Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1744 Chapter 444: Boundary Gate Dao Heart_3

"There will be no second time,"

The woman dressed in snowy white spoke with a calm indifference.

With her head bowed low, the young girl spoke with deep gratitude, "I am thankful to you, Miss, for showing such generous mercy."

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"What exactly is that?"

Li Hao gestured toward the horizon. At the summit of the Boundary Flipping Mountain stood two solitary, pillar-like peaks. Suspended between them was a swirling mass of dark purple thunderclouds, where illusory dragon shadows flickered through the mist, devoid of any actual life force.

"That is the Boundary Gate."

Gu Mofan explained, "Crossing that threshold grants entry into the Chaos River. It serves as the initial trial where one’s Dao Heart is put to the test. Entry is forbidden to anyone whose Dao Heart has not reached the Eternal stage. This regulation was established by three Immortal Emperors, our master included. Ultimately, a sacred treasure land like the Endless Heavenly Domain should not be squandered on those with weak Dao Hearts. Without an Eternal Dao Heart, there is naturally no hope of ever treading the supreme Emperor Road."

Li Hao nodded as he processed the information.

"The Boundary Gate evaluates the Dao Heart, the Chaos River assesses one's cultivation realm, and the Endless Heavenly Domain tests one's destiny and techniques,"

Gu Mofan summarized.

Not long after their arrival, various figures began to appear one after another.

The surrounding environment grew loud with chatter as everyone started debating the potential treasures and opportunities within the Endless Heavenly Domain.

"Brother Mofan, my congratulations. It seems your Extreme Dao Mountain has produced yet another Monster."

A figure approached the group and addressed Gu Mofan, though his smiling eyes were fixed upon Li Hao and Di Lingshu.

Gu Mofan returned the smile, "Your Chaos Sea is also thriving, having recruited many geniuses from the powerful clans."

"Even so, none of them can compare to this youngster."

The young man shook his head, offering Li Hao a kind, gentle look.

Sensing no hostility, Li Hao offered a polite smile in return.

"Do you intend to form an alliance this time?"

Gu Mofan inquired.

The young man gave a nod, "Of course. I have already instructed my disciples to avoid clashing with your people inside the Endless Heavenly Domain. Should we both seek the same opportunity, then success will depend on our own individual skills. Otherwise, we shall not initiate any attacks. After all, the forces from the Original Land and other Chaos Immortal Cities will not be so merciful toward us."

"Understood."

Gu Mofan agreed, "We shall proceed according to the established rules."

"Very well."

The young man nodded and prepared to depart. Before leaving, he waved at Li Hao and chuckled, "Keep working hard, little guy. I anticipate our next meeting in the Magic Domain."

"The Magic Domain?"

Once the young man had left, Li Hao turned to Gu Mofan with a puzzled expression.

"The Magic Domain is the primary battlefield against the Ancient Demon, a place where only the most formidable Immortal Kings dare to venture."

Gu Mofan explained to Li Hao, "Throughout the years, we haven't simply endured the Ancient Demon's assaults in silence. The Magic Domain is where the various races of our True Realm launch counter-offensives into the Ancient Demon's own territory. It is the apex of the struggle between our two races, a place even graced by the presence of Great Emperors!"

His tone became incredibly grave; a multitude of heroes from the True Realm, and even Great Emperors, had been laid to rest on that very battlefield.

Li Hao fell into a brief silence. As one's Cultivation progresses, a confrontation with the Ancient Demon becomes an inevitability. Even if one tried to remain hidden, the Ancient Demon would surely view the elite of the human race as a primary target. To consume the True Realm, they must first destroy its strongest defenders.

"I look forward to that day arriving,"

Li Hao eventually spoke in a slow, deliberate voice.

Gu Mofan looked at Li Hao, having expected the youth to be intimidated by his description. Caught off guard by Li Hao's reaction, Gu Mofan was briefly stunned before he broke into a loud laugh, slapping Li Hao on the shoulder.

"Well said, junior brother! You certainly have ambition! When that time comes, your senior brother will surely be by your side to fight until the very heavens grow dim and the earth turns black!"

As he spoke, a heavy roll of thunder shook the world!

Looking upward, Li Hao and Di Lingshu witnessed a brilliant bolt of golden lightning strike the top of the Boundary Flipping Mountain, hitting the Boundary Gate directly. The purple mists of the gate were transformed into a radiant gold, as dragon shadows soared through a web of interconnected Tao laws.

"The Endless Heavenly Domain is opening."

Gu Mofan stared upward, his eyes reflecting the golden electrical discharge, "It is time to go."

Following his words, the figures who had arrived early all took flight, racing toward the opening Boundary Gate.