Chapter 340: with translation of chapter title, then ===GLOSSARY=== list of named entities appearing in these lines

342. Chapter 336: The true ape's roar gives birth to the heart organ divine fetus, this marriage proposal is not approved by the father【seeking monthly tickets】

The pitch-black armor is covered with mysterious patterns, and intertwined upon it are runes that seem to contain immensely powerful divine force.

That pitch-black warship, towering several hundred zhang high, resembled a colossal beast rising from the Grand Canal, its terrifying and oppressive aura making it seem as if heaven and earth were darkened at this moment.

All light vanished, as it was devoured by the figure with arms crossed, clad in armor and a wildly billowing black cloak behind him.

The warship is truly huge, filled with a mighty aura, like an incredibly ferocious ancient beast returning from the battlefield, every mottled mark upon it a testament to its glory.

Ji Moyi!

It's Ji Moyi!

At this moment, aboard the great yellow dragon mystic-wood vessel, the atmosphere was utterly oppressive; the captain and crew responsible for the treasure ship trembled, terrified out of their wits.

The Pacification King……Ji Moyi!

He is truly a legendary figure; in terms of fame, he even surpasses the sect master of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, Lü Taibai.

After all, Ji Moyi ranks higher than Lü Taibai on both the Divine Register and the Heavenly Gate Pass!

"This is… the Pacification King's Mystic Dragon warship! The Mystic Dragon Navy under his command, it is said, has received the support of the Dragon God lineage, and after strict cultivation has already become one of the three great navies of Dàjǐng!"

"It is said that each Mystic Dragon warship rivals a top-tier Fifth Elder mechanism beast, and the ship's king even rivals a supreme Fourth Divine mechanism beast!"

"Exactly! This Mystic Dragon warship is the result of Ji Moyi absorbing and improving the Tang clan's mechanism beasts, becoming unstoppable on the Jizhou battlefield!"

……

Upon the nine-story yellow dragon mystic-wood treasure ship, noisy sounds echoed incessantly.

Everyone felt an immense oppression, their eyes flashing with shock, as well as unparalleled awe and reverence.

Lü Taibai appeared in an instant, his white robes fluttering, his silver hair flying like waterweeds.

He positioned himself above Xixi's head, his whole being seeming to exist amidst a hazy gray mist, radiating a silvery-white light; his sword qi was sharp and rampant, and the Taibai Sword hidden within his wide robes and sleeves trembled incessantly with a hum, its brilliant sword chant echoing like a dragon's roar.

The overwhelming pressure, like a mountain pressing down, was entirely blocked by Lü Taibai.

"Your Highness, long time no see."

Lü Taibai stepped upon his sword light, soaring straight up to meet Ji Moyi eye to eye.

Ji Moyi crossed his arms, his burly frame emanating terrifying qi and blood that seemed to warp the very air.

His eyes showed little emotion, deep as an ink pool that could swallow darkness.

He withdrew his gaze, letting it fall upon Lü Taibai.

"Lü Taibai."

"My two sons died in the Lingnan Dao, my consort also died there, and two of my disciples perished there as well…"

His tone was light, with a hint of hoarseness, yet filled with a stern, killing intent.

Lü Taibai narrowed his eyes, his heart slightly on guard.

He hadn't noticed when this Mystic Dragon warship approached; he hadn't even detected it with his senses.

Indeed, such battlefields possess specialized means to shield perception, granting a great advantage in war.

If one cannot shield the divine fetus great god's heaven-earth soul perception, any strategy would be useless.

Lü Taibai understood Ji Moyi's implied meaning.

In fact, what Ji Moyi cares about most… is likely the death of Ji Lishou.

Ji Lishou was personally slain by Lü Taibai, who used some trump cards; otherwise, even Ji Moyi's heavenly king incarnation might not have been able to kill him.

However, at that time Ji Lishou came as an assassin of the Hunter God Pavilion, and Lü Taibai pretended not to know.

"That is truly… a pity, Your Highness, my condolences."

Lü Taibai said lightly.

He showed no retreat or self-blame.

It seemed as if the one who slew Ji Lishou… was not really him, yet he felt a sense of being blameless.

In fact, Lü Taibai truly feels blameless; as the sect master of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, what is there to feel guilty about for slaying stray cats and dogs that intrude into Qianyuan Dao City and threaten the sect?

Their auras began to clash and confront above the great river, the air surging violently with endless whooshing impacts.

The thick mist was suddenly torn apart, as if cleared out within a myriad zhang.

As far as the eye could see, one could even make out treasure ships slowly sailing on the distant river surface, those belonging to various Dao divine sects.

Of course, the number of treasure ships did not cover all divine sects.

Some treasure ships burst with radiant light, releasing rich divine essence continuously, towering and splendid, lying across the Grand Canal's surface amidst surging waves.

That is the treasure ship of the Seven Treasures Divine Sect of Longyuan Dao; this single ship alone is a divine weapon not lacking even a lower Fourth Divine rank, obviously forged by a master of divine weapons!

The treasure ship came pressing forward, but upon spying Ji Moyi's Mystic Dragon warship from afar, it halted its advance.

Obviously, it did not wish to get involved in the affair between Ji Moyi and Lü Taibai.

The sect master of the Seven Treasures Divine Sect, Ning Caishen, sat comfortably in the treasure ship's extremely luxurious pavilion, enjoying the service of flower-like maidens, smiling happily.

Other divine sect treasure ships likewise watched on with a mindset of watching the spectacle.

They seemed curious whether Ji Moyi would directly clash with Lü Taibai, but most likely they would not actually fight.

After all, both are top-tier pinnacles of the double rankings, beings that truly stand at the peak of the Dàjǐng court.

They would not easily enter a state of slaughter and clash; moreover, whether it is the Pacification King or the sect master of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, Lü Taibai, they came because the Empress Dowager established that Peach Blossom Victory Assembly in Shendu.

Before the Peach Blossom Victory Assembly concludes, they should not lightly clash.

However, a clash of their auras between them is indispensable.

What actually happened in Qianyuan Dao City has all along been under the attention of various top-tier experts.

Not to mention the Hunter God Pavilion, such a top-tier information‑selling organization and force.

Simply put, the various experts sent to obtain the Will‑bound Golden‑Iron Divine Staff of the Two‑Heart Great Sage's Guiyi Miao have been reporting the situation at all times.

Thus, everyone knows what happened in Qianyuan Dao City.

It was also clear the conflict between Ji Moli and Lü Tai Bai.

Although Lü Tai Bai wore the Hunter King Assassin's mask, he killed the past incarnation of the Yellow Brow Grand Dharma Master of Xiao Lingyin Temple, and also beheaded the Heavenly King incarnation that Ji Moli had activated using the bloodline of his son Ji Li Shou.

Basically, this matter was known to all the top powers of the Dàjǐng dynasty.

Ji Moli and Lü Tai Bai faced off for a moment.

He then ceased the standoff, his gaze shifting to fall upon Xixi behind Lü Tai Bai.

"Is this your last personally transmitted disciple?"

Ji Moli appeared towering and handsome, extremely good-looking, with pitch-black eyes and knotted muscles.

"Not a bad seedling."

"My son Ji Haihui still had good judgment; it's a pity he's dead, probably killed by this girl, right?"

Ji Moli said lightly.

"Your Highness, one may eat food indiscriminately, but one must not speak recklessly…… My disciple Xixi is as delicately carved as jade, pure and immaculate, not even daring to kill an ant…… She is merely a six-year-old little girl, not even daring to lightly kill an ant—how could she have killed your son Ji Haihui?"

Seeing that he couldn't win the fight, Lü Tai Bai wildly rolled up his sleeves, sheathing his Tai Bai Sword, and said lightly.

Ji Moli snorted: "Lü Tai Bai…… your ability to personally transmit disciples is famous; what good could your disciples…… possibly have?"

"One is the reincarnated temple deity Zhuang You, one is the extraterrestrial ancient clan's Star Lei, one is Wei Yuan who betrayed you to join the Corpse God Sect, one is the royal clan Chi Kuang of the Da Li royal court, and one is Huang Jianjiu who joined the Netherworld……"

Ji Moli crossed his arms, standing like a divine pillar, and sneered: "You think this little girl, taken as your personally transmitted disciple…… could possibly be anything good?"

Lü Tai Bai's silver brows furrowed slightly, showing a hint of resentment.

"Your Highness, they are they, Xixi is Xixi; do not conflate them. I, Lü Tai Bai, have taken her on from childhood; Xixi is the one destined to inherit my mantle."

Ji Moli, upon hearing this, glanced at Xixi.

The little girl faced him without a trace of fear, instead gripping her Hell Lotus Yang Divine Sword tightly, her fighting spirit soaring, like a puffed-up little lion.

"Really not bad……"

Ji Moli sighed: "Unfortunately, she won't live much longer."

"Having been schemed against by those bald donkeys of the Western Regions' Buddhist lands, it's equivalent to already being targeted……"

"Of course, even if those bald donkeys have never targeted your disciple……"

"I, the prince, will also kill her."

Ji Moli said lightly.

Upon his words falling, they were filled with a chill and killing intent.

Lü Tai Bai's eyes also instantly turned cold and stern.

"Let it be that I, the prince, avenge that unworthy son…… by taking revenge."

Ji Moli said indifferently.

Thereafter, his gaze shifted again, falling upon Li Che holding Zhang Ya's hand on the distant deck.

For some unknown reason, Ji Moli's gaze, while aboard the treasure ship, was irresistibly drawn and collided with Li Che's line of sight.

Ji Moli's eyes involuntarily flashed with a strange hue.

Back then, the bloodline power hidden within Ji Haihui's body…… that evoked the Martial Saint's Will, was forcibly suppressed by someone.

The third prince's Guiyi Miao in Jin Guang Prefecture—he had sent Ji Haihui there, having already prepared for sacrifice, relying on that Martial Saint's Will to descend as the Heavenly King incarnation, to seize all the Hell Lotus seeds of the third prince's Guiyi Miao, and receive the inheritance.

Unfortunately…… it was ruined by Cheng Yaojin, who killed his way out midway.

At this moment, after the close confrontation, a strange hue flickered in the depths of Ji Moli's eyes.

He felt a familiar aura on Li Che's body—the aura that had suppressed and shattered his Martial Saint's Will, and even the aura of the martial art 'Wan Long Fo Shen' that he had transmitted to Ji Haihui.

As the creator of 'Wan Long Fo Shen', this martial art has now evolved into the True Martial of the Transforming Spirit, and Ji Moli's perception of its aura is extremely keen.

He felt on Li Che's body……

But even as strong as Ji Moli, at this moment his eyes also flashed with a strange hue.

Back then in Jin Guang Prefecture, Li Che's cultivation was so low, yet he dared to reach out and intercept his Martial Saint's Will……

If his Martial Saint's Will were to rely on the Hell Lotus Yin Divine Sword, fuse with Ji Haihui's fleshly body, and become a true Heavenly King incarnation, everyone would have to die……

Unfortunately, there are no ifs; everything is now past.

"Li Nuanxi's father?"

Ji Moli said coldly.

Li Che's black robe fluttered; he clasped his hands and smiled gently: "I am the Fifth Elder of the Divine Eagle Peak of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, a Second-Rank Guest Minister of the Bureau of Astronomy, Li Che; I pay my respects, Your Highness."

Ji Moli stared coldly at Li Che.

Although much news had arrived about Li Che being an honest, down-to-earth Divine Eagle Half-Saint.

But it was only a glance; combined with his recent speculation and judgment, Ji Moli felt that Li Che……

…was not some honest, down-to-earth fellow.

It was a kind of……

…sensing the aura of one's own kind.

"You won't be able to walk out of Shendu alive……"

Ji Moli gave Li Che a deep look.

He didn't need any evidence to kill Li Che; in fact, the aura of Wan Long Fo Shen was the greatest proof.

It had ruined his layout for the third prince's Guiyi Miao, causing his many plans to collapse in an instant……

This grudge, Ji Moli will not easily let go.

However, at this moment Ji Moli had no intention of making a move.

Turning around, his burly figure vanished upon the lofty deck of the Xuan Long War Ship.

That pervasive pressure between heaven and earth, like the collapse of a heaven-piercing pillar struck by impact, dissipated and scattered away.

Indeed, no fight broke out, and many people sighed.

But this is also normal; before Shendu, experts from all sides would pay a bit of attention.

Shendu is not just an ordinary Dao city; it is the political center of the Dàjǐng dynasty's court. Not to mention the commoner-born National Teacher who holds great power, Xie Yunshen; even the Grand Director of the Temple Garrison Office and the Grand Director of the Imperial Observatory are existences that would make any Divine Sect Patriarch wary.

The Xuanlong warship set sail again, tearing through the water, smashing the thick mist, heading toward Shendu, where its prosperous and majestic outline could already be vaguely seen.

After entering the Shendu Dao, continuing along the Grand Canal will lead into Shendu's territory.

The Grand Canal stretches all the way into Shendu; it is an extremely great project, strengthening Shendu's connection and control over the outside world.

Dàjǐng is vast and rich in resources; the distances between Dao regions are boundless, but the appearance of the Grand Canal has shortened the distance between cities.

It is said that the canal runs from north to south, excavated over thirty thousand li; aside from the two major inland Dao regions of Xiling Dao and Tongyou Dao, which it does not touch, the remaining nine Dao regions all lie within the Grand Canal's coverage.

Along the way, it passes through hundreds of cities, big and small.

After encountering Ji Moli's Xuanlong warship, the atmosphere aboard the Nine-Layer Yellow Dragon Xuanwood Treasure Ship was no longer as cheerful as it had been at the start.

Many people remained immersed in the oppression and shock brought by the terrifying Pacification King Ji Moli.

Zhang Ya linked arms with Li Che, her eyes filled with intense worry.

"Husband... is that the Pacification King... Ji Moli?"

"I've heard he's ferocious and ruthless, killing countless people... that little prince Ji Haihui seems to be his son; Ji Haihui previously clamored to have Xixi become his concubine; I don't know if this Pacification King will blame Xixi for Ji Haihui's death."

Zhang Ya was truly worried.

For such a vicious and evil person, if possible, it's best to keep a respectful distance.

"Don't worry, Xixi is now the sect master's personal disciple; with the sect master present, nothing will happen."

Li Che gently patted his wife's tightly clenched, nervous palm, speaking softly.

Zhang Ya soon felt at ease, for Li Che's tone and words always managed to dispel her worries.

After Li Che and Zhang Ya finished their walk, they came to the pavilion on the top floor.

Lü Taibai sat there, wiping his Taibai sword.

"You've come?"

Li Che nodded, found a chair to sit down, and began brewing tea familiarly.

"First encountering Ji Moli, how do you feel?"

Lü Taibai took a sip of the tea Li Che brewed, then spoke.

"Very strong."

Li Che said solemnly.

He is indeed very strong; even though Li Che's strength has increased greatly now, thanks to the Dragon-Elephant Crucible, his fleshly body's carrying capacity has greatly increased, allowing him to detonate six divine seeds...

Against Ji Moli... although he could fight one battle.

But the chances of victory are probably less than ten percent.

Mainly... Li Che cannot fathom Ji Moli's foundation; for such a powerful expert, his foundation is certainly not something that can be easily imagined.

In fact, although Li Che killed Yue Huanglong, who had erupted and briefly joined the ranks of top-tier peak experts.

Even Yue Huanglong, who had entered the top-tier peak level, opening a crack in the Heavenly Gate, still has a gap compared to those who have fully opened the Heavenly Gate among top-tier peak experts.

That gap lies in the Double Rankings!

The Martial Sage Heavenly Gate Pass's ten gatekeepers are the ten pinnacle figures of Dàjǐng martial arts.

Li Che also understands that he still has a gap compared to those ten.

After all, Li Che's ability to touch peak power comes from detonating the Qimen divine seeds.

And he can detonate...

Can those people not detonate?

Li Che does not believe that those figures standing at the pinnacle of martial arts would have fleshly bodies unable to withstand the impact of detonating two or three Qimen divine seeds.

Saying five might be exaggerated, but detonating two or three divine seeds without major side effects...

should be fine.

So, if the opponent can also detonate divine seeds, breaking the shackles of the human body...

Li Che's advantage would be erased.

Ultimately, one still needs sufficient personal cultivation strength...

Li Che has just stepped into the Qi Sea Realm, the second opening of the Martial Sage realm, and still has a considerable gap compared to those top experts.

There is still great room for improvement!

As for those top-tier experts, unless they break through to Divine Tribulation or Martial God, otherwise...

What room for progress do they have left?!

"Being strong is normal; the Heavenly Gate Pass and the Great Divine Register... are arranged by the Grand Director, the Grand Director of the Imperial Observatory, who is unfathomable and inscrutable; I estimate that his cultivation has very likely already stepped into the Divine Tribulation realm..."

Lü Taibai said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Li Che's tea-drinking motion paused abruptly, and a strange color flashed in his eyes.

"Divine Tribulation?!"

"Isn't it said that there are no Divine Tribulation experts in the present age?" Fang Hanshu had once given Li Che a popularization, that Divine Tribulation experts... cannot exist in the mortal world.

Once one's cultivation steps into Divine Tribulation, they must face the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations; although Divine Tribulation cultivators can greatly extend their lifespan, facing the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations is not something that can be countered merely by having a long lifespan.

Each time one confronts the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, it is a nine-deaths-one-life scenario, with the danger of falling.

Therefore, Divine Tribulation cultivators will create minor cave heavens to avoid the tribulations.

However, Divine Tribulation cultivators cannot stay hidden in those minor cave heavens all the time, or their cultivation cannot improve, leading to a slow death.

Therefore, Divine Tribulation cultivators generally hide in the depths of the Four Regents or the Three Pure Guiyi Miao's secret chambers, where they can obtain divine cultivation while evading the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations.

"It's merely speculation... moreover, Divine Tribulation cultivators are indeed not truly unable to act in the mortal world."

Lü Taibai said with a smile.

"It seems like the three-worldly incarnation of the Xiao Lingyin Temple, Ji Moli's heavenly king incarnation, and other such incarnation techniques are all prepared so that, after avoiding calamity, one can act in the present world."

Lü Taibai's expression turned slightly solemn.

Li Che heard this, and was momentarily stunned; he truly did not know this point.

"Getting back to the point, the rankings of the Divine Register and Heavenly Gate Pass set by the Grand Supervisor basically won't have much discrepancy… So, Ji Moli's strength might truly be above mine; even if I have hidden cards, Ji Moli… will also have hidden cards."

"Unless we fight to the death, no one can know each other's hidden cards."

When speaking of Ji Moli, Lü Taibai's expression became extremely grave.

Li Che took a deep breath, and the gravity in his eyes grew even richer.

"Sect Master, Ji Moli wants to kill me."

Li Che said in a low voice.

Lü Taibai was startled.

"Why?"

Li Che exhaled again: "No reason needed."

"However, perhaps it's related to the affairs of Jin Guang Fu; that Ji Haihui… indeed died at my hands."

"The Divine Monkey killed Xue Dufu, also killed Ji Haihui; during the temple god resonance, I also suppressed his attempt to descend as a heavenly king incarnation…"

Li Che said calmly.

Lü Taibai's face immediately showed a speechless expression.

When Li Che was in Jin Guang Fu, what cultivation did he have? Probably just barely reached Grand Master level.

Having just reached the Grand Master level, he dared to disrupt the Peaceful Rebellion King's layout and schemes.

This truly takes guts!

"In Shendu, safety can still be assured; even if Ji Moli wants to kill you, he wouldn't dare act openly, nor would he easily make a move, after all, in Shendu, Ji Moli still doesn't dare to disregard the rules."

"He hasn't yet reached the point where he can disregard the rules."

Lü Taibai offered a word of comfort.

Li Che softly hummed in acknowledgment, yet he did not fully relax; after all, Ji Moli doesn't dare to disregard the rules, but once he dons the Assassin's Mask of the Hunter God Pavilion, sometimes the rules are no longer rules…

As for those top experts in Shendu, whether they would act on behalf of their families when Ji Moli, disregarding everything, dons the mask and becomes an assassin, remains uncertain.

Li Che also dared not place his hope on those people.

Even…

Lü Taibai and Li Che both did not place too much hope.

After all, Lü Taibai is Lü Taibai…

…and he is not Li Che's bound god.

……

……

Inside the luxurious mansion.

Lü Chi, dressed in luxurious attire, stood respectfully beside a dignified, luxurious woman, holding a cup of hot celadon tea, head lowered and eyes downcast.

"Mother Consort, please have some tea."

Lü Chi's face was expressionless, yet he spoke respectfully.

"Calculating the time, the treasure ship of the Qianyuan Divine Sect should be arriving in Shendu soon, right?"

The dignified woman's slender fingers took the tea cup and lid, gently stroking them.

"Hmm, probably another two or three days."

"From Lingnan to Shendu via the Grand Canal waterway, it's about fifteen days."

Lü Chi said.

Mo Lao also stood respectfully at a distance, after all, the woman before them was Lü Chi's birth mother, the most favored consort of the Da Jing Emperor, Consort Ji Yan.

She comes from the Ji family, the third great ancient clan of Shendu.

Her status and position are extraordinary.

Likewise, Ji Yan is not only Lü Chi's birth mother but also the mother of the Third Prince; she rarely appears at Lü Chi's residence, yet recently she has been coming over repeatedly.

Mo Lao lowered his eyelids, feeling puzzled in his heart.

However, thinking of the Grand Preceptor's instructions, he did not dwell on it.

"That's good… This palace has already sent people to watch the dock outside the ninth city of Shendu; as soon as the Qianyuan Divine Sect's treasure ship arrives, we will set out; your things, Mother has prepared them all for you."

Consort Ji blew away the steam from the tea cup with her red lips.

Lü Chi's eyes flickered with bewilderment: "Mother Consort… what have you prepared for me…?"

However, Consort Ji didn't even glance at Lü Chi, lightly sipped the hot tea, furrowed her brow, then disdainfully spat it back into the cup, softly uttering two words.

"Propose a marriage."

Even though Lü Chi had severed his emotions, upon hearing this, his pupils couldn't help but contract sharply.

In the distance, Mo Lao likewise couldn't help but lift his head.

"Propose… propose marriage? To whom… propose marriage?"

"Naturally, it's toward that little porter from Fēiléichéng…"

"Chi'er, you do like that porter's family's little girl, even though she is Lü Taibai's personal disciple, but as a prince you are not lacking; establishing this marriage could also help you win over Lü Taibai as a patron."

Consort Ji said lightly.

"As for that little porter's background… it's not so objectionable."

"Being able to become an imperial relative…"

All we can say is that he had a good daughter.

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After parting with Lu Taibai, Li Che came among the pavilions, where Zhao Fangzhou and Director Hong Shifo were playing chess.

Translation: "After parting with Lü Taibai, Li Che came to the pavilions, where Zhao Fangzhou and Director Hong Shifo were playing chess."

After parting with Lu Taibai, Li Che came among the pavilions, where Zhao Fangzhou and Director Hong Shifo were playing chess.

After parting with Lu Taibai, Li Che came to the pavilions.

As Li Che arrived, Director Hong Shifo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he excitedly gestured, calling Li Che over.

Translation: "When Li Che arrived, Director Hong Shifo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he excitedly gestured, calling Li Che over."

His eyes narrowed slightly; he excitedly gestured, calling Li Che over.

"Li Bansheng, care for a game?"

Translation: "\"Li Bansheng, care for a game? \""

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Upon hearing there was a substitute, Zhao Fangzhou immediately threw down his pieces in annoyance and shot away from his seat.

Translation: "Upon hearing there was a substitute, Zhao Fangzhou immediately threw down his pieces in annoyance and shot away from his seat."

He threw down his pieces in annoyance and shot away from his seat.

"Mom, finally free!"

Translation: "Mom, finally free!"

Mom, finally free!

Li Che smiled, sat down in the chair, leisurely picked up the chess pieces from the box, and began playing chess with Hong Shifo.

Translation: "Li Che smiled, sat down in a chair, leisurely picked up the pieces from the chess box, and began playing chess with Hong Shifo."

Li Che smiled, sat down in the chair, leisurely picked up the chess pieces from the box, and began playing chess with Hong Shifo.

With the Chess Saint Dao Fruit present, Li Che could instantly master any chess skill.

Translation: "With the Chess Saint Dao Fruit, Li Che could instantly master any chess skill."

With the Chess Saint Dao Fruit, Li Che could instantly master any chess skill.

Moreover, the lv5-level Chess Saint Dao Fruit elevated Li Che's chess skill to an extraordinarily proficient level.

Translation: "Moreover, the lv5-level Chess Saint Dao Fruit made Li Che's chess skill reach an extraordinarily proficient level."

Moreover, the lv5-level Chess Saint Dao Fruit made Li Che's chess skill reach an extraordinarily proficient level.

After a while, Hong Shifo's face turned black as night, because playing against Li Che was agonizing and desperate, even more so than playing against Xixi.

Translation: "After a while, Hong Shifo's face turned black as night, for playing against Li Che was even more agonizing and desperate than playing against Xixi."

Soon after, Hong Shifo's face turned black as night, because playing against Li Che was agonizing and desperate, even more so than playing against Xixi.

At the very least, Xixi could kill him quickly.

Translation: "At least Xixi could kill him quickly."

But Li Che was different—he just tormented him, never letting him win or lose.

Translation: "But Li Che is different—he just torments him, never letting him win or lose."

He just tormented him, never letting him win or lose.

Li Che seemed even more like a national master than a national master; even when playing five-in-a-row, every move he made was clearly anticipated and arranged.

Translation: "Li Che seemed even more like a national master than a national master; even when playing five-in-a-row, every move he made was clearly anticipated and arranged."

He seemed even more like a national master than a national master; even when playing five-in-a-row, every move he made was clearly anticipated and arranged.

And still, he kept hammering.

Translation: "And still, he'd hammer away."

And still, he keeps hammering.

Hong Shifo instinctively tried to flip the board, but Li Che held him down.

Translation: "Hong Shi yi instinctively tried to flip the board, but Li Che held him down."

Hong Shifo instinctively tried to flip the board, but Li Che held him down.

"Director, I have a favor to ask."

Translation: "\"Director, I have a favor to ask. \""

I have a favor to ask.

Li Che laughed.

Translation: "Li Che smiled."

Hong Shifo lifted the chessboard, but it didn't budge; his face twitched: "Since it's an improper request, then don't make the request."

Translation: "Hong Shifo tried to lift the board, but it wouldn't budge, and his face twitched: \"Since it's a favor, then don't bother asking. \""

His face twitched.

Li Che chuckled helplessly: "Once we enter Shendu, I still hope the Director can recommend me so I can obtain the qualifications for a Special Guest Official assessment as soon as possible."

Translation: "Li Che chuckled helplessly: \"Once we enter Shendu, I still hope Director can recommend me so I can obtain the qualifications for a Special Guest Official assessment as soon as possible. \""

Li Che chuckled helplessly: "Once we enter Shendu, I still hope the Director can recommend me so I can obtain the qualifications for a Special Guest Official assessment as soon as possible."

Li Che said with a smile.

Translation: "Li Che said with a smile."

Upon hearing this, Hong Shifo let out a breath; it wasn't too difficult and could be accepted.

Translation: "Hong Shifo heard this, let out a breath, and said it wasn't too difficult and could be accepted."

Upon hearing this, Hong Shifo let out a breath; it wasn't too difficult and could be accepted.

After all, Li Che himself would have to take the Special Guest Official assessment upon entering Shendu.

Translation: "After all, Li Che himself would have to take the Special Guest Official assessment upon entering Shendu."

After all, Li Che himself would have to take the Special Guest Official assessment upon entering Shendu.

This favor is practically a smooth sail—why not?

Translation: "This favor is practically a smooth sail—why not?"

This favor is practically a smooth sail—why not?

He stroked his beard and smiled: "That's easy to say—Li Bansheng is a Half-Saint of the Divine Eagle, so he can naturally skip the First Guest Official assessment and go straight to the Special Guest Official assessment; that's the benefit of being a Divine Eagle Half-Saint."

Translation: "He stroked his beard and smiled: \"That's easy to say—Li Bansheng is a Half-Saint of the Divine Eagle, so he can naturally skip the First Guest Official assessment and go straight to the Special Guest Official assessment; that's the benefit of being a Divine Eagle Half-Saint. \""

He stroked his beard and smiled: "That's easy to say—Li Bansheng is a Half-Saint of the Divine Eagle, so he can naturally skip the First Guest Official assessment and go straight to the Special Guest Official assessment; that's the benefit of being a Divine Eagle Half-Saint."

"If it really won't work, I, an old man, still have some influence in Shendu; helping you prepare early for the Special Guest Official assessment is not out of the question."

Translation: "\"If really impossible, I, an old man, still have some influence in Shendu; helping you prepare early for the Special Guest Official assessment is not out of the question. \""

"If it really won't work, I, an old man, still have some influence in Shendu; helping you prepare early for the Special Guest Official assessment is not out of the question."

He, Hong Shifo, hails from the Hong Clan of Shendu—an ancient clan that has watched the rise and fall of the world for countless ages, with deep and profound foundations; though not as strong as the Gongshu Clan where the Grand Director resides, it is by no means weak.

Translation: "He, Hong Shifo, hails from the Hong Clan of Shendu, an ancient clan that has watched the rise and fall of the world for countless ages, with deep and profound foundations; though not as strong as the Gongshu Clan where the Grand Director resides, it is by no means weak."

He, Hong Shifo, hails from the Hong Clan of Shendu—an ancient clan that has watched the rise and fall of the world for countless ages, with deep and profound foundations; though not as strong as the Gongshu Clan where the Grand Director resides, it is by no means weak.

He still has some influence.

Translation: "He still has some influence."

Upon hearing this, Li Che stopped playing chess, rose to his feet, and bowed his thanks.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Li Che stopped playing chess, rose to his feet, and bowed his thanks."

Upon hearing this, Li Che stopped playing chess, rose to his feet, and bowed his thanks.

Hong Shifo also thinks highly of Li Che, considering this a favor; otherwise, following the usual process, applying for a Special Guest Official assessment would not be easy, requiring layer upon layer of applications and screenings, and only then would the assessment's procedure and schedule be set—possibly taking months.

Translation: "Hong Shifo also thought highly of Li Che, considering this a favor; otherwise, following the usual process, applying for a Special Guest Official assessment would not be easy, requiring layer upon layer of applications and screenings, and only then would the assessment's procedure and schedule be set, possibly taking months."

Hong Shifo also thinks highly of Li Che, considering this a favor; otherwise, following the usual process, applying for a Special Guest Official assessment would not be easy, requiring layer upon layer of applications and screenings, and only then would the assessment's procedure and schedule be set—possibly taking months.

The Special Guest Official assessment is a major undertaking for the Imperial Astronomy Bureau of Shendu.

Translation: "The Special Guest Official assessment is a major undertaking for the Imperial Astronomy Bureau of Shendu."

For the Imperial Astronomy Bureau of Shendu, the Special Guest Official assessment is a major undertaking.

It is said that each person's Special Guest Official assessment differs, which is why advance preparation is needed.

Translation: "It is said that each person's Special Guest Official assessment differs, which is why advance preparation is needed."

It is said that each person's Special Guest Official assessment differs, which is why advance preparation is needed.

Mainly, after seeing Ji Moli this time, his icy and ruthless killing intent made Li Che feel a sense of urgency.

Translation: "Mainly, after seeing Ji Moli this time, his icy and ruthless killing intent made Li Che feel a sense of urgency."

Mainly, after seeing Ji Moli this time, his icy and ruthless killing intent made Li Che feel a sense of urgency.

Ji Moli had guessed a lot; perhaps he lacked evidence, but for him, killing someone seemingly required no proof.

Translation: "Ji Moli had guessed a lot; perhaps he lacked evidence, but for him, killing someone seemingly required no proof."

Ji Moli had guessed a lot; perhaps he lacked evidence, but for him, killing someone seemingly required no proof.

Xixi is Lu Taibai's direct disciple; this identity can intimidate others.

Translation: "Xixi is Lü Taibai's direct disciple, and this identity can intimidate others."

Xixi is Lu Taibai's direct disciple; this identity can intimidate others.

But against Ji Moli it's basically useless—after all, they are fundamentally at odds.

Translation: "But against Ji Moli it's basically useless—after all, they are fundamentally at odds."

But against Ji Moli it's basically useless—after all, they are fundamentally at odds.

He would even be happy to kill Xixi, affecting Lu Taibai's mindset and condition.

Translation: "Ji Moli would even be happy to kill Xixi, affecting Lü Taibai's mindset and condition."

He would even be happy to kill Xixi, affecting Lu Taibai's mindset and condition.

Therefore, Li Che plans to enter Shendu and become a Special Guest Official as soon as possible, unafraid even if it draws attention.

Translation: "Therefore, Li Che plans to enter Shendu and become a Special Guest Official as soon as possible, unafraid even if it draws attention."

Therefore, Li Che plans to enter Shendu and become a Special Guest Official as soon as possible, unafraid even if it draws attention.

In fact, Li Che wants exactly that—high visibility.

Translation: "In fact, Li Che wants exactly that—high visibility."

In fact, Li Che wants exactly that—high visibility.

Only by being sufficiently conspicuous can he attract the notice of the strong in Shendu, also making Ji Moli somewhat wary.

Translation: "Only by being sufficiently conspicuous can he attract the notice of the strong in Shendu and make Ji Moli somewhat wary."

Only by being sufficiently conspicuous can he attract the notice of the strong in Shendu, also making Ji Moli somewhat wary.

He walked out of the pavilion, leaned on the railing with both hands resting on it, gazed at the misty river, felt a vibration in his upper dantian—as if an ancient bell were tolling—sending waves rippling outward.

Translation: "Li Che walked out of the pavilion, leaned on the railing, gazed at the misty river, and felt a vibration in his upper dantian, as if an ancient bell were tolling, sending waves rippling outward."

He walked out of the pavilion, leaned on the railing with both hands resting on it, gazed at the misty river, felt a vibration in his upper dantian—as if an ancient bell were tolling—sending waves rippling outward.

His physical body had long become immensely strong, giving him the chance to assault the Divine Fetus realm.

Translation: "Li Che's physical body had long become immensely strong, giving him the chance to assault the Divine Fetus realm."

His physical body had long become immensely strong, giving him the chance to assault the Divine Fetus realm.

However, Li Che had only just broken through to the Martial Saint realm; he still needed to consolidate his Martial Saint cultivation and was not rushing to assault the Great God of the Divine Fetus realm.

Translation: "However, Li Che had only just broken through to the Martial Saint realm and still needed to consolidate his Martial Saint cultivation; he was not rushing to assault the Great God of the Divine Fetus realm."

However, Li Che had only just broken through to the Martial Saint realm; he still needed to consolidate his Martial Saint cultivation and was not rushing to assault the Great God of the Divine Fetus realm.

Furthermore, he needed to absorb the power of the temple deity that had been summoned and sealed within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Translation: "Furthermore, he needed to absorb the power of the temple deity that had been summoned and sealed within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard."

Furthermore, he needed to absorb the power of the temple deity that had been summoned and sealed within the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Li Che had already attained the perfected Divine Origin Golden Core of the fetal breath transformation, yet had not yet begun the transformation into a Divine Fetus.

Translation: "Li Che had already reached the perfected Divine Origin Golden Core of the fetal breath transformation, yet had not yet begun the transformation into a Divine Fetus."

Li Che had already attained the perfected Divine Origin Golden Core of the fetal breath transformation, yet had not yet begun the transformation into a Divine Fetus.

And after experiencing this fierce battle.

Translation: "And after experiencing this fierce battle,"

And after experiencing this fierce battle.

Li Che felt that within the inner scene of the mud pill, the 【Heaven-Earth Form Spirit Bright True Monkey】 divine core golden elixir had reached the utmost.

It's time...

Stepped into the divine fetus!

"Wanting to become a special guest official of the Imperial Astronomy Bureau, divine cultivation is also an extremely crucial measure; I have previously demonstrated the cultivation of the divine core golden elixir, and now breaking through the divine fetus again... but it's not much."

"One year from divine core to divine fetus... is that reasonable?"

Li Che smiled.

Upon thinking this, Li Che strolled on the nine-layered yellow dragon profound wood great ship, slowly walking to the bow.

The ship's bow slightly arched upward, there was a pointed protrusion.

Sitting cross-legged at the bow, Li Che's black robe immediately rustled loudly.

Between heaven and earth, snowflakes as large as hands drifted down.

They poured down endlessly.

When they fell on Li Che's body, they were evaporated dry by an invisible force.

Inside the cabin.

Xixi held Zhang Ya's hand, curiously poking their head out.

During this time, Xixi was very happy, because they could see their mother and father every day.

"Mom, Dad, what are you doing?"

Xixi asked curiously.

Zhang Ya scratched her head, also not quite sure.

However, no one went to disturb Li Che.

After all, Li Che's identity was not ordinary; he was a Half-Saint Divine Condor, perhaps... comprehending heaven and earth?

Many divine children still held great awe for Li Che's identity as a Half-Saint Divine Condor.

Not only were these children puzzled.

The numerous cultivators on the treasure ship were also puzzled.

Nie Yang, Li Qingshan, Zhao Fangzhou and others, though puzzled, did not go to disturb.

Even, Nie Yang actively took up his sword to guard Li Che.

The top floor of the pavilion.

Lu Taibai walked out, silver hair flying, wide sleeves fluttering, doubtfully gazing at Li Che sitting cross-legged on the ship's prow, his pupils flashing with an unusual hue.

Hong Shifo, carrying a chessboard, appeared beside Lu Taibai: "Elder Li asked me for help, wanting me to quickly finish the assessment matters of the Special Guest Professor of the Imperial Observatory... It seems Ji Molie has put great pressure on Elder Li."

"Pressure is necessary, after all it's Ji Molie, and Ji Molie harbors killing intent..."

Lu Taibai said lightly.

"Li Che, what are you trying to do?"

Hong Shifo narrowed his eyes, pinching his fingers to calculate Li Che's purpose.

The next moment, the noodle skin trembled: "He actually is..."

Lu Taibai's eyebrows twitched slightly, sensing the divinity constantly fluctuating and gathering between heaven and earth, he also clearly knew Li Che's purpose.

"He actually wants to... assault the Divine Fetus!!"

Lu Taibai's brows furrowed sharply.

"Is he crazy?!"

However, Lu Taibai recalled Li Che's martial talent, being a Netherworld Divine Monkey, possessing Martial Saint combat power.

Perhaps... there truly might be a chance to successfully break through the Divine Fetus.

But Lu Taibai couldn't help feeling somewhat dazed.

According to Li Che's records...

Li Che began cultivation... how long has it been?

From Flying Thunder City began, until now...

Six years, from nurturing nature... assaulting the Divine Fetus!

Even Lu Taibai couldn't help but feel shocked in his heart.

This is really too fast, right?

Lu Taibai fell silent.

Is Li Che... anxious?

Because of Ji Molie's pressure, so he became anxious?

This is not good news.

Forcibly breaking through the Divine Fetus, if it fails... the impact could be huge.

However, Li Che has already entered a posture of accumulation and preparation.

Lu Taibai also could not stop it.

Suddenly, Lu Taibai chuckled: "This is the plan, when entering the Divine Capital, to dazzle the Divine Capital, using fame to make Ji Molie hesitate to act..."

"Our honest and dutiful Elder Li will finally be flamboyant once."

Lu Taibai's wide sleeves fluttered, his pupils gleaming.

"It has begun!"

"Six years of cultivation, nurturing nature into the Divine Fetus..."

"Ten years of hard labor, no one asks; in a moment, the Divine Fetus shocks the world!"