Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1869 Chapter 499: The Eastern Domain Falls, Breaking Through! (Part 3)

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Li Hao achieved a breakthrough in his Cooking Dao, reaching the thirteenth level known as the Chaos Cooking State of Mind, where he refined the ten thousand dao laws of heaven and earth into the Ten Thousand Dao Lotus—a supreme delicacy capable of enhancing comprehensive enlightenment for even True Immortals. Absorbing the black Divine Fire, later identified as the rare Taichu Divine Fire, into his grasp, he savored a petal of the lotus, marveling at its profound aroma and transformative flavor that surpassed any prior delicacy. As the Pavilion Master and a curious white phoenix inquired about his origins and control over the fire, Li Hao reflected on his five hundred years in the Abyss, where his seven artistic skills, including the recent elevation of Poetry and Books Dao, had all ascended to the thirteenth level, prompting his decision to depart the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.

Now, the moment arrives to venture onto the Emperor Road.

And to elevate my Cultivation Realm!

Only by traversing the Realm King Emperor Road would he possess genuine self-protection power during this disaster.

After listening to Li Hao's statement, the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion realized there was no compelling need for Li Hao to remain. Cultivation time beyond this place grew urgent, and Li Hao had grasped every secret text inside the pavilion a century prior.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master, and all of you for your companionship."

Something crossed Li Hao's mind; he lifted his gaze toward the numerous exotic beasts shaped from secret texts floating in the void, a smile appearing on his face. "Once my cultivation concludes and this catastrophe ends, I'll search for the Immortal seniors to come back and see you again."

At Li Hao's words and the honest, earnest expression in this youth's eyes, countless secret texts felt deeply touched. Cultivators who entered here viewed them solely as Immortal Technique Secret Scriptures, seeking only to acquire and dominate them. After full mastery, their worth vanished to those people.

Yet Li Hao, having thoroughly understood and controlled them, continued to hold such a friendly demeanor, nearly treating them as companions, which stirred an inexpressible emotion within.

In truth, these texts had evolved Immortal spirit traits; though they remained secret texts, one could regard them as sentient beings too.

"Xiao Haotian, we're awaiting your comeback, waiting for you to eliminate every one of those Ancient Demons!"

"Precisely, wipe out those villains!"

The various secret texts cried out.

A subtle smile graced Li Hao's lips; he then clasped his hands in salute and departed the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.

Stepping outside, the Immortal Immortal Emperor's incarnation had already materialized, likely tipped off discreetly by the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.

"Preparing to depart?"

The Immortal Immortal Emperor eyed Li Hao, instantly sensing the unique quality in Li Hao's aura. The Ten Thousand Books Pavilion had informed him as well that Li Hao commanded the Taichu Divine Fire.

He could clearly tell Li Hao shared no ties with the Taichu Clan, since the Immortal Techniques Li Hao faced in the Heaven Tower before showed no signs of the Taichu Clan's Immortal Techniques.

"Just progressed one level over these many years, remaining at the Fifth Level of Immortal King Realm presently. Your pace is average, not too swift or sluggish, yet you need to push yourself more."

The Immortal Immortal Emperor remarked to Li Hao.

He regarded Li Hao highly, but Li Hao appeared distracted, as if unconcerned with boosting his realm. Those other notable First Level Immortal Kings had advanced to the Sixth Level, and a few had even hit the Seventh Level!

Regarding realms, they surpassed Li Hao by two stages, and being prodigies, they now tackled up to the ninetieth floor in the Heaven Tower, striving to exceed a hundred floors!

Though surpassing one hundred floors remains impossible at present, perhaps in several centuries, it could happen.

"Alright."

Li Hao nodded. The advancement of his realm stayed fairly steady.

Naturally, this pace seemed moderate only against peak talents like Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi. Against the remaining First Level Immortal Kings, rising one level per century counted as remarkably quick.

Still, with cultivation occurring in this Abyss's Great Emperor Dojo nowadays, everyone's realm gains accelerated even further.

Even so, Li Hao resolved to tackle the Realm King Emperor Road first.

Raising his realm would merely temper his body passively, but mastering the Emperor Road promised a massive surge in combat power!

"Your timing is perfect; the Eastern Domain faces dire straits, teetering on collapse, with the Taichu Clan stepping in to aid it. Your master joined the effort too, but the Ancient Demon Clan attacks fiercely this round, and those five clans deployed their core assets, rendering the Eastern Domain's defense precarious."

The Immortal Immortal Emperor told Li Hao, "Your time grows short. You've spent five hundred years in the Abyss. Star and I plan to organize a True King contest for you all!"

"The Eastern Domain is collapsing?"

Li Hao paid no mind to the selection event, but the opponent's mention caused his eyelid to flicker, stirring a bad premonition.

Is the Eastern Domain truly about to crumble?!

Furthermore, his master had intervened, and he recalled the Su Family elder Su Jiuzhe heading there as well.

Plus the Taichu Clan, third among the True Realm's Ten Thousand Races, boasting over one Great Emperor, and still the Eastern Domain nears total defeat?!

"How is this possible?"

Li Hao had to inquire, "What number of Great Emperors do the Ancient Demons command, and has the Eastern Domain's Ancestral Dragon City fallen?"

The Immortal Immortal Emperor furrowed his brow since Li Hao overlooked the key message he intended, replying, "It fell a century back. We've pulled back to the Eastern Domain's final defensive barrier, which now hangs by a thread. Your master battles three Ancient Demon Great Emperors and remains locked in combat. The Taichu Clan's two Great Emperors have appeared too, yet the tide favors the enemy."

He drew in a heavy breath, "Over these ten thousand years, the Five Ancient Demon Clans have grown mightier. From our latest intel, they possess twelve Great Emperors! What's more, the leaders of those Five Ancient Demon Clans haven't even joined the fray yet!"

His statement jolted Li Hao inwardly.

Twelve Great Emperors!

A single Great Emperor resembles a blazing sun sweeping the heavens, quaking the whole True Realm—imagine twelve!

"This doesn't concern you. Avoid dwelling on it. Your sole duty now is to cultivate, to cultivate with utmost focus!"

The Immortal Immortal Emperor declared firmly.

Li Hao regained his composure, recalling his sixth senior brother Long Qingge and pondering his fate, whether he survived.

He gripped his fists tightly, waves of worry surging, yet he recognized the Immortal Immortal Emperor's wisdom. Rushing to the front lines now would make him mere cannon fodder, swiftly crushed by any Quasi-Emperor!

"This True King competition aims to spur you on. You've toiled diligently, but it's insufficient!"

The Immortal Immortal Emperor addressed Li Hao, "At this moment, intense cultivation is your only path!"

Li Hao inhaled deeply, gradually unclenching his fists. Long Qingge's visage kept appearing in his thoughts, but he could merely clench his jaw and endure.

"I get it."

He responded, "Heading to the Heaven Tower right away."

The Immortal Immortal Emperor saw Li Hao's aura settle into tranquility, gave a faint nod, and affirmed the steadiness of his Dao heart. While he valued Li Hao's concern for the Eastern Domain's peril, the brutal field of war demanded utter composure and a leader's overview to master the chaos.

"Young one, aim to become a key supporter; I place great expectations on you."

The Immortal Immortal Emperor stated.