Everlasting Renown Chapter 352: Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens - Novel Cool

Chapter 352: Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens

Chapter 352: Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens

"Indeed, as I thought..."

When Feng Boping heard these words, his face did not show any joy. Instead, he sighed lightly and said, "Do not mention this matter to outsiders. This realm is special, capable of condensing Divine Blood, transforming mortals into deities. The offspring of the Divine Race will inherit a portion of their Ancestor's physique, and their cultivation will progress at an extraordinary divine speed, comparable to the Ninth-Rank War Body Talent in the Mortal World!"

The Ninth-Rank War Body is the highest talent in the Mortal World, capable of bringing fame throughout a province.

Li Hao didn't expect Old Feng to be aware of the Divine Race's secrets and asked in confusion:

"Since that's the case, isn't it a good thing?"

"It is indeed a good thing, but it is also a disaster."

Feng Boping shook his head. "The Divine Race cultivates at an extraordinary divine speed, and their lineage spreads too quickly. All their descendants can cultivate the Supreme Path Ascension. However, the Extreme Dao requires slaughter and exorcism of wraiths. If the Divine Race reaches a certain scale, with everyone capable of such cultivation, what kind of world would that be?"

Li Hao was slightly stunned; he hadn't thought about this in detail.

But hearing Old Feng's words, his expression changed.

"In the Land of Sages, the Divine Race once emerged, and their offspring flourished. However, as their numbers grew, they began to vie for supremacy, competing for the Supreme Path Ascension. They even provoked disasters to gain advantages. At that time, wars were frequent, and the disasters extended to many Minor Worlds, surpassing even the current Buddhist Sect's conflicts..."

Feng Boping glanced at Li Hao and continued, "Although the Divine Race's Ancestor did not intend this, the numerous descendants caused chaos. Some secretly created trouble. Eventually, the Supreme Sage intervened, uniting with the Sages to suppress them, thus quelling the matter. Otherwise, the Land of Sages would have been in mass suffering, with wars raging across all realms."

Li Hao fell silent. When he learned from Ying Xiaoxiao that the Divine Race had been slandered as the Demon Race, he felt indignant. Now, he understood that everything had a reason.

"Following the Divine Race incident, the Supreme Sage decreed that the cultivation of this Ultimate Limit be banned."

Feng Boping looked at Li Hao and said, "Fortunately, the power brought by Divine Blood is not as obvious, and cultivation is difficult. Many people don't care and simply don't cultivate. However, some still secretly practice, and the Supreme Sage turns a blind eye as long as they don't openly spread their lineage and create new tribes."

Li Hao hadn't expected that such an Ultimate Limit would become taboo due to these circumstances.

"You didn't know these things in the Mortal World, so it's not a big deal that you practiced. Just keep it low-key. Some things can be done quietly without drawing attention, but if you make a spectacle of it, others will have to step in to maintain order."

Feng Boping advised.

Li Hao nodded, "What about the Buddhist Venerable from the Buddhist Sect? He must have secretly cultivated this Ultimate Limit as well."

"That bald monk has no lust, and the Supreme Sage wouldn't say anything about his cultivation. I imagine he wouldn't dare to openly display it either."

Feng Boping replied.

Li Hao asked, "Old Feng, have you cultivated? This realm allows for the Sacrificial Dao Ascension, quickly leading to the Sage Realm. Can a mere decree truly prevent everyone from cultivating?"

Feng Boping sighed, "While it grants power, it also brings trouble. Besides, the Ultimate Limit isn't something you can cultivate just because you want to. You're not the only one who thinks that way..."

He looked at Li Hao speechlessly, "Cultivation itself isn't a crime, but if those in power say it is, then it is. It's like the laws in the Divine Dynasty. The quickest ways to get rich are clearly written in the law, but how many people dare to touch them, even knowing they can make a fortune quickly?"

Hearing this, Li Hao finally understood.

The power of the Supreme Sage is no less than that of a king among the Sages.

The Buddhist Venerable dares to touch the taboo because he is already a Sage and can remain extremely discreet.

It's like how nobles and ministers have their hidden gray industries, such as high-interest loans and gambling. For ordinary people without powerful backgrounds, touching these taboos means certain death. But for those in power, it's a significant source of extra income.

Touching the taboo isn't about courage; it's about having the right background.

"Supreme Path Ascension and Incense Ascension have no difference in power; the only difference is the speed."

Feng Boping looked at Li Hao and said, "The Buddhist Sect and the Virtual Sage view you as a thorn in their side. They will not let you ascend peacefully and will cut off your incense. However, if you can secure first place in the Supreme Young Hero Battle, you will ascend immediately, receiving the incense directly. They won't be able to cut it off then."

Li Hao knew that Old Feng was indeed insightful. In the past few days, he had noticed that his incense was waning. The part from the Mortal World remained intact, but his incense in the Canglan World was steadily decreasing. He suspected that the Buddhist Sect must have sent people to the Canghai Divine Dynasty to tarnish his reputation and diminish his incense.

"Even if you don't secure first place, it's not a problem. I have the incense from the ten Divine Dynasties. I have already absorbed it, but I will now set up an array to reverse the flow and send it to you. From today on, it will accumulate, and in about thirty years, you can ascend!"

Feng Boping continued, "In this Little Thousand World, they dare not come here. This is my training ground, and a sage in their own training ground is almost invincible."

Li Hao listened to his calm words and sighed lightly in his heart. Old Feng was still the same Old Feng, whose kindness was like a mountain.

Even sages value incense greatly, as it is a source of power. Yet, Old Feng was willing to give him all the incense he would receive over thirty years. This kind of favor is rare, even for a personal disciple.

"I appreciate your intention, Old Feng. I still want to try the Extreme Dao path. It would be better if I could cultivate both."

Li Hao said, determined to compete for first place in the Supreme Young Hero Battle and also to pursue the Extreme Dao path. As for Old Feng's incense, he was reluctant to accept it. The more he cared for someone, the less he wanted them to suffer.

Feng Boping was surprised by Li Hao's thoughts and hesitated before saying, "You're quite ambitious, trying to cultivate both paths. This is said to be extremely difficult. Many have tried, including that Ancestor of the Divine Race, but all have failed. The two paths are not compatible, and your efforts might be in vain."

"Incompatible?"

Li Hao was taken aback. He had not encountered any issues while absorbing Extreme Dao power and incense. However, Old Feng would not lie to him, and this was likely the reason the Supreme Sage's edict was so strictly followed. Since one can only choose between incense and Extreme Dao, the latter, though faster, is more likely to provoke resentment, whereas incense is more stable.

After a moment of silence, Li Hao said, "I still want to try."

Apart from the Extreme Dao, he also wanted to explore the Sacrificial Dao's Three Unities, which might lead to the ultimate realm of a sage. He was not willing to miss this opportunity. If he was to cultivate, he would aim for the Great Dao that connects heaven and earth.

Feng Boping saw that Li Hao was not deterred and knew that he was young and spirited, full of vigor and unwilling to believe in impossibility.

He did not stop him. He treated Li Hao as a close friend, not as a senior who would lecture or guide him.

"Since that's the case, I know that the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens will soon begin. You can go there to absorb Extreme Dao power and ascend through the Extreme Dao. Perhaps by the time the Supreme Young Hero Battle arrives, you will have already transcended. Then, winning first place will be just a formality."

Feng Boping's tone shifted, and he resumed his usual easy smile.

"Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens?"

"Yes, in the Ten Thousand Heavens, sages stand tall, and conflicts are inevitable. This includes the feuds between the Divine Dynasties. Sages cannot personally intervene, as it would damage their dignity and incense, and their actions could cause widespread suffering or even massacre half a realm. Therefore, they let their subordinates fight it out."

"These battles result in bloodshed and a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, making them ideal for cultivating the Extreme Dao", Feng Boping explained.

Li Hao's eyes lit up slightly at the words.

This was indeed a rare and precious Extreme Dao treasure land.

"Once you Ascend, I can rest easy. Now that your identity has been exposed and you have reached the Sixth Extreme Realm, it’s inevitable that other Sages will be after you. After all, it involves the secrets of the Immortal Deity and the origins of the Land of Sages, which are taboo topics. While I can protect you in the Little Thousand World, it’s far too dangerous outside. If you can Ascend, it will deter many from harboring ill intentions, and at the very least, we can engage in equal exchanges."

Feng Boping said.

Li Hao’s expression grew serious. He knew that without Ascension, he wouldn’t have a seat at the table.

The Dao Law Realm and even the Semi-Saint Realm were vastly inferior to the strength of a Sage.

This was a gap that even a few Ultimate Realms would find hard to bridge.

After discussing the Extreme Dao with Old Feng, Li Hao felt a sense of urgency. In the upcoming Supreme Young Hero Battle, the enemies he needed to face were not the prodigies of various realms, but rather the Buddhist Sect Sage and the Virtual Sage.

Before that, he had to accumulate enough power.

Feeling this urgency, Li Hao took out the Painting Board and began to paint for Old Feng.

Seeing Li Hao’s serious demeanor, Old Feng couldn’t help but chuckle. Indeed, it was still that same character who never panicked, no matter what.

Only someone with such a temperament could cultivate at such a divine speed… Old Feng smiled inwardly, not stopping Li Hao or finding anything amiss with his actions. Li Hao’s strength had already been proven, and he had his own methods and cultivation techniques, so there was no need for outsiders to interfere.

For top-tier monsters, having a unique cultivation method was essential.

Before long, Li Hao finished painting for Old Feng and earned about 400,000 Experience Points.

This pushed his Painting Experience bar forward a bit.

Li Hao continued painting, and after dozens of paintings, he had accumulated over 2 million Experience Points from Old Feng.

This filled nearly half of his Experience bar.

Seeing Li Hao’s enthusiastic demeanor, Old Feng didn’t stop him. Although the feeling of being painted, as if something was being extracted from him, was somewhat strange, he didn’t mind.

As long as the little guy was happy.

Once the painting session ended, Li Hao received news about the task he had entrusted to Old Feng.

Several famous paintings and chess manuals were delivered one after another. Li Hao didn’t hesitate to examine each one, carefully appraising them and adding the true masterpieces to his Panel.

His Panel gained four or five new Tome attributes, including hallucinogenic attacks, transformation attacks, and one particularly powerful attribute that could convert Qi Power into Physical Body hardness!

This attribute was a revelation to Li Hao.

He knew that some cultivation techniques could achieve this, but the effect was usually quite limited.

Using ten parts of Qi Power to convert into only two or three parts of Physical Body hardness was hardly worth it.

Moreover, in combat, the effectiveness of Physical Body hardness was minimal, as even a Divine Weapon could easily pierce it.

But Li Hao was different.

His Physical Body had been refined to the Ultimate, reaching its peak, with a strength comparable to that of a top-tier Supreme Treasure.

If he could combine this attribute with the Transcend to Immortality technique, which channels Heaven and Earth Power, his Physical Body would reach an unimaginable level. Even a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon might not be able to harm him.

Feng Boping had informed him that even for Sages, Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons were extremely rare. These were not man-made Divine Weapons but were formed by Heaven and Earth, enduring tribulations and carrying the resonance of the Dao. They were the essence of millions of years of Heavenly and Earthly refinement.

The Fame Sword in his possession was a fragment of a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, though it had lost its Dao resonance, it was still incredibly hard.

The importance of this new attribute was on par with a Fatal Attribute.

Li Hao was delighted, feeling as if he had gained a significant power.

But he knew that this was only possible because Old Feng had sent people to search for it. If he had tried to find it himself, he might have missed it or spent an extremely long time, which would have been a waste. For other martial artists, the time spent on such a search could have been used for cultivation, yielding some results.

Apart from the Famous Paintings and Chess Manual, Old Feng also found a woman for Li Hao.

"This is the Red Moon Princess from the Cloud Elephant Divine Dynasty. She's known to be a prodigy, proficient in Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, especially in Chess Dao."

Feng Boping led a beautiful woman in a red dress to Li Hao's courtyard.

Li Hao's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this.

Red Moon looked at the young man before her, who was staring at her with bright eyes, and felt a bit displeased, though she didn't show it.

She knew her status. Although she was a well-known prodigy in the Divine Dynasty Imperial Capital and was admired by many princes, she was now in a Holy Land, brought by a Sage, and the young man before her was likely the Holy Son.

Her status was insignificant before the Holy Son.

What disappointed her was that this Holy Son seemed even less refined than the princes she had met. At least they would hide their lecherous thoughts, but this young man made no effort to conceal his.

"Red Moon greets the Holy Son."

Though she was inwardly disappointed, Hongyun put on a clever and obedient appearance.

"I am not the Holy Son. Call me Young Master."

Li Hao said.

Red Moon was taken aback, her eyes showing surprise. She called him Young Master and then looked at the old man beside her.

Feng Boping smiled at Li Hao and said, "I'll leave her in your care. Use her as you see fit."

With that, he turned and left.

Li Hao was touched by Old Feng's thoughtfulness.

After Old Feng left, Li Hao called to the woman, "Come over here."

Red Moon: "……"

But she obediently walked over.

Though she was still a virgin, being personally sent by the emperor of the Divine Dynasty to a Sage, she dared not resist.

These were beings who could destroy her with a mere thought, so she could only serve carefully, though she felt a deep sense of sorrow and resentment.

"Prepare yourself, we'll start soon."

Li Hao said.

Red Moon's face flashed with shame and anger, but she quickly hid it and said, "I am a virgin, please be gentle, Young Master."

As she spoke, she began to unbutton her clothes.

"Why are you undressing?"

Li Hao was startled, then realized she had misunderstood. "The Chess Board is over there. Never mind, I'll get it."

He waved his hand, and the Chess Board and Chess Box flew to him.

He looked at her and said, "Let me see your skills."

Red Moon: "?"

What was going on?

She looked at the young man in confusion, seeing him calmly taking the pieces. She realized he wasn't playing with her.

But, after traveling such a long distance to find her, he was here to play chess?

Red Moon was dazed, standing there for a moment before tentatively asking, "Young Master enjoys playing chess?"

"Yep."

Li Hao nodded, not bothering to argue. Why else would he bring her here if not to play chess?

Red Moon realized her earlier misunderstanding and felt a sense of relief.

"I'll play a game with you, Young Master."

She said softly, her cheeks still slightly red from her earlier actions.

"Try your best. If you win, I'll reward you with many spirit elixirs and divine medicines. If you lose, there will be a penalty." Li Hao said seriously.

This was to ensure she wouldn't play down to his level out of respect for his status.

Though his Chess Dao was already at a high level, with few opponents in the world, there were not many who were proficient in Chess Dao.

Red Moon was slightly startled, quickly saying she wouldn't dare to, and her expression became serious, though she secretly smiled. This Young Master, though of unknown status, was likely a martial cultivator. If it were anything else, she would have to accept her fate, but when it came to chess?

Her eyes sparkled with wisdom and confidence. She divided the black and white pieces and began to play seriously.

After a while, their game ended.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. The woman's chess skills were extremely strong, almost on par with his, and even slightly better.

He lost the first game by half a point.

Since reaching the seventh rank in Chess Dao, Li Hao hadn't experienced the feeling of losing in a long time.

Compared to Li Hao, Red Moon was even more shocked.

She had been skilled in chess since childhood, proficient in Chess Dao. Even the great scholars and tutors of the princes had been easily defeated by her, yet this young man made her break a sweat.

"You play an excellent game, Young Master."

Red Moon put away her pieces and sincerely praised him.

At the pinnacle of Chess Dao, it was hard to find a worthy opponent, leading to a sense of loneliness. This game with Li Hao brought her a long-lost sense of joy.

"You're also very skilled. No wonder Old Feng brought you here."

Li Hao also didn't hesitate to praise her. Old Feng must have chosen this remarkable woman from among the many Divine Dynasties in the Little Thousand World. She was one of the best in Chess Dao in the entire Little Thousand World.

Seeing a significant improvement in his Chess Dao experience, Li Hao smiled in satisfaction. He casually opened the Heavenly Earth Space and took out some elixirs that Lin Shanhai had given him, which he had reluctantly accepted, and rewarded the woman.

"Judging by your aura, you're almost a Martial Dao cultivator. These Elixirs can help you strengthen your bones and consolidate your spirit, providing excellent benefits."

Li Hao said.

Hongyue took the Elixirs, scanning the names on the gourds, and was taken aback. They were all rare Divine Pills that even the favored children of the Imperial Clan would envy and fight over.

"This..."

Hongyue was a bit dazed, never having imagined that playing chess could earn her such valuable items.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Take them. We can continue."

Hongyue came back to her senses, looking at the young man in front of her. Her eyes changed slightly, and she quickly put the Elixirs away, her face breaking into a radiant smile.

"Thank you, sir."

In the small courtyard, the chess game continued.

Chess Dao requires mental effort, and when Hongyue grew tired, Li Hao would paint or go fishing with Old Feng, living a life full of contentment.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, leaving five and a half months until the Supreme Young Hero Battle.

That day, Old Feng found Li Hao and said that the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens had opened, and he could send Li Hao there.

That place was a special area, bound by the laws of Heaven and Earth, where Sages could not enter. Therefore, it was chosen as the venue for the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens to prevent Sages from secretly interfering.

Besides Li Hao, Feng Boping's two disciples, Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei, would also enter the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens to gain practical experience.

While sparring or meditating within the Holy Land could improve one's skills and Dao Realm, the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens were a place to hone one's combat abilities.

In addition to Feng Boping's two disciples, four Holy Sons and Holy Maidens from the Heaven Stealing Holy Land would also participate, making a total of seven people, including Li Hao.

Li Hao asked Old Feng if he could bring Hongyue along.

He was not going to the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens to fight but to absorb Extreme Dao Power. Even while playing chess, he could absorb it, achieving both goals at once.

"There are dangers there. She is only at the Fifteenth Li Realm. Without protection, she might..." Feng Boping said.

Li Hao had already inquired about the details of the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens and simply smiled. "Once we arrive, we'll find a place to rest. I can protect her."

Feng Boping thought for a moment. Given Li Hao's strength, there were few in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens who could pose a threat to him, unless it was those old Holy Sons who had practiced for thousands of years and had yet to reach the Sage Realm.

"Alright, she can go with you."

Feng Boping didn't say more. Even if something happened to Hongyue, he wouldn't care.

Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei, along with the others, looked at Li Hao with complex expressions. The other Holy Sons and Holy Maidens had heard that a prodigy had arrived in the Holy Land, brought back by the Thief Saint himself, but Li Hao kept to himself, and no one knew his true identity.

Seeing Li Hao so favored, they were all surprised and couldn't help but look at Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei, the personal disciples of the Thief Saint.

It seemed that even they didn't receive such favor from the Thief Saint.

Feng Boping waved his hand, enveloping everyone in his sleeve, and then transported them to the high heavens of the Little Thousand World. Here, there was a dark, fluctuating trace.

Feng Boping released Li Hao and the others from his sleeve and suddenly sensed something. He looked in a certain direction and saw the void ripple, and a figure stepped out. The figure was tall and slender, with a graceful and ethereal presence, adorned with ribbons and Great Dao, exuding a transcendent aura.

Seeing Feng Boping, the figure raised an eyebrow and smiled lightly.

"Sending them to the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens for training as well?"

"Isn't that what you're doing?"

Feng Boping replied calmly.

Li Hao received a telepathic message from Old Feng: "This is the Lying Heaven Sage of the Heaven Lying Holy Land."

(End of Chapter)

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