As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 1486: Chapter 399: Daughter Ends Childhood, Obtains Immortal Seed, Safely Reaches Age 7 with Dao Fruit of Ten Thousand Demon Emperor [Monthly Ticket Request]

Whoosh whoosh whoosh——

The crystal-clear snowflakes, exquisite and translucent, seemed as if the Gods themselves held fragile ice, meticulously and intricately carving them out.

Accompanied by the howling wind, they tumbled and drifted down from the leaden clouds.

The black tiles were covered, slowly turning white, the muffled sound of snow landing resonated, creating a relaxing and intoxicating feeling in the ears.

Each snowfall marked another year of Xi Xi’s growth.

For Xi Xi was born on a day when snow was falling heavily, during a difficult period that was etched deeply into Li Che’s memories, an unforgettable time.

On Li Che’s body, the strong and surging Qi-blood had long settled within, with techniques like Slumbering Dragon Elephant Breath Concealment becoming increasingly mystical as the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit matured.

Breaking through to the Martial Saint Triple Opening realm, embarking on the path of ascent, akin to Divine Embryo Transformation, with every path opened by the Martial Saint comes a significant transformation.

The transformation of divinity affects the Divine Embryo, while the Martial Saint’s transformation affects the physical body!

The invisible energy field of the Martial Saint dissipated, allowing the snow of heaven and earth to fall, settling upon hair and shoulders.

”Whoosh——”

Li Che slowly exhaled.

Xi Xi, seven years old now.

The breath exhaled was like a Qi sword, swiftly slicing through the deep cold of winter, akin to a white misty blade.

Seven years, a flick of the finger.

From when Xi Xi was but a tiny being to now, a mischievous seven-year-old girl, Li Che couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of pride.

Seven was a very special age.

If it were in a past life, a child of this age would already be starting formal elementary education, beginning their true obligatory learning.

That was the true start of growth, the beginning of learning and receiving knowledge.

At that time, a child is like a fledgling eagle leaving the nest, beginning to learn to flap its wings, to soar high, to touch and feel the world.

Of course, the world here is naturally different from the past life.

Yet in Li Che’s heart, he always felt slightly different.

Upon returning from the Divine Capital and breaking through to Martial Saint Triple Opening, Li Che began to settle into tranquility, aside from maintaining his rank as Fifth Elder at Divine Carving Ridge, guiding the Divine Sculpture Master and disciples in carving Divine Sculptures, honing skills, and studying Mechanical Techniques.

He spent most of his time at the Divine Sect Mountain Gate, accompanying his wife and child.

Xi Xi no longer needed to stay constantly at Taibai Peak; her strength now was enough to protect herself, with a high degree of safety ensured.

A dual cultivation of Grandmaster and Divine Minister made Xi Xi’s combat power incredibly formidable.

Even within the Divine Sect, she stood at mid to upper-tier strength, with few disciples among the older True Successors being her match.

Thus, Xi Xi practiced at Taibai Peak by day, returning at night to the Elder Court in Outer Disciple City, being with her parents and savoring the dishes Zhang Ya specially cooked for her.

Li Che quite enjoyed these days with his wife and daughter by his side, to the point of feeling somewhat indulgent and relaxed.

Enjoyment, after all, is the culprit that erodes one’s fighting spirit.

”It’s coming!”

As Li Che’s lips curled up, reminiscing about the peaceful enjoyment that was corroding his spirit.

His mind suddenly stirred slightly.

Li Che’s eyes abruptly deepened.

”Whoosh——”

”Breath in——”

Inhale and exhale, his entire body’s Qi surged uncontrollably, the snow on him violently melted away, the airflow whirled fiercely, yet his eyes burst with an extremely intense brilliance.

Li Che was not awakening a new Dao Fruit for the first time.

His mindset had long become more peaceful than before.

Nevertheless, the stirring emotions within still existed, as he naturally anticipated what aspect the new Dao Fruit would embody, and whether it could greatly aid and enhance his cultivation and strength.

Boom——!!!

A sound ancient and long-roaring exploded!

Like atop a ten-thousand-foot mountain peak, covered in gleaming white snow, an ancient bell within an old temple laden with the aura of ages was harshly swung and struck.