Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1869 Chapter 499: The Eastern Domain Falls, Breaking Through! (Part 3)
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Now, the moment has arrived to venture onto the Emperor Road.
And to elevate my Cultivation Realm!
Only by traversing the Realm King Emperor Road would he possess genuine self-protection strength amid this disaster.
Upon catching Li Hao's statement, the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion realized there was no compelling need for him to linger. Cultivation time beyond these walls grew urgent, and a century prior, Li Hao had grasped every secret text housed inside the pavilion.
"Thank you, Pavilion Master, and all of you for your companionship."
Something crossed Li Hao's mind, so he lifted his gaze and eyed the various mythical creatures shaped from the secret texts floating in the emptiness, a grin spreading across his face. "Once my cultivation wraps up and this catastrophe concludes, I'll track down the Immortal seniors to come see you again."
Li Hao's words struck a chord, and the earnest, heartfelt expression in this youth's gaze touched numerous secret texts deeply. Cultivators who entered this place viewed them solely as Immortal Technique Secret Scriptures, seeking just to acquire and wield them. After full mastery, their worth vanished in those eyes.
Yet Li Hao, having thoroughly understood and dominated them, preserved a friendly demeanor toward them, stirring a profound, hard-to-articulate emotion.
In truth, these texts had evolved Immortal spirit traits by now; though classified as secret texts, they qualified as sentient beings too.
"Xiao Haotian, we're awaiting your comeback, eager for you to slay every one of those Ancient Demons!"
"That's right, wipe out those fiends!"
The array of secret texts cried out.
A subtle smile played on Li Hao's lips as he bowed with clasped hands in goodbye, departing the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.
Stepping out, the Immortal Immortal Emperor's incarnation waited there, likely tipped off quietly by the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.
"About to set off?"
The Immortal Immortal Emperor eyed Li Hao briefly, sensing right away the unusual nature of his aura. The Ten Thousand Books Pavilion had mentioned Li Hao's command over the Taichu Divine Fire as well.
Clearly, no ties linked Li Hao to the Taichu Clan, evident from the Immortal Techniques he tackled in the Heaven Tower before, which showed zero hints of Taichu Clan's methods.
"Just one advancement over these many years, holding steady at the Fifth Level of Immortal King Realm. Your pace is middling, but push yourself more."
The Immortal Immortal Emperor addressed Li Hao.
He valued Li Hao greatly, yet the young man's focus appeared scattered, as if realm growth barely mattered to him. Meanwhile, the standout First Level Immortal Kings had surged to the Sixth Level, a few even hitting the Seventh!
Realm-wise, they outstripped Li Hao by two stages, and being prodigies, they now tackled up to the ninetieth floor in the Heaven Tower, charging ahead to surpass a hundred!
Shattering the hundred-floor mark remains out of reach currently, though in several centuries, anything might happen.
"Got it."
Li Hao gave a nod. His realm advancement stayed steady and unhurried.
Naturally, that pace seemed average only against elite talents like Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi. Against fellow First Level Immortal Kings, gaining a level each century counted as swift indeed.
Still, with training in this Abyss's Great Emperor Dojo, everyone's realm surges accelerated further.
Even so, Li Hao resolved to tackle the Realm King Emperor Road first.
Raising his realm would incidentally temper his physique, yet conquering the Emperor Road promised a massive boost to his combat prowess!
"Your timing is perfect; the Eastern Domain faces dire peril, teetering on collapse, with the Taichu Clan stepping in to bolster it. Your master joined the fray too, but the Ancient Demon Clan's assault rages fiercely this round, and those five clans unleashed their core assets, leaving the Eastern Domain struggling to endure."
The Immortal Immortal Emperor informed Li Hao. "Urgency grips your group. Five centuries have passed in the Abyss for everyone. Star and I plan to launch a True King contest for you all!"
"The Eastern Domain's crumbling?"
Li Hao paid little heed to the contest, but the opponent's revelation made his eyelid flicker, a bad premonition rising.
Is the Eastern Domain truly about to crumble?!
Plus, his master intervened, and Li Hao recalled Su Jiuzhe from the Su Family heading there too.
The Taichu Clan, third in the True Realm's Ten Thousand Races, boasts multiple Great Emperors, but the Eastern Domain hangs on the edge regardless?!
"This shouldn't be happening."
Li Hao blurted out instinctively. "How many Great Emperors do the Ancient Demons command, and has the Eastern Domain's Ancestral Dragon City fallen?"
The Immortal Immortal Emperor furrowed his brow, noting Li Hao overlooked his key message, and replied, "It fell a hundred years back. We've pulled back to the Eastern Domain's final barrier now, which teeters on breach too. Your master battles three Ancient Demon Great Emperors nonstop and can't escape. The Taichu Clan's pair of Great Emperors appeared, yet the odds remain stacked against us."
He drew in a sharp breath. "Over ten thousand years, the Five Ancient Demon Clans grew vastly mightier. From our intel, they field twelve Great Emperors! What's more, the Five Ancient Demon Clans' leaders haven't even moved yet!"
His declaration jolted Li Hao inwardly.
Twelve Great Emperors!
A single Great Emperor blazes like Divine Yang sweeping the heavens, rattling the whole True Realm—imagine twelve!
"None of this concerns you. Push it from your thoughts. Your sole task now: cultivate, and cultivate with all your might!"
The Immortal Immortal Emperor declared firmly.
Li Hao snapped alert, recalling his sixth senior brother Long Qingge, pondering his fate and survival.
Fists tightened in his grip, waves of worry crashing through him, yet he recognized the Immortal Immortal Emperor's wisdom. Rushing to the front lines presently, he'd amount to mere grit, swatted aside effortlessly by any Quasi-Emperor!
"This True King contest aims to ignite your drive. You've toiled hard, but it's insufficient!"
The Immortal Immortal Emperor told Li Hao. "At this moment, intense cultivation is your only path!"
Li Hao inhaled deeply, gradually loosening his fists. Long Qingge's visage raced through his thoughts without cease, forcing him to clench his jaw and suppress the urge.
"I get it."
He responded. "Heading to the Heaven Tower right away."
The Immortal Immortal Emperor saw Li Hao's aura settle into serenity, offering a faint nod, impressed by the steadfastness of his Dao heart. He respected Li Hao's concern for the Eastern Domain's peril, but the merciless warzone demanded utter composure and a leader's broad oversight to master the chaos.
"Young one, aim to shine as my right hand; my expectations for you run deep."
The Immortal Immortal Emperor stated.