Chapter 580: Qi Tian Grants the Primordial Mystic Essence, the Chess Saint Makes His Move

Boom—!

A powerful aura descended in an instant, the terrifying pressure of the Nirvana Heavenly King pouring out like a sand waterfall.

It spread throughout the house, giving a suffocating feeling that is hard to describe.

Inside the house where Li Che stood, it seemed to become a frozen realm in an instant, even the air became hard to move, completely solidified.

Countless sword qi raged and intertwined, the Golden Crane King floated into view, and behind him, over a hundred sword weapons of divine arms hung upside down, suspended.

Two strands of golden hair fluttered above his forehead, the Golden Crane King's eyes were cold and sharp, and not a hint of smile remained on his face.

The loss of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel was an immense blow to him.

He was now unable to contain his rage, an endless fire, like a volcanic blaze brewing, ready to erupt the moment any clue was found.

Li Che felt calm inside, but when facing the appearing Golden Crane King, he deliberately showed a look of shock on his face.

Cang Yuan bowed his head early, trembling all over, daring not to make any move.

He hadn't expected the Golden Crane King to arrive so quickly.

However, it could be understood that, although the Golden Crane King thought the weapon rack Li Che carved should have nothing to do with this loss of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

But now the Golden Crane King naturally was unwilling to miss any chance to investigate clues.

Although the Golden Crane King had examined the weapon rack many times without doubt, it was his trust in his own Heavenly King's will.

Nevertheless, the time to inquire and investigate must still come once.

Behind the Golden Crane Heavenly King followed Ji Shaohao, Shi Shaojia and Fu Shaoxi, three young emperors, their faces solemn, also feeling that this matter was too great.

Ksitigarbha King…

Came to Dou Tian Palace City?

Dared to strike the Golden Crane Heavenly King and snatch the Ruyi Golden Cudgel?

Truly audacious!

'Wasn't the Ksitigarbha King always in Yunxiao Village? It seems the intel was wrong; the Ksitigarbha King left Yunxiao Village long ago… the stationed Quasi Heavenly King was never investigated at all.'

Ji Shaohao's mind was solemnly pondering.

However, it was also normal; trying to fully spy on and restrain a Nirvana Heavenly King is not an easy task.

Unless another Nirvana Heavenly King is also activated.

Therefore, originally Ji Shaohao did not think he could completely restrain the Ksitigarbha King.

He just hadn't imagined that the Ksitigarbha King could cause such a big incident.

'The Ksitigarbha King is a deity of the Prison Lotus Camp, which is not hard to understand… perhaps he came to Dou Tian Palace to try to rescue Qi Tian from the immortal Lao Jun's hand.'

'But… this matter is truly too difficult.'

Shi Shaojia pressed both palms together and whispered a chant.

They cared not about Cang Che and Cang Yuan; they only cared about the Ksitigarbha King.

Ji Shaohao's eyes flickered: 'Impossible… unless the Prison Lotus Camp also produces an immortal, otherwise a Ksitigarbha King of merely a Heavenly King level cannot rescue Qi Tian.'

'Even if the Ruyi Golden Cudgel is taken, what then? A divine weapon cannot compare to an immortal.'

Ji Shaohao's words, of course, were also to free Cang Che Immortal Hand.

The Golden Crane King's expression was cold, his eyes dazzlingly bright, the powerful Heavenly King's will raging unabashedly swept across the whole house.

He intended to search every corner of the house.

As for privacy?

For the Golden Crane King, his current matter was the most important; a mere Divine Eagle Immortal Hand had no claim to privacy before him.

However, after the Heavenly King's will swept, there was no gain.

The Golden Crane King's face darkened like water; he raised his hand, and instantly a resonant sword qi coiled, the same sword qi that had previously suppressed and sealed the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

Perhaps because it had absorbed the aura of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, he now intended to use this sword qi to investigate.

However, after the sword qi was released, there was little reaction.

It drifted around him like ethereal waterweed.

The Golden Crane King let out a light sigh.

It seems that the Ruyi Golden Cudgel truly has nothing to do with Cang Che Immortal Hand.

Indeed, he is only a maker of weapon racks; what relation could he have with the Ruyi Golden Cudgel?

The Golden Crane King glanced at Li Che: 'Cang Che Immortal Hand, I'm sorry, the loss of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel truly unsettles me.'

Li Che heard this but said nothing.

The Golden Crane King did not linger, instantly turning into a burst of sword light and left, continuing to search the whole city.

Ji Shaohao, however, chose to stay.

Perhaps he intended to use this chance to properly soothe Li Che, also a chance to draw closer.

Ji Shaohao still valued Cang Che Immortal Hand, after all, producing a gifted Divine Eagle Immortal Hand in the Dark Heavenly Court is truly rare.

This Cang Che Immortal Hand might become the next Zhao Yuan Great Immortal; for the Dark Heavenly Court camp, gaining another Divine Eagle Great Immortal would indeed be a major event.

And this Divine Eagle Great Immortal also has a great connection with this young emperor, which for Ji Shaohao is a tremendous boon.

It could instantly elevate his status within the Dark Heavenly Court.

Thus, Ji Shaohao must still soothe.

'It's fine, the Golden Crane Heavenly King lost a Proof-of-Dao Divine Weapon; that is the real issue. After the Heavenly King used the weapon rack I carved, the divine weapon was lost, and I feel deeply pained.'

Li Che sighed and said softly.

When a client uses something you carved and bad situations arise, that is a considerable blow for any sculptor.

Ji Shaohao could also understand Li Che's feelings at this moment.

'Indeed… a Proof-of-Dao Divine Weapon can drive a cultivator mad.'

"Especially someone like the Golden Crane Heavenly King, whose path the Nirvana Heavenly King cannot see, that is almost his only chance."

Ji Shaohao soothed Li Che for a while, then urged him not to be discouraged by this matter; Thus: Divine Craft Immortal Hand Assembly still needs Li Che to perform well, to secure the next slot for the Dark Heavenly Court.

Ji Shaohao did not linger in the room where Li Che was; after saying farewell to Li Che, he rejoined the group assisting the Golden Crane Heavenly King in tracking the whereabouts of the Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff.

This matter almost mobilized the entire Dou Tian Palace City; many Nirvanas who were sealed in meditation even voluntarily came to help.

Mostly… it's still about coveting the Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff.

It's fortunate, I guess; now that we know this celestial weapon of the heavens was lost in Dou Tian Palace City, if they find it there might be a chance to obtain it, and at the very least help the Golden Crane King locate the Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff…

Later, when these Nirvanas are lost on the road ahead, they can also go to the Golden Crane Heavenly King to borrow the Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff for contemplation.

The room quickly fell silent again.

"Huh—"

Cang Yuan's tense body suddenly relaxed, his whole form collapsing onto the ground, panting heavily.

"It's truly terrifying; an enraged Nirvana Heavenly King is beyond anything we can resist or fight, too frightening."

Cang Yuan felt a flood of emotions.

He harbored boundless yearning for such a realm and cultivation.

Li Che's gaze slowly receded, his expression returning to calm; he stretched lazily, his black shirt fluttering like a still ancient well.

He gave no response to Cang Yuan's sentiments.

Li Che turned, patted Xixi's head; Xixi lifted her head proudly, looking at her own father, her eyes bright.

In her heart she was clear: the Golden Crane King's Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff, what a coincidence, was lost right after using the weapon rack his father carved…

How could it be such a coincidence?

It must just be his father's scheming!

Xixi's lips curved into a smile; the divine weapon of the Heavenly Unity Temple was reclaimed, which lifted Xixi's spirits considerably.

She once again cradled the lower‑tier divine crystal of the Two Saints that her father had earned for her, continued cultivating, striving to raise her own cultivation!

Xixi knows very well the importance of being the daughter of the Prison Lotus!

Cang Yuan's expression shifted; he wasn't foolish either—seeing Li Che regain composure and ease, a few doubts arose in his mind.

Is the Golden Crane King's lost Ruyi Golden Hooped Staff really unrelated to the master?

……

……

He returned to the room.

Li Che raised his hand and tapped his forehead; the Heavenly Earth chessboard that had been undone now stretched horizontally again, covering the space between heaven and earth.

He re‑shielded Xixi's perception as she cultivated.

As for himself, after leaving a painted‑immortal clone, a black vortex formed behind him, and his whole body entered the Ink City Fengdu.

Within Fengdu.

Ink‑colored rain continuously washed and fell.

On the Dominator's tower, countless black mists twined, the ink rain gradually coalescing to outline the Dominator's clone.

To employ the second Dragon Elephant Vajra Earth‑Dao body, the Dominator clone was detonated, and now it needs to be restored.

"Nirvana Heavenly King… truly powerful."

"Only by borrowing the Earth‑Dao body can I withstand a few moves."

"But I have no capacity for a prolonged battle."

Li Che exhaled softly.

Now, compared with the Nirvana Heavenly King, he indeed still has a gap.

If he completes the Xuan Immortal Union Dao and steps into the Realm of Opening Heaven Xuan Immortal, perhaps he could duel the Heavenly King.

His spirit stirred, and flowing lights interwove before his eyes.

【Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv9, 10%)】

His eyes brightened slightly; the clash of this battle raised the Dao Fruit's maturity quite well.

Li Che thought perhaps it was because he used the Immortal Craft Earth‑Dao body, merging the primordial calamity power into a Calamity Lotus, condensing into a strand of Hongmeng Qi.

"Hongmeng Qi… seems even stronger than the will of heaven and earth."

Li Che felt a slight stir in his heart.

He closed his eyes, countless scenes flickered, recalling that startling flash of Hongmeng Qi.

Even the Nirvana Heavenly King would be at a loss against this power.

Unfortunately, the Hongmeng Qi is too scant, only a thread; otherwise… slaying the Nirvana Heavenly King wouldn't be difficult.

Boom!

Li Che's jet‑black, fierce hair whirled wildly.

The instant his gaze opened, his spine quivered, like an angry dragon roaring up.

Li Che's spirit stirred slightly, stimulating the newly increased maturity of the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit.

He converted that maturity into an instant insight feedback!

Cultivate!

Li Che directly reversed his internal divinity, causing the divine essence of the Eight Extraordinary Gate Immortal lineage to turn into scorching, boiling blood‑Qi.

Union Dao!

Continue Union Dao!

One long Dao river after another surged forth, his jet‑black hair flying, and under the stimulus of the Dao Fruit's instant insight feedback, Li Che seemed to enter an even more profound state of martial cultivation!

The pure‑heart Dao river roared, acting as a lubricant, merging the other Dao rivers into one.

The original Two‑Color Great Dao River again began to attempt merging into a Great Dao River.

Dong dong dong—

Li Che's mortal body, as if set ablaze, the utmost scorching heat coursed over his skin, blue veins pulsed up, seeming to surface.

The blood flowing within, like molten magma fire, surged and was extinguished!

Extreme might and terror!

Merging Dao, the Third Dao!

The Mortal Sacred Body seemed at this moment to ascend step by step, because the great Dao power brought by Merging Dao washed over, continuously enhancing the mortal body's strength!

Chi chi chi—

In Ink City Fengdu.

Ink‑colored rain was repeatedly evaporated by the heat, rose up, shrouding the hazy world.

After a while, the heat on Li Che's body finally slowly returned to calm.

He opened his eyes, his jet‑black hair twitched.

His brows couldn't help but knit.

"Still lacking a bit…"

"The Path of the Profound Immortal truly is hard to walk."

"Merging Dao, really hard."

Even for the current Li Che, whose martial Dao talent has been raised to an extremely terrifying level, he still cannot help but feel the difficulty of martial cultivation.

"Although there is the sudden insight feedback from the Dragon‑Elephant Vajra… it's still not enough."

Li Che slowly exhaled.

Merging the Third Dao, compared to his imagination, is a bit harder, but Li Che is not too disappointed.

After all, he has only just stepped into the realm of Merging Dao.

Yet Li Che got an unexpected surprise.

【Dao Fruit: Pure Heart (lv8, 30%)】

The Pure Heart Dao Fruit's induced spiritual Great River was used by Li Che as a Great River to lubricate the Merging Dao.

As the Merging Dao progressed, the maturity of the Pure Heart Dao Fruit was consequently enhanced.

This actually gave Li Che the possibility of the Pure Heart Dao Fruit's seventh metamorphosis!

Perhaps this is the Pure Heart Dao Fruit's seventh‑metamorphosis path.

Li Che continued to sense other Dao Fruits.

Various Dao Fruits all experienced varying degrees of improvement.

For example, the Chess Saint Dao Fruit, after entering the Dou Tian Palace City, the usage frequency of the celestial chessboard greatly increased, thus its maturity rose markedly.

Next is the Immortal in Painting Dao Fruit; Li Che employed the power of his Dominant Clone, which also fed back into the Immortal in Painting Dao Fruit.

Now Li Che also understands that Dao Fruits are linked to each other by bonds.

One can use the power of a Dao Fruit to feedback and boost the maturity of other Dao Fruits.

Hoo hoo hoo—

The merging of the Third Dao was almost successful.

Li Che stretched lazily, and the entire Ink City Fengdu seemed to tremble slightly.

【Eight‑Nine Profound Skill: Mortal Sacred Body (50%)】

As the Merging Dao advanced, the Mortal Sacred Body's progress also reached 50%; now Li Che's mortal body is even stronger.

Taking a step, Li Che turned into a wisp of black smoke, reappeared, already on the Dominant Tower.

The wind and rain howled, ink rain slanted.

Li Che stood on the Dominant Tower's roof like a straight spear.

His five fingers spread wide.

Next moment…

A sound that broke the void rang out.

The countless rain‑water canopy seemed to be torn open from the middle.

The Ruyi Golden Cudgel, drawn into the grinding core of Fengdu, instantly spun, whistling as it shot out.

Dang—

Finally, Li Che's five fingers firmly grasped it.

The terrifying airflow poured down, causing the droplets in the rain canopy to explode!

"Ruyi Golden Cudgel."

Li Che's lips curved into a smile, his mood excellent.

He sat cross‑legged on the Dominant Tower, his spirit drifting like threads into the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

Earlier he had sensed that the Ruyi Golden Cudgel contained the lingering will of Qi Tian.

Now, after dealing with King Golden Crane's investigation, he could finally see what Qi Tian had left.

Hum—

The Ruyi Golden Cudgel trembled, slipped from Li Che's hand, hovered straight, then vibrated, turning into countless Ruyi Golden Cudgels that surrounded Li Che.

Among the countless treasure cudgels, the primal will flowed out.

Slowly…

It coalesced and intertwined into a figure.

That was… Qi Tian!

Qi Tian opened his eyes, his brilliant pair of eyes flashing like golden light.

He saw Li Che and smiled lightly.

"I, Old Sun, always knew you, kid, could ascend the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and rendezvous."

Qi Tian laughed.

Li Che couldn't help but smile lightly.

"Alas, this time Old Sun might truly be doomed."

Suddenly, Qi Tian changed his tone, speaking with some regret.

"The Eighth Generation God Tide, in this age… the Heavenly Immortals of the three great divine camps have truly started to strike hard, planning in the eighth generation to cut off all the wings of the Prison Lotus Daughter."

"Letting the Prison Lotus Daughter be in the Ninth Generation God Tide will make her easier to handle."

"Old Sun also feels this time may be inescapable, so… I left a fragment of primordial will in the Wishful Golden Hoop Staff, awaiting your activation."

Qi Tian, of modest height, strolled atop the Dominion Tower, sat at the edge, and his two furry legs swung.

"This time, Old Lord Immortal intends to forge Old Sun into a Qi Tian Divine Pill… that old man wields the fire of the Heaven‑Earth Vein, one of the strongest flames in the world, yet Old Sun cannot withstand it…"

Qi said.

Li Che was slightly startled, his heart sinking.

"Can't withstand it?"

Qi Tian lifted his head, his golden‑bright eyes meeting Li Che's, and laughed: "It can't be withstood. After Old Sun's will descends upon this world, it slumbers within the Heaven‑Earth Vein, a flesh formed by harnessing its power…"

"And that Old Lord Immortal seems to know this secret, using the fire of the Heaven‑Earth Vein to sacrifice and refine Old Sun…"

"The power of common origin, Old Sun cannot resist."

Qi said.

"In fact, Old Sun is curious how Old Lord Immortal learned that Old Sun's flesh is formed via the Heaven‑Earth Vein…"

Li Che's eyes hardened.

His heart trembled slightly, not expecting Qi Tian to be so pessimistic about this situation.

"No matter… Old Sun has delayed long enough."

"Old Lord Immortal wants to refine Old Sun, but that's not easy; at least three Heavenly Immortals must keep watch."

"These three Heavenly Immortals are the ones Old Sun has been stalling, hehe, that's enough profit."

Qi Tian laughed.

Li Che fell silent, also understanding that Qi's words were true.

If the three Heavenly Immortals were to act, they'd specifically target the Prison Lotus Daughter.

The consequences would truly be unimaginable.

Buzz—

Every Wishful Golden Hoop Staff trembled.

Qi Tian looked at Li Che and patted the spot beside him.

Li Che, following Qi Tian, sat upright on the Dominion Tower, swinging his long legs.

Qi Tian hooked his arm around Li Che: "The Prison Lotus Daughter of this age is very different…"

"Do not let those old things drag her into the Ninth Generation God Tide…"

"In this Eighth Generation God Tide, those old guys still have some fear, not daring to overdo it, wanting the Prison Lotus Daughter to trigger the Ninth Generation God Tide."

"But once the Ninth Generation God Tide begins, those old guys… will have no mercy, their methods will become even more ruthless!"

Qi Tian's golden eyes gathered as he spoke.

Li Che, hearing this, understood the reason and nodded solemnly.

Qi Tian patted Li Che's shoulder.

"Old Lord Immortal summons the fire of the Heaven‑Earth Vein to sacrifice Old Sun; the power of common origin may be unstoppable, but them trying to forge a Qi Tian Divine Pill is just a dream."

"Old Sun has linked most of the primordial power with the Wishful Golden Hoop Staff…"

"Now, the Wishful Golden Hoop Staff and Old Sun share the same primordial source."

Qi said, and after finishing, looked at Li Che with utmost solemnity.

Li Che was slightly stunned.

"It's on you, Prison Lotus Daughter's father!"

Qi Tian grinned.

"With the Wishful Golden Hoop Staff in your hands, only you can perceive and refine those primordial powers… the more you perceive and refine, the less primordial power Old Lord Immortal will obtain after forging Old Sun."

Li Che suddenly understood.

So this is Qi Tian's purpose, the secret hidden within the Wishful Golden Hoop Staff.

Qi Tian does not seem optimistic about his own escape.

And Qi Tian's words also revealed some mysteries to Li Che.

Three Heavenly Immortals are suppressing him.

This also made Li Che, who intended to rescue Qi Tian, feel boundless pressure.

How could this possibly be rescued?

Three Heavenly Immortals…

Li Che now struggles even against the Nirvana Heavenly King, let alone the Earth Immortal, let alone higher‑tier Heavenly Immortals.

Heavenly Immortals belong to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, or rather, they are the pinnacle of this world.

Qi Tian stood up, his body gradually becoming ethereal.

His golden eyes fell upon Li Che, their gaze deep and brimming with surging anticipation.

"A being that transcends fate, the Yulin maiden's father, the root of the change, may be right here with you."

Qi Tian patted Li Che's shoulder.

Then, it transformed into an origin power, flowed along the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, and merged into Li Che's flesh.

Boom—!!!

That was the martial Dao origin power.

As it merged into Li Che's body, his muscles and bones trembled.

The celestial martial supreme art 【Dou Zhan Sheng Secret Technique】 that he had previously grasped from Qi Tian, at this moment, received massive perceptual nourishment!

In Li Che's eyes, it seemed as if Qi Tian's figure was executing the Dou Zhan Sheng Secret Technique!

It felt like currents surged, stimulating his limbs and bones, flushing his sinews.

Li Che let out a long howl to the heavens.

Countless ink rain exploded, his five fingers extended, among the myriad Ruyi Golden Hoop Staffs, golden light burst forth, which he grasped in his palm.

With a fierce sweep, golden light cascaded like a waterfall!

Li Che stood atop the summit of the Dominator Tower, brandishing his treasured staff, shaking and blasting wind and rain, while the void roared and quivered.

Originally, Li Che had only comprehended the Dou‑character technique; at this moment, the "Zhan" and "Sheng" techniques also succeeded in being comprehended!

With a single sweep of his staff, rolling shadows interwove across the sky, covering the heavens and earth!

The origin surged within his body, permeating his flesh and limbs.

This was an act akin to a dharma transmission.

Li Che closed his eyes, grasped the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, lifted it slowly, and pointed obliquely at the heavens.

At once, he could perceive that the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff seemed to connect to a primordial space!

That was the primordial source of Heaven and Earth that Qi Tian had comprehended!

He let out a gentle sigh.

Although they share the origin, … his current cultivation is not even at the level of the Nirvana Heavenly King, so he cannot extract these origin powers.

Rumble—!

Li Che's spirit flickered slightly.

In front of him, streams of light intertwined.

【Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv9, 20%)】

Hm?!

Li Che's eyes brightened.

This origin power elevated his Dou Zhan Sheng Secret Technique to a pinnacle, and also greatly increased the Dao Fruit's maturity!

The boost in Dao Fruit maturity will certainly bring considerable aid!

"10% of the Seven‑Molt Dao Fruit instant insight feedback!"

Li Che hesitated not at all and activated it directly!

Now he needs to quickly raise his cultivation and strength, so he didn't hold back!

Rumble—

Li Che's jet‑black hair whirled wildly, his whole body shot out like a cannonball, hovering in the air, while behind him the Great Dao River surged wildly!

Continue to strike the Mysterious Immortal Dao Fusion!

Third Dao!

Merge!

Boom—!!!

Under the massive instant insight feedback, Li Che's flesh trembled, and the Great Dao River surged!

The Third Dao, which originally still lacked some elements to fuse, broke through the barrier under the instant insight feedback and fully completed the fusion!

Third Dao!

The tricolored Great Dao River twisted together like a plait, winding and spiraling, dreamlike and illusory!

Dragon Elephant Vajra, Chess Saint, Painting Immortal, the three Dao merged into one!

However, Li Che has not yet paused his cultivation.

Fourth Dao!

Thunder‑Magnetic Track Great Dao River!

Merge!

The spiritual Great Dao River surged, the Thunder‑Magnetic River driven by the Thunder‑Magnetic Track surged, and merged with the fused Third Dao!

The first collision erupted a terrifying repelling force!

However, now that Li Che has merged the three Dao, his cultivation and power have grown far too large!

He rigidly suppressed this repelling force of the Great Dao River!

Zzzzz—

Countless thunders burst!

The mysterious golden chaotic heavenly thunder danced wildly!

Li Che's mighty Mysterious Immortal will trembled, subduing the river, achieving the Fourth Dao fusion!

However, the Fourth Dao fusion is far more difficult than before!

Perhaps because the three Dao were already merged, the Fourth Dao is overly repulsive!

After the Dao Fruit's instant insight feedback was completely exhausted...

Li Che only managed to push the fusion process forward by a tiny bit.

"It's getting harder and harder..."

"I need more Dao Fruit sudden enlightenment feedback; relying solely on self-realization could take a long time."

Li Che exhaled slowly.

He hovered in the air and began to use the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff to draw the primordial power shared by Qi Tian.

But Li Che could hardly extract any.

Wah‑la, wah‑la—

The torrential rain fell like pillars.

It streamed down continuously from the sky, striking the ground of Mo City Fengdu and exploding into a misty spray.

Li Che sat upright atop the Dominion City; having completed the Three Dao Fusion, he began to contemplate how to draw Qi Tian's source.

Qi Tian gave him a chance to extract the source, the meaning being clear: he could take as much as he could share.

The more he takes, the less primordial power remains in the Qi Tian Divine Pill forged by the Immortal Lord using the fire of the Heaven‑and‑Earth veins.

So...

How can he extract more of the source?

He raised his hand and tapped his forehead.

The Heaven‑and‑Earth Chessboard shrank and materialized before him.

Li Che plucked a piece and placed it on the board; stars spread across it, radiance blossoming.

He pondered while playing, seeking a way to break the impasse.

Pat—

Suddenly.

A chess piece fell onto the board.

Li Che's eyebrows lifted slightly.

His form vanished instantly atop the Sovereign Tower.

Reappearing, he was already on the square of Mo City Fengdu.

His spirit stirred.

In an instant, a colossal figure manifested!

It was the Arm‑Spanning Qi Tian Nirvana Armor!

It is the Arm‑Spanning Qi Tian Armor forged from a mechanized divine seal, engraved with the four ancient Heaven‑and‑Earth talismans.

Its power is immense, comparable to Nirvana itself!

Li Che's gaze burned fiercely.

His mind whirled continuously, contemplating, erupting like a storm!

It seemed a line of thought drifted about; he tried to seize it, but it slipped away.

The Heaven‑and‑Earth Chessboard floated before him.

Li Che began to treat his own abilities as pieces, arranging and placing them.

Various Dao Fruit Prodigies, Dao Guides, and Dao Tribulation abilities were taken as pieces and dropped onto the board.

Suddenly, Li Che's gaze fixed on the board.

A piece shimmered with radiance.

"Thunder Magnetic Extreme Pressure!"

"Arm‑Spanning Qi Tian Nirvana Armor..."

"Immortal Craft!"

"Guanyin Lotus Bomb..."

"Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff..."

……

Li Che closed his eyes and slowly lifted his face.

One hand plucked a piece.

The other hand rose, fingers splayed, the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff whooshed in, and with a 'snap' he seized it.

The rain burst apart.

Li Che's eyes opened at the same moment.

Bang!

He stamped a foot down, and the ground of Mo City Fengdu erupted with expanding ripples.

Li Che's body, gripping the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff, instantly launched upward.

All the rain over Mo City Fengdu seemed to freeze at that moment.

He floated to the chest area of the Qi Tian Armor.

His gaze burned.

He thrust the Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff out fiercely.

Clack!

It pierced the chest of the Arm‑Spanning Qi Tian Nirvana Armor!

Then his palm pressed hard.

Kakaka—

The Ruyi Golden Hoop Staff kept sliding into the Qi Tian Armor's chest.

Finally...

It thoroughly permeated the chest cavity.

It was flush with the surface of the Equal Heaven Armor.

Strands of spiderweb-like cracks intertwined and spread.

But Li Che's gaze was blazing.

His palm pressed against the round surface of the As-You-Will Golden Hooped Staff.

Thunder-Magnetic Extreme Pressure!

Compression!

Absorption!

Drawing continuously the primordial power of Heaven and Earth shared from Equal Heaven at the other end of the As-You-Will Golden Hooped Staff.

Gathered within the As-You-Will Golden Hooped Staff.

Through the method of Thunder-Magnetic Extreme Pressure, constantly compressing, constantly gathering...

The primordial power of Heaven and Earth is indeed terrifying; Li Che can hardly refine any of it.

But he can draw out this power in advance, compress it...

Then slowly release it, becoming the power that drives the Equal Heaven Armor!

A somewhat ancient term suddenly surfaced in Li Che's mind.

"Nuclear Fusion?"

Li Che gave a light smile.

This is the source of nuclear power!

Dong dong dong—

Between heaven and earth, there was the sound of a heartbeat, like thunder ringing in the ears!

(End of chapter)