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Chapter 363: The Great Battle Begins, He Arrives! (Part 2)
Chapter 363: The Great Battle Begins, He Arrives! (Part 2)
Li Hao returned the gesture and invited the prodigies from Wenzu Holy Land, who were behind Lin Shuhai, to take their seats.
Chiguang's gaze towards Li Hao was somewhat complicated.
During the Divine Dynasty War, he had hidden his strength and let Li Hao take the top spot. He had thought it was a favor, but later realized that even if he had tried, he wouldn't have been a match for Li Hao.
Despite being defeated by Li Hao, he had no ill will, as he had lost with a clear conscience. This time, he had come to warn Li Hao.
"The Twin-Born Buddha Prince has been reborn. I thought you wouldn't dare come, but you did. I heard he inherited the Saint Path from his previous life and is even more formidable now. If you encounter him, be careful."
Chiguang warned him. This was a secret his Master had shared with him.
"Understood."
Li Hao didn't expect Chiguang to come with good intentions. Seeing this, he didn't put on a cold face and nodded.
Chiguang glanced at the people at Li Hao's table, his expression complex. Given Li Hao's current status, with two Holy Lands hostile towards him, it was surprising that so many people still dared to approach him, not fearing the repercussions.
"Goodbye."
Chiguang finished and didn't stay longer, turning to leave.
"Would you like to stay for a drink?"
Li Hao suddenly called out as Chiguang was about to leave. "The wine here is quite good."
Chiguang's steps paused, and his expression relaxed. He knew that the past grievances were now settled.
He stopped and said, "Sure, I'll have a taste."
Li Hao smiled and invited him to take a seat.
The commotion here caught the attention of the other Holy Sons in the nearby courtyards. Lin Baiquan had been cultivating for a while and decided to come and find Li Hao, hoping to invite him out for a walk. However, when he arrived, he saw that Li Hao's courtyard was full of guests.
He was momentarily stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief.
These Sage Sons and Daughters usually preferred a quiet and peaceful life, dedicating themselves to cultivation with few friends. Yet, Li Hao's courtyard was as bustling as a marketplace.
In the distant void, two figures stood side by side. Feng Boping gazed at Li Hao's courtyard, seeing the lively scene and the young man at the center of the gathering, smiling and drinking as if he were a carefree playboy, chatting and laughing freely. His eyes flickered, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Looks like he has quite a few friends."
Lying Heaven Sage also noticed and spoke softly.
Feng Boping smiled and said, "He's always been like this in the Mortal World."
"Such a character is indeed likable."
Lying Heaven Sage said softly. She had seen countless people and could tell at a glance that Li Hao was quite approachable, unlike other prodigies who were often aloof and hard to get close to.
Feng Boping seemed to be thinking of something, and his smile faded slightly. He simply nodded.
Time flew by.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Tianyuan World was bustling with activity. The most lively place was still on Tianyuan Holy Mountain.
All the houses here were fully occupied, with Heaven's Prides and nobles from various realms arriving. Some were capricious and caused minor disturbances, but these were quickly quelled.
During these three days, many people discussed who would emerge as the champion in the Heaven's Pride Battle. Among the favorites, besides a few Supreme Sage's Disciples, Li Hao was also highly regarded.
Leaving a name in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens was a solid achievement. Although the Heavenly Stele could not measure techniques and was not entirely accurate, it was still a highly valuable reference for talent.
"If we go by the Heavenly Stele, Hao Tian should be the top candidate for this year, right?"
"The Heavenly Stele is just one criterion, not absolute. Otherwise, there would be no need for a competition; everyone could just press their handprints on the Heavenly Stele."
"Exactly. The Heavenly Stele only represents certain upper limits. Battle isn't just about one aspect; even the mindset during the competition can have an impact."
"These kinds of prodigies aren't as easily influenced by their mindset as mortals."
"Boasting about him won't do any good. Hao Tian might not even show up. Don't forget, he was too arrogant and offended the Buddhist Sect and our Void Sacred Land. He might be hiding somewhere, tail between his legs."
"Where else could he be? Probably at that Heaven Stealing Holy Land."
"Little Thousand World, I think it should be called the Old Con World."
"Actually, it was originally called the Old Con World. Later, the Thief Saint thought the name was insulting to great thieves, so he changed it to Little Thousand World."
In Tianyuan Holy Land, discussions were happening everywhere.
"Master, has Hao Tian arrived?"
In Fajia Holy Land, Wu Tian asked his Master, one of the Fajia Sages, the Sage of the Law of Ten Thousand Nations, also known as the Law Sage.
"He arrived long ago. Are you very interested in him?"
The Law Sage's eyes were like suspended stars, filled with countless rays of light. He smiled calmly.
Wu Tian thought back to the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens, where the other side had effortlessly suppressed the Green Deer King. That level of strength ignited a strong desire to compete in him.
"Yes, I really want to compare myself with him. To leave a mark in red, he must be incredibly skilled", Wu Tian said without hesitation.
"You will have the chance to face him on this journey."
The Law Sage smiled, as if he had seen the future, adhering to some great Daoic law.
Wu Heavenly Eye's eyes brightened. His Master was extremely skilled in divination and prediction, and what he said was usually very accurate, rarely going wrong.
In another part of Fajia.
"Having been in seclusion for so long, it seems some unruly newcomers have emerged."
A tall figure in white robes, having bathed and burned incense, exuded a sense of tranquility, though his eyes were cold and rational, filled with intense calm.
"That's right. I heard that the other side challenged the Sage with Dao Law Realm. The Buddhist Sect and Void Sacred Land didn't even pursue the matter, showing great leniency and compassion."
The attendant servant beside him spoke respectfully, though there was a hint of anger in her eyes.
"Challenging the Saint Path's laws is courting disaster. The Buddhist Sect, allowing such provocation by juniors without severe punishment, is showing leniency where there should be none. This is tantamount to condoning wrongdoing and should be advised against!"
The young man in white spoke coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction with both sides.
As a disciple of the Law Saint, he cultivated the Saint Path’s laws, which dictated that all things must follow, including sages. Now, someone had broken these laws.
Challenging a sage with a Dao Art was a violation of the Saint Path.
If the sage did not severely punish this, it would also be a violation of the Saint Path’s laws.
“Heaven and Earth are like a chessboard, and all things are like the go stones on it. They must follow the Dao of Chess to determine victory or defeat. If the rules are not followed, what is the point of winning or losing?”
In front of the young man in white, an incense-burning table stood, with a chessboard on it. His long, slender fingers picked up a piece and placed it down.
His Chess Dao was unparalleled, but he could only play against himself.
It was extremely difficult to find someone who could match him.
“Where is Master?”
After placing the piece, the young man in white suddenly asked.
If Master knew about this, he would not have ignored it.
“The Law Saint has gone to comprehend the Heavenly Dao. If the Holy Son of the Heaven's Pride Battle participates this time, the Law Saint will likely return,” the maid said, bowing her head.
Hearing this, the young man in white’s expression softened slightly. It made sense that Master hadn’t disciplined anyone if he had matters to attend to.
“Master has reached the Supreme Sage realm, using the Heavenly Dao as his guide to comprehend the Heavenly Dao. These sages don’t understand that the laws and order set by Master are the Heavenly Dao’s laws, which all things must follow. If they act against them, they will only destroy themselves!”
“Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, the seasons rotate in order. How can they be arbitrarily disrupted?”
His eyes were cold, and he picked up another piece, slamming it down on the chessboard.
“If I encounter this person, I will make him understand that in the Dao Law Realm, one must follow the rules of the Dao Law Realm!”
In another hidden cave mansion within the Tianyuan Holy Land.
Deep within the cave mansion, a young man sat before a stone wall, waking from his comprehension.
“Go now, the time is right. This time, your opponent is not to be underestimated. You might even experience the Sixth Extreme Realm firsthand.”
The white-haired elder in front of the stone wall said calmly.
Sitting in the dark cave mansion, he seemed to emit a bright light, surrounded by a swirling galaxy, appearing both brilliant and ethereal, as if he were not of this world.
The young man was slightly taken aback and said, “Is it Hao Tian? But the Wu Tian of Fajia and the Qiutian Law, the direct disciple of the Law Saint, are not to be underestimated.”
The white-haired elder shook his head slightly and said no more.
Seeing this, the young man stood up and bowed before leaving.
...
In the blink of an eye, the Supreme Young Hero Battle finally began.
As the Realm Stone illuminated, its light spread across the entire Tianyuan World, and the clouds above transformed, reflecting the scene on the Tianyuan World Holy Mountain.
Countless people had finished their breakfast early, eagerly awaiting this grand event, the most spectacular and bustling gathering in all the heavens.
Held once every hundred years, such a grand event was something many people would never witness in their lifetimes.
“It’s starting, look, that’s Wu Tian of Fajia!”
“That’s Qiutian Law of Fajia. I heard he’s a direct disciple of the Law Saint and has a good chance of inheriting the Law Saint’s Supreme Sage mantle!”
“That’s Xiao Tianyu of the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land!”
“That’s the Green Deer King of the Huntian Holy Land. I heard he was pinned down by Hao Tian in the Battles of the Ten Thousand Heavens. I wonder if it’s true.”
“Shh, it seems to be true. His expression changed; he must have heard us!”
In the crowd, those who mentioned the Green Deer King’s past misfortunes immediately felt his piercing gaze, making them break out in cold sweat and dare not speak further.
On the Tianyuan Holy Mountain, the battlefield was at the summit, and the prodigies from various realms were arranged to ascend the sacred Dao Platform from the courtyards on the mountain’s waist to the waiting area.
As one Holy Son after another ascended the steps, countless eyes were drawn to them.
Among them, the Holy Sons of the Supreme Sage’s disciples drew the loudest cheers, clearly recognized by many.
After all, the title of Supreme Sage’s disciple alone was enough to strike fear into many.
“That’s Hao Yue, the Holy Son of the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary.”
"It's Lin Shihuai from our Holy Land!"
Hao Yue, the Holy Son, and Lin Shuhai, among others, also ascended the Holy Dao Platform, but aside from a few people from Canglan World who recognized them, the others from various realms knew little about them and did not cause much of a stir.
To make a name in All Heavens, one must have accomplished something truly monumental, but with only a century of cultivation, they hardly had the time or opportunity to gain widespread fame.
This Supreme Young Hero Battle was their true stage for achieving renown.
"That's Chiguang!"
"Who's Chiguang?"
"You don't need to know him yet, but you'll remember him soon. He's very strong!"
Gathered in the crowd were the nobles and young masters from various realms, all here to watch the battle. They were all from prestigious families, and even members of the Imperial Family of the Divine Dynasty were not uncommon, with a handful of them present.
As more figures climbed the steps, many people watched closely. As the crowd thinned, the number of people ascending gradually decreased.
"Where's Hao Tian? Why haven't we seen him?"
"Perhaps he's really backing out and doesn't dare to participate?"
"Rubbish, I heard he's here. He might just be moving slower."
"Does he still dare to show his face with the Buddhist Sect and Void Sacred Land already here?"
Outside the Holy Dao Platform, the crowd watched, and if not for the numerous restrictions that prevented them from using their Divine Sense to sweep the area, they would have already probed down to the foot of the mountain.
Amidst the anticipation, a figure slowly ascended the steps.
He looked somewhat drowsy, even rubbing his eyes as he walked.
Li Hao had stayed up late last night comprehending the Holy Path Blueprint and had slept in. Although he could go a month without sleep and still function, the coming changes required him to be in top form.
"Quite a lively scene."
As Li Hao reached the top of the steps, he saw countless figures gathered outside, all fixing their gazes on him.
"Hao Tian!"
"He actually came!"
"He must be fearless, to provoke the Buddhist Sect and Void Sacred Land and still dare to participate. Does he really think he can win first place?"
"Of course, he's aiming for first. The allure of the Incense is too great. Instantly Attain Sagehood, who could resist?"
Many did not recognize Li Hao, but as those who knew him shouted in surprise, the crowd quickly realized that the young man who seemed to have just woken up was none other than the renowned Hao Tian!
Hearing the waves of shock and the sudden, intense buzz of conversation, the Holy Sons from various realms who had already passed through also turned their attention to him.
The name Hao Tian had been on everyone's lips lately, even surpassing the direct disciples of the Supreme Sages.
"That's him?"
"He's Hao Tian?"
Many of the Sage Sons and Daughters from various realms scrutinized the young man, their eyes filled with seriousness.
"Hmph, I don't like his attitude."
In the waiting area, Qiutian Law, dressed in white, glanced over and saw the young man smiling at the crowd before walking over.
Though it was their first meeting, something about the young man made him feel an inexplicable dislike.
Feeling the countless gazes on him, Li Hao was used to it. He looked around the waiting area, primarily to see if familiar faces like Lin Qingying had arrived.
Once he saw that they were all there, he felt reassured and then turned his gaze to the distant, powerful Sage figures.
There were dozens of Sages gathered on Tianyuan Mountain for this battle!
Most of them were not showing their true strength, remaining extremely subtle, but Li Hao, with his budding Holy Path Blueprint, could still sense them.
His eyes grew serious. It was clear that this grand event had indeed drawn the attention of All Heavens. After all, the purpose of the Supreme Young Hero Battle seemed to be to stimulate the prodigies of All Heavens to compete and cultivate, thereby awakening the Sixth Extreme Realm monsters.
Now, he was here.
As he reached the waiting area, Li Hao felt a cold gaze fall upon him.
Looking up, he saw the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, who was staring at him with icy eyes.
Their gazes met, and the Twin-Born Buddha Prince's lips curled into a slight sneer when he saw Li Hao looking back. Having failed to kill Li Hao, and now knowing that Li Hao's true form had arrived, he felt humiliated.
The sword he had seen was likely a result of the Lying Heaven Sage's secret assistance. His Heart Demon, which he thought had dissipated, was now rekindled, even stronger, and his hatred was more intense and harder to control.
(End of Chapter)
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