Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1718 Chapter 434: Thirty Years of Sun and Moon (Part 2)

A sudden, needle-like sting pierced her chest as she tightened her grip.

“Once your Dao Heart ascends to the eternal summit, you shall understand that the vast flow of time renders speed meaningless. To remain standing upon that peak at the very end—that is the essence of eternity.”

The Chaos Immortal Emperor spoke with a tranquil air, “Observe the Chaos Sea before you; every droplet of rain and every stone in this world is unlike the birds and beasts that soar and sprint. Whether they be creatures of flight or mere flora, they all face a day of decay. Only these mountains and rivers remain eternally unshakable.”

“As long eras pass, a thousand years later, that same drop of rain remains unchanged. It evaporates from the earth, shifts into mist, and eventually condenses to return to the soil once more.”

“Though its shape may shift and its vessel may alter, it exists within the world for all eternity.”

His tone was soft, as if he were whispering the fundamental truths of heaven and earth itself.

Su Muqing and the others felt a surge of emotion. It was as if they witnessed visions of shifting seas and transforming mulberry fields—countless lives fading into nothingness while only the mountains shifted and the rivers flowed without end!

“Eternity...”

A wave of realization washed over everyone present.

It was true; a solitary triumph or a single failure cannot determine the ultimate future.

“Master, my Dao Heart already rests upon the eternal peak; I am unmoved by this,” Di Lincen spoke up suddenly. His gaze was steady, lacking the restlessness seen in the eyes of his peers.

He had traveled here only for an answer, not to permit his Dao Heart to be shaken. Furthermore, he held a favorable view of that youth. Even if the boy were a foe, Di Lincen would not be troubled; he would simply cultivate in silence until he attained perfection.

The Chaos Immortal Emperor gave him a brief look and a small nod. “Go and meditate upon the Chaotic Stars.”

“As you command, Master.”

Di Lincen stood up, turned, and departed.

Since the young man was not a reincarnated Great Emperor but had merely encountered a different fortune, Di Lincen’s doubts had vanished.

The world is overflowing with opportunities, and he had secured his own legendary treasures. He only needed to follow his personal path; the Emperor Dao is a solitary journey that requires no comparison to others.

As Di Lincen walked away, the expressions of the others flickered. However, remembering their Master’s teachings, they quickly suppressed their stray thoughts.

“Proceed to the Sea Cliff for silent Cultivation.”

With a wave of the Chaos Immortal Emperor’s hand, they were transported to a precipice on the island’s rear. There, they could witness the crashing of endless chaotic waves and the fading of innumerable Taos.

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Meanwhile, within his small courtyard on Extreme Dao Mountain,

Li Hao spent his days lost in the study of musical theory. Beyond the qin, he became a master of various instruments like the erhu, pipa, and hulusi, effortlessly playing tunes that evoked both profound grief and great joy.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Li Hao requested several Ancient Demon Corpses from his master.

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor provided them without question, sending the second senior brother, Di Wushè, to deliver the remains.

Only then did Li Hao realize that Di Wushè’s true body had long been stationed at a frontier post of the Emperor Clan within the True Realm. There, many ancient demons constantly besieged the strongest clan in the True Realm, launching never-ending assaults.

As the most powerful lineage in the True Realm, the Emperor Clan serves as the primary shield against Ancient Demon incursions. Aside from them, the other top ten clans also engage in frequent warfare with the Ancient Demon Clan.

After Li Hao built a rapport with him, Di Wushè eventually delivered over ten thousand corpses of Ancient Demons at the Immortal Monarch Realm, along with hundreds of remains from the Ancient Demon Immortal King level.

“Junior brother, what is your intention for these things?”

Di Wushè’s avatar asked casually after dropping off the items.

Li Hao offered a smile and replied honestly, “To eat.”

“To eat?”

Di Wushè was momentarily stunned, casting a strange look at Li Hao. The flesh of an Ancient Demon is notoriously tough; even other demons avoid it, let alone the Human Race, who are usually quite refined in their diet.

Nevertheless, he refrained from further questioning, leaving the corpses behind as he vanished.

Li Hao maintained his daily routine of cooking Ancient Demons, practicing music, and occasionally reading through the collection of poems and stories he had gathered.

Life in the courtyard was tranquil. Conversely, at the Chaos Dao Field, his Dark Side Avatar was perpetually engaged in combat. It slaughtered its way through challengers from all directions, crushing the avatars of many rivals with overwhelming force.

Daily crowds gathered at the Chaos Dao Field, eager to witness the breaking point of this human youth. Yet, even after nearly a thousand continuous battles, Li Hao remained undefeated.

This was partly due to the fact that his opponents possessed fewer Chaos Laws than he did.

A year passed in an instant, and heavy clouds began to pool over Extreme Dao Mountain.

Seeing this, many disciples across the arenas broke into cheers.

“The five-year Chaos Rain is here!”

“Master is summoning the rain again. Hurry, we must absorb it!”

The disciples of the Dao Field gazed at the darkening sky with fervor. As the clouds thickened, the heavens turned black, followed shortly by the roar of thunder.

After a few heavy drops, a massive deluge suddenly began to pour.

Sitting in their courtyard, Li Hao and Shi Miao traded surprised glances. They hadn't expected the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor to provide such a gift to the disciples every five years.

Though called rain, it was actually immortal power dew infused with Chaos Power, capable of refining and purifying one's internal immortal power.

Li Hao and Shi Miao remained in the courtyard, choosing to bathe in the Chaos Rain rather than seek shelter.

Li Hao loosened his posture, drinking in the energy of the rain. He felt his immortal power surge through his body like a rushing stream, quickly filling the Immortal Sea of his Third Level Immortal Monarch Realm until it reached the breaking point.

He did not fight the progression, allowing nature to take its course. In short order, his cultivation broke through, reaching the Fourth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm.

Even as his power swelled, Li Hao’s focus was not on his advancement; instead, he watched the falling rain in silent contemplation.