Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1669 - 422: The Seventh Personal Disciple, Chaos Law (3)

Though he spoke with a calm demeanor, the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul standing beside him was trembling violently, its silver-white radiance flickering in sheer disbelief.

Sharing the profound Dao without requiring the title of master? This was no different than granting Li Hao the status of a Direct Disciple without any strings attached!

The spirit had never imagined that its master would show such profound tolerance and affection toward Li Hao.

Li Hao himself was stunned; the weight of these words was not lost on him. He wondered how he could possibly merit such dedicated and selfless care.

“Senior, if it would not displease you, I truly wish to become your disciple!”

Dropping to his knees abruptly, Li Hao declared, “The Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor is my master, but if you are willing to accept me, I desire to call you master as well!”

Back in the Double Gap Demon Abyss, he had survived only by clinging to the inheritance left behind by the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor. Even though he had never met that master in person, the benefits he received were monumental, and he could never abandon that bond.

Yet, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor standing before him had also saved his life, leaving Li Hao with a deep sense of regret that he had no way to return the favor.

Observing the sincerity and fervent hope in the young man’s gaze, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor remained silent for a brief moment before finally answering:

“If that is your wish, then let it be so. From this day forward, you are my seventh Direct Disciple.”

His voice was composed and gentle as he added, “Call me master for a single lifetime, and I shall provide you protection for all eternity.”

“Master!”

Li Hao’s eyes grew misty, recalling that moment in the Southern Domain under the Supreme’s crushing pressure, where he had knelt and bowed three times to the empty void. Now, he performed a deep, solemn kowtow once more.

This acknowledgment of "Master" was not a plea for immortality, but a genuine desire born of his own will, wishing only to repay the debt with his very life!

Watching this unfold, the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul felt its previous anxiety and shock fade, replaced by a softening in its gaze.

It was fortunate that this youth understood the value of gratitude; otherwise, the soul would have felt indignant on behalf of its master, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor. After all, how many peerless geniuses across the world dreamed of Cultivation under the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor? In Li Hao's case, the master was not only offering his teachings freely but had even waived the formal rites; this surpassed the treatment of a Direct Disciple—calling him a true son would be no overstatement!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The sound of nine heavy kowtows thundered through the hall.

A soft, invisible force then raised Li Hao’s body from the floor.

“That is enough. You have endured much hardship in the Northern Domain; here is a meeting gift your master has already prepared for you.”

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor’s expression remained stoic, yet a hint of warmth flickered in his eyes. With a simple gesture, a radiant glow manifested in the air—a concentrated essence pulsing with a supreme aura.

As Li Hao looked upon the liquid, he was struck by a powerful Emperor Realm presence and a Heavenly Dao aura so intense it made him want to prostrate himself. He was shaken to the core. This essence was hundreds, if not thousands of times more potent than the Heavenly Dao Essence he had received from Su Jiuzhe. It was clearly a treasure of immeasurable value.

“Master, what... what is this?”

Li Hao couldn't help but ask, his voice filled with hesitation.

He felt unworthy of accepting such a monumental gift.

Since he already lacked the means to repay the grace of his life being saved, how could he take something so significant?

“Master...”

Even the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul was struck with bewilderment.

Other disciples were required to pass grueling trials and numerous tests to earn such a reward. Was this young man truly receiving it the very moment he was initiated?

“This is Heavenly Dao Blood,” the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor stated plainly.

Those four simple words felt like a bolt of lightning striking the earth, causing everyone present to shudder.

Li Hao was left speechless.

Heavenly Dao Blood?

Could the Heavenly Dao itself actually bleed?

Continuing, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor said, “By refining this blood, you can cross the threshold into the Final Realm of the seventh stage. It offers you the hope of reaching the Final Realm—becoming eternal and immortal!”

Li Hao’s soul trembled once more. The Final Realm of the seventh stage?

The droplet of Heavenly Dao Blood before him could actually help him reach the pinnacle of the seventh stage?

What an incredible gift to receive upon entry—the power to step into the Final Realm!

Among the Eight Realms of Mankind, the seventh is known as the Three Immortal Realms.

Those in the Three Immortal Extreme Realms are undying, possessing the ability to regenerate from a single drop of blood.

But the Final Realm meant becoming truly eternal?

Though Li Hao did not fully grasp the true extent of a Final Realm's power, he knew with certainty that no such being was weak.

Furthermore, he had not even glimpsed the threshold of the seventh stage's Final Realm yet; he hadn't even found the right path. If he relied solely on his own Cultivation, there was no telling how many ages it would take to get there.

Even if his skills in Chess Dao, Carving, and other crafts reached the thirteenth or fourteenth stage, it wouldn't necessarily guarantee entry into the Final Realm, as most practitioners must rely on their own sudden enlightenment to force that door open!

“Master, this is too much...”

Li Hao struggled to find words; such a treasure was likely worth more than a hundred Domain Artifacts combined.

Moreover, his master had previously sacrificed an Emperor’s Weapon just to rescue him from the Southern Domain and the clutches of the Supreme.

“Accept it.”

With a wave of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor’s hand, the orb of supreme light immediately surged forward, enveloping Li Hao.

As the aura washed over him, Li Hao felt his physical form enter the Immortal Transformation Extreme Realm. His blood seemed to dissolve, and his body felt as though it were expanding into infinity.

His entire being was undergoing a metamorphosis; his primordial spirit, flesh, and blood were being reshaped by this supreme energy, evolving and fusing into a mystical new state.

Countless Great Dao Origins began to flow from the Dao Origin Immortal Seal, weaving between his spirit and his physical form.

His immortal body was already a perfect blend of spirit and matter, but as it integrated these Great Dao Origins, it grew exponentially more powerful.

“Focus and feel the transformation,” the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor’s voice echoed.

Initially panicked and unable to fight the process, Li Hao quickly composed himself, realizing it was far too late to turn back. The only way to honor the gift was to absorb it completely.

He stilled his mind, centering his focus on his primordial spirit and flesh, slowly perceiving the Origin Laws of the Great Dao as they merged and saturated his very soul.