Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1799 Chapter 468: Winds Rise, Farewells
Previously on Follow the path of Dao from infancy...
Di Wushè issued an invitation directly to Li Hao.
The remarkable feats Li Hao achieved in the Primordial True Realm had swiftly propagated across the clans, echoing through the ears of the Ten Thousand Clans in that vast domain.
"Alright."
A smile crossed Li Hao's face as he accepted the offer.
Surrounded by the goodbyes from the group, Li Hao made his way down the mountain alongside Shi Miao and Long Qingge's avatar.
Li Hao had initially wanted to say farewell to close acquaintances like Di Lincen and Su Wanqing, but realizing their immersion in cultivation left no time, he decided against it.
Fate brings people together, while the winds carry them apart.
Now that the winds stirred, the moment of parting had arrived.
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Buried deep inside the Primordial True Realm stood a strictly protected forbidden zone.
Towering peaks encircled this area, but its heart held a deep depression, and right at the basin's lowest point lay a cavern.
Absolute darkness filled the cavern, endless and void, as if sunlight and moonlight never pierced its depths.
"Eighth Layer!"
In that instant, a silhouette burst forth from the cavern, his form aglow with dazzling golden radiance, clad in imposing Divine Armor.
"I might push for the Ninth Layer still, but it's futile. Lingering here any longer serves no purpose."
The cavern's outer glow illuminated the figure's features—it was none other than the Divine Venerable.
This marked his authentic body. Due to his early exit from the Endless Heavenly Domain triggered by Li Hao, he forfeited the supreme chance for the Immortal Monarch Realm, settling instead for a breakthrough and sealing as King.
Luckily, his roots ran profoundly deep, and even without the boost from Heavenly Dao Power, his cultivation level stayed impressively strong!
One should remember, in his prior existence, he touched the Quasi-Emperor Realm, having forged several Superior Realms during his Immortal King phase. Though he never attained the legendary King's Domain or joined the ancient Seven Monarchs, his arrival at Quasi-Emperor brought profound realizations, and in this rebirth, he had now formed three varieties of Superior Realm Hearts!
The fusion of these elevated his present World Heart to extraordinary heights.
Given enough time, forging a King's Domain Heart would surely come to him!
Even without Heavenly Dao Power and shy of true perfection, it proved adequate. Once he hit Quasi-Emperor again, he would snatch back Heavenly Dao Power, forging his unique path to Emperor—that remained his ultimate aim!
"Armed with a King's Domain, empowered by Heavenly Dao Power, and ignited by the Quasi-Emperor might from my past life—this round, I'll stand undefeatable—that wretched fool!"
Memories of Li Hao ignited a fierce blaze of loathing and murderous intent in the Divine Venerable's gaze. That foe had stolen the inheritance meant for him and shattered his grand prospect; he yearned to tear Li Hao apart and consume him raw!
A once-flawless destiny now bore scars, broken and unfinished.
"The treasures from before, I must seize them back without delay. That youth ought to have broken through and sealed as King already. Given his solid base, conquering the Seventh Layer won't pose much trouble. I ponder if the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor plans to cage him like a pet or dispatch him outward, though he'll probably bestow protective artifacts..."
A subtle glint passed through his eyes, aware that targeting a favored pupil of an Immortal Emperor would prove immensely tough—mere victory wouldn't suffice.
"Hmph, better not cross my path..."
His gaze wavered; despite the grudge, his true pursuit lay in carving the Emperor Road, not squandering vitality on vengeance alone. Ascension to Emperor would deliver retribution effortlessly, and even the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor couldn't shield him then!
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Within the Chaos Sea.
A cluster of silhouettes gathered in the Chaos Hall, each bearing expressions of deep reverence.
"Both of you have stirred the Ancestor Emperor Power to life. Freshly entered into the Immortal King Realm, you can breeze through the Ninth Layer of the Original Demon Cave, setting you apart as prodigies in this era's Immortal King cultivators."
The Chaos Immortal Emperor regarded the two leading women in the hall with a serene look—Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi.
"From what I gather, a handful of those Chaos Ancient Clans in the Original Land have also broken through and sealed as King, but none have ignited the True Blood Emperor Power of their lineage. Back when you clashed evenly at the Immortal Lord Realm, now you've surged ahead of them."
A faint smile played on the Chaos Immortal Emperor's lips as he added, "Still, guard against overconfidence; they might close the distance by forging a King's Domain."
Luo Ningshuang's gown swayed gently, exuding a faint trace of Immortal Qi. She replied steadily, "Should they manage a King's Domain, we'll craft one too; by then, we'll leave them in the dust, denying any chance to match us!"
Ever since awakening the Ancestor Emperor Power, a shift had settled in her gaze and bearing, adding layers of poise and an imperial domineering presence.
"That's right, we'll claim the supreme spot among all Immortal King Realm powerhouses!"
Su Wanyi voiced her thoughts with equal composure, her eyes shining with quiet assurance—not flashy or bold, but an ironclad belief!
Her words brought joy and respect to Su Muqing and the rest, who gazed at their big sister in wonder.
Reigning at the peak of the Ten Thousand Clans in the True Realm while at Immortal King Realm—what glory! Their Su Family would echo through the lineages for sure!
The Chaos Immortal Emperor gave a small nod, convinced these two pupils could rise to it. Yet, since they hadn't crested the Immortal Lord Realm fully, outpacing those Chaos Ancient Clans in crafting a King's Domain would challenge them too.
"Forming a King's Domain demands great effort. You'll head down the mountain for tempering now, returning to your families. Luo Ningshuang, originating from the Eastern Domain, you'll find aid from another of my students there; should dire peril arise, the Emperor Token I've provided will safeguard your life."
"Thank you, Master."
Luo Ningshuang inclined her head, then recalled a matter and questioned, "Master, regarding the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor's disciple—will he venture down for training too?"
At those words, Su Wanyi lifted her gaze subtly toward her master.
"You mean that youth called Haotian?"
The Chaos Immortal Emperor's smile softened. "Per the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor, he'll descend for trials as well, with no plans to keep him bound on Extreme Dao Mountain—such confinement would dim his shining potential."
"Up to which layer did he test in the Original Demon Cave?"
Luo Ningshuang's eyes tightened as she probed.
The Chaos Immortal Emperor quickly grasped her aim, responding evenly, "Lacking Ancestor Emperor Power and not reborn from some mighty soul, this descent comes without any trial in the Original Demon Cave."
"No trial at all?"
Surprise hit Luo Ningshuang, her brows knitting instinctively. She'd hoped to measure their power gap via his cave layers, only to learn he'd skipped the challenge entirely.
"Senior Sister, bereft of Ancestor Emperor Power, he can't keep pace with you. Freshly broken through and sealed as King, even clearing the Seventh Layer would test him greatly."
Lin Zhexuan addressed Luo Ningshuang with a kind, sunny grin.
Luo Ningshuang dipped her head faintly; she grasped this without his cue, as her master had explained earlier—Ancestor Emperor Power rivaled a King's Domain in might. And building a King's Domain called for not just genius but years of piled-up groundwork.
History's elite talents barely managed a King's Domain to evolve into True Kings at the seventh or eighth tiers of Immortal King Realm.
"Master, has Haotian already left the mountain?"
Su Wanqing blurted out the question.
Nearby, Su Muqing yearned to ask too but lagged a beat.
The Chaos Immortal Emperor nodded once more. "Yes, he's already departed."
That news dulled Su Wanqing's eyes, casting a shadow of quiet sorrow.
Su Muqing beside her gripped her hands hard, aware he'd slipped away from the Su Family silently, leaving no clues; now confirmed he'd descended, yet she couldn't pursue—her cultivation and grasp of Chaos Star remained unfinished, blocking her breakthrough and sealing as King.
"Brother Haotian forever leads the way for us..."
Di Lincen muttered at the revelation, his mouth curving in a mix of wistfulness and delight, rejoicing for Li Hao.
The Ghost Tribe sisters nodded in unison, fully concurring; that young man's stride outpaced them wildly, making them sense a vast chasm already.
"Perhaps only when he's halted at the Quasi-Emperor bottleneck might we draw near."
Ghost Ling Yue murmured softly.
A faint spark lit Lin Zhexuan's eyes at her words, his hand balling into a fist.
"That fellow..."
Next to him, Ming Yue's gaze shifted. Her senior brother had studied Sword Heart beneath another Immortal Emperor, pursuing Sword Dao, while she trained under Chaos—though not a core disciple, her stay brought resources rivaling those of direct heirs.
She recalled their old vow from a century back in the Southern Domain, now long expired.
Neither brought up that clash, both knowing the verdict had fallen ages ago, unspoken because he probably held no thoughts of her anymore.