Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1801 Chapter 469: Guarding the Gragon Gate (Part 2)

Li Hao rubbed his head in thought, "In that case, we'll refer to her as Sister Qiqi."

Dragon Qingge offered a faint smile, his face settling back into its usual calm, and he explained to Li Hao, "Qiqi's family is tasked with defending Northern Flame Pass. I directed the realm teleportation to land here so she can guide us for a bit. No one understands the local circumstances better than her. On top of that, your Sister Qiqi has reached the Seventh Level of the Immortal King Realm and stands as a prominent leader at Northern Flame Pass!"

"Thank you, Sister Qiqi."

Li Hao clasped his hands together to express his gratitude.

"No trouble at all. Since you're a fellow disciple of my husband, it's only natural for me to come fetch you. My husband mentioned he has a little junior brother who's a freakish genius; in merely a few centuries, he's mastered the Chaos Laws completely, and it's the fabled 24 Paths. That couldn't possibly be you, right?"

Feng Qiqi inquired, her gaze brimming with intrigue.

Li Hao glanced involuntarily at Dragon Qingge. Qingge's original self had stayed in the Eastern Domain all along. If the other great families operated similarly, then his feats might have already reached the ears of the True Realm.

"The junior brother goes by Haotian; this is his... soul companion from a previous existence. Rumor has it she was among the Seven Monarchs from a hundred thousand years back."

Dragon Qingge promptly presented Li Hao and Shi Miao to Feng Qiqi.

"Seven Monarchs?"

Feng Qiqi's eyes bulged in astonishment as she stared at Shi Miao. This was a profoundly old tale; had she not hailed from a major clan preserving those long-lost inheritances, she would never have heard of it.

"Not only in the past life, but in this one too."

Shi Miao gazed at Dragon Qingge and softly amended his words.

Dragon Qingge paused for a second, then let out a light laugh, "Right, right, you're both in the Immortal King Realm these days. When you two tie the knot, Qiqi and I will absolutely attend."

At those words, Shi Miao froze briefly, her face turning red in an instant as she turned toward Li Hao.

Li Hao had sensed Shi Miao's affections for quite some time. Right then, his own emotions stirred, yet he quickly considered that, should they wed, he would need to summon Feng, Second Master, and the rest to join them. They were the elders who had raised him, after all. Their absence from his wedding would leave a massive void.

Still, they—along with numerous other familiar faces, such as Emperor Yu—could very well remain in the Southern Domain.

Besides, even if they had scattered to different regions, assembling them while dodging the Southern Domain Venerable's forces would prove incredibly tough.

Should any details slip out amid the preparations, it could endanger them all.

"We'll hold off until we forge the Emperor Road."

After mulling it over, Li Hao shared this with Shi Miao.

Shi Miao noticed the gleam in Li Hao's eyes, as if he were pondering deeper matters, and she grasped his worries right away. With a radiant smile, she assured him, "However long it takes, I'll wait for you."

A surge of warmth filled Li Hao's chest, and he took her hand in his.

"Is this the Human Race's way of 'spreading affection'?"

Nearby, Feng Qiqi muttered under her breath.

Dragon Qingge chuckled, "Time to head out. I've informed Ancestor Dragon Court and the clan about your coming. They're thrilled and plan a welcome at Ancestor Dragon Court, but I find those events pointless. It's all just empty talk; far better to wait until you've earned your stripes and shone on the battlefield."

Li Hao gave a nod; he agreed that real actions mattered most.

"The chief issue is the ongoing skirmishes along the border lately. Plenty of commanders are posted at the front lines, so the ranks are short-handed. Once the fights wrap up, they'll be dying to greet a once-in-a-generation prodigy like you."

Feng Qiqi added.

"Do battles happen often, mostly against Ancient Demons?"

Li Hao's gaze flickered subtly. He'd once asked his second senior brother for Ancient Demon remains via the Heaven and Earth Space, but now he could gather them personally.

"Primarily Ancient Demons, then some defiant clans swayed by their words."

Dragon Qingge's gaze sharpened, his eyes displaying a golden double pupil that flared with commanding dragon Qi, and he declared gravely, "Those turncoat clans are even worse, surrendering countless ancient mysteries to the Ancient Demons and inflicting heavy blows on us. We're always adapting, uncertain if more 'spies' lurk among us. Luckily, we've got our own agents feigning defection, feeding us crucial intel that maintains the stalemate."

Li Hao's expression grew grave; having faced conflict in the Mortal World and been raised in the esteemed Divine General Mansion, he knew well the brutal face of warfare.

"Husband, take them on board. We'll chat while we travel."

Feng Qiqi suggested.

"Alright."

Dragon Qingge assented, then spun around sharply, his robes shifting into gleaming golden scales. His form stretched out swiftly, morphing into a massive Ancestor Dragon spanning hundreds of meters, crowned with striking dragon horns and eyes that unveiled a quadruple pupil laced with laws and fissures, radiating an intensely sacred aura alongside a fearsome dragon pressure.

Simply gazing upon him unleashed a force capable of rattling the soul.

For the first time, Li Hao beheld his fifth senior brother's authentic shape, yet he sensed this wasn't its full extent; it appeared more like a scaled-down rendition.

"Climb on, little brother, sister-in-law."

Dragon Qingge rumbled, his draconic tone carrying majestic authority, far removed from his prior somewhat boyish voice.

Shi Miao's lips curved in amusement at the title, and after Li Hao expressed thanks and settled in, she joined him with evident delight.

"This journey takes us to the area under my watch, the rear city of Jianlong Pass known as Dragon Gate City!"

With Li Hao aboard, Dragon Qingge—Feng Qiqi at his side—soared into the heavens and continued to Li Hao, "The frontline Dragon Mountain Pass is held by numerous clan elders, headed by Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses. That's where the fiercest clashes occur!"

"The Jianlong Pass I oversee lies just behind it, bolstered by the natural landscape, which makes it harder for Ancient Demons to assault and simpler for us to hold. That's my post for now, and once I ascend to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, I'll charge into the vanguard too!"