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Chapter 161: Demon Slaying Beyond the Pass

Beyond the Pass, a biting wind howled.

Li Hao soared through the sky, hurtling towards the distant horizon.

This time, he didn't need to worry about ambushes from Demon Kings or rely on Old Feng's protection to escape.

Although he was only at the peak of the Three Indestructibles realm, Li Hao felt confident that he could face a Dao Heart realm Demon King head-on, without needing to ascend to the Immortal realm.

Unfortunately, when he tried to allocate more stat points, aiming to advance his Physical Dao from the seventh to the eighth stage, a prompt appeared, indicating that he needed to condense his Dao Heart.

The Dao Heart realm, the first step of the Four Pillars realm, was the weakest, yet it was the most crucial.

Li Hao could only rely on himself to find his Dao Heart before he could allocate more points and advance.

He felt that once he found his Dao Heart and allocated points, he could potentially reach the peak of the Four Pillars realm in one fell swoop, reaching the level of that Buddha.

By then, apart from the Imperial Court, no place within the Great Yu Dynasty could stop him.

Li Hao had previously swept through the three hundred miles outside the Pass, leaving no stone unturned.

Now, as he traversed the area again, he only encountered a few stray lesser demons scavenging for food, which he effortlessly eliminated.

The demons in this wilderness were like weeds; if left unchecked for a while, they would sprout again.

Li Hao planned to create his own military banners and plant them in these areas, letting the demons know that this was their forbidden zone.

Seven hundred miles out lay the Ten Thousand Mountains region.

Previously, this was a forbidden zone for humans. Anyone who dared to enter would be hunted down by the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King, and even the Great Yu Divine Dynasty couldn't issue a warrant for his arrest.

But now, Li Hao stepped into this territory without hesitation.

Along the way, he casually slew four Heavenly Human realm demons.

These demons occupied their own mountain peaks, each ruling over a territory of about a hundred miles, never encroaching on each other's domain.

Li Hao didn't give them a chance to speak, directly killing them with a wave of his hand and flattening their mountain peaks.

When Li Hao reached the heart of this once-forbidden zone, he found the towering peaks of the Ten Thousand Mountains eerily silent.

Only a few unintelligent Spirit Circulation realm demons remained.

The rest had either perished in the previous battle or fled upon hearing the news.

As he flew through the mountains, Li Hao saw caves carved into the peaks by demons, reeking of a foul stench.

Demon banners, imitating human standards, were planted on the mountaintops, bearing the characters "Ten Thousand Mountains." They were now tattered and slanted, having lost their former glory.

Li Hao unleashed his divine soul, sweeping across the entire Ten Thousand Mountains domain.

He encountered a few lesser demons, baring their fangs and claws, and swatted them dead.

Near the center was the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King's peak, a treacherous mountain with a grand stone staircase leading to the summit.

At the top stood a palace resembling a golden throne room, a magnificent structure exuding a sinister aura amidst the deep mountains.

Statues of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King in his true form, a giant lion, were erected around the palace. The bases of the statues were engraved with dragons and phoenixes, seemingly in an attempt to appease the lion.

Li Hao flew past, shattering them with a casual wave of his hand.

With his current physical strength of a million catties, he could split mountains and crack rocks effortlessly.

If he used his object manipulation power, he could move mountains and sever peaks with a single thought.

"They didn't leave in a hurry," Li Hao observed.

The palace was empty, devoid of any valuables except for the jewels and jade embedded in its structure.

But these things held no value for demons, other than their ability to sparkle.

After a thorough search, Li Hao found nothing of interest. The caves of the Three Indestructibles realm demons were also empty, indicating that they had prepared escape routes and planned their retreat before the battle.

Li Hao kicked down the palace-like Demon Hall, then soared into the sky, leaving the area.

He changed direction, heading south towards the Dragon Mountain Daoist Temple.

...

...

Within the Dragon Mountain Daoist Temple, the once bustling grounds were now deserted.

The vast Enlightenment Plaza was empty, and the incense burners that once billowed with smoke now held only a few smoldering sticks, their ashes nearly depleted.

Two unformed lesser demons stealthily crawled through a dog hole at the back of the temple. Seeing the empty grounds, they grinned, revealing their delight.

They then scurried to the incense burners, puffing out their chests, attempting to inhale the lingering fragrance.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed over them, followed by a pungent stench. A buzzing sound filled the air as insects swarmed, engulfing the two lesser demons.

The demons' eyes widened in terror. Before they could struggle or scream, they were completely covered, their bodies dissolving into blood. A wisp of demonic essence squeezed out from their remains, floating into the mouth of a desiccated, corpse-like demon.

"Wilderness imps, daring to steal the Dragon Incense," the corpse-like demon sneered.

This incense was no ordinary incense. It was made by mixing the flesh and blood of special demons, and its smoke contained a unique demonic essence that could enhance cultivation when inhaled.

"The Dragon Lord hasn't returned. The news we received earlier indicates that the attack on Heaven's Gate Pass failed."

A seductive female demon with a centipede's lower body slithered over, her hand fan coyly covering her face as she spoke in a soft voice:

"Husband, we're the only ones left here. Why don't we leave too? The Dragon Lord probably won't be coming back."

"Leave? Where can we go?"

The corpse-like demon shook his head. "If the Dragon Lord returns and finds us gone, he'll hunt us down."

"We can escape to another place, to the north of the Great Yu Dynasty. The war in Yanbei just ended, and I heard that many demons died there. There should be plenty of vacant territories. We can go there and become kings ourselves."

The seductive centipede demon suggested.

"The Sacred Palace is there. Although they were defeated and retreated thousands of miles, if we go there, we'll need to pledge allegiance to them. After all, we're not just wilderness imps."

The corpse-like demon shook his head. "Besides, I suspect the Dragon Lord might have gone to join the Dragon Gate. I heard him mention earlier that the Dragon Gate plans to attack Liang Province. I wonder if they'll choose Heaven's Gate Pass as their breakthrough point. If they do, the Dragon Lord will return. Then we can follow him into battle, get a share of the spoils, and reap great benefits."

"Dragon Gate..."

The seductive centipede demon's eyes lit up at the mention of this name. As a scaled demon, she yearned to join the Dragon Gate.

It was said that there were many true dragons there, and they even taught demonic cultivation techniques for undergoing tribulation and transforming into dragons.

"Since my husband has such a plan, I'll follow your lead," the seductive centipede demon said softly, her voice dripping with charm.

The corpse-like demon smiled, about to embrace her and say something, when he suddenly sensed something and turned his head.

His pupils constricted at what he saw.

Standing on the Daoist Temple grounds, seemingly out of nowhere, was a richly dressed young man, calmly observing them.

"It's you!"

The corpse-like demon recognized the young man and his heart pounded in his chest, his soul nearly leaping out of his body.

He was the only Three Indestructibles demon who escaped the attack on Heaven's Gate Pass, and he had witnessed the young man's power firsthand.

Ordinary Three Indestructibles were no match for him!

The young man had dared to chase them for over a thousand miles from Heaven's Gate Pass, deep into their territory.

"A human?"

The seductive centipede demon looked at Li Hao with confusion. She initially wanted to approach him with a seductive smile and eliminate him, but her husband's gasp of alarm made her heart clench with a sense of foreboding.

"You mentioned the Dragon Gate just now. Tell me more about it," Li Hao said with a smile.

"You dare to come here? This is our demon territory!"

The corpse-like demon glared at Li Hao, while mentally transmitting to the seductive centipede demon, "You kill this kid, I'll deal with the one behind him."

The seductive centipede demon scanned her surroundings but saw no other figures. However, she didn't dare to be careless. She put on a seductive smile and said, "Where did this adorable human come from, little brother? Do you find big sister beautiful?"

Her lower centipede body retracted, transforming into slender, fair legs as she swayed towards Li Hao.

A wave of demonic wind swept through the air as she activated her charm magic, which could affect even Heavenly Human realm cultivators to some extent.

Li Hao stood unmoved.

Bang!

Suddenly, the seductive centipede demon's head exploded as if slapped by an invisible force.

Blood splattered, the seductive smile on her face frozen in place.

Her body flew backward, landing with a thud and reverting to its massive centipede form. However, her head was gone, and a terrified soul emerged from the wound.

What kind of monstrous human was this? He was clearly at the Three Indestructibles realm, yet her husband had asked her to kill him?

The corpse-like demon, who was about to flee, froze mid-step, his expression hardening.

She couldn't even hold him back for a moment?

"I don't have much patience. Speak truthfully," Li Hao said calmly.

A wisp of sword Qi, like a shooting star, rose from the ground, piercing through the corpse-like demon's shoulder before flying back and hovering in front of his eyes.

The icy killing intent made the demon's heart race.

Compared to their previous encounter, the young man's strength seemed to have reached a level he couldn't comprehend.

Could he have broken through to the Four Pillars realm?

He dismissed the thought as absurd. It was impossible.

Under the shadow of death, the corpse-like demon gulped and, under Li Hao's coercion, revealed everything he knew.

After he finished speaking, Li Hao showed no mercy. He flicked his wrist, sending a sword Qi that pierced through the demon's body and annihilated his soul.

He didn't spare the seductive centipede demon's soul either, crushing it with a wave of his hand, merging the power of heaven and earth.

The corpse-like demon, who was only at the Indestructible Body realm, tried to reveal his true form and fight Li Hao, but the difference in strength was too vast.

"...Liang Province, Dragon Gate..."

Li Hao's eyes flickered. The corpse-like demon didn't know much, but the demons were eyeing Liang Province and were restless, which aligned with the military reports Li Xuanli had sent earlier.

However, according to his Second Uncle, the Dragon Gate was one of the top demon forces.

Its strongest members were comparable to the Divine General's Mansion.

If the Dragon Gate gathered all its forces to attack Liang Province, the province would likely be engulfed in flames of war.

The Li family alone might not be able to defend such a vast territory.

Shaking his head slightly, Li Hao didn't dwell on it. These were just rumors for now. He would focus on defending his Heaven's Gate Pass first.

His divine soul swept through the Daoist Temple, searching for any remaining demon resources, but he found nothing rare or valuable.

He did find four demonic cultivation techniques, which he recorded in his system panel. They were all body refinement techniques.

He stood on the grounds, practicing each technique one by one. However, the body parts targeted by these four techniques overlapped significantly, only increasing his strength by three hundred thousand catties.

Now, his physical strength had reached one million three hundred thousand catties.

In his divine power state, it would be thirteen million catties. Such a physique was considered extremely powerful even among demons.

Leaving the Dragon Mountain Daoist Temple, Li Hao stomped his foot in mid-air, causing the entire temple to collapse and crumble into ruins.

He then turned and headed towards the Sacred Demon King's Sacred Peak.

But when he arrived, he found the place deserted as well. The demons outside the Three Passes, who had previously gathered to kill him, had abandoned their lairs and fled to unknown locations.

Li Hao felt a tinge of regret. He had been afraid of encountering these Demon Kings before, only daring to fish at the edge of the territory. Now that he wanted to find a Demon King to spar with, he couldn't find any.

Left with no other choice, Li Hao set his sights on the more distant regions.

He severed the Sacred Peak, leaving the area and venturing deeper into the wilderness.

...

Molten Fire Cave.

The cave was surrounded by a hundred miles of barren black rock. Inside was an active volcano, with lava flowing freely.

Crimson snakes and fire lizards coiled around the lava pool. Some had taken on half-demon forms, with lizard upper bodies and snow-white human legs, clinging to the cave walls like geckos.

At this moment, a small black-winged sparrow flew into the cave from outside.

It landed and transformed into a six or seven-year-old girl, her appearance delicate and flawless, but her demeanor mature. She glanced around before quickly lowering her head and transmitting her voice.

Soon, the lava churned as a massive, crimson-scaled python rose from the depths of the pool, its powerful demonic aura unrestrained.

The most peculiar feature was its forked neck, which bore three snake heads.

"Hall of Heavenly Dipper, how is the investigation I asked you to conduct? Have those old fogies from the Empyrean Realm truly entered the mortal world?"

The little girl spoke respectfully to the enormous Three-Headed Crimson Python, her voice crisp and clear:

"Lord Three-Phases, you can rest assured that the Hall of Heavenly Dipper always delivers. We have gathered all the information you requested."

"The Empyrean Realm has indeed entered the mortal world. They plan to attack Liang Province, invited by the Sacred Palace and the Dragon Gate. This time, the Dragon Gate will lead the attack, with the Empyrean Realm and the Sacred Palace providing support."

"Furthermore, the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King's attack on Heaven's Gate Pass failed. He, along with the Dragon Lord and the Sacred Demon King, have all fled. Their territories are indeed vacant."

"The National Teacher of the Northern Rin Kingdom was a subordinate of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King. He has also retreated. The Northern Rin Dynasty is currently lacking a National Teacher. If you're interested, Lord Three-Phases, you can send one of your subordinates to fill the position."

Hearing the little girl's words, the Three-Headed Crimson Python's eyes gleamed. One of its heads sneered:

"That old Demon King is truly foolish. His stupid son deserved to die. I heard he was killed by a human. We should thank that human properly."

"The Dragon Gate has invited us. Should we go?"

Another head asked.

The three heads seemed to possess independent thoughts, their voices distinct from one another.

The largest head in the middle remained silent, its gaze stern and profound. It spat out two blood-red, agate-like objects, which flew towards the little girl:

"This is your reward."

"Thank you, Lord Three-Phases," the little girl said, accepting the objects with delight. She then bowed respectfully. "Do you have any other requests?"

"Not for now. You may go."

"Yes."

The little girl replied and, with a surge of demonic energy, transformed back into the black sparrow. She flew out of the cave.

Upon emerging from the Molten Fire Cave, the black sparrow swiftly ascended, soaring towards the clouds. It activated a secret technique, rendering its body invisible.

But just as it was about to disappear completely, a golden sword light flashed through the air, severing its wing.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 162: A Solitary Rampage Across Three Thousand Miles (Double Chapter)

The black bird screeched, its eyes wide with terror as it looked towards the source of the flying sword.

There, a figure was rapidly approaching, its astonishing speed leaving the bird aghast.

The black bird desperately turned, attempting to flee in another direction. However, the loss of its wing severely hampered its speed. It unleashed its demonic talent, a mystical technique that conjured a phantom wing from its demonic aura. Simultaneously, it manipulated the surrounding winds, parting them to eliminate air resistance.

Like an arrow, it shot forward. But suddenly, the surrounding space seemed to collapse, constricting around it.

Bang!

The black bird's body was seized mid-air, its struggles frantic and futile.

Li Hao's figure materialized, his Dragon Soaring Sword spiraling back from the distance and settling into its sheath in his hand.

"So small, a Heaven's Mandate realm?"

Li Hao examined the black bird, which had reverted to its true form, a mere half-meter in size.

"I've heard that among the demons, there's a faction called the Celestial Dipper Hall. Modeled after the Celestial Secrets Pavilion, it's composed of a group of birds and beasts with weak combat abilities. They roam among the various demon tribes, gathering and selling intelligence for survival, skilled in concealment and investigation..."

Hearing the young man's murmur, the black bird's pupils contracted, its heart pounding in its chest.

It recognized the young man's face – the peerless genius stationed at Heaven's Gate Pass. How could he have appeared so deep within the demon's territory? If it were killed here, even the Great Yu Divine Dynasty wouldn't be able to avenge it.

"Spare me! I'm just a small demon from the wilderness, cultivating by absorbing the essence of the sun and moon. I've never harmed a human life..."

The black bird pleaded hastily, no longer daring to struggle.

The intelligence reports stated that this young man could tear apart three Undying Realm demons with his bare hands, let alone a small fry like itself.

"There's the smell of blood and flesh on you. You're not as innocent as you claim," Li Hao said softly.

He glanced around, his divine soul surging outwards. The divine soul carried an innate immortal aura, causing the black bird to tremble.

His divine soul swept the surroundings, following the traces of the black bird's demonic aura until it located a hilltop. There, a faint concentration of demonic aura suggested the location of its lair.

"Let's go. Let's take a look at your nest," Li Hao said, lifting the black bird with his object manipulation power and flying towards the hilltop.

"Spare me! I only consume the flesh and blood of demons, never humans..." the black bird begged desperately.

But Li Hao remained indifferent.

"You... you deserve to die!"

The black bird's eyes blazed with fury as it suddenly lunged towards Li Hao.

However, before it could get close, it was stopped by the object manipulation power.

Despair washed over the black bird. It glared hatefully at Li Hao, its demonic aura suddenly swelling within its body. Then, it spat out a mouthful of blood, its demonic aura dissipating.

Li Hao watched in surprise as the black bird's life force rapidly faded. It had chosen to commit suicide?

"I haven't even started interrogating it yet," Li Hao thought, a flicker of understanding in his eyes. Could it really be from the Celestial Dipper Hall? Ordinary bird demons wouldn't choose death so readily.

Even for the Celestial Dipper Hall, to cultivate such resolute determination was quite remarkable.

Li Hao squeezed the bird's body, discovering that its heart had been torn apart by its own demonic aura, rendering it useless.

However, within a pouch in its neck, he found two blood-red jade stones, resembling polished carnelian.

The jade stones exuded a rich, fragrant aroma of flesh and blood, along with an extremely potent demonic energy.

Li Hao pocketed them. These would make a good snack for Little White Fox later.

He then flew directly towards the hilltop.

...

Inside the Molten Fire Cave.

The three heads of the Three-Headed Serpent were discussing whether to accept the invitation from the Dragon Gate Sect.

They hadn't discussed it in front of the Celestial Dipper Hall bird demon earlier because they didn't want to provide it with free intelligence.

"It's the trend of the times. The Dragon Gate Sect's attack on Liang Province is likely not a whim but a long-planned operation."

"The reward offered by the Dragon Gate Sect is indeed generous. I think we can take the risk. It's just being wanted criminals. At worst, we can retreat to the Great Wilderness Heaven."

"Are you stupid? If we join the Dragon Gate Sect, what's there to fear from being wanted?"

Two heads were engaged in a heated debate, while the largest head in the middle remained silent.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew into the cave.

The three heads turned simultaneously to see a figure gracefully entering.

With his arrival, the scorching temperature within the cave seemed to drop significantly.

On the cave walls, numerous demons, resembling geckos, were startled awake from their slumber. They all stared at the young man who had stepped into the cave, their eyes gleaming with ferocious demonic aura.

"A human?!"

The Three-Headed Serpent was taken aback, its expression shifting slightly.

"The portrait provided by the Celestial Dipper Hall earlier seems to be him!"

"That prodigy from the Li family?"

Two of the Three-Headed Serpent's heads stared at Li Hao in disbelief. They hadn't expected the target the black bird had just investigated for them to appear right before their eyes.

Then, they noticed the dead black bird in Li Hao's hand – the very same Hall Master from the Celestial Dipper Hall who had just left.

The large head in the middle, its eyes flashing with crimson-gold light, gazed past Li Hao, scanning the passage behind him for any hidden individuals.

Old Feng had accompanied Li Hao, but he was currently leaning against a slope outside the cave, leisurely sipping wine.

The distance was too great for the Three-Headed Serpent to detect Feng Boping's presence. It immediately concluded that only the young man before them was present in the cave.

This...

Was he here to deliver himself as a meal?

"I think I'm dreaming."

"Is this a beautiful dream? I really don't want to wake up!"

Two of the snake heads chuckled sinisterly.

The large head in the middle, however, fixed its gaze on Li Hao. "Human, what brings you here?"

Li Hao surveyed the cave. Earlier, he had only detected a faint demonic aura on the hilltop, but now, inside the cave, he saw a considerable number of demons, including a rather large one.

However, to his slight disappointment, the three-headed snake before him only exuded the aura of the Undying Realm.

It wasn't a Demon King.

"I'm looking for some sparring partners," Li Hao said.

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Expressions of bewilderment appeared on all three heads of the Three-Headed Serpent.

Had this human genius gone mad?

This place was eighteen hundred miles away from Heaven's Gate Pass, surrounded by demon territory. Even if the young man called for help, it would be too late.

Others came to slay demons, but he came to spar?

"Big Brother, then we should entertain him properly."

"We understand the art of hospitality."

Two of the snake heads sneered.

The large head in the middle stared at Li Hao and uttered a single word: "Attack!"

In an instant, the numerous demons on the cave walls, as if on cue, screeched and lunged towards Li Hao.

A cacophony of sharp, eerie laughter filled the air as they swarmed towards Li Hao like a hornet's nest.

But in the next moment, a clear dragon's roar echoed, followed by a flash of golden light that swept through the cave.

The demons charging towards Li Hao seemed to freeze mid-air, their bodies then exploding simultaneously, their souls obliterated along with their physical forms.

Among them were several Heaven's Mandate realm demons, but they were no different from the lesser demons – all pierced through by a single sword strike.

Demonic blood splattered everywhere. At the same time, Li Hao raised his hand, two fingers forming a sword gesture, and slashed towards the three-headed crimson snake.

A surge of righteous sword Qi shot out. The three heads of the Three-Headed Serpent changed color, expressions of shock and fury replacing their earlier arrogance.

The magma beneath them churned, surging towards Li Hao like a fiery sea.

However, the approaching wave of molten rock was abruptly halted mid-air, solidified by Li Hao's object manipulation power.

Simultaneously, the sword Qi struck, leaving a terrifying gash on the crimson scales of the serpent's belly.

"What kind of attack is this?!"

"It hurts!"

"My Crimson Flame Body was actually broken through just like that?"

Two of the snake heads shrieked in pain.

The large head in the middle wore a grim expression. It finally understood why this young man dared to come here alone.

It was at the peak of the Undying Realm, second only to a Demon King, or rather, it had already half-stepped into the Demon King realm, only hindered by its lack of a Dao Heart.

But at this moment, facing this young man, it smelled the stench of death.

"Three-in-One Fusion!"

The large head roared.

Its body undulated, emerging from the magma. The two screaming snake heads rapidly submerged into its serpentine body.

"Big Brother, avenge us!"

"Big Brother, we leave it to you!"

The two snake heads roared angrily as they disappeared.

The original three-headed python transformed into a single-headed one, its aura surging dramatically. It spewed a crimson mist and lashed its tail towards Li Hao with tremendous force.

Li Hao stood unmoving, but his Celestial Dharma Idol manifested behind him.

With a resounding boom, the massive arms of the Dharma Idol caught the incoming snake tail, halting its devastating force. Then, with a sudden jerk, it began to swing the crimson python around.

"You..."

The Three-Headed Serpent stared at the young man in horror.

...

Outside the cave, a cold wind swept past.

Feng Boping leaned against a boulder, having finished his snacks. He brushed the crumbs from his hands and suddenly sensed something, turning his head towards the cave entrance.

He saw Li Hao emerging gracefully, his clothes spotless, as if he had just returned from a leisurely stroll through a scenic spot.

"So fast?"

Feng Boping was slightly surprised. Although he had anticipated Li Hao's victory, it seemed almost too effortless.

"Too weak," Li Hao shook his head slightly, a hint of regret in his voice. He had easily subdued the snake demon with just his Celestial Dharma Idol.

He had even given it a chance to activate some ancient Demon King bloodline, but the result was underwhelming. Its power hadn't increased significantly.

"..."

Feng Boping was speechless. The creature inside was at the peak of the Undying Realm, the same as Li Hao, yet it had been crushed?

He smiled wryly, recalling how Li Hao had killed a Demon King in that peculiar state while still in the Heaven's Mandate realm. Perhaps this wasn't so surprising after all.

"What next?"

"Continue."

"Alright."

The two transformed into gusts of wind and departed from the hilltop.

Meanwhile, the depths of the Molten Fire Cave had become a hellish bloodbath. All the demons inside had been slaughtered.

The massive body of the Three-Headed Serpent lay in several pieces, its blood extinguishing the magma. Its imposing head was crushed, brain matter oozing out, with only one eyeball remaining intact.

The gleam in that eyeball was fading, slowly extinguishing.

"Monster..."

Its last wisp of consciousness slowly faded into oblivion.

...

Peakless Mountain.

The mountain's steep slopes pierced the sky like sharp blades.

The name "Peakless" didn't refer to itself but to the surrounding mountains, which were dwarfed in comparison.

On the mountaintop, two robust figures were feasting, their surroundings littered with numerous flayed skins, both human and demon, hanging from the branches like tattered rags.

The air reeked of blood, and the ground was strewn with bones and corpses.

"Brother Yuan, that old geezer from the Northern Chill Kingdom has sent us another batch of meat. They're so plump and tender."

"Brother, don't be in such a hurry to eat. Let's have some fun first. The delicate flesh of humans has its own unique flavor."

"Haha, you're right."

They guffawed, tearing off a snow-white leg and devouring it with gusto.

Suddenly, a whistling sound approached.

"Hmm? What's that, daring to intrude upon our territory?"

They looked up simultaneously and saw a young man in elegant attire flying towards them.

"A human?"

They were stunned, somewhat surprised. "Could he be from the Northern Chill Kingdom?"

As the young man drew closer, they realized something was amiss. They couldn't sense his cultivation level, unable to discern his realm.

This could only mean that he was either cultivating a concealment technique or his realm was higher than theirs.

But they were both in the Undying Realm.

Could he be some old monster from the human race, disguised in a youthful appearance?

Before they could ponder further, a flying sword shot towards them with deadly speed.

The two were momentarily dumbfounded, then erupted in fury, revealing their true forms.

One was a four-armed giant ape, the other a golden-striped tiger.

Their auras were potent, both possessing ancient Demon King bloodlines, not ordinary breeds. They exuded a ferocious aura as they charged towards the young man.

"Taiji Qiankun Sword!"

Li Hao casually guided his Dragon Soaring Sword, which spun rapidly in mid-air. A shadow of Yin and Yang materialized before the sword, slashing towards the mountaintop.

The two ferocious beasts roared, their demonic aura engulfing the surrounding hundreds of meters. They each wielded their respective weapons, the four-armed ape holding four different ones, as they met the Taiji Qiankun Sword head-on.

Boom!

The Yin and Yang transformative power contained within the sword light yanked the four weapons from the ape's grasp and severed its arms.

In a single exchange, it plummeted from the sky.

The golden-striped tiger roared and lunged towards Li Hao.

Li Hao raised his hand and slowly pressed down.

The object manipulation power concentrated in his palm plundered the power of the surrounding ten miles, transforming it into a colossal mountain that descended upon the tiger.

The golden-striped tiger was horrified. It roared and swiped with its claws, but it was still pressed down onto Peakless Mountain below, causing the entire peak to collapse!

Under Li Hao's control, the Dragon Soaring Sword transformed into a golden streak, moving with blinding speed. It pierced through the four-armed ape's body and, under its terrified gaze, traced a crescent-shaped arc like lightning, severing its head.

The sword light plunged into the collapsing mountain below, and soon a tiger's roar, laced with a shrill scream, erupted.

In a matter of moments, both Undying Realm demons had perished.

The Dragon Soaring Sword soared into the sky and returned to its sheath in Li Hao's hand.

Li Hao glanced around, his divine soul surging out to retrieve the bodies of the two great demons. He enveloped them with his object manipulation power. They were valuable spoils of war, their bodies containing materials that could be used as supplementary ingredients for refining tools.

Their flesh and blood were also a rare delicacy.

However, he needed to remove their internal organs first.

"Old Feng, can your Celestial Space still accommodate them?" Li Hao asked, turning to Feng Boping.

Upon reaching the Dao Heart realm, one could open a Celestial Space within their Dao Heart, allowing them to store items.

During their past fishing trips, Second Master, Old Feng, and the others had casually retrieved various fine wines, fishing rods, and other items from their Celestial Spaces.

"These two demons are too large. I can't fit them," Feng Boping materialized and shook his head slightly. "The Celestial Space is quite small. It's fine for carrying small items."

Seeing this, Li Hao had no choice but to use two dark threads to bind the corpses of the two demons and drag them behind him.

"Let's go," Li Hao said.

They continued their journey, venturing deeper into demon territory.

Not long after Li Hao and Old Feng had left, a dark blue-winged bird arrived from afar, landing on the ruins of Peakless Mountain.

Soon, the sight of the collapsed mountain came into view.

The dark blue bird was stunned, its eyes widening in disbelief.

"This... this one is gone too?"

Its azure light flickered as it swooped down like a phantom, reaching the rubble of the collapsed mountain and surveying the area.

It quickly discovered traces of blood and the lingering aura of the two great demons.

"Dead again..."

The dark blue bird trembled. It abruptly ascended, soaring into the sky. It retrieved a jade whistle from its wing and blew it sharply.

A peculiar sound wave rippled outwards, like a signal.

In an instant, within a three-hundred-mile radius, seemingly ordinary birds and small demons came to a halt.

They listened intently, as if deciphering something from the seemingly calm void.

"Human invasion?!"

Upon comprehending the message, the birds were stunned. The word "invasion" was not unfamiliar to them, but the prefix "human" was quite unusual.

Without hesitation, they all took out their whistles and blew them rapidly.

The sound waves spread, carrying the message further.

In the blink of an eye, birds within a thousand miles stopped in their tracks. Among them, two birds abruptly changed direction and flew towards another location.

Meanwhile, in front of the Molten Fire Cave that Li Hao had previously left.

A palm-sized bird, black as a crow, arrived.

It landed on a rock and pecked casually, catching a small insect in its beak.

It appeared to be an ordinary bird.

But its eyes darted around, and after confirming that there was no movement nearby, it quickly swallowed the insect and flew towards the Molten Fire Cave.

Soon, the gruesome scene within the cave came into view.

The Three-Headed Serpent, its body severed into seven or eight pieces, and the countless demon corpses scattered across the ground.

Inside, it quickly located the body of the black bird.

"Hall Master Ming!"

The crow-like bird swiftly flew to the corpse and examined it carefully, confirming that it had indeed committed suicide.

"No wonder Hall Master Ming's soul beacon shattered."

The bird's eyes filled with sorrow, but it then tore open the black bird's feathers with its beak and ripped open its chest.

Soon, it spotted a message formed by pulsating blood vessels on the compressed internal organs.

It was a very brief message.

The last intelligence left behind by Hall Master Ming before his death.

Their Celestial Dipper Hall lacked combat prowess, but they thrived by roaming among the various top demon factions, specializing in gathering and disseminating intelligence.

At this moment, upon deciphering the message formed by the pulsating blood vessels, the bird's pupils constricted, its eyes filled with shock and astonishment.

"That human prodigy from the Li family actually dared to venture into demon territory alone?!"

It was astounded. If this news were to spread, the nearby demons would undoubtedly go berserk.

Moreover, it knew that countless demons held grudges against the Li family.

If they learned of the young man's whereabouts, they would surely travel from thousands of miles away to kill him!

Previously, when the young man was within the Great Yu Dynasty's borders, at the pass, many demons had already attempted to assassinate him, their intentions barely concealed.

It was only because the young man was protected by Soul Formation realm experts that some demons had abandoned their plans. But now, even if the young man had Soul Formation realm experts secretly following him, this wasn't the Great Yu Divine Dynasty's territory. If those demons were to learn of this, would they let such an opportunity slip?

As its thoughts raced, it suddenly heard a whistle.

It paused, listening intently, and its expression changed drastically.

That young man was still venturing deeper!

"He's insane! Is that young man trying to lure all the demons to attack him?"

It glanced at Hall Master Ming's body on the ground, took a deep breath, and pecked at the internal organs, destroying the remaining intelligence.

By killing Hall Master Ming, the young man had also offended their Celestial Dipper Hall.

Although their Celestial Dipper Hall never participated in battles, only dealing with intelligence, they were experts at using others as their blades.

Whoosh!

The bird immediately took flight and left the Molten Fire Cave.

...

As Li Hao traversed mountains and rivers, continuously hunting demons along the way, news of his actions spread through the Celestial Dipper Hall.

Birds flew in all directions, landing on various hilltops.

"Hmm? Where did this little bird demon come from? You're courting death."

On one hilltop, a slumbering demon opened its eyes and glanced at the bird, about to crush it.

But in the next moment, the bird hastily said, "I'm Azure Bird from the Celestial Dipper Hall. Black Cloud Lord, please leave quickly. A human is heading this way, hunting demons."

"Celestial Dipper Hall?"

The demon's raised claw paused slightly, and it chuckled. "What human would dare to come here? Do they know I'm hungry?"

"It's that human prodigy from the Li family, the destined True Dragon, Li Hao!" Azure Bird said urgently. "He has already killed five Undying Realm lords in a row, including the Undying Realm Three-Headed Serpent Lord. You should flee for your life!"

Black Cloud Lord was stunned, its expression changing drastically.

"The Li family? That damned Divine General's Mansion Li family?"

"Even the Three-Headed Serpent was killed by him?"

It was shaken. The Three-Headed Serpent held some fame and status within a thousand miles of this area, yet it had been killed.

"He's coming soon, Black Cloud Lord. Please leave quickly," Azure Bird said anxiously.

Black Cloud Lord snapped out of its daze and, not daring to linger, quickly rose to its feet, gathered the treasures from its cave, and fled into the distance.

At the same time, it transmitted its voice to Azure Bird, "I, Black Cloud Lord, owe your Celestial Dipper Hall a favor. I will repay it in the future."

"I still need to inform the other lords. I'll take my leave now," Azure Bird said, then flew away.

Similar scenes were unfolding in other locations.

Numerous birds from the Celestial Dipper Hall spread the news of Li Hao's demon-slaying rampage. Some demons chose to flee, while some Undying Realm demons chose to stay, wanting to test their strength against Li Hao.

Those who tested him met their demise.

As the Dragon Soaring Sword drank more and more blood, Li Hao's reputation grew. He rampaged across three thousand miles, encountering no equal.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 163: Facing Enemies from All Sides (Double Chapter)

Three Thousand Miles Beyond the Pass:

A miasmic valley, shrouded in poisonous fog, lay hidden deep within the demon territories. Within its depths stood a magnificent palace. Birds, their bodies enveloped in swirling vortexes of wind, pierced through the toxic haze and descended upon the palace grounds.

Inside, a protective formation shielded the palace from the poisonous fog. The birds landed on the palace's railings and pillars, some transforming into children upon touching the ground – small, delicate, and with an otherworldly beauty.

This was a branch hall of the Heavenly Dipper Palace.

Within the demon realm, the Heavenly Dipper Palace held a position no less significant than the Dragon Gate or the Sacred Palace. Though not renowned for its overall combat strength, its enigmatic Palace Master and the vast network of bird demons under its command, who gathered intelligence and traversed various factions, made it an invaluable asset that all major powers relied upon.

"You've all received the news, haven't you? That human youth is slaughtering demons everywhere!"

"He's too arrogant, venturing alone into our territory. This isn't the Great Yu Divine Dynasty!"

"It's all the fault of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King and the others who fled from the border. No one could hold that youth back. He must have that Fourth Firmament cultivator secretly following him."

"Before, when that youth traveled from Qing Province to Liang Province, he was protected by that Fourth Firmament cultivator all along. That's why those Demon Kings didn't want to risk crossing the border to kill him. Now, he's venturing deep alone – he's courting death!"

Seven or eight children, boys and girls with diverse appearances and small statures, gathered together. Leading them was a girl who appeared to be thirteen or fourteen years old. Dressed in a red dress, she was charming and delicate, but her expression was indifferent and mature beyond her years.

"Hall Master Ming is dead. That youth killed him!" a boy in black whispered.

His voice was childish, but his eyes were dark.

The others fell silent, having already learned of this news through the earlier bird calls.

The Heavenly Dipper Palace's members traveled freely among the demons, and no demon would dare attack them, except for perhaps some crazed lunatic. But any demon who dared harm a member of the Heavenly Dipper Palace would pay the price! Now, that human had dared to kill their Hall Master Ming – he would suffer the same fate!

"You've already spread the news, haven't you? I've contacted the other provinces and spread the word about this youth. Those Great Demons and Demon Kings who hold grudges against the Li Clan will surely come!"

"As long as this youth remains here, he's doomed!" the red-dressed girl declared, her eyes as bright as snow, her voice cold.

The other children nodded, their eyes filled with killing intent.

"Have you investigated who the Fourth Firmament cultivator secretly following that youth is?" the red-dressed girl asked.

The children exchanged glances. A little girl in a green dress, as delicate as a porcelain doll, shook her head.

"We initially thought it was the Fourth Master of the Li Clan, but I personally investigated, and he hasn't left the River of the Deceased."

"It's not the Fourth Master of the Li Clan," another child with snow-white hair shook his head, a sneer playing on his lips. "You'll never guess who it is. When the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King attacked before, I watched the battle from afar. Although that person deliberately concealed their attack techniques, I still recognized them."

"I investigated the archives earlier. It's related to the Buddhist incident thirty years ago. If I'm not mistaken, that person should be the Saint of Thieves, Feng Boping!"

"What?!"

The others were shocked by his words.

The bird demons listening nearby also widened their eyes in disbelief.

"The Saint of Thieves? He's protecting that youth?"

"The Divine General's Estate is secretly connected to the Saint of Thieves?"

"Heavens! If the Buddhist Sect learns of this, the Li Clan will be in deep trouble."

"Not just the Buddhist Sect. If the other Divine General's Estates find out, this is top-secret information. We could sell it for a good price!"

They grew excited. This was a rare weakness of the Li Clan. However, they only knew that the Saint of Thieves was protecting the youth; they hadn't yet grasped concrete evidence of his collusion with the Divine General's Estate.

Based on protection alone, it wasn't enough to harm the Divine General's Estate. After all, it was the Saint of Thieves' freedom to protect whomever he wished. Without solid proof, it would just be baseless slander.

"I'll report this matter to the Palace Master. Our elders will personally investigate and follow the clues. If we can find evidence, it will be tremendous news for us," the red-dressed girl said, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

The Heavenly Dipper Palace relied on intelligence for its survival. Information was their greatest weapon.

The more valuable the information they possessed, the greater their advantage.

At that moment, a bird pierced through the poisonous fog and landed in the palace.

"Reporting to Elder, that youth has just slain the Old Ancestor of Flat Mountain in the west and is heading this way," the bird demon said in an old woman's voice.

"What? The Old Ancestor of Flat Mountain is dead too?!"

The other bird demons were shocked.

That was a Great Demon of the Undying Realm, comparable to a Three-Phase Chieftain. He had cultivated for ten thousand years and was practically half a step into the Fourth Firmament Realm. How could he be dead?

"Didn't he flee?"

"Didn't anyone warn him?"

"They did. He wanted to try, saying he wanted to see the capabilities of that young brat."

"..."

The bird demons fell silent.

The red-dressed girl's face darkened. "I'm afraid this poisonous fog won't stop his detection. That youth can tear apart Three Immortals with his bare hands – he's terrifying! Let's disperse immediately and use the Mystic Sound Whistles to communicate. One Demon King is already on his way. I'll go meet him and ask him to wait for other Demon Kings to arrive so they can kill that youth together."

"Yes."

The bird demons nodded.

Then, the birds flew out of the hidden poisonous valley.

The cyclones generated by their wings isolated them from the poisonous fog, creating paths for them.

As the birds dispersed, the palace was quickly deserted, becoming empty and silent.

...

Heavenly Gate Pass:

Li Hongzhuang stood atop the city wall, gazing into the distance. Li Hao had yet to return, and her brow furrowed with worry. An inexplicable unease stirred within her heart.

She had a bad feeling.

"General, has Young General Haotian not returned yet?" a Grandmaster approached and asked.

Li Hongzhuang was taken aback. "What did you call him?"

"Young General Haotian," the Grandmaster replied, puzzled.

Li Hongzhuang's expression shifted slightly. Li Hao had been awarded the title of Young General for his meritorious service in defending Mount Yue City and Heavenly Gate Pass. The news had already reached the Li Clan in Qing Province.

Now, Li Hao's military flags, emblazoned with the characters "Haotian," fluttered all over the city walls. Most people in the city had also changed the way they addressed Li Hao.

It seemed that no one called that child "Young Master Li" anymore.

Perhaps, in private, people still remembered that the youth was from the Li Clan, bearing the esteemed surname of the Divine General's Estate. But as time passed, would anyone remember?

Li Hongzhuang's thoughts drifted until the Grandmaster's repeated inquiries brought her back to the present.

She frowned slightly. "What business do you have with him?"

"General, it's not me who's looking for him, it's the Stargazer," the Grandmaster explained. "It seems they've completed the construction of their formation and wish to invite Young General Haotian to test it."

Li Hongzhuang glanced towards the distance. "I'll go take a look."

With that, she soared into the air and quickly arrived at the other side of the city wall.

Li Hongzhuang landed. The elderly Stargazer and several of his students were waiting there.

"General," the Stargazer greeted, bowing slightly as he saw the crimson battle armor and the general's insignia on Li Hongzhuang's shoulders.

Li Hongzhuang didn't dare to be arrogant and quickly returned the gesture. "You've all worked hard."

"It's our duty," the Stargazer replied, glancing around. "Where is Young General Haotian?"

Li Hongzhuang's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. "He's gone beyond the pass to slay demons," she said calmly.

"When did he leave? Why didn't I see any troops dispatched?" Xia Xianglan asked curiously from behind.

Li Hongzhuang glanced at her. "He went alone. He didn't take any troops."

"Alone?" Xia Xianglan was stunned. "Why didn't he take any troops? Isn't it dangerous?"

"..."

Li Hongzhuang was momentarily speechless by this seemingly innocent question. Was it dangerous? Of course, it was dangerous.

But how could she allow that youth to go alone?

She paused for a moment before regaining her composure. "It's dangerous beyond the pass. Our soldiers wouldn't be able to keep up with him. They would only be a burden."

As she said this, she felt a slight burning sensation on her face.

Something she usually took for granted now felt embarrassing to say out loud.

They were also guarding the border, but it seemed they were just here for show.

"Is he that powerful?" Xia Xianglan looked at her in surprise.

Li Hongzhuang fell silent. Yes, that youth was already incredibly powerful.

So powerful that even she, his aunt, couldn't keep up with his pace.

Perhaps, if her Ninth Brother were still alive, he would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with that youth, perhaps waiting for him at a more distant point in the future.

"Xianglan, don't be disrespectful," the Stargazer said, sensing the tension. Although he disliked socializing, he wasn't oblivious. The rumors about that youth and the Li Clan were too sensational, and he had heard some of them. He then addressed Li Hongzhuang, "General, do you know when the Young General will return?"

"..."

Li Hongzhuang remained silent. She had no definite information. Li Hao hadn't said anything when he left.

Seeing Li Hongzhuang's silence, the Stargazer gave her a strange look but didn't press further. "In that case, we'll wait a few more days and discuss it when the Young General returns."

"Thank you for your understanding," Li Hongzhuang finally replied.

"Is he always like this?" Xia Xianglan asked Li Hongzhuang.

Li Hongzhuang frowned and pretended not to hear. The girl's words left her feeling unable to answer.

Seeing herself being ignored, Xia Xianglan pouted slightly. As her master and Li Hongzhuang walked ahead, she looked towards the snow-covered landscape beyond the pass, where the snow was beginning to melt.

"What kind of demons is he fighting?"

...

Three Thousand Miles Beyond the Pass:

A dragon-bird, its body shimmering with a rainbow of colors, fled in panic, soaring through the mountain peaks. Its feathers scattered, constantly dispersing the surrounding air.

Behind it, a golden divine light rapidly pursued, suddenly accelerating and slashing towards its wings.

The dragon-bird roared in fury, its wings generating a thunderous wind. Bolts of lightning crashed down like a dense storm, striking the approaching light.

But the golden divine light abruptly curved, slicing like a crescent moon towards another point. Its sharp edge drew blood as it tore open the dragon-bird's flank, nearly spilling its internal organs.

The dragon-bird shrieked in pain, its eyes filled with terror. "I have no grudge against you! Why are you forcing me to death?!"

Li Hao's figure materialized from another direction. He thrust out a fist, unleashing a surge of power that seemed to seal the void around the dragon-bird, suppressing its surrounding aura with a single blow.

The dragon-bird cried out in anguish, crashing into a mountain peak and creating a massive crater. Rocks tumbled down into the ravine below.

The golden divine light followed closely, swiftly plunging into the dust and piercing the dragon-bird's head before it could rise.

"You..."

The dragon-bird's eyes widened in defiance, filled with terror and rage as it stared at the approaching youth, but it could no longer muster the strength to stand.

The Dragon Soaring Sword returned to its sheath. Li Hao looked at the lifeless dragon-bird, shaking his head slightly. He released a dark thread, wrapping it around the dragon-bird's corpse and dragging it along.

Then, he gathered other dark threads, pulling in dark shadows from the distance like kites. They were the corpses of the demons he had slain along the way.

Li Hao soared into the sky, the corpses trailing behind him like a spectacular kite display.

He had swept across three thousand miles, slaughtering his way from west to east. To Li Hao's disappointment, he hadn't encountered any Demon Kings. The strongest he had faced were Undying Realm demons.

"Are those three the only Demon Kings beyond the pass?" Li Hao wondered, feeling somewhat frustrated.

So far, he had only warmed up.

Continuing eastward, Li Hao flew over several mountain peaks, using his divine sense to scout the surroundings.

He detected demon lairs in some of the mountains, but they were all deserted.

This wasn't the first time Li Hao had encountered this situation. He frowned, his gaze sweeping across the landscape. Earlier, he had occasionally spotted small bird demons, but he had crushed them effortlessly. Now, even those were becoming scarce.

"It seems these demons knew I was coming and fled in advance."

"Is it the Heavenly Dipper Palace's demons spreading the word?"

Li Hao sighed inwardly. He had practically delivered himself to their doorstep, yet these demons had run away. It was utterly unreasonable.

He flew for a while longer, visiting several empty mountain peaks without finding any demons. Feeling slightly bored, he found a large mountain and sat down, the demon corpses entangled in his dark threads landing beside him.

"Old Feng, bring me some wine," Li Hao called out.

A wine gourd flew out of the void, but Old Feng himself didn't appear.

"Drink less, young one. This wine is strong."

"The stronger the better," Li Hao chuckled, popping the cork and taking a couple of gulps.

A few wild birds flew over and landed on the ground, pecking at fallen fruits.

These birds weren't demons, just ordinary creatures.

Li Hao glanced at them, paying them no mind. He took another sip of wine and then suddenly focused his attention on the birds.

The birds were searching for fallen fruits and insects on the ground.

Li Hao's eyebrows twitched. With a series of poms, the birds' bodies exploded, crushed by his telekinetic power.

He released dark threads, extending them outwards to form a net.

Then, he resumed drinking.

Dozens of miles away, a bird demon, disguised as an ordinary bird with its demonic aura concealed, suddenly let out a pained groan.

Blood seeped from its eyes, but it quickly buried its head under its wings, fearing detection.

Once it had stabilized its injuries, it calmed its panicked heart and took flight.

"That guy, he can even detect that? I was using the Divine Eye Technique, only borrowing the vision of those little birds."

It felt exposed and, filled with fear, dared not linger any longer.

Suddenly, as it ascended, it brushed against something that felt like a string.

Before it could react, the dark thread contracted sharply, wrapping around its body and pulling it away at high speed.

"What is this?!"

The bird demon shrieked in terror, struggling desperately, but the dark thread was deeply embedded, cutting into its bones.

It watched helplessly as it was dragged towards a mountain peak – the very peak where that youth was located. Its heart pounded with fear, and it let out a desperate roar.

Thud.

The bird's body tumbled to the ground at Li Hao's feet, lifeless. It had chosen suicide.

Li Hao raised an eyebrow. Just like the black bird before, this Heavenly Dipper Palace bird demon was incredibly well-trained, choosing death over the possibility of being interrogated.

"It seems that with the Heavenly Dipper Palace around, it's going to be quite troublesome to hunt these demons on a large scale," Li Hao muttered to himself.

He retracted the dark thread and smashed the bird demon's corpse into a pulp with a single slap. He returned the wine gourd to Old Feng and then soared into the sky.

He wanted to see just how many demons the Heavenly Dipper Palace's bird demons could warn off.

Li Hao continued flying eastward. When he passed a miasmic valley, he detected an empty palace within and casually smashed it to pieces.

He destroyed all the caves and lairs of the demons he encountered along the way, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

...

As Li Hao rampaged across the land, several figures approached the border of Liang Province, thousands of miles away.

These figures exuded powerful demonic auras. Leading them was a middle-aged man in white robes, his features handsome, his eyes sharp and captivating.

The other four figures were slightly intimidated by him and hurriedly bowed.

"Lord Fengshan!"

The white-robed middle-aged man glanced at the four and said coldly, "Do you also have a grudge against the Li Clan?"

"Yes!"

The four nodded eagerly, nervous in his presence.

After all, this was a Demon King.

At that moment, two birds flew towards them, one after the other. The red bird in the lead shrunk in size, transforming into the red-dressed girl.

"Lord Fengshan!"

She bowed respectfully to the white-robed middle-aged man and then nodded slightly to the other four. "Please wait a moment. Lord Baishen is also on his way."

"Lord Baishen?"

Lord Fengshan frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that one to come as well. However, that one had been fighting against the Li Clan in Yanbei for over a decade and held a deep grudge. It was understandable that he would seize this opportunity.

"How long until he arrives? If it's too long, I'm not going to wait," Lord Fengshan said.

The red-dressed girl was about to reply when she suddenly seemed to hear something and looked up towards the distance.

Several figures were approaching rapidly. Leading them was a young man in snow-white robes, his hands clasped behind his back as he soared through the sky with an air of elegance.

Behind him were several figures with hideous appearances and varying heights.

Lord Fengshan seemed to sense something and turned to look, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"He's here."

The red-dressed girl smiled faintly. As the group approached, she bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Lord Baishen."

The white-robed young man glanced at Lord Fengshan and smiled. "You've come as well."

Lord Fengshan nodded slightly, but his eyes held a hint of coldness. The other man was from the Sacred Palace, a faction not particularly friendly with his own.

"I've come for personal reasons. Since we all share a common enemy in the Li Clan, we are temporary allies," Lord Baishen said with a smile. "Let's go and see what that Li Clan brat is relying on."

Lord Fengshan simply nodded without speaking.

"Ziyu, lead the way for the two lords," the red-dressed girl instructed the purple bird beside her.

After watching them depart, the red-dressed girl flew off in another direction.

"The Li Clan has made quite a few enemies."

...

Li Hao stomped on a cave, collapsing it, and was about to continue his journey when he suddenly heard Old Feng's voice in his mind:

"Little Hao, a Demon King is coming."

Li Hao's eyes lit up. He looked around, his divine sense spreading out, and dark threads extending in all directions.

Soon, he spotted several figures approaching rapidly in the distance through his divine sense.

The two figures in the lead made no attempt to conceal their demonic auras. As they flew, their demonic auras swirled above them like dark clouds, resembling intertwined dragons and phoenixes, exuding a terrifying pressure.

Li Hao's eyes narrowed. Two at once? They had clearly come prepared.

He flung the collected demon corpses onto another mountain peak to avoid hindering the upcoming battle.

Then, he began to warm up, his blood and Qi slowly surging through his body.

"It's over there," the purple bird pointed before stopping.

The demons didn't pay it any mind. They had already spotted the youth's figure. To their amusement, the youth didn't flee upon seeing them but waited in place.

He was truly fearless!

"As expected, there's a Fourth Firmament cultivator secretly protecting him. However, there's only one," Lord Baishen narrowed his eyes, sensing the hidden expert.

"You hold back that Fourth Firmament cultivator, and I'll deal with this brat!" Lord Fengshan said immediately, his eyes burning with hatred and killing intent.

Lord Baishen's gaze flickered as he glanced at him. "Alright."

Lord Fengshan was relieved to see him agree so readily. He had come here specifically to personally kill this descendant of the Li Clan.

"Attack!"

He barked the order but didn't charge forward himself.

The youth standing there motionless was too eerie. Although he was a Demon King and confident in his ability to easily slay the youth, years of caution made him choose to observe first.

The Three Immortal demons who had come seeking revenge hesitated.

They saw the numerous demon corpses Li Hao had tossed onto the distant mountain peak. Those demons were all of the Three Immortal Realm, yet the youth had flung them around like kites.

According to the Heavenly Dipper Palace's intelligence, the youth had slain numerous Three Immortal demons. They doubted they could kill him on their own.

"What's wrong? Aren't you here for revenge? Are you afraid?" Lord Fengshan sneered, his eyes flashing with menace.

The demons felt a sense of helplessness, but at least they outnumbered the youth and could support each other.

"Let's go! Attack together!"

The Three Immortal demons quickly reached a consensus and charged towards Li Hao.

They revealed their true forms, their massive bodies appearing in the sky, their demonic auras surging like tidal waves.

Li Hao stood calmly, waiting until the demons were within a few hundred meters before he suddenly made his move.

He inhaled a mouthful of immortal Qi, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, and pressed down from above.

The Dragon Soaring Sword unsheathed with a clang, releasing a blinding golden light.

"Kill!"

A giant turtle-like demon roared and charged forward, relying on its thick hide and sturdy defense to block Li Hao's attack and buy time for the others to strike.

The Dragon Soaring Sword slashed down, striking the turtle's Indestructible Body, but it only managed to leave a small scratch.

Li Hao's eyes widened slightly. Golden clouds of light suddenly surged from the Dragon Soaring Sword, accompanied by a dragon's roar. A true dragon materialized.

Roar!

The Dragon Soaring Sword cleaved down once more, shattering the turtle's protective aura and slicing into its neck, leaving a gaping wound.

Meanwhile, the other demons had reached Li Hao.

With a whoosh, a giant ape-like demon drew its bow. The massive demonic iron bow, seemingly crude in construction, gleamed with a frosty silver light as it loosed an arrow from afar.

Another demon, resembling a giant rat but covered in dragon scales, indicating a mixed bloodline with a true dragon, leaped towards Li Hao, spewing a cloud of black demonic mist that threatened to corrode and devour him.

Faced with the simultaneous attacks of two demons, Li Hao's expression turned cold. He raised a hand and pressed down sharply.

The power that had been permeating the heavens and earth suddenly descended, and with a boom, the demons' bodies shuddered as if struck by a mountain.

The trajectory of the frost arrow was deflected, veering towards the dragon-rat.

Li Hao swatted away the dragon-rat's demonic mist with a single wave of his hand.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 164: The Young Man's Fierce Reputation (Supplementary Chapter 25)

Bang!

The arrow veered off course, narrowly missing the Dragon Rat and striking a nearby mountain peak. In an instant, the peak shattered, its fragments solidifying into ice, freezing every plant on its surface.

"What kind of power is this?!"

Several Demonic Beasts at the Three Indestructible Realms were horrified. With a mere gesture, the young man seemed to exert pressure upon the heavens and earth. His overwhelming object manipulation power far surpassed theirs, no wonder he could tear Demonic Beasts apart with his bare hands.

Li Hao, no longer holding back, took a large stride forward, appearing before the Dragon Rat as if teleporting.

He raised a fist and smashed it down, his fist intent fused with sword intent, amplified by his current physique, like a spear piercing through the air.

Seeing the young man dare to approach, the Dragon Rat's eyes gleamed with ferocity. It didn't dodge or evade, instead, it suddenly opened its maw and lunged at Li Hao.

Its mouth was filled with sharp teeth, like countless blades, capable of severing metal and shattering stone.

But Li Hao simply raised his hand, allowing it to bite down. Then, with his other fist, he slammed it onto the Dragon Rat's head.

Seeing this savage attack, the other Demonic Beasts were stunned. This was not how humans typically fought.

"You're courting death!"

The Dragon Rat was overjoyed, biting down with all its might. Its bite force was astonishing, capable of piercing even a True Dragon's scales.

But suddenly, its teeth seemed to have encountered a divine weapon. Countless blades pressed down, only managing to slightly indent the young man's skin, without causing any visible wounds.

In the moment of its stunned bewilderment, Li Hao's fist had already landed. With a bang, it pierced through the Dragon Rat's head like a spearhead, creating a gaping hole and shattering its skull.

Blood splattered from its head.

While the Dragon Rat was reeling, Li Hao's bitten arm twisted, grabbing its upper jaw. He bent his body, wedging his feet into the gap of its lower jaw, and forcefully pushed upwards.

He pried the Dragon Rat's mouth open.

The Dragon Rat regained its senses, its eyes filled with terror. It was at the Indestructible Realm, yet its physical body seemed inferior to this human youth.

The opponent was like a ferocious beast cub.

It desperately tried to fling Li Hao away, to create distance. It smelled the scent of death.

But Li Hao's arm pierced through its upper jaw. He then unleashed a series of punches, shattering and dislodging the teeth within its mouth, leaving its consciousness dazed and confused.

"Quick, stop him!"

The other Demonic Beasts were horrified and rushed to rescue the Dragon Rat.

Arrows shot out again, but Li Hao's Celestial Manifestation appeared behind him, grabbing the arrows and then, with a flick of his wrist, impaling them into the Dragon Rat's head.

Another Demonic Beast unleashed a fiery cloud, but Li Hao's Celestial Manifestation exhaled a breath of immortal Qi, shattering the cloud.

"Break!"

Li Hao roared, his arms exploding with power as he ripped the Dragon Rat's head apart.

Blood sprayed everywhere as the Dragon Rat let out a mournful cry, its soul escaping from its body.

But before it could flee, a dragon's roar echoed, and Long Xiao devoured its soul.

Li Hao casually tossed the Dragon Rat's corpse aside and turned to face the remaining Demonic Beasts. His Celestial Manifestation surged forward, charging towards a fiery lion engulfed in flames.

The Fire Lion roared, spewing out a sea of fire. From within the flames, a golden leaf shot out, seemingly a Demonic Beast weapon.

With a wave of its hand, the Celestial Manifestation extinguished the flames and then forcefully grabbed the golden leaf, charging towards the Fire Lion and slamming the leaf into its head.

The Fire Lion screamed in pain and fled in panic.

"Help!"

The Fire Lion cried out for help.

In the distance, Phoenix Mountain Lord and White God Lord's expressions were grim. They could see that the young man was at the Three Indestructible Realm, but his strength far surpassed other Demonic Beasts at the same level.

Moreover, his physical body was incredibly resilient, impervious to bites. It was likely that only a divine weapon could harm him.

"Hmph, no wonder he dares to charge out alone."

Phoenix Mountain Lord's eyes flickered with golden flames. He said to White God Lord, "The other one is yours. Don't interfere with me!"

With that, he let out a phoenix cry, his body transforming into a fiery phoenix as he soared towards Li Hao, enveloped in a sea of flames.

Seeing this, the other Demonic Beasts scattered in fear. They had realized that this young man was not someone they could easily kill at the Three Indestructible Realm. He was like those famed second-generation cultivators from the Divine General's Mansion, reaching the peak of the Three Indestructible Realm and capable of challenging over a dozen Demonic Beasts at the same level single-handedly. He was terrifying.

Li Hao caught up to the Fire Lion and smashed its skull with a single palm strike, knocking its soul out. Just as he was about to obliterate it, he sensed a scorching heat approaching.

He turned to see a fiery phoenix flying towards him.

Before it even got close, the intense heat seemed to boil the very heavens and earth.

Li Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained calm. He clapped his hand, extinguishing the escaping soul of the Fire Lion.

Only then did he turn to face the fiery phoenix.

"Extreme Yang Divine Fire!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord roared in anger as he saw Li Hao kill the Demonic Beast right in front of him. It was a provocation!

Divine light erupted, and a ball of fire like a scorching sun shot out.

Li Hao didn't dodge. Instead, he summoned Long Xiao Sword. His Celestial Manifestation returned, and the manifestation grasped the divine sword, its size growing accordingly.

The manifestation took a step forward and swung the sword with a mighty slash.

Flames exploded, divine light scattering like countless sparks. The air became scorching hot, baking the surrounding area.

Li Hao bathed in this intense heat, his black hair fluttering. He urged his Celestial Manifestation forward, wielding the divine sword as he charged.

Phoenix Mountain Lord was enraged. Whirlwinds formed between his wings, and flames transformed into miniature phoenixes, like a myriad of light spots, flying towards Li Hao.

He himself soared forward, his claws like curved hooks, aiming to destroy the True Dragon Sword Soul on Long Xiao Sword!

Li Hao didn't retract his sword to defend. Instead, he stood still.

He raised his hands, and a phantom appeared behind him – the Hundred Refinements Indestructible Body: Unmoving Wisdom King!

The Wisdom King phantom resembled a divine projection, its hands clasped together. Facing the countless fiery phoenix phantoms, as Li Hao's arms rose, it unleashed hundreds of palm strikes.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Explosions echoed as the incoming fiery phoenix flames were shattered, transforming into a sea of fire that surrounded Li Hao.

Under the Unmoving Wisdom King phantom's assault, these flames couldn't get close. Only the scorching heat continued to bake Li Hao's body.

But even surrounded by the sea of fire, Li Hao's hair didn't even wither. It remained thick and black, radiating a divine glow.

He stood firm amidst the flames, staring directly at the fiery phoenix. His Celestial Manifestation was locked in a fierce battle with the phoenix.

In the blink of an eye, thousands of sword strikes were exchanged. Phoenix Mountain Lord's attacks were also incredibly ferocious, his claws aiming for fatal blows, trying to tear apart the Sword Soul. But the Sword Soul moved with Long Xiao, and Long Xiao moved with the Celestial Manifestation. The Taiji Qiankun Sword technique manifested a Taiji phantom, enveloping Phoenix Mountain Lord, neutralizing his ferocious attacks like a gentle breeze.

"Even this can't kill him?"

White God Lord's voice carried a hint of mockery.

Phoenix Mountain Lord glared at him furiously. But in that moment of distraction, the Celestial Manifestation seized the opportunity, slashing its sword across his chest and abdomen. The flames were extinguished, and Phoenix Mountain Lord stumbled back with a groan.

Although White God Lord was mocking Phoenix Mountain Lord, he also intended to force him to exert his full power. His expression grew serious as he observed the young man's attacks.

Merely at the Three Indestructible Realm, yet capable of holding his own against a Demon King. It was simply terrifying.

Back in Yanbei, he had witnessed Li Tiangang battling Demonic Beasts, but even then, it wasn't as awe-inspiring as this.

This young man was only fourteen years old, yet he had already surpassed his father.

If given more time to grow, the Great Yu Divine Dynasty would have another True Person!

He must be eliminated!

His gaze shifted towards a point in the void. There was a faint figure there. He could sense that the figure's Qi was locked onto him. As long as he made a move, the figure would also intervene.

To break the stalemate, he could only rely on Phoenix Mountain Lord himself.

"True Phoenix Divine Blood!!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord, injured and humiliated, roared furiously. The golden flames around him intensified, swirling like a vortex.

His aura surged, becoming even more powerful as he charged towards Li Hao's Celestial Manifestation once more.

He spewed out crimson flames, like a divine rainbow piercing the heavens, aiming for the manifestation.

Guided by the Dao Rhyme, this attack was guaranteed to hit.

Li Hao sensed it. He discovered that after cultivating the Supreme Body, he seemed to be able to perceive the trajectory of the Dao Rhyme. He could clearly sense the target of the opponent's attack.

It felt like he could anticipate his enemy's moves.

"So this is a Demon King's attack? It's not strong enough!"

Li Hao shouted loudly.

The young man's voice reverberated through the sky, shocking the surrounding Three Indestructible Demonic Beasts and sending chills down the spine of the Heavenly Dipper Hall's bird demon who was observing from afar.

Li Hao's immortal Qi erupted, countless auspicious lights gathering. His Celestial Manifestation became dazzling, like a giant wielding a divine sword, roaring as it slashed forward.

Sword Birthing the Other Shore.

Countless flowers bloomed in the air, only to wither in the flames. However, even though the sword's momentum was weakened by the flames, the sword strike still cleaved through the void, landing directly on Phoenix Mountain Lord's head.

The moment the sword light approached, the sword Qi shifted abruptly, tearing open a pitch-black Gate of Reincarnation!

The crimson light that Phoenix Mountain Lord had spewed shattered, swallowed by the black hole created by the sword light. He revealed a look of horror. What kind of sword technique was this?

Li Hao's Celestial Manifestation charged forward, the sword light slashing again, suppressing the phoenix crown.

Phoenix Mountain Lord roared, his wings flapping violently, creating a monstrous sea of fire. Countless True Phoenix flames engulfed Li Hao's manifestation, attempting to incinerate it.

The manifestation began to distort and deform under the intense heat.

Li Hao could feel the pain transmitted through his soul. His eyes flashed with a cold light as he retracted the manifestation.

Long Xiao Sword also flew back automatically, landing in his hand.

If the manifestation wasn't enough, then he would use his true body!

Li Hao, wielding the divine sword, roared as he charged into the sea of fire.

Countless True Flames wrapped around him like chains, only to snap the moment they touched his body.

Li Hao stepped on the flames, his eyes radiating divine light. He slashed his sword downwards.

The power of heaven and earth gathered, transforming into a dazzling sword Qi that instantly carved a path through the sea of fire, striking the fiery phoenix's chest.

Blood splattered, and Phoenix Mountain Lord cried out in pain, retreating hundreds of meters.

He stared at the young man who had emerged from the flames with shock and disbelief. His Phoenix True Flames couldn't harm him?

He could see that Li Hao's body had only suffered minor burns under the scorching flames, not even his bones were damaged!

One must know that even other Demon Kings would avoid his Phoenix True Flames, or at least suffer significant injuries if they didn't!

Li Hao charged towards Phoenix Mountain Lord, his immortal Qi drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, channeling it into his arms. The sword light slashed down, unleashing another earth-shattering sword Qi. There were no fancy techniques, just pure power erupting like a cascading galaxy, crashing down with immense force.

Phoenix Mountain Lord spewed out crimson light, attempting to block it, but the condensed sword Qi shattered the light and sent his body plummeting downwards.

Li Hao charged forward, kicking the bird's head with his foot. Blood sprayed everywhere as Phoenix Mountain Lord crashed into a mountain peak.

The Three Indestructible Demonic Beasts from before were dumbfounded, speechless from shock.

This young man was too ferocious, actually overpowering a Demon King and beating him mercilessly!

"You!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord felt as if his blood was about to boil. He possessed the most noble bloodline, yet he was being beaten like this?

Before he could get up, Li Hao had already used his object manipulation power to uproot a nearby mountain peak and smash it down on the fiery bird.

The mountain peak crashed down, the earth trembled as if the heavens were collapsing.

Phoenix Mountain Lord's body was pinned beneath the peak, spewing golden blood.

He roared, unleashing his Indestructible power. His aura rapidly surged, and the golden flames incinerated the mountain peak, turning it crimson.

Li Hao ignored it and slashed down with Long Xiao Sword once more.

This sword strike fused the Falling Snow Sword Technique and the essence of an avalanche. Further empowered by the immortal Qi, it possessed boundless power. The moment the sword was swung, it was as if ten thousand snowy mountains were collapsing, their snow cascading down.

Phoenix Mountain Lord had just struggled free from the rubble of the mountain peak, but before he could even stand up, he was pinned to the ground again by this sword strike, a massive wound opening up on his chest.

The True Dragon coiled around Li Hao's arm, amplifying his strength. Li Hao's internal Qi surged, and as the power of the Seven Stars Illumination Technique waned, he activated it again.

With his current physique, he could use the Seven Stars Illumination Technique's special ability three times in a row without any strain.

Kill!

Li Hao stomped down with a foot infused with the power of heaven and earth.

Phoenix Mountain Lord's pupils constricted, sensing the approach of death. He roared, flapping his wings, his feathers seemingly melting into a mixture of blood and fire as he lunged towards Li Hao.

Li Hao felt a scorching heat on his skin, experiencing the sensation of burning for the first time.

His eyes widened, but he didn't dodge. Instead, he activated the Supreme Body, his physical body emitting shockwaves that deflected the high-temperature flames. Then, with a single sword strike, he cleaved open the fiery phoenix's chest, revealing its massive heart.

Just as Li Hao was about to reach for the heart, Phoenix Mountain Lord roared, and an ancient cry seemed to echo from the void behind him.

Li Hao's head buzzed, and he felt a wave of dizziness.

In this brief moment of hesitation, the fiery phoenix before him vanished, transforming into a streak of fire and escaping into the distance.

Li Hao looked up, his gaze meeting Phoenix Mountain Lord's from afar.

"Damn it!!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord's eyes were bloodshot. This young man had actually forced him to use his Fate-Defying opportunity!

His second life was gone!

Beside him, White God Lord was also shocked. Phoenix Mountain Lord, whose cultivation was on par with his, had been forced to use his Fate-Defying opportunity. This was definitely not holding back or feigning weakness.

It was because the young man was too strong, his physical body was terrifyingly resilient, even the Phoenix True Flames couldn't harm him!

"At the Three Indestructible Realm, how could he be so strong?!"

"Could it be that you've been possessed by a Sage?!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord roared, unable to believe his defeat. It was too unbelievable. Even though the Divine General's Mansion had countless prodigies, someone of this caliber was unprecedented!

This young man was like a ferocious beast cub from the Great Wilderness, savage and terrifying.

"You haven't seen it before because you haven't encountered me."

Li Hao stepped forward, his eyes cold, determined to slay him.

White God Lord stepped out, taking a deep breath. He said to Phoenix Mountain Lord, "Let's join forces."

"I'm not going to play along!"

Phoenix Mountain Lord was ashamed and furious. He had lost his second life. Even if he fought to the point of severe injury, he would have to worry about the other Demonic Beasts lurking around.

He didn't want to become another Demon Beast's nourishment, paving the way for their invincibility.

White God Lord's expression darkened. Had he traveled thousands of miles for nothing?

"Wait!"

A loud shout came from the distance.

Phoenix Mountain Lord and White God Lord looked towards the source of the sound. They saw the red-dressed young woman from before flying towards them, and in front of her, a man and a woman were rapidly approaching.

"Heaven Devouring Demon Ancestor!"

"Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother!"

Seeing the appearance of the man and woman, Phoenix Mountain Lord's eyes narrowed. He hadn't expected them to come as well.

"This is bad."

Feng Boping transmitted his voice to Li Hao, "Little Hao, it's time to go. There are too many Demon Kings arriving."

Li Hao paused, looking at the two approaching Demonic Beasts. His eyes narrowed as he probed their auras.

They didn't conceal their strength either. Both were Demon Kings, but the woman's aura was slightly weaker, seemingly only at the Dao Heart Realm.

"It's fine, Old Feng. You can help me hold back one. If there are three... I can try!"

Li Hao transmitted his voice.

He hadn't unleashed his full power yet. He wanted to test his limits.

"You can handle three?" Feng Boping couldn't help but stare at Li Hao in astonishment.

Although he knew that Li Hao had cultivated to the Three Indestructible Realm and had even killed a Demon King in his bizarre Celestial Realm state, facing three Demon Kings alone was still too much of a stretch!

However, after receiving Li Hao's confirmation, he took a deep breath and didn't try to dissuade him further. He said, "In that case, I'll accompany you."

From the Divine General's Mansion in Qingzhou, he had accompanied Li Hao all the way here, through wind and snow, without persuasion, only companionship.

At this moment, he didn't say much.

Because in his eyes, although Li Hao was a junior, he was also a friend.

Between friends, there was mutual respect. One reminder was enough. That was a warning. If he continued to persuade, it would be giving orders under the guise of a reminder.

"Alright!"

Li Hao stepped forward, his body radiating an aura of boundless ambition. He wanted to see his limits.

Three Demon Kings, although a bit much, it wasn't impossible to fight!

"Phoenix Mountain Lord, let's attack together. Are we just going to let this go?"

The approaching man was enveloped in rolling demonic Qi, his head covered in dense, horrifying fleshy bumps.

He stared coldly at Li Hao in the distance and said, "A mere Three Indestructible cultivator possessing such ferocious power, even the imperial family wouldn't be able to achieve this. I heard that this kid's mother came from the Great Wilderness. He most likely inherited some kind of secret technique. We must eliminate him, otherwise, where will we find a place to live in the future?"

"That's right. We all have grudges against the Li family. This is a rare opportunity, we can't just let it go!" The woman beside him had a pale complexion, her body emanating a chilling aura, her eyes emerald green.

Phoenix Mountain Lord was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected so many Demon Kings to gather here.

He felt both surprised and regretful. If he had known that the kid was so terrifying, he would have waited, saving his precious Fate-Defying opportunity instead of fighting alone.

But this thought flashed through his mind and quickly disappeared. After all, it was too shameful.

As a Demon King, being unable to kill this young man alone was disgraceful.

"Kill!"

He didn't waste any more words.

Heaven Devouring Demon Ancestor and Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother didn't say anything either, charging towards Li Hao.

Seeing this, White God Lord charged towards the hidden Four Foundations Realm cultivator, intending to force him out.

Now, with three Demon Kings surrounding the young man, unless another Four Foundations Realm cultivator came to protect him, no one could save him.

Overwhelming demonic Qi shrouded the sky, and gusts of ghostly wind howled. The Heaven Devouring Demon Ancestor summoned an ancient bronze mirror, reflecting Li Hao's figure. Then, a figure identical to Li Hao emerged from the mirror, charging towards him.

Li Hao's hair fluttered as he took one step after another, ascending like a celestial being, radiating a boundless aura.

His internal immortal Qi erupted at this moment, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, gathering the power of the Ten Directions Domain.

At the same time, he activated the Extreme Realm power within his physical body. His flesh and blood turned a reddish-gold color, and his hair transformed into gold, resembling a golden deity!

Immense and terrifying power surged from his body.

Not only did his strength increase dramatically, but his physical defense, mental processing speed, and all other aspects were enhanced as well.

Facing the approaching mirror image, Li Hao didn't dodge or evade. Instead, he unleashed a powerful punch.

The golden fist seemed to pierce through the sky. The mirror image raised its sword and slashed down, but with just one punch, the sword light shattered, and the image was pierced through!

"How is this possible?!"

Heaven Devouring Demon Ancestor was stunned, his eyes wide with surprise. His ancient treasure could reflect a demonic body with the same cultivation level as the original. This treasure alone could help him easily suppress opponents of the same realm. It was incredibly powerful.

Yet, the reflected demonic body couldn't withstand a single punch from this young man's true body?

He didn't know that although this ancient treasure could reflect a demonic body, it couldn't reflect the Extreme Realm power!

At this moment, empowered by the Extreme Realm power, Li Hao's physical body was enhanced, his absorption of the power of heaven and earth increased dramatically, and his overall strength had undergone a significant boost.

After shattering the demonic body, Li Hao's arms exploded with divine power, and he slashed his sword towards the countless ghost shadows that had emerged from the void.

"Yama Ghost Domain, kill!"

Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother let out a shrill scream, and a man's roar seemed to emanate from her body. Her body swelled, erupting with terrifying power.

But the sword Qi continued to bombard her body, and suddenly, a single strand of sword Qi pierced into her.

Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother trembled violently, and the ghostly Qi that was surging around her suddenly froze, then rapidly dissipated.

"This, what is this..."

Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Li Hao. She felt her life force rapidly fading, as if something was absorbing it, pulling it towards a distant place.

She tried to exert her power, to escape with her soul, but all her power and soul were bound by some force, unable to break free.

She felt as if her body was being swallowed by something invisible.

Death!

She felt the terrifying shadow of death looming over her.

The moment her body froze, Li Hao's Long Xiao Sword slashed down, cleaving her body in two.

Heaven Devouring Demon Ancestor and Phoenix Mountain Lord arrived just in time to witness this, wondering why she hadn't dodged. Then, they saw Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother's bisected body begin to disintegrate and collapse, her life force rapidly fading. In the blink of an eye, she completely lost her vitality.

Dead!

This sudden turn of events shocked the two Demon Kings. Their eyes widened in disbelief.

In a single encounter, this Dao Heart Realm Ghost Mother had been slain by Li Hao!

"And you!"

Li Hao knew that he had triggered the fatal attack. Although the probability was extremely low, he had unleashed countless sword Qi, at least tens of thousands.

If the opponent had taken it seriously and countered with an attack, neutralizing his attack, she might have been able to avoid it. But choosing to endure it with her physical body made it easier to trigger the attribute.

(End of Chapter)