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Chapter 341: Absorbing the Extreme Dao, Semi-Saint Demons
Chapter 341: Absorbing the Extreme Dao, Semi-Saint Demons
At this moment, Zhao Qingshu looked somewhat disheveled, a hint of shock lingering in his eyes. However, he quickly regained his composure as he stepped out of the Spatial Rift and looked up at the cloud bell in the sky, which recorded the time on the vast solar corona.
As he had silently counted, there were some discrepancies during the confrontation, but not too significant.
Fifteen minutes... Zhao Qingshu's heart sank, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips. Only after entering did he realize the true value and terror of the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's one and a half minutes.
Inside the Wenzu Holy Land, Li Qingyi and the others let out a sigh of relief when they saw Zhao Qingshu finally emerge. They had been worried that something had gone wrong, but with Wen Sheng present, the Buddhist Sect's Buddha wouldn't dare to play any tricks. There must be another reason.
"Zhao Qingshu, 16 minutes and 29 seconds!"
The Buddhist Sect's referee announced loudly.
Seeing such a significant gap, the crowd was in an uproar. Earlier, the Twin-Born Buddha Prince had only taken one and a half minutes, while Zhao Qingshu, a renowned Holy Son of the Wenzu Holy Land who had once ventured into the Demon Realm alone, slaying over a dozen Dao Law Realm Demons and burning their corpses with the Shuhai, had taken 16 minutes.
Time had passed, and his cultivation had only grown stronger, yet he had taken 16 minutes?
This was a difference of sixteen times!
If such a gap existed in a confrontation, the resulting battle scenario would be unimaginable.
Seeing Zhao Qingshu's performance, the prodigies from the Wenzu Holy Land, Sword Ancestor Sanctuary, and Divine Dynasty Wanderer all wore solemn expressions.
They didn't think Zhao Qingshu was weak. After all, he was a Holy Son and one of the top ten selected within the Wenzu Holy Land. Such a significant gap could only mean that the Twin-Born Buddha Prince was terrifyingly strong!
"Interesting, very interesting..."
Chiguang's eyes flickered, his fighting spirit burning like a raging flame.
At this moment, the third contestant stepped forward and entered the Void Rift under everyone's watchful eyes.
Time passed, and this time it was even longer, about twenty minutes. The Spatial Rift finally fluctuated, and the contestant returned.
This person was a Holy Son from the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary, with considerable strength, but now he looked both terrified and grim.
Seeing this person's performance, those who had initially doubted Zhao Qingshu's results now realized just how formidable the Twin-Born Buddha Prince was.
For a moment, many eyes in the crowd focused on the young Buddhist Disciple, their hearts filled with anticipation, eager to see what kind of Demons guarded the Spirit Pearl in the Void Rift. After all, no matter how strong they were, they were still in the Dao Law Realm, and these Holy Sons were the elite of the Dao Law Realm. Finding a Dao Law Realm Demon that could surpass them would be like finding a top-tier Holy Son among Demons!
Surely, they couldn't have found a Semi-Saint to guard it?
At this thought, many faces turned pale with shock.
They quickly looked at the Buddhist Sect's Supreme, but saw only a dazzling array of phenomena and radiant Buddhist Light, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
At this point, the fourth and fifth contestants, and others, stepped forward one by one, heading to the Fuyou Demon Realm within the Spatial Rift.
Their times were mostly between 17 and 20 minutes.
Zhao Qingshu, who had participated earlier, gradually regained his composure. At least, compared to the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's monsters, he was far behind, but compared to the others, he was quite good.
Soon, the crowd was in an uproar again.
Out stepped Lin Shuhai of the Wenzu Holy Land.
As the top prodigy of this generation in the Wenzu Holy Land, he was well-known and watched by various factions, and was a strong contender for the top three in this prodigy battle.
"It's Shuhai's turn!"
"Can Shuhai surpass the Twin-Born Buddha Prince?"
"Hard to say, that Twin-Born Buddha Prince is too monstrous."
Li Qingyi and the others showed a mix of anticipation and worry in their eyes, their hearts more tense than if they were going in themselves.
Seeing Lin Shuhai step forward, Chiguang turned his head and narrowed his eyes.
Hao Yue, the Holy Son, also showed a hint of coldness in his eyes. The others' performances were too weak to be of any reference, but Lin Shuhai's performance would give some insight into the Twin-Born Buddha Prince.
Lin Shuhai's expression was calm, seemingly oblivious to the thousands of eyes upon him. He walked with a scholarly air toward the Void Rift.
Everyone held their breath, silently counting the seconds.
When the time surpassed 1 minute and 36 seconds, many people inwardly sighed. Indeed, the Twin-Born Buddha Prince was still the standout, truly a monster.
At 1 minute and 58 seconds, suddenly, the Void Rift trembled, and Lin Shuhai emerged, looking as calm and composed as when he entered, holding the silver-white Spirit Pearl in his hand.
The entire crowd erupted in a buzz of excitement. Everyone looked at him in shock. Although he was still behind the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, the gap wasn't as large as they had expected!
A mere 30-second difference, perhaps just a bit more of a detour.
Chiguang's eyes narrowed, and he rubbed his hands together, feeling even more eager and impatient.
Lin Shuhai stepped out of the Void Rift and glanced at the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, who had a vacant look in his eyes, gazing at the distant clouds. Despite being the center of attention, he seemed lost in thought, his mind elsewhere.
Lin Shuhai's lips curled into a slight smile as he handed the Spirit Pearl to the Buddhist Venerable and then returned to the Wenzu Holy Land's seat.
"This Lin Shuhai is quite terrifying..."
Behind the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, the other Buddhist Disciples and Bodhisattvas looked at him with unusually serious expressions.
Others might not understand the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's fear, but they knew. The fact that Lin Shuhai could come so close to his time made them realize that beneath his scholarly demeanor, he too was a monster!
As the excitement caused by Lin Shuhai subsided, the others took their turns one by one. The time gradually extended to over ten minutes. Li Hao recognized Su Yun, who recorded a time of 16 minutes and 21 seconds.
Qiu Wuheng's time was 14 minutes and 12 seconds.
Bian Ruxue managed 15 minutes and 29 seconds.
All of them were around 15 minutes, with little difference.
When the twentieth person completed their attempt with a time of 16 minutes, the person ranked 20th looked pale, realizing they were on the brink of elimination.
Soon, Li Hao saw Lin Qingying emerge.
Lin Qingying's expression was serious. Making it into the top 20 was a minor concern, but the performances of the Twin-Born Buddha Prince and Lin Shuhai were like two massive mountains, weighing heavily on everyone's minds. These were the top-tier cultivators in their realm.
She glanced at Li Hao, who gave her an encouraging smile. The seriousness on her face slowly dissipated, and she returned a calm smile.
She nodded at Li Hao and then, dressed in her green robe, walked toward the Spatial Rift.
Not long after, the rift trembled, and Lin Qingying's figure appeared, causing another uproar in the crowd.
Lin Qingying's time was 4 minutes and 15 seconds!
In the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary, Lin Qingying's final score was third, and no one had expected her to perform so well.
"Another monster!"
Everyone's expressions turned serious, and they immediately took note of this woman.
"Seems she has gained some insight into the Sword Dao."
Li Hao smiled. Before leaving, he had told her that the ultimate form of the Supreme Soft Sword Dao was nothingness. It seemed she had grasped it.
Linghuan Holy Son, who was ranked second in the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary, his face paled. He was up next after Lin Qingying, and since she had been injured by Hao Yue Holy Son's Dao Fetus, he had missed the chance to face her. Now, it seemed he would likely lose.
Soon, Linghuan Holy Son's result was announced: 8 minutes and 9 seconds!
This score was nearly twice as long as Lin Qingying's.
When he stepped out of the rift, Linghuan Holy Son glanced at the woman in the crowd and smiled bitterly.
Hao Yue Holy Son, however, frowned. Using Lin Qingying as a medium for his Sword Dao, he had broken her Dao Fetus and severed his emotional ties, gaining insight into the indifference of the sun and moon and the great unity of Heaven and Earth. But despite disabling her Dao Fetus, Lin Qingying's performance was still impressive, and he had underestimated her.
Looking at her beautiful face, his eyes flickered, and a thought that he had previously cut off resurfaced in his mind, but he quickly suppressed it again.
As the results of the prodigies were announced, those ranked outside the top 20 were automatically eliminated. The cutoff line was now approaching 18 minutes.
Zhao Qingshu and the others became increasingly nervous.
Soon, Hao Yue Holy Son stepped forward, and many eyes focused on him.
Hao Yue Holy Son's eyes were cold as he glanced at Li Hao, who was seated in the Divine Dynasty's section.
Chiguang, sitting beside Li Hao, felt the cold gaze and raised an eyebrow, returning a cold smile. But then he realized that the gaze was not directed at him but at Clear Wind beside him.
His cold smile froze, and his eyes turned sharp with a hint of killing intent.
Soon, Hao Yue Holy Son's result was announced: exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds!
Seeing the results, many were amazed, but at the same time, they couldn't help but sigh. This score placed third, but it was still about a minute behind the Twin-Born Buddha Prince.
Hao Yue Holy Son stepped out of the crack, his face dark. He had already calculated his own time and, without looking at the results, returned to his seat with a sullen expression.
"Hmph!"
Chiguang snorted coldly, glancing at his ranking. It was almost his turn.
Several more Prodigies stepped forward, each taking over ten minutes. Finally, it was Chiguang's turn.
He stood up, and immediately, countless eyes focused on him.
In the previous Divine Dynasty Wanderer Battle, although Chiguang had lost to Li Hao, his top-tier Entering the Dao level Divine Powers still made many view him as a formidable opponent.
Seeing the looks in people's eyes, Chiguang smirked slightly. What they had seen was just a part of his abilities. The warm-up was over; now it was time to get serious!
He stepped onto the Battle Platform and directly entered the Void Rift.
Not long after, he emerged, his body still glowing with residual fire, holding a silver Spirit Pearl.
Time: 1 minute 47 seconds!
Only 11 seconds behind the Twin-Born Buddha Prince!
Seeing this result, Chiguang's eyes turned cold. He glanced at the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, who seemed lost in thought and wasn't paying attention. The cold light in Chiguang's eyes intensified.
Then, he looked down at Clear Wind, his gaze cold and condescending.
Li Hao, noticing Chiguang's gaze, felt puzzled. It seemed this guy wanted to prove something to him?
At this moment, Chiguang's score caused the scene to fall into a sudden silence.
Many people stared at him in shock. As a representative of the Divine Dynasty, such a score was second only to the Twin-Born Buddha Prince!
Even Lin Shuhai and Hao Yue Holy Son, the leaders of the Holy Land, ranked behind him. If not for the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, there was no doubt that Chiguang would be the biggest dark horse of this event!
"Are you kidding? This speed is actually faster than Lin Shuhai!"
"Both Holy Land leaders were outdone by him!"
"He was only second in the Divine Dynasty Wanderer Battle. How strong is the first place?"
"You don't understand. I heard from his fellow cultivators in his cave heaven that his strongest skill is his spear technique. But in the previous battle, did anyone see him use a spear?"
"Holding back? No wonder. I thought it was strange that the second place in the Divine Dynasty could be more terrifying than the Holy Land leaders. But even if he held back during the Divine Dynasty battle, this score is still quite scary!"
"Outdoing the Holy Land leaders, Chiguang will be the biggest wildcard for the top three!"
"Is it possible that he's still hiding his true strength, and might even win the championship?"
The scene erupted in heated discussion, with people whispering to each other.
Hearing these comments, a cold pride flashed in Chiguang's eyes. He returned to his seat with a calm expression.
After sitting down, he glanced at Li Hao, who seemed lost in thought, as if pondering something.
A faint smile curled his lips. Feeling the pressure now?
Li Hao thought for a moment and finally took out his Painting Board.
Such an opportunity, even if it's just an Incarnation, should provide some valuable experience. But he wasn't sure if it would be considered disrespectful.
If it is, the other party will likely give a warning before stopping him.
Wealth and glory come with risk.
With this thought, Li Hao began to paint.
"Huh?!"
Seeing Li Hao suddenly take out his Painting Board and ink, Chiguang's face changed slightly. He stared at Li Hao for a moment, then looked away, no longer paying attention. However, his fist tightened in his sleeve.
Li Hao chose to paint Wen Sheng first. Sensing the gaze, Wen Sheng looked over at Li Hao. Seeing his Painting Board and actions, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
But then, he seemed to think of something and glanced at Zhantan.
Zhantan, perceptive, noticed Wen Sheng's gaze and looked over at Li Hao. Seeing his actions, she was momentarily stunned, then fell silent.
Over the past few months, she had discussed paintings with Li Hao daily. She knew he genuinely loved the Art Dao and had been more focused on it than on cultivation. She hadn't expected him to have this kind of leisure in such a tense competition.
Seeing the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's score, didn't he feel any pressure?
Or was he really just here to pass the time?
Seeing that Wen Sheng didn't stop him, Li Hao quickly began to paint.
Before long, just before his turn to fight, the painting was complete.
Li Hao put down his brush, and upon seeing the 160,000 experience points that appeared on the panel, his eyes widened in surprise. Just from an Incarnation, he had gained so much experience. From the experience gap, it seemed this entity could easily suppress a Semi-Saint with a single gesture.
Li Hao's thoughts raced as he glanced at the Twin-Born Buddha Prince and Lin Shuhai, among others. This was a rich opportunity indeed!
However, with the battle approaching, he had no time to paint. He quickly put away his Painting Board and then stood up, giving Wen Sheng a slight bow.
Wen Sheng noticed Li Hao's actions and a smile flickered at the corners of his mouth. This unconventional young man was a first for him, yet he knew his manners and kept within bounds, clearly well-educated.
There were forty people in total, and Li Hao was the 35th to step forward.
As Li Hao stepped out, the scene grew quieter. Many had high hopes for the first prodigy of the Divine Dynasty.
While the prodigies selected from the Divine Dynasty generally lagged behind those from the Holy Land, Li Hao and Chiguang had broken the mold, raising the bar for the Divine Dynasty's prodigies.
Su Yun, who had performed exceptionally well earlier, ranked among the top in the Holy Land prodigies, which made many people reconsider their usual disdain for the Divine Dynasty's prodigies.
"Chiguang took second place, and he achieved such results. This Clear Wind should be even stronger, right?"
"How could that be? Chiguang was a dark horse, concealing his true strength. Didn't you hear? His strongest skill is with the spear!"
"This Clear Wind isn't to be underestimated either. Even if he doesn't match Chiguang, he should finish within five minutes!"
"That's true. After all, the prodigies of the Divine Dynasty, selected from the Canglan World's numerous Divine Dynasties, are also quite formidable."
The crowd looked on with serious expressions, their eyes fixed on Li Hao.
"He's about to make his move. I wonder what his results will be."
Li Qingyi's eyes lit up as she saw Li Hao. She had already taken her turn, with a time of 13 minutes, but she knew Li Hao's performance would be far better, at least within three minutes!
Lin Shuhai, overhearing the whispers of Li Qingyi and the others, glanced at the young man with his calm, gentle eyes and a faint, interested smile.
"Feel the gap!"
Chiguang stared at Li Hao's back, his eyes cold, eager to see what expression Li Hao would have when he emerged.
Li Hao walked onto the stage without looking around. After the Spirit Pearl was released, he headed straight toward the Void Rift.
As he traversed the rift, Li Hao felt a familiar spatial fluctuation.
The scene before him shifted, revealing a desolate land.
Bare branches and dead vines stretched across the landscape, shrouded in a thick, gray mist. The area was a forbidden wasteland, permeated by a heavy, gray-black aura of death.
Li Hao was taken aback, his eyes glowing with golden divine light. He immediately noticed the numerous black Slaughter Resentment spirits floating within the gray death aura!
This... a treasure land?!
Li Hao was astonished. He hadn't expected the testing ground beyond the rift to be such a place. For him, it was an unexpected boon!
Guided by the divine blood within him, Li Hao wasted no time and quickly began absorbing the Slaughter Resentment spirits.
These were the very nutrients needed for the Extreme Path to Sagehood.
As the black Slaughter Resentment spirits gathered around him like a hurricane, Li Hao's divine blood became active, drawing the black mist into his body. The divine blood enveloped the black mist, acting as a miniature prison.
The divine blood, now tinged with black streaks in the golden light, resembled vertical pupils.
Li Hao could sense that something extraordinary was being nurtured within.
When his entire body's divine blood had absorbed sufficient Slaughter Resentment, a transformation would occur, leading to the Extreme Path to Sagehood, a supreme saint path forged through slaughter!
As he continued to absorb, the fog in the Demon Realm seemed to thin.
Li Hao opened his eyes, the golden light in his gaze fading back to their usual dark hue.
He looked around, seeing no more black mist. Without delay, he extended his divine sense and his Soul Spirit, searching for the Spirit Pearl.
Soon, Li Hao detected the aura and trace of the Spirit Pearl deep within the Demon Realm, where a hidden and terrifying presence lurked.
Li Hao's eyes widened in surprise. After spending time with Zhantan, he had become familiar with the aura of a semi-saint. The terrifying presence near the Spirit Pearl was unmistakably that of a Demon Semi-Saint!
A semi-saint is really guarding it?
Li Hao's eyes widened in shock. He pondered for a moment, then his figure blurred as he swiftly moved forward.
His Body Movement Techniques were incredibly fast, and he continuously used Netherwast Teleportation. The Heaven-Earth Meridian gathered energy from all around, providing him with an endless supply of power. Even the highly draining Netherwast Teleportation could be used repeatedly, as if he had infinite stamina.
In the blink of an eye, less than five seconds had passed, and Li Hao had already arrived at the location of the Spirit Pearl.
There, a massive, hundred-legged Demon was coiled, its body covered in countless eyes. It resembled a spider but seemed more like a grotesque mutation, even more fearsome. Apart from the eerie eyes, its body was also adorned with dense, sharp spines and a dark, black carapace.
The Silver Light flickering Spirit Pearl lay casually on the ground in front of it.
"Little one, you're quite interesting. The way you absorbed that Slaughter Resentment is somewhat similar to that baldy."
The Semi-Saint spider demon, with dozens of purple Demon Eyes, had Li Hao's figure reflected in all of its eyes. It spoke in a voice that sounded like an elderly man, with a hint of amusement.
Li Hao asked, "How can I obtain this item?"
The Semi-Saint spider demon seemed to know that Li Hao was in a hurry, but it was not in a rush. It smiled and said, "The usual test involves withstanding one of my attacks or leaving a scar on my body. If you can do that, you can take this item. I won't be too hard on you young ones, but if you can tell me how you absorbed those things and what use you have for them, I will give you this item directly."
Li Hao raised an eyebrow. This involved the secrets of the Divine Race and the Extreme Path to Sagehood. If it weren't for the fact that this Semi-Saint was a Buddhist Sect demon, he would have already considered silencing it.
"I'll go with the usual test."
The Semi-Saint spider demon's eyes flickered, and its voice became somewhat displeased, "I'm giving you a chance. If you agree, you can quickly convey your Divine Sense, and it will be enough to explain within a single breath. When you return with this Spirit Pearl, your performance will surpass that of the Buddhist Disciple. This is a rare opportunity to gain fame, so you should cherish it."
"I'll stick with the usual test."
Li Hao was somewhat impatient. Although he wasn't in a desperate hurry—just making it into the top 20 was enough—based on his previous performance, he was confident he could advance to the next round within ten minutes. However, he didn't want to waste time here.
"Kid, you seem very confident!"
The Semi-Saint spider demon, seeing Li Hao's reluctance to reveal anything, suddenly had a menacing glint in its eyes.
It had been imprisoned here by the Buddhist Sect baldy and had witnessed the Venerable's techniques. It wanted to explore, and if not for the Venerable's prohibition on killing, it would have devoured some of the prodigies who had entered here and looked at it unfavorably.
"If I'm in a good mood, I might let you off easy. But if I'm not, your prodigy path will end here!"
The Semi-Saint spider demon clearly understood the rules of the test and had memorized the time it took for the previous prodigies to complete it. If it could keep Li Hao here past the time limit, he would lose.
Without killing him, it could still cut off his prodigy path and sever his fate.
Li Hao fell silent for a moment, then said, "Fine, I'll tell you. It's a special cultivation technique that can absorb Slaughter Resentment and convert it into Demon Path cultivation."
"Now it's too late. Do you think I'll believe you? That's the Venerable's technique. The twisted Buddhist Disciple who came in earlier couldn't see it, yet you can master it. This is definitely some Sage secret!"
The Semi-Saint spider demon's voice grew more menacing, "Even if you had told me earlier, I would have Soul Captured you. Your Human Race is deceitful. Even your women say that a man's words can't be trusted. How could I believe you? Dreamweaving!"
It suddenly roared and used some Demon Secret Art.
Before Li Hao, a kaleidoscope of colors appeared, and the world became distorted. The originally gray and misty world turned vibrant, but this color distortion made him feel dizzy.
Li Hao looked at the Spirit Pearl, and the Semi-Saint spider demon noticed his gaze. It smirked and shot out a web of spider silk, picking up the Spirit Pearl and swallowing it.
"Life is but a dream, sleep now!"
The Semi-Saint spider demon's voice became ethereal.
The Laws eroded, layer upon layer like a spider web, trying to entangle and bind Li Hao.
But in the next moment, the Heaven-Earth Meridian behind Li Hao suddenly spun, and a terrifying Eternal Dao Domain emerged.
With the arrival of the Eternal Dao Domain, the Laws extending around Li Hao were completely annihilated, and the space seemed to warp. The multicolored light disappeared.
(End of Chapter)
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