Chapter 505: Primordial Dao Tree
Chapter 505: Primordial Dao Tree
“What?”
“You have Water Origin Dao?”
“Yes, I’m going to Five Dao Origin Secret City.”
“I’m heading to Form Control Origin Secret City.”
In the mist, the diminutive Incarnation darted about, seeking out the prodigies of various Immortal Dynasties to sell them Nine Sequences essence.
Li Hao had already used his True Self to seek out the Imperial Clans of the Immortal Dynasties, selling them temporal and spatial essence. Now, he only had two portions of spatiotemporal essence left; the rest were other types of Nine Sequences essence. These could only be sold in Five Dao Origin Secret City and Form Control Origin Secret City.
Although they were not as desirable as Time-Space Origin City, for the prodigies who had lingered here for four to five months, these were still highly sought-after treasures. Even if they found these Primordial Great Dao themselves, they would eagerly use them.
Now, Li Hao’s Incarnation was selling and exchanging with them, which was a welcome opportunity. They were all willing to offer their Immortal Arts and immortal stones to Li Hao in exchange.
“What’s going on? The figures on the Heavenly Dao Bridge seem to have suddenly decreased.”
“Yes, some have started leaving. I used the Wind Eye to see deep into the Heavenly Dao Bridge, and there was a guiding light from an Origin Secret City.”
“Why are so many people leaving all of a sudden? Could it be they’ve lost patience and chosen Chaos Origin Secret City?”
Among the four Origin Secret Cities, the other Great Dao paths all led to Chaos Origin Secret City, which was the most crowded. However, those who could come to the Origin Secret Realm for cultivation would generally not choose Chaos Origin Secret City unless they had no other options.
Nine Sequences essence was incredibly precious. Once it appeared, the top geniuses would immediately fight over it. Most of those from the lower Origin Secret Realms could only choose Chaos Origin Secret City, otherwise, they would waste their time here, which would be counterproductive.
If they could advance their Great Dao comprehension to a high level within just seven years, it would not be a bad thing.
Even if Chaos Origin Secret City was the least desirable, it was still an Origin Secret City. Paths like Sword Dao, Spear Path, and Escape Dao were all available for comprehension.
As the figures on the Heavenly Dao Bridge continued to diminish, Li Hao received many top-tier sword techniques, numerous immortal stones, rare treasures, and precious immortal pills from his Incarnation.
In a few months, his "fishing" efforts had yielded a substantial amount of cultivation resources.
Unfortunately, Li Hao had already fished for all the Nine Sequences essence on the Heavenly Dao Bridge. His mind realm comprehension in fishing had reached a bottleneck and needed a new stimulus to break through.
If he continued to linger here, it might take another four or five years to reach the next level, but he decided to visit an Origin Secret City first.
“I’ll go to the Origin Secret City and take a look.”
Li Hao took out a fire dao origin, which glowed a magma-like crimson, writhing in his palm and emanating a strong Great Dao aura.
If a Martial Artist below the Sage realm were to stay near Li Hao, they could sense the Dao resonance from the fire dao origin and gain profound insights into the Fire Dao, thereby advancing all their Fire Dao cultivation techniques to higher levels.
For those in the Enlightened Realm, it would be a moment of instant enlightenment, bringing them to the threshold of the Dao.
At this moment, as Li Hao activated the Fire Dao Origin, a power descended from the sky above the Heavenly Dao Bridge, connecting to the Fire Dao Origin in his hand.
Soon, Li Hao was enveloped by that power.
Whoosh!
Li Hao didn't resist, and his body soared along with the power, rising into the sky.
Clouds swirled before his eyes, and as they gradually dissipated, a towering, entirely crimson city came into view.
The city stood in the starry sky, ancient and majestic. From Li Hao's perspective, it seemed as if he was descending from the heavens, drawing an arc as he arrived, allowing him to see the city in its entirety. As he drew closer, the city rapidly expanded before his eyes, and five rays of light soared into the sky, leading to the depths of the primordial world.
The five rays of light were golden, emerald green, sky blue, crimson, and dark brown, respectively.
As he got closer, he could see that they were five enormous, radiant Flowing Light Trees.
The leaves on these trees seemed intricately woven, exquisitely beautiful, and emitted a Dao Resonance that was refreshing and invigorating.
When the power surrounding his body dissipated, Li Hao stood within the city, immediately feeling a sense of wonder akin to Sudden Enlightenment.
The Dao Resonance within the city was thick, encompassing the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. These five elements could form the Three Thousand Great Dao, such as the Fire Dao, which included the Dao of Flames and the Dao of Rock Explosions.
Li Hao had a wondrous feeling. He looked up, and the nearest to him was a deep blue glow, the Water Origin Dao Divine Tree.
The leaves on it trembled like butterflies, carrying a peculiar Water Dao fluctuation. The patterns on the tree trunk seemed to tell the truth of the Water Origin Dao, distinctly different from the crimson Fire Dao Primordial Tree.
"Cultivation here, Sudden Enlightenment might be as common as a daily meal."
Li Hao thought to himself.
With such a rich Dao Resonance atmosphere, even those with ordinary talent had a chance to cultivate their Dao Realm Primordial to the First Realm here.
Li Hao didn't start cultivating immediately but instead wandered around the city to observe.
The Origin Secret City was vast but quite empty. There were no buildings in the city, only an endless plaza, and occasionally, he would see towering structures that resembled altars, their purposes unknown.
Here, Li Hao saw some of the figures who had previously bought Nine Sequences Essence, sitting under the Primordial Dao Trees to comprehend their Dao.
Under the deep blue Water Origin Dao Divine Tree, Li Hao saw a familiar figure in a snow-white robe, sitting on a raised root of the tree, the closest point to the Primordial Dao Tree. It was Boya Xuejian, who had arrived earlier.
At that moment, Boya Xuejian's eyes were tightly closed, and streams of water circled around him, sometimes turning into ice, sharp and piercing, and at other times softening into flowing water, containing Sword Qi.
Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. It seemed that the other party was trying to combine Sword Dao with Water Dao.
Though he hadn't felt it closely, Li Hao had a sense of the formidable cultivation method the other was attempting.
True World Prodigy, the pride of the Immortal Dynasties, could not be underestimated.
Li Hao's expression became more serious. He then glanced at the others, surprised to find that about ten people were here, and only four or five of them were those he had previously sold Primordial Dao to.
The other half were unfamiliar faces, their auras extremely terrifying, deep and profound, all at the Immortal Lord Realm.
As Li Hao observed them, one of them, who seemed to have a shallower comprehension, noticed him and suddenly opened his eyes, looking at Li Hao with a cold gaze.
His eyes were like two ice arrows, piercing Li Hao and freezing the space-time around him.
Li Hao met his gaze for a moment before turning away, but he felt a chill inside. The other's cultivation was at least Fifth Rank Immortal Lord, giving him a strong sense of oppression.
"There are people here who didn't participate in the Southern Domain Battle. They must be those who have made great contributions to the Immortal Dynasties, or strong cultivators cultivated within the Immortal Dynasties..."
Li Hao thought, scanning the area before leaving.
The person watched as Li Hao walked away, frowning. How did a Ninth Rank True Immortal get in here?
However, thinking about the recent Southern Domain Battle, where many prodigies would gather here, he guessed the reason for their presence. He quickly closed his eyes again and continued to comprehend.
Li Hao walked through Origin Secret City. The five Primordial Dao Trees stood at the four corners of the city, with the Golden Dao Primordial Dao Tree in the center, which was relatively the smallest and emitted the least light compared to the other four.
When Li Hao reached the Fire Dao Primordial Dao Tree, he saw Red Tassel's figure sitting at the base of the tree, cultivating.
"Everyone is working so hard."
As he circled around, it was quiet everywhere, with no one speaking, all focused on comprehending and cultivating.
Li Hao sighed and headed to the edge of the city, wanting to see what was Outside the City.
There were no guards on the city walls, and everything was empty and desolate.
Li Hao soared up and walked atop the city walls, seeing the lush forest Outside the City. The trees there were not ordinary trees; they seemed to be the physical manifestations of dense Dao Resonance, appearing both real and illusory.
Li Hao, like an observer, gazed around, marveling at the beauty of the heavens and earth outside Origin Secret City. In the void, crimson flames occasionally darted by like firebirds, and deep blue Water Origin Dao energy condensed into forms resembling whales that swam past, with the distant sounds of whale calls echoing in his ears.
"Such a magnificent city, could this be the work of an Immortal Emperor..."
Li Hao stood on the city wall, muttering to himself.
At that moment, a ray of Golden Light, like a reflection of sunlight, flashed before his eyes.
He turned his head and saw the lush green forest Outside the City, where a beam of Golden Light occasionally shone.
Li Hao was somewhat surprised and followed the Golden Light.
As he drew closer, he saw a tree with a completely golden body, resembling the Golden Dao Primordial Dao Tree within the city, though much smaller and without emitting any Dao Resonance.
Li Hao looked around and noticed a thatched hut beside the golden tree. Next to the hut was a small stream, and a figure was sitting there fishing.
"Young man, why not stay in the city to comprehend, and come to this remote place?"
As Li Hao approached, a calm and elderly voice came from the figure.
"Your fishing technique is incorrect."
Li Hao glanced at the fishing rod in his hands and couldn't help but comment.
"Hmm?"
The figure was clearly surprised by this unexpected response but didn't mind, only calmly saying, "It's just for leisure."
With that, he lifted the rod and turned to look at Li Hao.
It was a serene and aged face, with golden eyebrows that fell to the sides of his cheeks, giving him a kind and benevolent appearance.
Li Hao glanced at the small stream and couldn't help but think it was a pity; if he had waited a bit longer, he might have caught something.
"Do you understand fishing?" the elder looked at Li Hao with interest. Those who came to this place were all eager to comprehend in Origin Secret City and wouldn't waste time wandering around. Even if they did, they would quickly scan the area and return to the city, unlike the young man standing there in a daze.
"Yes."
Li Hao nodded, observing the elder's fishing technique, which was clearly very inexperienced, likely at only a six or seven segment level.
He shook his head inwardly and had no intention of discussing fishing with the elder. The skill gap was too large, and any conversation would feel more like teaching, which could come across as showing off.
Fishing was a pleasure, and if taken too seriously, it would lose its charm. Sometimes, even if you wanted to teach, you had to see if the other person was willing to learn.
"Senior, seeing no one in the city, you must not be here to comprehend cultivation. Could you be the City Lord here?"
Li Hao bowed slightly and asked curiously.
"City Lord?"
The elder couldn't help but laugh, saying, "There is no City Lord in Origin Secret City. This city was built by the Five Supreme Immortal Emperors, who left their disciples to guard it. However, during the Emperor Fall War ten thousand years ago, the manpower was insufficient, and they were all called away. Since then, Origin Secret City has been an empty city."
Li Hao's eyes flickered as he once again felt the impact and changes of that war from ten thousand years ago.
Ten thousand years was a long time, yet it seemed not so distant. The past scars and glories were still visible in the present.
"Then who are you, Senior?"
"I'm just a leisurely person here."
The elder said calmly, not willing to reveal more about himself. He glanced at Li Hao and asked, "Why are you not in the city comprehending, and what brings you here?"
"Comprehend Cultivation doesn’t need to be rushed; there’s no harm in taking a moment", Li Hao said.
"You sure are a patient one."
The Elder raised an eyebrow, glancing at Li Hao, and said, "In the Body Movement Techniques you just used to fly here, there were traces of spatial dao essence. If you’re not heading to Time-Space Origin City, why are you here?"
Li Hao was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t realized that the spatial dao essence he had inadvertently incorporated into his Body Movement Techniques was so subtle that it could still be detected.
"Senior, aren’t you going to Comprehend?"
"Me? Comprehend?"
The Elder couldn’t help but chuckle at Li Hao’s words but then said, "I’m just like you; I don’t mind waiting a bit longer."
Li Hao was speechless for a moment but then his gaze shifted to the side. Suddenly, his eyes landed on the base of the golden tree, and they brightened.
"Perfect natural sculpting material!"
Li Hao’s eyes gleamed. The base of this golden tree was adorned with incredibly intricate Dao Patterns. If he could use it for sculpting, the result would be unimaginably exquisite.
Such sculpting material was as valuable to a sculptor as an earth dragon was to a fisherman or white stockings were to a shut-in.
He approached the golden tree and ran his fingers over the first-rank protruding roots, feeling a sense of fondness.
"Hmm."
The Elder’s eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Li Hao, but he said nothing.
"Senior, did you plant this tree?"
Li Hao turned to ask.
The Elder nodded, "What is it?"
"Could I... take a section of its first-rank roots? I can use Immortal Power to nourish it and help it recover", Li Hao quickly added.
The Elder’s eyes flickered, and he replied calmly, "It’s just a tree. What use do you have for cutting its roots?"
"This junior is somewhat skilled in sculpting and would like to use it", Li Hao explained.
The Elder’s expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal. "It’s a small matter. Take the first-rank root if you wish."
"Thank you, Senior!"
Li Hao was overjoyed and immediately thanked the Elder. He then took out his Taowu and carefully cut the first-rank root from the golden tree.
"This smells like a Primordial Dao Tree!"
The weapon spirit of Taowu exclaimed in Li Hao’s mind.
Li Hao was surprised, "You must be mistaken. A Primordial Dao Tree?"
"It might not be. I guess I was wrong", the weapon spirit said uncertainly, musing, "If it were a Primordial Dao Tree, it should emit Primordial Dao, but this tree doesn’t. Strange."
By now, Li Hao was already holding the severed root and had moved to sit beside the thatched cottage. He found a spot, sat down, and then brought his fingers together, gathering Sword Qi. He examined the root, finding it to be perfect.
The Elder watched the young man’s actions silently, his eyes gleaming with an unreadable expression.
Just as Li Hao was about to start, a sudden beam of light shook the city. The five Primordial Dao Trees, connected by the beam of light, suddenly brightened, emitting a powerful Dao Resonance and a surge of spiritual energy.
Li Hao couldn’t help but look over, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"What is that?"
"A spiritual explosion of the Primordial Dao Tree."
The Elder glanced at it and said calmly, "It happens once a year, nothing unusual. During this spiritual explosion, if one’s Dao Realm comprehension is deep enough, they can gain the Primordial Dao Tree’s recognition and cultivate on the divine tree."
"Cultivate on the divine tree?"
Li Hao was taken aback, then recalled the five Primordial Dao Trees he had seen earlier, where some people were cultivating at the base of the trees, while others were cultivating outside.
The Dao Resonance of the Primordial Dao Tree was so dense... Of course, why wasn’t anyone cultivating on the tree itself? Li Hao suddenly realized.
"If you wish to go, you can take this opportunity to showcase your Dao Realm comprehension in front of the Primordial Dao Tree. You might have a chance to gain the divine tree’s recognition and cultivate on its trunk", the Elder said indifferently.
"What realm must one reach to have this opportunity?"
Li Hao, remembering that Boya Xuejian had only been sitting at the base of the tree, couldn’t help but ask curiously.
"One must reach at least the third realm, and it also depends on the performance of others in the same period."
The Elder replied.
(End of Chapter)
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