Chapter 282: 284. Chapter 280: My Daughter Has Just Grown Up, Mother Relies on Daughter

284. Chapter 280: My Daughter Has Just Grown Up, Mother Relies on Daughter's Nobility, the Underworld Holds a Second Full Council 【Seeking Votes】

A blade of sword light rose from the ground, like a great roc spreading its wings, soaring straight upward!

It shattered the swirling thin clouds, and countless brilliant golden rays poured down from behind, swift as light and lightning!

Extremely dazzling, supremely eye‑catching, the radiant sword aura seemed to dazzle the eyes.

Before the whole Guiyi Miao.

All sounds fell silent.

Only Lv Taibai's thunderous shout, echoing through the whole city, remained.

"Congratulations!"

"Congrats—!!!"

The wave of sound rolled on, as clear as if it rang in every person's ears, causing hearts to startle.

Many people looked up, watching the sword light that rose across the sky, its aura winding around the two figures.

Lv Taibai, clad in white robes, silver hair cascading like a waterfall, wore a genuinely joyful smile on his face, holding the little girl's hand.

Countless sword auras raged around him, surging wildly like meteors tearing the heavens, lifting Lv Taibai and Xixi into the clouds, suspended in the sky.

Lv Taibai, head of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, a peerless being of the Fifth Great Deity Register!

His final direct disciple has emerged!

Everyone's gaze converged on the little girl beside him.

Five years old, at a delicate and adorable age, her eyes were like two black dates, rolling gleefully; tucked in her collar was a black puppy, also gazing outward with the same lively sparkle.

The crowd couldn't help feeling dazed, a bit stunned.

Although many speculated that Li Nuanxi might ultimately become Lv Taibai's direct disciple.

But when the truth actually manifested, and Xixi truly became Lv Taibai's direct disciple…

Many still found it hard to accept.

After all, Xixi was really too young—only five years old…

Yet she could outshine so many prodigies from all sides and become the Great Deity's direct disciple!

In front of Guiyi Miao.

Jin Taishui's mouth corner dripped blood as he stared blankly at Li Nuanxi, who was being swept by sword aura and soaring ten thousand meters into the sky.

He bit his lip, a hint of resentment on his face.

But soon, that resentment gradually faded.

Because…

According to the records on the Golden List, when the first incense stick burned out, Xixi had already surpassed him by far.

She had reached the level he only attained by the second incense stick.

In fact, even without the Great Witch God's power drawing the wrath of the Tianpeng Temple deity, purely on record alone he still lost to Li Nuanxi.

Not to mention, in the showdown of hidden cards, he also lost.

In truth, clearing the Temple‑Guarding Path could not be done by the three prodigies alone; the test was actually their hidden cards.

And Xixi's hidden card was undoubtedly terrifying.

What exactly is she hiding as her hidden card?

Jin Taishui couldn't comprehend, his fingernails nearly digging into his flesh, feeling pain, entanglement, discomfort, bewilderment…

All sorts of emotions surged in his mind.

"I lost…"

"I lost, Great Witch God… you must be extremely disappointed in me."

Jin Taishui felt deeply uneasy.

Whoosh—

Two black shadows darted to the sides of Jin Taishui, the two divine‑embryo cultivators from Witch‑God Mountain.

Both wore extremely grim expressions, disbelief still in their eyes.

They knew the junior witch Jin Taishui's hidden card could summon the Great Witch God's power… Logically, with such a card, Jin Taishui should be able to cut straight through the Temple‑Guarding Path.

"Junior Witch Lord… what happened?"

"But the Qian Yuan Divine Sect used deceit?"

The divine‑embryo cultivator who had earlier been nearly choked by Zhao Fangzhou asked through clenched teeth.

Jin Taishui snapped back to his senses, shaking his head: "It's the Guiyi Miao's issue… the Qian Yuan Divine Sect did not intervene."

"The Temple‑Guarding, the Temple‑Guarding—no one can ascertain the situation inside Guiyi Miao, which is why it's called the Temple‑Guarding Gate. I employed the Great Witch God's power to clash with the temple deity inside Guiyi Miao, provoking the four‑rank temple deities to act…"

"So it can only be said that I was ill‑prepared…"

Jin Taishui was rather composed; he lost, and that was that…

"Then, Junior Witch Lord… that wager…"

The other divine‑embryo cultivator's eyes suddenly changed, looking extremely displeased.

Jin Taishui's loss was just a loss, nothing else, but…

That wager is the real matter!

The wager is based on Dao Essence; if Jin Taishui breaches it, the Dao Essence witnessing the contract will sever his path…

Jin Taishui's eyes narrowed, and a bitter smile tugged at his mouth.

……

……

In fact, the third Temple‑Guarding Gate has not yet concluded.

Thus, after Lü Taibai simply announced, he brought Xixi to hover high above.

Within the Guiyi Miao, there was also a divine child, Yun E, who was the Yun family's divine child, with a temple deity hidden inside her body.

Unfortunately, this temple deity could not bring her much help; even though Yun E activated the temple deity's power in the Tianpeng Guiyi Miao, her own strength remained too weak.

The temple deity's power she unleashed, though it had been helping her defeat the temple-guarding corpse spells, was only that much.

When Yun E was sent out of the Guiyi Miao, the eerie mist swirled and twined, yet she did not feel overly lost.

She had long anticipated this outcome.

But, seeing Xixi, led by Lü Taibai, rise into the clouds above.

Yun E gently exhaled, raised her hand to touch her brow, and the temple deity's power throughout her body began to swiftly gather, finally condensing into an ice-crystal-like gem, which was set into her fair brow.

"Congratulations, Xixi."

Yun E pressed her lips together, revealing a genuine smile.

Originally, the pressure she bore was immense, after all many people held expectations for her, hoping she could suppress the Golden Tai Sui.

But Yun E knew her own situation; her talent was actually quite ordinary, relying mainly on the temple deity's power.

Her ability to persevere until the end in the mind-nature trial was also thanks to the temple deity's grace and aid.

But speaking solely of cultivation, she could not compare to the Golden Tai Sui.

And now…

Xixi succeeded, suppressing the Golden Tai Sui, and became a disciple of the Supreme White Deity.

Then the pressure on her would be completely lifted, and the gaze that had fallen upon her would no longer be so harsh.

"Thank you, Xixi."

Yun E's black hair fluttered as she gazed at the excited Xixi waving and greeting her from the sky, a smile blooming at the corner of her lips.

Beauty capable of toppling a nation and a city.

……

……

"Dang——!!!"

A sound wave like that of an ancient bronze bell in the oldest temple atop a myriad-zhang divine mountain being violently struck.

It echoed throughout the entire Primordial Origin Divine City.

Everyone rose solemnly; after a brief silence, they could not help but erupt in an uproar.

All the great clans and jianghu forces boiled and stirred because of it.

Many jianghu wanderers even broke into cheerful cheers.

What they cared about was only that Xixi had suppressed the Golden Tai Sui, overpowered the young shaman from the Great Li Kingdom's Witch God Mountain, stood out in this examination, become the personal heir of the Supreme White Sect Master, and become the Junior Sect Master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect!

In fact, they did not care whether it was Xixi or Yun E who suppressed the Golden Tai Sui.

As long as they could suppress the divine child from the Great Li Kingdom, in their eyes it was admirable, a thing worthy of cheers and celebration!

After all, whether Xixi or Yun E, both were divine children of the Dàjǐng.

Lü Taibai held Xixi's hand, and myriad sword lights crisscrossed around his person.

Xixi experienced the sensation of sword control for the first time, a novel delight, her eyes wide open, she was overjoyed.

The little dog tucked in Xixi's collar then began to snore loudly.

She had no interest in this flying through the heavens.

After Lü Taibai brought Xixi to fly a full circle around the entire Primordial Origin Divine City, the whole city erupted in an uproar.

All ordinary commoners and jianghu cultivators alike poked their heads out to watch the scene.

Finally, they returned to the airspace above the Tianpeng Guiyi Miao.

Lü Taibai held Xixi's hand, and his booming laughter shook and resonated.

"My beloved disciple Xixi is today established as the Junior Sect Master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect; gentlemen… any objections?"

The words having been spoken.

The sect elders who had been seated in the elder chairs all rose to their feet.

The Grand Elder Fang Hanshu, the Second Elder Zhao Fangzhou, and the Third Elder Ding Zi—these three elders possessing Divine Embryo-level combat power—were the first to rise, clasping their hands in salute.

"Congratulations, Sect Master, on gaining an outstanding disciple!"

"Congratulations on the newly established Junior Sect Master Li Nuanxi of the Divine Sect!"

"We have no objections."

Thereafter, the Fourth Elder Jiheshan and the other four elders likewise rose, clasping their hands in response.

"Congratulations, Junior Sect Master Li Nuanxi!"

On the other side.

Many elders of the Divine Eagle Ridge, as well as the outer-door elders, also rose one after another, clasping their hands with solemn expressions.

"Congratulations, Junior Sect Master Li Nuanxi!"

"Boom—rumble—rumble——"

Many elders spoke at once, each being a top-tier expert of the Primordial Origin Divine City.

Instantly, powerful divine sense surged and rumbled above the entire Guiyi Miao, as if stirring the winds and clouds to change color.

Li Che's face involuntarily broke into a radiant smile, the curve of his lips harder to suppress than that of the Blood-Fire Bodhi Gatling.

The Yun, Zhou, and Zhong families—three great millennia-old clans' Divine Embryo ancestors—all spoke up, congratulating the Divine Sect on its newly established Junior Sect Master.

The head of the Su family, Su Daoling, had a grim countenance; although his expression was not pleasant, he ultimately had to save face and also spoke to offer congratulations.

Virtually all great and small powers in the Primordial Origin Divine City offered their congratulations.

Among the three major forces representing the Dàjǐng officialdom—the Dao Lord's Manor, the Temple Suppression Office, and the Imperial Observatory—there also followed powerful surges of thought.

The Dao Master of Qianyuan Dao City in Dàjǐng Lingnan Dao, Yue Huanglong, congratulates the Taibai Sect Master, joyfully receiving his beloved disciple, newly establishing the Junior Sect Master!

The Superintendent of the Directorate of Astronomy in Dàjǐng Lingnan Dao City, Hong Shifo, congratulates the Taibai Sect Master, joyfully receiving his beloved disciple, newly establishing the Junior Sect Master!

The Governor of the Temple Affairs Office in Dàjǐng Lingnan Dao City, Feng Zhiqi, congratulates the Taibai Sect Master!

……

Three figures each rose into the sky from three directions, as if merging with heaven and earth, erupting with a mighty will of heaven and earth.

Lü Taibai gently nodded his head.

With a flick of his finger, sword light clanged and shimmered!

Li Nuanxi is my personally transmitted disciple and the Junior Sect Master of the Divine Sect!

Bestowed, Four Emperors Lower Grade Divine Weapon 'Hell Lotus Wind Fire Gold Light Wheel', Four Emperors Lower Grade Divine Weapon 'Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword'!

Bestowed, one 【Fifth Rank Upper Tier Thousand Herbs Minor Return Pill】, ten 【Fifth Rank Middle Tier Hundred Herbs Minor Return Pill】, and a Fifth Rank Middle Tier Half-Saint Custom-made Divine Wood Carving!

Bestowed, one Five Elders Upper Tier Divine Essence Crystal, ten Five Elders Middle Tier Divine Essence Crystals!

Bestowed……

Lü Taibai spoke loudly, his voice booming, echoing throughout the entire Qianyuan Dao City.

His words were like thunderclaps, falling upon the mortal world, as if stirring up a huge wave!

Each reward simply shakes people's hearts, making their emotions impossible to restrain.

Any single reward would likely be enough to drive a grand master mad!

For a moment, the gazes of many people toward Xixi became fervent.

Lü Taibai's personally transmitted disciple, and also the Junior Sect Master of the Qianyuan Divine Sect……

Obtaining these rewards is actually completely reasonable.

In three days, the Qianyuan Divine Sect will hold a Junior Sect Banquet; invitations have been prepared, so feel free to come then for a cup of spiritual liquor to celebrate the establishment of our Junior Sect Master!

Lü Taibai wore a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth, glancing meaningfully at the various powerful figures.

Many people's mouths twitched violently.

But no one said anything; after all, it is worth celebrating, and the Qianyuan Divine Sect's grand banquet is indeed proper.

Since the Sect has sent out invitations, not going would be giving no face; going…… one can't possibly attend the banquet empty-handed, right?

One must always contribute something, a gift for the Junior Sect Master.

The words having been spoken.

Lü Taibai led Xixi, sword qi riding the wind, drifting down gently.

All the elders bowed.

Li Che also returned the bow, the smile at his lips blossoming like the most beautiful flower of spring.

Li Che now is truly happy, more open-hearted than after killing the dragon queen consort, this major threat.

At this moment, Li Che suddenly understood a bit of the joy of being a parent.

Just like his daughter scoring top in the province on the college entrance exam, that feeling…… is simply wonderful beyond words.

My family's daughter has just come of age!

Xixi the Great Emperor has taken a solid step!

Lü Taibai's gaze fell upon Li Che, a flash of strange color passing through his eyes.

Li Che paused, clasped his fist, and his figure instantly shot out, arriving beside the carriage, where he pulled the utterly dazed Zhang Ya down from the carriage.

Zhang Ya also finally came back to her senses from the shocking news of Lü Taibai announcing Xixi as his personally transmitted disciple, her mind returning, dazed and confused.

When her husband grabbed her around the waist and lifted her, she finally reacted, wriggling like a caterpillar in Li Che's embrace and letting out a sharp scream.

Husband——!

Ahhh——Husband! Our Xixi succeeded!

Xixi has become the Sect Master's personally transmitted disciple!

Zhang Ya's face turned completely red, her excited blood surging upward.

She wrapped her arms around Li Che's neck, so happy that her whole body twisted and writhed, at this moment looking somewhat like an enlarged version of Xixi.

Indeed, she is worthy of being Xixi's birth mother.

Li Che smiled warmly and indulgently, saying, 'Yes, our Xixi is the best!'

The Sect Master is waiting for us; let's go meet Xixi's future teacher.

Li Che's gentle words let Zhang Ya calm down at once; only then did she notice that countless gazes were gathering around them.

There was teasing, envy, smiles, jealousy……

All kinds of gazes made Zhang Ya's already red face, starting from her neck, let out a 'pfft——' and slowly redden even more!

Thinking of how she had just been struggling up and down like a big 'caterpillar' in Li Che's embrace……

She felt as if she had completely died in this Qianyuan Dao City.

Zhang Ya buried her head like an ostrich into Li Che's embrace.

Li Che brought Zhang Ya to the elders' seats.

Madam Li, congratulations, congratulations.

Madam Li truly knows how to educate her daughter……

……

Some outer sect elders around warmly greeted them; everyone had a residence in the disciple city, so they were somewhat acquainted.

Li Che and Zhang Ya laughed and kept greeting them.

Finally, Li Che brought Zhang Ya before Lü Taibai, with Xixi obediently holding Lü Taibai's hand, smiling as she looked at Li Che and Zhang Ya.

Father! Mother!

「Xixi awesome or not?! 」

Xixi proudly raised their little head and little belly.

「Very awesome. 」 Li Che praised.

「Go home, Mom will personally make braised pork for you to eat! 」 Zhang Ya's blush on her face hadn't faded, yet she was also very happy.

Lü Taibai gently looked at this warm family.

Thinking of his wife, the corner of his mouth also unconsciously arched.

But thinking that he had no offspring, a hint of gloom flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He rubbed Xixi's head.

Lü Taibai looked toward Li Che and Zhang Ya, his silver hair flying, his expression becoming solemn.

「Li and Zhang families, for raising Xixi and nurturing a young sect master for my Qianyuan Divine Sect, Taibai thanks you two. On behalf of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, I bestow upon you two: Five Elders' lower rank Hundred Grass Small Returning Pill, Five Elders' lower rank Divine Nature Crystals (ten pieces), Six Offices Divine Nature Crystals (one hundred pieces), I bestow upon Elder Li a Five Elders' lower rank Divine Weapon, I bestow upon Zhang Ya the position of Outer Sect Honorary Elder, allowing free entry and exit from the sect……」

「Lu represents the Qianyuan Divine Sect up and down, thanking you two for the grace of raising the young sect master. 」

Lü Taibai finished speaking and then clasped his fists.

At the same time.

The elders behind him also simultaneously clasped their fists, bowing to Li Che and Zhang Ya.

「Qianyuan Divine Sect, thank you two for the grace of raising the young sect master! 」

Fang Hanshu, Zhao Fangzhou, Ding Zi, and other Martial Saint-level strong elders also all performed the rites.

The voices shouted simultaneously, as if merging together, like a thunderclap exploding!

In an instant——

All the great clans, Jianghu sects, and other forces all emitted an uproar.

Shocked, envious, jealous, hearts filled with anguish……

All kinds of emotions, like a spilled five-flavor bottle, spread in everyone's hearts, bringing a hundred different tastes.

Zhang Ya was completely dazed by these rewards.

Li Che, on the other hand, remained calm, composed and gentle.

After all, he had already opened the Martial Saint's Heaven and Earth Jade; what sort of heavenly fortune could he not withstand?

The rewards given by Lü Taibai were truly quite extraordinary.

Li Che also felt the other's sincerity and the Qianyuan Divine Sect's enthusiasm.

Pulling Zhang Ya, he thanked Lü Taibai representing the Qianyuan Divine Sect with sincere gratitude.

「Xixi is mischievous, just a five-year-old child; in the future, following the sect master's cultivation, if there is any mischief, please sect master, be tolerant. 」

Li Che said.

Lü Taibai smiled gently and nodded.

Li Che's family became the focus.

Especially Zhang Ya, who almost became the object of envy for countless noblewomen, after all, giving birth to a good daughter, her status achieved a meteoric rise.

Li Che himself is an elder of Divine Eagle Ridge; this position is already prestigious, and the sect's rewards are merely icing on the cake for him.

But Zhang Ya is different; an ordinary woman suddenly became an Honorary Elder of the Outer Sect of the Divine Sect, practically akin to achieving ascension through enlightenment.

Moreover, besides the congratulations from all sides, before the Guiyi Miao, something else happened.

The Qianyuan Divine Sect's Inner Sect Third Elder, Ding Zi, a female elder, gracefully came before Yun E and accepted her as a true disciple of the sect.

The Yun family's ancestor, Yun Sanxiao, bringing Yun E, immediately thanked Ding Zi for her appreciation.

Ding Zi, the Qianyuan Divine Sect's Inner Sect Third Elder, one of the three Martial Saint-level combatants.

And also the only female Divine Fetus in the Qianyuan Divine Sect.

Yun E, appreciated by Ding Zi, will not in the future become a sacrificial marriage pawn of the Yun family.

Yun E can also be considered to have formally escaped her dark fate.

Lü Taibai's personal transmission examination officially concluded; no one expected that the one who would become Taibai Great God's personal heir would actually be a five-year-old little girl.

At first, Xixi was never looked upon favorably by many.

Gongshu Wenti, Xuan Yue, Gu He, etc., the ancient clans and sect disciples were all huge favorites, but these favorites have now cooled.

Xixi pulled Li Che's hand and found the Golden Tai Sui being guarded by the two Divine Fetus cultivators of Witch God Mountain.

The Golden Tai Sui stood still in place, not leaving.

He seemed to be waiting for Xixi.

「Traitor, admit defeat?! 」

Xixi had dog feces stuffed in her collar, hands on hips, belly thrust out, excitedly shouting loudly.

「Our bet, don't you forget it! 」

Li Che stood behind Xixi, the corner of his mouth bearing a faint smile, his gaze falling on the Golden Tai Sui.

The two Divine Fetus cultivators of Witch God Mountain were furious, yet they dared not act rashly.

After all, the gazes of distant strong ones like Lü Taixuan and Zhao Fangzhou swept over them intermittently, constantly locking onto them.

If they really showed any abnormality.

They would pin the crime of wanting to assassinate the Qianyuan Divine Sect's young sect master on the two of them……

Even if the Great Witch God came, there would be nothing to say.

After all, assassinating the Qianyuan Divine Sect's young sect master is just like someone assassinating their Witch God Mountain's junior witch god.

The Golden Tai Sui is merely a junior witch among them, and to become a junior witch god, one must first become a junior witch.

The status of a junior witch god is still above that of a junior witch.

Jin Taishui looked at Xixi.

I haven't denied it; I've been waiting for you.

I haven't denied it; I've been waiting for you.

But we need to output each line as 【N】 translation. So:

【241】 "I haven't denied it; I've been waiting for you."

Jin Tai Sui's face was smeared with pigment as he slowly removed his Young Witch God Robe.

Translate: "Jin Tai Sui's face was painted with pigment; he slowly took off his Young Witch God Robe."

Jin Tai Sui's face was smeared with pigment; he slowly removed his Young Witch God robe.

We'll output: 【242】 Jin Tai Sui's face was painted with pigment; he slowly removed his Young Witch God Robe.

The arrogant Xixi suddenly tilted her head, unable to cope with Jin Tai Sui's sincere and earnest attitude.

Interpretation: "The normally arrogant Xixi instantly tilted her head, being made unable to cope by Jin Tai Sui's sincere and genuine demeanor."

We need to keep meaning: "The usually arrogant Xixi instantly tilted her head, completely thrown off by Jin Tai Sui's sincere and earnest attitude."

We'll output: 【243】 The usually arrogant Xixi instantly tilted her head, completely thrown off by Jin Tai Sui's sincere and earnest attitude.

Shouldn't you act like Ji Haihui—remain silent, turn away, and deny it?

Interpretation: "Shouldn't he be like Ji Haihui, staying silent and turning away without acknowledging?"

We need to keep meaning: "Shouldn't he be like Ji Haihui, staying silent and turning away without acknowledging?"

We'll output: 【244】 Shouldn't he be like Ji Haihui, staying silent and turning away without acknowledging?

Jin Tai Sui handed the Young Witch God Robe to a nearby cultivator of Witch God Mountain.

Translate: "Jin Tai Sui handed the Young Witch God Robe to a cultivator of Witch God Mountain beside him."

We'll output: 【245】 Jin Tai Sui handed the Young Witch God Robe to a Witch God Mountain cultivator beside him.

"Please, Elder, go tell the Great Witch God that Tai Sui has lost, he accepts the wager, and will remain here as Li Nuanxi's servant."

Translate: "Please, Elder, go tell the Great Witch God: Tai Sui has lost, Tai Sui admits defeat and will stay here as Li Nuanxi's servant..."

We need to keep the ellipsis. We'll output: 【246】 "Please, Elder, go tell the Great Witch God: Tai Sui has lost, Tai Sui admits defeat and will stay here as Li Nuanxi's servant..."

"After the Jiazi cycle, Tai Sui will return to apologize."

Translate: "After the sixty-year cycle, Tai Sui will return to apologize."

We'll output: 【247】 "After the sixty-year cycle, Tai Sui will return to apologize."

Jin Tai Sui also took off the purple gold bell from his neck and handed it to the elder of Witch God Mountain.

Translate: "Jin Tai Sui also took off the purple gold bell from his neck and handed it to the Witch God Mountain elder."

We'll output: 【248】 Jin Tai Sui also took off the purple gold bell from his neck and handed it to the Witch God Mountain elder.

The moment he let go, the purple gold bell chimed, his hands trembling uncontrollably, tears already welling in his eyes.

Translate: "At the moment he let go, the purple gold bell chimed, his hands trembling uncontrollably, tears already swirling in his eyes."

We'll output: 【249】 At the moment he let go, the purple gold bell chimed, his hands trembling uncontrollably, tears already swirling in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth, his vision blurred by tears.

Translate: "He gritted his teeth, his vision blurred by tears."

We'll output: 【250】 He gritted his teeth, his vision blurred by tears.

He accepts the wager.

Translate: "He admits defeat."

We'll output: 【251】 He admits defeat.

Although it is humiliating… Jin Tai Sui will remember this humiliation.

Translate: "Although it is humiliating… Jin Tai Sui will remember this humiliation."

We'll output: 【252】 Although it is humiliating… Jin Tai Sui will remember this humiliation.

"Young Witch… sigh…"

Translate: "\"Young Witch… sigh…\""

We'll output: 【253】 "Young Witch… sigh…"

Grabbing Jin Tai Sui's robe, the Witch God Mountain elder let out a long sigh.

Translate: "Grabbing Jin Tai Sui's robe, the Witch God Mountain elder let out a long sigh."

We'll output: 【254】 Grabbing Jin Tai Sui's robe, the Witch God Mountain elder let out a long sigh.

The two of them gave Jin Tai Sui a deep look, knowing he had made his decision, and said nothing more.

Translate: "The two took a deep look at Jin Tai Sui, knowing he had made his decision, and said nothing more."

We'll output: 【255】 The two took a deep look at Jin Tai Sui, knowing he had made his decision, and said nothing more.

With a tap of their toes, their figures vanished instantly.

Translate: "With a tap of their toes, their figures vanished without a trace."

We'll output: 【256】 With a tap of their toes, their figures vanished without a trace.

The disappearance of the two Witch God Mountain Divine Embryo cultivators signified that Jin Tai Sui had completely cut off his retreat—he truly… accepted the wager.

Translate: "The disappearance of the two Witch God Mountain Divine Fetus cultivators signified that Jin Tai Sui had completely cut off his retreat; he truly… had admitted defeat."

We'll output: 【257】 The disappearance of the two Witch God Mountain Divine Fetus cultivators signified that Jin Tai Sui had completely cut off his retreat; he truly… had admitted defeat.

Jin Tai Sui wiped away his tears and took a deep breath.

Translate: "Jin Tai Sui wiped away his tears and took a deep breath."

We'll output: 【258】 Jin Tai Sui wiped away his tears and took a deep breath.

He gazed at Li Nuanxi, who still sported a little belly.

Translate: "He looked at Li Nuanxi, who still had a small belly."

We'll output: 【259】 He looked at Li Nuanxi, who still had a small belly.

He clasped his fists and knelt on one knee.

Translate: "He clasped his fists and knelt on one knee."

We'll output: 【260】 He clasped his fists and knelt on one knee.

"Jin Tai Sui…"

Translate: "\"Jin Tai Sui…\""

We'll output: 【261】 "Jin Tai Sui…"

"I pay my respects to the Sovereign."

Translate: "\"Greetings, my lord. \""

We'll output: 【262】 "Greetings, my lord."

Xixi watched Jin Tai Sui kneel on one knee, her big eyes softening a bit.

Translate: "Xixi looked at Jin Tai Sui kneeling on one knee, and her big eyes softened a bit."

We'll output: 【263】 Xixi looked at Jin Tai Sui kneeling on one knee, and her big eyes softened a bit.

He addresses Xixi as the Great Emperor Sovereign.

Translate: "He called Xixi the Great Emperor Lord."

We'll output: 【264】 He called Xixi the Great Emperor Lord.

In that case…

Translate: "In that case…"

We'll output: 【265】 In that case…

Actually, he's far better than that traitor Ji Haihui.

Translate: "Actually, he's far better than Ji Haihui's lackey."

We'll output: 【266】 Actually, he's far better than Ji Haihui's lackey.

"Mm."

Translate: "\"Mm. \""

We'll output: 【267】 "Mm."

Xixi stretched out her chubby hand and patted Jin Tai Sui's purple hair, which fluttered in the wind.

Translate: "Xixi stretched out her chubby hand and patted Jin Tai Sui's purple hair that flew in the wind."

We'll output: 【268】 Xixi stretched out her chubby hand and patted Jin Tai Sui's purple hair that flew in the wind.

"Rest assured, you serve Emperor Xixi."

Translate: "\"Rest assured, you bow to Xixi the Great Emperor. \""

We'll output: 【269】 "Rest assured, you bow to Xixi the Great Emperor."

"Emperor Xixi will protect you from now on!"

Translate: "\"Xixi the Great Emperor will protect you from now on! \""

We'll output: 【270】 "Xixi the Great Emperor will protect you from now on!"

…… -> just ellipsis. We'll output: 【271】 …

But we need to keep as a single line. We'll output: 【271】 …

…… similarly: 【272】 …

Li Che was not at ease with Jin Tai Sui, but since Jin Tai Sui accepted the wager and became Xixi's servant, he followed her closely without leaving her side.

Translate: "Li Che was not at ease about Jin Tai Sui, but since Jin Tai Sui admitted defeat and became Xixi's servant, he followed Xixi closely."

We'll output: 【273】 Li Che was not at ease about Jin Tai Sui, but since Jin Tai Sui admitted defeat and became Xixi's servant, he followed Xixi closely.

After observing for a while, Li Che furtively flicked a Flying Thunder chess piece into Jin Tai Sui's body.

Translate: "After observing for a while, Li Che furtively flicked out a Flying Thunder chess piece that landed inside Jin Tai Sui's body."

We'll output: 【274】 After observing for a while, Li Che furtively flicked out a Flying Thunder chess piece that landed inside Jin Tai Sui's body.

As soon as Jin Tai Sui shows any abnormality, Li Che will detect it immediately.

Translate: "As long as Jin Tai Sui shows any abnormality, Li Che can detect it immediately."

We'll output: 【275】 As long as Jin Tai Sui shows any abnormality, Li Che can detect it immediately.

Then, through the Flying Thunder chess piece…

Translate: "Then, through the Flying Thunder chess piece…"

We'll output: 【276】 Then, through the Flying Thunder chess piece…

…it lets Jin Tai Sui understand what paternal love is.

Translate: "Let Jin Tai Sui understand what paternal love is."

We'll output: 【277】 Let Jin Tai Sui understand what paternal love is.

Xixi becoming the personal disciple of the Sect Master and Great God of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect made Li Che's family renowned throughout Liuxiang Lane.

Translate: "Xixi becoming the personal disciple of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect's sect master and great god made Li Che's family famous throughout Fragrance Lane."

Sect Master and Great God of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect.

We'll output: 【278】 Xixi becoming the personal disciple of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect's Sect Master and Great God made Li Che's family famous throughout Fragrance Lane.

The Yun, Zhou, Zhong, Sang families and other clans sent people to bring congratulatory gifts.

Translate: "The Yun, Zhou, Zhong, Sang families and other clans sent people to bring congratulatory gifts."

We'll output: 【279】 The Yun, Zhou, Zhong, Sang families and other clans sent people to bring congratulatory gifts.

Families big and small all sent representatives, nearly wearing down the threshold of the courtyard.

Translate: "Great and small clans alike sent people, and the threshold of the courtyard was almost trampled flat."

We'll output: 【280】 Great and small clans alike sent people, and the threshold of the courtyard was almost trampled flat.

Late at night, all was quiet.

Translate: "Late at night, all was quiet."

We'll output: 【281】 Late at night, all was quiet.

After seeing off the last batch of congratulatory guests, Li Che closed the gate of the small courtyard in Liuxiang Lane.

Translate: "After seeing off the last batch of clan members who came to offer congratulations, Li Che closed the gate of the small courtyard in Fragrance Lane."

We'll output: 【282】 After seeing off the last batch of clan members who came to offer congratulations, Li Che closed the gate of the small courtyard in Fragrance Lane.

Xixi was taken back to the Sect Master's Peak of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect by Lü Taibai.

Translate: "Xixi was taken back by Lü Taibai to the sect master's peak of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect."

We'll output: 【283】 Xixi was taken back by Lü Taibai to the sect master's peak of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect.

Originally, Zhang Ya had wanted to let Xixi spend the night in the courtyard of Liuxiang Lane.

Translate: "Originally, Zhang Ya had wanted to let Xixi spend the night in the courtyard of Fragrance Lane."

We'll output: 【284】 Originally, Zhang Ya had wanted to let Xixi spend the night in the courtyard of Fragrance Lane.

"Xixi is now the Junior Sect Master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect, so there's much more to consider… her safety is no longer as casual as before."

Translate: "\"Xixi is now the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect, so there's much more to consider… her safety is no longer as casual as before. \""

We'll output: 【285】 "Xixi is now the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect, so there's much more to consider… her safety is no longer as casual as before."

Lü Taibai explained with a smile.

Translate: "Lü Taibai explained with a smile."

We'll output: 【286】 Lü Taibai explained with a smile.

"Having become the Junior Sect Master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect… Xixi could likely rank among the top three on the Hunting Gods Pavilion's bounty list."

Translate: "\"Having become the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect… Xixi could likely rank in the top three on the God Hunter Pavilion's bounty list. \""

We'll output: 【287】 "Having become the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect… Xixi could likely rank in the top three on the God Hunter Pavilion's bounty list."

"Back when I was Junior Sect Master, I even reached the top of the Hunting Gods Pavilion bounty list in Yuandao City, surpassing my own great god master."

Translate: "\"Back when I was the junior sect master, I even reached first place on the bounty list of the God Hunter Pavilion in Primordial Origin Dao City… surpassing my own great god master. \""

We'll output: 【288】 "Back when I was the junior sect master, I even reached first place on the bounty list of the God Hunter Pavilion in Primordial Origin Dao City… surpassing my own great god master."

Lü Taibai's explanation made Zhang Ya's face turn slightly pale, and Li Che's eyes grew solemn as well.

Translate: "Lü Taibai's explanation made Zhang Ya's face turn slightly pale, and Li Che's eyes also involuntarily grew solemn."

We'll output: 【289】 Lü Taibai's explanation made Zhang Ya's face turn slightly pale, and Li Che's eyes also involuntarily grew solemn.

The Hunting Gods Pavilion…

Translate: "God Hunter Pavilion…"

We'll output: 【290】 God Hunter Pavilion…

It's a professional assassin organization; we definitely need to be cautious.

Translate: "It's a professional assassin organization, so we definitely need to pay attention."

We'll output: 【291】 It's a professional assassin organization, so we definitely need to pay attention.

A flash of sharpness flickered in Li Che's eyes.

Translate: "A flash of sharpness flickered in Li Che's eyes."

We'll output: 【292】 A flash of sharpness flickered in Li Che's eyes.

"This is normal; becoming the Junior Sect Master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect isn't just about bearing a name—Xixi's very being is now intertwined with the sect's Dao essence."

Translate: "\"This is normal; becoming the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect isn't just about bearing a name—Xixi's person is now intertwined with the sect's Dao essence. \""

We'll output: 【293】 "This is normal; becoming the junior sect master of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect isn't just about bearing a name—Xixi's person is now intertwined with the sect's Dao essence."

"This examination is actually a process of connecting with the Dao essence of Heaven and Earth."

Translate: "\"This examination is actually a process of intertwining with the Dao essence of heaven and earth. \""

We'll output: 【294】 "This examination is actually a process of intertwining with the Dao essence of heaven and earth."

"If Xixi were to die, the newly connected Dao essence would be severed, meaning the Primordial Origin Divine Sect would suffer a grave loss of that Dao essence."

Translate: "\"If Xixi dies, the just-connected Dao essence would be severed, meaning the Primordial Origin Divine Sect would lose this Dao essence… a loss that is extremely severe. \""

We'll output: 【295】 "If Xixi dies, the just-connected Dao essence would be severed, meaning the Primordial Origin Divine Sect would lose this Dao essence… a loss that is extremely severe."

"The power of Dao essence… is extremely important for Divine Embryo cultivators; it is an extremely vital resource."

Translate: "\"The power of Dao essence… is extremely important for Divine Fetus cultivators, indeed an extremely important resource. \""

We'll output: 【296】 "The power of Dao essence… is extremely important for Divine Fetus cultivators, indeed an extremely important resource."

"Moreover, Xixi has now obtained the inheritance of the Golden Light Prefecture, the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Temple God… her refinement of this temple god's power remains superficial."

Translate: "\"Moreover, Xixi has now obtained the inheritance of the Golden Light Prefecture and the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Temple God… her refinement of this temple god's power is still superficial. \""

We'll output: 【297】 "Moreover, Xixi has now obtained the inheritance of the Golden Light Prefecture and the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Temple God… her refinement of this temple god's power is still superficial."

"I will guide Xixi to accelerate her refinement, hoping she can keep up with the Empress's Peach Blossom Festival."

Translate: "\"I will guide Xixi to accelerate her refinement, to see if she can catch up to the Empress's 'Flat Peach Victory Assembly'. \""

We'll output: 【298】 "I will guide Xixi to accelerate her refinement, to see if she can catch up to the Empress's 'Flat Peach Victory Assembly'."

After Lü Taibai gave a brief explanation, he took Xixi away.

Translate: "After Lü Taibai gave a simple explanation, he took Xixi away."

We'll output: 【299】 After Lü Taibai gave a simple explanation, he took Xixi away.

However, Li Che and Zhang Ya are now both elders of the Divine Sect—one an inner-door elder, the other an outer-door honorary elder—and both are qualified to go to the Sect Master's Tai Bai Peak to see Xixi.

"Dad and Mom, don't worry, Xixi will work hard at cultivation, I will surely become strong and protect Mom! From now on, Dad won't be able to beat Xixi anymore!"

Xixi held Lü Taibai's hand, pouting with tears streaming, while waving.

Leaving home, joining the Sect Master's Peak, Xixi again felt the feeling she had when she first left her family to cultivate alone and grow strong.

Xixi won't cry; Great Emperor Xixi must be strong!

Xixi wiped her tears while cheering herself up.

Zhang Ya covered her mouth and kept waving.

Under the moonlight, Lü Taibai brought Xixi and the clingy bug Jin Tai Sui together, flying away on their swords, while Zhang Ya still hesitated to let go of her hand.

Inside the small courtyard, it suddenly fell silent.

The moonlight was clear and cold, hanging high in the sky.

The couple sat under the eaves.

Zhang Ya leaned on Li Che's shoulder, gazing at the moon missing a piece in the sky.

"My lord..."

"What do you think Xixi will be like when she grows up?"

Li Che smiled, gazing at the waxing and waning moon disc: "Our Xixi... will surely be the most beautiful girl in the world."

As long as you don't bring back a yellow-haired one, it'll be fine.

Li Che silently added a sentence in his heart.

……

……

Qianyuan Dao City

Listening Thunder Alley

Independent Workshop Courtyard

After Li Che and Zhang Ya studied the blood-exchange posture for a while, he lulled Zhang Ya into a deep sleep, then came to the Independent Workshop Courtyard.

"God-Hunting Pavilion..."

Li Che's eyes narrowed slightly, a flash of killing intent passing through.

According to Lü Taibai, the threat the God-Hunting Pavilion poses to Xixi is enormous, after all, for a money-taking organization, if Xixi's bounty is too high, there will surely be Star Assassins risking everything.

Inside the small courtyard.

Li Qingshan pushed the cat-face mask onto his head, gesturing excitedly, as he was telling Horse Face beside him about his splendid debut after slaying the Dragon Queen Consort among the Netherworld's fiends.

"Too thrilling, really too thrilling!"

"Thank goodness I have the Netherworld's translocation tokens; otherwise I might have been beaten to death a hundred times! Back then I was really pretentious—I couldn't even stand to watch myself."

Li Qingshan stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

But……

"So refreshing!"

The sight of Han Qizhong, Dai Qingxiao, and those Three Flowers Grand Masters gaping in astonishment was simply the perfect stimulant for his excitement.

"I've understood, Cat Face has understood."

"What's the point of killing and slaughter?"

"The one who appears last is often the most meaningful; my appearance...... has elevated the Netherworld!"

Li Qingshan's eyes were deep and profound.

Li Che glanced at him, but also couldn't be bothered to say anything; let him be.

Anyway, with the Flying Lightning tokens, plus Mo City...

Unless the Divine Fetus Great God takes action, Li Qingshan won't so easily court his own death.

Most importantly, Li Che felt that Li Qingshan seemed to have lost his fear of death...

"Cat Face, go to the God-Hunting Pavilion to check the bounty list, see where Xixi ranks on the bounty list..."

Li Che wore the Ox Demon mask and said.

Li Qingshan put on the cat-face mask and nodded.

Li Che then flicked his finger, and flowing light sparkled.

After Horse Face, the Divine Monkey, Thunder Dragon, Black and White Impermanence, Ox Thirteen, and other Netherworld fiends gathered again in the small courtyard.

In various poses, they stood throughout the small courtyard.

Cat Face Li Qingshan's whole body trembled uncontrollably, his hunched back gradually stopping.

Netherworld's second general assembly...

Now, Cat Face can finally participate openly and aboveboard!

Above the small courtyard, the Heaven-Earth chessboard swirled, concealing the aura.

You Liqing wore golden armor, pushing open the visor on his helmet to reveal his handsome visage; at this moment his expression was somewhat complex.

Long Tai stood beside You Liqing, while Qingniao carried a divine bow, her long, alluring legs leaping to land in a corner of the courtyard, her face cold, not even glancing this way.

They all knew what was going to happen next.

Li Che swept his gaze over them, finally resting on You Liqing.

Li Che naturally knew the relationship between the Dragon Queen Consort and You Liqing.

This is also why he didn't immediately choose to seize the god after slaying the Dragon Queen Consort.

Because once the god is seized and released, the Dragon Queen Consort's seized god would resist, and Li Che would directly choose to obliterate.

At that time, You Liqing was on a mission, likely unable to see the final meeting.

Li Che thought he was an excellent boss, so he waited until now.

Two fingers pressed together tore open the Heaven-Earth space.

The Dragon Queen Consort's ferocious dragon head, covered in azure dragon bone, instantly fell like a grinding disc.

Boom—dust burst up, rolling.

You Liqing, the Soul-Seizer, his gaze fell upon that skull, somewhat dazed, somewhat complex, he lightly exhaled a breath.

He closed his eyes.

But when he opened his eyes again, he had become much colder.

"Do you want her to live?"

Li Che looked toward You Liqing.

You Liqing nodded.

"But if she lives, and if she rebels against the lord… Li Qing himself will kill her!"

"Kill without mercy!"

You Liqing said coldly.

Now, in the heart of You Liqing, the Soul-Seizer, only the lord is supreme; none can compare to the lord!

Li Che's lips curled slightly.

In the next moment, his five fingers spread, aiming at the ferocious dragon head.

"Come out."

"Soul-Seizer."