Chapter 466: Resurgence of the Fallen Saint

Deathly energy oozed out, like a concentrated fragrance slowly seeping from the coffin.

The black Yulian flower patterns on the stone coffin seemed to come alive, pulsating and swaying.

Li Che’s head was aglow with Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame. His eyes burned with an indescribable disappointment as he gazed at the remains of the Great Sage in the stone coffin, letting out a soft sigh.

Li Che removed his Qi Tian Face and placed it on the Great Sage’s remains—but the envisioned resurrection from death never came.

Death still reigned supreme; no sign of life emerged.

It was as if a corpse, even if masked, remained lifeless, unable to burst forth with vitality.

Had the Great Sage… truly fallen?

A stir lit within Li Che’s heart. Then, his Pure Heart Dao Fruit vibrated gently as a clear, unsullied divine aura flowed under his guidance into the Great Sage’s remains.

He wished to test whether the Pure Heart Dao Fruit could elicit a reaction.

He intended to see if his method could resurrect the Great Sage.

After channeling the divine aura, Li Che ceased his actions and watched silently.

In the gleam of his golden skull pupils, Li Che’s eyes flashed with a metallic light as he fixed his gaze on the coffin.

Yet the coffin remained utterly still.

Resurrection… seemed an unattainable dream.

Li Che shook his head lightly and rose from beside the stone coffin. His eyes betrayed unhidden regret, and an inexplicable sorrow welled within.

With his five fingers spread wide, he pressed down on the coffin lid, closing the once-opened stone coffin once again.

As for the Qi Tian Face, Li Che did not reclaim it—it was meant for Qitian, and so it was interred alongside.

Boom—!!!

A terrifying aura erupted violently.

From afar, powerful figures like Chanwen Ascetic Monk, Zhang Wuji, the Great Realm Late Emperor, and others charged in.

Though Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying had revived, they paled in comparison to the titanic might displayed by those wielding divine weapons.

When the coffin was opened and the true body of Qitian was revealed, these forces could no longer remain seated.

Once they confirmed the presence of Qitian’s remains, each of them calculated their next move.

They resolved to seize Qitian’s relics—a divine remnant whose significance could elevate their status.

For instance, Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme’s goal had always been to capture Qitian’s remains to deliver them to the Bizarre Temple, thereby gaining a rank boost and the reward of the gods.

For Chanwen Ascetic Monk, the Great Realm Late Emperor, and other champions backed by the pantheon, it was the same idea.

Rumbling—

The aura of the Second Calamity Divine Calamity reverberated mightily!

The divine weapons unleashed overwhelming power, as if completely activated. Though not among the Three Pure Divine Weapons, they possessed unimaginable might.

Even though they numbered only Four-Yu Divine Weapons, they erupted with an utterly terrifying divine aura—like roaring torrents capable of piercing heaven and earth with brilliant divine light, annihilating all!

“These are the Four-Yu Divine Weapons?”

Li Che’s eyes flashed with astonishment.

It shouldn’t be said…

Between the mortal realm and the Bizarre Temple, the power of the Four-Yu Divine Weapons had undergone earth-shattering changes.

In the human world, the power of these divine weapons born from the Bizarre Temple was greatly limited—much like how Divine Calamity rarely manifested among mortals.

Yet within the Four-Yu Divine Weapons lay the very essence and will of divinity. If that divine aura were to be unleashed, an utterly fearsome power would be released!

And now, Chanwen Ascetic Monk and the others had activated the divine weapons in their grasp!

The weapons shone with brilliant, dazzling light, as if the Milky Way itself had overflowed, scattering radiant reflections all over Qitian Temple in an aura of deity-like splendor.

Thud—

Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme was cracked open once more, unable to withstand the explosive force of the revived Four-Yu Divine Weapons. His blood flowed like a raging river.

Fan Hai Jiuying, too, was shattered again.

Five figures, clutching fully awakened Mythic Weapons, advanced step by step, charging toward the coffin.

Gu Yinxuan’s toxic pills continued to activate, yet the golden phantom of the ascetic seemed to counteract the poison, drawing all toxins away as though by an irresistible force.

Rumbling—

“We need to speed this up!”

“The Supreme Foundation is barely holding back the Temple Protection Corpse King!”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk did not tangle with Gu Yinxuan any further—a mere cultivator at the One Calamity Three Tribulation stage, his influence negligible.

He had used particularly vicious toxins, yet he possessed the Golden Cicada Technique, capable of repelling every venom in the world!

Rumbling—

Above the Qitian Inner City, miasmic death energy churned as if countless mythical flood-dragons were emerging from the eerie mists, their heads boldly protruding like dragons peering over an edge.

Numerous Supreme Foundations burst forth with divine radiance amid the mists, exuding a terrifying aura and pressure that crashed over the city like cascading clouds, overwhelming all.

The gruesome methods of the Three Calamity Divine Calamity experts were simply horrifying!

And as the Supreme aura became increasingly distinct, it signaled that the Temple Protection Corpse King was about to return to Qitian Inner City—perhaps having sensed that the coffin had been opened!

The movements of the Temple Protection Corpse King turned even more ferocious, maddened almost, intent on slaying anyone coveting the sacred Qitian relics!

However, the myriad mighty opponents had come well-prepared, countering with their own Supreme Foundations.

The Temple Protection Corpse King had no way to easily break through the Supreme Foundations.

Yet, with his own mania, several of the Supreme Foundations were on the verge of collapsing.

Inside Qitian Temple,

the atmosphere grew ever more grim, and time became exceedingly short.

Boom—

The five figures unleashed their unsealed Four-Yu Divine Weapons, ruthlessly slashing toward the coffin, shattering Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying once again.

In a flash, the five appeared like streaks of light, spanning tens of meters in an instant!

Above Li Che’s head, purple flames danced, and from his golden skull, golden smoke-like gleams danced in his eyes—a clear surge of battle intent building within him.

That was the battle spirit born from loss.

“Underworld Ghost Emperor, stand aside… You alone cannot stop us, especially when we wield fully unsealed divine weapons…”

“With the divine aura of these weapons unleashed by us, you can’t possibly be our match.”

Zhang Wuji, the patriarch of the Purple Mansion Divine Sect, declared.

His daoist robe billowed as his eyes shone with a strange light.

The Underworld behind him… was now unmistakably evident.

It had to be the Yulian Camp!

Who would have thought that in this age, when one assumed the Yulian Camp was at its end, they too had prepared a backup.

This Underworld in the mortal realm had stirred up a storm of terror, making all factions wary and shocked.

Boom—

“Kill this man! With Qitian’s corpse, we each prove our strength!”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk, clutching a golden bowl, growled.

Without hesitation, he sprang forward, unleashing countless shockwaves. The power of the Second Calamity Dharma erupted from his body like twin golden dragons of Buddhist light, roaring furiously.

The oppressive force of the Second Calamity Divine Calamity experts surged forward, bearing down on the Underworld Ghost Emperor.

Li Che’s ink-black garment flapped in the wind as purple flames surged about him. Despite Chanwen Ascetic Monk’s pressure, he made no retreat.

The ascetic was merely testing the limits initially; it now seemed that the Ghost Emperor, ignoring his menace, was himself a Second Calamity expert.

For a moment, the ascetic furrowed his brow in surprise.

Who would have expected so many Second Calamity experts within the Yulian Camp?

It must be noted that the Yulian forces had not arranged much in the mortal realm—indeed, they were too hurried to organize.

Unlike many pantheon-backed factions that maintained strong influences among mortals, the Yulian remnants had scarcely revived, thus unable to offer support.

“Roar—!!!”

A ferocious, bloodcurdling roar filled the air.

Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying reappeared, furiously slashing in a rampage.

Zhang Wuji, the Female Guanyin, and the Witch Priest exchanged grim looks before acting.

Their eyes flashed with the determination to handle a troublesome foe.

Undead creatures?

Even after being obliterated twice, they regenerated, every time bursting forth with fresh vigor and an indomitable fighting spirit.

What kind of method was this?

The cicada-patterned markings on Chanwen Ascetic Monk’s face blazed like divine fire as if mimicking a golden cicada unfurling its wings.

He slammed his monk’s staff onto the golden bowl.

Bang—!!!

A tremendous explosion rattled the golden bowl, which trembled billions of times and was hurled toward the Underworld Ghost Emperor, crushing him brutally!

Under the horizontal pressure of the golden bowl, a vast Buddhist light emerged as a divine aura seemed to revive within it!

It was terrifying beyond measure—engulfing everything as it barreled in!

“Divine Weapon Unsealing…”

A strange light appeared in Li Che’s eyes.

So…

Within the Bizarre Temple, could the Four-Yu Divine Weapons truly shed their constraints and unleash their divine aura?

This was something Li Che had never anticipated.

If so…

Beneath his golden skeletal structure, Li Che’s eyes suddenly blazed fiercely!

He stepped forward, and from his being, a vast torrent of golden, pure martial energy surged forth, transforming him into a colossal golden dragon!

Every muscle and bone trembled with golden blood and sinew, his spine arching like that of a giant dragon while his eyes intertwined flashes of purple and gold in a surreal dance!

“You dare covet the Great Sage’s relics?”

“Get lost!”

Under the glow of the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame, Li Che’s golden skeletal eyes burned as if a miniature sun was raging within!

With a long howl, a blade aura erupted from his left hand!

The Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade burst forth with a pale divine radiance, and as soon as Li Che gripped it, the blades spiraled in defiance!

Endless streams of blade light roared in unison, transforming in an instant into a surging torrent!

They collided with the massive golden bowl—as large as a building!

The terrifying blade aura smashed upon it with clanging impacts!

Li Che’s eyes narrowed briefly as a wisp of divine aura leaked from the golden bowl, causing his blade aura to shatter completely!

Then—

The Dragon Elephant Furnace manifested behind him as five divine seeds and three celestial seeds exploded simultaneously!

His blood and energy burst forth like a broken dam, surging ever upward!

Cultivated mystical energy and physical prowess intertwined as one.

With a sudden grasp of the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade, its metallic clang resonated as if an indomitable will was about to burst from it.

Li Che’s mind raced, pondering how to unleash the divine aura hidden within this weapon.

In other words, as Zhang Wuji had mentioned—the unsealing of a divine weapon.

If a divine weapon completed its unsealing, releasing a surging divine aura, its power would increase immensely.

Like the moment now, when the golden bowl’s divine aura gushed forth, threatening to collapse the very fabric of space.

“Heh… so you wish to unseal your divine weapon? Rely on the divine aura to battle your foes?”

“Too bad – you seem incapable of it.”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk’s eyes blazed with cicada fire as, with his staff, countless phantom images formed and relentlessly attacked Li Che.

He was convinced that this Underworld likely had not received Yulian’s legacy; although Yulian might lurk in the background, his camp probably offered little support.

Otherwise… they couldn’t even manage to unseal their divine weapons!

“Kill!”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk abandoned caution, provocatively stimulating the divine aura within the golden bowl.

A torrent of golden Buddhist light interwove with true dao energy, carrying divine power and calamity, crashing down upon Li Che.

Within Li Che’s skull, enshrouded by Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame, an eye-like aperture at his brow burst forth with golden light!

How to unseal the divine weapon?

Li Che truly did not know…

But he would figure it out!

Scanning the radiant golden bowl, its light so brilliant it seemed to draw tears from Star Plucking Gaze itself,

he felt as if he saw a beaming golden Buddha seated serenely, a simple smile on his face.

Interwoven upon it were divine and calamity forces…

Stimulating each divine vortex on the weapon—each akin to a vital acupoint!

Star Plucking Gaze!

Infinite analysis, returning to ultimate truth!

In that moment, the divine art of the 【Xiangong】 Dao Fruit reached its pinnacle under Li Che’s command!

“So… this is the key to unsealing a divine weapon?”

Li Che mused thoughtfully.

Insight struck him like lightning.

Gazing at the divine weapon, it was as if he discerned the Eight Mysterious Gates of the human body…

Each divine vortex intertwined with calamity power resembled the constricting locks of a body.

Unlock the chains, and both blood and strength would soar!

“I see…”

“I understand!”

A powerful surge of understanding compelled Li Che to leap into action.

Clutching the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade – a divine weapon acquired from the wondrous temple of the Three Pure Ones –

he recalled it belonged to the illustrious Martial Deity of the temple!

Yet even with his sudden insight, Li Che made no attempt immediately; as in the past he would wait, perfect his technique through numerous trials in Mo City Fengdu, and only then use it in battle.

But now, time did not permit prolonged experiments.

So…

He charged forward without hesitation!

Li Che’s overwhelming martial energy surged ferociously into the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade.

Under the scrutiny of Star Plucking Gaze, he quickly sensed the convergence point of his aura, divine energy, and blood.

Boom—!!!

All divine aura, blood, and dao calamity merged with Primordial Void Slash, flooding into that vortex!

Whoosh—!!!

A tremor ran through the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade; it shuddered violently as if releasing billions of echoing edge fragments.

Li Che felt an immense divine power surge forth!

Countless strands of blade aura erupted from the weapon, gradually coalescing into a phantom figure of pure blade energy hovering above it!

Three eyes seemed to open, and the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade was shrouded in swirling mists, as if a mighty divine warrior had arisen—a sovereign among immortals, the ultimate god of war!

Then—!!!

The golden bowl trembled and was cleaved by the overwhelming blade aura!

The divine auras of both weapons, once unsealed, flowed like dark incense—clashing violently and diffusing into nothingness.

The golden bowl was flung away, its divine aura dimming in that very moment.

“This divine weapon…”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk’s heart skipped a beat.

Viewing the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade, he was staggered—the collision of divine auras between the Four-Yu Divine Weapons clearly revealed a hierarchy!

There was no doubt—the superiority was evident!

Moreover, Chanwen Ascetic Monk was astounded that the Underworld Ghost Emperor had so quickly mastered the art of unsealing his weapon!

He had known nothing before, yet within such a short span, his opponent had unraveled the secret?

Li Che felt an indescribable exhilaration in his heart!

No wonder the Martial Deity of the Three Pure Ones was so renowned—it was magnificent!

Chanwen Ascetic Monk, refusing to yield, interlaced his hands and unleashed a fusion of dao energy, calamity power, and divine aura into the golden bowl.

The golden bowl came crashing down once again!

Divine aura burst forth in all its resplendence, tearing through space as it exploded!

Using the same method, Li Che unsealed the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade, releasing its surging divine aura.

It was as if a handsome deity, wielding the blade, cut fierce arcs of divine radiance—battling a Buddha in the void!

Elsewhere, the Great Realm Late Emperor’s eyes narrowed as he launched a flag spear, unleashing his own deep and domineering divine aura!

Clang, clang, clang—

The sound of collision echoed continuously, as if an ancient bell was being tolled to rouse the sleeping.

Above Qitian Temple, the divine weapons collided and clashed, repelling one another.

It was a fierce clash, with the divine auras unleashed from within the weapons colliding!

The divine aura of the Thunder Demon Three-Pronged Twin-Edged Blade, imbued with the Martial Deity’s essence, managed to stand against several opposing divine auras.

It was both domineering and formidable—a surprising twist for Li Che.

“Kill!”

“Without relying on our divine weapons, we can still suppress him!”

“His aura is weak. Let’s subdue him quickly! Once we secure the Great Sage’s relics and that Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, we can divvy them up!”

……

In Qitian Temple, one voice after another erupted.

Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying were shattered once more, each time reducing their capacity to obstruct—their blocking range shrinking until they were no longer a threat.

The five Second Calamity Divine Calamity experts advanced step by step toward the coffin!

Purple flames roared as Li Che’s eyes flickered, realizing that these five adversaries were relentless—a force that seemed destined to claim victory.

Their preparations were remarkably thorough!

Their Supreme Foundations had ensnared the Temple Protection Corpse King, and they had also primed their unsealed divine weapons to impose their divine aura over everything.

Had it not been for Li Che’s calculated elimination of Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme—turning him into a mere Spiritual Confinement aid—the challenge would have been far greater!

With a thought, Li Che instructed that Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying continue to brawl desperately to stall the five foes.

Meanwhile, he raced toward the coffin. His five fingers opened wide and pounded on it, attempting to retract the coffin into Qiankun Space or even transfer it back to Mo City Fengdu.

However…

A sinking feeling overcame Li Che: the coffin simply couldn’t be retrieved, neither into Qiankun Space nor back to Mo City Fengdu.

“How can this be…?”

Li Che frowned slightly.

Why could it not be transferred back into Mo City Fengdu?

This was the first time Li Che had encountered a situation where the coffin could not be relocated—a shock that took him aback.

Boom—!!!

Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and Fan Hai Jiuying exploded once more.

Before they could retreat, the five mighty figures had closed in, coming within ten zhang of the coffin.

“The Underworld can no longer hold us back!”

“Underworld Ghost Emperor, you are neither a descendant of Qitian Temple nor of the Fang Clan—why risk your life blocking us?”

“If you wish to die, we’ll oblige.”

“Kill you, and then claim Qitian’s relics!”

……

……

The Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame burned fiercely.

Li Che sighed softly. He had given it his all, yet the various factions had prepared too well.

His heart grew heavy as he sensed the pantheon’s targeted aggression toward Yulian.

Now, with XiXi being Yulian’s daughter, her importance was unquestionable—and she would surely become the next target, much like today’s assault on Qitian’s relics.

“Perhaps… I must plan more carefully,” he mused with a cold glint in his eyes.

A determined, ruthless look washed over him.

Boom—!!!

Five overwhelming auras surged through the void, as five Second Calamity Divine Calamity experts appeared like gods or demons.

Li Che’s gaze swept coldly over them.

A thought stirred within him.

The Cosmic Chessboard began to unravel. In the next moment, with a clenched fist, Li Che vanished from before the coffin.

He reappeared right before the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff.

This treasured staff stood deep within Qitian Temple, beside the altar—massive in size, as if erupted from the Bizarre Temple and thrust into the heavens.

Li Che abandoned the coffin. He had done his best, with a clear conscience.

He would not sacrifice his life to protect anything.

He knew his limits well. Perhaps Qitian held immense significance for him—even legends of two lifetimes hinted at secrets he yearned to explore.

But…

He had someone far more important to protect.

His wife and daughter!

Since he couldn’t move the coffin into Mo City Fengdu, his only choice was to approach the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff and claim it.

One of the two had to be safeguarded.

With fingers outstretched, he pounded the Three Pure Divine Weapon with force.

Rumbling—

The Freewill Gold-Iron Divine Staff in his left arm vibrated fiercely, surging upward as if it were melting away into a puddle of golden water.

The golden water meandered through the air and then exploded into a jet of golden light, smashing violently into the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff.

Li Che was momentarily stunned.

Soon, he heard the sound of a heartbeat.

That sound emanated from the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, resonating powerfully.

It was as if the Freewill Gold-Iron Divine Staff had returned, becoming the heart of this treasured relic.

Whoosh—

A cascade of brilliant golden light burst forth, causing the entire Bizarre Temple to tremble.

The five mighty figures before the coffin looked on in astonishment, their heads turning.

Then they saw the Underworld Ghost Emperor’s hand slamming onto the huge Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, and the Three Pure Divine Weapon—a colossal treasure—vibrated, shedding countless motes of dust as the ripples in the void expanded ceaselessly!

The massive treasure slowly shrank before their eyes.

Finally, it transformed into a slender, elegant rod.

At both ends it glimmered with gilt, the center fashioned from red gold, crystal clear and inscribed with ancient characters radiating a dispersed golden light!

Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Li Che’s fingers effortlessly grasped the treasure, without a hint of hindrance.

A surge of warmth emanated from the staff accompanied by a clear heartbeat—a sound like rolling thunder.

Was it really this easy?

This Three Pure Divine Weapon had fallen into his hands without much struggle?

Could it be because of Temple Spirit Resonance?

Or perhaps due to the Freewill Gold-Iron Divine Staff?!

Li Che had expected a fierce struggle!

It was a welcome, unexpected surprise!

And not only Li Che was astonished—far off, the five Second Calamity Divine Calamity experts were equally stunned.

They hadn’t clashed for the Three Pure Divine Weapon because they knew well the difficulty of attaining it.

Yet this divine weapon had been so easily acquired by the Underworld Ghost Emperor?!

Just reaching out to pull it…

Would it simply come out?

Was it the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff that was faulty, or was the Underworld Ghost Emperor at fault?!

Suddenly,

Zhang Wuji’s daoist robe billowed as he looked in bewilderment at a widening crack in the stone coffin.

“Who pushed the coffin open?”

Zhang Wuji asked in a deep, resonant voice.

“What?”

Chanwen Ascetic Monk, the Great Realm Late Emperor, and the others were all stunned.

A collective chill gripped their hearts.

The five drew their focus away from the Underworld Ghost Emperor, who still clutched the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, and turned their gaze to the coffin.

Carved with Yulian motifs, the stone coffin had cracked open further.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone…

The coffin, which had once been opened, now stealthily widened its gap.

The gap grew even larger!

Had the coffin… opened itself?!

How could it possibly open on its own?

That meant something inside the coffin had pushed it open!

Was Qitian’s corpse awakening?!

A surge of bone-chilling cold swept over the five, like icy water spreading in a frozen wasteland, threatening to freeze them completely!

Zhang Wuji’s hand clenched, the silver talisman returning to his grip. His face trembled as terror exploded from deep within.

Without hesitation, he transformed into a streak of silver light and retreated furiously, desperately fleeing!

“Qitian… resurrected?!”

That cry resounded.

Even Li Che, still savoring his recent acquisition of the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, was shaken.

He spun his head around in alarm, his eyes wide with astonishment!

At the same time, the beating of the staff in his hand grew more rapid, like thunder crashing through his entire body, echoing in his ears like a roaring storm!

The staff trembled violently.

Whoosh—

Li Che’s fingers released their grip, and the staff shot from his palm as a streak of golden light.

It flew swiftly to hover above the coffin’s gap!

It pierced cleanly through the crack that had opened in the coffin.

It came to rest within.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

The staff, interwoven with gilt, crimson, and golden brilliance, vibrated ceaselessly, its afterimages overlapping!

It appeared as though the perfectly erect treasure was being gently toyed with by an unseen hand.

At that moment, even Chanwen Ascetic Monk, the Great Realm Late Emperor, and the other formidable figures broke into cold sweats.

“Qitian… risen from death?!”