Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1461  Chapter 355: The Heavenly Dao Is Impartial

Then, these phantoms quickly flew like moths, along some mysterious and unordered trajectory, and soon stood in pairs.

Seeing this scene, Emperor Chu, Emperor Tianzhao, and other emperors, all seemed to have a certain insight, with thoughtful expressions in their eyes.

For those who have half a foot in the Immortal Emperor realm, being able to peek into the operation of the Heavenly Dao Laws is a rare opportunity.

However, with just a few glimpses, it’s wishful thinking to hope for an epiphany and step into the Emperor Realm.

The difficulty of this final step is ten times harder than rebuilding from the Power Passage Realm to the peak of the Immortal King Realm!

Once stepped upon, it is the pinnacle of the True Realm, the ultimate existence of Immortal Divine!

“The top fifty matches have been drawn, everyone, please take a good look at your opponents!”

The voice of the Immortal Guard Commander rang out, his previously cold gaze now looking up at the high heavens, filled with reverence.

“Now, the Emperor Platform will merge, please temporarily step back.”

The Immortal Guard Commander said to the contestants on the ten Emperor Platforms.

Soon after, Li Hao and others felt a force emerge from the Emperor Platform, intending to send them off the platform.

No one resisted, and they all flew off the Emperor Platform.

When there was no one left on the Emperor Platforms, the ten platforms gathered in the void, and in their mutual convergence, they ingeniously merged into one complete and gigantic Emperor Platform!

This platform, combining the area of the ten Emperor Platforms, was massive, like an Immortal City!

“Now, you are given the time of three incense sticks to recuperate; you can take Pills. After the respite, proceed from left to right to commence the matches!”

Announced the Immortal Guard Commander.

Upon hearing this, a group of contestants on the far left showed a change in expression, quickly returning to their sects to take Immortal Divine herbal medicines.

Other injured ones also hurried back, using precious medicines for healing.

Meanwhile, more contestants swiftly recovered on their own.

Though most of them lacked the All Heavens Star Vein, they all possessed significant Extreme Realm Power, including the immortal and indestructible of the Immortal Realm.

Given the chance to catch their breath, they could quickly recover.

Therefore, once the top hundred battles concluded, no time was wasted, and the matches continued.

Only a few, who were severely injured, even herbs couldn’t heal them, requiring their sect’s experts to intervene and resolve their issues.

“When going upstage, there will be checks for any residual medicine in the body, so do not resort to temporary enhancement dan such as those boosting immortal power or Primordial Spirit.”

The voice of the Immortal Guard Commander resounded.

Many participating disciples had already guessed this point, and no one acted out of line.

At this moment, the other disciples gradually returned to their sects. Seeing this, Li Hao also led Lin Qingyue, Gu Yan, and others back to the Dream Nine Abyss Sect.

“Qing Ying!”

Then, from within the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower, an Elder rushed out, trying to take Lin Qingyue back.

Even though Lin Qingyue secured a spot in the top hundred under Li Hao’s protection, she was from their Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower. On that top hundred ranking, besides their names, their respective Immortal Dynasty or sect affiliation was also displayed.

If they had no sect, and belonged to the Imperial Family, it would reflect their royal identity.

This projection to all Immortal Cities served as great publicity.

“Where do you intend to go? Don’t forget the sect’s nurturing of you.”

The Elder, dressed in robes, appeared to be a beautiful woman in her thirties or forties, and said to Lin Qingyue.

Seeing her master, Lin Qingyue’s expression shifted slightly, then she looked at Li Hao.

Recalling Lin Qingyue’s words in the secret realm, Li Hao didn’t want to make her struggle and said, “You should return first.”

Lin Qingyue hesitated but seeing the smile in Li Hao’s gaze, she understood his intentions and nodded immediately.

The Elder, seeing this, softened her expression towards Li Hao, and said in a low voice, “Thank you for helping Qing Ying secure a top hundred spot.”

“No need to thank me.”

Li Hao shook his head, bid farewell to Lin Qingyue, and returned to the Dream Nine Abyss Sect.

The Elder watched this young man’s silhouette, a complex look in her eyes. With Lin Qingyue’s combat strength and aptitude, she had been in the sect for a short time and passing the first two trials had already impressed her. Competing for the top hundred seemed nearly impossible, yet she had secured a spot.

While disciples with high hopes from other sects were eliminated, only two had made it in.

“Qing Ying, what is your relationship with that young man?”

She inquired softly, noticing the emotions in her disciple’s eyes, already holding some insights in her heart.

“Master, after this Southern Domain battle ends, I plan to leave the sect. The sect’s nurturing, I will repay in the future.”

But Lin Qingyue shook her head, saying to her master.

The Elder’s face changed in shock, exclaiming, “You intend to leave the sect?”

Lin Qingyue nodded slightly, without further explanation.

The Elder immediately guessed it involved Li Hao, sighed with regret internally, and said, “The Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower is a Tianyi Sect, and Tian Hongyi’s feelings for you have long been known to me; are you truly not considering?”

“Master.”

Lin Qingyue frowned and said, “The bond between us as master and disciple over these years, I’ve engraved in my heart. Please don’t make things difficult for me.”

Upon hearing this, the Elder’s expression changed, eventually falling silent.

“Good lad, you really have it!”

Back in the Dream Nine Abyss Sect, as Li Hao returned, Li Tie Mu excitedly grabbed Li Hao’s shoulder with great surprise:

“Our Dream Nine Abyss, ten thousand years of suffocating oppression, today we finally hold our heads high!”

Over ten thousand years, since the inception of the Southern Domain battles, the Dream Nine Abyss had sent disciples to compete every year, but only a few stood out from the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, rarely reaching even the top hundred in the Southern Domain battle!

This time, initially with Li Hao as the sole hope for entering the top ten, this would have already brought honor to the sect.

But unexpectedly, Li Hao brought them immense surprise beforehand, leading five others from the sect into the top hundred.

Although Li Tie Mu was currently in the Heavenly Palace, he could imagine the name of Dream Nine Abyss resounding through the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty!

After all, among the top hundred, Dream Nine Abyss held six spots!

The entire Yan Chu, including the Imperial Family, totaled only 18 people!

Excluding Dream Nine Abyss, the other sects and the Imperial Family combined had only 12 people!

Among the Five Great Tianyi Sects of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, some sects even had all their disciples eliminated, failing to secure a single spot!

Although their top disciples were in the Immortal Monarch Realm and would appear in the Immortal Monarch Realm battles later, at this moment, the reputation of Dream Nine Abyss was unmatched.

“Haotian, this time the sect truly needs to thank you well.”

The Great Dream Master looked at Li Hao with a gentle smile in her eyes.

Hearing her words, Li Hao quickly said, “Sect Master, what are you saying? To the best of my ability, it was the least I could do.”

“How could one speak of obligation? Although the sect has aided you, it does not compare to your contributions in return.”

The Great Dream Master said, knowing Li Hao had only been with the sect for a few years. Though she was willing to invest all the sect’s top resources in him, the time was short. And although she tried to offer him some treasures in the Langya Painting Realm, Li Hao had refused, instead only discussing minor Artistic Path matters with her.

Li Hao smiled, “Kindness isn’t measured by its scale.”

Hearing this, the Great Dream Master fell silent, realizing how sincere and genuine this young man before her was.

“As mentioned before, after your Southern Domain battle ends, should you be able to draw the sword in Sword Abyss, it will be yours.”

After a brief silence, the Great Dream Master said quietly.

Seeing that Li Hao seemed ready to refuse, she promptly added, “Don’t decline, that sword… you may not be able to draw it. In addition, it is also one of the former True Realm’s nine Emperor Swords, though its Emperor Soul is incomplete and obscured, it remains one of the Dream Nine Abyss’s true top three treasures!”

Upon hearing this, Li Hao slightly opened his mouth, sensing the persistence in her eyes, he knew he couldn’t refuse.

After all, now that his name echoed throughout the Southern Domain, as mentioned before, spies of the Ancient Demon may also watch this battle, possibly resulting in future attacks, making it needless to refuse a stronger weapon for protection.

Fame is a burden… Once again, Li Hao deeply felt this statement.

“Alright.”

Li Hao nodded, accepting the offer.

The Great Dream Master sighed with relief, then gazed at Gu Yan and the others nearby, saying, “Haotian helped you enter the top hundred, from now on, you must strive in your battles. Don’t aim to win, but put forth your utmost effort, showcase your brilliance, and let the entire Southern Domain see the radiance uniquely belonging to you!”

“Mm!”

Upon hearing the Great Dream Master’s words, Yue Xi, Gu Yan, and others had a gleam in their eyes.

Indeed, they weren’t seeking victory, only that this battle would leave them without regrets!