Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1892 - 507: All Heavens Ranking Third, Emperor’s Extreme Tao Heart (2)
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"What if I merged those freshly formed realms together...?"
Through endless mergers, Li Hao developed a bold idea: blending the emerging domains born from prior fusions could unleash something utterly fearsome.
Better yet, the possibilities for such mergers would stretch into "endless" territory!
Right now, his domain blends—like chaos fused with formlessness—give birth to the Great Void Primordial Realm. Yet, that Great Void Primordial Realm can't merge further with the Chaos Realm since the Chaos Realm already holds the Great Void Primordial Realm within it.
But suppose the base domain stays free after a fusion? Then, boundless mergers could unfold. Fresh blends would keep fusing with more fresh blends, birthing ever-new domains that fuse onward, sparking infinite growth and power surges!
"Once I master the ultimate phase of my Emperor Dao, perhaps this vision could truly come to life..."
Li Hao pondered deeply inside his mind.
Should he actually achieve that milestone, the might of the Emperor Dao would defy all imagination!
The Emperor Dao defies inheritance, though its foundations can be passed down.
For example, the Infinity technique from the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor bolsters one's core strength. While no one can ascend to the Final Realm like the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor or forge an Emperor Road path, it still delivers a staggering boost in power.
Should Li Hao refine the Emperor Road to perfection, he might share this technique with others. Though they couldn't form their own Emperor Road, those with keen insight could match Li Hao's present prowess, towering over peers in the same cultivation stage.
"Realm Heart merging—how to preserve the core Realm Heart...?"
"Reflection... Realm Heart reflection...?"
In the midst of nonstop advancements, Li Hao slipped into a profound state of realization.
Time raced onward.
Li Hao's form repeatedly integrated domains to surge toward higher stages.
At the 130th stage, six Realm Hearts demanded fusion.
By the 140th stage, seven Realm Hearts had to unite to craft the King's Domain and universe.
Armed with the "universe" domain, Li Hao rocketed ahead, battling up to the 155th stage until fatigue finally set in.
Beyond the tower, the realm buzzed with wild excitement.
The All Heavens rankings had flipped dramatically; four or five unknown names now cracked the once-solid top ten.
Standing out wildly was a Seventh Level Immortal King Realm contender, sparking heated debates among those who'd tumbled from the Heaven Tower.
That name hit hard for the Chaos Ancient Clan, their teeth grinding in fury.
They knew it all too well—the name that once rocked the Primordial True Realm. Hitting 69 stars in a single day had rattled every major group.
No one foresaw such a dazzling display in this True King contest.
"He's really...?"
Su Wanyi and Luo Ningshuang had already stepped out. They'd pulled back on the ninth day, spotting Li Hao's name upon exit, which left them dazed.
Even after draining their reserves, they'd only hit the 126th and 127th stages, landing at 31st and 32nd. But Li Hao had soared to 155th, claiming third place!
Di Mingyuan, who'd held first, now slumped to seventh.
The top five all blasted past the 150th mark.
This proved that half the Quasi-Emperor powerhouses in the True Realm couldn't touch them!
And these were mere Immortal King Realm fighters!
"He was stuck at level 60 not long ago..."
Su Wanyi stood frozen, the once-fading image in her thoughts bursting back vividly—radiant and impossible to ignore.
Luo Ningshuang reeled too, having dismissed the young man as unremarkable, only to witness his years-quiet return explode in epic fashion.
Third place, and his cultivation not even fully refined!
As moments ticked away inside the Heaven Tower, just as Li Hao geared up to unleash his True God Blood and Infinite Emperor Skill, the scene before him halted abruptly, then a power wrapped around him, ejecting him from the tower.
"The ten-day trial concludes."
The Immortal Immortal Emperor's voice boomed overhead, rippling through the Abyss.
Li Hao scanned his surroundings, finding the Abyss crammed with bodies—all yanked from the Heaven Tower.
Glancing around, he saw crowds spotting him and backing away on instinct, wary of nearing too much.
Suddenly, a wide clearing formed around him, eyes locked on in awe.
Li Hao blinked in confusion, then recalled his progress. Tilting his head up, he confirmed his third spot on the Heaven Tower list, at 155 stages.
Two figures loomed above: Shi Miao in second at 162 stages.
First place blew minds, hitting a staggering 190 stages!
Just ten shy of Quasi-Emperor completion, wielding strength rivaling an Emperor.
Though the leap from 199 to 200 dwarfed all prior steps—like pitting 1 against 199—it stood as the pinnacle might short of Emperor status!
"Nearing Emperor level..."
Li Hao eyed the All Heavens list summit, his expression grave.
Though he hadn't tapped his True God Blood or Infinite Emperor Skill yet, even with them, he doubted reaching 190.
"True King selection's opening phase wraps up. Top hundred in Heaven Tower advance to the next four trials; top twenty overall from those trials enter the True King clash!"
The Immortal Immortal Emperor's tone rang sharp and icy. With a flick of his hand, Divine Light flared, unveiling four golden panels in the sky: Tao Heart, combat power, benevolence and evil, battle strategy!
"Second round participants, step into Heaven Tower now for the Tao Heart trial!"
Declared the Immortal Immortal Emperor.
Clearly, no break was granted; the outside world reeled from the Ancient Demon disaster, time slipping away fast.
Inside Heaven Tower, the hundredth-level doors yawned wide, like a devouring void beckoning the challengers.
"For this phase, besides myself and Star, eight other Emperors judge; let everyone shine bright."