Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1726 Chapter 437: Refining 21 Laws, Shaking the World Again (Part 2)

"The Dark Side Avatar has also achieved the First Level of the Infinite Emperor Technique. With its foundation tripled... its power is now equal to my own combat strength before I began my Infinite cultivation!"

Li Hao's eyes gleamed with contemplation as he weighed the possibilities.

He wondered what the result would be if he were to face an opponent who possessed the same degree of Chaos Law fusion.

"The realms beyond are likely to be thrown into an uproar once more."

Observing Li Hao's progress, Shi Miao could not help but let a smile spread across his face.

Li Hao remained indifferent to such external matters. His primary focus was gathering combat experience to identify his own flaws.

Having recently integrated 21 Chaos Laws, he was eager to test his practical application of them. He knew that merely understanding the laws was useless if he could not execute them perfectly during the heat of battle.

"The Endless Heavenly Domain will be accessible in two centuries..."

After giving his orders to the Dark Side Avatar, Li Hao took his place at the zither platform, feeling the steady march of time slow down around him.

He pondered what heights he might reach in those 200 years.

However, he was aware that his current foundation was nearly spent; to advance to the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao, he would inevitably require the power of the Heavenly Dao.

"I shall first push to the Fifth Stage, and once the Endless Heavenly Domain is open, I will ascend to the Sixth Stage!"

Li Hao plotted his path internally.

That Chaos Immortal Emperor was capable of monitoring the Chaos Heavenly Dao rankings. Even under a hidden identity, his rank would be visible. If the Emperor intended to secure advantages for his own disciples or held any ill intent, it would be a grave threat.

He needed to keep some hidden trump cards; after all, his strength could always be increased further.

"In the time remaining, I will practice during my leisure and aim to fuse up to 22 Chaos Laws. Upon entering the Endless Heavenly Domain, I'll break through to the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao to see what transformations occur."

"Should I encounter any malicious enemies, I can strike them when they least expect it!"

Li Hao mused silently.

To reveal his full hand too early would only give his enemies the advantage of preparation.

As he meditated, his focus shifted to the Infinite Emperor Technique; having fused 21 Chaos Laws, he had finally crossed the threshold into the second level of this cultivation path.

He immediately delved into the technique, immersing his mind in its comprehension.

This second level of Infinite was far more intricate, representing the pinnacle of destruction and creation—breaking through existing limits to expand one's foundation sixfold!

"The difficulty is immense..."

Li Hao's brow furrowed as he felt the staggering depth of the Infinite Emperor Technique. Even with his foot in the door, instant mastery eluded him.

He had mastered the First Level rapidly because his nine fused Chaos Laws had already exceeded the requirements at the time, making the process effortless.

But now... Li Hao estimated he might need seven or eight years to fully grasp its essence.

He wasn't sure if such a pace was considered fast or slow compared to his senior brothers and sisters.

To Li Hao, dedicating nearly a decade solely to this felt like a poor use of his time.

Once he reached the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao, he would likely understand it with ease, rather than struggling through it now.

"It is better to keep refining my Artistic Skill. I have pondered the path of Art and Cooking over the last century, but the chasm between the 12th and 13th stages is vast. The 12th stage allows one to grasp the true essence, giving the painting a soul. What lies beyond that?"

Li Hao questioned himself.

Up to this point, he had not even discovered the direction of the State of Mind required for the 13th stage of the Artistic Path.

There were times during deep meditation when half a month would slip by; he would be so lost in thought that he forgot to eat or sleep, completely oblivious to the world.

...

As the Dark Side Avatar began its challenge, its projection materialized within the Chaos Arena.

The projection's power was a perfect mirror of the Dark Side Avatar. With the First Level of the Infinite Emperor Technique mastered, its combat prowess was already on par with Li Hao's base strength.

"Ha, you couldn't win a single time before, yet you're still not convinced?"

Seeing Li Hao accept the duel again, the challenger let out a soft, mocking laugh.

The opponent was a rising genius of the Human Race who had recently made waves in the Primordial True Realm. However, having defeated him multiple times, the challenger felt a great sense of pride.

"Human, your foundation has reached its limit. This is perfect; I've just mastered a new Chaos Immortal Skill, and I'll use you as my training partner!"

This opponent hailed from the Dragon Clan of the Chaos Ancient Clan. Legends said they were dragon-shaped lifeforms born directly from Chaos Laws, possessing a natural Chaos Taoist Body. This made their comprehension of Chaos Laws a hundred times faster than others. Born into the Tao Comprehension Realm, they would form their Saint Path as children and become True Immortals by the time they reached adulthood!

As a top genius of his clan, his growth had exceeded all hopes. Now a student of the Original Immortal Emperor, he had already learned the first level of the "Great Annihilation Skill," despite not being a Direct Disciple.

As they spoke, about ten figures descended into the void outside the arena's barrier—mostly fellow disciples and clansmen.

Over the last century, Li Hao had challenged frequently and lost repeatedly. His reputation had dimmed, and few people bothered to watch his matches anymore.

"Is that Haotian from the Human Race again? He's quite persistent; hasn't he been crushed by Senior Brother three times already?"

"Quite right. In the last few duels, Senior Brother was just playing with him without using his full strength, yet the guy still thinks he's catching up!"

"He's nothing more than a clown who had a lucky break with his foundation. A hundred years have passed, and he's still stuck at the level of nine Chaos Laws. It's pathetic."

"Every time he fails, his true body suffers, which only slows his cultivation. With that kind of mental state, he'll never reach the summit."