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Chapter 35: Ancestral Hall
Chapter 35: Ancestral Hall
Several months later.
By the Blackwater Demon Lake.
Li Hao reeled in an eighth-stage Zhou Tian Realm Fish Demon, casually slashing it with his sword. He then set up a large pot over a fire and began to cook.
He expertly scaled, skinned, and boned the fish, his movements as fluid as a flowing stream.
This time, he didn't make Spicy Pepper, but a Nourishing Soup instead, adding various wild mushrooms he had found to the pot.
The rich aroma of the mushrooms wafted through the air, and the two elders fishing by the lake inhaled deeply, their eyes frequently darting over.
As Li Hao called out, "Let's eat", the two elders appeared beside the pot like phantoms, each holding their utensils—a pair of exquisite jade chopsticks and a crude stick—dipping them into the pot simultaneously.
"Tsk, tsk, not bad at all!"
Li Muxiu slurped a piece of fish, giving Li Hao a thumbs-up.
Elder Feng also smiled, ladling himself a bowl of fish soup and savoring it slowly.
This fish had greatly contributed to Li Hao's skills, adding not only Fishing Experience but also several dozen points to his Cooking Experience. Li Hao estimated that his Cooking Dao would be the next art to reach the third stage after his Chess Dao.
"Here, little one, try some."
Li Hao picked up a piece of fish and placed it on a nearby leaf. A white figure darted out and immediately began gnawing on it.
"This fox is almost like a dog now", Elder Feng chuckled.
He had been back for several months, but he hadn't told Li Muxiu or Li Hao what he had been up to. The two naturally didn't ask.
"There's not much difference", Li Hao laughed.
Halfway through the meal, Li Hao felt the timing was right and said to Li Muxiu, "Second Uncle, I plan to advance to the Soul Succession Realm soon. Could you take me to the Ancestral Hall when you have time?"
"Hmm?"
The two elders paused, looking at Li Hao.
Li Muxiu was taken aback. "You want to advance to the Soul Succession Realm? You've already reached Perfection in the Zhou Tian Realm?"
"Yep", Li Hao nodded.
He had deliberately delayed telling the old man for a few months, fearing that his rapid progress might shock and awe.
"Really?" Feng Boping couldn't continue eating, staring at Li Hao in astonishment.
He knew the boy was playful, but he never took his cultivation lightly.
Still, advancing to the Soul Succession Realm at eight?
That was a bit too outrageous.
"Your Dragon River Divine Vein is already at Perfection? How is that possible? Even your father, who was far from being a Martial Dao Deficient Body, didn't reach the Soul Succession Realm until he was nine."
Li Muxiu looked at Li Hao with confusion. Though he knew the boy wouldn't joke about such matters, it seemed impossible. Even the most gifted geniuses he had seen, like Li Junye, only achieved Soul Continuation at eight and a half, and Li Junye had trained day and night, possessing both exceptional talent and extreme diligence.
But Li Hao... he spent most of his days fishing with them, sometimes for an entire day. When did he have time to cultivate?
"Well, it's true", Li Hao felt he might have overestimated the old man's ability to handle the news, but it was too late to back down now.
"Could it be that your meridians opened on their own?"
Li Muxiu examined Li Hao. "Although your Body Cultivation talent is extremely high, reaching Soul Continuation should take at least seven or eight years, or even a dozen years to a lifetime. How could you achieve Meridian Opening Perfection in just one year?"
"Is that so? Let Little Rat show us then." Elder Feng said.
Li Muxiu nodded in agreement. "Right, let me see."
"Alright."
Li Hao immediately stood up, moving away from the pot. He then gathered his Qi Power, activating 54 major meridians, and a powerful surge of energy coursed through his entire body. He temporarily suppressed the concealment effect of his "Myriad Phenomena" attribute, allowing the energy to flow out of his body.
Elder Feng and Li Muxiu's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe what they were seeing. Li Muxiu's reaction was even more exaggerated; the chopsticks in his hand fell into the pot.
He stared at Li Hao, utterly stunned.
"R-really?"
As a Fourth Establishment Realm powerhouse, how could he possibly be mistaken?
54 meridians, fully developed and robust—definitely a Zhou Tian Realm at Great Perfection!
But the child in front of him was only 8 years old!
Elder Feng was momentarily speechless. He turned to Li Muxiu, his face expressionless. "Your Li Family really can raise any kind of monster. First, there was Li Junye, and now this one. If the other Divine General Manor finds out, they'll probably be so envious they'll try to bring you down again!"
Li Muxiu was still in a daze, staring blankly at Li Hao.
This wasn't just a Zhou Tian Perfection monster talent; it also indicated one thing—Li Hao's meridians were now fully unblocked!
This meant that Li Hao was no longer a Martial Dao Deficient Body and could now cultivate!
And such a talent was even more terrifying than Xiao Jiu’s, making him the absolute first among the next three generations!
Even among the past ten generations, this talent would undoubtedly be the top!
A myriad of thoughts raced through Li Muxiu's mind in that moment. Suddenly, a wave of guilt and self-blame washed over him.
Such a genius, and he had been taking him out to eat, play, and fish every day, neglecting his cultivation. Wasn't he just holding him back?
"Second Uncle?"
Li Hao finished his cultivation and, seeing Second Uncle lost in thought, gently reminded him.
Li Muxiu snapped back to reality. His first instinct was to pick up the chopsticks, but they had fallen into the soup. He couldn't help but chuckle bitterly and then fixed his gaze on Li Hao.
"How did your meridians become unblocked?"
"Maybe it was a dream."
Li Hao explained, "One day, I was cultivating in a dream. Suddenly, I felt a surge of energy, and my whole body felt light. When I woke up, cultivation seemed much easier, and I could open my meridians without any obstacles."
"..."
The two elders were speechless.
Unblocked in his sleep?
You must be talking in your sleep.
But apart from Li Hao's explanation, they couldn't think of any other possibility.
"Perhaps, this boy's blocked meridians were a pseudo-blockage?" Elder Feng stroked his pointed white beard thoughtfully.
"I've heard that some Martial Dao Deficient Bodies are temporary. Sometimes, they just suddenly become unblocked during cultivation. It could be that."
"Maybe", Li Muxiu agreed. He had heard of such cases, but the probability was extremely low.
"Now that this boy can cultivate, your Li Family is truly formidable. They knocked down one true dragon, but another has risen. Tsk, tsk." Elder Feng marveled.
Li Muxiu sighed. "If I had known this, I would have properly nurtured him. We've wasted a lot of time just hanging around."
Li Hao was startled and quickly said, "Old man, you're not going to force me to cultivate from now on, are you?"
"What do you mean by forcing you to cultivate?"
Li Muxiu retorted, "Now that your meridians are unblocked, don't you want to cultivate properly and achieve great accomplishments in the future?"
"Don't joke around."
Li Hao hastily blurted out without a second thought, "Second Young Master, please don’t ruin my life. I don’t want to join the military and go to war. Life is too comfortable right now. Titles and achievements? They’re not worth a dog’s attention. Whoever wants them can have them!"
Li Muxiu was speechless. If anyone else had said this, they would have been eager to achieve fame and glory. But this kid was spouting nonsense.
"Ha ha ha..."
Beside them, Feng Boping burst into laughter. "It seems Little Rat is nothing like Jun Ye. I actually think what he said makes sense. Titles and achievements? Since ancient times, they have been the domain of the young, but in the end, they bring no true wealth or prosperity!"
Li Muxiu’s face darkened, and a sharp pain pierced his heart as if a fishbone had lodged there.
Once upon a time, Li Junye had appeared on the scene, dazzling everyone.
But later, he faded like a shooting star, a fleeting beauty that quickly vanished.
He looked at Li Hao, who was watching him with a nervous expression.
Li Muxiu’s heart felt like a flower being crumpled. If he sent this child to war, who could guarantee that he wouldn’t become another Li Junye?
Forget it... Li Muxiu heaved a heavy sigh. "Since you don’t want to strive for achievements, fine. In the future, just stay with the Li Family like me, eating, drinking, and playing. You can be an unknown old waste of space."
Feng Boping laughed. "Who would dare call the Fist Sage an unknown? Unless their mouth has been knocked askew by you."
Li Muxiu glared at him irritably and then turned to Li Hao. "When your parents find out about this and come looking for you, I’ll take the blame and face their anger. Come on, kid, eat up!"
With that, he flicked his finger, and the chopsticks flew out of the pot. He then picked up a branch, stripped it, and fashioned it into a pair of chopsticks, but the mood was no longer as light and carefree as before. It seemed he had more weighty thoughts on his mind.
Li Hao let out a sigh of relief. No matter what, he could continue fishing with the old man.
Although he could fish on his own, fishing with the old man at the Monster Lake provided both safety and the chance to catch something big. It was a delightful prospect.
Sitting by the pot, Li Hao continued to eat.
"Second Young Master, what about the Soul Continuation?"
"Hmph, eat quickly, and I’ll take you there later." Li Muxiu glanced at Li Hao and then resumed eating the fish with renewed vigor.
Li Hao felt reassured and began to eat and drink heartily.
...
...
The Li Family Ancestral Hall was located in the deepest part of the Divine General Manor, carved into a hillside.
Outside the hill, heavily armored warriors stood guard, but the steps leading up to the Ancestral Hall were empty, with only fallen leaves scattered about.
The imposing and solemn Ancestral Hall stood tall, and the flat square in front of it housed several large cauldrons, from which incense smoke wafted.
Two figures descended from the sky, landing on the square outside the Ancestral Hall, and then walked up the steps.
Here, even the playful and carefree demeanor of Li Muxiu the old man was subdued. His expression was calm as he led Li Hao into the Ancestral Hall.
"Second Brother, what brings you here?"
A calm voice echoed from inside, like a tranquil lake that seemed to soothe the mind.
Li Hao looked inside and saw numerous ancestral tablets. Among them stood a golden statue of Li Tianyuan, the Founding Divine General of the Li Family!
On the side of the mat in front of the tablets, an elderly man with a long beard and eyebrows sat alone, playing a game of chess with himself, gently placing the pieces.
"Of course, I’m bringing the younger generation for the ancestors to see", Li Muxiu said as he stepped over the threshold.
The old man looked up, his expressionless gaze landing on Li Hao, who had just crossed the threshold. A ripple of surprise appeared in his otherwise still eyes.
"Soul Continuation? This child looks even younger than Jun Ye. Second Brother, are you joking?"
(End of Chapter)
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