Chapter 195: Tenth Son of the Li Family, Li Hao!
Chapter 195: Tenth Son of the Li Family, Li Hao!
“Fourth Uncle?”
Although he had identified the person, Li Hao still hesitated to confirm.
“Hm?”
Li Xiaoran, upon hearing Li Hao’s address, glanced at him and said, “Are you the little rat the Second Uncle told me about?”
“...”
Although he wasn’t sure how his Second Uncle had described him to his brother, Li Hao could only nod silently.
“Li Xiaoran!”
The three Demon Kings, led by the Candlelight Deity, had caught up. Lu Yuan looked at Li Xiaoran, his eyes narrowing slightly before a cold smile spread across his face.
“Haven’t freed your big brother yet?”
Li Xiaoran’s relaxed demeanor faltered slightly as he glanced at the Candlelight Deity and Lady Yin, narrowing his eyes.
“So, the Void Realm has made its move?”
Li Hao quickly transmitted a message to him: “Fourth Uncle, they’re attacking Liangzhou in a coordinated assault. Liangzhou is almost completely fallen. Be careful, the one with the flames is likely a half-step into the Great Peace Dao Realm!”
Hearing Li Hao’s message, Li Xiaoran’s eyes flickered with surprise, but his expression remained unchanged.
A coordinated assault on Liangzhou?
Why would they come here?
Li Xiaoran’s mind raced. The Void Realm’s rulers and this Dragon Gate Grand Elder working together, the standing forces in Liangzhou stood no chance.
“Why are they chasing you?”
Li Xiaoran transmitted back, “Do you have the Sacred Heart Amulet? Are there other Demon Kings besides them?”
“They didn’t catch up to me.”
Li Hao replied, “I only saw six or seven other Demon Kings, and I killed them all.”
“...”
Li Xiaoran was momentarily stunned, glancing at Li Hao.
He didn’t know how to respond to that.
Just now, he had clearly sensed Li Hao’s aura as being at the Three Eternities Realm.
Killing Demon Kings, and six or seven of them?
However, the speed at which Li Hao had flown over was indeed not typical for the Three Eternities Realm; it was top-notch even among the Ultimate Mastery Realm.
Too many questions, but Li Xiaoran didn’t have the chance to ask them. The opposite side was already engulfed in roaring flames as the Candlelight Deity’s Dao Domain began to unfold.
At the same time, Lady Yin condensed black moonlight, which refracted into countless rays, forming a killing array around them!
Earlier, they had talked a lot because they wanted to see father and son turn on each other, to vent their pent-up resentment.
But now, they were in no mood for more words.
Feeling their overwhelming aura, Li Xiaoran’s expression changed. Li Hao was right; they did have a Dao Domain.
But it was different from the true Great Peace Dao Realm he had seen, not quite having reached that level.
Still, such power was terrifying. How had Li Hao managed to hold out until now?
“Go first, I’ll hold them off!”
“Fourth Uncle, you can’t hold them off.”
Li Hao quickly said, “They have a Dao Domain. We need to run, or use the Mourning River to kill them if they dare step inside!”
Li Xiaoran was taken aback. He had thought Li Hao came here to seek his help in escaping, but instead, Li Hao was planning to use the Mourning River?
Seeing the increasingly intense aura from the opposite side, Li Xiaoran understood. He wouldn’t waste time arguing. On his own, he could still fight three Ultimate Mastery Realm Demon Kings to the death, but once the Dao Domain was formed, he would be no match.
“Alright, you go first, I’ll follow!”
Li Xiaoran said quickly.
“Let’s go together.”
Li Hao didn’t want his Fourth Uncle to stay behind. Meeting for the first time, this Fourth Uncle was willing to face three Ultimate Mastery Realm Demon Kings alone for his sake, which left Li Hao with a mix of emotions.
“Hmph, no one is leaving!”
The Candlelight Deity sneered, suddenly raising his hand. A crack appeared between his brows, and a stream of Divine Fire shot out from his fingertips, aiming straight for Li Hao.
Swish!
Li Xiaoran’s eyes blazed with fury as he slashed out a bright blade of light.
“Limitless Thunder Path!”
Lu Yuan suddenly struck, blocking the blade of light. Countless lightning bolts gathered on his dragon claw, roaring toward Li Xiaoran in a full-force attack.
Lady Yin activated the moonlight killing array, countless rays of moonlight streaking through the air, aiming to strike Li Hao dead.
Li Xiaoran was shocked. He hadn’t expected both of them to attack Li Hao, and with such ferocity. Was it really necessary to go to such lengths against a Three Eternities Realm?
He let out a low growl, his straw hat flying off as his tattered clothes burst apart, revealing his muscular upper body, his white hair fluttering in the wind.
His eyes turned snow white, and his bones crackled as he took a sudden step forward, unleashing his secret technique.
"Boundless Freedom Blade!"
A brilliant blade of light slashed out, making the distant seem near, instantly cutting through space.
At the same time, the blade transcended the constraints of technique, appearing intangible and as free as the wind, which itself is formless.
This slash was unavoidable, destined to hit its mark, even surpassing the pull of Dao Resonance!
With a loud bang!
The blade of light struck the Divine Fire, extinguishing it.
Meanwhile, Li Xiaoran was hit by Lu Yuan's Claw, the boundless lightning tearing into his flesh, leaving a deep, bleeding wound that exposed bone.
All of this happened in an instant. Li Hao's expression changed, surprised that the other party's full attack was meant to protect him. In his anger, he unleashed a powerful punch, shattering the moonlight that filled the sky!
A terrifying aura of power radiated from him as Li Hao channeled the Power of Heaven and Earth, stepping once again into the Transcend to Immortality state.
His body swirled like a storm, gathering immense strength. This scene left the heavily wounded Li Xiaoran stunned, his eyes wide with shock as he looked at Li Hao.
"Die!"
Lu Yuan took advantage of the situation, attacking with fury, trying to kill Li Xiaoran.
Li Xiaoran quickly regained his senses. Although he didn't know why, the young man the second elder had mentioned was far stronger than he had imagined.
He suddenly turned, unleashing his secret technique once more.
This furious slash cut through the lightning, arriving later but striking first, landing on Lu Yuan's head.
Lu Yuan attempted to dodge, but he couldn't evade the decisive strike of the Boundless Freedom Blade, nor could he escape the swift closure of the distance.
The dragon's head instantly caved in, a deep, bone-deep wound splitting it open.
His Limitless Thunder Path also bombarded Li Xiaoran, but this time Li Xiaoran was prepared. He struck out with a palm, dispersing much of the lightning, though the flames and destructive power within the lightning left his hand charred black.
However, compared to Lu Yuan's injuries, his were much lighter.
In the moment their attacks met, Candlelight Deity and Lady Yin also attacked Li Hao, their Divine Fire and moonlight pressing down like the sun and moon converging, aiming to kill him.
Li Hao roared, his body turning a blazing gold as he once again forced his physical form into the Divine Power State. His aura swelled like a raging torrent, and he unleashed several powerful punches in quick succession.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The heavens and earth shook. Lady Yin's black moon secret technique, with its terrifying piercing power, was shattered by Li Hao, but it left a fearsome wound on his fist, its destructive force even more overwhelming than Lu Yuan's Limitless Thunder Path!
The Divine Fire was also dispelled by Li Hao, though the intense heat left his skin charred black. However, it quickly transformed into new, tender flesh.
"Quick, go!"
Li Xiaoran, seeing Li Hao's terrifying strength, shouted in alarm.
Candlelight Deity's Dao Domain was about to form, and Li Hao quickly transmitted a message: "Fourth Uncle, I have a Sacred Heart Amulet. You go first, I'll catch up soon!"
Li Xiaoran was taken aback. Given Li Hao's talent and the fact that he possessed a Sacred Heart Amulet, he felt a bit relieved and quickly replied:
"Come quickly!"
With that, he unleashed several furious slashes, targeting both Candlelight Deity and Lu Yuan.
The terrifying blade wind instantly approached the two, and Candlelight Deity's forehead erupted with golden light, like a divine beam, shattering the blade energy. However, the residual force still forced him to retreat several steps, his expression changing.
Lu Yuan, on the other hand, hurriedly turned to defend himself, the Limitless Thunder Path covering his body. The terrifying tearing force slightly reduced the power of the approaching blade wind, but his defense was not as fast as Li Xiaoran's saber techniques, and he was struck on the head again, blood gushing out, making him feel as if his head was about to be chopped off.
He was horrified. This fourth son of the Li Family was too terrifying. After decades, he was even more fearsome than the former leader!
Who could block such an instantaneous saber technique?!
After slashing several times, Li Xiaoran quickly retreated. Candlelight Deity's Dao Domain was about to form, and if he didn't leave soon, he wouldn't be able to escape.
When he turned to leave, he saw that Li Hao had not yet ignited the Sacred Heart Amulet, and he was taken aback.
At that moment, Li Hao roared, his blood spurting out as his veins burst. He drew in the Power of Heaven and Earth from six directions, condensing it into a single punch, and unleashed it with all his might.
This near-full-strength Transcendence Punch shattered Lady Yin's black moon and simultaneously extinguished the Divine Fire released by Candlelight Deity.
Li Hao turned and rushed out, escaping the Dao Domain's divine patterns just as they were about to close.
Slamming to the ground like a blood-red cannonball, Li Hao hurriedly exerted all his strength to control his physical body, cutting off the connection to the Power of Heaven and Earth.
Fortunately, he hadn't truly reached his limit. Under his full control, the wildly surging and violent aura that had been frenziedly pouring in was finally somewhat restrained.
Li Xiaoran was shocked. Li Hao didn't have the Sacred Heart Amulet, yet he managed to rely on his own physical body to withstand it.
He actually made a junior take the rear guard for him!
His face changed several times in shock, and Li Xiaoran's body quickly rushed toward Li Hao, grabbing him and dashing toward the massive stele.
"Quick, enter the Mourning River!"
In this critical moment, he didn't have time to ask how Li Hao possessed such terrifying power. He hastily carried Li Hao into the Mourning River.
"This is the Yudu-Class Mourning River. Once you're inside, remember to find me at the Divine General Manor!"
He urgently instructed.
The Yudu-Class Mourning River can only be entered by those at the Fourth Establishment Realm, and it is extremely dangerous. Only those at the Great Peace Dao Realm have a chance to complete it!
Throughout the Great Yu Divine Dynasty's history, there has been no precedent for anyone completing the Yudu-Class Mourning River.
The True Person of Qian Dao Palace might have this ability, but they sit in the Dao Palace, never concerning themselves with worldly matters.
Moreover, the Mourning River had previously extended beyond the borders of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, and no one was willing to take on the arduous and thankless task of clearing it for the Demons.
Only in the past thousand years has the Mourning River gradually extended into Dayu territory, especially in the last five hundred years, with the extension accelerating, leading to the establishment of the Divine General Manor to handle this issue.
At this moment, light appeared before the massive stele.
Li Hao saw a miniature temple on the back side of the stele, similar to the one he had seen at Tan Palace Academy.
However, the two statues inside the temple were much more dilapidated.
The soil had fallen off, their faces were unrecognizable, and the colorful clothing on their bodies was severely damaged.
At this moment, a golden page emerged from Li Hao's chest, the "Mourning River Household Registration" he had received upon his first entry into the Mourning River!
Li Hao was deeply moved. Now that he had advanced in realm, he found the Mourning River even more mysterious.
This golden page was inside him, yet he couldn't detect it at all during his cultivation!
It was some force beyond his current understanding.
As the golden page flew out, a household register also flew out from the temple, enveloping the golden page.
In an instant, the scene before Li Hao's eyes changed, as if the space and time had shifted, the world revolving.
Countless lights flashed before his eyes, the massive stele disappeared, Li Xiaoran disappeared, and the three Demon Kings disappeared.
Even Li Hao felt his own strength fading, as if being stripped away by something...
Amidst this rapid transformation, only a few golden rays converged into ancient words:
【You have entered the Mourning River】
【Your household registration is confirmed: Great Yu Dynasty, Qingzhou】
【Challenger: Chong Er】
At the same time, a series of messages appeared in Li Hao's mind:
Mourning River Region: Dragon City Mourning River.
Mourning River Completion: 0%.
Mourning River Main Quest:
Defend Dragon City for Ten Days (Not Activated).
Mourning River Side Quests:
1: Growth (Triggered).
Quest Content: Survive to the age of eighteen and master your arts before the fall of Dragon City.
Quest Progress: 0.01%.
Li Hao was somewhat confused. Survive to the age of eighteen? How long will he have to stay here?
Before he could ponder further, the divine patterns of light that were constantly shifting before his eyes suddenly disappeared.
Then, a voice appeared in Li Hao's ear, causing his eardrums to ache:
"Heavenly Sect, it's a boy!"
"It's a boy!"
Next, Li Hao felt as if he was passing through a constricted space, and blinding light appeared, causing him to instinctively close his eyes.
Once he adjusted, he saw several large faces appearing before him.
Li Hao was bewildered.
What was happening?
"Fang Mei, you've done well."
A middle-aged man with a stern face now wore a smile, turning to look at the pale, beautiful woman beside him with concern.
Li Hao had barely adapted to the dim light and looked at the woman. The more he looked, the more he felt she resembled his grandmother.
The woman, full of affection, held Li Hao, her head drenched in sweat, clearly having endured great pain during childbirth. But now, she wore a warm smile:
"Child, from now on, you will be the tenth of the Li Family..."
Li Hao was stunned.
What... what was happening?!
(End of Chapter)
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