Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1484  Chapter 364: Nine Orders Unveiled, True Power

Gu Yan failed in his challenge. After returning to the sect, he fell deep into thought, ignoring everyone.

The Great Dream Master also didn’t let others disturb him, setting up a barrier domain for him to contemplate in solitude.

Before long, all twenty-five strong challenges ended, with a few upsets, but most maintained their original standings.

Yue Xi was also challenged, but she barely managed to hold her position.

With the twenty-five positions finalized, the Heavenly Palace Venerable raised his hand, invoked the Heavenly Dao Power, and drew the next matchups for the contestants.

In the paired duels, there was one extra position. According to the rules outlined by the Immortal Guard Commander, the person without a match would advance directly, but the losers had the option to challenge this person; if successful, they could take their place.

When the drawing ended, the extra slot went to Di Lincen.

Many were in an uproar. As someone from the Emperor Clan, Di Lincen was a hot contender for the championship, and now, blessed with good fortune, he advanced directly without a fight.

If it were anyone else, others might envy his luck, but with Di Lincen getting this free pass, it left other contestants somewhat frustrated, as it meant they could avoid directly facing him.

Li Hao glanced at his opponent, who turned out to be that Ancient God Clan youth.

Surprisingly, he encountered him early on, before even reaching the top ten battles.

As Li Hao gazed intently, Shen Wuji saw that his opponent was Li Hao, and he immediately turned to look in Li Hao’s direction.

A smile appeared on his lips. Li Hao’s methods of defeating the Ghost Tribe and the Heavenly Battle Clan earlier had pleased him greatly, especially the movement technique and Primordial Spirit shown when defeating the Ghost Tribe, which exerted pressure on him.

“Young master, Li Haotian has not yet revealed his Bloodline Power, and we don’t know which clan’s prodigy he belongs to. You must be cautious.”

Beside Shen Wuji, an elder of the Ancient God Clan spoke in a low, solemn voice.

“That’s what makes it interesting.”

Shen Wuji replied, his eyes shining with confidence and wildness. He was not absolutely sure of defeating Li Hao, but that was precisely why he had come to the Southern Domain to compete!

Since childhood, those around him were easily defeated, which he found dull. Only by dueling with the older generation could he enjoy the thrill of battle.

“The Ancient God Clan, yet another formidable foe!”

The Great Dream Master noted Li Hao’s opponent, her expression slightly changing. In her view, the Ancient God Clan youth was even more formidable than the Ghost Tribe by threefold.

Even though in terms of Primordial Spirit, the opponent fell short of the Ghost Tribe, the Ancient God Clan’s gifted secret techniques, coupled with the youth’s own power, were already at the pinnacle in the True Immortal Realm.

Even when facing the Third Level of Immortal Monarch Realm, the opponent could battle and even win. This was beyond merely overcoming adversity.

“You must be careful, the Ancient God Clan’s Bloodline Power is extremely strong and can greatly enhance the Immortal Body and immortal power. The Divine Blood End Realm of the Power Passage Realm was pioneered by a Great Emperor of the Ancient God Clan, laying the foundation for cultivation!”

The Great Dream Master spoke with gravity.

In the countless ages of the True Realm Hundred Races, those who still stand at the pinnacle today possess epoch-making power.

In the most ancient times, when the cultivation system was not yet perfected, it was the birth of Great Emperors that completed the cultivation system as we know it today. Their talents were incomparable, supplementing the cultivation system.

Universal Force, Circulation, Soul Continuation… each Mortal Realm’s stage was pioneered by a True Realm Great Emperor in the Barbaric Wilds era, and they created the End Realm for these stages, enabling the Human Race’s Bloodline Power to be achieved.

“The Divine Blood End Realm was pioneered by the Great Emperor of the Ancient God Clan?”

Li Hao asked, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Only now did he deeply understand why the Immortal Emperor Realm commanded such reverence, and was so unattainable.

“Correct, the Immortal Emperor Realm figures have epoch-opening feats. Like the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor, who once created the ten Great Immortal Techniques, as well as numerous top-tier Immortal Bodies and Controlling Skills. Other Great Emperors pioneered breaking through to the End Realm during previous cultivation practices, integrating this power into countless life bloodlines, giving them potential to break the Extreme Realm shackles and reach the End Realm.”

The Great Dream Master said, her voice carrying a touch of piety and admiration.

Li Hao’s eyes flickered; it seemed like proof of attaining the Dao and becoming an emperor. What about his future Emperor Dao then?

As he mused, the Great Dream Master focused back on the current battle, solemnly saying, “In terms of Divine Blood, the Ancient God Clan has numerous secret techniques that fully develop this Divine Blood End Realm. Once their Bloodline Power ‘Ancient God Descends’ is activated, they become temporarily invincible!”

“Invincible?”

Li Hao was taken aback, finding such words surprising from the mouth of the Great Dream Master.

“Indeed, invincible within the same realm!”

The Great Dream Master nodded seriously, explaining, “As you understand it, during such a state, their Immortal Body and immortal power reach their peak. If you can use your movement technique to outlast this state, there’s a chance for victory.”

Li Hao understood; it was akin to the concept of ‘three-second true heroes’.

With the Heavenly Dao’s drawing concluded, the Immortal Guard Commander announced the first group to advance.

This first match was between Ghost Ling Yue and a member of the Yan Chu Royal Family, of whom Li Hao had no impression, but the opponent had previously ranked behind those in the Ancient Immortal Realm, evidently no match for Ghost Ling Yue.

As Li Hao expected, the fight ended swiftly, with Ghost Ling Yue easily victorious.

The second group followed, then the third… as they successively took the stage.

Yue Xi was in the fifth group, and Li Hao in the seventh.

Yue Xi’s opponent was Ming Yue. The Great Dream Master knew at first glance that Yue Xi faced no real challenge. Hence, she primarily focused on Li Hao’s and Shen Wuji’s upcoming battle, while advising Yue Xi to take her bout as an exercise to experience the skills of other prodigious talents at the same level.