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Chapter 208: Attracting the Candlelight Deity
Chapter 208: Attracting the Candlelight Deity (Additional Update)
Li Hao, who had been waiting for news about the Ancestral Hall, was suddenly stunned by the last whispered words.
His pupils constricted, and he jumped up from his stool in shock, adopting a defensive stance.
However, he only saw the other person smiling at him gently, as if to say, "Child, don't be afraid."
Li Hao was shocked. Li Xiaoran's words echoed in his mind, recounting many details about the Mourning River and repeatedly urging him to keep his true identity hidden.
Li Xiaoran had no reason to harm him.
But the Li Tianzong before him had already seen through his deception!
"How did you...?"
"Relax, sit down."
Li Tianzong's face was gentle as he gently gestured to Li Hao.
"Previously, I was in a daze, trapped in the Mourning River, like a sleepwalker, unable to control myself. But in recent days, my consciousness has occasionally become clear, and I've recalled many things."
"Child, you carry the aura of the Li Family's bloodline. Are you my grandson or great-grandson?"
He looked at Li Hao with a mix of relief and anticipation.
Hearing this, Li Hao recovered from his shock, his brow furrowing slightly. He remained silent for a moment, not answering.
If he told this grandfather that he had already left the Li Family, he would likely be very sad...
Seeing Li Hao deep in thought, Li Tianzong assumed he was considering other reasons. He didn't blame him and smiled slightly.
"Let's get to the main topic. I don't have much time to be conscious. Regardless of whose child you are, the fact that you, a descendant of the Li Family's bloodline, have such potential is a source of pride for me."
"Although I, Li Tianzong, may be incompetent, my bloodline is strong, and my descendants are powerful!"
At this, he chuckled.
But his smile quickly faded, and he looked at Li Hao solemnly.
"Child, the Mourning River is perilous. Although you have exceptional talent, your current realm isn't enough to protect you. Even reaching the Great Peace Dao Realm would be difficult... Tomorrow, when the city is breached, go with my fourth brother to the Ancestral Hall for shelter!"
"There, you can sleep and leave the Mourning River."
Li Hao was shaken. He looked at his bloodline grandfather and asked, "You recognized him too?"
Li Tianzong smiled, but his eyes were somewhat dim.
"How could I forget Fourth Brother? He was the little pest who always followed me around when we were young. But this time is different. This is the Mourning River, and I am already dead."
"He doesn't need to follow me anymore..."
Seeing his dejected and bitter expression, Li Hao asked, puzzled, "But Fourth Uncle seems unaware that you recognized him."
Li Xiaoran had never mentioned that Li Tianzong's memory could recover.
"You call him Fourth Uncle, so you must be my grandson."
Li Tianzong seized on the key point in Li Hao's words and immediately looked at him with renewed interest.
"Which of my sons is so capable, and who did he marry? Is it an Imperial Clan member? To have a son as good as you!"
"Is it Xiao Jiu or Xiao Liu?"
"Your appearance must resemble your mother. You seem close to Xiao Liu, so is it him?"
"..."
Li Hao smiled bitterly. Were these the important points?
Seeing Li Hao's silence, Li Tianzong felt a bit regretful.
"I know Fourth Brother's personality. If I acknowledged him, he would visit more often, risking more to speak with me. Not every time he comes can he reincarnate into the Divine General Manor, nor can he always rely on the Ancestral Hall to save his life..."
"This time, I'm telling you this so that when you leave, you can tell Fourth Brother not to come to the Mourning River again. You must be the True Dragon of the Li Family's current generation. Use the True Dragon Command to order him not to come. Remember, child..."
Li Tianzong’s voice grew softer, but his words quickened. "… And stay away from me on a regular day…"
He fell silent after that.
Li Hao was taken aback, his eyes filled with shock and suspicion as he stared at him.
Soon, Li Tianzong lifted his head, looking at Li Hao with surprise.
"Since when did you come? Why are you standing there? Sit down and eat. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can rest."
Li Hao hesitated for a moment, then sat down without showing any emotion. He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat and drink as usual, but he couldn’t help but steal a glance at the other man.
Compared to before, Li Tianzong’s brow was now furrowed with worry, just as he usually did when he was deeply concerned about Dragon City’s affairs. However, there was a heavy, oppressive Killing Aura in his eyes, like a dark cloud casting a shadow, giving Li Hao an ominous feeling.
Li Hao didn’t say anything, finishing his meal in silence before taking his leave.
When he returned to the city wall, Li Hao saw Li Xiaoran approaching.
"How did it go? Did he talk about the Ancestral Hall?" Li Xiaoran asked telepathically.
"Did he say the same to you before?" Li Hao asked, keeping his expression neutral.
"No, I found it out on my own", Li Xiaoran shook his head.
Li Hao’s eyes flickered. The investigation was likely a setup made by his grandfather when he was conscious, leading Li Xiaoran to believe he had discovered it himself.
He didn’t mention this to Li Xiaoran.
With a major battle looming, he was worried that Li Xiaoran might lose his composure. According to his grandfather, Li Xiaoran had a deep bond with his brothers. He had left the Divine General Manor years ago, living like a woodcutter in the wilderness, guarding the Mourning River through countless dangers to help his Elder Brother return to freedom.
If Li Xiaoran learned that his grandfather had moments of clarity, he might throw himself into the battle by the Mourning River, becoming even more emotional.
Li Hao took a deep breath, burying this information deep in his heart.
He feared disappointing his grandfather, for he had failed to become the True Dragon of the Li Family and was no longer a member of the Li Family.
He couldn’t restrict Li Xiaoran’s actions, so he decided to keep this secret to avoid any further complications.
"Did you recognize Grandfather when you first came in?" Li Hao asked telepathically.
Li Xiaoran nodded. "It almost went wrong, and he nearly killed me. That’s why I told you to hide your identity and not reveal yourself."
Li Hao understood. It seemed that when Li Xiaoran first met his grandfather, he must have been extremely emotional and revealed his identity, leading to the attack.
Li Tianzong’s last words, about not getting close to him on a regular day, were likely a warning to Li Hao to avoid exposing himself.
It was clear that while Li Tianzong maintained his usual demeanor as the general defending Dragon City and a loving "father", he would become extremely ruthless if his true identity was revealed, attacking them without hesitation.
This was probably due to the influence of the Mourning River.
"The demons are here again", Li Xiaoran said.
Li Hao was deep in thought, about to say something else, but he paused and looked toward the distance.
Outside the city, a dense mass of demons was once again approaching.
He took a deep breath, his eyes turning cold. "The Candlelight Deity and the Old Dragon are probably watching us from the shadows. If we leave, they might strike. Why don’t we draw them out early?"
Li Xiaoran glanced at Li Hao and nodded. "That could work. Do you want to fight them here?"
"Give it a try. I want to experience the power of the Dao Domain!"
Li Hao said.
"Alright."
Seeing Li Hao's determination, Li Xiaoran immediately decided to join him. Geniuses always rise against the tide. Although the Great Peace Dao Realm was terrifying, how could one unlock their full potential without experiencing it firsthand?
"Fourth Uncle will join you!"
Li Xiaoran said.
The Demon Tide surged forward. Li Hao and Li Xiaoran communicated telepathically, starting to attack together, manipulating their divine weapons to strike within the Demon Tide.
However, as Demon Kings emerged from the Demon Tide, they attacked several times and then chose to withdraw their divine weapons, flying back to the city with their weapons.
In the distance, within the Demon Tide.
Candlelight Deity, Lu Yuan, and Lady Yin, along with the other two, saw the weapons retracting from the city wall, and their faces changed slightly.
"Damn it, they can't be backing out now, can they?"
"Aren't they from the Li Family? Weren't they supposed to defend the city gates to the death?"
Seeing the scene, Lu Yuan couldn't help but show a fierce expression, filled with anger.
"Perhaps they're trying to lure us in", Candlelight Deity said with a stern face.
"But what if they really are retreating?"
Lady Yin frowned. "After all, there are now Ultimate Mastery Realm Demons among them, matching our strength. It's natural for them to feel despair, and there are still seven days left!"
"Let's go, make those guys move. We can't wait any longer. To hell with the ten days; we'll breach the city today!"
Candlelight Deity took a deep breath. Whether it was a ruse or a straightforward move, they couldn't afford to let it pass.
If the Li Family abandoned the city, they might be planning to leave the Mourning River. Li Xiaoran had entered the Mourning River multiple times and managed to escape unharmed, clearly possessing some special secret about the river.
If they planned to retreat, they would leave the Mourning River, retreating to Liangzhou or even Qingzhou, making it difficult for them to act.
Moreover, the strategic deployment in Qingzhou would change with the return of these two formidable figures. They had to resolve this issue here and now!
"We can't let that boy escape!"
Candlelight Deity quickly transmitted his thoughts, giving his wife a meaningful look. Lady Yin immediately understood and released the Black Crescent, which ascended into the sky, radiating endless moonlight that illuminated the abyss of the Demons.
Soon, the powerful beings he had previously visited and probed noticed the brilliant silver moonlight.
However, only two of them responded, their auras approaching Candlelight Deity.
Candlelight Deity's face changed slightly. Only two responses? These creatures were truly arrogant!
They were mere dead souls.
He was furious but didn't show it. Two should be enough!
"Go!"
Candlelight Deity shouted, quickly leading his wife and Lu Yuan toward Dragon City.
Their figures crossed the Demon Tide, sprinting dozens of miles in an instant, reaching the array's boundary.
Boom!
Candlelight Deity's scorching fist slammed into the array, causing it to tremble and light up with brilliant golden divine patterns, flickering rapidly.
"To think it could withstand my Dao Domain Flame Fist!"
Candlelight Deity's face flashed with rage. In reality, there was no such array. Could it be a divine array from the imperial palace?
(End of Chapter)
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