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Chapter 411: Clearing the Name, Dire Straits Arrive (Part 1)
Chapter 411: Clearing the Name, Dire Straits Arrive (Part 1)
The Primordial Ancestor did not withhold any details, recounting Li Hao's achievements in All Heavens over the past dozen years to them in a simple manner.
After listening to the Primordial Ancestor's account, the Li Family members were stunned, their hearts filled with incomparable shock, almost in a daze.
They had assumed that Li Hao's arrival in All Heavens would at most allow him to thrive, but they never imagined that in just a few short years, he had already ascended to the pinnacle of All Heavens, making even the many Sages who had established mortal world divine dynasties and left countless legacies and myths feel wary and look up to him.
"Rising from Canglan World, defeating all the monsters of All Heavens, reaching the top, instantly attaining sagehood, invincible in the Pantheon..."
Many of the accompanying Sages, upon hearing the Primordial Ancestor's narration of Li Hao's journey, could not help but feel a sense of awe. That young man was truly monstrous, like a comet streaking across the sky, so brilliant that the entire world took notice, and no one was unaware of him.
Li Tiangang and the others were speechless with shock, never expecting that the child who had already shown his brilliance in the mortal world would, upon arriving in the Ten Thousand Heavens, where monsters were abundant, be like a dragon returning to the sea, breaking through his own Heavenly Gate to become a true dragon.
"Invincible in the Pantheon..."
Li Pingan's eyes were filled with shock and bewilderment, his face turning pale, his body swaying as if about to collapse.
He never thought that the shadow of the Dao he had been pursuing all along had already reached such a distant place.
The God King brought everyone to the Holy Land of All Heavens, bid farewell to the Primordial Ancestor, and returned to the Ancient Hall to defend.
The Incarnations of the other Sages also disappeared, and the Primordial Ancestor's True Self restrained its aura, but the dense Great Dao surrounding him made him seem like the center of the universe, evoking an involuntary sense of reverence.
The other Sages also restrained their energies, for if they revealed their auras, those below the Enlightened Realm would find it hard to bear, unable even to walk.
As the Li Family members were filled with trepidation, the Primordial Ancestor led them to the Tianyuan Holy Land, where the energy was rich and the environment was breathtakingly beautiful, like a paradise from the mortal world.
The Primordial Ancestor let them settle in briefly before projecting the scenes of the divine dynasties destroyed by the ancient demons.
He had been candid about Li Hao's achievements, harboring his own thoughts, hoping that after these people learned of Li Hao's current special status, they would persuade him wisely.
As the ruins of the divine dynasties were projected above their heads, the Li Family members and Emperor Yu, among others, were stunned. The divine dynasties had fallen, and from a high vantage point, countless cities lay in silence, filled with corpses, the fires of war spreading everywhere.
In a world presided over by Sages, such a massive tragedy had occurred.
The figures of the ancient demons were also projected, and the Primordial Ancestor added a touch of the Laws, causing everyone to instantly feel a wave of malevolence and terrifying intimidation, making them realize that even a mere projection was terrifying.
"These are the ancient demons, each one rivaling the mightiest of Sages."
The Primordial Ancestor said softly, "Now, only Heavenly Venerated Hao can suppress them, but even so, it is only a temporary solution. The ancient demon armies are endless. We can only ask Heavenly Venerated Hao to take us with him to find refuge, preserving the spark of life, until someone becomes a True Immortal, which might be the only way to turn the tide and drive the ancient demons out."
Hearing his words, although they could not fully understand, everyone realized that All Heavens was facing an unprecedented catastrophe.
They had never imagined that the only choice in this catastrophe was to seek refuge.
"Persuading Heavenly Venerated Hao can only depend on you."
The Primordial Ancestor said solemnly to them, his eyes warm and sincere.
Seeing that he, a Sage, could be so approachable, everyone felt a sense of goodwill.
Li Tiangang said, "In such a calamity, as martial artists, we must take action. There is no reason to retreat."
As he spoke, he felt his wife, Wife, gently tug at his sleeve, causing him to look at her with a puzzled expression.
Ji Qingqing didn't say a word, but her eyes revealed deep thought as she remained silent.
Li Muxiu's eyes flickered. Although he had developed a fondness for the Sage before him, he felt there was something odd about the Sage's words.
Moreover, he knew Li Hao very well, despite not having seen him for over a century. People might change, but Li Muxiu believed that one's nature was formed in childhood and would only change drastically under extreme circumstances.
"Senior, I wonder what Heavenly Venerated Hao thinks about this?"
As everyone pondered, Emperor Yu spoke with a respectful demeanor. His tone was gentle, yet his spine was straight, exuding a regal presence that was both soft and firm.
Upon hearing Emperor Yu's question, the Primordial Ancestor glanced at him, recognizing him as a descendant of the Jiang Family, a key figure in Sage Jiang's resurrection.
Though the question seemed simple, it was actually quite probing.
However, the Primordial Ancestor, with his deep scheming, smiled and said, "Heavenly Venerated Hao and we had a minor misunderstanding earlier. The fault lies with us, and we are willing to make amends in any way possible. However, the mistake has already been made, and we hope that Heavenly Venerated Hao can overlook our past grievances, not for our sake, but for the sake of all living beings in the Ten Thousand Realms."
Emperor Yu's eyes flickered, and he immediately understood many things from the Primordial Ancestor's words. His suspicions were largely confirmed.
It was far from the light-hearted description given, otherwise, how could a gentle person like Li Hao ignore the plight of all living beings?
"Since it was a misunderstanding, besides our persuasion, you can also accompany us to clear it up. Hao Tian is a kind-hearted child, and if it's just a small misunderstanding, he will understand."
Emperor Yu spoke gently, a smile on his face.
The Holy Capital attendees could tell that this Mortal World emperor was sharp and not easily fooled, and they privately thought him cunning.
The Primordial Ancestor smiled and said, "Of course, we have already apologized, but if Heavenly Venerated Hao can lend a hand, we are willing to apologize a hundred times or more. On this journey, we will accompany you, hoping that Heavenly Venerated Hao, if not for our sake, will do it for your sake and temporarily set aside any grievances."
Grievances... Emperor Yu nodded slightly and said, "When we meet Heavenly Venerated Hao, we will do our best to persuade him."
He had already seen through their intentions. While these Sages treated them with courtesy, it was primarily to use them to convince Li Hao. Otherwise, they wouldn't be treated so well.
Moreover, they had no choice; they couldn't negotiate with these Sages.
Seeing Emperor Yu take charge, the Li Family members said no more.
The Primordial Ancestor signaled to his disciple, Xiao Tianyu.
Xiao Tianyu understood and turned to leave. Soon, a group of figures followed him.
Seeing these figures, the Li Family members were somewhat puzzled, but Li Muxiu and Li Qingzheng were stunned. They recognized several familiar faces, all ancestors of the Li Family who had once come to the Land of Sages, and whose portraits still hung in the Ancestral Hall.
With the Primordial Ancestor's introduction, both sides quickly realized they were all part of the Li Family.
Li Tiangang, along with Li Xuanli and others, hurriedly bowed in respect. Even Li Muxiu and Li Qingzheng had to lower their heads, despite being older, as the ancestors were their seniors in terms of lineage and blood.
Many Ancestral Heroic Souls flew out of the Ancestral Hall to greet these Li Family members from the Immortal Gate.
The Holy Ones patiently waited as they recognized each other. The Primordial Ancestor had already given detailed instructions to the Li Family members in the Holy Land, asking them to carefully persuade Li Hao.
The night passed.
The next day, the Primordial Ancestor led the group, accompanied by the Holy Ones, to a certain location in the void to find Li Hao.
Thinking of the imminent meeting with Li Hao, everyone felt a surge of excitement.
Ren Qianqian gripped her sword tightly, her heart pounding. After over a century, she was finally going to see Li Hao again.
Before long,
As they crossed the void one after another, the Sages used the Heaven and Earth Shift, a technique that left everyone in awe.
As the majestic Holy Mountain loomed before them, the Primordial Ancestor slowed his pace, leading the group to approach it gently.
On the Holy Mountain, Li Hao was constructing the summit.
His Soul Spirit was formidable, already enveloping the surrounding area. When the Primordial Ancestor and the others emerged from the rift, he immediately sensed their presence. After all, the combined aura of so many sages was hard to miss.
But beyond the auras of the sages, Li Hao quickly perceived many familiar presences.
He was momentarily stunned, then his eyes lit up with surprise as he saw Emperor Yu, Ren Qianqian, and others.
In addition, he saw his Second Uncle, Fifth Master, and Mother He Jianlan, who had taken care of him since childhood.
And that little chubby one... how did he become so big?
Li Hao saw Li Yuanzhao, now a middle-aged man with a paunch, and was taken aback.
If not for his unchanged aura, Li Hao would hardly have recognized him; the change was too drastic.
As they drew closer, the group also saw Li Hao and immediately recognized him.
Li Hao hadn't changed much. For someone of his cultivation, maintaining a young man's appearance for thousands of years was easy. If he didn't mind the embarrassment, even a sage who had lived for tens of thousands of years could appear as a child.
"Hao Ge!"
Li Yuanzhao, now a middle-aged man, couldn't contain his excitement upon seeing Li Hao. His eyes welled up with tears as he rushed over.
Emperor Yu's eyes moistened, but he remained composed, thinking to himself that the boy hadn't changed at all and was still the familiar figure he knew.
Ren Qianqian bit her lip, tears streaming down her cheeks like broken beads. She floated slowly toward Li Hao, afraid that the dream would shatter if she moved too quickly.
Beside her, Li Pingan stared dumbfounded at the figure.
Despite the changes, it was still the same person, only more handsome and radiant, exuding an incomparable aura that no statue could match.
He was... his brother?
Soon, Li Pingan noticed Ren Qianqian's emotional state, even though she was behind him. His divine sense saw her tears and felt a sharp pain in his heart.
"Yuanzhao, Qianqian."
Li Hao stopped his construction when he saw them approaching and happily moved to greet them.
Then, his gaze swept over to the Primordial Ancestor and the other sages behind them, and he immediately understood the reason.
But he didn't want to let the presence of the sages dampen his mood. Regardless, it was a joy to see them again.
"Hao Ge, I've missed you so much..."
Li Yuanzhao threw himself into Li Hao's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Despite his middle-aged, burly appearance, he sounded like a child, uttering endearing words.
Li Hao was a bit surprised but didn't press for details, sensing that the young man had not had an easy time.
Among the Li Family, a beautiful woman with a cold gaze and an elegant hairstyle watched the scene, stunned.
She was Li Yuanzhao's wife. Having only recently married into the Li Family, she had heard that Li Yuanzhao and the Heavenly General of Dayu were close friends, almost brothers. She thought Li Yuanzhao was exaggerating, given that his talent fell short of being a prodigy, let alone comparing to the Heavenly General.
Especially after Li Yuanzhao suddenly became dispirited and drank daily, she often mocked him out of frustration. Over time, their relationship deteriorated.
But now, she saw this scene before her.
The Heavenly General of Dayu, the invincible figure of the Pantheon, was embracing her seemingly useless husband.
"Don't cry, don't cry, I'm still here..."
Li Hao gently patted his shoulder, soothing him softly.
At that moment, Ren Qianqian also approached, her eyes brimming with tears, but she just looked at Li Hao with intense emotion.
Li Hao noticed that she had also changed. The once meek girl who followed him with a sword now exuded an ethereal grace, like a celestial maiden, more beautiful and captivating than ever.
He smiled at her and asked, "Have you made any progress in Sword Art over the years?"
Ren Qianqian felt a lump in her throat and replied, "I've been waiting for you to teach me Sword Art again."
Li Hao felt a warm current in his chest, his eyes stinging as if sand had entered them. He smiled and said, "This time, I'll teach you the strongest Sword Art in All Heavens!"
Ren Qianqian bit her lip, looking at Li Hao silently. Compared to the strongest Sword Art in All Heavens, what she wanted was to follow this young man, to bask in the sun, to eat and drink simply, and to be with him, even without a sword.
At this moment, the others also flew up to Li Hao.
Li Hao's gaze swept over them one by one, noticing that although time had left its mark, many still bore familiar features.
"Second Uncle, Fifth Master, Mother..."
As he scanned the crowd, Li Hao suddenly noticed that Li Xiaoran was not among them. He couldn't help but ask, "Where's Fourth Uncle?"
Li Muxiu hadn't expected Li Hao to still remember Fourth Brother. Seeing the young man in front of him, he felt that he was indeed the same child from back then. His heart stirred, and tears welled up in his eyes as he said, "Not long after you entered the Immortal Gate, Fourth Brother began wandering far and wide, rarely returning to the Divine General Manor. He didn't come this time."
Li Hao understood. That Fourth Uncle had always been fond of roaming the world, living a carefree life.
"I was planning to build the Holy Mountain and then find you all. Since you're here early, it's better. I'll take you to see the Holy Mountain I built. From now on, you'll likely be living here."
Li Hao immediately called everyone to land on the Holy Mountain.
He specially chose an excellent spot for everyone to settle down.
In the crowd, Li Tiangang and Ji Qingqing noticed that Li Hao's gaze skipped over them, and their faces darkened, their eyes filled with sadness.
Li Pingan, seeing that his older brother hadn't even glanced at him, felt a profound sense of loss, mixed with a burning anger.
He realized that Li Hao not only ignored him but also seemed to have completely overlooked their parents.
As Li Hao led everyone to land, they found themselves in an extremely vast open space, capable of accommodating numerous halls and buildings.
Li Hao hadn't yet constructed any structures, intending to wait until they arrived and let them build their own courtyards as they pleased.
"Li Hao."
Seeing Li Hao chatting and laughing with Emperor Yu, Ren Qianqian, and others while completely ignoring his parents, Li Pingan finally couldn't hold back and shouted.
Li Hao frowned, looking over with a puzzled expression. He saw a handsome young man, whom he had already noticed, possessing the strongest aura among the Li Family members, at the peak of the Enlightened Realm. However, to Li Hao, this was unimportant.
Li Pingan, his voice tinged with anger, felt a sudden wave of regret as soon as he finished speaking.
At the same time, he realized that the surroundings had suddenly become quiet, almost deathly silent.
Li Yuanhao, Mother He Jianlan, and the others, who had been smiling a moment ago, now looked at him with unease, tension, and a silent resignation.
Their expressions made Li Pingan feel extremely uncomfortable. In the past, even when he had made mistakes or caused trouble, they had never looked at him like this.
"You've been living a luxurious life in this All Heavens Holy Land for so many years. Why haven't you come to the Mortal World to visit your parents? Do you know how much they've missed you?"
Despite his unease, he steeled himself and spoke through gritted teeth.
(End of Chapter)
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