Chapter 441: Seizing the Physical Body
Chapter 441: Seizing the Physical Body
Upon hearing Elder Wang's words, everyone couldn't help but look at Li Hao.
At this moment, Li Hao was clad in the Extreme Thunder Immortal Armor and held the Tao Wu Immortal Sword. Both pieces of immortal treasure were not concealed, exuding an overwhelming aura.
Just this set of immortal weapons possessed terrifying power, capable of easily suppressing a Ninth Rank True Immortal.
Under such a formidable presence, everyone felt a mix of awe and excitement. They also realized that this moment might be the closest they would ever get to this brilliant young man.
The hope of the Immortal Emperor's Legacy had already been shattered. Now, they could only aim for the next best thing. If they could become Immortal Guards, it would still be a hundred times better than an ordinary True Immortal.
To rise to prominence in the True World, this was undoubtedly a shortcut.
"Hao Tian, I admit that some of my words earlier were inappropriate. Please don't hold it against me. I am willing to become an Immortal Guard and follow you!"
Someone spoke up first, smiling apologetically at Li Hao.
In his heart, he was secretly regretting not befriending Li Hao earlier, and even worse, having offended him. He wasn't sure if he could succeed now.
Li Hao glanced at the person but didn't say anything.
"Hao Tian, I have spent eight thousand years refining the Spear Path to its primordial true meaning. May I follow you?"
In the crowd, Lin Sheng suddenly spoke up.
Earlier, when Li Hao challenged the True Venerable Tower, he suspected Elder Wang was giving Li Hao special treatment. Now, after Li Hao endured twenty-seven Heavenly Tribulations and refined the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, Lin Sheng was thoroughly convinced and had adjusted his mindset, determined to follow Li Hao on the path to the pinnacle.
Hearing Lin Sheng's words, those around him showed looks of surprise. Apart from Li Hao, Lin Sheng was considered the most talented person here. Now he was willing to become Li Hao's Immortal Guard?
Becoming an Immortal Guard would indeed grant them abundant cultivation resources and powerful Immortal Arts, but it also meant being under Li Hao's control and serving him. This was why some were still hesitant.
Li Hao looked at Lin Sheng and saw the resolute determination in his eyes, a deep-seated desire for the Dao. He didn't refuse and nodded slightly.
"You may."
Seeing Li Hao agree, Lin Sheng felt a great relief. He smiled and bowed, saying, "Thank you. I will not let you down!"
"Hao Tian, we two also wish to follow you. Is that acceptable?"
At this moment, Flower Sage and Wander Sage spoke up simultaneously.
Li Hao saw their serious expressions and smiled. "Of course."
Both of them breathed a sigh of relief and nodded at Li Hao.
They had founded the Flower Touring Society earlier, knowing that the Heavenly Path was sealed, and feeling desolate and disheartened, they no longer pursued cultivation with zeal. However, they had always yearned to cultivate into an Immortal Deity. Now that the opportunity was before them, they did not want to miss it.
Apart from them, others also began to request the same.
Bright Sage and Pastoral Sage, however, remained silent, their hearts conflicted. In the end, they chose to try to walk the path on their own.
"Immortal Guard positions are precious. You can also select outside this group. You don't need to use all ten positions here."
Elder Wang telepathically communicated to Li Hao.
Li Hao nodded and accepted five people.
Apart from Lin Sheng, Flower Sage, and Wander Sage, there were also Dong Dao and Chen Baoyu, whom he had first met.
The rest, seeing that Li Hao had not chosen them, felt a mix of emotions. They understood that they were not familiar with this young man and had barely spoken to him. It was normal for him not to select them.
"Go find Venerable Spirit. I will take them to inherit the Immortal Guard positions."
Elder Wang waited for Li Hao to finish selecting before speaking to him.
Li Hao nodded and then headed to the True Venerable Tower.
Upon arriving at the tower, Venerable Spirit's projection was already waiting. He smiled at Li Hao and said:
"You'll be leaving soon. Although you are now a Formal Disciple, you must not slack off. If you can become a Direct Disciple, the benefits will be countless times greater than what you have now. In the past, Emperor Immortal had tens of thousands of Formal Disciples, but only three Direct Disciples."
Li Hao nodded and smiled. "I'll do my best."
Seeing Li Hao's laid-back attitude, Venerable Spirit shook his head with a smile. Over the years, he had observed this young man and understood his temperament, so he didn't push any further. After all, Li Hao's current performance already made him very satisfied.
"Get ready, I will transmit the core of the True Venerable Tower to you."
Venerable Spirit said.
Li Hao nodded and prepared to receive it.
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Land of Sages.
Time flew by, and in just five short years, the place underwent a dramatic transformation.
After Yuanzu God King and others left with Crimson Tassel Immortal Lord to cultivate in the Heavenly Palace, various Immortal Dao forces began to descend upon All Heavens.
Through interactions with these forces, the remaining Sages in All Heavens learned that Primordial Ancestor and the god king had been tested in the Heavenly Palace and found to have exceptional talent. They were rare prodigies and had already become disciples under an immortal king, with a bright future ahead.
Apart from them, among the hundreds of other Sages, there were also a few prodigies with the potential to become Immortal Lord Realm experts.
Thus, the pseudo-realm left behind by the Heavenly Catastrophe Immortal Emperor caught the attention of the Heavenly Palace. They dispatched an immortal army to clear the Ancient Path Battlefield, engaging in fierce battles with ancient demons. They have now carved out a forbidden zone outside the Immortal Gate, making it impossible for ancient demons to approach.
Following this, Heavenly Palace representatives began recruiting disciples in various Minor Worlds across All Heavens.
Apart from Sages, those in the Fourth Establishment Realm and Enlightenment Realm also had corresponding trials and recruitment processes.
With the Heavenly Palace's grand presence and the revelation of Primordial Ancestor and the god king's talent, their fame spread beyond the Heavenly Palace, attracting other nearby forces to the area. These forces hoped to find some overlooked talents that the Heavenly Palace might have missed.
As a result, All Heavens is now bustling with activity. The arrival of numerous Immortal Deities has brought excitement and reverence to the Divine Dynasties in various Minor Worlds. They are striving to send their princes and princesses to cultivate under these Immortal Deities. If successful, this alone would ensure that other Divine Dynasties would not dare to challenge them.
After all, no one could say whether these princes and princesses would return with the intent to avenge themselves and destroy a Divine Dynasty with a single strike.
"Do you have your answer? We will be polite first, but don't underestimate our resolve!"
At this moment, in the Hao Tian Holy Land in the void.
A group of figures faced off, tension in the air.
Feng Boping, Sword Master, Mitian Sage, and others all wore furious expressions as they glared at the three figures of Immortal Wind and Dao Bone ahead.
There were only three of them, but the True Immortal Realm aura they exuded was so overwhelming that it left everyone in the Holy Land struggling to breathe.
"You're going too far! What do you mean by 'first courtesy, then force'? We said no, and that means no. This is outright robbery!"
Feng Boping clenched his fists, barely suppressing his rage.
"Hmph, you said it yourself, it's just a dead body. His Soul Spirit has already perished. Instead of letting it slowly decay over time, why not hand it over to us? I can refine it into a Supreme Immortal Pill, making it useful. You'll each receive a hundred immortal stones, and you can join our sect, leading you to the True World to become immortals!"
"This is a win-win situation. Don't be ungrateful!"
Among the three, the young man on the right, dressed in a silver robe, spoke coldly.
"Your chance has been given. This is the last time. Don't squander it!"
Beside him, a beautiful and cold woman said, her colorful dress fluttering as she exuded Immortal Power. Her frown betrayed a hint of impatience.
Feeling the pressure from this woman, Feng Boping and the others seethed with anger but dared not erupt.
After all, if it came to a real fight, the other side consisted of three True Immortals!
One of them seemed to be an enforcer of the sect, a powerful existence even among True Immortals.
"Xiao Feng, don't anger them. Restrain yourself. If we really erupt, we'll all die!"
Mitian Sage's face was grim as he telepathically warned Feng Boping. He knew of the bond between his former disciple and that young man, fearing that Feng Boping might lose control.
But he also saw the icy coldness in the eyes of these three True Immortals. If a conflict erupted, they might annihilate the entire Holy Land, leaving no survivors.
Their methods could be even more ruthless than those of the Sages in the All Heavens!
After all, the Sages still had to consider the incense offerings, while True Immortals did not.
"Before, Lying Heaven Sage was here, and they didn't reveal their true intentions. They only praised Hao Tian's corpse. Now that Lying Heaven Sage has left with the Heavenly Palace, they've dropped all pretenses!"
Sword Master also communicated telepathically, his words filled with murderous intent and anger, but he too was holding back.
Hearing Sword Master's words, Feng Boping's fingers tightened slightly. Lying Heaven Sage had once lied to him before the Ancient Demon Catastrophe, betting that the catastrophe would turn for the better. That lie ultimately became reality through Li Hao, leading to Lying Heaven Sage receiving a tremendous boost and ascending to the True Immortal Realm!
When the Heavenly Palace arrived, seeing how this world's Immortal Power was nearly nonexistent yet still produced a True Immortal, they were astounded. They repeatedly invited Lying Heaven Sage, offering immense benefits. Lying Heaven Sage refused multiple times, wanting to stay and spend more time with Feng Boping and the others.
But when Feng Boping and Mitian Sage learned of her great opportunity, they advised her to join the Heavenly Palace, knowing it offered a much brighter future.
Under their persuasion, Lying Heaven Sage finally agreed and left with the Immortal Lord who was recruiting disciples for the Heavenly Palace.
Shortly after Lying Heaven Sage's departure, these three True Immortals, who had previously come to Hao Tian Holy Land to recruit disciples, revealed their true faces.
Their previously benevolent and Immortal Wind and Dao Bone personas had instantly transformed into the menacing figures before them. It turned out they had coveted Li Hao's physical body from the moment they arrived.
(End of Chapter)
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