Chapter 352: Invincible Fist - Part 1
Upon seeing Li Hao preparing to face the challenge, Jin Ziyin and the others' expressions sharpened. They hadn't expected Li Hao to possess such boldness and arrogance!
“You really don’t think highly of us, do you? Yushu, return!”
Jin Ziyin’s eyes were cold as a surging cyan-green aura radiated from his body, thick with the vitality of the Dao of Life, an aura that carried the essence of life itself.
Though the Dao of Life was one of the many paths, it ranked just outside the Nine Orders, making it an extremely powerful foundational Dao, surpassing weapon-based Daos like the Sword Dao and Spear Dao, belonging to the realm of Domain-based Daos.
Other Daos that were on par with the Dao of Life included the Dao of Destruction, Dao of Thunder, Dao of Light, Dao of Darkness, and so on. These were all second only to the Nine Orders and were deep enough to wield dominion over realms, making them the true powers in this world.
Hearing his command, Jin Yushu, who had been battling with Gu Yan, flickered through the air and quickly flew back to his side, his aura merging with the powerful formation they had set up.
“Interesting, you truly intend to challenge all of us? Even if you have the strength to fight for a place in the top ten, this is a reckless move,” the young man with the Nine Blossoms Immortal Seal on his forehead said with a faint smile as he gazed at Li Hao.
He was tall and slender, his hands behind his back as he looked down from the sky at Li Hao, seemingly lamenting the fall of a once-great genius.
“Junior brother, return.”
Li Hao, however, paid no attention to his words. He turned and spoke directly to Gu Yan, who had been in pursuit and was now panting.
Gu Yan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately obeyed Li Hao’s words. Deep down, he had already come to accept this senior brother.
“Qingying, take care of them. I alone am enough to deal with this. Otherwise, I might accidentally hurt you.”
Li Hao didn’t look back as he gave this instruction to Lin Qingying.
Seeing that Li Hao truly intended to face the battle alone, Yuexi’s face changed. She quickly spoke up, “Junior brother, don’t act rashly! We should fight together!”
“Chaos will only hinder me,” Li Hao replied without turning around, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
The Yin-Yang Destruction Formation they had set up would be difficult to break even with Yuexi and the others joining. He would only be distracted by protecting them.
“This Haotian’s pride is truly unshakable. Is he really not going to back down?”
“Looks like it’s time for a bloody battle. It’s best if both sides end up heavily wounded. That way, we’ll have an easier chance to slip in without revealing our trump cards.”
Outside the Emperor’s Platform, other competitors were watching without making a move. They realized that Li Hao and the Jin Dynasty’s royal faction were destined to clash. Unless Li Hao was willing to submit, there would be no room for anyone else to compete.
What pleased them, however, was that Li Hao had not backed down. This meant that no matter who won or lost, it would create an opportunity for them to act.
“Hmph, truly stubborn!”
On the mountaintop, at the Great Dream Nine Abysses Sect, Yin Jingcheng observed the scene with a cold expression. The sight of the young man trying to steal the spotlight made him feel displeased.
“This is not a wise choice. If he had negotiated with the Jin Dynasty, he might have been able to secure three spots. That little junior who uses a sword also has the potential to make it into the top hundred. He could have taken him along.”
Beside him, Meng Huaiyue, who did not approve of Li Hao’s reckless actions, said, “If Li Hao loses, the sect will likely not even make it into the top hundred in this Emperor’s Platform competition.”
Upon hearing her disciples' words, the Dream Master fell silent. A strange feeling welled up within her heart. It wasn’t exactly surprise, but more a sense of worry for Li Hao.
She didn’t quite understand why, but having spent several months in the Painting Realm and communicated with him frequently, she had gained a deeper understanding of the young man’s temperament.
“No matter the outcome, whether he wins or loses, as long as he stands out, it will be enough to defend the honor of our sect!”
The Dream Master spoke softly, her gaze fixed on the young man on the Emperor’s Platform. “He’s already done enough. Even if he loses this battle, he will not lose face!”
Upon hearing their master’s words, Yin Jingcheng and Meng Huaiyue were both taken aback, and they looked at her back, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity.
“Little fellow, you better do your best…”
At the distant Yan Chu’s boundary, on top of the Great Dream Nine Abysses’ Sword Abyss Peak, the Abyss Lord Yun Wumian gazed at the reflected image in the sky. A deep light flickered in his eyes.
“Hmph, attempting to break the Yin-Yang Destruction Formation with his own strength. Truly overestimating himself!”
At the mountain peak, where the Yun Jin Imperial Clan resided, Jin Fengling, wearing a splendid golden robe, crossed his arms and looked down at the young man on the Emperor’s Platform, a sneer playing at the corner of his lips.
Beside him, a graceful, fairy-like woman tilted her head slightly and asked, “Brother Fengling, do you know that young man?”
“He’s just an ignorant fool,” Jin Fengling said coldly, his gaze becoming even colder as he thought back to his failure in seeking the Dao Fruit of the Divine Tree in the secret realm.
If only the other party were not in the Immortal King Realm, he would have taken this opportunity to crush him on the platform.
However, although the other party couldn’t participate in this battle, Jin Fengling had already set his sights on the sect behind him.
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