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Chapter 313: Betrayal, Divine Blood (Part 2)
Chapter 313: Betrayal, Divine Blood (Part 2)
The Sage's Will exuded a sense of detachment and supremacy, as if it were observing the Mortal World from the clouds.
However, that sliver of Heavenly Sovereign Will stood even higher above the clouds, with an even more detached and merciless authority, overseeing all living beings!
"Hmm?"
A faint surprise seemed to emanate from the Sage's Will.
Then, the Heavenly Sovereign Will suddenly suppressed, severing the Sage's Will that spanned countless miles!
With the Sage's Will extinguished, only a surging force remained in the space.
Li Hao's newly formed body was once again torn apart by the chaotic Power, disintegrating into countless fragments.
But he quickly underwent Blood Drop Rebirth. As long as one drop of his blood remained indestructible, he could not die—this was the Power of the Three Eternities Apex.
Taking advantage of the brief respite when the Sage's Will was severed, Li Hao quickly consolidated himself and once again achieved Ultimate Transcendence to Immortality, then sped away at full speed.
However, the surrounding space was chaotic, with no sense of direction. Even with the extremely refined perception of Heaven and Earth granted by Ultimate Transcendence to Immortality, Li Hao felt as if he were in a river with no shore in sight, the space around him constantly shifting.
The Immortal Gate, which had been right before him, now seemed to be separated by layers of space, making it impossible to reach.
Li Hao was both shocked and enraged, rapidly activating various Body Refinement Techniques.
When he was summoned by Eunuch Chu Jiuyue earlier, he had just entered the Enlightened Realm but had not yet fully completed his Cultivation. His Dao Power was not entirely transformed, and he had not yet cultivated all the Body Refinement Techniques to condense his Physical Body.
Now, with the surging Power of Heaven and Earth, Li Hao suddenly activated the Primordial Dao Body.
The surging Power flowed into his Physical Body. This incomplete Cultivation Technique had been deduced by Li Hao to the Dao level, allowing him to cultivate the Supreme Dao Body, briefly incarnating as a Dao, becoming intangible, undetectable, and invulnerable to harm or destruction!
As the Cultivation Technique operated, Li Hao's flesh and blood condensed and enhanced, slowly increasing the Power of his Physical Body.
He concealed his aura using the Supreme Dao Body while searching for a way out in the chaotic space.
But soon, a Will enveloped him, the same Sage's Will that had been severed earlier.
This time, however, the Sage's emotions included a clear hint of anger.
The idea that his Sage Will could be severed was simply unimaginable!
Moreover, the Dao Will that had severed his Will was vast and overwhelming, seemingly not an individual Will but the entire sky descending to suppress.
This was a Power beyond his comprehension.
As the Sage's Will descended, he quickly pinpointed Li Hao's location through his understanding of the Dao of the void.
Despite Li Hao's extreme concealment and his incarnation as a Great Dao, the Sage still detected him.
If it were another Sage, they might not have been able to perceive him.
To actually incarnate as a Dao, with Dao Power cultivated to such a degree... truly, he must die!
With a thunderous boom, a vast Power swept over, aiming to subdue Li Hao once again.
Seeing that he had been detected, Li Hao was both shocked and furious, never expecting the Sage to refuse to let go.
Roaring, he once again condensed the Heavenly Sovereign Will and struck back.
"Whose Will is this?!"
The Sage's Will was instantly severed, and it seemed to be genuinely enraged. Without the Sage's Will to control it, the Power locked onto its original anchor point and quickly acted upon Li Hao.
Li Hao rapidly activated the Supreme Dao Body, incarnating as a Dao. Despite the overwhelming Power, his body was still cut apart.
The Great Dao is indestructible, but it can be divided. Just as Li Hao had previously slain a Six Dao Law Realm existence, a sufficiently powerful force could split the Great Dao like water, which did not count as destruction. Even if fragmented into billions of pieces, they would not disappear.
Li Hao hurriedly activated his body's healing, entering Ultimate Transcendence to Immortality, and used his perception of Heaven and Earth to search for a way out in the chaotic space.
If he stayed here, he would eventually be found.
However, before Li Hao could catch his breath, the Sage's Will that had just been destroyed reformed once again.
This time, not only did the Sage's Will reappear, but a vague shadow also emerged in the void. It was the void Incarnation, a reflection of the Sage's True Self.
"Humph!"
A cold snort echoed, and the vague Incarnation suddenly raised its hand. The killing intent this time was even stronger, and the surrounding void seemed to abruptly constrict. Countless chaotic blades of void energy, like a hurricane, swept toward Li Hao.
Li Hao's eyes flared with anger, and he swung his Achievement Dao Sword with a fierce slash.
Sword Qi surged, oscillating through the chaotic void like a long river, but it was overwhelmed by the chaotic Power and crushed with an unstoppable force.
Li Hao hurriedly condensed a thread of Heavenly Sovereign Will and slashed it at the Incarnation.
But this time, the vague Incarnation was prepared. It raised its hand, and a barrier of Power formed around it, creating layers of space that prolonged the suppression of the Heavenly Sovereign Will.
However, the Heavenly Sovereign Will seemed to transcend time and space, and despite the Incarnation's defenses, it still accurately suppressed it.
The vague Incarnation trembled, almost disappearing, but the Sage's Will was held in place. With the void Incarnation supporting it, it managed to hold on.
But even so, Li Hao's actions had thoroughly enraged it.
Countless furious vortices surged from the void, swallowing Li Hao.
Li Hao felt as if he were in the middle of a vast ocean, and the other party was the master of this void sea, capable of summoning storms and controlling everything.
"Break through!!"
Li Hao's eyes were wild as he roared.
He had faced countless trials and was determined not to die here.
He had not shed a tear before the Divine Might blade, and he had not bled before the countless Demons beyond the Pass. At this moment, he erupted with a sky-piercing Will, his Dao Power running wildly, and his Physical Body Power and the harnessed Heaven and Earth Power all reaching their limits.
Bang!
He summoned a burst of void Power and hacked at the surrounding vortices.
The vortices were torn apart, but more void storms swept in, endless and relentless.
Even a mere thread of Sage's Will controlling an Incarnation had power that surpassed the Dao Law Realm by tens of times!
Pfft!
Li Hao's Physical Body was torn apart, his flesh and blood shredded by the void Power, leaving him in a shattered state.
Even though he had Incarnated into the Dao and merged with Heaven and Earth, the void Power at this moment could cut through even Heaven and Earth. This was the attack of a Sage!
Li Hao desperately circulated various Dao-level Body Refinement Cultivation Techniques, trying to resist the Power's erosion, but his body was still torn to pieces.
His blood and bones scattered, and intense pain spread through his consciousness. In his mind, that thread of Heavenly Sovereign Will dominated, suppressing everything, including his own pain.
He strained to gather his shattered body and attempted Blood Drop Rebirth.
But at this moment, the vague Incarnation sensed Li Hao's intention. Having already understood his survival techniques from the previous two attempts, it suddenly raised its hand and pointed. The void trembled as if boiling, and countless blade-like tearing Powers cut through Li Hao's scattered remains.
The scattered blood was shredded and completely annihilated.
Li Hao's consciousness shook with shock and fear. The other party was trying to erase all his flesh and blood, completely annihilating him!
Even with Blood Drop Rebirth, if not a single drop of blood remained, he would surely die!
Since the Abyss, this was the first time Li Hao had encountered such an absolute dead end, and it was just from a Sage's Incarnation.
He had thought the gap between the Enlightened Realm and the Sage Realm was just one step, but now, Li Hao felt the difference was like that between heaven and earth. Before a Sage, everything was mere ants, and the Enlightened Realm was just a slightly larger ant, with no ability to resist.
From his shattered body, Dao Domain suddenly erupted, and the forty-nine layers of Dao Domain instantly expanded, forming an absolute domain.
But the next moment, this Dao Domain was invaded by the unstoppable void Power and gradually torn apart. The supreme laws contained in the void, like the sharpest blades, cut through the Dao Domain. Although the process was somewhat slow, like slicing through a thick book, it was still tearing it apart!
"Hmm?"
A trace of surprise flickered in the vague Incarnation's Sage's Will. Clearly, it hadn't anticipated that Li Hao had so many tricks up his sleeve. Forty-nine layers of Dao Domain were a bit excessive.
If he had such energy to dedicate to his cultivation realm, he might even walk the path of the Sacrificial Dao.
Boom!
More void power surged over, entangling and attacking.
Li Hao watched helplessly as his Dao Domain was invaded and torn apart, unable to stop it. At this point, he only had one more trump card.
His consciousness rushed into his Sea of Consciousness, activating the Sage Mark!
With a hum, the silver-gray imprint seemed to unfurl within his Sea of Consciousness.
Then, a vast and powerful aura began to emanate from Li Hao's Sea of Consciousness.
Li Hao still had a vivid memory of the Sage who had bestowed him with the mark. The Sage seemed to be seated in the Immortal God World, surrounded by divine light and Great Dao, untouched by the dust of the world.
Now, he could only seek aid from the Sage.
He had hesitated to activate this mark earlier, hoping to rely on himself and avoid owing any more favors, which could entangle him further. But now, he had no other choice.
"Hmm?"
As the Sage's aura spread from Li Hao's body, the vague Incarnation frowned slightly and intensified its attacks, aiming to swiftly obliterate Li Hao.
However, the aura emitted by the activated mark enveloped Li Hao's body, blocking part of the attacks.
At the same time, a vague figure appeared before Li Hao, the very Sage who had bestowed him with the mark.
"Save me."
Li Hao urgently pleaded.
The figure also saw Li Hao, but seemed surprised. "You're still alive?"
"What?"
Li Hao was stunned, feeling as if a bolt of lightning had struck his brain. He looked at the figure with a mix of shock and bewilderment.
The figure seemed to be separated by an endless expanse of void, its form blurry and indistinct, but its voice was crystal clear.
"You..."
Li Hao felt his mind becoming chaotic. What did that mean?
But at that moment, the figure no longer paid attention to him and instead noticed the Virtual Sage Incarnation nearby, looking somewhat surprised. It quickly assessed the situation and said with understanding:
"Being hunted, huh? Well, that's convenient. I was planning to take you under my wing and slowly ruin you, but this saves me the trouble."
"Yang Sage?"
The Virtual Sage Incarnation also recognized the Sage Incarnation Li Hao had called upon.
Sages have long lifespans and clearly know each other.
"Virtual Sage, a mere junior, what makes you want to kill him? You don't have any grudges with the Ji Family, do you?"
The Incarnation known as Yang Sage asked with a hint of curiosity, probing for the reason.
Upon hearing this, Li Hao felt a chill run down his spine, from head to toe, suddenly becoming clear-headed.
But what followed was a wave of shock and anger.
Everything was too sudden. He hadn't sensed any hint of this earlier, thinking he had a trump card in his hand.
Was the talk of taking him as a disciple just an act?
And from the tone of the conversation, it seemed this Sage had a grudge with the Ji Family?
Was the mark given to him to kill him?
"This child is of the Ji Family lineage, I see... That makes sense..." The Virtual Sage Incarnation, hearing the other's words, also understood, and the hostility in his aura diminished.
He knew that Yang Sage had a deep-seated grudge against the Ji Family's Ancestor, and after the Ancestor's death and rebirth, the causal connection between them was severed, rendering it impossible for even a Sage to track. The connection could only be reestablished if the reborn individual regained their memories and cultivated their way back to the Sage Realm.
"Since that's the case, if I deal with this child, Yang Sage won't interfere, right?"
The Virtual Sage Incarnation said calmly.
"Of course not, it will save me the trouble. Even if you don't act, I would have done it myself. This is no longer the Ji Family's domain or the Mortal World. Killing him won't alarm the Ji Family."
Yang Sage Incarnation said with interest, "I'm just curious, how did he provoke you?"
"He injured my Holy Son, and he must die."
The Virtual Sage Incarnation's answer was brief.
He didn't mention the Mortal World's disciple selection trial, where this young man had reached the Seventh Peak Realm. If news of this spread, the entire Land of Sages would be shaken. Although he knew that the Primordial Sanctuary and Heavenly Phoenix Sanctuary had witnessed it, he could still eliminate Li Hao before the news spread, rendering everything meaningless.
The fleeting appearance of Monsters would at most be a topic of brief discussion, then fade away, buried in the dust of time.
If he were to inform the other party of this news now, it might lead to unforeseen complications and give rise to other thoughts.
"I see."
Upon hearing this, the Yang Sage didn't think much more. Apart from this, he couldn't think of any other reason why Li Hao could have provoked a Sage.
"Then it's up to you."
As the Yang Sage spoke, he turned to look at Li Hao, seeming to give a faint smile:
"Seeking my help? Did you ever think about why I would be the first to appear after the Ji Family's Ultimate Dao Stele test? Do you think the one often lingering around your doorstep is your neighbor, or your enemy?"
"Hmph... Ji Family, I will ensure that the Ji Family can never rise again!"
He chuckled coldly, his figure gradually fading in front of Li Hao, showing no concern for whether Li Hao would survive this ordeal.
After all, with a Sage Incarnation personally intervening, even a Monster would be powerless.
Seeing the other party dissipate without attacking him, Li Hao felt a mix of shock and anger, but also a slight relief.
He had thought he was calling for a powerful ally, but it nearly turned into a dead end!
Sage, Sage... Li Hao clenched his fists, a indescribable rage building within him.
While they were conversing, he had quietly healed his body and understood the sinister nature behind the mark.
The other party was an enemy of the Ji Family Ancestor, constantly keeping an eye on the Ji Family. The Ultimate Dao Stele test was the best way to showcase a prodigy's talent. If the Ji Family truly produced a Four Extremes Realm Monster, it would be noticed, and then, under the guise of accepting a disciple, it would be like trapping them in a web!
It was all a conspiracy, a plot by the Sage. Even without wiping out the Ji Family, it was as good as exterminating them!
They would never have a chance to advance, unless this Sage fell!
In front of a Sage, they were reduced to mere straw dogs, living a life they thought had a future, but in reality, held no hope.
Li Hao couldn't help but feel a bit relieved. Thankfully, he had many things he wanted to do and hadn't rushed into things. If he had rashly activated the mark and sought to become a disciple,
Given his situation in the Mortal World, the other party would have surely accepted him, and then, as they had said, either lead him astray, making his ascension impossible, or simply eliminate him.
There was nothing more comfortable and reassuring than keeping the offspring of one's enemy under close watch, making them serve you.
Devious, cruel!
Li Hao now realized that the Sage was not without desires, but rather had ambitions so great they were unimaginable!
However, thinking about these things now was useless. His gaze turned to the Virtual Sage Incarnation, the anger in his eyes becoming heavy and sinister.
"That was your last card, wasn't it? Time to die."
The Virtual Sage said coldly, as if pronouncing Li Hao's death sentence.
Without hesitation, as soon as the words were spoken, the surrounding void power surged like boiling water, transforming into countless sharp blades that pressed towards Li Hao, unstoppable.
Li Hao's eyes were filled with anger and killing intent. At this point, he had no choice but to fight with everything he had to find a sliver of opportunity.
But would he really have that chance?
Li Hao didn't know, but he knew he couldn't die so easily.
"Sage, Sage... If I don't die, I will crush your Holy Land and rip off your heads!!"
Li Hao's eyes turned red, and he roared. His Body Refinement Technique rapidly activated, his bones crackling as his flesh and blood power condensed and increased.
His Physical Body Power gradually approached ten million pounds. Though it was incomparable to the Heaven and Earth Power he could harness now, pure Physical Body Power could significantly enhance his body in various aspects, affecting his ability to control and withstand Heaven and Earth Power.
Bang!!
Li Hao roared and swung his sword, his arms turning red as he rapidly channeled the power of Heaven and Earth, slashing out with all his might.
The Sword Qi was like a rainbow, instantly shattering two vortexes and then tearing through in a straight line.
However, more void vortexes attacked from all sides, cutting into his body, leaving numerous wounds.
Behind Li Hao, various shadows appeared, manifestations of the different Body Refinement Techniques, as his bones underwent rapid transformation, his flesh and blood power surged, and his self-healing power grew stronger; however, the void blades proved too sharp and relentless, and even with the forty-nine layers of the Dao Domain amplification, their advance was only slightly slowed.
"Void Annihilation Hand!"
Seeing Li Hao still holding on, the Virtual Sage Incarnation's eyes turned cold. He suddenly raised his hand, and the surrounding void power converged, forming a hand like a collapsing black hole, descending upon Li Hao.
The Dao Domain touched the vast hand in the void and quickly collapsed, being ground to dust.
Li Hao angrily swung his sword, but the vast Heaven and Earth Power he channeled seemed to be directly swallowed by the void hand, unable to even slow its advance.
Li Hao watched with eyes wide in rage as his entire body's Major Meridians suddenly snapped, even the Heaven-Earth Meridian, and he roared, pushing his Power to the limit.
Bang!!
With a fierce slash, he condensed boundless momentum, his flesh and blood contracting and tightening in that moment. Various Body Refinement Techniques, operating at their peak, brought about a rapid transformation in his body.
A brilliant sword beam shot out, colliding with the void hand.
The void trembled, and the laws of the world became chaotic. Countless sharp blades struck and cut into Li Hao's body.
More massive blades surged from the surrounding void, showing no sign of pausing or being hindered by his sword strike.
His body felt as if it were being torn apart, scars continuously appearing.
Li Hao's flesh writhed and trembled, constantly contracting. His Physical Body Power gradually climbed, eventually reaching the threshold of millions of pounds.
At a certain moment, Li Hao felt his entire body tremble. All his flesh, blood, and cells seemed to vibrate.
He felt as if his body were being "peeled" open, and from the trembling flesh, a more intense and unique Power emerged.
In that moment, his Physical Body touched the boundaries of life, unable to cross them. The deepest secrets of his flesh seemed to be activated.
A burning sensation, like a volcanic eruption, surged from every part of his body, from every bone and drop of blood.
Brilliant Golden Light bloomed from his wounds. The blood that had flowed out now turned into a radiant golden color, emitting an infinite golden glow, as if it were the blood of a deity!
Li Hao's mind and thoughts were compressed by the transformation, and a flood of information surged into his brain.
The extraordinary insights of the Ninth Stage Flesh Dao quickly allowed him to understand the transformation and situation he was experiencing.
He had touched Divine Blood!
The Ultimate Force State was Divine Power, and this ultimate state... was like Divine Blood!
If Divine Power was a temporary state of Power increasing tenfold, with a Physical Body as golden as a deity, then now, he had undergone a complete transformation, his flesh and blood changing at their very core!
Divine Blood!
This was true Divine Blood!
Three Eternities Realm experts could pass on a portion of their bloodline Power, which mortals called Divine Blood.
But in reality, it was like the Sword Saints and Blade Saints of the Mortal World, who merely borrowed those grand titles to praise themselves, not truly deserving the name.
But now, Li Hao had touched the boundaries of life, and his flesh and blood had transformed, his body's blood truly turning into Divine Blood!
What he had once thought unattainable in his youth, he had now cultivated through his own efforts!
And it was true Divine Blood!
This meant that, at this moment, he was no longer mortal but had transformed into a deity!
The golden blood seemed to contain boundless, immense life force. Each drop of Divine Blood held the Power to trigger an Enduring Power!
Li Hao had a feeling that this Divine Blood was like the Great Dao, indestructible!
"Hmm?"
The Virtual Sage Incarnation sensed Li Hao's sudden change in aura and was momentarily stunned, his expression changing.
The brilliant Golden Light and the familiar aura made him think of a name: Demon Race!
No, more accurately, the Divine Race.
But that was an ancient race long sealed by the Sages, the original race of this Land of Sages.
"Transformation? So this is the secret of the Divine Race, cultivated from the Human Race? What realm is this?"
The Virtual Sage Incarnation saw this shocking secret in Li Hao, a hint of gravity appearing in his eyes.
So the Divine Race was not an alien race but originally part of the Human Race.
Was it because the Ancestor of the Divine Race had also cultivated this way, then passed on the bloodline, creating the Divine Race?
He thought of many things in an instant, but quickly refocused on Li Hao, whose flesh was rapidly healing, emitting a terrifying and vigorous aura. The coldness in his eyes grew even more intense.
"You should die even more now!"
(End of Chapter)
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