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Chapter 506: Primordial Dao Fruit
Chapter 506: Primordial Dao Fruit
"This is the most intense period of competition right now."
Li Hao said.
The others had just arrived in Origin Secret City to vie for the spiritual explosion. Once the number of people decreased, the competition would ease up.
"Indeed."
"I'll borrow a spot from you, Senior."
Li Hao said.
The Elder was somewhat surprised but nodded, saying, "Go ahead."
Li Hao immediately sat down on the ground, ignoring the five beams of light piercing the sky. Instead, he brought his fingers together to form Sword Qi and began meticulously sculpting the piece of tree root in his hand.
The Elder, seeing Li Hao's focused expression, showed a hint of puzzlement. Clearly, he hadn't expected someone to ignore the spiritual explosion of the divine tree and instead engage in such a leisurely activity.
With nothing better to do, the Elder casually cast a glance and watched Li Hao's sculpting.
Li Hao was gradually becoming engrossed. A Dao Domain enveloped him, with the realms of space-time, water, fire, and earth all condensed within it, creating an absolute tranquility that shielded him from any disturbance.
The Sword Qi sculpting gradually revealed the contours and essence of the sculpture, blending art and sculpture into one.
Li Hao's Art Dao had long reached the 11th stage, while his Sculpture Dao was only at the 10th stage.
Now, the many insights from his Art Dao were converging in his fingertips.
However, with the previous experience of comprehending the space Dao through painting, Li Hao was even more focused on the Dao realms conveyed through sculpting.
In no time, the divine tree became increasingly refined, radiating essence and brilliance. The piece of tree root in Li Hao's hands gradually transformed into the likeness of a woman with flowing robes.
This woman was Lin Qingying.
Her eyes were clear and serene, so lifelike that she seemed to be standing in the palm of Li Hao's hand.
"Oh?"
The Elder, seeing the figure being sculpted, was surprised. He immediately recognized that Li Hao's sculpting skills were profound, ranking among the best he had ever seen.
Soon, with the final touch to the eyes, Li Hao felt a sense of clarity, realizing where he was.
He had been so absorbed in sculpting that he had lost track of his surroundings.
Looking at the lifelike Lin Qingying, with the Great Dao flowing around her, Li Hao's eyes sparkled, and he began sculpting again.
Quickly, Lin Qingying's wooden sculpture held a sword, the blade unsheathed but seemingly suspended in mid-air.
The sword radiated a sharp Dao light, clearly the Void Sword Dao that Lin Qingying practiced.
To be precise, it was the No Sword Dao.
The Elder's surprise deepened. Sculpting the woman herself wasn't unusual, but to capture the Great Dao she wielded was truly remarkable.
"It seems your sculpting has entered the Dao."
He murmured.
Li Hao came back to his senses and smiled at the Elder. He then examined the sculpture in his hand, and his smile gradually faded.
The sculpture was perfect, but for some reason, he felt it was missing something.
While sculpting, he had sensed the natural patterns and the essence of the wood Dao within the divine tree.
In the process, he had gradually grasped a bit of it, but it wasn't enough.
"True sculpting should be flawless and natural..."
"The natural growth of the divine tree is, in itself, a form of sculpting..."
Li Hao's eyes showed understanding. He seemed to have a realization and quickly stood up, cutting another piece of the divine tree. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he said to the Elder:
"Senior, may I borrow another first-rank piece?"
"No problem, take what you need."
The Elder seemed to understand something, a smile playing on his lips as he spoke calmly.
Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief, thanked the Elder with a bow, and then put away the Lin Qingying sculpture, resuming his work.
This time, he thought of Elder Wang and, in turn, of Ying Xiaoxiao, whom Elder Wang had pursued.
He recalled their first meeting at a roadside tea stall. She stood gracefully in the wind, smiling and saying her surname was Ying, as in 'responsive,' and her given name was Xiao, as in 'unrestrained.'
The laughter that rippled in the wind and the free-spirited nature of the girl made him smile now.
With the Great Dao flowing around his hand, this time he sculpted not with Sword Qi, but with Time Essence.
Time flowed gently and swiftly over the divine tree, like a caress, causing it to undergo a transformation.
Divine Light blossomed on its surface, the wood grain cracked and twisted, gradually forming lines that eventually combined into the shape of a woman.
The outline of the woman became clearer, and green leaves sprouted from the divine tree, splitting and transforming into a cascade of black hair.
Elder's eyes showed a hint of solemnity, but a barely perceptible smile slowly spread across his lips.
It seems I haven't misjudged him… He quietly observed Li Hao's sculpture.
The process of sculpting with time was not quick. Time flowed around Li Hao, and by the time he completed the sculpture, Elder noticed the woman's form and his eyes narrowed slightly.
Phew… Li Hao exhaled, looking at the sculpture in his hands with satisfaction.
At that moment, he realized that the five beams of light that had been illuminating him had disappeared. He looked up and saw that the five divine trees had returned to their normal state.
"Is it over?"
Li Hao asked in surprise.
"It's been over a month."
Elder replied.
Li Hao was taken aback, "I've been sculpting for a month?"
"Yes", Elder nodded slightly, looking at the sculpture in Li Hao's hands. "Who is this woman? Have you met her before?"
Li Hao glanced at Ying Xiaoxiao and said, "She's a friend."
"A friend, huh…"
Elder's eyes narrowed slightly. "When did you meet her? This girl is not simple."
"You know?"
Li Hao's heart stirred, immediately thinking of Ying Xiaoxiao's predecessor, the Shi Miao Goddess who had roamed the True World under the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor's command a hundred thousand years ago.
This elder, residing in Origin Secret City and shrouded in mystery, must have known not Ying Xiaoxiao but her predecessor, or perhaps her original form.
"Once a prodigy goddess, she dominated the True World, leaving the younger generation in her shadow. There were no more than a handful of people who could stand on equal footing with her, and those few were also extremely powerful, with the potential to become Immortal Emperors and reach the pinnacle of the True World. Unfortunately…"
Elder shook his head.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. "So, you were here a hundred thousand years ago?"
Elder smiled but did not answer, only saying, "It seems you used this minor skill to comprehend the Great Dao."
Li Hao, seeing he was unwilling to answer, didn't press further. "Comprehending the Great Dao was just a side effect. I was simply pursuing a higher realm in sculpture."
"Haha…"
Elder couldn't help but laugh at Li Hao's words. Comprehending the Great Dao was just a side effect, while sculpture was the main focus?
He laughed heartily. "You can say that to me, but if you say it out loud, people might beat you up."
Li Hao realized his words might be seen as boastful and sheepishly said, "Forgive me, Elder."
"However, though this is a minor path, it seems to have some extraordinary qualities."
Elder's laughter subsided, and his expression turned serious. "An Immortal Emperor once said that one could reach the Heavenly Dao through a minor path, and perhaps that's your case. Moreover, though your minor path seems insignificant, I can see the shadows of two Great Dao within it. That's quite remarkable."
"Reach the Heavenly Dao through a minor path?"
Li Hao was taken aback, his eyes brightening with a sense of discovery. "What was the name of that Immortal Emperor?"
"Long gone, his name buried in the river of time. It's best not to disturb him."
Elder shook his head and said to Li Hao, "You've cultivated to this level, perhaps your path is correct, similar to that of the Immortal Emperor."
Li Hao, seeing he was unwilling to reveal more, decided not to press further. He could always ask Elder Wang later.
"Perhaps."
Li Hao said, suddenly thinking that he had comprehended the Time Dao through fishing, and his Art Dao contained the principles of Space Dao, Water Dao, and Earth Dao. This was truly astonishing.
After all, the five elements of the Nine Sequences—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—each extended into numerous Great Dao, forming the foundation of the Nine Sequences.
At this moment, the Artistic Skills he was cultivating contained three Nine Sequences Great Dao.
This Artistic Skill seemed far more powerful than he had imagined. If it were compared to the Nine Sequences Great Dao, it might even be a higher level.
"Perhaps, there is a cultivation method in this world where one can grasp the Nine Sequences, or even the myriad true laws, by mastering just one skill..."
A thought suddenly surfaced in Li Hao's mind, but it was quickly interrupted by a flash of Spirit Light piercing through his thoughts, causing him to shudder.
If there were a cultivation method or an Artistic Skill that, once fully mastered, allowed one to comprehend the Nine Sequences, wouldn't that be... life itself?
And the essence of life is the Cycle!
Li Hao suddenly felt a chill. The ancient demoness Mi Xueyao he had encountered earlier possessed a fragment of the wheel of reincarnation. He had also heard that the Ancient Demon Clan emerged from the Cycle, which had been shattered, leading to the release of the ancient demons.
All of this seemed to be connected in some way...
"What are you thinking about?"
The Elder's voice snapped Li Hao back to reality.
Li Hao recovered, put away Ying Xiaoxiao, and shook his head. "Nothing, Elder... Can I take another First Rank tree root?"
The Elder smiled gently. "Go ahead."
Li Hao thanked him repeatedly and began to cut another First Rank tree root. He then used Immortal Power to nourish the divine tree.
The divine tree absorbed the Immortal Power as if it were a bottomless pit. Despite Li Hao's continuous input, it seemed he couldn't fill it, which left him somewhat astonished.
But he didn't stop. Instead, he activated the Terrestrial Celestial Pulse Final Stage, and starlight from all around converged on him, forming a network of veins that continuously fed Immortal Power into the divine tree.
This Origin World had no stars, but these stellar veins seemed to extend through the Origin Secret Realm to another space-time.
"Ultimate Limit?"
The Elder's eyes widened in surprise as he saw the starlight around Li Hao. Clearly, Li Hao's performance exceeded his expectations. Despite being only at the True Immortal Realm, he had managed to cultivate the Ultimate Limit.
Once he mastered the Heavenly Stars Vein, he would have a continuous supply of Immortal Power, making him an unstoppable force on the battlefield.
Such a person, if they reached the Immortal King Realm, would be truly terrifying.
An Immortal King who never tires would be an invincible presence on the battlefield, surpassing even an army of immortals!
As Li Hao continued to channel Immortal Power for three days and three nights, the broken part of the divine tree finally showed signs of new life.
Li Hao was greatly shocked. The nurturing of this divine tree seemed to exceed his expectations.
"You should continue with your own tasks and not waste time."
The Elder smiled at Li Hao. "By the time you heal this tree, your time here will likely be over."
"But, Elder..." Li Hao was hesitant. While the Elder's words made sense, stopping now would mean taking the divine tree for granted.
"I have time, I can take care of it myself."
The Elder reassured Li Hao. "You are young, and you should focus on more important things while you can. This time-consuming task is better left to me."
Li Hao felt a mix of shame and gratitude. "Elder, this favor is hard to repay."
"You will have the chance."
The Elder smiled. "With your talent, if you don't fall, you have the potential to reach the highest position. When that time comes, if you still remember this favor, you can repay it then."
Li Hao smiled bitterly. He himself didn't dare to dream of becoming an Immortal Emperor.
But since the Elder had spoken, he could only bow in gratitude, silently remembering this kindness.
He then prepared to continue his meditation.
However, at that moment, a powerful aura suddenly approached, crossing the void in an instant.
A young man, dressed in an imperial robe and exuding a regal aura, stood above the golden divine tree, his hands behind his back.
His gaze fell on Li Hao and the Elder, his eyebrows slightly raised, clearly surprised to find others here.
Upon seeing that Li Hao was only at the True Immortal Realm, his surprise faded, and his expression turned indifferent as he began to examine the golden divine tree.
Elder saw the man as well, but his expression remained calm, and he did not speak.
At this moment, the youth in the imperial robe circled the divine tree, his brow slightly furrowed. "Where are the divine tree fruits on this tree?"
He then turned his gaze to Li Hao, his eyes flashing with a sharp edge. "Kid, did you eat them?"
"What?"
Li Hao was taken aback. Feeling the growing aura of power emanating from the other, his expression turned serious. The other was at the Immortal Lord Realm, and his aura was much stronger than that of Chu Tianzheng, whom he had defeated earlier. It seemed to be on par with Chu Tianhuang.
"Hmph, this divine object is not something you should even dare to touch, you're asking for death!"
The youth in the imperial robe revealed a murderous intent in his eyes, and divine light blossomed in his palm. He was about to use the Immortal Dao Law to subdue Li Hao.
But at that moment, the elder beside him slowly spoke. "He did not eat your Primordial Dao Fruit. Don't create unnecessary trouble here."
The youth in the imperial robe looked at the elder, his eyes narrowing, and his expression grew more serious. He suddenly clasped his hands and said, "Could it be that you are the True Form of this Primordial Dao Tree?"
"True Form? Primordial Dao Tree?"
Li Hao looked at the elder, recalling what Taowu had said earlier. He couldn't help but be inwardly startled. Could this golden divine tree really be a Primordial Dao Tree?
But there were already five Primordial Dao Trees in the city, each corresponding to one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. What was this one?
"Your ancestor must have told you. Your aura is very similar to that of a young man from long ago. I didn't expect..."
Disappointment and regret flashed in the elder's eyes.
There was once a young man, much like this one, who had the Nine Flower Immortal Seal and the Space-Time Great Dao. He came to this Five Dao Origin City.
The elder lured him over, imparted him with Dao Arts, and hoped to give him a chance to become an Immortal Emperor.
That young man, trembling with gratitude, left this place many years ago. Now, his descendant had come here and was directly demanding the divine tree fruit.
Was it that the young man from back then had changed, or was it that his descendants were inherently like this?
But he believed more in the former, for in the Imperial Clan, the younger generations always followed the commands of their powerful elders...
"Senior, this junior has the Nine Flower Immortal Seal and the aspiration to become an Immortal Emperor. I hope you can grant me an opportunity. I will surely repay you generously in the future!"
The youth clasped his hands and said solemnly to the elder.
The elder sighed inwardly and shook his head. "The Primordial Dao Fruit is already gone. I fear I cannot grant you this opportunity. You should return to the city and Comprehend."
"Senior, I come in earnest. The Jinyun Immortal Dynasty will surely produce a Supreme Sage in the future. I hope you can grant me this opportunity!"
The youth said earnestly, but his words seemed to carry a hint of coercion.
The elder's expression darkened. "Leave here, or try to take it by force."
The youth stared at the elder, disappointment in his eyes. "Senior, do not regret this. I will not attack your true form, so you cannot attack me either. Since this young man has eaten the Primordial Dao Fruit, I will make him spit it out!"
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Li Hao, and a murderous intent flared in his eyes. He immediately struck out at Li Hao with a palm.
Clearly, he had also noticed Li Hao's extraordinary nature. Anyone who could come to Origin Secret City and had the aura of the Space-Time Great Dao was undoubtedly a prodigy.
The Primordial Dao Tree must have made a mistake in giving the Primordial Dao Fruit to this young man. It seemed the tree had misjudged the situation.
"Die!"
The word fell, and the Immortal Dao Law Suppress activated, unleashing boundless killing intent from the surrounding void.
Li Hao, though he had anticipated this sudden change, still felt his face pale.
Primordial Dao Fruit?
When the other said he wouldn't attack the divine tree, did that mean he wouldn't be attacked either?
Did taking a root from the tree earlier count as an attack?
He suddenly understood. No wonder the elder allowed him to take the root. It was to make him break the rules first. If he didn't comply or made any other rash moves, the elder would have a reason to attack him!
Thinking of this, his expression changed, a feeling of discomfort washing over him.
He had just been grateful to the other party, but he never expected that there would be ulterior motives hidden beneath.
However, he had no time to dwell on these thoughts now. Sensing the intense killing intent surging from all directions, Li Hao’s entire body trembled.
This young man was not just a simple Immortal Lord Realm; he was one of the top-tier Monstrous Beasts!
Heaven and Earth Dharma Image!
Li Hao’s eyes emitted Divine Light, and he unleashed his Extreme Realm Burst. The Nine Flower Immortal Seal also appeared on his forehead. At this moment, he couldn’t afford to hold back and unleashed his full power.
Boom!
As his Dharma Image merged with his body, Immortal Power trembled, and he used the heaven-defying technique from the Heaven's Will Ancestral Scripture. The Immortal Power, amplified to its ninth level, unleashed the Blue Sky Sword Technique.
The dazzling Sword Intent seemed to level the surrounding hundred-mile forest, flashing and slicing through the void, breaking through the encircling death Immortal Dao Law.
His figure broke free, his hair flying, and he looked at the young man with shock and anger.
"Hmm?"
The young man also seemed surprised that this True Immortal Ninth Level could break through his attack. The sudden eruption of power and the amplification left him startled, his eyes showing a hint of shock.
When he saw Li Hao’s thick aura, he finally realized that this True Immortal Realm individual had an extremely powerful Talent. The Immortal Arts and techniques he mastered were not to be underestimated, and he might even be capable of slaying an ordinary Immortal Lord Realm!
For a True Immortal in Adversity to slay an Immortal Lord, even the most ordinary Immortal Lord, was an extremely rare feat!
A cold glint appeared in his eyes, and he became even more convinced that the Primordial Dao Fruit had been bestowed upon this young man by the Divine Tree’s True Self. Immortal Power surged within him, and a Dharma Image phantom appeared behind him. He raised his hand and pressed it down toward Li Hao.
"Eight Directions Thunder Annihilation!"
The massive palm seemed to contain an endless thunder prison, dense and dark.
"Quick, hide inside the Divine Tree; he won’t dare to harm you!"
The Elder’s voice suddenly echoed in Li Hao’s mind.
Li Hao was momentarily stunned, a hint of hesitation in his eyes, but he ultimately teleported toward the golden tree trunk.
The young man’s face changed, and he shouted in anger, "Get out of there!"
Seeing his reaction, Li Hao felt more certain and said, "We have no grudge against each other, you’re going too far!"
"Taking what you shouldn’t have, this is not your opportunity but your disaster!"
The young man said coldly.
Li Hao, seeing that the other party was convinced he had taken the Primordial Dao Fruit, didn’t bother to explain further. The more he explained, the more complicated it would become.
He said coldly, "What’s your name, from the Jinyun Immortal Dynasty, right? I’ll remember it!"
"So, you’re planning to seek revenge?"
The young man couldn’t help but sneer at Li Hao’s words.
But seeing Li Hao hiding behind the tree trunk, his face turned grim. He knew that the other party had found a place of refuge and wouldn’t come out anytime soon.
"Senior, drive him out, and I, the Jinyun Immortal Dynasty, will still be on good terms with you", the young man said to the Elder.
The Elder shook his head. "Leave, don’t waste your time here."
"Are you really going to choose such an unbacked individual?" the young man said with a dark expression.
"That’s my decision."
The Elder said coldly.
The young man’s face darkened, and he turned to look at Li Hao. His eyes were filled with unhidden killing intent. "Now that you know I’m from the Jinyun Immortal Dynasty’s Imperial Family, remember my name, Jin Fengling! Remember to come find me!"
Li Hao, hearing his arrogant words, knew he was deliberately leaving his name to provoke him. This was a show of strong confidence, and since the other party had already exposed his identity, even without leaving his name, Li Hao could still track him down.
He didn’t speak, only memorizing the other’s appearance.
Jin Fengling didn’t say anything more, coldly snorted, and flew away, returning to Origin Secret City.
(End of Chapter)
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