Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1745 Chapter 445: Striving Across, Sixth Stage of Chaos Dao!

Golden divine thunder surged violently atop the towering boundary gate. As cultivators approached, the golden lightning striking from the mist shifted into streams of dragon aura, pouncing upon those attempting to cross.

Each figure was enveloped by at least eight golden thunder dragons, every one as thick as a human finger, swirling incessantly around their bodies.

"A single thunder dragon signifies one layer of the Dao heart. There are four layers of the Heavens and Earth Black and Yellow, three layers of the Chaotic Dao Heart, and three layers of the Eternal Dao Heart, totaling ten layers in all!"

"Only those who have attained the level of the Eternal Dao Heart are permitted to pass through the boundary gate, evidenced by a minimum of eight dragons surrounding them."

Numerous figures darted toward the gate, accompanied by their golden dragons. Occasionally, a figure entwined with nine golden dragons would appear, standing out conspicuously among the moving crowd.

"I will wait for you right here."

Shi Miao had accompanied Li Hao to this point, but she could go no further into the Endless Heavenly Domain. She looked at Li Hao with a soft gaze as she spoke.

Li Hao nodded in response, "Wait for me, I will return safely!"

Upon hearing his promise, a smile touched Shi Miao’s face. "I'll wait for you."

As Li Hao nodded back at her, their intimate interaction was caught by the distant gaze of Luo Ningshuang, a flicker of hidden pain crossing her eyes.

While countless cultivators focused on the boundary gate, prepared to charge, her eyes remained fixed on the young man. Her heartache grew sharper as she witnessed his joyful expression, seemingly reserved only for that girl. A sudden, tearing pain struck her chest as she recalled the boy who used to sit quietly outside the hall, day after day... Was such a silent wait truly this unbearable?

She bit her lip slightly.

Lin Zhexuan, who was about to speak with Senior Sister Nine, noticed Luo Ningshuang’s expression and followed her line of sight; his face darkened instantly.

Though a fierce anger flashed in his eyes, he forced himself to stay calm. Taking a deep breath, he looked away from Luo Ningshuang and addressed the green-clad Senior Sister Nine beside him:

"Senior Sister Nine, let us go."

"There is no rush."

The woman in green remained composed and calm, remarking, "The boundary gate has only just opened, and the Chaos River beyond remains sealed. Arriving early only means waiting. For now, it is time to test the Dao heart."

Despite her calm words, she noticed the Original Land and other Chaos Ancient Clans rushing forward. Deciding not to linger, she said, "Let’s go; we shall make our way across slowly as well."

As she spoke, she used a movement technique to envelop Lin Zhexuan. Glancing toward Di Lincen, the Su Family sisters, and the others, she added, "We are heading out first. Eighth Senior Brother, you take charge of them."

"Understood."

A sturdy, middle-aged man gave a nod of agreement.

As they began to move, Li Hao and Di Lingshu also made their way toward the boundary gate, followed by over two hundred outer sect disciples from the Extreme Dao Mountain.

Their presence here was proof that these outer sect disciples had successfully cultivated Chaos Law and possessed a qualified Dao heart; otherwise, their master would not have sent them on a futile errand.

Every figure passing the gate was surrounded by at least eight dragons. Since no one was being turned back, it was clear that everyone present understood the requirements.

"Hmm?"

Lin Zhexuan’s expression soured as he noticed Li Hao approaching rapidly from nearby.

Li Hao also spotted Lin Zhexuan, remembering him as a prodigy from the Northern Domain. However, he ignored him entirely, accelerating alongside Di Lingshu to charge ahead, quickly overtaking Lin Zhexuan.

Seeing Li Hao disregard him so completely made Lin Zhexuan’s face turn even more somber. The green-clad woman beside him watched the famous youth pass them. Her eyes sparked with curiosity, and she increased her speed to catch up:

"Are you Haotian?"

Li Hao turned his head toward the green-clad woman beside Lin Zhexuan, looking puzzled. "Who are you?"

"I am Luo Ningshuang, the ninth direct apprentice of the Chaos Immortal Emperor!"

A slight curve appeared on her lips as she continued, "I heard you comprehended 69 stars in a single day and condensed 23 Chaos Laws the very next. Your foundations are truly deep!"

"Pleasure to meet you."

Li Hao gave a brief nod and continued his forward charge without engaging in further small talk.

Luo Ningshuang: "..."

After that introduction, all the other party could say was "Pleasure to meet you"?

"This fellow certainly has high airs!"

Luo Ningshuang’s gaze cooled as she stared at Li Hao’s retreating back. Having heard of the boy from Lin Zhexuan, she already lacked a favorable impression of him, viewing his sudden display of accumulated foundation as mere showmanship.

"Hmph!"

Snorting coldly, she accelerated to keep pace, wanting to witness his methods when they reached the Chaos River crossing.

At that moment, the group arrived beneath the boundary gate. Thunder boomed all around, and golden dragons descended from the clouds.

Suddenly, a thunderous dragon roar echoed through the air!

Ten beams of golden light erupted from the thunderclouds, merging in mid-air to form a massive draconic body. It dived down, coiling around a figure from a Chaos Ancient Clan who possessed a crimson body and black horns, adding an aura of immense majesty and pressure.

"Ten dragons! That is the peak of the Eternal Dao Heart!"

"Who is that? To have tempered their Dao heart to such a degree without even entering the Immortal King Realm?"

Many onlookers were stunned by the sight. Meanwhile, the disciples of the Chaos Ancient Clan from the Original Land looked on in awe, recognizing the figure's identity.

Luo Ningshuang narrowed her eyes at the display. She recognized the member of the Chaos Red Demon Clan as a top-tier monster from the Original Land, currently ranked 18th on the Chaos Prodigy Ranking!

"We must be cautious of that person."

Di Lingshu also observed the Chaos Red Demon Clan member with a solemn expression. Her time in the Primordial True Realm had been too brief—only seven hundred years. Given another millennium, she was confident she could rival these top monsters, as her talent was equal to theirs; she simply lacked the time they had spent training.

"Yes."