Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1761 Chapter 451: Chess Tao Thirteen, Formless Chess Heart (5K)_2

A collective sigh of relief escaped the four as they watched their opponent concede. They had no desire for a genuine life-and-death struggle; thus, the other party’s retreat was undoubtedly the most favorable conclusion.

"Let’s move!"

Waste no more time, the four lunged forward, charging directly into the territory of the Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain.

The moment they crossed the threshold, the chaotic order of the land weighed down on them. Simultaneously, they felt the suffocating, terrifying momentum radiating from the three Chaos Dao Seeds standing before them.

"What powerful auras!"

"Stay on your guard!"

Recalling the fresh wounds on the snow-haired woman, their expressions shifted. They grew solemn, finally treating this encounter with the gravity it deserved.

The three Chaos Dao Seeds were ruthlessly efficient, launching an immediate assault on the four. In an instant, a fierce combat erupted.

As the clash intensified, the four were immediately buried under immense pressure. The power of the three Chaos Dao Seeds was truly monstrous. The twenty-three chaos laws the four had painstakingly refined were being torn apart like paper by their adversaries!

"The chaos energy within these Chaos Dao Seeds is overwhelming. Our chaos laws are practically useless against them!"

"How is this possible? Are these truly the Chaos Dao Seeds of the Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain?"

Despite their strikes, the four achieved little. Instead, a counter-attack from the three Chaos Dao Seeds sent them reeling, coughing up blood. They were shaken to the core.

Finding themselves disadvantaged in a heartbeat, they had no choice but to ignite their bloodline power. They manifested the true forms of the Chaos Ancient Clan, transforming into colossal, primordial entities. As they battled the Chaos Dao Seeds with renewed ferocity, the very earth trembled and the laws of the world reverberated violently.

As the struggle continued, more figures began to arrive on the scene.

"Hmm?"

A youth clad in dark golden armor appeared. Witnessing the chaotic battlefield, he paused for a brief moment of surprise.

He had already anticipated that he wouldn't be the first to arrive, so he remained composed, silently observing the environment.

Vague memories surfaced of his journey ten thousand years ago. Back then, he had entered the Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain with his junior sister to hunt a few Chaos Dao Seeds. However, they hadn't dared to venture too deep, fearing they might provoke the Beast King and meet a grim fate.

This time, his junior sister was absent. Nevertheless, he possessed the confidence of two lifetimes of combat experience. He believed he could hunt Chaos Dao Seeds solo, provided he didn't stumble upon the Beast King. If that happened, he would be forced to use a Domain Artifact to survive—especially considering that someone had already slaughtered every Chaos Dao Seed in the Eighth-layer Heavenly Domain.

"Four against three, yet they struggle so much. The current generation of the Chaos Ancient Clan has truly declined," the youth in dark golden armor mused privately.

Then, his attention shifted to the snow-haired woman, his eyes flickering with interest.

With a flash of movement, he flew toward her. "You are of the Ancient Immortal Clan. Might I ask your name?"

The snow-haired woman turned. Upon seeing the youth in dark golden armor, she sensed a faint, oppressive pressure. Very few cultivators in the same realm could make her feel this way—certainly not the four from earlier.

Maintaining an indifferent mask, she replied, "Snow Consort. And you?"

"Divine Venerable."

The youth smiled. "I once had several dealings with Fairy Xue Consort. I wonder how she is faring these days?"

"Elder Xue Consort?"

Snow Consort’s brows arched slightly. That was a legendary figure within her clan and her own great-grandmother.

"Could you be a reincarnated Quasi-Emperor?"

She studied him, her mind racing with possibilities.

Divine Venerable offered neither a denial nor a confirmation. In his previous life, he had indeed reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm before falling in a great war. Fortunately, much like his junior sister, his Soul Heart had survived.

"She is well, though she has remained in seclusion for many years. I cannot disclose further details," Snow Consort answered.

Even knowing this man might have known her great-grandmother, she showed no warmth, keeping her tone cold and detached.

Divine Venerable was unfazed; the arrogance of the Ancient Immortal Clan was etched into their very bones. Xue Consort had been the same. It was only after he displayed peerless combat power and defeated her in his past life that they had agreed to join forces and fight side-by-side for a time.

"Someone has cleared out the Chaos Dao Seeds in the Eighth-layer Heavenly Domain. Was that your handiwork?"

"That was the work of a Human," Snow Consort said flatly.

Divine Venerable was momentarily stunned. Images of Li Hao flashed through his mind, and his face darkened. To think that kid had slaughtered so many Chaos Dao Seeds in the Eighth-layer Heavenly Domain. He must have amassed a staggering amount of Heavenly Dao Power. Once he left and broke through to establish his Kinghood, he would undoubtedly become a titan among the Immortal King Realm, capable of manifesting a Heavenly Dao Realm.

Within such a Heavenly Dao Realm, the born creatures could practice Cultivation. Consequently, the power these cultivators provided to the realm would far exceed that of any ordinary Immortal King Realm.

Furthermore, the more Heavenly Dao Power one gathered, the higher the chance of verifying the Heavenly Heart and ascending as an Immortal Emperor!

"If I find him, that brat must be eliminated at all costs!" Divine Venerable vowed internally.

He turned his gaze back to Snow Consort. "The Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain is treacherous. Why don't we join forces to explore?"

Snow Consort looked at him, appearing contemplative.

Against just three Chaos Dao Seeds earlier, she had been forced to use her full strength. If more appeared, she would have to rely on her Domain Artifact. However, that item was vital for the Heavenly Ascension Road. Without it, the competition would be far more difficult, perhaps even leading to her early disqualification. She needed to save it.

"Very well."

After a moment's thought, she gave a slight nod.

Although she detested traveling with others—especially men—the circumstances forced her to endure it for the time being.

Seeing her agree, Divine Venerable felt a quiet sense of relief. A smile played on his lips. Fate was indeed a strange thing; ten thousand years ago, he had roamed secret realms with the genius of the Ancient Immortal Clan, Xue Consort. Now, he was partnering with their newest prodigy to scout the Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain. It seemed he shared a deep destiny with the Ancient Immortal Clan.