Chapter 507: Luo Li Ninth Layer Peak of the Heavenly Calamity Physique
White Jade Capital, Tiance Mansion in the Imperial City.
That day, Xiao Tiance and Xiao Xuan shared a long conversation, ending with the two drinking copious amounts of wine together.
In the following days, Xiao Tiance dedicated time to accompanying Medusa and their three children. Peaceful and joyous days like these continued for half a month.
A Quiet Night
That night, after Xiao Baiying had taken Xiao Shengping and Xiao An'er to bed, Medusa returned to their room. She found Xiao Tiance standing by the window, gazing at the thousands of twinkling lights below.
Silently, she approached him from behind and wrapped her arms around him.
Xiao Tiance snapped out of his thoughts, gently pulling Medusa into his arms. After planting a soft kiss on her cheek, he looked at the stunning beauty in his embrace with a tender smile.
"Husband, no matter what you're planning next, the children and I will support you," Medusa said softly.
Hearing her words, Xiao Tiance was briefly taken aback. Then, realization dawned despite spending his days with her and the children, Medusa, who had been by his side for so many years, could easily discern that something was weighing on his mind.
"Yes, I do have an important matter to attend to," Xiao Tiance said after a moment of thought. "If I succeed, the Extraterrestrial Demons will no longer pose a threat to the Great Thousand World. But if I fail, I won't perish though I might never be able to return to the Great Thousand World."
Medusa, resting her head against his chest, replied in a gentle yet resolute tone, **"Husband, you don't need to worry about anything else just focus on your goal.
If you leave, I will take care of White Jade Capital in your stead. As for success or failure, I trust your wisdom and calm judgment. I believe the chances of success far outweigh the risks.
I have unwavering faith in you, husband. I know you will succeed."**
Medusa's words came from a place of unshakable trust. Over the years, she had seen Xiao Tiance resolve countless difficult matters with grace and strength. To her, there was nothing he couldn't accomplish.
Her confidence in Xiao Tiance surpassed everything else.
Even if he failed, and could no longer remain in the Great Thousand World, she knew it wouldn't be the end. She'd simply take their three children and go find him, no matter where he was.
"Haha, it's heartening to have such faith from my wife. With your support, I'll give it my all to accomplish this task," Xiao Tiance said with a hearty laugh.
"I'll always believe in you, husband," Medusa replied with a smile, tilting her head up to look at him.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance couldn't resist. He scooped her up and carried her toward their bedroom.
A Visit from Luo Tian Shen
The next morning, Xiao Tiance rose early. As he finished freshening up, Shi Hao announced from outside, "Immortal Sovereign, Luo Tian Shen, the master of the Luo Shen Pavilion, is here with a child to see you."
"A child? Let him in," Xiao Tiance replied curiously.
Soon after, Luo Tian Shen entered, holding a child less than a year old. He greeted Xiao Tiance with a smile and a respectful bow. "Greetings, Immortal Sovereign."
"Haha, Luo Lao, welcome! Please, have a seat. This child must be the little girl you mentioned in your message the one you wanted me to accept as a disciple. What's her name?" Xiao Tiance asked warmly, his gaze softening as he looked at the adorable baby girl.
"Yes, Immortal Sovereign. This is my granddaughter, Luo Li," Luo Tian Shen replied, smiling as he gently held the child closer for Xiao Tiance to see. "A few days ago, I ran into City Lord Xiao Xuan, who mentioned that you might soon be leaving White Jade Capital. So, I brought my granddaughter here for you to see."
As Luo Tian Shen moved closer, the baby, Luo Li, reached out her tiny hands and babbled, wanting Xiao Tiance to hold her.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance's heart softened. Luo Li was undeniably adorable, with porcelain like skin, chubby cheeks, and delicate features. Though she couldn't yet speak, her innocent smile was enough to melt anyone's heart.
"Haha, what a lovely child. And she doesn't seem shy at all," Xiao Tiance said with a laugh, taking Luo Li from Luo Tian Shen's arms.
The moment she was in Xiao Tiance's embrace, little Luo Li wrapped her tiny arms around his neck. Then, to everyone's surprise, she leaned forward and planted a sloppy kiss on his cheek.
Both Xiao Tiance and Luo Tian Shen froze for a moment before bursting into laughter.
A Promising Future
While holding Luo Li with one arm, Xiao Tiance used the other to pour tea for Luo Tian Shen. He then said with a smile, "This child seems fated to be with me. Very well, as agreed, when she turns six, I will personally take her as my disciple."
Luo Tian Shen's face lit up with joy. "This is wonderful news! Luo Li becoming your disciple is a blessing she must have earned in her past life."
Currently, the Luo God Clan had its own territory within White Jade Capital's domain, known as Luo Shen City. It wasn't far from the capital, making Luo Li's apprenticeship under Xiao Tiance not only a great honor but also a strategic advantage.
Xiao Tiance's reputation as a top tier powerhouse was unrivaled. Among his four current disciples, the strongest, Xiao Huaien, was already at the late stage of the Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign realm.
Following him were Feng Min, a mid stage Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign, and Feng Lingyun and Zi Yan, both at the early stage of the Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign realm.
Four Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns this was an incredible achievement. In the Great Thousand World, even the most powerful factions would consider themselves blessed to have just one.
Now, with Xiao Tiance promising to take Luo Li as his fifth disciple, the Luo God Clan's status would undoubtedly rise sharply. Luo Tian Shen, once doubted for leading the clan to submit to White Jade Capital, could now confidently say that his decision had been the right one.
Xiao Tiance and Luo Tianshen spoke at length, discussing the state of the Luo God Clan and other topics. Before parting ways, Xiao Tiance gifted Luo Li several jade vials and a Grade Five Sovereign level Sky Demon Puppet as a guardian.
After bidding farewell to Luo Tianshen and the reluctant, teary eyed Luo Li, Xiao Tiance returned to his chambers. He gazed at Medusa, who was sound asleep, and couldn't resist kissing her gently.
Next, he flashed over to the room where his three children were sleeping.
At the Teleportation Array
Later, at the teleportation array, Xiao Tiance embraced Xiao Xuan tightly before stepping back. With a flick of his mind, eleven golden Sky Demon Puppets appeared in perfect formation before Xiao Xuan.
"Tiance, what's this?" Xiao Xuan asked in confusion.
"Brother Xuan," Xiao Tiance explained with a smile, **"I won't be taking these puppets with me. These two were crafted from the corpses of Sky Demon Emperors and have undergone multiple enhancements, now reaching the late Saint Heavenly Sovereign realm.
The remaining nine puppets are slightly inferior but still range from the early to mid Saint Heavenly Sovereign level.
I'll leave these puppets behind. The two late stage Saint level puppets should be given to Medusa after I leave. With them guarding her, few in the Great Thousand World will be able to harm her. That way, I can leave without worrying too much.
The rest of the puppets, Brother Xuan, I entrust to your care. Use them to bolster White Jade Capital's strength."**
Hearing this, Xiao Xuan initially wanted to refuse. But after some thought, he nodded solemnly. **"Very well, I'll make proper arrangements.
Tiance, wherever you're going, prioritize your safety. If something proves unachievable, put your well being first.
Your clan, your family, and everyone in White Jade Capital will be waiting for your return."**
"Understood," Xiao Tiance replied with equal gravity.
The two embraced once more before Xiao Tiance stepped into the teleportation array. Xiao Xuan activated it with a wave of his hand. A pillar of spiritual light shot skyward, and Xiao Tiance disappeared in an instant.
At the Endless Ocean
Three days later, Xiao Tiance arrived at a point billions of miles from the Northern Nether Continent.
Before him lay a vast, boundless ocean, its turbulent waves crashing beneath oppressive black storm clouds that seemed to suffocate the very air. His gaze grew resolute.
He had come here to make final preparations for meeting the Plane Embryo of the Great Thousand World.
Xiao Tiance's mastery of divine abilities, spiritual formations, and techniques had already reached the pinnacle of the Saint Heavenly Sovereign realm perhaps even beyond.
The one aspect where he fell short was his Heavenly Calamity Physique, which remained stalled at 8,999 meters. His goal was to push it to the Ninth Layer's peak here, ensuring he'd have the strength to subdue the Plane Embryo if negotiations failed.
"Huff!" Exhaling deeply, Xiao Tiance shot forward like an arrow, heading straight into the ominous black clouds.
Baptism by Lightning
The skies crackled with electricity as terrifying thunderbolts rained down upon him. Each bolt, whether purple, red, or gold, carried enough power to obliterate anything in its path. Yet, they converged on Xiao Tiance, enveloping him completely.
For a month, the endless sea became a realm of unrelenting thunder and lightning.
At the center of the storm, an enormous golden sphere emerged, radiating brilliance. This orb absorbed the destructive lightning with such intensity that many bolts were devoured before they could fully manifest their might.
Within the orb, Xiao Tiance sat cross legged, his entire body naked as arcs of lightning coursed over him. Although his eyes remained closed, the energy he emitted surpassed even the peak power of his Heavenly Silencing Clan's bloodline when fully activated.
A Year in the Thunder Ocean
A year passed like the blink of an eye.
On this particular day, the once still ocean of lightning suddenly roared to life. Thousands of bolts, each more ferocious than the last, formed and unleashed their fury.
But as they gathered, the golden sphere at the center of the storm drew them in. In mere moments, every last bolt was absorbed, leaving the thunderous ocean eerily silent.
A sharp cracking sound shattered the quiet.
The golden sphere began to fracture, shedding its shell of condensed lightning energy. Finally, it dissolved entirely, revealing Xiao Tiance within.
Heavenly Calamity Physique Reaches Its Peak
Xiao Tiance's eyes snapped open, releasing twin beams of golden light that pierced the horizon like lasers. Rising into the air, he scanned his body with an appraising gaze.
With a surge of his spiritual energy, a towering illusory figure 12,000 meters tall materialized behind him.
"Hahaha! After years of painstaking effort, I've finally reached the Ninth Layer peak of the Heavenly Calamity Physique. This power... it's incredible!" Xiao Tiance's laughter echoed across the vast ocean.
Reaching this level, Xiao Tiance's physical strength alone surpassed the late Saint Heavenly Sovereign realm.
In other words, with just his Heavenly Calamity Physique, he had already achieved the half step Dominator realm.
Coupled with the two clones granted by his mastery of One Qi to Transform Three Purities, Xiao Tiance could merge their strength with his own to amplify his power further. While reaching the full Dominator realm might remain elusive, he now possessed the confidence to confront even the Heavenly Evil God and slap him around if necessary.
"Huff." Exhaling slowly, Xiao Tiance conjured a fresh set of clothes from his spatial ring, dressing himself neatly. With another thought, he regrew his hair, which had been scorched by the lightning.
"It's time to meet the Plane Embryo of the Great Thousand World."
(End of Chapter)
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