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

Though his voice remained composed, the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul standing beside him shivered, its silver-white radiance flickering in sheer disbelief.

To impart the Dao without requiring the title of master? This was no different than granting Li Hao the status of a Direct Disciple without a single string attached!

It had never anticipated that its master would show such profound tolerance and affection toward the youth.

Li Hao was equally stunned; the weight of these words was not lost on him. How could he possibly be worthy of such selfless devotion?

"Senior, if you do not find me unworthy, I truly wish to become your disciple!"

Suddenly, Li Hao dropped to his knees. "The Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor is already my master, but if it does not displease you, I wish to call you master as well!"

He had only survived the Double Gap Demon Abyss by relying on the inheritance left behind by the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor. Although he had never met that master in person, the benefits he received were immense, and he could never abandon that bond.

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

Observing the sincere fervor and excitement in the young man's gaze, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor remained silent for a brief moment before finally speaking:

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

His voice was gentle and steady as he added, "Call me master for a single lifetime, and I shall grant you protection for all eternity."

"Master!"

Li Hao’s eyes grew misty. It felt as though he were back in the Southern Domain, within the absolute realm of the Supreme, where he had once knelt and prostrated to the empty void. Now, he bowed his head deeply once more.

This acknowledgment of "Master" was not for the sake of seeking eternal life, but born of a genuine desire to offer his own life in repayment!

Watching this transpire, the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul felt its previous shock and anxiety melt away, its gaze softening.

It was a relief to see that the boy understood gratitude. Otherwise, it would have felt slighted on behalf of its master, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor. After all, how many peerless geniuses across the world begged for a chance to study under the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor? In the face of this youth, the master had not only offered his teachings freely but even waived the formal apprenticeship rites. This went beyond the treatment of a Direct Disciple; calling him a true son would be no exaggeration!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Nine heavy kowtows resonated throughout the hall in succession.

A soft, invisible force then lifted Li Hao’s frame.

"That is enough. You have endured much hardship in the Northern Domain; this is a meeting gift from your master, prepared specifically for you."

The expression of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor was as calm as ever, yet a flicker of tenderness resided in his eyes. With a casual motion of his finger, a brilliant glow manifested in the air—a sphere of pure essence radiating a supreme aura.

As Li Hao stared at the liquid, he was struck by a dense Emperor Realm presence and a Heavenly Dao aura so powerful it made him want to kneel. This energy was hundreds, even thousands of times more potent than the Heavenly Dao Essence Su Jiuzhe had given him. It was clearly a treasure of unimaginable value.

"Master, this... what is this?"

Li Hao could not help but ask.

He felt a wave of hesitation at accepting such a gift.

Having found no way to repay the debt of his life being saved, how could he possibly take such a monumental treasure?

"Master..."

Even the Mystic Turtle Emperor Soul was taken aback, feeling a sense of bewilderment.

Other disciples were forced to pass through trial after trial to earn such a reward. Did this boy truly receive it the moment he entered the sect?

"This is the Blood of the Heavenly Dao."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor spoke the words plainly. Yet those simple words were like a bolt of lightning striking the earth, causing anyone who heard them to tremble.

Li Hao stood there, completely dazed.

Heavenly Dao Blood?

Could the Heavenly Dao... actually bleed?

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor continued, "By refining this blood, you can cross the threshold into the Final Realm of the seventh stage. With luck, you may even reach the state of being eternal and immortal!"

Li Hao’s heart raced once more. The Final Realm of the seventh stage?

Could the drop of blood before him truly help him grasp the peak of the seventh stage?

What a staggering gift! To be granted the power to reach the Final Realm of the seventh stage the very moment he became a disciple!

Within the Eight Realms of Mankind, the seventh realm was known as the Three Immortal Realms.

Those in the Three Immortal Extreme Realms were undying, capable of regenerating their entire bodies from a single droplet of blood!

And the Final Realm was truly eternal?

Though Li Hao did not fully grasp the true extent of the Final Realm's power, he knew for certain that no one at that level was weak.

Furthermore, he had not even touched the boundary of the seventh stage's Final Realm yet; he hadn't even found the path toward it. If he relied solely on his own Cultivation, he had no idea how many years or centuries it would take.

Even if his skills in Chess Dao, Carving, and other arts reached the thirteenth or fourteenth stage, it would not necessarily help him achieve the Final Realm, as such a feat relied almost entirely on one's own comprehension to force open that final door!

"Master, this is too much..."

Li Hao was speechless; such a treasure was likely worth more than a hundred Domain Artifacts combined.

Moreover, his master had already 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’s body.

As the aura washed over him, Li Hao felt his physical form instantly enter the Immortal Transformation Extreme Realm. His blood seemed to disperse as his body expanded without limit.

His entire being was undergoing a metamorphosis—his primordial spirit, flesh, and blood were all being refined by this supreme power, evolving and fusing until they reached a mysterious new state.

Countless Great Dao Origins poured from the Dao Origin Immortal Seal, flowing between his soul and his physical body.

His immortal physique was already a perfect union of spirit and flesh, but as these Great Dao Origins integrated, he felt himself becoming even more transcendent.

"Focus on the sensation."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor’s voice echoed in his mind.

Li Hao’s heart, which had been flustered and unable to resist the sudden influx of power, quickly steadied. He realized it was far too late to decline. The only way to show his worth was to absorb the gift with everything he had.

He stilled his mind, centering his focus on his primordial spirit and flesh, slowly sensing the Origin Laws of the Great Dao as they began to merge and permeate his very soul.