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Chapter 376: Challenge the Sages (4K Guaranteed Update 12) (Part 1)
Chapter 376: Challenge the Sages (4K Guaranteed Update 12) (Part 1)
At the Qu River, beside the Milky Way.
Several figures sat here as immovable as boulders, in complete tranquility, each engaged in fishing. Their lines were formed from their own Saint Paths, imperceptible and imbued with a unique Dao Resonance Power.
The other end of the lines extended into the snow-white Milky Way, where the river churned violently, revealing numerous demonic figures, each exuding terrifying auras.
Suddenly, the young man's line seemed to tremble. His eyes lit up with excitement, and he quickly pulled.
At the same time, the hook at the other end of the line swiftly extended, piercing and embedding itself into the prey's innards, seizing its vital points!
"The fish has taken the bait!"
Li Hao's face lit up with joy as he pulled with all his might. Despite the prey's fierce struggle, it was no match for Li Hao's Ultimate Limit Power. It stirred up towering waves, hundreds of feet high, as it was dragged out of the Milky Way by Li Hao.
"Truly a big fish!"
Li Hao observed the scales shimmering with a rainbow of colors as they reflected the light, his eyes gleaming with even more excitement:
"Another divine water dao fish!"
These were special spirits born from the Great Dao Power within the Milky Way, a form of spiritual being that could serve as nourishment for Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons.
This was the second divine water dao fish Li Hao had fished out here.
Hearing Li Hao's words, the other three couldn't help but glance over, their eyes filled with envy and smiles.
Lying Heaven Sage praised, "Not bad, you're almost catching up to me. I've only caught four so far."
Feng Boping's lips twitched slightly at her boasting.
He had only caught one.
Sword Master, upon hearing Lying Heaven Sage's words, unconsciously tightened his grip on the line. Like Feng Boping, he had only caught one as well...
Lying Heaven Sage wasn't wrong; though she was a woman, her fishing skills were indeed the best in all the heavens.
Li Hao also held a deep admiration for Lying Heaven Sage's fishing skills, estimating them to be at least Ninth Rank.
Soon, Li Hao pulled the divine water dao fish up, smiling at the struggling creature:
"Little one, don't thrash around. When you fuse with the Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, I'll leave a trace of your Dao Will, ensuring you don't completely disappear."
Hearing Li Hao's words, the divine water dao fish, only a few meters in size with iridescent scales, rolled its eyes and ceased its struggle.
It had sensed that Li Hao was a Sage, and struggling before a Sage was futile. It chose to trust him.
Li Hao unhooked it and sent it to the Heavenly Earth Space for temporary storage.
"Hao Tian's fishing skills are far superior to yours. You admit your cultivation is not as good as his, so why are your fishing skills also inferior?"
Lying Heaven Sage glanced at Li Hao before turning to Feng Boping with a calm expression.
When she had caught a divine water dao fish earlier, she couldn't resist "marveling" at it in front of Feng Boping.
"This time, my qi channeling wasn't good. Next time, it might be different."
Feng Boping retorted angrily.
He was the first to acknowledge Li Hao's cultivation talent, but he refused to admit that Li Hao's fishing skills were better than his.
Sword Master's face darkened as well, saying, "After the Dao Discussion Conference, we can have another contest. I wasn't prepared this time."
Lying Heaven Sage saw their stubborn expressions and chuckled, "They say women lie, but I think your mouths are naturally gifted at lying your way to ascension."
Feng Boping didn't want to argue further. Sensing that the demons in the water had been startled away by Li Hao's earlier commotion, he reeled in his line and said:
"The Dao Discussion Conference is only a day or two away. We should start preparing."
"Agreed."
Sword Master quickly reeled in his line, understanding Feng Boping's meaning, and said to Li Hao:
"I'll return to the Sword Ancestor Holy Land to bring my few unworthy disciples along for the fun. We'll meet in the Qiankun Realm."
Lying Heaven Sage sneered but didn't expose their excuses, reeling in her line as well, and said to Li Hao:
"I detected a message with my Incarnation. This Dao Discussion Conference not only includes the usual rewards but also eight Heaven and Earth Treasures. Tsk, what a grand gesture. Who do you think provided them?"
She glanced at Feng Boping and Sword Master.
Upon hearing this, both of their expressions turned serious, and they looked at Li Hao in unison.
Li Hao, however, seemed still immersed in the joy of catching a divine water dao fish. As he reeled in the line, he said, "Who cares? My fish is already on the hook."
Seeing Li Hao speak like this, the two of them exchanged glances and didn’t press the matter further. They had a pretty good idea, though.
Afterward, they packed up their things and returned to Little Thousand World.
Sword Master bid farewell to Li Hao, Thief Saint, and the others. Initially, Sword Master had been unfamiliar with Thief Saint, Lying Heaven Sage, and the others, but after a month of fishing together, they had become well-acquainted and formed friendships on the path of cultivation.
"This Dao Discussion Conference will be held in the Qiankun Realm. We should set out soon."
Back in the Holy Land, Feng Boping gathered the Semi-Saints within the sect and selected a few to accompany him. The rest would stay behind to guard the Holy Land. He also decided to bring Lin Baiquan and Chu Hanwei, his two personal disciples.
Although neither of them had reached the Semi-Saint stage, they both had the seeds of a Saint Path, barely touching the threshold of Semi-Saint. Neither was a Sage Reincarnation, but their talent was still considered top-notch.
For this Dao Discussion Conference, the Imperial Families of the Divine Dynasties and the thousand-year-old Noble Families would find it difficult to attend, unless they had extremely powerful backgrounds to secure a spot to listen to the Dao in person.
Sages, however, could bring their personal disciples, and Semi-Saints were also allowed to attend.
Li Hao nodded. When Old Feng called for his disciples, Li Hao quickly packed his things and asked Lin Qingying if she wanted to join them.
Lin Qingying nodded quickly, her eyes briefly meeting Li Hao’s before she whispered, "Wherever you go, I will follow."
She then looked away, but her peripheral vision couldn’t help but glance back at Li Hao.
Hearing this, Li Hao was slightly taken aback. After a moment, he said, "Alright, as long as you want to go, I can take you to any place in All Heavens."
Lin Qingying’s lips curled into a slight smile, but her eyes quickly masked it as she nodded. "I will try my best to comprehend the Saint Path seed and then accumulate incense."
She also wanted to ascend. Only by truly ascending could she stand by Li Hao’s side, rather than trailing behind like a little tail.
Li Hao shook his head. "Don’t rush. You cultivate the Dao of Nothingness. Nothing is nothing. The more anxious you are about cultivation, the slower your progress will be. Don’t think about achieving it. Nothingness is natural, and everything returns to nothing."
Lin Qingying’s eyes flickered as she listened. The words that resonated with her the most were the last.
Everything returns to nothing… If my Dao of Nothingness is complete, will you return to me?
She gazed at Li Hao for a moment, then said nothing, only nodding lightly.
Once Old Feng had gathered everyone, he called Li Hao to set off.
"Isn’t Lying Heaven Sage coming?"
Li Hao asked.
Feng Boping glanced at Li Hao and said, "Last time, she came to escort you. This time, it’s not necessary. I’m not that close to her."
"Not that close"… Li Hao chuckled and didn’t press further. "Alright, then we’ll meet again in the Qiankun Realm."
With that, he took Lin Qingying and Xiyian and followed Old Feng on the journey.
As for Hongyue, her cultivation level was too low. There was no point in her going, as she hadn’t even reached the Enlightened Realm. Listening to the Dao would be meaningless for her.
On the way, Lin Baiquan, Chu Hanwei, and the others watched Li Hao’s back from a distance, their hearts filled with complex emotions. Before, Li Hao was the pinnacle among their peers, like a towering mountain. Now, he had transformed into a divine yang, hanging high in the sky, out of reach. The gap between them was growing wider.
However, their Master had warned them not to compare themselves to Li Hao, or they would be forever trapped in his shadow, unable to break free.
Moreover, this journey to listen to the Dao is a rare opportunity for them, with the potential to propel them to new heights!
At this thought, their eyes also took on the same look of anticipation and hope as the other Thieves' Semi-Saints.
The Cosmic Realm is one of the Upper Three Realms.
The Dao Discussion Conference's Training Ground rotates among the Upper Three Realms, and this year it is the Cosmic Realm's turn.
As the date draws near, sages from All Heavens arrive one by one in the Cosmic Realm.
Many of these sages, who have long been reclusive, have also stepped out.
In a city of a Divine Dynasty, an old beggar suddenly began to calculate with his fingers, then smiled and looked at a young Noble Family girl who had just placed some silver coins in his bowl. He said with a gentle smile:
"Kindness begets good fortune. I shall bestow you with a blessing."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and a trace of Dao Law flowed into the girl's forehead. Instantly, her blood and flesh were refined, her aura grew thicker, and a strand of Dao Resonance nestled within her heart, which would aid her cultivation to the Enlightened Realm in the future.
At the Supreme Young Hero Battle, Enlightened Realm cultivators are as common as foot soldiers, not even qualifying to step onto the stage. However, in the many Divine Dynasties of All Heavens, an Enlightened Realm cultivator is a patriarchal elder, capable of anchoring a thousand-year Noble Family. They are highly sought after by the Imperial Families of Divine Dynasties, holding a position of great esteem.
The girl, looking bewildered, was still in a daze when the old beggar vanished from her sight, leaving everything as if it were a dream.
In a deep mountain and vast marsh, a disheveled figure emerged from a Cave Mansion. His tattered clothes suddenly radiated divine light, transforming into a brand-new Dharma Robe. Great Dao surrounded him, and in an instant, the miasma in the surrounding area dissipated, turning the once perilous place into a serene and beautiful landscape.
"Can I achieve Perfect Ascension this time..."
The man muttered to himself, then took a step and disappeared.
The deep mountain and vast marsh were now covered with fragrant flowers, transforming from a place of venomous insects and fierce beasts into a scenic paradise.
"News just arrived; they have set out!"
In the Buddhist Sect, a Buddhist Venerable's brow suddenly flashed with Buddhist Light, as if receiving a message. A smile appeared in his eyes.
"Eight Heavenly and Earth Treasures, enough to satisfy the Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, perhaps even enough to transform it."
The Green Lamp Buddha said calmly.
These eight Heavenly and Earth Treasures are a significant sacrifice for both the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land.
Such a great temptation, they themselves are tempted, let alone Li Hao.
Moreover, their keen eyes have identified the black sword Li Hao previously drew as a fragment of a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon.
Though they do not know where he found it, such a monster, shrouded in fate, having his own destiny, is not unusual.
With a fragment, he will undoubtedly try to repair it, so his desire for the Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon will certainly bring him to participate.
Some Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons possess destructive power on par with a Three Calamities Sage. Even non-offensive Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons have some extraordinary and incredible effects.
"Let's prepare to set out as well."
The Twin-Born Buddha Prince whispered, his eyes revealing an impatient killing intent.
Now, in the Buddhist Sect, he is no longer called the Twin-Born Buddha Prince but the Two-Faced Buddha.
His expression appears calm, but in reality, one side is gloomy while the other is benevolent. This stark contrast makes many disciples in the Buddhist Sect fear him.
As the Buddhist Sect set out, more and more sages gathered in the Cosmic Realm.
"Though I may not be a Supreme Sage, my Dao will be the strongest. When I reach Perfection, I will surely attain Dao in All Heavens, making All Heavens acknowledge me!"
A sage arrived in the Cosmic Realm, his body radiating a Great Dao Aura, exuding authority.
In the Cosmic Realm, there are three Holy Lands: the Medicine Dao Holy Land, the Heaven-Mixing Holy Land, and the Dragon Ancestor Holy Land.
Among these three Holy Lands, the Heaven-Mixing Holy Land is the foremost, subtly becoming the largest Holy Land in the Cosmic Realm. Disciples come in a steady stream, and the Heaven-Mixing Holy Land accepts disciples without racial restrictions, whether they are from the Human Race, Demons, or other beasts and spirits.
This is also what makes the Heaven-Mixing Holy Land so highly praised, encompassing all rivers like mountains and rivers.
The Dragon Ancestor Holy Land, on the other hand, is primarily for the scaled creatures.
The Medical Path Holy Land, however, is the top choice for countless Human Race Divine Dynasties in the Qiankun Realm. It only accepts humans.
When Li Hao and Old Feng first arrived in the Qiankun Realm, they saw someone waiting in the void. Upon seeing them, this person approached and introduced themselves as being from the Medical Path Holy Land.
What surprised Li Hao and Old Feng was that this person was a Sage, who had personally waited for them here.
"My Sage has invited you. I was specially sent to seek out Sovereign Hao. After you arrive, please allow my Sage to extend his hospitality."
The Sage smiled and his eyes appraised Li Hao. He hadn't attended the Supreme Young Hero Battle; his disciple had already been defeated in the preliminary rounds, so he had nothing to worry about. However, he had heard about Sovereign Hao's exploits afterward, and now, seeing the True Person in person, he couldn't help but scrutinize him more closely.
When he sensed the Power subtly contained within Li Hao, and the connection to Heaven and Earth, where every movement influenced the flow of surrounding Heavenly and Earthly Energy, he felt a sense of awe.
Li Hao and Old Feng exchanged a glance. Old Feng said to Li Hao, "Since that's the case, let's pay a visit to the Sacred Healer first."
Both of them realized that the Sacred Healer's actions, if meant to court them, seemed overly enthusiastic. The Sacred Healer was a Supreme Sage, and though Li Hao was a Talent Monster, it wasn't enough to warrant such attention. There must be another reason.
Lin Baiquan, Chu Hanwei, and the others were shocked. They hadn't expected Li Hao's status to be so high that a Medical Path Supreme Sage would send a Sage to invite him, showing him such respect and recognition.
Soon, under the Sage's lead, everyone arrived at the Medical Path Holy Land.
As soon as they arrived, Li Hao caught the scent of medicinal herbs permeating the air. Among the various scents, he recognized many from when he had helped Lin Shanhai, the Alchemy Master, with his ingredients.
While the Medical Path and Alchemy seemed to have similar effects, there was only a Medical Path Supreme Sage, not a Pill Dao Supreme Sage.
Li Hao knew that Alchemy was just a branch of the Medical Path.
"Please."
The Sage smiled and gestured to Li Hao.
He didn't look at Feng Boping and the others, who immediately stopped. Feng Boping gave Li Hao a meaningful look and then paused with the others, waiting for Li Hao to walk ahead before following the Sage to the guest quarters.
Though Li Hao was puzzled, he still followed the Sage to the grand hall at the peak of the Medical Path Holy Land.
Inside the hall, a faint aroma of medicinal herbs lingered. Li Hao saw the Medical Path Supreme Sage, with a transcendent figure and a body clad in emerald robes, radiating a hazy aura of life.
He noticed countless wisps of incense gathering around the Medical Path Supreme Sage, absorbing at a speed comparable to what he experienced after the Supreme Young Hero Battle.
After all, he had gained fame through the Supreme Young Hero Battle, during his most renowned period, which drew such incense. But even in ordinary times, this Supreme Sage still attracted so much incense, demonstrating the influence of a Supreme Sage.
"Meeting again, it seems you've made some progress."
The Medical Path Supreme Sage smiled at Li Hao, her expression clear like a spring river, radiating a holy and pure aura.
Li Hao looked into her eyes, which were so clear and devoid of any impurities that it was hard to believe someone of her status could have such purity. It was almost blinding, making him feel hesitant to look directly.
"At the Supreme Young Hero Battle, I must thank the Sacred Healer for your fair words."
Li Hao bowed.
Previously, when the Supreme Sage had challenged him, the Sacred Healer had spoken up on his behalf. It wasn't until the Venerable Buddhist took a vow by the Buddhist Heart that the situation was resolved.
"But it didn't really help much; you had to reverse the slander yourself."
The Sacred Healer chuckled, not wanting Li Hao to feel indebted.
However, Li Hao valued the sentiment more than the outcome. He would remember the Sacred Healer's words and the gesture, but didn't dwell on it. Instead, he asked:
"May I ask what the Sage of Medicine has summoned me here for?"
The Sage of Medicine smiled and said, "You are a smart person. The Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land are likely to use this opportunity to challenge you, and you must have anticipated that. Since you came here, you must be prepared, I hope it’s not just for those eight Heaven and Earth Treasures."
"Hmm."
Li Hao nodded, not offering much explanation. Those eight Heaven and Earth Treasures, he naturally wanted. Besides those, once he suppressed the Venerable Buddhist and the Virtual Sage, he would flatten their Holy Lands and thoroughly plunder them!
"I have summoned you for another matter."
The Sage of Medicine’s eyes slightly narrowed as she whispered, "The path to physical sainthood is extremely difficult. In the past, only the Huntian Sage and his disciples walked this path, but both of his disciples ultimately perished."
She glanced at Li Hao and continued, "If you wish to continue advancing your physical body, do you know the methods?"
Li Hao’s eyes flickered, instantly understanding her meaning. She was giving him a hint.
Previously, when he cultivated his physical body to the ultimate limit, he absorbed the essence blood of other demons, continuously refining himself. Otherwise, relying solely on body cultivation techniques, the improvement after reaching the ultimate realm would become extremely slow.
Now, if he wanted to continue advancing his physical body to sainthood, he could only continue to temper his physical body and comprehend the truths of the physical body.
However, he could also continue to use the old methods to improve, such as consuming the pinnacle of Heaven and Earth treasures, or even human-form great tonics.
(End of Chapter)
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