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Chapter 2288 - 568: Carving Monkey and Monkey Grandchildren Raising the Ruyi Stick, Flying Thunder Hidden in the Weapon Rack to Retrieve the Divine Weapon

The Divine Crystal tossed out by the Golden Crane King was dazzling, like a blazing sun.

Li Che hurriedly received the Divine Crystal, holding it dearly with a face full of rare joy.

This is... one of the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystals!

It’s one of the top-tier Divine Crystals, extremely precious!

Li Che naturally cherished it tightly.

He wondered if this Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal could help Xi Xi’s cultivation reach the Divine Spirit Realm?

Truth be told, Li Che was quite expectant.

However, he didn’t hand the Divine Crystal to Xi Xi right away; instead, he collected it carefully.

Numerous fervent and jealous glances swept over Li Che, but he remained completely indifferent.

"Immortal Hand Cang Che, come to this king’s private room, so we can chat!"

The Golden Crane King raised the weapon rack, along with the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, smilingly inviting Li Che.

Li Che did not refuse and followed the Golden Crane King into the private room.

Inside the room, countless gazes projected forth.

"Hahaha! Immortal Hand Cang Che, truly deserving of being the most gifted Divine Sculpture Immortal Hand of my Dark Heavenly Court, you did not disappoint me as the Young Emperor!"

Ji Shaohao became enthusiastic upon seeing Li Che, his smile brimming.

Fu Shaosi coldly snorted, and Shi Shaokya’s face was somewhat grim.

Li Che was quite modest, finding a place to sit in the room, quietly savoring the gourmet food, and secretly packing some as well.

This Heavenly King private room is indeed different; many of the gourmet dishes contain extremely precious Treasure Medicine.

While indulging, Li Che also packed a portion for Xi Xi.

Even for Li Che, who has achieved the Mortal Dust Saint Body, his physical form was still enhanced by the energy from the Treasure Medicine in the food.

The Golden Crane King realized the purpose of this banquet, feeling very pleased, and was extremely amiable towards Li Che.

Besides the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal, he also gave Li Che three Three Pure Ones Upper Divine Crystals.

"You helped this king solve this problem, allowing me to thoroughly assess the Ruyi Golden Cudgel in a gentle state, which greatly assists my path to immortality..."

"This reward is nothing!"

The Golden Crane King laughed heartily.

He admired it dearly for a while, then unleashed a sword qi that tore open the void, collecting the Ruyi Golden Cudgel and weapon rack.

This banquet was gradually approaching its end; after a toast, the guests bid farewell to the Golden Crane King.

Ji Shaohao took Li Che and Xi Xi back to the courtyard.

The smile on Ji Shaohao’s face never faded; today was truly delightful for him.

Fu Shaosi and Shi Shaokya could not refute him and were left beneath his feet as he stomped.

Especially Shi Shaokya, this proud monk, believing his Divine Sculpting Skill was profound, looked down on the Divine Sculpting of the Dark Heavenly Court.

And now, he was thoroughly taught a lesson by Shi Shaokya!

"Immortal Hand Cang Che, thanks to you!"

"I never expected you to exceed the Young Emperor’s expectations!"

"This Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal... I gift it to you!"

Ji Shaohao did not go back on his word, taking out an Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal and directly handing it to Li Che.

"You’ve truly hit it big; earning the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal from the Golden Crane King, just this Divine Crystal alone can elevate Canglan Ancient Village from the Four Imperial Middle to the Three Pure Ones Middle!"

Ji Shaohao said.

Li Che received the Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal, witnessing its eight leaves rotating and blooming, dreamlike.

The value of the Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal is no less than the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal.

Li Che had indeed struck it rich, but he earned it through his skills.

Ji Shaohao encouraged Li Che with a few words, looking forward to his performance at the Divine Craft Immortal Hand Conference, then left the room.

Xi Xi blinked her big eyes, eagerly looking at Li Che.

Without Xi Xi needing to act coy, Li Che directly handed the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal to Xi Xi.

As for Xi Xi, her desire for Dao Yun Divine Crystals was not strong because her Dao Yun was actually the Prison Lotus Curse.

The Prison Lotus Curse... is in fact a top-tier quality Dao Yun Divine Crystal.

By comprehending the Prison Lotus Curse, and absorbing the dissipated curse power, it was sufficient for her.

So, Li Che unreservedly, directly fed this incredibly precious Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal...

To Old Huang!

Old Huang consumed this Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal, increasing the terrors of its internal energy.

Li Che could hardly bear to look.

Xi Xi received the Second Saint Lower Rank Divine Crystal and directly went into closed-door cultivation.

Li Che sat calmly in the house.

His eyes flickered, slowly exhaling a breath.

This banquet truly was a great harvest for Li Che.

Besides the delicious gourmet filled with Treasure Medicine energy, there were also the Second Saint Divine Crystal and the Eight Leaves Dao Yun Divine Crystal...

But these are not the main point!

The main point is...

The Golden Crane King allowed him to come into contact with the Ruyi Golden Cudgel!

This belonged to him, the Ruyi Golden Cudgel!

Suddenly, lifting his head, Li Che’s eyes burst with extremely brilliant radiance, nearly illuminating the entire room.

Inside him, his qi-blood surged, and his powerful physical body began digesting the Treasure Medicine energy absorbed from the banquet!

Thunderous—

The qi-blood resembled tides crashing against muscles and bones, skin vibrating, resonating in the air, even the void seemed to shatter open!

Li Che’s physical body was truly too powerful!

Li Che was refining the energy while adjusting his own state.

His gaze was intense, with fierce intentions rolling within!

"Weapon rack..."

"It is indeed a good opportunity to engage with the Ruyi Golden Cudgel."

During the banquet, Li Che pondered for a long time on how to reclaim this divine weapon from a Nirvana Heavenly King’s hands.

However, regardless of the plan, nothing escapes the Golden Crane King.

Yet, crafting the weapon rack gave Li Che a simple and bold plan to engage with the Ruyi Golden Cudgel!

"Since there’s no avoiding... let it be direct!"

"As long as I act swiftly... even a Nirvana Heavenly King won’t react in time!"

Li Che’s eyes sharpened.

He raised his hand, touching his brow.

Instinctively, the Heaven and Earth chessboard stretched out, encompassing the entire courtyard.

Li Che immersed himself in the house, inhaling and exhaling, adjusting his state to its utmost.

Time ticked by slowly.

Unconsciously, three days have passed since the banquet.

And Li Che has fully absorbed the Treasure Medicine energy from the delicacy.

His mind stirred slightly.

The Thunder Chess Piece hidden within the weapon rack immediately revealed its true form.

After acquiring the weapon rack, the Golden Crane King collected the Ruyi Golden Cudgel but had not sent it adrift into the chaotic currents of the void.

Instead, he placed it within his palace.

He sat cross-legged before the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, constantly observing it, using his Heavenly King’s will to scour it.

Under such close surveillance, it fundamentally provides no chance for anyone to take away the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

Yet, it is not entirely impossible.

Li Che’s delay of three days before preparing to act was also to observe the Golden Crane King’s habits.

To find the best moment to reclaim the Ruyi Golden Cudgel.

And without disrupting his upcoming participation in the Divine Craft Immortal Hand Conference.

Through observation, the Golden Crane King needs to visit the depths of the Sky-covering Palace City daily, seemingly to meet the Immortal Lord, arranging the matters of the Divine Craft Immortal Hand Conference.

Only then, would he send the Ruyi Golden Cudgel back into the void’s chaotic currents.

Buzz—

Perceive through the Thunder chess piece as the Golden Crane King walked out of his bedchamber palace.

Sending the Ruyi Golden Cudgel along with the weapon rack adrift into the void.

Li Che suddenly opened his eyes.

Took out a White Jade Compassion Mask and covered his face.

His eyes shone like a vast sun!

"It’s now..."

Li Che’s five fingers spread open, slowly clenching.

As he grasped fully, a white chess piece emerged in his palm.

His entire figure directly teleported to the position of the chess piece!