Chapter 471: The Resurgence of Divine Might

Spiritual Confinement was no challenge for Li Che.

After all, Fang Han Shu’s cultivation was not high; even with the aid of the Grand Inspector’s power of Heaven and Earth’s Will, it was not his own strength.

So Li Che completed the Spiritual Confinement with ease.

Countless inky beams intertwined into a misty, surging mass, as if dark clouds from the heavens had descended upon the mortal realm.

Slowly, a massive Haoran River began to churn.

Fang Han Shu’s scholarly robe billowed as his long beard whipped about and his eyes gradually opened, revealing a mix of loneliness, wonder, and astonishment.

The metallic clank of chains echoed around as Li Che, seizing a soul from the abyss, forcefully bound Fang Han Shu.

With his beard aloft, Fang Han Shu looked on in shock, dawning clarity, and sudden understanding as his eyes glittered while fixating on Li Che.

He finally understood why those cultivators who had entered Mo City Fengdu betrayed whom they once served.

And why strong warriors would forsake their original allegiances to join the Underworld without hesitation.

It was all because such power and methods were terrifying enough to subjugate a person at the very soul level.

Most importantly, the vicious forces of the Underworld… were embodied in Li Che alone.

The Underworld—a force that stirred chaos across the realm—turned out to be represented by just one individual.

All the speculations and deductions turned out to be for nothing.

The supposed backing of the Underworld by the Yulian Camp was nothing more than a joke.

After all, even the gods of the Yulian Camp had yet to awaken; only a single Qitian had revived. How could Yulian be the power behind the Underworld?

Fang Han Shu was utterly astonished, his scholarly worldview completely shattered.

What an Underworld…

Truly an unbelievable Underworld.

With his beard streaming, Fang Han Shu stood and clasped his fists in a bow, “Fang Han Shu pays respects to our Lord.”

Seated in a dark pavilion in Mo City, Li Che tilted his head and shot a glance at Fang Han Shu, “Old Fang, among us, don’t mess around.”

He took out the jade talisman given by Fang Xinyuan and solemnly handed it to Fang Han Shu.

“This is something our Fang Family Patriarch left for you. Because of your persistence and your pursuit of his will to safeguard Qitian, he left you this legacy.”

“It is an inheritance from a supreme master.”

Li Che said seriously, “This talisman is very important. In the outside world, it could cause a huge uproar, making countless people covet it.”

At these words, Fang Han Shu’s face grew complex as he inquired, “The Patriarch… has fallen?”

Li Che briefly explained, “I’m sorry, but the Fang Family Patriarch transformed into the Temple Protection Corpse King. His soul was sacrificed, and I was unable to perform Spiritual Confinement to save him.”

In truth, even if I had been able to perform Spiritual Confinement, the chances of success would have been slim.

After all, our Patriarch was nothing short of supreme.

And although Li Che’s current power reached the level of Second Calamity and one tribulation, compared to a Supreme, it was far inferior.

Even cultivators at the level of Second Calamity or three tribulations have a chance, but to bind a Supreme at the level of Third Calamity is nearly impossible—the failure rate is simply too high.

“There’s no need to apologize; it never had anything to do with you anyway.”

Fang Han Shu looked upward and sighed deeply, tears streaming as he lamented the unparalleled loyalty and reverence of the Fang Family Patriarch.

Rumbling——

Li Che also raised his head as the Cosmic Chessboard unfolded above Mo City, its images reflecting across its surface.

Fang Han Shu too looked up. After a moment of homage to his Patriarch, he recalled that he too had already died; had it not been for the Lord’s Spiritual Confinement, he would have long since transcended, vanishing from this world.

In fact, Fang Han Shu had anticipated this day and borrowed strength from the Grand Inspector. He knew that in the entire Great Realm, only two individuals could help him ascend with this power.

One was the Grand Inspector of the Imperial Watch, and the other was the Great Witch God of Witch God Mountain.

How strong the Grand Inspector was, Fang Han Shu could never fully fathom.

He had long been prepared to die; sacrificing life for righteousness was a decision he had already made.

Yet, he never expected to survive.

All because of Li Che.

It was, in its own way, an unexpected stroke of fortune.

Fang Han Shu looked up once more at the divine battle unfolding on the screen, marveling and exclaiming in awe.

Qitian Temple Spirit had revived, its divine power spanning the nine heavens, and the colossal six-winged Golden Cicada was equally fearsome.

It resembled a gigantic hand, ceaselessly seeking the tumbling, golden glow of the Qitian Temple Spirit’s position with a crushing intent to suppress it!

This was a contest among deities—mighty divine auras clashed, and the power of the Dao intertwined.

Even this burst of energy was earth-shattering, and yet they were still not true deities.

Qitian had just revived, having absorbed the flesh, essence, and divinity of five Supremes to regain some of its godly might.

And that six-winged Golden Cicada was not the one personally descended by Hei Xumi’s divine Golden Cicada—it was merely a wisp of its divine aura…

Even so, the clash between the two was nothing short of cataclysmic!

Rumbling——!!!

The relentless battle within Qitian Inner City could not be concealed; its fearsome shockwaves spread all the way to Qitian Outer City!

Outer City.

Countless mighty warriors stood scattered across the city, trembling as they looked up to see a massive tear in the sky above Qitian Inner City!

In that fleeting glimpse, a horrifying scene was revealed, leaving all in utter terror!

“A battle of deities?!”

“Qitian has revived and is clashing fiercely with a deity who emerged from Bizarre Temple!”

“Terrifying…”

In that moment, the entire Qitian Outer City erupted in excitement. The battle of deities was no longer just a figment of imagination.

Coupled with the surging divine majesty, even the divine nature within the bodies of those undergoing Divine Calamity Advancement was disintegrating.

Lü Taibai, Lü Qiankun, and other mighty figures trembled all over, watching in a mix of horror and anticipation.

Rumbling——

Amidst overlapping silhouettes of staffs and a sea of blazing flames, an old monkey emerged, radiant with scarlet brilliance. His golden staff flashed with an intense light as he performed several agile maneuvers, striking as if the heavens were collapsing.

With an unparalleled combat stance, he launched his attack!

It was as though a giant, Buddha-like six-winged Golden Cicada had been struck, a massive gash forming in its palm from which dark blood gushed.

The piercing cry of cicadas resounded from Qitian Inner City, rippling out to Qitian Outer City and beyond, echoing like the final lament of a summer’s end.

Rumbling——

The wings of the six-winged Golden Cicada were breaking apart.

They were shattered by a single staff strike from Qitian.

It was as if the heavens themselves had been pierced; the peerless Great Sage of Qitian, the invincible Martial Saint, unleashed a strike that burned through the essences of five Supremes—a strike that seemed to permeate the eternal river of time!

“Wukong…”

“Did you awaken early to shield the Daughter of Yulian? You will regret it… your early revival will only provoke the pantheon of deities…”

The six-winged Golden Cicada was collapsing, its structure fracturing inch by inch!

Behind the crumbling cicada, an image of a monk-like figure appeared, palms clasped as if in prayer, softly chanting.

Old Monkey of Qitian hoisted the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff. Exhausted of supreme power, he aged visibly in an instant; his once-draconic stature now slightly bowed.

Monkey hairs fluttered in the wind.

Standing on a swirling cloud, his golden eyes scanned the horizon.

“No worries. Come as you are.”

“Let’s see if this old monkey is afraid.”

The Golden Cicada’s aura formed a colossal, winged pattern that blocked out the sky.

Slowly, like dying flames, it faded into the void between heaven and earth.

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Silence blanketed the world.

Both inside and outside Qitian City, deathly quiet reigned.

The fearsome divine majesty had vanished, leaving every cultivator gasping as they witnessed a fleeting glimpse of a godly clash—an encounter that was nothing short of legendary!

This battle was destined to be recorded in history as a combat for the ages.

Qitian Inner City was already empty.

In the Outer City, everyone buzzed with excitement; they could not contain their exhilaration as a Supreme from the Pantheon met a tragic end in Qitian Inner City.

One deity from the Pantheon even descended personally to battle with Qitian,

only to be struck down by the Great Sage of Qitian, bolstering his invincible reputation!

Lü Taibai craned his neck, gazing into the mended chasms of Qitian Inner City.

He dared not set foot inside, though his heart swelled with countless emotions.

“Old Fang and Ah Che are in Qitian Inner City… I wonder what fate awaits them?”

“I hope they remain safe.”

Lü Taibai sighed softly, knowing there was little more he could do.

Meanwhile, several hundred miles outside Qitian Outer City,

Zhang Wuji, cradling a silver talisman, exhaled a breath of relief as the divine battle inside Qitian ceased.

Qitian Temple Spirit had revived… and the landscape of the world was on the cusp of change!

At the very least, the actions of the Pantheon would no longer remain as tranquil as before.

Shaking his head lightly, Zhang Wuji crumbled space as he stepped into it, silver talisman in hand.

His sigh echoed endlessly—out of the many Second Calamity Sovereigns, in the end, only he was left to depart…

“Yulian… you are truly savage…”

“No wonder the Patriarch said, ‘When Yulian blooms, the Blood Tribulation begins—this Yulian is the calamity of deities in the nine heavens and ten lands!’”

“What path should an old man take?”

“Opposing Yulian is too dangerous; even joining Yulian is perilous…”

“Sigh, in an era of rising divine tides, even treading on thin ice is risky.”

A faint voice echoed through the shattered space.

“So perilous… so perilous…”

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The uproar outside grew.

Li Che knew well; after all, he had left behind a Feilei Chess Piece on Lü Taibai, allowing him to clearly observe the situation in Qitian Outer City.

Once it was confirmed that the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme had not yet returned from Inner City and that many forces’ Second Calamity Sovereigns had perished in Qitian Inner City, the mood in Outer City actually grew harmonious.

Everyone settled into a quiet coexistence.

But none left; all waited for the divine battle’s shockwaves in Inner City to subside before venturing in to reclaim resources.

Inside Mo City Fengdu,

Li Che sat upright in a cool pavilion, his eyes gradually closing as he exhaled deeply.

His mood instantly lightened—joy and relief washing over him.

Qitian had indeed prevailed.

However, he did not immediately leave Mo City Fengdu; although the divine battle had ended, Qitian still seemed suspended in the void, attentive to something.

Taking advantage of this lull, Li Che decided to organize the gains from the battle.

With a thought, he bade farewell to Fang Han Shu and vanished from the pavilion.

Fang Han Shu was not surprised—ever since he had been transformed by Spiritual Confinement, he understood Li Che’s mysterious and formidable nature.

It turned out Li Che was far stronger than anyone had imagined!

Hum——

A torrential, inky rain cascaded over heaven and earth.

The Dominator Tower,

rose again, piercing through countless torrents of rain.

Li Che’s dark robe fluttered violently as his original Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame atop his head vanished. His jet-black hair lashed through the void, and his skin, translucent as if adorned with golden droplets of blood, pulsed through veins of gold like thunder.

His entire body trembled, bones shaking amidst the raging bloodflow, while a searing heat continually rose from his surface.

In Qitian Inner City, when Li Che faced the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme, he exhausted every trump card. Ultimately, his martial Dao broke through, enabling him to access the Golden Heavenly Gate and step inside, with the Martial Immortal Dao Essence empowering him to become a Martial Immortal.

Yet Li Che knew this breakthrough had not truly received Heaven and Earth’s approval.

Besides, he sensed that his path to becoming a Martial Immortal was still lacking.

Perhaps only by tempting Heaven’s tribulations in the mortal realm could he truly ascend to the realm of Martial Immortals.

If one broke through the path of Divine Martial to become a Martial Saint, it would be by facing three calamities and nine tribulations.

But if one followed the Pure Martial path to break through to a Martial Saint, one became a Martial Immortal. As for which path it was… Li Che could not tell, nor could he predict the calamities he’d face.

“Martial Immortals never appeared in the Bizarre Temple. In an age when divine nature would not manifest, they were mere legends.”

Li Che sat cross-legged in the Dominator Tower, his jet-black hair wildly dancing.

Within his chest, numerous Dao Fruits thumped with life.

Before him, golden streams flowed like incense smoke slowly passing by.

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[Name: Li Che]

[Bond: Li Nuǎnxi (Daughter)]

[Progress: School Age (Seven Years Old)]

[Dao Fruits: Xiangong (Lv7 5%), Dragon Elephant Vajra (Lv7 35%), Pure Heart (Lv7 15%), Chess Sage (Lv6 90%), Painted Immortal (Lv6 97%), Thunder Magnetic Conduit (Lv6 5%), Dream Celestial (Lv4 10%), Wan Yao Di (Lv6 90%)]

……

[Tip: For every year the bond grows, a Dao Tree bears a Dao Fruit]

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The long-lost Dao Fruit panel emerged.

Li Che seemed to hear the rustling of the Dao Tree’s leaves, each carrying the essence of an entire world.

His eyes opened and closed as his mood brightened.

After slaying the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme and clashing with many Divine Calamity Sovereigns, the upgrade of the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit to Lv7 astonishingly reached a 35% maturation!

It carried a profound, enlightening feedback from the Dao Fruit!

That sudden enlightenment stirred Li Che, igniting a restless passion.

Moreover, the upgrades for the Chess Sage Dao Fruit and the Painted Immortal Dao Fruit were even more apparent. After entering Qitian City, their usage soared.

Now both had crossed the 90% maturity threshold, especially the [Painted Immortal] Dao Fruit, which, after the desperate battle against the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme that left Mo City in shambles and slowly repairing… its maturation improved as it recovered.

Li Che speculated that once Mo City Fengdu fully recovered,

[Painted Immortal] Dao Fruit could break through to Lv7!

After that, it would be the [Wan Yao Di] Dao Fruit, which was continuously trembling.

That was because after slaying the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme, Li Che hadn’t even had time to absorb its demonic aura before initiating Spiritual Confinement to revive it and protect Qitian.

Now, with the battle for Qitian’s protection over, Qitian had successfully revived.

It was time for Li Che to begin absorbing the demonic aura of a Second Calamity Demon God Supreme.

Seated in the Dominator Tower,

Li Che opened his eyes as his jet-black hair whipped around. His body trembled mightily amid surging vital energy.

“My Martial Immortal Golden Body is quaking, and the Martial Immortal Dao Essence is gradually fusing with my flesh. But… it demands an immense supply of essence and, more than that, the validation of Heaven and Earth’s Will.”

Li Che furrowed his brows, sensing the state of his mortal body.

Although he had stepped through the Golden Heavenly Gate and imbued himself with the Martial Immortal Dao Essence, it could not completely merge with his body—it remained as a mere phantom clinging outside.

This was not right. If the fusion wasn’t completed soon, the Martial Immortal Dao Essence and his body would remain permanently separated, leaving a flaw that would prevent him from truly becoming a Martial Immortal!

Having witnessed a divine battle, Li Che’s thirst for power surged uncontrollably.

Moreover, he had an intuition about XiXi’s identity—her future would be fraught with enemies.

How could he allow his daughter to follow in a path stained with mountains of corpses and blood?

As a father, he only wished to see her grow up safely, so any bloodshed that could harm her must be quelled by him first… moving mountains if need be!

With a flick of his finger,

a Chess Piece shot forth in a blaze.

The massive form of the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme, towering like a mountain, manifested immediately; demonic aura roiled violently, surging and boiling!

“A greeting to our Lord!”

The Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme’s eyes were complex, yet he clasped his fists in a respectful bow.

Li Che nodded slightly, “Release your demonic aura.”

No sooner had his words fallen than the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme, without hesitation, unleashed the demonic aura within him.

Rumbling——

Waves of demonic aura surged up, churning wildly—like a peerless savage black bull rising over Mo City!

Li Che spread his five fingers, targeting from afar.

Within his chest, the Wan Yao Di Dao Fruit pounded as if forming a vortex, ravenously absorbing the demonic aura!

The demonic aura poured into the Wan Yao Di Dao Fruit, and its maturation level soared rapidly.

This was the demonic aura of a Second Calamity Demon God Supreme!

Truly extraordinary!

Boom——

Once Li Che had devoured all the demonic aura from the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme,

he opened his eyes; his gaze now streaming with dark demonic aura.

[Dao Fruit: Wan Yao Di (Lv6 90%)]

“What a pity… just a bit short.”

“Yet a Second Calamity Demon God Supreme managed to boost the Wan Yao Di Dao Fruit’s maturation by 40%—not too shabby.”

“I’ve heard of the Ten Thousand Great Rivers in the mortal realm and five Second Calamity Demon Gods…”

Li Che smiled softly. The opportunities for the Wan Yao Di Dao Fruit were countless.

Although this time no metamorphosis occurred, the effect was superb—Li Che was very satisfied.

Rumbling——

Li Che stood, arms outstretched; in the next moment, a grand painting unfurled behind him.

It was the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll!

It was a splatter painting formed by the power of Dao Tribulation.

Within the scroll, the vivid image of Fan Hai Jiuying roared and thrashed.

Then Li Che guided the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme into the painting, transforming him into the second beast of the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll!

The Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme let out a long howl as his massive form slowly disintegrated into inky collapse, like a dark blot splattering against the scroll.

After bursting apart, the ink blot writhed; slowly, a terrifying, savage menace surged forth!

Li Che stood atop the Dominator Tower; overhead, the giant scroll fluttered violently.

He eagerly anticipated the identity of the second beast in the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll.

After who knows how long, when the boiling ink suddenly exploded, a fierce, inky figure formed in the scroll!

The Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme almost retained his original form, though with slight shifts in position.

A beast with the form of a bull bearing four horns, a man’s eyes, and pig-like ears—its name was Zhuhai!

Faint traces of flowing inky characters appeared,

finally converging into four characters:

[Guaili Zhuhai]!

The second beast of the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll!

Guaili Zhuhai!

A terrifying, savage menace roiled—the enormous black bull with four horns, each as sharp as pillars destined to pierce the heavens!

Raging black flames burned around the Black Bull, its ferocity swirling like a shroud.

Unlike Fan Hai Jiuying, Guaili Zhuhai, formed by the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme, was born at the peak of Second Calamity and one tribulation strength!

Fan Hai Jiuying had to devour many demonic cultivators before reaching such heights.

The painting trembled.

Two monstrous beasts emerged, nearly occupying the skies over Mo City Fengdu!

Inside the pavilion, Fang Han Shu—who was calmly observing the jade talisman left by the Fang Family Patriarch—stepped out, astonished, and looked upward.

Between these two ferocious beasts, there seemed to be a unique resonance, much like how Tian Can Di Que could combine into a miraculous technique—melding Martial Saint cultivation with a burst of nearly Martial God power.

Even among the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll, these two beasts appeared to share that quality.

Buzzing——

Flickers of light seemed to surge into Li Che’s mind.

Li Che’s eyes suddenly opened wide with delight.

“Ten Fierce Killing Array…”

This was the feedback from the Painted Immortal Dao Fruit, hinting at the interconnection among the ten fierce beasts.

Although the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll could form the Ten Fierce Killing Array, even two peerless beasts couldn’t complete a partial array.

Only when a third peerless beast appeared could they form what remained of the Ten Fierce Killing Array!

Its power was utterly terrifying!

Atop the Dominator Tower,

Li Che’s body burst forth with golden light; the Martial Immortal Dao Essence shimmered around him, though it still couldn’t fully merge with his body—like a shadow of a man, mysterious yet at odds with the world.

Sensing the disjointed nature of his Martial Immortal Dao Essence, Li Che exhaled slowly, frowning as he resolved to figure out a solution.

His jet-black hair whirled wildly while two peerless beasts appeared like guardians behind him.

The overwhelming menace subsided as the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme restored his original form, settling next to Li Che, bowing respectfully with fervid eyes.

He felt his limits increase!

In the future, there might even be a chance to challenge the level of demonic deities.

And all of this was due to the Lord’s favor!

Had the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme managed to truly ascend to the supreme level of demonic deities in his lifetime, he would have been extremely fortunate.

Li Che was mildly surprised—who would have thought the Black Bull Demon God Supreme Supreme could still retain his will, perhaps because the soul of a demonic deity was tremendously powerful.

Putting away the Ten Fierce Ink Splatter Scroll, Li Che looked forward to the arrival of the third beast.

If the third beast materialized, they would together form the Ten Fierce Killing Array!

“What a pity—the supreme demonic deity from the ominous Ghost Demonic Cave who had attacked Qitian the Great Sage was completely obliterated. Otherwise… the third beast might have been here today.”

Li Che shook his head.

Of course, he was merely musing—after all, he might not be able to digest the supreme demonic soul at this moment.

After summarizing, the maturation of the Painted Immortal Dao Fruit continued to gradually increase as Mo City Fengdu repaired.

Li Che stepped forward and appeared upon a vaguely visible fleshy sphere.

The fleshy sphere bulged as if a powerful heart lurked within.

It was the Temple Spirit Flesh Ball formed when Huang Jianjiu absorbed the Dao Rank Pearl.

Li Che took out the Three-Leaf Dao Essence Divine Crystal.

“Old Huang, do not let this Three-Leaf Dao Essence Divine Crystal go to waste…”

“Strive to become divine.”

With a snap of his fingers,

the crystal collided with the Temple Spirit Flesh Ball formed by Huang Jianjiu.

The flesh ball voraciously absorbed the Dao Essence Divine Crystal and then fell silent, as if even the once-mighty heartbeat had ceased.

Li Che almost thought Old Huang would be overwhelmed.

Only after experiencing the surging movement of the Heaven and Earth Dao Soul did he detect that Old Huang’s rapidly evolving aura…

sparked an unusual gleam in his eyes.

“Good, good—can’t wait for the day you break free from that flesh ball.”

Li Che smiled.

In the next moment, he stepped forward and appeared at Fang Han Shu’s side.

“Elder, shall we step out and meet Qitian?”

Li Che asked.

Fang Han Shu’s eyes sparkled with longing and reverence.

“Let’s go! We must pay our respects—

that is, meet the revived deity!”

Li Che clenched his five fingers and, together with Fang Han Shu, vanished into Mo City Fengdu.

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Within Qitian Inner City,

it had long been reduced to rubble. Gigantic, gaping fissures crisscrossed the land like bottomless abysses, with inky darkness deeper than can be seen and flames that spat as though it were hell itself.

Qitian Inner City had been built within Bizarre Temple, straddling the connection between Inner and Outer Weird Sanctuaries.

Had it not been for the supreme aura unleashed by many forces’ Sovereigns, marking Qitian Inner City’s location within Bizarre Temple,

it would have been nearly impossible for any faction to locate it.

To lock onto the direction of Qitian Inner City on the mortal path, one must first tread the mortal realm—a task difficult for Second Calamity Sovereigns and virtually unseen for Supreme ones in the realm of Three Calamities.

Thus, the only way for mighty warriors from all factions to pinpoint Qitian City was through this method.

Buzzing——

Li Che, accompanied by Fang Han Shu, reappeared in Qitian Inner City.

Within the city, an invisible force gradually mended its ruined and damaged sections.

It resembled the restorative power seen in Mo City Fengdu.

“This is the power of the Dao—or rather, the force of the rules,”

a hoarse voice resounded along the city walls of Qitian Inner City.

Old Monkey, having shed his Golden Armor, scarlet cloak, and cloud-woven thunderous boots, now donned simple clothes. Like an old monkey watchfully gazing at a sunset, he sat in quiet contemplation.

Earlier, he had fiercely vanquished a Supreme and even overwhelmed a deity as formidable as the six-winged Golden Cicada.

Yet now, it felt as if his time was nearly up.

A trace of worry appeared in Li Che’s eyes. Could it be that Qitian’s revival was merely a final gasp?

Li Che now understood that the Great Sage of Qitian was one of the deities of the Yulian Camp; with him protecting XiXi, there was at least a measure of safety.

But if Qitian were to fall again, Li Che could not be certain of its revival.

Old Monkey sat atop the city wall of Qitian Inner City, with the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff standing by his side.

At that moment, whether in Qitian Outer City or Inner City, all could see Old Monkey’s silhouette.

All could see that Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff.

Old Monkey sensed the aura of Li Che and Fang Han Shu.

His gaze rested on Li Che as he beckoned with a hand full of monkey hair.

“Brother, come here.”

At these words, from atop his head, the Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame burst forth with purple fire, and golden skeletal light dazzled.

Li Che stepped forward, floating as he landed upon the city tower.

Starting at one corner, he strode toward the center of the tower.

In Qitian Outer City,

countless cultivators gasped as one piercing gaze after another fell upon him.

Old Monkey watched Li Che, his golden eyes blinking curiously.

Could he be the father of the Daughter of Yulian?!

What an extraordinary figure—truly amazing! The Daughter of Yulian…

The Lone Star of Calamity… to think she has a father?

This young man’s fate is truly uncanny.

Old Monkey laughed and patted the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff beside him, “This staff now belongs to you—it has recognized your aura…”

Li Che was taken aback. He never expected Qitian to bestow the Mixed Yuan Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff upon him.

Old Monkey squinted, fixing his gaze on Li Che, and said with heartfelt sincerity:

“In these turbulent times, as Heaven and Earth have already changed and divine power surges while the Pure Martial path wanes…

you have the potential to walk the Pure Martial path and attain Martial Immortal status!”

“Truly, a rare opportunity…”

“Having smashed all the Supremes, I ended up losing grip of my staff… it’s all my fault.”

“Thus, I owe you a favor…”

“I hereby give you the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff. May it guard you, help you absorb the essence of three thousand miles of Heaven and Earth, and assist you in fully merging your Martial Immortal Dao Essence—breaking limits and shattering the shackles of the world!”