Chapter 435: Taibai Enters the Tribulation as the Old Dragon God Departs; the Dream Master Again Sheds the Dream Butterfly, and Once

Lian Gonggong never imagined that this trip to Qianyuan Dao City, to help the emperor deliver an imperial edict, would become his final journey in the mortal world.

Facing the terrifying existence that walked out of the Fengdu Gate of the Underworld, whose rank was even higher than that of the Underworld's Yama.

He didn't even think he could still be alive.

Divine Tribulation!

This is undoubtedly an existence above the Divine Tribulation!

Lian Gonggong knelt on the ground; the terrifying pressure, like a wave, kept surging toward him, mercilessly slamming into his body, nearly making him suffocate.

What a terrifying pressure it is—even the founding master of the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect, Zhao Beidou, a cultivator of the Divine Tribulation level, would likely be unable to exert such pressure on him.

Lian Gonggong collapsed to his knees, unable to help but widen his eyes, sweat pouring down his back in streams; the sweat that just appeared was instantly evaporated by the scorching heat inside the tent.

Every part of his body trembled with fear!

The Underworld…… is far deeper in foundation than anyone imagined!

Even beings like Xie Yunshen and the Huangmei Great Dharma Master are hidden members of the Underworld—just how many people does the Underworld actually have?

And how many of them conceal their identities as Underworld criminals?

I dare not think about it; I simply cannot imagine!

Lian Gonggong's strength is not weak, but at this moment he doesn't even have the courage to resist.

He knelt and sat on the ground……

He felt lost and disheartened.

"Your Majesty, your servant… can no longer serve you."

……

……

Snowflakes fluttered down from the high sky, tumbling as they fell.

Qianyuan Divine Sect.

Inside the study.

Li Che's figure returned; purple fire burned above his head, beneath the flames was a golden skull, as if reflecting the essence of the skeleton.

He spread his five fingers, pressing them into the blazing purple fire atop his skull; like pulling off a mask, he yanked hard—the firelight instantly receded, flesh and blood returned, and his lustrous black hair reappeared, fluttering like waterweed in the wind of his breath.

He flicked a finger.

A black chess piece drifted out, rapidly twisting and expanding, then transformed into the likeness of Lian Gonggong—head bowed, obedient, immensely respectful, fervent, and docile.

Formerly, Lian Gonggong had shown this respect, fervor, and docility only to the emperor.

But now, toward Li Che, Lian Gonggong displayed the same demeanor.

Now, in Lian Gonggong's heart……

His lord is none other than his emperor!

We… have a new emperor now!

Seeing Lian Gonggong, who was more respectful than other bound gods, Li Che had originally thought that this loyal old eunuch of the emperor, if he refused to submit, would essentially be killed.

An old eunuch sent to deliver the emperor's edict, his rank equivalent to an imperial envoy; if such an envoy died, the matter could be big or small.

But now, these worries are no longer a problem.

"Not bad… go back, continue maintaining your identity and your work."

"When I need you, I hope the dagger in your hand can pierce the emperor's heart precisely."

Li Che said lightly.

Lian Gonggong's eyes shone bright: "Your servant will give his all; your servant will surely not disappoint his lord."

Then Li Che waved his hand, and Lian Gonggong's form instantly turned into a stream of light, disappearing—transforming into a bound god that returned to the camp of the imperial court army.

After doing all that, Li Che sat in a chair, poured himself a cup of hot tea, and sipped it gently.

The inner vision at the glabella trembled, and then an image appeared.

A strand of his heart-mind, split off, constantly monitored Xixi's training; thus, the image now appearing is Xixi's training status.

Xixi and her companions, after leaving Guangling Road, remembered the frustration they had suffered there, shouting loudly "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river," as they headed north all the way.

Perhaps because they had endured the nausea and wickedness of Guangling Road, Xixi's group intended to first complete the task Li Che had arranged for them.

To escort those mechanisms to the True Martial Divine Sect in the Netherworld Passage.

However, Xixi perhaps somewhat underestimated the sensitivity of her status as the young sect master of the Qianyuan Divine Sect.

Xixi and her companions, on the way, encountered an attack.

It straight up shocked the utterly bored Xixi… pleasantly surprised enough to be smug!

"Yo, there's some excitement!"

Xixi's eyes lit up; toward the God-Hunting Pavilion assassins who came to kill her, she felt no displeasure at all, and even felt grateful.

Thank you for creating a bit of fun for Xixi on this boring journey.

Then Xixi mercilessly killed those assassins.

But the assassins appeared far too often along the way—not just those from the God-Hunting Pavilion, but also killers from various great clans and sects.

Most importantly, there was also the Corpse God Sect!

When Xixi encountered the Corpse God Sect's assassination, she instantly recognized them; she knew all too well about the Corpse God Sect.

The Infant Spirit Sect is also part of the Corpse God Sect; it can be said that they have lived under the shadow of the Corpse God Sect since childhood.

So, Xixi has not the slightest goodwill toward the Corpse God Sect.

She struck even harder; the Corpse God Sect's evil followers were almost beaten into mincemeat!

"Big sister, come help me!"

Xixi bore the Immortal Craft Gatlin, blasting several Corpse God Sect's cursed silver corpses into mud before finally exhaling a long breath.

A hint of gloom inevitably rose in her heart.

The older sister ignored Xixi, not listening to her longings and thoughts at all.

Xixi still thought of using the power of that older sister hidden inside her body to become stronger and improve herself.

But no matter how many times Xixi called, that older sister gave her no response at all.

Xixi felt very lost.

Xixi didn't understand why the older sister ignored her.

However, Xixi began to reflect on the circumstances of the two times she had been rescued by the older sister's power.

The first time was in Shendu, when she was competing with Zhang Yuanlong for the champion of the infant dragon.

In that battle, facing Zhang Yuanlong, who had given his entire flesh to the temple deity, Xixi was pushed to her limit, so the older sister asked whether she wanted to kill him.

Xixi naturally chose without hesitation to kill him.

That was the first time Xixi had drawn upon the older sister's power.

I don't know why, but Xixi didn't reject it; in fact… she felt somewhat comfortable, as if that power naturally belonged to her strong self.

The second time was when she directly faced Martial Saint Gu Chuan…

"Oh dear!"

"Xixi, the Great Emperor, has realized!"

Xixi clenched one fist and, with the other hand, struck her palm with a crisp "Pa!" sound.

Yun'e, sitting in the carriage, immediately looked at Xixi with some puzzlement, not knowing what Xixi was muttering to herself.

"What did Xixi, the Great Emperor, realize?" Yun'e stroked the little rabbit in her arms, smiling as she asked.

Xixi smiled and didn't say much more.

She felt that perhaps she needed to face danger head-on, and only under genuine peril would the older sister appear to lend her power.

And that borrowed power could gradually make her stronger.

So, Xixi the Great Emperor must confront danger head-on!

Xixi didn't tell Yun'e and the others, because she knew Yun'e and the little companions surely hoped she would complete her training safely.

But Xixi felt that, having come out for training, she naturally ought to face some danger.

Moreover…

With the Flying Thunder Chess Piece her father gave her in hand, Xixi felt she could be a bit braver!

So, it was time to face some danger…

One of the Third Prince's divine weapon set, the 【Indestructible Hell Lotus Heaven-Mixing Silk】, seemed to have fallen into the hands of the Corpse God Sect's headquarters…

Perhaps Xixi could try to sneak in and retrieve it?

That divine weapon…

belongs to Xixi.

Hmm, it needs to be taken back.

Xixi's connection with the divine weapon is growing ever closer, especially after she borrowed the older sister's power, making the refinement of the divine weapon faster and faster.

Therefore, she could feel the divine weapons' strong yearning to reunite.

Xixi stood up, leaned against the carriage window, and the carriage kept jolting.

"Yun'e older sister… we've been out for about a month and a bit, right?"

Xixi gazed at the rapidly changing scenery flashing past outside the carriage window.

Her mood suddenly sank a little.

"It's been a long time."

"Xixi misses her father and mother a bit……"

Watching the swiftly flowing scenery, in Xixi's eyes it all seemed to transform into the gentle, indulgent faces of her father and mother.

Xixi's eyes, at some point, became veiled with layers of mist.

Yun'e heard this and was momentarily stunned.

Her eyes also involuntarily grew tender.

Even though the little girl could now trap and kill a Martial Saint…

but she is ultimately just a seven-year-old little girl.

……

……

"Sigh."

Li Che looked at Xixi, her eyes blurred with tears, and let out a soft sigh.

For Xixi, training had indeed brought immense improvement; when facing danger now, she no longer possessed her former blind arrogance, nor did she shrink back, but would think of ways to solve problems.

Like setting up a mushroom formation to blast and kill Martial Saint Gu Chuan, or, for example, facing the endless variety of assassination tricks from the Hunter's Pavilion assassins, Xixi could confront and respond to them.

This is a kind of growth.

For Xixi, of school age, what she ought to do is learn—learn some experience, learn how to respond when facing danger, and so on and so forth… all of these are what Xixi of school age should learn.

Li Che does not know what Xixi's next stage of growth will be.

But within this school-age period, learning what she ought to learn is always good.

If Xixi were forever sheltered under wings, never allowed to step beyond the door, never to confront the vast heavens and earth, how could a fledgling hawk spread its wings and fly?

Let Xixi let go and grow; Father will also strive to become stronger, to protect you well.

Father will always watch you grow and become stronger.

Li Che's eyes were gentle.

He stood up, Xixi missed her parents…… In that case, naturally he would take his wife to see Xixi.

Stepping out of the courtyard, he saw Zhang Ya taking a break from her practice, sitting under the eaves buried under a thick layer of snow, cradling a cup of hot tea in a daze.

"My lord," the Golden-haired Justice Beast said respectfully.

As for Li Che now, the Golden-haired Justice Beast revered him from the heart; he had reached the Martial Saint Four Openings… and moreover bore the identity of the Divine Eagle Sacred Hand, overwhelming him in both strength and wit.

Li Che nodded at the Golden-haired Justice Beast, then turned his gaze to Zhang Ya.

"Wife, what are you doing?"

Li Che sat beside his wife and gently put his arm around her shoulders.

Zhang Ya glanced at Li Che, smiling as she narrowed her curved eyes, then leaned against his shoulder.

"I'm thinking of Xixi—I don't know if she's eating well out there; she loves to eat, and if she's hungry, how pitiful that would be. I also don't know if she's warm enough; in this icy snow, what if she freezes?"

Perhaps because of Li Che's arrival, Zhang Ya suddenly started chattering nonstop.

"Husband, I miss Xixi."

Zhang Ya leaned into Li Che's embrace, her eye rims red.

Li Che rubbed his wife's head: "Then let's go see her."

Upon hearing that, Zhang Ya instantly sprang up, her crossed long legs jerking as she shot upright.

"Really?"

Zhang Ya had absolute faith in Li Che's abilities; since her husband said he could bring her to see Xixi, she was certain they would meet.

Li Che pulled Zhang Ya into the study and had her sit in a chair.

Then he snapped his fingers.

In his chest, the Dream Heaven Master Dao Fruit began to throb.

Then, seven-colored vapors intertwined in a mist, wrapping around Zhang Ya, and she instantly fell into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Xixi, sitting upright in the galloping carriage, had cried for a long time from sorrow, not knowing if she was tired from crying, and fell into a deep sleep.

And in her dream, Xixi discovered she had reunited with her long‑missed parents!

Seeing her, her mother both wept and rushed over; Xixi couldn't help but cry out, feeling her little heart tremble uncontrollably.

"Mother——!"

Xixi wailed, kicked off her shoes, and dashed forward, slamming into Zhang Ya's arms and staggering her.

Zhang Ya's face paled, but seeing Xixi buried in her embrace, rubbing against her, the light in her eyes softened as well.

Li Che stood to the side, gently opening his arms.

He embraced his wife and daughter.

It was as if he were embracing the very heaven and earth that belonged solely to him.

……

……

He carried his deeply asleep, fully relaxed wife back to the bedroom and covered her with a blanket.

Li Che walked to the bedroom window, pushed open the carved wooden window; a red‑lacquer desk stood there, and the bleak wind blew in, making his eyes gradually clear a little.

Before him, streaming lights flickered slowly, weaving into a prompt, dreamlike and illusory.

【Dao Fruit: Dream Heaven Master (lv4, 0%)】

In his chest, the Dream Heaven Master Dao Fruit throbbed faintly, as usual not violent, rather languid.

Seven‑colored radiance gradually blossomed beneath Li Che's eyes like glass, reflecting dreamlike hues in the sunlight, constantly flashing around his seated form in the courtyard.

Li Che's breathing was exceedingly smooth.

In his chest, the 【Dream Heaven Master】 Dao Fruit throbbed, each pulse like an invisible butterfly flapping its wings.

A familiar feeling sank into his heart.

Li Che felt as if his soul had completely congealed at that moment.

Outside the pushed‑open carved wooden window.

There was a seven‑colored butterfly, unknown when it had alighted there, fluttering its wings.

Seven‑colored specks of light flew outward.

With each inhale and exhale, Li Che slightly closed his eyes, his breathing even and steady.

The butterfly's beating wings sent ripples through the far end of spacetime……

……

Li Che dreamed.

Guiding his wife and Xixi to meet in a dream via the Dream Heaven Master Dao Fruit was different from this.

In the dream, he saw a familiar black‑haired straight‑haired girl; she was much younger than the last time they met, yet though she looked young, her eyes bore a maturity beyond her years.

As if she had endured too much—betrayal, backstabbing, slaughter, pursuit……

She seemed long accustomed to such things; just as seen in the dream, her face still retained a childish girl, and she fled swiftly through the thicket.

Behind her, figures pursued her at breakneck speed.

Li Che watched silently, his brow furrowing; there were too many pursuers, yet the girl moved through the forest with ease, setting up mechanical traps and even laying formations with divine talismans……

The girl's face showed no expression as she killed each oncoming enemy one by one in pits.

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When the last enemy was pierced through by a hidden mechanical weapon and nailed to the ground, blood flowing everywhere.

Only then did that person become somewhat frightened and frenzied.

"Don't kill me… we… we were teammates who trained together!"

"Don't kill me……don't kill me……ahhh!"

"Pfft."

A sharp black longsword swept past, and a head was severed by her.

The enemy's head was cut off by her, spraying crimson blood that splattered onto the girl's youthful, icy-white face.

The moonlight was cold, and the dense forest was filled with the color of blood.

The black-haired girl threw the severed head onto the ground and kicked it far away.

Then, tapping her toes, she sprang up lightly, leaning against a large tree, curling up on a branch, and looked up at the stars in the sky.

"Father said……when a person dies, they become stars in the sky."

The girl remained expressionless, her eyes showing no fluctuation even when killing.

But at this moment, she trembled violently, and a hazy mist rose.

"Father, mother, I miss you."

…

…

Hum——!!!

A fierce humming buzzed violently in her ears.

Li Che snapped his eyes open; all sounds seemed to fly past his ears at high speed, then quickly returned.

Whooo—

Outside the window, white snow fluttered, rustling and howling.

Dao Fruit one transformation, Dream Butterfly unfurling its wings……

Every time the Dream Butterfly flaps its wings, one can enter a dream, dreaming of matters related to Big Xixi.

It seems like a glance across time and space.

It also seems like the stars in the heavens are gazing upon those lingering in the mortal realm.

【Dao Fruit lv4, second transformation, embryonic divine ability "Dream Master·Dream Butterfly" advanced, divine ability "Nightmare"】

【Divine Ability (Nightmare): Terror arises in dreams, fear remains upon waking, Nightmare enters the soul, ultimately unwilling to awaken】

【First Heaven of Divine Ability: Formless Nightmare】

Li Che's eyes showed neither joy nor sorrow; he continued pondering the dream, a hint of pity appearing in his gaze.

As for the Dream Master Dao Fruit's transformation, to Li Che now, it didn't feel as exciting as imagined.

For other Dao Fruit transformations, Li Che would feel his emotions stir a little, but for this Dao Fruit's transformation, he felt a faint sadness.

Perhaps because he would see Big Xixi's lonely, sorrowful, and painful appearance, Li Che subconsciously rejected it.

He let out a soft sigh.

In different times and spaces, what else could he do?

He could only do his utmost to let this world's daughter Xixi live well, be safe, and grow up happily!

As for the newly obtained Dream Master Divine Ability Nightmare, Li Che briefly studied it.

Yet his eyes involuntarily flashed with a strange color.

Formless Nightmare allows one's form, in reality, to become like a dream—illusory existence, body like a shadow, like the moon in water, immune to attack; even if the void shatters, it remains unaffected.

However, the only regret is that this divine ability's formlessness can only last for three attacks.

Exceeding three attacks, the Formless Nightmare state will automatically disengage.

At that point, attacks landing on the body will become substantive.

Zhang Ya also woke up, and after a while of intimacy with Li Che, the couple left the bedroom; Li Che felt a slight stir in his heart and entered the study.

Meanwhile, Zhang Ya continued practicing martial arts in the courtyard with the Golden-Haired Hound, rapidly improving herself.

Having seen Xixi in the dream, Zhang Ya's mood became extremely good, for she knew the Xixi seen in the dream was indeed the real Xixi.

Everything felt too real—Xixi's reactions, sensations, etc., were no different from reality.

This let Zhang Ya's heart gradually settle.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Li Che had just prepared to return to the study.

Suddenly.

The originally tranquil Qianyuan Divine Sect.

Suddenly shook violently, as if a terrifying earthquake had occurred!

Then, the ripples of this shock spread outward in rings, wave after wave impacting the four directions, spreading throughout Qianyuan Dao City.

Even……

It continued spreading outward beyond Qianyuan Dao City!

Lead clouds surged, flying snow roared!

The Grand Canal even erupted with terrifying waves, the river water surging, rolling up thousands of waves!

It seemed as if heaven and earth had fallen into silence in an instant.

Above the firmament, a terrifying heavenly-earthly will pressure rolled and surged forward!

Utterly oppressive, utterly suffocating.

At some unknown time, ink-black clouds began to gather, completely condensing above the city!

Oppressive and cramped!

Everyone raised their heads to look at the black clouds in the sky, instantly falling into boundless silence.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh——

The sound of breaking space rang out.

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These were the martial saints and divine fetus great gods of Qianyuan Dao City, coming from all the great clans.

At this moment, their faces showed shock bordering on despair.

"This... this is the God‑Slaying Wind Tribulation, one of the Three Calamities!"

"This is the true Three Calamities Tribulation!"

"Someone is about to break through to the Divine Tribulation Realm? Who… who is it who wants to break through the Divine Tribulation?!"

…

Several clan ancestors were shocked to the extreme, their hearts trembling and quivering.

Feng Zhiqi, Yuwen Wenlong, Hong Shifo and others also rose into the sky one after another.

Feng Zhiqi's stature was tall and broad, his eyes shining with utmost brilliance!

"The Tribulation of the Three Calamities! The God‑Slaying Wind Tribulation… could it be that the sect master is entering the tribulation?!"

Breaking through the Divine Tribulation is precisely entering the tribulation!

This is the Penetrating Method.

Hum—

The air vibrated, and a pure and mighty vast righteous qi river surged with a rumbling sound, then stretched across the heavens.

The vast righteous qi permeated the air, as if drawing in the terrifying will of heaven and earth.

It was no one else, it was Fang Hanshu.

At this moment, Fang Hanshu's Confucian robes fluttered, his fine beard also whipping in the wind, and his eyes revealed a hint of solemnity.

Lü Taibai…

He is about to enter the tribulation!

Whether one can succeed in entering the tribulation determines life or death!

Assailing the Divine Tribulation Realm yields only two outcomes: success, entering the tribulation and stepping into the divine realm; or failure, failing to enter the tribulation, resulting in death and the dissolution of one's Dao, turning to ashes in the tribulation.

No one is exempt; failure means death.

The Divine Tribulation is just that cruel; since the Guiyi Miao appeared, divine nature has filled heaven and earth, and since the birth of the first Divine Tribulation, too many unrestrained, romantic figures have turned to ashes when facing the tribulation.

No matter your talent, no matter your overbearing aura, no matter your peerlessness under heaven……

Even if you have suppressed an era, if you cannot pass the Divine Tribulation, you will die.

Li Che's ink‑colored robe embroidered with golden lotus fluttered, his jet‑black, vigorous hair dancing wildly.

He too rose into the sky, taking a step and shooting upward, appearing beside Fang Hanshu.

"Is the sect master about to enter the tribulation?"

Li Che narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Yes… life and death… lie within this tribulation."

"To be frank, the sect master's foundation accumulation is still lacking; he is too eager, but there is no choice… the pressure of the crisis forces him to make this decision."

"But precisely because of this decision, there may be a all‑or‑nothing effort, a desire to protect, and hope for success."

Fang Hanshu stroked his fine beard and spoke in a deep voice.

Li Che nodded.

Fang Hanshu looked at Li Che and slowly exhaled: "The sect master's breakthrough momentum cannot be concealed; the heavenly might of entering the tribulation cannot be stopped by anyone……"

"So the court will surely learn of the situation; the sect master's breakthrough cannot be hidden, and with the cleverness of the God of Prosperous Transport and the Old Dragon God, they will not let such a good opportunity slip……"

"Moreover, they will definitely not give the Grandmaster Taibai a chance to step into the Divine Tribulation……"

"Once the Grandmaster Taibai steps into the Divine Tribulation, the sect master cultivates the God‑Slaying Wind Disaster Dao, one of the Three Calamities! It is a level higher than ordinary tribulations!"

"Therefore, if the sect master succeeds in breaking through, when facing Gu Qianchi of the Bashu Sword Pavilion, as long as he adapts to grasping the tribulation's power, he could possibly achieve unilateral suppression……"

"The Old Dragon God will certainly not allow this to happen……"

"After Zhao Beidou is unable to act, the court's side will have one more Divine Tribulation… once the sect master breaks through, we can turn the tide."

Fang Hanshu's eyes became extraordinarily deep.

"The Qianyuan Divine Sect… is a good place; I hope I can guard the sect for a few more days."

"Ah Che… do you have confidence?"

Fang Hanshu asked Li Che.

Because he knows that if the enemy truly takes advantage of Lü Taibai's entry into the tribulation breakthrough to attack the Qianyuan Divine Sect, then the sect's only hope of holding out lies with Li Che.

The Underworld, Horse‑Face… Li Che.

"Yes."

Li Che's eyes flickered slightly; he sensed the excitement and vibration of the God‑Binding Chess Pieces.

This stirred a surge of excitement in his heart.

"The Heavenly Poison Pill… has been successfully refined!"

Now we can meet that old dragon!

Li Che's eyes were deep and mysterious.

He tapped his fingers lightly as if in the void.

He established contact with the God of Prosperous Transport far away, eight hundred li distant.

…

…

Whooo—

On the boundless surface of the Grand Canal, the waves suddenly surged, throwing up a circle of extremely fine ripples.

And from the direction of the Primordial Dao City, however, a white wave like a river tide suddenly surged forth with a mighty, tumultuous roar!

It bore a trend of destroying heaven and earth!

Bang!

The waters of the Grand Canal exploded.

The spring river water warms, the ducks know first; as for the old dragon god who cultivates with the Dragon God Prince and other dragon offspring in the waters of the Grand Canal,

The fluctuations coming from the direction of the Primordial Dao City could not be hidden from him in the slightest!

The old dragon god shot up into the sky, his white beard flying, his two dragon horns bursting forth with ultimate sharpness, piercing the void, and a cold ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

And within the imperial court camp.

A sharp sword light also shot up into the sky!

In an instant it burst forth in the high heavens, yet the sword light's aura was restrained, without any overly arrogant and fierce release.

Because at this moment, the will of heaven and earth is extremely sensitive; if it inadvertently invites calamity, it would be difficult to deal with.

At the instant Lü Taibai drew in the aura of calamity, Gu Qianchi, the ancestor of the Bashu Sword Pavilion, whose perception of sword qi was extremely keen, also sensed that something was amiss.

"This is…"

Gu Qianchi's face grew extremely solemn.

"That's right, the sect master of the Primordial Divine Sect, Lü Taibai, is currently assaulting the Divine Tribulation; he intends to break through the tribulation!"

The old dragon god's voice boomed, echoing above the imperial army.

Gu Qianchi's expression shifted slightly: "He has resolve… Lü Taibai indeed has some resolve, borrowing the sense of duty and pressure from the sect's crisis… perhaps he will actually succeed in breaking through the tribulation!"

"We can't wait any longer!"

Even Gu Qianchi felt a bit anxious at this moment.

The old dragon god narrowed his eyes, hands clasped behind his back.

"Old Dragon going to ask, let's see… the National Preceptor, facing such a situation, would he still wait? If he does still wait, then I, Old Dragon, will not accompany him; I'll go straight to Shendu and ask the Dàjǐng emperor whether the National Preceptor he selected truly intends to… overthrow mountains and destroy sects, gathering the world's fortune!"

A hint of chill entered the old dragon god's tone, as if he had been lured ashore merely to be toyed with.

However.

Just as he had just landed in front of the commander's tent,

The curtain was suddenly lifted.

Clad in a crane-feather robe, Xie Yunshen lightly swayed his feather fan, his Confucian robes billowing, he stepped out slowly.

"I didn't expect that Lü Taibai actually wants to break through into the tribulation; he indeed has resolve."

"Looks like we can't wait any longer…"

"Tonight, we will attack the Primordial Dao City again!"

"We must absolutely not allow Lü Taibai to break through into the tribulation!"

Xie Yunshen suddenly raised his feather fan, pointing far off toward the direction of the Primordial Dao City.

"Dragon God senior! On your way!"

(End of chapter)