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Chapter 392: The Fairy's Lute
Chapter 392: The Fairy's Lute
"Hmm?"
Sensing the overwhelming might emanating from Li Hao's sword, Huntian Sage was taken aback, his pupils contracting slightly. Was this Heavenly Dao Power?
He had just faintly detected the aura of the Heavenly Dao from Li Hao's body.
But this was a technique only a Supreme Sage could wield... The shock in his eyes suddenly turned icy cold, and he abruptly summoned Heavenly Dao Power, sealing off the surrounding heavens and earth.
This move would cut off Li Hao's source of power, which was why a Supreme Sage could effortlessly slay a Three Calamities Sage.
However, Li Hao's manipulation of the heavens and earth was incredibly swift. Sensing the seal, a thread of Heavenly Sovereign Will within him let out a cold snort, emitting boundless might that easily shattered the seal.
All of this happened in an instant. Li Hao's sword light erupted, slicing through the sky, where lightning shattered and the Great Dao that had surrounded the ancient mountain for countless ages dispersed, breaking the timeless scene.
Boom!
The sword light tore through the void, as if slicing through time itself. Countless laws of the universe and brilliant sword intent coalesced in this single strike.
A violent tremor and a deafening roar resounded, and the raging Supreme Saint Path, carrying the might of heaven and earth, was cleaved apart. The blinding light made everything in Huntian Sage's eyes fade.
The void above the ancient mountain split, revealing a chaotic black light, and Huntian Sage was momentarily dazed. The slight pain from his horn atop his head made him realize that he was actually injured!
That was one of his hardest and sharpest parts, yet it was damaged.
Amidst the chaotic destruction, Li Hao did not flee but instead sped closer.
His body was engulfed in divine flames, his divine blood boiling, and his Dao bone healing and regenerating even as it shattered. Although this strike had blocked Huntian Sage's attack, the oscillating power of the Supreme Saint Path had injured his body.
But fortunately, his healing speed was so rapid that minor injuries healed almost instantly. Even if his physical body were destroyed, it could rapidly regenerate, as if he were truly eternal and indestructible.
With the enhancement of the Heavenly Stars Vein, his condition, which had plummeted to its lowest point, quickly climbed back to its peak in a single breath.
Second Strike!
Li Hao poured all his power into a second strike, unleashing his ultimate realm, including the two ultimate limit states he had achieved.
Boom!
Startled, Huntian Sage swung his claw in anger, as if tearing a piece of the sky, and unleashed a formidable aura towards Li Hao.
A terrifying shockwave erupted again, and Li Hao emerged from the impact, his body covered in wounds that healed almost immediately.
Third Strike!
Li Hao seemed tireless, continuing to strike with his sword.
"You deserve to die!!"
Huntian Sage raged, feeling humiliated that a mere Supreme Sage like himself was being forced on the defensive by Li Hao.
But what was truly terrifying was that Li Hao's power could actually match his!
Despite being only a First Calamity, Li Hao could summon an astonishing amount of heaven and earth power. Huntian Sage no longer engaged in a direct power struggle with Li Hao, as his power replenishment speed was slightly slower.
His massive body dove down like a black behemoth, his sharp horn aimed directly at Li Hao.
The domain of the Supreme Saint Path enveloped the area, and he unleashed a terrifying might that seemed capable of rending the earth itself.
"Merely a Second Calamity Imperial Weapon, let's see how you break through my defenses!"
Huntian Sage's eyes were filled with murderous intent as he lunged at Li Hao with a claw.
The brilliant sword light erupted, forcing Huntian Sage's claw back, but as he had said, though the sword was sharp, it could not pierce his shell.
Not to mention truly breaking it; he also had the Blood Drop Rebirth ability, which would heal him in an instant.
As a Physical Body to Sagehood cultivator who had reached the Supreme Sage realm, his physical body was the strongest Imperial Weapon, comparable to a Sixth Calamity Imperial Weapon.
Weapons that can injure him are few and far between in the Land of Sages.
Aside from the Primordial Ancestor, it would be the Medicine Sage’s poisons.
With a loud thud, the Hun Tian Sage’s Claw struck Li Hao. To avoid being caught, Li Hao swiftly swung his sword the moment they made contact, using the force to push himself away.
His Sword Momentum was like the blazing sun, ethereal and sharp, slashing repeatedly at the Claw. However, it was as if he were striking divine iron, failing to even scratch the surface.
"Too hard."
Li Hao’s expression darkened. This was his near-full-power Eruption, and he hadn’t expected to barely match his opponent. If it were any other Supreme Sage, he might have had a chance to injure them, but fate had pitted him against the Hun Tian Sage.
Among the many Supreme Sages, the Hun Tian Sage was one of the more powerful.
"Continuing like this will at best end in a stalemate. I can’t kill him."
The Heaven and Earth Treasures he had plundered earlier had allowed him to continuously transcend tribulations and advance, but compared to these Supreme Sages, his foundation was still far too shallow.
If he couldn’t kill him, there was no point in prolonging the battle. Otherwise, he might draw the attention of the Dragon Sage, the Primordial Ancestor, and others, which wouldn’t be a good outcome.
As he thought, Li Hao fought while retreating, each sword strike delivered with full force, the only way he could match the Hun Tian Sage.
"Thinking of running?"
The Hun Tian Sage pressed his attack relentlessly, his massive body surprisingly agile. Li Hao could only dodge by using his attacks.
Seeing through Li Hao’s intentions, the Hun Tian Sage sneered. Although Li Hao had repeatedly surprised and exceeded his expectations, his cultivation time was still too short, and his Second Tribulation Imperial Weapon posed no real threat.
As the apex of All Heavens’ power, Supreme Sages had effectively divided eighty percent of the cultivation resources and incense. The remaining twenty percent were fought over by the old Three Calamities Sages and other Sages.
This was why Semi-Saints found it so difficult to compete for incense. Most of it was in the hands of Supreme Sages, and even Sages were struggling to secure a share, let alone Semi-Saints.
"Heavenly Prison!"
The Hun Tian Sage suddenly raised his hand, and the Supreme Saint Path domain in his palm emitted a powerful suction force, enveloping a ten-thousand-mile radius. He then unleashed a Physical Body Technique.
A vague, enormous hand seemed to form in the air, slowly clenching to grasp Li Hao.
Li Hao’s expression changed. If he were caught by the Hun Tian Sage, it would come down to a pure power struggle, and he wasn’t certain he could win.
"Sole Self perceives, what I see is what I desire. Sole Self desires, what I desire is what I break!"
A sword mark appeared in Li Hao’s eyes, and his Unique Self Sword Technique seemed to subtly advance once more. He slashed out with newfound intensity.
The Eternal Dao Domain and the sword shadows in his eyes converged, forming a powerful strike.
The vague, enormous hand in the air suddenly split open, but there was no explosion.
Li Hao darted through the black crack, breaking free.
"Unfortunately, my Body Movement Techniques are too slow. If my Body Movement Techniques could reach the Sacrificial Dao, even just the Body Movement Techniques combined with the Ultimate Realm would help me escape!"
Li Hao continued to fly forward, but he felt his speed was still too slow. Despite his cultivation being incredibly fast, reaching an exaggerated pace, there was still much room for improvement.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Li Hao break through his divine powers, the Hun Tian Sage’s expression turned cold. He pursued again, though while his cultivation was in the Supreme Saint Path, and he could break through myriad laws, Body Movement Techniques were not his strong suit. Nevertheless, he still outclassed most Three Calamities Sages in this aspect.
In the blink of an eye, Huntian Sage had caught up to Li Hao once again.
Li Hao's figure flickered as he dashed toward the Immortal Deity phantom at the peak of the ancient mountain.
The Immortal Deity phantom remained seated, seemingly unaffected, and only slowly opened its eyes as Li Hao approached. Its gaze seemed to pierce through time, focusing on this very moment.
Then, the Immortal Deity phantom's expression shifted slightly, giving Li Hao a brief glance before turning its attention to Huntian Sage behind him.
Its eyes grew cold, as if it had muttered a sneer, and it raised its hand, sending a beam of light flying.
However, the farther the light traveled from its body, the faster its power dissipated.
"Just a phantom, and you dare to Suppress me?"
Huntian Sage, realizing the attack was aimed at him, roared in anger and charged forward, smashing the attack to pieces. Only a slight wisp of smoke and a minor crack appeared on his body, which quickly healed.
The Immortal Deity, having launched its attack, gradually faded and disappeared from the mountain peak.
Li Hao knew this was just a phantom etched in time, but what was terrifying was that this phantom seemed to have its own consciousness.
What level of cultivation must one reach to possess such an ability?
Without looking back, Li Hao continued forward, using the Immortal Deity phantom's attack to create a bit of distance between him and Huntian Sage.
He consecutively used Netherwast Teleportation, traversing the Heavenly Rift, escaping the ancient mountain. He appeared several thousand miles ahead at another ancient mountain.
This ancient mountain was also shrouded in Thunderfire and tribulation power, with an Immortal Deity phantom meditating at its peak, but it looked different from the previous one.
Li Hao directly rushed to the peak, and the Immortal Deity phantom opened its eyes, its gaze piercing through the illusion and focusing on Li Hao.
Soon, it sensed Huntian Sage approaching from behind, and a cold expression appeared in its eyes upon seeing him.
It raised its hand, just like the previous Immortal Deity phantom, and launched an attack, a Spear Light that pierced through the air.
Huntian Sage, enraged, charged forward without fear.
Li Hao wondered if these Immortal Deities considered Huntian Sage to be a demon, which was why they avoided him and only attacked Huntian Sage.
He didn't look back, continuing his mad dash forward.
Behind him, more ancient mountains awaited. Li Hao consecutively traversed seven ancient mountains, using the Immortal Deity phantoms to maintain a slight distance from Huntian Sage.
"Hmm?"
When he reached another ancient mountain, Li Hao noticed that this one was not shrouded in Thunderfire. Instead, it was covered in a crimson-golden cloud, as if painted with golden powder, beautiful to the utmost.
At the peak were Jade Palaces, a Heavenly Waterfall, and a Spirit Pool. An Immortal Deity phantom woman sat in a pavilion on the cliff's edge, gently playing a zither.
Around her, Dao Resonance swirled like flowing light, breathtakingly beautiful.
Li Hao heard the faint zither music and was momentarily stunned. With his mastery of the Dao of Music, he could sense that this was an unparalleled divine melody.
He even felt a strong urge to obtain this melody, willing to endure severe injuries and a shortened lifespan for it!
"What a beautiful melody..."
Li Hao was briefly lost in thought, but the killing intent from behind snapped him back to reality. His expression changed, and this time, he didn't lead Huntian Sage to the peak, unwilling to let this timeless scene fade away.
However, as he turned, the woman playing the zither on the peak glanced at him calmly, a faint smile playing on her lips. She then lightly flicked her fingers, sending a Dao Sound wave that transformed into a terrifying blade, slicing downward.
"This melody is called Nine Rivers of Sorrow..."
An ancient and exceedingly gentle thought floated into Li Hao's mind.
Then, Li Hao saw the woman playing the zither atop the mountain, her figure gradually fading away. The time she left behind had dissipated completely, along with the sound waves that cut through the air.
Li Hao was stunned, feeling a deep and indescribable sense of regret.
But he silently remembered the name of this melody.
He wondered if the woman had already passed away, or if they might meet again.
Li Hao reined in his thoughts, sensing the furious roar behind him. Without turning back, he continued to rush forward, determined not to let this final performance go to waste.
When he reached another ancient mountain, Li Hao saw that there was no Thunderfire here, but the mountain was shattered and scorched as if it had been through a great battle.
At the mountain's peak, there was no Immortal Deity phantom. The ground was charred and lifeless.
Li Hao was slightly taken aback but dared not linger, continuing to run forward.
As he was about to rush out of the ancient mountain, Li Hao noticed something reflective. His eyes narrowed as he looked closer.
It was a broken blade, slanted into a charred rock.
Strangely, the broken blade had no dust on it, looking as if it were brand new.
Li Hao raised his hand, and the broken blade flew through the air, landing in his palm.
He felt no tribulation power or Dao Resonance on it.
But for it to be here, it was likely a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, though it had been damaged like the original achievement, now just a fragment.
"Die!!"
Huntian Sage's low growl came from behind. His eyes were bloodshot, not just from his nature but from rage.
With a flap of his wings, his figure rushed forward like a roc, tearing through the void with his Claw, aiming to rip Li Hao's Physical Body to shreds.
In the process of tearing and regenerating, he would have the opportunity to devour Li Hao.
Li Hao's face turned pale. He threw the fragment and swung his sword, the Sword Light suddenly intensifying as he aimed for the opponent's unicorn horn, willing to trade wounds. But in the next moment, he saw the other's Claw suddenly break, blood gushing out!
This sudden scene left Li Hao stunned, and Huntian Sage was equally shocked, his pupils constricting as he stared at his severed Claw.
The blood quickly stopped, and the Claw regenerated rapidly, but he was still dazed.
Li Hao didn't even check if his Sword Dao had hit. His gaze scanned the broken area, where he saw a bright reflection. His heart pounded. Could it be...
He hurriedly burned his Soul Spirit, quickly drawing out Soul Spirit Power to pull the fragment's blade back.
Without hesitation, he imprinted his Soul Spirit on the fragment. This way, if Huntian Sage tried to seize and control the fragment, it would be extremely difficult, unless his Soul Spirit strength was several times greater, allowing him to erase Li Hao's Soul Spirit Imprint and take control of the Imperial Weapon.
But clearly, in terms of Soul Spirit, although Huntian Sage was a Supreme Sage, the gap between him and Li Hao wasn't significant; they were both at the Ultimate Realm.
"What is this thing?"
Huntian Sage's face changed, his gaze falling on the fragment. He sensed it wasn't a complete Imperial Weapon, which made it even more astonishing.
Li Hao also realized that, although the fragment was incomplete, it was terrifyingly sharp, possibly a top-tier Imperial Weapon, perhaps even surpassing a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon!
No wonder it had remained so bright for countless ages, with no dust settling on it, so incredibly sharp.
"Go!"
Li Hao manipulated the fragment, swiftly attacking Huntian Sage, wanting to test its edge.
Huntian Sage was alarmed and enraged, his Supreme Saint Path domain enveloping him. At the same time, he raised his hand and pulled out an Imperial Weapon from the shell on his back.
Facing Li Hao, he had not intended to use an Imperial Weapon; it would be too humiliating, like a college student using a calculator to compete in math with a grade schooler.
Winning would be a disgrace.
(End of Chapter)
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