Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1768 Chapter 453: Reunion of the Past, Battle Against the Divine Venerable

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Li Hao continues his hunt within the Ninth-layer Heavenly Domain, ruthlessly harvesting Heavenly Dao Power from the Chaos Dao Seeds with his decisive Destiny Sword Kill. Amidst his pursuit, he discovers Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi cornered in a mountain valley by a coordinated pack of six creatures. Just as the two women prepare to sacrifice a precious Domain Artifact to survive the encirclement, Li Hao intervenes with overwhelming sword light. He swiftly decimates the strongest threats and pursues the remaining fleeing entities, leaving the two women stunned by his immense power.

The five Chaos Dao Seeds were extinguished in the blink of an eye.

Everything transpired in a mere flash; from the moment Li Hao arrived to the conclusion of the slaughter, only three breaths of time had passed.

Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi finally snapped out of their daze. Watching Li Hao raise his hand to harvest the Heavenly Dao Power from the fallen Chaos Dao Seeds, they couldn't help but gulp in realization.

These were the Chaos Dao Seeds of the Ninth Heaven Domain. Even with five of them fighting as one, they were annihilated by the overwhelming might of the young man standing before them!

"I'll take this Heavenly Dao Power," Li Hao stated calmly to the two women as he claimed the prize.

If they harbored any resentment or desire to seize it for themselves, he was prepared to "debate" the matter thoroughly.

"You..." Luo Ningshuang looked at Li Hao, her gaze flickering with shock and uncertainty as she asked, "How did you do it?"

"Hmm?" Li Hao’s brow furrowed slightly.

Sensing a flicker of killing intent in his eyes, Luo Ningshuang immediately realized he might have taken her question the wrong way. She quickly clarified, "I mean, how were you able to kill them so easily?"

"Were you just blinded?" Li Hao replied with a question of his own.

Luo Ningshuang: "..."

It was her first time experiencing someone asking "Are you blind?" with such a composed tone.

Though a spark of irritation rose within her, she suppressed her temper out of gratitude for his intervention. She merely said, "Thanks for the favor. I am Luo Ningshuang of the Ancient Royal Family, one of the True Realm's top ten tribes!"

"It's just mutual benefit."

Li Hao dismissed her words with a wave of his hand, clearly indifferent to the favor of her clan.

Seeing Li Hao preparing to depart, Su Wanyi bit her lip and called out, "Did you visit the Su Family in the Northern Domain recently?"

"Hmm?" Li Hao turned to look at the girl, his expression one of confusion.

"My name is Su Wanyi. I am the elder sister of Su Muqing and the others," she explained immediately.

A look of recognition finally crossed Li Hao’s face. He had heard tell of the Su Family's four little phoenixes, but during his time in the Northern Domain, he had only encountered Su Muqing and Su Wanqing. The famed eldest sister had been nowhere to be found; he hadn't expected to run into her here in the Primordial True Realm.

"See you again."

Li Hao gave a slight nod, offering nothing more before turning his back to leave.

Su Wanyi stood frozen in place. She had assumed that once she revealed her identity, the young man would have plenty to say to her. Previously, her father had mentioned a potential matchmaking arrangement, but since she was Cultivating in the Primordial True Realm at the time, she hadn't bothered to reply. The matter had eventually fizzled out since her sisters hadn't caught the man's eye either. She had originally intended to confront him about it, as her sisters were certainly not lacking in beauty or talent.

Watching Li Hao's retreating figure, Su Wanyi snapped back to her senses, her anger boiling over. Even after learning she was from the Su Family, he still treated her with such disregard?

"Too arrogant! Truly too rampant!"

She clenched her fists in frustration. It was no wonder her sisters were rejected; such an ego, looking down on the world, was absolutely infuriating.

Luo Ningshuang observed Su Wanyi’s irritation and shared the sentiment, though she remained more pragmatic. Ignoring the verbal slight, she kept her eyes fixed on the distance and remarked, "That guy... he is incredibly strong!"

Su Wanyi eventually calmed down, replayng the scene of Li Hao slaughtering the five Chaos Dao Seeds in her mind. Her eyes grew solemn; with such combat prowess, he truly did have the right to look down on others.

"It’s no wonder the Eighth Heaven Domain was cleared out. If he can butcher the Chaos Dao Seeds of the Ninth Heaven Domain this easily, he must have been unstoppable in the Eighth," Su Wanyi noted, her shock mixed with bewilderment.

Since they were all at the Perfect Immortal Monarch Realm and had reached their limits by refining 23 Chaos Laws, the gap in power shouldn't have been this massive—unless there was a staggering difference in bloodline or Dao comprehension. Even so, the chasm between that boy and them felt insurmountable!

"I heard earlier that he comprehended 69 stars in a single day. A person like that must possess secrets we can't fathom. He will likely be a formidable opponent on this Heavenly Ascension Road," Luo Ningshuang whispered.

However, after witnessing his strength, her initial desire to compete with him had waned significantly.

Aside from the fact that she might not win, the debt of him saving them made it difficult for her to oppose him with full force.

"With his abilities, he will likely clear out the Ninth Heaven Domain soon. Unless the Beast Kings here unite to resist him, no one can stop him."

Su Wanyi looked grave. She shared a silent look with Luo Ningshuang that communicated their shared realization: they had to move quickly, or the Chaos Dao Seeds of this domain would be wiped out before they could act!

Luo Ningshuang understood. Without further delay, the two consumed Divine Medicine to treat their wounds and hurried off in the opposite direction from Li Hao.

...

The reality was exactly as the two women feared. After appearing, Li Hao began a rapid hunt of the Chaos Dao Seeds across the region.

Over the last three hundred years, he had consumed Ancient Demon Flesh and refined ten drops of True God Blood annually, totaling three thousand drops!

In the Ninth Heaven Domain, the atmospheric pressure is immense. Normally, a single drop of True God Blood only allows one's Divine Sense to reach out a kilometer. However, with over three thousand drops, Li Hao’s perception could detect anything within a three-thousand-mile radius.

While others were forced to wander blindly, Li Hao’s efficiency was unmatched. Most Chaos Dao Seeds here only had a perception range of a few hundred miles, relying on their unique Taoist Body senses rather than true Divine Sense.

"Hmm?"

Before long, Li Hao spotted a group of six or seven Chaos Dao Seeds scattered across a hilly terrain. At their center lay a massive, ape-like Chaos Dao Seed.

There was no doubt that this creature was the Beast King of the Ninth Heaven Domain.

Li Hao did not hesitate, moving toward the target with lethal intent.

Moving like a phantom, he bypassed the senses of the Chaos Dao Seeds so completely that they couldn't even detect his aura or movement before he was already upon them.