Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1744 Chapter 444: Boundary Gate Dao Heart_3

"There shall not be a second time,"

The lady, clad in snowy white, spoke with a calm demeanor.

Bowing her head, the young girl replied with deep gratitude, "My thanks to you, Miss, for your kind mercy."

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"What exactly is that?"

Li Hao gestured with his hand toward the distance. At the summit of Boundary Flipping Mountain stood two solitary, pillar-like peaks. Suspended between them was a swirling vortex of dark purple thunderclouds, where lifeless dragon shadows flickered and raced through the mist.

"That is known as the Boundary Gate."

Gu Mofan explained, "Crossing through that point grants one entry into the Chaos River. It serves as the primary threshold where the Dao Heart is put to the test. Entry is forbidden to anyone whose Dao Heart has not attained the level of eternity. This regulation was established collectively by three Immortal Emperors, our master included. Ultimately, a sacred treasure land like the Endless Heavenly Domain should not be squandered on those possessing a weak Dao Heart. Without an Eternal Dao Heart, there is naturally no hope of ever treading upon the supreme Emperor Road."

Li Hao nodded in understanding.

"So the Boundary Gate evaluates the Dao Heart, the Chaos River assesses one's realm, and the Endless Heavenly Domain tests one's destiny and techniques,"

Gu Mofan summarized.

Not long after their arrival, various figures began to descend upon the area in succession.

The environment grew loud with chatter as the gathered cultivators started debating the potential fortunes hidden within the Endless Heavenly Domain.

"Brother Mofan, my congratulations. It seems your Extreme Dao Mountain has fostered yet another Monster."

A figure approached the group and addressed Gu Mofan, though his smiling eyes were fixed upon Li Hao and Di Lingshu.

Gu Mofan returned the smile, "Your Chaos Sea isn't doing poorly either, having recruited many geniuses from the powerful clans."

"Even so, they cannot compare to this youngster."

The young man shook his head, offering Li Hao a warm, friendly grin.

Sensing no hostility from the stranger, Li Hao smiled back politely.

"Do you intend to form an alliance this time?"

Gu Mofan inquired.

The young man gave a nod. "Of course. I have already instructed my disciples to refrain from clashing with your people inside the Endless Heavenly Domain. Should we pursue the same treasure, then success will depend on our individual skills. Otherwise, we should not initiate attacks. After all, those from the Original Land and the other Chaos Immortal Cities won't show us any kindness."

"Understood."

Gu Mofan agreed, "We shall proceed according to the established rules."

"Very well."

With a final nod, the young man turned to depart. Before leaving, he waved at Li Hao and chuckled, "Keep working hard, little fellow. I look forward to our meeting in the Magic Domain."

"The Magic Domain?"

Once the man had gone, Li Hao turned to Gu Mofan with a puzzled expression.

"The Magic Domain is the premier battlefield of the Ancient Demon, a place where only the most formidable Immortal Kings dare to venture."

Gu Mofan explained to Li Hao, "Throughout the ages, we haven't simply sat back while the Ancient Demon attacked us. The battlefield of the Ancient Demon is where the Ten Thousand Races of our True Realm push into enemy territory. It is the pinnacle of the conflict between our two races, a place even frequented by Great Emperors!"

His face grew incredibly solemn; countless legends of the True Realm, and even Great Emperors, had found their final resting place on that very ground.

Li Hao fell into a brief silence. As one's cultivation level ascends, a confrontation with the Ancient Demon becomes unavoidable. Even if one tried to remain hidden, the Ancient Demon would undoubtedly view the elite of the human race as a threat to be removed. To consume the True Realm, they must first destroy its strongest protectors.

"I anticipate the arrival of that day,"

Li Hao spoke softly after a moment.

Gu Mofan looked at Li Hao, initially expecting the youth to be intimidated by his words. Finding Li Hao’s reaction so resolute, Gu Mofan was briefly stunned before he broke into a hearty laugh, clapping Li Hao on the shoulder:

"Well said, junior brother! You certainly have spirit! When that time comes, your senior brother will surely be by your side to fight until the heavens dim and the earth withers!"

As the words left his mouth, a low rumble of thunder shook the world!

Li Hao and Di Lingshu glanced upward to see a brilliant bolt of golden lightning striking the summit of Boundary Flipping Mountain, hitting the Boundary Gate directly. The purple mists of the gate were transformed into a radiant gold, as dragon silhouettes soared amidst a web of interlacing Tao laws.

"The Endless Heavenly Domain is opening."

Gu Mofan looked toward the peak, his eyes reflecting the golden lightning. "It is time to go."

As he spoke, the cultivators who had arrived early took to the sky, charging toward the Boundary Gate.