Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1726 Chapter 437: Refining 21 Laws, Shaking the World Again (Part 2)

"The Dark Side Avatar has also achieved the First Level of Infinite. With its foundation now tripled... its power is on par with my own combat strength before I mastered Infinite!"

Li Hao’s expression shifted as he calculated the implications in his mind.

He wondered how he would fare now if he came across an opponent who possessed the same degree of Chaos Law fusion.

"The world beyond these walls will likely be stunned once more."

Observing Li Hao's progress, Shi Miao couldn't suppress a faint smile.

Li Hao remained indifferent to such fame. His primary focus was gathering combat experience and identifying the vulnerabilities in his own techniques.

Having recently integrated 21 Chaos Laws, he was eager to test his practical application of them. He knew well that merely understanding the laws was useless if he could not execute them flawlessly during the heat of battle.

"The Endless Heavenly Domain is set to open in two centuries..."

After giving his orders to the Dark Side Avatar, Li Hao took his place at the zither platform, sensing the slow crawl of time.

He contemplated what heights he might reach in those 200 years.

However, he was aware that his current foundation was reaching its limit; to break through to the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao, he would inevitably require Heavenly Dao Power.

"I will first consolidate my strength at the Fifth Stage, and then, once the Endless Heavenly Domain is accessible, I'll push forward to the Sixth Stage!"

Li Hao planned his path carefully.

That Chaos Immortal Emperor had the ability to monitor the Chaos Heavenly Dao rankings. Even behind a hidden identity, his rank would be visible. If the Emperor intended to secure advantages for his own disciples or held any secret malice toward Li Hao, the situation could become extremely dangerous.

He needed to keep his true potential hidden; after all, his strength could be increased at any moment.

"During the time I have left, I will practice during my leisure moments and aim to fuse up to 22 Chaos Laws. Upon entering the Endless Heavenly Domain, I'll ascend to the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao to see what new powers emerge."

"If I run into any enemies with ill intentions, I can take them by surprise!"

Li Hao mused.

Revealing his full hand too early would only give his enemies the advantage of preparation.

While lost in thought, Li Hao focused on the Infinite Emperor Technique; with 21 Chaos Laws fused, he had finally crossed the threshold into the second level of this cultivation path.

He immediately delved into the intricacies of the technique, beginning his meditation.

This Second Level of Infinite was far more complex, representing the pinnacle of destruction and creation—breaking all limits to expand one's foundation to sixfold!

"This is incredibly difficult..."

Li Hao’s brow furrowed as he felt the sheer depth of the Infinite Emperor Technique. Even with his talent, he couldn't master it instantly despite having reached the entry requirements.

He had mastered the First Level quickly because he had already fused nine Chaos Laws at the time, placing him well above the necessary realm and making the process effortless.

But now... Li Hao estimated that it might take him seven or eight years of focused study to truly grasp it.

Compared to his senior brothers and sisters, he wasn't sure if this pace was considered fast or slow.

However, to Li Hao, dedicating nearly a decade solely to this felt like a poor use of his time.

Once he reached the Sixth Stage of the Chaos Dao, his comprehension would naturally sharpen, allowing him to master it easily without such stubborn effort now.

"It is better to keep refining my Artistic Skill. I've spent the last century occasionally pondering the path of Art and Cooking, but the chasm between the 12th and 13th stages is immense. The 12th stage is about the true essence and giving a soul to a painting. What lies beyond that?"

Li Hao questioned himself.

To this day, he hadn't even discovered the direction of the State of Mind required for the 13th stage of the Artistic Path.

There were times when he became so lost in thought that half a month would pass in an instant; he would forget to eat or sleep, completely detached from the world.

...

As the Dark Side Avatar began its challenge, its spectral image manifested within the Chaos Arena.

The projection's power was a perfect mirror of the Dark Side Avatar. Since the avatar had mastered the First Level of the Infinite Emperor Technique, its combat capability was now equal to Li Hao’s own, assuming Li Hao did not use Infinite himself.

"Haha, you couldn't win a single time before, yet you're still not convinced?"

The challenger let out a light laugh upon seeing Li Hao accept the duel once again.

This opponent viewed Li Hao as a rising talent of the Human Race who had appeared suddenly and caused a stir in the Primordial True Realm, only to be repeatedly crushed by his hand—a thought that brought him great ego-stroking pleasure.

"Human, your foundation has run dry. This is perfect timing; I have recently mastered a new Chaos Immortal Skill, and I'll use you as a training dummy!"

This challenger hailed from the Dragon Clan of the Chaos Ancient Clan. Legends said they were dragon-shaped lifeforms birthed directly from Chaos Laws, gifted with a Chaos Taoist Body that made understanding the laws a hundred times easier than for a human. They were born into the Tao Comprehension Realm, formed their Saint Path as children, and reached the rank of True Immortal by the time they were adults!

As a top genius of his clan, his growth was staggering. He was now a disciple of the Original Immortal Emperor, and though he wasn't a Direct Disciple, he had still been permitted to learn the first level of the "Great Annihilation Skill."

As they spoke, about ten figures descended into the void outside the Chaos Arena's barrier—all of them were his fellow clan members and disciples.

Over the last century, Li Hao had challenged and lost so frequently that his reputation had crumbled, and very few people bothered to watch his matches anymore.

"Is that Haotian from the Human Race again? He’s certainly persistent; has senior brother defeated him three times now?"

"Correct. In several of those matches, senior brother was just playing with him and didn't even use his full strength, yet he still thinks he's getting closer to senior brother's level!"

"He’s just a flash in the pan whose foundation reached its limit. A hundred years have passed, and he’s still stuck at the level of nine Chaos Laws. It’s pathetic."

"Every time he fails a challenge, his true body suffers, which only slows his cultivation further. With a mindset like that, he’ll never reach the peak of the Dao."