Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1701 Chapter 429: Instant Kill
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Li Hao remained silent for a moment before reflecting aloud, "Senior Sister, when you first arrived to become a disciple, did anyone ever challenge you at the dojo?"
"Dojo challenges occurred, but there were never any blood duels," Di Lingshu replied, shaking her head. "Furthermore, those dojo challenges were only initiated by the paragons of the Chaos Ancient Clan or direct disciples under other Immortal Emperors. They served merely as mutual sparring and exchanges. Other nobodies wouldn't dare provoke us."
"To have the audacity to challenge a direct disciple of an Immortal Emperor to a blood duel, this Martial Clan must definitely have some underlying issues." Long Qingge's youthful face showed a hint of stubbornness, his gaze radiating dragon might. "It is common knowledge that even in dojo blood duels, a life can be spared as long as the Immortal Emperor intervenes. However, the damage would be far more severe than a standard challenge; it might even cripple one's foundation, though it wouldn't be fatal."
"That is correct," Di Lingshu agreed. "The opposition knows you are the Master's direct disciple, yet they still demand a blood duel. They clearly intend to destroy your foundation, even at the cost of their own lives. Their motive is truly malicious!"
Li Hao was slightly surprised. In a dojo blood duel challenge, could an Immortal Emperor truly guarantee someone's survival? Indeed, this was a unique privilege of being an Immortal Emperor's disciple. The extreme realm could shatter many limitations; what functioned as an iron rule for others became flexible in the presence of an Immortal Emperor.
"Junior Brother, simply select the previous option. Even if your incarnation is defeated, it doesn't matter," Lei Jingfeng advised. "Given your Cultivation speed, I am certain you can catch up within a few decades and then return the challenge!"
"Exactly. As for this fellow from the Martial Clan, let me handle him!" Di Lingshu declared.
"Senior Sister, if you are the one to challenge him, he will undoubtedly refuse," Li Hao said, shaking his head.
Di Lingshu recognized the truth in this and felt a surge of annoyance. "Then I shall find two exceptional outer sect disciples to challenge him. Although the regulations for dojo blood duels differ from standard challenges—allowing for repeated refusals—let this serve as a warning! I will then select three outer sect disciples to issue regular challenges to him, bothering him every ten years as soon as the cooldown expires."
"We will keep challenging him until he can no longer remain in this Original Land!"
"That strategy is viable. I can also dispatch an incarnation to the Martial Clan to investigate their reasoning," Gu Mofan suggested.
Li Hao pondered the situation before shaking his head. "That is too cumbersome. I have never slighted this Martial Clan, yet they have sought a blood duel with me. I wish to accept the challenge and demand an explanation in person."
"Junior Brother, do not be reckless!" Upon hearing Li Hao's decision, several people frowned. Zhan Qinghuang's brow furrowed as he warned, "Do not act on impulse. With your current status, there is no requirement to bicker with such individuals. Once your Cultivation has reached fruition in the future, you can challenge them one by one. They likely just cannot stomach your sudden rise to prominence."
"That's right, Junior Brother, do not let anger cloud your judgment," Long Qingge added quickly. As a member of the Ancestor Dragon Clan, he considered himself to have a volatile temper, but even he wouldn't dream of challenging a Perfect Immortal Monarch Realm while only at the Third Level of Immortal Monarch Realm. The elite talents here were true Perfect Immortal Monarch Realms, unlike the common ones found in the True Realm whom he could suppress even across seven realms.
Noticing that his senior brother was about to speak again, Li Hao cut in, "Senior brothers and sisters, please do not worry. The opponent has only comprehended 67 Chaotic Stars. I have confidence!"
"While 67 Chaotic Stars does not match your count, at that level, a difference of a few stars doesn't create a massive gap in combat power. Conversely, the disparity in your realms..." Di Lingshu shook her head, disapproving of Li Hao taking the fight.
"The gap in Chaotic Stars might not be significant, but it would be a different story if Chaos Laws were involved," Li Hao said with a smile.
"Chaos Laws?" Hearing his words, the group was stunned. Looking into Li Hao's calm eyes, they were struck by a sense of shock, their expressions filled with bewilderment.
"Are you claiming that you can refine a Chaos Law immediately?" Lei Jingfeng asked involuntarily. His eyes were wide with surprise and respect, yet he did not believe Li Hao would lie about such a matter.
The others also stared at Li Hao in astonishment. If he truly mastered a Chaos Law, the advantage over Chaotic Stars would be immense, potentially even bridging the seven-realm gap!
"Yes," Li Hao replied with a nod and a smile.
Seeing Li Hao's decisive response, everyone immediately recalled his staggering record of refining 69 stars in a single day. Could it be that this wasn't even the limit for their junior brother? If he could proceed to refine Chaos Laws, his combat strength would undergo a qualitative transformation!
"If you truly possess the ability to refine a Chaos Law, there might be a chance for victory, but a risk remains. The opponent might also be capable of refining a Chaos Law and is simply hiding it. If they reveal a Chaos Law during the fight, the gap between you will widen once more!" Gu Mofan spoke with a serious tone, weighing the situation more carefully.
Li Hao nodded, having considered that possibility himself. Since the opponent dared to propose a blood duel, they naturally held some hidden cards. However, he was capable of refining more than just one Chaos Law. If one wasn't enough, he could add more; once he reached the Third Stage of the Chaos Dao, he might even be able to refine the laws themselves! That would represent another massive leap forward!
"Senior brothers and sisters, there is no need for concern. I will accept this battle. I want to discover the true motive behind this," Li Hao stated. He felt a strange sensation in his heart—this challenge from the Martial Clan wasn't born of simple jealousy; there was another reason.
Hearing Li Hao's firm stance, the group exchanged glances. They knew that since the Immortal Emperor had accepted them as disciples, they were no longer children. If Li Hao felt confident, there was no harm in letting him try. They also chose not to interfere directly, as doing so would disrupt the flow of causality.
"Master, what are your thoughts?" Gu Mofan turned to his teacher. Seeing the Master remain silent for a moment, he vaguely sensed the answer.
"It is no problem, let him go." The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor shook his head with a casual air. He looked at Li Hao and said, "If you lose, I shall have the Martial Clan's Elder come here personally to offer an apology. If you win, then the celebration is yours to enjoy."