Chapter 498: The Ghost Emperor at the End of the Strong Bow Seeks Only Death; Only by Slaying the Supreme Victor Can One Earn the Rig

Fang Hanshu is about to strike the Supreme Realm!

Li Che is quite looking forward to it, because a Supreme represents confidence and can become the Underworld's greatest trump card.

Facing the many forces of the enigmatic realm, he will no longer be so short of resources and will have capital to resist.

The Supreme Realm condenses the Great Dao sigil, comprehends the Dao's intent, merges with Heaven and Earth, merges with the Great Dao, and is a transformation after fully digesting Dao essence in cultivation.

It is the truly supreme existence; aside from deities, it stands at the utmost pinnacle.

Li Che is in high spirits; autumn rain drizzles from the sky, winds howl, yet countless starlights ignore the rain's barrier, pouring down and enveloping Fang Hanshu's body.

The myriad starlights resemble a diffusing misty flow, constantly intertwining and twisting.

Rumble—

One Great Dao sigil after another winds like a divine dragon; as they roll, the void seems to tremble uncontrollably, as if to interlace and crack.

Fang Hanshu's robe flutters continuously, a terrifying pressure from various hierarchical layers radiates from his body, making the space ripple like billowing cloth, spreading outward in concentric ripples.

Li Che's inked shirt flutters, his eyes glitter, and from the mud-bead at his brow erupts brilliant golden light.

A pillar of light pierces the clouds, tearing open the brilliance of Heaven and Earth!

The Heaven-Earth Chessboard unfurls, enveloping everything and cutting off the aura of Fang Hanshu's assault on the Supreme Realm.

To break through the Supreme, one must return to the mortal world or the enigmatic realm; within the Small Heaven one cannot surpass the Supreme.

Because the Great Dao within the Small Heaven is incomplete, the same applies to Mo Cheng Feng Du.

Therefore, Fang Hanshu must break through directly in the human world.

Otherwise, Fang Hanshu would have already contacted Li Che, entered Mo Cheng Feng Du to break through, and would not have drawn any attention.

The vast river of righteousness surged, but after Li Che isolated it with the Heaven-Earth Chessboard, no breath leaked out.

Fang Hanshu nodded, sat cross-legged, and began entering cultivation mode.

He is a Bound Spirit, but not a simple one; having received a Supreme's transmission inheritance, his foundation is the highest among all Bound Spirits Li Che has encountered so far.

And Bound Spirits each have different styles.

For example, Xie Yunshen excels at strategic planning and can condense the qi of mountains and rivers.

Another, Gu Yinxuan, is a naturally gifted poison pill master, inherently sensitive to developing toxins.

The Bound Spirits each possess their own abilities, together forming the Underworld All Heroes.

Li Che also sits cross-legged, his brow's flesh tearing open, the Star-plucking Pupil reflecting brilliance as he observes Fang Hanshu's breakthrough.

Regarding Old Fang's assault on the Supreme Realm, Li Che is very serious and focused, and in fact, there is a hint of contemplation within.

For him, the impact on the Supreme Realm might also grant him considerable insight and advancement.

Thus, Li Che sits cross-legged, quietly watching Fang Hanshu's breakthrough.

Comprehending the three calamities constitutes the Supreme; the three tribulations after the three calamities are the three stages of the Supreme, each naturally varying in strength.

Rumble—

The overwhelming divine nature and Dao essence converge rapidly.

The divine nature density of the Qitian Wai Cheng surged dramatically; even though Li Che isolated it with the Heaven-Earth Chessboard, a careful perception would still sense it.

However, Li Che no longer cares.

He hurried here intentionally, naturally serving as a protector for Old Fang's assault on the Supreme Realm.

Although there may be no real threat.

With the Heaven-Earth Chessboard's isolation, most people won't notice, so the impact is not significant.

Fang Hanshu stands up, his Sacred Sage Book continuously flipping pages.

A divine pattern seems to interlace and burst at his brow; the overwhelming Dao essence rolls down from the vault of heaven, as if invisible lines appear between Heaven and Earth, constantly intertwining and changing, forming a unique divine pattern.

Li Che glances over, also falling into contemplation.

This is the Great Dao sigil, an energy exclusive to the Supreme, born from comprehending a Dao to its utmost, communicating and merging with Heaven and Earth.

It belongs to a higher tier of power, yet the Supreme only wields one Great Dao sigil; inscribing the sigil onto the calamity wheel transforms the wheel into a Divine Altar…

Upon the Divine Altar, Divine Flame is ignited; with Heaven and Earth's endorsement, one becomes a Dao‑verified deity.

One could say every step of cultivation has a traceable path; many know it, yet achieving it is exceedingly difficult.

Rumble—

The galaxy weaves above the high sky, the autumn rain stops instantly, and the entire heavens become empty, as if no clouds or rain remain.

Boundless Vast Righteousness qi continuously drips down, enveloping the space between Heaven and Earth, shrouding Fang Hanshu.

The Great Dao sigil is vague; it is his Vast Righteousness Dao.

He shapes his own sigil with the Vast Righteousness Dao; although he received the Patriarch of the Fang Clan's transmission, he ultimately converts that cultivated power into his own Dao, and at the moment of striking the Supreme, he still chooses his own path.

Fang Hanshu ascends, hovering in midair, countless divine lights intertwine—a manifestation of divine nature refined to the extreme.

Countless divine nature converges, gradually forming a figure radiating divine light!

"This is…"

Li Che's eyes open and close, the Star-plucking Pupil erupts with ultimate brilliance, his gaze fixed, his heart trembling slightly.

"A Che, this is the Supreme Aspect, an opponent formed by the Great Dao; to condense the Great Dao sigil, one must crush the Supreme Aspect, which is… a test of qualification."

Fang Hanshu lifts the corner of his mouth and says gently.

His five fingers spread like a rake; the next moment, the righteous qi converges, the divine pattern interlaces upon it, forming a ruler.

He engages in a duel with the Supreme Aspect woven from divine nature and the Great Dao sigil.

Li Che's eyes narrow.

This Supreme Aspect is strong… extremely powerful!

Its grasp of the Vast Righteousness is hardly weaker than Fang Hanshu's!

If the Vast Righteousness were scored out of ten, this Supreme Aspect would score at least 9.9, and for Fang Hanshu to master the Great Dao sigil, he must perfectly crush the Supreme Aspect to qualify for the Vast Righteousness Great Dao sigil!

So hard…

Even Li Che felt immense pressure.

Fang Hanshu was initially suppressed and struck, struggling to resist and defend against the Supreme Xiang; his body trembled amid the relentless bombardment, and his white scholar's robe, in just a moment, became stained with blood, turning a deep crimson.

The binding of spirit does not prevent bleeding; those bound by Li Che now are no different from ordinary beings—they bleed, their flesh shatters, and they die…

Only, after death, they can revive normally.

It's as if Li Che carries an endless spring of resurrection.

Li Che frowned, seeing that he could do little; the Supreme Xiang is a calamity, just like the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations.

It must be crossed by Fang Hanshu himself; even if Li Che assists, he can help only a little.

It resembled a duel between two scholars, not only the clash of rulers but also a verbal spar; words poured like a hanging river, as if letters solidified and collided in midair, ringing loudly.

Fang Hanshu was initially at a disadvantage, but gradually—perhaps having adapted—he seemed to begin counterattacking, gradually turning the tide and gaining the upper hand.

This is a war of attrition, and no one knows how long it will last.

Li Che, however, settled his patience and observed carefully, focusing mainly on the coalescence of the Great Dao Divine Pattern.

In fact…

If judged strictly, Li Che is also at the bottleneck of the half‑step Supreme.

He now wields six kinds of Dao Tribulation power; although he lacks the Three Calamities, his Dao Tribulation quality is high, and in strict terms, he is at the threshold of challenging the Supreme.

Li Che watches keenly; although the cultivation of a Martial Daoist Immortal differs somewhat, …

The Great Dao is myriad, yet all roads lead to the same destination!

Boom—Boom—Boom—Boom——!!!!

Terrifying divinity surged like waves, Dao Essence continuously sweeping, intertwining and spreading over Qitian Cheng like a storm.

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Although the Heaven and Earth Chessboard isolates detection, at this moment the level of power involved is too high, even the Great Dao Divine Pattern interweaves and appears, clanking like chains.

Thus, it was eventually sensed.

Qitian Inner City.

Supreme auras collided like waves; Jialou, Tian Lang, and Xuanzhen—the three Supremes—faced each other's aura, which suddenly stalled.

Rumble—

Qitian Inner City, atop the colossal sky‑covering veil.

It seemed three terrifying figures emerged, the Supreme pressure sweeping out of the city like a storm, causing the cultivators of Qitian Outer City to feel boundless pressure, their legs growing weak, nearly collapsing to the ground.

Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh——

Yet many Dao Tribulation cultivators sensed something, the Dao Soul of Heaven and Earth spreading, sensed.

"Qitian Outer City… the Dao Essence is off, it keeps coalescing, and the Great Dao Divine Pattern is interweaving…"

"Someone is assaulting the Supreme Realm!"

Supreme Xuanzhen spoke in a deep voice; behind him, the Great Dao Divine Pattern clanged and interwove, erupting with dazzling brilliance!

"Who is it?"

"The Underworld Ghost Emperor? Could this half‑dead fellow, after burning everything, achieve ultimate ascension, break through, and assault the Supreme?"

"Impossible, it cannot be the Underworld Ghost Emperor!"

…

The three Supremes' emotions roiled, unable to settle; their powerful wills clashed continuously, causing spatial fluctuations to tremble.

Their mighty wills swept outward, and they spotted the figure slumped at the gate of Qitian Inner City.

The Underworld Ghost Emperor had violet flames burning atop his head, and beneath his golden skull, his eyes glowed with a faint fire.

"What? Want to come out?"

"Indeed, I am burning out; it's natural that you're scheming…"

"I truly am about to burn out…"

The Ghost Emperor sighed softly.

However, the three Supremes were too lazy to pay him any heed.

It isn't the Ghost Emperor who breaks the Supreme; he shows no sign of breaking the Supreme, and besides, he has just broken through the Martial Immortal Realm—how could it be him?!

"Go out and test."

Supreme Xuanzhen, utterly cold, sent a Second Calamity Venerable out to test.

Boom——!!!

A terrifying furnace burst forth with intensely bright golden rays, interweaving across the sky, blazing fiercely.

The Underworld Ghost Emperor's aura rose again step by step, standing up from the gate of Qitian Inner City, like a wandering deity rising, displaying lethal intent!

A fist hammered out, pushing everything aside.

The void erupted inch by inch; the Second Calamity Venerable, dispatched by Supreme Xuanzhen from the Inner City, was instantly terrified, crushed by overwhelming force, exploding inch by inch, burning and vanishing on the spot!

The Underworld Ghost Emperor let out a long sigh: "I am at the end of my strength, burning out; Supremes… come out and grant me death!"

"Give me a swift end."

Within the Inner City, the three Supremes stared coldly at each other.

This person…

How despicable!

Supreme Xuanzhen's mask seemed to quiver, and a few bits of anger welled up in his heart—this damned Underworld Ghost Emperor!

He is now even more enraged: why has the summoned Gathering Immortal Banner been lost?

Zhou Heng said the Gathering Immortal Banner was seized by powerful beings displaying both Buddha nature and demonic aura, most likely the strong ones of Hei Xumi and the Strange Demon Cave!

However, Xuanzhen Supreme questioned Tian Lang and Jialou, and the two outright refused to admit it.

Where on earth did the Gathering Immortal Banner go?!

If he had the Gathering Immortal Banner in hand, he could cut his way out of Nei Cheng; that underworld Ghost Emperor…

…must be crushed to death by him!

A brutal killing on the spot!

Boundless killing intent leaked out from within Nei Cheng.

Yet, the underworld Ghost Emperor stood like a monument before the city gate, blocking all deterrence.

The three Supremes of Nei Cheng were truly extremely aggrieved.

They wanted to kill but couldn't break through, only behind a barrier… impotent rage.

On the other side, the divinity and Dao essence between heaven and earth seemed to converge to a peak, beginning to slowly dissipate, and the Great Dao God Pattern gradually solidified.

Fang Hanshu's assault on the Supreme's checkpoint seemed to be nearing its end.

His grasp of the Great Dao God Pattern grew ever more familiar, and finally he surpassed the Supreme Aspect, counterattacked, unleashing terrifying slaughter, ultimately erasing the Supreme Aspect.

Then Fang Hanshu sat cross‑legged, entering a state akin to sudden enlightenment.

Time slipped by moment by moment.

This insight after breaking into the Supreme realm required considerable time to summarize and reap.

Throughout the entire Qitian Wai Cheng, many cultivators seemed to sense something amiss, leaping into the air one after another, eyes flashing, detecting something.

Unwittingly, three days passed in an instant.

Li Che, his ink‑clad shirt fluttering, scanned the scene, also sitting cross‑legged, serving as his protector.

Of course, besides being a protector, Li Che's own mind also sank into the Dao Tribulation space, refining the tribulation while elevating himself.

The Great Dao God Pattern originates from the Dao one has cultivated and mastered.

For example, Fang Hanshu cultivates lofty righteous Qi, so his Great Dao God Pattern is the Great Dao Righteous Pattern.

Li Che wondered what kind of pattern his future condensation would take.

Li Che's mind wandered, unconsciously pondering many things.

He thought of the nascent celestial aura within the vortex of Qimen Qi‑Blood he refined using the Qimen Immortal Seed…

That was a higher‑level power; the Eight‑Nine Profound Skill Li Che studied was also founded upon that power.

Since he walks the Path of Martial Immortal, perhaps what he condenses is not a God Pattern but maybe a Great Dao Immortal Pattern?

……

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Of course, besides researching Dao Tribulation, in his spare time protecting Fang Hanshu, Li Che also began upgrading Xixi's three‑in‑one mechanism cannon platform.

Within his chest, the long‑absent Immortal Craft Dao Fruit began to thump.

Li Che's five fingers seemed extraordinarily nimble as he engraved the Nine‑God Seal onto the mechanism, and then altered the cannonball.

Li Che upgraded the Wooden Ferry Crow, inserting thunder orbs compressed by Thunder‑Magnetic Extreme Compression into it.

Those thunder orbs were forged from Divine Sky Thunder, their explosive power immense, also a greater trump card Li Che bestowed upon Xixi.

With two supreme beasts, even Xixi would not flinch when facing a Divine Tribulation cultivator.

Of course, these are external aids; Xixi's own cultivation boost is indispensable.

Yet Xixi is only eight years old now; how could Li Che place such great demands on his daughter?

Zzzzzzz—

Feeling the constantly rolling extreme‑pressure thunder orbs in his palm, Li Che's jet‑black hair fluttered, his eyes deep and serene.

A faint smile curled at the corner of his lips.

Speaking of Thunder‑Magnetic Extreme Compression, Li Che couldn't help recalling his own Thunder‑Magnetic Track Body Dao Fruit; its maturity is now stuck at LV6, 90% mature, just one trigger away from transformation.

However, at his current realm, the conditions required for a thunder tribulation to strike him are extremely stringent, so Li Che cannot rush.

He continued upgrading Xixi's three‑in‑one cannon platform.

Regarding the promise he made to his daughter, Li Che naturally took it very seriously.

About two days later, Fang Hanshu completely ended his confrontation with the Supreme Aspect, mastering the Great Dao God Pattern; behind him, the calamity wheel burst forth with dazzling brilliance, the pattern flowing mysteriously upon it.

A massive Supreme pressure, with a casual gesture, erupted from Fang Hanshu's body.

Fang Hanshu's eyes opened and closed, the Great Dao God Pattern completed, next he would face the erosion of the third calamity force!

At the instant Fang Hanshu shattered the Supreme Aspect, Li Che naturally sensed it as well.

He immediately withdrew from Mo City Fengdu, appearing in Qitian Wai Cheng.

The Heaven‑Earth Chessboard still shrouded over Fang Hanshu's head, while above the firmament, mortal will seemed to be brewing an extremely terrifying calamity force!

Gusts of wind and waves howled, tearing space, as if trying to blow souls into oblivion.

Annihilating Divine Wind!

Fang Hanshu's first two calamities were Nether Fire and Divine Sky Thunder; now the third calamity has emerged. For many cultivators, each heavenly calamity carries a murderous flavor, a moment drawing near death.

Yet for Fang Hanshu, it posed little threat.

Even with the Heaven‑Earth Chessboard shielding, the third calamity's tribulation aura still leaked, enveloping the entire Qitian City, making all cultivators shiver.

The three great Supremes of Nei Cheng grew increasingly restless.

They became ever more certain that a strong one was assaulting the Supreme realm within Qitian City, and now it was time to cross the tribulation.

They could no longer block, could no longer stop.

Unless this quasi‑Supreme perished from a failed tribulation.

Otherwise, it's already too late; the quasi‑Supreme has already condensed the Great Dao God Pattern, erased the Supreme Aspect, completed the final crossing, only the tribulation remains.

Though tribulation is dangerous, for one confident enough to assault the Supreme realm, there is essentially no risk.

Hoo hoo hoo—

The wind and waves howl, gradually fading into silence.

The Supreme pressure that should have shrouded the entire Qitian Cheng vanished instantly.

Fang Hanshu's scholar robe fluttered, yet at this moment his heart was weighed down with an immense oppressive heaviness, a lock imposed by the Heavenly Will!

It was a lock targeting the Supreme, a terrifying notion that the Supreme could not appear among mortals, seemingly even involving a Daoist principle.

However, Li Che's spirit stirred, and the Heaven-and-Earth Chessboard shot upward, spanning above Fang Hanshu's head, helping him sever the Heavenly Will.

"Lord, I shall not disgrace the command."

Fang Hanshu smiled lightly, twirled his handsome beard, and felt in high spirits.

"Indeed."

Li Che praised.

The Underworld finally gained another Supreme!

Having a Supreme means Li Che can now attempt to act against a Supreme!

As long as a Supreme is slain, the Underworld will gain another Supreme…

With one gone and another added, the Underworld's strength will expand at a terrifyingly rapid pace!

Thus, Li Che's eyes flashed with light, clearly in high spirits; with another Supreme, the situation at the Three Prince Temple also became manageable.

Otherwise, confronting the myriad Supremes and deities of the Guiyi Miao faction would leave even Li Che feeling powerless and headache‑stricken; the overall strength gap is indeed hard to bridge.

"I am now a Supreme of the Three Calamities, One Catastrophe Realm, on the same level as the three Supremes in Qitian Nei Cheng—Tian Lang, Xuan Zhen, and Jialou—who are also of the Three Calamities, One Catastrophe Realm."

Fang Hanshu said.

He looked at Li Che with evident meaning; having just broken through to the Supreme realm, he too had begun to contemplate.

Qitian Nei Cheng holds special significance for both Fang Hanshu and Li Che, and both wish to reclaim the inner city.

Thus, after breaking into the Supreme realm, Fang Hanshu wanted to see what Li Che was like.

Whether to act against a Supreme…

Act against a Supreme?

Li Che's eyes flickered—one versus three?

Difficult.

Moreover, a one‑against‑three move is unnecessary…

The Underworld has never favored a one‑against‑three counter; it always wins with numbers!

No talk of an unfair victory; only the victor… earns the right to dance!

Regarding the imminent revival of the Three Prince Temple deity, Li Che knows it will be exceedingly complex; whether Qian Yuan or his current strength, confronting it would be too arduous.

The grand revival of the Three Prince Temple deity will inevitably make the Qian Yuan Divine Sect a target of all factions…

Li Che exhaled slowly.

Thus, for a moment, his heart suddenly brimmed with anticipation for a battle against a Supreme.

Moreover, fighting a Supreme would greatly aid the advancement of his Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit!

Li Che's martial progress is considerable, thanks to the Divine Medicine Pill, yet…

Li Che feels it is still insufficient; he needs the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit to continue improving…

He hopes to break into the LV8 tier for an even greater boost!

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"Strike the Supreme…"

"Naturally we must, the Qitian Nei Cheng must be reclaimed and held in our hands."

Li Che said gravely.

His resolute tone made a smile of delight curl at Fang Hanshu's lips.

"However, Supreme strongmen are far beyond the foes we have faced before; we cannot know how many hidden cards they possess."

"Therefore, we must plan carefully, targeting the traits of the three Supremes, and proceed step by step…"

Fang Hanshu nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Lord, you are right; I look forward to the day of our clash."

Li Che nodded.

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He intends to complete the transfer of the Sixth Gate Qimen Immortal Seed before discussing the hunt for Supremes.

In fact, Li Che also possesses an immortal seed martial art, the Heavenly Gang Immortal Martial 72 Transformations, but it lacks combat power, being merely a transformation technique without lethal force.

Therefore, Li Che does not intend to treat it as a Qimen immortal seed martial art.

Regarding Fang Hanshu's proposal, Li Che plans to develop the Six Desires Void Sword Technique, transfer the Qimen, and then proceed with the Supreme‑hunting plan…

Li Che stood, clutching the newly upgraded pink three‑in‑one mechanism turret, his gaze sweeping toward the Qitian Nei Cheng direction.

Faintly, he seemed to see the three Supreme strongmen spanning the outer city, searching for the newly risen Supreme.

But there was no clue.

Because they reside in the inner city and Li Che's Heaven‑and‑Earth Chessboard isolates him, he cannot locate Fang Hanshu.

Fang Hanshu's aura was gradually condensing, while Li Che formed a black chess piece to help suppress the Supreme Qi on his body.

But that was all; it only allowed Fang Hanshu to remain in Qitian Wai Cheng, without needing to appear in Qitian Nei Cheng like the three Supremes.

However, Fang Hanshu's current state…

At most he can only set foot in Qitian Wai Cheng, entering the mortal world, where he will inevitably be targeted and suppressed by the raging Heavenly Will!

Fang Hanshu continues to consolidate his Supreme cultivation.

Li Che left Qitian Cheng and returned to Qianyuan Dao City.

In the Elders' Hall.

He pushed open the door of the study and walked out.

Zhang Ya sweated profusely in the courtyard, while Xixi, as Sect Master, went to Xidi Peak to handle affairs.

Letters from Jinguang Residence arrived daily, and the situation grew increasingly severe; Xixi couldn't help but purse her lips, clearly unhappy.

Xixi was impatient; she was naturally waiting for her father's side, waiting for her father to finish upgrading the three-in-one cannon platform.

As soon as the cannon platform was in hand, Xixi planned to set out for Jinguang Residence!

"Husband!" Zhang Ya's face showed a hint of tension when she saw Li Che leave the study.

Even someone like Zhang Ya, a sect drifter, learned of the situation in Jinguang Residence, because lately all the rumors circulating in Qianyuan Dao City concerned Jinguang Residence.

The incursions and secessions of various forces have completely shattered Jinguang Residence's order, and some major powers behind the scenes aim to utterly ruin the prestige that Qianyuan Dao City has built in Jinguang Residence over the years.

"Xixi may go to Jinguang Residence... It's said to be very dangerous now; the power balance among the factions, even the Southern Fire Sect Master, is barely holding on..."

Zhang Ya said with great worry.

"Wife, rest assured, your husband is here..."

Li Che smiled and patted Zhang Ya's head.

"As a father, I will naturally protect Xixi's safety."

Zhang Ya's bright eyes kept flashing, and she solemnly nodded, fully trusting Li Che.

Thus, after Li Che said so, her heart completely relaxed.

Li Che bid Zhang Ya farewell and went to Taibai Peak, now renamed Xidi Peak.

Taibai Hall was also renamed Xidi Hall.

Many Elders gathered in Xidi Hall, holding a conference.

When Li Che arrived, the gazes of the Elders all fell upon him.

After all, Li Che is now the strongest figure openly in the Qianyuan Divine Sect!

He commands the Divine Realm Mechanical Beast, comparable to an Ancestor-level figure, and is the greatest pillar behind Xixi as Sect Master of Qianyuan.

Li Che did not voice any opinion at the meeting.

The final decision of the meeting was: no retreat; Jinguang Residence must be preserved, cannot be abandoned; Sect Master Xixi of the Qianyuan Divine Sect, along with Elders Zhao Fangzhou, Feng Zhiqi, Tang Xie Jia and others, will go together to station at Jinguang Residence and maintain its order.

The departure date was set for three days later.

Li Che raised no objection and agreed to the decision.

Xixi was overjoyed, and after the meeting adjourned, she received Li Che's upgraded three-in-one cannon platform, becoming even more excited; she screamed and ran wildly across the entire Xidi Peak.

"Sect Master, steady..."

Elder Dingzi, gentle and warm, kept calling from behind, reminding Xixi to mind the Sect Master's demeanor.

After delivering the mechanism to Xixi, he warned that the current three-in-one cannon platform's power is extremely terrifying and must be used carefully.

Li Che then returned to the Elders' Hall.

He tidied his wife Zhang Ya's mortal body, then re-entered the study.

Gurgle gurgle...

Inside the study, the hot furnace boiled and churned endlessly.

The maple trees in the courtyard were fully reddened, looking like flickering flames.

Li Che closed his eyes, then opened them again.

The celestial chessboard expanded before his eyes.

On the board, countless ink mists intertwined, gradually solidifying into three Supreme figures.

They were the three Supremes of Qitian Nei Cheng.

Hei Xu Mi Jialou, An Tian Ting Xuan Zhen, and Gui Yao Ku Tian Lang!

He gazed at the portraits of the three Supremes before him.

Li Che's ink-colored robe fluttered, his black hair whirled, and his gaze swept over.

It seemed he was choosing; among the three Supremes, he could cooperate with Fang Han Shu, the easiest way to complete the hunt...

Finally.

Li Che's dark pupils slowly tilted, landing on the last figure.

It's you...

Heavenly Wolf Demon Supreme!