Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1711 Chapter 432: Refining Law, Heaven and Earth Roaring

Once the fenced courtyard had fallen back into a state of quietude, Li Hao did not remain idle. He adopted a cross-legged sitting posture and mentally summoned his status panel.

As the interface manifested within his Sea of Consciousness, Li Hao noted that his previous reserve of 13 skill points had dwindled to a mere 7.

Panel Attributes—

Combat Category: Physical Body Dao at Twelfth Stage, Sword Dao at Twelfth Stage, Control Dao at Eleventh Stage, Body Path at Eleventh Stage, Fist Skill at Eleventh Stage.

Total skill points invested: 57.

Chaos Dao at Third Stage, with 9 skill points consumed, bringing the total to 66 points.

Artistic Skill Attributes: Artistic Path at Twelfth Stage, Cooking at Twelfth Stage, Chess Tao at Twelfth Stage, Carving at Twelfth Stage, Fishing at Eleventh Stage, Poetry and Books at Sixth Stage, Musical Rhythm at Eighth Stage.

A grand total of 73 skill points had been earned, leaving 7 points remaining.

"With only 7 skill points... I can only advance the Chaos Dao by two more levels."

Li Hao’s expression shifted as his eyes flickered. His resources had become depleted once more. Even though his Control Dao had already attained the Twelfth Stage of State of Mind, he had not yet allocated the points needed to upgrade it.

Previously, while navigating the Yellow Springs battlefield alongside Shi Miao, he had managed to preserve his points since no combat had occurred.

Currently, these 7 points would allow him to just barely push his Chaos Dao to the Fifth Stage and his Control Dao to the Twelfth Stage.

Furthermore, since he possessed an additional portion of Cooking at the Twelfth Stage of State of Mind, he could eventually upgrade his Body Path to the Twelfth Stage once he secured more points. This would elevate his movement techniques to the pinnacle of the Immortal Monarch Realm.

"Because I lack skill points, it seems unlikely that I can reach the Twelfth Stage in Fishing anytime soon. I can only place my hopes on Musical Rhythm and Poetry and Books..."

Li Hao’s gaze wavered. It was unfortunate that other pursuits, such as tea tasting or flower arranging, were not recognized as artistic skills. Out of all the crafts he had experimented with, only these seven had been recorded by the panel.

"To reach the Seventh Stage of Poetry and Books, I must gain a deeper insight into the State of Mind... This is something I need to contemplate seriously."

Li Hao mused silently.

Nevertheless, his immediate priority was to maximize his combat effectiveness in the short term.

While traveling with Shi Miao, there had been no urgency to spend points. However, within the Primordial True Realm, he had already encountered various threats and provocations shortly after arriving. Li Hao believed it was essential to maintain his combat power at its absolute peak to handle any sudden dangers.

"When Bai Han of the Green Flood Dragon Clan launched that sudden assault, I didn't have the chance to examine this closely. It appears that the Chaos Dao reaching the Third Stage... does not actually require a State of Mind!"

At that moment, Li Hao focused his attention on the Chaos Dao entry on the panel:

[Chaos Dao: Third Stage (Points can be allocated)]

[Requirement: One Tribulation of Heavenly Dao Power (Fulfilled)]

While other Dao Realms necessitate a specific State of Mind for progression, the Chaos Dao uniquely demands One Tribulation of Heavenly Dao Power. Although Li Hao was unfamiliar with what this entailed, he had somehow miraculously met the criteria for advancement.

"Shi Miao, do you happen to know what Heavenly Dao Power is?"

Opening his eyes, Li Hao directed his question toward Shi Miao, who was resting on a swing in the courtyard nearby.

Looking up, Shi Miao asked, "Are you trying to learn about the Endless Heavenly Domain? The rumors you heard earlier are accurate; it is indeed a land of great fortune for those in the Immortal Monarch Realm, though it is fraught with equal parts opportunity and peril. I cannot go there to protect you, so if you are determined to enter... you should refine your Chaos Law to at least 20 Dao points first."

Even though Shi Miao desired to remain by Li Hao's side to shield him from every possible threat, she would not interfere once he had made up his mind; instead, she would do everything in her power to support him.

Li Hao gave a slight nod. The prospect of the Endless Heavenly Domain was truly alluring. If the Primordial True Realm was the holy land where geniuses came to grasp the Chaotic Star, then the Endless Heavenly Domain was the ultimate treasure ground sought by the elite after mastering that star. It was a place that could define one's standing in the Immortal Monarch Realm or even the Immortal King Realm.

"Do you know what is meant by 'One Tribulation of Heavenly Dao Power'?"

Li Hao asked with curiosity.

"One Tribulation?"

Shi Miao's expression changed slightly as she realized Li Hao had stumbled upon knowledge far beyond his current cultivation level.

"Heavenly Dao Power represents a specific form of energy, and 'One Tribulation' is its unit of measurement, much like the force required to spark a fate tribulation!"

Shi Miao clarified for him, "Beyond the Nine Orders, fate stands as the ancestor of all things and remains shrouded in mystery. The power used to manipulate fate is not immortal power, but rather Heavenly Dao Power."

Li Hao was taken aback; was One Tribulation truly just a measurement?

Did this imply that his own body held enough Heavenly Dao Power to set off a fate tribulation?

Suddenly, a memory surfaced of the wine Sovereign Su Jiuzhe had given him at the Su Family. It contained Heavenly Dao Essence, which was almost certainly the origin of the power within him.

Back then, Su Jiuzhe had mentioned the essence was incredibly helpful for those in the Immortal King Realm to stabilize and grow their domains, but he hadn't mentioned it as a power over fate—likely because he thought such a concept was too advanced for Li Hao at the time.

"The Su Family..."

Li Hao’s eyes shone, feeling a profound sense of gratitude toward them. Without their gift, he would be stranded at the Third Stage of Chaos Dao, forced to seek help from his master or wait three centuries to gather enough Heavenly Dao Power within the Endless Heavenly Domain.

"If the Third Stage needs One Tribulation of Heavenly Dao Power, then the jump from the Sixth to the Seventh Stage will undoubtedly require far more..."

Knowing the patterns of his panel well, Li Hao realized that visiting the Endless Heavenly Domain was now an absolute necessity.

Pushing these thoughts aside, Li Hao thanked Shi Miao and once again focused his consciousness inward.

Without any further delay, he chose to spend his points to elevate his Control Dao to the Twelfth Stage.

Instantly, a flood of profound insights regarding the Control Dao saturated his mind. It covered the mastery of all laws and even the immortal power present in the natural world; everything now fell under the jurisdiction of his Control Dao.

The Control Dao was the art of mastering all existence, and its power was immense.

The gap between each stage was staggering; if the Eleventh Stage allowed him to use a hundred pounds of force to move a ten-thousand-pound rock, the Twelfth Stage enabled him to move fifty thousand pounds with that same effort!