Chapter 305: 307. Chapter 302: Three Flowers Like Torches, Looking Back to Reforge Foundations, Today Opens Human Pill, Martial Sage

307. Chapter 302: Three Flowers Like Torches, Looking Back to Reforge Foundations, Today Opens Human Pill, Martial Sage Adds Again 【Seeking Monthly Votes】

Hoo hoo hoo—

The north wind howls, carrying a surging cold front that sweeps across the mountain range, bringing bitter cold to the southern ridge lands.

Snowflakes the size of a hand tumble in midair, then fall, striking the thick layer of accumulated snow on the ground with a muffled sound, like pebbles hitting a snow coat.

Scattered snow grains, like sand dust, are blown up, forming a cold current that resembles drifting clouds, wrapping the cold mountain like smoke with silk.

The entire Primordial Origin Dao City sits amid the ice and snow, as if the whole city had turned into a crystal‑clear ice sculpture.

Black tiles are covered with snow, and jagged ice spikes hang down.

Listening Thunder Alley.

Inside the Independent Workshop courtyard.

The entire courtyard is spotless; not a single snowflake falls, as any that try to descend are instantly vaporized by scorching blood, turning into mist that rises into the air.

Li Che stands in the courtyard, and with each breath his flesh seems to expand and contract.

It is as if arcs of lightning constantly flicker across his body.

"Breakthrough place…"

Li Che narrows his eyes, his pupils shining brightly like two blazing lanterns, with golden smoke flowing like agarwood.

He is contemplating which breakthrough location to choose when he assaults the Martial Sage realm.

In Li Che's mind, one place name after another flashes by.

If he breaks through to Martial Sage, the chance of triggering the Martial Sage Tribulation Thunder is huge, because Li Che's foundation is too solid; with such a solid base, how could Heaven and Earth willingly allow him to breakthrough?

Cultivators inherently go against Heaven and Earth.

Naturally, they are not tolerated by Heaven and Earth.

With an excellent foundation, once a breakthrough occurs, the amplification and improvement become massive, and the resulting contrast naturally grows larger.

It is like a plunging waterfall; the greater the gap, the louder the crash when the water hits.

"If I breakthrough, the five Strange Gate Divine Seeds would inevitably be exposed; otherwise I could just wear a Bull Demon Mask and break through near the Dao City…"

Li Che ponders.

However, he just acted in the guise of the Underworld King, whose symbol is the five Strange Gate Divine Seeds; if the Bull Demon also reveals five divine seeds, his previous scheme would undoubtedly turn to flowing water.

"Moreover, the Primordial Origin Dao City area has too many strong ones… Once I break through to Martial Sage and the Heaven‑Human Resonance forms, it will trigger celestial phenomena, possibly attracting the attention of peak apex strongmen; if they intervene, it will be dangerous."

"Hoo—"

Li Che exhales, like scorching heat waves spewed from a furnace, rippling endlessly.

"Therefore, my breakthrough location… should be a remote place, free of peak apex strongmen stationed or interference."

At the thought, Li Che smiles.

"Around Primordial Origin Dao City, strong ones are as numerous as clouds; Martial Sages and Divine Embryos are not few… Yet, across the entire Lingnan Dao, only Primordial Origin Dao City boasts so many strong ones."

"If I break through outside the Primordial Origin Dao City bounds, that would be fine."

A glimmer of anticipation and reminiscence flickers in Li Che's eyes.

"It's been over two years since I arrived at the Dao City…"

"Xixi came to Primordial Origin Dao City at four years old; now Xixi is six… and I have also reached the time to break through to Martial Sage."

Li Che exhales like thunder.

He stands in the courtyard, raises his hand, brings two fingers together, and taps the center of his forehead.

Ding—

In an instant.

The celestial chessboard erupts from above his head, spiraling upward, spreading like a net, covering the heavens and earth!

Black and white interwoven lines, as if countless mountains and rivers are compressed within the board.

Ten thousand miles of rivers and mountains hidden within the chessboard!

Li Che's jet‑black hair flies fiercely, his eyes swirl with golden smoke, and he clenches his five fingers.

Buzz—!!!

It feels as if space itself ripples with waves.

A pure white divine Flying Thunder Chess Piece gradually appears in Li Che's palm.

This is extremely rare; the relocation and transmission of a Flying Thunder Chess Piece unusually takes this long.

Normally, when Li Che moves using a Flying Thunder Chess Piece—a near‑conceptual power—the shift takes only an instant.

But this time.

Li Che spent a full three breaths' worth of time.

Only then did Li Che grasp the divine chess piece marked at the anchor point.

Space resembles a lake's mirror surface; tossing a stone creates gentle rippling waves.

Accompanied by a blurry halo that twists and flickers.

Inside Listening Thunder Alley Independent Workshop.

Li Che's figure has already vanished.

……

……

Primordial Origin Dao City.

Heavy snow whirls, freezing a thousand miles.

Dao Master Residence.

In the leisure pavilion, a heating furnace boils water, the boiling water churns in the furnace, and a few emerald green tea leaves swirl up and down within.

Wearing a Star Lodging Mask, Ji Lishou sat in the idle pavilion, beside him were the young sect master Yue Weizheng and Ao Lie, the dragon son of the Dragon God Clan.

The three were drinking tea and chatting idly.

"In four days, it will be the day the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao opens……"

"It is rare that Lu Taibai is willing to open the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao."

"I thought it would require some trouble."

Ao Lie wore splendid robes, his forehead adorned with towering dragon horns, he took a sip of winter tea and spoke softly.

Yue Weizheng laughed and said: 'The Grand Supervisor of Shendu spoke, revealing that the divine weapon in the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao is related to the Equal Heaven Temple… the Primordial Origin Divine Sect dare not monopolize it.'

"After all, the Grand Supervisor once said… the Marvelous Dao Manifest Saint Three-Eyed True Lord Guiyi Miao suppressed by the Primordial Origin Divine Sect could very well ascend from the Four Sovereigns Guiyi Miao to the Three Pure Ones Guiyi Miao, possibly becoming the future Equal Heaven Temple."

"If Lu Taibai truly takes this Follow-Heart Gold-Iron Divine Staff for himself, not giving others any chance to try, it would surely arouse the suspicion of Dàjǐng… after all… that magnificent Equal Heaven Temple, suppressing half the world with the power of a single sect, subduing the imperial court…"

"Now Dàjǐng certainly does not wish to see such a situation."

"Whether His Majesty, the National Preceptor, or the Grand Supervisor… none wish to see another Equal Heaven Temple appear in the world."

As the young sect master of Primordial Origin Dao City and an imperial court official, Yue Weizheng naturally analyzes the issue from the court's perspective.

"Indeed, that seems to be the reasoning."

"Lu Taibai also knows that, although his strength is great and he is listed among the Divine Register and the Heavenly Gate Pass, correspondingly he will also be watched by all sides."

"The higher one stands, every move will be magnified and scrutinized; a slight mistake could lead to total loss."

"If Lu Taibai truly monopolizes this divine weapon, it's as if he's handing his handle to the world's mouths."

The masked Ji Lishou said lightly.

"His open arrival lets the major powers seize it by ability and fate… instead, it gives no reason to find fault—no wonder it's Lu Taibai, he truly has resolve."

"My father holds Lu Taibai in extremely high regard……"

In the idle pavilion, a hush fell.

Yue Weizheng set down his teacup, his eyes flickering, and said: 'The Small Spirit Sound Temple of Western Mausoleum Circuit has also sent someone—a Divine Eagle Half-Saint, apparently a disciple of the Small Spirit Sound Temple's Divine Eagle Saint's Hand, Great Dharma Master Yellow Eyebrow, Huang Tuo Half-Saint.'

'Huang Tuo Half-Saint?'

Ji Lishou lowered his teacup, the eyes beneath his mask flashing with light.

'As the strongest divine sect of the Western Mausoleum Circuit, the Small Spirit Sound Temple has forged the entire circuit into an iron barrel; among Dàjǐng's circuits, the imperial court's control over the Western Mausoleum Circuit is the weakest.'

'This is because the Small Spirit Sound Temple, this divine sect that has almost turned the Western Mausoleum Circuit into a Buddhist realm on earth…'

Ji Lishou's words carried a hint of inexplicable meaning.

'The Western Mausoleum Circuit borders the Buddhist lands of the Western Regions, deeply influenced by the ancient Buddha clan of the Western Regions… my father, in his youth, to practice martial arts, once trekked on foot to the Western Mausoleum Circuit, defeating many arhats of the Small Spirit Sound Temple with his spear-umbrella.'

'My father also holds the Small Spirit Sound Temple in high regard.'

Ji Lishou's words made the idle pavilion grow a little quieter.

'On the surface, this Divine Eagle Half-Saint of the Small Spirit Sound Temple has come targeting Li Che, hoping to defeat the newly born Divine Eagle Half-Saint of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect via a Divine Eagle duel, knocking him from the Divine Platform; then the Primordial Origin Divine Sect's Divine Eagle business would be utterly unable to contend with the Small Spirit Sound Temple.'

Yue Weizheng, not knowing much about the Small Spirit Sound Temple, listened with great interest.

'How dare this Small Spirit Sound Temple's Divine Eagle Half-Saint be so arrogant? This is Primordial Origin Dao City; if he tries to suppress Li Che in Divine Eagle Technique, does he not fear being slain by a single sword of Lu Taibai, the Killer Star?'

Yue Weizheng asked curiously.

Ao Lie of the Dragon God Clan laughed and said: 'If Lu Taibai truly strikes and kills Huang Tuo, it would be as if he exposed his handle to the Small Spirit Sound Temple; between the supreme experts… there still exist some customary agreements.'

'Huang Tuo merely wishes to hinder Li Che, and would only compete in Divine Eagle Technique; if Li Che loses, it can only be said his skill is inferior, you Lu Taibai, an eminent supreme expert of the Divine Register, striking down Huang Tuo…'

'Then one day, the supreme expert of the Small Spirit Sound Temple could, without any reason, secretly strike and kill cultivators of the Primordial Origin Divine Sect.'

'Supreme experts are too strong; without some customary rules binding them, chaos would have ensued long ago.'

Ao Lie said with a smile.

Yue Weizheng suddenly understood.

Ji Lishou beside him, however, said lightly: 'The Small Spirit Sound Temple's pretext of seeking Li Che under the guise of a Divine Eagle Half-Saint is false; their true aim is likely the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao, and the Follow-Heart Gold-Iron Divine Staff within it.'

'The Small Spirit Sound Temple has always claimed that the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao is inherently a Buddhist Guiyi Miao, and that the Two Hearts Great Sage himself is a divine monkey of Buddhism, destined to be guided back to the Western Mausoleum.'

Ji Lishou's words made Yue Weizheng involuntarily shake his head: 'This is indeed somewhat exaggerated; the Two Hearts Great Sage Guiyi Miao first appeared on Divine Eagle Ridge, and has always been there—what relation does it have to the Small Spirit Sound Temple?'

'The Small Spirit Sound Temple has always been like this; as soon as it has any connection with Buddhism, it considers itself fated with Buddhism and should be guided into the Small Spirit Sound Temple.'

'Even the Small Spirit Sound Temple considers the Equal Heaven Temple to belong to Buddhism; if the Equal Heaven Temple were not now occupied by many great demons, the Small Spirit Sound Temple might have long sent monks to reside in Qitian Cheng.'

Ji Lishou said lightly.

'The Small Spirit Sound Temple's Huang Tuo coming to Primordial Origin Dao City, roughly…'

'is the same as the purpose my father sent me here for.'

The words fell.

Ao Lie and Yue Weizheng both turned their gaze to the masked Ji Lishou.

Especially Yue Weizheng, his heart trembled slightly.

Prince Pacifying Rebellion Ji Moli sent Ji Lishou here……

What purpose!!

……

……

Primordial Origin Divine Sect.

Great White Peak.

Great White Hall.

Within the hall, thick incense smoke permeated the mountain peak.

Inside the hall with carved beams and painted pillars.

Lu Taibai wore a white robe, his silver hair strands lightly fluttering, seated cross-legged on a mat; behind him stood a wooden statue, carved from spirit wood, reaching five meters high, of the Primordial Origin Ancestor.

Xixi sat on the futon, her small stature constantly twisting, feeling somewhat like sitting on pins and needles.

Lu Taibai taught Xixi cultivation; each day there would be about an hour when she would sit quietly cross-legged on the futon, calming her mind and breath, guiding herself.

This was Lu Taibai's firm demand, just like the requirement to go to the Grand Elder's courtyard and read the sages' books.

Grand Elder Fang Hanshu, his beautiful beard flowing, wearing a scholar's robe, slowly walked out from outside Taibai Hall.

"Sect Master."

Fang Hanshu clasped his fists: "Xiling Dao, the people from Xiao Lingyin Temple have also come…… and they sent a challenge letter."

"That challenge letter was delivered directly to Outer Sect Grand Elder Jiao Shaoqiu."

"They proactively requested a contest of Divine Condor technique with Elder Li, wishing to learn whether this twenty-six-year-old Divine Condor Master Elder Li truly is."

Fang Hanshu said.

Lu Taibai slowly opened his eyes amidst the wafting incense.

Not far away, Xixi, sitting cross-legged on the futon, also furtively opened and closed her eyes.

She seemed to have heard news concerning her father!

This made it impossible for her to continue cultivating in peace; her curiosity was fully aroused.

Lu Taibai and Fang Hanshu paid no heed to Xixi's furtive opening and closing of her eyes.

"Xiao Lingyin Temple……"

"Those who came are likely the Divine Condor Half-Saint under the command of the Great Monk Yellow Brow, right?"

Fang Hanshu nodded: "Called Monk Huangtuo, a Divine Condor Half-Saint, his cultivation is Divine Fetus Second Divine Transformation, and he is also a Qi Sea Martial Saint."

Lu Taibai gave a slight nod: "As expected."

"Ji Lishou, Huangtuo, one is under the Pacification King's command, one is Xiao Lingyin Temple, plus the Heavenly Elixir Divine Sect, the Seven Treasures Divine Sect, the Dragon God Lineage…… and even a Corpse God Sect drawn out from the Underworld, from the Corpse God Realm……"

"The forces that have come are truly not few."

"This…… is it aimed at the divine weapons, or at my Primordial Origin Divine Sect?"

"Or perhaps it is aimed at me personally?"

As Fang Hanshu stroked his flowing beard, his motion paused, his narrow eyes slightly widened, and the scholar's elegance seemed to vanish in an instant.

He felt a hint of resentment!

"How dare they?!"

Lu Taibai's silver hair flew as he lifted his gaze to the snow‑filled sky beyond the great hall.

"What is it that he, Ji Molie……"

"That he dares not do?!"

……

……

Su family manor.

Thick snow piled up before the gate, as if there were no one left to sweep it away.

It nearly covered half of the courtyard.

In the Su family manor, Lei Bao sat withered outside the ancestral hall, gazing at the snow‑filled courtyard, his eyes deep and gloomy.

In his eyes lay some reluctance, some sorrow and frustration.

The Su ancestors came to Primordial Origin Dao City, establishing a business that would continue the inheritance for three thousand years, witnessing the rise and fall of the great rivers of heaven and earth……

Yet in this generation, the Su family's two successive heads were killed; know that Su Wenxi and Su Daoling are no worthless heads—they are extremely capable, able to lead the Su family toward an even more glorious revival!

Su Wenxi had outstanding achievements in the martial way; opening his Qi Sea in the future would certainly not be a problem.

And as for Su Daoling, needless to say—the Divine Symbol Half-Saint that the Su family cultivated at great expense brought them tremendous returns.

Yet both of them are dead!

"Ancestor…… it is I, Lei Bao, who is incapable……"

Lei Bao trembled as he rose, shaking off the snow on his body, came to the ancestral hall, and knelt before row after row of ancestral tablets.

Incense wafted, yet on Lei Bao's face, like that of a withered old plank, old tears streamed down.

"The Su family…… has reached a dead end……"

"They have provoked a force they ought not to have…… the Underworld…… in Primordial Origin Dao City, the Su family…… has no way out."

Lei Bao, extremely aged, felt anguish to the utmost.

After all, to make him abandon the Su family's three‑thousand‑year ancestral foundation would require what immense resolve.

In future genealogies, he might even be recorded as a sinner.

But the Su family must leave Primordial Origin, go to Shendu and shift their strategic goal there, only then can there be hope of continuation.

Otherwise, continuing to stay in Primordial Origin Dao City……

Eventually, they will follow the same path as the Tang clan, being divided and devoured.

In recent days, Lei Bao has already sold off all of the Su family's assets in Primordial Origin Dao City, many at low, discounted prices.

Even the two major Ha-Ha Guiyi Miao temples suppressed under the Su family were abandoned and transferred away.

Taken over by the Zhou and Zhu families.

Lei Bao wept uncontrollably.

Outside the ancestral hall, some surviving grand masters and Divine Origin true persons of the Su family also rushed over, along with the Su family's talented juniors.

For example, Su Chuyang and others.

All were summoned back and gathered outside the ancestral hall.

Hearing from within the ancestral hall, the previous family head Lei Bao knelt before the ancestral tablets, his heart‑rending wail—at that moment, all the Su family members were filled with mixed feelings.

"There are still four days, four days…… then it will be the time when the Two Heart Great Saint Guiyi Miao opens."

After Su Lei Bao finished crying, he leaned on his cane, trembled as he turned, and looked toward the Su clan juniors outside the ancestral hall.

"Four days later, we will set out, taking advantage of the moment when all forces' attention is drawn by the momentum of the Two-heart Great Sage's Guiyi Miao opening, our Su clan... will relocate the entire clan!"

"Head to Shendu!"

Su Lei Bao gave the order.

"Now, you all come forward one by one to kneel and worship the ancestors; remember today's humiliation."

"One day, our Su clan will establish a foothold in Shendu, support the Third Prince in succeeding in the struggle for the throne, and if an absolute pinnacle is born… we shall not forget today's humiliation, we will surely return to Qianyuan Dao City."

"Take revenge and wipe away shame!"

"Exterminate the Netherworld!"

Su Lei Bao smashed his cane down violently.

With a 'dong' sound, it was like a thunderclap!

……

……

Cold flowers bring snow to the mountain's midsection, and the willow branches are laden with icy pearls.

In the winter day when heavy snow flies across, the long street is extremely cold, and passersby become sparse.

On the willow trees lining the street, the green willow branches are covered with sparkling, crystal-clear, brilliant ice beads.

Jinguang Prefecture City.

Falling Flowers Alley.

The alley was blanketed in a thick layer of snow, and because no one tended to it, snow piled up; even the edges of the black tiles grew full of icicles.

A chilly chill pervaded, filling the air with a sense of cold.

Suddenly.

At the center of the piled-up thick snow.

It seemed as if a white chess piece floated into view, that white chess piece emanating an extremely rich divinity.

Then, a palm slowly appeared, fingers clenched, firmly grasping that white divine chess piece.

Then, a figure drifted into view.

His black hair fluttered wildly, striking the void, emitting a sound like thunder.

The embroidered gold lotus on his black robe fluttered, Li Che's eyes glowed gold, and he shifted into view.

His scorching qi and blood instantly turned searing; the snow inside the independent workshop courtyard in Falling Flowers Alley melted instantly, turning into pools of water that quickly evaporated.

The snowflakes falling from the heavens seemed to turn into fine drizzle.

"Whoosh——"

"Inhale——"

With each exhale and inhale, scorching air currents surged and intertwined; Li Che's gaze swept over the familiar courtyard, light interweaving in his eyes.

Jinguang Prefecture……

Here, his daughter Xixi first entered the branch of the Divine Sect, formally resonating with the temple deity to obtain a divine weapon, officially embarking on the path of rise.

And he, Li Che, also established a Netherworld in this city.

He also formally gained the ability to protect his small family, dealing with many who coveted Xixi.

Returning here, Li Che couldn't help but recall those days he spent in Jinguang Prefecture.

A faint smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"The lv5 rank Chess Saint Dao Fruit has indeed greatly increased……"

"The concept of the Flying Lightning Chess Piece's translocation ability has truly undergone a metamorphosis."

Li Che's eyes sparkled, somewhat astonished.

From Qianyuan Dao City to Jinguang Prefecture City, the distance is several thousand li; what once took months of travel, now……

But merely by Li Che's hand gripping and releasing, he could shift stars and move across vast distances.

Mountains and rivers spanning a thousand li arise and cease at his palm's edge.

Because it exceeds the coverage of the Heaven-Earth Chessboard, the guiding time for the translocation is somewhat longer.

However, it is merely from an instant to three breaths' time, well within Li Che's acceptable range.

Within his inner vision of the mud pellet, his primordial spirit trembled slightly.

It seems that this long-distance abrupt translocation caused Li Che's primordial spirit to feel a jolt and some discomfort.

Such translocation actually imposes great pressure on the fleshly body, but Li Che's fleshly body is now exceedingly strong.

Li Che surveyed the whole courtyard, the Heaven-Earth Chessboard spreading out.

He sat cross-legged.

"Jinguang Prefecture City has few strong experts; even supreme grand masters are rare, let alone martial sages and divine embryos……"

"Breaking through here is the safest; who would have thought I could traverse a thousand li and return to Jinguang Prefecture to break through to Martial Sage……"

Li Che lightly laughed.

In Jinguang Prefecture……

He absolutely stands invincible.

With a flick of his finger, the chessboard instantly expanded, instantly enveloping the entire Jinguang Prefecture City; compared to Qianyuan Dao City, the prefectural city is indeed much smaller.

Everything appeared in his mind.

The Qintian Supervisorate, the Temple Guard Office, the mountain gate of the Qianyuan Divine Sect branch……

The chessboard enveloped all, and myriad phenomena appeared!

As Li Che's eyes opened and closed, he felt no joy or sorrow, his mind becoming extraordinarily tranquil.

He saw many familiar faces, many strangers, and many unexpected beings.

Translation: He saw many acquaintances, many strangers, and many existences that surprised him a little.

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In two years, Jin Guang Prefecture City also underwent considerable changes.

Translation: In two years, Jinguang Prefecture City had also undergone considerable change.

All his spirit returned with just a thought.

Translation: With a single thought, all his spirit returned.

Li Che sat cross-legged in the courtyard of Luohua Alley.

Translation: Li Che sat cross-legged in the courtyard of Luohua Alley.

He exhaled a mouthful of turbid breath.

Translation: He exhaled a mouthful of turbid qi.

Heaven and earth fell silent in an instant.

Translation: Heaven and earth fell silent in an instant.

"Martial Saint..."

Translation: "Martial Saint..."

Li Che murmured, his heart fluttered slightly, and a surge of excited emotion welled up.

Translation: Li Che murmured, his heart fluttered slightly, and a somewhat agitated emotion surged.

He had finally reached this point.

Translation: He had finally reached this point.

The supreme grandmaster is the pinnacle of mortal flesh.

Translation: The Supreme Grandmaster is the ultimate pinnacle of mortal flesh.

Only by treading the Martial Saint path in martial arts does one truly begin the transcendental journey, and indeed gains the right to enter this world.

Translation: And only by stepping into the Martial Saint realm in martial arts does one truly begin the transcendent path, and can be considered truly qualified to enter this world's hall.

He flicked his finger.

Translation: He flicked a finger.

The black god-binding chess pieces rose up, instantly transforming into silhouettes.

Translation: The black god-binding chess pieces rose, instantly transforming into countless silhouettes.

Huang Jiujiu, You Liqing, Longnu, Xue Dufu, Longtai, Qingniao, even Su Daoling who specialized in divine talismans, were all summoned by Li Che.

Translation: Huang Jianjiu, You Liqing, Longnu, Xue Dufu, Longtai, Qingniao—even Su Daoling, who specialized in studying divine talismans, was arranged by Li Che.

"Guard the four directions, protect my Dharma, do not let anyone disturb my breakthrough."

Translation: "Guard the four directions, protect my Dharma, do not let anyone disturb my breakthrough."

Li Che said lightly.

Translation: Li Che said lightly.

At this moment, each god-binding deity was utterly solemn.

Translation: At this moment, each god-binding statue was utterly solemn.

"Here!"

Translation: "Yes!"

Then they all turned into black light and vanished where they stood.

Translation: Then they all turned into black light and vanished where they stood.

After doing all this, Li Che completely calmed his mind.

Translation: After doing all this, Li Che completely settled his mind.

Dong dong dong!

Translation: Dong dong dong!

Dong dong dong dong!

Translation: Dong dong dong dong!

Inside his chest, the Dragon Elephant Golden Fruit was beating wildly.

Translation: Within his chest, the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao fruit throbbed wildly.

The qi and blood hidden within Li Che's body were instantly driven by an invisible force, surging heat waves spreading without cease; on his back, the five Qimen divine seeds spun wildly, stirring the qi and blood vortex.

Translation: The qi and blood hidden within Li Che's body were instantly driven by an invisible force, surging heat waves rising and spreading without cease; on his back, the five Qimen divine seeds spun wildly, stirring the qi-blood vortex.

Boom!

Translation: Boom!

Almost in an instant.

Translation: Almost in an instant.

Above his head and above his shoulders, three flowers ignited.

Translation: Above his head, above his shoulders, the three flowers ignited.

An awe-inspiring aura and pressure erupted from Li Che, sweeping upward into the clouds.

Translation: An awe-inspiring aura and pressure, terrifying to the extreme, rose from Li Che's body and surged into the heavens.

He slowly removed the clothes sewn by his wife Zhang Ya, revealing his bare upper body.

Translation: He leisurely removed the clothing his wife Zhang Ya had sewn, revealing his bare upper body.

Hum-bang!

Translation: Hum—bang!

With a blast, an invisible qi and blood ripple spread in a ring, exploding around him.

Translation: With a booming sound, invisible qi-blood ripples formed rings and exploded around him.

Then Li Che's body suddenly shot up, growing larger and larger...

Translation: Then, Li Che's body shot up in shock, growing larger and larger...

He rose to a full two and a half meters tall, his frame burly, his back layered with rock-like muscles.

Translation: He rose a full two and a half meters, his frame burly, his back layered with boulder-like muscles!

The five divine seeds unfurled behind Li Che, like the five eyes on a peacock's tail feathers.

Translation: The five divine seeds unfurled behind Li Che, like the five eyes on a peacock's tail feathers when it fans out.

In the courtyard, Li Che clenched his fists, his tendons and bones resonating like thunder.

Translation: Li Che, in the courtyard, clenched his five fingers; his tendons and bones rubbed together, sounding like thunder bursting forth.

Every movement involved only his qi and blood surging within, without using any external force, as he practiced martial arts.

Translation: Every move he made involved only the surging of qi and blood within, using no external force, as he practiced and drilled martial arts.

Li Che's mind sank and focused, as if he were immersed at this moment.

Translation: Li Che's mind sank and focused; at this moment, he seemed to immerse himself.

Pfft—

Translation: Pfft—

As if something had been punctured.

Translation: As if something had been punctured.

Then, the feedback from the sudden realization of the 15% maturity of the Dragon Elephant Golden Fruit flowed forth like a trickle.

Translation: Then, the enlightenment feedback from the accumulated 15% maturity of the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao fruit flowed out at this moment like a trickling stream.

It filled Li Che's mind and spirit.

Translation: It filled Li Che's mind and spirit.

Rumble—

Translation: Rumble—

Li Che only felt his mind shake at this moment.

Translation: Li Che only felt his mind shake at this moment.

His entire being entered a profoundly mysterious state!

Translation: His entire being entered a state of profound mystery!

His spirit was highly exalted, as if he had been elevated!

Translation: His spirit was highly exalted, as if he had been sublimated!

Clenching his fists, his formidable muscles, twisted like braided rope, exploded with sound.

Translation: Clenching his five fingers, the formidable muscles twisted like a hemp rope exploded with sound.

The White Tiger Chaotic Wind Fist, the first martial art he learned when he first stepped onto the martial path, is not difficult, but Li Che practiced it thoroughly, with proper form.

Translation: The White Tiger Tempest Fist—this was the first martial art he learned when he first stepped onto the martial path; its difficulty is not great, but Li Che practiced it properly, performing the entire set.

Roar—!!!

Translation: Roar—!!!

It seemed as if a white tiger roared, lifelike, charging heavenward, its true intent condensing and merging into Li Che's martial will.

Translation: As if a white tiger roared lifelike and surged skyward, its true intent condensed, seeming to merge into Li Che's martial will!

Clenching his fingers, his qi and blood condensed into a crimson spear; its tip fell, shattering the air as if it could pierce the void.

Translation: Clenching his five fingers, his qi and blood gathered into a crimson spear; the spear's light fell, shattering the air, as if it could pierce the void.

Xu Ji's Eight-Link Bone-Shattering Spear!

Translation: Xu Ji's Eight-Link Bone-Shattering Spear!

Next came the Scolding Cry Hundred Ghosts Wind-Arrow, the Ferocious Dragon Cannon Fist, the Cloud Hawk Treading Cloud Leap, and so on.

Translation: Then came the Angry Cry Hundred Ghosts Wind-Thunder Arrow, the Savage Dragon Cannon Fist, the Cloud Hawk Treading Cloud Leap, and so on.

These are the many martial arts Li Che practiced when he first began his martial path; though not exquisite, they were the capital that allowed him to survive in this world.

Translation: These are the many martial arts Li Che cultivated when he first began his martial path; though not exquisite, they are the capital by which he established himself in this world.

He used these arts to kill, to protect his family, and to feel secure.

Translation: He used these martial arts to kill, to protect his family, and felt a sense of security.

Now, re-performing these arts, with his current realm, they appear riddled with flaws in his eyes.

Translation: Now, re-performing these martial arts, with his current realm, they are full of flaws in his eyes.

Yet he refined them anew, perfecting them to perfection, as if he had filled and completed his foundation.

Translation: Yet he has re-refined them, perfecting them to perfection, as if he had filled and perfected his foundation!

"Retrace the martial path, with the ultimate three flowers, rebuild the foundation of martial arts!"

Translation: "Retrace the martial path, with the ultimate three flowers, reforge the martial foundation!"

Li Che's eyes opened and closed as he stepped down heavily.

Translation: Li Che's eyes opened and closed, and he stepped down heavily.

His whole body's qi and blood slowly began to boil and surge, his entire form seeming to start glowing.

Translation: The qi and blood of his entire body slowly boiled and surged, his whole body seeming to begin glowing!

Five fingers clenched, a fist thrust horizontally!

The martial arts training still continues!

Li Che's martial will is gradually swelling, climbing with each stage!

Heaven and Earth respond!

Do not forget the original intention, walk the martial path anew!

The master's supreme arts once cultivated now appear one by one before his eyes!

Azure Thunder Body, Lu Xuan Sword Scripture!

Eight Jiao River‑Flipping, Desert Lone Smoke Blade!

Li Che's speed of practicing martial arts grows ever faster; throughout the courtyard, countless after‑images seem to linger.

Boom—!!!

Invisible qi waves, blazing and scorching, surged and roiled in the courtyard in an instant!

Scorching, overwhelming, fierce!

As Li Che refines his martial practice, qi and blood spill out, intensely scorching, warping space; after rising, they collapse with a boom, forming a blossoming qi‑blood mushroom cloud!

Step forward again, walk the martial road anew!

Three flowers like torches illuminate the path ahead, each step birthing lotus!

Clack clack!

Boom—!

It seems invisible qi mechanisms were triggered, and in an instant the heavens underwent earth‑shaking changes.

Even the celestial board cannot block the dazzling momentum brought by this heavenly alteration!

Then, over the whole Golden Light City, countless black clouds were summoned by invisible waves, converging from all directions, followed by streaks of deep‑blue thunder tearing the sky!

Fierce lightning, like a deity's wildly dancing torch, illuminates the dark earth!

"Bang— Boom Boom Boom—!"

A thunderous roar, a hundred times higher than winter thunder, cracked across the heavens.

Terrifying beyond measure, as if the world were ending!

The entire Golden Light City seemed to quake violently at that moment, earth shaking and mountains trembling!

Within the small courtyard.

Li Che himself radiates an extraordinarily brilliant light!

It's too bright!

Like a rising, vast sun!

Countless filament‑like glimmers, supremely dazzling!

In his hand, qi‑blood clouds swirl unpredictably, forming a crimson long staff; Li Che flicks and swings it, spawning countless overlapping staff shadows!

Martial Saint Supreme Art!

Mixed Primordial Equal Heaven Staff!

Then the staff shadows burst; Li Che's five fingers grip like divine spears, tearing the air, pouring in a raging roar of qi, and countless dragon shadows howl forth.

Ten Thousand Dragons Subdue the Gods!

Countless dragon shadows span the courtyard; Li Che steps forward, eight steps to subdue the heavens' dragon, and his figure instantly splits into eight forms!

Soaring Void Eight Qi Steps!

Then the blade's clang rings, the Martial Saint Supreme Art—Lonely Sword of a Thousand Mountains!

Finally.

Li Che spreads both arms!

Boom rumble!

Five Divine Seed strange doors behind him quake open, and the Divine Seed martial arts burst forth!

The roar of Dragon Elephant sounds as if it exploded throughout the Golden Light City!

Qi and blood boil, causing the city's temperature to rise steadily, then the drifting snow turns into a torrential rain—a phenomenon of melting ice and snow!

Though the winter is frozen across a thousand li, it can still pour rare scorching rain!

Countless boiling heat streams intertwine around Li Che, his heart beating powerfully, as if a martial art has blossomed, grasping countless subtle truths!

Divine Seed, Crying Blood Divine Phoenix Life‑and‑Death Arrow, Master Realm!

Divine Seed, Nine Heavens Mysterious Eagle Sky‑Cleaving Fist, Master Realm!

Divine Seed, Six Desires Purge Evil Pure Yang Sword Formula, Master Realm!

The remaining three Divine Seed martial arts have been cultivated by Li Che to the Great Completion Realm.

Today, charging along the martial path, one step per lotus life, with a single breath, he surged straight into the Master Realm!

Although drawing these Divine Seeds into the strange doors is extremely difficult…

Nevertheless, Li Che has at least completed the cultivation of the Divine Seed martial arts!

The remaining conveyance of the strange doors is merely a matter of patient grinding!

As long as the physical conditions are met, it can naturally succeed!

Dong dong dong—

On Li Che's skin, countless bulges seem ready to burst through the body.

The Great Body Pill in his dantian thunders wildly.

Mixed Primordial Flawless, as if a radiant golden body pill were blossoming…

Extremely mysterious and immensely powerful!

Li Che closes his eyes, then opens them again.

But suddenly he realized that everything in the world had vanished.

Floating before him was only a massive golden human pill, as large as a star.

First Realm of the Martial Saint!

Open the Human Pill!

Li Che's jet‑black, wiry hair crackled like black lightning, his eyes burned like torches, and his five fingers clenched!

A Dragon Elephant Illusory Shadow appeared behind him, and the Dragon Elephant roared!

A massive gang qi, like immortal energy twining in ribbons, swirled around Li Che's body.

It is a Divine Art…

Dragon Elephant Heavenly Gang!

Dragon Elephant Fusion!

Li Che formed a fist, and between the knuckles blazed a radiant light!

"Today, I open the Human Pill!"

"Across the world, the Martial Saint adds another!"

…

…

Boom—!!!

Golden Light Mansion.

Above the Treasure Tower of the Qintian Observatory.

Sitting on a small stool, the Second Censor Hu Yingyue leisurely plucked his erhu, shaking his head, savoring the astonishing little tune he had just composed, his heart full of joy.

Suddenly.

A terrifying wave of disturbance surged and spread.

As if thunder erupted from flat ground!

Bang bang bang—

The strings of the erhu snapped!

Hu Yingyue's small stool exploded, and he sat bewildered on the ground.

Atop Golden Light Peak.

He, Nan Li Huo, attempting to communicate with the Heaven King Tower Divine Palace using his primordial soul, suddenly opened his eyes.

He sensed a terrifying aura that made the whole world feel unbearably oppressive.

It was like a mountain flood raging, an invisible, formless surge rippling through heaven and earth!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Inside the Divine Sect Gate.

Streaks of light burst forth rapidly, and the master of Liangxiu Peak, Zhang Qingzheng, this sour‑faced, expressionless old Confucian, at this moment showed clear terror on his face!

Zhu Hongdou of Red Cloud Peak, Weng Wuyu of South Mountain Peak…

…and the only disciple remaining in the gate, Liu Yangyuan, under Nan Li Huo.

One by one, they hurried in sheer terror to Golden Light Peak.

Amid the roiling heavens, the martial will surged like a terrifying shockwave across the ocean, and their legs grew weak.

"Patriarch… this, this, what is this… what happened?!"

Nan Li Huo took one step after another, painfully trudging out of the great hall.

He looked up.

His whole body trembled incessantly, shaking without cease…

Such might, such heavenly authority…

Nan Li Huo cultivated within the Divine Sect of Qian Yuan Dao City.

He, once, was also listed among the Hall of Human Heroes…

Naturally, he had insight.

Thus, his face now was full of absurdity, bewilderment, and astonishment!

"Heaven‑Human Resonance… Martial Saint Heavenly Thunder?!"

"Golden Light Mansion…"

"They actually intend to produce a Martial Saint?!"