Chapter 67: Zhu Quezi’s conspiracy

Time passed, and two years flew by in a flash.

The news that a Zhu Que Country Infant Transformation Stage expert was slain in Snow Domain Country quickly spread. Upon learning that Lin Che was responsible, the Zhu Que Country experts were enraged.

“This Lin Che killed an Infant Transformation Stage cultivator from our Zhu Que Country. We must make him pay a heavy price for this, otherwise, how can our Zhu Que Country stand firm?!”

“Indeed, Lin Che is utterly arrogant. First, he allowed Zhao Country to be promoted to a Fifth Grade Cultivation Country, which has already severely threatened the safety of our Zhu Que Country. If we cannot eliminate him, he will surely break through to the Dao Querying Realm in the future and advance to a Six-Level Cultivation Country.”

Inside the magnificent palace, several Infant Transformation Stage cultivators glared, clearly filled with anger and dissatisfaction over Lin Che’s actions.

Now that things had reached this point, allowing him to continue developing would likely affect Zhu Que Country’s standing on Suzaku Star.

Moreover, the recent arrangement by Zhu Que Country to destroy the Hengyue Sect with Infant Transformation Stage cultivators already indicated that there was no room for reconciliation between the two parties.

The red-robed cultivator seated at the head slowly opened his eyes. Surging energy, like a tumultuous wave, continuously spread outwards, and the powerful oppressive force instantly made the Infant Transformation Stage cultivators present tremble in fear, not daring to utter another word.

This person was none other than the supreme ruler of Suzaku Star, the fourteenth-generation Zhu Que, Zhu Quezi, who possessed the peak Dao Querying Realm.

“Let this matter rest. No one is to seek trouble with Lin Che again. Those who disobey will have their entire clan exterminated.”

Zhu Quezi’s powerful and vigorous voice echoed through the vast hall. The Infant Transformation Stage cultivators in the field looked even more solemn, not understanding why Zhu Quezi would do this. Could it be that he intended to nurture a tiger to suffer from it later?

However, this was not the case. Zhu Quezi’s true intention was not to kill Lin Che, but to use Lin Che’s physical body to re-embark on the path of cultivation and achieve a supreme existence.

In the original work, the reason Zhu Quezi lifted the bounty on Wang Lin was because he had been stuck in the Dao Querying Realm for many years, his lifespan was nearing its end, and he urgently needed a breakthrough to survive.

It was precisely because of this that after learning of Lin Che’s talent, Zhu Quezi harbored ill intentions. If he could use him as an object for possession, his own strength would surely break through to a realm beyond Dao Querying.

At that time, not only would he escape the crisis of his impending lifespan, but he would also gain Lin Che’s cultivation origin. For Zhu Quezi, this was an absolutely beneficial endeavor with no downsides.

However, Zhu Quezi still had another path, which was to possess Qian Feng, a genius of Suzaku Star. He could completely use Qian Feng’s body to be reborn, and then slowly devour Lin Che to enhance his own strength.

Zhu Quezi lightly tapped the table with his finger and said indifferently, “Pass on my order, let Lin Che come to Zhu Que Country as soon as possible. I have some matters I wish to clarify in person.”

The other experts naturally dared not express their anger, for they had to obey Zhu Quezi’s command, or only death awaited them.

“This subordinate will personally go and ensure a satisfactory answer for senior.”

The first to speak was a middle-aged man in a black shirt, whose face was sallow and sickly.

This person was at the early Infant Transformation Stage and was also the protector of Zhu Que Country, named Ou Zhi, and he was also the expert in the original work who helped Snow Domain Country destroy the Guardian Azure Dragon.

“Hmm.” Zhu Quezi nodded slightly, and then his body transformed into a golden ray of light, disappearing from the spot, leaving only the other Infant Transformation Stage experts sighing in anger… Inside the tranquil courtyard, Lin Che, dressed in blood-red robes with silver hair, was currently sitting cross-legged. Blood-red immortal power, like vast stars, permeated around his body.

Xu Liguo stroked his chin, gazing at Sha Xing Lin Che’s location, and muttered to himself, “This Sha Xing’s strength has advanced significantly again. It seems breaking through to Dao Querying Realm within a few years is a certainty.”

Little Red Butterfly was also cultivating under an old locust tree not far away. She was seven years old this year, and her cultivation had already reached the Foundation Establishment late stage perfect realm. It could be said that her progress was remarkably fast, reminiscent of Lin Che’s pace back then.

However, Hong Die’s achievements today were inseparable from Lin Che. After all, the Pseudo Immortal Treasure ice profound mirror hanging around her neck could greatly enhance Hong Die’s talent, and her cultivation speed was far superior to before.

Little Red Butterfly opened her bright eyes, blinked at Lin Che, who was resting with his eyes closed, and playfully ran over, “Master, Master. I’m already at the Foundation Establishment late stage. Can I learn some cultivation techniques now?”

Lin Che slowly opened his eyes, looked at the intelligent Little Red Butterfly in front of him, and nodded with a smile, “Very well. Today, I will impart my self-created cultivation technique to you. As for how far you can cultivate it, that depends on your own comprehension.”

With that, Lin Che gently waved his right hand forward, and a special self-created cultivation technique appeared before Hong Die. His self-created technique was not baseless, but intentionally crafted.

This technique corresponded to the five spirits, which was Hong Die’s innate Five Elements Body. If she could cultivate it to the Great Accomplishment Realm, Hong Die’s own strength would increase several times over, and even challenging those above her realm would be effortless.

Hong Die extended her small hand to take the flying book, pursed her tender lips, and looked up, “Master, how do I cultivate this technique?”

Lin Che gently rubbed Little Red Butterfly’s head with his right hand, then made a hand seal, drawing out the Five Elements Spirit within Hong Die’s body.

“The Five Elements Spirit originated from ancient times. In ancient times, there was once a cultivator with a Five Elements Body, but this person suddenly announced his demise during the Dao Querying Realm. Since then, no Five Elements Body has appeared again.”

“This physique is extremely special and rare, possessing unique advantages in cultivation. It allows one to perceive and absorb the Five Elements power between heaven and earth much faster than ordinary cultivators, with astonishing cultivation speed, and their comprehension and execution of Five Elements spells also far surpass ordinary people.”

“And the cultivation technique I created corresponds to your Five Elements Spirit, the five different attributes of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The five elements generate and overcome each other. You must cultivate diligently and strive to elevate your Five Elements Spirit to the strongest realm one day.”

Lin Che used the cultivation technique in front of Hong Die to temper the Five Elements Spirit. These divine beasts, upon contact with the baptism of different energies, all emitted strange cries, seemingly filled with excitement.

Little Red Butterfly’s eyes lit up, not expecting her five spirits to emit such lively cries.

As expected of Master, truly formidable.

Little Red Butterfly stuck out her small tongue, ran closer, and said in a clear voice, “Master, where are we going to play today? I heard Snow Domain Country has lots of candy. Let’s go eat some.”