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Chapter 233: I Don't Care About My Surname Ji, But You Cannot Insult My Name!
Chapter 233: I Don't Care About My Surname Ji, But You Cannot Insult My Name!
The Sacred Pillar suddenly burst into a brilliant light, enveloping the drop of blood and lifting it from the pillar, where it floated in a perfect sphere.
Then, a silvery-gray glow emanated from the Sacred Pillar, piercing through the spherical drop of blood and turning it silver. The glow then illuminated Li Hao's body.
"Indeed, he is of the Ji Family."
Seeing the Holy Light penetrate the blood, everyone knew that this young man truly possessed Ji Family blood.
They all held their breath, watching the silvery light that had penetrated the blood now shining on Li Hao.
From head to toe, Li Hao was bathed in the silvery glow, his skin appearing almost transparent, with a dazzling silver radiance emanating from within. This was the brilliance of the Ji Family bloodline, activated by the Sage Power.
After a long while, the silvery glow faded and dissipated, and everything on the Sacred Altar returned to normal.
"No Holy Sound, no Sacred Bone..."
Before the young man could open his eyes, the crowd's eyes were filled with unmistakable disappointment.
Ji Daosin, standing closest, frowned slightly and sighed inwardly. However, he then thought that being a Mixed Blood, if the young man could truly awaken a Sacred Bone, it would be too good to be true.
However, the absence of a Sacred Bone was still a regret.
Ji Tianchao, Ji Yunyue, and others also sighed in disappointment. While they would not neglect Li Hao just because he lacked a Sacred Bone, they knew that if he had one, the child's achievements would be even greater.
Beside them, Ji Qingfeng sneered slightly, wanting to say a few mocking words to his father. But when he looked up, he saw that his father and uncles were all frowning, with no trace of joy on their faces. He was taken aback.
He suddenly realized that his father and uncles seemed to have no significant enmity towards the young man.
Was it because they had sent War God Yun Ge back?
"Indeed, a Mixed Blood cannot have a Sacred Bone!"
"Even letting him step onto the Sacred Altar is an insult to our Ancestor!"
Beside Ji Qingyuan, several Secondary Lineage Elders heaved a sigh of relief and then sneered.
On the Dao Platform, Li Hao opened his eyes and heard the whispers around him. He knew that he indeed lacked a Sacred Bone.
He was not surprised by this result. If he had a Sacred Bone, he would have already sensed it. The physical insights of the Seventh Stage of Physical Body Dao should be enough to detect his own body's condition.
Li Hao turned around and looked at Ji Daosin, recognizing him as the current Patriarch of the Ji Family, someone even Ji Yunge respected. He bowed slightly and said:
"Senior, I would like to see my mother."
Ji Daosin was slightly surprised. Looking at the young man's calm and composed expression, showing no sign of disappointment, he was taken aback.
Almost all Ji Family prodigies who came to the Dao Platform to test for Sacred Bones showed unmistakable disappointment upon learning they lacked one.
But this young man was remarkably calm, and Ji Daosin could tell that this was not an act; the young man truly did not place much importance on the Sacred Bone.
Perhaps, he doesn't know how important the Sacred Bone is... Ji Daosin's eyes flickered as he said to Li Hao:
"Although you are now part of our Ji Family, your mother violated Clan Rules and is currently serving her sentence. You cannot see her."
Li Hao immediately replied, "But Senior Yun Ge said that if I become a Ji Family prodigy, I can see her and help redeem her."
"You want to redeem your mother and free her?"
Ji Daosin frowned slightly and said, "That will be very difficult. Unless you become the top prodigy of our Ji Family and are designated as a Dao Seed, only then can you redeem your mother."
Li Hao nodded. "Senior Yun Ge said the same. I want to try!"
"Now?"
Ji Daosin was taken aback. Although he could sense that Li Hao's aura was concealed, using a special technique to mask it, he could still detect the tremendous power latent within Li Hao's physique, far surpassing that of the Three Eternities Realm.
"Yes", Li Hao nodded seriously.
Rustle!
Although their conversation was not loud, most of those present had cultivation and heard Li Hao's declaration to challenge all Ji Family prodigies and strive to become a Dao Seed. They were shocked, and then came anger.
"What a joke, who does he think he is?"
"Just joined our Ji Family, and he wants to become a Dao Seed? Does he think other prodigies are like Ji Yufeng?"
"Agree to it, let Ji Mingmu teach him a lesson!"
"Our Ji Family prodigies cannot be disrespected, he is simply too arrogant!"
Everyone was furious, thinking Li Hao was too presumptuous and did not respect the other prodigies.
Hearing the murmurs, Ji Yufeng, who had already regained consciousness, flushed with anger. He felt that this young man's audacity was purely because he had given him the confidence and support.
"Bastard!"
He gritted his teeth, trembling with anger.
"Are you sure?"
On the Sacred Altar, Ji Daosin furrowed his brow slightly and said, "To become a Dao Seed, you need to defeat all the Prodigies of the Ji Family, climb to the top, and become the strongest. Ji Yufeng, whom you defeated earlier, is indeed a Prodigy, but he is too young and ranks at the bottom among our Prodigies."
Even among Prodigies, a few years can make a significant difference in strength.
In the younger generation, including Ji Mingque and others, some are already approaching thirty years old, and their strength is extremely formidable.
"Um-hmm."
Li Hao nodded seriously, not joking.
Ji Daosin looked deeply at Li Hao, his eyes filled with some regret and disappointment. "If that's the case, then so be it."
If Li Hao could have been patient for a few more years, he might have had a better chance. But Li Hao was simply too young now.
"Patriarch, let me teach him a lesson!"
A figure darted from the crowd, stopping in mid-air outside the Sacred Altar, glaring at Li Hao. "I am Ji Mingxin. Don't say I'm bullying you because of your age; you brought this upon yourself!"
Li Hao looked up, and the man appeared a bit older than Ji Mingque, around twenty-four or twenty-five, already a young adult.
"It's fine."
Li Hao said.
Seeing Li Hao's confidence, Ji Daosin thought that Li Hao, who could defeat Ji Yufeng, must be a Prodigy himself, unaccustomed to setbacks and likely arrogant. He sighed inwardly and said, "This is not the place for a battle. If you want to challenge the Dao Seed, then ring the Holy Bell to summon the other Prodigies to Heavenly Dao Mountain!"
His words spread, and everyone realized he was serious.
The Patriarch's words were not a joke; ringing the Holy Bell would mean the young man was like an arrow already released, with no turning back!
Ji Yunyue and others quickly rushed to the front of the altar. Ji Yunyue hastily said, "Child, don't be so hasty. Wait a few more years, and we will cultivate you well with the resources of the Ji Family!"
"That's right, even if you have the confidence, it would be safer to wait a few more years."
"You're too eager, child. This will harm you and delay your future cultivation."
Ji Yunqing and others joined in, trying to persuade him.
While they knew from Ji Yunge that this young man was extremely strong and could become a leading figure among the Ji Family Prodigies, Li Hao was still too young.
"I want to bring her back as soon as possible."
Li Hao simply said.
Hearing the young man's words, Ji Yunqing and others' faces changed slightly. Seeing his determined gaze, they wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.
Seeing that Ji Yunyue and others couldn't persuade Li Hao, Ji Daosin waved his hand and said, "Come, follow me to ring the Holy Bell."
Li Hao nodded.
Ji Daosin leaped into the air, and Li Hao followed, flying toward the mountaintop.
At the top, there was a Dao Platform with a massive bell, resembling an ancient tripod.
"Once the Holy Bell is rung, the Dao Seed Battle will begin, and there will be no turning back!" Ji Daosin said solemnly.
Li Hao nodded, then used his strength to lift the divine iron hammer in front of the bell and struck it hard. Instantly, the clear bell sound echoed across the entire Holy Mountain.
At that moment, everyone on the Holy Mountain, including the ordinary members of the Ji Family in the city behind, heard it and were stunned.
The Holy Bell ringing, the Dao Seed emerging—someone was challenging the Dao Seed!
To challenge the Dao Seed meant facing the blood battle from all the Ji Family Prodigies. It was not a simple sparring match that could end with a tap; it could result in severe injuries or even death!
After all, the Dao Seed battle would involve using all their power to reach the top, possibly even employing secret techniques, which were not easily controlled.
"This child is too eager..."
Ji Yunyue and others turned pale upon hearing the bell sound from the mountaintop.
If they remembered correctly, the child was only fifteen.
To climb to the top at fifteen and face Prodigies who were twenty-five or even nearing thirty was nearly impossible!
"Third Brother is right. This child is passionate and sincere. To do this for his mother, his heart is greater than many others!"
Ji Tianchao stood on the Sacred Altar, looking at the mountaintop, his eyes serious.
"Quick, think of a way to stop him. Is it still possible?" Ji Yunyue said urgently.
Ji Tianchao shook his head slightly. "Don't worry too much. Third Brother said this child can face Ultimate Mastery Realm cultivators. Third Brother wouldn't exaggerate; perhaps this child really can do it!"
"How is that possible?"
Ji Yunyue's eyes widened, then realized she hadn't detected Li Hao's cultivation realm. Maybe Li Hao was already in the Reversing Fate Realm?
In that case, using the Adversity Battle secret technique, though monstrous, wasn't entirely out of the question.
"That child is still too impulsive. His mother is on Heavenly Prison Island; it's harsh, but a few years won't be too bad..."
Ji Yunyue couldn't help but sigh.
Such talent, no wonder Third Brother said that in the next decade, this young man has the potential to fight alongside Uncle Nine.
As they conversed, the sound of the Holy Bell, resonant with Dao, spread throughout the Ji Family.
Even those in their cave abodes heard the bell, and in an instant, numerous cave abodes burst into light, and figures of exceptional prowess flew out.
"Who is ringing the Ji Family's Holy Bell?"
"Who dares to challenge the Dao Seed, so brazenly?!"
"Could it be that Ji Xuanshen has broken through?"
Many of the Ji Family's prodigies paused briefly before their cave abodes and then all headed toward the Heavenly Dao Mountain atop the Holy Mountain.
Apart from the many prodigies of the Ji Family, the numerous high-ranking officials who had been watching the Sacred Altar, as well as the prodigies who had come early to spectate, were all shocked and angry. They all set off for the peak of the Heavenly Dao Mountain.
"Without awakening a Sacred Bone, he dares to challenge the Dao Seed?!"
"I want to see him get crippled with my own eyes!"
Everyone rushed to the mountain top.
The Holy Mountain was vast and majestic. Though called a mountain top, it was actually a vast expanse of plains stretching for thousands of miles, with rivers and mountains. At this moment, Li Hao and Ji Daosin stood atop one of the towering peaks.
The great bell swayed, and the sound of the bell echoed.
Countless figures rushed over, gathering at this prodigy training ground, the Heavenly Dao Mountain.
"Who is ringing the bell, daring to challenge the Dao Seed?!"
A furious roar broke through the air. Though the person was still far away, his voice had already reached the training ground.
When the wind he stirred up subsided, a tall and robust young man appeared. He noticed Ji Daosin and promptly bowed, then his gaze fell on Li Hao, who was beside the Patriarch.
"Is it you?"
"It's me."
Li Hao said.
"Who are you, which lineage, which generation? Why haven't I heard of your name before?" the robust young man asked, staring intently.
"You'll hear of me soon."
Li Hao replied.
As the robust young man arrived, more and more brilliant figures flew over, breaking through the sky and landing around the training ground, totaling several dozen.
These were all prodigies of the Ji Family. Many of them had been cultivating in their cave abodes and hadn't joined the commotion, some not even aware of Ji Yunge's return, having been in seclusion.
But the Holy Bell, resonant with Dao, had a sound that penetrated everywhere. Even those in their cave abodes and in cultivation could hear it, and they all rushed over.
"He's called Ji Le Ping. He's a mixed blood who hasn't even joined our Ji Family. He changed his name to curry favor with us by bringing back War God Yun Ge!"
"A despicable man, wanting to enjoy the resources and treatment of a Ji Family prodigy—how easy do you think that is?"
"Disable him!"
Some of the Ji Family prodigies who had initially rushed to the mountain gate to observe Li Hao now stepped forward, their faces cold.
Although Li Hao had defeated Ji Yufeng, it didn't mean he could defeat them. After all, in the Guest Hall, they hadn't chosen to intervene.
"I see."
Many of the arriving prodigies' eyes turned cold upon hearing this.
To challenge the Dao Seed was already to be seen as a rival, let alone a mixed blood!
"Without even a Naturally Sacred Bone, he dares to aspire to become a Dao Seed. There is only one Dao Seed in our Ji Family. Who does he think he is?"
"What a ridiculous name. Let's get started. I still need to return to cultivation after this."
"Who will go first? If no one does, I'll go!"
The prodigies all chattered, some growing impatient.
Ji Daosin glanced at Li Hao, noting the young man's calm demeanor and lack of fear. He shook his head slightly and said loudly:
"Now, Ji Le Ping is challenging the Dao Seed. Who among you is willing to face him? If no one steps forward, he will be considered to have succeeded!"
The rules for challenging the Dao Seed were simple and brutal. Apart from no group attacks or relay battles, all other means were allowed.
For each victory, Li Hao would receive a day of rest.
"I'll go first!"
"I, I'll go!"
Among the dozens of prodigies, seven or eight immediately stepped forward to challenge Li Hao.
"I'll go. This time, I'll give it my all!"
Ji Mingque also stepped forward, his eyes cold. The fact that Li Hao had parried his spear earlier had annoyed him, and now he wanted a true match.
Li Hao watched as they argued, and calmly said, "If you can't decide, you can all come at me together."
A murmur of shock rippled through the crowd gathered outside.
Too arrogant, has this young man never faced death?
Facing the overwhelming pressure from so many prodigies, he still spoke so boldly!
Li Hao's words spread, and even those prodigies who had been reluctant to step forward now had a cold glint in their eyes.
"Scum, I'll go!"
A figure rushed onto the stage, his aura bursting forth as he drew his sword and slashed at Li Hao.
The sound of the sword was like a dragon's roar, instantly followed by a blade of light that resembled a river of stars, slicing down vertically.
Li Hao stood his ground, and as the blade light was drawn by the Dao Resonance, it instantly attacked him. He raised his fist and shattered it, then his figure blurred as he used the Heaven and Earth Traceless Technique, appearing almost instantly in front of the enraged young man.
The young man's pupils dilated, and before he could react, he saw Li Hao's fist whistling toward him.
With a loud thud, it struck his chest, shattering his bones. The fierce punch force tore through his body, sending him flying.
"What?!"
The others, seeing the prodigy fly backward, their faces changed. The young man was in the Fourth Establishment Realm, yet he had been defeated by Li Hao in an instant?!
"How fast his Body Movement Techniques are!"
"He revealed his aura; he's not in the Fourth Establishment Realm, he's in the Three Immortalities Realm?!"
Li Hao had always hidden his aura, making it impossible to discern, but now, with his move, his aura leaked out, and everyone realized he was not in the Fourth Establishment Realm but the Three Immortalities Realm!
This shocked everyone present. They had thought Li Hao's bold actions were because he had reached the Fourth Establishment Realm, but he was only in the Three Immortalities Realm!
Outside the arena, Ji Yunyue and Ji Tianchao exchanged glances, their expressions changing.
The Three Immortalities Realm?
Third Brother said he could battle the Ultimate Mastery Realm, but he's only in the Three Immortalities Realm. How is that possible?!
Ji Yufeng, standing in the crowd, his angry face now filled with shock. He was also in the Three Immortalities Realm, but he lacked Li Hao's power.
Moreover, that Body Movement Technique was so fast that even a Dao Mind Realm practitioner couldn't react. It must be an Ultimate Mastery Realm Body Movement Technique, cultivated to an extremely high level!
Where did he find the time to cultivate?
Li Hao's move intimidated many, and the previously angry and dismissive prodigies now looked more serious.
However, they still remembered that this was a contest for the Dao Seed. Defeating a Dao Mind Realm practitioner was far from enough to secure the Dao Seed!
"You others don't need to step up. Anyone below the Reversing Fate Realm, withdraw!"
A prodigy spoke calmly and coldly.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his aura concealed, like a towering mountain, exerting pressure on everyone.
Hearing his words, many looked reluctant but dared not argue.
"Then let me take him on."
A young man in white stepped forward and said to Li Hao, "I'll be waiting for you here at this time tomorrow. Go and rest well."
Li Hao shook his fist and replied calmly, "No need, we can settle this today!"
The young man in white was momentarily stunned, his eyes turning cold.
"Those are your words!"
With that, as if fearing Li Hao might back out, he burst into a formidable aura and stepped into the arena.
"A mere Mixed Blood wants to join the Ji Family? Ji Le Ping? What an ugly name. Once I cripple you, you'd better change your name and leave the Ji Family!"
The young man in white raised his hand and withdrew a sword from the Heavenly Earth Space. Instantly, the sound of waves seemed to emanate from behind him, and his Sword Intent surged like a tidal wave.
Li Hao's calm eyes suddenly flashed with cold light. "I don't care about the Ji surname, but you cannot insult my name!"
"That's not just words. We'll see if you have the ability to back them up!"
The young man in white suddenly attacked, his aura bursting forth as he unleashed multiple secret cultivation techniques. His Meridian Opening Technique and Qi Circulation Technique were both superior to those of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty's Imperial Clan, radiating overwhelming power.
His Spirit Refinement and Soul Condensation were equally formidable, with 270 Soul Condensations inherited from the Sage Ancestor!
Now, he unleashed his full strength, aiming to cripple Li Hao in one move and intimidate the entire arena.
The terrifying power surged from his body, converging on the sword. The brilliant sword light seemed to condense countless lightning and meteoric fire, cutting toward Li Hao with a forceful step.
"How strong!"
"Ji Mingshou has grown even stronger. I heard he cultivated four secret techniques, all to the True Form Level!"
"True State... terrifying!"
The onlookers were stunned, witnessing the endless thunder and fire unleashed by the sword, as if it could split the entire Heavenly Dao Platform in half!
Li Hao's eyes turned icy, and his blood and qi surged. He did not retreat but advanced with the grace of a dragon and the power of a tiger, meeting the brilliant sword light head-on.
Boom!!
The terrifying punch force swept across like a thousand hurricanes, instantly suppressing the sword light. Then, like the cold moonlight suddenly overshadowed by the scorching sun, the sword light was completely engulfed!
A figure was sent flying out, hurtling off the Heavenly Dao Platform.
Several figures rushed out from the crowd, catching the young man. They were his elders, but the impact caused their arms to tremble and their bones to crack.
It took several more people to finally support the young man’s body, and by then, the young man in white was already unconscious.
(End of Chapter)
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