Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1745 Chapter 445: Striving Across, Sixth Stage of Chaos Dao!

Golden divine lightning surged atop the towering boundary gate. As cultivators drew near, the golden bolts striking from the mist shifted into currents of dragon aura, lunging toward those attempting to cross.

Every individual was enveloped by at least eight golden thunder dragons. These creatures, each roughly the thickness of a finger, spiraled and swirled around their bodies.

"A single thunder dragon represents a specific layer of the Dao heart: four layers for the Heavens and Earth Black and Yellow, three layers for the Chaotic Dao Heart, and three for the Eternal Dao Heart—totaling ten layers in all!"

"Only those who have attained the level of the Eternal Dao Heart possess the qualifications to traverse the boundary gate, marked by at least eight dragons circling them."

Numerous figures darted toward the gate, shrouded in golden dragons. Occasionally, a figure entwined with nine golden dragons would appear, standing out vividly among the surging crowd.

"I will wait for your return here."

Shi Miao had traveled this far with Li Hao, but she could not follow him into the depths of the Endless Heavenly Domain. She looked at Li Hao with a soft gaze as she spoke.

Li Hao gave a firm nod. "Wait for me; I will come back safely!"

At Li Hao's vow, a smile bloomed on Shi Miao's face. "I will be waiting."

Li Hao nodded back at her. Their intimate exchange was witnessed from afar by Luo Ningshuang, a flicker of hidden agony crossing her eyes.

While the rest of the world watched the boundary gate in anticipation of the charge, her focus remained solely on the young man. Her heartache grew sharper as she witnessed his joyful expression, which seemed reserved only for that girl. A sudden, tearing sensation filled her chest as she remembered the boy who used to sit silently outside the hall, day after day... Was this quiet waiting truly so agonizing?

She bit her lip gently.

Lin Zhexuan, who was preparing to speak with Senior Sister Nine, caught sight of Luo Ningshuang’s look. He followed her line of sight, and his expression instantly soured.

A surge of intense fury flashed through his eyes, but he forced himself to stay calm. Taking a deep breath, he averted his gaze from Luo Ningshuang and addressed the woman in green beside him instead.

"Senior Sister Nine, it is time to go."

"There is no need to rush," the woman in the green dress replied, her voice calm and steady. "The boundary gate has only just opened, and the Chaos River beyond remains sealed. Arriving too early simply means waiting. For now, we observe the testing of the Dao heart."

Despite her composed words, seeing the members of the Original Land and other Chaos Ancient Clans pressing forward, she decided not to linger. "Let us move; we shall make our way across slowly as well."

As she spoke, she used her movement technique to shield Lin Zhexuan. She glanced toward Di Lincen, the Su Family sisters, and the others, instructing, "We will head out first. Eighth Senior Brother, you take charge of them."

"Understood," a sturdy, middle-aged man replied with a nod.

As the group began to move, Li Hao and Di Lingshu also made their way toward the boundary gate, accompanied by over two hundred outer sect disciples from Extreme Dao Mountain.

Their presence here was proof that these outer sect disciples had successfully cultivated Chaos Law and possessed a sufficiently tempered Dao heart; otherwise, their master would not have sent them on such a futile journey.

The figures passing through the boundary gate were all surrounded by at least eight dragons. Since no one was being turned away, it was clear that everyone present understood the requirements.

"Hmm?" Lin Zhexuan spotted Li Hao approaching rapidly from the side, and his face darkened further.

Li Hao also saw Lin Zhexuan, remembering him as a genius from the Northern Domain. However, he ignored him entirely, increasing his speed alongside Di Lingshu to charge ahead, quickly overtaking Lin Zhexuan.

Seeing Li Hao treat him with such indifference made Lin Zhexuan’s expression even more grim. The woman in green beside him watched the famous youth pass them by. A spark of curiosity lit her eyes, and she accelerated to catch up with him.

"Are you Haotian?" she asked.

Li Hao turned his head, looking at the green-clad woman beside Lin Zhexuan with confusion. "And who might you be?"

"I am Luo Ningshuang, the ninth direct disciple of the Chaos Immortal Emperor!"

A slight curve appeared on her lips. "I heard that you gained enlightenment of 69 stars in a single day and condensed 23 Chaos Laws the very next. Your Foundation is truly profound!"

"It is a pleasure to meet you," Li Hao replied with a simple nod, continuing his forward charge without engaging in further conversation.

Luo Ningshuang was left speechless. After her introduction, all he had to say was "Pleasure to meet you"?

"This fellow certainly puts on grand airs!"

Luo Ningshuang’s gaze turned cold as she stared at Li Hao’s retreating back. Having heard of him from Lin Zhexuan, she already lacked a favorable opinion of him, viewing his sudden display of accumulated Foundation as nothing more than theatrical showmanship.

"Hmph!" She snorted, picking up her pace to follow, intent on witnessing his performance during the crossing of the Chaos River.

By now, they had all reached the space beneath the boundary gate. Thunder boomed incessantly as golden dragons descended from the heavy clouds.

Suddenly, a thunderous dragon roar shook the air! Ten beams of golden light erupted from the storm clouds, merging in mid-air to form a massive draconic form. It dove down, coiling around a member of a Chaos Ancient Clan who possessed a crimson body and black horns, radiating immense pressure and majesty.

"Ten dragons! That is the peak of the Eternal Dao Heart!"

"Who is that? To have tempered their Dao heart to such a degree without even reaching the Immortal King Realm?"

Many were stunned by the display, while the disciples of the Chaos Ancient Clan from the Original Land looked on with reverence, recognizing the figure's identity.

Luo Ningshuang narrowed her eyes at the sight. She knew that the Chaos Red Demon Clan was a top-tier powerhouse from the Original Land, currently ranked 18th on the Chaos Prodigy Ranking.

"We must be cautious of that person," Di Lingshu noted, her eyes turning serious as she watched the Chaos Red Demon. Her time in the Primordial True Realm had been too brief, totaling only seven hundred years. If she were given another millennium, she was confident she could rival these top-tier monsters, as her talent was equal to theirs; she simply lacked the time they had for Cultivation.

"I see," Li Hao replied.