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Chapter 377: Half a Dao Scripture to Subdue All Heavens
Chapter 377: Half a Dao Scripture to Subdue All Heavens
"Utter nonsense!"
Supreme Sage roared, "You have just ascended to the Sage realm, and you are already this rampant. Do you truly believe Sages are immortal? If you wish to seek death, I will personally grant it to you!"
As he spoke, an overwhelming aura radiated from his entire body. The sky above the Training Ground darkened like ink, as if pierced by his sharp words.
Beside him, Law Saint's eyes flickered, and he glanced at Supreme Sage but said nothing, unusually refraining from commenting on Li Hao.
While he disliked Li Hao, and Li Hao's actions were indeed arrogant, they did not violate any laws or regulations.
Moreover, Li Hao's feud with the Buddhist Sect and the Virtual Sage was well-known. Resolving it here on the Training Ground was reasonable.
Additionally, he wanted to see where Li Hao's confidence came from. Could it be that Primordial Ancestor had given it to him?
If that were the case, many things would become interesting. He glanced at Primordial Ancestor but saw only surprise in his eyes, which made him feel a bit unexpected. Could he have overthought it?
"Hao Tian, have you thought this through?"
At this moment, Medicine Sage spoke, her voice soft and soothing, like a gentle stream.
Though she was addressing Li Hao, she used this opportunity to display her Saint Path aura, effortlessly blocking Supreme Sage's overwhelming presence to protect Li Hao.
Li Hao looked at Supreme Sage, their gazes locking with mutual anger. Li Hao hid his killing intent deep within, knowing that beneath Supreme Sage's seemingly angry eyes lay the same murderous intent.
Both concealed their true feelings, but Li Hao knew that a battle between them was inevitable, just not now.
"Even if I wanted to back down, I doubt someone would let me. If Supreme Sage can find a way to stop them from challenging me, then I will retract my words!"
Li Hao sneered inwardly. If Supreme Sage pretended to protect him, then let the Buddhist Venerable and others worry first.
Hearing Li Hao's words, Supreme Sage's expression softened slightly, and he turned to look at Buddhist Venerable and Virtual Sage.
Buddhist Venerable and Virtual Sage hadn't expected Li Hao to back down, and they were immediately puzzled. Could it be that Li Hao's actions were a strategy to retreat by advancing, knowing that with Supreme Sage's protection, they would have no chance to challenge him at the Dao Discussion Conference!
"Supreme Sage, this child has insulted the Buddhist Sect. I must challenge him to prove my path!"
Without waiting for Supreme Sage to speak, Buddhist Venerable took the initiative, declaring his stance.
Though Supreme Sage was powerful, he wasn't all-powerful, especially with other Supreme Sages present.
"You, as a Three Calamities Sage, challenging a newly ascended Sage is bullying, isn't it?"
Supreme Sage's face turned cold as he replied.
Though he was protecting Li Hao, he was also furious with him. This troublemaker had forced him to clean up the mess.
"Though Hao Tian is a newly ascended Sage, he may not hold us old Sages in high regard."
Buddhist Venerable said calmly, deliberately stirring up resentment against Li Hao, hoping to make him unpopular among the Sages.
But the other Three Calamities Sages looked at him disapprovingly. They weren't fools. Everyone knew about the Buddhist Sect's conflict with Li Hao. Hao Tian's actions were directed at the Buddhist Sect, and it was excessive to drag others into it!
"You're right. He is so rampant, looking down on all. If we don't warn him today, no one will be able to control him in the future!"
Virtual Sage added.
Supreme Sage, angered, said, "Even if it's a discussion, you only need to send one person. Why must you all gang up? Are you trying to take advantage of his status as a new Sage and destroy his Saint Path?"
He exposed the intentions of the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land, but Buddhist Venerable and Virtual Sage remained calm, showing no change in their expressions.
"Since Hao Tian has come here, he must be prepared for a discussion. If so, we can discuss mutually, and Supreme Sage should not interfere, right?"
Green Lamp Buddha spoke slowly, staring at Supreme Sage.
Supreme Sage's face darkened. The words were true. Li Hao had clearly come prepared, but he hadn't expected Li Hao's approach to be so reckless, almost as if he was courting death.
Could it be that someone has leaked the information, and the other party now knows I plan to protect him?
Supreme Sage glanced at Medicine Sage, but saw that she was only focused on the scene, her expression revealing no thoughts. A cold light flickered in his eyes.
"Hmph, if that's the case, then by all means, go ahead!"
Supreme Sage suddenly stopped being forceful and said coldly.
Seeing that he no longer insisted, Green Lamp Buddha and Buddhist Venerable exchanged glances, all of them secretly heaving a sigh of relief. However, they quickly scanned the other Supreme Sages, worried about any unexpected developments.
But the other Supreme Sages only stared at Li Hao, remaining silent.
Medicine Sage glanced at Supreme Sage, their gazes meeting. Seeing the cold smile on Supreme Sage's face, she couldn't help but frown slightly. She then looked at Li Hao and saw that he did not change his expression because Supreme Sage had backed down; instead, he remained calm and composed.
She frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then remained silent.
"Gentlemen, this is my discussion with him!"
At this moment, Huang Tianji on the Training Ground suddenly spoke up, his face extremely grim. The crowd's arguments seemed to have overlooked him, the main character.
He was the one who had challenged Li Hao to a Discussion, yet everyone seemed to assume he would lose to Li Hao. How could that be?
Buddhist Venerable's expression changed slightly as he looked at this old friend.
He could clearly see that the other party was genuinely angry, and at the same time, a voice echoed in his mind:
"I don't want that thing anymore. Don't interfere; I will kill him in this Discussion, I must kill him!"
Huang Tianji, with his Imperial Dao cultivation and a life centered around him like a king, had never suffered such a great humiliation, being so lightly disregarded and ignored.
"Brother Huang Tian..."
Buddhist Venerable's face showed some difficulty. This was the perfect opportunity to eliminate Li Hao.
"Do you think I am inferior to him?!"
Huang Tianji was furious. In addition to his telepathic message, he glared at Buddhist Venerable.
Buddhist Venerable felt bitter. He didn't believe the other party would lose, but Li Hao was too unpredictable and overly confident. He didn't want to take any risks, even the slightest possibility, and had to nip it in the bud!
"Step aside!"
Huang Tianji glared at Buddhist Venerable and then sternly shouted at Li Hao.
As he spoke, it was like a king issuing an order, carrying absolute authority that made people instinctively want to obey.
Li Hao, however, only gave him a calm glance and said coldly, "I said, your Saint Path is just a Minor Dao. You are not enough!"
"Must I force you to come up here?"
Huang Tianji's face was icy, his eyes revealing unhidden killing intent.
Seeing Law Saint's lips part, clearly about to speak, Li Hao couldn't help but shake his head. This Law Saint was truly meddlesome. He didn't want to waste any more words and leaped onto the Training Ground.
Seeing Li Hao finally step onto the Training Ground, Huang Tianji's eyes brimmed with killing intent. He immediately emitted saint dao power and angrily declared:
"Mountains, rivers, sun, and moon are all formed from dust. A ruler gathers the power of heaven and earth, and Imperial Dao is Heavenly Dao, the way of the sun, moon, heaven, and earth!"
As he spoke, his Saint Path rose behind him like a mighty dragon bone, pressing down on Li Hao.
Li Hao's hair fluttered, but his expression remained calm, unchanged. His hands behind his back, he said calmly:
"When dust coalesces into mountains, it is no longer just dust. An emperor gathers all things, causing all things to lose their own nature, and the one who gathers all things will ultimately meet their downfall!"
When all things converge, they inevitably clash, each striving to rise to the top and become the dominant force.
"Where there is struggle, there is defeat, and those who cultivate this path will inevitably suffer setbacks and ultimately meet with crushing defeat!"
As he spoke, he directly analyzed the core of Huang Tianji's Imperial Dao. The process of forming Imperial Dao was essentially about "struggle"!
Seeing the core of his Saint Path being revealed by Li Hao, Huang Tianji's angry face became somewhat clearer, showing a hint of shock. He stared at this young man, realizing that he was not just a boastful and powerful fighter, but had more depth.
"Only by not striving does one remain unchallenged in the world!"
Li Hao spoke slowly, and his own saint dao aura appeared behind him. The mere light emitted by his Saint Path was like a brilliant silver sword, suddenly severing Huang Tianji's Saint Path!
In an instant, the dragon bone-like Saint Path was cut into two pieces, its core shattered!
In front of him, a large number of poetry books and experiences appeared, rapidly enhancing his Literary Dao.
Huang Tianji let out a muffled groan, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and stumbled backward, looking at Li Hao with fear and disbelief.
"Only by not contending does one remain invincible in the world!"
As these words were spoken, the Imperial Dao crumbled.
In the sky, the Great Dao Thunder resounded like the tolling of a bell at dawn and dusk, startling everyone like a bolt of spring lightning, sending shivers down their spines and causing goosebumps to rise on their skin.
These words had actually triggered the Great Dao's rumbling, indicating that they had touched upon the essence of the Great Dao!
"Non-contention means Invincibility, Invincibility means invulnerability..."
"Non-contention... is contention!"
The Primordial Ancestor muttered to himself, his eyes flickering as he looked at the young man again, his gaze now heavy with solemnity. Such profound words had struck at the very core of the Great Dao, causing even his own spirit to waver.
Fortunately, he had cultivated for many years, delving into the origins of all things and already reaching this level, though he had not expressed the essence of the Dao as succinctly as Li Hao.
"How can one become an emperor without contending..."
Huang Tianji spat out a mouthful of blood, his Saint Path weakening. Fear flashed in his eyes, but he clenched his teeth, trying to question Li Hao. His Saint Path, which had just begun to coalesce, was attempting to re-form.
However, there was no sympathy in Li Hao's eyes. The sharp sword formed by his saint dao aura slashed out once more.
The Saint Path that Huang Tianji had just gathered was severed again, his aura weakening even further.
The Saint Path, tempered by the Heavenly Tribulation, was now effortlessly shattered by Li Hao's Saint Path.
"Mountains do not refuse dust, for dust accumulates to form mountains, not through contention. Seas do not reject fullness, for they gather all rivers, not through contention, but because the rivers naturally flow into them!"
"The will of the people is the true emperor!"
Li Hao's words were like pearls, accompanied by the saint dao aura, completely severing Huang Tianji's Saint Path and destroying its essence.
"Mountains do not refuse dust..."
Huang Tianji froze, his mind thundering with the impact of Li Hao's words. He struggled to maintain his Saint Path, but his sacred heart had already shattered.
Li Hao's words pierced his heart like a steel blade, upending all his thoughts.
When the sacred heart shatters, it means that, deep in his soul, he acknowledges Li Hao's words as truth.
"I..."
Huang Tianji opened his mouth, but only a mouthful of blood came out. His body suddenly emitted countless Great Dao auras, which soared into the heavens and earth. His once luxurious hair rapidly aged, turning him from a middle-aged imperial sage into an old man with a weathered appearance.
His Dhama robe seemed to lose its color.
"Emperor Heaven..."
The Buddhist Venerable's face changed, looking at the scene with shock and anger.
Li Hao had actually shattered Huang Tianji's Saint Path with just a few words!
And Li Hao's own Saint Path had not even been revealed, yet his saint dao aura was already so terrifying!
Green Lamp Buddha furrowed his brow, his gaze fixed on Li Hao, his eyes darkening.
The Supreme Sage, besides being shocked, felt a sense of relief. No wonder this boy dared to challenge so many; his Saint Path had grown to such a formidable level.
A faint glint of killing intent flickered in his eyes. Just by overcoming the human tribulation, he had reached this level. If he were to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, he would be even more formidable.
However, he sensed that when that time came, he might not be able to control Li Hao. It would be better to eliminate him now.
His eyes narrowed as he contemplated this.
"How did you comprehend such a Great Dao..."
On the training ground, Huang Tianji, now a withered old man, spoke to Li Hao in despair.
He had fallen from sage, his Saint Path destroyed, the Great Dao he had absorbed now leaving him. His cultivation plummeted, and he could no longer be considered a sage.
In Li Hao's Saint Path, he saw light, saw a path, and even had thoughts of following it.
This was the terrifying power of discussion. Once one's Saint Path essence was broken, they could be enslaved, becoming a disciple or a believer of another.
"Heaven and Earth are our teachers, and they have already revealed everything to us. You just haven't seen it."
Li Hao said calmly.
Huang Tianji's eyes were filled with sorrow, and he said nothing. Like a lonely old man, he turned and walked off the stage.
The Buddhist Venerable glanced at him. With his Saint Path broken, Huang Tianji could no longer ascend. Unless he cultivated a new Saint Path, he would never achieve the Imperial Dao again.
Cultivating a new Saint Path would be a new journey, and on this path, his cultivation would not differ much from others, at most being slightly more talented.
He withdrew his gaze, looked no more, and instead focused on Li Hao on the training ground, his eyes filled with wariness and killing intent.
"Do we need to take action?"
The Buddhist Venerable asked through mental transmission.
Green Lamp Buddha stared intently at Li Hao for a moment before speaking in a low voice, "His Saint Path precisely counters Huang Tianji’s Saint Path, which is why it shattered his path. There’s no contention here… This Saint Path does not conflict with ours. Our Buddhist Sect is non-contentious. In this discussion, he will surely lose!"
Buddhist Venerable, hearing this, regained his composure and nodded immediately.
He had been momentarily frightened by Li Hao, but upon reflection, he realized the truth in Green Lamp Buddha's words.
After all, Li Hao had only ascended half a year ago. How could his Saint Path have reached such a terrifying level that merely revealing it could shatter the Saint Path of a Sage of the Three Calamities? Even a Supreme Sage wouldn’t be that powerful!
On the other side, Xu Zu of the Void Sacred Land exchanged a glance with Green Lamp Buddha, who then stood up and said, "This old monk will discuss the non-contentious path with Hao Tian."
Li Hao sneered; the other side was finally feeling the pressure.
However, he knew that there had been some risk earlier, stirring the fish in the pond. Now was the time to reel them in.
"Only you? What about the others? They can come up as well. In non-contention, I am invincible!"
Li Hao declared.
Seeing Li Hao’s arrogant demeanor, Buddhist Venerable sneered. Was he trying to intimidate them with the remnants of his power? How ridiculous!
"Very well, I will grant your wish."
Buddhist Venerable said with a compassionate expression, as if stepping onto the stage was merely to fulfill Li Hao’s desire.
Li Hao sneered, paying no mind to the Buddhist Venerable’s pretentious attitude. The world had its flaws, and the other side cultivated the flawed part. It was understandable why they were so weak.
Aside from Buddhist Venerable, several other Sages on the zabuton suddenly stood up.
"Hao Tian disrespects us all. I will ascend to discuss this with him."
"My War Dao also wishes to discuss the invincibility of non-contention with Hao Tian."
"My Spear Path, the king of all weapons, is inherently a king. In non-contention, it remains the way of kings. I will meet Hao Tian’s path of non-contention."
As more Sages stood up, the others watched intently, recognizing these as Sages who were allies of the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land. They hadn’t expected such a major effort to kill this new Sage.
Feng Boping’s face changed, a mix of shock and anger. He took a step forward.
Li Hao, however, telepathically conveyed, "Old Feng, don’t worry. No matter how many come today, they will all die!"
Hearing his cold words, Feng Boping’s response died in his throat. He stared at Li Hao in astonishment.
Li Hao had already turned his gaze away, coldly watching the Sages step onto the stage.
Buddhist Venerable and Twin-Born Buddha Prince also ascended, followed by Green Lamp Buddha and Xu Zu, their expressions calm.
Now, including the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land, there were thirteen Sages on the Training Ground!
Adding Li Hao, that made fourteen in total.
At this sight, many of the Sages watching from outside grew somber. Their gazes frequently turned to the few Supreme Sages, but it seemed none of them intended to intervene.
The many Semi-Saints outside were left speechless, utterly shocked. Some of the older Semi-Saints, who had attended previous Sage Discussions, couldn’t believe how intense this one had become.
"Non-contention…"
Outside the Training Ground, Huang Tianji watched the scene, his eyes filled with both sorrow and a kind of madness. He stared fixedly at Li Hao, eager to see how the path of non-contention could triumph over the Buddhist Sect and the War Sage, among others.
After all, the other Sages’ paths were not countered by non-contention.
"Since the beginning of the Discussion, it is the first time a single Sage faces so many. This is unfair to Hao Tian. If his Saint Path is shattered, you must not take advantage of the situation!"
At that moment, the Primordial Ancestor spoke, his face stern.
His rare seriousness caused Buddhist Venerable and the Virtual Sage to nod, though a sense of relief showed in their eyes.
Hearing this, they understood that the Primordial Ancestor did not intend to intervene. He also seemed to assume that Li Hao’s Saint Path would be shattered, demoting him back to the Semi-Sage realm.
They knew what the Primordial Ancestor meant: shattering Hao Tian’s Saint Path was enough; they must leave him alive!
As for why they should leave him alive, the Sages all had their reasons. After all, in two and a half years, the Ancient Hall would open again.
At that time, they would need this Sixth Extreme Realm expert to serve as their key, guiding them through the Immortal Deity’s path.
And at that time, if the opponent isn’t a Sage, it will be even easier to handle, leaving them without any leverage to negotiate.
After using Li Hao, they can then dispose of him as they please, and no one will stand in their way.
"Rest assured, I will spare your life and won’t kill you!"
Li Hao heard the voice of the Twin-Born Buddha Prince in his mind, his face cold and menacing as he looked at Li Hao.
Li Hao merely glanced at him, his eyes filled with disdain. "Have you fallen so far that you’ve lost your original intentions? What right do you have to stand before me?!"
As he spoke, he exuded a powerful confidence and a haughty demeanor.
This aura caused the Twin-Born Buddha Prince’s face to change slightly, and he stared at Li Hao angrily. "It’s all because of you that I’m ruined!"
"You ruined yourself!"
Li Hao snorted coldly and ignored him.
He glanced around the area, where thirteen Sages surrounded him, all emitting a vigorous saint dao aura. They were all Three Calamities Sages!
Clearly, when Li Hao shattered Huang Tianji’s Saint Path, it made the other Three Calamities Sages who hadn’t completed their tribulation hesitant to step forward. Although Li Hao was alone, no one knew if he might lash out in his final moments, pulling a soft target down with him.
"Since that’s the case, let’s begin the Discussion!"
The Primordial Ancestor didn’t say more, only giving Li Hao a deep look, his eyes revealing a hint of regret.
The Supreme Sage glanced at him, surprised that the Primordial Ancestor truly had no intention of intervening. His brow furrowed, and his expression was displeased.
Although Li Hao’s life would be spared, the effect of the flesh pill would be nullified. Unless he took Li Hao under his wing and cultivated him again, it was uncertain if he could still walk that path.
As the Primordial Ancestor spoke, the Buddhist Venerable and others surrounding Li Hao revealed their auras, each emitting their own saint dao aura.
Thirteen beams of light shot up to the sky, and the Training Ground was enveloped in a multitude of Great Dao Auras, causing the clouds to churn.
"Everything is battle, fighting from the moment of conception. The War Dao is the ultimate path of Heaven and Earth, striving for the peak of combat!"
The War Sage, a towering figure, emitted flashes of blade and sword light within the Training Ground, where numerous weapon shadows converged.
He was the War Sage, for whom everything in the world could be a weapon, and everything could fight for him. He cultivated numerous secret arts and was one of the few Sages with the most diverse cultivation techniques and techniques!
His Saint Path transformed into a massive holy axe, which he swung down at Li Hao.
Li Hao looked up at the descending holy axe, and a beam of Sword Light erupted from his Saint Path, instantly deflecting it.
The War Sage’s face changed slightly, surprised that Li Hao’s Saint Path had some restraining effect on his War Dao.
"Comprehend the Saint Paths, including the War Dao, Buddhist Path, Void Dao, Spear Path, and more..."
Li Hao stood in the center of the Training Ground, his cold eyes gradually radiating a powerful light as he surveyed the Sages around him. "True Self asks you all, what is the Dao?!"
His voice suddenly became loud, like a thunderclap, echoing throughout the Training Ground.
The Buddhist Venerable and the other Sages’ faces changed, and their minds were shaken.
What is the Dao?
Before they could contemplate, Li Hao’s Saint Path slowly extended out, revealing a brilliant Silver Light that seemed to be a timeless scripture, but it was too radiant to see clearly.
As the Saint Path was revealed, the eyes of the Supreme Sages outside the Training Ground widened in surprise.
"The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao!"
Li Hao’s words were like the tolling of a great bell, and his question was not to the Sages but a challenge.
At that moment, he provided the answer for the Sages, an answer for all the heavens.
"The name that can be named is not the eternal name!"
As Li Hao spoke, the Supreme Sage of the Famous House’s face changed, feeling his Saint Path’s essence being tugged, causing a stirring sensation.
"Reversal is the movement of the Dao!"
With Li Hao’s third sentence, a supreme aura seemed to manifest in the sky.
It was as if the veil of the Great Dao’s essence was lifted, revealing itself to the world.
Apart from the Buddhist Venerable and Green Lamp Buddha inside the Training Ground, the Saints of the Thirty-Three Heavens outside were also startled, their gazes drawn to the sky.
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