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Chapter 438: True God Realm, True Deity
Chapter 438: True God Realm, True Deity
"That’s… a True Immortal!"
"The Realm we’ve been seeking in our dreams, the Realm that the Primordial Ancestor spoke of countless times…"
In the distant void, the onlookers stared blankly at the scene, feeling as if they were witnessing the rise of a legend.
The legendary True Immortal Realm, surpassing the mundane and the Sages, truly standing shoulder to shoulder with Heaven and Earth, an eternal realm of immortality!
"Decades of arduous cultivation… all for naught." The Pastoral Sage’s eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions, tinged with bitterness.
At this moment, they had no hope of obtaining the Immortal Emperor’s Legacy.
The path that could lead them to the peak of the True World had been taken by someone else, a bitter pill to swallow.
"Not entirely in vain. At least the insights gained from cultivation over the years are still with us. If we are outmatched, we can’t blame others." Lin Sheng cast a deep gaze at the young man’s figure and then spoke calmly.
When Li Hao passed through the second level of the True Venerable Tower, Lin Sheng had already seen that the Immortal Emperor’s Legacy would fall into this young man’s hands. They could not compete with him.
His extraordinary cultivation speed marked him as a true prodigy, one who would shine brightly in the True World, far beyond their capabilities.
Before the cottage, Elder Wang’s body had stopped trembling, and his tightly clenched fists slowly relaxed. A smile played on his lips. After ten thousand years of waiting, a true prodigy had finally appeared, and he could finally step out of the Forbidden Area, accompanying Li Hao on his journey.
In mid-air.
Li Hao’s body slowly descended, landing on the zabuton.
At this moment, he quietly sensed the changes in his body and summoned the Attribute Panel.
【Skill (Near-Emperor Art): Heaven's Will Ancestral Scripture (True Immortal Chapter Mastered)】
【Physical Body Skill: Ancestor Immortal Body (Pseudo)】
【Mastery Skill: Heaven-Defying Art (Perfection)】
"Fourth level of the Spatial Origin, I’ve grasped the 'Heaven' in 'Heaven’s Will,' but without the essence of time, it’s not even considered a true entry, let alone perfection…"
Li Hao’s eyes flickered as he looked at the Attribute Panel’s display. He understood.
He himself felt that he had not fully grasped the essence of this Immortal Art, as if a crucial part was missing.
The Physical Body Skill, Ancestor Immortal Body, was also not complete. Li Hao suspected it was due to his current body, which was a mixture of divine blood at the ninth level. Since it was not his true body, the pure Immortal Power that formed the Ancestor Immortal Body could not truly integrate with his Physical Body, leaving it superficial.
Once he returned to the outside world, he would return to his Physical Body and refine it again to achieve perfection.
He wondered if, after so many years, his Physical Body was still intact.
But given the strength of his Physical Body, which rivaled a Six Tribulations Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, there were few things in the All Heavens that could destroy it. It should be fine.
As he pondered, Li Hao’s mind returned to the Nine Flower Immortal Seal.
This Nine Flower Immortal Seal resided in his Soul Spirit, radiating a constant and warm Immortal Power. The nine flowers were interconnected, amplifying the Immortal Power.
Li Hao finally understood why Elder Wang said that the Nine Flower Immortal Seal was the pinnacle of True Immortals. Each additional Dao Flower in the Immortal Seal increased the mutual resonance, doubling the power.
One flower meant a doubling, two flowers meant a quadrupling, three flowers meant an eightfold increase, and four flowers meant a sixteenfold increase!
By the time it reached the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, it would be a 256-fold amplification of Immortal Power!
Condensing the Nine Flower Immortal Seal would allow the release of 256 times the Immortal Power of the True Immortal Realm, a difference that could result in instant annihilation with a mere snap of the fingers!
"These nine Dao flowers form a natural array!"
Li Hao's eyes gleamed. The Nine Flower Immortal Seal was already so terrifying; he could only imagine how dreadful the Dao Source Immortal Seal mentioned by Elder Wang must be.
Such an existence was rare even in the True World, and could become a personal disciple of an Immortal Emperor.
As Li Hao pondered, a figure slowly flew over.
Li Hao looked up and saw it was Elder Wang, who approached with a smile, his eyes filled with joy.
"How did you manage to do it? With your talent, I'm curious to see if you might have a chance to challenge the Direct Disciple trial after ten thousand years."
Elder Wang said.
At this point, Li Hao's soul age was less than a century, leaving him with nine thousand nine hundred years to strive.
Although there was a significant gap between a Direct Disciple and a Formal Disciple, it wasn't entirely impossible.
"Elder Wang, do you know how to transform the nine flowers into the Dao Source Immortal Seal?"
Li Hao's eyes brightened with curiosity as he asked.
Elder Wang shook his head slightly. "I believe only the Immortal Emperor himself knows this method. You might try asking Venerable Spirit; he might have some direction. However, to my knowledge, the three Direct Disciples of the Immortal Emperor achieved their Dao Source Immortal Seals through other great opportunities, which cannot be replicated."
Li Hao felt a slight disappointment at this, and asked, "Who is Venerable Spirit?"
"The Imperial Soul of the True Venerable Tower."
Elder Wang smiled. "He was once a True God, the pinnacle of Soul Spirit cultivation. However, due to his excessive focus on Soul Spirit cultivation and neglect of his physical body, he was nearly destroyed in a battle with his enemies. The Immortal Emperor saved him and allowed him to reside in the True Venerable Tower, making him the Imperial Soul of this quasi-Imperial Artifact, eternal and indestructible!"
Li Hao was taken aback, immediately recalling his earlier conversation with the tower soul that resembled a projection.
"Quasi-Imperial Artifact..."
Li Hao looked up at the distant black tower. This tower was actually a quasi-Imperial Artifact.
Although he wasn't sure about the rankings of Immortal Artifacts, a quasi-Imperial Artifact was likely one of the top-tier treasures.
"He reached the ultimate limit of Soul Spirit cultivation, so can I learn Soul Spirit cultivation techniques from him?"
Li Hao's eyes flickered with anticipation, but then he had a doubt and asked, "The ancient demons have stronger Soul Spirits than Immortal Deities of the same realm. If he reached the ultimate limit, wouldn't he be on par with the ancient demons? Why didn't he participate in the war back then?"
"Of course, he did."
Elder Wang sensed others approaching. If Li Hao hadn't condensed the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, he would have taken Li Hao away and only told him about this. But now that Li Hao had passed the third trial for Formal Disciple status, everything here would come to an end, so he no longer concealed it, sighing lightly.
"Venerable Spirit was injured during the great battle. The Immortal Emperor sent him back to heal and also left him here to pass on his knowledge."
Seeing Li Hao's confusion, he added, "Although Venerable Spirit reached the True God Realm and the pinnacle of Soul Spirit cultivation, reaching the ultimate limit does not mean he is the strongest. Many of the ancient demon kings of the ancient demons have also reached the True God Realm, but what truly makes them terrifying is that they possess many Soul Spirit talent secret arts obtained from the Cycle."
"These secret arts can make your Soul Spirit unleash even more terrifying power. It's like a steel sword—both its hardness and sharpness have reached their peak, but how you wield it is another matter."
Li Hao was taken aback, but he soon understood.
The True God Realm is just about strength, but how to more skillfully kill enemies and apply it is a different story.
The ancient demons are experts in this regard.
"Right now, you have two choices."
Elder Wang said, "The first is to become a Formal Disciple immediately, inherit the Immortal Emperor's Legacy, and leave this place. The second is to continue cultivating here, challenge the True Venerable Tower's third level, and refine the Dao Source Immortal Seal to become a Direct Disciple."
"Which one do you choose?"
After he finished speaking, he added, "If you choose the second option, I can wait another ten thousand years. After all, I've already waited for a hundred thousand."
"I choose the first one, to inherit immediately."
Li Hao said, "I want to leave."
Ten thousand years is too long. By then, he might have already reached the Immortal Lord realm, or even the Immortal King realm, through his Artistic Skills.
All Heavens can't wait ten thousand years for him.
And he doesn't want Old Feng and the others to wait that long either.
Hearing Li Hao's words, Elder Wang's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded. "Alright. If you have any questions, you can seek out Venerable Spirit. If not, I will take you to inherit the Formal Disciple status and listen to the Immortal Emperor's final words now."
"Alright, just give me a moment."
Li Hao immediately flew toward the True Venerable Tower.
Elder Wang stood quietly in place, waiting.
The people around him gathered, having clearly heard the conversation between Elder Wang and Li Hao. Their expressions were incredibly complex.
"Over these tens of thousands of years, you've accompanied this old man here. It's time for us to part ways."
Elder Wang watched as Li Hao entered the True Venerable Tower, then turned to look at everyone, his gaze softening. "The intense cultivation here has been an unforgettable time for you. The gains you've made here will serve you well for life. Once Hao Tian inherits the Dao Tradition, the restrictions here will be lifted, and I will send you back to All Heavens."
"Before we part, I need your cooperation. The Immortal Calamity Curse will seal your memories of this place. Outsiders cannot probe them, and if they try, the Immortal Calamity Curse will destroy all your memories and your Soul Spirit along with them!"
"If you reveal any secrets, whether directly or indirectly, unless you can deceive your Dao Heart, the curse will trigger, and you will perish instantly!"
Elder Wang raised his hand, and silver light emanated from his palm, forming orbs of Immortal Power above everyone's heads.
Hearing Elder Wang's words, their faces changed slightly, but no one dodged. They had all anticipated such a measure.
Elder Wang not erasing them was already an act of extreme kindness.
"Hao Tian is about to become the Immortal Emperor's Formal Disciple, a special status that must remain secret. If the ancient demons learn of this, they will go to great lengths to hunt him down and eliminate him. Other races and forces, if they find out, will covet the Immortal Emperor's Legacy that Hao Tian inherits, causing him trouble. I hope you understand."
Elder Wang spoke softly.
They all felt honored.
They knew how significant this matter was, and for Elder Wang, a figure of such high status, to explain it in such detail, made them feel a profound sense of respect.
They could also see that Elder Wang was in a much better mood than usual, which accounted for his unusually gentle demeanor.
"This cultivation period has been a great opportunity for you. If Hao Tian can inherit the Immortal Emperor's mantle or become an Immortal King, he will protect you. I can see that this child is someone who values relationships. You must not let jealousy lead you astray."
Elder Wang spoke softly.
The crowd exchanged glances, their expressions complex.
To say they weren't envious would be a lie. After all, this was the Immortal Emperor's Legacy, and it had just been snatched right before their eyes, leaving a bitter taste in their mouths.
But Li Hao's performance made it impossible for them to harbor any resentment.
"Elder Wang, please bestow the curse."
Wander Sage suddenly spoke, her face, as beautiful as a city's worth, was calm and composed. "Hao Tian earned this opportunity through his own abilities. It's a blessing for our Human Race to have him lead us in the fight against the ancient demons. I swear to keep this secret with my life!"
Her clear voice made the crowd's eyes flicker. Lin Sheng said, "That's right. The capable should have it. Hao Tian got it first, despite the long years and countless opportunities we had. We can only blame ourselves."
Seeing him speak, the others nodded in agreement.
They all knew that refusing would be futile.
Elder Wang didn't hesitate and immediately cast the Immortal Calamity Curse. Even if someone harbored resentment, they couldn't reveal this secret or Li Hao's identity.
"If I remember correctly, Hao Tian, as a Formal Disciple, has certain privileges in the Heavenly Calamity Imperial Hall, including the ability to select an Immortal Guard!"
Elder Wang glanced around at the crowd. "The positions of Immortal Guard are limited. Once you become an Immortal Guard, you will swear to serve Hao Tian until death. Even if he orders you to die, you must not resist!"
"But if you become an Immortal Guard, you will receive the Immortal Guard Cultivation method. If you have enough Insight, there's a chance you could Cultivate to become an Immortal Lord!"
Hearing Elder Wang's words, the crowd exchanged glances again.
At this moment, in the True Venerable Tower.
Li Hao entered the tower once more, but this time he directly arrived in the vast Heavenly and Earthly Realm.
A pillar floated before him, with Purple Light swirling around it. A vague figure gathered, not Li Hao's Projection, but that of a middle-aged man with a tall, slender build and a refined, elegant yet melancholic aura.
He looked Li Hao up and down, his face blurry, but Li Hao could sense his eyes, bright and gentle.
"Ten thousand years, and finally, you've arrived. I never thought you'd make it without my help."
The Venerable Spirit sighed softly, his tone revealing a sense of relief and ease. He had watched Li Hao endure the tribulation earlier and had already been moved to excitement.
"Venerable Spirit, Elder Wang said you once Cultivated to become a True God. How did you achieve it?"
Li Hao bowed and asked curiously, "Was it by refining Divine Bones? How many do you need to refine?"
"Refining Divine Meridians is easy, but refining Divine Bones is difficult."
The Venerable Spirit, already aware of Li Hao's purpose, smiled. "But refining Divine Bones is just the first step. What is a True God? It is when your Soul Spirit Cultivation reaches its peak, and you no longer need a Physical Body. You become eternal, able to traverse millions of miles with a single thought, crossing forbidden lands. When your Divine Bones are refined to their ultimate form, they will generate Soul Spirit Blood. Once this blood flows through your entire body, it will form the True God Seal."
"What is the True God Seal? It is the core of the Soul Spirit, equivalent to your current Immortal Seal, the deepest layer of your soul's imprint and power!"
He scanned Li Hao up and down. "I don't know how you managed to Cultivate your Soul Spirit to such a level in less than a hundred years, but if you can maintain this progress, you'll achieve it in a few hundred more."
He spoke with a light, casual tone, but he felt a bit helpless inside.
When Li Hao first came to the True Venerable Tower, the Venerable Spirit had sensed Li Hao's Soul Spirit strength and started paying attention to this little monster.
If Li Hao could Cultivate to True God status within five hundred years, his talent would surpass even his own when he was young. In the future True World, he would surely shine brightly and has the potential to become an Immortal Emperor's Direct Disciple, inheriting his legacy!
"Ah, I see."
Li Hao understood.
Divine Bones was just the first step, Divine Blood the second, and True God Seal the third!
In that case, he was indeed still far from his goal.
He hadn't expected that breaking through the Soul Spirit Extreme Realm, forming divine meridians, and achieving Divine Bones would still be so far from the Ultimate Limit.
Now it seemed that the difficulty of Divine Blood was too low, and the farther one progressed in the realm, the more the difficulty seemed to increase exponentially.
"If you had come here to challenge before your Sudden Enlightenment and become a True Immortal during the process, you would have definitely passed the third level of the True Venerable Tower. Unfortunately, such an opportunity only comes once, and you've missed it."
Venerable Spirit said to Li Hao, a tinge of regret in his voice.
"Even if I had passed by chance, it wouldn't have been through genuine skill; it would have been too watered down."
Li Hao replied.
He had considered this before, originally planning to use point allocation to boost his True Immortal Realm to pass the third level of the True Venerable Tower.
But upon reflection, even if he had passed, the Dao Source Immortal Seal would still be a formidable obstacle that he couldn't easily overcome.
"You're too honest."
Venerable Spirit couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Who else has passed without relying on Sudden Enlightenment? So-called battle intuition is essentially whether one can achieve Sudden Enlightenment under the pressure of battle, using it to turn the tide."
"Otherwise, facing an opponent ten times your strength, winning honorably would be nearly impossible."
Li Hao smiled and said, "You said 'nearly,' not 'absolutely.'"
"Before, it was absolutely impossible, but someone broke that barrier."
Venerable Spirit's eyes suddenly sparkled, as if recalling a figure that had stunned an era. "But such a being won't appear again. That was also the Immortal Emperor's most beloved Direct Disciple. Pity..."
"If that catastrophe hadn't happened back then, the True World would have another Immortal Emperor by now!"
He shook his head slightly, seemingly unwilling to dwell on these disheartening matters, and said to Li Hao:
"You've missed this opportunity, but the next one will come when you Ascend to Immortal Lord. With your soul age, you still have over nine thousand years. If you can refine your control over this realm and challenge the third level, you might still have a chance. Otherwise, you'll miss it for sure."
"But missing it isn't the end. Now that you're a Formal Disciple, and the only one at that, if you want to become a Direct Disciple, there's still a path for you. You'll see when you go with Wang Shanhe."
He smiled mysteriously.
Li Hao was a bit surprised. Another path?
He noted this in his mind but didn't leave immediately. Instead, he asked, "Elder, do you have any clues or methods regarding the Dao Source Immortal Seal?"
Venerable Spirit smiled and said, "This is one of the True World's secrets. While I know a bit, I don't know as much as the Immortal Emperor. Before his final campaign, the Immortal Emperor left some clues. He foresaw that the True World would suffer a catastrophe, and cultivation resources would be far less abundant than in its golden age. In the future, it might be difficult to produce Direct Disciples of such exceptional talent. Therefore, in his final message, he will teach you how to become a Direct Disciple and advance to a higher realm."
"In short, although you are currently a Formal Disciple, the treatment you will receive will be far better than what previous Formal Disciples received. However, the difficulty of becoming a Direct Disciple won't decrease. The goal of a Direct Disciple is to become an Immortal Emperor. Without the talent of a Direct Disciple, it's impossible to cultivate to the level of an Immortal Emperor!"
(End of Chapter)
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