Chapter 366: That Sword, Illuminating the Heavens (Guaranteed Minimum 4,000 Words + Bonus Chapter 2)

Tian Wuji was sent flying from within the Dharma Appearance, crashing into the magic array and falling like a hung painting.

If it had been before, Li Hao would have stopped here. He wouldn't have continued to pursue him, considering it a friendly spar that stopped when appropriate.

But since the other party intentionally came to ambush him, wanting to humiliate him by excluding him from the top hundred, then he would return humiliation for humiliation!

Bang!

No longer throwing punches, Li Hao suddenly stepped out. The Dharma Appearance extended a single index finger forward, like a towering giant peak suppressing downwards, pressing towards his physical body!

"You!"

Tian Wuji scrambled up from the ground, his face full of shock. His mind was still reeling from the shock of his Dharma Appearance being destroyed. Now, seeing Li Hao raising a finger to press down, that arrogant and condescending posture, as if he was about to crush an ant.

He immediately felt the other party's arrogance and humiliation. His eyes turned slightly red, and he roared as he raised his fist and swung it out.

"Heavenly Desolate Sky-Piercing Fist!"

He wanted to roar, but in the piercing gale wind under that finger suppression, the violent wind poured into his mouth like a tidal wave, drowning out his voice.

With a bang.

The enormous finger of the Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance descended, engulfing Tian Wuji's fist and body, suppressing him onto the battle stage.

The ground vibrated violently, then cracked, and the shockwave spread to the outside, making the entire Holy Mountain seem to tremble slightly.

This scene was deeply imprinted in everyone's eyes, lasting for several seconds before Li Hao's Dharma Appearance finger dissipated. He also收敛 (shōuliǎn - retracted/collected) the Dharma Appearance, slowly floating down from the air. He looked clean and tidy, as if he hadn't exerted any effort.

On the opposite side, however, was a deep pit. Tian Wuji was lying in it, the Dharma light on his robes shattered, and he was covered in blood.

His fist technique was strong, but it couldn't bridge the gap of the Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance after all. Moreover, Li Hao had reached the ultimate realm in his physical body, making his Dharma Appearance even more terrifying.

"He lost so quickly!"

"Tian Wuji of the Chaotic Heaven Holy Land actually lost too, and it wasn't even suppressed by Haotian's Eternal Dao Domain, but by Dharma Appearance suppression!"

"Tian Wuji cultivates the Great Path of Extreme Strength, refining his body to the extreme. Below a Saint, his strength is considered invincible, yet he actually lost in a power clash?!"

"That Haotian's power is clearly greater than his. He's probably a body refiner expert too. The Eternal Dao Domain isn't his only means!"

Many people were shocked. They hadn't expected this battle to unfold like this. They had wanted to see which was stronger, the Eternal Dao Domain or the Great Path of Extreme Strength, but in the end, Haotian used Dharma Appearance to break Dharma Appearance, strength to break strength. That final finger even suppressed Tian Wuji, rendering him unable to move!

In the Upper Three Realms, Tian Wuji was considered an extremely famous prodigy, even more renowned than Green Deer King, and was expected to contend for the top three. But now, he had lost so miserably.

Li Hao coldly looked at the other party, without saying anything more.

No need for words to a defeated opponent, that was the greatest contempt.

Tian Wuji climbed up from the ground. He was also considered a prestigious prodigy, yet he had lost so miserably. Clearly, the other party hadn't used his Dao Domain, equivalent to giving him a handicap!

And even in this situation, he still lost.

"Your fame is justified!"

Tian Wuji's expression was ugly. He didn't say any more harsh words. He had already lost; saying more harsh words would only make him look more pathetic. After saying this, he turned and flew off the stage.

In the waiting area, Green Deer King, also from the Chaotic Heaven Holy Land, wasn't shocked, but his expression was complex.

He knew that this wasn't that youth's true strength.

That youth's terror was far more exaggerated than anyone imagined. He was a monster in human skin, and hidden beneath that skin was a power sufficient to shock the heavens!

His gaze swept towards Autumn Heaven Law in another area, and Xiao Tianyu from the Origin Ancestor Holy Land. Perhaps, only these few had a chance to force out his true face.

At this moment, as Li Hao won his second battle, cheers erupted from below the stage. Through the realm stone projection, the entire Heavenly Origin Realm was in an uproar.

Witnessing such an intense confrontation in the top hundred battle, this trip was definitely worthwhile.

"Is there anyone else who wants to test my measure?"

Li Hao stood on the stage with his hands behind his back, his cold eyes sweeping across the waiting area.

Many prodigies felt a sharp sting on their backs from the youth's condescending and cold gaze. They actually dared not meet his gaze.

His imposing manner was formidable even without anger. The youth's slender figure stood there, yet he seemed like a young god surveying the universe, giving people a feeling of being unworthy to look directly at him.

In the waiting area, those who had previously discussed with Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji, wanting to dampen that youth's arrogance, were now silent, avoiding his gaze.

If it was just the Eternal Dao Domain, they might still want to compete. But Li Hao's Dharma Appearance was also so terrifying. Even if they went on stage, they would at most force out the combination of his Dao Domain and Dharma Appearance. Using these two powers simultaneously would most likely push them to their limits, and they might not even win.

They came here also to compete for fame. There was no need to act impulsively just because they disliked someone.

Besides, the power Li Hao had displayed was enough to justify his reputation.

After a brief silence, no one else went on stage. The Saint from the Origin Ancestor Holy Land immediately announced Li Hao's advancement.

Originally, they wanted to join forces to suppress Li Hao with a gauntlet of challenges, but Li Hao won too easily, and the third battle ended without incident.

Tian Wuji and Yan Qingchuan didn't blame that person for being timid, because it really wasn't meaningful anymore.

Unless they truly brought out their trump cards, they would only have a sliver of chance to win.

But now wasn't the time to use those.

As Li Hao advanced, cheers thundered throughout the arena. Many people saw that this challenge seemed to have some kind of plot, wanting to crush Li Hao's prestige, but instead, it made him amaze many people, and his reputation became even more resounding!

Li Hao saw that no one else was coming, raised an eyebrow, and didn't linger. He flew down from the battle stage and returned to his seat in the waiting area.

Lin Qingying gave him a congratulatory smile, which Li Hao returned.

Bian Ruxue saw the exchange of glances between the two and unconsciously frowned, her slender hand slightly clenched.

Holy Son Haoyue also noticed this, and his expression also subtly changed, becoming somewhat unsightly.

As Li Hao left the stage, the top hundred battles continued, and the others who hadn't participated yet also took action one after another.

Earlier, some Supreme Saint disciples who had been slow to take the stage to hold their position, also went on stage to defend after Li Hao stepped down.

Many people could see that these people hadn't defended their positions earlier, seemingly waiting for something. Now they realized, they seemed to be waiting for Li Hao, all harboring the intention to challenge him. But as Li Hao's two battles ended, they all dispelled such thoughts.

Of course, dispelling these thoughts wasn't entirely because they felt they were no match for him. It was just that they felt winning wouldn't be easy, and there was no need to fight to such an extent in this round.

As the Supreme Saint disciples took the stage, the situation of no one challenging the positions resumed, becoming desolate again.

Before long, Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji also went on stage to defend their positions. Having witnessed their strength, the Holy Sons from various Holy Lands who wanted to compete for the top hundred didn't take action.

Li Hao was too lazy to imitate them and challenge to obstruct, after all, he needed to defeat all three of them to exclude them from the top hundred. Even if he won, he could only obstruct one battle, which was meaningless.

Seeing that Li Hao didn't challenge them on stage, Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Li Hao were to challenge again, they would inevitably lose again. Although it wouldn't affect their advancement, losing to the same person twice would inevitably be a bit embarrassing.

"That Haotian actually didn't go challenge them, what a pity!"

"If he challenged, he could win again!"

"It seems, this Haotian isn't as arrogant as rumored, he has a heart that can tolerate."

"Indeed, if it were me, I would definitely retaliate in kind!"

Seeing that Li Hao didn't go on stage to challenge, many people were surprised, and their impression of Li Hao changed greatly.

Before long, the advancement for the top hundred battles came to an end.

Although a few people didn't come, out of more than three hundred people, only a hundred ultimately advanced.

Those prodigies who had diligently cultivated in their respective small worlds and sprinted all the way here, came to this supreme battle stage of the heavens, but were like fleeting clouds, leaving no trace, not even able to be remembered by many people.

The Origin Ancestor Holy Land announced the list of the top hundred, and then announced the subsequent rules.

But the competition would resume in three days, allowing the top hundred prodigies to rest.

After all, not everyone won as easily as Li Hao and the Supreme Saint disciples. Some had already used certain secret techniques in the top hundred battles, which were extremely taxing on their bodies, and they needed time to recover slowly.

"Three days later, it will be the competition for the top ten, it will definitely be even more intense!"

"Definitely, the top hundred battle was just an appetizer. There were some bright battles originally, but that Haotian's battles with Chaotic Heaven Holy Land and Yin Yang Holy Land's Yan Qingchuan overshadowed everyone else."

"Indeed, only that contest truly amazed me, it made my scalp tingle."

"Top prodigies are indeed much stronger than others. Dao Domains and Laws, Dharma Appearances, Techniques, etc., are far beyond what other prodigies can compare to. Just his Dao-level saber techniques alone are three types, it's simply terrifying, even more terrifying is that he actually lost!"

The top hundred battles ended, but countless people were still relishing the experience. The discussions afterwards were even more heated, and they were extremely looking forward to the top ten competition later.

Earlier, many Supreme Saint disciples defended their positions, and no one responded to the challenge, which disappointed many people, but it was also understandable. After all, if they were participating, they wouldn't be foolish enough to challenge those Supreme Saint disciples, throwing eggs against rocks.

Holy Mountain Peak, the crowd dispersed, and the Saints behind them also returned to the Saint dojos arranged by the Origin Ancestor Holy Land to rest.

These Saints came in person to watch the juniors' competition. Watching was secondary, the main purpose was to escort and protect them.

Otherwise, if they were spied upon and coveted, their most monstrous disciples would be secretly killed, and even investigating afterwards would be futile.

During the three-day short rest period, the entire Heavenly Origin Realm was lively and bustling like a festival. Li Hao returned to his small courtyard. In these three days, no one came to visit or disturb him. He continued his daily cultivation in the courtyard.

He absorbed the power of laws, integrating them into his body, while comprehending the sprout of the Holy Dao, wanting to truly glimpse his inner essence.

Countless people in the world are fools, but those who can glimpse their true hearts are few and far between.

In comprehension, time passed quickly. Although he didn't glimpse the essence of the Holy Dao in just three days, with the refinement of laws, Li Hao found some changes in his body.

Under the refinement of laws, Dao Rhythm gathered, and his body's bones were undergoing transformation. Dao power was actually integrating into them, transforming his divine bones into Dao Bones!

Dao power is indestructible, which meant that his bones could not be destroyed immediately!

Unless using Saint Dao power to slowly grind away the Dao power within his bones, letting it gradually dissipate, they couldn't be directly shattered with thunderous means!

This difference further enhanced Li Hao's life-saving ability.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Countless people once again flocked and gathered on the Holy Mountain Peak, arriving early and taking their seats in their respective seating areas.

Li Hao and other rogue cultivators, and the Holy Sons from various realms who advanced to the top hundred, also arrived in the waiting area.

When they saw Li Hao arrive, many people still looked towards him, their eyes solemn.

The previous top hundred battles were based on their own willingness, whether to challenge or not. But this competition for the top ten, with only ten final spots, collisions were inevitable, and not self-arranged.

Besides Li Hao, there were other Supreme Saint disciples who were also entities others wanted to avoid, but the challenges were random, purely based on luck.

As Li Hao and other contestants arrived, the Saints from various realms also restrained their auras and descended here.

The Saints invited by the Origin Ancestor Holy Land, however, revealed their auras, with various phenomena appearing. They sat in the heavens and earth, each dominating one side, the entire sky seeming to be cleaved into areas, each with different phenomena.

Li Hao swept his gaze towards the Buddha and Void Saint, seeing that they were both calmly overlooking, seemingly not looking at him much.

Li Hao slightly frowned, and a sense of unease arose in his heart.

The two portions of Heaven and Earth Treasures they contributed were close at hand, and the incense for becoming a Saint was also close at hand. Could they really sit so calmly? That would be strange.

However, this was the Heavenly Origin Realm, under the nose of a Supreme Saint. They shouldn't dare to attack him rashly.

Moreover, with Elder Feng watching over him, even if they really attacked, he could block for him. And with his current strength, he wouldn't be instantly killed by a Saint. Killing him would also take some effort.

Shaking his head, Li Hao withdrew his thoughts and didn't think more.

At this moment, as the realm stone projections lit up, the selection for the top ten of the top hundred competition officially began.

As the tokens of Li Hao and other top hundred lists gathered, they were filtered in the storm. Soon, their initial round opponents were matched and appeared in the sky.

"Hmm?"

Seeing his first battle opponent, Li Hao's eyes slightly narrowed. It was actually the Holy Son of the School of Names, Bai Yuan, who was the first to fight in the previous top hundred battle!

The other party's sentence "Please enlighten the heavens" was enough to show that he was not simple.

Bai Yuan also noticed that his opponent was actually Li Hao. He was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he looked towards Li Hao.

But after reading his opponent's token, Li Hao scanned Lin Qingying and other acquaintances' tokens, wanting to see their opponents and battle situations, hoping they could go further and higher.

Bai Yuan saw that Li Hao hadn't noticed him, raised an eyebrow slightly, and didn't take it to heart. He hadn't gone on stage during Li Hao's previous defense battles because he didn't want to take advantage of a precarious situation.

Although the Eternal Dao Domain and the power displayed by the Dharma Appearance were extremely strong, it hadn't dispelled his fighting spirit. On the contrary, it gave him a feeling of excitement.

At the same time, many people were also searching for the matching information of Li Hao and other popular contenders for the championship. When they saw that Li Hao was actually matched against Bai Yuan, the leader of the Holy Sons of the School of Names, they exclaimed in surprise.

These two were both popular figures for the championship, and they actually collided early on!

Compared to Bai Yuan and Haotian, the luck of other Supreme Saint disciples was much better. They didn't encounter other Supreme Saint disciples, but Holy Sons from other Holy Lands. Clearly, their initial advancement would be very easy.

The only relatively strong confrontation was between Tian Wuji and Yan Qingchuan, who were actually matched together and became opponents.

But compared to Li Hao and Bai Yuan's battle, the appeal was clearly inferior.

"Haotian's luck is too bad, someone wanted to ambush him in the previous defense battles, those Supreme Saint disciples didn't like him, and now he actually encountered another one!"

"Just the first battle and he meets Bai Yuan, this Bai Yuan is extremely famous in the School of Names Holy Land, he's a rival who can be compared to Autumn Heaven Law!"

"I heard that Green Deer King also challenged Bai Yuan before, but was defeated by him in three moves."

"Haotian's luck is too bad, the other Supreme Saint disciples at worst met someone from the Middle Nine Realms, but he actually met a Supreme Saint disciple. Speaking of which, this is his third battle, right? It seems all of them are against Supreme Saint disciples!"

Many people were discussing, shaking their heads at Li Hao's bad luck, but it didn't affect their excitement when talking about it.

After all, they came to watch the battles, and being able to see such intense battles was exactly what they wanted.

Lin Qingying, Holy Son Haoyue, Red Light and others all looked towards Li Hao, but saw that Li Hao's expression was indifferent, seemingly without any worry.

A hint of worry flashed in Lin Qingying's eyes, but seeing Li Hao's calm and composed appearance, she secretly felt relieved. She had been in contact with Li Hao for so long, and had never seen him anxious. The only time he truly changed color was when facing the Saint of Buddhism.

"It seems, it's time for us to decide who's superior."

On the other side, Tian Wuji looked towards Yan Qingchuan, a fighting spirit emerging in his eyes.

Yesterday's temporary alliance was just a temporary idea within their circle. Today's confrontation, naturally, they would also fight with all their strength.

Yan Qingchuan's expression was calm, he nodded slightly, but his gaze looked towards the youth's direction, a light flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Bai Yuan was definitely not simple. He wondered if he could force that youth to the level of Dao Domain and Dharma Appearance.

As the first battle began, the Saint of the Origin Ancestor Holy Land announced the first battle contestants. One of them was familiar to Li Hao, it was actually Qing Jiu.

After he went on stage, he glanced at Li Hao, showing him a helpless expression, then withdrew his gaze, looking seriously at his opponent.

His opponent was Holy Son Haoyue.

As the opening battle of the top ten competition, this battle was undoubtedly highly anticipated and watched. Holy Son Haoyue didn't think more, after going on stage, his expression became focused.

As the magic array solidified, they didn't know each other. Holy Son Haoyue was too lazy to waste words, but Qing Jiu, however, seemed to have some desire to show off, saying:

"Three moves, within three moves, I will end the battle!"

Holy Son Haoyue was amused by these words. He didn't want to pretend, but the other party was pretending in front of him.

"Then I'll wait and see."

He sneered. As he spoke, the Extreme Realm suddenly unfolded. In the previous top hundred advancement, although someone challenged him, they failed to force out his true strength.

Now that the Five Extreme Realms were revealed, he drew his sword. The sword blade was dazzling, and a dazzling golden and silver radiance, mutually reflecting, appeared in his eyes.

Qing Jiu's eyes were slightly surprised, not expecting the other party to have such abilities.

But he wasn't nervous, and also burst out with full strength.

In addition to the Five Extreme Realms, there was a sixth Extreme Realm, Blood Rebirth.

To cultivate this Blood Rebirth, one way was like Li Hao, first cultivating the Immortal Transformation Extreme Realm, entrusting his consciousness to the heavens and earth. Another way was to rely on the Saint within his sect, entrusting his consciousness to the Saint's Holy Dao, to condense it.

Qing Jiu relied on his master's help to cultivate this Extreme Realm, but this realm didn't greatly improve combat power, it just super enhanced life-saving abilities.

Apart from the Extreme Realms, Qing Jiu's true confidence still came from his own technique power.

Bang!

He suddenly thrust out with his spear, also unleashing his Dao Body.

"Great Luo Dao Body!"

Qing Jiu shouted in a low voice. Dao Rhythm surged throughout his body. On the spear in his hand, two Dao-level auras actually circled!

Just this move alone made many people's eyes light up, revealing a look of surprise.

Holy Son Haoyue's expression slightly changed, becoming somewhat solemn. His Sun and Moon Divine Eyes converged, wanting to discern his spear technique.

Qing Jiu took a Returning to Origin step, and the two quickly engaged in fierce battle.

In the void, spear shadows were like lightning, while Holy Son Haoyue's sword intent had only just touched the shadow of the Dao, and was instantly shattered.

"What a pity for a pair of good eyes!"

Qing Jiu suddenly thrust out with his spear. One spear contained two types of Dao power, impossible to dodge or avoid. It instantly hit, and Holy Son Haoyue was defeated and fell from mid-air.

Qing Jiu didn't pursue, and stood with his spear.

In this battle, Qing Jiu won, displaying powerful strength capable of冲击 (chōngjī - impacting/assaulting) the top ten, and making many people remember him.

Li Hao looked at the defeated Holy Son Haoyue, his face pale, gloomy and depressed. He couldn't help but shake his head. The other party wanted to cultivate the Great Dao of Sun and Moon, using the sun and moon to illuminate the heavens and earth, but also wanted to sever emotions and his own desires, to conform to the heartless heavens and earth.

But heaven and earth are not heartless, but rather affectionate.

That's why autumn goes and spring comes, flowers wither and bloom again.

When winter snow buries all things, spring will arrive.

Flowers grow until they wither, and in the coming year, they will be reborn again under the spring sunshine.

The gentleness of heaven and earth encompasses all things, like spring rain silently nourishing. When birds and beasts in spring recklessly trample flowers and plants, there will be summer rain, autumn frost, and winter snow, to let birds perch on branches, and beasts hibernate. Isn't this also a kind of warm care?

Thinking of this, a slight light appeared in Li Hao's eyes. Now he had his own understanding of all living beings and heaven and earth. This feeling made him vaguely closer to his inner essence.

The first battle ended, but both Holy Son Haoyue and Qing Jiu's performances were quite satisfactory. Qing Jiu was a pleasant surprise, and Holy Son Haoyue's performance was also worthy of the strength of the top hundred.

Afterwards, others took the stage one after another.

As battles continued, Li Hao saw that Lin Qingying also won. Her opponent was from another small world, slightly inferior to Holy Son Haoyue in strength, and was easily defeated by her.

"It's going to be Haotian's turn!"

"Is it finally here, this decisive battle."

Many people were watching the battle order. Although the previous battles were exciting, they all regarded Li Hao and Bai Yuan's battle as the highlight.

Now, it was finally about to begin.

Although there were other confrontations later, this one was undoubtedly the most anticipated.

When he heard the Saint of the Origin Ancestor Holy Land calling his name, Li Hao didn't delay, got up and walked towards the battle stage.

After he went on stage, Bai Yuan on the other side then moved, unhurriedly walking towards the battle stage.

As the magic array sealed, this contest also began.

"I thought I would only meet you after the top ten battle, I didn't expect to meet you here, it's really exciting!"

Bai Yuan chuckled lightly, but compared to his previous slightly frivolous smile, he was now slightly more serious.

After all, Li Hao's previous performances were enough to justify the title of prodigy, making him impossible to underestimate.

To underestimate him would be disrespect to cultivation.

"..."

Li Hao didn't know how to reply, and just responded with an "嗯 (en - uh/hm)."

Bai Yuan laughed, but his smile suddenly receded, and he slowly drew the sword in his hand. Although he used a sword, he didn't become a disciple of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.

Although the Sword Ancestor Holy Land was the most desired place for swordsmen in the world, other Holy Lands also had sword Dao secret manuals, it was just a matter of quantity.

"Let me see your Dao Domain and Dharma Appearance combined!"

Bai Yuan said, then the power of his whole body suddenly soared. Heavenly Veins gathered behind him. Immediately afterwards, a majestic Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance emerged.

He was going all out from the start!

He knew that if he didn't bring out his true skills, there was no need to fight Li Hao at all. That Eternal Dao Domain alone was not to be underestimated.

Li Hao watched quietly. To see his power, one must have the corresponding qualification.

As Bai Yuan's aura soared, Dao Domains also appeared outside his body. The number of these Dao Domains actually reached 118 layers!

These woven Dao Domains, overlapping each other, transformed into a dazzling golden Emperor Dao Domain!

"Fame throughout the world, the more who know my name, the stronger I become!"

School of Names cultivation mainly competes for fame. Fame is the source of power for their cultivation, just like the Heaven Stealing Holy Land steals things to increase power, the School of Names finds ways to seize fame. That's why Bai Yuan was the first to go on stage yesterday, saying that domineering slogan, all for the sake of making his name known.

This time, dueling with Li Hao was exactly what he wanted. Regardless of winning or losing, this battle would definitely attract much attention. If he could win, he would become famous throughout the heavens, stepping on the other party's body to make a name for himself!

As the Emperor Dao Domain appeared, a majestic and noble aura erupted from his body. Bai Yuan integrated his body into the Dharma Appearance, condensing an Emperor Divine Sword condensed from School of Names laws in the palm of the Dharma Appearance!

This sword was vast and mighty, with boundless power, like an ancient emperor reviving, about to cleave open heaven and earth.

Faced with such power, countless people under the stage changed color.

In the previous top hundred battles, the Holy Sons from various sides, intimidated by Bai Yuan's reputation, didn't challenge him. Except for people from the Upper Three Realms who had heard of his strength, people from other heavens only knew that he was a Supreme Saint disciple. But now, they truly witnessed Bai Yuan's power!

Compared to Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji yesterday, he was even more terrifying and powerful!

"Fame is just a burden. Cast these aside, and that's your true self!"

Li Hao's expression was calm. Looking at the other party's Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance with its Emperor's might, he shook his head. This was far from the Dao Appearance in his heart.

Saints only cultivate their own Dao, and only believe that their own Dao is the strongest in the heavens. If not, it's only because they haven't comprehended the root.

Li Hao also believed in his own Dao. Only his own Dao was the Great Dao!

Without this belief, it would be impossible to cultivate into a Saint, impossible to condense the Holy Dao!

And under this belief, he couldn't help but feel a sense of contempt for this Holy Dao that contradicted his Dao concept.

"Empty shell, that's just what the heavens bestowed upon you, not truly your own!"

Li Hao raised his hand, but didn't use Dao Domain. Instead, he summoned Gongming (功名 - Fame and Achievement) from the Heavenly Space.

"This sword is named Gongming. I will use Gongming to break your name!"

Li Hao's eyes suddenly became sharp and dazzling, a strong light bursting out in his eyes. He didn't reveal his Dao Domain, nor did he display his Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance. Only the youth's body stood in the arena, his robes fluttering.

Only Heavenly Veins were presented behind him, drawing in the vast energy between heaven and earth, condensing it into himself.

"You want to use a sword to break my Dao?!"

Bai Yuan saw Li Hao's actions. His original expression full of fighting spirit suddenly turned cold and stern. Feeling humiliated, he said in a low voice:

"Then don't blame me for accidentally killing you!!"

As he spoke, his Heaven and Earth Dharma Appearance burst out with extreme radiance. The Emperor Divine Sword in his hand bloomed with golden light of ten thousand zhang (丈 - approx. 3.3 meters), seeming to illuminate the clouds in the sky into golden rosy clouds, fiercely swinging the sword down to suppress and kill Li Hao.

At this moment, Li Hao also raised the sword in his hand.

That majestic Dharma Appearance, that Emperor Divine Sword with extreme power, in his eyes, were just like a scene, a painting.

And what he had to do was to tear apart this painting he didn't like.

My Sword Dao, only I am supreme!!

Bang!!

A dazzling sword light, illuminating outwards, instantly seemed to light up the heavens and earth, making the eyes of countless people in the arena seem to be flashed by some kind of light.

That world-shocking sword light, swung out from Li Hao's hand, grew in the wind, instantly transforming into ten thousand zhang, directly slashing onto the golden Emperor Divine Sword.

That was a Dharma Appearance Divine Sword, containing a hundred times the power, and Bai Yuan's sword Dao will.

But at this moment, it was cut off by one sword!

My Sword Dao absorbed many sword Daos. If Yan Qingchuan used three types of Dao techniques to enter Dao yesterday, then Li Hao's My Sword Dao had already absorbed who knows how many types of sword Daos.

Only by reading through many sword Daos, can one cut them!

Only by reading through the styles of the heavens, yet still only having my sword, can it be called true Wei Wo (唯我 - Only Me/My Own), without losing the original heart of the sword Dao!

A booming sound rang out. That sword, rising from below, the sword light was ten thousand zhang, not only cutting off the Emperor Divine Sword, but also cutting off the huge Dharma Appearance behind the Divine Sword, splitting it in two!

The Dharma Appearance shattered, but the sword light didn't stop, directly crashing into the magic array. This magic array condensed by a Saint actually issued a booming vibration.

If it were like the Saint Land quota battles of a small world, just a magic array condensed by a Half-Saint, it would be directly cleaved open and cut off under this sword!

But at this moment, even a magic array condensed by a Saint was vibrating under this sword. This scene plunged the entire Heavenly Origin Realm into silence.

Countless people under the stage widened their eyes, staring fixedly at the arena, at that ultimate scene of peerless extremity, like in slow motion!

That sword light, invincible, seemed to contain ten thousand sword Daos, only with an ultimate cutting intent!

Cutting down everything, destroying everything, except for the indestructible Holy Dao, it seemed unstoppable!!

Seeing this sword, the many Holy Sons and Holy Daughters in the waiting area who advanced to the top hundred were also speechless, staring blankly, somewhat dazed and stunned.

Qiu Tian Law, dressed in pure white silk-woven clothes, also slightly changed expression.

Lin Zhuo, who had previously wanted to challenge Li Hao, now contracted his pupils, revealing horror.

Holy Son Haoyue was somewhat lost in thought. Under that sword, he felt that even if he cultivated the Sun and Moon Divine Sword, illuminating heaven and earth, it would still be cut off!

So, there was such a terrifying sword, even heaven and earth could not resist!

Bian Ruxue was stunned. She only felt that the blood in her whole body seemed to freeze, and she even forgot to breathe. In this sword, she vaguely seemed to see the shadow of that ultimate sword!

Could it be that what she was pursuing was actually in the hands of that Brother Hao?!

She suddenly felt her heart pounding wildly, and her eyes even turned slightly red.

Apart from them, the many Saints seated in all directions also had solemn expressions in their eyes.

They could see that this sword was somewhat terrifyingly powerful. Apart from the Holy Dao, there should be nothing that could block and suppress it.

"This little fellow's sword…" Sword Master was slightly stunned, seeing the power condensed in that sword. That was definitely not one type of sword Dao, but a kind of unprecedented sword Dao condensed after cutting off many sword Daos.

This sword Dao was powerful and terrifying. In front of it, all sword Daos seemed to lose their brilliance, fading into obscurity.

Including the Heaven and Earth Sword Dao he cultivated!

Sword Master deeply stared at that youth. Previously, his liking for Li Hao was based on his appreciation of his temperament. Although he knew his talent was extremely high, as a Saint, he had already cultivated to the peak, and had his own path to walk. Other people's talents, no matter how monstrous, wouldn't affect him. But now, he had a feeling of being amazed, and even his own sword Dao was affected.

Every swordsman is pursuing the strongest sword, and now, that strongest sword, seemed to be held in that youth's hand, held in that youth's heart!

That was a sword Dao that belonged only to him, Wei Wo Du Zun (唯我独尊 - Only I am Supreme)!

This was the ultimate of sword Dao…

Cutting off everything, destroying everything, until the essence of sword Dao!

As the sword energy激荡 (jīdàng - surged/rippled) on the magic array, gradually dissipating, the silent arena, seemed to gradually melt ice and snow, followed by near-screaming exclamations.

Everyone was shocked, feeling thrilled and scalp-tingling excitement. What kind of sword technique was that? What kind of power was that!

At this moment, no one looked at the defeated Bai Yuan again. Everyone's gaze was focused on that youth, focused on his hand.

Li Hao casually twirled a sword flourish, and put away Gongming.

For him, this battle was over.

Opposite him, Bai Yuan fell from the Dharma Appearance, but didn't fall to the ground. But his Dharma Appearance was forcibly broken, and his body's power dissipated. Although Heavenly Veins could still gather, it would take time.

And Li Hao didn't take advantage of the situation to pursue him at this moment, which was enough to show mercy.

Bai Yuan landed on the ground, but his eyes were in a daze. He stared blankly at the youth opposite him.

In his mind, he suddenly recalled the numbers on that Bone-Reflecting Mirror.

28 years old…

Was this something that could be cultivated by a 28-year-old?!

The corner of Bai Yuan's mouth twitched slightly. For the first time, he had a feeling of despair and lament. He suddenly understood why some guys showed desperate looks when they saw him. It turned out to be this feeling.

This was a feeling of wanting to chase, but never being able to catch up.

"What Dao do you cultivate?"

Bai Yuan thought of Li Hao's previous words and couldn't help but ask.

If only in terms of cultivation, it was impossible to have such speed, unless the other party's Dao was different.

"Still exploring, a Dao that belongs to myself." Li Hao said calmly.

Bai Yuan was stunned for a moment, a Dao that belonged to himself?

A trace of confusion appeared in his eyes. Could it be that his own Dao had flaws? Otherwise, why was he already famous throughout the heavens, yet not as good as a 28-year-old kid.

His expression was lonely, and he didn't say more, turning around and leaving the stage in dejection.

In this battle, Li Hao won.

Accompanied by the Origin Ancestor Holy Land's announcement, countless people burst into cheers. Although they knew the result, after the announcement, the previously suppressed excitement burst out at this moment.

Too strong, was this the monstrous talent who left a name in the heavens?!

Three battles, three wins, all against Supreme Saint disciples, and he used three different powers!

Previously, everyone knew that Li Hao's Dao Domain was very strong, of the Extreme Realm. Later, they learned that his Dharma Appearance power was even more terrifying, capable of suppressing the Supreme Saint disciple of the Chaotic Heaven Holy Land. Now, Li Hao's sword Dao was even more terrifying and eye-catching.

From fists to swords, to Dao Domain, there seemed to be no flaws, no shortcomings!

Moreover, all were cultivated to the top level, simply an impeccable monster!

Countless people were cheering, the entire Heavenly Origin Realm was boiling. The name Haotian, from this point on, completely resounded, making people from all sides remember, and recognize this youth who left a name in the heavens.

Li Hao saw that wisps of incense power were drifting over, gathering on his body.

With this battle ending, even without the incense of the first place, it was believed that it wouldn't be long before countless voluntary incense offerings would be attracted by his current fame!

Li Hao left the stage, returning to his seat in the waiting area, waiting for the second battle.

This top hundred competition for the top ten, each person needed ten rounds of battles. Winning would accumulate one point, and the ranking would be based on points. If there were more than ten people, the competition would continue. If there were fewer, the ranking would be based on points.

"That guy, is he really 28 years old? It feels like two hundred years wouldn't be enough to cultivate that."

"Sword Dao, Extreme Realm, body refinement, how did he do it?"

"Could it be he started cultivating from infancy?"

"That's not enough either. Those Saint reincarnations, can be said to have started cultivating from their previous lives, and they can't compare."

Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji were also frightened by Li Hao's sword. It turned out that when fighting them, the other party was actually hiding such a powerful weapon, it was somewhat exaggerated.

Moreover, they didn't know if Li Hao had other means that he hadn't used yet, whether this was the other party's true limit.

After all, so far, no one had been able to force out the combination of the other party's Dao Domain, Dharma Appearance, and just now's peerless sword Dao.

Before long, Yan Qingchuan and Tian Wuji also went on stage.

But although the confrontation between the two was intense, those who had seen Li Hao and Bai Yuan's battle earlier were already unable to get excited.

In the end, Yan Qingchuan won with a slight advantage.

Before long, the first round of confrontations ended, followed by the second round selection.

This time, surprisingly, Li Hao's matched opponent was actually Lin Zhuo.

Another Supreme Saint disciple.

"What luck does Haotian have, how come he always encounters Supreme Saint disciples?!"

"Could it be some kind of inside story? Could it be that the Holy Lands of the major Supreme Saints are secretly united, wanting to join forces to suppress him?"

"Impossible, it's just an accident. In the previous top hundred battles, there was intentional suppression of him, but this random pairing can't be faked."

Many people were discussing, but more inclined to trust the Supreme Saints. Although Li Hao was strong, he was only in the Dao Law Realm after all, a small character. It was already exaggerated enough for one Supreme Saint to target him. For many Supreme Saints to join forces to target him, that would be laughable.

Li Hao was also somewhat surprised, was this luck related?

He slightly raised an eyebrow, and couldn't help but look towards the Buddha.

The Buddha, however, had a indifferent gaze, looking at the battlefield, not paying attention to Li Hao like in the top hundred battles.

Li Hao withdrew his gaze, could it be he was overthinking?

However, no matter what, even if it was some unknown means, even if it made him encounter all the Supreme Saint disciples, he didn't care.

Anyway, coming here was to compete for first place. Since that was the case, sooner or later he would have to defeat everyone to take the first place in the heavens, it was just a matter of time.

Soon, the second round of confrontations began.

As battles proceeded one after another, before long, it was Li Hao and Lin Zhuo's turn to confront.

Li Hao didn't wait much, still like before, walking onto the battle stage.

But Lin Zhuo was not like Bai Yuan, slowly appearing. As soon as Li Hao went on stage, he immediately followed.

(End of chapter)