Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1834: Chapter 483: The Strongest Ten Kings (Part 2)

He said, "Go back and rest. In two days, I’ll send you off."

Li Hao and Shi Miao refrained from saying more or asking further questions, bid farewell to their master, and retreated to the small courtyard at the mountaintop.

Di Wushe and Zhan Qinghuang stayed in the hall, as the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor had other instructions for them.

At the mountaintop, the clouds and mist were silent, and time seemed to pass extremely slowly here.

In the small courtyard with the fence, Li Hao sat by the zither table while Shi Miao sat on the swing, neither speaking.

They could feel that this might be the calm before a great battle, and these two days might be their last in this little courtyard.

"Three hundred years..."

Shi Miao looked around with eyes full of affection, sighed softly, and said, "Though it’s far from enough, I’m already quite content."

Li Hao gazed at her silently and slowly said, "I will always be there in the future."

Shi Miao smiled, remaining silent. In the upcoming catastrophe, life and death were unpredictable, but Li Hao’s words brought her happiness.

"I believe it."

She said, "Because in the distant future, I see your figure always there..."

Sadness flickered in her eyes. She wasn’t lying; she had seen it, his figure always present, yet... he was alone, unreachable by anyone.

Time flew by quickly.

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.

"Young friend, if you see this mountain on the battlefield next time, it will be me."

As they were about to leave, Yuanming Ancestor, carrying the Extreme Dao Mountain, spoke in a deep voice.

His voice was aged yet gentle like a kind elder.

Li Hao’s eyes flickered, suddenly feeling a dry sting as if a dangerous scene would coincide with their next meeting?

But he knew that even if he didn’t want to face it, it might still happen.

"Then... Ancestor, I’ll find you on the battlefield."

Li Hao bowed deeply.

"Then we’ll be comrades-in-arms."

Yuanming Ancestor said in his deep voice.

The old turtle carrying the Extreme Dao Mountain for countless ages let out a light laugh.

Li Hao also laughed, but his mind was filled with countless figures, his fists clenched a bit tighter.

Since he was young, he had experienced many wars, but he never felt much urgency. Even in life and death, he lived or died alone, at worst risking his life.

But now, this catastrophe was sweeping across the entire True Realm. Outside Dragon Gate City, the scene of Immortal Monarchs being annihilated like dust would occur everywhere in the True Realm when the catastrophe erupts. Feng, Emperor Yu, and the others... were also in the True Realm.

Even if they retreated to the Heavenly Calamity Illusion Realm, survival was uncertain; if the True Realm perished, the Ten Thousand Clans would not survive.

He not only needed to cultivate diligently but also swiftly, so he could find and protect them by his side.

"Let’s go."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor said softly.

With that, he raised his hand with a wave, enveloping Li Hao and Shi Miao in a power.

Though this was just an incarnation, he chose to personally escort them.

Li Hao and Shi Miao stood within their master’s Sleeve Space, arriving at another spot on the mountaintop. Besides the two, over twenty others gathered here, including three at the Immortal Monarch Realm, the rest at the Ninth Level of the Immortal King Realm, and two at Immortal King Realm Perfection!

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor didn’t speak, and with a wave of his hand, these people also entered the Sleeve Space.

Apart from Li Hao and Shi Miao, these were all from the Dao Origin lineage, chosen to qualify for the True King pre-selection.

Although they weren’t direct disciples, they were at a bottleneck and had the potential to advance further.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

The twenty-some people saw Li Hao and cupped their hands in greeting.

Li Hao returned the gesture, scanning the group. He observed that the three Immortal Monarch Realm cultivators were all in the Perfect Realm, their auras restrained and profound, their eyes electrifying. Although they weren’t direct disciples, they were not far off in prowess, being top talents.

"Where is Senior Sister Lingshu? Still training on Chaos Star?"

Suddenly thinking of Di Lingshu, Li Hao inquired.

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor said, "Indeed, when her training progresses enough, she may also go to the True King pre-selection, but it takes her too long. At best, she can make a quick attempt with little gain."

Compared to Li Hao, Di Lingshu might need thousands of years to reach Immortal King Realm Perfection. Just comprehending the Chaos Star would take a millennium.

"Fourth Senior Brother entered through the family; you’ll meet then."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor said.

Li Hao knew he was referring to Senior Brother Lei Jingfeng.

"Isn’t Fifth Senior Brother coming?"

Li Hao couldn’t help but ask.

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor momentarily fell silent, then gently shook his head without speaking.

Evidently, Long Qingge chose to fight to the death with the Eastern Domain and didn’t want to leave at this critical moment.

It might not be the wisest choice, but it was the most characteristic of him.

"Where are we going?"

Shi Miao inquired.

The others also turned to look at the young girl, their eyes curious and appraising but without questioning.

At this moment, their minds were focused on the impending True King selection and the soon-to-arrive catastrophe, leaving them weighed with concerns, lacking a strong curiosity or desire for exploration.

"To the True Realm Abyss."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor stated, causing many eyes to contract in shock.

Shi Miao’s face also changed, uncertainly asking, "The True Realm Abyss? The laws of Ten Thousand Dao are chaotic there, the paths shattered, it’s a menacing place for competition and training?"

"We selected one of the seven Abyss regions for transformation. Although still harsh, it allows training and understanding, with efficiency dozens of times that of the outside world, surpassing even the conditions on Extreme Dao Mountain!"

"It was previously sealed, surrounded by secrecy, and its Abyss nature prevents direct transmission from the Ancient Demon Clan, ensuring your safety against Emperor level attacks from them."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor explained.

This True King pre-selection gathered the Four Domains’ top talent and power; if ambushed by the Ancient Demon Clan’s Emperor, it would eradicate their seed, leaving only relentless, desperate combat.

Shi Miao was slightly stunned, her eyes revealing clarity, "The Ancient Demon Clan can project through the Reincarnation Gate, illuminating parts of the True Realm. Deploying it allows Emperors to descend, but the True Realm Abyss is an exception; it’s less an Abyss and more a massive tear from past Emperor battles!"

"Even the Reincarnation Gate can’t project into the fissure; it’s truly safe."

Hearing her explanation, others who were confused showed understanding expressions.

"For this True King pre-selection, there are Quasi-Emperors stationed to oversee you and two Emperors guarding the Abyss to prevent unexpected occurrences. Should you excel, you might also receive guidance from them. Their Emperor Roads differ from mine, each having their own specialty, and receiving some tips could accelerate your progress."

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor said.

The others’ eyes brightened slightly at his words, amazed by such grand measures of having two Emperors stationed.

While conversing, the world around the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor blurred, and they traversed outside the Primordial True Realm, entering the True Realm.

Having seemingly preselected their position, upon arrival, they found themselves before a starry Abyss of unfathomable depth.

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor didn’t linger, taking them straight through.

Elsewhere, starlight flickered, but within this Abyss, it was pitch black, devoid of light.

As they delved deeper, time seemed longer than crossing from the Primordial True Realm to the True Realm, but eventually, light appeared again, revealing stars.

It was like emerging from utter darkness into growing brightness.

In the depths of the Abyss, another starry sky unfolded, a world resembling a Grotto Heaven.

In this starry sky, a multitude of figures were gathered at that moment, densely dotted across it. Standing upright, besides the Human Race, other races with bizarre forms were present, and among them, Li Hao saw members of the Ancestor Dragon Clan.