Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1803 Chapter 470: Emperor's Disciple

"Go!"

With a mighty dragon's roar echoing, Long Qingge carried Li Hao directly toward the protective barrier surrounding Dragon Gate City.

The seemingly unbreakable shield shimmered like flowing water before Long Qingge, allowing effortless passage through its depths.

"Being part of the Ancestor Dragon lineage lets me access any border city—it's a special honor."

Long Qingge clarified for Li Hao: "Earlier, I sent word ahead, so they're expecting my arrival."

They had barely crossed the barrier when, right as Long Qingge's words trailed off, a swift whoosh cut through the air from the distance. A colossal form wheeled around, unveiling a majestic Divine Dragon bearing wings like the fabled Yinglong, its body clad in shadowy green scales, eyes piercing and profound while radiating a fearsome evil qi. This powerhouse also reigned in the Immortal King Realm.

Spotting Long Qingge and Feng Qiqi, the dragon's gaze warmed with gentleness, a grin spreading across its features as it spoke:

"What fortunate day brings you both here?"

"Uncle Qing, I've come to introduce someone to you."

Long Qingge chuckled deeply.

"Introduce someone?"

The dragon with its dark scales glanced toward Li Hao and Shi Miao. Seeing them perched atop Long Qingge's back, a faint gleam flickered in its eyes. As a genius from the Ancestor Dragon Clan, permitting anyone on Long Qingge's back carried deep implications, signaling exceptional origins and intimate ties.

"Are these the two humans you spoke of before?"

"Exactly, this is the junior disciple I mentioned, Haotian. He's freshly advanced to the King Realm and received his master's rare approval to leave the mountain for tempering. Beside him is his Dao companion, Shi Miao—she's remarkably talented."

Long Qingge gave a quick overview.

Uncle Qing's gaze brightened at once, addressing Li Hao: "So you're the renowned genius from the Primordial True Realm. Word is you grasped 69 Chaotic Stars in just one day—I'm truly curious about your method."

Li Hao felt a bit startled that news of his feats had spread to this edge of the Eastern Domain, clearing his throat softly: "It's merely the result of built-up foundations."

His modest reply aligned with Qingxuan's expectations, prompting an immediate nod as he told Li Hao:

"Qingge frequently praises you to me—I'm grateful you've joined our clan for this training. Dragon Gate City serves as an excellent testing ground. I've arranged accommodations and assigned you to the elite Heavenly Dragon Army here. Under their protection on the battlefield, provided you avoid rash moves and needless perils, you'll be ninety percent shielded from fatal threats."

Li Hao gave a nod, confident in his resilience thanks to the three drops of Divine Blood from his master.

"Junior Brother, Uncle Qing holds the position of Deputy City Lord in Dragon Gate City—his true name is Qingxuan. Feel free to address him as Uncle Qing, just like I do."

Long Qingge presented Uncle Qing to Li Hao.

"Uncle Qing."

Li Hao offered his greeting without delay.

Qingxuan beamed with friendly warmth, declaring: "Follow me, then—I'll guide you to the Mystic Armor Division of the Barbarian Dragon Army!"

With those words, he pivoted and forged ahead.

From his vantage point, Li Hao paused to survey the city's vistas below, struck by its glorious and imposing grandeur, enveloped in an aura of timeless antiquity and wild desolation. Ancient structures rose in staggered tiers, certain ones hovering mid-air with enchanted glazed roofs that hinted at hidden purposes, whereas massive edifices loomed with colossal inhabitants boasting crimson hides and heights spanning tens of meters.

Along the avenues, diverse peoples roamed freely, and Li Hao even caught sight of Spirit Clan individuals, their forms entirely silver-hued, skins glowing with a radiant silvery sheen.

Other beings slunk low like prowling lizards, while some sported golden wings and obsidian horns atop humanoid frames.

A multitude of races converged in this place, varying wildly in stature and form, yet all bore a uniform segment of standard iron plating affixed to their bodies somewhere.

The diminutive folk donned the plating as bodily armor marked with Yellow B or Yellow A etchings, whereas on the giants or draconic kinds, it encircled talons or throats, bearing identical markings.

"Is everyone here a soldier?"

Li Hao queried instinctively, suspecting the iron pieces functioned much like soldier insignia.

"Indeed, think of this spot as an enormous barracks."

Long Qingge replied: "All inhabitants defend Dragon Gate City—no loafers or strangers allowed. As a key frontier bastion, no outsiders may tread these grounds. Even worldly talents seeking adventure require our clan's endorsement, such as yours that grants entry. Without it, any intruders face swift execution!"

His face grew grave as he added: "The border demands utmost seriousness—not mere games."

Li Hao acknowledged with a nod, recognizing the rigor stemmed largely from fears of Ancient Demon Sect infiltrators slipping in to sabotage from inside and out.

"And the merchants—are they soldiers too?"

"Absolutely, it's military commerce. Should you possess valuables or seek purchases, trading occurs right here."

Long Qingge remarked offhandedly, aware Li Hao surely wouldn't want for such items, and acquiring anything seemed improbable since little would pique his interest.

Yet for the troops stationed here, it facilitated vital intra-force resource swaps.

"They enlist to serve, accrue immortal merits, and redeem Divine Weapons, Immortal Pills, plus supreme Divine Medicines from the Ancestor Dragon Court's vault!"

Long Qingge continued: "Post-battle, they barter battlefield spoils gathered in trade here, although most loot demands turnover."

Li Hao nodded again, evident that a well-honed system of incentives and disciplines sustained it all these years.

"We've arrived."

Soon enough, Qingxuan's form in front decelerated, halting at the base of a monumental edifice akin to a towering summit.

The soaring structure evoked a pagoda, rooted firmly like a jagged crag piercing the heavens!

In a single look, Li Hao spotted four characters carved boldly at the tower's gateway: Dragon Shield Seventh Floor!