Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1795 Chapter 466: Remolding (Part 2)

That earlier epiphany had granted him a profound direction in his path of cultivation. Blazing the Emperor Road went beyond merely seizing the mantle of Great Emperor; it signified carving an unmatched trail, crafting a fresh Dao. Such an achievement was nothing short of miraculous, enough to set one's blood aflame.

To lead all future generations and clans!

Shi Miao gave a slight nod and chose not to interrupt Li Hao any longer.

Li Hao shut his eyes, stored away the two World Hearts, and then meticulously felt the changes unfolding inside him. The Heavenly Dao Power he'd taken in from the Endless Heavenly Domain now pulled inward, silently seeping into the domain.

His Divine Sense extended outward; across the two domains, it resembled primordial chaos, filled solely with laws and the natural order of heaven and earth.

"A domain, birthing a personal world..."

Li Hao's gaze shimmered, and memories flooded back unbidden of the Mortal World, the Dayu Divine Dynasty, and Qingzhou City, along with that border outpost, the Heavenly Gate Pass!

Scenes and figures from his past life surged into his thoughts, mixing joy with sorrow. These recollections guided the Ten Thousand Dao Laws to part the chaos in this domain, as earth and wood laws surged forth, birthing mountains and rivers.

The hidden Nine Order Laws within the domain began to manifest, with peaks, waterways, sun, moon, and stars taking shape, evolving into a vast and awe-inspiring world.

The wild, untamed aura slowly faded away, and at the heart of this world, a splendid Divine Dynasty took form, with vacant cities rising from the earth—these were the very cities where Li Hao had once fought fiercely, vanquishing demons and etching their images deep in his mind.

Now, they all materialized anew within Li Hao's domain.

As a grand city ascended, its various structures sprang up rapidly—restaurants offering savory dishes, street vendors, the hills within the city, and the scattered palaces and sects dotting those hills.

Not far off, a lavish and glittering mansion began to construct itself gradually.

At the sight of this mansion, Li Hao's eyes twitched faintly, even though he'd long distanced himself from it, cut all bonds, and vowed never to return.

Still, he couldn't deny it formed a key piece of his early memories in this existence, brimming with cherished moments that left an indelible mark.

Every courtyard, every slab of bluestone, and every upturned tile on the roofs appeared chiseled straight from his recollections.

Mountain and River Courtyard, Eternal Spring Court, and Shuihua Courtyard...

Beholding these courtyards once more, Li Hao's expression remained serene; the shadows of the past had seemingly vanished, released into the ether.

Beyond the courtyards stood that pavilion stocked with secret manuals and cultivation arts, though the old fisherman was absent.

The whole mansion, the entire city, hung in eerie emptiness and hush, surveyed only by Li Hao's Divine Sense, as if he'd journeyed back solo to relive old times.

Qingzhou City, Heavenly Gate Pass... Divine Dynasty Imperial Palace...

Li Hao quietly gazed over this Divine Dynasty, now devoid of any spark of life, but nearby in the Desolate Domain lay a vast lake, where the Ten Thousand Dao Laws gathered thickly, brimming with vibrant life force and chaotic energy.

The Heavenly Dao Power seeping into the domain converged silently here, pooling into the lake.

Within the lake, existence was gradually taking root, as the Heavenly Dao Power wove into endless strands, entwining with the emerging life.

Li Hao understood that soon enough, the Divine Dynasty would teem with inhabitants.

Furthermore, thanks to the Heavenly Dao Power, the beings he fostered in his domain could pursue cultivation, and he held sway over their destinies, drawing forth countless cultivation methods and even fresh, uncharted paths for his own growth. This pace of advancement outstripped the personal realizations from the Immortal Monarch Realm by leaps and bounds.

The entities forming in the lake weren't human-like, but their presence strengthened steadily; Li Hao implanted a strand of Divine Sense to mold their species.

With this domain secured in balance and growth, Li Hao's Divine Thought turned toward the Formless Realm.

The Formless Realm swirled in chaos too, shrouded in a dim, misty haze that seemed ready to swallow all things.

Li Hao proceeded to shape it much like the previous domain.

As the Nine Orders evolved, visions of the All Heavens World filled Li Hao's mind—the Thirty-three Heavens' minor realms, including the Canglan Realm where he'd first settled, and the Sword Ancestor Holy Land...

The All Heavens World dwarfed the Dayu Divine Dynasty a hundred times over in scale, and Li Hao's shaping demanded greater focus and deeper investment.

With memories rushing in, that well-known world started to build itself piece by piece.

Gazing at the soaring summits of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, Li Hao felt a touch of bewilderment. In those days, upon entering the All Heavens, he'd fled from the Void Saint's Avatar and risen in the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, forging his reputation. In an instant, centuries had slipped by.

Li Hao hadn't ventured through every corner of the All Heavens worlds, so he shaped only from what he remembered. Unvisited spots remained cloaked in gray, phantom fog.

Close to the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, a Life Lake emerged, where Li Hao set up the Life Sea to breed life.

"Immortal King... it's not just about personal power but bearing the weight of an entire domain's existence too."

Li Hao's eyes gleamed, struck by this immense burden—should he fall, the lives in the domain would perish as well. And these lives... though born from his hand, they possessed their own consciousness!

Like offspring he'd brought into being.

"A sovereign's territory must remain untouchable."

Li Hao whispered softly to himself.

Once both domains held steady, Li Hao pulled back his Divine Thought, and spotting Shi Miao ahead by the zither platform, his gaze softened as he asked, "How long was I in seclusion for this breakthrough?"

"Half a month."

Noticing Li Hao rouse, Shi Miao realized he'd finished building the domains and smiled, "You've advanced now—what's your next destination?"

Li Hao shook his head, his mind drifting to the Southern Domain, yet with his present power, facing that Supreme Being would spell certain doom, the chasm too immense.

He couldn't head to the Southern Domain; as for the Northern Domain... Li Hao recalled the Su Family, since Ancestor Su Jiuzhe had extended him great favor, and his old rift with Su Muqing had faded away with Shi Miao's revival; should the Su Family require aid, he could lend his strength there to curb the demonic forces.

With such ideas brewing, Li Hao stood and declared, "I'll seek out my master first."

"I'll come along."

Shi Miao trailed after him, ever by his side.

Li Hao nodded, clasped her hand, and they made their way to the grand hall together.

Inside the palace hall, Dao Origin Immortal Emperor lingered near the chessboard, and when Li Hao stepped in, his face betrayed no shock, for he'd sensed his arrival from the moment he left the small courtyard.

"This advancement positions you to rule as a king in your own right. The Primordial True Realm brings scant further gains for you; the Immortal King Realm pupils who stay on do so because they haven't fully merged the Chaos Dao. Even at Immortal King Realm, pushing onward yields little, though they might grasp insights and reincarnate to start anew."

Dao Origin Immortal Emperor spoke measuredly, "For someone like you, reaching the pinnacle of Immortal King Realm isn't the aim; pursuing the Emperor Road defines your cultivation, yet that road defies discovery through sheer toil alone. By tradition, upon breakthrough and coronation as king, one must venture to the True Realm for trials."

Li Hao nodded; as an Immortal King Realm cultivator now, he could truly stand on his own.

"The Immortal King Realm stands as the peak fighting force among the True Realm's Ten Thousand Clans. Since you've freshly advanced, I intend to send you to your fifth senior brother at the Eastern Domain's Ancestor Dragon Court!"

Dao Origin Immortal Emperor announced.

"Eastern Domain, Ancestor Dragon Court?"

Li Hao's eyes shifted subtly.

"Indeed, the True Realm divides into Four Domains: the Southern Domain's Heavenly Palace, the Northern Domain's Emperor Star, and the Eastern Domain's Ancestor Dragon Court, governed by the Ancestor Dragon Clan. Your fifth senior brother is a prodigy of that clan! After training under me here, he went back to the Eastern Domain, adhering to the Ancestor Dragon Court's ancestral codes to defend a region—you should join him there."

Dao Origin Immortal Emperor clarified.

Li Hao grasped that his master meant for the fifth senior brother to watch over him, as fresh coronation in the Immortal King Realm, even at its tenth layer, carried huge differences in prowess.

"Very well."

Li Hao agreed with a nod, showing no resistance, since he too wished to adapt to Immortal King Realm battles, and the Eastern Domain promised solid tempering chances.

"Beyond you, since the return from the Endless Heavenly Domain, a few Chaos Sect disciples have broken through and claimed their kingships too, among them two young women who roused Emperor Vein True Blood, claiming Ancestor Emperor Power through their lineage, and they burst onto the scene leading the pack of newly crowned prodigies—barely entering Immortal King Realm, yet already able to tackle the ninth layer of the Original Demon Cave!"

Dao Origin Immortal Emperor elaborated gradually, "As per the rules, an Immortal King's venture down the mountain demands clearing the seventh layer of the Original Demon Cave to earn the right."