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Chapter 372: One Venerable, Three Saints, Seven Absolutes (Guaranteed 4K + 8K Update) (Part 1)
Chapter 372: One Venerable, Three Saints, Seven Absolutes (Guaranteed 4K + 8K Update) (Part 1)
Li Hao carefully sensed and realized that the transformation was not in his Physical Body, but in the fleshly saint path within his Physical Body!
His Physical Body had long reached its Ultimate Limit, having already reached its peak in the Dao Law Realm. The significant changes in his physical body to sainthood were due to the Power of the Saint Path, which originated from his Physical Body and was contained within its countless pores.
It was the transformation of the Saint Path that made his Physical Body appear to have transformed.
If he were to endure the earth calamity and heaven calamity, the Saint Path would further refine and enhance, making his Physical Body even more formidable.
"Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons, born from Heaven and Earth, can hardly harm me now..."
Li Hao's eyes gleamed. At this moment, even a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon could only scratch his Physical Body, and the weapon itself would be damaged, as if two equally strong blades were striking each other, leaving both with defects!
Killing him would risk damaging the Imperial Weapon!
At this moment, the Ancient Wasteland Sky Feather transformed into a streak of light and flew back into the Supreme Sage's hand. The radiance on it dimmed, seeming to have dissipated much. After it landed in his palm, the Supreme Sage merely glanced at it with a lowered brow and then put it away. He then looked down at Li Hao with a indifferent expression:
"Since you can withstand this calamity, you are granted a saint seat."
With that, his figure was enveloped in Great Dao, the mist swirling and concealing him, as if he no longer cared.
Li Hao raised his head and gazed at him, his brow furrowed. Although the other party had taken action, he felt no killing intent, as if it was just a lesson.
But something still felt off. The Supreme Sage's actions had not only failed to harm him but had actually helped him successfully overcome the calamity. This calamity was extremely powerful, with the Supreme Sage using a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon as the trial. After overcoming it, his fleshly saint path had undergone a complete transformation, advancing to a new level.
If the other party truly harbored killing intent, this attack would have been far more severe. Li Hao had defeated the Buddhist Venerable and the Virtual Sage, his Power surging, but he was not confident enough to truly contend with the Supreme Sage.
He took a deep look at the cloud of mist, suppressing the many thoughts in his mind. Regardless of the reasons behind the Supreme Sage's actions, he would eventually find out and needed to be cautious.
At this moment, the Primordial Ancestor, seeing that the Supreme Sage was no longer involved, looked meaningfully at the cloud of mist and then smiled at Li Hao:
"Congratulations, Hao Tian, on ascending to the saint seat. The Land of Sages will welcome a new saint. From today on, I will announce it to All Heavens!"
Li Hao nodded. This was a routine procedure; when a Sage rises, All Heavens will be informed.
But being informed and being remembered are two different things.
However, he had gained fame in the Supreme Young Hero Battle, and All Heavens would remember him.
If other Sages were to be announced to All Heavens, they would need to hold a Sage Discussion to ensure that All Heavens would remember them and absorb their Incense.
Sage Cultivation and the Saint Path were no longer about seclusion but about mutual Discussion. Discussion was akin to Martial Artist Sparring, appearing calm but filled with sudden changes and extreme danger, where a single misstep could lead to the downfall of the Saint Path!
The Law Saint glanced coldly at Li Hao, clearly disliking him, but said nothing more.
"Will you continue to participate in the Supreme Young Hero Battle?"
The Primordial Ancestor asked Li Hao.
This question also drew the attention of many Sage Sons and Daughters in the waiting area. Sparring with a Sage? Even if they lost, it would be a glorious honor to their lineage.
"Of course."
Li Hao said, "I can let them have the first place, but I want that Incense and heavenly and earthly treasures!"
He spoke directly, and the Primordial Ancestor smiled, having anticipated Li Hao's answer:
"Reasonable. Now that you have ascended to the saint seat, there's no need for you to wait in the waiting area, to avoid making those young ones uncomfortable. You are granted a seat in the Holy Palace!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the position where the Buddhist Venerable had previously been.
The Buddhist Venerable had fled with the Buddhist Sect disciples, and the seat that had been reserved for the invited guest was now vacant.
Seeing this, Li Hao did not hesitate. He nodded slightly at the Primordial Ancestor and then turned to ascend to the high sky.
He sat there, his aura unrestrained. With the Realm Stone reflecting and the All Heavens observing, there was no need to hide anymore.
His aura flowed naturally, with the Great Dao surrounding him, and Phenomena manifesting.
The Buddhist Sect had previously displayed Phenomena of crimson-gold Buddhist Light and lotuses blooming in the void. Li Hao, however, had ascended from a physical body to sainthood, and the Phenomena surrounding him were those from various Body Refinement Techniques, such as Acala, Jiaolong’s Body, and the Supreme Body.
These Phenomena swirled around him like Divine Demons, making the young man seated in the center appear exceptionally noble, like the sovereign of Divine Demons, a luminous true deity!
Seeing this scene, countless people's eyes sparkled. Many had already decided that once they returned to their Minor World Divine Dynasties, they would erect statues and golden temples for this Hao Tian Sage, venerating him with incense.
Offering incense would also earn them the Sage’s protection.
Witnessing Li Hao’s naturally revealed might, many Sages slightly narrowed their eyes. They knew that this young man had not only ascended but also attained a status comparable to the Three Calamities Sage, second only to the Supreme Sage. In the All Heavens, he now had a place of his own!
In the waiting area, Qiutian Law and Xiao Tianyu, among others, had complex expressions. That young man had surpassed their former selves, and even if they regained their former powers, they still couldn’t match him.
In all the editions of the Supreme Young Hero Battle, this was the first time someone had leaped from the contestant area to the Sage’s Battle Platform, towering above everything and everyone.
Ji Xuanshen, Lin Qingying, and others were all excited, never expecting Li Hao to overcome such terrifying calamities and escape the combined schemes of two Three Calamities Sages, even blocking the Supreme Sage’s attack.
The young man, sitting there calmly, seemed to have endured the Thunderfire Tribulation, exuding a holy aura that was almost unbearable to look at.
Bian Ruxue’s eyes were dazed, the changes happening too quickly. Her emotions had been through several ups and downs. Earlier, seeing Li Hao kill the Holy Son of Void Origin, she had been anxious and blamed him for being too brutal. But now, Li Hao had overcome all these calamities, ascended to the rank of Sage, and transcended the mundane, stepping into the highest echelons, even surpassing her Master.
To reach this level, her Master had said, would take several lifetimes of cultivation.
Becoming a Sage was no easy feat, not something one could achieve overnight. Yet, before her eyes, Li Hao had truly ascended overnight.
Other Sages, to avoid the Three Calamities, might even reincarnate to accumulate power.
Reaching the height of a Three Calamities Sage was extremely difficult. Even the prodigies in the Supreme Young Hero Battle would need an incredibly long time to achieve it, possibly several cycles, and if they weren’t careful, they might be lost for ten or a hundred lifetimes!
“He has ascended…”
Bian Ruxue’s eyes were lost, unable to fathom that the child from the courtyard over twenty years ago had now become a Sage of Heaven and Earth!
“Uncle, do you know, Brother Hao has ascended…”
Bian Ruxue murmured to herself. Only after coming to the Land of Sages did she realize how radiant and brilliant a Sage could be. But now, all that glory seemed to belong to that young man.
The Ultimate Sword Technique she sought seemed to be in his hands.
The supreme sword shadow he had wielded earlier transcended the mundane and was not displayed in the world, yet he had wielded it effortlessly.
The peak of the mountain she had been climbing turned out to be where he sat.
It turned out that the landscape she had been pursuing had always been beside her.
She had entered the Sword Hut, pursued the Sword Dao, and become a disciple of the Sword Saint, enduring everything. In the end, when she looked up, she saw that the figure she had left behind, the one who never looked back, was now seated at the pinnacle.
Bian Ruxue bit her lip, blood trickling down, the sweet and bitter taste of her blood was nothing compared to the emptiness and confusion in her heart, and a pain that was hard to describe.
She suddenly remembered, when she was practicing swordsmanship as a child and being bitten by mosquitoes, it was he who had driven the mosquitoes away for her.
He hadn’t practiced swordsmanship, but when she did, his bright eyes would always show a gentle smile, as if praising and encouraging her.
That gave her extra motivation. She wanted to repay his kindness with her sword and challenge the gazes of the adults, using her sword to protect him and cut through all the storms for him.
But somehow, those initial intentions had been forgotten.
Bian Ruxue's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She suddenly realized that the favor she wanted to repay had never been repaid.
The storms and hardships he had endured, she had never shielded him from, even becoming one of those storms herself.
"My Sword Dao is too ruthless..."
Bian Ruxue lowered her head, looking at the sword in her hand. A crystalline tear slid down her ice and snow-like face.
Meanwhile, with Li Hao ascending to the Sage rank, the Primordial Ancestor signaled the Sage responsible for the tournament to continue the Heaven's Pride Battle.
The Battle Platform was repaired, and the Array reformed. The other contestants gradually came to their senses after the Sage battle and took the stage one by one.
However, after the Sage battle, the intense fights among the prodigies, though fierce, failed to elicit much excitement from the crowd. It was like a grand feast that had been fully enjoyed, leaving only a few after-dinner snacks.
Li Hao was also in the rankings, but his opponent wisely conceded.
With the top ten list announced, Li Hao naturally secured his place among them. However, he was more concerned about the rankings of Ji Xuanshen and the others.
Unfortunately, Ji Xuanshen and the other Ji Family prodigies all fell short of the top ten. Chiguang managed to enter the top ten, while Lin Shuhai seemed to have weaker Qi Channeling and also fell short.
Lin Qingying also ranked outside the top ten but had won more matches, placing her in the top twenty.
Lin Qingying was quite satisfied with her ranking and smiled at Li Hao when she saw him looking over.
After the top ten concluded, there was a three-day break before the final competition for first place.
However, the first place was already a foregone conclusion, with no real suspense. The second and third places, however, were a matter of much debate.
The Sages dispersed, and some of them telepathically invited Li Hao to their Holy Lands for tea before leaving.
Li Hao only exchanged a few pleasantries, knowing that these Sages were inviting him to join their Holy Lands to bolster their prestige. However, if he were to join a Holy Land, it would only be Old Feng's Heaven Stealing Holy Land.
"Hao Tian, come with me."
As the crowd dispersed, the Primordial Ancestor telepathically called out to Li Hao.
Li Hao looked at him and noticed that the other Supreme Sages were also watching him, causing his eyes to flicker. He vaguely guessed the reason.
He nodded slightly, seeing the serious expression on Old Feng's face, and gave him a reassuring look before rising to follow the Supreme Sages.
They arrived at the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land's Primordial Sage Cave Heaven. Apart from Li Hao, everyone present was a Supreme Sage, including the Sage of Medicine, the Supreme Sage, the Law Saint, and the Mo Family Supreme Sage, among others.
"You were ambushed on your way here, Yuan Zhou told me. That Buddhist Venerable and Virtual Sage went too far!"
The Mo Family Supreme Sage said to Li Hao.
He looked middle-aged, with a square face and a peculiar appearance, and had a small mustache.
At the moment, all the Supreme Sages had restrained their auras, and no extraordinary phenomena were displayed around them.
Li Hao only smiled faintly when he heard the Mo Family Supreme Sage's words. He had known about this all along, and the other party had not mentioned it earlier. He wondered if it was because the Buddhist Venerable's oath of sincerity was too convincing, or if they were unwilling to get involved in unnecessary trouble.
Now, mentioning it to him was mainly to show goodwill, and also because the Primordial Ancestor had called him over for a reason.
The Law Saint frowned when he heard the Mo Family Supreme Sage's words and said, "What ambush?"
"The Buddhist Venerable and the Virtual Sage tried to intercept Hao Tian on his way to the tournament, hoping to prevent him from participating."
The Mo Family Supreme Sage explained.
The Law Saint's face darkened, and his eyes flashed with anger. "What a ridiculous act!"
He didn't look at Li Hao but said sternly, "I've been Comprehending the Heavenly Dao and haven't been paying attention to these matters. They are becoming more and more lawless!"
Li Hao didn't make any comments when he heard the Law Saint's words. He knew that this was part of the Law Saint's Saint Path. If someone broke the law, it was a challenge to his Saint Path, and he would have to act, regardless of Li Hao's involvement. It was purely about defending his own Saint Path.
However, by mentioning this, the Mo Family Supreme Sage was informing the Law Saint that if he didn't know about it, it was fine, but now that he knew, he had to handle it.
But the Law Saint's handling of the matter would be in accordance with the law, which wouldn't achieve the effect Li Hao wanted. He would seek his own revenge.
The other Sages all looked at Li Hao, surprised that this young man had faced such danger on his way to the tournament. Compared to the Holy Sons who were pampered by their sects and only needed to focus on the competition, he had to be wary of Sage Assassinations.
However, they were not surprised by the Buddhist Venerable and the Virtual Sage's actions. If they were in the same situation, they would also try to eliminate such monsters as soon as possible.
Reaching the Supreme Sage realm, their status was almost unshakable, so they did not need to involve themselves in such trivial matters.
As the saying goes, wealth fosters a good conscience. When one is wealthy, they can afford to be generous. The poor, suffering from hunger and cold, have no such luxury.
The Primordial Ancestor looked at Li Hao and smiled, saying, "The matter between the Buddhist Sect and the Virtual Sage will be resolved. Today, I’ve called you here to discuss the Sixth Extreme Realm."
Li Hao nodded, thinking it was as expected, and said, "Please go on, Primordial Ancestor."
Seeing Li Hao’s expression, the Primordial Ancestor knew there was no need for unnecessary preamble. He smiled and said, "It seems you already know about that secret. Indeed, it’s not a highly confidential matter. The establishment of the Supreme Young Hero Battle was for this very reason."
As the Primordial Ancestor began to discuss the main topic, the Supreme Sages’ eyes all flickered, their gazes fixed on Li Hao.
If there was anything that could still make them change their expressions and stir their hearts, it was the Transcendence Saint Path—the path to the legendary Immortal Deity realm!
Even Sages would eventually decline and could not truly live as long as Heaven and Earth.
"The Land of Sages once had traces of Immortal Deities, but they later vanished. When I ascended in cultivation, I searched for the path to immortality, but it was broken. This realm, though rich in power, is sealed like a closed egg. The beings within it will eventually wither and die, turning this world into a dead one!"
The Primordial Ancestor continued, "When Heaven and Earth decline, it will be the end of this realm. This day will not be far off. We have been seeking a way out and have finally found one."
"Heaven and Earth declining?"
Li Hao was slightly taken aback by his words.
"Exactly. The sun, moon, and stars will all decline, and this Heaven and Earth is no exception. Once you transcend the Heavenly Tribulation, you will sense it. Heaven and Earth is slowly withering", the Primordial Ancestor explained.
Li Hao understood. It was similar to the extinction of stars; even cosmic stars would eventually run out of energy. The principle was the same.
"We have discovered an Ancient Hall. Inside, there is the path to the Immortal Deity realm, but it requires the full activation of the Ultimate Realm to open. Therefore, we need your help."
The Primordial Ancestor said to Li Hao.
Li Hao knew that the Supreme Young Hero Battle was the path to advancement for the All Heavens Monsters, but for the supreme beings, it was merely a way to find a key in the vast ocean. Now, they had found that key.
"Alright, but I hope I can bring other friends along when the time comes."
Li Hao said.
He knew that even after ascension, he would have no power to resist such matters and could only comply. However, compared to the Dao Law Realm where he was entirely at their mercy, he now had some bargaining power.
Seeing Li Hao’s agreement, the Primordial Ancestor was not surprised. He nodded and said, "Of course. An event of this magnitude will not be missed by the Saints of the Thirty-Three Heavens. However, the environment in the Ancient Hall is perilous, and it is currently shrouded in calamity clouds. According to our calculations, the clouds will dissipate in three years, which will be the best time for us to enter."
"Alright."
Li Hao’s eyes flickered, and he agreed without hesitation.
Three years, that was exactly what he needed. These three years would be perfect.
Moreover, he knew little about the mysterious Ancient Hall. It would be a good opportunity to gather more information, so he wouldn’t be used as a pawn.
"Since you agree, let’s set the date for three years from now. Everyone will gather in Tianyuan World at that time."
The Primordial Ancestor smiled lightly. "We will explore the Ancient Hall together and embark on the path to the Immortal Deity realm."
The other Supreme Sages also smiled, even the Law Saint, whose expression was usually solemn, showed a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.
"Hao Tian, how did you achieve the Sixth Extreme Realm? Could you share the process with us?"
At this moment, the Yin and Yang Supreme Saint suddenly spoke.
Hearing his words, the other Supreme Sages’ gazes all turned to Li Hao.
Li Hao felt as if he were being stared at by a pack of wolves. His Saint Path began to flow involuntarily, but his face remained calm as he said, "It was purely a matter of chance. I call this Ultimate Realm 'Transcend to Immortality.' It requires sensing Heaven and Earth and finding the common ground between them."
He knew that if he didn't say something, it would be hard to dispel their probing. Since that was the case, he would throw the question back to them, letting them figure it out on their own.
Whether they could grasp it or not would depend on their own abilities.
But Li Hao knew that the more eager one was, the harder it would be to achieve cultivation.
In three years, they would explore the Immortal Deity path, which required the power of the Transcend to Immortality Ultimate Realm. These Supreme Sages likely wanted to grasp it on their own to avoid relying on Li Hao, and he could understand that.
However, sharing it for free was out of the question.
"What is the commonality between Heaven and Earth?"
Yin and Yang Supreme Sage asked.
Li Hao frowned, a cold sneer in his heart, but his expression remained calm. "All of you are Supreme Sages, each with your own understanding of the world. In the eyes of the Buddhist Sect, flowers are not just flowers, and leaves are not just leaves. In the eyes of the Thieves' Sect, all things are like clouds, to be taken or let go. The commonality between Heaven and Earth is different for each person. It's up to you to form your own insights."
Yin and Yang Supreme Sage fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed as he stared at Li Hao.
He knew Li Hao wouldn't easily reveal it, but he couldn't find any fault with his words.
The other Supreme Sages exchanged glances, none of them saying anything more. They had studied the Sixth Extreme Realm for years and had long realized that this realm required an understanding of the truths of Heaven and Earth, reaching the pinnacle of the Tianren Realm.
And the pinnacle of the Tianren Realm was the comprehension of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, they all knew the question Li Hao was raising, but they didn't know the answer.
They had each explored and understood it in their own way, but their conclusions had never been correct.
"Heaven and Earth have a cycle, and all things undergo change. You must find the answer yourselves."
Primordial Ancestor spoke, his words carrying a deeper meaning, dissuading many Supreme Sages from any imprudent thoughts.
Li Hao heard the warning in Primordial Ancestor's words and his eyes flickered. Indeed, dealing with these Supreme Sages required utmost caution. They had cultivated to the highest realm and were fearless beings. If they harbored ill intentions, it would be difficult to counter them unless other Supreme Sages intervened.
(End of Chapter)
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