Chapter 355: The Heartless Dao of Heaven - Part 2
Li Hao gazed at the swirling vortex, lost in thought.
He mastered the Nine Sequences of the Original Dao, but only five of those paths touched the Imperial Dao, merging into the swordsmanship of the Five Absolute Immortal Emperors.
Yet, even with the Nine Paths integrated, he could not reach the peak.
Earlier, the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal had merged the Nine Paths into the sword, but even then, the preference was clear—eight paths as a supplement, with the sword path as the main.
This was not out of lack of compassion.
"All beings are the master, yet none are the master..."
Thoughts surged through Li Hao’s mind as the Nine Sequences of power quietly began to merge within his body.
Meanwhile, in the Southern Domain Immortal Dynasty, countless people knelt before the aura of the Heavenly Dao, and the seven emperors who stood in the clouds all wore solemn expressions. No one noticed that the young man on the Imperial Platform, his eyes lost in thought, had unknowingly entered a state of enlightenment.
At that moment, a series of golden rays suddenly descended from the vortex. These golden lights converged into ethereal figures resembling the top hundred contestants, including Li Hao.
The ethereal images swiftly darted through an intricate and chaotic path, soon standing in pairs.
Seeing this scene, Emperor Chu, Emperor Tianzhao, and the other emperors seemed to gain some insight, their eyes filled with contemplation.
For those of them who had one foot in the Immortal Emperor realm, the opportunity to glimpse the operations of the Heavenly Dao was an extremely rare chance.
However, just a few glimpses were not enough to reach enlightenment and step into the Emperor realm—such an idea was a mere fantasy.
The difficulty of that final step was even ten times greater than the leap from the True Immortal realm to the peak of the Immortal King realm!
Once achieved, one would stand at the pinnacle of the true world, the ultimate existence of the Immortal Gods!
"The top fifty contest has been drawn. Everyone, please look at your opponents!"
The voice of the Immortal Guard Commander rang out, his once cold gaze now filled with awe as it turned to the high sky.
"Now, the Imperial Platforms are about to merge. Please step down temporarily."
The Immortal Guard Commander addressed the contestants on the ten platforms.
Immediately, Li Hao and the others felt a force emanating from the Imperial Platform, attempting to send them off the platform.
Without resistance, everyone flew off the platforms.
Once the platforms were empty, the ten Imperial Platforms converged in the void, merging seamlessly into a single, colossal platform!
This platform, combining the area of the ten individual platforms, was vast, as large as an Immortal City!
"Now, you have three incense sticks to rest. You may take medicinal pills. Once the rest period is over, the contest will begin from left to right!"
The Immortal Guard Commander continued.
Upon hearing this, the group of contestants on the far left changed their expressions slightly, quickly returning to their sects to retrieve Immortal medicines for healing.
Others, though injured, healed swiftly on their own.
Although most did not possess the Heavenly Star Vein, many had mastered extreme-level powers, including the Undying realm’s immortality.
Given the chance to rest, they could recover quickly.
Thus, the contest continued without delay after the break.
Only a few who were severely injured, whose wounds even Immortal medicines could not heal, required the intervention of their sect's strong cultivators.
"When you take the stage, your body will be checked for traces of medicinal residues. Please avoid using temporary elixirs to enhance your Immortal power or divine soul," the Immortal Guard Commander reminded.
Many of the contestants had already anticipated this and did not cross the line.
At this moment, the remaining disciples returned to their sects. Seeing this, Li Hao led Lin Qingying, Gu Yan, and the others back to the Dream Nine Abysses.
"Qingying!"
At this time, an elder from the Myriad Mountains Sword Tower rushed out to bring Lin Qingying back.
Though Lin Qingying had earned her place among the top hundred under Li Hao's protection, she was still from the Myriad Mountains Sword Tower. On the top hundred list, not only her name was displayed, but also the name of her Immortal Dynasty and sect.
If there was no sect, the royal family identity would be shown instead.
This became significant publicity for the sect across all Immortal Cities.
"Where are you going? Don't forget the cultivation your sect has given you," the elder, a beautiful woman in her thirties or forties, said to Lin Qingying.
Lin Qingying’s expression changed slightly when she saw her master, and then she turned to Li Hao.
Remembering what Lin Qingying had said earlier in the secret realm, Li Hao didn’t want her to feel awkward. He said, "You should go back for now."
Lin Qingying wanted to speak but hesitated. Seeing Li Hao smile, she understood his intentions and nodded.
The elder, seeing this, softened her expression toward Li Hao and quietly said, "Thank you for helping Qingying secure a place in the top hundred."
"No need to thank me," Li Hao replied.
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