Everlasting Renown Chapter 406: Holy Infant Finally Formed, Second Transcend to Immortality (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 406: Holy Infant Finally Formed, Second Transcend to Immortality (Part 1)

Chapter 406: Holy Infant Finally Formed, Second Transcend to Immortality (Part 1)

Clearly, although Mivu Heaven is isolated from the outside world, news from the outside still manages to reach here.

Li Hao said, “Don’t be too polite. My name is Hao Tian.”

“I’ve heard of you. A rare genius that appears once every ten thousand years in the All Heavens region. Despite not being a Reincarnation, you rival the Holy Reincarnates. Your battle projection, my disciple showed it to me, and it was indeed impressive.”

Mitian Sage smiled, his eyes openly showing his admiration for Li Hao.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised and chuckled lightly. “You flatter me, Senior.”

Mitian Sage said, “I heard that in the Sixth Extreme Realm, one can grasp a thread of Immortal Power. If you can use that thread of Immortal Power as a guide, perhaps I can refine a true Immortal Pill.”

“Perhaps we should give it a try,” Li Hao suggested.

“Mm.”

Mitian Sage agreed and called his disciple, who was also a Sage, to prepare the alchemical chamber and conduct the necessary preparations.

Refining an Immortal Pill requires not only an alchemical chamber and auxiliary herbs but also a grand array to condense the Holy Land’s sacred vein power, infusing it into the alchemical chamber to ensure the power remains full and potent.

The preparations would take about half a month. With nothing to do, Li Hao, at Mitian Sage’s invitation, decided to stay temporarily in Mivu Heaven.

“Master Son, you enjoy the Dao of Chess?”

Li Hao noticed that Mitian Sage’s courtyard was extremely simple, with a nearby medicinal garden and divine weapon-forged tools like hoes and shovels, making it look like an ordinary farmyard, albeit exceptionally clean.

Apart from a teapot and a pair of free-flying cranes, there was also a chessboard set up in one corner of the yard.

“Mm, living for so long, I often have nothing to do, so I tend to delve into other things. The Dao of Chess is quite profound and interesting. Do you understand it?”

Mitian Sage invited Li Hao to his courtyard as a guest, intending to serve him tea. This tea, which he had personally cultivated, picked, and processed, had a wondrous effect, enhancing cultivation, calming the mind, and solidifying the Dao Heart.

If one had Heart Demon distractions, a cup of this tea could cleanse and resolve them.

“I know a little.”

Li Hao was interested, and it was rare to meet someone with a similar hobby. He suggested, “How about a game?”

Mitian Sage, upon hearing this, put down his shovel and smiled. “Then let me keep you company.”

He tidied the dirt off his clothes, dusted off his sleeves, and invited Li Hao to sit down. He then summoned the tea he had prepared earlier.

He first poured tea for Li Hao, saying, “In the past, I used to have the young cranes keep me company. My disciples know of my hobby and try to learn it to please me, but they have too many distractions on the chessboard, and the games aren’t as satisfying. Don’t hold back on me.”

After pouring a cup for himself, he relaxed and casually sipped his tea.

Li Hao took a sip and felt the tea’s fragrance refreshing and invigorating, making his entire body feel powerfully active. The tea also had a peculiar fragrance that left him feeling refreshed. He couldn’t help but praise it:

“Excellent tea!”

Then, the two of them began to drink tea and play chess.

The Dao of Chess reveals true skill in just a few moves.

After a few turns, the casual smile on Mitian Sage’s face turned slightly more serious, recognizing that Li Hao’s chess skills were not just for show but quite refined.

Li Hao was at the eighth rank in the Dao of Chess, considered top-tier in the All Heavens region.

“Not bad, not bad…”

Mitian Sage’s moves became more deliberate, a smile spreading across his face.

Li Hao also noticed that his opponent’s chess skills were even better than his own, a rare and delightful discovery. He felt a sense of joy.

In their first game, Li Hao lost, but he felt a sense of happiness, finding it rare to meet a worthy opponent.

In the days that followed, Li Hao spent time in Mitian Sage’s small courtyard. Apart from playing chess, he accompanied Mitian Sage in the medicinal garden, where the latter used a small shovel to remove weeds, adjust the roots of the herbs, and prune unnecessary branches, all the while casually sharing knowledge about herbs.

Although Li Hao wasn’t particularly interested, he listened quietly.

As their relationship grew closer, Li Hao found Mitian Sage to be quite amiable. He couldn’t help but ask at the end of a game:

“Master Son, I heard that Old Feng and Lying Heaven Sage were both your disciples. What happened that caused them to leave here?”

Upon hearing Li Hao’s question, the victorious smile on Mitian Sage’s face faded. He fell silent for a moment, took a sip of tea, adjusted his posture, and looked into the distance beyond the eaves.

“It all comes down to my arrogant nature in my youth. I trusted my own judgment too much and acted on my own will, causing them great hardship.”

"Oh?"

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. Master Son appeared to be very easygoing, and it was hard to imagine him as a proud and self-centered person.

But he knew that time could change a person. Even a mere mortal with a mere hundred-year lifespan could grow to like and pursue things they once despised.

Understanding what one once hated might be a form of growth.

"Back then, they all cultivated by my side, following me in alchemy and artifact refinement. They all had exceptional talent, and I taught them with all my heart. But one day, we found the embryo of a top-tier Dao Armament in a Forbidden Area."

"That embryo, if refined properly, had the potential to become the strongest Dao Armament in All Heavens."

"Unfortunately, it was lost later."

"The only ones who could enter my artifact refinement chamber and come into contact with that Dao Armament embryo were them, so I suspected they were driven by greed and stole it."

As Sage Mitian spoke, his voice grew lower, and his gaze shifted from the sky to the herb garden before him, though it remained unfocused, as if he were still lost in his memories.

Li Hao had heard a simple account of this from the Sage who led him there, and he fell silent for a moment.

"Later events, you can probably imagine."

"In my rage, I interrogated them, but they refused to admit it. I tried every method, but I couldn't find that Dao Armament on them."

"Under the pleading of others, I released them, intending to secretly observe them to see if they would reveal the Dao Armament. But even after they reached Holy Capital, they never showed it."

Sage Mitian shook his head slightly, his eyes carrying a hint of world-weariness:

"They retaliated against me by discarding everything I taught them and forged their own Saint Paths. One became a thief, and one a liar, just as I accused them back then. They stole, they lied. I knew what they wanted to say..."

Li Hao was stunned, never expecting that Old Feng and Lying Heaven Sage had such a past.

Stealing, lying—though Sage Mitian didn't elaborate, Li Hao could imagine the immense torment and suffering they must have endured under such false accusations.

"Did you find that Dao Armament later?" Li Hao asked.

Sage Mitian shook his head. "No news. But I now know it wasn't them. The only others who could enter my alchemy chamber back then were other Supreme Sages. I'm still investigating in secret, but I haven't found any evidence after all these years."

Li Hao nodded, glancing at him. It was hard for him to determine who was right and who was wrong in this matter.

But he knew that, as a third party, he had no right to judge. That would be like placing himself on a pedestal to criticize others.

Judging others' right and wrong, in itself, could be a mistake.

"If the Immortal Pill can be successfully refined and help them reach the threshold of Supreme Sage, it will be a small form of compensation."

Sage Mitian said softly.

Li Hao nodded, saying nothing, and quietly sipped his tea.

Half a month passed.

The preparations for refining the Immortal Pill were complete.

In the small courtyard, Li Hao was playing chess with Sage Mitian when Sword Master suddenly rushed in.

Seeing the two of them playing chess, he hurriedly said:

"Hao Tian, something's happened."

"Hmm?"

Li Hao and Sage Mitian looked up, their brows furrowing.

Sword Master's expression was grim. "In the All Heavens realm, your name is being spread everywhere. They say you monopolize the Immortal Path, using brute force to block the ascension of the saints. Now, the Divine Dynasties of various Minor Worlds are all denouncing you."

Li Hao was taken aback, finally understanding why the incense offerings had decreased. Only the part from the Mortal World still arrived as usual.

"Is this the work of the saints?"

Li Hao's expression turned cold, never expecting them to involve the common people.

"That's right, but they haven't targeted you openly. If you try to investigate, they've probably already thought of ways to counter you. There are too many forces spreading this news, making it impossible to trace."

Sword Master added, "Public resentment is rising everywhere, saying you are selfish. Check your incense; it's probably been cut off."

Li Hao's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent. "It seems I've been too lenient. To tarnish my reputation, I need to set an example by eliminating a few to show them the consequences!"

"If you do that, your reputation will only get worse. Now that the rumors have started, they can't be extinguished."

Sword Master said.

Sage Mitian looked at Li Hao. "I've heard about your situation. I believe what you said, but that doesn't matter. They're using the simplest method to cut off your incense. They probably think you intend to seize the incense of this world, so they're using this tactic to force a response from you."

Li Hao was momentarily stunned, his thoughts racing. He realized that Sage Mitian was right.

"If you lash out in anger, they will cry injustice. If you kill them, it will inevitably become public, and the All Heavens commoners will see you as brutal and unreasonable. They will have a just cause to unite against your cruelty."

Sage Mitian said.

Li Hao fell silent.

Mitian Sage glanced at him and said, "Now, you have two options. The first is to seek a truce with them and make them stop, which would resolve this matter. The second is to endure it, waiting until a century passes and this batch of mortals dies, then you can rebuild your Incense Shrine."

Li Hao knew that seeking reconciliation with the Sages was pointless. Their desires were insatiable, and no matter what he said, they wouldn’t believe him.

"Who would have thought that my path of defense, which brought All Heavens a decade of peace, would end like this."

Li Hao sneered. At that moment, he felt a strong urge to open the gap in the Mysterious Mother Gate and let them see for themselves, to witness the truth.

But his rationality ultimately restrained this impulse. Once he did that, there would be no turning back.

If the ancient demons invaded, not only would his friends in All Heavens be in danger, but the Mortal World would also suffer from the ancient demons' incursion and influence.

For the greater good, he had to endure.

Sword Master looked at Li Hao with concern, fearing that he might act rashly and engage the Sages in battle. If that happened, many Sages would fall, and Li Hao himself would be in danger.

The small courtyard fell silent. After a long while, Li Hao's expression calmed, and he said, "I accept this."

Mitian Sage patted his shoulder in comfort and said, "I know you are reluctant, but I believe that one day, you will clear your name."

Li Hao shook his head slightly, not wanting to dwell on it further to avoid reigniting his anger.

He took a sip of Mitian Sage's tea, feeling his mood calm significantly. "When will we start refining the Immortal Pill? Once it's ready, I want to visit the Mortal World."

"Are you in the right state for that?"

A trace of worry flickered in Mitian Sage's eyes.

Li Hao smiled and said, "It's fine. Even if everyone spits on me, what does it matter? I’m not doing this for them, but for my friends."

Mitian Sage looked deeply at Li Hao and said, "I had a hunch before, but now that you say this, I believe your words are true. When the Immortal Deities vanished without a trace, I had a premonition that they were fleeing or had encountered some trouble. It seems my suspicions were correct."

At this, he seemed to recall something and narrowed his eyes, saying, "That old fellow, Primordial Ancestor, likely has his own suspicions. His obsession with immortality is so deep that few know his ancestors were Immortal Deities!"

Li Hao was taken aback. Primordial Ancestor's ancestors were Immortal Deities?

He couldn't help but think of what Nangong Jian and the red-tasseled spear woman had said. Could it be that Primordial Ancestor was a descendant of the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor?!

"He dreams of following in his ancestor's footsteps. He ascended too early, enduring everything, with his lifelong goal being to take that step. Even the slightest chance would drive him mad to pursue it. You need to be careful of him", Mitian Sage warned.

Li Hao nodded slightly, also sensing Primordial Ancestor's deep-seated obsession.

Shaking his head, Li Hao said, "Let's not think about that now. Let's focus on our own tasks."

"Agreed."

Mitian Sage nodded.

Then, Mitian Sage led Li Hao to the alchemical chamber, politely declining Sword Master's offer to join them.

"Has the sacred vein been connected to the alchemical chamber?"

Mitian Sage asked his disciple. Refining the Immortal Pill was an extremely complex process, and he needed his disciple's assistance.

"It's all prepared."

The disciple replied, the same Sage who had guided Li Hao earlier.

Mitian Sage immediately retrieved an Immortal Herb. He first used other spirit medicines to strip the Immortal Herb of its filaments and then handed them to Li Hao.

"Take a look. Can you refine the Immortal Power within these fine filaments?"

Mitian Sage's expression was serious.

Li Hao had suggested helping him refine the Immortal Pill with some confidence. Besides extracting the Immortal Power, his current Cooking Dao rank of Tenth Tier also provided a significant boost to the process.

Li Hao raised his hand, and in the air, Chaos Divine Fire condensed.

When the flames appeared, both Mitian Sage and the disciple beside him widened their eyes in shock, exclaiming, "Chaos Divine Fire?!"

They never expected that Li Hao could conjure Chaos Divine Fire with just a gesture. This was the pinnacle of alchemical and refining flames, born from the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, unmatched by any other flame in the world.

Li Hao used the Chaos Divine Fire to envelop the Immortal Herb filaments, treating them like ingredients to be refined. His hair gradually turned silver as he entered the Ultimate Transcendence to Immortality state.

Borrowing a thread of Immortal Power from Transcend to Immortality, Li Hao refined the Immortal Herb threads.

When Sage Mitian saw the changes in the Immortal Herb threads, his expression immediately turned excited, knowing that Li Hao had truly succeeded.

Subsequently, he continuously passed the Immortal Herb threads to Li Hao. As Li Hao continuously refined them, droplets of immortal dew began to appear.

Sage Mitian, fearing the dew would evaporate and merge with Heaven and Earth, quickly calmed his mind, suppressing his excitement, and began the alchemy process.

Once Li Hao had refined all the Immortal Herb, he sat to the side and exited the state of Ultimate Transcendence to Immortality.

Sage Mitian did not hide anything from Li Hao, showcasing his alchemy techniques in front of him, including the auxiliary ingredients he blended into the Immortal Pill.

"Hao Tian, can you use your Chaos Divine Fire to increase the heat?"

As a large amount of medicinal ingredients were added to the alchemy furnace, Sage Mitian suddenly spoke to Li Hao.

Li Hao naturally did not refuse. He condensed his Chaos Divine Fire and sent it to the bottom of the alchemy furnace, then let Sage Mitian control the intensity of the fire.

As the fragrance of the herbs spread, the alchemy furnace trembled slightly. Outside, a Great Dao aura gathered, enveloping the elixir even before it was fully formed, with a faint rumble of thunder echoing in the air.

Li Hao felt that the energy within the alchemical chamber was extremely dense, befitting the power of the Holy Land.

With the refining by Chaos Divine Fire, rare and peerless herbs were continuously added to the alchemy furnace.

Time passed, and three days later.

The misty light within the alchemical chamber gradually dissipated, and the various strange and fragrant aromas that filled the room vanished.

The dense energy in the alchemical chamber also thinned, while inside the alchemy furnace, there were intermittent sounds of impact, as if iron balls were colliding with the furnace.

Sage Mitian's face was flushed by the firelight, his forehead covered in sweat, and his white beard and hair were damp. His expression grew increasingly tense, as three days of continuous alchemy had taken a toll on his mind and spirit. Every moment of fire control had to be perfect, with no room for error.

Li Hao sat to the side, continuously providing the Chaos Divine Fire.

At one point, Sage Mitian asked if Li Hao could keep up, and Li Hao assured him that he was fine.

Seeing Li Hao's relaxed demeanor, Sage Mitian felt more at ease and focused entirely on the alchemy process.

Li Hao noticed that the phenomena surrounding the alchemy furnace had disappeared, which made him somewhat worried. Could it be failing?

But seeing Sage Mitian's expression, which was even more tense and tinged with excitement, Li Hao realized this might be a sign that the pill was about to be completed.

As the Chaos Divine Fire continued to burn, the alchemy furnace suddenly trembled, and a crack appeared on its surface!

Then, Li Hao saw a brilliant misty light emerge from the crack, like a liquid with an ultimate density.

Additionally, a fragrance so potent it made his bones feel almost numb spread out.

While Li Hao was amazed, Sage Mitian's face changed drastically. His power erupted, and the Heaven-Earth Meridian condensed behind him, attracting a vast amount of Heaven and Earth Power.

He channeled this power into the alchemy furnace and urged his disciple:

"Quick, the Immortal Pill is too powerful, the sacred vein's power is not enough, channel more power into the alchemy furnace!"

The disciple, startled, quickly activated the Heaven-Earth Meridian. However, the continuous alchemy over several days had greatly exhausted him. Despite his best efforts, more cracks appeared on the alchemy furnace.

Seeing this, Li Hao asked, "Is it enough? Do you need more?"

Hearing this, Sage Mitian quickly replied, "Yes, the more, the better. I underestimated this Immortal Pill. It requires too much power, and it already has consciousness!"

(End of Chapter)

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