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Chapter 353: Sealing Demons with a Move, Extreme Dao Obstructs
Chapter 353: Sealing Demons with a Move, Extreme Dao Obstructs
Li Hao looked at the Exquisite Beauty enveloped in Great Dao, her face like a celestial maiden descending to earth, captivating to behold.
His heart wavered, and he immediately composed himself, solidifying his Dao Resonance and retracting his thoughts.
"Are you the Sword Dao Prodigy who caused a commotion in the Canglan World?"
The Lying Heaven Sage's expression was calm, her eyes like a tranquil autumn lake, serene yet desolate, as she spoke softly.
Upon hearing her words, Lin Baiquan and the others couldn't help but look at Li Hao.
They had long known of his mysterious background but hadn't managed to uncover his identity. Little Thousand World had no such figure, but they hadn't expected the Lying Heaven Sage to be aware of him.
"Senior, you flatter me."
Li Hao nodded in acknowledgment.
The Lying Heaven Sage gazed at Li Hao for a moment, then smiled lightly and said, "Indeed, you have an extraordinary demeanor. In the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, if you encounter my few unruly disciples, I hope you will show them some mercy."
Her words surprised the Sage Sons and Daughters standing beside her. They looked at their Master in shock. She had never before diminished the prestige of Heaven Stealing Holy Land in front of the Holy Son. Today, before any competition, she was already giving them a disadvantage, which was quite unusual.
Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei looked at Li Hao with astonishment. What kind of background did this guy have to make the Lying Heaven Sage speak like this?
"Senior, you are too kind. It is my first time visiting your esteemed place, and I will need your guidance."
Li Hao spoke humbly.
"If you have the time, come to my Lying Heaven Peak for a visit."
The Lying Heaven Sage smiled and tossed a token to Li Hao.
Everyone's faces changed at this gesture. An invitation from a Sage—what a significant honor!
Their curiosity about Li Hao's identity grew. What kind of skills and background did he have to receive such a personal invitation from a Sage?
Li Hao had no choice but to accept the token.
Feng Boping, suspicious, said, "You're not deceiving a junior, are you?"
His implication was clear: the invitation was a ruse, with some hidden motive.
The Lying Heaven Sage glanced at him, "The Thief Saint dared not accept my invitation, but you have the courage to do so. Your bravery is less than that of a junior."
"I don't want to give you my cultivation", Feng Boping replied irritably.
The Lying Heaven Sage's cultivation system allowed her to gain cultivation through successful deception.
The Lying Heaven Sage gave a slight cold laugh but then waved her hand, opening a crack in the sky above. She addressed her disciples:
"In the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, monsters from other realms will also enter. The Supreme War is approaching, so you must be cautious."
"Yes, Master."
The Sage Sons and Daughters of Heaven Lying Holy Land responded respectfully.
Feng Boping gave Lin Baiquan and the others some advice, then turned to Li Hao, "You should also be careful. Although there are few beings inside who can threaten you, you could still be in danger if you are careless."
Li Hao nodded. After Lin Baiquan and the others entered the crack, he followed with Hongyun.
Once they all entered, the void was left with only Feng Boping and the Lying Heaven Sage.
"Could the one who helped you steal a true heart be this young man?"
The Lying Heaven Sage's eyes flickered as she looked at Feng Boping calmly.
Feng Boping's expression was casual, "How could that be? He's just a junior friend with similar interests."
The Lying Heaven Sage gazed at him intently and then laughed, "After all these years, you still haven't learned. Lying to me, don't you know that I can deceive the world, but the world cannot deceive me?"
She spoke with confidence and ease, seeing Feng Boping maintaining a calm facade, she coldly laughed:
"I've told you before, I have a true heart for you, and you can take it whenever you want, but you're too cowardly!"
Feng Boping's eyes showed no emotion, and he replied indifferently:
"In our line of work, we're not bold. If we were, we wouldn't be thieves, we'd be bandits!"
The Lying Heaven Sage looked at him, her eyes revealing a hint of disappointment.
Feng Boping, seeing her expression, remained indifferent, "Besides, I don't believe a word you say."
"Even after all these years, you haven't changed."
Lying Heaven Sage shook her head slightly. "Master was right. You are naturally timid. Even with the Great Dao right before you, you wouldn't dare to step in. With such cowardice, will you truly dare to follow me to seek revenge on that woman?"
"Before we find her, we at least need to Cultivate to the Supreme Sage realm. You have deceived ten thousand true hearts and have already transcended the Three Calamities. Is there still a path for you now?"
Feng Boping seemed to recall some past events, a glint of killing intent appearing in his eyes as he spoke.
Lying Heaven Sage laughed lightly, her tone calm. "There is always a path. Deceiving heaven, deceiving earth, deceiving all beings, it ultimately comes down to deceiving oneself. If one day I believe I am a Supreme Sage, then I shall be a Supreme Sage!"
Hearing her words, Feng Boping's lips twitched slightly. Deceiving oneself to become a Supreme Sage?
Though the idea was a bit far-fetched, he knew that her path was precisely this. If she could truly deceive her Dao Heart, then she would truly become one!
Seeing that she had found her path, he felt a slight relief and smiled.
"Since that's the case, let's wait a bit longer."
Lying Heaven Sage gazed at him intently. "And what about you?"
"I have my own path."
Feng Boping smiled, "And it's not far off. However, we'll have to wait until my junior friend Ascends. Otherwise, I'm worried about his nature. Without anyone to take care of him, he might be torn apart by the Sages."
Lying Heaven Sage fell silent, her voice low. "It seems you steal true hearts with your own true heart. Well, then..."
Her "well, then" carried a hint of regret. She then looked up at the crack and said, "This child has reached the Sixth Extreme Realm, involving the Immortal Deity's secrets. His path will not be peaceful. How long can you protect him?"
Feng Boping shook his head. "I'll do my best."
...
On the other side of the crack, in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens.
Upon arriving, Li Hao saw a dim and vast world, barren and devoid of any vegetation. The rocks here were gray-black, like meteorites from the heavens, radiating intense heat.
But compared to the desolate ground, the sky above was filled with a dazzling array of stars, suggesting that this place was beyond the barrier of a Minor World, allowing a direct view of the stars and the bright moon.
"This is the Lihe Valley. Stepping into the valley entrance marks the beginning of the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens."
Lin Baiquan and the others stood ahead. Before leaving, Master had telepathically instructed Lin Baiquan to take good care of Li Hao during the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens.
This made Lin Baiquan feel somewhat stifled. From the look of it, Master clearly believed Li Hao's strength was no weaker than theirs. Why would they need to look after him? It seemed Master's favor knew no bounds.
Following Lin Baiquan's words, Li Hao saw a valley ahead, flanked by two towering peaks. This place served as a staging area; beyond the valley lay the chaotic battlefield of All Heavens.
Li Hao's gaze swept across the area, and he saw black Slaughter Resentment gathering in the air. Even though they were not yet in the battlefield, Slaughter Resentment permeated the entire Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, making it possible to collect it here.
Seeing this, Li Hao smiled slightly and said to Lin Baiquan and the others, "You all go ahead. I'll wander around on my own. No need to wait for me."
Lin Baiquan looked at Li Hao with confusion, while Chu Hanwei, standing beside him, asked curiously, "Earlier, Lying Heaven Sage seemed to know you. Are you a Disciple of some Supreme Sage?"
Li Hao was taken aback, shaking his head. "I have no master."
"No master?"
Lin Baiquan frowned, clearly not believing Li Hao's words. He thought Li Hao was being overly proud and unwilling to reveal his true intentions.
They were already used to the lies from the group in the Lying Heaven Holy Land. Though they were being deceived, they were accustomed to it, though somewhat displeased.
"Fine, if you don't want to go with us, we'll go ahead."
Lin Baiquan said.
After all, if anything happened to Li Hao, he could report it truthfully to Master. It wasn't that he didn't take care of him, but that Li Hao refused their company.
Chu Hanwei, seeing Li Hao unwilling to reveal his background, felt a bit disappointed. He waved to Li Hao and followed the others as they leaped over Lihe Valley, heading deeper into the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens.
"Master, where are we going?"
Hongyue, seeing Li Hao about to go alone, couldn't help but feel anxious. Her strength was low, and she preferred Li Hao to stay with the group rather than wander alone.
"Right here will do."
Li Hao said, pulling out a mat and a chessboard from the Heavenly Earth Space. Since everyone else was working so hard, he needed to step up his game as well.
"Come, the scenery here is quite nice, perfect for a game of chess."
Li Hao said.
Hongyue was taken aback, not expecting Li Hao to bring her here just to play chess.
The other prodigies had all gone to train, yet Li Hao was here to play?
"Sir, isn't this a waste of a great opportunity?"
Hongyue couldn't help but say.
"How can it be a waste when you are here to accompany me?"
Li Hao replied with a puzzled look.
Hongyue's cheeks flushed red at his words. "But, Sir, you should focus on cultivation. I've heard you plan to participate in the Supreme Young Hero Battle and compete with the All Heavens. If you want to play chess, I can accompany you anytime in the future."
"Then let's play now."
Li Hao raised his hand to cut her off, determined not to waste any time.
Hongyue looked a bit helpless but had no choice but to comply with his request.
The wind here was extremely strong, as if blowing in from the heavens, piercingly cold. Li Hao noticed Hongyue shivering and raised his hand to form a barrier, shielding her from the wind.
As for himself, his physical body was too powerful, so the wind felt like a gentle breeze on his face, leaving him completely unaffected.
Playing chess, drinking, and enjoying the scenery while his opponent pondered her moves, Li Hao also absorbed the surrounding Slaughter Resentment.
This Slaughter Resentment could only be seen with divine blood, and as he absorbed it, it gathered in thin threads. Hongyue, however, remained completely unaware.
Cultivating the Extreme Dao, accumulating chess experience, and enjoying himself—Li Hao managed to do it all.
After a long time, two games of chess were completed, one win and one loss.
Li Hao gained a significant amount of Chess Dao experience, and his Slaughter Resentment also accumulated, even more than in the Fuyou Demon Realm of the Buddhist Sect.
This Extreme Dao experience condensed in his arm, merging with his divine blood and being refined and restrained by it.
As the surrounding Slaughter Resentment gradually faded, the third game of chess also ended. Perhaps due to his distraction, he lost by five points.
Li Hao patted himself down and stood up. "Let's go, we'll find a new place."
Hongyue saw this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Li Hao must be tired of playing and wanted to cultivate.
After three consecutive games, she was also feeling mentally fatigued, as each game required intense concentration.
Li Hao raised his hand and packed away the chessboard and mat, then wrapped Hongyue in a power and carried her out of the Lihexi Valley.
When they reached the peak of a mountain in front of the valley, Li Hao saw a vast, open area with no cover, only occasional small hills and a ground littered with bones. The Slaughter Resentment here was extremely dense.
Li Hao immediately sat down on the peak, took out the chessboard and mat again, stretched lazily, and invited Hongyue to accompany him.
On the other side of the battlefield, Lin Baiquan and his companions passed through the Lihexi Valley and crossed the vast battlefield, arriving at a forest of boulders.
This place was already quite deep inside. From the boulders, sleeping Void Demons emerged, their bodies shimmering with bright blue lightning, and they attacked Lin Baiquan and his group.
These demons dwelled in the void, treating the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens as their lair, or rather, the Sages treated their lairs as the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens.
Seeing Lin Baiquan and his companions as intruders, the demons bared their fangs and claws, attacking with hatred.
Lin Baiquan and his group were here for practical training and quickly engaged in battle with the void beasts.
"Unfortunately, the All Heavens did not start a major battle upon our arrival. Otherwise, we could have earned military merit and exchanged it for incense."
While fighting the demons, Lin Baiquan felt a twinge of regret. The Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens were currently quite empty, with no major conflicts among the All Heavens. If there had been, they, as the Sage Sons and Daughters, would have been the most dazzling figures on the battlefield.
They found the Void Demons and swiftly hunted them down. These demons were extremely formidable even among their peers, belonging to the category of very powerful demons. Even the Dragon Race could only match them with great difficulty.
They fought with gusto, and suddenly a loud roar erupted from the Void Demons, shaking the air.
Lin Baiquan sensed something, but he was not afraid. He narrowed his eyes and looked around. Suddenly, the ground trembled, and from a distant underground hole, a large number of Void Demons began to crawl out.
They resembled reptiles, their bodies a deep blue, and covered in Lightning. They gathered in the hundreds, perhaps thousands.
"Bad news, it's a Void Tide!"
Chu Hanwei’s face changed slightly.
"Human sea tactics are useless", another Holy Son sneered, his expression confident.
At that moment, the Lightning on the Void Demons’ bodies began to gather, suddenly erupting into a powerful blue light that surged outward.
The Holy Son couldn’t dodge in time and was hit, his body bursting with blood. His skin tore apart, and his entire body was being eroded and torn by Void Power.
"Save me!"
He let out a blood-curdling scream, urgently calling for help.
But his face was already splitting, and his body was fragmenting. If not for his Secret Art, he would have died on the spot.
"Corridor Marvel Technique!"
Lin Baiquan’s face changed, and he suddenly unleashed a top-tier Divine Power, reversing the Void Power within the other man’s body and moving it outside. The man quickly used Enduring Power to heal himself and swiftly dodged.
"Run, there are too many. They will use the Void Tide together, and anyone who touches it will either die or be severely injured!"
Chu Hanwei, clearly experienced, urged them quickly.
They quickly took to the air, using Netherwast Teleportation to swiftly move to another location.
The numerous Void Demons couldn’t find them and roared in anger, then suddenly charged off in another direction.
Lin Baiquan and the others reappeared in the sky, seeing the ground tremble as the Void Demons ran far away. They couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
They hadn’t expected these Demons to be so terrifying when gathered together.
"Thank you, Brother Lin", the Holy Son who had been saved said gratefully.
Lin Baiquan shook his head and looked at the hole, saying, "These Demons have crawled out, who knows what’s inside. Who dares to go with me to check it out?"
The others exchanged hesitant looks.
Though they were prodigies, they weren’t reckless. Despite their confidence, they had just experienced a dangerous situation, and the hole was likely a Void Wormhole, which could be extremely perilous.
"Wait, those Void Demons seem to be heading toward Lihexi Valley."
Chu Hanwei stared at the distant Void Demons, his face changing slightly.
The others were taken aback but didn’t react much. Lin Baiquan, however, understood what Chu Hanwei meant and his face changed. He focused his gaze and said:
"That kid should have gone elsewhere by now; he can’t be staying there."
"It’s been so long, he must have already left Lihexi Valley."
The others nodded in agreement.
Chu Hanwei sighed with relief, thinking that it made sense. After so long, even if the person had walked, they would have already left Lihexi Valley.
"Let’s not worry about that. Who’s willing to go down into the hole with me?"
Lin Baiquan turned back to the others and asked.
Chu Hanwei said, "I’ll go with you."
"Good."
Lin Baiquan smiled.
Seeing that the two of them were going, the others felt somewhat helpless but also intrigued, and decided to join them.
As they headed toward the Void Wormhole, on the peak of Lihexi Valley, Li Hao, who was deep in thought over his next move, suddenly felt the ground shake.
He came to his senses and looked toward the distance, seeing a large group of Demons charging over.
Hongyue also saw them and her face turned pale.
"Master!"
She called out urgently.
Li Hao glanced at the Demons, noting their large numbers and that they were all Enlightenment Realm beings. He was secretly surprised; the Demons in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens seemed to have such high Cultivation.
Was it because of the harsh conditions here?
Li Hao didn’t dwell on it. Seeing Hongyue panic, he quickly reassured her, "Don’t worry, don’t let it affect your game."
"..."
Hongyue was speechless at Li Hao’s concern for her game even at such a moment.
But then she saw something astonishing.
The young man’s hand, which had been holding a black Go Stone, suddenly glowed. The stone then flew out, transforming into a stream of light.
The Go Stone shot through the air, like a firefly’s light, plunging into the charging Demons. It moved through their bodies as if drawing threads, causing their bodies to explode one by one.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The numerous Demons’ bodies burst open. Where the Go Stone passed, it was as if a hammer had struck, causing a massive explosion.
This Go Stone was imbued with the Will of the Unique Self Sword Technique, effortlessly cutting through the Demons’ Dao Domains and severing the Void Laws they had condensed, creating a massacre.
Li Hao's Go Stone was gone, so he picked up another one from the Chess Box, finally recalling his previous line of thought. He placed it on the white dragon's tail of his opponent's formation.
"Your move."
Li Hao reminded her.
Hongyue was staring at the distant battlefield, her mind wandering. Her mouth was slightly agape, filled with disbelief.
The Demons charging forward were now, under the streak of light, as if they had tripped over a hidden rope, tumbling and falling, their bodies exploding.
In the blink of an eye, they were almost completely wiped out.
Hearing Li Hao's reminder, Hongyue turned her head and looked at the calm young man whose gaze was fixed on the Chess Board, not even glancing at the Demons. Her eyes widened in shock.
After a moment of daze, she came to her senses, her mind returning. She thought to herself, this must be the power comparable to that of the Holy Sons—terrifying!
Her mind was in turmoil as she looked at the Chess Board, her thoughts a mess.
Li Hao saw that Hongyue was hesitating to make her move and couldn't help but sigh softly. She was clearly affected by the events.
He didn't urge her, knowing that if they had to restart the game, all the experience gained so far would be wasted, which would be a pity.
He looked into the distance, and with a thought, his Go Stone pierced the last Void Demon. The power in the Go Stone was then retracted, and the stone crumbled to dust, dispersing in the wind.
While waiting for Hongyue to regain her composure, Li Hao extended his Divine Sense to look behind the Demons.
The appearance of these Demons was suspicious. Could someone have deliberately lured them here?
But when Li Hao probed, he found no traces of anyone. He shook his head slightly, not bothering to investigate further.
Hongyue tried to focus on the game, but her performance in the second half was forced, and she ultimately lost to Li Hao.
Li Hao let her rest for a moment while he absorbed the Slaughter Resentment.
As the Slaughter Resentment gathered, Li Hao seemed to hear the cries and howls of the tormented. His expression remained calm as he absorbed the resentment.
As more Slaughter Resentment accumulated, Li Hao felt his body becoming increasingly full. A core seemed to form within his Divine Blood, making it even more powerful.
While absorbing and refining the Slaughter Resentment, Li Hao observed the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, finding the scenery truly beautiful.
The stars of All Heavens shone like countless divine lights, illuminating the battlefield.
"More beautiful than the mortal world", Li Hao couldn't help but marvel.
Hongyue, upon hearing Li Hao's words, looked at him curiously. She had seen many top geniuses, but most of them were solely focused on cultivation, never showing such interest in the outside world like this young man.
Li Hao released Xiyian from the Heavenly Earth Space, wanting to share the beautiful scenery with her.
"Where are we?"
Xiyian transformed into the form of a little girl in a red dress, her eyes wide with curiosity as she looked around.
"The Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens", Li Hao smiled.
"The sky is so beautiful."
Xiyian couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes sparkling.
Li Hao smiled, remembering his promise to show her the beauty of the mortal world. Since they weren't in the mortal world, he could at least show her the beauty of the heavens.
Xiyian buzzed around Li Hao, looking around excitedly.
Li Hao continued to absorb the Slaughter Resentment. As it accumulated, when his arms and legs were filled with Divine Blood, the remaining Slaughter Resentment gathered in his chest.
But at this point, Li Hao suddenly felt a resistance. The Incense, which acted like a glowing barrier, was blocking the Slaughter Resentment from gathering.
Li Hao immediately recalled Old Feng's words. The dual saints could not coexist—this must be the reason.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. He hadn't expected to encounter such resistance so soon.
"The Incense is a manifestation of Wish Power, while the Slaughter Resentment is a form of Extreme Dao Destruction. These two opposing powers cannot coexist and repel each other."
Li Hao's eyes shifted, feeling that these two powers were like the positive and negative poles of a magnet.
No wonder they couldn't be cultivated simultaneously.
(End of Chapter)
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