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Chapter 379: Preaching to All Heavens (Guaranteed)
Chapter 379: Preaching to All Heavens (Guaranteed)
Bang!
In the Eternal Dao Domain, Sword Light shone brilliantly. As it suddenly condensed, Xu Zu, who was deeply ensnared in the Dao Domain, revealed a look of shock and anger. Then, his aged body abruptly exploded!
Scattered pieces of his physical body spewed out golden divine blood, which was indeed divine blood!
His physical body had cultivated to the ultimate limit, reaching human perfection, but it was not yet at the sage level. Still, it could not withstand the suppression of Li Hao's Eternal Dao Domain, which was now integrated with the Saint Path.
The golden divine blood droplets spun, brimming with vibrant life force, each one like a droplet of life essence.
Even in the chaotic void, they could withstand the trials without being destroyed. However, Li Hao's Eternal Dao Domain was a hundred or a thousand times more powerful than the void's turbulence. In an instant, with a mere thought, all the golden divine blood droplets were extinguished, the golden light dispersing like points of starlight, vanishing within Li Hao's Dao Domain.
In the void, only the Lightning Imperial Weapon remained.
Li Hao could sense that his Eternal Dao Domain could not influence or destroy this Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon.
He raised his hand, summoning the Lightning, which fell into his palm. He detected a trace of soul essence quietly dissipating within it—Xu Zu's.
"Xu Zu has fallen as well!"
"My goodness, Xu Zu is a monster from the supreme sage-born era, the ancient ancestor of the Void Sacred Land, known for his divine escape across billions of miles, and he was actually slain!"
"The Void Sacred Land will be extinguished from this point on!"
Outside the arena, many Semi-Saints were stunned into silence at this scene.
Xu Zu was a well-known old sage with a resounding reputation, a pillar of the Void Sacred Land. Yet, he could not escape Li Hao's grasp and was directly slain.
After slaying Xu Zu, Li Hao did not linger and continued to kill the other sages in the arena.
He suppressed their Dao Domains, easily overwhelming these sages whose Saint Paths were fractured and whose cultivation was continuously declining.
Some sages, seeing no help from the Supreme Sages, could only beg Li Hao for mercy.
"Heavenly Venerated Hao, he is a sage of our Thundering Holy Land. He was momentarily confused. Can you spare his life? I am willing to exchange five heavenly and earthly treasures for it!"
At that moment, as Li Hao was about to slay a sage whose body was flashing with lightning, a sage outside the arena suddenly spoke up.
The speaker was middle-aged, with purple hair that fluttered with lightning, speaking to Li Hao in a low, sincere voice.
The Sword Qi converged at Li Hao's fingertip, pausing for a moment, and the sage before him seemed to see a glimmer of hope, hurriedly saying to Li Hao:
"That's right, Heavenly Venerated Hao, I am also willing to offer two heavenly and earthly treasures to you. I was invited by that Buddhist Venerable, and I have no connection with him..."
Before he could finish his sentence, the Sword Qi from Li Hao's fingertip suddenly shot out.
In an instant, it pierced through the sage's body, and then the Sword Qi dispersed within him, tearing him apart into nothingness.
"Heavenly Venerated Hao!"
The face of the Thunder Saint outside the training ground changed, a mix of shock and anger.
Li Hao glanced at him sideways and said, "He wasn't momentarily confused; he was very clear-headed. It was you who were momentarily confused, actually pleading for him. He attempted to destroy my Saint Path; how could I spare him?"
Continuing, he said, "I killed him, but you still have to give me those five heavenly and earthly treasures. They are a token of your Thundering Holy Land's apology. Otherwise, why didn't you stop him when he was discussing with me, and now you want me to spare his life?"
With that, Li Hao gave the Thunder Saint a cold look and continued his assault on the other sages.
The Thunder Saint was stunned, both shocked and angry. The man was killed, and he still had to give the heavenly and earthly treasures? Just as an apology?
He had seen domineering before, but never to this degree. That single glance from Li Hao sent a shiver down his spine. Provoking such a person would surely bring endless trouble if not resolved.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
As Li Hao struck one after another, the thirteen Sages in the arena, except for the fleeing Green Lamp Buddha, were all killed.
Li Hao also realized that this Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon was extremely rare. Apart from Green Lamp Buddha and Xu Zu, the others didn't have it; they only had supreme treasures forged to the pinnacle, which were Saint Path Imperial Weapons.
But now, even Saint Path Imperial Weapons couldn't harm his physical body, unable to scratch his skin, rendering them completely useless.
Twelve Sages fell, yet there was hardly any blood in the Training Ground. Li Hao had wiped it all away, making it vanish without a trace.
When Li Hao stopped, he was the only one left standing in the Training Ground, calm and composed.
Seeing that domineering and unparalleled figure, the Sages' eyes grew heavy, and many of the Semi-Sages' eyelids twitched violently. These were Sages, born only once every thousand years, and now twelve of them had fallen in one go!
"Has he... become this terrifying already?"
Among the Semi-Sages, Zhantan, Night Ancestor, and many others who knew Li Hao were stunned, their hearts filled with unbridled shock.
When they first met Li Hao, he was just at the Enlightened Realm. Yet, in less than a year, he had slaughtered Sages as easily as slaughtering chickens!
In the unusual silence that followed, Li Hao looked around, his gaze stopping on the Thunder Saint, and said:
"Since it was a Discussion, it also involves life and death. They failed the Discussion, so if they are the rulers of a Holy Land, I will destroy their Holy Land. If not, their Holy Land will have to pay five heavenly and earthly treasures, and we will consider this matter settled!"
His words rang out clearly, and the Sages regained their senses, many of them showing slight changes in their expressions. Killing people and then demanding compensation was a bit too harsh.
However, in their place, they would also cut off any potential threats. Sages did not stand idly by in dangerous situations and would not be merciful.
The Thunder Saint's face turned grim. With Li Hao saying this in public, he had no choice but to give up the five heavenly and earthly treasures. If he didn't, this fellow would surely come to the Thundering Holy Land and cause chaos, which would be even more damaging in the end.
However, five heavenly and earthly treasures were a massive loss for a Holy Land, and they might not be able to come up with them immediately.
"If you are unwilling to pay, then I will pay each of you a personal visit and demand it myself!"
Li Hao looked at the few Sages whose faces showed restrained anger and said coldly.
"You have driven away Green Lamp Buddha and killed Xu Zu; it should be over now. Their Holy Lands are innocent, and as Sages, you shouldn't be so petty."
At this moment, the Law Saint, who had been silent for a while, spoke up to persuade him.
Li Hao glanced at him and replied, "Since they failed the Discussion, it means their Dao is not up to par. If it's not up to par, keeping their Holy Land to spread the Dao would only harm the world. Why should a minor Dao be widely propagated?"
The Law Saint's face darkened slightly, and he gave Li Hao a deep look but said no more.
At this point, he could no longer treat Li Hao as an ordinary Sage. Li Hao already had the qualifications to challenge a Supreme Sage, and killing him would be extremely difficult, unless they used the same method they used to kill the Divine Race Ancestor.
But... the current Li Hao had not yet touched the interests of so many people, and it hadn't reached that level.
After Li Hao finished speaking and saw that no one objected, he put away the Saint Path and scanned the crowd. He didn't say anything more, walked down from the Training Ground, and returned to his zabuton.
As he walked, it felt as if the entire audience's eyes were glued to him. Even after Li Hao sat down, their gazes did not waver.
If the Supreme Young Hero Battle had made Li Hao famous throughout All Heavens, drawing the attention of many Sages to this prodigy, this Discussion had made the Sages wary of him.
However, besides the Sages, many Semi-Sages were not only stunned by Li Hao's rapid growth but also had Dao sounds ringing in their minds, altering their inner Holy Path blueprints.
The Holy Path Blueprint, if influenced by a Discussion, will undergo changes, but it will not crack.
The Sage's Saint Path, once settled, cannot be reshaped further, so if it is impacted, it will either crack or be destroyed.
However, the Holy Path Blueprint, like a tender sprout, is in a soft and malleable stage, ready to absorb external Great Dao as enlightenment.
Li Hao's Dao Scripture, much like the teachings of a Supreme Sage, influenced all the Semi-Saints present.
Among them, those who were Reincarnations of Sages, with the foundation of their previous Saint Paths, had to choose either to abandon their past Holy Dao Wills or follow Li Hao's Great Dao to forge a new path.
If they chose to accept Li Hao's teachings and change, Li Hao would be considered their half-Master.
During this Discussion, Li Hao was also spreading the teachings to the entire Heavens, generously sharing the Great Dao, which was a great act of Virtue.
Moreover, although the Sages were all shocked by this Discussion, Li Hao knew that his Saint Path had not been fully revealed.
He had only shown half of his Dao Scripture; if he revealed the entire scripture and exposed his complete Saint Path, even the Supreme Holy Capital would be affected. At that time, he might face the same danger as the Divine Race Ancestor.
Although his Saint Path was powerful, his own combat strength was currently not on par with a Supreme Sage. The extent of the gap was unclear to Li Hao, as he had never faced a Supreme Sage in battle and lacked confidence.
Especially with such a great threat, if the Supreme Sages joined forces, it would be even more overwhelming.
Earlier, at the Training Ground, if it weren't for the Discussion, Xu Zu and others would have exposed their Saint Paths, which Li Hao could have shattered. Killing them all would not have been so easy; at least a few would have managed to escape his Dao Domain.
Now, with his Saint Path revealed, other Sages were on guard. Without absolute confidence, they would not engage him in a Discussion. Even if they became enemies, they would only engage in combat, not Discussion.
Li Hao sat on the zabuton for a long time, and the scene gradually filled with low whispers and discussions.
The Training Ground, however, remained eerily empty, with no one stepping up to engage in a Discussion.
The intense exchange earlier had left everyone stunned, not only by the fall of twelve Sages but also by the profound teachings Li Hao had shared. Now, they were digesting and absorbing his teachings.
Many Sages had hidden their Saint Paths to avoid being influenced by Li Hao, but this action also damaged their paths, as it was like admitting from the heart that their Saint Paths were not Great Dao.
In the past, when Supreme Sages engaged in Discussions, they would listen and seal their own Saint Paths. Although they knew they were inferior, they would rationalize it as their own inadequacy rather than a flaw in their Saint Paths, believing they had not cultivated to perfection.
Now, Li Hao, a first calamity saint, had a Saint Path that reached the roots of the Great Dao, making it impossible for them to deceive themselves.
The only one unaffected was the Lying Heaven Sage. She immediately lied to herself, convincing herself that she was not influenced.
Amid the low murmurs, the Primordial Ancestor and others did not urge anyone, but quietly pondered other matters.
After a long time, a Sage finally stood up and chose their Discussion opponent.
The Discussion Conference, which had stalled, resumed, but it was much calmer compared to before.
Many Semi-Saints, who had been enthusiastic about engaging with Sages to further their Holy Path Blueprints, now found that Li Hao's teachings had shown them a path. As a result, they were less interested in discussions with other Sages.
As time passed, one by one the Sages ascended to the Training Ground to discuss, and Li Hao listened, but the more he listened, the more he found it dull.
The path of the Sages was but a glimpse into World-Realization. Even if they cultivated to the Ultimate, they would only touch the Heavenly Dao, not incarnate it!
While Li Hao listened, he sensed a faint fluctuation in the air. Turning his head, he saw Lin Qingying seated outside the Training Ground, where the Semi-Saints were located. Her entire being seemed to have entered a state of Sudden Enlightenment, enveloped in a faint Dao Resonance.
Li Hao realized she was comprehending nothingness.
The Dao of Nothingness was the origin of the universe, the path of non-action!
If she could fully comprehend it, perhaps she could surpass the Primordial Ancestor's great origin Dao.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. Because she was comprehending the Dao of Nothingness, the disturbance she caused was minimal, almost imperceptible. If not for his deep understanding of this path, he would not have noticed.
A smile appeared at the corner of Li Hao's lips, and he did not look any further. His every move was now under scrutiny. To avoid drawing the Sages' attention to Lin Qingying through his gaze, it was best for her to remain low-profile until she had perfected her cultivation.
...
The Discussion Conference lasted half a month. The Sages discussed, some debates lasting half a day, others a full day and night.
As the conference drew to a close, the Supreme Sage and the Medicine Sage, among others, came to the Training Ground to impart their teachings.
They did not seek out individuals to debate with. At their level of cultivation, they would only engage in debate if they had a conflict with another Supreme Sage. Imparting teachings, however, did not affect their Saint Path.
The Medicine Sage believed that Heaven and Earth were inherently flawed, and thus needed healing. This healing was not limited to treating the sick; it involved making anything imperfect become perfect, which was the essence of the medical Dao.
Cultivation was no different. Reaching the Ultimate Realm was perfection, and this process was also a form of "healing."
In the past, the Medicine Sage's teachings would have enlightened many Semi-Saints, giving them a sense of sudden clarity.
However, the reaction this time was rather muted, with few Semi-Saints being profoundly affected.
This was because, according to Li Hao's previous discussion, the imperfections of Heaven and Earth were normal and did not need to be corrected.
The true form of Heaven and Earth was the Heavenly Dao. Perfection or imperfection, strength or weakness, were all judgments made by humans, based on their own rules and perceptions.
A mayfly dies in a day; can it compare in longevity to a turtle?
If one says the mayfly is weak, consider that the mayfly experiences birth, aging, and death in a single day, while the turtle takes a long time. Can they really be compared?
A low-lying area cannot match the height of a mountain peak, yet it can hold ten thousand tons of water. The mountain peak, however, can only hold a small amount, and when it overflows, it becomes a waterfall that flows elsewhere.
Strength and weakness, good and evil, were not within the scope of the Great Dao. The Great Dao was the Great Dao, eternal and unchanging, standing firm and unaffected by anything.
If the people could deeply understand this Dao Will, they would no longer worry or follow the predetermined paths of the world, anxiously chasing the shadows of countless predecessors, only to fall into the graves of those shadows.
The Supreme Sage's teachings, on the other hand, were about the Physical Body Dao, focusing on refining one's body, viewing oneself as Heaven and Earth.
However, many of the Semi-Saints from the various Holy Capitals had little interest in this path. It was too time-consuming and too arduous.
Those who had cultivated to the Semi-Saint level were not afraid of hardship, but this was a different kind of suffering.
Finally, the Primordial Ancestor imparted his teachings, explaining his famous great origin Dao, known throughout all the heavens.
However, this time, as the Primordial Ancestor taught, many Semi-Saints listened but found it less impactful than before. It even sparked some thoughts. The origin referred to Heaven and Earth, but the Great Dao existed before Heaven and Earth. Was the Primordial Ancestor cultivating the Great Dao?
But no one dared to ask, for the Primordial Ancestor's Origin Great Dao had long been renowned throughout All Heavens, beyond dispute.
As the Discussion Conference concluded, the news of the twelve Sages' downfall spread, secretly known by many Divine Dynasties and major powers. For a time, the entire All Heavens was shaken.
Countless Divine Dynasties and factions once again heard of Heavenly Venerated Hao's name, but this time, it was even more impressive and exaggerated. He had not only discussed with thirteen Sages but also slaughtered them all!
Rumors began to circulate that Li Hao's Saint Path rivaled that of a Supreme Sage, already displaying the potential to become one in the future!
Combining these rumors, the authenticity of the news seemed highly credible. A Supreme Sage is a figure who emerges only once every ten thousand years, standing at the pinnacle among Sages, one of the true power brokers in the Ten Thousand Heavens.
As the aftermath of the Discussion Conference continued to ferment, Li Hao suddenly felt that, besides the unchanged Incense from the Great Yu Divine Dynasty, a large amount of Incense from various Sages' lands began to gather around him.
The Incense within his body continued to accumulate and absorb, making the three incense sticks even thicker.
If this pace could be maintained, Li Hao felt that in another thousand years, he could reach the Incense Deity realm.
However, this was the most ideal scenario. Time would cause everything to decay, memories to fade, and some believers to age and die. New believers would need to hear his name again to continue providing Incense.
To maintain such a reputation for a thousand years, one would need to truly become a Supreme Sage, or else it would gradually wane over time.
After all, in the Ten Thousand Heavens, many already revered Supreme Sages. Even if a world-defying monster were to emerge, compared to a Supreme Sage, it would still be too insignificant. The ultimate goal of the Cultivation path is to become a Supreme Sage. It makes more sense to directly revere a Supreme Sage rather than a growing monster with the potential to become one.
As the Discussion Conference ended and people dispersed, Old Feng, Lying Heaven Sage, Sword Master, and others came to Li Hao to offer their congratulations.
Sword Saint also approached Li Hao, his heart filled with complex emotions.
He never expected that his disciple's fiancé would be such a monster. From the moment he first saw Li Hao, it had been less than two years. At that time, Li Hao was just a junior in his Holy Land, and a slight display of Sage authority was enough to suppress him.
But now, Li Hao could effortlessly massacre Sages like him, and even those stronger than him.
Though not a Supreme Sage, Li Hao had one foot in the Supreme Sage domain, his status surpassing the Three Calamities and second only to the Supreme Sages!
Besides these familiar faces, many other Sages also came to Li Hao to form connections.
Li Hao couldn't help but marvel that when one's strength grew, the faces around him became warm and welcoming.
The Supreme Sages gradually left, and before departing, Medicine Sage approached Li Hao, inviting him to continue recuperating in the Medical Holy Land to discuss the Great Dao.
Li Hao politely declined, as he was waiting to flatten the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land.
Seeing this, Medicine Sage understood Li Hao's urgency. After all, if he arrived too late, even if the Holy Land were flattened, there would be nothing of value left.
She then changed the subject, inviting Li Hao to visit the Cosmic Realm whenever he had the chance.
Li Hao readily agreed.
After Medicine Sage left, Mo Family's Supreme Sage also approached Li Hao, accompanied by Mo Family Sage Yuan Zhou.
Yuan Zhou's smile was gentle, more humble than when he first met Li Hao.
He never imagined that the young man he once sought to protect would now be so terrifying.
"Heavenly Venerated Hao's Great Dao discussion has deeply resonated. Once he undergoes the Three Calamities, he will achieve perfection and become a Supreme Sage."
Mo Family Supreme Sage, dressed in a green robe, looked refined and elegant as he smiled gently at Li Hao.
"Thank you for the escort earlier."
Li Hao bowed in acknowledgment.
Old Feng had sought help from the Mo Family, and Yuan Zhou was dispatched by the Mo Family Supreme Sage. Li Hao harbored goodwill toward them.
"That wasn't my intention. Although the Thief Saint came to me for help, someone else wanted to assist before he approached me. However, he was preoccupied and couldn't come to the Discussion Conference himself. He was in the midst of a Great Dao transformation."
The Mo Family Supreme Sage smiled slightly and continued.
Li Hao was slightly taken aback and asked, "I wonder who it was?"
"Perhaps you know him. His surname is Jiang."
The Mo Family Supreme Sage seemed to know about Li Hao's past and smiled, adding, "There was also a young man with an Inborn Sword Bone who was brought to our Holy Land. He is now cultivating in seclusion with him."
The surname Jiang? Li Hao immediately thought of Emperor Yu and was momentarily stunned.
Emperor Yu had accumulated incense to revive the Jiang Family Ancestor. Could it be...
"Jiang Tianyu is a Sage of our Mo Family. He endured Three Calamities and failed to transcend the Heavenly Tribulation due to being ambushed. However, his Saint Path didn't completely dissipate, and a thread of his soul essence remained within it. His descendants gathered incense for him, and he was eventually revived."
The Mo Family Supreme Sage smiled and said, "Whether this is a blessing or a curse is yet to be seen. He fell during the Heavenly Tribulation, but he has gained profound insights. Perhaps he can achieve even greater heights. Before entering seclusion, he learned about you and asked me to look after you. Therefore, even if the Thief Saint hadn't requested it, I would have sent Yuan Zhou to assist you."
He explained the situation without trying to use it to gain Li Hao's favor.
Li Hao understood. It was indeed the Jiang Family Ancestor.
"Who ambushed him? Has the grudge been avenged? If he needed incense to be revived, then your holy land..."
Li Hao looked at the Mo Family Supreme Sage, somewhat puzzled.
The Mo Family Supreme Sage shook his head slightly and sighed, "The matter is complicated. We were unaware of his fall. He was betrayed by someone within our sect, so he relied solely on the power of his descendants to revive. He didn't contact us until after his revival. I have avenged him."
Li Hao's eyes flickered. The affairs of Sages were indeed intricate.
Now it seemed that the Jiang Family Ancestor and the Mo Family Holy Land had reconciled, perhaps resolving their misunderstandings.
"If you have the time, feel free to visit our Mo Family Holy Land."
The Mo Family Supreme Sage didn't say more, leaving the invitation open before taking Yuan Zhou and leaving.
Li Hao accepted the invitation. He also wanted to meet the Jiang Family Ancestor.
The young man with the Sword Bone that the Mo Family Supreme Sage mentioned was likely Jiang Lidust. Li Hao hadn't expected him to end up in the Mo Family Holy Land and not stay in the Cloud Mist World. That's why he hadn't seen him during the Supreme Young Hero Battle or the Discussion Conference.
Given his talent, if he took cultivation seriously, Li Hao believed that even if he was too old for the Supreme Young Hero Battle, he could still secure a place at the Discussion Conference, at least as an observer.
After all, apart from the Semi-Saints in the Heaven and Earth Training Ground, there were many personal disciples of Sages below the Training Ground, such as Lin Baiquan, Hao Yue Holy Son, and Chiguang.
(End of Chapter)
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