Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1851: Chapter 491: Absorption and Challenge (Part 2)

Li Hao chose this item not mainly for the Five Elements Dao Fruit, but because the wood from this tree is excellent carving material.

The second item is the Chaos Dao Map; it’s a painting.

Contemplating before the Dao Map allows one to perceive chaos, with effects even stronger than contemplation on a Chaotic Star. This was painstakingly painted by a Great Emperor, capturing the entirety of chaos before it shattered.

Li Hao chose this item not for comprehending the Chaos Dao, but for studying the painting skill within it.

He can sense that the realm of this painting is extremely high, far beyond the Artistic Path of the Thirteenth Stage.

If he can comprehend it, his painting skill could potentially advance to the Fourteenth Stage!

Once the Fourteenth Stage of the Artistic Path Heart Realm merges, Li Hao is unsure if he can advance to the Immortal Emperor Realm or the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

Regardless, it will bring a qualitative leap to his strength.

The last item chosen by Li Hao is the Heavenly Dao Blood. According to Shi Miao, one drop of Heavenly Dao Blood can cultivate to the Three Immortal End Realm. Although it is effective for nurturing the Heavenly Dao Infant, the enhancement is limited; only with sufficient quantities will there be a noticeable change.

Yet, this Heavenly Dao Blood is a top-level consumable for all clans. It’s quite challenging for the Ten Thousand Clans to offer even a hundred drops.

If one could select all the Heavenly Dao Blood and feed it to the Heavenly Dao Infant, the effect would be transformative and remarkable.

After all, even major clans might not dedicate hundreds of drops of Heavenly Dao Blood to a single person.

Even if they have such a thought, they might not possess that much Heavenly Dao Blood.

Once Li Hao finished selecting, Shi Miao also chose her treasures, but she didn’t choose Heavenly Dao Blood; instead, she picked some suitable for herself.

Seeing Li Hao’s choice of the Five Paths Divine Tree and Chaos Dao Map, Shi Miao was somewhat surprised but said nothing. She merely informed Li Hao that these two treasures are considered average among top-tier treasures, not truly top-notch. For cultivation, a portion of Time Tree Juice far surpasses them, as consuming it allows immediate comprehension of the Time Dao Origin.

These two items merely deepen comprehension, requiring a process in the middle and a demand on one’s perception.

"Besides top-tier treasures, there are other upper-grade treasures to choose from."

Shi Miao immediately took Li Hao to the upper-grade treasure vault of the Ten Thousand Clans.

After a series of selections, they picked numerous good items, including treasures that enhance True God Blood, though only by ten drops.

There are also treasures that strengthen the Immortal Body. Li Hao’s Immortal Body advanced from Heavenly Immortal to the Celestial Immortal Body, and upon reaching the Immortal King Realm, his Immortal Body followed in enhancement. However, within the Immortal King Realm, the Celestial Immortal Body isn’t considered top-tier, with room for improvement.

During the selection of middle-rank treasures, Li Hao also chose a Realm Domain Pill capable of accelerating advancement by one level.

However, he plans to wait until the Eighth Layer of the Immortal King Realm to consume it. Often, major clans use it at the Eighth Layer of the Immortal King Realm to maximize its effect.

After selecting numerous treasures, Li Hao and Shi Miao exited the Heaven Tower, seeing others entering and exiting, with challenges already underway.

Many have also entered the Emperor Arena established by two Immortal Emperors.

This has slightly reduced the number of figures outside the Heaven Tower compared to before.

"Let’s go."

The two wasted no time heading to the Emperor Arena.

Planning to absorb and integrate the many treasures they just selected there.

Upon arriving at the Emperor Arena, Li Hao immediately sensed thick immortal power far exceeding that of the outside, enveloping them.

This power was incredibly rich, actively penetrating their bodies.

"Did you just enter the Immortal King Realm?"

Li Hao and Shi Miao found a secluded spot to land, when three individuals nearby glanced at them, and a youth with red hair smiled at them:

"We are from the Western Regions Yan Fire Clan; what about you?"

Li Hao was taken aback, momentarily unsure of how to respond, as he was born in the Mortal World, not among the Ten Thousand Clans.

Shi Miao, on the other hand, had no intention of engaging. Born from the Time Chaos Divine Tree, she was not part of the Ten Thousand Clans, existing as a unique entity without kin.

Seeing their expressions, the other party mistakenly thought they were reluctant to reveal themselves, offering a carefree smile without taking offense, saying:

"Coming here right after a breakthrough suggests you are top experts within your clans. Meeting here is fate, so let’s strive together in the future!"

Li Hao smiled slightly and said, "Good luck!"

"How many levels did you reach before? I reached the 18th level, and my brother reached the 25th!"

A girl with small red braids next to them curiously asked Li Hao and Shi Miao, "Also, are you a couple?"

Shi Miao was taken aback, her cheeks reddening, and found the Yan Fire Clan much more agreeable.

"I..."

Li Hao began to speak, but the young man then tapped his sister’s head, chastising, "Don’t start with such questions; it’s impolite."

He then sheepishly scratched his head towards Li Hao and Shi Miao, saying, "My sister is naturally straightforward, please don’t mind her. Though she’s an Immortal King, she mostly cultivated within the clan and was pampered by her kin, having faced few setbacks."

Li Hao nodded and said, "We are a couple."

Shi Miao smiled brightly and said, "I find your sister quite adorable."

The girl with small red braids turned to her brother upon hearing this, "See!"

The young man felt helpless and transmitted a thought, "She’s just being polite."

The girl with small red braids lightly snorted, evidently disagreeing with her brother’s words.

"Let’s begin cultivating too."

Another Yan Fire Clan youth beside them said, his demeanor stern, seemingly not fond of speaking, already at the Third Level of the Immortal King Realm.

Seeing this, the young man and his sister nodded towards Li Hao and Shi Miao and each created their own realm, beginning meditation.

Li Hao and Shi Miao also each established their own realms, taking out various treasures within their domains, starting absorption and cultivation.

Li Hao first consumed the Time Tree Juice, soon feeling a peculiar sensation flooding his entire being. That ingested Time Tree Juice seemed like a flowing segment of strange space, pulling his body into countless parts, each existing in different space-times.

During this, Li Hao suddenly had a deeper perception and understanding of time, immersed in the wonder brought about by the Time Tree Juice.

...

Time elapsed.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

The numerous treasures selected by Li Hao, including the Heavenly Dao Blood, were consumed and entirely absorbed.

When the realm faded, Li Hao opened his eyes gently. In merely half a month, his strength improved considerably.

"With my current strength, I should reach around the 48th level."

Li Hao mused inwardly.

This marked a substantial five-level increase in strength, particularly impressive when crossing the Fourth Level realm.

Enhancements to the Immortal Body and insights into the Tao Realm greatly impacted his combat abilities.

"Yet, these improvements are still secondary; the main focus remains the Emperor Dao!"

Li Hao’s eyes gleamed. If he could refine the Emperor Dao prototype, it would be transformative.

"Having consumed both Five Elements Dao Fruits, this tree... can serve as unparalleled divine carving material."

"Should I comprehend the Chaos Dao Map, elevating my painting skill to the Fourteenth Stage, that would be ideal..."

Li Hao gazed at the items beside him, suddenly feeling stretched thin, wishing he could duplicate himself to comprehend and cultivate simultaneously.

Time is too tight, although currently only at the First Level of the Immortal King Realm, Li Hao aims to vie for the position of True King’s deputy, which would grant him partial authority to bring Feng, Emperor Yu, and others close, sheltered by his side.

At that time, even if the Southern Domain Venerable knew of him, he wouldn’t dare act against him, for the True King was chosen by the Ten Thousand Clans, jointly backed by many Great Emperors as the frontline commander. If the Southern Domain Venerable struck him, it would be opposing the True Realm Ten Thousand Races, a move too bold even for a Great Emperor!

"First attempt simultaneous handling of three Realm Hearts!"

Li Hao’s eyes flickered, retracting his domain, noticing Shi Miao still cloaked within hers, obscuring the scene inside.

Without delay, he glanced around, seeing the three Yan Fire Clan members, noting two in their domains while the third was absent, likely challenging the Heaven Tower.

Li Hao lingered no longer, heading for the Heaven Tower.

He skipped directly to the 44th level, challenging the 47th level.