Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1198: Chapter 257: Leaving a Name on Emperor Sword Cliff

Hearing Yue Xi’s words, both of them were taken aback, staring at Li Hao in astonishment.

Exceeding eight chimes is nine chimes; such a Dao Heart is enough to cultivate to the perfection of the Immortal King.

“Little Junior Brother, is your Dao Heart really that high?”

Xu Jianming couldn’t help but say.

Wei Hongye also slightly furrowed her brows, unexpectedly realizing that the little junior brother beside her was the one truly hiding his abilities.

Li Hao curiously asked, “Aren’t you both like this too?”

“Who told you such rumors?”

Xu Jianming immediately smiled bitterly and said: “I only have a Dao Heart of seven chimes, not yet touching the eternal state of mind. You two indeed have a firm Dao Heart.”

Beside him, Wei Hongye covered her mouth with a chuckle, but her eyes revealed an understanding. No wonder the master only gave them half a month; these new junior brother and sister are indeed formidable.

“Third Senior Sister, have you left your name on the Emperor Sword Cliff?”

At this time, Yue Xi, dressed in magnificent attire, softly asked.

Wei Hongye saw the brilliance and longing sparkling in her eyes, smiling as she recalled herself first entering the Sword Abyss, dressed in a red dress, tiptoeing to ask the senior elder brother: “Senior Brother, have you left your name on the Emperor Sword Cliff?”

As time turned, a breeze carried it to her ears, sending those past words back to her.

She smiled and said, “I have, but it’s not high.”

Xu Jianming immediately said, “Senior Sister, your words are overwhelming me. If yours isn’t considered high, what am I?”

Yue Xi’s eyes slightly brightened; she silently clenched her fingers but did not pursue further.

Li Hao also inquired, “Senior Brother, Senior Sister, do you have any hobbies, like playing chess, painting, or fishing?”

Xu Jianming and Wei Hongye cast a surprised glance at him. Newly arriving at the Sword Abyss would typically involve inquiring about matters related to the Sword Abyss, like the cultivation techniques and where the meaning of the Emperor Sword lies, but Li Hao asked about their interests.

“These are all minor arts. How can they compare to the sword’s intrigue?” Xu Jianming stated.

Wei Hongye smiled without speaking, apparently having the same thought as Xu Jianming.

Li Hao’s eyes revealed a hint of regret, saying, “Do you know if any other senior brothers and sisters have these interests?”

“The Senior Brother knows a little about Chess Tao, but he prefers wielding a sword to slay demons rather than playing chess.” Wei Hongye said.

Li Hao understood, nodded, and said, “Then I’ll make some delicacies in the future. Senior Brother and Sister, you are welcome to taste them; my cooking skills are quite excellent.”

Seeing Li Hao’s enthusiastic invitation, although both found it somewhat peculiar, they did not refuse, assuming this little junior brother wished to become closer to them.

Yue Xi glanced at Li Hao, frowned slightly, then pulled the Third Senior Sister Wei Hongye along as they walked away.

“Where are you going?”

Xu Jianming hurriedly asked.

Wei Hongye, smiling brightly, said, “Don’t pry into girls’ matters.”

“Still girls despite being thousands of years old…” Xu Jianming muttered.

Before finishing his sentence, a streak of blood appeared on his cheek, healing in an instant.

He shrunk his neck, seeing Wei Hongye’s ethereal departing figure, not daring to mutter further.

“Little Junior Brother, come, I’ll take you to your lodging place.”

Xu Jianming enthusiastically said to Li Hao.

Li Hao nodded.

They bypassed the Sword Immortal Pavilion, heading to the cultivation courtyard built against the mountain behind it.

On the way, Xu Jianming took the initiative to explain to Li Hao the layout of various parts of the Heavenly Institute, such as the place where Sword Dao Skills are stored, the Sword Abyss Tower, which is called a tower but is actually a standalone pitch-black peak.

On it are numerous pits and depressions; inside the pits are ancient swords inserted, and the cultivation techniques are recorded on those ancient swords.

There is something peculiar in the Sword Abyss: the selection of techniques is not chosen by the disciple, but the techniques choose the person.

Traveling to the Sword Abyss Tower, releasing one’s Sword Dao and Sword Intent, if a technique is compatible, it will fly out on its own for the person to select.

“What if no technique flies out?” Li Hao asked.

“No technique would fly out; at worst, there is the Great Dream Nine Abysses’ sword technique, which is one of the strongest few swordsmanships of the Sword Abyss Heavenly Institute.” Xu Jianming chuckled.

Li Hao understood.

Besides the Sword Abyss Tower, there is also a Holy Land for Cultivation, located in the back mountain of the Sword Abyss, where a sword edge is buried in the ground. Standing on the Holy Land, one can feel the vast and powerful Sword Intent, rapidly enhancing one’s understanding and perception of Sword Dao.

In addition, there is the name of the Main Guard Elder inside the Sword Abyss, his residence, and so forth. Xu Jianming, like a walking encyclopedia, introduced everything to Li Hao.

He took Li Hao to collect the Heavenly Institute disciple uniforms, accompanying swords, identity tokens, and sword tokens of the Sword Abyss.

“This sword is a top-tier true treasure, enough to deter strong ones of the True Immortal Realm Seventh and Eighth Layer. If your own sword is more handy, you can continue using yours.”

Xu Jianming handed a purple-gold sword to Li Hao.

Li Hao took the received true treasure. Although this sword couldn’t compare to Taowu, Taowu was too conspicuous, so using this one ordinarily was sufficient.

After collecting the items, Xu Jianming led Li Hao to his residence.

“This is the Heavenly Institute; there are ten Sword Servants. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask them. Here’s my sword token; you can send me a message if you’d like to spar.”

Xu Jianming handed a dark gold sword token to Li Hao, the token emanating golden silken light, carrying a roaming sword shadow.

Li Hao accepted it, saying, “I’ll treat you to barbeque next time.”

Xu Jianming paused, then laughed heartily, saying, “Alright!”

After Xu Jianming bid farewell and left the courtyard, Li Hao entered the extremely spacious yard.

The courtyard was enveloped by a barrier, and he could only traverse it by holding the sword token.

Within the courtyard, there was abundant immortal power, 30% more than outside.

“Greetings, Young Master, I am the steward of this courtyard, Qi Meng’an. You may ask me for anything you need.”

At this time, a middle-aged man in a silver sword robe approached and respectfully said, “Young Master, you may name this courtyard.”