Chapter 444: All Heavens Resound in Unison
Chapter 444: All Heavens Resound in Unison
The Immortal Kingdom enveloped everything, Heaven and Earth were silent, the sun and moon lost their light, and the woman in a colorful dress felt as if she had fallen into an abyss. She could not sense a single thread of Immortal Power, her own immortal power completely drained, like a mortal with disabled limbs, her heart filled only with shock and fear.
Suddenly, a beam of silver light pierced through the darkness, like a ray of light shining into her world.
Then, this ray of light shot through her eyes and instantly pierced her jade-like skull, blood splattering, her Soul Spirit extinguished.
An ancient member of the Zhan Tian Clan fell in the Holy Land.
Taowu, after slaying three people, seemed somewhat exhilarated, letting out a low, excited roar. But he quickly followed Li Hao's will, returning to his hand, where he flashed briefly before disappearing into Li Hao's Heavenly Earth Space.
At this moment, the darkness enveloped by the Immortal Kingdom receded like a tide. The three True Immortals who had intimidated the Holy Land's millions of people moments ago were now fallen, leaving countless onlookers in stunned silence.
With the deaths of the three True Immortals, the killing intent in Li Hao's eyes subsided, leaving only the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
He smiled and looked at Old Feng and the others, saying, "I've kept you all waiting!"
These six simple words brought tears to the eyes of Feng Boping and the others.
Five years, though brief, had been a painful separation. Seeing Li Hao's physical body before them, the days and nights that had passed seemed especially hard to bear.
They had not yet fully adjusted to the joy, still feeling the lingering sadness, but they knew how many sorrowful drinks they had poured under the moonlight, thinking of that distant figure.
"I thought you..."
Lin Qingying's figure drifted over like a gentle breeze. She covered her face, shedding tears for the first time in front of Li Hao, revealing her innermost feelings.
Seeing her, Li Hao's eyes became complex.
He, of course, knew Lin Qingying's feelings, but he had no thoughts in that direction. However, her hot tears felt like a deadly soft sword, piercing his heart with pain.
He fell silent for a moment, then opened his arms and gently embraced her soft body.
"I'm back..."
He said softly.
Hearing Li Hao's words, Lin Qingying's body seemed to become even softer, clinging tightly to him. She buried her head in Li Hao's shoulder and let out a choked "Mm."
Five years of longing, pain, and memories were all filled by Li Hao's simple "I'm back."
"Hao Tian..."
"Hao Ge!"
Li Wushuang, Li Yuanzhao, and the others all flew over, their faces unable to hide their excitement.
Li Muxiu and Li Qingzheng also quietly approached. Seeing Li Hao, they were so excited they wanted to jump on the spot, their fists clenched tightly. As Li Hao successively slew the three True Immortals, they felt a complex mix of awe, relief, and sorrow. But they did not come closer, unwilling to disturb that young man.
From the bird that escaped the cage, soaring through the sky, he had now become a mighty eagle, a flying phoenix. They only hoped that the young man would take steady steps, advancing to greater heights.
As more and more people called out in excitement, Hao Tian's name echoed throughout the Holy Land.
In the Holy Mountain, He Jianlan and the others had tears in their eyes, feeling both excitement and relief. Although the young man no longer bore the Li Family name, he still made them proud, genuinely happy for Li Hao's current strength.
In the crowd, Li Pingan heard the deafening shouts around him and felt a sense of dizziness.
That brilliant figure, the one who had slain three True Immortals with a single move, was the shadow he had chased since childhood?
When that figure truly stood before him, he realized he had never even touched the shadow.
He suddenly thought of his parents' absent-mindedness and the wistful looks they gave him when they gazed at him. At that moment, he seemed to understand.
Standing in the crowd, he felt like a mere lackey, silent and dim.
...
With Li Hao's return, the entire Hao Tian Holy Land erupted in jubilation.
Feng Boping and the others calmed down from their excitement and recounted the earlier incident where three True Immortals had tried to seize Li Hao's physical body. Only then did Li Hao understand what had happened, and he felt a chill of fear. If he had returned just half a day later, he might have been separated from Old Feng and the others forever.
He suddenly felt that the previous destruction of his body had not been thorough enough.
"Primordial Ancestor and the others didn't die? They all went to the True World?"
As Feng Boping and the others recounted the events of the past five years, Li Hao learned about the dramatic changes that had occurred in All Heavens. He was surprised but also relieved that the Red Tassel Spear Woman had ultimately kept her promise, bringing reinforcements to defend this realm.
However, the fact that Primordial Ancestor and the others had not died left Li Hao stunned.
Mivu Supreme Sage had previously investigated the reason and sighed, "Primordial Ancestor and the God King are both cunning and have cultivated for a long time. No one expected that the bodies they usually displayed were not their true forms!"
Li Hao hadn't thought of that either. After all, the power Primordial Ancestor had shown was terrifying enough to intimidate many Supreme Sages. Who would have thought that it was just an incarnation?
In that Ancient Demon Catastrophe, it seemed that he had been the most innocent, almost truly perishing.
However, even if time could be reversed, Li Hao would make the same choice again.
"So, it seems that now All Heavens and the various sects in the True World have established connections. This kind of good fortune is thanks to them, right?" Li Hao asked.
Feng Boping's expression turned somber. "It's not entirely a matter of good fortune. There are both good and bad aspects. For example, what just happened is a bad thing."
"Such bad things aren't limited to our Hao Tian Holy Land. The True Immortals from the True World treat us like natives. They first came to explore and plunder treasures. Some Holy Lands that had cultivated divine medicines for ten thousand years had their medicines stolen or seized."
"Those True Immortals don't take this place seriously. With their True Immortal Realm cultivation, they can come and go as they please, as if entering a place with no one around."
Li Hao's eyes flickered with a cold light.
Just from what had happened right before his eyes, he could imagine how the True Immortals viewed All Heavens.
"But it's not all bad. For example, Lying Heaven Sage has gone to the Heavenly Palace. Thanks to you, she is now a True Immortal!"
"My good fortune?"
"Have you forgotten the great lie she told, saying that All Heavens would be safe and that everything would turn around? It actually came true!"
Li Hao immediately remembered that if something had happened to All Heavens, Lying Heaven Sage's lie would have failed, and the Saint Path would have collapsed, costing her dearly.
But he hadn't expected her to use this to leap to the rank of True Immortal.
"The major powers here have been orderly in their selections. They are concerned about Primordial Ancestor and the God King's future growth in the Heavenly Palace, and they also don't find anything here valuable. Their presence is dignified and respected."
Sword Master added, "But other True Immortals, perhaps due to the mix of good and bad among them, are arrogant and pick disciples wherever they want. If they find someone with talent, they don't care if the person agrees and just take them away, whether or not they intend to truly teach them."
Li Hao nodded slightly. With All Heavens now on the radar of True World powers, it was inevitable that various True World factions would come to investigate, including those with ill intentions.
"Where are they recruiting disciples now?"
Li Hao asked.
Mivu Supreme Sage replied, "The Heavenly Palace has already retreated. The other few factions also seemed quite impressive and have taken their disciples and left. However, there are still some True Immortals scattered around recruiting disciples. I'll send out a message to find their locations."
"There's no need for such trouble."
Elder Wang smiled and said, "Let me take a look."
As he spoke, his eyes closed lightly for a moment. Soon after, he suddenly opened them and said to Li Hao,
"There are quite a few True Immortals. Take a look."
With a wave of his hand, projections appeared in the air.
In one of the Divine Dynasties, two True Immortals were seated on the Dragon Throne in the Imperial Palace, their Immortal Power billowing. Behind the throne, auspicious dragon shadows appeared, while in front, a group of figures knelt, including an emperor in imperial robes.
There were also many concubines and princesses in elaborate attire.
At that moment, one of the True Immortals was carefully selecting from the group. Those he chose were brought directly to the True Immortal on the Dragon Throne, who then absorbed them into his Heavenly Earth Space.
In another Holy Land, a True Immortal was browsing through the scripture hall, casually flipping through divine techniques and discarding them, muttering to himself.
In a certain part of the void, five True Immortals stood before a grand palace, seemingly preparing to explore a Forbidden Area.
Elder Wang's technique revealed all the True Immortals across All Heavens, presenting them to Li Hao and the others.
Elder Wang’s gaze fell upon the majestic Li Hao Physical Body in the Holy Land. Without Li Hao’s Soul Spirit restraining it, the Physical Body naturally revealed its grand form, emulating heaven and earth.
With Elder Wang’s keen eyesight and his knowledge of Li Hao’s cultivation when he first entered the Heavenly Calamity Imperial Hall, he couldn’t help but show admiration. To be able to condense such a Physical Body at the saint level was an achievement that would make any major sect in the True World covet Li Hao as a prodigy.
At this moment, Li Hao dispelled the Ancestor Immortal Body that enveloped his mixed-origin Physical Body, and his Soul Spirit withdrew from the mixed-origin divine blood.
As his Soul Spirit was released, it severed all connections with the mixed-origin divine blood. The Physical Body instantly shrank, transforming into a drop of golden divine blood that emitted a chaotic aura.
Li Hao’s Soul Spirit didn’t stop there; it charged directly toward the grand form.
In no time, it merged with the body, and the familiar sensation returned to his entire being. Using the mixed-origin divine blood as a Physical Body, it still had noticeable differences compared to his original Physical Body.
Rumble~~!
With Li Hao’s Soul Spirit returning to its place, the entire Hao Tian Holy Land trembled as if in an earthquake.
Vast Immortal Power gathered, thundering around Li Hao’s Physical Body. Although Feng Boping and the others couldn’t see this Immortal Power, they could feel the waves of terrifying intimidation in the air.
The Nine-Flower Immortal Seal flew out from the top of his head, and a vast torrent of Immortal Power enveloped him. The All Heavens Star Pulse displayed even greater power at this moment, with radiant stars appearing around Li Hao, brighter and more dazzling than before, channeling the faint Immortal Power towards him.
This Immortal Power was weak because the All Heavens Immortal Power was weak, but the All Heavens Star Pulse could gather it in an instant.
Soon, all the Immortal Power seeped into Li Hao’s body. The shell of the Ancestor Immortal Body that had dissipated earlier transformed into Immortal Power and surged into Li Hao’s Physical Body once more.
Before, it was just a shell, but now, it was the integration of Immortal Power with the Physical Body, refining the Physical Body into an Ancestor Immortal Body, surpassing even the Ninth Dao Armament. Even ordinary true treasures would find it hard to harm him!
With silver light filling the sky and radiant light shining, the entire Hao Tian Holy Land was bathed in the glow of the All Heavens Stars. Li Hao’s Ancestor Immortal Body was now truly complete.
But as his mind and body synchronized, and his Soul Spirit united, Li Hao felt a sensation of ascending consciousness, entering a realm that was both enlightenment and dream, both reality and illusion.
At this moment, he truly became a True Immortal. The Nine-Flower Immortal Seal also conveyed a vague message, indicating that he had reached the first stage of the True Immortal Realm.
News of Li Hao’s return quickly spread from the Hao Tian Holy Land.
Upon learning that Hao Tian’s people had not perished and had returned as True Immortals, the entire All Heavens erupted in cheers. Even more incense power gathered from all directions, forming a golden incense bridge in the sky above the Hao Tian Holy Land.
(End of Chapter)
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