Chapter 481: Two Hundred Divine Bones
Chapter 481: Two Hundred Divine Bones
"Who is Chong Er?"
At the camp of the Nine Depths of the Great Dream, the elders and prodigy disciples of the Nine Abysmal Branches all looked up at the grand and majestic Immortal Technique Ranking. When they saw the name that appeared in the Golden Light, their faces showed surprise and doubt, as they had never heard of such a person.
"The previous hundredth place has been pushed down. This is a new face, and they've never been on the ranking before."
"This person doesn't belong to any other Immortal Sect. They are likely from the immortal army, so it doesn't concern us much."
"Fortunately, Qingxuan has hunted down quite a few ancient demons, increasing his immortal merit. He is now ranked 98th and hasn't dropped."
"Qingxuan, Shuangxue, and the two elders are now our Immortal Sect's only hopes."
"Our sect's total immortal merit has already reached over 1.5 million. This campaign alone has added a million immortal merit!"
"Looking at the five Tianyi Sects, they have also reaped great rewards. The Illusion Sea Sect has surged by nearly two million immortal merit, bringing their total to over three million!"
"The Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower and the Star Hall are close behind, differing by only about 100,000 immortal merit."
"Compared to them, we still have a significant gap, but our total immortal merit has caught up to some of the Heaven Two Sect."
Everyone was discussing animatedly. Wei Hongye and Lu Wuchen both looked at their eldest senior brother with admiration in their eyes.
In the Nine Depths of the Great Dream, the Sword Abyss now relies on Ji Qingxuan. Among the Nine Abyss disciples, only Qin Shuangxue from the Spear Abyss can surpass him.
The other seven abysses have no one who can match Ji Qingxuan.
However, while he brings glory to their lineage, the competition in the Immortal Technique Ranking is not just about the benefits of immortal merit. It also concerns the honor and reputation of the entire sect. They hope that more prodigies will emerge from the other abysses.
Unfortunately, that has not happened yet.
"This name, Chong Er, is strange. It might not be his real name. I wonder who this person is."
Lu Wuchen glanced up at the Immortal Technique Ranking, his calm eyes flickering slightly.
Wei Hongye nodded, a hint of helplessness in his smile. "If this person could join our Immortal Sect, it would be great. With his immortal merit, we could catch up to the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower."
"Being able to accumulate so much immortal merit in one campaign, and never having been on the Immortal Technique Ranking before, suggests that his immortal merit is still less than our eldest senior brother's."
Lu Wuchen shook his head. "Only being able to establish so much immortal merit in a single campaign means he must be a high-ranking Immortal Lord Realm cultivator."
By "high-ranking", he meant the sixth to ninth stages.
"High-ranking Immortal Lord Realm..."
Wei Hongye gazed at the name, knowing that the goal of many True Immortals and Qiongqi practitioners was to become a powerful figure in the Immortal Lord Realm.
As for the King Realm, they were dominant forces in the True World, and reaching that level required not just talent and cultivation but also rare opportunities.
Even obtaining the legacy of a King Realm powerhouse or finding certain Chaos treasures might not be enough to help an Immortal Lord Realm cultivator break through that barrier.
Because King Realm cultivators cannot cultivate others to the King Realm. Only those at the peak of the King Realm or even the Quasi-Emperor Realm have a chance to cultivate others to the King Realm through their own means and strategic planning.
"Take good care of yourselves. We don't know what the next invasion by the ancient demons will bring. If they don't attack again within the next ten years, then this Immortal Technique Ranking will be the final determination for all the sects!"
Ji Qingxuan's expression was solemn as he spoke to the two of them.
Wei Hongye and Lu Wuchen's eyes flickered, and their moods became heavy.
"If that's the case, then it will all depend on our junior brothers and sisters to achieve higher rankings in the Southern Domain Battle."
"Then the pressure on them will be immense."
Lu Wuchen clenched his fingers slightly, his eyes darkening.
"In that case, they must outperform all the prodigies of the Tianyi Sect in the Southern Domain Battle for our sect to return to its former glory..."
Wei Hongye's mind conjured images of the four figures: the stubborn and hardworking Yue Xi, the lively and adorable Murong Qingwu, the supreme talent Gu Yan, and Hao Tian, who always seemed lazy but whose true depth remained a mystery to her.
Despite their different personalities, they shared one common trait: youth and vitality.
Relying on them to compete with the top prodigies of the Tianyi Sect was already a tall order, let alone surpassing them.
"If the ancient demons invade again, I will kill more, more..." Wei Hongye muttered to herself.
Apart from the Nine Depths of the Great Dream War Camp, the other Immortal Sect war camps were also discussing Chong Er and tallying up the immortal merit accumulated in this campaign.
"Accumulating a million immortal merit in a single battle, it seems there was strong support here."
"The ancient demons suffered a major defeat this time; they might not invade again for the next ten years."
"If that's the case, this Immortal Technique Ranking will be the final competition. We need to send the news back to our sects and encourage the participating disciples to work hard. We can only place our hopes on them."
All the Immortal Sects were in secret consultations, vying with each other.
In the Yinglong Yiwu Camp of the Wildfire City District.
Shi Tianjin and Hu Xiaochi, along with others, looked up at the golden Immortal Technique Ranking, and their expressions changed when they saw the names on it.
While they had anticipated Li Hao's departure, they hadn't expected him to leap to such a high rank.
In the Immortal Technique Ranking, which gathered millions of warriors in Qing River Fallen City, Li Hao had managed to secure a position in the top fifty!
Keep in mind, this ranking included many Immortal Lord Realm experts.
There were at least a few thousand of them!
To break into the top hundred of the Immortal Technique Ranking was extremely difficult. It required not only formidable combat prowess but also active participation in battles and demon slaying, all of which entailed significant risks.
"That guy..."
Hu Xiaochi stared in amazement, clenching his hand. He had thought he was already a prodigy of the Illusion Sea Sect, but hiding his identity here, he never expected to encounter such a remarkable individual.
Thinking about fighting alongside such a person in the Southern Domain Battle, a surge of excitement welled up inside him.
...
In the Water Moon Hall, within the secret realm of the courtyard.
Gu Xingwan turned and stared blankly at Li Hao. Third Tier True Immortal? A million immortal merit?
Gu Changming had long been aware of Li Hao's situation and wasn't surprised, though he felt a bit nostalgic, as it had been many years since he had seen such a young and formidable individual.
He said to Li Hao, "The 1.92 million immortal merit from the battlefield has been reported back to the Imperial City of Immortal Capital. Once the emperor approves, it will be added to your identity token. Combined with your current immortal merit, you have over three million now."
Li Hao nodded. The 1.92 million immortal merit was a pleasant surprise. On his way, he had glanced at the total immortal merit of some of the Tianyi Immortal Sect members, and it seemed some of them had less than three million, not even matching his.
“……”
Gu Xingwan stood silently beside him.
Still 1.92 million immortal merit points not credited?
If those points had been added, how high would his ranking have climbed?
She quietly looked at Li Hao. The Immortal Technique she had intended to ask about now seemed somewhat uninteresting and dull.
Whether it was the Qing Tian Immortal Art Realm, the sparring match just now, or the extravagant immortal merit points, it was hard to imagine that all these could be concentrated in a Third Tier True Immortal young man.
Moreover, the fact that he could participate in the Southern Domain Battle indicated that his soul age was less than three thousand years.
“I’ve already arranged a banquet. Come, let’s have a drink.”
Gu Changming smiled and gestured for Li Hao to follow him to the main hall.
“It better be good wine,” Li Hao said with a grin.
Gu Changming couldn’t help but laugh heartily, “Straightforward, I like that. The food might not be to your taste, but the wine will definitely satisfy you.”
Gu Xingwan stood in place, watching the old and young man walk away. Her expression grew complex, but then she seemed to think of something, her cheeks turning slightly red. She huffed softly and followed them.
The moon was dim, and the stars were scarce. Gu Changming didn’t disappoint Li Hao. While the food was good, it didn’t match Li Hao’s culinary skills. However, the Drunken Dragon Chant he brought out made Li Hao’s eyes light up.
Wine is also a form of cuisine. Although Li Hao could brew, he admitted that he couldn’t replicate the taste of the Drunken Dragon Chant.
They drank until late into the night. Li Hao fell into a deep sleep, the intense battle and the three months of constant vigilance at the border finally allowing him to rest well.
Gu Changming was also a bit tipsy but not drunk. Looking at the young man who was snoring and drooling, he couldn’t help but smile and say, “A truly honest and genuine lad.”
Gu Xingwan, sitting nearby, saw the sleeping young man and couldn’t help but ask, “Grandfather, why did you let him drink so much?”
“Worried, are you?”
Gu Changming glanced at her, noticing her ears turning red, and couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t worry. This lad has a strong Physical Body and a top-tier Immortal Body. Even the Ancestral Dragons would get drunk from just a drop of Drunken Dragon Chant, but he can handle it!”
As he spoke, he looked at the empty jars beside him, a hint of pain in his eyes. He carefully put them away, waved his sleeve, and turned to leave.
“Grandfather?”
Seeing Gu Changming walk away, Gu Xingwan was somewhat stunned.
The pavilion was left empty, with only her and the snoring young man.
Misty clouds and a tranquil night.
When the glaring sunlight shone through again, Li Hao woke up groggily but didn’t feel a headache. Instead, he felt a sense of comfort and warmth.
He stretched lazily, feeling a powerful and robust energy within him. When he sat up, he noticed a soft blanket with embroidered little pigs on the edge, white and tender.
Li Hao chuckled. With his physique, he wouldn’t catch a chill.
He lifted the blanket and scanned the room. Apart from the scattered wine cups and dishes, the grandfather and granddaughter were gone.
He calmly got up, tidied himself, and flew down from the pavilion. His Divine Sense spread, and he saw Qianqian practicing her sword by the arched bridge in the courtyard.
“Where’s your grandfather?”
Li Hao approached and asked.
Gu Xingwan stopped her sword movements, turned around, and sized up Li Hao. “Are you leaving?”
“Yes.”
“This courtyard is a Watery Moon secret realm. Cultivating here will enhance your understanding of the Water Dao’s essence,” Gu Xingwan immediately said.
Li Hao had already noticed this. “I know.”
“If you want to stay, I can talk to my grandfather and have you remain here to cultivate.”
“No need for that.”
Li Hao waved his hand hastily.
“You…!”
Seeing Li Hao’s urgent manner, a hint of anger appeared on Gu Xingwan’s beautiful and refined face.
“Your grandfather is busy. Since he’s not here, I’ll take my leave. Please convey my regards to him when you see him,” Li Hao said, waving.
Without waiting for her response, he instantly teleported away.
“You...”
Gu Xingwan wanted to chase after Li Hao but found that she could no longer sense his presence or track his movements. Her heart filled with a mix of shock and annoyance.
Cultivating in the Water Moon secret realm was a dream for many. Only the most favored disciples of her grandfather had the privilege to come here for cultivation.
“What an ungrateful guy!”
She clenched her teeth and stomped her foot, then remembered that the person would be participating in the Southern Domain Battle. Her eyes lit up, and she huffed, heading towards the main hall.
She went straight to the dark chamber, where her Immortal Power began to change, and she started her true cultivation.
...
...
Li Hao returned to the Yinglong Yiwu Camp. When Shi Tianjin and the others saw him, they all stood up and greeted him warmly.
Li Hao greeted Hu Xiaochi and then returned to his courtyard.
He then activated his Dao Domain, extending the space within it. Despite the courtyard being only the size of a palm, the internal space stretched for a hundred miles, making it comparable to a secret realm.
He took out the ancient demon corpses and began cooking them.
Once the physical bodies were cooked, Li Hao started to consume them.
Time flew by.
Li Hao was in seclusion in his courtyard, and Shi Tianjin and the others did not dare to disturb him. After all, Li Hao was no longer the same as before. With a million immortal merits to his name, as long as his identity was clear, he could join the Chu Immortal Army.
Eating ancient demons daily, Li Hao's Soul Spirit rapidly improved. After half a year, his Soul Spirit golden bones increased from 72 to 160, and he still hadn't reached his limit, continuing to grow steadily.
However, Li Hao's soul spirit strength had undergone a significant transformation. In a Soul Spirit duel, Li Hao felt that he could now face off against a low-tier Immortal Lord Realm cultivator!
As time passed, Li Hao stopped paying much attention to the increase in his Soul Spirit golden bones and instead focused his thoughts on the art of cooking ancient demons.
Adding the initial three months to the current six months, he had been eating ancient demon flesh and blood every day. Despite its excellent taste, Li Hao began to feel a bit weary of it. He sought a more ultimate experience and delved deeper into the realm of cooking.
However, there was no progress yet.
Li Hao was not in a hurry. Each day, he slowly pondered while cooking, undisturbed, allowing him to concentrate entirely on his cooking.
Meanwhile, the 1.92 million immortal merits had been approved and added to his identity token, combining with his own 1.37 million immortal merits, totaling 3.29 million immortal merits!
His name also rose to the 19th place on the Immortal Technique Ranking!
Those who reached these positions were veterans of the Qing River Fallen City, having fought for countless years and earned significant battle achievements. They could be promoted to other positions at any time, receiving titles and honors.
The rise in ranking caused another stir throughout the Qing River Fallen City, with people discussing it widely. Various rumors about immortal merits spread, and many learned that the final victory in that battle was due to this person, Chong Er.
However, Li Hao's true self paid no attention to these matters and instead focused solely on cooking.
By the time he had been there for a year, his Soul Spirit golden bones had broken through to 200!
His soul spirit power surged again, becoming even more radiant.
Meanwhile, at the teleportation point on the Qingcheng Mocheng border, three figures appeared, seemingly traveling together.
"Is this the border?"
"Such a large city, and the sky is dark. It seems even the stars' light is swallowed here."
"Let's find Eldest Senior Brother first. I heard Hao Tian came here. I wonder how he's doing. We can't fall behind him."
The three figures on the teleportation platform were Murong Qingwu, Yue Xi, and Gu Yan.
(End of Chapter)
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