Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1692 Chapter 426: Rapid Ascension and Stirred Fame (Double-Length)

Regarding her location, she couldn't be bothered to provide an answer.

"Are you still within the Immortal Monarch Realm?" Relief washed over Lin Zhexuan upon hearing her silence. He dismissed the idea of her reaching the Perfect Immortal Monarch Realm in such a short span as improbable; it was even more unthinkable for her to suddenly grasp the truths required for the Immortal King Realm.

Furthermore, the entire purpose of journeying to the Primordial True Realm was to gain enlightenment regarding the Chaos Law. If she had already ascended to the Immortal King Realm, seeking further comprehension would be pointless. It would represent a tragic waste of a rare opportunity.

"..."

Su Muqing maintained her silence, her lack of response suggesting that his inquiry was beneath notice.

As the silence stretched on, Lin Zhexuan’s briefly improved mood soured into irritation. He remarked, "It was a simple question, nothing more. We are here to master the Chaos Law. Do not attempt to ascend, even if you touch upon the Immortal King Realm, until you have fully grasped it."

"That goes without saying," Su Muqing answered with a freezing tone. "Unless it is urgent, do not disturb me. I am currently immersed in my Cultivation and comprehension."

Lin Zhexuan was momentarily taken aback by her coldness, but he masked his frustration and spoke with a forced composure:

"I have just successfully comprehended a Chaotic Star and earned a place on the rankings."

"Oh?"

This caught Su Muqing’s attention, causing her to pause.

He was ranked already? And so quickly?

She understood the significance of being ranked and was well aware of how little time they had actually spent in this realm.

In the past, such news would have filled her with joy. She would have showered him with praise, calling him "Amazing Brother Zhexuan" or offering enthusiastic congratulations. But now, the words wouldn't come. The spark of admiration was gone, and she no longer viewed him as a figure to be idolized.

A heavy silence fell between them once more.

Confused by her lack of energy, Lin Zhexuan knit his brows and asked quietly, "Are you still there?"

Snapping back to reality, Su Muqing’s mind was suddenly occupied by the image of a certain person. She bit her lip gently, her face becoming a mask of calm as she replied:

"I am. Congratulations to you."

Lin Zhexuan fell silent; this hollow reaction was a sharp departure from her former self.

The image of that other youth flashed in his mind, and he believed he understood the source of her change. The Tao Origin Immortal Seal... it was true that he lacked it. He tightened his grip into a fist, yet he was now mastering the Chaos Law. Once he achieved full comprehension, the advantage provided by that seal would be easily nullified!

After all, as one reaches higher levels, the strength of one's foundation becomes the deciding factor!

"You should continue to apply yourself," he said simply before severing the Divine Thought connection.

"It appears your observations were incorrect," Lin Zhexuan remarked to the Elder standing nearby.

The stern, middle-aged man who had been listening felt a wave of confusion. As an Immortal King, how could his senses have betrayed him? He was certain of what he felt, yet the current reality seemed to contradict it. Besides, if Miss Su had no logical reason to break through to the Immortal King level, why would she risk wasting her time in the Primordial True Realm?

"Perhaps so," the Elder conceded with a wry, bitter smile.

Elsewhere, Su Muqing cut the connection and frowned. Lin Zhexuan’s rapid ranking had indeed surpassed her expectations.

Still, considering his lifelong reputation as a peerless genius, his high level of aptitude in this place was not entirely shocking.

If even he required two years and three months, what if it were him instead? The thought of that young man caused Su Muqing’s fingers to clench instinctively, a sharp pang echoing in her heart.

She shook her head, trying to banish these intrusive thoughts so she could focus on her Cultivation.

Suddenly, her expression shifted from focus to one of unease and apprehension.

Lin Zhexuan wasn't the type to reach out for no reason, especially with those specific questions about her location and realm. Knowing his temperament, if he merely wanted to brag about his ranking, he would have done so immediately rather than probing her first.

Those initial questions weren't just idle talk. Why had he asked them?

Was it possible... that he had spotted her somewhere else?

Su Muqing felt the blood drain from her face, her heart Beginning to race with anxiety.

The visions she had witnessed through the time retrospection in the Light Emperor Hall were burned into her memory. If a woman who shared her likeness was present here, did that mean... he had come as well?

Her body trembled slightly, her thoughts becoming a tangled mess as she sat there in a daze.

Realizing that she could no longer find the inner peace required for Cultivation, she gritted her teeth and informed the Su family protector that she intended to return to the Sect.

She needed to find her master and seek answers about the current situation.

Though the protector found the request odd, she did not obstruct her. Her duty was solely to guard Su Muqing, not to dictate her path. Success or failure was a matter of Su Muqing’s own Dao heart, and she was far beyond the point of needing constant supervision.

Meanwhile, Li Hao followed Shi Miao toward the fourth Chaotic Star.

The essence of this particular star was rooted in the Thunder Dao Origin.

Upon entering the cave, Li Hao scanned the area. Finding no familiar faces, he sat down to begin his meditation before the Chaos Stone Wall.

Once his understanding was complete, he moved to the testing area. Shortly after, the fourth Chaotic Star flared to life. Li Hao’s name surged up the rankings, leaping past twenty thousand names in a single bound.

Among those he bypassed, he noticed the sisters of the ghost tribe, as well as Sword Heart, Ming Yue, and various other geniuses from the Southern Domain. He even saw the youth from the Ancient God Clan and Boya Xuejian.

"It seems the majority of the Southern Domain's elite are clustered between the three-star and four-star levels," Li Hao observed internally.

Looking further up the list, he quickly identified a name he knew: Di Lincen. He had already conquered the fourth Chaotic Star, securing a rank within twenty-one years.