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Chapter 382: Ascension to Emperor, the God King's Invitation (Part 2)
Chapter 382: Ascension to Emperor, the God King’s Invitation (Guaranteed 4K + 13 Updates) (Part 2)
Even if All Heavens' Holy Lands were stripped bare, they might not be able to gather that many!
Yet, the Primordial Ancestor had spent so many heavenly and earthly treasures to forge a Seven Tribulation Imperial Weapon!
"Just the Second and Third Tribulations are enough to make the Three Calamities Sage yield to its sharpness. So, the Seventh Tribulation must be capable of slaying a Supreme Sage with ease, right?"
Li Hao asked, feeling a bit shaken.
Feng Boping nodded and said, "That's why the Primordial Ancestor always sits at the center during every assembly."
Li Hao was speechless.
"Although the Primordial Ancestor isn't the most talented, he is undoubtedly the one with the deepest reserves. After all, he has lived the longest and accumulated the most, whether it's incense power or a Seven Tribulation Dao Imperial Weapon!"
Feng Boping said, also offering a warning to Li Hao to avoid provoking the Primordial Ancestor.
Although Li Hao was already quite formidable, if the Primordial Ancestor were to feel jealous, Li Hao would face a great calamity.
Fortunately, Li Hao knew that the Primordial Ancestor yearned for the Immortal Deity path, and as the key to the Ancient Hall, Li Hao would not be easily targeted.
Once the Ancient Hall was opened and the Immortal Deity path was established, if the Primordial Ancestor became an Immortal Deity, there would be no more jealousy. Even if Li Hao were to become a monster, the gap between him and an Immortal Deity would be insurmountable.
Hearing Feng Boping's words, Li Hao's mood became somewhat heavy. Despite his cultivation, his own power far exceeded that of a Divine Weapon, but he had experienced the boost a Divine Weapon could provide in the Mortal World. The Dragon Dawn Sword had once helped him slay demons like cutting vegetables. Without that sword, he would have suffered greatly relying solely on his own fists.
"Previously, the Imperial Weapon underwent its formation tribulation, which was the first tribulation. Do you have any extra heavenly and earthly treasures to help it through the second tribulation? If it can survive the second tribulation, this sword alone would be enough to slay the Three Calamities Sage!"
Feng Boping asked Li Hao.
The heavenly and earthly treasures Li Hao had gathered numbered 54, which he had thought was a substantial amount. However, it now seemed woefully inadequate.
After absorbing 50 treasures, he had only seven or eight left, including those he had previously accumulated.
"Did you dig up the Bodhi Tree from the Buddhist Sect? That thing is also equivalent to a heavenly and earthly treasure, and it has already reached the Sainthood Immersion stage, nurtured by the Green Lamp Buddha for years. One piece of it is worth ten treasures."
Feng Boping asked, clearly aware of the benefits of the Buddhist Sect.
Li Hao knew from his tone that he had likely coveted the item before but failed to steal it. Recalling how Xiyian had absorbed the Bodhi Tree and was now sleeping, he shook his head and said, "I uprooted the tree, but I put it to another use."
Feng Boping’s eyes showed a hint of regret, but he didn’t press for more details.
At this moment, Li Hao thought about Xu Zu’s Lightning Imperial Weapon, whose core was a dagger.
"Can an Imperial Weapon be dismantled and used to feed something else?"
Li Hao asked curiously.
Feng Boping immediately thought of Xu Zu’s renowned Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger and smiled, "I forgot that Xu Zu’s Imperial Weapon is also in your possession. It’s a one-tribulation Imperial Weapon, much like the Green Lamp of the Green Lamp Buddha. In fact, you could dismantle the Green Lamp as well, but the effect would only be half as good."
Li Hao felt a bit disappointed, but the Imperial Weapon from Xu Zu was of little use to him. For true combat, one sharp weapon was enough.
"Old Feng, do you need a weapon?"
Li Hao thought for a moment, feeling it was a shame to dismantle the weapon and reduce its effectiveness by half. He decided it would be better to give it to Old Feng for protection.
Feng Boping immediately understood Li Hao’s thoughts and shook his head with a smile, "I have a killing Imperial Weapon. Though it’s not as powerful as the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger, it suits me well."
As they spoke, thunder rumbled overhead. Achievement was battling the Heavenly Tribulation in the storm clouds, creating waves of power. Brilliant sword beams pierced the heavens and earth, sweeping across thousands of miles.
Such a spectacle was awe-inspiring.
Soon, Achievement’s tribulation was over, and he flew back to the courtyard.
Li Hao immediately sensed that the power on Achievement was much more potent than before. He picked it up and lightly cut his hand, which was easily sliced open.
Xu Zu’s weapon was also a one-tribulation Imperial Weapon, but Li Hao felt it was not as sharp as Achievement.
"You can feed that weapon from Xu Zu to it. If you add the Green Lamp, it could immediately transcend to the second tribulation. At that point, the weapon itself would be enough to threaten the Three Calamities Sage, perhaps even slay him."
Feng Boping said to Li Hao.
Li Hao replied, "The Green Lamp Buddha burned the Green Lamp to ashes. The Imperial Weapon is destroyed, likely because he didn’t want to benefit me."
"That bald monk, he’s really ruthless."
Feng Boping couldn’t help but curse.
A Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon is a supreme treasure forged over countless ages. Destroying one means one less in existence. Even a Weapon Saint cannot forge a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon. Other divine weapons cannot absorb heavenly and earthly treasures to undergo transformation, making them insufficient to bear such power.
Li Hao took out Xu Zu’s Imperial Weapon. The short dagger shimmered with lightning, slicing through the void.
He hesitated for a moment but, feeling the battle spirit and joyful awareness from Achievement, decided to feed it the weapon. If it could transcend to the second tribulation, Achievement would easily break other Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapons. If he encountered another ancient Three Calamities Sage like the Green Lamp Buddha, holding an Imperial Weapon, he could defeat them easily.
As Li Hao suppressed the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger and dispersed its power, the divine dagger seemed to sense the danger and fiercely resisted, attempting to kill Li Hao, emitting a hazy law of the void.
But before Li Hao could exert more force, Achievement directly unleashed its Sword Domain. This Sword Domain was even more terrifying than before, enveloping the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger. With a series of sword shadows sweeping through, the tribulation light on the divine dagger was instantly extinguished.
Subsequently, under the dual suppression of Li Hao and Achievement, the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger emitted a struggle and trembled in defiance, but ultimately, its light faded, and the tribulation power escaped.
Li Hao immediately instructed Achievement to absorb it.
Soon, the luster on the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger dissipated, leaving it brittle. It was cleaved apart, turning into numerous fragments.
Li Hao could sense that the spiritual awareness within those fragments had vanished, but there was still a faint trace of the Imperial Weapon's essence. Like the Saint Path, which cannot be extinguished, although a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon can be destroyed, it cannot be completely eradicated. Instead, it breaks into countless fragments.
If nourished with heavenly and earthly treasures, these fragments could regain their brilliance and develop new spiritual awareness.
Li Hao couldn't help but wonder if Achievement had once been destroyed and used as nourishment for other Imperial Weapons.
As the Dao Tribulation Power from the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger was absorbed, Achievement's aura grew even more formidable. Li Hao fed it the remaining heavenly and earthly treasures. When the last one was consumed, the sky, which had just cleared of the previous tribulation clouds, began to gather dark clouds once more.
Li Hao estimated that, according to Old Feng's assessment, the power provided by the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger was equivalent to over thirty heavenly and earthly treasures.
At this moment, with the tribulation clouds gathering again, the Heaven Stealing Holy Land’s inhabitants, who had just been shocked, were once more taken aback.
“???”
They looked up, bewildered.
Three lightning tribulations in half a day?
When they saw the imperial sword rise into the sky again, they were dumbfounded, realizing that something truly formidable was being born.
This lightning tribulation was even more intense, but Achievement erupted with an even more magnificent aura, soaring through the tribulation clouds, slicing through them with fierce strokes. Before long, it had successfully weathered the Heavenly Tribulation.
The tribulation power scorched the sword, leaving fine cracks, but with the encircling Dao Power, these cracks quickly healed, making the sword even sharper and more terrifying.
Additionally, perhaps due to absorbing the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger, Achievement was now enveloped in Thunderfire tribulation power, giving it a semblance of the Thunder Tribulation Divine Dagger's aura.
If not for its name, calling it the Tribulation-Annihilating Divine Sword would not be an exaggeration.
Li Hao gripped Achievement, feeling the imperial might and the joyful spiritual awareness. He gazed at the sword, feeling as if he were holding a sharp and precious blade, hesitant to touch the edge again.
This was an instinct. At this moment, Achievement could easily shatter his Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon and pierce through his physical body.
"Physical body to sainthood, but I haven't yet refined and developed my own physical body holy method. After the human tribulation, my physical body is only at the level of a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon."
Li Hao's eyes flickered, realizing that his physical body still had great potential for improvement.
Although his physical body had reached its ultimate limit, the fleshly saintly path still had room for enhancement, and this enhancement relied on tribulation power.
This power could destroy everything, but it could also protect everything; it was the fundamental power of heaven and earth.
"With this Imperial Weapon, even the old Three Calamities Sages would have to yield to your might."
Feng Boping glanced at the imperial sword in Li Hao's hand, his eyes filled with joy and a smile.
Li Hao knew that while the Green Lamp Buddha and Xu Zu were ancient Three Calamities Sages, they were not among the top-tier, and Old Feng was referring to those just below the Supreme Sages.
Li Hao communicated with Achievement's spiritual awareness, sensing its wondrous abilities. Besides its sharpness, Achievement had developed a special ability: by reciting an enemy's name, it could trace their karma roots, locking onto them no matter how far they were.
If the Green Lamp Buddha were to use the Green Lamp to escape again, Li Hao could use the Achievement to lock onto him. This would compensate for the shortcomings of his Body Movement Techniques, allowing him to track down his enemies no matter where they fled to.
"Once I have more tribulations, I can call out the names of my enemies from thousands of miles away, and the Achievement can go and slay them for me."
Li Hao’s eyes gleamed. In reality, the Achievement already had this ability. To deal with a Three Calamities Sage without a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, Li Hao only needed to call out their name, visualize their appearance and aura in his mind, and the Achievement would lock onto them and fly off to slay them!
Such a capability was truly terrifying.
As his power grew, Li Hao felt a mix of joy and the realization that he needed to become even stronger.
The Primordial Ancestor possessed a seven-tribulation Imperial Weapon. When Li Hao inquired with Old Feng, he learned that the Huntian Sage also had a six-tribulation Imperial Weapon that had been displayed before.
The Achievement, being only a two-tribulation Imperial Weapon, was already so formidable. The might of a six-tribulation Imperial Weapon was beyond imagination, a gap that even the Ultimate Realm could hardly bridge.
"If my other two sages can pass two more tribulations, my Physical Body should become even stronger!"
Li Hao’s eyes flickered as he pondered this.
Others had to pass three tribulations, but he needed to pass nine.
Though tribulations brought destruction, they also brought rebirth and greater strength!
However, before that, Li Hao planned to first cultivate his Heavenly Stars Veins to the Ultimate Realm.
He had already cultivated over a thousand Qi Veins, but it seemed there was no end in sight. Li Hao didn’t believe that this path had no endpoint. If it truly mirrored the countless stars in the sky, then it would mean countless Qi Veins, and this path alone could lead to a level of near-invincibility.
Li Hao wasn’t in a hurry. The more Qi Veins he could condense, the better. He actually hoped this path had no end.
As the lightning tribulation incident faded into the past, after half a month, there was no longer much talk about it in the Holy Land.
Li Hao, meanwhile, remained in his courtyard, quietly condensing Qi Veins.
During this half month, he had already condensed 1,100 Qi Veins.
The power brought by just the Qi Veins alone was more than ten times that of the Ultimate Realm of the Heaven-Earth Meridian!
It was important to note that Qi Veins could contain much more power than ordinary human meridians. In fact, the power he could instantly condense was nearly a hundred times that of the Heaven-Earth Meridian!
This was the true terror of the Ultimate Limit, and he hadn’t even reached the end yet. Unlike Divine Blood, which had already reached the ultimate level of Force Mastery.
One day, while he was cultivating his Stars Qi Veins as usual in the courtyard, someone came to visit.
The visitor was an Inner Disciple of the Holy Land. Li Hao was puzzled. Normally, no one dared to disturb him, not even the Holy Sons like Lin Baiquan, who had been warned by Old Feng not to bother him lightly.
"What is it?"
Li Hao stopped his cultivation and asked the Inner Disciple.
The Inner Disciple’s face was pale, and seeing Li Hao’s Great Dao Aura, he became even more nervous, immediately kneeling and kowtowing, saying:
"Sage, someone is looking for you. They asked me to inform you that her name is Xiaoxiao and she has requested a meeting with you at Wuming Mountain outside the Holy Land."
Li Hao was taken aback. Ying Xiaoxiao?
His eyes narrowed. Could this be related to the Divine Race?
His thoughts raced, and he quickly understood. This Inner Disciple had been forced by Ying Xiaoxiao to deliver the message. With her sensitive status, she couldn’t enter the Heaven Stealing Holy Land without being detected by Old Feng, so she had to find someone to pass the message.
He dismissed the Inner Disciple and then rose to seek out a Heavenly Rift to step through.
He hadn’t brought Emperor Yu or his other old acquaintances from the Mortal World to this place, considering the significant impact of the Divine Race conflict. He planned to wait until the Divine Race matters settled down before taking any action.
No one knew what chaos the Divine Race Ancestor might unleash.
Soon, Li Hao arrived at Wuming Mountain, not far outside the Holy Land.
Upon arriving, he glanced around and saw a presence reveal itself. Ying Xiaoxiao, dressed in a green robe, floated before him like a delicate flower. She looked at him with her eyes, then smiled and said:
"Aren’t you afraid that someone might be using my name to lure you out and harm you?"
She had calculated the time in her mind. The Holy Land Inner Disciples he had captured while on a mission should have just reported back. Li Hao's appearance here indicated that the other party hadn't even hesitated...
Thinking of this, the smile in her eyes grew brighter, and the gloom in her heart seemed to dissipate.
"Many people know your name?"
Li Hao smiled.
Ying Xiaoxiao immediately understood Li Hao's meaning and huffed lightly, "What if I had malicious intentions?"
Li Hao sighed, "Let's get straight to the point. You're here because your Divine Race Ancestor has awakened, right? That was pretty quick."
Although Li Hao had skipped over her question, Ying Xiaoxiao wasn't angry. Instead, she felt a strange sense of elation. It seemed the other party trusted her greatly, and she had never intended to harm Li Hao.
However, thinking about the task the Ancestor had entrusted her with, her smile gradually faded, and her brows furrowed.
"The Ancestor has indeed awakened and is preparing to wage war against the Primordial Ancestor. The Ancestor was sealed by the Primordial Ancestor, who led many Supreme Sages. Now, the Ancestor plans to deal with them one by one, but these Supreme Sages are no easy opponents. Once the war begins, they will quickly realize it and launch a swift and fierce offensive to seize the initiative..."
She spoke in a low voice, revealing the Divine Race's plans to Li Hao. If Li Hao betrayed them, it would be a significant blow to the Divine Race, but if she didn't tell him, she wouldn't be able to continue the conversation.
Hearing her reveal this information, Li Hao was somewhat surprised. After all, he had grown up in the Divine General Manor and knew how valuable this information could be in the war.
Am I that trustworthy?
He didn't speak, only waiting quietly for her to continue.
Ying Xiaoxiao continued, "The Ancestor said that if the war starts, the Primordial Ancestor will likely rally other powers. Your performance has been outstanding, and the Primordial Ancestor will definitely try to recruit you to his side. If you can strike at the critical moment and ambush the Primordial Ancestor, once we succeed, all the Extreme Dao Powers lost in this war will be given to you. I swear by my Dao Heart that what I've said is true."
As she spoke, she quickly swore by her Dao Heart, looking at Li Hao with serious eyes.
Li Hao remained silent. Even without her swearing by her Dao Heart, he believed her.
However, this was just her assurance and didn't guarantee the Ancestor's promise.
After all, he wasn't familiar with the Divine Race Ancestor.
"Is this the condition for recruiting me? Is there anything else?"
Li Hao asked.
Assassinating the Primordial Ancestor was an extremely dangerous task, and Li Hao had no confidence in it.
After all, just the incense deity realm powers alone were terrifying.
Moreover, the various pieces of information he had, including the seven tribulation Imperial Weapon mentioned by Old Feng, were all well-known powers of the Primordial Ancestor.
Could there be unknown trump cards?
Undoubtedly, there must be, and they would be extremely formidable.
Seeing Li Hao's question, Ying Xiaoxiao's cheeks turned slightly red. She turned her head to look at the surrounding scenery casually before saying, "There's also incense. You will be given the incense from three minor worlds, all under your rule and control."
"Anything else?"
Li Hao asked.
Ying Xiaoxiao glanced at him and lowered her head, "No more!"
Upon hearing this, Li Hao's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. These offers weren't enough to make him take such a huge risk.
Whether it was incense or Extreme Dao Power, he could accumulate them over time.
Once his Sacrificial Dao reached the Divine Realm, he would likely have accumulated enough incense and Extreme Dao Power naturally.
Besides, if he really needed something, he could obtain it himself by then.
Therefore, these things being given to him in advance didn't hold much significance.
Li Hao had no interest in the Divine Race's war with the Primordial Ancestor. But, considering the woman in front of him, he asked, "If the war starts, will you be participating?"
Ying Xiaoxiao saw the disappointment and resistance in Li Hao's eyes and felt a mix of disappointment and secret joy. If things were like this, Li Hao wouldn't have to take the risk.
"Of course, as a Divine Maiden, I must lead the charge on the front lines."
Ying Xiaoxiao said.
Li Hao remained silent, "I can't carry out the assassination of the Primordial Ancestor, but if you're in trouble, you can come to me. I'll do my best to protect you, but only you."
(End of Chapter)
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