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Chapter 425: Immortal Emperor's Legacy (Part 2)
Chapter 425: Immortal Emperor's Legacy (Part 2)
"Of course."
Luo Sheng smiled and said, "Immortal techniques aren't exclusive to True Immortals. Some can be practiced by ordinary people to strengthen their bodies. The immortal technique Elder Wang gave us can be cultivated at the saint level, equivalent to the initial chapter of an immortal technique. However, its power is immense, and the cultivation philosophy is vastly different from what we normally practice. It primarily involves harnessing the power of Heaven and Earth. You'll understand more once you start cultivating it."
"Ah, I see."
Li Hao understood.
"We need to continue our comprehension. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We have a long time ahead."
Winter Blade said to Li Hao, then proceeded to the zabuton to continue his seated comprehension.
"Do you all have Heaven-grade Dao Hearts?"
Li Hao glanced around and noticed their auras were restrained and unpredictable, unlike the sages outside, who were easier to discern. This might be due to the cultivation techniques they practiced here.
However, Li Hao could sense that they had all reached the Supreme Sage level.
"That's right. Don't rush. Once you comprehend an immortal technique, you'll eventually ascend your Dao Heart to the Heaven level. Then you can cultivate the immortal technique and undergo the true trial of the Immortal Emperor's Legacy. Currently, Bright Sage and Pastoral Sage have advanced to the second step, while we are still at the first step, comprehending the Myriad Dao Immortal Technique."
Chen Baoyu smiled and explained to Li Hao.
Li Hao was curious and inquired further.
Chen Baoyu didn't hide anything and said, "A Heaven-grade Dao Heart is the threshold. Elder Wang mentioned that this trial has three steps. The first step is to master one of the three immortal arts he taught us and cultivate it to perfection to pass."
"The three immortal arts are the Yama Immortal Technique, which focuses on cultivating the divine soul; the Immortal Technique, which focuses on cultivating the physical body; and the Myriad Dao Immortal Technique, which focuses on cultivating techniques such as swords, axes, and spears. Most martial artists, who primarily focus on weapons, choose the Myriad Dao Immortal Technique."
Li Hao nodded and asked, "What about the second step?"
Chen Baoyu smiled and said, "The second step is much harder. If I tell you now, it might be a bit of a shock. Once you pass the Heaven Heart Dao Sect trial, the first step alone will take at least tens of thousands of years. Take it one step at a time."
Li Hao was taken aback. The first step would take tens of thousands of years?
But then he thought about what the other person had said—that most people stayed at the first step for much longer. It seemed that "tens of thousands of years" was a rather conservative estimate.
"Time is precious. I'll continue to comprehend as well."
Chen Baoyu then bid farewell to Li Hao.
Luo Sheng also said his goodbyes, and the other two Sages nodded at Li Hao before returning to their zabutons to continue their meditation and contemplation.
Li Hao was somewhat surprised by their diligence. They had been here for countless years and still maintained such effort.
However, as he noticed the towering palace ahead, Li Hao understood. In the presence of the Immortal Emperor's Legacy, it was no wonder they were so eager to make the most of every moment.
Li Hao didn't rush. He didn't immediately go to test his Dao Heart. The small Dao Heart tower had already informed him of the result, and he would wait for Elder Wang to come out and verify it for him. He could also learn the Immortal Art from him.
He looked around and sat down on the Master Chair in front of the thatched hut. The chair gently swayed, and Li Hao was surprised to find that it had a strange rule that made his thoughts clear and seemed to enhance his Divine Sense.
"Is this an immortal treasure?"
Li Hao was astonished. This seemingly ordinary Master Chair actually enhanced his Divine Sense.
He looked at the fertile fields nearby and realized that they were planted with immortal herbs. He had seen them in Mitian Sage's herb garden before, but the three immortal herbs there paled in comparison to the immortal treasures in these fields.
"This place is truly a paradise beyond the world."
Li Hao retracted his gaze. If it weren't for the restraint that prevented him from leaving, this place would indeed be a suitable place to live out one's days.
He thought about the outside world and frowned. He wasn't sure if those Sages were reliable.
Coming here, Old Feng and the others probably thought he was already dead.
He wondered about his physical body and whether it had been properly preserved by those allied Semi-Saints.
lost in thought, Li Hao gradually drifted into a trance.
At some point, the old man who had returned to the thatched cottage came out. Seeing the young man lying on his Master Chair and swaying, he couldn't help but chuckle. It had been so many years, and he was the first to dare sit on his chair.
However, he stood aside and didn't rush Li Hao. When Li Hao noticed him, he quickly stood up and said, "Senior."
"Didn't they tell you about the situation here? You’re not in a hurry to find me?"
The old man smiled, his earlier sorrow completely gone, his demeanor kind.
Li Hao shook his head and said, "No rush, Senior. Since this is the Immortal Emperor's Legacy, why is it hidden in such a secluded place? If All Heavens had a chance to come and comprehend it, there would be more opportunities for succession. All Heavens wouldn’t have suffered such a great calamity, and we might have reached the True World much earlier."
"You have a compassionate heart to see it this way."
The old man smiled faintly. "Since you know about the ancient demons of the True World, you should also know about the great battle. Let me tell you more about it."
He sat down on the swaying Master Chair and gestured for a small stool to fly over.
Li Hao obediently sat on the small stool and listened.
"During the great battle, the Immortal Emperors united to fight for the True World. That battle pushed the ten thousand races of the True World to the brink. Therefore, the descendants of the Immortal Emperors, the Immortal Kings, and even the Immortal Lords and True Immortals, all joined the fight. None were willing to live in fear; they broke out of the pseudo-realm to fight the ancient demons with all their might!"
The old man's eyes were filled with reminiscence. "Everyone fought with the determination to win or die, but the Immortal Emperor left a spark of hope. That spark is the Heavenly Calamity Hall!"
"You can't see any traces of True Immortals outside because all of them went to the battle and died."
"You can't find Immortal Dao Cultivation Techniques because all the inheritance of immortal techniques was gathered in the Heavenly Calamity Hall. This was to prevent the pseudo-realm from being destroyed and falling into the hands of the ancient demons. These ancient demons are too intelligent; they can study and mimic. If they got their hands on these techniques, they would cultivate even more terrifying ancient demons..."
The old man quietly looked at Li Hao and said, "Now you should understand why the Immortal Emperor's Legacy is hidden here. There are Immortal Dao Laws concealing this place, making it impossible for anyone to probe. Only ancient demons at the immortal king realm can glimpse the truth within, and if that happens… I will personally deal with the matter."
As he spoke, a sharp, cold glint appeared in his eyes.
Although he emitted no aura, Li Hao suddenly felt his entire body bristle with unease.
"But previously, All Heavens had no ancient demons, so…"
Li Hao asked doubtfully.
The old man shook his head. "I am the Hall Guardian, tasked by the Immortal Emperor to guard this place. I can only act if ancient demons sense the Dao Tradition. This location is itself a Passage, but those who enter never leave, thus it has become a Forbidden Area. Despite its formidable reputation…"
He chuckled softly and shook his head. "Even without the constraints of rules, some do not wish to leave. If they depart, ancient demons could invade, search their memories, and expose the situation here. In that case, it might not just be immortal king realm ancient demons, but the Six Path Demon Ancestors among the ancient demons who would come…"
His eyes flickered slightly as he turned to Li Hao. "We can discuss these matters in detail later. I won't waste your time. Your soul age is not long, yet you have cultivated to this level, indicating extremely high Talent, surpassing them all. You might even have the potential to reach the third step and become the Immortal Emperor's last registered disciple in this era."
"Registered disciple?"
Li Hao was taken aback, initially thinking it was a personal disciple. A registered disciple… was a lower rank than a disciple.
The old man smiled. "To fully inherit the Immortal Emperor's Legacy and become a personal disciple is extremely difficult. Given your current situation, you have a one in ten thousand chance."
Li Hao was stunned. One in ten thousand? That was incredibly low. Was it really that difficult?
"Even just becoming a registered disciple requires passing three trials. Look at them; the one who has cultivated here the longest has been here for ninety thousand years and is still at the second step. Such Talent is only average, and they can only hope to become a registered disciple with great effort."
The old man gestured toward the Pastoral Sage seated on the zabuton and continued, "To pass the three trials and become a registered disciple within a hundred thousand years is considered decent Talent."
"If you can do it within ten thousand years, your Talent is considered average, and you have a one in ten thousand chance of becoming a personal disciple."
Seeing Li Hao's stunned expression, the old man spoke earnestly, "The Immortal Emperor is the pinnacle existence standing above all the worlds of All Heavens. The things he commands surpass your imagination. If your Talent is insufficient, you will be destroyed the moment you inherit his legacy, which would only harm you."
Li Hao was deeply moved, immediately sensing the Immortal Emperor's terrifying power and might.
"First, measure your Dao Heart. Then I will impart the three-step trial method to you. Given your soul spirit strength, I suggest you cultivate the Yama Immortal Technique. With your soul spirit strength, you have a high chance of mastering it within a thousand years, thus taking the first step."
The old man said this to Li Hao, clearly holding him in high regard.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. His soul spirit cultivation relied on consuming ancient demons to break through the soul spirit ultimate realm.
Here, there was no ancient demon cooking, so if he wanted to enhance his soul spirit, he could only add points to improve his Yudao.
Understanding Yudao would help him master divine soul-type Immortal Techniques faster, thereby refining his soul spirit.
However, if he chose to add points, he could also follow the path of the Myriad Dao Immortal Technique as Chen Baoyu suggested, using Sword Dao to break through.
But his physical body was not here, so he couldn't cultivate that Immortal Technique.
"You don't have a Physical Body, and the second step will trial your comprehensive situation. I have nine levels of mixed origin divine blood here. You can borrow it to use as a Physical Body."
The elder said to Li Hao, and with a wave of his hand, a drop of Golden Light Divine Blood appeared in his palm.
Li Hao instantly sensed the vibrant life force and Heavenly Dao aura emanating from the Divine Blood.
"Integrate your Soul Spirit into this mixed origin divine blood, and it will become your Physical Body for cultivation here. It is comparable to a Five Tribulation Dao Emperor Weapon in strength, surpassing most saint-level Physical Bodies."
The elder explained.
Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. A Five Tribulation Imperial Weapon was only slightly weaker than his own Physical Body.
He integrated his Soul Spirit, and immediately felt the vibrant life force within the Divine Blood come alive. In an instant, the drop of Divine Blood condensed into the form of his Physical Body.
Moreover, this Divine Blood seemed to be ownerless and unconscious, like he was putting on a Physical Body for his Soul Spirit.
"Your original Physical Body had Dao Bones, but this mixed origin Physical Body does not. However, its strength, comparable to a Five Tribulation Imperial Weapon, is sufficient to make up for it."
The elder said.
Li Hao nodded slightly and, led by the elder, approached the large bell.
Li Hao took a quick count and found that there were seventeen Sages on the zabuton.
At that moment, seeing Li Hao about to test his Dao Heart, most of the Sages on the zabuton continued to meditate with their eyes closed. Only two or three opened their eyes, glanced at Li Hao, and then closed them again.
Most Sages who came here for the first time usually had an Earth Rank Dao Heart. It was rare to find a Heaven-grade Dao Heart, and even if they did, it was only the threshold for the trial.
"Go ahead."
The elder said, "Release your Dao Will, and let the Heavenly Dao Bell sense it."
Li Hao nodded and approached the large bell, releasing his Dao Intent.
The suspended bell was surrounded by a strange and majestic aura. As soon as Li Hao's Dao Will touched it, it seemed to disappear into a vast and extensive world.
Then, the bell, which had been still, began to move slightly, and a loud clang resounded!
The entire bell vibrated with the sound.
Many Sages, disturbed from their comprehension, opened their eyes and looked over.
As the first bell's resonance faded, a second clang followed.
"When did a new person arrive?"
On the zabuton, a middle-aged Sage with snow-white hair frowned. He had just been in the middle of comprehension and was in a bad mood, but he didn't blame anyone, knowing such interruptions were rare.
"Just arrived, and I heard he's been to the True World."
The Sage sitting beside him, Luo Sheng, smiled and responded.
Hearing this, the Pastoral Sage's eyes narrowed. When he saw the young man's Physical Body radiating mixed origin energy, he asked, "Did he borrow mixed origin divine blood from Elder Wang to create his Physical Body?"
"Yes, he came here with only his Soul Spirit, having been pursued here."
As someone explained this, the others understood. Most who came here were driven by dire straits, while only a few were curious and had brought it upon themselves, like the Bright Sage, who, as a Supreme Sage, believed he could go anywhere in the world but found himself unable to leave after exploring this place.
Soon, the second bell's resonance gradually faded, and the third clang sounded.
"Heaven and Earth, Mystic and Yellow, three sounds, Earth Rank Dao Heart."
The crowd remained calm. Most of them had also heard three sounds when they first arrived.
As the resonance of the third bell slowly dissipated, many Sages closed their eyes again, ready to continue their comprehension.
But at that moment, the fourth bell's clang suddenly rang out!
Clang!
(End of Chapter)
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