felt the intertwining lightning, giving him the sensation of being frozen.

It was as if the overwhelming divine energy of the primordial transformation in the Mud Pellet’s inner scene had been churned into a thick, set paste.

Just sensing that lightning evoked an overwhelming premonition of utter catastrophe!

It even gave the illusion of a world-ending obliteration!

It felt as though a blow from this lightning might very well mean certain extinction!

“The Third Calamity—Divine Xiao Thunder!”

Yue Taofu, who always wore an endearingly bright smile, now showed eyes of disbelief.

“Though only a faint trace, it is the genuine Divine Xiao Thunder!”

“The Divine Xiao Thunder of the Nine Calamities!”

As a renowned figure inscribed in the Divine Register, Yue Taofu clearly knew what Divine Xiao Thunder was and how terrifying its power could be.

He never imagined that the Divine Xiao Thunder would emerge from a cultivator who had only just breakthrough to the Divine Transformation stage.

“That idol of the Divine Eagle—…”

“Could it be that within the Two-Hearted Great Sage’s Divine Eagle, one of the Three Calamities, the Divine Xiao Thunder, is concealed?!”

Yue Taofu felt utterly confused.

Deputy Monitor Fang Shangzhen was equally dumbfounded.

“This Divine Xiao Thunder seems to be controlled by a unique force, transforming it into a power that Li Che can wield—not exactly control, but one that is channeled through the Temple Spirit’s Divine Eagle!”

“These Divine Xiao Thunders are forming a vast net, ensnaring the entire floor. Li Che intends to use this power to restrict the movement of Xuan Turtle!”

“Because Xuan Turtle is always on the move, making it nearly impossible for Li Che to discern the true form of the Monitor. He must force Xuan Turtle to halt!”

Deputy Monitor Fang Shangzhen immediately grasped Li Che’s plan, and couldn’t help but feel a surge of admiration.

It could truly be said that Li Che’s latest Special Deputy Assessment was one of the most difficult in history.

Not only did he have to carve the Monitor, but he had to etch the Monitor riding on the speeding Xuan Turtle…

It was hellish in difficulty!

Yet, Li Che had indeed found a way to break through…

Could he succeed?!

Propelled by a powerful qi, they reached the edge of the ninth floor. The three, determined not to let their presence interfere with this trial, felt a spark of anticipation.

They were truly rooting for Li Che’s success.

Only by succeeding would Li Che’s astonishing performance in the face of hellish odds not be in vain!

“Prison Thunder Network!”

Li Che’s eyes shone fiercely as he fixed his gaze into the void, a deep, low sound echoing from his throat.

Amidst roaring booms and explosive blasts, the sound quickly spread through the ninth floor.

His spread hand descended upon the head of the Two-Hearted Great Sage’s Divine Eagle; the idol suddenly seemed to open its eyes, as though a spectral Divine Monkey clad in lightning armor had leapt from within.

Golden light burst forth from his eyes, as if scolding the void, piercing through the delusions to fixate on the flickering Xuan Turtle!

The crackling sound of the leaping lightning resembled a gigantic mythic spider crawling out from a thunder pool, weaving an enormous web.

That spiderweb of lightning shimmered, spreading across the entire floor.

Startled, the languid eyes of Xuan Turtle suddenly widened; it harbored an unprecedented dread of the Divine Xiao Thunder. When struck on its shell… even a turtle would feel the pain!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Xuan Turtle let out a deep, resonant sound, like the tolling of a bell.

Soon, its four turtle legs began to move, leaving countless afterimages as powerful blood-energy surged forth like a raging torrent, intermingled with a faint golden radiance!

It possessed a physique almost as if it were forged purely for martial combat!

And tinted with a subtle gold!

Meanwhile, dense, dark-green demonic aura roiled around!

This Xuan Turtle was no ordinary creature—it was a Demon King, matching the top echelon in terror. With such a formidable physique, it chose to unleash its full might at this very moment!

BOOM!!!

Xuan Turtle flashed with extreme speed, distorting the void as if pulling fleeting afterimages from it.

But the Prison Thunder Network was a divine technique Li Che had just comprehended. Once it spread, it became a true net of heaven and earth!

Though Xuan Turtle burst forth with incredible speed, it couldn’t traverse space. Ultimately, it collided with the Prison Thunder Network woven by the Divine Xiao Thunder!

Smack!!!

A sound like a mosquito swatted by an electric racket rang out!

Countless electric arcs intertwined and danced!

Xuan Turtle, bearing the Monitor on its back, slammed into the Prison Thunder Network, erupting in a deafening impact. The terrifying shockwave sent bursts of brilliant light, and the very space trembled as if about to shatter!

Wild winds raged while javelins of lightning, sharp as blades, pounded against the walls of the Imperial Watch Tower, causing the masonry to burst into light!

Yet these powerful lightning spears failed to pierce the fortress-like tower; its resilience was unmatched—a top-tier divine weapon in its own right!

Of course, Li Che paid them no heed at this moment.

His jet-black hair whipped about as his eyes sparked with electric currents. He raised his hand and pressed a Mud Pellet at his brow.

With a forceful tear, he split it open—blood and flesh flipped outward as bursts of golden light surged forth!

Divine Technique—Star Plucking Gaze!

Xiangong Star Plucking Gaze!

Open your eyes to the truth of the void!

At the moment Xuan Turtle, bearing the Monitor, collided with the Prison Thunder Network, its movement clearly stuttered for an instant!

And that moment…

was precisely what Li Che needed!

The Star Plucking Gaze radiated a locking beam of golden light, freezing that instant completely as if opening and closing its eyes could capture the scene forever!

Soon, within the Cosmic Chessboard in his mind, that image was projected in vivid detail.

It swirled like a holographic projection!

Above the Cosmic Chessboard, the Heaven and Earth Soul suddenly opened its eyes and scanned the projected scene.

There, the image showed Xuan Turtle smashing against the Prison Thunder Network—Divine Xiao Thunder lashing out on its shell, spreading instantly and causing Xuan Turtle to reel in pain, its eyes wide and limbs contorted!

Meanwhile, the Monitor on Xuan Turtle’s back was shrouded in swirling white mist, which, under violent agitation, dissipated to reveal a pair of profoundly deep, heavy pupils!

Heavy pupils!

At that moment, Li Che’s Heaven and Earth Soul blazed with renewed brightness!

His spirit returned.

With his hand still pressed on the head of the Temple Spirit’s Divine Eagle, Li Che suddenly loosened his grip, releasing a barrage of uniquely shaped Divine Weapon Engraving Knives that swirled upward like windmills. He pinched them between his index and middle fingers, as if lightning were falling.

Blades of light transformed into thunderclaps, slashing through the Spirit Wood spewed by Xuan Turtle.

This was a piece of fourth-tier Spirit Wood—of exceptional quality, like a piece of green jade with shimmering glints, as if mirroring the patterns on a turtle shell.

The blade struck the Turtle-Shell Spirit Wood like a falling thunderbolt; sparks flew and clashing sounds rang out!

At the very moment Li Che began his carving,

Xuan Turtle, in a state of frantic desperation, managed to break free from the Prison Thunder Network. Its limbs moved in a synchronized ripple,

and in an instant, it vanished straight from the cosmos.

Li Che’s heart skipped a beat as he sensed something amiss. He abruptly halted his carving knife and looked up.

But there was no sign of Xuan Turtle.

Then…

Li Che’s Pure Heart Dao Fruit thumped vigorously in his chest.

Pure Heart – Tcyong You!

In a vague moment, Li Che seemed to glimpse another space where Xuan Turtle, like a fish diving into water, moved its limbs in unison, carrying the Monitor on its back and flickering far away.

A smug expression spread across Xuan Turtle’s face. Now… that Divine Xiao Thunder probably couldn’t strike it!

Even though the Divine Xiao Thunder emitted by that newly transformed little guy was extremely feeble, it was still Divine Xiao Thunder and hurt intensely!

Xuan Turtle had no choice but to retreat into the Netherworld.

As it watched Li Che, who clutched his carving knife and was about to etch further into the Spirit Wood,

Xuan Turtle couldn’t help but show a human-like, mischievous “hehe” smile, as if its nature had been unleashed.

Then,

that mischievous smile froze.

Its limbs moved languidly, as if swimming in water, circling around Li Che.

As it swayed past Li Che,

it suddenly noticed that Li Che’s eyes—

were fixed on the turtle!

Xuan Turtle’s limbs arched and drew a circle around Li Che, while his gaze followed its graceful arc intently.

This man—

Could he really see a turtle?!

Fear and shock flashed in Xuan Turtle’s eyes!

After all, it was deep within the Netherworld!

How could Li Che possibly see it?!

Seated on Xuan Turtle’s back, the Monitor emitted a faint, drifting laugh amidst the swirling white mist.

“How interesting.”

Li Che withdrew his gaze, paused with his carving knife, and resumed his work!

Glorious flashes of fire and countless electric arcs danced as the Prison Thunder Network vanished, with Xuan Turtle and the Monitor seemingly disappearing into the cosmos.

Li Che knew that the turtle had entered the Netherworld!

This was a Xuan Turtle that could traverse both the Netherworld and reality!

Li Che was convinced it wasn’t the Monitor escorting it, but rather the turtle itself plunging into the Netherworld, carrying the Monitor along.

It was simply its innate gift!

“Yaogu—”

Li Che murmured.

This Xuan Turtle was probably the first high-ranking demon he’d ever encountered.

Previously, he had clashed with temple guards, undead corpses, and lesser demons in the Bizarre Temple, but those were all low-tier.

Now, this Xuan Turtle was a Demon King!

“Demon King—does it possess a unique innate talent?”

“An innate gift, almost like a divine technique?”

Li Che’s heart stirred slightly.

This Xuan Turtle… can also access Tcyong You!

Li Che’s curiosity boiled over. In fact, he felt an overwhelming urge to dissect this turtle!

He suddenly recalled why, when he had stealthily tossed a Feilei Chess Piece to the Third Prince earlier, the turtle had stared at him—

that look was much like XiXi’s hungry gaze on her master’s cooking.

It was the look of a true foodie!

This Monitor-riding Xuan Turtle!

Could it be that it had caught a whiff of something delicious?

Is it fixated on… the Feilei Chess Piece?

The true essence of the Feilei Chess Piece was the Pure Heart Divine Nature. In other words, this Xuan Turtle craved Li Che’s pure, immaculate, unsullied divine nature!

Li Che’s eyes sparkled!

But these were merely his speculations.

To test if he could steal away the Monitor’s Xuan Turtle would have to wait for another opportunity.

He must first complete this Special Deputy Assessment.

Once he became a Special Deputy at Imperial Watch Headquarters, Li Che would have ample chances to get close to this magnificent Demon King Xuan Turtle, and with the allure of Pure Heart Divine Nature—

It would only be a matter of time to make a move.

A wry smile tugged at Li Che’s lips as his carving knife resumed its dance across the Turtle-Shell Spirit Wood, sparks flying with every stroke!

Within his chest, the 【Xiangong】 Dao Fruit continued to beat wildly.

On the Cosmic Chessboard, the image of Xuan Turtle struck by lightning while carrying the Monitor played repeatedly in 360-degree detail before his eyes.

The panic of Xuan Turtle, the calm of the Monitor, and those deep, revealed heavy pupils—all flashed through Li Che’s mind.

Boom, boom, boom—the 【Xiangong】 Dao Fruit pulsed like thunder in his ears!

His carving knife shifted endlessly, its blade light reflecting in dazzling arcs!

At that moment, Li Che’s carving technique seemed infused with the law of lightning—assertive and bold, a stark departure from the knife techniques of the Thousand-Hand Divine Eagle.

It now bore the unmistakable mark of Li Che’s own skill!

On the ninth floor, the divine aura grew denser, swirling like a murky mist. A terrifying, oppressive force intertwined with majestic presence, completely subduing the human spirit.

The Turtle-Shell Spirit Wood in Li Che’s hand was engulfed in countless bolts of lightning-fire, making the divine aura boil over!

Fallen wood chips kindled in midair, transforming into a dreadful divine pressure—like a colossal turtle, roaring and striding across the heavens!

This was the inherent divine energy of the Spirit Wood.

Fourth-tier divine Spirit Wood naturally possessed a living spirit. To sculpt a Divine Eagle from such a material, one had to suppress and tame the intrinsic divine energy within.

The Prison Thunder Network had long since faded.

On the entire ninth floor, all that remained were the whistling winds and waves of divine energy surging like relentless tides!

At the edge of the ninth floor, Deputy Monitors Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen narrowed their eyes while Hong Shifo clenched his fists in nervous anticipation.

“Will it work?”

Hong Shifo was anxious. After all, he had recommended Li Che for this Special Deputy Assessment. If Li Che succeeded, it would earn him credit—and a personal favor from Li Che, which was crucial!

A future prodigy poised to become the Divine Eagle Hand, his favor was exceedingly valuable!

Xuan Turtle, carrying the Monitor enshrouded in white mist, drifted leisurely.

Despite its ability to roam the Netherworld, Xuan Turtle did not like it there.

But with the Monitor on its back, it was forced to linger, moving at a languid pace.

Amused, the Monitor on its back chuckled softly.

“Not bad—”

“Let me lend you a hand.”

In the next moment, the Monitor patted Xuan Turtle’s shell.

Xuan Turtle’s eyes suddenly brightened as its limbs moved, and with one forward thrust it broke through the barrier between the Netherworld and reality, returning to the ninth floor.

BOOM!!!

The Monitor sat upright on Xuan Turtle’s back amidst swirling white mist; as it appeared, the mist was seemingly cut in half, revealing wild, dancing jet-black hair and… those intense heavy pupils!

The heavy pupils opened, hammering down like a massive blow that set the divine aura of the entire floor exploding in that instant.

It was like a giant boulder thrown into a lake—deliberately causing a tidal explosion!

While Li Che was putting the finishing touches on the Divine Eagle carving—etching the Monitor’s revealed heavy pupils—he felt as though the carving knife in his hand had become unbearably heavy!

Carving out those heavy pupils—

was excruciatingly difficult.

Li Che’s eyes narrowed as he sensed terrifying gazes bombarding him on the ninth floor, freezing the very air.

What is the Monitor doing?!

Is it trying to prevent Li Che from succeeding?!

At that moment, not only Li Che but also Deputy Monitors Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen showed expressions of doubt and incomprehension.

The Monitor was clearly imposing additional difficulty on Li Che!

They well knew the overwhelming oppressive force emanating from the Monitor’s heavy pupils!

If Li Che could overcome that pressure and complete the carving to capture the Monitor’s divine will,

then his Divine Eagle artistry might well qualify him as a future Divine Eagle Hand!

“Monitor—helping Deputy Li Keqing!”

“If Li Keqing can withstand this pressure and finish the Divine Eagle carving under such overwhelming force, his skill will be transcendent!”

Deputy Fang Shangzhen’s heart stirred as he suddenly understood the Monitor’s intent.

“But it’s extremely difficult—if one cannot bear the pressure of the Monitor’s heavy pupils, Li Keqing’s carving will surely fail!”

“Then this Special Deputy Assessment will be deemed a failure.”

“And, by the rules—” —for five years, Li Keqing would be barred from any further assessments.

Yue Taofu explained.

“In short, the Monitor’s aid to Li Che has a double-edged nature.

“The Monitor has left a margin for maneuver. We’ll see how Li Keqing chooses—he even has the option to refuse.”

Deputy Fang Shangzhen’s gaze shifted back to Li Che as he noticed that, facing the intense gaze of the Monitor’s heavy pupils, Li Che looked completely unafraid—almost excited, raising his head high.

His jet-black hair whipped about while his eyes flashed brilliant streams of gold, clashing directly with the Monitor’s heavy pupils!

The carving knife in his hand resumed its descent!

Without a doubt, Li Che had made his choice!

Knowing full well the perils ahead, he charged into the lion’s den!

Slash!

Li Che fought through with great difficulty as his 【Xiangong】 Dao Fruit pulsed wildly in his chest, as if electric currents were surging through every inch of him.

The immense pressure he had borne transformed into a gentle, spring-like breeze!

Chop!

Instantly, wood chips scattered with sharp, grating sounds!

As the final stroke of the carving knife fell,

the divine aura on the ninth floor converged crazily into the Divine Eagle!

“It’s done!”

Crack! Crack!

Above Divine Capital Second City!

Amid flashes of lightning and roaring thunder, early spring’s tumultuous thunder bellowed!

Beneath a sky laden with leaden clouds, sudden electric arcs flashed like roaming dragons and serpents, unveiling resplendent light akin to a soaring sunrise.

The overwhelming divine aura of Divine Capital surged in that moment, like invisible waves rolling and spreading endlessly.

Rain pounded down and splattered on umbrella surfaces with bursting energy.

Su Yunji, holding her skirt and an oil-paper umbrella, bent gracefully to shield Third Prince Lü Litong from the rain as he emerged from the Imperial Watch Tower.

But just as Lü Litong prepared to board a magnificently ornate carriage,

a subtle disturbance flickered in his mind as he glanced toward the Imperial Watch Tower.

At that moment, a bolt of lightning crashed from above the Heavenly Sanctuary!

It struck the orb guarded by eight dragons atop the tower!

The orb flashed brilliantly, dazzling like a blazing sun rising.

“This is—…”

The Third Prince stared in awe.

Standing by his side, Han Sixi of Purple-Clad Diao Si suddenly lit up.

“Divine Will!”

“The Monitor’s—”

“Divine Will!”

Han Sixi’s voice rang out sharply.

“Could it be that someone has managed to carve out the Monitor’s Divine Will?!”

At that, Third Prince Lü Litong’s body trembled. He couldn’t help but recall the Ink Robe-clad Li Che.

This Li Che—often derided as a lowborn by his consort—had come to the Imperial Watch Tower today to take the Special Deputy Assessment.

Could it be that…

the Monitor’s Divine Will was his carving?!

BOOM!

Just as the Third Prince’s emotions swirled, the Precious Blood Serpent Horse, pulling the carriage, let out a frightened whinny. In a panic, its legs weakened and it collapsed to the ground.

Heavy Pupils Divine Might—All demons bow down!

“Rumor has it that the Monitor’s heavy pupils naturally suppress and terrify demons. Now it seems

it’s not just a rumor but the stark truth!”

“Merely the surge of Divine Will forces even one with demonic blood, like the Serpent Horse, to prostrate!”

Han Sixi of Purple-Clad Diao Si shrieked.

Crackle, crackle!

The orb shone radiantly!

At that moment—

a massive silhouette emerged from the orb’s light!

Xuan Turtle carrying the Monitor, white mist swirling, heavy pupils shining!

Divine Will surged mightily, the divine aura roiling and converging like a funnel toward the tower!

The Monitor, calm and imposing with its heavy pupils,

Xuan Turtle, struck by lightning, wore an almost lifelike grimace!

So vivid, it appeared as if it were alive!

Lotus Pavilion.

Lu Chi, having dried the rain off his body, sat across from National Teacher Xie Yunshen, both dressed in simple attire, as Xie imparted his wisdom.

Xie Yunshen’s kindly gaze passed on his teachings and insights.

“Your Highness, if you are to compete, then fight with all your might—”

“Failure is not the worst thing. The worst is never having the courage to try.”

Lu Chi listened intently, his face set with determination.

Suddenly, Xie Yunshen squinted as two figures materialized by his side—Tian Can Di Que. One tall and slender, the other short and stout, both marred by various afflictions.

They stared in the direction of the Imperial Watch Tower…

Xuan Turtle carrying Heavy Pupils!

The overwhelming divine image was so vivid that nearly everyone in Upper Third City could see it.

Many felt their souls tremble merely at the sight of those heavy pupils.

“Is that… the Monitor’s awe-inspiring heavy pupils?”

Di Que widened one eye, gasped, and enviously glared.

National Teacher Xie Yunshen’s simple clothes billowed as his eyes shone brilliantly:

“This is the manifestation of Divine Eagle’s Divine Will—a creation of unparalleled semi-saint mastery!”

“Magnificent.”

Xie Yunshen sighed quietly.

“Divine Eagle Half-Saint Li Che—following the faintest traces of the Two-Hearted Great Sage’s Divine Eagle, has produced another masterpiece, ‘Xuan Turtle Carrying Heavy Pupils’, capturing the Monitor’s heavy pupils Divine Will—”

“Incredible!”

“Today, Imperial Watch gains another Special Deputy!”

Divine Capital First City.

A torrential downpour.

Amid the magnificent, resplendent palace corridors aglow with divine light,

hurricanes roared through the halls, white jade railings stretched as far as the eye could see.

A vermilion door, ten meters high, swung wide open.

A figure sat regally on a throne carved like a nine-headed divine dragon, radiating supreme authority. His eyes swept through the scene as if mountains could crumble at his glance.

Clad in garments of golden thread, his robes billowed and shimmered with golden light.

He pierced through layers of celestial curtains, watching as the endless rain cascaded.

He saw the image of ‘Xuan Turtle Carrying Heavy Pupils’ form above the Imperial Watch Tower of Second City—a mere breath away from the masterpiece of a semi-saint Divine Eagle!

The commanding gaze met those overlapping Divine Will heavy pupils!

“Imperial Watch Monitor of the Gongshu Ghost Valley—…”

“With such heavy pupils, one can divine the secrets of heaven and earth.”

“When divine power stirs, the entire realm trembles, and mountains and rivers shudder…”

He murmured softly, his voice like rolling thunder.

Finally, with a deep sigh,

“Imperial Watch…”

“is no longer mine to command.”

The towering figure on the Nine-Dragon Golden Throne slowly rose. With his movement, the divine aura of the entire First City seemed to surge in response.

“But I—”

“refuse to submit to fate!”

At the octagonal, dripping Imperial Watch Tower,

on the ninth floor,

wild winds abruptly ceased; the turbulent currents stilled.

Xuan Turtle lay prone on the ground, with the Monitor shrouded in white mist quietly sitting on its back, as if its curious gaze extended past the mist to focus on the young man in the black robe who had just finished his carving.

At the edge of the ninth floor,

Deputy Monitors Yue Taofu, Fang Shangzhen, and Hong Shifo, seeing the calm, slowly stepped forward.

But as soon as they moved, the Monitor on Xuan Turtle lifted a hand and pointed gently at them.

An invisible barrier instantly halted their steps.

Understanding the Monitor’s meaning, the three bowed and silently retreated back to the edge.

Their hearts stirred as their eyes fell on Li Che in the center of the ninth floor, holding aloft his finished Divine Eagle.

The sharp Divine Weapon Engraving Knife, spitting with lightning brilliance, was pressed against the Divine Eagle, fixed in the Monitor’s heavy pupils.

The divine aura gathered and slowly subsided into the Divine Eagle.

Only the crisp sound of rain against black tiles could be heard outside.

Li Che held the carving knife,

standing silent as a breeze caressed him. Countless images flashed in his eyes, scenes of carving Divine Eagles streaming through his mind as if he were etching one after another in an instant.

A storm of thoughts and memories converged and swirled in his mind!

“Breathe,” Li Che murmured as he stood still, every breath measured.

He remained motionless; all others on the ninth floor of the Imperial Watch Tower were frozen, their gazes fixed upon him, marveling at the transformation taking place.

Time lost meaning—a single breath, or perhaps hundreds.

Slowly, his carving knife left the Divine Eagle and the Monitor’s heavy pupils. A shower of jade-green wood chips drifted down with the wind.

Li Che finally opened his eyes, and in them gleamed a clarity that saw through everything.

Amid these clear orbs,

a trace of golden smoke flowed, seemingly forming a second set of pupils!

It was as if a duplicate of his heavy pupils had come to life!

And at the moment the carving knife lowered, light danced across the Divine Eagle.

Li Che set the Divine Eagle aside.

His black robe fluttered, his dark hair exuding a robust energy.

A majestic aura emanated from him like a budding lotus gradually unfurling!

Within his chest, the once-thundering 【Xiangong】 Dao Fruit settled into a calm, as if after its ultimate beating, a trickle of light flowed out.

Like water, like mist, like a gentle breeze.

As if guided wordlessly by the Way.

【Dao Fruit: Xianggong (LV6 0%)】