Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1917 Chapter 514: Battle Against Di Mingyuan (Part 4)

Wan Jijun also found himself demoted to sixth place subsequent to his defeat by Di Mingyuan, whose mastery of the Emperor Dao's foundation was on full display.

Di Mingyuan ceased to hold back, unleashing his True God Blood. Astonishingly, he had cultivated five thousand drops, and with the accumulation of an additional five thousand, he would achieve the True God Ultimate Realm, rendering himself virtually indestructible.

Beyond the True God Blood, Di Mingyuan also manifested an Emperor Bone within his being—a segment of a spine, inherited from the ancestors of the Emperor Clan. This treasure was comparable to half an Immortal Forbidden Emperor Artifact, possessing immense power that could temporarily exert the pressure of an Emperor Venerate, thereby boosting his combat strength by more than tenfold.

Having unveiled these trump cards, Di Mingyuan vanquished the fourth-ranked contender from the Saint Clans and then set his sights on Li Hao.

"Come, let me witness your capabilities, or perhaps you intend to forfeit your ranking?"

Di Mingyuan's gaze was piercing as he issued the challenge to Li Hao.

Li Hao regarded the foremost Immortal King of the Emperor Clan from this generation with an unfettered expression. His adversary had revealed an Emperor Domain, a preeminent King's Domain, which, augmented by that segment of Emperor Bone, maximized its inherent power.

Even Li Hao's combined Cosmos of the Seven Realms might struggle to suppress it outright.

"Allow me to handle this,"

Shi Miao declared, stepping forward to address Li Hao.

She was prepared to concede immediately if Li Hao challenged her, so she could face Di Mingyuan herself.

"It is alright."

Li Hao offered a slight shake of his head. From his recent duel with Venerate Cang, he had gained numerous profound insights. Should confronting Di Mingyuan provide an opportunity to comprehend that ultimate step, it would be a truly fortunate occurrence.

With Li Hao's consent, the two figures advanced onto the battlefield.

The multitude of clans watched, particularly those within the Emperor Domain of the Heavenly Emperor Clan, where countless members of the Emperor Clan observed the unfolding events with a mix of excitement and anxiety.

Di Mingyuan, a name known throughout the Emperor Clan, was their chosen inheritor for this era. While not the most gifted in the Emperor Clan's long history, within the past ten thousand years, no one among those still within the Immortal King Realm could claim superiority over him.

Now, with the revelation of the Emperor Bone, could he ascend to challenge the reincarnation of the Black Emperor?

"Little Junior Brother, display all the strengths you possess..."

Within the Emperor Domain, Di Wushe observed the scene with intense focus. One combatant was a junior of the Emperor Clan and the current inheritor; the other was his own Little Junior Brother. Deep down, he harbored a desire for Di Mingyuan's victory, owing to their shared clan heritage. Yet, he also wished for Li Hao not to lose, leaving him in a state of inner conflict.

Regardless of his personal feelings, his curiosity about Li Hao's hidden strengths was paramount.

"Can the inheritor of the True Realm's most preeminent clan fight his way to the top?"

The myriad races of the True Realm were all watching with rapt attention. Di Mingyuan's sudden surge of power had caught them by surprise, instilling in them a profound awareness of the foundation and formidable might of this foremost clan.

On the battlefield, the conflict commenced. Li Hao and Di Mingyuan unleashed a barrage of ultimate realm techniques and deployed their respective domains.

Through the fusion of the Seven Realms, the Cosmic Realm materialized, radiating an immense, potent, and boundless pressure that permeated the other arenas, inducing a sense of ominous foreboding.

"Such formidable domain power, such immaculate execution, yet it is reportedly not the pinnacle. Where does the final stage of the Realm King Emperor Path lie hidden?"

The onlookers from the Ten Thousand Clans were completely engrossed, while the Immortal Kings of each respective clan closely studied Li Hao's domain, each observation yielding significant benefits, almost as if imparting enlightenment.

Upon witnessing Li Hao's domain, Di Mingyuan's expression grew grave. Without a moment's hesitation, he expanded his own Emperor Domain, and the segment of Emperor Bone embedded in his spine surged with power, erupting like a brilliant celestial body, casting a silvery luminescence behind him.

Behind him, a colossal power coalesced, forming a majestic manifestation of Heaven and Earth Laws, fully embodying the presence of an emperor, as if the Ancient Emperor Venerates themselves had descended.

Those observing from below gasped for air beneath the overwhelming Emperor's Might, their faces contorting in shock.

Despite having witnessed Di Mingyuan's prowess in prior engagements, each viewing left them reeling with an inexplicable sense of dread.

"Incredible strength! The domain powers of these two individuals are actually on par!"

"Judging solely by the domains, Haotian's appears superior, exhibiting greater perfection. Di Mingyuan is merely leveraging the Emperor Bone to artificially amplify his domain's power."

"Emperor Bone, comparable to half an Emperor's Weapon, surprisingly found within an Immortal King, this is the bedrock of a preeminent great clan."

"Not only that, Emperor Blood and Emperor Vein are also present. Beyond cultivation, these are the underpinnings of Di Mingyuan's Emperor Dao power, allowing his nascent Emperor Dao to unleash peak Quasi-Emperor might!"

Many observers were astonished, recognizing the unparalleled foundation of the Emperor Clan.

The Black Emperor observed silently, keen to see if this confrontation would compel Li Hao to reveal his hidden strengths. He sensed an even more formidable power residing within the young man, and as a disciple of the Dao Origin Immortal Emperor, it was uncertain how much of the Infinite Emperor Skill, yearned for even by Emperor Venerates, he had truly grasped.

With the detonation of Di Mingyuan's Emperor Bone, the might of his domain swiftly began to overwhelm Li Hao's cosmos.

The Dharma Aspect behind him lifted the ancient Emperor Sword, and in a flash, the myriad laws of Dao and countless rays of light in the heavens and earth converged upon its blade.

This sword strike seemed poised to cleave the firmament and earth, plunging through the entirety of the battlefield, casting all else into shadow.