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Chapter 359: The Sword Dao of Immortal Territory, the Shadow of the Ultimate Sword Technique
Chapter 359: The Sword Dao of Immortal Territory, the Shadow of the Ultimate Sword Technique
In front of this stone wall, there were many zabuton cushions, on which many Comprehend Swordsmen sat.
These Swordsmen either carried their swords on their backs or planted them in the ground beside them. Their swords varied greatly, with broad swords, slender swords, and curved swords, some wrapped in cloth without scabbards, others adorned with pearl-encrusted scabbards, exquisitely beautiful.
Swords reflect their wielders. Li Hao swept his gaze over the scene and immediately fixed his eyes on the stone wall, his pupils constricting.
The stone wall was smooth as jade, and within it, a crescent moon-like sword shadow was visible.
The sword shadow was slanted, resembling a beam of moonlight that had been somehow solidified within the stone wall by some Power.
Li Hao could instantly tell that this was the shadow left by the Sword Light of a sword swing.
In his mind, he could almost picture the stance of the person who had swung the sword and the calm, smiling expression on their face.
Just as he touched upon the essence of the sword wielder, a sudden sense of unease surged within him, as if he were about to encounter something extremely dangerous, and a series of warnings flashed through his mind.
Li Hao's heart grew solemn, and he quickly reined in his thoughts, focusing solely on the sword shadow.
His Sword Techniques had already Entered the Dao, placing him among the pinnacle of All Heavens Swordsmen. Even the Sword Saints were only at the Enlightenment Level of Sword Techniques and had yet to achieve Transcendence.
As he gazed intently at the sword shadow, he soon discerned some subtle nuances.
This sword shadow contained a mysterious and indescribable aura, as if it were more than just a simple Dao, naturally formed as if it had been born within the stone wall, nurtured by Heaven and Earth rather than created by human hands.
Sword Techniques directly connected to the depths of the Great Dao, to the Origin of the Sword Dao.
Li Hao's eyes grew hazy, giving him a sense of partial enlightenment.
At that moment, a panel notification appeared before him.
"Basics learned. Do you wish to record it?"
The panel notification suddenly appeared.
Li Hao's eyes brightened; indeed, it could be recorded.
While the Comprehend Saint Path and the Ultimate Limit were beyond the panel's assistance, observing Sword Techniques and grasping the basics was enough for recording.
"Record!"
As Li Hao confirmed, a new Sword Art appeared in the panel.
【Immortal Sword Art: Nine Abyss Dream Sword · Divine Guide】
With the attributes of the Sword Art displayed, a stream of information flooded into Li Hao's Sea of Consciousness. Though not overwhelming, it felt like a faint divine figure performing the technique in his mind, imparting a certain Sword Intent.
At the same time, Li Hao also learned the three higher levels of Techniques above the True State and Transcendent levels.
Intent, Extreme, and Origin!
At his current Ninth Rank Sword Dao level, Li Hao could barely grasp the Intent of this Sword Art.
What surprised Li Hao the most was the grade of this Sword Technique—it was an Immortal Sword Art!
The legendary Immortal Deities truly existed?
Li Hao couldn't help but think of the stars drawn in the high heavens, which were likely the work of an Immortal.
He stood there, quietly absorbing and digesting the insights from the panel.
Lying Heaven Sage and Feng Boping, who were about to move forward, noticed Li Hao's unusual state and stopped. When they saw his eyes close at some point, blocking out all external interference, and the Dao Resonance surrounding him, they exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
The sword shadow on this Moon Viewing Cliff was renowned throughout All Heavens. It was a World-Class Sword Technique that even the Sword Holy Capital could not Comprehend, further confirming the existence of Immortal Deities.
Yet, Li Hao, who had just arrived, had somehow grasped the essence of this world-renowned sword shadow?
Lying Heaven Sage was taken aback. She had seen countless prodigies, but none as extraordinary as this. She couldn't help but look at Feng Boping, her eyes conveying, "What kind of monster did you bring from the Mortal World?"
Feng Boping, seeing Lying Heaven Sage's gaze, couldn't help but smile wryly. He hadn't expected Li Hao to be so extraordinary, no wonder he had left his name at the pinnacle of All Heavens.
Get used to it... Feng Boping gave Lying Heaven Sage a meaningful look and then scanned the surroundings, guarding Li Hao to prevent any disturbances.
After absorbing all the information from the panel, Li Hao slowly opened his eyes. The World-Class Sword Technique now resided in his mind, and the perfection and brilliance of this sword technique were unparalleled in his experience, giving him a sense of reaching the Peak of the Sword Dao.
To Comprehend this sword, one must not only grasp the Sword Dao but also understand the Immortal Intent.
The Immortal Intent is hard to find and even harder to comprehend.
Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. This sword's simple strike encompassed many of the Sword Dao variations he knew, almost reaching the Ultimate!
He looked at the stone wall again and saw the sword shadow slowly fading. As the sword shadow grew fainter, a vague figure seemed to emerge behind it.
The figure appeared to be an ancient and tall silhouette, looking toward Li Hao and letting out a light exclamation.
This sound was inaudible to others, appearing directly in Li Hao's mind. His mind trembled slightly, and he then heard a soft laugh. The voice seemed to say something, but it was unclear, like an illusion in a dream.
By the time Li Hao regained his senses, a series of exclamations echoed from outside the stone wall.
"Where's the sword shadow?!"
"The sword shadow is fading, it's about to disappear!"
"What's going on? What's happening?!"
The many figures Comprehending at the stone wall were all shocked, finding it hard to believe.
Lying Heaven Sage and Feng Boping also noticed that the sword shadow inside the stone wall was gradually fading, quickly leaving no trace.
Without the sword shadow, the stone wall began to crack and no longer remained crystal clear.
Bang!
In a few short breaths, the cracks on the stone wall rapidly expanded, and it suddenly burst, turning into rubble that rolled to the ground, becoming fine powder like flowing sand.
This sudden change left everyone Comprehending at the stone wall stunned.
The sword shadow vanished, and the stone wall shattered, not into pieces but into powder.
This stone wall, which had stood for countless ages, seemed to have been maintained by the sword shadow. Now that the sword shadow was gone, the erosion it had endured for so long caused it to collapse instantly.
Feng Boping and Lying Heaven Sage exchanged glances and couldn't help but look at Li Hao.
There was no doubt that this bizarre occurrence was somehow connected to Li Hao.
"Let's go."
Feng Boping didn't say more and quickly took Li Hao away.
Shortly after they left, several powerful figures arrived at Moon Viewing Cliff to investigate the situation.
The news spread, and the entire Lanxiang Realm was shaken. The Sages within the Holy Land also stepped in to deduce the cause.
With many witnesses and the sword shadow's inherent power making it difficult to destroy, the Sages' calculations revealed the reason.
Someone had Comprehended an extraordinary sword shadow, causing the sword resonance to shift and dissipate.
This news shook the world of swordsmen.
The sword shadow at Moon Viewing Cliff had actually been Comprehended by someone!
The news spread rapidly, and the first to hear it was Canglan World, the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary.
Upon learning that the sword shadow had been Comprehended, the Sword Saint, seated in the courtyard, was taken aback. He then closed his eyes and, after a moment, opened them again. The surprise in his eyes turned to a serious expression.
He visited Moon Viewing Cliff every century to Comprehend that sword shadow, but over the years, he had never managed to touch it.
He clearly felt that the sword shadow seemed to exist on another level. If he could Comprehend it, it would surely help him transcend and reach an unimaginable level.
At that time, he could undergo another Sword Sacrifice Ascension, greatly increasing his strength.
But now, the sword shadow had been Comprehended by someone else and had disappeared.
Moreover, when the Sword Saint recalled the deep impression of the sword shadow in his mind, he found it gradually becoming blurry, as if he was slowly forgetting it.
As a Sage, he was known for his exceptional memory, yet he could no longer recall it clearly!
Each time he tried to remember, it grew fainter, until it became blurry.
This change filled the Sword Saint with a sense of dread. Such a technique, such a level of sword skill, was unimaginable!
It was as if this was not something that could remain in the world, and once it was unleashed, no one would know or could control it!
But now, this sword shadow and its power had been Comprehended by someone else.
After years of Comprehending and cultivation, the Sword Saint couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy deep down, but he quickly suppressed it.
"Could it be him?"
The Sword Saint's eyes flickered, and his figure suddenly vanished from the courtyard.
When he reappeared, he was at the edge of the Sword Cliff in front of the Sword Tower.
There, the Sword Master was seated, not fishing, but gazing at the endless waterfall, as if sensing the patterns of the splashing water.
"Brother, was it you?"
The Sword Saint appeared behind him and whispered.
The Sword Master's gaze withdrew from the waterfall. Without turning around, he said, "Regarding the incident at Moon Viewing Cliff, that sword shadow does not align with my Sword Dao."
Sword Saint remained silent. He knew that the most formidable barrier of the world-defying sword shadow, aside from comprehending the profound mysteries of the Sword Dao, was the subtle essence contained within the sword shadow.
Only by aligning with this essence could one overcome this barrier and comprehend the sword shadow.
However, they all had their own Sword Dao and Sword Intent, making it extremely difficult to align with the essence.
The essence was elusive and hard to trace or capture.
"There are countless swordsmen in the world, and there will surely be someone with the right connection. No matter who it is, I believe we will know soon enough."
Sword Master said calmly.
Hearing this, Sword Saint fell silent for a moment before his figure disappeared, returning to his courtyard.
Sword Master was right; whoever comprehended the sword shadow would soon become famous throughout the world.
As Sword Saint returned to his courtyard, two figures hurriedly arrived, Bian Ruxue and Hao Yue Holy Son.
They were both personal disciples of Sword Saint. At that moment, Hao Yue Holy Son urgently asked, "Master, the sword shadow at Moon Viewing Cliff has been comprehended. Was it you, Elder Master?"
Sword Saint glanced at his disciple and felt a twinge of discomfort in his heart. He replied, "I haven't been to Moon Viewing Cliff in a long time."
Hao Yue Holy Son was taken aback and then said, "Could it be Master Sword Master?"
"It wasn't him either."
Sword Saint shook his head.
Hao Yue Holy Son and Bian Ruxue exchanged glances, their faces changing. If neither of the Sword Dao Sages had comprehended it, then who could it be?
A figure flashed through their minds, but they quickly dismissed it.
It couldn't be him. No matter how monstrous he was, he was only at the Dao Law Realm. Not even a Sage could comprehend the sword shadow, so how could he, a mere Dao Law Realm, manage to do so?
"Could it be a Sword Dao Sage from another Holy Land?"
Hao Yue Holy Son's eyes flickered slightly. Although Sword Ancestor Sanctuary was the Holy Land of all swordsmen, not all swordsmen were disciples here. There were still many powerful swordsmen from other Holy Lands.
"That sword shadow seems simple, but it actually contains the highest principles. For someone to comprehend it..."
Bian Ruxue muttered to herself. She and her senior brother, Hao Yue Holy Son, had both been taken there to comprehend it, but they had achieved nothing. It was like looking at a bright moon; they could admire it, but they couldn't touch it, as if it were out of reach.
Sword Saint's mood was also poor. The fact that someone had comprehended the sword shadow was a significant loss for him. He hadn't expected the sword shadow to disappear or even fade from memory after being comprehended. He said calmly, "Hao Yue, the Supreme Young Hero Battle is about to begin. You and your junior sister should spar more often. Now that your junior sister has had a Sword Technique Enlightenment, her strength may not be inferior to yours. Unfortunately, she missed the nomination and can't participate, but she can serve as a good sparring partner for you."
Hao Yue Holy Son regained his composure and bowed in agreement.
"As for the sword shadow, there's no need to worry about it. You'll encounter it again in the future."
Sword Saint added, not wanting him to be distracted.
Hao Yue Holy Son nodded and looked at Bian Ruxue. Since her Sword Technique Enlightenment, her strength had even surpassed his by a margin. However, he had the Sun and Moon Divine Eyes, a natural divine vision.
"Junior sister, let's go."
Hao Yue Holy Son said.
Bian Ruxue nodded slightly. Previously, there was a significant gap between her and Hao Yue Holy Son, but now, with her sudden enlightenment, she had caught up. She could use his skills to hone her own Sword Dao.
She felt she was getting closer to the Ultimate Sword Technique...
It seemed she would soon see it!
...
While the news caused a stir among the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary and all swordsmen, the other Holy Lands were merely surprised but not deeply affected.
Li Hao, led by Feng Boping, had already returned to the Heaven Stealing Holy Land without encountering any attacks from the Buddhist Sect.
Upon safely returning to the Holy Land, Lying Heaven Sage gave Li Hao a deep look and invited him to visit the Heaven Lying Holy Land when he had the chance before leaving.
After she departed, Feng Boping smiled and sighed in relief, saying,
"This time, we didn't encounter much risk. The Buddhist Sect and the Virtual Sage didn't detect our movements, all thanks to the Lying Heaven Sage deceiving Heavenly Opportunity, making it impossible for them to predict and detect us."
Li Hao was taken aback by these words, only now realizing that their safe journey was due to the efforts of the Lying Heaven Sage.
"You young man, you sure caused a big stir again. It seems no matter where you go, you can't hide your brilliance."
Feng Boping smiled lightly at Li Hao.
Li Hao gave a wry smile. He hadn't expected that after comprehending the sword technique, the stone wall would collapse, and the sword shadow would vanish.
He had wanted to quietly record his comprehension and leave without a trace, as if nothing had happened.
But who knew...
"Old Feng, my strength has improved recently. I want to practice. Can you spare some time to spar with me?"
Li Hao looked at Old Feng. The Divine Guide sword move was breathtaking, and he couldn't wait to try it out.
Feng Boping smiled when he heard Li Hao's words, understanding that Li Hao, having just grasped this world-defining sword move, was eager to test it. He replied with a gentle smile:
"Of course, I have time. You're right; apart from Sages, no one else can be your match these days."
The half-Holy Capital was suppressed by Li Hao's Dao Domain, making him nearly invincible below the Sage level.
Feng Boping was delighted; the stronger Li Hao became, the happier he was.
Without further ado, the two of them didn't need any preparations. Feng Boping led Li Hao to a secret place within the Heaven Stealing Holy Land.
He then used Saint Path power to create a barrier around the area.
Once Feng Boping was done setting up, Li Hao didn't hesitate and said to the old Daoist:
"Old Feng, please take this seriously. Otherwise, I'm afraid I might hurt you."
Hearing Li Hao's solemn words, Feng Boping was momentarily stunned, then laughed wryly.
Although Li Hao was nearly invincible below the Sage level, even the most monstrous Semi-Saints were still just a single palm away from defeat in front of a Sage. The gap between these realms was too great to be bridged by lesser realms.
However, the Moon Viewing Cliff's sword shadow was renowned, and Feng Boping didn't dare to underestimate it. He nodded and said:
"I will. Go ahead and attack."
Li Hao, seeing this, retrieved a pitch-black Achievement from his Heavenly Earth Space. His eyes grew deep, and he exuded a transcendent aura, as if he were an ancient Immortal Deity.
Without holding back, Li Hao unleashed his Ultimate Realm. From Divine Power to the Fourth Establishment Realm, one Ultimate Realm after another emerged. He then entered the Immortal Transformation State, revealing his Eternal Dao Domain.
Seeing Li Hao's overwhelming presence, Feng Boping's eyes widened with surprise and seriousness.
Li Hao's hair was now silver-white, and his Eternal Dao Domain was brimming with sword qi, radiating an awe-inspiring power that could not be underestimated.
Even as a Sage, Feng Boping could faintly sense Li Hao's terrifying strength. If Li Hao were at the Dao Law Realm, he doubted he could withstand even a single move from him!
"It seems you are indeed invincible below the Sage level."
Feng Boping sighed softly, his eyes filled with approval and a hint of excitement.
"Old Feng, I'm coming."
Li Hao said solemnly.
He raised his sword, his Dao Domain enveloping him, enhancing his might. Then, the world-defining sword move suddenly appeared.
Like a blinding flash of lightning, his silver hair danced, and he seemed to descend from the heavens. The sword move appeared to be a casual slash, but it was directed forward with immense power.
In an instant, Feng Boping's expression changed dramatically, as if his heart had skipped a beat. The ultimate power of that sword move made him feel as if he couldn't resist it.
He quickly used his Saint Path to steal and convert the sword's power, attempting to siphon its energy.
This was his attack method.
But the next moment, he encountered resistance. His Saint Path extended, only to be severed by the sword light!
The Immortal Intent was unstealable, and he could only watch as his Saint Path was pierced, the sword force suppressing him.
Bang!
Feng Boping's eyes flashed with divine light, and he swiftly struck with his palms.
As a Thief Saint, his palm technique was unparalleled. Multiple terrifying palm seals overlapped and enveloped the area, but they all dissipated.
A dull thud echoed, and Feng Boping took a slight step back, looking down at his palm, which had a hole through it.
His face changed in shock as he stared at Li Hao.
Li Hao, meanwhile, had withdrawn his sword, his face slightly pale. That one sword move had drained all his Qi Power.
Although he hadn't used his Qi Veins, the power of the move had left a profound impression on him.
Moreover, with the first sword strike, he was merely testing, not yet unleashing his full power. He was worried that Old Feng might be careless and get injured.
He had such concerns because he knew just how terrifying that sword strike was.
Seeing the hole in Old Feng's palm that was slow to heal, Li Hao's expression changed slightly, and he quickly sheathed his sword and rushed over:
"Old Feng, are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Feng Boping waved his hand. The hole in his palm was slowly healing. He raised his hand and pressed it, suppressing the residual power, and the healing speed of his palm immediately increased.
"To actually be able to injure me, is this the sword technique from the stone wall? It can even sever the Saint Path..."
Feng Boping looked at Li Hao, his eyes filled with admiration and complexity. "You have the power to injure a Sage now."
Although Li Hao hadn't used his full power, it was enough to show how terrifying he had become.
The strongest asset of a Sage is their Saint Path, yet that sword strike could sever it.
Li Hao also realized that his current strength was even greater than he had imagined, and he hadn't even used the power of his second Ultimate Limit yet.
This second Ultimate Limit, Li Hao called it the Heavenly Stars Vein.
Using the stars of the heavens as veins, once activated, his internal Qi Power would rapidly replenish, and his power would surge to an unimaginable level.
Currently, this second Ultimate Limit hadn't yet reached its peak.
The power gathered by the Heaven-Earth Meridian was barely enough for that one sword strike. Without the second Ultimate Limit, Li Hao would need several breaths to recover after each strike, a situation in life-and-death battles where either the enemy dies or he dies.
If he could slay the enemy with one strike, it would be fine, but those few breaths of weakness could make him die hundreds of times over.
"Below the Sage level, among all the heavens, I can't think of anyone who could be your match. You are sure to win the Supreme Young Hero Battle!"
Feng Boping's expression suddenly became serious. "We must participate in this confrontation. If the Buddhist Sect and the Virtual Sage try to sabotage it, I and the Lying Heaven Sage will handle it. You just need to focus on the competition. Once you win first place and obtain the Incense of Instant Sagehood, you will have nothing to fear!"
Even if he had just ascended, Li Hao would have some self-preservation power. With the cover of the Lying Heaven Sage, it wouldn't be so easy for him to die.
Li Hao, however, fell silent for a moment. He knew that Old Feng would bear a great deal of pressure.
If he missed this incense, it would take one or two hundred years to absorb it on his own.
If he took the path of Sacrificial Dao to Sagehood, it would depend on Channeling Qi, but with the red Dao Chime, it might not take much time.
Thinking of the Dao Chime, Li Hao's eyes gradually brightened.
This small bell could still resonate. If he could comprehend the Art Dao to the Tenth Rank before the competition, the Sacrificial Dao to Sagehood would no longer be a concern.
With this thought, Li Hao nodded to Old Feng and said he was going to enter a cultivation retreat, then hurriedly returned to the courtyard.
Once back in the courtyard, Li Hao began to activate the Dao Chime.
As the small bell resonated, waves of spiritual light and thoughts surged and gathered.
Li Hao entered a state of sudden enlightenment.
He focused his thoughts on the Art Dao, and numerous insights flooded in, deepening his understanding of the Art Dao.
However, after this resonance, the color of the Dao Chime became even more diluted.
Time passed.
The incident at Moon Viewing Cliff shook the Thirty-Three Realms, but after a few days, the excitement gradually subsided. Only the swordsmen continued to discuss it, while the other Holy Lands were talking about the upcoming Supreme Young Hero Battle.
This battle would gather monsters from all the heavens, and each Holy Land had participants preparing for the final stages of their cultivation.
"I heard that in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, someone left their name. I went to see it, and the person is called Hao Tian!"
"What a grand name, to dare call himself that!"
"The Heavenly Stele can detect one's origin. Is this person surnamed Hao? I've never heard of such a surname. Could he be the first of his surname?"
"Most likely an orphan. The Heavenly Stele detects the origin from the True Heart. Whatever name his True Heart believes he is, that is the name he leaves."
"I heard that Hao Tian won the first place in the quota battle in Canglan World, defeating a Sixth Extreme Realm monster."
"Sixth Extreme Realm? You must be joking. Such a person could easily make the top ten in all the heavens. How could a minor world produce two such monsters?"
Many Holy Lands were discussing the upcoming Supreme Young Hero Battle, and there was a sense of impending storm.
(End of Chapter)
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