Chapter 251: with translation of chapter title

Serene snow drifted down from ten thousand zhang high in the sky.

It fell on black tiles and stone courtyards, piling up on the eaves.

Before the sky had fully darkened, news of the newly appointed elder of Qianyuan Divine Sect's Divine Eagle Ridge spread swiftly throughout Qianyuan Dao City.

In fact, the results of the Divine Eagle Ridge elder examination had already been rumored two days prior.

But because the Su family lost a Divine Eagle Master, this news was so sensational it stirred the entire Qianyuan Dao City, suppressing many other reports.

Li Che was never a notable figure, nor did he have a clan backing him to stir things up.

Thus, the news of Li Che becoming the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge did not cause much of a stir.

But this time was different.

After completing the trial of the Three-Eyed True Lord's Guiyi Miao, Li Che officially became the Fifth Elder of Qianyuan Divine Sect's Divine Eagle Ridge.

Now Li Che will no longer rely on his daughter's talent to attach himself to such a colossal entity as Qianyuan Divine Sect.

But rather, he himself is already an elder of Qianyuan Divine Sect.

Qianyuan Divine Sect has also become Li Che's background.

Thus, under Qianyuan Divine Sect's deliberate promotion, the entire Qianyuan Dao City boiled over!

A twenty-six-year-old Divine Eagle Master, the youngest elder in the history of Divine Eagle Ridge in Qianyuan Dao City!

This news caused not only ordinary citizens and martial cultivators of Qianyuan Dao City, but also all the great and small clans and various forces to erupt in clamor!

Twenty-six-year-old Divine Eagle Ridge Elder!

What kind of monster is this?!

Are the elders of Divine Eagle Ridge not all aged Divine Eagle Masters?

Each has immersed themselves in the Divine Eagle Path for one or two cycles of sixty years; though the Divine Eagle Path also considers talent, it equally values skill and experience.

Twenty-six years old… compared to those sixty-year-cycle masters, he is truly too young!

"Li Che? I heard he's from Fēiléichéng in Jinguang Prefecture."

"Fēiléichéng? What a tiny place, yet it produced such a talent! A twenty-six-year-old Divine Eagle Ridge Elder—his future is limitless; he has at least an extra sixty years compared to other elders to hone his Divine Eagle Technique."

"Exactly, so young—if he grows, he might even become the foremost of the Five Great Elders of Divine Eagle Ridge!"

"So young… is that reliable? If he lacks experience, what if he damages the spiritual wood?"

"Ridiculous—go ask such a being to carve a Divine Eagle for you before saying that!"

……

Qianyuan Dao City trembled violently.

In every street and alley, the news spread, boiling without cease, even becoming more exaggerated as it went.

"Divine Eagle Ridge Elder?"

"Could it really be him?"

Su family.

Su family head Su Wenxi had just finished Su Huaiming's funeral; the whole Su family still hung white gauze, the atmosphere heavy and gloomy.

In a short time, the Su family held two funerals in succession: one for a Su family Breath-Exhalation Transformation expert, the second for the Su family's immensely important Divine Eagle Master Su Huaiming.

It can be said that the Su family is holding a great grudge.

Su Wenxi's face was extremely cold; Su Huaiming, a Divine Eagle Master the Su family had cultivated since childhood, pouring vast resources into……

…was the Su family's most valuable moneymaking tool, likewise enabling Su family disciples to achieve Divine Eagle freedom without needing to rely on others.

Now, that capital has collapsed.

A major pillar of the Su family has been broken just like that.

"Li Che…"

"Can a true dragon emerge from such a tiny place?"

"I don't believe it."

"Is Su Huaiming's death related to you?"

"Corpse God Sect? Damn Corpse God Sect… Su Huaiming had no grudge with the Corpse God Sect, and they know how important he is to my Su family… how could they dare strike a killing blow?"

"Who on earth killed Su Huaiming?!"

Killing intent rolled in Su Wenxi's eyes; powerful divine might surged and twisted, distorting the surrounding air, creating a pressure like a mountain roar and sea tide.

Regarding the Corpse God Sect, Su Wenxi understands; such a sect advocates erosion, silently permeating like moistening things without sound.

They would not lightly offend a major top power of Qianyuan Dao City.

The Su family is a three-thousand-year-old clan, an existence that stood in Qianyuan Dao City alongside the ancestors of Qianyuan Divine Sect.

The Corpse God Sect… only someone with water in their brain would kill a Su family member.

"Framing and shifting blame, their methods are despicable…"

"Moreover, they can silently block detection; Su Huaiming's place of death is not far from Divine Eagle Ridge—once his aura erupts, how could Gongshu Jingjun fail to notice?"

"In other words, the aura was blocked, just like the death of You Liqing—only discovered after death."

In Su Wenxi's mind, one piece of information after another flashed by swiftly.

The next moment, he snapped his eyes open.

"The Netherworld!"

"Behind Li Che… it seems the Netherworld stands! Li Che's daughter has a close relationship with the Netherworld's Ox Demon!"

"So…"

"Again, the Netherworld's doing?!"

Su Wenxi's killing intent grew so thick that the surrounding void almost rolled with killing intent, unable to be dispelled or scattered!

Netherworld!

You've offended my Su family!

The translation is "Offend my Su family!" referring to the Su family. We'll list the term as Su family.

You've really hit a hard obstacle!

=> "You've really kicked an iron plate!" No new names.

…… (ellipsis) no translation needed? We need to output translation of the line. The line is "……". Should we output "……"? Probably just "……". Keep as is.

…… same.

Qianyuan Dao City

The translation is "Qianyuan Dao City." referring to Qianyuan Dao City. We'll list the term as Qianyuan Dao City.

The nine-story treasure pavilion by the bridge!

=> "Nine-story treasure tower by the bridge!" No new names.

Imperial Observatory

The translation is "Imperial Observatory." referring to Imperial Observatory. We'll list the term as Imperial Observatory.

Li Che, a Second-Rank Guest Officer of the Imperial Observatory, passed the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder examination with the skill of a Second-Rank Guest Officer, shocking the Observatory's Guest Officers.

The translation is: "Li Che is a Second-Rank Guest Officer of the Imperial Observatory, and with the capability of a Second-Rank Guest Officer, he passed the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder examination—this is too impactful for the Imperial Observatory's Guest Officers." Terms: Li Che, Imperial Observatory, Second-Rank Guest Officer, Divine Eagle Ridge Elder.

The residents and wanderers of Qianyuan Dao City perhaps only think Li Che is very formidable.

=> "The commoners and wanderers of Qianyuan Dao City perhaps merely think Li Che is formidable." Terms: Qianyuan Dao City.

Only the Divine Eagle Masters in this circle truly understand...

=> "Only those Divine Eagle Masters within this circle truly understand……" Terms: Divine Eagle Masters.

Li Che, a Second-Rank Guest Officer, surpassed the Divine Eagle Masters cultivated by the three great millennium families—Su, Zhou, and Yun—who had exhausted their resources, and became the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge...

=> "This Second-Rank Guest Officer Li Che overwhelmed the Divine Eagle Masters cultivated by the three great millennium clans—the Su, Zhou, and Yun families—exhausting their resources, and became the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge……" Terms: Li Che, Second-Rank Guest Officer, Su family, Zhou family, Yun family, Divine Eagle Masters, Divine Eagle Ridge, Fifth Elder.

How unbelievable this is!

=> "How unbelievable this is!" No new.

It feels like a mayfly seeing the blue sky!

=> "It truly feels like a mayfly seeing the blue sky!" No new.

Shangguan Qinghong's face flushed red as she excitedly chatted nonstop with her Imperial Observatory colleagues, clutching her tiny fists in sheer excitement.

=> "Shangguan Qinghong's face flushed red; she excitedly chatted nonstop with her colleagues from the Imperial Observatory, clutching her little fists, utterly thrilled." Terms: Shangguan Qinghong, Imperial Observatory.

"I, Uncle Li, am just awesome!"

The translation is "\"Uncle Li, I'm just awesome! \"" referring to Uncle Li. We'll list the term as Uncle Li.

"Mmm, Uncle Li has shown extraordinary Divine Eagle talent since childhood!"

=> "\"Mmhmhm, Uncle Li has shown extraordinary Divine Eagle talent since childhood! \"" Terms: Uncle Li (Li Che), Divine Eagle talent.

"Right, Uncle Li, before long you should become a Top-Rank Guest Officer of our Imperial Observatory, sitting alongside the vice supervisor!"

=> "\"Right, Uncle Li, before long you should become a Special-Rank Guest Officer of the Imperial Observatory, sitting alongside the Vice Director! \"" Terms: Special-Rank Guest Officer, Imperial Observatory, Vice Director.

Shangguan Qinghong has never felt so elated.

=> "Shangguan Qinghong has never felt so elated." Terms: Shangguan Qinghong.

From the Prefectural City Imperial Observatory to the Dao City Imperial Observatory, she had become utterly insignificant; now she finally stood tall again.

The translation is: "From the Prefectural City Imperial Observatory to the Dao City Imperial Observatory, she had become utterly insignificant; now she finally stood tall again." Terms: Prefectural City Imperial Observatory, Dao City Imperial Observatory.

Sangyu was dumbfounded, thinking Li Che was just talking, never expecting it to actually happen.

=> "Sangyu was numb; he thought Li Che was just talking, never expecting it to actually happen." Terms: Sangyu, Li Che.

When did this world become so fantastical?

=> "When did this world become so fantastical?" No new.

A twenty-six-year-old Divine Eagle Ridge Elder...

=> "A twenty-six-year-old Divine Eagle Ridge Elder……" Terms: Divine Eagle Ridge Elder.

It's outright more extravagant than the six-year-old head courtesan of the Listening Spring Pavilion!

The translation is: "It's outright more extravagant than the six-year-old head courtesan of the Listening Spring Pavilion!" Terms: Listening Spring Pavilion.

But after Sangyu was dumbfounded, he quickly became excited.

=> "But after Sangyu went numb, he quickly became excited." Terms: Sangyu.

"My older sister is the senior apprentice sister of Elder Li's daughter…… My sister having this connection means I have it too,"

The translation is: "\"My older sister is the senior apprentice sister of Elder Li's daughter…… My sister having this connection means I have it too, \"" Terms: Elder Li.

"My sister is awesome; even running to Jinguang Prefecture City, she can snag a connection with the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder!"

The translation is: "\"My sister is awesome; even running to Jinguang Prefecture City, she can snag a connection with the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder! \"" Terms: Jinguang Prefecture City, Divine Eagle Ridge Elder.

"Perhaps I can find an opportunity to ask Elder Li to help carve a Divine Eagle of the Middle-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries…… Then I might have a chance to advance further!"

The translation is: "\"Perhaps I can find an opportunity to ask Elder Li to help carve a Divine Eagle of the Middle-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries…… Then I might have a chance to advance further! \"" Terms: Elder Li, Divine Eagle of the Middle-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries.

Sangyu's eyes sparkled.

=> "Sangyu's eyes sparkled." Terms: Sangyu.

Before there was no chance, now there is a chance...

=> "Before there was no chance; now there is……" No new.

He really wants to advance!

=> "He really wants to advance!" No new.

…… (ellipsis)

…… (ellipsis)

Li Che officially became the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, receiving that certification and possessing an identity token.

The translation is: "Li Che officially became the Divine Eagle Ridge Elder of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, receiving that certification, possessing an identity token." Terms: Li Che, Qianyuan Divine Sect, Divine Eagle Ridge Elder, identity token.

Under the joint witness of Elders Gongshu Jingjun, Zhao Fangzhou, Ji Heshan, and others, it's genuine.

The translation is: "Under the joint witness of Elders Gongshu Jingjun, Zhao Fangzhou, Ji Heshan, and others, it's genuine." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Zhao Fangzhou, Ji Heshan.

Declining Zhao Fangzhou's banquet invitation, Li Che left on the pretext of taking his daughter to visit the Sect Master's Lady's Divine Talisman Tower.

The translation is: "Declining Zhao Fangzhou's invitation to a banquet, Li Che left on the pretext of taking his daughter to visit the Sect Master's Lady's Divine Talisman Tower." Terms: Zhao Fangzhou, Li Che, Sect Master's Lady, Divine Talisman Tower.

Gongshu Jingjun and Li Che walked side by side, exiting the inner gate of the divine sect.

The translation is: "Gongshu Jingjun and Li Che walked side by side, exiting the inner gate of the divine sect." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che, Qianyuan Divine Sect.

In the wind and snow, Gongshu Jingjun's robes billowed: "Ah Che, you are now the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge; according to duty, you must carve each month a Divine Eagle of the Upper-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries..."

The translation is: "In the wind and snow, Gongshu Jingjun's robes billowed: \"Ah Che, you are now the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge; according to duty, you must carve each month a Divine Eagle of the Upper-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries..." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che, Divine Eagle Ridge Fifth Elder, Divine Eagle of the Upper-Rank Deity of the Six Ministries.

"Naturally, you can also receive remuneration: each month you can obtain three Five Elder Divine Crystals from Divine Eagle Ridge, and from the sect you can receive one Five Elder Divine Crystal and a bottle of Fifth-Rank Lower Martial Elixir."

The translation is: "\"Naturally, you can also receive remuneration: each month you can obtain three Five Elder Divine Crystals from Divine Eagle Ridge, and from the sect you can receive one Five Elder Divine Crystal and a bottle of Fifth-Rank Lower Martial Elixir. \"" Terms: Five Elder Divine Crystals, Divine Eagle Ridge, Qianyuan Divine Sect, Fifth-Rank Lower Martial Elixir.

Gongshu Jingjun briefly explained the benefits to Li Che.

=> "Gongshu Jingjun briefly explained the benefits to Li Che." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che.

Upon hearing this, Li Che's eyes lit up instantly.

=> "Upon hearing this, Li Che's eyes lit up." Terms: Li Che.

"However, you must come to Divine Eagle Ridge every three days to guide the woodcarving masters there…… This is also one of the Elder's duties."

=> "\"However, you must come to Divine Eagle Ridge every three days to instruct the woodcarving masters there…… This is also one of the elder's duties. \"" Terms: Divine Eagle Ridge, woodcarving masters.

"If you are willing, you can select some talented individuals to bring under your command, becoming your personally transmitted disciples."

=> "\"If you're willing, you may select some talented individuals to bring under your command, becoming your personal disciples. \"" Terms: (no new names).

"However, you cannot just accept anyone; you must truly have Divine Eagle talent."

=> "\"However, you cannot accept indiscriminately; one must truly possess Divine Eagle talent. \"" Terms: Divine Eagle talent.

Gongshu Jingjun looked at Li Che and said.

=> "Gongshu Jingjun looked at Li Che and said." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che.

Upon hearing this, Li Che's eyes brightened slightly; he wondered if he now had the qualification to take disciples.

=> "Upon hearing this, Li Che's eyes flickered slightly brighter—does Li Che now have the qualification to take disciples?" Terms: Li Che.

"Thank you, Ridge Chief, for your guidance."

The translation is: "\"Thank you, Ridge Chief, for your guidance. \"" Terms: Ridge Chief.

Li Che clasped his fists.

=> "Li Che clasped his fists." Terms: Li Che.

"What is this guidance…… You'll know later."

=> "\"What is this guidance…… you'll know later. \"" No new.

Gongshu Jingjun laughed and shook his head, patting Li Che's shoulder: "Young person, from today onward you are truly renowned in Qianyuan Dao City; however, your daughter has entered the Sect Master's Lady's retinue, and in the future she will also participate in the final personal transmission examination of the Sect Master's Great Deity."

The translation is: "Gongshu Jingjun laughed and shook his head, patting Li Che's shoulder: \"Young person, from today onward you are truly renowned in Qianyuan Dao City; however, your daughter has entered the Sect Master's Lady's retinue, and in the future she will also participate in the final personal transmission examination of the Sect Master's Great Deity. \"" Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che, Qianyuan Dao City, Sect Master's Lady, Sect Master's Great Deity.

"In terms of brilliance, it far surpasses your father."

=> "\"In terms of brilliance, she far surpasses you, her father. \"" No new.

"Moreover, young person, becoming the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge is not a carefree matter; in three years…… other Divine Eagle Masters will challenge you."

=> "\"Moreover, young person, becoming the Fifth Elder of Divine Eagle Ridge is not a carefree matter; in three years…… other Divine Eagle Masters will launch challenges against you. \"" Terms: Divine Eagle Ridge Fifth Elder, Divine Eagle Masters.

"You're so young that in three years, the Divine Eagle Masters challenging you will likely far surpass this, even becoming a grand event."

=> "\"At your age, in three years the Divine Eagle Masters who challenge you will likely far surpass this occasion, perhaps even becoming a grand event. \"" Terms: Divine Eagle Masters.

"Who made you so young?"

=> "\"Who made you so young? \"" No new.

"There's a saying in our trade: 'No hair on the mouth, work not solid……'"

=> "\"In our line of work there's a saying: 'No hair on the mouth, work not solid'……\" No new.

Gongshu Jingjun gave Li Che a half-smile.

=> "Gongshu Jingjun gave Li Che a half-smile." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun, Li Che.

"So, you must not slack off these three years; your Divine Eagle skill must not regress……"

=> "\"So, over these three years you must not slack off; your Divine Eagle technique must not regress. \"" Terms: Divine Eagle technique.

"By then, if outdone by others, you'll become a laughingstock, also betraying Elder Sun's expectations of you."

The translation is: "\"By then, if outdone by others, you'll become a laughingstock, also betraying Elder Sun's expectations of you. \"" Terms: Elder Sun.

Gongshu Jingjun spoke solemnly.

=> "Gongshu Jingjun spoke solemnly." Terms: Gongshu Jingjun.

Upon hearing this, Li Che's face also showed a solemn expression: "Rest assured, no one can shake my position."

=> "Upon hearing this, Li Che's expression also turned solemn: \"Rest assured, no one can shake my position. \"" Terms: Li Che.

Even, my carving knife... the knife points to first.

Hahaha! Good, Tang Xiejia is waiting for your challenge!

Gongshu Jingjun burst into laughter.

The First Elder of God Eagle Ridge is Tang Xiejia; his divine eagle technique is superb, and his skill in mechanical arts is also not lacking. However, Tang Xiejia, due to the Tang clan's downfall, is no longer enthusiastic about Tang clan mechanisms.

Moreover, the way of mechanisms is overly complicated; creating a single mechanism beast consumes too much mental energy from a master mechanist.

If one immerses oneself in the way of mechanisms, it will hinder cultivation; the way of the divine eagle, however, is quite different.

The way of the divine eagle aids cultivation, but the way of mechanisms is utterly playing with mechanisms to the point of losing one's will.

Gongshu Jingjun thought of this, looked at Li Che: "Tang Sanjia passed on the Tang clan mechanism technique to you; you may study it, but must not become obsessed…… The way of mechanisms, even if you forge a powerful, peerless mechanism beast, if your own strength is insufficient, you cannot possibly keep the mechanism beast……"

The Tang clan…… is the best example.

Gongshu Jingjun thinks highly of Li Che, but after undergoing the inheritance of Elder Sun's half-sage divine eagle master, he hopes Li Che can thoroughly study the divine eagle technique.

Li Che, upon hearing this, didn't explain much, and gently nodded.

Gongshu Jingjun said no more, and patted Li Che on the shoulder.

Shattering the wind and snow, the divinity between heaven and earth twisted because of it, in an instant turning into a black dot that vanished.

Watching the departing Gongshu Jingjun.

Li Che smiled.

He who possesses the Immortal Craft Dao Fruit, plus the Immortal-in-Painting clone……

"Playing with mechanisms equals playing with objects to the point of losing one's will?"

He raised his hand, his slender, jade-like fingers pinching a piece of snow.

But he who possesses the Immortal-in-Painting Dao Fruit……

It's not just one person playing with mechanisms.

……

……

He returned to the elder's small courtyard in the outer disciple city.

Just entering the courtyard, he smelled a rich fragrance; Zhang Ya was busy in the kitchen, making the longed-for braised pork for Xixi.

Xixi greatly missed her mother's taste.

Although the boss's skill is already superb, the mother's taste…… still holds an irreplaceable position in Xixi's heart.

Chen Lao sat under the eaves of the courtyard smoking dry tobacco; Nie Yang held a sword in his arms, and Li Chengzhou, likewise gripping a sword coldly, sat beside him.

It was as if they were watching Chen Lao swallow clouds and exhale mist.

Meanwhile, Xixi crouched beside Li Chengzhou, obediently watching him hold his sword.

Looking at his daughter, who resembled a female hooligan, Li Che's mouth twitched.

Xixi, immersed in beauty, doesn't even come to welcome her father returning home?

"Master Nie." Li Che looked at Nie Yang and nodded.

Elder Li, just call me Old Nie. As an elder of God Eagle Ridge, you need to travel frequently between God Eagle Ridge and Heaven's Origin Dao City…… I am responsible for protecting your safety.

Give me another half month, I'm about to break through.

Nie Yang said coldly.

After breaking through, Nie Yang will in one fell swoop enter the state where sword qi gives birth to flowers, becoming a supreme grandmaster.

A newly broken-through supreme grandmaster, placed in the Dao City, is also a top-tier strong protector; protecting Li Che's safety should be no problem.

Unless assassins deploy divine fetuses and martial saints, otherwise Nie Yang can hold on for a moment, hold until God Eagle Ridge sends people to rescue, which should be no problem.

Unless…… the netherworld attacks.

Nie Yang narrowed his eyes, speaking solemnly.

However, the Li Che family seems to have an extremely good relationship with the netherworld.

The netherworld……

It probably won't attack Li Che, right?

Old Nie, relax, don't be so tense, also don't put too much pressure on yourself…… I, Li Che, have lived my life being kind to others, honest and down-to-earth, acting openly and uprightly; no one will come to harm my life.

Li Che smiled gently.

Nie Yang, upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Indeed……

He and Li Che are also quite familiar.

A very honest and down-to-earth person.

Working at the Imperial Observatory, he goes to work on time every day; each day he either carves or cultivates, leading a dull and mundane life.

Such a person……

Who would think of killing him?

"Mealtime!" In the kitchen, Zhang Ya, wearing an apron, laughed as she shouted.

Xixi immediately stopped looking at Li Chengzhou; between beauty and food, she leaned more toward the latter.

Dad! You're back!

Xixi sprang up, and immediately saw Li Che, exclaiming in surprise.

Li Che very much wanted to give his daughter's clean forehead a violent flick.

Go call Granny Mu, then wash your hands and eat.

Old Chen, Old Nie, and Chengfeng, come along as well.

Li Che laughed as he called out.

Tiny Xixi, in an instant, dashed off like a gust of wind.

A moment later, supporting Mu Popo, they walked out from the warm inner room.

After the meal.

Li Che then brought Zhang Ya, holding Xixi, and had Nie Yang drive the carriage to take their family to the God Talisman Tower to visit the Sect Master's Wife.

Zhang Ya also specially brought the braised pork she made.

"Mom, the Sect Master's Wife's Little Master surely doesn't like eating braised pork; she'll fear gaining weight and becoming not cute."

"Xixi isn't afraid; Xixi can help the Sect Master's Wife's Little Master!"

On Xixi's chubby face, a hint of seriousness appeared.

Then, she was angrily tapped on the forehead by Zhang Ya.

"Elder Li, we're at the God Talisman Tower."

Nie Yang pulled the reins, and the handsome Jiao Horse neighed, gradually slowing its pace.

Li Che held Xixi and took Zhang Ya's hand as they stepped out of the luxurious carriage, thanked Nie Yang, and together stepped onto the God Talisman Tower.

"Come up."

Just after stepping onto the God Talisman Tower, the Sect Master's Wife's cool, elder-sister-like voice drifted down from the ninth floor.

Li Che bowed with clasped fists, then walked upstairs together with Zhang Ya and Xixi.

The ancient pavilion was filled with a rich ink scent; following the dragon-coiled wooden staircase upward, one could see in the corridors that each sheet of Xuanhuang vermilion talisman paper was quietly framed.

Li Che walked slowly, his gaze sweeping over the talismans, a strange color flickering in the depths of his eyes.

In his chest, the usually calm and composed Immortal-in-the-Painting Dao Fruit stirred uneasily.

In his vision, it seemed as if ink flowed, etching all these talismans into his memory.

"Is this... a Lock God Talisman?"

Li Che's eyes narrowed slightly.

It is recorded in the《Dàjǐng Qingyun Dao Profound Talisman God Sect God Talisman Book》.

It seals both consumed and unconsumed lifespan, while also sealing one's own essence, energy, and spirit; once detonated, its power is immensely terrifying.

However, if the Lock God Talisman detonates all at once, it will instantly drain a God Talisman Master's essence, energy, and spirit; though its power is fearsome, it is also fraught with risk.

It is one of the signature talismans of the Sect Master of the Profound Talisman God Sect.

Li Che's eyes sparkled, his heart slightly stirred.

The consumed lifespan... sealed within the talisman?

However, the Lock God Talisman is a method of embodying the talisman, extremely dangerous, just as some Divine Weapon Masters immerse themselves in furnaces to forge peerless divine weapons.

This is also a way for God Talisman Masters to break through the upper limit of their talisman-crafting ability.

"Capture God is my divine ability... it is equivalent to me; the gods I capture submit to me, and with a single thought I can control their life and death."

Capture God seizes a deceased person; though they were dead, they can be revived through Capture God—could the Lock God Talisman be used to seal the lifespan of a captured god?

As this thought arose, Li Che actually felt a faint urge to try it.

If possible, his Killer's Mace would gain another move.

Upon thinking this, Li Che slightly closed his eyes; in his mind, it seemed as if thick ink diffused, like a drop of thick ink falling into clear water in a vat, instantly spreading like a dancing dragon.

The pattern of the dancing dragon resembled that of the Lock God Talisman...

The Lock God Talisman is a Five Elders God Talisman, without rank distinction; its strength depends on the amount of lifespan sealed.

Li Che slowly opened his eyes, began to sketch the Lock God Talisman in his mind.

Normally, a Lock God Talisman is a single sheet...

Why would this Sect Master's Wife paint seven Lock God Talismans?

Could it be an improved Lock God Talisman?

Li Che's heart stirred slightly.

As he sketched,

Thud—thud—thud—

The Immortal-in-the-Painting Dao Fruit throbbed violently.

It seemed as if an invisible sound wave slowly spread, forming a unique connotation.

……

……

God Talisman Tower, ninth floor.

Behind the screen.

A youth in white robes held the petite Sect Master's Wife, sitting on his lap.

The Sect Master's Wife was very obedient, lacking the domineering and unrestrained manner she had when subduing the Dragon Queen Consort.

She is now the little white flower most obedient in her man's embrace.

The youth in white quietly listened to the Sect Master's Wife's chattering.

She lives alone in the God Talisman Tower; when he enters seclusion, it's a sixty-year cycle, and she sometimes feels lonely, but because of the Lock God Talisman, she dislikes showing herself in public.

So, she alone bore the