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Chapter 356: All Heavens First, Art Dao Accumulation
Chapter 356: All Heavens First, Art Dao Accumulation
Around Li Hao, a Barrier enveloped him, and Dao Sounds resonated in the Sea of Consciousness. The revealed Dao Resonance swirled like clouds and mist, making his majestic figure even more ethereal in the hazy dust, drawing everyone's attention.
As Li Hao closed his eyes to Comprehend, the outside world was abuzz with whispers. Everyone looked at the Blood Light atop the Heavenly Stele with shock and awe, frequently glancing at the young man.
The legends of the past had now come to life, with the seventh color appearing on the Heavenly Stele.
"In ancient times, it was said that Blood Light once appeared, but the names inscribed on the Heavenly Stele only lasted a thousand years before disappearing."
"Master said that such feats were recorded in ancient times."
"After countless ages, it has really appeared again. This is too incredible, isn't it?"
"All Heavens First? Could it be that he will be the first in this Heavens' Pride Battle?!"
Prodigies from all realms whispered among themselves, their expressions a mix of shock and solemnity.
"No wonder Master values him so much..."
Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei finally realized just how powerful Li Hao truly was. The Heavenly Stele revealed one's true self, and any hidden abilities would be exposed. Li Hao could trigger the Blood Light, a feat that had not been seen in ages, indicating that he had likely reached the pinnacle of the Dao Law Realm.
Soon, the news of this sensation quietly spread through secret messages to all corners of the All Heavens battlefield.
In various Holy Lands, the news of this shocking event was received, causing many Holy Lands to be shaken.
"Supreme inscription? The Blood Light, Hao Tian? Who is this? I've never heard of him."
"Hao Tian? Could it be Hao Tian from the Canglan World?"
"According to the latest intelligence from the Feather Sparrow Tower, this person has mastered eight Dao Realms, from Force Mastery to the Fourth Establishment Realm, all cultivated to the Ultimate Realm Perfection. In the battle in Canglan World, he displayed the Eternal Dao Domain, with 360 Layers of Dao Realm overlapping!"
"Such a prodigy, no wonder he topped the Heavenly Stele. Who would have thought he could trigger the Blood Light, a feat not seen in ten thousand years."
Upon investigation, many Holy Lands learned some of Hao Tian's achievements.
From his arrival from the Mortal World ten years ago, to his assassination by a Virtual Sage, and his subsequent rise to prominence in Canglan World, where he defeated a Buddhist Disciple and suppressed Prodigies, everyone was amazed. Unbeknownst to them, a brilliant new star had risen in the Land of Sages!
Topping the Heavenly Stele and leaving the supreme inscription, this sensational feat instantly brought Hao Tian to the attention of many Sages in various Holy Lands.
In the Upper Three Realms, Tianyuan World.
In the Legalist Holy Land.
"Blood Light on the Heavenly Stele? He actually suppressed Senior Brother Wu Tian!"
"Senior Brother Wu Tian's Golden Light flashed twice, making him the first in a thousand years. This time, he had a good chance to be the first in the Supreme Battle, but now there's this Blood Light!"
Within the Holy Land, the news spread, and many people were whispering among themselves.
On a towering peak with strict regulations, one of the seven peaks and a place where only Sages could reside, stood several statues. Each statue depicted a young and handsome youth.
The youth in the statue was sitting cross-legged on an open-air Dao Platform, Cultivating.
Outside the Dao Platform were numerous zabuton, forming the Sage's Dao Ground.
To sit in the main seat of the Sage's Dao Ground was a sign of extraordinary status, even surpassing that of a Sage's direct disciple. This youth was not just any disciple; he was the reincarnation of the original owner of this Holy Peak.
A Flying Sparrow flew in swiftly, landing outside the Training Ground and transforming into a woman in feathered robes. She knelt and whispered.
Hearing this, the youth opened his eyes, and a flash of Silver Light appeared in his gaze, as if ancient texts were turning within.
"Blood Light..."
Wu Tian's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked up at the sky, where a Prodigy was now renowned throughout All Heavens.
He stood quietly for a moment, then smiled faintly. "Though the Heavenly Stele can detect one’s true nature, it can only measure the Physical Body and Dao Resonance. The realm of techniques is far more difficult to gauge. This young man has reached the Eighth Ultimate Realm, so it’s no wonder..."
The Physical Body and Dao Resonance are part of the Cultivation Realm. To reach the Eighth Ultimate Realm within a mere thousand years and to be able to emit Blood Light is not entirely surprising.
"However, to comprehend the Sixth Ultimate Realm suggests that the Ancient Hall will likely be revealed within a thousand years. The secrets of the Land of Sages will also be unveiled..."
His eyes gleamed with a distant light as memories from his past life surfaced, but he quickly composed himself. After a brief moment of contemplation, he stood up, deciding to see for himself.
Although he had awakened many of his past memories, his current mindset was still dominated by his Reincarnation, not yet reaching the state of a Saint’s heart. Thus, he couldn’t help but be influenced by mundane desires and join the commotion.
In another Holy Land, the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land.
Within a certain Cave Heaven.
Two figures sat cross-legged before a stone wall. One of them, with white hair and beard, exuded an aura of Immortal Wind and Dao Bone, his eyes half-closed as if in a deep slumber.
The other figure, a young man in his early twenties, sat on a lower step, his face full of youthful vigor but with an unusually calm expression. He was intently studying a mural, deeply engrossed in Cultivation.
Suddenly, the white-haired elder opened his eyes, and the gaze of a star and moon seemed to flicker within them, profound and serene.
"Blood Light again... I wonder which old friend’s Reincarnation has come to join the fray."
The white-haired elder muttered to himself.
His eyes flickered, and a long-buried memory was stirred. In his recollection, a world-shaking figure appeared, enveloped in thunder, making even his peers among the Monsters bow their heads in deference.
But that figure had vanished for many years. Could it be that person’s Reincarnation?
His eyes shimmered slightly as he glanced at the young man absorbed in the mural, a smile playing on his lips. He said nothing.
The young man, sensing something, turned his gaze to his Master and whispered, "Master, your aura just fluctuated. Could something significant have happened?"
For his Master’s aura to waver even slightly, it must be a matter of great importance.
The white-haired elder smiled. The fluctuation in his aura wasn’t due to the Monsters leaving their names on the Heavenly Stele, but rather a memory from ten thousand years ago.
"Nothing to worry about. Though you haven’t left your name on the Heavenly Stele, you will surely display the Triple Golden Light. Continue comprehending the Immortal Wall. This Heaven's Pride Battle might bring you the opponent you’ve been waiting for."
The young man was slightly taken aback, his eyes brightening. He knew his Master must have received news about a particular Monster.
However, he didn’t press for details, knowing he would meet them in due time.
His Cultivation wasn’t driven by the actions of others; his goal was not to compete with his peers but to Ascend and become a Supreme Sage, one who would stand tall among the Sages and engage in profound discussions!
Meanwhile, in many Holy Lands, figures emerged from seclusion.
Some Holy Sons didn’t go to the All Heavens battlefield, indifferent to leaving their names on the Heavenly Stele and unwilling to reveal their prowess prematurely. Some were low-key, while others were proud, thinking it beneath them to follow the crowd. But now, with the Heavenly Stele trembling and the rare appearance of Blood Light, someone had reached the pinnacle!
This stirred a competitive spirit in many Holy Sons, who wanted to see who could be so audacious.
As figures poured into the All Heavens battlefield, the once-peaceful arena became bustling with activity.
In the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.
The Sword Saint, upon hearing the news, looked at the young girl meditating in the courtyard.
Her face was expressionless, seemingly devoid of emotion, as she focused on comprehending the mural. Flowers bloomed and withered around her, hinting at the power of time.
The faint power within this phenomenon made the Sword Saint’s eyes narrow slightly, and he felt even more satisfied with his disciple.
If she reaches her peak in this life and reincarnates to make up for the deficiency in the Heaven and Earth Dharmic Image Ultimate Realm, she will surely reach the pinnacle and become the third Sage of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.
Just... thinking about the news he had just received, the Sword Saint sighed inwardly. But then he thought, even if the young man takes a different path, his disciple's future is not necessarily any less promising. He just hasn't caught up yet. In the next life, he will surely stand on equal footing!
With this thought, his mood eased considerably. He smiled faintly, closed his eyes, and did not disturb the other.
In the Buddhist Holy Land.
In a dimly lit Buddhist Hall, the Twin-Born Buddha Prince was in seclusion, comprehending. Two Powers were alternating around him.
He originally intended to take the path of fusion to achieve Perfection and step into the Supreme Sage realm. But now that the Heart Demon has emerged, this tribulation cannot be eliminated, making it difficult to achieve fusion. He has no choice but to abandon his foundation and not seek that Perfection.
As a result, his current Power has not diminished but increased. He has returned to his past path. Now that the Holy Path Blueprint is complete, he is about to cross into the Semi-Saint Realm. Once he swallows the accumulated Incense, he can Ascend at any time!
However, in the Supreme Young Hero Battle, if he Ascends, he will lose his eligibility to participate.
Therefore, he does not plan to Ascend before then. He will cultivate to the limit below Sage, and after slaying the Monsters, he will undergo Reincarnation again!
Although this world has been destroyed, he harbors hatred. But if he can slay that person and extinguish the Heart Demon, the next life will be much easier. He might not even need to undergo Reincarnation to pass through the tribulations of the mortal realm.
Outside the Buddhist Hall, the Buddhist Venerable sensed the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's cultivation and sighed inwardly. Another lifetime, he thought, wondering what other changes might occur.
Thinking about the news he had just received, a cold glint appeared in his compassionate eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He had once offered his body to eagles to help him achieve Buddhahood, and to shed the burdensome Physical Body, feeding the eagles to transform from a mortal. Now that he has become a Buddhist Venerable and wears the monk's robe, he is unwilling to suffer any more losses.
The Buddhist Path has three thousand scrolls, each cultivating the self.
Since it is about cultivating the self, if the self is damaged, it must be suppressed and eliminated with the Dharma.
His eyes flickered with thought, and suddenly he vanished from outside the Buddhist Hall. Then, an Incarnation flashed, racing across the Canglan World to the Cloud Mist World.
...
In the All Heavens battlefield.
As time passed, more and more figures gathered outside the Heavenly Stele.
Many people rushed over upon hearing the news, eager to see if it was true. When they saw the two crimson characters on the Heavenly Stele, they were immediately stunned.
Seeing it with their own eyes, the shock was even more real.
Those two characters, suppressing All Heavens, made all the Monsters in the Thirty-Three Realms seem dim and insignificant under their crimson glow.
"Hao Tian? Those who don't know might think the Heavenly Stele was originally called the Hao Heavenly Stele!"
"This name, so prominent, will likely be known by all within a thousand years!"
"Who is this person? What is his background? Why have I never heard of him before, and why is he so unknown?"
Many people were inquiring and discussing.
The battle in the Canglan World had made Li Hao's name rise, but most people were still unaware. Now, with his name inscribed on the Heavenly Rankings as the first in a thousand years, Li Hao's fame spread instantly. Countless people knew of him, feeling as if a lightning bolt had suddenly appeared and entered their field of vision.
Amidst the various discussions, Li Hao sat cross-legged in the open space outside the Heavenly Stele.
Countless prying eyes were blocked by a Barrier.
Li Hao used the Spirit Light stirred by the Great Dao Thunder Sound small bell to comprehend the Cooking Dao and the Art Dao.
Both of these arts had reached the Ninth Rank, but their Experience was not yet full. However, if he could prematurely grasp the Mindset, once the Experience was complete, he could naturally advance to the next level.
But comprehending the Art Dao was more difficult than he had expected. Despite numerous Spirit Light thoughts, only a few insights emerged.
Li Hao's mind raced. As the Spirit Light was about to dissipate, he turned to comprehend the Chess Dao.
Against Hongyue, his Chess Dao Experience had already reached the Seventh Rank. Under the guidance of the Spirit Light, numerous thoughts erupted, and Li Hao suddenly felt a sense of clarity. His Chess Dao Experience broke through the Experience bottleneck on the spot, reaching the Eighth Rank.
As Chess Dao reached the eighth rank, Mindset increased, and Art Skill Points also added +1.
Li Hao felt a surge of joy. With this Chess Dao Mindset, he could elevate Yudao to the eighth rank.
Currently, his Cooking Dao and Art Dao were both at the Ninth Rank, corresponding to Sword Dao and Flesh Dao at the Ninth Rank.
The other arts had yet to break through the Sixth Rank bottleneck, with only Chess Dao at the seventh rank. Li Hao planned to use all the Chess Dao Mindset on Yudao.
Once Yudao reached the Ninth Rank, combining it with a Ninth Rank Physical Body, he might have a chance to Comprehend the Enlightened Realm Limit!
The Eternal Dao Domain was already terrifying, and Li Hao couldn't help but feel more anticipation for the ultimate realms of the Enlightened Realm.
"This little bell seems to be able to ring..."
Li Hao examined the small red bell in his mind, his eyes gleaming. He had come here casually and left his name, but he hadn't expected such a good fortune.
Such a thing might be unknown to others.
As Yudao reached the eighth rank, a flood of mixed messages came in, and Li Hao fell into a state of enlightenment and digestion.
After a long time, when Li Hao had fully absorbed and digested everything, and Yudao's Power had risen to a new level, he opened his eyes to see countless gazes focused on him. The number of people here had increased by four or five times, like a bustling market, with many figures crowding in.
Apart from the Holy Sons of various Holy Lands, many other slightly lesser prodigies seemed to have come here as well.
Li Hao roughly scanned the area and saw thousands of people. Even if all the Holy Sons from the Thirty-Three Realms were gathered, there wouldn't be this many.
Seeing the many gazes directed at him, Li Hao immediately understood.
He looked up, having not properly observed before, and now saw that in front of the Heavenly Stele, many prodigies seemed to have been inspired to compete and were leaving their names one after another.
The Heavenly Stele often emitted blue and green light.
Whenever the green light appeared, it would often elicit some mocking laughter from the crowd.
Green Light was also a powerful figure in the Dao Law Realm, though not as prestigious as Holy Sons and other prodigies, they were highly authoritative in the Imperial Court. However, here, they seemed somewhat out of place.
Li Hao smiled slightly, seeing so many people gathered. Instead of feeling annoyed, his eyes lit up.
Li Hao dispelled his Barrier and saw Hongyue standing nervously outside, with Lin Qingying standing beside her, shielding her from many gazes.
This was the dangerous All Heavens battlefield. Her cultivation was just below the Tianren Realm, making her like a lamb here, afraid to leave Li Hao's side.
While Li Hao was in seclusion, she felt the time drag on, like a torment. The gazes that probed her cultivation, though not malicious, made her feel like a mountain pressing down on her, causing her heart to race.
"There are so many people."
Xiyuan also noticed the numerous figures around and exclaimed, always looking like someone who had never seen the world.
Li Hao, however, laughed and took out ink, brush, and a scroll from the Heaven and Earth Space, saying to Hongyue:
"I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you help me grind the ink?"
Seeing that Li Hao's cultivation session had ended, Hongyue felt a great relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
The gazes that had casually swept over her body no longer felt oppressive. Standing by Li Hao's side, it seemed everything was shielded by the young man in front of her, giving her an unprecedented sense of security.
She smiled and nodded, stepping forward to grind the ink with her delicate hands.
"I'll help you lay out the paper."
Xiyuan said excitedly, her waist transforming from Li Hao's wrist.
Seeing Li Hao's blank scroll, Hongyue's eyes filled with curiosity. "Can you paint, sir?"
"A little."
Once the ink was ground, Li Hao began to paint.
With so many prodigies rushing here, it was a perfect opportunity for him to gain experience.
Lin Qingying, who had seen Li Hao's paintings before, couldn't help but quietly approach and watch intently.
She saw a towering stele mark appear and immediately knew that Li Hao was painting the Heavenly Stele.
As the brush strokes took shape, the Heavenly Stele slowly appeared on the scroll. Once the Heavenly Stele was fully drawn, Li Hao suddenly saw a generous Experience notification flash before his eyes.
He counted it and was shocked to find it was 210,000!
That was equivalent to half the Experience of a Three Calamities Sage!
Li Hao was amazed. The Heavenly Stele actually granted such a generous amount of Experience?
He had painted landscapes and even extraordinary sceneries, but the Experience gained from them was minimal, at most comparable to the Experience gained from the Three Eternities Realm.
This Heavenly Stele is indeed no ordinary object... Li Hao thought of the Dao Sound of the red bell in his mind, his eyes flickering slightly. He reined in his thoughts and continued to paint the scenes outside the Heavenly Stele.
Thunder rumbled, and Dao Resonance emerged, with numerous prodigies surrounding it.
As the figures of the prodigies gradually appeared, Experience notifications kept popping up in front of Li Hao’s eyes.
The least was around 7,000 to 8,000, while the most was 20,000 to 30,000.
Li Hao was fully engrossed in his painting, his brush strokes flowing freely. The scroll continued to expand, like a grand panoramic landscape, depicting numerous figures with different postures, expressions, and auras.
Hongyue, standing beside him, gradually widened her beautiful eyes, her face revealing a barely concealed surprise.
She had thought Li Hao’s claim of being "slightly knowledgeable" was just a shallow interest, but she hadn't expected him to be even more exceptional in the Art Dao than in Go!
She was proficient in Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, though she was first in Chess Dao, she was also quite accomplished in painting. She could clearly see that Li Hao’s paintings were of the highest caliber, each stroke a masterpiece.
"This painting... it’s unparalleled in All Heavens!"
Hongyue murmured to herself.
This painting of the Heavenly Stele and its heroes not only captured the grandeur of the Heavenly Stele and the Dao Resonance but also depicted the prodigies of All Heavens with lifelike expressions and auras, every detail meticulously rendered. Just one painting could convey the ultimate brilliance of the moment.
"What is that person doing?"
"It looks like he’s painting, and there’s even a maid grinding ink for him. Could he be treating this place like a leisurely tour, bringing his personal maid along?"
"Painting? You must be joking!"
The crowd was surprised, frequently glancing over, thinking he was putting on a show.
Hongyue, hearing these comments, felt a mix of annoyance and admiration. These prodigies, who had dedicated themselves to cultivation, naturally looked down on Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, but in terms of cultivation, they still fell short of Li Hao. The gap between them was truly significant.
Li Hao was completely immersed, painting so many prodigies gathered in one scene, which was a tremendous test of his skills.
The entire painting, besides the details, also required a sense of the whole. Even for the prodigies who contributed only 7,000 to 8,000 Experience, Li Hao meticulously depicted them, integrating them into the overall composition.
As the painting was completed, Li Hao felt a slight soreness in his body, but after a brief stretch, he felt refreshed again.
He checked his Experience and was astonished to find that this single painting had granted him a staggering 1.5 million Experience!
Aside from the 210,000 Experience contributed by the Heavenly Stele, the rest came from the prodigies.
Prodigies like Chiguang and Lin Shuhai, who could provide over 30,000 Experience, numbered fourteen.
Qingjiu also contributed over 40,000 Experience to Li Hao.
Apart from Qingjiu, there were two others who provided nearly 50,000 Experience!
Such a generous amount of Experience rivaled that of a Semi-Saint, and in some cases, even surpassed it!
Li Hao was both surprised and impressed. Indeed, All Heavens was not lacking in monsters.
He didn’t dwell on these thoughts, his mind not lingering on these individuals. In the upcoming Supreme Young Hero Battle, the Buddhist Venerable and the Virtual Sage would undoubtedly make a move and wouldn’t let him ascend so easily. Besides relying on Old Feng, he needed to accumulate more power himself.
After all, Old Feng was an open card, and the other side might have strategies to counter him.
"To match the power of a Sage, I need to Comprehend the Ultimate Limit or Insight the Ultimate Realm..."
Li Hao’s eyes flashed with determination. With only about five months left, time was running short.
He stretched his muscles slightly and then continued to paint.
Although the Experience gained from a second painting would diminish, it would still be substantial.
Li Hao planned to make the most of this opportunity, leveraging the gathering of prodigies to max out his Art Dao Experience!
Earlier, Old Feng had assisted him with his painting, providing a substantial amount of Experience. Now, he was getting closer and closer to Ninth Rank Perfection.
Li Hao handed the scroll to Xiyian and then began painting again.
As Li Hao continued his second painting, more and more people gathered, all chattering excitedly.
Lin Qingying watched Li Hao, fully absorbed in his work, completely oblivious to his surroundings. She couldn't help but recall how he had been in her courtyard, a gentle smile playing on her lips.
He was still the same, completely indifferent to everything around him.
"This guy, his nature hasn't changed at all..."
Chiguang narrowed his eyes, observing Li Hao's actions. He had initially thought about going over to greet Li Hao, even though he had been defeated by him earlier. He admitted that Li Hao was simply better, and while he was angry, he knew he couldn't blame Li Hao; he could only blame himself for being too weak.
However, seeing Li Hao so focused on his painting, he wisely decided not to interrupt and instead remembered how Li Hao had been so relaxed during the previous quota battles.
"Heavenly Rankings are supreme, and I thought he had a chance to enter the top three in All Heavens. It seems we underestimated him."
"But those few who didn't leave their names seem to look down on it, so the outcome is still uncertain."
"Those few are Reincarnation Bodies, former Sages. They wouldn't care about such trivial matters."
"Indeed, even the Twin-Born Buddha Prince didn't come. Only we are still striving for fame, while those guys are already famous in their own right."
Lin Shuhai and the other Holy Sons from Canglan World whispered among themselves.
The Hao Yue Holy Son remained silent. He had once believed that his Sun and Moon Great Dao, which connected Heaven and Earth, had the potential to reach the pinnacle, the top of All Heavens. But now, after a series of setbacks, he felt somewhat lost.
He couldn't understand Li Hao's Sword Dao, but he sensed that it was far superior to his own Sun and Moon Great Dao.
What kind of Sword Dao could that be? He had been pondering this question for days.
Soon, Li Hao finished his second painting, earning nearly a million more Experience.
With his Art Dao Experience nearly maxed out, Li Hao smiled and began his third painting.
At that moment, a commotion arose from the crowd.
"It's the Green Deer King!"
"He's actually here too!"
"Someone must have made a name for themselves here, which has disturbed him."
Many people turned to look, their faces filled with surprise, as they saw a green Dragon Carriage slowly descending.
On the Dragon Carriage were about seven or eight attendants, all graceful and beautiful, their elegance second only to the Holy Maidens of various Holy Lands, and far surpassing many imperial princesses.
They fanned and served wine to a young man dressed in a Green Long Robe, adorned with Deer Horns, exuding a regal aura.
Upon seeing this person, the crowd immediately made way.
Compared to Hao Tian, this person had been famous for a long time, known throughout All Heavens.
When his name spread, All Heavens had been shaken. After all, over a decade ago, he had defeated a Semi-Saint, forcing the latter to cough up blood and choose to reincarnate and retrain, which had made him a household name.
"Didn't the Green Deer King already leave his name on the Heavenly Stele with two flashes of Golden Light? I heard he isn't a Sage Reincarnation!"
"That's right, he's one of the monsters from the Heaven-Mixing Holy Land. It's said he has a good chance of winning first place in this Supreme Young Hero Battle!"
The crowd buzzed with excitement, their eyes gleaming, as if they were looking forward to some entertainment.
The Green Deer King descended from the Dragon Carriage, his gaze calm as he surveyed the crowd. He immediately recognized a few familiar figures, including Wu Tian from the Legalist Holy Land.
He smiled faintly, his eyes settling on a young man who was calmly painting, surrounded by beautiful attendants.
Their eyes met, and the Green Deer King instantly recognized this as the person who had recently made a name for himself across All Heavens.
Both of them smiled.
Li Hao's smile was particularly bright, as if he were looking at a plump lamb.
Another one here to send Art Dao Experience! Two flashes of Golden Light? That must mean a substantial amount of Experience!
(End of Chapter)
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