Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1696 Chapter 427: Sixty-Nine Stars in a Day, Skyrocketing to Fame (Double Chapter) (Part 3)

Su Muqing inquired abruptly.

"It was a year ago; I have now been taken in as a disciple by the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor."

The Chaos Immortal Emperor appeared to read his young disciple's inner thoughts, remarking strictly: "Your Dao Heart is still in need of refinement. Focus on your comprehension and forge your own path. If you truly master your own way, your brilliance will not be eclipsed by others, no matter how radiantly they shine."

A shiver ran through Su Muqing’s heart. Looking up at her master, she felt utterly transparent beneath those imperial eyes that seemed to perceive every secret in existence.

Her face grew pale as she slowly lowered her head, whispering: "I understand, Master."

...

"The speed of this ascent is too slow!"

Li Hao continued his tireless comprehension of the chaotic stars, yet he noticed his rank was climbing with decreasing momentum. Previously, mastering a single chaotic star would propel him upward by twenty or thirty thousand spots. Now, the jump was less than ten thousand, occasionally only a few thousand.

The higher the rank, the smaller the margin between competitors.

"That is to be expected."

Shi Miao gestured with her hand to manifest a Space-Time Array, guiding Li Hao through as she explained: "At the lower rankings, the level of talent is mediocre. Some individuals utilized connections just to gain the opportunity to comprehend the chaotic stars and stopped progressing long ago. However, the geniuses you met earlier—those with superior aptitude—will rapidly push into the top five hundred thousand."

"The further you climb, the more intense the rivalry becomes among the true elites."

"This place is merely the beginning."

When she spoke of those with better aptitude, she was referring to the sisters from the Ghost Tribe, Sword Heart, and Ming Yue, whom they had crossed paths with before.

Li Hao nodded, his mind finding ease; rankings were secondary to him, as his true pursuit was his Cultivation.

He stepped into a chaotic star focused on the element of time, a place Su Muqing had departed from only recently. Upon arrival, Li Hao and Shi Miao altered their physical appearances and auras before approaching the cavern.

The interior of the cavern was currently buzzing with fervor, as many gathered were shouting his name.

Those practicing within the cavern had already mastered dozens of chaotic stars, yet they were left in awe by Li Hao’s meteoric rise, debating fervently about his background.

What was once a solemn site for Cultivation where every second was precious had been turned into a noisy marketplace by Li Hao's arrival. Even those deep in meditation found it impossible to maintain their composure.

Having disguised themselves, Li Hao and Shi Miao reached the Chaos Pillar for the trial without drawing attention.

The moment the Chaos Pillars were triggered, Shi Miao manipulated the flow of time for Li Hao, allowing them to vanish instantly.

By the time the onlookers realized what had happened, the pair was gone, leaving nothing but a trail of shock in their wake.

...

"Is that them?"

Inside the cavern of another chaotic star, Li Hao touched down and spotted two recognizable faces: Yue Xi and Gu Yan.

This location was also exceptionally crowded. He could hear his own name being discussed everywhere, realizing he had become quite famous.

Li Hao remained unconcerned. He looked toward Yue Xi and Gu Yan, weighing his options before deciding against a greeting. He knew that if he spoke to them, a mob would descend upon them the moment he left to pry for information, ruining their Cultivation.

"I will seek them out for a reunion once my Cultivation is complete. The Primordial True Realm is neither too vast nor too small for a meeting..."

Li Hao mused to himself.

Given his prestigious status as a Direct Disciple of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor, arranging a meeting would be a simple task.

He moved quietly to the perimeter to test the Chaos Pillar. Once the pillars were lit and his comprehension was verified as flawless, he and Shi Miao made a quick exit.

Standing in the crowd, Yue Xi and Gu Yan listened to the surrounding chatter, their emotions in total disarray.

Having been overtaken in the Chaos Heavenly Dao rankings earlier, they were aware Li Hao had reached the Primordial True Realm, but they never imagined he would be this extraordinary.

They overheard a genius who had mastered thirty-six chaotic stars lamenting that he had been surpassed!

The news sent shockwaves through the cavern, leaving many in disbelief as they demanded to know the true identity of this 'Haotian'.

The two remained silent, merely trading looks of speechlessness.

Only they knew the truth of who Haotian was.

"He really... is always doing things like this."

Yue Xi gave a wry smile, remembering when Li Hao first arrived at the Great Dream Nine Abysses. He had been unknown for a time, and even she had once failed to see his potential.

But the brilliance of a True Dragon cannot stay hidden forever. It wasn't long before Li Hao revealed his power, soaring to heights where she could no longer even see his shadow.

"To overtake so many people so suddenly—how is he managing it?"

Gu Yan was more perplexed than shocked, feeling as though their senior brother possessed a bottomless well of secrets.

Yue Xi shook her head with a bitter smile. Who could say? Perhaps only their master back home could provide an answer.

...

Li Hao traversed several more chaotic stars, spotting many familiar individuals like Boya Xuejian and Chu Tianhuang.

He even caught sight of Chu Yueli, surprised that her talent was sufficient to reach the Primordial True Realm. It appeared significant events had unfolded after he left the Southern Domain.

Otherwise, individuals like Chu Yueli and those from Yinjing City should not have been able to secure positions within the Southern Domain's quota.

Li Hao didn't linger on the thought since it didn't concern him, though he felt a touch of regret at not seeing the Great Dream Master.

Among the group from Yinjing City and Meng Huaiyue, the Great Dream Master was absent. Instead, other Immortal Kings from the Great Dream Clan were acting as guardians.

"Fifty-nine stars..."

Li Hao's image blurred as he finished with the Chaos Pillar. He shared a quick look with Shi Miao, and the two practiced partners retreated from the clamorous cavern with expert speed.

Onto the next!

As time ticked away, Li Hao’s pace only quickened.

Working in perfect harmony with Shi Miao, it wasn't long before they reached the final chaotic star.