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Chapter 233: I Don't Care About the Ji Surname, But You Cannot Insult My Name!

A brilliant light suddenly erupted from the Sacred Pillar, enveloping the drop of blood and pulling it away from the pillar, causing it to float in a perfectly round form.

Then, silver-gray light shone from the Sacred Pillar, piercing through the round droplet of blood, turning it silver, and then illuminating Li Hao.

"He is indeed a member of the Ji family."

Seeing that the sacred light could penetrate the blood, everyone knew that the youth truly possessed the Ji family bloodline.

They all held their breath, watching the silver light that pierced through the blood and illuminated Li Hao.

From head to toe, Li Hao bathed in the silver glow. His skin seemed translucent, with brilliant silver light surging from within. This was the radiance of the Ji family bloodline being drawn out by the power of the Saint.

After a long time, the silver light receded and dissipated, and everything on the Sacrificial Saint Platform returned to normal.

"No sacred sound resonated, no Sacred Bone…"

Before the youth could open his eyes, upon seeing this, disappointment was evident in everyone's eyes.

Ji Daoxin, standing closest, also furrowed his brows, letting out a silent sigh. However, he soon reminded himself that this was a mixed-blood child. If he truly awakened a Sacred Bone, his luck would be too extraordinary.

However, the absence of a Sacred Bone was ultimately a regret.

Ji Tianchao, Ji Yunyue, and the others were also disappointed and sighed. Though they wouldn't ignore Li Hao for not having a Sacred Bone, his achievements would have been even greater if he had one.

Ji Qingfeng, on the other hand, sneered slightly. He wanted to say a few sarcastic words to his father, but when he looked up, he saw his father and uncles frowning slightly, their faces devoid of joy. He was momentarily stunned.

He suddenly realized that his father and the others didn't seem to harbor much animosity towards the youth.

Was it because he had returned War God Yunguo?

"As expected, a mixed-blood cannot possess a Sacred Bone!"

"Bringing him to the Sacrificial Saint Platform is an insult to our ancestor!"

Nearby, several collateral elders close to Ji Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief and then sneered.

On the Sacrificial Dao Platform, Li Hao opened his eyes. Hearing the whispers around him, he knew that he indeed did not possess a Sacred Bone.

He wasn't surprised by the result. If he had a Sacred Bone, he would have sensed it long ago. With his physical body at the seventh stage of the Physical Path, he wouldn't be unable to detect his own physical condition.

Li Hao turned around and looked at Ji Daoxin behind him. Knowing that this individual was the current Patriarch of the Ji family, even Ji Yunguo had shown him respect. Li Hao bowed slightly in greeting and then said, "Senior, I wish to see my mother."

Ji Daoxin was slightly surprised. Looking at the youth's composure, seemingly unaffected by the outcome, he was somewhat taken aback.

Almost without exception, the Ji family prodigies who came to this Sacrificial Dao Platform to test for Sacred Bones would show disappointment upon learning that they hadn't awakened one.

Yet, this youth before him was exceptionally calm. And Ji Daoxin could tell that it wasn't a facade or a cover-up. The youth genuinely didn't seem to care about the Sacred Bone.

Perhaps he doesn't know how important it is… Ji Daoxin's eyes flickered as he said to Li Hao, "Though you have now joined our Ji family, your mother violated clan rules and is currently serving her sentence. You cannot see her."

Li Hao immediately replied, "But earlier, Senior Yunguo said that as long as I become a Ji family prodigy, I can see her and help her atone for her sins!"

"You want to atone for your mother's sins and have her released?"

Ji Daoxin frowned slightly and said, "That's likely difficult. Unless you become the foremost prodigy of our Ji family, a Dao Seed, you can then have your mother's sentence pardoned."

Li Hao nodded, "Senior Yunguo said the same. I want to try!"

"Now?"

Ji Daoxin was stunned. Although he could sense that Li Hao's aura was restrained, using a unique concealment technique to mask it, he could still detect the incredibly abundant power within Li Hao's body, far surpassing that of a Three Immortality Realm cultivator.

"Yes." Li Hao nodded earnestly.

Whoosh!

Though their conversation wasn't loud, most of those present possessed cultivation and heard Li Hao's intention to challenge all the Ji family prodigies and strive for the Dao Seed position. They were shocked, and then anger followed.

"What a joke! Who does he think he is?"

"He just arrived at our Ji family, and he wants to become a Dao Seed? Does he think the other prodigies are like Ji Yufei?"

"Agree to his request. Let Ji Mingmu deal with him and teach him a lesson!"

"The Ji family prodigies are not to be insulted! He's simply too arrogant!"

Everyone was furious, feeling that Li Hao was too arrogant and didn't take the other prodigies seriously.

Hearing the murmurs, Ji Yufei, who had already awakened from his stupor, felt his face flush red. He felt that the youth's arrogance stemmed from the confidence he had given him.

"Damn it!"

He gritted his teeth, his body trembling with anger.

"Are you sure?"

On the Sacrificial Saint Platform, Ji Daoxin frowned slightly and said, "To become a Dao Seed, you need to defeat all the prodigies of our Ji family, rise to the top, and become the strongest. You defeated Ji Yufei earlier. Though he's a prodigy, he's too young. Among the Ji family prodigies, his strength is considered the weakest."

For prodigies, even a few years' difference in age could result in a significant difference in strength.

And among the younger generation, including prodigies like Ji Mingque, some were close to thirty years old and possessed terrifying strength.

"Yes."

Li Hao nodded earnestly, not joking.

Ji Daoxin looked deeply at Li Hao, a hint of regret and disappointment in his eyes, and said, "If so, then be it."

If Li Hao could have remained patient for a few more years, he would have been optimistic about him. But Li Hao was simply too young.

"Patriarch, allow me to teach him a lesson!"

From the crowd, a figure darted forward, standing in mid-air outside the Sacrificial Saint Platform, glaring at Li Hao:

"I am Ji Mingxin. Don't say I'm bullying you because you're young. You're the one who's seeking death!"

Li Hao looked up. The other party seemed slightly older than Ji Mingque, around twenty-four or five, already a young man.

"It's fine."

Li Hao said.

Seeing Li Hao's confidence, Ji Daoxin recalled that he had defeated Ji Yufei. He must be a prodigy outside as well, and without experiencing setbacks, he was bound to be arrogant. Ji Daoxin sighed and said, "This is not the place for a battle. If you want to challenge the Dao Seed position, then ring the Sacred Bell, summon the other prodigies, and gather at Heavenly Dao Mountain!"

His voice echoed, and everyone realized that this was getting serious.

The Patriarch's words were not a joke. Once the Sacred Bell was rung, the youth would be like an arrow leaving the bow, unable to turn back!

Ji Yunyue and the others quickly rushed to the front of the platform. Ji Yunyue hurriedly said, "Child, don't be so hasty. Wait a few more years. Our Ji family has abundant resources. We will cultivate you well!"

"That's right. Even if you have the confidence, it's safer to wait a few more years."

"You're too impatient, child. This will cause you hidden injuries and delay your future cultivation."

Ji Yunqing and the others joined in, trying to persuade him.

Though they knew from Ji Yunguo that this youth was incredibly strong and could become a leader among the Ji family prodigies, Li Hao was still too young.

"I want to bring her back as soon as possible."

Li Hao simply said.

Hearing the youth's words, Ji Yunqing and the others' faces changed slightly. Seeing his determined gaze, they wanted to say something but couldn't.

Seeing that Ji Yunyue and the others couldn't persuade Li Hao, Ji Daoxin waved his hand and said, "Let's go. Follow me to ring the Sacred Bell."

Li Hao nodded.

Ji Daoxin leaped into the air, and Li Hao followed behind him, flying towards the mountaintop.

There, on the mountaintop, was a Dao Platform with a massive ancient bell-like structure.

"Sound the Sacred Bell, initiate the Dao Seed Battle. You will have no way to retreat!" Ji Daoxin said solemnly.

Li Hao nodded and then used his strength to pick up the divine iron hammer in front of the bell and struck it forcefully against the bell. In an instant, a clear bell chime echoed throughout the entire Sacred Mountain.

At this moment, everyone on the Sacred Mountain, including the ordinary Ji family members in the city behind the mountain, heard it and were shocked.

The Sacred Bell rings, a Dao Seed emerges. Someone is challenging the Dao Seed!

It's important to note that challenging the Dao Seed meant facing a bloody battle against all the Ji family prodigies. It wasn't a friendly sparring match where they would hold back. It could result in severe injuries or even death!

After all, the Dao Seed battle required them to use all their strength to reach the top, potentially even resorting to secret techniques, which were not easily stopped.

"This child is too eager…"

Ji Yunyue and the others turned pale upon hearing the bell chime from the mountaintop.

If they remembered correctly, the child was only fifteen years old.

A fifteen-year-old trying to reach the top and fight against prodigies who were twenty-five or even close to thirty was akin to reaching for the sky!

"Third Brother was right. This child is sincere and passionate. To do this for his mother, his heart surpasses many others!"

Ji Tianchao stood on the Sacrificial Saint Platform, gazing at the mountaintop, his eyes solemn.

"Quickly find a way to stop him. Is it still possible?" Ji Yunyue hurriedly said.

Ji Tianchao shook his head slightly and said, "Don't worry too much. Third Brother said that this child can fight against Absolute Learning Realm cultivators. Third Brother wouldn't have exaggerated. Perhaps this child can truly do it!"

"How is that possible?"

Ji Yunyue widened her eyes and then realized that she hadn't probed Li Hao's cultivation realm. Perhaps Li Hao was already at the Reverse Fate Realm?

If so, fighting against an Absolute Learning Realm cultivator while at a lower realm, though monstrous, wasn't entirely impossible.

"That child is still too impulsive. His mother is on Prisoner Heaven Island. Though it's harsh there, a few years wouldn't be a big deal…"

Ji Yunyue couldn't help but sigh.

With such talent, no wonder Third Brother said that within ten years, this child would be able to fight alongside Old Ninth.

While they were talking, the sound of the Sacred Bell, imbued with Dao rhyme, spread throughout the entire Ji family.

Even those who were cultivating in secluded chambers heard the bell chime. In an instant, countless chambers shone with light, and figures of extraordinary talent flew out.

"Who dared to ring our Ji family's Sacred Bell?"

"Who dares to challenge the Dao Seed and be so arrogant?!"

"Could it be that Ji Xuanshen has broken through?"

Numerous figures of Ji family prodigies paused briefly in front of their chambers and then rushed towards Heavenly Dao Mountain on the peak of the Sacred Mountain.

Besides the numerous Ji family prodigies, the many Ji family elders who had been watching the Sacrificial Saint Platform earlier, as well as those Ji family prodigies who had come to watch the excitement, were all shocked and angry, and they all rushed towards the Heavenly Dao Mountain on the peak.

"He didn't awaken a Sacred Bone, yet he dares to challenge the Dao Seed?!"

"I want to see with my own eyes how he gets crippled!"

Everyone rushed towards the mountaintop.

The Sacred Mountain was vast and magnificent. Though called the mountaintop, it was actually a plain spanning tens of thousands of miles, with rivers, mountains, and valleys. At this moment, on a towering peak, Li Hao and Ji Daoxin stood there.

The bell swayed, and the bell chime echoed.

Countless figures rushed towards them, gathering at this prodigy's arena, Heavenly Dao Mountain.

"Who dared to ring the bell and challenge the Dao Seed?!"

An angry roar tore through the air. The person was still far away, but his voice had already reached the arena.

When the gust of wind he created subsided, a tall and burly young man appeared. He noticed Ji Daoxin and quickly bowed in greeting, then his gaze fell upon Li Hao, who was standing beside the Patriarch.

"Is it you?"

"It is."

Li Hao said.

"Who are you? Which branch, which generation? I've never heard of your name." The burly young man stared intently.

"You will hear it in the future."

Li Hao said.

With the arrival of this burly young man, more and more brilliant figures rushed towards them, tearing through the sky and landing around the arena. There were dozens of figures in total.

These were all Ji family prodigies. Many of them had been cultivating in secluded chambers and hadn't joined the excitement. Some didn't even know about Ji Yunguo's return and were in seclusion.

But the Sacred Bell contained Dao rhyme, and its chime permeated everywhere. Even those in secluded chambers and during cultivation would hear it, and they all came now.

"His name is Ji Leping. He's a mixed-blood. He hasn't even joined our Ji family yet, and he's already changed his name. He wants to curry favor with our Ji family by relying on his merit of returning War God Yunguo!"

"He's a despicable villain! He wants to enjoy the resources and treatment of our Ji family prodigies. It's not that easy!"

"Cripple him!"

Some of the Ji family prodigies who had rushed to the mountain gate to observe Li Hao now stepped forward, their faces cold towards Li Hao.

Although Li Hao had defeated Ji Yufei, it didn't mean he could defeat them. After all, in the Guest Hall, they hadn't chosen to make a move.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, many of the arriving prodigies' eyes turned cold.

They were naturally rivals to those challenging the Dao Seed position, especially a mixed-blood!

"He doesn't even have an Innate Sacred Bone, yet he dares to dream of becoming a Dao Seed? Our Ji family only has one Dao Seed. Who does he think he is?"

"What a terrible name! Let's get this over with. I need to go back to cultivation after this."

"Who's going first? I'll go first!"

The numerous prodigies spoke one after another, some growing impatient.

Ji Daoxin glanced at Li Hao. Seeing that the youth was calm and fearless, he shook his head slightly and said loudly, "Now, Ji Leping is challenging the Dao Seed position. Who among you is willing to accept the challenge? If no one accepts the challenge in the end, he will be considered successful!"

The rules for challenging the Dao Seed were simple and brutal. Apart from not allowing group attacks and a revolving door of opponents, all other means were permitted.

For every match Li Hao won, he would get a day's rest.

"I'll go first!"

"Me, I'll go!"

Among the dozens of prodigies, seven or eight immediately stepped forward, wanting to challenge Li Hao.

"I'll go. This time, I'll go all out!"

Ji Mingque also stepped forward, his eyes cold. Li Hao's earlier interception of his spear had angered him, and now he wanted to truly test his strength against Li Hao.

Li Hao watched them argue endlessly and calmly said, "If you can't decide, you can all come at once."

Whoosh!

As soon as these words came out, the onlookers in the crowd were even more shocked.

How arrogant! Had this youth never experienced death?

Facing the pressure of so many prodigies, he dared to be so presumptuous!

Li Hao's words came out, and the eyes of those prodigies who were too lazy to make a move suddenly flashed with a cold light.

"Damn it, I'll go!"

A figure rushed onto the stage, his aura erupting, and he directly slashed at Li Hao with his sword.

The sound of the sword was like a dragon's roar, instantly echoing, then turning into a galaxy-like sword light, vertically slashing down.

Li Hao stood still. The sword light was drawn by Dao rhyme, instantly attacking him. Only then did he raise his hand and shatter it with a punch. Then, with a sudden flash, he used the Heaven and Earth Without Trace Technique, appearing in front of the enraged young man in an instant.

The young man's pupils constricted. Before he could react, he saw Li Hao's fist hurtling towards him.

With a loud bang, it smashed into his chest. His bones shattered, and the violent fist force penetrated his body, directly knocking him flying.

"What?!"

The others saw the prodigy who had been knocked flying, and their expressions changed. The other party was at the Four Pillars Realm, yet he had been defeated by the youth in the blink of an eye?!

"What incredible footwork!"

"His aura has been revealed. He's not at the Four Pillars Realm. He's at the Three Immortality Realm?!"

Li Hao's aura had been hidden until now, making it impossible to see clearly. But now, as he made his move, his aura leaked out, and everyone realized that the youth was not at the Four Pillars Realm but at the Three Immortality Realm!

This shocked everyone present. They had thought that the youth's arrogance stemmed from reaching the Four Pillars Realm, but he was merely at the Three Immortality Realm!

Outside the arena, Ji Yunyue and Ji Tianchao and the others also changed their expressions slightly.

The Three Immortality Realm?

Third Brother said he could fight against Absolute Learning Realm cultivators, but he was only at the Three Immortality Realm. How was that possible?!

Ji Yufei's angry face was instantly filled with shock. He was also at the Three Immortality Realm, but he didn't possess Li Hao's power.

Moreover, that footwork had caught even a Dao Heart Realm cultivator off guard. It must be an Absolute Learning Realm footwork technique.

And it had been cultivated to an extremely high level!

Where did he find the time to cultivate?

Li Hao's attack shocked many. The prodigies who had been angry and contemptuous earlier now had solemn expressions.

However, they remembered that this was a Dao Seed battle. Defeating a Dao Heart Realm cultivator was far from enough to compete for the Dao Seed position!

"The rest of you don't need to come on stage. Anyone below the Reverse Fate Realm, leave!"

A prodigy said calmly and coldly.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his aura restrained, like a towering mountain, making everyone feel oppressed.

Hearing his words, many people showed reluctance but dared not argue with him.

"Then let me go."

From the crowd, a young man in white stepped forward and said to Li Hao, "Tomorrow at this time, I'll be waiting for you here. Go and rest well."

Li Hao shook his fists and calmly said, "It's fine. I can resolve it today."

The young man in white was slightly stunned, his eyes turning cold, "Those were your own words!"

As if afraid that Li Hao would change his mind, he suddenly erupted with his aura and stepped onto the arena.

"A mere mixed-blood dares to step into our Ji family! Ji Leping? What a terrible name! After I cripple you, you'd better change your name and get out of the Ji family!"

The young man in white raised his hand and took out a sword from the space between heaven and earth. In an instant, it seemed as if the sound of waves appeared behind him, and his sword intent surged like a tide.

Li Hao's calm eyes suddenly shot out cold, electric light, "I don't care about the Ji surname, but you cannot insult my name!"

"That's not something you can decide with your mouth. It depends on whether you have the ability to back up your big words!"

The young man in white suddenly attacked, his aura erupting, and he simultaneously used numerous Absolute Learning techniques. His Vein Opening and Qi Circulation techniques surpassed those of the royal family of the Great Yu Dynasty, erupting with a sky-shaking might.

His Divine Soul refinement and Soul Condensation were also exceptional. His soul inherited from the ancestral Saint, capable of condensing 270 times!

At this moment, he unleashed his full power, intending to cripple Li Hao in one move and shock everyone present.

A terrifying aura surged out of his body, converging on his sword. The brilliant sword light seemed to condense countless electric lights and meteoric fire, and he suddenly stepped forward to slash at Li Hao.

"Amazing!"

"Ji Mingshou has become even stronger. I heard that he has cultivated four Absolute Learning techniques, all to the True Form level!"

"True Form… terrifying!"

The onlookers were shocked. They saw the endless power of thunder and fire that surged with the descending sword, as if it would split Heavenly Dao Platform in half!

Li Hao's eyes were icy cold, and his blood surged. He didn't retreat but instead took successive steps forward like a dragon and a tiger, meeting the dazzling sword light.

Boom!!

A terrifying fist force instantly swept across, like a thousand hurricanes rising from the ground. The sword light was instantly suppressed, then, like the cold moonlight, it was suddenly covered by the scorching sun and directly swallowed up!

A figure flew backward, directly out of Heavenly Dao Platform.

Several figures rushed out from the crowd, catching the young man. They were his elders, but when they caught him, their arms trembled, and their bones cracked.

With the help of several others, they finally managed to catch the young man's body. The young man in white had fainted.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 234: Extreme Realm Revealed, Who Else? (Two-in-One)

The exchange ended in a flash, yet the commotion it caused left everyone present in awe.

Upon witnessing the white-clad youth sent flying out of the training grounds, many widened their eyes in disbelief. That was their renowned 姬 Family prodigy, who had achieved prodigy status a decade ago, much like the current 姬 Yu Fen, receiving the 姬 Family's focused cultivation!

And now, he was defeated by a single punch from this youth?!

The worried expressions on 姬 Yun Yue and the others instantly turned to astonishment.

Gazing at the youth in the arena, his robes fluttering, it seemed he hadn't exerted his full strength.

Their hearts pounded with shock. At this moment, they finally believed their third brother's words – this youth truly possessed the ability to contend with those at the Pinnacle Realm!

"Such a powerful physique!"

"Such ferocious strength!"

姬 Tian Chao's eyes shone with brilliance. Witnessing it firsthand, he could perceive the immense power contained within the youth's body.

This power was restrained, and he couldn't fully discern it. It was as if something was concealing it, or as if the youth was holding back!

Besides 姬 Tian Chao and the others, the other elders and high-ranking members of various lineages were also startled, their expressions turning grave.

Their initial disdain for the youth stemmed from his mixed blood, a natural aversion. But the power he displayed far surpassed their previous understanding of mixed-blood individuals.

Even the direct descendant prodigies were no match for this youth. It was important to remember that before joining the 姬 Family, the youth had wandered, his cultivation resources couldn't possibly have been as abundant as the 姬 Family's!

Techniques, elixirs, and so on, how could they compare to an Ancient Sacred Clan?

Unless Li Hao had been adopted by another Ancient Sacred Clan and cultivated as a direct descendant, but that was practically impossible!

The defeat of the white-clad youth silenced those who had previously scorned the youth on the stage, leaving them speechless.

This unexpected turn of events was beyond their comprehension.

However, Li Hao on the stage didn't stop. His gaze swept across the other prodigies, landing on their astonished faces. With a cold voice, he declared:

"Anyone else, step forward!"

Though his words were cold, the arrogance they conveyed caused many prodigies to change color.

As a mixed-blood, standing on the battlefield of the 姬 Family's prodigies, he still possessed such an overbearing aura.

They felt as if they had been underestimated!

However, many of these prodigies were at the Dao Heart Realm, while the white-clad youth Li Hao had just defeated was at the Defying Fate Realm. Even 姬 Ming Shou had fallen, so their participation would be futile.

This ignited a furious anger in many hearts, their fists clenched, yet unable to unleash their frustration.

"姬 Ru Feng, make your move. We can't let this mixed-blood look down on our 姬 Family!"

"Yeah, suppress him, let him know the true strength of our 姬 Family's prodigies!"

These Dao Heart Realm prodigies felt stifled, some turning to other prodigies.

High above the arena, figures stood tall, elegant and refined, with ethereal beauty and bone structure. Most of them had indifferent expressions, or watched the youth in the arena with amusement.

"He does have some skill, but you're too arrogant!"

The youth who had previously dismissed those below the Defying Fate Realm stepped forward at the urging of others.

He looked at Li Hao coldly, "If you were given a few more years, you might truly have the qualifications to challenge the Dao Seed Realm. But right now, you're still too immature!"

"Don't waste words!"

Li Hao looked around and directly stated, "Those below the Dao Realm, all of you can come at once. Let's finish this quickly. I'll challenge all of you with a single Never-Fading Realm state!"

Hearing Li Hao's words, the prodigies' expressions changed again, all of them enraged. They had always held themselves in high regard, believing themselves to be proud enough. But this youth's arrogance was even more outrageous.

"I'll break your bones!"

姬 Ru Feng's eyes flashed with cold light, and he suddenly stepped into the arena.

Seeing 姬 Ru Feng make his move, the eyes of those outside the arena gleamed slightly. This was one of the top ten prodigies of the 姬 Family, considered top-tier within his realm!

"Do you want to rest, or continue today?!"

姬 Ru Feng's gaze was icy.

"Bring it on."

Li Hao simply replied.

"Good!"

姬 Ru Feng's aura surged, directly revealing the Pinnacle Realm aura. At such a young age, he had already entered the Pinnacle Realm, a true prodigy, a rare sight in the world!

In this perilous Great Wilderness, they were shining stars, admired by countless tribes.

As his aura manifested, endless killing intent seemed to swirl around him, the air condensing into a wall that enveloped the entire training grounds, making people feel like they couldn't breathe.

姬 Ru Feng slowly stepped forward, walking towards Li Hao step by step.

But with each step, his aura increased, and after a dozen steps, his aura was like a towering giant god, looking down at Li Hao.

"Amazing, is this the power of the top ten prodigies?"

"Our clan's prodigy, how dare he be so disrespectful! He will pay the price!"

"If this mixed-blood wasn't so arrogant, he would be a prodigy. But he's too arrogant!"

"This is the 姬 Family, not his old dog kennel!"

Everyone was invigorated by 姬 Ru Feng's aura. The gap between the Pinnacle Realm and the Defying Fate Realm was immense, far greater than the gap between the Defying Fate Realm and the Dao Heart Realm. By cultivating their own Pinnacle techniques, their strength increased by more than tenfold compared to those at the Dao Heart Realm!

"You like using fists, don't you? I also happen to use fists. Let's see whose fists are harder!"

姬 Ru Feng's eyes, as dark as an abyss, stared at Li Hao.

Li Hao's expression was calm, and upon hearing this, a hint of fighting spirit appeared in his eyes, "Is that so? Let's try it then!"

Thump, thump, thump!

姬 Ru Feng strode towards Li Hao, his pace gradually quickening. The aura he had condensed surged at this moment. When he rushed in front of Li Hao, he saw that Li Hao didn't dodge, but instead chose to receive his attack, which had gathered the momentum of the surroundings.

"You can't avoid it anymore!"

姬 Ru Feng's eyes were filled with anger, and his aura suddenly condensed, gathering on his fist.

Between his fist and his chest was his martial way.

At this moment, the world seemed to lose its color, all hues fading into dullness. Only that fist shone with blinding brilliance. It was 姬 Ru Feng's Pinnacle technique, the Ego-less Divine Fist!

With a single punch, all his strength was concentrated, devoid of the concept of "self."

Therefore, with this punch, he only attacked, not defended, and didn't need to defend.

Because he had no concept of "self," when he punched, his opponent wouldn't be able to attack him either!

This was the true power of the martial realm principles inherent in Pinnacle techniques!

Li Hao didn't dodge, but instead took a half-step forward!

His major meridians were like surging rivers, his Yin and Yang meridians suddenly activated, and the aura of heaven and earth gathered. At the same time, he unleashed his Divine Power state, his body turning golden-red, like a youthful deity!

His hair flew wildly, his eyes shot out divine light, and he unleashed a killing punch!

This punch didn't try to attack the opponent's body, but rather the oncoming fist!

Fist against fist!

The Half-Step Invincible Fist, this Pinnacle technique wasn't created by Li Hao, so he couldn't enter a state of short-term invincibility. But his physique was comparable to a Nine-Forged Divine Weapon, already close to invincible. At this moment, with a single punch, his two fists collided like golden-red and grayish-brown meteors!

With a loud bang, a violent shockwave erupted from the training grounds, like a sacred bell being struck.

The violent force swept through, causing the hair of those outside the arena to fly wildly.

姬 Dao Xin quickly erected a barrier around the training grounds to counteract the terrifying force of the explosion.

His eyes revealed a hint of surprise as he stared at the youth in the arena.

The terrifying force erupted, but before everyone could see clearly, they heard a series of continuous shockwaves from the center of the violent energy.

They could hear the sound of fist colliding with fist, a fierce clash!

Until, with a loud bang!

A figure was suddenly sent flying, spitting blood, his body covered in golden-red, and crashed heavily into the training ground's barrier.

Everyone looked intently and saw that the fallen figure was none other than 姬 Ru Feng!

He also possessed a Divine Power state, and had already activated it. But at this moment, he was covered in wounds, terrifying cracks splitting his body, blood flowing freely, his protective clothing shattered, revealing a well-proportioned and muscular chest.

The center of the training grounds turned into ruins, the dust dissipated, and Li Hao's figure emerged.

Apart from his protective clothing being shattered, his body was completely unscathed, golden-red all over, like a youthful war god. His eyes shone with electric light, overlooking the entire arena.

At this moment, the entire arena, which had been filled with noise, fell into a deathly silence.

That was, the Extreme Realm of All-Out Power!

The mixed-blood youth had also cultivated to the peak of martial arts!

At this moment, everyone in the arena was shocked, speechless at the astonishment in their hearts.

The Extreme Realm of martial arts required immense willpower and cultivation resources to break through, as well as extremely high comprehension!

Usually, this was a capability possessed only by the prodigies of their Ancient Sacred Clan families.

Because they had the techniques and Pinnacle arts passed down by Sages, the top-tier methods and resources of divine medicines and treasures, allowing them to cultivate each realm of martial arts to the very peak, exceeding the limits of ordinary people's imagination!

"He actually has a Divine Power state!"

"Did I see wrong? Not only is he at the Extreme Realm, but he... defeated 姬 Ru Feng!!"

"My god, 姬 Ru Feng is at the Pinnacle Realm, and he also cultivated a Divine Power state, how could he lose?!"

Everyone in the 姬 Family felt like they were going crazy!

They were shocked beyond words, unable to imagine or believe what they were seeing!

姬 Tian Chao, 姬 Yun Yue, 姬 Yun Qing, and the others all had bright eyes, their excitement causing their necks to redden. Their third brother was right, this youth truly had the power to contend with those at the Pinnacle Realm!

And not the Pinnacle Realm of the wilderness, but the Pinnacle Realm of their 姬 Family's prodigies!

It was unbelievable. The youth was only at the Three Immortality Realm, yet he had crossed two realms and defeated 姬 Ru Feng!

"You have no self, but you have a fist. Breaking your fist is breaking you!"

Li Hao didn't press his advantage, but simply stared coldly at his opponent.

姬 Ru Feng was covered in blood, but it was quickly healing. He felt indignant. Earlier, he and Li Hao had engaged in a fierce exchange, but Li Hao hadn't shown any signs of defense. Initially, he had fought with fists, but found that their strength was comparable, even slightly weaker.

When he turned to attack Li Hao's body, he discovered that Li Hao's body was as hard as divine iron, and he couldn't injure him!

Li Hao had withstood his Divine Fist without even breaking a bone!

"You, you're really at the Three Immortality Realm?!"

姬 Ru Feng felt his Dao Heart about to collapse. He, a proud 姬 Family prodigy, a direct descendant, with the highest lineage and inheritance, had been suppressed by a Three Immortality Realm cultivator?!

He couldn't accept it. After decades of cultivation, he had been defeated by a mixed-blood youth!

"You've already lost. Although you haven't used your Never-Fading power, there's no need to prolong this."

Li Hao glanced at him coldly, not wanting to waste time. He looked up at the figures standing in the sky and said:

"Come at me all at once. I said that those below the Dao Realm could come, I'll challenge all of you with a single Never-Fading Realm state!"

The youth's words echoed across the peak.

Everyone in the arena came to their senses, looking in shock at the golden-red youth. Earlier, his words had made them feel that he was arrogant and overbearing. But now, they were somewhat awestruck.

This wasn't arrogance, but the invincible spirit of a youthful prodigy!

At this moment, in their eyes, the youth's image had completely reversed. With the Extreme Realm of martial arts and Divine Power surging through him, if he wasn't a prodigy, then who was?!

Outside the arena, 姬 Yu Fen stood among the crowd, his eyes wide with shock, in a daze.

At the same Three Immortality Realm, the youth in the arena was radiating brilliance, while he stood in the crowd, as dim as the night, unnoticed.

How could the difference be so great?!

Divine Power, he had actually cultivated Divine Power, and he was just a mixed-blood!

Countless roars echoed in 姬 Yu Fen's heart, filled with disbelief. He felt a sense of despair. Compared to that youth, was he truly a prodigy?

Thinking back to what War God 姬 Tian Chao had said, if one was a prodigy, how could they lose?!

And at this moment, the youth stood in the arena like an undefeated myth.

The few prodigies in mid-air sensed the terrifying aura that the youth had gathered after defeating his opponents one after another. To break his momentum and defeat him, they had to use thunderous methods!

姬 Ru Feng's defeat, and the youth's golden-red Divine Power aura, made them realize that they could no longer underestimate him.

"Since you said so, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

A youth holding a folding fan, after exchanging glances with those beside him, descended into the training grounds.

"Family Head, this is his own doing, don't blame us for breaking the rules." The youth bowed to 姬 Dao Xin.

姬 Dao Xin looked at Li Hao. He could sense that the youth's gaze, though overbearing, was calm, not truly arrogant.

Was it because he wanted to free his mother, and didn't want to wait even a day?

Did he want to finish it quickly, settle it all at once?

姬 Dao Xin's eyes flickered, his thoughts racing through his mind. He nodded, "Since he's willing, it's fine."

"Good!"

Seeing 姬 Dao Xin's permission, the folding fan youth produced a spear, his eyes cold, and said to Li Hao, "Although defeating you with a group attack is a bit disgraceful, it's your own fault!"

"You're just too arrogant and reckless!"

Another youth said.

"Bring it on!"

Li Hao's eyes were cold. Facing those below the Dao Realm, a single battle would save him effort, which was why he had made such a proposal.

Four of them chose to attack together. As soon as Li Hao finished speaking, they immediately dispersed, quickly attacking Li Hao from four directions.

Li Hao's display of the Divine Power state made them have no intention of holding back, launching a thunderous attack.

It was a group attack to begin with. If they got entangled in a prolonged fight, even if they won, they would be ridiculed. Only a thunderous attack could crush their opponent in one move!

"Die!!"

In an instant, all four of them unleashed their Pinnacle techniques, a force as vast as the ocean surging forth. The ground of the entire training grounds cracked, and all four of them erupted with golden-red Divine Light, having clearly mastered the Divine Power state.

Like four golden deities, they surrounded and attacked the youth in the arena.

Bang!

A terrifying shockwave erupted, and many people concentrated their divine sense on top of their heads, doing their best to look into the arena.

They saw a brilliant burst of divine light, Li Hao's body bursting out of the attack, and a punch smashing into the shoulder of the spear-wielding youth, shattering his shoulder!

Then, he grabbed the spear, spun around, and delivered a kick, his divine foot like an elephant's hoof, creating a piercing sonic boom as he sent the youth flying, causing his spear to fall.

At the same time, two blades of light slashed towards him. Li Hao swept out with his spear, deflecting one of the blades of light. Then, he thrust his spear forward, piercing through the heart and lungs of another youth, sending his body flying and embedding it in the training grounds in the distance, creating a deep crater!

And the other blade of light directly slashed at Li Hao's head.

"Le Ping!!"

姬 Tian Chao, 姬 Yun Yue, and the others were all horrified.

Although reaching the Three Immortality Realm meant that even if their head was shattered, they wouldn't die, their divine soul would remain. But cultivating the physical body was extremely difficult. If the head was severed, the physical body would die, and it wouldn't be possible to heal it by relying on the physical body's self-healing ability.

Others were also startled. Was the youth going to be finished?

Was the Divine Power body he had painstakingly cultivated going to be ruined?

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Before everyone's thoughts could fully process, they heard a clang of sharp ringing, as divine fire rubbed against each other.

After everyone saw clearly, their eyes almost popped out of their sockets, their jaws dropping.

The divine blade, imbued with destructive Pinnacle techniques, slashed at Li Hao's head, producing a sharp ringing sound!

His head was like divine iron, and apart from a few strands of hair being cut off, his scalp didn't even bleed!

Not only were those outside the arena shocked, but the youth wielding the blade was also stunned for a moment, bewildered. He had never imagined that such a situation would occur. Even with his rich combat experience, he was momentarily stunned.

And that brief moment was his weakness.

With a loud bang, Li Hao retaliated with a powerful punch, smashing into his chest, shattering his ribs, and squeezing out blood.

Then, Li Hao lifted his body, slammed him to the ground, and stepped on his abdomen. The shattered internal organs spurted out of the youth's mouth, and golden-red divine blood splattered everywhere.

"Too weak!"

Li Hao stepped on the youth, his gaze overbearing, looking at the remaining youth who was about to charge.

Seeing Li Hao's ferocity, the youth was shocked and stopped in his tracks.

He wasn't stupid. He immediately realized that this youth was a monster!

A divine blade couldn't even harm his head, how was that possible?

Unless he was a pure body cultivator, having tempered his physical body to an incredible degree!

At the edge of the training grounds, 姬 Ru Feng, who had been defeated earlier, was sitting there recovering from his injuries.

Seeing the scene where the divine blade struck Li Hao but caused no harm, he was stunned. Then, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, finally understanding why he had been so badly defeated when he had exchanged blows with Li Hao earlier!

His fists were fierce, but they were still inferior to divine weapons. And this youth was practically a human divine weapon. Their Pinnacle techniques couldn't even break his body, let alone defeat him!

"Who else?"

Li Hao saw that the youth in front of him had lost his fighting spirit and turned his gaze to the remaining few in mid-air.

Hearing the youth's arrogant words, the remaining few had gloomy expressions and extremely serious gazes.

Half of the top ten prodigies had been defeated by Li Hao. And this time, four of them had joined forces, yet they hadn't caused Li Hao any harm, revealing his terrifying physical defense!

"His physical body is comparable to a divine weapon!"

"Terrifying, isn't he a mixed-blood? How did he cultivate to this level?"

"Without the resources of our 姬 Family, he was able to cultivate to this level. If he were to be cultivated by the family, then, wouldn't he soar to the heavens?!"

"Too strong, is he a monster?"

"Our 姬 Family prodigies aren't this exaggerated. He's only in his teens. If he cultivates for another ten years, what will happen? In the future, the prodigies of other Sacred Clans in the entire Great Wilderness won't be a match for him?!"

Outside the arena, everyone was shocked and discussing amongst themselves.

The youth had completely overturned their understanding of mixed-blood individuals and foreigners.

At this moment, they all had a thought: if this youth were cultivated with the resources of their family's prodigies, what level would he reach?!

"This child, I thought he was reckless, but I didn't expect him to have such a trump card. This physical strength is even more terrifying than ours..."

姬 Yun Qing and the others were shocked, surprised, and relieved at the same time.

Li Hao's performance far exceeded their expectations. Earlier, when the four had attacked together, they had become nervous, worried that Li Hao wouldn't be able to cope.

As a result, the battle ended in the blink of an eye!

"Third Brother's words were still conservative. This child isn't just capable of fighting against those at the Pinnacle Realm, he's practically invincible below the Dao Domain!!"

The fourth brother said excitedly.

姬 Tian Chao's eyes shone with brilliance, and he clenched his fists. The 姬 Family War God was also incredibly excited at this moment.

He finally understood why his third brother dared to say that if given ten years, this youth would be able to fight alongside him!

This youth was only fifteen years old and had already cultivated to this level. In ten years... he might truly be able to comprehend the Dao!

Beside him, 姬 Qing Feng and the others were also shocked and speechless. The youth's strength had taken them by surprise.

Earlier, they had been prejudiced against him because he was a mixed-blood. But the astonishing talent he had displayed was beyond their imagination.

With such talent, even if he wasn't a mixed-blood, if he hadn't come to the 姬 Family, and had joined any other Ancient Sacred Clan, as long as he was willing to sign a soul contract and not betray them, he would have received prodigy treatment and cultivation!

In the training grounds, the few individuals overlooking from mid-air saw the youth's direct gaze and had gloomy expressions.

"I'll go."

A woman stepped forward, taking out her sword from the space around her, choosing to enter the arena.

Seeing this woman, 姬 Qing Yuan's brow furrowed slightly. She was his daughter, 姬 Qing Shuang.

Among the top ten prodigies, 姬 Qing Shuang ranked third, with extremely strong abilities. Her swordsmanship Pinnacle technique was exquisite and unparalleled, possessing an aura of invincibility within the Pinnacle Realm.

If it weren't for shortcomings in other areas, she wouldn't have been relegated to third place.

Earlier, in the Council Hall, 姬 Qing Yuan had suggested that his daughter come to teach the mixed-blood junior a lesson. He wanted his daughter to directly intervene and prevent the youth from potentially becoming a direct descendant prodigy.

But now, having witnessed the youth's power, he had a faint feeling that his daughter might not be a match for him!

"You should withdraw."

Before 姬 Qing Shuang could make her move, a calm voice echoed from beside her.

The speaker was a youth in a dark cloud-patterned robe. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression revealing only a hint of surprise from the beginning to the end, but quickly returning to his usual calm demeanor.

Seeing this youth speak, the cold killing intent in 姬 Qing Shuang's brow tightened slightly, and her expression changed.

"You're not his opponent."

The youth said indifferently, "Four people attacking together was already embarrassing enough. Do you really intend to let him defeat you all one by one?"

姬 Qing Shuang's face was unsightly. If someone else had said that, she would have long since slashed them with her sword. But the speaker was this youth.

The strongest prodigy of the 姬 Family!

Although she was strong, she wouldn't last a round against him, the gap was like heaven and earth!

Furthermore, although she wanted to enter the arena, having witnessed Li Hao's divine iron-like physique, she wasn't very confident.

However, as prodigies, apart from their cultivation and combat strength, they had also experienced countless life-and-death trials. They had fought many battles where they weren't confident, and they had still won!

Therefore, they forged a prodigy's body and an invincible heart, with an indomitable spirit always accompanying them.

However, this didn't mean that they acted recklessly, without consideration or thought.

Battles where they weren't confident were fought out of necessity. If they had a choice, they would naturally choose to fight as safely as possible. Otherwise, they wouldn't be prodigies, but reckless fools!

The youth's words spread, causing the four in the training grounds to blush slightly, looking uncomfortable.

The four of them had joined forces, intending to defeat the youth with a thunderous attack. But they had been suppressed, and it had instead added to the youth's invincible aura.

"All of you, withdraw."

The youth said, his figure slowly descending and landing in the training grounds.

"Do you want to rest? I'll wait for you."

"Just warming up."

Li Hao saw that the other party seemed to be a very authoritative figure among these prodigies. He smiled, feeling that this battle might finally be over.

But Li Hao's words caused the faces of the few prodigies in the training grounds to change, almost making them spit blood.

After fighting so fiercely, he said he was just warming up?

How could he say such a thing without any regard for their face?!

"You're ruthless!"

The youth who had been nailed to the ground by Li Hao's spear pulled it out of his chest. His heart and lungs were healing, and his speech was slightly slurred. He gritted his teeth and muttered a sentence before hurriedly leaving the training grounds.

The rest was a matter between these two monsters.

"Since 姬 Xuan Shen said that 姬 Qing Shuang isn't a match for this youth, doesn't that mean that this youth can rank third among the prodigies?!"

"Since 姬 Xuan Shen has personally entered the arena, it seems like it's really going to end."

"Yeah, it's a pity. This youth is also very strong. Four of them couldn't do anything to him. And look, he's not injured at all. He said he was warming up, it's very possible!"

"Too embarrassing, our 姬 Family prodigies were utterly defeated!"

"Now that 姬 Xuan Shen is making his move, won't he kill this youth? Although this youth is a mixed-blood, he still carries the blood of our 姬 Family. Such a prodigy, even if he doesn't become a War God in the future, he will surely be a pillar of our 姬 Family!"

"The Family Head must be making preparations. Although it's a Dao Seed competition, at this point, it's best to stop here."

"That's right, just give him a lesson, let him know that there are others out there, curb his arrogance. He's a good seedling, it would be a pity to kill him."

Outside the arena, everyone was discussing amongst themselves.

At this moment, their view of the youth in the arena had completely changed. They were even worried that he would be killed by 姬 Xuan Shen and hoped that the Family Head would intervene to protect him.

"It's 姬 Xuan Shen!"

姬 Tian Chao, 姬 Yun Yue, and the others saw the top prodigy of the 姬 Family in hundreds of years make his move, and their faces changed slightly.

"Old Ninth, quickly tell that child to withdraw. It's enough here. He's already proven himself."

"Yeah, that 姬 Xuan Shen is a natural Sacred Bone, and he has already mastered the Dao Realm. They're not on the same level at all. The gap is too great!"

姬 Yun Yue and the others became anxious.

The Dao Domain and Pinnacle techniques were completely different forces, the gap was too great!

Those at the Pinnacle Realm couldn't even withstand a single second in front of the Dao Domain!

Although Li Hao currently had an invincible aura at the Pinnacle Realm, no matter how high he jumped, he couldn't touch the sky.

And the Dao Domain was the sky of the Four Pillars Realm.

Although 姬 Xuan Shen was a prodigy, his strength was already a pillar of the 姬 Family, a top-tier expert aside from the three War Gods.

Furthermore, he was still young, with extraordinary talent, and a potential candidate for the future War God, with the hope of becoming the fourth War God of the 姬 Family!

姬 Tian Chao stared intently at the youth in the arena, as if seeing his younger self. He nodded and sent a voice transmission to 姬 Dao Xin in the distance.

姬 Dao Xin received 姬 Tian Chao's voice transmission, glanced at him, and then sent a voice transmission to the youth in the arena.

After all, this matter still required the youth's consent.

Li Hao received the voice transmission, somewhat surprised, and asked back, "If I surrender now, can my mother be released?"

姬 Dao Xin smiled wryly, "No, but you can wait a year or two. Child, you're still young. The other party has mastered the Dao Domain, you have no chance of winning."

"Then I'll try."

Li Hao replied, without saying anything more.

Since it wasn't possible, then he would fight to the end.

"You're still young. If you were given five more years, and you comprehended the Dao Domain, perhaps you could inherit my position. But unfortunately, if a prodigy's sharpness doesn't know how to conceal itself, it will be broken."

Across from him, 姬 Xuan Shen said calmly to Li Hao.

His words also openly revealed that he had mastered the Dao Domain.

"I don't need five years, I can do it now!"

Li Hao said.

姬 Xuan Shen narrowed his eyes slightly, "It seems I overestimated you."

Li Hao simply said, "Begin!"

姬 Xuan Shen's eyes turned cold. He took a deep breath, his internal energy surged, and he unleashed his Dao Domain.

He was only at the Half-Step Dao Realm, so he needed to prepare his Dao Domain in advance.

If he were to pursue him outside, he would be somewhat restricted. But within this training grounds, with the limitations of the space, his Dao Domain could completely envelop the area, and his combat strength wouldn't be much inferior to a true Dao Realm cultivator!

"This child!"

Seeing Li Hao refuse to withdraw, 姬 Yun Qing and the others all changed color, becoming anxious.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 235: I Will Forge My Own Sacred Bone (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"No, we need to ensure the Clan Head can stop them at any moment!"

Ji Yun Qing hurriedly said.

Ji Tian Chao nodded slightly. He was prepared to intervene at any moment.

In the training ground, as Ji Xuan Shen's Dao Domain unfolded, the bricks, tiles, and stones within the training ground shattered, crushed and broken under the pressure of the domain's laws.

His Dao Domain was based on the principle of fission. Anything within it would split, shatter, and eventually perish!

Finally, the domain covered half the training ground, stopping before Li Hao:

"If you beg for mercy now, bow before me, I can spare your life. Otherwise, you will cease to exist in the blink of an eye!"

Ji Xuan Shen said coldly.

"Even a blink is enough,"

Li Hao replied.

At this moment, he no longer concealed his abilities. His eyes became serious.

A Dao Domain, a power on the same level as the Candlelight God's. But the Candlelight God was the ruler of a region, a Grand Void Realm master, while this was merely a young Heavenly Prodigy of the Ji Clan. It showed the immense foundation of this Ancient Sacred Clan!

"Enter the Universe Jade Belt!"

Li Hao transmitted his voice to the Crimson Blood Vine King on his wrist.

"Hmm, be careful. He's very dangerous…"

The Crimson Blood Vine King's tendrils seemed to rub Li Hao's wrist before quickly retracting into the Universe Jade Belt that Li Hao had opened.

Within the Dao Domain, Li Hao could defend himself, but the Crimson Blood Vine King would be shattered and killed in an instant.

After storing the Crimson Blood Vine King, Li Hao focused his mind. He took a deep breath, his aura surged, his Heavenly Veins activated, and he exhaled a breath of immortal energy, drawing in the energy of Heaven and Earth.

Transformation into Immortal!

Li Hao's aura suddenly skyrocketed. The golden-red light on his body became even more brilliant.

Waves of energy, like thick white smoke, continuously gathered towards Li Hao's body, like a vast ocean, carrying a tremendous momentum.

"What is that?!"

"That seems to be… the Heavenly Veins?!"

"My heavens, this is the limit of the Zhou Tian Realm. He actually mastered the Zhou Tian Realm's limit?!"

Seeing the silk-like, materialized energy, everyone was stunned.

As members of the Ancient Sacred Clan, they were well-versed and knowledgeable, able to recognize the sight of the Heavenly Veins pushed to their utmost limit.

And this second realm's limit was something that even in the Ancient Sacred Clan, few could achieve.

"Heavenly Veins, he actually has Heavenly Veins!"

"No wonder he doesn't need to rest, able to fight continuously."

"My heavens, is he really a mixed-blood? Even if he cultivates the Ji Clan's strongest Vein Opening and Luck Cultivation methods, it's impossible to open all the Great Veins in his body, let alone the Yin and Yang Veins!"

"Unless he cultivates multiple Vein Opening techniques, layering and reflecting them upon each other, he could open all the Great Veins in his body. But the Yang Vein is extremely dangerous, and it's best to have the power of defying fate to attempt opening it. Otherwise, it's easy to perish!"

Everyone was shocked by Li Hao. Even if one cultivated a single Vein Opening technique to its pinnacle, it was impossible to open all 108 Great Veins in the body.

Only by cultivating several, even a dozen, Vein Opening techniques and reflecting them upon each other could one achieve this. But this was usually beyond the reach of Heavenly Prodigies because they didn't have enough time.

War Gods like Ji Tian Chao, and a few elders, had cultivated for a longer period and thus achieved this realm's limit.

And this was still under the condition that the Ji Clan had a wide variety of Vein Opening techniques.

Other small clan elders, even after centuries of cultivation, might not be able to condense the Heavenly Veins. Each clan regarded their techniques as their most precious treasures, often fighting and vying for them, as they were the foundation of their existence.

"That child, he actually cultivated the Heavenly Veins and opened two extreme realms!"

Ji Yun Yue and the others were also shocked. No wonder Li Hao had previously boasted that he could challenge everyone below the Dao Realm without suffering a single defeat. With his god-like physique and these Heavenly Veins, he truly could remain undefeated below the Dao Realm!

"He's not arrogant, he knows what he's doing. Now that he's challenging the Dao Realm, could it be that he has other trump cards?"

"That's right. Being able to push the Heavenly Veins to such an extent, even making them visible to the naked eye at the Divine Sojourn Realm, shows that the technique he's currently using requires an immense amount of energy…"

Ji Tian Chao stared at the youth, his expression more serious than ever. His body was like a bolt of lightning, its power contained, ready to strike at any moment.

"He might… have mastered three extreme realms!"

Hearing Ji Tian Chao's words, Ji Yun Qing and the others were stunned, then their faces turned pale with shock.

Three extreme realms?

They knew what it meant once one mastered three extreme realms.

In mid-air, Ji Qing Shuang and the other Heavenly Prodigies who hadn't yet made a move were also shocked by this scene. They finally realized the huge gap between them and this youth.

Heavenly Veins, only one person among all the Ji Clan Heavenly Prodigies possessed them.

That was Ji Xuan Shen.

At this moment, in the training ground, Ji Xuan Shen saw the silk-like energy swirling around Li Hao, and a strange expression appeared in his cold eyes:

"You also have Heavenly Veins?"

He hadn't expected that this mixed-blood youth had caught up to him in cultivation.

Apart from lacking a Sacred Bone and experience, he was almost on par in other aspects!

And he was older than Li Hao. If this continued, this youth would become like him in the future.

"It seems you do have the capital to be arrogant, but unfortunately, I wasn't as rampant as you were when I was young. You will perish!"

He no longer held back. He raised his hand and pushed his Dao Domain forward.

"Within the Dao Domain, extreme realms are useless. Everything will be severed. This is my domain!"

Ji Xuan Shen's aura surged. He didn't use the Heavenly Veins. With his Dao Domain alone, he could easily suppress everything.

Even Heavenly Prodigies couldn't reverse the power of a Dao Domain. Most Heavenly Prodigies at the Peerless School Realm couldn't face a Peaceful Dao Realm cultivator.

After all, those who could cultivate to the Peaceful Dao Realm were usually top-tier Heavenly Prodigies in their youth.

Feeling the Dao Domain pressing down, the surrounding Heaven and Earth energy seemed to be cut off. Li Hao took a deep breath, retreated rapidly, and at the same time, his immortal energy transformed rapidly, reaching 50% of Transformation into Immortal!

The vast energy instantly condensed into his body. His Heavenly Veins operated at their peak, forming a network of spiritual energy around him, gathering towards his body.

Li Hao's flesh and blood cracked but healed. Under the power of divine energy, the healing speed surpassed the rate of destruction. Only a small amount of golden blood continued to seep out.

Li Hao's eyes widened. Seeing that the Dao Domain was about to engulf the entire area, he suddenly erupted and charged towards his opponent.

"He's entered the Dao Domain!"

Seeing that Li Hao was finally enveloped by the Dao Domain, everyone's hearts rose to their throats.

The might of a Dao Domain was unmatched!

Just as everyone thought that Li Hao's body would be suppressed and destroyed by the Dao Domain in an instant, a shocking scene unfolded.

Li Hao, defying the legends, strode forward, his body as swift as a meteor, under the pressure of Ji Xuan Shen's Dao Domain.

The domain's restrictive laws seemed to have little effect on his body!

"What?!"

The youth shattered the legends, causing everyone to widen their eyes in disbelief, their faces filled with astonishment.

Ji Xuan Shen was also taken aback. He never expected that Li Hao could move freely within his Dao Domain and even launch an attack on him.

He knew that Li Hao's physique was strong, but he hadn't expected it to be strong enough to withstand a Dao Domain. Wasn't this close to the level of a Sacred Dao treasure?

"Is this your confidence?!"

A cold light flashed in Ji Xuan Shen's eyes. He suddenly struck, unleashing a palm strike.

The palm, like purple-black lightning, pushed forward, combining with the Dao Domain, carrying boundless might.

"Break!!"

Li Hao roared, suddenly punching out. The violent power of Transformation into Immortal condensed, and his fist blasted through the purple-black lightning palm!

He was like a person breaking through a wall, moving through it, ignoring the scorching purple lightning, instead accelerating towards Ji Xuan Shen.

Boundless power condensed on his fist, suddenly striking out.

The laws within the Dao Domain seemed to slightly avoid his fist. The fission power continuously eroded his fist, but the fist was too terrifying. Although it was eroded by nearly half in an instant, it still struck Ji Xuan Shen's chest like a falling star.

Ji Xuan Shen raised his hand to block, but the immense force of Transformation into Immortal exceeded the limit of his arm strength. His palm was smashed against his own chest, followed by the shattering of his bones and the collapse of his chest. His entire body flew backward!

The fist force dissipated, and the entire scene fell silent.

Not only the people outside, but even Ji Dao Xin and Ji Tian Chao, who were ready to rescue him at any moment, were stunned, somewhat bewildered.

Within the Dao Domain, the youth had actually sent a Dao Realm cultivator flying with a single punch!

This scene was simply mind-blowing, shattering their understanding of the world.

The faces of the Ji Clan members outside were filled with shock, their eyes deeply imprinted with the image of the youth, who seemed like a god, wielding invincible fist power.

One man's strength, battling Heavenly Prodigies, was like an undefeated War God!

Boom!

Li Hao's feet landed on the ground, suddenly erupting. The Dao Domain was constantly tearing at his body, but his self-healing ability was too strong, neutralizing the domain's effects.

However, if this continued, he would become weaker and weaker. Therefore, he had to finish it quickly!

As Li Hao erupted like golden lightning, Ji Xuan Shen, who had fallen and rolled, spitting out a mouthful of golden blood, quickly flipped and stood up.

As his feet slid backward, he saw the youth rapidly chasing after him, and shock and anger flashed in his eyes.

He was a Peaceful Dao Realm cultivator, yet he had been injured by a Three-Immortals Realm cultivator. It was simply unforgivable!

"Kneel before me!!"

Ji Xuan Shen roared suddenly, his killing intent and true anger erupting. His body turned golden-red, his aura surged, and the energy of Heaven and Earth gathered around him, condensing into his body, rapidly repairing his injuries.

At the same time, this energy flowed into the Dao Domain, and the power of the laws intensified, intending to strip Li Hao's skin and bones, causing his body to decay.

Under this sudden, drastic increase in fission laws, Li Hao's flesh and blood began to tear, revealing wounds.

Li Hao didn't hesitate. He directly activated the attributes of the Supreme Body, briefly entering Supreme Void.

Even within the Dao Domain, his body seemed to blur slightly, becoming elusive.

But in a flash, Li Hao suddenly soared into the air.

The Dao Domain covered the training ground but didn't extend too high into the sky.

Li Hao leaped out of the domain, and then the power of Transformation into Immortal erupted again. At the same time, he activated the Undying Power!

He wanted to use his peak state to defeat his opponent in one go!

"Transformation into Immortal, 80%!"

Li Hao's eyes turned golden-red, golden blood spurted from his eye sockets, and his flesh and blood began to tear continuously!

The Heavenly Veins spread like spiderwebs, forcibly absorbing the surrounding energy of Heaven and Earth. The absorption speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, before Ji Xuan Shen could catch up, the Transformation into Immortal was complete.

"Come again!"

Li Hao let out a low growl, continuing to push his limits, increasing it by another 5%!

His flesh and blood tore apart. If it weren't for the Undying Power, his skin and flesh would have peeled off by now.

If he reached 90%, with his current control, he wouldn't be able to recover.

He could only try to get as close to the limit as possible.

A thunderous roar echoed from within him, as if ten thousand bolts of lightning were roaring through his veins.

The terrifying pressure shook the entire scene, like a blazing sun, illuminating the entire Sacred Mountain.

Countless Ji Clan members looked up, their pupils dilated, their features contorted in shock at the sight of the youth exuding a sun-like aura.

"What… is that?!"

At this moment, the brilliant sun, like a distant celestial body, seemed to have fallen onto the Ji Clan's Sacred Mountain.

With boundless might and dazzling golden light, it stood majestically.

Within the Dao Domain, Ji Xuan Shen, drawing upon the power of the earth, soared into the sky. But seeing the youth's radiant divine power, which seemed like a true god descending, in the blink of an eye!

His pupils contracted, his eyes focused, unable to bear looking directly at the youth's figure. The youth's entire body was covered in brilliant divine power, making it impossible to see through.

His eyes narrowed, but then anger surged. He roared to the sky:

"Even if it's a god, I will cut it down!!"

He raised his hand, a divine sword appeared from his spatial ring, landing in his palm, carrying boundless sword intent. He concentrated the power of his Dao Domain and slashed upwards!

In the dazzling light in mid-air, Li Hao's body was engulfed in divine flames, his blood boiling. His flesh and blood were peeling and tearing, but his fist remained clenched. Facing the soaring sword light, he took a half-step forward.

Boom!!

The violent momentum, the invincible fist power, was like the wrath of a god, intending to shatter the entire Sacred Mountain!!

The ultimate sword light and fist intent collided in mid-air, the Dao Domain covering them, the fission laws rapidly eroding, but the clash occurred in an instant.

Then, extremely intense, dazzling divine light scattered. Those who had been straining to see felt a sharp pain in their eyes, like needles pricking them, and involuntarily closed their eyes.

When they opened them again, they saw that the sword light, which seemed to be splitting the heavens, had broken. The figure that had soared into the sky was violently suppressed by a force as wild as a beast, like a golden pillar of light, smashing straight onto the Dao Platform, sinking deeply!

The entire training ground shattered, turning into a huge crater. However, the range of the crater was blocked by Ji Dao Xin's barrier, not extending outside at all.

The training ground vanished, replaced by a sharp, cone-shaped crater.

In mid-air, only a figure, golden-red and covered in blood, stood tall.

His flesh and blood were torn, his arms and fists revealed white bones, and several ribs protruded from the melted flesh of his chest, looking extremely terrifying.

But his posture was straight, like a young War God, standing there, his hair flying.

Even the boisterous wind in the sky seemed to become gentle when it reached him, not daring to make a sound.

It was as if it pitied the youth's tragic state, gently touching him, healing his wounds.

This scene left the countless people on the mountain speechless, unable to utter a word.

The youth had shattered the legends, defeated all the Ji Clan Heavenly Prodigies, and even suppressed the Dao Domain!

Ji Tian Chao, Ji Yun Qing, and the others stared blankly at the youth in mid-air. His injuries were severe, almost fatal, but undoubtedly, he had paid a great price, yet he had defeated Ji Xuan Shen!

At this moment, they recalled Ji Yun Ge's words and finally understood why, even with such deep obsession, he had still cared about them and asked them to take care of this youth before his death.

He had never enjoyed any of the Ji Clan's resources, yet this youth was more outstanding than any other Heavenly Prodigy in the Ji Clan!

The numerous Heavenly Prodigies who had previously fallen to Li Hao were all stunned.

Ji Xuan Shen, the strongest Heavenly Prodigy who had loomed over them like a mountain, had actually been defeated by this youth?

In this brief silence, the earth suddenly shook.

Everyone was startled and looked towards the source of the tremor. They saw a roar erupt from the cone-shaped pit.

It was Ji Xuan Shen.

He was now in tattered robes, his divine armor cracked, covered in blood. His neatly combed hair was disheveled, and his appearance was disheveled.

But Ji Xuan Shen's eyes were like two golden stars, shining with captivating anger amidst his scattered hair.

"Is this your limit?"

Ji Xuan Shen seemed to grit his teeth, his voice icy. Since the battle for the strongest Heavenly Prodigy, he hadn't suffered such a severe injury or been so humiliated.

Li Hao's flesh and blood were slowly healing. He retracted the power of Transformation into Immortal, unable to spare any energy to speak.

Waves of tearing pain spread throughout his body. His eyes fixed on his opponent. A Peaceful Dao Realm Heavenly Prodigy, perhaps even more troublesome than the Candlelight God.

"Without me, you might have actually obtained the Dao Seed. But with me here, I am an insurmountable mountain!"

In Ji Xuan Shen's body, from his chest and abdomen, a dazzling light suddenly erupted.

It was a brilliant silver light, as if piercing through Heaven and Earth, emanating from his body, even his flesh and blood unable to block the silver sacred glow.

"But you don't have a Sacred Bone. I originally planned to just suppress you with the Dao Domain. Forcing me to use my Sacred Bone, your death is worthwhile!"

Ji Xuan Shen stared intently at Li Hao, his eyes filled with anger. Even if he won this battle, he would lose face. But if he lost, his Dao Heart might shatter, making things even worse.

"It's a Sacred Bone!"

"Ji Xuan Shen is going to use the power of his Sacred Bone!"

"That's right. This is Ji Xuan Shen's true trump card!"

Seeing the silver sacred light emanating from Ji Xuan Shen's body, everyone outside was shocked. To push Ji Xuan Shen to this point, even if the youth lost, he wouldn't lose any face!

Waves of transcendent power drifted from Heaven and Earth, gathering into Ji Xuan Shen's body.

Ji Xuan Shen's aura became mysterious and surging. His black hair fluttered, his eyes were golden-red and cold, fixed on Li Hao:

"Without a Sacred Bone, even if you are given the Dao Seed, you will eventually be replaced. Subdue!"

As soon as he uttered the word, the Sacred Bone within his body emitted endless brilliance, seemingly carrying a certain law power. The moment his voice fell, an indescribable force suddenly pressed down on Li Hao.

Li Hao's pupils contracted. He felt as if someone had heavily struck the top of his head, as if they were trying to press his head down and subdue him to the ground.

He couldn't sense the force or any technique. It was like a certain Dao, a certain law!

This… was close to the power of a Saint!

The wounds on Li Hao's body, which were still healing, tore open again. His body began to fall, but Li Hao gritted his teeth and stopped his descent.

The price for stopping was that all the torn wounds on his body ripped open, instantly turning him into a blood-soaked man!

Li Hao slowly raised his head, looking at Ji Xuan Shen, who was high above him, his cold golden eyes looking down.

"Do you still dare to resist the power of a Saint?"

The silver light on Ji Xuan Shen's abdomen was dazzling. The silver light was clearly emanating from a bone, even his flesh and blood unable to conceal the bone's brilliance!

It was as if ten thousand mountains were pressing down on his back and head. This force was stronger than the Dao Domain, but Li Hao knew that once he was suppressed, he would never be able to get up again!

His flesh and blood surged, erupting with a sky-high aura.

The power of Transformation into Immortal surged again, erupting with the same might as before.

Only this time, his body hadn't healed yet, and he was pushing it to such an extreme that his god-like flesh and blood were now peeling off like rotten meat.

"Aaaaargh!!"

Li Hao roared to the sky, his hair standing on end, his flesh and blood completely tearing apart. Many parts of his body revealed brilliant golden-red bones.

But this full-force burst didn't move the unspeakable, vast force pressing down on him.

"It's useless. You're just a mixed-blood, you haven't inherited the Sacred Bone of our Ji Clan's ancestor. Below a Saint, all are ants!"

Ji Xuan Shen said coldly.

"Just a Sacred Bone, and you think you can suppress me?!"

Li Hao roared to the sky: "I don't need to inherit a Sacred Bone. One day, I will forge my own Sacred Bone!!"

The youth's roar echoed throughout the mountain.

At the same time, a majestic and enormous Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth appeared behind Li Hao.

The enormous Dharma Image seemed to let out a silent roar, violently activating the Heavenly Veins, absorbing the energy of Heaven and Earth on the mountain peak, then exhaling a wave of intense heat.

Li Hao and the Dharma Image struck together, simultaneously punching towards Ji Xuan Shen in the sky!

The Dharma Image's fist fell, like a true meteorite. Its enormous shadow instantly covered the entire Heavenly Dao Mountain.

"That's… the third extreme realm, the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth!!"

The majestic figure of the Dharma Image, like a shadow, covered the faces of everyone on Heavenly Dao Mountain at that moment.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 236: I Will Leave the Ji Clan

Countless members of the Ji Clan stared in disbelief, their minds reeling, unable to comprehend what they had just witnessed.

The Ji Clan elders, however, were struck with horror. They recognized the manifestation before them – the Heavenly Dharma Aspect, a sign of the Third Pinnacle Realm!!

Even within the Ji Clan, an Ancient Sacred Clan, reaching the peak of the first two pinnacles was achievable with exceptional talent and a wealth of resources. But the Third Pinnacle Realm was a chasm, an insurmountable gap!

Unless one, like their ancestor, inherited the very essence of the heavens, condensing their soul 360 times, could they unleash the might of the Heavenly Dharma Aspect!

The prodigies of their clan typically inherited the Sacred Soul of their ancestor, condensing their souls 270 times. No matter what soul-condensation technique they practiced, they were unable to break through this limit, as the Sacred Soul Aspect could only withstand 270 soul condensations!

The only way to surpass this limit was to rebuild, to inherit the heavens as one's soul!

But inheriting the heavens as one's soul was an incredibly arduous task. It required exceptional talent, an unwavering will, and a spirit capable of shaking the ages. Furthermore, one needed to cultivate both the Vital Force Realm and the Heavenly Cycle Realm to near-peak levels before even attempting it!

While the ten prodigies of the Ji Clan generally mastered the Godly Power state, they typically focused on refining their physical bodies after reaching a certain level of cultivation, pushing their Vital Force Realm to its peak.

If one pursued the Heavenly Soul Inheritance at the Soul Condensation Realm, they would face a prolonged period of stagnation, requiring repeated refinement of the Vital Force and Heavenly Cycle Realms, delaying their progress by at least several decades, and even then, success was uncertain.

Not that no one had tried. But those who had, had largely failed.

Even if one cultivated the Vital Force and Heavenly Cycle Realms to exceptional levels, capable of withstanding the pressure of the Heavenly Soul Inheritance, without a will that surpassed their ancestors, that transcended all others, they would not receive the heavens' recognition!

Therefore, the Third Pinnacle Realm was incredibly difficult and exceptionally rare.

Far more challenging than the Divine Travel Realm or the Fifteen Li Realm!

Boom!

The clouds atop the Sacred Mountain exploded, scattering in a violent gust of wind!

At that moment, the Heavenly Dharma Aspect's fist descended upon Ji Xuanshen, fueled by rage and madness, as if intending to obliterate the entire Heavenly Dao Mountain!

Meanwhile, Li Hao, who was nearly crushed to the ground, roared and unleashed his Invincible Fist. His intent and power, like the roar of a furious lion, like a dragon soaring through the sky, surged upwards, echoing the fist of the Dharma Aspect. The two fists, one large and one small, trapped Ji Xuanshen between them.

Ji Xuanshen's pupils contracted. The moment he saw Li Hao's Heavenly Dharma Aspect, his heart was shaken.

Having mastered two Pinnacle Realms, he knew how incredibly difficult it was to condense a Heavenly Dharma Aspect. Within the Ji Clan, it was merely a legend recorded in the books left by their ancestor, a feat achieved by only two prodigies with exceptional talent in the past ten thousand years.

And now, the legend had become reality. The young man, with the will of his self-inherited soul aspect, was confronting his innate Sacred Bone!

"I am invincible!!"

Ji Xuanshen's eyes widened in fury, his voice a thunderous roar, "You may have aspirations to reach the heavens, but I will shatter your will! Dao Domain, tear asunder!!"

Every major meridian in his body shattered and vibrated, pushing himself to his absolute limit. His Heavenly Meridians, like powerful pumps, frantically drew upon the surrounding vital energy of the heavens. But to his horror, he discovered that the energy available was incredibly weak.

The vital energy in this area had vanished, or rather, it had been absorbed by Li Hao!

Ji Xuanshen's eyes bled, his roar like that of a madman. His hair whipped wildly, his Heavenly Meridians snapping and vibrating, unleashing boundless power as he propelled his Dao Domain forward!

In this moment, these two exceptionally brilliant prodigies unleashed the pinnacle of their power, colliding with a thunderous impact.

The world seemed to fall silent.

Following a brief stillness, a buzzing sound filled the air, a wave of shock reverberating through the space.

Before the eyes of those present, a dazzling spectacle unfolded, like exploding stars, but no sound could be heard.

Only after the countless energies had erupted and surged, impacting the barrier, did a delayed, deafening roar erupt, akin to a magnitude ten earthquake shaking the very ground beneath their feet!

This was followed by a prolonged echo of energy, the impact reverberating against the barrier, creating a continuous thunderous boom.

In the air, Ji Xuanshen, the most brilliant and outstanding prodigy of the Ji Clan's current generation, his Dao Domain shattered and extinguished. Under the onslaught of the two fist strikes, he fell like a bird with broken wings, crashing against the barrier, spewing a mouthful of blood before plummeting to the edge of the shattered training ground.

Simultaneously with Ji Xuanshen's defeat, the Sacred Bone's power dissipated. The ten thousand mountains that had enveloped Li Hao seemed to vanish, the pressure lifting.

But the damage to Li Hao's body did not cease. Gritting his teeth, he held on, desperately preventing the influx of vital energy from the heavens.

However, pieces of his flesh continued to detach, his body like a leaky wall, with the energy seeping into his bones, threatening

to shatter his body completely.

Li Hao roared towards the heavens, dispersing the power within his Heavenly Dharma Aspect. Then, he allowed the Aspect to embrace him, using it as a shield against the continuing influx of vital energy.

In the arena, only the boy's Dharma Aspect remained, embracing him, roaring in desperation, struggling between life and death.

Finally, the seemingly collapsing vital energy from the heavens ceased its surge, blocked by the Heavenly Dharma Aspect. Li Hao seized this opportunity to heal his body with all his might, regenerating his flesh.

His regeneration was astonishingly fast, visible to the naked eye, like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Soon, as Li Hao's body healed to a significant degree, the vital energy stabilized.

The boy, his body bathed in blood, glowed with a golden light, like a war god slowly straightening his spine. A divine aura emanated from him as he stood in the air above the training ground, his face etched with the cold determination of one who had endured hardship.

Heaven and earth fell silent.

The countless Ji Clan members outside Heavenly Dao Mountain, at this moment, stared dumbstruck at the boy, unable to fathom, unwilling to believe, that he had truly fought until the very end.

With nothing but his iron fists and a teenage body, he had defeated every prodigy of the Ji Clan, leaving no one to challenge him!

Ji Daoxin and Ji Tianchao's eyes widened in shock, their expressions grave as they fixed their gaze on the boy in the arena.

They saw more clearly than others. The terrifying power that Li Hao had unleashed was not a mere technique. It was highly likely that it was the legendary Sixth Pinnacle Realm!

The Land Immortal Realm!

The difficulty of this realm surpassed even the Heavenly Dharma Aspect, far beyond any other Pinnacle Realm!

Even the Ji Clan, which had produced countless prodigies, had never seen anyone achieve it.

Not even them!

Their ancestor, the demigod who lay within the ancient coffin, had only managed to condense the Heavenly Dharma Aspect, failing to reach the Land Immortal Realm!

However, they had never witnessed this rumored realm firsthand, and could not confirm its existence.

Within the training ground.

Li Hao's gaze fell upon the edge of the training ground, where he saw Ji Xuanshen slowly rising from the ground, his body covered in cracks. A large hole gaped in his flesh, a wound inflicted by Li Hao's Invincible Fist.

The force of the Dharma Aspect's fist had shattered his internal organs and broken most of his bones.

Now, Ji Xuanshen sat up, seeing Li Hao, whose body was mostly healed, his aura still strong and unwavering. Shock flickered in his eyes, quickly replaced by a sense of dejection.

In this moment, he knew he had lost.

Relying on the Sacred Bone had already been a dishonorable victory, and now, he had lost.

Most importantly, the boy was only a teenager, only at the Three Immortality Realm!

He had essentially fought across an entire major realm, and to have reached this point, he had lost decisively!

Seeing the loss of fighting spirit in Ji Xuanshen's eyes, Li Hao lifted his gaze, sweeping across the training ground, and spoke slowly,

"Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge me?"

His voice was soft, calm, yet it echoed across the expanse of Heavenly Dao Mountain, like a gust of autumn wind brushing past the ears of countless individuals. No one responded.

Ji Qingshuang and the others, who had yet to make a move, stood far from the training ground, staring blankly at the boy.

Previously, they had been standing near the edge of the training ground, but the sheer power of the two prodigies' clash had forced them to retreat.

Who else would dare to step forward?

No one.

Not only would Li Hao have the option to continue the challenge tomorrow, but even if he were to fight immediately, the boy's aura was such that they felt they could not win.

He seemed to be utterly tireless, and they saw no way to defeat him.

He was too strong, with no apparent weaknesses!

Just his incredibly refined physique instilled a sense of powerlessness in them.

Techniques like body movements, sneak attacks, and brute force were meaningless against such a body. Even Ji Xuanshen's Dao Domain had gained little advantage, let alone them.

No one responded.

The many Ji Clan members outside the arena remained silent, still reeling from the shock the boy had delivered.

"If no one challenges him, Ji Leping shall be the strongest prodigy of the Ji Clan, becoming the Dao Seed!"

Ji Daoxin stepped forward, first fixing his gaze on Li Hao before addressing the crowd in a clear voice.

His voice resonated throughout Heavenly Dao Mountain, jolting the crowd back to reality.

The boy had truly succeeded, defeating every prodigy of the Ji Clan!

Previously, they had held prejudices, mocking him for being of mixed blood, an outsider, changing his surname in an attempt to join the Ji Clan. But in this moment, those thoughts and notions vanished, replaced by a sense of absurdity.

With the strength and talent he had displayed, the boy needed no family name to be recognized. He was a top-tier prodigy in his own right, needing to bow to no one. If he were to call out, even the Ancient Sacred Clans would vie for his allegiance.

The Third Pinnacle Realm, defeating the Sacred Bone, subduing every prodigy of the Ji Clan!

Everyone understood that a new legend was about to be born within their clan.

"What kind of monster did Third Brother bring back to our Ji Clan before he passed?"

"Is this the top-tier prodigy Third Brother spoke of? The future of our Ji Clan…"

"No Sacred Bone, yet he defeats the Sacred Bone. No Dao Domain, yet he shatters the Dao Domain. He is truly invincible!"

Ji Yunqing and Ji Yunyue, among others, trembled with excitement.

They never imagined that before his passing, Third Brother would bestow such a magnificent gift upon the Ji Clan!

The others regained their composure, their expressions complex. Despite their previous prejudices, the Great Wilderness Heavens valued strength above all else. In this moment, they were all captivated by the boy.

Without the Ji Clan's cultivation, he had achieved this level. It was unimaginable what he could accomplish if he were to become a Dao Seed, with the clan's resources poured into his cultivation.

Perhaps, as he himself had said, he could truly condense his own Sacred Bone, rivaling their ancestor!

At this thought, some of the elders who had previously stood with Ji Qingyuan felt a surge of excitement, but then recalled their relentless obstruction of the boy in the Assembly Hall, and a wave of fear washed over them.

Ji Daoxin's words remained unanswered, and he immediately declared Li Hao the Dao Seed, simultaneously retracting the barrier.

"Child, are you alright? Here is some of our Ji Clan's divine medicine."

As the barrier dissipated, Ji Yunyue and the others quickly flew towards Li Hao, their expressions filled with urgency.

Seeing Li Hao covered in blood, they felt immense heartache.

Though the boy had won, earning a glorious name, the ferocity of his battle had filled them with both awe and sorrow.

"I'm fine, I can heal myself."

Li Hao replied softly.

He gently pushed aside the divine medicine offered by the old woman. With his Concealment and Cultivation attribute, as long as he relaxed his body and cooperated with his natural healing abilities, the damaged parts of his body would soon recover.

"This child, why is he being so formal with us?" Ji Yunyue said, shoving the divine medicine into Li Hao's hand.

Li Hao felt a touch of helplessness, but he accepted it without using it.

Seeing Li Hao's refusal, Ji Yunyue and the others exchanged glances, their expressions shifting. They recalled the ridicule Li Hao had faced from the Ji Clan members, the countless voices urging him to leave. The child must have been deeply hurt.

"Child, don't pay attention to others. As long as we old folks are still around, no one in the Ji Clan will dare to harm you."

Ji Yunqing reassured Li Hao.

But after saying this, recalling Li Hao's recently displayed strength, his face flushed slightly.

With Li Hao's strength, he could traverse the Great Wilderness Heavens without fear. Even Dao Realm cultivators would be unable to harm him, unless he encountered certain forbidden zones or a Dao Comprehension Realm cultivator intervened. He no longer needed anyone's protection.

Li Hao spoke softly, "I came here only to return Senior Yunge and to see my mother."

Upon hearing the boy's words, the faces of the few present shifted. Ji Yunqing hastily said, "Don't you intend to stay in the Ji Clan?"

Li Hao shook his head slightly, "I still have things to do, and friends to see. Once I have helped my mother atone for her sins, I will leave."

Their exchange was quiet, but as they spoke, the surrounding area fell silent, allowing their words to reach the ears of those outside the training ground.

The boy intended to leave the Ji Clan!

Everyone was shocked, their faces shifting in surprise. Many felt a pang of panic. Their Ji Clan had produced such a prodigy, and he wanted to leave?

To become a Dao Seed of the Ji Clan, to surpass all prodigies, was a position of unparalleled prestige and honor. Yet, he was unwilling to stay, choosing to depart.

For a moment, most of the Ji Clan members found it difficult to accept.

But Li Hao's words were clear. He had come for two reasons: to return War God Yunge and to see his mother.

One was for love, the other also for love.

Both were perfectly normal reasons.

Yet, they had mocked and rebuked him, urging him to leave the clan, likely chilling the boy's heart to its core.

For a moment, many of those who had mocked and scorned Li Hao felt a burning sensation on their faces, a mixture of stinging pain and apprehension.

They knew that the boy truly had the ability to leave the Ji Clan.

Without relying on the Ji Clan, he was still a prodigy, a monstrous talent. Why would he need to endure humiliation and subservience?

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Ji Daoxin's face also shifted slightly, becoming somewhat unsightly.

He had already investigated the discussions in the mountain's belly, but he had believed that incorporating Li Hao into the Ji Clan and providing him with abundant resources would be enough to compensate.

After all, it was just verbal abuse. Which prodigy hadn't faced mockery?

But now, it seemed that the boy had never intended to join the Ji Clan, let alone endure such treatment.

(End of Chapter)