Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 746: Chapter 145: The Holy Land of Wen Ancestor, Eighth Extreme Realm_5

Zhan Tan raised an eyebrow; while the words were spoken simply, the path they implied was as difficult as climbing to heaven. The Sword Saint she knew of had traversed the path destined for all living beings; his initial journey filled with hardships, yet his eventual might was terrifying indeed.

She offered no advice to Li Hao on matters of cultivation, for reaching such a realm, everyone had their own path to tread.

“A small matter. I have offerings from ten dynasties, any of which could open their Cultivation Technique treasury for your choosing,” Zhan Tan stated, a proud light in her eyes.

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then broke into a smile, “That would be wonderful.”

He suddenly recalled her mention of cultivation techniques from the Literary Saint’s Holy Land.

With his own Poetry and Books Dao, the cultivation techniques from the Literary Saint’s Holy Land might grant substantial experience to his art.

The Poetry and Books Dao was one of the most challenging for him to improve, his only recourse previously being to recite famous poems and essays from his past life for scraps of experience.

“If possible, could I also have a look at the sacred books from the Literary Saint’s Holy Land?” Li Hao asked, feeling his request might be presumptuous.

Zhan Tan raised an eyebrow and laughed, “You want to learn the cultivation techniques from the Literary Saint’s Holy Land too? But you have already cultivated the Sword Dao; the Literature Dao is another kind of Saint Path. Two entirely different systems—it’s hard to focus on both, and even if you manage, it won’t add much to your strength. The blade is what truly kills enemies, no matter how thick the back of the knife is.”

Li Hao nodded, understanding the logic. He was just eager to accumulate Poetry and Book Experience.

“If you want to see it, I can take you there; however, without the Literary Heart, you might find it tedious before even finishing one book,” Zhan Tan said with a smile.

Li Hao inquired, “Would that cause any trouble for you?”

“Except for the heritage works personally passed down by the Literary Saint, which I can’t show you, the rest is not a big deal,” Zhan Tan replied.

Li Hao didn’t ask for more, simply nodded with a smile, committing this favor to memory.

As decisive as lightning and swift as the wind in her actions, Zhan Tan issued orders that very night, and by the next day, she informed Li Hao that he could now visit the cultivation techniques within the ten great Divine Dynasties.

Li Hao thought it over and decided that improving his Dao Domain took precedence.

He immediately went to the Divine Dynasty assigned by Zhan Tan, guided by Yue Ying in her carriage.

These Divine Dynasties had also observed Li Hao’s Pride of Heaven Battle and were extremely courteous towards him. Knowing that Li Hao was an offering of the Cang Hai Divine Dynasty and beyond poaching, forming a good connection was still a pleasant matter. Besides, with Zhan Tan speaking on his behalf, they had to give face.

In casual conversation with Yue Ying, Li Hao learned that Zhan Tan was originally a princess from one of the highest Divine Dynasties in the Thirty-Three Realms; no wonder she had such a regal aura, exuding a sovereign presence comparable to that of empresses.

As Li Hao perused cultivation techniques in each Divine Dynasty, his collection grew more substantial.

After looking through all ten Divine Dynasties, Li Hao, accompanied by Yue Ying, returned to Tiantan Peak. After greeting Zhan Tan, he secluded himself in the arranged accommodation.

The cultivation techniques recorded in his panel now began to continuously deduce and transform, cultivating them into Dao Domains.

And the count of Li Hao’s Dao Domains started to increase rapidly from 220…

As time passed, his Dao Domains climbed layer upon layer, reaching 280… 300… 330…

With the culmination of the cultivation techniques from the ninth Divine Dynasty, Li Hao’s Dao Domains achieved 358 layers!

Li Hao then cultivated the cultivation techniques from the tenth Divine Dynasty, and his Dao Domains quickly advanced once more.

With a hum, when the layers of his Dao Domain stacked to 360, Li Hao suddenly felt a tremor in his Sea of Consciousness. The density of the surrounding Dao Domains seemed to hit a certain limit, overlapping and interacting; their mutual gravitational pull started to integrate!

Multiple Dao Thoughts within the Dao Domain seemed to have formed a complete cycle, undergoing a transformation.

A torrent of complex messages flooded into Li Hao’s consciousness. His body seemed to merge with the Dao Domain, experiencing a sensation akin to intimately touching heaven and earth.

He could clearly feel the wind weaving through, pebbles quietly shedding their shells, space undulating like water—trembling. Moreover, Li Hao sensed a terrifying power, which seemed to be time itself!

Li Hao could distinctly perceive every change within the Dao Domain; seemingly with just a thought, space itself would solidify, stilling its quivering movements.

And that time appeared to slow down too, the seemingly irreversible force becoming sluggish.