Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1913 Chapter 513: Slaughter Finger of All Living Beings (Part 2)

"I am, the Realm Domain of All Living Beings!"

Venerate Cang lifted his hand, and immediately, the fog within his domain started to surge, channeling the full might of the domain, swiftly shrinking and converging toward his arms.

"Your domain stretches endlessly, but its life force remains sparse. To seal off territory like a bastion, to envelop a domain lacking a core, what purpose does it serve?"

As he spoke, the domain's energy at its boundaries, which had been steadily leaking away, drew back completely like a whale drawing in water, piling up in his grasp.

Then, this energy shifted from his hands into his right arm, shaping into a dark-gray bolt of lightning wreathed in vapors and haze.

"Using All Living Beings as the finger, even the Heavens and Earth become mere straw dogs!!"

Venerate Cang bellowed abruptly, and right then, his arm rose. The domain's energy, fused with his whole existence, the Dharma Aspect manifesting behind him, and the True God Power, all merged into his palm, focusing on that single finger.

That finger felt as if it were directed by multitudes upon multitudes of individuals all at once.

"Slaughter Finger of All Living Beings!"

The finger thrust forward, and the platform exploded with a deafening roar, as though the Heavenly Dao shunned its edge, unwilling to confront this strike.

Li Hao's pupils narrowed a bit, fixating on this finger, while Venerate Cang's earlier words lingered in his thoughts:

"... To seal off territory like a bastion, to envelop a domain lacking a core, what purpose does it serve?"

Core…

That finger tore across time and space, myriad bolts of lightning exploded and twisted around it, and in that instant, the very cosmos buckled, breached by this finger, extending through the void.

The force of this finger was unyielding, relentlessly advancing, bearing down on Li Hao's countenance.

"Where I stand, that is the core of Heaven and Earth!"

These thoughts surfaced unbidden in Li Hao's mind.

His presence abruptly surged to a fearsome intensity, boiling over, as Cosmic Power crumbled in a flash and gathered in his palm.

He lifted his hand, softly pushing out, and a colossal Dharma Aspect materialized amid the Star Sea, extending its own hand in unison.

Boom!

The clash of palm against finger represented a clash between two realms, with innumerable laws fracturing and myriad laws tangling like frenzied swords cutting one another down.

All of it compressed into a fleeting instant of utmost tension, then burst apart violently.

The finger that had rent the universe vanished, but the overwhelming palm's force, infused with Cosmic Power, continued pressing toward Venerate Cang.

Venerate Cang's locks whipped wildly as he threw up his hand to defend, only to be shoved to the platform's brink by the Cosmic Power, fissures appearing across his form, while the flawed True God hovering over him appeared to emit a mournful cry at that juncture.

Li Hao pulled back his hand.

The Immortal Immortal Emperor advanced and declared the outcome, proclaiming Li Hao the victor of this clash.

Seeing Venerate Cang fall, the Taichu Clan's members stood frozen in shock, feeling equally bewildered and uneasy, though it rang like an expected turn, merely snuffing out that last spark of hope in their hearts.

"What a fearsome Finger Technique!"

"That finger's might seems like only a Quasi-Emperor could survive it; no Immortal King could bear it!"

"Yet that youth's domain actually held firm against it—this is the might of the Emperor Dao's embryonic form, just a single step from true Emperor Dao, fit to claim the Emperor title!"

"At the Seventh Level of Immortal King, building such a solid base—utterly frightening."

Shock rippled through the crowd, with conversations buzzing everywhere; the echoes of that battle left them gasping for air.

"So mighty—if a powerhouse like this guides us, unless a Quasi-Emperor shows up, who could stand against us?"

"Exactly, no matter an Ancient Demon's ferocity, it would fall at first sight; this is the Human Race's supreme fighting force!"

Countless lesser clans erupted in cheers and fervor; within the same level, Ancient Demons typically outmatch the Ten Thousand Clans, with only the top hundred able to match them evenly, but against feats like Li Hao's and others', those Ancient Demons pale in comparison.

"Looks like holding back our aces earlier was wise."

Wan Jijun and the Saint Master observed the duel between Li Hao and Venerate Cang, pondering inwardly.

Venerate Cang's finger strike moments ago nearly possessed the strength to fell an average Quasi-Emperor, yet it still failed to overcome Li Hao.

Heirs from other major clans also fixed their eyes on Li Hao, now aware that their caution in hiding their full power and avoiding a rash challenge to this Seventh Level Immortal King youth was prudent; they understood he hadn't reached this point by luck—his battle prowess already far exceeded the Immortal King Realm.

Upon the platform, Venerate Cang rose slowly, regarding Li Hao's composed features, a faint bitter smile tugging at his lips before it faded swiftly.

"This fight has taught me much; my thanks."

Li Hao snapped back to awareness, clasping his fist in salute: "Me as well."

Those prior words echoed persistently inside him; in that moment, he had perceived himself as the universe's core, subtly elevating his domain another notch.

However… Li Hao sensed a tiny barrier to the ultimate threshold remained.

And that barrier lay right there before him—he could almost glimpse it, yet not quite, yearning to seize it but unable to grasp.

"Do you intend to press on with challenges?"

Just then, the Star Empress's figure materialized overhead on the stage, her eyes locked on Li Hao, brimming with appreciation.

Who would have thought the young man from ages past could advance so remarkably in just centuries, truly worthy of Dao Origin's selection.

"Continue…"

Li Hao looked out, his gaze settling on the youth in black robes.

At the same time, the black-robed youth turned his eyes to Li Hao, their stares colliding.

"You are formidable, but I suggest you halt here."

Abruptly, a voice echoed in Li Hao's mind.

Li Hao blinked in surprise, noting the black-robed youth's look, realizing at once it came from his mental message.

"My peak is a brief reversion, slipping into an Emperor state for a split second."

The black-robed youth's voice persisted in transmission, speaking deliberately: "Though your Emperor Dao embryo is mighty, a once-in-a-lifetime prodigy forged in turmoil, this isn't the moment to expose your edge."

Li Hao paused in astonishment— a momentary plunge into Emperor state?

If accurate, he would indeed be invincible.

Even drawing on his deep reserves, Li Hao couldn't surpass him; his odds would top out at ten percent.

Still, with a ten percent shot, it wasn't out of reach to wager.

"Don't err for the sake of glory; do you grasp why I've returned from rebirth to vie for this First True King?"

The black-robed youth appeared to read Li Hao's mind and went on.

Li Hao watched him silently, saying nothing.

The black-robed youth pressed: "The Ancient Demon disaster has dragged on too long; this is my scheme alongside a few at Emperor rank, meant to seize this opening and eradicate the Ancient Demons utterly!"

He regarded Li Hao, chuckling wryly inside—while he didn't dread Li Hao's bid, it would unavoidably unveil certain aspects he preferred to keep hidden, forcing him to share some Emperor-only secrets with Li Hao.

"At present, with Ten Thousand Clans watching closely, schemers within the Ten Thousand Clans masquerade as reincarnated Ancient Demons, and turncoats selling out the Human Race lurk too!"

"Once the True King emerges, the True Realm's Quasi-Emperors and Emperors will plunge into Emperor Domain for war beneath the Emperors' alliance grand formation!"

"To evade that plunge into Emperor Domain, the sole path is avoiding any Emperor-level power or aura; deploying it pulls you in, marking you as a Sovereign in the True Realm's eyes then!"

"As the Emperors stall the Ancient Demon Emperors, I'll command the Primordial True Realm's Chaos Ancient Clan to storm the Ancient Demons' nests head-on, wiping them out one by one, though the Ancient Demon Clan will surely ready defenses—I'm aware of a Secret Technique letting them at Immortal King level burst with Peak Quasi-Emperor might!"

"Such force isn't something you could endure; only I can handle it. This First True King carries not just prestige but a heavy duty—the burden of the whole True Realm!"

The black-robed youth looked at Li Hao and stated: "I urge you to choose wisely; you're potent now, but growth lies ahead, and I'll carve out those chances for you to rise even higher."

His tone carried deep gravity; Li Hao pondered quietly for a beat.

The foe's demeanor boiled down to dissuasion, yet rang with genuine intent.

"If you're ready to bear the full weight of the True Realm, then face me—I'd accept that."

The black-robed youth added, then fell silent, entrusting the decision to Li Hao.

First True King... the whole True Realm.

Li Hao sank into thought; winning or losing the challenge was secondary, fame and shame long ceased to sway his heart, but this immense duty…

His goal in the contest had been safeguarding Feng, shielding dear companions, guarding the vulnerable.

Yet the entire True Realm… The First True King shouldered the utmost obligation.

Was he truly set to embrace such a mental load?

"Well, will you keep challenging?"

Right then, the Star Empress's voice resounded once more.