Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1747 Chapter 445: Competing to Cross, Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao! (Part 3)

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As Li Hao approaches the Boundary Gate, his arrival triggers a legendary phenomenon known as the Dao Heart Divine Bridge. Nine golden thunder dragons manifest to escort him, signaling a Dao Heart that transcends eternity and touches upon the realm of Emperors. This unprecedented display stuns the gathered powerhouses and eclipses the prestige of rival prodigies from the Chaos Red Demon Clan and the Northern Domain. While observers grapple with the realization of his terrifying potential, Li Hao prepares to cross the gate as the undeniable center of attention.

"Is this the source of his arrogance, giving him the nerve to turn down the master?"

Sword Heart and Ming Yue traded looks of disbelief. Having watched Li Hao's meteoric rise over the past three centuries, they were now witnessing his Dao Heart reach its absolute zenith. A seed of doubt grew regarding their previous disapproval of the youth's choice to decline the master's invitation. Perhaps he truly possessed the qualifications to reject an Immortal Emperor.

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"What exactly is happening?"

Noticing the strange fluctuations in his surroundings, Li Hao voiced his confusion.

Di Lingshu shook off her daze, her gaze filled with a complex swirl of emotions as she began clarifying the situation to Li Hao.

After her explanation, Li Hao understood the phenomenon but remained largely indifferent. Observing the nine dragons spiraling around her, he simply said, "Let’s go."

"Hmm."

Composing herself with a faint, bitter smile, Di Lingshu followed closely behind him.

Upon passing through the Boundary Gate, they emerged onto an immense platform. Stretched out before them was a turbulent, chaotic vortex—the Chaos River, which served as the gateway to the Endless Heavenly Domain.

Numerous figures were already gathered on the platform, among them the youth from the Chaos Red Demon Clan who had made the crossing earlier.

A powerful barrier isolated the platform, preventing anyone from recklessly diving into the Chaos River. Everyone was forced to wait.

"So, this is the Chaos River..."

Approaching the edge of the platform, Li Hao and Di Lingshu peered into the depths, sensing the devastating energy swirling within the vortex. Without a firm grasp of Chaos Power, one would be swallowed and destroyed almost instantly.

"Hey brat, word is your Foundation is exceptionally solid. After three hundred years, you ought to have mastered 23 Chaos Laws. Why don't you reveal your rank for me?"

A freezing voice interrupted Li Hao’s observations.

He turned to find the hulking youth of the Chaos Red Demon Clan standing there.

Di Lingshu’s expression shifted. She instinctively moved to shield Li Hao, only to realize that he was the one who would have to protect her now. She was no match for this Red Demon.

"Does that have anything to do with you?" Li Hao shot back.

The Chaos Red Demon Clan youth narrowed his eyes. His massive, giant-like frame loomed over Li Hao, his crimson eyes flickering with a murderous chill, as if he might strike at any second.

While such a suffocating pressure would have paralyzed most, Li Hao remained perfectly composed, his posture entirely relaxed.

Seeing that Li Hao wasn't shaken, the Red Demon youth slightly retracted his killing intent, forming a mental assessment of the human. The rumors weren't exaggerating; the boy was indeed a top-tier prodigy of the Human Race.

If the chance arises... I should kill and consume him.

He let out a mocking sneer and walked away without initiating a fight.

With so many witnesses present and no immediate benefit, there was no reason to cause a scene yet. However, if they clashed over the Heavenly Dao Power within the Endless Heavenly Domain, he would show no mercy.

Once the demon had departed, Di Lingshu realized her back was drenched in cold sweat. Her face was pale. As a proud genius of the Emperor Clan and an Emperor’s Son who had been sent straight to the Primordial True Realm, she had never expected to face such humiliation.

Her expression darkened as she tightened her grip, her resolve hardening to seize every opportunity in the Endless Heavenly Domain to increase her Cultivation and settle this debt later.

Li Hao watched the demon's retreating back and frowned slightly. The encounter served as a reminder.

Utilizing the remaining wait time, he decided to further bolster his Chaos Dao; he didn't want to be caught unprepared if a battle broke out the moment they entered the Chaos River.

Moving to a quiet corner, he submerged his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness and summoned his interface.

"Add points."

Without a second thought, Li Hao spent three skill points on the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao.

Instantly, a massive, overwhelming wave of Dao Realm insights flooded his mind.

Countless Dao Thoughts coalesced, and his spirit seemed to travel back through the eons, arriving at the very dawn of the Chaos World.