"So this is the strongest one here?"
"Weak, too weak."
"The Dao Fa Realm of the mortal realm, yet this is all the prowess they possess. Mastering three extremes of martial arts, all achieved through the tempering of time. Just an old bag of bones, ready to return to the earth."
"To cultivate to such a level in a place scarce of energy is indeed a testament to his decent talent."
In mid-air, six figures stood tall, four men and two women. Each possessed an extraordinary aura, carefree and proud, their eyes looking down on the old Daoist below.
The old Daoist was a true immortal of the Qiandao Palace, surnamed Qin. He was not a member of the Jiang family but a child picked up from the ruins ravaged by demons thousands of years ago by an ancestor of the Jiang family and kept by his side to listen to the Dao and cultivate.
The little Daoist acolyte of yesteryear was now a white-haired and decrepit old man.
If that ancestor of the Jiang family were still alive, he would see that the smiling little acolyte now had a face full of wrinkles, like the bark of a dried-up old tree, yet the brows and eyes still retained a hint of familiarity from childhood.
Be it sweat or blood, a drop trickled down from the edge of his face.
True Immortal Qin panted lightly, his sword now propping him up as he stood.
His Daoist robe was tattered, his qi and blood dim, and his face pale, but his eyes remained fixed on the six figures above.
These six young and vigorous figures exuded an air of confidence and arrogance, but compared to the countless geniuses he had seen, they possessed an extremely terrifying power. They were no longer mere geniuses but cultivators of the Dao Fa realm, just a step away from ascending to immortality!
Although that step was incredibly distant and difficult, blocking countless talented freaks throughout history, to reach this step was already a one-in-a-million chance!
Was he about to lose?
True Immortal Qin's eyes were sharp, but his heart sank lower and lower.
Not long ago, he had told Emperor Yu that he would support the Great Yu for another ten years, shielding that youth from the winds and rains for a decade, allowing him to grow and inherit his position.
But now, these six freaks who had suddenly appeared behind the three Wasteland Gods had shattered all those expectations.
It was like an "accident", unforeseen.
A meteor falls, destroying a city, and people perish unexpectedly.
And the profound and mighty Great Yu Divine Dynasty, just one of the four Li Jing realms secretly controlled by the royalty, had thirty to forty cultivators!
Such a deep foundation could withstand any storm or turmoil, and with its vast territory, even if dozens of meteors fell, it could bear the brunt without being destroyed.
However, the six Dao Fa realm cultivators before them were like the sky falling in on the Great Yu Divine Dynasty!
"Not bad. You've lasted twenty moves against us without dying. Hold on a little longer, oh, and the number of people here seems far greater than twenty."
A breathtakingly beautiful woman covered her mouth and laughed lightly.
Her eyes sparkled like stars, her eyebrows as delicate as distant mountain ridges, and her whole body exuded endless charm. Her smile was like a peach blossom, but her words sent chills down everyone's spines.
True Immortal Qin took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly focusing and becoming even colder.
The qi in his body was contracting and gathering, his meridians slowly tearing, melting, and his whole meridian network beginning to crumble.
He was ready to burn his Dao power and fight to the death.
But just then, a figure suddenly rushed forward and stood in front of him.
A pitch-black imperial robe with long trailing ends, adorned with majestic dragon patterns, exuded an air of nobility and authority.
True Immortal Qin was taken aback, his expression changing as he looked up at the figure before him.
It was none other than Emperor Yu.
At this moment, Emperor Yu held up the dragon-patterned jade seal, his tall figure majestic. His eyes, like the flames that illuminated the sun and moon, fixedly stared at the six figures in the sky.
"This place gathers the spiritual essence of my Jiang family. You have come here for this, haven't you? I offer you this treasure, but can you spare our lives? If you wish to establish your own Daoist sect, my Great Yu and its millions of people are willing to offer our devotion!"
Emperor Yu slowly raised his hand, holding high the noble jade seal, his majestic voice deep and low.
The lightning-fast attacks of these six Dao Fa realm cultivators, the destruction of the Royal City and the Imperial Palace, and the defeat of the true immortals—all these unforeseen changes had led him to make this decision at this critical moment.
"Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty..."
Hearing Emperor Yu's words, Xia Linglong, Li Mxiu, and the other powerful reinforcements who had arrived but were now restrained and captured, all turned pale.
Looking at the majestic figure standing tall like a mountain, they felt like shedding tears. He was the emperor before whom millions bowed, and yet, at this moment, he had lowered his head.
Was this divine dynasty, which had dominated this land for over three thousand years, finally coming to its end?
True Immortal Qin stared at Emperor Yu's back, suddenly realizing that Emperor Yu had given up all hope.
Emperor Yu was also a cultivator of the Heard Dao realm, and although he was only at the True Immortal stage, he understood the concept of the Dao Fa realm. Not to mention the demons who had yet to make a move.
True Immortal Qin's arm, which was holding the sword hilt, trembled slightly, and he, too, lowered his head.
Three thousand years of planning was now being taken away, and such hatred was difficult to bear.
The progenitor was about to be resurrected, but now it was all ruined. How could they bear it?! The whole city was destroyed, and the people were turned into beasts, devoured as food. How could they bear it?!
But Emperor Yu was no ordinary man. He endured this humiliation, which was more painful than any other, and he had to.
Watching the emperor offer the jade seal with his own hands, giving away the Great Yu empire, everyone felt a profound sadness and grief that was hard to express.
Those who could come here were all powerful cultivators and not fools. They understood Emperor Yu's intention to protect the human race and preserve their heritage, hoping that there would still be a chance in the future.
But where was that hope?
True Immortal Qin lowered his head, realizing that Emperor Yu was placing all his hope on that youth.
Fortunately, he hadn't come...
Thinking of the youth's potential and rapid growth, the sadness and immense anger in his heart suddenly seemed to lessen.
Ten years, maybe just ten years, and that youth would take back everything that was stolen from them.
If so, the pain they felt now might not be so difficult to bear.
With this thought, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
But before he could relax, a cold voice came from above:
"We can get this spiritual essence by killing you anyway. Everything here already belongs to us. Are you trying to create conflict and discord among us by offering it now, hoping to find an opportunity?"
"Speaking is a young man in a yellow and white robe, exuding a noble and free-spirited aura, but his eyes are cold and calm like a lake.
He seems to look down and see through the heart of this human emperor.
Hearing his words, everyone was stunned, and their faces changed slightly.
Emperor Yu's eyes twitched slightly, and his heart sank.
But before he could speak again, suddenly, the young man coldly snorted, "How dare you play with the heart of an emperor in front of me? Kneel!"
As he spoke, the rules of the Daoist Fa enveloped and quickly surrounded Emperor Yu.
Emperor Yu's face changed drastically, and the powerful force of the Great Dao burst out, revealing the aura of the Heard Dao realm.
A vast and overwhelming power blossomed forth, attempting to block the Fa, but it was as if an invisible giant hand grasped the force he released and forced it back into his body.
His eyes widened in anger, and his dragon robe fluttered as the robe tore. His legs were bent by an oppressive force, but he glared defiantly, unleashing all his power to resist.
The muscles in his legs stretched and tore, and a large patch of blood splattered out.
"Your Majesty!"
"No!"
"I'll fight you to the death!"
Among the crowd, someone was shocked by this scene and, in a fit of rage, rushed towards the figure in the sky, unleashing their unique skill.
Boom! Their body exploded in mid-air, and their soul, like a firework, flickered and then went out, as if gently extinguished.
At the same time, Qin Zhenren, his face filled with rage, suddenly swung his sword and cut through the Fa.
"Hmph, still thinking of resisting!"
The young man coldly snorted, and golden light flashed in his eyes. The Fa, like patterns, flowed behind his back and then suddenly suppressed downwards.
Boom! Qin Zhiren coughed up blood, his body shook, and his injuries became more severe.
And Emperor Yu, whose Fa had just been cut off, now faced an even more ferocious head-on attack.
The ground beneath his feet suddenly caved in and cracked, and the entire earth trembled as a formidable pressure enveloped him, forcing him to kneel and lose all dignity.
Emperor Yu understood that the opponent wanted to make an example of him to intimidate the others, filling them with despair and causing their fighting spirit to dissipate, leaving them to bow their heads in submission.
He could die, but he couldn't die in such a disgraceful manner.
Boom! A violent killing intent burst from his eyes, and his eyes turned crimson. He utilized all his power, and a reddish-golden aura, the extreme limit of divine power, emerged.
At the same time, the veins of the world condensed, drawing in the vast aura to support him.
But the Fa, like a majestic divine might, was irresistible, and it continued to oppress his body, forcing him to kneel rapidly. All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
Puff! In an instant, blood splattered.
The ground shook violently, as if a mountain had fallen.
Emperor Yu's legs were severed at the knees, leaving only his thighs, which slammed heavily onto the ground and remained standing.
In the moment he knelt, he severed his own legs. Although the Fa was acting on his body, his posture remained straight.
Everyone was stunned, their eyes filled with despair and a surge of grief and anger.
The young man's eyes narrowed slightly, clearly not expecting that the other party would rather sever his own legs than kneel.
But could this defiance his will? "Since you won't kneel, then lie down!"
The young man spoke again, and as he spoke, the Fa followed.
Qin Zhenren roared towards the sky, his sword raised in anger as he charged forward.
"Don't interrupt Brother Mo's fun." The enchanting woman who had captivated the world earlier stepped forward to meet Qin Zhenren, preventing him from interfering.
Boom! On the ground, Emperor Yu spat out a mouthful of blood. His body, like one struck by a heavy hammer, slammed heavily onto the ground.
"Your Majesty..."
Seeing this scene, everyone's eyes turned red, and their bodies trembled with anger.
But no one dared to act rashly. The gap was too great. At this moment, they were like sheep in a slaughterhouse. The person who had acted in anger earlier didn't even get close before dying.
"I heard that there's also a very talented young man among you. Why hasn't he come yet? Has he abandoned you, knowing the situation?"
Another young man, wearing a half-face mask, asked with interest.
The faces of the crowd in the square changed slightly, and they immediately knew who he was talking about.
Not long ago, the Haotian General, who had just slain the Buddha Lord, had become famous throughout the world. Aside from Qin Zhenren, he was currently the strongest existence in the Great Yu Dynasty.
But he hadn't come.
However, they didn't blame him in their hearts.
They only felt a deep sense of sorrow.
If even Qin Zhenren had been defeated, what could that general do if he came? He would only come to share their humiliation and await death.
It's good that Hao didn't come... LiMuxiu stood in the crowd, secretly relieved.
He clenched his fists, possessing half-step invincible power, but at this moment, he could only do so helplessly. In front of these six young men and women, they were no different from moths rushing towards a flame.
Whether it was the realm of unique skills or the realm of the Taiping Dao, it made no difference in the face of the terrifying power of their opponents, who could make the Fa appear with their words.
Even if they went crazy with anger, they couldn't harm their opponents in the slightest.
However, amidst this desperate situation, LiMuxiu saw that LiHao was not present, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that even if all these old fellows died here, there would still be hope for the future!
It was also because of this that when someone had acted out of grief and anger earlier, he had remained calm.
Furthermore, he had secretly transmitted his voice to the other acquaintances present, telling them not to act rashly.
As long as they lived, they had to endure the humiliation.
Survival was the most important thing!
"Tian Gang, don't be impulsive either. As long as Hao doesn't come, even if the dynasty falls, giving Hao time, he will definitely avenge us in the future!"
LiMuxiu transmitted his voice.
Beside him, LiTiangang and LiFengHua had also come. When they received the Eight Banners of the Imperial City asking for help, they immediately set off from Qingzhou.
No one dared to ignore the Eight Banners from the Imperial City, as it meant that a major event had occurred in the world!
"I know, I'm not a reckless man."
LiTiangang replied through voice transmission, his eyes complex. The desperate situation before him was beyond his imagination, and what was even more unimaginable was that when the Great Yu God Dynasty faced such a crisis, their hope now rested on a child.
"Then let's continue our previous game."
"There are princes and princesses here, as well as these old reinforcements. There are quite a few of them, about eighty."
"You have to withstand our eighty attacks before you can die."
In the air, the enchanting woman with a smile that could topple nations, spoke with words as cruel as a devil's.
Amidst their conversation, she suddenly raised her hand and slapped towards Qin Zhenren. A terrifying purple qi lashed out, tearing open Qin Zhenren's back, exposing the bones beneath.
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...
In Yunzhou, within the Wang Family's Divine General Mansion.
Inside the empty mountain body, numerous people had gathered, including many young members of the Wang Family.
Compared to the crisis in the distant Imperial City, they were more concerned about the figure within the Mo River, wondering if Chong Er, their patriarch, would return alive.
The elders of the Wang Family had already gone to deal with the situation in the Imperial City—mobilizing troops, discussing strategies, and sending reinforcements. All they could do now was wait for news.
In front of the Earth Treasury Buddha, someone was using their own Mo River registry golden paper to continuously check the merit list. Whenever they saw the name "Chong Er" still at the top, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Inside the mountain body's grand hall, the crowd whispered amongst themselves, still shocked by the revelation that Li Hao was actually Chong Er.
This piece of news was too explosive. To these young members of the Wang Family, while they were curious and admired Li Hao's position as a general, it was limited to that. But Chong Er's capabilities had left the entire Wang Family in awe and admiration.
He had accomplished what the Wang Family had failed to achieve for hundreds of years, and his fame and abilities far surpassed those of the family's ancestors.
Even Wang Zhendong, the one they admired the most, paled in comparison to this name.
"Miss, General Haotian is actually Chong Er. His Majesty said that he will be bestowed the title of Divine General for his achievements!"
In the crowd, a young maid exclaimed to the young woman beside her.
Earlier, they had been speculating about the identity of Chong Er, guessing that he was some old grandmaster from the Jianghu. Never did they expect that he would turn out to be that sensational young general.
"Yes..."
The young woman's eyes sparkled with a dazzling light as she recalled the scene when she first met that young man. Her cheeks flushed slightly.
"He's still alive, and he hasn't come out yet. Could it be that even the hell-level Mo River couldn't do anything to him?"
"By now, those two Mo Rivers should have merged, right?"
The young members of the Wang Family discussed amongst themselves, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity, and more so, envy. The young general's brilliance was too dazzling. The feats and accomplishments he had achieved—even if they accomplished just one of them—would be enough for them to gain promotions and fame throughout the land.
Just as the crowd was whispering to each other, suddenly, in front of the Earth Treasury Buddha, a golden light appeared.
The initial murmurs died down as countless gazes turned towards the source of the light.
They saw the air distort slightly, and a figure stepped out of thin air, revealing himself.
It was Li Hao.
After completing the Mo River challenge, Feng Lao had pulled him aside to chat. Before they parted ways in the Great Wilderness, Feng Lao seemed to have a lot more to say.
It was similar to their first Mo River challenge in Fengshan, where Feng Lao only left after chatting with Li Hao for a while after the river disappeared. Unlike the Dragon City Mo River, where Ji Yun Ge had accompanied him out.
Although he was puzzled, Li Hao didn't think too much about it and quickly left the Mo River as well.
Fortunately, after the hell-level Mo River's obsession with Feng Lao dissipated, the hell-level Mo River seemed to have stopped its endless attacks, giving him a chance to escape.
At this moment, as soon as he appeared, Li Hao saw the many figures gathered.
"General Haotian!"
A member of the Wang Family's main line, who had accompanied Li Hao into the Mo River earlier, was waiting here. Seeing Li Hao suddenly appear, he was overjoyed and excited.
"It's great that you're safe! We were so worried that something might have happened to you."
Li Hao was speechless. While he could understand the other party's feelings, hearing such words made him feel a bit awkward.
I didn't just rise from the dead...
"Where are they?"
Li Hao looked around but didn't see Wang Yongzhi, Wang Zhendong, and the others, which surprised him.
"The family head is in the discussion hall. I'll go inform him right now."
The man quickly said, and his soul flew out of his body, flashing away in an instant.
The other young members of the Wang Family looked at Li Hao, who was standing right in front of them. Although they were excited and delighted, they held their breath, not daring to approach him casually.
Perhaps influenced by the illustrious reputation the young man carried, just having him stand there casually made them feel tense and oppressed. Although he was around the same age as them, his status and position were as different as heaven and earth.
Not long after, Wang Yongzhi's figure rushed over.
When he saw that Li Hao was safe and sound, he was thrilled. He quickly rushed over and said, "General Haotian, it's great that you're alright. Our Wang Family owes you a great debt of gratitude. If something had happened to you, we wouldn't know how to repay you."
"Family Head Wang doesn't need to be so polite. You've also helped me by finding Mr. Feng." Li Hao smiled.
"That's what we should do. How can we compare to your achievements?" Wang Yongzhi smiled bitterly. He shook his head, and his expression suddenly turned solemn. He released a sound barrier to block out their conversation from others and said to Li Hao, "General Haotian, I just received the Eight Banners' command. His Majesty asked me to inform you to leave the Great Yu Divine Dynasty as soon as possible. Don't return until you've reached the Dao Fa realm!"
"Hmm?"
Li Hao was taken aback. This news was quite abrupt.
"What's going on?"
Li Hao was puzzled. Seeing Wang Yongzhi's solemn expression, he realized that this message was meant only for him, excluding even the other members of the Wang Family.
"The Imperial City has been attacked."
Wang Yongzhi's voice turned low and grave. "Earlier, we received a distress signal and military report about demons attacking the Imperial City. But not long after, we received the Eight Banners' command, which is what I just told you. His Majesty knew that you would come to our Wang Family, so he asked me to make sure to pass on this message to you, asking you to leave the Great Yu immediately!"
Li Hao was stunned, and his pupils contracted slightly.
The Imperial City has been attacked?
They asked for reinforcements first, and now they're telling me to leave?
Such a stark contrast—even a fool would know that the worst-case scenario had probably occurred!
Li Hao looked at the Wang Family's family head, and from his expression, he could tell that the other man shared his thoughts.
No wonder he was being so cautious, even blocking out the other members of the Wang Family. If this news spread, it would likely throw the entire world into chaos.
"When did this happen?"
Li Hao asked immediately.
"About a quarter of an hour ago."
Wang Yongzhi said, "That news about the demon attack on the Imperial City was too sudden. The earlier attacks on Liangzhou and Qingzhou were probably just a diversion, trying to lure that Zhenren Qin to reinforce them. But now, they've directly invaded the Imperial City, most likely because they've obtained some other trump card, and they've gathered all their demonic forces!"
Li Hao took a deep breath and didn't say much. His body flickered, and he disappeared from the mountain body's grand hall.
Zhong Zhendong was startled and hurried to chase after him, only to see Li Hao had already arrived at the Wang family's main hall, connecting with the Candlelight God there.
"Haotian God General, where are you going?" Zhong Zhendong asked hurriedly.
"To the Imperial Capital!" Li Hao replied.
Before the sound of his voice faded, Li Hao had already taken the Candlelight God and disappeared from the God General's mansion with a quick shift.
Zhong Zhendong stood stunned, then his face turned ashen with shock as he hurried to chase after Li Hao, but he was nowhere to be seen. There was no trace of the residual marks left by the shift, making it impossible to track him.
He suddenly felt as if he had caused trouble. His whole body turned cold as he had assumed that by informing Li Hao of the situation, Li Hao would back down.
After all, life was precious.
The stark contrast between the two pieces of intelligence suggested that the Imperial Capital had probably fallen and was facing a tremendous crisis, causing His Majesty to give up on seeking reinforcements and instead order Li Hao to leave.
Zhong Zhendong could also guess why His Majesty had instructed Li Hao to leave. If the Great Yu Dynasty was truly facing an unprecedented catastrophe, this young man might be their future hope!
But now, not only had Li Hao not run away, he had rushed to the Imperial Capital. Wasn't this just walking straight into death? His Majesty's order could only mean that even that True Immortal was likely in trouble!
Zhong Zhendong stood in a daze for a moment before hurrying to find Wang Zhenfeng and ask him to rush to the Imperial Capital as well.
At this point, keeping Wang Zhenfeng in Yunzhou to defend the city was meaningless. When the nest falls, no eggs remain intact. Unless the Wang family betrayed Emperor Yu and withdrew from the Great Yu Dynasty during this critical juncture, they had no other choice.
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...
Whoosh! Li Hao's figure darted through the void at breakneck speed, like a bolt of lightning.
He kept the Candlelight God and Xiyan in the Heavenly Dao Space and did not ride on the Candlelight God this time, but instead, he personally pushed his speed to the limit.
Although this meant that by the time he arrived at the battlefield, he would have exhausted a lot of energy and his combat strength would be weakened, Li Hao didn't care about that anymore.
The two demon gods in human form from the previous battle in Qingzhou City were still fresh in Li Hao's memory. During that battle, he had felt that behind the appearance of these two demon gods, there were likely other powerful beings.
Otherwise, it was unlikely that only two Heard Dao realm demons would dare to covet the Great Yu Dynasty, especially since that True Immortal was most likely in the Dao Fa realm.
From Yunzhou to the Great Yu State, one had to cross half the dynasty, a long distance.
Li Hao flew at full speed, occasionally shifting to cover more ground, moving as swiftly as thunder.
Wherever he passed, the air seemed to explode with a sonic boom.
After crossing two large states, suddenly, in his path ahead, he saw a man and a demon engaged in a fierce battle.
Sharp sword energy erupted in the void, forming terrifying sword techniques.
On the other side, demonic energy surged as a true dragon fought back. Its scales were like steel, and the sword energy that slashed at its body created sparks of electricity.
Dragon Demon? Dragon Gate? Li Hao's eyes narrowed slightly as he saw the true dragon demon, and without hesitation, he quickly shifted three times to get closer.
"Hm?"
The dragon demon, in the midst of battle, sensed Li Hao's aura and its expression changed. Just as it was about to react, it saw the face of a young man appear nearby.
Its pupils contracted, and before it could act, its body suddenly exploded.
Its shocked and terrified soul tried to escape from its body, but before it could flee, it was suppressed and killed by the rules of the Dao Domain.
An absolute expert-level dragon demon had fallen in an instant.
The other figure, which had been about to attack, suddenly stopped.
"At such a young age... Is it you?"
When he saw the young man's face clearly, although it was a little unfamiliar, the old man holding the sword immediately recognized him.
The reputation of this young man was too loud. In the world today, a person of such a young age possessing such terrifying strength could only be that young general who had emerged from the Li family.
Hearing the shocked voice, Li Hao felt that it sounded a little familiar, and he turned to look at the old man, his eyebrows furrowing slightly.
It was someone he knew vaguely.
Sword Saint, Jian Wudao.
Unexpectedly, he had come across this Sword Saint from the Sword Sect on his way here.
However, it couldn't really be considered a rescue. This dragon demon might not have been able to kill the old man. At most, they would have worn each other down for a while before parting ways.
The two of them had met a total of two times. The first time was when the Li family had invited him to come and accept disciples.
The second time was when he had been invited by Bian Ruxue to show his support for her during the True Dragon Battle.
Now this was the third time, but their identities had changed drastically.
Seeing the old man, Li Hao thought of that little tail from his childhood courtyard, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. He didn't have much to say to this old man, so he didn't stay.
"Wait."
Jian Wudao saw that Li Hao was about to leave without a word and quickly called out.
"Hm?" Li Hao's figure paused, and he turned to look at him.
"You are indeed very strong, but I believe I didn't misjudge you back then." Jian Wudao stared at Li Hao, his old eyes firm. "Xue'er will eventually surpass you, especially in the way of the sword. She was chosen by the Sword Saint to be his successor, and she will surely reach the pinnacle of the sword path!"
"... "
"How boring."
Li Hao's face sank, and he left with a single sentence.
He had wasted a second of his time listening to such a boring statement.
"That was the true Sword Saint, a Saint realm existence!" Jian Wudao called out to Li Hao's retreating back.
But Li Hao's shifting figure did not stop, and with a few more shifts, he disappeared hundreds of miles away.
Jian Wudao stared in the direction Li Hao had left, his eyes complicated. Ever since Li Hao had become famous, especially after the father-son battle in Qingzhou City, which he had witnessed with his own eyes, and seen the sword techniques Li Hao had displayed, his Dao heart had wavered.
It made him doubt his own understanding of the sword.
He could have misjudged a person, but could he have misjudged the sword as well? But that great battle seemed to be telling him that he had not only misjudged the person but also the boy's talent for the sword.
This damaged his Dao heart, and his progress in the sword path stagnated.
It was only when Bian Ruxue accidentally obtained the appreciation of a Sword Dao Saint during her travels and was accepted as his disciple that his Dao heart finally recovered.
He had not misjudged his choice of disciple.
After all, that Saint had also praised and admired her, saying that she had a natural sword bone, although it was obscured and had not yet been revealed, and most importantly, she had a pure heart for the sword.
With this mindset, one could reach the pinnacle of the sword path.
Now, although Li Hao's reputation was getting louder and louder, and the cultivation he displayed was getting more and more powerful, it was said that he had recently killed the two top demon kings, Long Jue Shen and Feng Lingxiao, of the Taiping Dao realm, but cultivation was one thing, and the sword path was another.
Zhong Zhendong was taken aback and hurried after him, only to see Li Hao had already arrived at the main hall of the Wang family and connected with the Candlelight God there.
"Where are you going, Haotian God General?" Zhong Zhendong asked hurriedly.
"To the Imperial Capital!" Li Hao replied.
Before the sound of his voice faded, Li Hao had already taken the Candlelight God and vanished from the God General's mansion with a quick shift.
Zhong Zhendong stood stunned, his face turning ashen with shock as he hurried to chase after Li Hao, but he was nowhere to be seen. There was no trace of the residual marks left by the shift, making it impossible to track him.
He suddenly felt as if he had caused trouble. His whole body turned cold as he had assumed that by informing Li Hao of the situation, Li Hao would back down.
After all, life was precious.
The stark contrast between the two pieces of intelligence suggested that the Imperial Capital had probably fallen and was facing a tremendous crisis, causing His Majesty to give up on seeking reinforcements and instead order Li Hao to leave.
Zhong Zhendong could also guess why His Majesty had instructed Li Hao to depart. If the Great Yu Dynasty was truly facing an unprecedented catastrophe, this young man might be their future hope!
But now, not only had Li Hao not fled, he had rushed to the Imperial Capital. Wasn't this just walking straight into danger? His Majesty's order could only mean that even that True Immortal was likely in peril!
Zhong Zhendong stood in a daze for a moment before hurrying to find Wang Zhenfeng and ask him to rush to the Imperial Capital as well.
At this point, keeping Wang Zhenfeng in Yunzhou to defend the city was meaningless. When the nest falls, no eggs remain intact. Unless the Wang family betrayed Emperor Yu and withdrew from the Great Yu Dynasty during this critical juncture, they had no other choice.
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...
Whoosh! Li Hao's figure darted through the void at breakneck speed, like a bolt of lightning.
He kept the Candlelight God and Xiyan in the Heavenly Dao Space and did not ride on the Candlelight God this time, but instead, he personally pushed his speed to the limit.
Although this meant that by the time he arrived at the battlefield, he would have exhausted a lot of energy and his combat strength would be weakened, Li Hao didn't care about that anymore.
The two demon gods in human form from the previous battle in Qingzhou City were still fresh in Li Hao's memory. During that fight, he had sensed that behind the appearance of these two demon gods lurked even more formidable beings.
Otherwise, it was unlikely that only two Heard Dao realm demons would dare to covet the Great Yu Dynasty, especially since that True Immortal was most likely in the Dao Fa realm.
From Yunzhou to the Great Yu State, one had to traverse half the dynasty, a considerable distance.
Li Hao flew at full speed, occasionally shifting to cover more ground, moving as swiftly as thunder.
Wherever he passed, the air seemed to explode with a sonic boom.
After crossing two large states, suddenly, in his path, he saw a man and a demon engaged in a fierce battle.
Sharp sword energy erupted in the void, forming terrifying sword techniques.
On the other side, demonic energy surged as a true dragon fought back. Its scales were like steel, and the sword energy that slashed at its body created sparks of electricity.
Dragon Demon? Dragon Gate? Li Hao's eyes narrowed as he beheld the true dragon demon, and without hesitation, he quickly shifted three times to get closer.
"Hm?"
The dragon demon, in the midst of battle, sensed Li Hao's aura, and its expression changed. Just as it was about to react, it saw the face of a young man appear nearby.
Its pupils contracted, and before it could act, its body suddenly exploded.
Its shocked and terrified soul attempted to escape from its body, but before it could flee, it was suppressed and killed by the rules of the Dao Domain.
An absolute expert-level dragon demon had fallen in an instant.
The other figure, which had been about to attack, suddenly stopped.
"At such a young age... Is it you?"
When he saw the young man's face clearly, although it was a little unfamiliar, the old man holding the sword immediately recognized him.
The reputation of this young man was too loud. In today's world, a person of such a young age possessing such terrifying strength could only be that young general who had emerged from the Li family.
Hearing the shocked voice, Li Hao felt that it sounded a little familiar, and he turned to look at the old man, his eyebrows furrowing slightly.
It was someone he knew vaguely.
Sword Saint, Jian Wudao.
Unexpectedly, he had come across this Sword Saint from the Sword Sect on his way here.
However, it couldn't really be considered a rescue. This dragon demon might not have been able to kill the old man. At most, they would have worn each other down for a while before parting ways.
The two of them had met a total of two times. The first was when the Li family had invited him to come and accept disciples.
The second time was when he had been invited by Bian Ruxue to show his support for her during the True Dragon Battle.
Now this was the third time, but their identities had changed drastically.
Seeing the old man, Li Hao thought of that little tail from his childhood courtyard, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. He didn't have much to say to this old man, so he didn't stay.
"Wait."
Jian Wudao saw that Li Hao was about to leave without a word and quickly called out.
"Hm?" Li Hao's figure paused, and he turned to look at him.
"You are indeed very strong, but I believe I didn't misjudge you back then." Jian Wudao stared at Li Hao, his old eyes firm. "Xue'er will eventually surpass you, especially in the way of the sword. She was chosen by the Sword Saint to be his successor, and she will surely reach the pinnacle of the sword path!"
"... "
"How boring."
Li Hao's face sank, and he left with a single sentence.
He had wasted a second of his time listening to such a tedious statement.
"That was the true Sword Saint, a Saint realm existence!" Jian Wudao called out to Li Hao's retreating back.
But Li Hao's shifting figure did not stop, and with a few more shifts, he disappeared hundreds of miles away.
Jian Wudao stared in the direction Li Hao had left, his eyes complicated. Ever since Li Hao had become famous, especially after the father-son battle in Qingzhou City, which he had witnessed firsthand, and seen the sword techniques Li Hao had displayed, his Dao heart had wavered.
It made him doubt his own understanding of the sword.
He could have misjudged a person, but could he have misjudged the sword as well? But that great battle seemed to be telling him that he had not only misjudged the person but also the boy's talent for the sword.
This damaged his Dao heart, and his progress in the sword path stagnated.
It was only when Bian Ruxue accidentally obtained the appreciation of a Sword Dao Saint during her travels and was accepted as his disciple that his Dao heart finally recovered.
He had not misjudged his choice of disciple.
After all, that Saint had also praised and admired her, saying that she had a natural sword bone, although it was obscured and had not yet been revealed, and most importantly, she had a pure heart for the sword.
With this mindset, one could reach the pinnacle of the sword path.
Now, although Li Hao's reputation was growing louder and louder, and the cultivation he displayed was becoming more and more powerful, it was said that he had recently killed the two top demon kings, Long Jue Shen and Feng Lingxiao, of the Taiping Dao realm. However, cultivation was one thing, and the sword path was another.