Follow the path of Dao from infancy-Chapter 953 - 195 Daoist Ancestor_2
Chapter 953 -195 Daoist Ancestor_2
In the eyes of others, he pioneered the Saint Realm and became the first Saint in the world. With no precedent to follow, he was deemed a peerless genius.
Yet, whenever he faced the Divine King, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of dullness and mediocrity within himself.
Bang!
The Dao Domain of the Source Ancestor merged with the power of the Saint Path, transforming into the Eternal Sacred Domain. Misty divine radiance surged forth, as if it were the origin of all existence, closing in on the Divine King.
The Divine King’s Dao Domain also shifted, with Divine Fire sweeping across and the power of the End enveloping all, causing everything to wither and decay. Traces of the laws of time could be perceived within.
As the two forces clashed once more, the power of the Ancestor Dragon Vein revealed its dominance, tilting the battle in favor of the Divine King’s Sacred Domain.
“Hmph, take out your Taicang Divine Seal.”
The Divine King spoke coldly.
Upon hearing this, the Source Ancestor seemed willing to fulfill his wish, and a burst of Divine Light suddenly erupted from his palm.
The light swirled and surged, as if a small world was rapidly expanding before their eyes.
Bang!
The void quaked. It was a terrifying divine seal, yet it contained the power of an actual world.
This was no borrowed power. Instead, it was the descent of a genuine small world, pressing down with overwhelming force!
The Divine King smirked coldly and drew his sword. But just as he was about to strike, a chilling light abruptly pierced through the air.
This light was astonishingly sudden, stabbing into the Eternal Sacred Domain without hindrance, as if a unique pathway had been opened within, allowing it to pass freely.
Bang!
The Divine King had no time to react, seemingly caught completely off guard. The menacing armor on his back was punctured, and the freezing aura enveloped him, solidifying the Divine Flames surrounding his body.
As he drew his sword, the Divine King’s form abruptly shattered.
Behind his fragmented body appeared a figure with white hair and white brows, his expression indifferent.
But before he could withdraw his palm, the Divine King’s body suddenly reconstituted behind him, restored to its previous state in the blink of an eye.
However, the moment the Divine King regained his form, the Taicang Divine Seal descended upon him from above.
Bang!
The Divine King’s body was enveloped by the Taicang Divine Seal, his entire Sacred Domain shattered and consumed by a fearsome Tribulation Power.
The white-haired elder seized the opportunity, raising his hand. In the void, prohibitions appeared one after another, synchronizing with the Divine Seal, attempting to seal the Divine King once more.
Outside the cracks in the void, the Saints who had withdrawn to the distance all held their breaths and stared intently.
The energy rippling outward from within the fissures sent chills through their hearts—this was primordial power capable of annihilating Saints outright.
“Who will win: the Divine King or the Source Ancestor?”
“The Divine King is stronger than I imagined. I thought the Source Ancestor would easily subdue him, but it has turned into a prolonged battle.”
“You’ve never witnessed that legendary battle from back then, have you? This is the Divine King, the one who established a clan within the All Heavens by himself, his might suppressing the cosmos! Had the Saints of that era not joined forces, they might not have triumphed over him.”
“Indeed, the Divine King’s monstrous nature is terrifying. Perhaps only Haotian Venerate could compare.”
Many Saints now addressed the Divine King with respect. His power had silenced opposition. As they spoke, countless pairs of eyes shifted towards Li Hao.
Upon noticing Ying Xiaoxiao beside Li Hao, many were abruptly reminded that the Star Saint, who had once battled Li Hao, seemed to have perished!
Killing the Star Saint—this was far more shocking than Li Hao’s destruction of ten Void Holy Lands. After all, the Star Saint was invincible below the Supreme Saint level.
Although Li Hao also bore the reputation of being unrivaled below the Supreme Saint, there remained a gap between them. Now, however, Li Hao undoubtedly stood at the pinnacle!
“Terrifying. He seems to be only a step away from becoming a Supreme Saint.”
“To slay the Star Saint—neither the Food Saint nor the Netherworld Saint could achieve such a feat. And I’ve heard he’s not even 30 years old. How did he cultivate like this?”
“Given time, his ascension to Supreme Sainthood seems an absolute certainty.”
“If the Ancient Hall opens and the Immortal Divine Road truly exists, he might very well achieve immortality and divinity in this lifetime!”
At this moment, the Saints looked at Li Hao with new eyes, absent of disdain or hostility.
Even the Holy Lands previously plundered by Li Hao now gazed upon him with a clearer conscience.
In the midst of hushed conversations, an immense power suddenly surged from within the void’s cracks, and three silhouettes ascended into the air.
“The Source Ancestor!”
“Isn’t that Heavenly Origin Saint? I’ve heard he cultivates the Creation Saint Dao!”
“He’s the second disciple of the Source Ancestor? So, he was in there all along?”
“Surviving such an intense battle completely unscathed—is it possible…”
Many turned pale, speculating on a terrifying possibility. Could he, too, be a Supreme Saint?
The aftermath of that battle was unimaginable for anyone but a Supreme Saint to endure.
But if he were indeed a Supreme Saint, then the Source Ancestor’s strength would be utterly terrifying.
Among the All Heavens, no Supreme Saint thus far had a master or disciples.
At this moment, the Divine King stood in blood-stained armor, his gaze sinister. He glared at the Source Ancestor and declared, “I’ll be waiting!”
With that, he turned and flung his cloak, enveloping everyone within it.
When he noticed Ying Xiaoxiao at Li Hao’s side unaffected by the cloak’s laws, his gaze turned cold. He took one last look before stepping into the fissure in the heavens, vanishing entirely within a few breaths.
The Source Ancestor remained silent and motionless, neither speaking nor pursuing.
The Saints were momentarily stunned. Just like that, the Divine King was allowed to leave?
As long as he lived, he would inevitably return. Yet the Source Ancestor did not act, and the Saints seemed to sense something unusual.
It was as though the Source Ancestor and the Divine King had reached some sort of agreement.
There was only one reason why two of the most powerful beings in the All Heavens would join forces.
Or there was only one justification strong enough to make them cease fighting.
As they pondered this, all gazes fell upon Li Hao.
When their eyes landed on Li Hao, they naturally also noticed Ying Xiaoxiao beside him.
This was the Goddess of the Divine Clan!
At this moment, the Divine King and the Divine Clan army had retreated, leaving only the Goddess behind.
Certain glances filled with murderous intent swept over Ying Xiaoxiao. She frowned slightly but showed no fear.
“Let’s go. The banquet is over; it’s time for us to head back,” Li Hao said to Ying Xiaoxiao.
The two prepared to leave, but the Source Ancestor suddenly called out to Li Hao, seeming to hesitate for a moment before smiling faintly and saying, “A year from now, the Ancient Hall will open. Be cautious. Some might not want the Immortal Divine Road to be revealed and may target you.”
“Understood.”
Li Hao nodded.
Then, accompanied by Ying Xiaoxiao and Feng in human form, he stepped into the fissure in the heavens and vanished.
The Saints exchanged glances. Since the Source Ancestor did not blame Li Hao, none of the others dared to intervene.
Even the Star Saint had fallen to Li Hao. Among those present, only the Source Ancestor or the white-haired Heavenly Origin Saint could hope to stop him.
Xiao Tianyu’s gaze turned complex. He had thought that becoming a Saint would close the gap between him and Li Hao, but instead, it seemed to have widened. Li Hao’s rise was unfathomable, and he was already beginning to approach the might of their master.
After Li Hao left, the other Saints also took their turns bidding farewell to the Source Ancestor.
They knew that their next reunion would be in a year, at the Ancient Hall.
A year was fleeting—a mere turn of a page in the book of time for Saints—but for Li Hao, a year was enough to accomplish much.
Playing chess, fishing, meditating, cooking…
Li Hao became increasingly invested in cooking, feeling as though he were just one pivotal insight away from enlightenment.
Besides cooking, Li Hao continued refining the laws, and finally, his physical body fully absorbed the insights of the Ninth Stage Dao. His laws and physique became one!
With his Dao Bone and Divine Blood reaching perfection, Li Hao sensed an indescribable and profound feeling.
Having once broken into the Extreme Realm, Li Hao knew this was the Extreme State.
He seemed to transform into the Dao itself, indestructible, with his Blood Rebirth regenerative speed now extending to this unique state.
One must understand that the Dao cannot be destroyed—save for by some unimaginably catastrophic power, capable only of tearing it apart but not obliterating it.
With Blood Rebirth, even being torn apart could be instantly healed!
Faced with chaos similar to the conflict between the Source Ancestor and the Divine King, Li Hao now felt confident in withstanding it. In terms of survival, he believed himself comparable to a Supreme Saint—perhaps even stronger in some respects!
Wen Dao Extreme Realm…
Li Hao named it “Dao Ancestor!”
Beyond becoming one with the Dao, numerous abilities accompanied this state. Most importantly, Li Hao could faintly sense and communicate with the Heavenly Dao.
In other words, he could glimpse Heaven’s Will—a power possessed only by Supreme Saints!
