Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1324: Chapter 300: Emperor Yan Chu (Part 2)

“Isn’t this just like how you were when you were young?”

Yuan Xinggang smiled slightly, roughly guessing what Shangguan Hong invited Li Hao for, and it was obvious he was rejected. He smiled at the corner of his mouth and said to Li Hao:

“Today’s grand ceremony, the trivial matters, let’s set them aside for now. I’ll chat with you later.”

As he spoke, he raised his hand and flicked it gently.

The shattered Immortal Body beneath Li Hao’s feet was instantly struck by some force, directly exploding into nothingness, not even leaving dust.

Seeing the State Preceptor flick away his mortal body’s remains, Chu Tianzheng’s mouth twitched slightly, yet he dared not speak.

“Xiang Tian, proceed.”

Yuan Xinggang raised his head and spoke to Chu Xiangtian.

At this moment, cold sweat dripped from Chu Xiangtian’s forehead as he didn’t expect these two great figures to appear personally, assuming they would just watch quietly from afar.

He took a deep look at the boy, memorizing his features. Evidently, this boy was deeply admired and favored by these two, apart from his background, it must be his monstrous talent.

He was definitely a subject worthy of considerable investment.

He bowed and responded, then immediately unlocked the restriction on the Immortal Platform, and loudly announced, “Other promoters, you may ascend the platform in order!”

The Immortal Monument trembled, beams of golden light shot out, casting over the thirteenth spot behind Chu Tianzheng, the fourteenth… and successive beams of golden light illuminated them.

As figures ascended the platform one after another, the number of people on the Immortal Platform grew increasingly.

The crowd who had earlier soared to avoid Li Hao and Chu Tianzheng’s battle had now descended, returning to their positions.

Only, when they looked at the True Immortal Realm boy on the platform, their eyes were filled with solemnity.

The appearance of Yuan Xinggang, the State Preceptor, and Shangguan Hong, the Marshal, calmed them down, and upon looking at the boy again, they suddenly realized his terror.

A True Immortal Realm actually defeated Chu Tianzheng, an Immortal Monarch Realm Second Layer; such power within the True Immortal Realm is likely invincible!

Among the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, countless citizens, even in the True Immortal Realm, likely number in the billions.

And for him to achieve such a feat is nothing short of a miracle.

“Haotian actually knows the Grand Marshal?!”

“The State Preceptor seems to know him too!”

Within the Dream Nine Abyss Sect, various elders from each abyss were shocked, staring incredulously at this scene.

Li Tie Mu also widened his eyes, feeling unprecedentedly unfamiliar with this disciple.

The two top-notch figures on the Immortal Platform, even he found difficult to approach, yet now they showed amicability towards Li Hao.

“He, he…”

Yue Xi stared blankly at the boy, suddenly feeling an immense distance between them, difficult to approach.

Gu Yan focused intently on Li Hao’s silhouette, eyes gleaming as he silently clenched his fists.

At this time, Yuan Xinggang and Shangguan Hong on the Immortal Platform, after calming the minor incident, soared into the sky above the Immortal Platform, disappearing into the mists beside the Imperial Palace, their figures visible yet hidden.

Meanwhile, the Immortal Platform was illuminated by golden light as figures ascended one after another.

These ascending figures all couldn’t help but glance at the boy.

Whether it was due to his connections or his own strength, the boy made everyone take notice, deserving their attention.

Zhang Xuanyu had already returned to Li Hao’s side, observing the boy, his complexion extremely complex. The boy could defeat Chu Tianzheng, standing firm based on his own abilities, and even earning the favor of the two great figures. Even if they were jealous of his talent, no one would dare to assassinate him.

Otherwise, if pursued, possibly uprooting countless connections, the consequences would be far-reaching.

In an instant, within the top thousand on the Immortal Monument, disciples from various sects and others from other forces ascended the platform one after another.

This included monsters like Gu Xingwan nurtured by the Demon Suppression Bureau and disciples from other millennia-old Families, among others.

Chu Xiangtian stood atop the Ancestor Dragon, gazing down at the crowd, his gaze sweeping across everyone, pausing slightly on Li Hao, then moving on, he then spoke slowly and loudly:

“Congratulations, you have become the Pride of Heaven selected from my Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty’s Nine Thousand Immortal Cities. You thousand representatives will represent the most outstanding young generation our Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty has seen in ten thousand years!”

Cheers erupted from below, and countless within the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities expressed their astonishment.

The earlier duel between Li Hao and Chu Tianzheng had stirred excitement and awe among countless True Immortal Realms within the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, viewing them as models in the True Immortal Realm.

“With a lifetime of only three thousand years of soul life, you have cultivated to such a degree, from the Power Passage Realm to Saint Realm, ascending to Immortal Divine, and even becoming an Immortal Lord!”

“Your future is boundless, you carry the True Realm’s destiny within you, bearing grand fortune and opportunities! We also hope you can shoulder the two hundred thousand-year national fortune of our Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, representing Yan Chu in the campaign, repelling the prideful ones from the Southern Domain, and showcasing the supreme prestige of our Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty!”

With Chu Xiangtian’s stirring speech, disciples from various sects lit up with excitement, although they failed to make it into the top thousand, they felt a surge of fervor and enthusiasm.

To bear the national fortune, to fight beyond Yan Chu’s borders, clashing in the vast expanse of the Southern Domain with the pinnacle prides from six great Ancient Immortal Dynasties and the Heavenly Palace — what an honor and stirring affair!

“Seven years until the day of battle remains!”

“In these seven years, may you press forward with great advancement, our Yan Chu Royal Family shall open the Royal Family’s Secret Vault for you, adding to your efforts, aiding your charge on the Southern Domain Pride of Heaven battlefield, singing triumphant victory!”

Chu Xiangtian declared loudly.

His resonant voice vibrated, causing cheers to arise from the cities of the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, feeling the majesty and benevolence of the Royal Family.

On the Immortal Platform, Li Hao and others listened silently, even Li Hao felt a surge of enthusiasm as the Prince’s powerful and resonating voice was profoundly captivating, seemingly born with the aura of an Emperor.

If it weren’t for Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty’s vast territory and many princes, with the latter’s abilities, he exuded the spirit of becoming an Emperor.

However, among the Yan Chu Imperial Family, he seemed unable to rank among the forefront.

After Chu Xiangtian finished speaking, he turned to the majestic Imperial Palace cast in light, slowly bowing and paying respect, kneeling with one knee in the air, saying:

“Please, Father Emperor, confer the blessing!”

With his words, countless eyes focused on the towering gate of the majestic Imperial Palace.

The thousand-zhang gate, like a mountain, blocked countless gazes from peering inside the palace.

As if an insurmountable class and threshold.

At this moment, the gate of the Imperial Palace gently rumbled in the surging mist, slowly cracking open with a slit, then gradually opened, the surrounding mists rolling, being pulled by the force of the opening gate.

Behind the gate, silhouettes of Ancestor Dragons and Vermilion Phoenixes fluttered like butterflies in a dance, drifting on both sides of the gate.

Immediately thereafter, a massive oppressive force emanated from inside, like a cold breath descending, causing those within the Ancient Immortal Realm below and above the Immortal Platform to feel an inexplicable majesty, as if suddenly being submerged at the bottom of a lake, air stolen, instinctively holding their breath.

This oppressive force spread, through projection, quieting the cheers across the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities in an instant.

Despite vast distances, one could perceive the ineffable Emperor’s Might!

Only to see inside the gate, a towering figure resembling a Heaven and Earth Law Manifestation sat within the Emperor Hall, eyes like hanging divine suns, teeming with brilliant golden light dao patterns, shrouded in divine radiance, exuding immense power.

Its gaze regarded all things, seemingly shoulder to shoulder with Heaven and Earth, dust and moons merged, a mere glance evoking an ant-like insignificance, inspiring awe while feeling careful trembling.

The natural Emperor’s Might, quieted the Ancient Immortal Realm into complete silence, utter stillness.

Beyond the majestic aura, it bore not arrogance, evoking respect without suffocation, hinting at tranquil peace.

A cross Yan Chu’s regions, statues and paintings of this Emperor existed, yet seeing in person was vastly different.

Li Hao too witnessed for the first time, heart involuntarily quickening a few beats, reminiscent of the feeling when first seeing Emperor Luo during his Imperial Palace legacy.