Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1833 Chapter 483: The Ten Strongest Kings
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"Yes, the True King Selection!"
The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor explained, "During the Domain War, realms short of Immortal King serve as nothing but fodder, powerless to alter the battle's course. It's through the might of military formations that fighters gain the ability to clash with Immortal Kings. Therefore, aside from the Emperor commanding the troops in person, the emphasis rests on the count and power of those in the Immortal King Realm."
Listening to his master's explanation, Li Hao thought back to the chaos on the battlefield near Dragon Gate City, his heart weighed down with gloom.
True enough, under the shield of a formation, even Immortal Monarch Realm experts can charge into the fray; without it, a single Immortal King's aura alone would doom countless Immortal Lords and True Immortals to perish.
"The True Realm Ten Thousand Races along with various major powers will contribute portions of their core assets, pooling them as prizes for this True King Selection."
The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor continued, "The participants targeted for this war readiness initiative include peak geniuses at Perfect Immortal Monarch Realm, mighty Immortal Kings, those who've earned major battlefield honors, or warriors at the height of Immortal King Realm Perfection."
"The goal is to push those stuck at bottlenecks toward breakthroughs before the disaster strikes, enabling them to contribute more forcefully in the conflict ahead."
"In the end, ten True King Commanders will emerge from their fighting prowess!"
"These ten must represent the ultimate warriors of the Immortal King Realm, the top ten True Kings among the True Realm Ten Thousand Races!"
"They'll direct the forces of the True Realm Ten Thousand Races against the Ancient Demon Clan's horde when the calamity hits. By then, the Emperor will engage on a higher plane of battle, unable to affect the primary front, since we'll hold each other in check. After all, an Emperor stepping into the Immortal King battlefield would be like a behemoth trampling an anthill—utterly mismatched."
"The Ancient Demon Clan's Emperor won't allow that either, so the main field will fall to Quasi-Emperor Realm fighters. The ten True King Commanders will spearhead as the Vanguard Army."
"Clashes among Quasi-Emperors will keep them locked in stalemate, while the True Kings' forces must overwhelm the Ancient Demon Clan's troops and minimize losses."
As the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor spoke, Li Hao and Shi Miao stood frozen in shock.
Though his words came across plainly, the mere idea of the True Realm Ten Thousand Races surrendering parts of their vital resources highlighted the immense challenge involved!
Strife brews even inside a lone clan, with rivalries and divisions aplenty—imagine bridging the Ten Thousand Clans!
Clearly, pulling off this war preparation scheme demanded the combined force of many Great Emperors.
"That calamity from ten thousand years back—we haven't lived it, but clan records paint it as brutally dire; even Emperors died in droves back then!"
Di Wushe let out a soft sigh. As a Quasi-Emperor from the Emperor Clan, he no longer qualified as a prodigy; reaching Immortal King Realm Perfection demands extraordinary gifts, and Quasi-Emperor status takes it further.
He'd known of this True King Selection for ages—it's a massive alliance forged to avoid the horrors of history repeating!
"Never thought the war preparation plan would kick off this early. Master, did you summon us for the little junior to join the True King Selection?"
Zhan Qinghuang inquired.
The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor gave a faint nod, then shook his head, "Haotian's gifts are outstanding, and his cultivation advances at a blistering pace. Yet fate denies him enough time. Lately, Chaos Immortal Emperor and I detected faint signs of destiny unfolding. From those glimpses, we caught a vague view of events a millennium away. At latest, the disaster will engulf the Four Domains in under a thousand years!"
"Achieving Immortal King Realm Perfection in such a brief span would be a monumental feat for Haotian."
"Should he manage it, his sharp mind could land him as a True King's aide, granting some means to survive the war's fury."
His eyes shifted to Li Hao, carrying a trace of sorrow and disappointment, fully recognizing the astonishing potential of his youngest pupil, though time spares no one.
Di Wushe and Zhan Qinghuang turned their gazes to Li Hao as well. They knew their master's kind heart, always nurturing Li Hao not for conquest, but to equip him better against war's perils, a clear sign of his deep affection for this junior.
Li Hao's face flickered with unease, his fingers clenching without thought. Just a thousand years?
Coming so abruptly… This looming disaster offered zero chance to brace, much like the trials and adversaries he'd endured from the start. Most face rivals just a step ahead, but his path—from childhood hits to later clashes—always pitted him against foes who could squash him effortlessly.
Maybe that's the harsh truth of it all, denying any space for readying or steady progress, opting instead for swift annihilation.
The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor's eyes softened as they settled on Shi Miao, "For this True King Selection, you hold real promise. You're at the Fourth Level of Immortal King Realm now, but for his sake, I trust you'll push with everything you've got. Becoming a True King would let you shield Haotian more effectively."
Shi Miao's eyes hardened, her voice firm, "Of course, Immortal Emperor—no need to motivate me. For him, I'd throw away my life without hesitation!"
Li Hao's features tightened a bit, glancing at the woman at his side, her determined stare unyielding, reminiscent of facing a Supreme's iron grip in the Southern Domain.
He quietly looked away, staying silent without adding a word.
The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor offered Shi Miao a warm smile, then added, "In this True King Selection, talent, lineage, and resources mean nothing—only raw battle power counts. You're already Immortal Kings, so talk of genius is pointless. Lacking fighting might renders all else worthless, and with no luxury of time or setup to nurture prodigies slowly. What we require now are battle-ready troops and leaders who can dive in right away!"