Chapter 336: Traces of Haotian, Ranking of the Top Ten (Combined)

"The Immortal Path is severed?"

Li Hao was stunned and asked, "Are there Immortals and Gods in this world?"

Hearing Li Hao's question, Ye Zu chuckled and said, "Immortals and Gods are ethereal, no one can see them with their own eyes. But there have been records in ancient texts. For example, the sword stele on Wangyue Cliff, the sword shadow inside is called 'Immortal Pointing the Way'. Such an exquisite and unparalleled sword move, no one but an Immortal could perform it."

"That's right, I heard that the Sword Saint went to comprehend it, but couldn't understand it. Other Supremes have also said that the sword moves inside can only be left by Immortals and Gods, and are beyond human control."

"In addition to the 'Immortal Pointing the Way' on Wangyue Cliff, there is also the palm print in the Cold Ancient Land, and the broken silk floating in the Soul-Breaking Sea, all of which indicate that Immortals and Gods once existed in the world. It's just that for some reason, they seem to have all left the world, and there is no trace of them anymore."

Although the young man's voice was very young, he also knew many ancient secrets, and said:

"Although Saints can be passed down through the ages, they ultimately cannot live forever and be eternally youthful. But Immortals and Gods can. To make one's own Great Dao eternal, one must transcend the Supreme and become an Immortal or God, and only then can they be worshipped by all generations forever."

"If one becomes an Immortal or God, just by appearing in the world and performing miracles, they will be believed in by countless people. After all, living Immortals and Gods, not to mention us, even Saints would believe in them. Who wouldn't be in awe?"

Qing Zu also spoke up when Immortals and Gods were mentioned, his voice tinged with regret.

Li Hao was a little surprised. He didn't expect to hear such incredible secrets as soon as he joined this Flower Touring Society.

"What does it mean when the Supremes say that the Immortal Path is severed? Does it refer to the path of cultivation, or is it a real path?"

Li Hao asked curiously.

"It's a real path."

Ye Zu said, "Some Supremes have touched that layer of barrier and contacted the Heavenly Dao Will of this realm. They learned that it is impossible to become an Immortal in this realm, and one must step out of this realm."

"Therefore, the Supremes have been opening up and exploring, searching everywhere for a path to the heavens that leads out of this realm. Later, they traced the shadows left by those Immortals and Gods, and found such a path. But the path was blocked, and this realm is like a closed egg. We can only be trapped in this realm for the rest of our lives, unable to transcend."

Li Hao was stunned. This was his first contact with the secrets of this land of Supremes, and he didn't expect it to be so despairing.

There is no hope of immortality, and in the end, everyone will perish?

No wonder there is a force like the Flower Touring Society. Since death is unavoidable, it's better to enjoy the present.

"Now, the Supremes have found a second path, in a dangerous place. But to break the restriction, it seems that all the extremes need to be developed before there is hope of stepping on that path and opening it up!"

Qing Zu continued, "Therefore, for more than a thousand years, the Supremes have reincarnated one after another. Some have used incarnations to reincarnate, in order to cultivate all the extremes, be the first to break that path, and leap to become Immortals and Gods."

"It's just that this path is also very difficult. First of all, cultivating to the Nine Extremes is very difficult and requires unparalleled talent. Secondly, this path is only a guess, and the truth may only be known after trying."

"But even this slightest hope has made the Supremes scramble for it. After all, that trace of Immortal and God opportunity is the only hope for eternal life!"

Li Hao was stunned.

Previously, he had learned from Lin Shanhai that the Supremes were reincarnating for a secret matter. He didn't expect it to be related to becoming immortal and living forever.

It's no wonder. Reincarnation is extremely dangerous, and it is very likely that one will be lost in the cycle of reincarnation. Without such a great temptation, how could the Supremes be willing to take such a risk?

Nine Extremes... Li Hao's eyes flickered. He was now at the Seven Extremes. If he could obtain a large number of cultivation techniques, the Eight Extremes would be in sight. As for the Nine Extremes, it was the Hearing Dao Extremes. When his Control of Dao reached the ninth stage, he might be able to glimpse it.

It's just...

"The Supremes have long lifespans. Haven't they been able to cultivate to the Nine Extremes?"

Li Hao asked doubtfully.

Although some extremes are difficult, they can always be cultivated slowly with time and accumulation.

The main reason why he was able to cultivate to the Seven Extremes was the addition of points from the panel, which shortened his cultivation time.

But others have more time to spend, which can also make up for this gap.

"It's not that simple."

The young man shook his head and said, "The Supremes are all unparalleled geniuses, and they have cultivated for a long time. They have cultivated all the other extremes, but I heard that the most difficult one is the Sixth Extremes. No one can cultivate it. Cultivating the Heaven Human Realm to the extreme seems to be integrating with heaven and earth. But although they have the heart to continue the soul of heaven and earth, the will to integrate into heaven and earth is difficult to find."

Li Hao was slightly startled. The Sixth Extremes?

He had heard before that the Sixth Extremes was difficult, but he didn't expect even the Supremes to be stuck here.

He suddenly thought of the trace of Heavenly Venerable's will that he had vaguely touched. The end point of the Heaven Human Realm was the Heavenly Venerable.

"Your information is outdated. Ten years ago, I heard that the Yunxia Realm opened up the human world channel and found a young genius with the Sixth Extremes in the human world. It's just that he was later personally killed by the Void Supreme, and this hope was stifled."

Qing Zu suddenly said.

Li Hao was stunned. He was suddenly startled when he heard about himself.

"That incident, I also heard about it. It's a pity that without the protection of a Supreme, even if you cultivate the Sixth Extremes, it's easy to encounter misfortune. After all, the Supremes are reincarnating, and they all want to cultivate the Sixth Extremes through their own cultivation, to be the first to break that path. How can they give the opportunity to others?" Ye Zu said.

"There is no shortage of geniuses in the world, but geniuses who have not grown up are, after all, just a wisp of floating cloud that can be blown away by a gust of wind."

Li Hao was silent. Back then, the Void Supreme killed him, saying it was because he was chasing and killing the Saint Son of the Void Holy Land in the human world. Now it seems that, in addition to this reason, the reason Ye Zu said also accounted for half of it.

A genius is still a genius. Without the protection of a force, their brilliance will be cut short.

Li Hao took a deep breath, his eyes becoming cold. Since he was assassinated at the age of six, he understood that his greatest reliance was himself.

Since no one can protect him, then he will be invincible in the world!

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it has nothing to do with us anyway. Qingfeng, you haven't said what you are best at yet?" Qing Zu said.

Li Hao's thoughts returned. He thought for a moment. His highest stages were currently cooking and painting.

"Cooking and painting."

Li Hao said, "These two are my current specialties."

Thinking that the other party had just talked about playing chess, he added, "I also have some research on chess. If there is a chance, I hope to have a game with you two."

"Oh? You're playing so many different things?"

Qing Zu was surprised. Although the Immortal Path was severed, and they didn't have that kind of drive anymore, and they all found other pleasures, they only specialized in one thing. Li Hao even dabbled in cooking.

"What? You said you like to cook?"

Suddenly, a round figure loosened and approached Li Hao, asking in surprise, "Are you serious or do you just cook casually? Zhantan, what skill did he use to get in?"

"There's actually another person who likes to cook. Bai Zu has found a kindred spirit."

Ye Zu laughed and said to Li Hao, "We take our chess very seriously. We don't just play casually. We don't look down on bad chess players."

The graceful and elegant woman said softly, "Qingfeng joined my Flower Touring Society with his painting skills. His painting skills are unparalleled. Die showed me his paintings. In terms of painting, he is even better than me, he has already entered the Dao!"

Hearing Zhantan's words, the several people were all quiet for a moment, looking at Li Hao in surprise.

His painting skills are actually better than Zhantan's?

You know, Zhantan is known as a master of painting in the Flower Touring Society, and has the title of Little Painting Saint. Li Hao's paintings can actually be recognized by her, and she admits that she is inferior, which is a bit scary.

Hearing the other party's words, Li Hao immediately understood. The other party should be one of the vice presidents of the Flower Touring Society that Gui Qingshuang mentioned, and also a Half-Saint.

And listening to the other party's meaning, she is actually a master of painting, which makes Li Hao a little interested. He can communicate with her when he has time. Moreover, the other party probably has some famous paintings in her collection, which are all illustrated attributes.

"Painting Dao?"

When Bai Zu, who had a round body, heard this, she couldn't hide her disappointment and said, "I thought it was cooking."

Li Hao smiled and said, "My cooking skills are no worse than my painting skills."

"Really?"

Bai Zu looked at him in surprise and said, "Are you sure?"

"We can come and appreciate each other's dishes when we have time." Speaking of cooking, Li Hao showed considerable confidence.

When Bai Zu heard this, her eyes lit up, and she nodded and said, "That's right, whether it's delicious or not, you'll know when you taste it. Where are you? I'll go find you."

Li Hao didn't expect the other party to come as soon as she said she would. He was a little surprised, but he also saw that the other party seemed to really like this, which was enough to show that the other party really had a lot of leisure and time.

"In the Canglan Realm."

Li Hao said.

Zhantan next to him said, "Bai Zu, you can come to Qingfeng, but don't be too serious, and don't disturb Qingfeng's cultivation. He is still participating in the Supreme Genius Battle recently, and it seems that he has a good chance of representing our Canglan Realm in the battle."

Hearing Zhantan's words, the several people were all surprised. Qing Zu said, "You are still participating in the Supreme Genius Battle? How old are you?"

"Almost thirty." Li Hao said.

"..."

The several people looked at each other in astonishment. Less than thirty? This is just a little kid.

"You're so young, and you have the leisure to paint and cook?" Bai Zu also suspected that she had misheard, and was a little stunned.

Only thirty, life has just begun.

When they were thirty years old, they were still working hard to cultivate.

At that time, their minds were full of cultivation, and women had to step aside, affecting their progress.

"This..." Ye Zu said in a daze, "You cultivated to the Hearing Dao Realm before you were 30?"

To be able to cultivate to the Hearing Dao Realm at this age, in terms of realm alone, is already very monstrous.

Zhantan was also looking at Li Hao in surprise. Although she knew Li Hao's identity from Gui Qingshuang and knew that he was participating in the Supreme Genius Battle, she didn't expect Li Hao to be so young.

The Supreme Genius Battle is for those under the age of one hundred. She originally thought that Li Hao had studied painting to this level, and he was at least eighty or ninety years old.

This had already made her extremely surprised and concerned. After all, a hundred years old was still too young for them, and it was just the beginning of the cultivation path.

They had all been cultivating for hundreds, thousands, or even thousands of years, and they had long been tired of cultivation and had fallen into a bottleneck, which was why they cultivated leisure.

"You're kidding, right? A 30-year-old Hearing Dao Realm, could it be a reincarnated Saint?"

The young man said in shock.

Not to mention other methods, just this realm alone surprised them.

They were able to cultivate to this level, and they were all geniuses and monsters. Although their current strength is extremely strong, and they can be called old monsters at the Hearing Dao Realm, at this age, they are far inferior to Li Hao.

Li Hao revealed his age, mainly because there would definitely be a bone-measuring mirror in the Supreme Genius Battle later, which would be exposed sooner or later, and there was no need to hide it.

"Qingfeng's talent, this is someone who can ask to become a Saint. Don't you want to work hard to cultivate to the Saint Realm first?"

Qing Zu couldn't help but ask.

"Cultivation is not delayed, work and rest are combined." Li Hao smiled.

Hearing Li Hao's words, even those who were lying flat felt a sense of speechlessness.

This is really a big heart...

"I thought we were already open-minded enough, but Qingfeng is still ruthless enough. The Immortal Path is severed, so what if you become a Saint? Sooner or later, you will perish like us."

Ye Zu smiled bitterly and said, "I understood it when I was three thousand years old, but Qingfeng understood it at the age of thirty. Does this mean that he can enjoy it for three thousand more years?"

The several people were all dumbfounded. Although they had now shifted their attention elsewhere and didn't care much about cultivation, Li Hao's enlightenment at such an age really made them speechless.

"You study painting in your spare time. How much time have you spent on your painting?"

Zhantan stared at Li Hao and asked.

Li Hao was slightly stunned, thought for a moment, and said, "I paint when I have free time, I can't count the specifics."

Zhantan was silent and did not speak. Li Hao's cultivation was indeed shocking to her, but what hit her even more was that Li Hao's painting skills were also better than hers.

Less than 30 years old, apart from cultivation, he would have studied painting for ten years at most, but even so, his painting skills have already surpassed hers.

She has been immersed in painting for hundreds of years, and she thinks she has quite a lot of attainments and experience. Now it seems that her talent in painting seems to be too dull.

"Life is like a dream, we woke up early, Qingfeng didn't sleep at all."

Qing Zu shook his head, somewhat speechless.

"Zhantan just said that Qingfeng is expected to represent the Canglan Realm in the battle? This is not something that can be done with just the cultivation of the Hearing Dao Realm, right?"

Bai Zu asked with a gaze.

Zhantan also came back to her senses, and her eyes looking at Li Hao became complicated, and said, "That's right, Qingfeng's swordsmanship has also entered the Dao. He is one of the popular candidates to represent the Canglan Realm in the battle this time. The specifics depend on the later competition."

"Swordsmanship has entered the Dao?"

Hearing her words, the several people were silent again.

They have also entered the Dao with their skills. In terms of strength, they have cultivated to a very, very deep level, but... the key is age.

Less than 30 years old, too young. At this age, they didn't have such ability.

"Qingfeng is in the Canglan Realm, right? Then I want to go and see." Ye Zu said.

"I'll go too, to cheer for Qingfeng. Who is Qingfeng's master?" Qing Zu asked curiously.

To be able to teach such a character, the master is mostly a Supreme.

Li Hao was silent, and a figure appeared in his mind, that was his first master, Lin Haixia.

But she was only at the Divine Journey Realm.

Seeing Li Hao's silence, the several people also realized that this involved secrets, and the other party was unwilling to expose it.

However, no matter what, even the direct disciples of the Supremes, the intelligence they learned was not as good as Qingfeng's, which was enough to show the other party's monstrousness.

"Qingjiu is also participating in the Supreme Genius Battle, right? But he is in the Tianlan Realm. If you can both represent your respective worlds, you may meet in the final battle."

Bai Zu suddenly said.

"Where is Qingjiu, Qingjiu come out." Qing Zu called out directly.

Li Hao saw him transmit his divine sense to a certain shadow. Most of the shadows here were static, and they should be doing other things in reality, and did not check the Flower Touring Order.

Not long after, the shadow probed by Qing Zu's divine sense shook, and then asked doubtfully, "Qing Zu, what are you calling me for?"

"You brat, are you in seclusion?"

Qing Zu asked.

Although their realms were different, there was no distinction between high and low in their communication, but rather like old friends.

"Of course, I'm preparing for the battle recently. Next, I have to compete with the other three Holy Lands in the Tianlan Realm. I don't know if I can win." The shadow Qingjiu said.

Qing Zu said angrily, "Don't pretend to be weak here. The Saint Sons of the other Holy Lands should be afraid. Haven't you also entered the Dao with your spear skills? You still have the Old Blood Dao Body. This time, you are expected to win the first place in the Supreme."

"Don't tease me. I'll be burning incense if I can get into the top ten. First place? What kind of monsters are those? You don't know. Without the strength of a Half-Saint, it's difficult to stand firm in the top ten." Qingjiu's shadow smiled bitterly.

"That's right, Qing Zu, don't make fun of him. You didn't even make it into the top ten back then, and you still have the bloodline of the Qing Emperor. Now the Saints are reincarnating one after another. What kind of monsters are in the top ten? Qingjiu can get into the top ten, and he has the hope of becoming a Saint." Ye Zu said, and by the way, he squeezed Qing Zu.

Qing Zu rolled his eyes and said to Qingjiu, "I called you here because we have a newcomer. This is Qingfeng, and he is also participating in the Supreme Genius Battle like you. You may meet. At that time, don't bully him too much."

"Newcomer?"

Qingjiu only noticed Li Hao at this time, and was a little surprised: "Also participating in the Supreme Genius Battle?"

Here, apart from him, who is the youngest, there is actually another little guy who is less than a hundred years old.

"That's right, Qingfeng is younger than you. He is less than thirty years old, and his swordsmanship has already entered the Dao!" Qing Zu smiled.

Qingjiu was startled, his eyes suddenly became solemn, and he looked at Li Hao, but he couldn't see anything from the shadow.

"Thirty-year-old swordsmanship entered the Dao. If there is a chance, we can have a discussion." Qingjiu said.

Li Hao nodded, "We can communicate when we have time."

"I was also sixty years old when my spear skills entered the Dao. Your comprehension is a bit scary."

Qingjiu said, but although he was sixty years old when his spear skills entered the Dao, he cultivated a very strong spear Dao, and he didn't feel that he was much worse than Li Hao.

Although he is not as good at the same age, the path of cultivation is long. Who would really care about age in a life-and-death battle between warriors?

Strong is strong, weak is weak.

"I was also lucky." Li Hao said, more modestly.

"Qingfeng, you have to work hard and strive to represent the Canglan Realm in the battle. With your ability to enter the Dao with swordsmanship, it should not be difficult to win the qualification to represent the Canglan Realm." Ye Zu smiled.

Li Hao nodded.

"When you finish the battle in Canglan, I will come to you to discuss painting." Zhantan said to Li Hao.

"It doesn't have to be after the battle. I can do it whenever I have free time."

Li Hao knew that this vice president, Half-Saint, was also from the Canglan Realm. He was not worried about being affected by the battle. On the contrary, discussing painting could also improve his understanding of painting. If he could reach the tenth stage, he would have the hope of sacrificing the Dao to become a Saint.

"It's better not to affect you in this key battle." Zhantan shook her head.

Li Hao said, "It won't affect me. It's just a battle. Losing is losing, winning is winning. If I can only win by a narrow margin here, there is no need to participate later."

"Tsk, with this awareness, it's no wonder that you have already achieved attainments in painting before you are 30 years old." Ye Zu sighed when he heard this.

"Well said, if it is not for the first place in the Supreme Genius List, there is no point in participating." Qing Zu nodded. Everyone present had been a genius and understood this pride, but it was rare to be so open-minded at this age.

Zhantan was a little surprised. Although it was only a short exchange, she felt a sense of indifference to fame and fortune from Li Hao. This feeling was definitely not deliberate, but natural.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, since your goal is first place, then I won't say anything. In a few days, your top ten free-roaming cultivators will end, and I will send someone to pick you up."

"Okay."

Li Hao nodded.

"When I finish my errands, I will also go to you to see if your cooking is as magical as you say. I hope it will satisfy my appetite." Bai Zu also said to Li Hao.

Li Hao smiled and agreed.

Ye Zu and Qing Zu said that they would come to watch and cheer for Li Hao.

When Qingjiu heard this, he pretended to be aggrieved and said, "Why don't you come to cheer for me? You are favoring the new and forgetting the old!"

"Get lost, stop it. With your strength, you will definitely advance. I'm starting to sympathize with your opponents." Ye Zu said angrily.

Qingjiu said helplessly, "I won't easily expose my full strength until the finals."

"It's over, this kid is pretending again." Qing Zu said.

"When he's done, let's find him and beat him up, and let him see the skills of us old guys." Ye Zu said.

Qingjiu: "..."

Li Hao smiled when he saw them chatting happily. After chatting for a few more words, he said goodbye to them.

When his thoughts returned to his body, Li Hao had nothing to do in the small courtyard, and continued to accumulate carving experience.

Two days later, the battle for the ranking of the top ten began.

This battle was highly anticipated. Although it was only a battle between free-roaming cultivators from dozens of dynasties, those who could make it into the top ten were definitely not simple. Later, they would have to compete with the Saint Sons and Saint Daughters of the Three Holy Lands.

This battle was about the ranking of the top ten. Li Hao became one of the favorites to win the championship. In addition, Chi Guang was even more popular. Many powerful people from various forces saw that Chi Guang was extremely terrifying.

Li Qingyi and others also arrived as promised, wanting to see this fierce battle. After all, the performance of this battle was also an early insight into the opponents they would meet.

Compared to other Holy Lands, they could not investigate, but these battles between free-roaming cultivators were public, and they could see the intelligence of their opponents in advance.

In addition to Li Qingyi and others, there were more figures in the crowd.

Lin Qingying, Bian Ruxue, Qiu Wuhen, and others also came. They were all in the top ten of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, and they would represent the Holy Land in the battle to compete for the quota of the Canglan Realm.

This time, they also came to investigate the intelligence of others. Moreover, Li Hao, who defeated the Haoyue Saint Son with one sword, was also participating here. They knew that Li Hao would not use his full strength in the previous battles, so they had no interest in watching. But would it still be the same in the top ten battle?

"That Chi Guang is also somewhat terrifying."

A lot of information flowed into their ears. In addition to Li Hao, they also saw that there was an extremely terrifying figure here, that was Chi Guang. Like Haoyue of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, compared to other contestants, there seemed to be a gap.

"Supernatural power has entered the Dao..."

In the crowd, the Haoyue Saint Son, dressed in white and gold luxurious clothes, changed his appearance. Standing in the crowd, he was still like a crane standing among chickens, with a unique temperament. He also came here to watch the battle.

(End of this chapter)