Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1674 Chapter 423: Familiar Faces from the Southern Domain, Opening the Chaos Dao! (Three-in-One)

While the Emperor Clan provides robust protection, no one can remain perfectly guarded when an Ancient Demon Emperor operates as a clandestine assassin.

Following that tragedy, however, the Emperor Clan increased their vigilance over the family's premier geniuses, ensuring such an event never repeated itself.

It is also possible that the sheer fury of the three Great Emperors, who manifested in the world and transformed the Ancient Demon Emperor's domain into a desolate forbidden zone, served as a sufficient deterrent.

"The process of grasping the Chaos Dao differs significantly from standard Cultivation."

Maintaining a composed demeanor, Di Wushe remarked, "Certain True Realm geniuses arrive here only to feel completely out of their element, resulting in sluggish advancement. Conversely, some well-read individuals who once seemed average find themselves ascending rapidly. The Chaos Dao doesn't just evaluate raw talent; it demands a massive foundation of accumulated knowledge!"

"Before arriving here, specializing in a single path to its absolute limit is enough to be considered a top-tier talent without needing to learn miscellaneous skills."

"However, when facing the Chaos Dao, one requires versatility and a holistic improvement of the self!"

Hearing these words, Lei Jingfeng and Long Qingge felt their confidence return, nodding in agreement.

"That is true."

Zhan Qinghuang did not dispute this, though she shot a look at Di Wushe and said, "You are essentially just boasting that you aren't merely naturally gifted, but also possess profound wisdom and deep roots, aren't you?"

Di Wushe gave a soft cough and replied with an air of indifference, "Sister, you are reading too much into it."

"Wushe's innate talent is indeed the most remarkable among us. Now, we shall see if our little junior brother can overtake him."

Gu Mofan spoke up, his gaze toward Li Hao filled with encouragement and high hopes.

Li Hao sensed the genuine kindness from the other man, feeling a surge of warmth as he nodded firmly with a grin. "I will give it my all!"

Observing the interaction, the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor glanced at Di Lingshu and noted, "Lingshu, did you pay attention? You need to pick up your pace as well. Otherwise, within a millennium, Haotian will surely overtake and surpass you, which might be quite humiliating for you."

Startled, Di Lingshu shook her head vigorously. "Impossible, that is absolutely impossible."

She seemed to realize her words might be disheartening to Li Hao, but her blunt personality lacked any malice, so she wasn't concerned about being misunderstood.

"Even if the little junior brother is a genius who can grasp the Chaos Dao faster than me, I am already in the process of refining my third Chaos Law. Forget a thousand years—even three thousand wouldn't be enough for him to close the gap. Perhaps after ten thousand years..."

she stated with total seriousness. After all, she wasn't standing still; her own progress remained lightning-fast.

Had she not known that Li Hao reached his current state within a hundred years of soul life, she wouldn't have even entertained the idea of ten thousand years. In her mind, no one could overtake her once she had the lead.

Ever since she was a child, she had always been the one to catch up to and bypass those who started before her.

Having a three-hundred-year head start now, how could she be overtaken? It was unthinkable!

While three centuries might pass in a flash for typical Immortal Divines, for elite prodigies, it is more than enough time to establish an insurmountable lead.

Gu Mofan and Di Wushe remained silent, merely exchanging a look. They understood their master never spoke without reason; even if he sounded casual, his statement implied the little junior brother's talent was even more terrifying than they realized, likely backed by a formidable foundation.

"We shall wait and see, then."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor smiled, saying nothing more.

Seeing her master's look of absolute certainty, Di Lingshu suddenly felt a mix of grievance and irritation, behaving like a kitten that had its tail pinched.

Was her own talent, which her master knew well, being dismissed? Or was the little junior brother being held in too high a regard?

"How about this? Shall I place a wager with the little junior brother?"

Di Lingshu turned her gaze toward Li Hao, her lips curling into a stubborn yet proud smile as she said:

"Little junior brother, when I first entered the Primordial True Realm, it took me only three years to comprehend the first Chaotic Star. I wonder how long you will take?"

Her phrasing was soft, using words like "took" and "only," yet only those within the Primordial True Realm understood how monstrous it was to master a Chaotic Star in a mere three years!

Even if Di Lingshu trailed behind Di Wushe, how many people like Di Wushe existed in the world?

Within the Emperor Clan, he was a top-tier monster; excluding those geniuses who died young, perhaps only one person in ten thousand years could outshine Di Wushe.

"Senior sister's talent is unparalleled in the world; I cannot hope to compete."

Li Hao dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand. He felt no urge to compete, realizing his senior sister didn't actually want to challenge him but simply wanted to reclaim her pride in front of their master.

"Are you acting out of fear or out of contempt?"

Seeing Li Hao decline, Di Lingshu felt even more frustrated.

Li Hao was left at a loss for words, momentarily unsure of how to respond.

"Little junior brother, why not just agree? Let's make the stake a single Immortal Stone, how does that sound?"

Gu Mofan let out a chuckle.

Di Lingshu's expression didn't waver as she continued to stare at Li Hao.

Recognizing his eldest brother's intent to smooth things over, Li Hao had no choice but to nod. "Very well."

To them, an Immortal Stone was as common as a weed.

Having previously acquired over a million Immortal Stones on the Heavenly Bridge, he could easily afford one.

Once Li Hao gave his consent, Di Lingshu nodded and looked back at the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor. "Master, the little junior brother and I have reached an agreement; this cannot be considered bullying."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor gave a faint smile. "Now that you've all met, aren't you busy? You should all return to your respective places."

Gu Mofan and Di Wushe noticed their master's smile resembled that of a cunning old fox. Being well-acquainted with him, they suspected his earlier comments were designed to provoke the sixth sister while simultaneously motivating the little junior brother.

They didn't think much of it; in the past, they had often competed against one another due to their master's "provocations."