Chapter 637: The Boss Gives Li Che Rare Tenderness, a Defiant Counterattack

The father of the Jail Lotus daughter?

The Kṣitigarbha King is actually the father of the Jail Lotus daughter?!

This news is truly shocking, its impact absurdly strong, after all, who is the Kṣitigarbha King?

He is a figure who represents the Jail Lotus faction, toyed with the three great divine realms of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, personally wielded a blade to slay many divine strongmen, leaving the three divine realms in a mess—a truly ghostly hero!

As a result, the Third Tathagata, a top imperial-level Celestial Immortal, actually claimed that the Kṣitigarbha King is the mortal martial immortal who is the father of the Jail Lotus daughter?

This news is indeed highly impactful.

Who could have imagined that the Kṣitigarbha King's identity is Li Che!

How could a mortal martial immortal ascend to such heights in such a short time?

The current Kṣitigarbha King can even clash with Earth Immortals, slaying them; he truly stands at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths as a peerless strongman.

Not even the Nirvana deities, nor many Earth Immortals or Heaven Immortals, could accept it.

Taiyi Immortal and Imperial Hong Emperor, both imperial-level Celestial Immortals, wore bewildered expressions.

As imperial-level Celestial Immortals of the Two Saints Ancient Village, how could they be unaware of Li Che's identity? The father of the Jail Lotus daughter is a matter they must heed.

After all, using the Jail Lotus daughter's father to force her into darkness and fulfill a predetermined fate is crucial; he is a very important figure.

Therefore, they naturally know Li Che's identity.

Yet Li Che is actually the Kṣitigarbha King...

Linking the two together is truly overwhelming, completely shattering the two Celestial Immortals' understanding.

After all, when Li Che was mortal, he was merely a warrior who had just entered the martial immortal stage, following a pure martial path without divinity, yet he reached such heights in a short span.

What mysteries and scheming lie within?

"Impossible..."

Imperial Hong Emperor gritted his teeth.

He was outwitted by the Kṣitigarbha King, severely wounded, nearly dragged into the Nether, where the terrifying Nether Sovereign slashed him.

Now, drenched in gore with blood spraying everywhere, how could he accept that the Kṣitigarbha King is actually Li Che?

His Imperial Hong Emperor... was outwitted by a mortal martial immortal like this?

Boom—

The whole world trembled; Primordial Thunder Heaven seemed overloaded, about to collapse.

The Third Tathagata raged furiously, a swastika symbol swirling in his eyes, murderous intent emanating from his body as he called upon Dingguang Buddha to act, together suppressing Li Che to prevent his return to Jail Lotus Land.

If Li Che returns to Jail Lotus Land, it will become extremely troublesome.

Because within Jail Lotus Land resides a truly terrifying great horror, and its rules lie beyond their control, not to be underestimated.

Dingguang Buddha smiled faintly; though merely an avatar, he did not refuse.

Imperial Hong Emperor was slapped away by Dog Lord, crashing into the ground; he chose not to act, as there was no need, even hoping Dog Lord would kill him, which would cause the Two Saints Ancient Village's Imperial Hong Village to collapse on its own.

Without an imperial-level Celestial Immortal stationed, even the Two Saints Ancient Village amounts to nothing.

Nevertheless, the Third Tathagata spoke, and Dingguang Buddha naturally chose to act.

Buzz—

The terrifying will of the Celestial Immortals surged, even the heavenly thunder within Primordial Thunder Heaven was completely suppressed, the dreadful pressure raging like waves.

Dingguang Buddha stepped out of the void, ignoring the world‑rule forces swirling over the sheer cliff, hovering in the air.

The Third Tathagata, the Past Tathagata and the Present Tathagata—one in flowing white robes, the other seated atop the Thousand Buddha Pagoda, bathed in Buddha light and golden radiance.

Together with Imperial Hong Emperor and Taiyi Immortal, the pressure from numerous imperial-level Celestial Immortals spread outward.

Li Che fell onto the barrier leading to Jail Lotus Land.

Beneath the white jade Kṣitigarbha King mask, his expression was exceedingly solemn.

Does this count as a full alliance?

Five imperial-level Celestial Immortals joining forces—this lineup can be called the most extravagant and top‑tier force in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths today.

Is this preparing to attack Jail Lotus Land?

Li Che exhaled.

Behind him, the Kunpeng's wings unfurled, flapped fiercely, stirring countless gales as if to unleash the ultimate speed of the world.

A figure darted in at lightning speed, a powerful aura radiating outward like flames leaping from hell, eroding everything.

It was Dog Lord, striding elegantly, swaying his dog tail.

He landed not far from Li Che, the massive phantom of a hellish demon hound, seeming ready to roar and shatter giant stars.

Dog Lord swayed his tail, squinting his eyes, staring at the five imperial-level Celestial Immortals whose auras seemed intertwined.

A degree of vigilance— even Dog Lord, facing five imperial‑tier Celestial Immortals, felt immense pressure and had to steel himself.

Hum—

Blade light glittered, countless peach blossoms fluttered with the spring breeze, white‑clad and swift, the Three‑Eyed True Lord strolled in, leading a slender black dog.

The Howling Celestial Dog stuck out its tongue, oddly eyeing Dog Lord; its long legs twitched in the void, circling Dog Lord as if constantly assessing why a black dog appeared here.

Dog Lord grew impatient, large magma‑like veins pulsing on his forehead, then his delicate paw rose, slapping the Howling Celestial Dog's head.

The strike softened the dog's leg, causing it to collapse beside the Three‑Eyed True Lord.

The Three‑Eyed True Lord shook his head helplessly, gave Dog Lord an apologetic smile, his gaze shifting toward the five imperial‑level Celestial Immortals united in the distance, exuding a terrifying aura.

The Third Tathagata, the Second incarnation, Dingguang Buddha's avatar, and two imperial‑level beings from the Two Saints Ancient Village.

One could say this lineup would give anyone a headache.

"You go first, enter Jail Lotus Land."

"Returning inside Jail Lotus Land, even if temporarily safe, they will not, nor dare, to attack while the God Tide has not yet shifted."

"Only when the Eighth Generation God Tide ends will these imperial‑level Celestial Immortals act, wiping out the Jail Lotus faction; this is their usual tactic—after exploiting the Jail Lotus deities, fearing their threat, they choose to jointly slay the Jail Lotus daughter and the deities, forcing them to reincarnate as temple gods!"

The Three-Eyed True Lord's silhouette was indifferent, yet he spoke of the filth among the gods of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Li Che's eyes flickered with a cold light as he listened.

His heart trembled slightly; it turned out that hiding inside the Prison Lotus Realm was not safe, for these gods were waiting for an opportunity—when the god tide receded, that would be the moment they joined forces to storm the Prison Lotus Realm, right?

Now the Eighth Generation God Tide has truly reached its peak; as for when it will end, Li Che does not know.

The divinity between heaven and earth became extremely seething, indicating that the god tide was about to fall, because too many gods had died, even including existences at the level of earthly immortals; these immortal falls directly caused the god tide's divinity to accelerate.

However, there is still some time before the standard set by the will of heaven and earth for the god tide's end is reached.

But it should not be long.

After all, too many immortals have fallen in this span—God-Slaying Immortals, God-Slaughtering Immortals, Immortal Sparrow Emperor, Immortal Toad Emperor, God-Absolving Immortals, and so on……

Five earthly immortals have fallen in succession; Li Che felt that the achievements required by the Prison Lotus Maiden had already been completed ahead of time by his help.

Thus, the end of the god tide may be near.

Li Che furrowed his brows slightly, not lingering any longer; he glanced at Gou Ye, then at the Three-Eyed True Lord.

The Three-Eyed True Lord nodded: "No problem, go back and enter the Prison Lotus Realm."

"I will hold this position; they cannot cross the thunder pool even a step."

The Three-Eyed True Lord said lightly.

"At least, before you enter the Prison Lotus Realm, they cannot affect you; this is what I… Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord personally said."

Holding the three-pointed two-edged blade askew, his black hair flying, the incomparably handsome Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord had peach blossoms drifting around him; he spoke lightly, full of confidence.

Li Che drew a deep breath.

Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord glanced at Gou Ye: "You too must enter the Prison Lotus Realm."

Gou Ye tilted his head, a flash of displeasure crossing his dog eyes.

Are you teaching Gou Ye how to do things?

However, Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord's gaze was peaceful, merely smiling.

Gou Ye snorted, too lazy to continue arguing with the Manifest Sage True Lord, turned around, twisted his dog butt, intending to bring Li Che back into the Prison Lotus Realm.

With Gou Ye's escort, Li Che's entry into the Prison Lotus Realm this time will surely encounter no problems.

Boom—

And at the instant Gou Ye moved.

The Past Tathagata and Present Tathagata struck simultaneously; the Thousand Buddha Pagoda trembled, and strands of Buddha light poured down like a golden divine dragon, roaring as it lunged forward.

On the other side, the Past Tathagata clenched his five fingers and fiercely slapped out a palm, which pressed down like the Five Finger Mountain onto the Three-Eyed Manifest Sage True Lord!

The Emperor Hong Human Sovereign and the Taiyi Undying also moved into action.

The Taiyi Undying's body seemed to turn into black mist, erupting explosively; black wind howled, and as it swirled, it appeared to merge into the void, rushing swiftly toward the direction where Li Che was.

But as soon as he moved, the three-pointed two-edged blade stabbed into the void with a puff, forcing the Taiyi Undying's form to emerge.

"Three-Eyed True Lord, you are too arrogant!"

"Do you intend to block us five heavenly immortals of imperial rank joining forces with your own power?"

The Taiyi Undying spoke in cold anger.

However, the only response was the Three-Eyed True Lord gripping the handle of the three-pointed two-edged blade in his armpit, his eyes askance.

"Go."

The Three-Eyed True Lord said lightly.

Gou Ye brought Li Che without hesitation, boomingly breaking through the void, tearing the realm's barriers, and entering the Prison Lotus Realm.

Hummm—

Countless strands of Buddha light, like coming alive, like flood dragons, transformed into chains that shot out from the void at high speed, seeking to bind Li Che and Gou Ye.

"Scram!"

Gou Ye looked back, and from his fang-filled dog mouth erupted a furious roar.

Heaven and earth trembled; the terrifying void was shattered by the roar, countless Buddha lights scattering and exploding into golden light!

In the void.

The Dingguang Buddha's body was shaken forth, his expression solemn; he pressed his palms together, and behind him appeared countless Buddha palms that spanned the void, seeking to completely seal the realm's barriers. Boom—

The Emperor Hong Human Sovereign suddenly lunged forward, myriad sword qi raging and dancing wildly; he brandished the human sovereign's great sword, slashing toward the Three-Eyed True Lord.

Past Tathagata, Present Tathagata, Taiyi Undying, plus the Emperor Hong Human Sovereign!

The pressure of their simultaneous attack was boundless!

Even if one were a narrowly victorious true lord, it would be hard to gain even the slightest advantage.

The Heaven-Howling Divine Dog had long since regained clarity, roaring as it charged out, instantly transforming into countless black dog phantoms.

It seemed to dart swiftly through the mountains and forests.

And Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord hurled the three-pointed two-edged blade; this divine weapon continually grew larger in the void……

The Three-Eyed True Lord's clothes tore apart, his whole body began to swell, actually transforming into a towering height of tens of thousands of feet, with crimson hair flying, a blue-green face and fangs, ferocious and imposing.

Heaven-Earth Law Manifest Three-Eyed True Lord!

Thud—

The Emperor Hong Human Sovereign who had just charged in, his body already wounded, was instantly blasted away like a cannonball by the Heaven-Earth Law Manifest Erlang Manifest Sage True Lord.

"Amitabha……"

"Is the true lord's use of this law also meant to follow the path of the Equal Heaven and the Third Prince?"

The Present Tathagata sat atop the Thousand Buddha Pagoda and spoke in a low voice.

The Three-Eyed True Lord, full of ferocity, with crimson hair and a blue-green face, laughed loudly to the heavens.

"This true lord will just stand here and see……"

Who among you can get through!

Even if you wish to pass, you must wait until this True Monarch's flesh body is shattered before you can…

The overbearing, peerless Three-Eyed True Monarch simply stood in the way of numerous Imperial-level Immortals.

The domain barrier tore open; Li Che looked back, a flash of unwillingness and anger flickered in his eyes.

Gazing at the solitary figure who had activated Dharma Heaven and Earth to block the five Imperial-level Immortals was the Three-Eyed True Monarch.

Li Che exhaled a breath.

He recalled the words of the Three-Eyed True Monarch: if he fell in battle, please return to that peach-blossom-filled mountain in the mortal realm and bury his bones there.

Splash—

A peach blossom petal drifted down.

Li Che reached out, pinched the peach blossom, and with a reverse hand gathered it in.

Then there was no more hesitation; under the escort of Dog Ye, one person and one dog tore open the barrier between Primordial Thunder Heaven and Hell Lotus Land, turning into a stream of light and crashing into Hell Lotus Land.

Boom boom boom boom—

On the cliff mountain, all the captured god spirits burst apart.

The God-Slaying Immortal, God-Slaughtering Immortal, Immortal Bird Emperor, and other captured gods all turned into black mist, following Li Che into Hell Lotus Land.

Throughout Primordial Thunder Heaven, thunder rolled and roared wildly.

Only the Three-Eyed True Monarch remained, having activated Dharma Heaven and Earth, reaching a height of ten thousand zhang.

One person sat alone, blocking the pass.

The past Tathagata and present Tathagata, in their eyes the swastika symbol flashed brilliantly.

However, facing the Three-Eyed True Monarch who detonated all origins, employing the deployed Dharma Heaven and Earth, it was truly not easy to easily tear open his defense.

As for the Eternal Light Buddha, he was merely a manifested incarnation, and did not even possess the combat power of an Imperial-level Immortal.

After the attempt failed, he gave up.

The Emperor Hong Human Sovereign was full of unwillingness, only able to watch helplessly as Li Che slaughtered his way into Hell Lotus Land.

His pent-up anger could only be poured into the Human Sovereign's great sword, which then slammed down upon the Three-Eyed True Monarch.

…

…

Whooo—

Hell Lotus Land rumbled with thunderous shaking.

The domain barrier was torn open a huge gap.

Two figures darted out swiftly from within the domain barrier.

Dog Ye hovered in midair, glanced back, and with a swipe of his paw, the domain barrier instantly sealed, completely cutting off contact with Primordial Thunder Heaven.

Li Che fell like a cannonball, crashing to the ground.

His black robe fluttered; beneath the white jade mask, his eyes were cold enough to almost condense icy water.

He slowly closed his eyes; this battle could truly be described as extremely tragic, the Hell Lotus Land side being completely suppressed by the gods of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Qi Tian and the Third Prince both fought until their origins shattered.

Only fragments left by Li Che that could barely attempt to capture gods remained.

But whether he could capture gods Qi Tian and the Third Prince, Li Che had no confidence, because these two, like him, actually do not belong to this world.

Also, the Three-Eyed True Monarch who had deployed Dharma Heaven and Earth.

His current state as a temple god cannot sustain Dharma Heaven and Earth; after using it, he will surely burn out his origin like Qi Tian, leaving only bones buried in the peach blossom mountain of the mortal realm.

This is the norm of the Hell Lotus Land camp…

Every generation of god tide's opening and closing is this tragic, and even more tragedy lies ahead.

Dog Ye said.

When the Eighth Generation God Tide ends, the strong of all divine camps will launch a full-scale assault on Hell Lotus Land, at which point all spirits within Hell Lotus Land will be slaughtered and erased.

Even spirits are no exception.

Those who become temple gods become temple gods; those unqualified to become temple gods simply return to dust and earth, vanishing in heaven and earth.

This is… the 'unloading the mill and killing the donkey' after the god tide ends.

Dog Ye coldly snorted, showing some disdain for the gods and spirits.

Li Che fell silent.

Walking together with Dog Ye through Hell Lotus Land, before long they sped across and arrived before the Hell Lotus Tomb Pool.

The immensely vast Hell Lotus Tomb Pool resembled a pool atop a heavenly mountain, with blooming lotuses at the highest peak of Hell Lotus Land.

The boss, white robes fluttering, sat cross-legged above the Hell Lotus Tomb Pool.

He somehow produced a chair, sat in it, crossed his legs, and held two cigarettes between his fingers.

Li Che removed the white jade mask from his face, gave it a shake, and his jet-black hair flew about.

Have one.

The boss said lightly.

He tossed the spinning cigarette over.

Li Che caught the cigarette, drew a flame of Hell Lotus from the Hell Lotus Tomb Pool, and lit the cigarette.

Inhale—

Exhale—

From his nostrils burst two smoke dragons, rolling and rampant, his tense body gradually relaxing.

Xixi is still inheriting the legacy of the generations of Hell Lotus Maidens… this process cannot quickly end.

Still need some time.

Li Che nodded, then sat directly on the void as if it were ground, seriously enjoying his cigarette, savoring this rare moment of leisure.

His body was spotless, yet upon close look, it seemed as if bright red fresh blood stained it!

"What are you going to do now? Want something to eat?"

The boss fell silent for a moment, then spoke.

In his words, there seemed to be a hint of rare compromise.

It was as if the comfort meant for Xixi was partly given to Li Che as well.

Li Che raised his eyebrows in surprise, glanced at the boss, as if amazed that the boss had actually given him a pleasant expression today.

He chuckled: "Not in a hurry."

"In this life, the divine tide is about to end; then the three major divine god camps will charge into the Prison Lotus Land."

"My daughter is still here; how can I just sit and wait for death?"

Li Che paused.

Then, he spread his five fingers.

He took out the fragment of that Qitian Armor, as well as the ball formed after crushing the Prison Lotus Root of the Third Prince.

"Let me think… how to revive Qitian and the Third Prince."

"They are stubbornly rebellious."

"The horn of the counteroffensive blows even louder."

(End of chapter)