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Chapter 443: Zhan Tian Clan
Chapter 443: Zhan Tian Clan
The sudden voice shattered the tense atmosphere on the Holy Land, like ice breaking under pressure.
Feng Boping, Sword Master, and the others jolted, turning their heads sharply to look at Li Hao.
When they saw Li Hao's figure, they were instantly stunned, as if a light-year had passed. It seemed like an illusion; all sounds seemed to disappear, and their minds buzzed.
On the other side, the three True Immortals were also taken aback, their gazes locking onto Li Hao.
When they clearly saw Li Hao's appearance, they were slightly stunned. This was precisely the face of the Physical Body they had been vying for.
However, at this moment, the aura emanating from him was that of a True Immortal, albeit only at the first level. But he had already crossed that crucial threshold.
At the same time, they noticed the elderly man beside Li Hao, who looked as plain as a farmer. What alarmed them was that they could not sense his cultivation level, and they felt a faint but terrifying sense of danger.
"You didn't die?"
The young man in the silver helmet and rainbow robe's expression changed slightly. They had come here to recruit disciples and had explored this realm as soon as they arrived. They had secretly captured some Enlightened Realm cultivators and a Semi-Saint from the Holy Land, extracting their memories to gain a thorough understanding of the realm.
Therefore, they knew that the owner of this Physical Body, whose Soul Spirit had fallen in the Prohibited Zones, was already dead beyond any doubt.
They had also explored those Prohibited Zones but stopped before getting too close, sensing the Immortal Dao Law there, which brought a warning of danger.
If even a True Immortal felt threatened, what more for a saint level? Yet, now, the person was standing right in front of them, alive and well.
"That's... the Primordial Divine Blood Body?"
The middle-aged True Immortal in the center, his eyes flickering with a dark light, recognized Li Hao's Physical Body and his expression changed.
"What do you want us to agree to?"
Li Hao ignored their reactions, his gaze cold, and repeated his question, staring at the Cold Beauty Woman in the colorful dress.
Feeling Li Hao's sharp, blade-like gaze, the Cold Beauty Woman's face changed, a mix of shock and anger. Just a first-level True Immortal, and he had such a formidable presence?
At the same time, Li Hao's question stirred a wave of anger in her heart.
"Since you've returned, let's consider this matter settled. We'll take our leave!"
Before the Cold Beauty Woman could speak, the middle-aged True Immortal suddenly said.
He bowed slightly and was about to lead the other two away.
His reaction startled the Cold Beauty Woman and the young man in the silver helmet.
"Did I say you could leave?"
Li Hao's eyes turned cold, his words sharp and piercing. As he continued to emit Immortal Dao Intimidation, the middle-aged True Immortal's steps faltered.
"It's just a misunderstanding. Sir, please don't push us."
The middle-aged True Immortal frowned, his eyes flicking to Elder Wang beside Li Hao.
He was truly concerned about this old man whose depth he could not gauge.
Li Hao did not respond to him, instead turning his gaze to Feng Boping and Sword Master.
At this moment, Feng Boping and the others had also recovered their senses. Lin Qingying and the others on the ground regained their mobility. The moment Li Hao appeared, he had shielded the Holy Land from the three True Immortals' Intimidation, allowing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Hao Tian!"
Everyone was instantly filled with excitement.
That familiar figure, that familiar face, had been etched into their memories.
Swoosh.
Feng Boping appeared before Li Hao as if by teleportation, punching him lightly on the shoulder before pulling him into a tight embrace, as if this was the only way to confirm that everything was real and not an illusion.
"You didn't die. I knew you wouldn't die!"
The old man let out a sound that was both a sob and a cry of joy.
Sage Mitian followed, and upon seeing Feng Boping's state, a trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes.
In this man, he seemed to see a shadow of his younger self, a self he had never managed to become.
Such genuine emotion—if he had been able to show such sincerity back then, perhaps the years of estrangement would not have occurred.
Though the ice between them had thawed, how could a broken mirror ever be mended? They could never return to what they once were.
Feeling Old Feng's warmth, Li Hao felt his blood surge. From the Divine General Manor to Heavenly Gate Pass, to the Many Heavens, and from the Buddhist Sanctuary to now, the journey had been long and arduous, with Feng Boping by his side all the way.
Feng Boping—because of him, the storms had never ceased.
Li Hao felt a mix of emotions: shame, guilt, joy, and gratitude.
He gently patted the old man's shoulder, the cold, sharp gaze in his eyes long gone, and forced a relaxed smile. "Did you really think I was going to die, crying so much?"
"Bastard, who’s crying? I just got some sand in my eyes from you."
Feng Boping gave Li Hao a forceful punch on the chest, but it felt as soft as cotton against Li Hao's sturdy frame.
"Good to have you back, good to have you back..."
Sword Master's eyes rarely showed such surprise and excitement, but he remained composed. Li Hao, however, noticed that the hand gripping his sword trembled slightly.
Even in the heat of battle, his hand and sword had always been steady, yet now it trembled.
Li Hao's eyes grew complex, and he suddenly felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.
"Let me deal with them first, and then we can catch up properly."
Li Hao took a deep breath and addressed the others. Then, he lifted his head, his eyes turning cold again. He had just noticed the wound on Sage Mitian, which showed no signs of healing, with Immortal Power preventing it.
Clearly, this was the work of the three True Immortals before him.
Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the middle-aged True Immortal's face darkened, and the Cold Beauty Woman in the colorful dress furrowed her brow, feeling a surge of anger. However, the reaction of their attendant made her realize something was amiss, and she forced herself to remain calm.
"Just a little misunderstanding. Your friend isn’t hurt, and these hundred immortal stones are our apology."
The middle-aged True Immortal pulled a small cloth bag from his robes and tossed it to Li Hao.
But Li Hao didn’t move, letting the bag fall to the ground.
The middle-aged True Immortal's eyes turned cold, and he spoke in a low, grave voice. "We are from the Xuanzhan Sect. I am Zuo Chunqiu, an attendant of the Xuanzhan Sect."
By revealing his name, he was making his final concession.
Li Hao's expression didn’t change, and he replied coldly, "A sect attendant, and only at the True Immortal realm. Your sect must not be much."
Zuo Chunqiu's face darkened. "That’s quite a bold statement. The Xuanzhan Sect is a Fourth-Class Earth Sect in the True World Southern Region. Our sect master is a powerful Immortal Lord, and the difference in realm means he can kill True Immortals like squashing ants!"
Li Hao turned to Elder Wang and asked, "Is that so?"
Elder Wang seemed to understand Li Hao's thoughts and nodded seriously. "Yes, I’ve squashed Immortal Lords, and they do feel like ants!"
Zuo Chunqiu and his companions were taken aback, their eyes darting to Elder Wang in disbelief.
Li Hao nodded slightly and said no more. Suddenly, he erupted with Immortal Power, and the Tao Wu Immortal Sword appeared in his hand.
Kill!
Li Hao's intent to kill was transmitted to the Tao Wu Immortal Sword. The Taowu Sword Soul understood Li Hao's intent and, without hesitation, unleashed a brilliant sword beam that shot out from Li Hao's hand, moving as if by teleportation.
"Are you really going to make a move?!"
"Isn't this a True Treasure Weapon?!"
All three were shocked. They hadn't expected Li Hao to suddenly unleash his killing intent and attack them directly. At the same time, the overwhelming intimidation from the immortal sword made their hearts tremble. This was clearly not something a True Immortal could control.
"Quick, run!"
Zuo Chunqiu reacted the fastest. He immediately activated two Dao Talismans and then pulled out two Immortal Weapons—one reflecting like a mirror, the other spinning like a teapot.
While he shouted for them to escape, he suddenly pushed the young man in the silver helmet and neon robe away, pulling the woman in the colorful dress back with him.
The young man in the silver helmet and neon robe was caught off guard. His face was full of shock. In the moment they passed each other, he saw the determination and ruthlessness in Zuo Chunqiu's eyes and immediately understood. His eyes filled with terror and rage as he roared, his entire body radiating a thousand rays of silver light.
The woman in the colorful dress also hadn't expected Zuo Chunqiu to act this way, but in the brief moment she was pulled back, she quickly understood. The surprise in her eyes disappeared, and she immediately summoned her immortal treasure to flee with Zuo Chunqiu.
Earlier, she had been angry at Li Hao and ready to fight, but Zuo Chunqiu's actions and the old farmer's words immediately made her realize something was wrong.
All of this happened in the instant Li Hao made his move.
Boom!
The thousands of rays of silver light emitted by the young man in the silver helmet and neon robe were cut off mid-air, disappearing abruptly.
The Taowu Immortal Sword pierced through his True Immortal body, tearing it apart along with his soul spirit, leaving no chance for recovery. His life force was rapidly fading.
At the same time, the Taowu Immortal Sword, having pierced through his body, shot like a bolt of lightning towards Zuo Chunqiu and the woman in the colorful dress.
The young man's desperate attack had gained them no time at all.
"This is an Immortal Weapon, only those at the Immortal Lord Realm can wield it!"
Zuo Chunqiu's pupils contracted. He had recognized the grade of Li Hao's immortal sword, but it was too late.
Despair filled his eyes as he roared, suddenly pushing the woman in the colorful dress in front of him and shouting:
"She is a descendant of the Zhan Tian Clan. If she dies here, your entire All Heavens will suffer dire consequences..."
Before he could finish, the Taowu Immortal Sword flashed, slicing past the woman's throat in an instant, then circling around to sever Zuo Chunqiu's neck. His words were cut short.
The Immortal Dao Domain Laws on the Taowu sword completely dismantled Zuo Chunqiu's immortal power, even preventing his divine blood from regenerating and reconnecting.
"You...!"
Terror filled Zuo Chunqiu's eyes as his head nearly fell off. He clutched at it desperately, not dying instantly, but with his soul spirit and physical body severed, he had lost seventy percent of his combat ability.
"Don't kill me, I'll compensate, ten thousand, no, a hundred thousand immortal stones, I..."
Before he could finish, the Taowu Immortal Sword, under Li Hao's command, pierced through his head and shredded his body.
From the moment the young man in the silver helmet and neon robe was cut in half to Zuo Chunqiu's disintegration, it took no more than a single breath.
In an instant, only the woman in the colorful dress remained, standing there in shock.
The Holy Land fell silent.
Everyone watched in shock.
They had been excited about Li Hao's return and had momentarily forgotten about the three True Immortals. But with Li Hao's sudden attack, they were once again on edge. After all, while Li Hao had reached the True Immortal Realm, the three opponents came from the True World, and one of them was a powerful True Immortal!
Just as they were about to start worrying, the battle ended in the blink of an eye.
The three True Immortals who had intimidated the entire Holy Land were instantly cut down by Li Hao, without even a chance to escape.
After a five-year separation, the young man returned, not only as a True Immortal but seemingly as an invincible existence in his realm, just as he had always been!
Everyone was in a daze.
At this moment, the most stunned was the Cold Beauty Woman in the colorful dress. She never imagined that Zuo Chunqiu would be killed so quickly.
As he was about to die, he used her as a shield, but before she could feel anger or hatred, he was already gone.
Looking at the young man with cold, calm eyes, the Cold Beauty Woman felt her body trembling uncontrollably. She never thought that in this pseudo-realm where the saint level was at its peak, she could actually face the possibility of falling.
"I, I am from the Zhan Tian Clan. If you kill me, your All Heavens will be in trouble. My clan's powerful members will surely come to seek revenge. I can forget today’s incident and swear by the Immortal Seal!"
The Cold Beauty Woman, regaining her composure, quickly said, trying to control her trembling voice.
She was worried that the other party might be reckless and kill her without a second thought.
Li Hao hadn't expected Taowu to be so powerful, to the point where he didn't even need to act himself. He just provided the Immortal Power Taowu needed, and the opponent was easily slain.
"Zhan Tian Clan?"
Li Hao glanced at Elder Wang. If it were just him, he wouldn't even bother listening and would kill her outright. But now, with the responsibility of All Heavens, he had to consider the bigger picture.
Elder Wang's eyes held a reflective glint as he said softly, "Ten thousand years ago, the Zhan Tian Clan followed Emperor Huangzhan and was known for their bravery and combat prowess. Their clan members are born with War Bodies and War Hearts, allowing them to cultivate extremely quickly. Especially their War Bodies, which can be activated at the Enlightened Realm, granting them a temporary state of frenzy, increasing their combat power by several to ten times."
He paused, his gaze falling on the Cold Beauty Woman in the colorful dress, looking at her as an elder might look at a little girl, though his eyes held no warmth. "But Emperor Huangzhan fell long ago, and the Zhan Tian Clan... was merely a follower. Even if they are descendants of Emperor Huangzhan's bloodline, it doesn't compare to your current status."
His voice was light, but to the Cold Beauty Woman, it sounded like a thunderclap.
She stared at the old man, her heart racing. In just a few words, he had revealed the ancient, hidden history of the Zhan Tian Clan, speaking of events that occurred ten thousand years ago, long before her grandfather was even born.
"If we kill her, how would the Zhan Tian Clan find out?"
Li Hao asked.
Elder Wang nodded and then smiled lightly. "The Zhan Tian Clan has a shared Essence Spirit Realm. In that secret realm, they have soul imprints. If one of them falls, the imprint disappears, but not before retaining the last moments of their memory. Thus, killing a Zhan Tian Clan member rashly would lead to an investigation. However, this secret realm isn't without its vulnerabilities, for example..."
He raised his hand slightly, and the sky seemed to darken. This darkness emanated from behind him, then enveloped the Cold Beauty Woman in the colorful dress.
"In my Immortal Kingdom, her secret realm is useless unless the one who kills her is of the same realm."
Elder Wang said with a light laugh.
The Cold Beauty Woman's expression was blank, and the words of pleading died on her lips.
Condensing an Immortal Kingdom... this meant he was an Immortal King!
(End of Chapter)
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