Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1718 Chapter 434: Thirty Years of Sun and Moon (Part 2)

A sharp sensation, akin to a needle piercing her skin, caused her to tighten her grip as a sudden ache blossomed in her chest.

"Once your Dao Heart arrives at the eternal summit, the realization will dawn upon you that the passage of time renders speed meaningless. To remain standing upon that peak at the end—that is the essence of eternity."

The Chaos Immortal Emperor spoke with a tranquil air, "Observe the Chaos Sea before you; every droplet of rain and every stone in existence is distinct from the birds and beasts that soar and sprint. Whether they be fauna or flora, a day of withering awaits them all. Only these mountains and rivers remain forever unshakable."

"Throughout the vast cycles of history, a millennium later, that singular drop of rain remains the same. It vanishes from the earth through evaporation, shifts into mist, and eventually condenses to descend back to the soil."

"Its shape may shift and its vessel may alter, yet it persists eternally within the world."

His tone was soft, as though he were merely reciting the fundamental truths of the heavens and the earth.

Su Muqing and the others felt a surge of profound emotion. It was as if they were witnessing visions of shifting tides and changing landscapes—countless lives fading into nothingness while only the terrain transformed and the rivers flowed on without end!

"Eternity..."

A collective sense of clarity washed over the group.

Truly, the outcome of a single contest is insufficient to determine the path of the future.

"Master, my Dao Heart already rests at the eternal peak; it remains unshaken by these events."

Di Lincen spoke up abruptly. His gaze was steady, lacking the restless agitation seen in the eyes of his peers.

He had journeyed here simply to find an answer, not to permit his Dao Heart to be disturbed. Even if the young man were a foe rather than someone he favored, he would not feel any trepidation; he would merely continue his Cultivation in silence until reaching the state of perfection.

The Chaos Immortal Emperor gave him a brief look and offered a small nod. "Proceed then, and seek comprehension within the Chaotic Stars."

"Understood, Master."

Rising to his feet, Di Lincen turned and departed.

Now that he knew the youth was not a reincarnated Great Emperor but simply the recipient of a different fortune, his uncertainties had vanished.

The world is brimming with destiny, and he himself had claimed incredibly rare opportunities. He only needed to follow his own trail; the Emperor Dao is a solitary path that requires no comparison to others.

While the expressions of the remaining disciples shifted at Di Lincen's exit, they quickly steadied their thoughts by reflecting on their Master's wisdom.

"Go to the Sea Cliff for your silent Cultivation."

With a casual wave of his hand, the Chaos Immortal Emperor transported them to a precipice on the island's far side. There, they could observe the crashing of infinite chaotic waves and the fading of countless Taos.

...

Within his modest courtyard on Extreme Dao Mountain,

Li Hao spent his days lost in the complexities of music. Beyond the qin, he achieved mastery over various other instruments like the erhu, pipa, and hulusi, becoming capable of weaving melodies that evoked both profound grief and soaring joy.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Li Hao requested several Ancient Demon Corpses from his mentor.

The Dao Origin Immortal Emperor provided them without questioning his motives, tasking the second senior brother, Di Wushè, with the delivery.

It was through this that Li Hao discovered his second senior brother's true body had long been stationed at a frontier outpost of the Emperor Clan within the True Realm. There, many ancient demons constantly watched the True Realm's most powerful clan, launching relentless assaults.

As the dominant power in the True Realm, the Emperor Clan serves as the primary shield against the Ancient Demon tide. Along with them, the other top ten clans are frequently locked in combat with the Ancient Demon Clan.

Before long, having built a rapport with him, Di Wushè sent Li Hao over ten thousand remains of Ancient Demons at the Immortal Monarch Realm, as well as hundreds of corpses from the Ancient Demon Immortal King level.

"Junior brother, what use do you have for these remains?"

The avatar of Di Wushè asked casually while dropping off the items.

Li Hao gave a small smile and answered honestly, "To eat."

"Eat them?"

Di Wushè was momentarily stunned, eyeing Li Hao with a strange look. The flesh of Ancient Demons is notoriously tough; even other demons avoid it, let alone the Human Race, who are known for their refined palates.

Nevertheless, he refrained from further inquiry and left after delivering the corpses.

Li Hao settled into a routine of cooking Ancient Demon meat, refining his music theory, and occasionally leafing through his collection of poetry and ancient tales.

Life in the small courtyard was tranquil. Conversely, at the Chaos Dao Field, his Dark Side Avatar was perpetually engaged in combat. It slaughtered its way through challengers from every direction, crushing their avatars and building an immense momentum.

Crowds gathered at the Chaos Dao Field daily, eager to find the breaking point of this human youth. Yet, even after a thousand back-to-back victories, Li Hao remained undefeated.

This was partly due to the fact that his opponents possessed a lesser understanding of the Chaos Laws compared to him.

A year passed in an instant, and heavy clouds began to pool over Extreme Dao Mountain.

Seeing this, many disciples across the various arenas began to shout with joy.

"The five-year Chaos Rain is beginning!"

"The Master is summoning the rain again. Hurry, we must absorb it!"

Excitement rippled through the Dao Field as disciples gazed at the darkening sky. The clouds thickened until the heavens turned black, followed shortly by the roar of thunder.

After a few stray droplets, a massive deluge suddenly broke loose.

In the courtyard, Li Hao and Shi Miao shared a surprised look. They hadn't expected the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor to provide such a benefit to the disciples every five years.

Though called rain, it was actually immortal power dew saturated with Chaos Power, capable of refining and purifying one's internal immortal power.

Rather than seeking cover, Li Hao and Shi Miao sat within the courtyard, allowing themselves to be drenched by the Chaos Rain.

Li Hao opened his body to the downpour, soaking in the energy. He felt the immortal power rushing into him like a surging stream, quickly filling the Immortal Sea of his Third Level Immortal Monarch Realm until it reached the breaking point.

Without attempting to hinder his progression, Li Hao allowed the breakthrough to happen naturally. Soon, his cultivation climbed to the Fourth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm.

As his strength continued to swell, Li Hao's focus drifted away from his cultivation, his gaze fixed quietly on the falling rain above.