Chapter 136: Sword Qi and Divine Legacies

Sword qi streamed out like incense clouds, bursting forth and slamming into the ground as it spread in every direction.

Elder Xu Jiuying of Liuying Peak Enforcement Hall descended gracefully and stood with his hands clasped behind his back, the sword he bore trembling slightly at his side.

Trailing behind him, a figure was escorted by the very sword qi that permeated the air.

That figure was none other than Zhao Jianmian, the Peak Master of Jianyun Peak!

He also served as the inner sect steward under Shangguan Qinglei.

Zhao Jianmian’s face was grim; although he had only modest cultivation, Elder Xu Jiuying was a Divine Physiognomy Elder, commanding the Enforcement Hall with overwhelming martial power.

How could he possibly be a match? There was no other choice but to surrender.

“Elder Xu Jiuying, you’re treating me like a common criminal without cause. I am the Master of one peak in the inner sect of the Divine Sect—a steward of the inner realm! Even if you intend to arrest me, you must at least produce the arrest warrant issued by the Sect Leader!”

Zhao Jianmian glared coldly at Elder Xu Jiuying, who still carried his sword.

Sect Leader Nan Lihuo cast a gentle glance over, while Li Qingshan and the others looked on in astonishment.

Li Che’s gaze first settled on Elder Xu Jiuying.

A divine sword cultivator!

A martial artist whose combat prowess was fiercely domineering—one of the foremost warriors among sword cultivators.

XiXi was diligently training in Xuan Lei Jin Guang Sha Swordsmanship, destined to become one of the leading figures among sword masters.

Elder Xu Jiuying, one of the four Divine Physiognomy Elders of the Divine Sect…

His cultivation had reached the Divine Physiognomy Intermediate Realm—slightly superior to Zhu Hongdou—and he was in charge of the sect’s regulations, detaining errant disciples in the Enforcement Hall for punishment.

If any Divine Sect disciple misbehaved outside, the Enforcement Hall would personally send someone to apprehend them.

“Sect Leader, I have arrived. Zhao Jianmian is none other than the master of Shangguan Qinglei. Shangguan Qinglei has been seduced by the powerful figures of the Corpse God Sect, and his ties with them are inseparable.”

Elder Xu Jiuying replied coldly.

Then he squinted at Li Qingshan and said, “Li Qingshan, are you trying to stake a claim in the Enforcement Hall’s affairs?”

“I know you, Li Qingshan—practitioner of Zhen Lei Zhu Xie—are incorruptible and righteous, hating all forms of evil. But… are you planning to snatch my position using your mediocre cultivation?”

Without unleashing his full Divine Physiognomy aura, Elder Xu Jiuying merely fixed a piercing glance on Li Qingshan—a look that carried a domineering sword intent and made Li Qingshan’s shoulders sag ever so slightly.

Unfazed, Li Qingshan replied, “I was only asking. If the Sect Leader wishes, I will gladly conduct a thorough investigation.”

“You can count on me, Li Qingshan,” he added confidently.

Elder Xu Jiuying chuckled as his formidable aura dissipated. Glancing at Li Qingshan, he sneered, “Stop flapping your gums. You’d be better off mastering Divine Physiognomy sooner… Look at Lin Xiu—hasn’t that trash been in it for years?”

Nan Lihuo shook his head. Although Elder Xu Jiuying and Li Qingshan both despised wrongdoing, every meeting between them was marred by mutual irritation.

Nan Lihuo looked at Li Qingshan as if he could see right through his hidden thoughts.

“I know you old coot are doubting me, but if I truly intended to target XiXi using ties with the Corpse God Sect, would I go about it so obliquely?”

Nan Lihuo replied calmly.

Li Qingshan immediately grew embarrassed.

Li Che, standing aside, maintained an impassive expression.

When Li Qingshan questioned the integrity of Sect Leader Nan Lihuo, Li Che had also entertained that thought.

After all, with Nan Lihuo being XiXi’s master, subduing her would be a trivial matter—there would be no need for such convoluted schemes.

Yet employing an unprecedented Sevenfold Divine Weapon and seducing Shangguan Qinglei…

The cost was enormous—and the complications, even more so.

Nan Lihuo met with XiXi daily to impart cultivation, and if he had intended to infect her with the Undead Curse Seal, it could have been done long ago.

Thus, Li Che shared Li Qingshan’s doubts about Nan Lihuo.

Besides, how could a Sect Leader ever be a master of the Corpse God Sect?

That notion was simply… unimaginable.

Nan Lihuo’s blunt words left many in the courtyard looking confused and dumbfounded.

Elder Xu Jiuying sneered coldly as he diverted the topic, “Sect Leader, what is to be done with Zhao Jianmian?”

“Sect Leader, regarding Shangguan Qinglei, I truly know nothing… Although he was once my disciple, after Shangguan Zhengheng exposed his use of the nefarious technique ‘Cursed Copper Corpse,’ I cut all ties with him. I was wronged!”

Bound by sword qi, Zhao Jianmian spoke with both sorrow and indignation.

Nan Lihuo then directed his gaze toward Zhao Jianmian.

Among the many underqualified stewards, Zhao Jianmian was among the best—commanding a peak whose cultivation and combat prowess rivaled that of Li Qingshan.

Nan Lihuo’s expression grew icy as he stated, “Do you understand that XiXi is the true legacy of the Sect Leader?”

Zhao Jianmian pursed his lips.

“Furthermore, XiXi is the prodigy from the Jiazi generation of the Jin Guang Branch of the Qianyuan Divine Sect. Did you know that?”

Zhao Jianmian lowered his head.

He sighed.

“Sect Leader… I understand that Li Nuǎnxi’s identity is extremely important—a key to our Yunzhou branch’s future success in the ‘Shao Shen Association’ of Qianyuan Main Sect.”

“I was at fault for underestimating Shangguan Qinglei… It was my negligence. I will fully cooperate with the investigation and accept the sect’s punishment.”

Zhao Jianmian was naturally dissatisfied with Elder Xu Jiuying’s unauthorized arrest.

Yet, when confronted by the Sect Leader, he bowed without hesitation.

He could not wash his hands of it—Shangguan Qinglei, being his disciple, meant he too would inevitably be punished.

When Shangguan Qinglei attacked XiXi using tactics of the Corpse God Sect, Zhao Jianmian’s world darkened—he knew his fate was sealed.

“Very well, Elder Xu, you shall conduct a full investigation of Jianyun Peak.”

“Master Zhao Jianmian of Jianyun Peak: your position as Peak Master and inner sect steward is hereby suspended. Once the investigation is complete, your roles may be reinstated. You are fined three years’ salary and must assist the Temple Guardian Division by venturing to the Outer City’s Bizarre Temple to execute one Eight Extremity Corpse God Cursed Corpse and ten Ninefold Temple God Cursed Corpses as a chance to redeem yourself.”

Nan Lihuo stated calmly.

Elder Xu Jiuying bowed, his fingers folding as he dispersed the sword qi binding Zhao Jianmian.

Zhao Jianmian clasped his fists and bowed, saying, “I, Zhao Jianmian, accept my punishment.”

“You should be grateful that XiXi is unharmed; otherwise, your penalty would be far more severe.”

Nan Lihuo waved his hand dismissively.

Zhao Jianmian immediately bowed again, his expression a tangled mix of emotions.

He first looked toward XiXi, then shifted his gaze to Li Che and Zhang Ya, greeting them with a respectful clasped-hand salute.

“It is my fault for failing to keep a proper watch, causing my beloved daughter distress. I am truly sorry to both of you.”

Zhang Ya looked rather at a loss.

Li Che cast a glance at Zhao Jianmian, his expression softening.

“This isn’t entirely Zhao’s fault—Shangguan Qinglei was swayed by hidden villains from within the Divine Sect’s own Corpse God Sect, making it impossible to guard against.”

Li Che spoke up, revealing the matter bluntly.

Although essentially true, Li Che’s disclosure only caused Elder Xu Jiuying’s expression to darken further.

Harboring Corpse God Sect villains within the sect was an affront to the dignity of the Enforcement Hall Elder!

“Hmph, Master Li, rest assured—I, Elder Xu Jiuying, vow to uncover those scum of the Corpse God Sect and present their heads to XiXi as a warning!”

Elder Xu Jiuying’s sword intent flared as his words rang out with uncompromising directness.

Li Che smiled.

“Then, do your best,” he encouraged.

Elder Xu Jiuying departed in a flurry, leading Zhao Jianmian along as they rushed off to seal Jianyun Peak.

Nan Lihuo shook his head before turning his gaze to Li Che.

“XiXi, today you will stay with your parents at Zheng Lei Peak; tomorrow, return to Jin Guang Peak. As your master, I must prepare some life-saving items for you,” he said gently.

Nan Lihuo spoke warmly, ruffling XiXi’s head.

Sang Guanyin nodded repeatedly from the sidelines. XiXi was so cherished—not only a prodigy but also the favorite of Jin Guang Peak. Her master had long owed her protective measures!

It was a lesson designed to keep the master on his toes—and ultimately, a good thing.

Then Nan Lihuo turned to Li Che and Zhang Ya, “If XiXi’s parents doubt or distrust me, I can make an exception by letting you build a house on Jin Guang Peak so you can always keep an eye on her.”

Jin Guang Peak is the principal peak of the Jin Guang Branch of the Divine Sect; without the Sect Leader’s true transmission, entry is forbidden.

Though vast and empty, Jin Guang Peak is not open to outsiders.

Nan Lihuo allowing Li Che and Zhang Ya to reside there was a clear break with tradition.

Zhang Ya felt a twinge of interest.

However, Li Che shook his head, “Thank you, Sect Leader, but XiXi and her mother will remain at Zheng Lei Peak.”

Staying on Jin Guang Peak wouldn’t allow them to live with XiXi—it would be no different from staying at Zheng Lei Peak, with even more restrictions under your ever-watchful gaze.

Furthermore, I can always monitor XiXi’s condition.

That made no difference at all.

As Nan Lihuo had said, if he really intended to harm XiXi, there would be no need for such subterfuge.

Thus, it’s unlikely that he orchestrated anything against her.

So why not extend a veneer of trust to the Sect Leader?

Nan Lihuo’s lips curled into a slight smile. “Thank you for trusting me, XiXi’s parents. Rest assured, I will take good care of XiXi. This is my solemn promise as the Sect Leader.”

“Li Qingshan, aren’t you assigned to the investigation? I hereby grant you the authority, as Sect Leader, to probe into this matter.”

“If you can uncover the hidden Corpse God Sect villains within the Divine Sect, there will be a generous reward!”

Nan Lihuo shot Li Qingshan a glance and said in a low voice.

Li Qingshan was taken aback—Nan Lihuo really expected him to investigate?

His heart leaped with joy, yet his face turned stern as he clasped his fists in acceptance.

Nan Lihuo ruffled XiXi’s head once more before departing gracefully with his hands behind his back.

After Nan Lihuo left, Li Qingshan immediately turned to Li Che with a smile that spoke volumes.

Li Che instantly understood—this was yet another request for him to help analyze the Undead Curse Seal.

However, that seal was at least of the sevenfold level, and with his current divine perception, suppressing it proved challenging.

It would require more time.

Moreover, that hidden Corpse God Sect villain, after this failed attempt, would likely vanish further into the shadows and not act for a while.

“We can start by scanning for Undead Curse Seals below the sevenfold level. If someone within the sect bears such a mark, capturing them could lead us down the right path…”

Although the odds were slim, anyone daring enough to hide within the Divine Sect would have erased all traces.

But…

Li Qingshan was already formulating his own plans.

If he broke through his Divine Physiognomy, that hidden Corpse God Sect master might no longer be able to contain himself.

Then, perhaps, it would be the best time to unmask the enemy.

Li Qingshan transmitted his thoughts to Li Che through divine perception.

Li Che’s expression immediately turned peculiar.

“Fishing again?”

“Using oneself as bait?”

Why did an eerie familiarity tingle within him?

Bait-eating… he was a pro at that.

But… this time, it seemed different…

He’d have to get on the table as bait!

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The prodigy of the Jiazi generation—XiXi, the true legacy personally embraced by the Sect Leader—had been targeted in an assassination attempt by the Corpse God Sect.

The ensuing chain reaction was immense, sweeping through the realms like a storm that silenced rival factions.

The clash between Zhu Hongdou and the Shangguan Family’s Divine Physiognomy Patriarch had finally come to an end.

The Shangguan Family’s Divine Physiognomy figure, clutching his chest in anger, returned to the Shangguan Residence, while Zhu Hongdou, despite being injured, held his head high—coughing blood like a proud, scarlet rooster!

Liu Yangyuan, sent by Nan Lihuo to mediate, ended up merely as a bystander enjoying the spectacle; any attempt at mediation was futile.

It wasn’t until Zhu Hongdou shot a look at Liu Yangyuan—who was clearly savoring the drama—that Liu Yangyuan snapped to attention and hastily relayed Nan Lihuo’s orders to calm everyone.

Zhu Hongdou suddenly swung his Flaming Spear and glared at the Shangguan Family Residence.

“That old relic of the Shangguan family—even when I injured him, he never revealed any Corpse God Sect techniques… What a pity. He didn’t confess; I wonder if he’s purposely hiding it or never truly joined the Corpse God Sect.”

Zhu Hongdou fell into contemplation.

A look of astonishment briefly crossed Liu Yangyuan’s striking face.

It turned out that Elder Zhu Hongdou wasn’t merely a big-headed oaf—this skirmish was a calculated test after all.

“Do you think I’m that woman from the Imperial Watch of the Gong Family?”

Zhu Hongdou seemed to read through Liu Yangyuan’s stunned expression and sneered.

Then, striding as if treading on red clouds, she departed with her head held high.

She was off to Zheng Lei Peak to show XiXi that she had suffered serious injuries for her sake!

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A little over a dozen days passed in the blink of an eye.

The attack on XiXi showed no signs of abating as Enforcement Hall Elder Xu Jiuying led a team to search the entire Divine Sect—every mountain and inner peak was thoroughly combed.

Only then did all the disciples truly realize how vital the Jiazi prodigy, XiXi, was to the Jin Guang Branch!

Zheng Lei Peak.

Gong Yuanliang and Gongyang Xiu, carrying candied hawthorns bought on their descent, rushed to find XiXi while Li Che was away.

Recently, XiXi had been taking a more relaxed approach—cultivating on Jin Guang Peak during the day, with Zhang Ya picking her up at dusk and Sang Guanyin escorting her to Zheng Lei Peak.

This delighted XiXi immensely—she got to see her parents every day and be happy!

As for Li Che, he wasn’t at Zheng Lei Peak all day; he had duties at the Imperial Watch during daylight.

He would never forsake his title as an Imperial Watch courier official.

Li Qingshan had mentioned taking him to the sect’s Divine Eagle Ridge, but it never happened—and Li Che wasn’t in a hurry.

The Imperial Watch also provided abundant spirit wood, enabling him to practice woodcarving to refine his immortal craftsmanship.

However, higher-grade spirit wood was rare and hard to come by.

Throughout this time, Li Che remained ever vigilant, keeping a close watch on XiXi with his Feilei Chess Piece.

Elsewhere, Old Chen had gone to Yunfang Fang to serve as a guard, and Li Che kept tabs on him as well.

Thread-like strands of Undead Curse Seal energy had infected Old Chen’s body, but Li Che was in no rush to remove them.

He simply noted it mentally under the Beggar Gang.

“The Beggar Gang… not inferior to the old Fisher Gang; their leader, Hong Jiuliu, is a Divine Physiognomy cultivator, and the group includes two underqualified deputy leaders and a Nine-Bag Elder from a mediocre realm…”

In recent days, Li Che had contacted Shangguan Qinghong to gather intelligence on the major forces within Jingguang City, including hidden news about the Beggar Gang.

Shangguan Qinghong, a disciple of Lin Xiu, possessed an impressive reservoir of knowledge—perhaps a bit less than Lin Xiu, but still offering considerable potential for Li Che.

It appeared that the Corpse God Sect cultivators within the Beggar Gang had no intention of bestowing the Undead Curse Seal upon Old Chen—possibly fearing that his unexpected condition might draw the meticulous attention of the Divine Sect’s Enforcement Hall and thus jeopardize their plan.

Therefore, their actions were extremely cautious, merely infecting him with the dead aura of the Undead Curse Seal.

Jingguang City, Luohua Alley.

Private Workshop Courtyard.

Li Che shrouded the area with a Cosmic Chessboard to ward off any unwanted prying.

Inside the courtyard…

Whoosh—

The wind howled and the air surged like a wild, roaring gale!

Li Che stood firm, his spine as rigid as a dragon’s. As he slightly bent forward, a sound resembling crashing river waves exploded around him!

His searing qi and boiling blood roiled like a turbulent, raging river!

The entire courtyard’s airflow was churned up, swirling like slow-moving, fragrant incense around his surging form!

It was as if the river itself had been disturbed!

His whole body trembled violently; the sinews beneath his resilient skin writhed like a furious, roaring serpent, rippling like surging waves.

“Roar——”

In an instant, Li Che’s eyes snapped open, his fingers curling like hooks as the air around his palms was completely drawn away, as though seized altogether.

His arm lashed out like a striking snake; after tightening, it unleashed a fearsome shriek that blasted a cavernous void through the air before him!

Then, as if a blood-charged serpent roared to life from his arm!

“Jin Guang Branch’s supreme art… Eight Dragons Overturning the River Technique…”

“Condensed blood, a furious dragon emerging—the preliminary form is complete!”

This was the true essence supreme art, the Eight Dragons Overturning, imparted by Li Qingshan!

True essence techniques were no small feat—far more demanding than any high-level martial art.

Even with Li Che’s innate talent, it took him six months to reach the preliminary stage of the Eight Dragons Overturning.

During those six months, he didn’t solely focus on Eight Dragons Overturning; he also reached the preliminary stage in the Canglei Body, acquired from the Shangguan family. Yet, perfecting the Canglei Body was even more challenging, requiring visualization of thunder and the absorption of lightning.

It needed perfect timing, so Li Che had yet to fully commit to its practice.

Both true essence arts—Eight Dragons Overturning and the Canglei Body—had reached the preliminary stage.

Li Che’s Dragon Elephant True Might was greatly enhanced as he merged the powers of both supreme arts into it, resulting in a fearsome burst of energy.

The Dragon Elephant True Might, an art he had forged with the assistance of a Dao Fruit, was remarkably versatile, seamlessly integrating the two supreme arts.

Li Che’s eyes shone with anticipation as he wondered how far his Dragon Elephant True Might could evolve.

For six months, Li Che immersed himself in cultivation, desperate to rapidly boost his strength.

The hidden Corpse God Sect master within the Divine Sect had imposed significant pressure and threat upon him.

It made Li Che yearn to elevate his strength as quickly as if he were to soar.

With his unyielding focus and the generous supply of Divine Crystals and Martial Pills from Shangguan Zhengheng, his advancement skyrocketed.

The Sevenfold Divine Essence Technique “Overwhelming Terror,” acquired from Shangguan Zhengheng’s family, had successfully forged his Divine Foundation!

Regarding his Seven Emotions Divine Foundation, he had already completed five cycles!

Previously, the chaotic ‘Luán Xǐ Huò Shén’ obtained from Zhou Ruoguan had also been used within the Imperial Watch to construct his Divine Foundation!

Now, with “Overwhelming Terror” added, his Divine Foundation was complete.

Only the Weary Divine Essence remained to be formed.

Unfortunately, the “Six Ministries Suspense: Fearless Golden Heavenly King Divine Physiognomy Method” he had acquired as an overaged prodigy in the Heavenly King Tower conflicted with his existing Suspended Thought Sword. He chose to replace it—in just six months, his Divine Foundation was successfully reformed.

Now, his main Divine Foundation is that of the “Suspended Thought: Fearless Golden Heavenly King.”

“Weary Divine Essence… It seems the Qin Family cultivates that, but unfortunately, when Qin Yuqing was killed, I couldn’t obtain his corpse and missed the chance…”

Resigned, Li Che had to secure a Ninefold-level Weary Divine Essence Technique from within the Imperial Watch.

And now, only the Weary Divine Essence Technique remained unformed into his Divine Foundation.

Once forged…

His Seven Emotions Divine Foundation would be complete!

Calming his mind, Li Che retrieved a Dead Qi Martial Pill and swallowed it.

This Dead Qi Martial Pill was among his last reserves; aside from it, he only possessed one precious Eight Extremity Martial Pill.

Swallowing the pill, Li Che’s qi and blood began boiling; his powerful stomach convulsed, crushing the pill and breaking its casing.

A potent blend of herbal essences and dead qi erupted, tempering his body with fierce intensity!

Meanwhile…

Li Che closed his eyes, then opened them and swiftly drew a circle around his body with his hands. Instantly, countless spectral arms materialized densely around him!

A unique, almost divine aura emerged—reminiscent of a Thousand-Armed Guanyin.

Boom——

Countless spectral palms spread from every direction, shattering the courtyard’s airflow into fragments!

The sevenfold Thousand-Hand Divine Eagle Art transmitted by the Imperial Watch, along with its associated Divine Martial Art, Thousand-Hand Divine Eagle… had finally reached the Transformation Stage!

The Ninth-Stage Transformation Martial Art!

White Tiger Turbulent Wind Fist, Li’s Eight-Strike Bone Shattering Spear, Chenkū Baigui Fenglei Arrow, Mitrā Golden Garment, Python Dragon Cannon, Cloud Yao’s Nimbus Leap, Corpse God’s Deadly Smoke Finger, Fen Nu True Lord Three-Blade Saber, and… Thousand-Hand Divine Eagle!

All nine martial arts have finally achieved the Transformation Stage!

They interwove the Transformation aura of Thousand-Hand Divine Eagle into his Divine Meridians.

In an instant, beneath his skin, it seemed as if countless serpents were writhing, forming one bump after another!

Boom——!

Li Che exhaled deeply.

A colossal surge of qi swept through like a titanic wave!

“Divine Meridian Nine Transformations!”

“Completed!”

In just six months, he had mastered Divine Meridian Nine Transformations!

Li Che finally honed his condition to perfection, bolstered by the formidable martial talent granted by the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit.

Now, with his perfected Divine Meridian Nine Transformations, he was ready to challenge the Grandmaster!

Standing in the courtyard, Li Che felt the air around him grow dense and heavy, as though laden with a thousand pounds of lead.

That was the oppressive aura brought about by his Divine Meridian Nine Transformations.

“Divine Meridian Nine Transformations… hardly anyone achieves that,” he mused.

“Li Qingshan seems to have broken into Grandmaster status with only Divine Meridian Seven Transformations—there wasn’t time to progress further, and his vitality dwindled with age. What about me?”

“Can I crush a few Li Qingshans?”

Li Che’s eyes flashed, radiating brilliant light.

A smile tugged at his lips.

He raised his hand, brought his fingertips together, and tore through the air to retrieve a bottle of pill from Qianyuan Space—inside was a single vermilion pill.

It was an Eight Extremity Martial Pill acquired from Shangguan Zhengheng’s family!

It was the finest pill Li Che had ever possessed.

Swallowing it, the pill felt as heavy as a lead ball.

Glug—

Li Che’s powerful stomach convulsed, crushing the pill and breaking its casing as the overwhelming medicinal effect surged forth!

The requirements to become a Grandmaster: one must master a true essence supreme art and complete at least three transformations of the Divine Meridian…

For Li Che, these were nothing new.

He had mastered three true essence supreme arts, and his Divine Meridian had completed nine transformations…

Truly, he had attained a perfect Divine Meridian state.

Thus, Li Che was determined not to delay any longer today.

All in one forceful push.

To achieve Grandmaster status!

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Jin Guang Peak, the Divine Temple.

Sang Guanyin led XiXi into the temple.

It was XiXi’s second time inside the temple; the little adornments on her shoulders unfurled like wings, as if she detected a familiar scent, so she relaxed completely.

Dressed in white with his hair loosely falling, Nan Lihuo regarded XiXi kindly.

“XiXi, how has your cultivation progressed over these six months? You haven’t participated in the sect disciples’ monthly examination since that incident…”

“But for a six‐month period, your master must assess you,”

Nan Lihuo said in a gentle voice.

Immediately, XiXi stood up straight, puffing out her chest and little belly.

In six months, the three-and-a-half-year-old XiXi had grown; her little belly had shrunk a bit.

Her long, inherited legs from Zhang Ya were gradually taking shape.

“Teacher! I’m ready!” XiXi declared spiritedly.

XiXi was full of fighting spirit!

Since the sect’s protective measures had kept her out of the monthly exams, she hadn’t sparred in six months.

Nan Lihuo shook his head in silent amusement, easily seeing through her desire to fight.

“A six‐month assessment isn’t really a test from your master…”

Nan Lihuo pointed to the Qibao Shélì Rúyì Golden Pagoda—also known as the Heavenly King Tower—displayed on the altar.

XiXi was utterly confused.

“I will reopen the Heavenly King Tower. The Heavenly King will examine your practice of the ‘Extreme Grief, Fire, and Dragon Descending Three-Prince Divine Physiognomy Method’ as well as the Divine Secret Technique ‘Prison Fire Glazed Body.’”

Nan Lihuo said with a smile.

“Last time I forgot to tell you: every six months you will enter the Heavenly King Divine Sanctuary again…”

“This privilege is granted to all prodigies who can enter the Divine Sanctuary, until you turn twelve.”

“Once you reach twelve, the Heavenly King Tower’s Divine Sanctuary will no longer be accessible.”

“Aren’t you looking to spar?”

“Then go ahead—the Sanctuary should let you fight as much as you wish.”

Nan Lihuo laughed.

Then, with a mischievous smirk, he looked at XiXi.

“Remember… no tears.”

Instantly, XiXi crossed her arms, her eyebrows shooting up.

“I, Emperor XiXi, would never cry!”

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