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Chapter 158: Three Immortalities, Beyond the Peak of the Extraordinary (Part 2)
Chapter 158: Three Immortalities, Beyond the Peak of the Extraordinary (Part 2)
North of the Gate Beyond the Pass, three thousand miles away.
There is a Crimson River here, its waters a deep red, with numerous red stones at the bottom, where water demons dwell.
At the lakeside stands a mountain, and at the foot of the mountain is a thatched cottage. In this desolate wilderness, an old man often sits here, a demon of the Three Eternities Realm, who calls himself the Crimson Deity.
The Crimson Deity commands the demons over a thousand miles away. This Crimson River is his ancestral land, originally a red-blooded python that practiced for three hundred years, absorbing the sun and moon, transforming into a dragon. It then roamed and hunted, eventually reaching the Three Eternities Realm.
But at this moment, the Crimson Deity, who usually resides in the thatched cottage, is trembling and kneeling on the ground.
Three figures are resting by the thatched cottage, their auras so formidable that even though they are deliberately suppressing them, the Crimson Deity's heart still quivers in fear, unsure how he could have provoked these three Demon Kings.
"Damn the Li Family, damn the old fool, damn the brat!"
Wan Shan Demon King clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot, breathing heavily. He was severely injured, suppressing his wounds and his rage.
He failed to avenge his son's death and lost a brother in the process.
He had also paid a great price to invite the other two, and all his subordinates were wiped out.
A thousand years of foundation built in the Wan Shan Demon Domain were destroyed in an instant!
His hatred for that young man was almost driving him mad.
"The old fool from the Li Family appeared here, which means the defenses at Divine General Manor should be at their weakest. I've heard the Li Family has two old immortals, one of whom is unknown, while the other guards the Ancestral Hall."
"Unfortunately, it's too late to send a message now. We should have anticipated this. If we had contacted the Holy Palace or Dragon Gate earlier, they could have lain in wait outside Qingzhou City and taken advantage of this opportunity to deal a severe blow!"
The Silver-robed Youth narrowed his eyes, a hint of regret in his gaze. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"It's hard to say. The Fist Sage daring to appear here might mean he has asked the two old Li Family matriarchs, who were married off long ago, to return and help guard the place."
Beside him, the Dragon Lord shook his head slightly. "Moreover, the old fellows in the Ancestral Hall are not easy to deal with. If the Holy Palace and Dragon Gate are willing to join forces, there might be a chance."
"They have already made secret arrangements."
The Silver-robed Youth revealed a startling piece of information. "The people who came to seek us out earlier, do you think they could have been summoned by just the Transcendent Realm? If my guess is correct, they have already started forming alliances. The Great Yu Divine Dynasty will soon be divided into ten provinces, making things easier for us."
"They are collaborating?"
The Dragon Lord was stunned, looking at the Silver-robed Youth in surprise. These factions had been keeping to themselves and secretly competing for years. Who would have thought they would ever join forces?
The Silver-robed Youth shook his head slightly, not elaborating further. "Let's talk about our current situation first. The Demon Suppression Bureau Beyond the Pass will likely come after us soon and put us on their wanted list. These Demon Suppression Bureau dogs have a keen sense of smell. Should we continue together, or go our separate ways?"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Lord and Wan Shan Demon King remained silent.
"If we stay together, do you plan to take us to the Holy Palace?" the Dragon Lord asked him.
The Silver-robed Youth nodded slightly, sighing. "I left the Holy Palace in the past, hoping for a more peaceful life. I never thought that this time, helping Wan Shan Brother would force me to return and bow my head. Apart from the Holy Palace, I don't want to go to the Great Wasteland Sky; those people there are too terrifying."
Wan Shan Demon King's eyes were cold, still grieving over his inability to avenge his son and the death of Brother Gao. The other two were already thinking about their next moves and destinations.
To put it bluntly, they were only here because of the previous deal and didn't care about his feelings.
"I have no interest in the Holy Palace. What about you? If you go, you'll likely head to Dragon Gate, right?" Wan Shan Demon King said to the Dragon Lord.
The Dragon Lord nodded slightly, sighing. "Going to Dragon Gate isn't a good idea either. In the past, when Dragon Gate invited me, I wanted more freedom and declined. Now, going there would be rather embarrassing."
Wan Shan Demon King sneered.
One wants to live in peace, the other wants to be free—what a load of nonsense!
It’s just that they weren’t tempted by the bait. They had anticipated the worst-case scenario for this mission and had already planned their worst-case retreats.
"Since both of you have your destinations, let’s part ways here."
Wan Shan Demon King said.
At this moment, he was more injured than the other two, and he had some reservations about traveling with them.
"Then what about you? Where do you plan to go, to the Void Realm?"
Dragon Lord asked.
Wan Shan Demon King nodded: "At this point, I have no other choice. I’ve heard those guys are all ascetic and isolated from the world. Ha!"
Dragon Lord detected the hidden sarcasm in his words but wasn’t sure if it was directed at the Void Realm or at him. He didn’t pay much attention and said, "The Void Realm is about to launch an attack on Liangzhou. Then you’ll have a chance to take revenge."
"Revenge my ass!"
Wan Shan Demon King’s eyes turned cold: "Their battle plan is to bypass Heavenly Gate Pass, avoiding this thorn, and focus on feasting first."
They’re just a bunch of mindless things... he thought to himself, but didn’t say it aloud, lest it reach the Void Realm and cause him trouble.
"They’ve been in seclusion for so long. It’s normal for them to want to feast first when they come out of hiding."
Silver-robed Youth said.
Then, he stood up and said, "Since that’s the case, I wish you both a bright future. I hope we can meet again and share a drink and a meal."
"Sure thing. We’ve known each other for many years and have some camaraderie", Dragon Lord said with a light laugh, his smile looking gentle.
Silver-robed Youth gave a faint smile, said nothing more, and glanced at Crimson Deity kneeling on the ground before turning and flying away without looking back.
Seeing this, Dragon Lord said to Wan Shan Demon King, "Old friend, I’m off too. See you later!"
Wan Shan Demon King nodded slightly.
Dragon Lord looked at Crimson Deity and said, "Do you wish to accompany me to Dragon Gate?"
Crimson Deity’s mouth was bitter. He had cultivated for thousands of years and had roamed far and wide in his youth. He had heard of the demon factions mentioned by these Great Demon Kings and had received invitations from them in the past.
But he hadn’t accepted, for the same reason as these Demon Kings: he wanted a peaceful life.
He had guarded this ancestral river for four to five hundred years, cultivating and comprehending the Dao here, living a carefree life.
But now, he could sense the subtle hint in Dragon Lord’s eyes.
If he refused, he would likely die.
These three Great Demon Kings were wanted by the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, and he knew their whereabouts. They wouldn’t leave a witness alive.
"I’m willing."
Crimson Deity lowered his head and said gratefully, though his heart was bitter.
"Alright, if that’s the case, come with me."
"Can I pack my things first?"
"Of course."
A short while later, Dragon Lord left with Crimson Deity.
Wan Shan Demon King remained seated in front of the thatched hut, his face particularly grim.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by, and a figure in pure robes slowly materialized behind him.
Wan Shan Demon King’s expression changed, but he didn’t turn around.
"You’ve caused such a great disaster this time. Are you still determined to go your own way?" the figure in pure robes asked calmly.
"Hah, did he send you to bring me back?"
Wan Shan Demon King’s eyes showed a mocking smile.
"As long as you are willing to rid yourself of your demonic nature and cultivate good roots, you can still be enlightened", the figure in pure robes said.
"You’ve never lost a son, have you?"
Wan Shan Demon King sneered.
The figure in pure robes remained indifferent: "But this isn’t the first time you’ve lost someone."
"But it will be the last!"
Wan Shan Demon King suddenly turned and roared.
His eyes were bloodshot, glaring at the figure in pure robes, "I can never cultivate such a wise son again. Do you understand? You should know how terrifying my son’s talent was. Given time, he could have unified the entire clan! What nonsense about the Holy Palace or Dragon Gate, they would all have groveled at his feet!"
The figure in pure robes remained unperturbed by his roar and said calmly:
"Your son was indeed wise, but to reach that level, it would take at least a thousand years."
"Given the current situation, we might not have a thousand years."
Wan Shan Demon King glared at him angrily, knowing that what he said was true.
To reach that realm would take at least a thousand years, which was already considered divine speed.
But those guys were restless now.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said in a low voice, "I can’t go back with you. I need to seek revenge, and I need to avenge Brother Gao!"
"Are you so stubborn that you’ll only stop when you’re dead?"
The figure in the Clean Robe's eyes turned cold.
Wan Shan Demon King sneered, staring at him and said, "If you want to stop me, then come and try."
The figure in the Clean Robe stared at him for a moment before slowly saying, "Your demonic nature is deep, and you refuse to repent. If you remain deluded, I can't control you, but there are some Cultivation Techniques you shouldn't use in public. Otherwise, don't blame me for coming to capture you!"
Wan Shan Demon King's face darkened, and he remained silent.
"This is a Sacred Heart Amulet. Keep it for your protection; this is your last chance!"
The figure in the Clean Robe handed over a treasure talisman covered in dark green light, sternly warning him, then his figure flickered and disappeared.
Wan Shan Demon King took the talisman and put it away, his eyes turning even darker. He sneered, "Do you really think I'm a dog? I've cultivated for ten thousand years; I am a king, the king of the mountains and forests, the king of Demons!!"
He glared hatefully toward the south, in the direction of Heavenly Gate Pass. Finally, he turned and shot into the sky, crossing the Crimson River below. He raised his hand and, in a fit of anger, slapped down a powerful blow.
Demonic energy surged from his palm, crashing into the river.
Some Demons playing in the river suddenly turned pale with terror, looking up at the sky in horror.
"Crimson Deity, save us..."
A Demon cried out in fear, but its voice was drowned out.
In an instant, the entire Crimson River turned into a river of blood. From high above, the bright red color looked like a winding trail of blood tears on the earth.
Wan Shan Demon King's figure had already vanished from the sky.
Not long after he left, the figure in the Clean Robe appeared in the sky.
He looked down at the river of blood below, murmured a line, and softly said to himself, "This can also be considered subduing demons and eliminating evil, right?"
...
...
The next day.
Li Hao had the Nine Cauldrons Demon King's blood sent back to Qingzhou by Li Hongzhuang and his guards.
This was the second favor he was returning to the Li Family.
Although he had heard that the Li Family was no longer in Qingzhou, it didn't matter. As long as the blood returned to that courtyard, it would be fine.
Now, only the last agreement remained: to defend for three years.
Almost a year had already passed, and spring was approaching.
There was still a little over two years left.
The snow and wind beyond the pass had stopped, but the cold wind was still bone-chilling. In about two months, the southern regions would welcome the spring rains.
Liangzhou, being in the southern part of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, would see spring earlier than places like Yanzhou.
Cangya City was still under construction and improvement, with residential buildings being built continuously.
The Celestial Observatory's people were constructing arrays on the city walls, while Li Hao flew out of the city to a solitary peak a hundred miles away.
He set up Hidden Threads around the area, then brought up the system panel to check his attributes.
Currently, his Flesh Dao, Jade Dao, Sword Dao, and Fist Dao were all at the 6th Rank.
His Body Movement Path was at the 3rd Rank.
His Fishing Art and Art Dao were both at the 6th Rank, and their experience was almost full.
He had reached the 5th Rank in chess, the 3rd Rank in music, the 3rd Rank in poetry and literature, and the 3rd Rank in Carving Dao, which he had practiced during his free time by refining the Boar Fang Sword.
The Boar Fang Sword had been shaped into a sword, but with the Dragon Dawn Sword, it had become a mere display piece or a work of art.
With his Cooking Dao now at the 7th Rank, he had accumulated a total of 33 Art Skill Points.
He had already spent 27 points, leaving him with 6 points.
His Art Skill Points were plentiful, but his Body Movement Path was stuck at the 3rd Rank because he hadn't had the time to immerse himself in poetry and literature or music to break through to the 4th Rank.
Without a new Mindset to help his Body Movement Path break through the 3rd Rank bottleneck, he was temporarily stuck.
However, in the Mindset section of his attributes, besides the already used Chess Heart Mindset, there was a new Mindset.
【Mindset: Cooking Spiritual Immersion (Usable)】
Without hesitation, Li Hao chose to use this Mindset on his Flesh Dao.
He needed to boost his own realm first.
Following the prompt, Li Hao used the Mindset, and the Art Skill Points disappeared. At the same time, his Flesh Dao broke through from the 6th Rank to the 7th Rank.
A long-awaited improvement!
Instantly, a vast amount of information flooded his mind.
The volume of information this time made even Li Hao feel slightly dazed.
But with his current physique, these messages wouldn't give him a headache. The vast amount of information was like having the knowledge of a hundred books crammed into his mind all at once.
Li Hao methodically absorbed and digested this information. As he assimilated it, his body unconsciously adapted and changed, his bones and muscles slowly shifting and transforming.
Three Immortalities:
*Unbreakable, Unfading, Undying!*
At that moment, with the Art Skill Point invested, the information for Three Immortalities was fully presented.
After a long while.
Li Hao opened his eyes.
He stood up, and the various physical cultivation techniques on his status panel had all undergone a transformation, reaching heights far beyond what they had been before.
Physical Techniques:
*Vajra Skin of a Hundred Refinements (True State)*—this lower-grade cultivation technique, which he had practiced casually, had evolved into an upper-grade technique when he reached the Sixth Rank of the Flesh Dao.
Now, it had undergone another transformation—*Unbreakable Body of a Hundred Refinements: Acala (Transcendent)!*
Compared to the initial *Hundred Refinements of Stone Skin*, the name had undergone a dramatic change.
Most importantly, Li Hao saw a new realm level at the end.
Beyond Ultimate, beyond True State, the *Transcendent Level*!!
*Spiritual Immersion, Transcendent!*
Li Hao instantly grasped the essence.
If True State represented the pinnacle of mortal cultivation techniques, then the Transcendent Level transcended the ordinary concept of cultivation techniques.
Li Hao took a deep breath and suddenly unleashed the profound secret of this cultivation technique, Acala!
Instantly, it seemed as if a cold wind swept through the heavens and earth. Li Hao's flesh and blood swelled, like countless small sections bulging and gathering. Every inch of his skin contained small, fingernail-sized muscle blocks that condensed and swelled.
In the end, his body grew slightly larger, increasing from his original height of 1.8 meters to nearly 2 meters!
While this size was nothing compared to demons, the aura emanating from him was even more terrifying.
The gathered physical strength and muscles seemed to form a flesh rune on his body.
Behind him, a vague silhouette emerged, intertwined with the power of the heavens and earth.
The silhouette resembled a divine soul or a dharma image, standing eight meters tall, hands clasped together, like a serene and unmoving deity, lowering its head in silence, radiating an aura so powerful that even the wind dared not disturb it!
This was the transcendent power revealed when this cultivation technique reached the Transcendent Level!
A force that transcended the cultivation technique itself, resonating with the great power of the heavens and earth to form another force!
Li Hao raised his hand and slowly pushed forward with a palm.
The Acala shadow behind him also slowly raised its hand and pushed forward.
The force generated by the two was vastly different. The shadow's push seemed to make the entire world turn into water and thick cloth, moving extremely slowly but with an unstoppable momentum!
Two hundred meters in front of the mountain, a massive palm print slowly indented into the ground.
There was no sound of impact, only a gradual crushing and indentation!
Soon, a palm print about four to five meters in diameter appeared on the ground.
And Li Hao felt as if he had exerted almost no effort, just a simple raise of his hand.
Li Hao took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within him. His eyes glowed with a light, and he had an urge to challenge the Great Demon King again.
At that moment, with the end of his practice.
His physical realm, which had been stagnant for a long time, finally began to ascend.
Of course, this "long time" was relative to Li Hao. For others, breaking through from the Tianren Realm to the Three Eternities Realm in just half a year would be a plot too unrealistic for a stage play, likely to be booed off the stage!
But at this moment, the barrier naturally vanished, like melting snow.
From the peak of the Grandmaster Realm, the Land Immortal Realm, he officially stepped into the Three Immortalities Realm!
And he directly surpassed the Eternal Realm, reaching the Indestructible Realm!
His body transformed, and the power of the heavens and earth surged into him, continuously hammering his flesh.
The mountain was enveloped by this power, like a hurricane surrounding it, covering the entire peak.
The overwhelming aura was felt by the people in Cangya City, a hundred miles away. Many rushed over to investigate, but Ren Qianqian, waiting at the foot of the mountain, immediately stopped them from disturbing Li Hao.
Upon learning from this little girl that Li Hao was cultivating, the martial artists relaxed, having initially thought it was a demon attack.
However, as they felt relieved, the sight of this energy hurricane left them stunned and bewildered.
This is the cultivation of that legendary genius, Dayu?
He's practically absorbing the Power of Heaven and Earth like a cow drinking water!
No wonder there's such a huge gap between him and us.
Compared to Li Hao, our cultivation is like counting grains of rice while eating, one grain at a time, whereas Li Hao is like picking up a plate and feasting on the entire table.
Li Hongzhuang also hurried over. Upon learning that Li Hao was cultivating, she let out a sigh of relief and immediately sealed off the area, sending the onlookers away.
Although these martial artists were the ones who had come to help earlier, matters of cultivation are extremely confidential. Even she, out of curiosity, should have avoided it.
However, having seen Li Hao cultivate before, Li Hongzhuang was mentally prepared this time.
In the mist outside the mountain peak, Old Feng held a small wine pot, sipping leisurely from time to time. But now, he had stopped.
He stared straight at the mountain peak, his eyes showing a hint of shock.
That kid... has broken through to the Three Immortalities?
Three Immortalities at fourteen years old...
Even Feng Boping, with his extensive knowledge and strong composure, couldn't help but twitch his eyes.
This kid, when he reaches the Fourth Establishment Realm, won't even be twenty years old, will he?
Thinking of this, he felt another blow to his heart.
Well, well, as long as I'm old enough, I won't be considered his contemporary, so I won't be embarrassed...
With this thought, Feng Boping felt more at ease, took another hearty drink, and clapped his thigh, feeling elated.
In the mountain peak, after practicing the profound secrets of the Hundred-Refined Unbreakable Body and the Immovable Vajra, Li Hao began to practice other cultivation techniques.
The original Thousand Serpents Sage's Transformation into a Serpent had now evolved into the Ten Thousand Dragons Body's True Dragon (True State).
This cultivation technique is at a higher level, so even with the Seventh Segment of the Flesh Dao, he hasn't yet comprehended its Transcendent Level.
However, its True State is no less impressive than the Immovable Vajra.
As he practiced, Li Hao's flesh and blood pulsed, no longer confined to his body. Each part of his flesh seemed to possess its own strength and consciousness.
Li Hao's physique grew, his bones lengthened, and the Power of Heaven and Earth rapidly infused his body, forming True Dragon Scales on his skin!
These scales, formed by the concentration of flesh and the Power of Heaven and Earth, had broken the bounds of the mortal realm.
Mortals are also known as ordinary beings.
Reaching the Three Immortalities means one is no longer a mortal body. Limbs can regenerate, the body becomes unbreakable, and True Energy never fades—these are all part of the extraordinary realm.
At this moment, Li Hao's body broke free from its original form, much like demons who, after cultivating to a certain level, can use demonic aura and illusions to transform into human shapes, but remain demons at their core.
Now, Li Hao could also transform, and his transformation was more genuine than that of demons. It wasn't an illusion but a complete restructuring of his body through the reconfiguration of his flesh.
The appearance could change!
With a low roar, Li Hao's eyes shot out terrifying golden light, his pupils turning a deep gold, his hands transforming into claws, and his body becoming a small True Dragon!
This was the extraordinary insight brought by the Seventh Segment of the Flesh Dao.
It surpassed the ordinary understanding of the body in the Three Eternities Realm.
As his form changed, his Forty-Eight Thousand Pores transformed into Ninety-Six Thousand True Scales, and the speed at which he absorbed the Power of Heaven and Earth increased dramatically.
Li Hao immediately understood why the Dragon Race was so powerful. Their innate body structure and cultivation speed were far beyond that of humans.
The key was that the power absorbed through these scales could be rapidly converted within the body.
Some demons, with body structures that easily absorb power, had fragile internal meridians. If they absorbed too quickly, they would burst, so they had to actively slow down their absorption to maintain balance.
This was the principle of Yin and Yang in all things.
But the Dragon Race was different. They were brutal and simple, absorbing quickly and digesting even faster!
In the blink of an eye, Li Hao's internal aura surged again, advancing from the Indestructible Realm to the Indestructible Realm!
(End of Chapter)
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