Everlasting Renown Chapter 322: Dao Domain 97, Is He a Potion Master? (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 322: Dao Domain 97, Is He a Potion Master? (Part 2)

Chapter 322: Dao Domain 97, Is He a Potion Master? (Part 2)

Yaizu?

Lin Shanhai and the others followed the gaze and were taken aback when they saw Yaizu's eyes on them. They then turned to look at Li Hao.

When did Li Hao and Yaizu become acquainted?

Could it be because of his talent in purifying herbs that Yaizu took a liking to him?

"Then hurry up, don't keep Yaizu waiting."

Lin Shanhai urged.

Li Hao nodded and flew off the floating seat, crossing ten arenas before landing in front of Yaizu and the other two Semi-Saints.

Apart from Lin Qingying and Bian Ruxue, there were also two Holy Sons and Holy Maidens present. One Holy Son had left mid-way through the competition, looking thoroughly uninterested.

"Junior greets the three seniors."

Li Hao bowed.

Yaizu saw Li Hao's composed demeanor, standing there without a trace of nervousness, and a smile of appreciation appeared in her eyes.

"We just discussed it and would like to place your painting in the Sword Tower. What do you think?"

Painting?

Li Hao was somewhat surprised, but as a renowned painter, he understood that this was a significant recognition of his work. He smiled and said:

"Of course, I am willing."

The three Semi-Saints had anticipated Li Hao's response. After all, the Sword Tower was a place of great importance. Even those who claimed to be painting masters in the imperial court found it difficult to have their works placed there.

"In that case, I will inform them to wait. Would you like to personally deliver it later?" Yaizu asked.

Li Hao's heart stirred, and he nodded. "Sure."

He had originally planned to visit the Sword Tower anyway. Although he did not have the identity of a Holy Land disciple, he could easily get in by having the Potion Masters help him with some connections.

Although he had already collected quite a few cultivation techniques from the Sword Tower during the first battle, which were carefully selected by the inner disciples, he had heard that the Sword Tower had nine levels, each containing a vast number of Sword Dao cultivation techniques and other secret arts.

If he could gather all of them, the cultivation techniques and secret arts he would master would reach an extremely terrifying level.

With a sufficient accumulation of these techniques and secret arts, he could refine them into a more powerful secret art.

"Yaizu, can I take the opportunity to look at the cultivation techniques in the Sword Tower?"

Li Hao asked, saving himself the trouble of asking Lin Shanhai and others to find connections. Asking a Semi-Saint was just a matter of a few words.

Yaizu was somewhat surprised and said, "You are a Potion Master, aren't you? The Sword Tower doesn't have anything related to Potion Masters."

"I also want to see various sword arts", Li Hao said with a light cough.

"Did you develop an interest in cultivating Sword Dao after watching their battles today?"

The burly middle-aged man, Shanzu, frowned and said, "Sword Dao is not a game. If you want to delve into it, you must fully immerse yourself. Since you are a Potion Master, you should focus on refining elixirs and not aim too high, wasting your talent and time!"

Yaizu, seeing his stern words, shook her head slightly and said to Li Hao:

"Since you are interested, you can take a look, but Shanzu is right. Specialization is key to achieving the Great Dao. Here’s what I suggest: go to the Sword Tower and choose a sword art you like. Then come to Yaochi Peak, and I will personally guide you in your practice. I will also assess your talent in Sword Dao. If your talent is mediocre, you should focus on alchemy."

Li Hao felt a sense of relief and nodded. "Thank you, Yaizu."

Shanzu frowned slightly but, seeing Yaizu's words, did not say anything more.

Beside them, Lin Qingying, upon hearing Li Hao's words, glanced at him, her thoughts swirling. Could it be that he wants to practice sword arts now?

Earlier, when Li Hao painted for her and pointed out the flaws in her sword intent, she had sensed that perhaps Li Hao had a talent for Sword Dao, just that he had not cultivated or shown it.

If he truly demonstrates talent in Sword Dao and becomes Yaizu's disciple, it would be a great thing. Perhaps in the future, they could fight side by side...

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but feel a bit excited.

On the other side, Bian Ruxue glanced at Li Hao, then quickly averted her gaze, not giving it much thought.

The other two Holy Sons and the Holy Maiden also knew this Clear Wind Alchemist. They had even sent people to build a rapport with Li Hao. Now, seeing that Li Hao had the sudden urge to practice swordsmanship, they couldn't help but find it amusing.

He's too young, acting like a child, getting excited at the sight of something new. Wanting to learn everything he sees isn't a good thing.

"Here is my token. Show it, and you can choose cultivation techniques from any level of the Sword Tower. But remember not to break their rules", Yaizu said to Li Hao, tossing him a dark purple token with the character 'Rao' engraved on it.

The token seemed to carry a faint fragrance. Li Hao took it, his heart swelling with joy, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Yaizu."

Being able to freely choose cultivation techniques from any of the nine levels of the Sword Tower was far better than what Lin Shanhai and the others could achieve through their connections.

The Sword Tower has nine levels. Outer Sect Disciples can only enter the first three levels.

Inner Disciples can enter up to the sixth level.

A few prodigies, who accumulate a large number of Holy Land Disciple Achievements, can enter the higher levels of the Sword Tower to choose cultivation techniques.

Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, however, can enter all nine levels of the Sword Tower.

Now, with this Semi-Saint token, Li Hao also gained temporary access.

Shanzu glanced at Yaizu, his brows slightly furrowed. He was surprised that Yaizu, who usually kept a cold distance from men, showed such favor towards this Potion Master. It was a rare occurrence.

Soon, Yaizu summoned one of her female disciples to lead Li Hao to the Sword Tower. She also used other means to pass the message to the Sword Tower.

The Sword Tower was located on Holy Mountain, in front of Sword Cliff. This female disciple was a top genius of the Inner Sect, already at the Dao Law Realm. Li Hao had watched her in the previous competition, where she successfully defended her position, showcasing immense power and mastery of three Ultimate Realms. She was truly a prodigy.

Now, being summoned by her Master to guide someone, Jiang Yingyue felt somewhat uncomfortable. However, upon learning that Li Hao was the Clear Wind Alchemist, her expression improved slightly. Although she was still displeased, she didn't show it on her face. After all, Li Hao was a rising star in the Potion Master community.

If she were to offend Li Hao, it would be like offending a large portion of the Potion Master community, making future alchemy work difficult.

Soon, Jiang Yingyue summoned her flying sword and carried Li Hao to the Sword Tower.

They dismounted from the flying sword, and Li Hao looked at the Sword Tower, feeling as if he were standing before a towering, sharp peak.

The nine-level Sword Tower was extremely tall, with each level having eaves and corners adorned with chains. The entire structure resembled a heavenly sword, and the chains wrapped around each level seemed to restrict its sharpness, confining it in a state of imprisonment.

"This is the Sword Tower..."

Li Hao was genuinely impressed. It was far more magnificent and grand than any building in the Mortal World, even surpassing imperial palaces.

Outside the Sword Tower, two Sword Attendants wearing copper masks were already waiting.

Seeing Li Hao and Jiang Yingyue, they didn't recognize Li Hao but knew the top genius of the Inner Sect.

They quickly deduced Li Hao's identity and approached, saying, "This is the Clear Wind Alchemist? We heard that Elder Yaizu and the others decided to place your painting in the Sword Tower. Have you brought the scroll?"

"I have."

Li Hao flicked his wrist, retrieving the Sword God's First Battle painting from his Heavenly Earth Space.

Seeing the rolled-up scroll in Li Hao's hand, the two Sword Attendants nodded and said, "Follow me. This matter still requires the Sword Master's approval."

"The Sword Master?"

Li Hao was puzzled.

The two Sword Attendants didn't elaborate, just giving him a glance, their eyes slightly displeased.

Clearly, they felt offended that Li Hao didn't know about the Sword Master.

"The Sword Master is the second Sword Saint of our Sword Ancestor Sanctuary!"

Jiang Yingyue, who was traveling with Li Hao, whispered to him, “The Sword Master is always stationed at the Sword Tower. He has the final say here, so be careful and don’t offend him.”

Her warning stemmed from concern that Li Hao might inadvertently say something that could cause trouble for her Master. It was also an opportunity for her to show goodwill to Li Hao, even though guiding him was a bit of a nuisance. However, it was a good chance to build a connection with the Clear Wind Alchemist.

"Second Sword Saint..."

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat. There were actually two Sword Saints in the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary?

He had always thought that the Holy Land had only one Sage, but now there was a second one?!

Soon, the two Sword Attendants led Li Hao and Jiang Yingyue up the steps of the square in front of the Sword Tower, then around to the back of the tower, where the Sword Cliff was located.

Opposite the Sword Cliff was a snow-white waterfall flowing down from a towering precipice. The rushing water cascaded into the depths of the Sword Cliff, and from the depths, the faint sound of water could be heard, suggesting a river at the bottom.

At the edge of the Sword Cliff, an elderly man in a hood was seated. To Li Hao's surprise, the man held a fishing rod. The line attached to the rod was not made of condensed energy but was a genuine fishing line, seemingly forged from some precious material. He was sitting at the edge of the Sword Cliff, fishing in the deep valley below.

"Master."

The two Sword Attendants spoke, and their address made Li Hao pause. These two were actually the Sage's disciples?

"Yaizu Elder has sent a message, planning to place the painting in the hands of this Clear Wind Alchemist in the first level of the Sword Tower. We have come to ask for your opinion", one of the male Sword Attendants said in a low voice.

The figure did not react, seemingly indifferent.

Li Hao and Jiang Yingyue could only wait quietly. Jiang Yingyue didn't even dare to breathe heavily, her head lowered as she discreetly observed the Sword Master, a figure more revered than her own Master.

Time slowly passed.

The two Sword Attendants remained silent, standing with their hands at their sides, their posture unchanged.

Though waiting, Li Hao was neither angry nor impatient. He could see that the man was deeply focused on fishing, and their presence was a disturbance and a potential offense.

Putting himself in the other's shoes, if he were fishing, he wouldn't want anyone talking to him either.

Li Hao's gaze moved past the man's back and settled on the fishing rod in his hand. The line at the end of the rod was gently swaying, indicating that the current in the deep valley below the Sword Cliff was swift. Fishing in such turbulent waters was extremely challenging and required great skill and control.

Using divine sense to probe and control the situation would be a different matter, of course. But that would take away the joy of fishing.

Fishing was like a blindfolded battle with the fish, much like how humans cannot see the will of heaven but still strive against the forces of nature. It was a source of endless pleasure.

Suddenly, the fishing line paused slightly, and Li Hao's eyes brightened, knowing that a fish was approaching.

But the fish hadn't bitten the hook yet, so he couldn't move rashly.

The line then relaxed again, clearly indicating that whatever was in the water had only brushed against it, perhaps testing the waters.

He had to wait, just a little longer... Li Hao's eyes were fixed on the fishing line, his mind intensely focused.

Time slowly passed, and the water below seemed to have gone still. The fishing line remained slack. Had the fish gone?

But Li Hao knew that this was the moment to be most patient.

Suddenly, the fishing line paused again, then slowly tightened.

He couldn't rush it!

Li Hao's eyes narrowed. The fish was still testing, not yet taking the bait.

He had to wait!

Fortunately, the Sword Master didn't pull the rod either. The line, which had just tightened, gradually relaxed again, but then suddenly tightened once more.

"Pull!"

Li Hao couldn't help but exclaim.

At the same moment, the Sword Master's movements were swift. As soon as Li Hao's words left his lips, the Sword Master jerked the fishing rod sharply. The tightened line was yanked up, and with a sudden twist of his body, the Sword Master seemed to harness a powerful force, flinging the line out from the deep valley of the Sword Cliff.

A massive black shadow suddenly soared out, its body large and elongated, emitting a furious roar. It had long fangs and five claws, clearly a Dragon Race!

A large iron hook pierced through the True Dragon's mouth, pulling it and drawing blood.

Li Hao was stunned. When he sensed the True Dragon's aura, he realized it was a dragon demon at the Dao Enlightenment True Person Realm!

If this were in the Mortal World, it would undoubtedly be considered a Dragon King-level existence!

But at this moment, the dragon demon was being dragged up by the fish hook, roaring in pain. When it saw the Sword Master's appearance, it immediately froze in fear and wailed:

"Sword Master, spare my life!"

The hooded figure said nothing, just raised his hand, and a vast force of Law Power suppressed the massive dragon body, transforming it into a tiny goldfish.

As the fishing line reeled in, the goldfish dangled in front of the Sword Master, struggling weakly and looking at him pitifully.

The Sword Master casually removed the goldfish from the hook, seeming to chuckle, and said, "You and your seven siblings, you're the only one with a sweet tooth. It's time you learned a lesson."

Speaking, he flung the goldfish back down to the base of the Sword Cliff, where it was swept into the dragon pond below by the waterfall.

After finishing this, the Sword Master turned around, revealing a gaunt, sword-like face with prominent cheekbones.

His eyes were deep, as if containing the universe and the stars, exuding a sharpness that was almost unbearable to look at, despite his calm and composed demeanor.

His gaze fell on Li Hao, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Young man, was that you shouting just now? Do you know Fishing?"

Li Hao snapped back to his senses, feeling a bit embarrassed. He had been so engrossed that he had lost himself.

"I occasionally fish", Li Hao replied humbly.

A smile played on the Sword Master's lips. Being able to time it so precisely was no simple feat; clearly, he was a seasoned angler.

But Li Hao looked extremely young, an age when most people were striving hard to advance and pursue the Martial Dao, not indulging in such leisurely activities.

"What did you say about the painting? Let me see it."

The two masked Sword Attendants turned to look at Li Hao.

Jiang Yingyue also looked at Li Hao curiously. She had come here partly to see what painting could have impressed the Master enough to place it in the Sword Tower.

Li Hao didn't delay, and with a wave of his hand, the massive scroll unfurled in the air.

As the scroll opened, the grand scenes of the ten Arenas, with a million disciples watching and tens of thousands of prodigies competing, gradually came into view.

The intricate sparring of various Sword Techniques and the subtle manifestations of Dao Domains were all captured by Li Hao's brush.

The expressions on the disciples' faces were clear and detailed, allowing one to feel the emotions and the fierce determination in their battles.

The few who saw the painting were immediately immersed in it, awed by the grand combat scenes.

Jiang Yingyue, who had stood by the Arena earlier, had never felt such an impact. Through the painting, she could almost hear the countless cheers outside the Arena and the fervent spirit of the disciples competing.

The two Sword Attendants exchanged glances. They too felt a surge of excitement, wishing they could participate. But they couldn't, as they were past the age limit.

The Prodigy Battle was restricted to those under three hundred years old, and they had all surpassed that age.

The Sword Master observed for a moment, his eyes showing a hint of admiration. "Your Art Dao is exquisite. No wonder that child from Yaochi likes it."

He referred to Yaizu as "that child", which made Jiang Yingyue feel a bit embarrassed, but considering the Sword Master's status, her own Master was indeed a junior in comparison.

"Go ahead and hang it up."

The Sword Master said this casually.

After speaking, he looked at Li Hao and said, "Young man, are you interested in a fishing session? Let me see your skills."

Fishing was a solitary activity, and none of his disciples had the knack for it. Even if they wanted to learn, they couldn't, their minds always preoccupied with the Sword Dao. It was rare to meet someone with such fishing skills, and he felt a genuine appreciation for talent.

Li Hao was taken aback but quickly understood the Sword Master's sentiment. If he were in the same position, he too would invite a child who understood fishing, purely for the joy of it, regardless of cultivation or status.

"Sword Master, I would like to visit the Sword Tower first. Can I come back later to accompany you?"

Li Hao said, not forgetting his main purpose.

"Sure, go ahead."

The Sword Master nodded, then turned back and cast his line again.

Jiang Yingyue glanced at Li Hao, a hint of puzzlement in her eyes. Sage had invited him, and Li Hao had actually refused. This was a rare opportunity to get closer to Sage.

The two Sword Attendants also glanced at Li Hao, their expressions odd, but they said nothing. They led Li Hao to the Sword Tower.

Jiang Yingyue had accompanied Li Hao this far and had planned to leave, but then she thought about how Li Hao would soon be accompanying Sword Master Fishing, and she could stay to keep him company. This was a rare chance to get closer to Sage. So she said to Li Hao:

"You go ahead and do your business. I'll wait for you outside, and we can go back together."

"That would be a bother for you, Senior Sister Jiang. You can go back first", Li Hao quickly replied.

Jiang Yingyue felt a bit annoyed at his words but smiled and said, "The First Battle is over, and I have nothing else to do. Master entrusted you to me, so I'll naturally take you back."

"Alright then, I might be here for a while."

"That's fine. I'll wait", Jiang Yingyue said.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Jiang."

Li Hao bowed and then followed the two Sword Attendants into the Sword Tower.

The first level of the Sword Tower was vast, resembling a massive library. The cultivation technique bookshelves were clean and neatly organized, with sections clearly marked.

Li Hao scanned the shelves and saw that the number of books here was even greater than in the Dao Treasury Hall of the Thousand Swords Palace!

And this was just the first level. The Dao Treasury Hall of the Thousand Swords Palace collected cultivation techniques from all over the world, yet it could not match even one level of the Sword Tower!

Li Hao marveled at this and followed the two Sword Attendants to the back of the Sword Tower. There was a prominent main hall with a wall where the two Sword Attendants took Li Hao's painting, spread it out, and displayed it on the wall, securing it with a rule that prevented it from being touched or damaged.

After the painting was set up, Li Hao took out Yaizu's token and showed it to the two Sword Attendants, saying:

"I would like to look at the cultivation techniques here."

The two recognized Yaizu's token and exchanged glances, surprised that the person before them was so favored by Yaizu.

The male attendant said, "You can choose for yourself. The books here are protected by rules, allowing you to read only the first few pages or the general overview. Do not attempt to break the rules, or you will trigger the Sword Tower Array and face the Ten Thousand Sword Execution!"

Li Hao noticed the rule aura emanating from the cultivation technique books and nodded, putting the token away. After the two Sword Attendants left, he began to explore the building.

He took out a cultivation technique book and found that only the first part could be opened; the rest seemed sealed and could not be accessed, even with his Divine Sense.

Fortunately, the initial parts were enough for Li Hao to grasp the basics and record them.

Li Hao didn't hesitate and quickly flipped through one book after another.

As the panel notifications kept sounding, one cultivation technique secret manual after another was recorded in Li Hao's panel.

Most of the cultivation techniques here were sword-based, with a vast array of sword arts, countless in number.

Some sword arts were even named blade sword arts, using the intent of a blade to control a sword. Others used spear techniques to control a sword, pushing the boundaries of sword arts to their peak!

The variety of unconventional sword arts was extensive, and although Li Hao was collecting various sword arts, the flood of information made him feel as if he was gathering everything.

Just a single sword could encompass countless uses.

Perhaps due to the continuous influx of information, Li Hao's thoughts were flooded with inspiration, and a multitude of ideas surged within him. He felt a sense of clarity and a profound understanding of the sword.

If you consider it a sword, it is a sword.

If you see it as a blade, it is a blade.

If you view it as a breeze, it can be a breeze!

What is a sword?

A sword is a sword, yet it can be more than just a sword, but it is still a sword!

Li Hao felt a sense of enlightenment. The many cultivation techniques he had absorbed continually refined and honed his Sole Self Sword Intent.

A sword can cut through anything, but it must first discern everything.

Now, Li Hao was on the path of discernment.

The cultivation techniques on the first level of the Sword Tower were all of Upper Grade or higher.

Li Hao spent several hours meticulously incorporating everything, most of which were Sword Techniques, and he deduced them to the Dao Level on the Panel.

Sitting in the first level of the Sword Tower for three hours, Li Hao combined various cultivation techniques to refine a Nine-Layer Dao Domain.

Afterward, he proceeded to the second level of the Sword Tower.

Here, the majority were secret techniques, with only a few being exquisite Upper-Grade Cultivation Techniques.

However, the number was significantly less compared to the first level, though it still numbered in the thousands.

Li Hao absorbed each one, and his Sole Self Sword Intent saw a significant enhancement.

Others would comprehend each cultivation technique one by one, spending months, years, or even decades.

But Li Hao cultivated thousands of techniques at once, absorbing them simultaneously, saving countless hours.

His Sword Intent continuously refined, and his understanding of the sword deepened.

In the second level of the Sword Tower, Li Hao sat for four hours, cultivating a thirteen-layer Dao Domain.

Then, he rose and moved to the third level of the Sword Tower.

By the time he reached the third level, the number of cultivation techniques had decreased, but there were still hundreds, all of which were secret techniques.

Li Hao perused and absorbed each one. Time passed, and when he had absorbed everything in the third level, his Dao Domain further refined, reaching eighty-nine layers!

With his Omni Attributes and hidden auras like the Hidden Bow and River Snow Painting, Li Hao's Dao Domain condensed within him without causing any disturbance. However, he could feel that his Dao Domain was becoming increasingly powerful. Even though he was currently in the Great Peace Dao Realm, with so many layers of Dao Domain, he could easily suppress the True Person Realm!

Without relying on Transcend to Immortality, his Dao Domain alone could withstand adversity in battle!

Li Hao did not rest and continued to the fourth level of the Sword Tower.

Meanwhile, the two Sword Attendants outside the Sword Tower withdrew their Divine Sense thoughts from within, feeling somewhat bored.

"This Alchemist is truly greedy."

They exchanged a glance and shook their heads slightly.

They had secretly observed Li Hao's actions inside the Sword Tower. He was flipping through every cultivation technique, a thorough and meticulous approach!

With Yaizu's hand order, a normal person would have directly ascended to the ninth level of the Sword Tower to select from the top-tier cultivation techniques.

But this Alchemist went through each Upper-Grade Cultivation Technique on the first level, truly taking his time.

"Hasn't he come out yet?"

Jiang Yingyue, waiting outside, couldn't help but ask the two Sword Attendants.

She had been waiting for almost a full day. Li Hao had said he would be slow, but she didn't expect him to be this slow!

Was he selecting cultivation techniques or sleeping inside?

"If you're in a hurry, you can go back first."

The man said calmly, not revealing that Li Hao was taking his time to select, which would expose their secret observation.

Jiang Yingyue was speechless with anger. She had promised Li Hao to wait for him, and she wouldn't go back on her word.

At that moment, the sound of footsteps approached. It was Sword Master, carrying his Fishing Rod, walking slowly. Seeing the three people at the Sword Tower entrance, he was somewhat surprised and asked, "What are you all doing here?"

"Waiting for that Alchemist to select a cultivation technique. He has Yaizu's hand order, so he can choose one to take out."

The female Sword Attendant quickly explained, her voice as clear as a lark.

Sword Master was slightly surprised. He looked at the Sword Tower, standing outside and seemingly seeing through the walls. Soon, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes:

"Eighty-nine layers of Dao Domain, and you say he's an Alchemist?"

(End of Chapter)

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