Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1906 Chapter 511: The Way of the King of Realms (Part 2)

Li Hao's recollection was spot on; his rival turned out to be a reincarnated Quasi-Emperor, exactly like him, who had abruptly surged into the rankings amid the intense rush of the closing phase.

"I intend to discover just how you managed to ascend this far."

The youth caught Li Hao's look and offered a faint smile, declaring, "I'm Wan Jijun, a reincarnated Quasi-Emperor."

"Haotian."

Li Hao gave a curt reply, and regarding reincarnation... did his journey through worlds qualify?

"Wan Jijun?"

"That's Wan Jijun himself!"

"So, this must be his actual name from his prior existence, once a mighty King who rose to Quasi-Emperor, and now reborn once more."

"That young fellow is in for some trouble."

Numerous onlookers who caught Wan Jijun's statement reacted with shock akin to gulping down a live frog, their eyes wide in astonishment toward him, while pitying looks and some smirks of delight turned Li Hao's way.

Indeed, amidst the various Immortal King Perfection experts, Li Hao's cultivation level shone too brightly.

For plenty of ancient patriarchs from powerful lineages, this felt like a slap in the face, fueling their desire to witness Li Hao getting put in his place.

"Let the two combatants step into the ring."

The Star Empress announced.

A clash like this, overseen by an Emperor, marked a historic first.

Exchanging a look, Li Hao and Wan Jijun soared over to the shared battle platform.

Li Hao cast a quick glance at the distant Shi Miao, noting her advancement to the nineteenth spot, ready to duel the one in eighteenth position.

Concerns for Shi Miao didn't plague Li Hao, especially since no fatal risks loomed in this place.

"So soon? Reincarnates from bygone eras clashing already—it's happening way too quick, right?"

"I figured the top ten True Kings would hold off their challenges until the assault began, but nope, it's kicking off immediately."

"The elite ten are bound to vie for supremacy, considering the greater rewards and command authority that come with loftier positions!"

Discussions buzzed among the clans, yet everyone's attention locked onto the platform where Li Hao and Wan Jijun faced off, given the high stakes of their encounter.

"Wan Jijun..."

Those who had earlier been thrilled and surprised by Li Hao's rise now wore shifted expressions upon seeing him targeted.

Di Wushe creased his brow sharply, well-versed in Wan Jijun's background: the man had been a King before, gifted beyond measure, having forged his King's Domain within the Immortal King stage for near-unbeatable prowess, and later transcending to Quasi-Emperor—reincarnated now, back at Immortal King peak, his former abilities likely restored and perhaps even amplified beyond his original King days.

"No need to fret; a defeat still secures him fifth place."

In the War Clan, Zhan Qinghuang knitted her eyebrows, reassuring herself.

"Mofan, is this your junior brother? Looks like he's facing real peril."

Within one venerable lineage named after an archaic symbol, its head addressed Gu Mofan, clad in dark robes.

Gu Mofan's gaze sharpened, struck by Li Hao's lofty climb, though he remembered the youth's initial feat in the Primordial True Realm of claiming sixty-nine stars in a single day, making this ascent feel somewhat natural.

"Even if he's overpowered, he'll hold onto a True King slot at minimum."

Gu Mofan murmured gently.

To him, Li Hao could yield ground repeatedly without tumbling straight from the top ten's fourth unless hidden masters lurked deeper.

Securing a True King position stood as the ultimate honor, particularly since Li Hao's time in the Immortal King Realm spanned so few years.

"Indeed, once he hits Immortal King Perfection and hones himself a bit longer, he might genuinely dominate all below Quasi-Emperor."

The Ancient Clan's leader whispered, his gaze reflecting approval for Li Hao, who had scaled such peaks on mere Immortal King Seventh Level strength—whatever the cause, it screamed exceptional talent, and he doubted anyone could fake it beneath the Ten Emperors' vigilant watch.

Upon the stage, Wan Jijun positioned himself with arms folded behind, exuding no haughtiness but a profound serenity as he eyed Li Hao.

Though intrigued by Li Hao's method of reaching these ranks, Wan Jijun noted that in the ultimate evaluation, the youth held fourth not just by might but by outstanding showings elsewhere, earning his respect.

He merely sought to uncover the secret behind his opponent's impressive rise.

"Judging from your earlier display, you've picked the Multiple Realms route, a notoriously grueling path to Emperor— I attempted it in my last life too, but quit at the fifth Realm Heart."

Wan Jijun spoke measuredly, "By the fifth Realm Heart, it hit me: this way is a bottomless pit, with challenges exploding the deeper you go; sustaining seven separate Realm Hearts proves a hundredfold tougher than five, maybe even a thousandfold!"

"I wonder how far you've progressed; given your climb, fusing six Realm Hearts seems improbable—have you crossed that ultimate threshold?"

From Li Hao's bout against the Ten Emperors' puppet earlier, Wan Jijun had gauged some of his strength and now craved a direct test.

Li Hao remained impassive, replying, "It's precisely the hardship that defines the Emperor Road; if treading the Emperor Dao were simple, Emperors wouldn't be so scarce in existence—no one forges the path? I'll blaze it. No one traverses the way? I'll stride it!"

As he uttered these words, his formerly composed and subdued air unleashed an overwhelming aura.

This presence stemmed not from immortal energy but from an unyielding belief, the pinnacle of Dao Intent!

That Dao Intent alone coalesced into a towering silhouette behind Li Hao; vague and misty like haze, it flickered between tangible and ethereal, embodying a solidified will, and the aura radiating from it carried the faint sovereign dignity of an Emperor!

Wan Jijun paused in surprise, then his eyes blazed with light, proclaiming loudly, "Excellent! For this declaration alone, I'll unleash everything in our fight!"

"This young one truly embodies the Emperor's Ultimate Dao Heart."

Witnessing the moment, the Immortal Immortal Emperor couldn't hold back his admiration, adding, "Post this duel, with more cultivation, he could, amid this era's turmoil, harbor real potential to claim the Emperor title through his Dao Heart!"