Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1683 Chapter 424: The Name of Haotian, Enlightenment in a Day! (3)

While some of the chaos pillars remained motionless, the intricate law patterns on others suddenly blazed with light, appearing to pulse with life as they radiated a potent Dao aura.

Observing Li Hao's focused attention, Shi Miao explained:

"These chaos pillars are linked directly to the chaos stone wall. Should you decipher the laws etched upon that wall, you will be able to trigger the matching laws on these pillars. Success in activating them serves as proof of your comprehension. If one can ignite every single pillar, it signifies that they have achieved a total understanding of this chaotic star."

Realization dawned on Li Hao; he finally understood why those figures were soaring through the air and striking the pillars repeatedly—it was a method of testing rather than simple training.

"In that case, should I give it a try?"

Curiosity flickered within Li Hao. Since he had reached the second segment of the Chaos Dao, the law patterns on the distant stone wall were vividly clear to him, and he had already formed his own insights. He wondered if this internal realization translated to formal comprehension.

"You may,"

Shi Miao gave a firm nod.

The resonance of the chaos aura she had sensed from Li Hao earlier gave her confidence that he was more than capable of the attempt.

Without delay, the pair moved toward the chaos pillars together.

"Zhan Jiuge truly lives up to the Zhan family name. Despite being here for only five years, he has already managed to activate more than ninety chaos pillars. At his current pace, he might be ready to depart in just another three years."

"The Ghost Tribe is showing impressive results as well. I've heard they've only been here for three years, yet they can already trigger over seventy pillars!"

Nearby cultivators spoke in hushed tones, their eyes following the figures darting between the towering chaos pillars.

Li Hao looked up and spotted two familiar silhouettes. Upon closer inspection, he identified them as acquaintances from the Southern Domain: the siblings of the Ghost Tribe.

They were Ghost Ling Yue and Ghost Ling Shuang.

Currently, they were resting near a chaos pearl, engaged in quiet conversation.

Sensing a gaze upon them, both sisters looked over, and their eyes immediately locked onto Li Hao’s face.

Both were struck with shock, their eyes widening in sheer disbelief as if they were witnessing an impossibility.

A moment later, they both accelerated, flying rapidly toward him.

"Is it really you? Can it be?"

Ghost Ling Yue touched down in front of Li Hao, looking dazed and utterly astonished.

She had now attained the Fourth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm, surpassing Li Hao’s current level by one stage.

Ghost Ling Shuang also regarded Li Hao with a look of surprise. This was the individual who had nearly been crushed by the Supreme in the Southern Domain, yet here he was, having successfully reached the Primordial True Realm.

Following the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor’s intervention to send Li Hao away, they had traveled to the Primordial True Realm expecting a swift reunion. However, after searching extensively, they found no trace of a person named Haotian. He simply wasn't there.

They had feared that although Li Hao escaped the Southern Domain, he might have been hunted down and killed by the Supreme elsewhere. To see him standing here now was entirely unexpected.

Ghost Ling Shuang quickly assessed Li Hao’s cultivation, noting he was only at the Third Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm.

He was weaker than her sister.

Meanwhile, Ghost Ling Shuang herself had reached the Ninth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm over the last twenty years, standing just a hair's breadth away from Perfection.

"It seems the trauma of those past events truly hindered him. Has he been in hiding all this time, unable to dedicate himself to Cultivation?" Ghost Ling Shuang pondered silently.

"It has been a long time. I didn't expect our paths to cross here as well."

Li Hao harbored no resentment toward the two women; their past encounter had been a mere competitive exchange of skills, free of any genuine enmity.

Hearing him speak, the sisters were finally certain that this was no hallucination or dream.

"Have you only just arrived at the Primordial True Realm?"

Ghost Ling Yue couldn't help but inquire.

Li Hao gave a simple nod.

It was then that the two women noticed Shi Miao standing behind Li Hao, and their expressions shifted slightly.

They remembered Shi Miao clearly. She was the lone Immortal Lord who had dared to stand against the crushing pressure of the Supreme during that hopeless moment to shield Li Hao.

They believed she had perished, her form shattered back in the Southern Domain.

It was a shock to see that she had survived and was standing before them now.

"No wonder your Cultivation has lagged behind,"

Ghost Ling Yue remarked as she regained her composure, her gaze softening with a mix of pity and sadness.

Even she had reached the Fourth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm. To see Li Hao—once a peerless genius who broke through to the Immortal Monarch Realm in the Southern Domain—now trailing behind her was enough to make anyone sigh at the unfairness of fate.

Li Hao offered a small smile and asked, "After my departure from the Southern Domain, did the grand battle proceed?"

"It did."

Ghost Ling Shuang nodded briefly, looking at Li Hao as she spoke:

"Once you were gone, the Supreme intervened to restore order, and the competition resumed. In the True Immortal Realm category, the Emperor Clan claimed the top spot. However, in the hearts of the people, you are still considered the true number one of the True Immortal Realm. Even Di Lincen, who took first place and accepted the Heavenly Palace's rewards, stated publicly that he was not your equal and that you were the uncrowned king. His declaration made the Heavenly Palace quite uncomfortable, but only a member of the Emperor Clan would be bold enough to speak such truths..."

As she recounted these events, the memories from over twenty years ago in the Southern Domain seemed to flicker across her eyes, tinged with nostalgia.

Hearing this, the image of Di Lincen came to Li Hao's mind. Touched by the sentiment, he whispered to himself:

"My life has been a series of endless battles, filled with struggle and pain, yet I have never lacked for true friends and kindred spirits. That is a great blessing... Has he also made his way to the Primordial True Realm?"

"He has."

Ghost Ling Yue nodded, adding: "We all did. After you vanished, everyone who qualified received their placements, and we arrived here as soon as the grand battle concluded..."

She looked at Li Hao again, her eyes reflecting her regret.

The formidable rival who once stood at their side was now more than two decades behind. The distance between the Primordial True Realm and the True Realm was vast, and catching up would likely take a very long time.

"Oh, that reminds me."

Ghost Ling Shuang suddenly recalled something and said to Li Hao: "Sword Heart and Ming Yue are also here for their studies. They've only been here for two years. Have you run into them yet?"