Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1804 Chapter 470: Emperor's Disciple (Part 2)

"Welcome to the Mystic Armor Department, specifically the Dragon Shield Seventh Tower."

Qingxuan spun around to face Li Hao and Shi Miao, explaining: "Dragon Gate City boasts four departments and eight armies! The departments consist of Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow. Every department splits into Armor A and Armor B. The exceptional ones join Armor A, while the ordinary folks end up in Armor B."

"Each of these four departments aligns with leaders at the Immortal King Realm. Typically, after freshly advancing to the First Level of the Immortal King Realm, you'd start at the lowest rung in the Yellow B Department."

"However, being the Emperor's disciple means you can't follow the usual rules. In a competition, you could potentially climb into the Yellow A Department, yet with your remarkable talent as the upcoming backbone of the True Realm Ten Thousand Clans, protection is essential. That's why we're bending the norms to assign you to the Mystic Armor Department!"

Qingxuan went on: "The four departments each cover two levels. Take the Yellow Department—it handles from the First to Second Level of the Immortal King Realm. The Mystic Department, on the other hand, manages the Third to Fourth Level!"

"When you hit the Sixth Level of the Immortal King Realm, that's your entry into the Heavenly Armor Department! Beyond the Sixth Level lies the Commander rank!"

"Under the Immortal King Realm, the eight armies include both True Immortal Realm and Immortal Monarch Realm forces, where Immortal Monarch Realm members act as generals and True Immortal Realm ones serve as soldiers."

After absorbing Qingxuan's breakdown, Li Hao quickly grasped the structure of Dragon Gate City's fighting units. He scanned the surrounding structure and couldn't resist inquiring:

"Since this is the Dragon Shield Seventh Tower, does that mean there are First or Second Towers as well?"

"Indeed."

Qingxuan gave a nod, adding, "We have ten towers in total, every one rising nine stories high, with nine Immortal Kings per level uniting in a formation!"

"This structure is known as the Dragon Shield Tower. Besides it, you'll find the Dragon Killing Tower and Dragon Blood Tower, each handling distinct roles amid the chaos of war. The Dragon Shield Tower focuses on defense, so the Immortal Kings stationed here, along with the realms they command and the techniques they cultivate, excel in shielding rather than striking—ideal for safeguarding you."

Qingxuan elaborated.

Li Hao's gaze sharpened a touch, as he realized the scale and order of the conflict here dwarfed anything from his past experiences. He'd assumed that reaching Immortal King status would just mean spearheading assaults, never imagining such intricate allocations of duties.

From this, it became clear that when combat erupts, the battlefield turns far deadlier; even Immortal Kings lose their freedom of action, reduced to mere cogs in the vast machine.

"Junior Brother, even though you've only recently ascended to king status, don't ever belittle the dangers of the battlefield. This is the Eastern Domain's frontier, where true battles rage."

Long Qingge spoke gravely, warning, "On the field, stick to orders strictly—avoid chasing foes or rushing ahead wildly, and steer clear of drawing too much attention. If Ancient Demon powerhouses spot you, the peril would be immense!"

Li Hao dipped his head in agreement, understanding that this battlefield's stakes involve an entire domain's security, deciding the fate of myriad lives, where Immortal Kings shine like fireflies amid the night, barely outglowing the rest.

"You two, as a married pair, will both be in the Dragon Shield Seventh Tower, allowing you to watch over one another."

Qingxuan addressed Li Hao and Shi Miao.

At those words, Shi Miao abruptly warmed to the Dragon Clan figure, a grin lighting up her features.

"Everyone, come out—there's a new arrival to greet."

Qingxuan ordered the tower ahead.

His command boomed with authority, echoing far, and shortly after, from the third through ninth floors of the massive edifice—like a colossal mountain peak—seven silhouettes burst forth in succession.

Roar!

A deep dragon's bellow resounded over their heads, unleashing vast pressure and malevolent qi that surged toward Li Hao and Shi Miao.

Li Hao lifted his chin slightly, spotting a dark-scaled dragon with eight claws, bearing a lengthy gash beneath its belly where scales had shattered and crust formed, as if the injury defied full recovery. It plunged downward with crushing force, radiating terrifying malevolent qi.

Yet Li Hao, seasoned by endless clashes during his travels, shrugged off the malevolent qi without a flinch. He stood steady, the force merely ruffling his locks.

"Hmm?"

Long Qingge's eyes tightened, detecting the dragon's roar as a deliberate display of dominance toward the fresh face. His gaze hardened further.

But prior to his outburst, his wife's voice whispered in his thoughts, urging him to observe quietly and hold back.

Moments later, the ebony dragon landed, positioning itself in front of Li Hao and Shi Miao, its stare piercing and hostile.

"Salutations, Vice City Lord Qingxuan."

The other forms drew near too, hailing from diverse lineages. They all paid respects to Qingxuan before shifting into human shapes—men and women alike.

Besides the black dragon, the group included two females and four males. Hovering above the black dragon's crown, a gold-scaled dragon circled before descending, its presence veiled, then morphing into an elegant aristocratic lad, radiating opulence and refinement.

"So, this is the new recruit?"

The six in human guise all eyed Li Hao and Shi Miao closely.

Detecting Shi Miao's power at the Fourth Level of the Immortal King Realm eased their looks a fraction. But Li Hao's bearing drew united frowns from them.

"Vice City Lord, what's the intent here?"

A squat, balding middle-aged fellow with a single lock of hair queried in confusion.

"Word is the arrival is the Immortal Emperor's disciple. So, which of these two?" A alluring lady in vivid crimson attire glanced between Li Hao and Shi Miao curiously.

Qingxuan stayed silent, fixing a dread-filled draconic stare on the black dragon while demanding, "Have you forgotten all discipline?"

At his words, the black dragon trembled, pulling back its malevolent qi. Its form wavered, shifting to a youth clad in dark robes, his manner icy, eyes brimming with reluctance as he uttered:

"Vice City Lord Qing, the woman entering our Seventh Tower fits well, but this fellow at the First Level of the Immortal King Realm—is he truly the famed newcomer?"

"He goes by Haotian, the personal disciple of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor, and beside him is his Dao companion. You've likely caught wind of his exploits; over the last few centuries in the Primordial True Realm, no prodigy has gained such renown—mastering sixty-nine Chaotic Stars in one go, and in a mere three hundred years, forging twenty-three Chaos Laws to peak at the Immortal Monarch Realm!"

Qingxuan's voice cooled as he listed out the legends.

Listening, Li Hao recalled that his command over twenty-four Chaos Laws remained privy only to the Immortal Emperors' direct disciples he'd clashed with—it hadn't circulated widely yet.

"He's that legendary genius across the Primordial True Realm?!"

A stunning woman topped with fox ears gasped, hand flying to her lips in shock.

"I believe I've come across the tale as well."

The refined young noble appeared pensive, his look toward Li Hao growing far weightier.

The rest displayed doubt. Locked in frontier skirmishes, they lacked the pulse on outside news, so the story escaped them.

The fox-eared stunner swiftly filled in her allies, detailing Li Hao's achievements—like grasping sixty-nine Chaotic Stars in a day and dueling clan prodigies within the Chaos Dao arena.

Once they heard, astonishment gripped the group, knowing Immortal Emperors' direct disciples were exceptional, yet stunned by the sheer scale of his prowess!

The dark-robed youth's face shifted faintly too, evidently taken aback by the young man's gifts, though even now, his brow stayed creased.

"Vice City Lord Qing, for all his status as the Immortal Emperor's direct disciple and his extraordinary gifts, he's merely at the First Level of the Immortal King Realm. Placing him in Yellow A Department makes sense, but leaping straight to Mystic Armor Department feels over the top. No matter his grasp of elite realms, jumping two tiers just doesn't add up!"

The dark-robed youth's words softened from earlier but stayed firm.

In Immortal King circles, rare elite talents might clash across one realm, though winning remained iffy.

Bridging two realms in combat rivals a First Level Immortal Monarch Realm facing the Tenth Layer!

Spanning three realms? Utterly out of reach.

Long Qingge itched to retort upon hearing this, yet Feng Qiqi restrained him with a gesture for patience.

"Assigning him to you all is partly so you can guide him. Brother Haotian's aptitude ensures he'll soon match your pace with time."

Qingxuan stated.

This prompted puzzled looks among the seven, even the fox-eared beauty appearing uneasy.

"Vice City Lord Qing, remember, this is war, not some game for kids. We're seasoned warriors of Dragon Gate City at heart. Babysitting the Crown Prince like a tutor equates to wagering our necks for his fun—doesn't that strike you as off?"

A mature man grumbled, his face etched with irritation.