Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1723 Chapter 436: A Hundred Years at the Peak of Immortal Lord

Across the various chaotic stars, word of Li Hao's loss in the arena challenge began to circulate.

Ever since Li Hao burst onto the scene twenty years ago, securing victory after victory in the arena, the public had grown accustomed to his dominance. Consequently, his sudden downfall reignited widespread interest in this genius who had reigned supreme for two decades.

"The foundations he built previously have been entirely spent."

"Such a loss must have dealt him a devastating blow!"

"Undoubtedly. A prodigy of his caliber possesses an arrogant spirit; failing like this must be unbearable. Even if his Dao heart is eternal, it will surely be shaken unless he has already reached the eternal peak."

Discussions were rampant, with many chaos ancient clans reveling in the news. Those challengers who had previously suffered defeat at Li Hao's hands felt particularly vindicated.

Conversely, a sense of lamentation filled the Human Race. Many wondered if this hard-won human prodigy was destined to be nothing more than a brief glimmer in the pan.

"He actually lost..."

Upon hearing the reports, the sisters of the Ghost Tribe sighed and looked at one another. Their expressions were clouded with concern, worrying about Li Hao's current state and whether his spirit had been crushed.

"Hah, he finally stumbled. I truly began to think he was invincible!"

Ming Yue let out a soft sneer before quickly composed herself. Her Dao heart had already ascended to the eternal pinnacle, rendering her immune to Li Hao's influence. To her, the news was merely a brief moment of mockery before she returned to the depths of her cultivation.

"What does a single failure matter? In only twenty years, he refined nine chaos laws, shattering records and surpassing everyone long ago. I cannot comprehend why these fools are laughing!"

On a different chaotic star, Shen Wuji grew increasingly frustrated by the insults and mockery coming from the surrounding chaos ancient clans. He spoke irritably to the ancient god clan’s Immortal King standing behind him.

The Immortal King of the ancient god clan gave a small nod, replying with composure, "It is simply jealousy. Their words are but mirrors that reflect the inferiority of their own Dao hearts."

Shen Wuji agreed, yet a trace of anxiety remained in his eyes. Despite his anger toward the critics, he was genuinely worried for the young man. If this setback proved too great, his future progress might be permanently stalled.

"His heart shouldn't be that fragile..." he whispered to himself.

Though he too had been defeated by that youth, he harbored no resentment, only deep respect.

He admired the powerful, particularly because that young man, for all his strength, was never arrogant or repulsive.

"He lost?"

As the news reached Su Muqing, her expression shifted slightly, and her heart tightened with a strange, inexplicable sense of distress.

Back in the Northern Domain, that young man had faced the perfection of the third level of the Immortal Monarch Realm without ever faltering. Yet here, he had finally tasted defeat.

"They say he has been relentless this past year, accepting every challenge issued by the chaos ancient clans!"

Standing beside her, Su Wanxue spoke in a low voice, her eyes full of apprehension. That young man was such a monster, his brilliance so sharp, that she feared he had never known failure—and if he couldn't handle it now, the consequences would be dire.

"Those chaos ancient clans hate to see the rise of our Human Race. Are they not just like the demons of the Northern Domain? They are the ancestors of those very demons, sharing the same blood; they are all nothing but despicable bastards!"

Su Muqing ground her teeth and clenched her fists before standing abruptly. "I'm going to find him."

Startled, Su Wanxue quickly grabbed her arm. "Have you lost your mind? He is on Extreme Dao Mountain as a disciple of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor. How do you expect to see him?"

"I will simply go to Extreme Dao Mountain, that is all."

Su Muqing replied without hesitation.

Su Wanxue gave a bitter smile. "What would seeing him achieve? If his Dao heart is truly broken, only he can mend it. Furthermore, he won't be lacking for company."

These words caused images of a woman resembling herself to flood Su Muqing’s mind, causing her face to turn pale.

Lin Zhexuan had looked into it earlier; that woman was surely the one by his side.

She stood there in silence, momentarily robbed of her voice.

Seeing her sister's state, Su Wanxue could only sigh. "Let it go if the chance has passed. Cultivation is an eternal journey. We must focus on becoming as strong as our father, or even surpassing him, so we can wipe out the Northern Domain demons and those ancient demons along with them..."

Hearing this, Su Muqing’s gaze wavered. She nodded silently and returned to her seat.

"We have to give our all. Wanqing’s understanding of the chaotic stars has already moved past ours."

Relieved that her sister was listening, Su Wanxue continued.

Since Li Hao’s departure from the Su Family, Su Wanqing and Su Muqing had rarely spoken.

While the three sisters had entered the Primordial True Realm together, Su Wanqing had gone her own way to study different chaotic stars. Her progress was now outstripping theirs.

Su Muqing had always been considered the most gifted of the three, yet she had now been overtaken by Su Wanqing.

Hearing this, Su Muqing frowned but said nothing more, throwing herself back into the task of comprehending the Chaos Stone Wall.

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"A defeat?"

"So, having a foundation means refining nine chaos laws. It is my turn to pursue you now!"

Elsewhere, on another chaotic star, Lin Zhexuan stood in his green robes with a sharp, determined gaze. He soon regained his composure, calming his mind to continue his meditation and cultivation.

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"It looks like it will be at least a century or two before you can take on the challenge. I hope you can catch up before the opening of the Endless Heavenly Domain."

Within the Original Land, a youth clad in dark golden armor narrowed his eyes. He hoped the young man would grow stronger, if only to be crushed by him later.

"I must also keep cultivating; I still need one more to reach 23 chaos laws. But as my master once told me, this isn't true perfection. True perfection requires 24 chaos laws and 72 chaotic stars... I wonder where those three destiny stars are hidden. Neither my junior sister nor I reached that state back then; I wonder if I can achieve that breakthrough in this life..."