Chapter 396 Immortal Gate in the Starry Sky (9K)

Li Hao's face was twisted in a grimace, filled with pain, as well as an urge for bloodshed and slaughter.

He suddenly thought of Dragon Saint standing before the ancient well, whose expression was also violent and ferocious, seemingly influenced by the power within the well.

"It can actually affect my Primordial Spirit, including my Sacred Path Will!"

Li Hao was somewhat alarmed. This violent, frenzied emotion seemed to be ignited from the root of his Dao-concept, yet also felt like an irresistible force, like an outer garment draped over him, guiding him. If this continued for too long, he might even lose control, leading to extremely terrible consequences.

Li Hao immediately borrowed the power of Immortal Transformation to immerse his mind into heaven and earth, merging with them. This was the Unity of Heaven and Man of the Heaven-Human Realm.

The ferocious emotion gradually dissipated. His Primordial Spirit and consciousness scattered into heaven and earth, too vast to be affected unless this thing could influence the entire surrounding world.

Once his mind regained its composure, Li Hao glanced at Dragon Saint who was attacking the small courtyard like mad. He didn't counterattack but retreated rapidly towards the sculpture.

At the same time, the auras of Origin Ancestor and God King enveloped him from the left and right, respectively.

However, their auras were concealed, not yet revealed.

Li Hao knew that they were already observing what was happening here from the shadows.

"You think you can escape? You can't escape, all of you must die!"

Dragon Saint roared like a madman, seemingly out of control, his eyes bloodshot, and blood-colored light seeping from his scales.

It swooped down towards Li Hao, intending to level the small courtyard as well, but its power collided with the courtyard and was blocked by the silver-gray light.

Seeing this, Li Hao was certain that Dragon Saint had indeed lost control, too deeply influenced by that power. With a flicker of his figure, he arrived before the sculpture.

Looking at it now, this sculpture was somewhat strange, attached to a wall, with no altar around it, as if it didn't belong here.

Divine light burst forth from Li Hao's eyes as his divine vision pierced into the depths of the sculpture. The fine纹理 (wénlǐ -纹理, likely meaning patterns or textures in this context) were clearly visible, and the faint aura of Immortal Dao power emanated from within.

Li Hao's eyes flickered, and he pressed his palm against the sculpture, releasing power to extend into it.

Soon, Li Hao noticed an anomaly.

Behind this sculpture, there seemed to be a void rift.

The faint power was transmitted through that rift.

A hint of surprise appeared in Li Hao's eyes. He looked at the sculpture again and instantly realized that it was like a stone block, seemingly serving as a plug.

Bang!

Dragon Saint's body crashed into the small courtyard, rebounded by silver light. Its roar was deafening, as if its ferocity and savagery were ignited. Determined to destroy the courtyard's restriction, it was now in a direct confrontation with it.

Hearing the continuous booming sounds, Li Hao felt even more the terrifying nature of the power in the well's blood. A dignified Dragon Emperor Supreme Being was now acting like a frenzied madman.

If he hadn't been able to merge his Primordial Spirit with heaven and earth, he would likely have become extremely irritable and irascible himself.

Li Hao didn't linger and tried to move the sculpture away.

"Behind this, could it be the Immortal God Path?"

Li Hao's eyes flashed, the faint immortal power giving him a strange sense of familiarity.

The legend sought by all Saints in the Heavens was right before his eyes, within arm's reach.

Just as he was about to move it, he immediately sensed the sculpture seemed to come alive, its face emanating anger and majesty, looking down at Li Hao.

Li Hao felt an electric shock-like sensation, his whole body stiffening, like an ant standing before a deity, experiencing an intense, suffocating fear.

His palm trembled, unsure whether to stop or withdraw.

The sculpture's eyes looked down at Li Hao, filled with sternness and indifference, as if to stop him.

The pressure was silent, yet like ten thousand Mount Tai mountains pressing down on Li Hao's heart.

Li Hao's body froze. He slowly withdrew his palm, feeling that if he continued to move it, something bad would happen besides the pressure.

This Saint's intuition was akin to prophecy, definitely not an illusion.

As Li Hao pondered in silence, Dragon Saint's attacks became increasingly ferocious. At this moment, the two auras hidden in the shadows finally revealed themselves.

Origin Ancestor and God King both noticed each other instantly. Their reason for not exposing themselves earlier was to observe the situation here.

After observing, they only saw Li Hao and Dragon Saint.

Dragon Saint's condition was extremely poor, seemingly driven mad, causing too much commotion.

There were three forked paths in total. When Origin Ancestor and God King saw each other, they knew they had chosen the wrong paths. So, the correct path must be the one in front of them.

"Dragon Saint, please calm down, and tell us what's happening here?"

Origin Ancestor revealed himself, intending to appease Dragon Saint and prevent it from making too much noise, lest other Saints notice and be attracted here.

God King also revealed his figure, his face icy cold, coldly staring at Dragon Saint, as if ready to strike at any moment.

Seeing these two finally show themselves, Li Hao's heart stirred. He didn't act further. Although the Immortal God Path might be behind this sculpture, his dangerous intuition told him not to open the path himself.

"Why should I tell you? If you want to find the Immortal God Path, it's every man for himself!"

Dragon Saint growled, showing no politeness to Origin Ancestor's amiable words.

However, its reason was still somewhat suppressed, preventing it from uttering even more violent words.

Origin Ancestor's eyes flickered slightly. Dragon Saint's condition was too abnormal. It would never speak to him like this in the past.

"Hao Tian, what's going on?"

Origin Ancestor turned to ask Li Hao.

Li Hao's mind raced, and he honestly said, "The two of you, Dragon Saint has gone mad. He is contaminated by the blood in that well and has lost his mind."

This aligned with what Origin Ancestor and God King had witnessed. Hearing Li Hao's words, both of them glanced at the ancient well in the courtyard. They could sense a deep and violent energy within it, which had heavily contaminated Dragon Saint.

"What are you standing there doing?"

Origin Ancestor asked with an unfazed smile.

A hint of hesitation appeared on Li Hao's face, as if struggling, then he gritted his teeth and said with a touch of reluctance, "The Immortal God Path seems to be behind this sculpture."

"Oh?"

Hearing Li Hao's words, a glint flashed in both Origin Ancestor's and God King's eyes. Even if the information was false, the words "Immortal God Path" still resonated deeply within them.

In fact, even before asking, Origin Ancestor had subtly sensed the sculpture and noticed a faint, grand, and ethereal power hidden within it.

Now, Li Hao's words confirmed his suspicion. He immediately said, "I didn't expect the Immortal God Path to be here. Hao Tian, your discovery of this Immortal God Path is a great merit. The Heavens will thank you."

Li Hao shook his head, "Even without me, others would have found this place sooner or later. But finding it is useless. I feel there's danger within."

Seeing Li Hao say this, the slight doubt in Origin Ancestor's heart also dissipated. With a flicker, he crossed the Ruinous Void, found a trajectory in the flowing void, and instantly arrived before Li Hao.

Li Hao's expression changed. Such speed in movement was too fast, even more terrifying than Void Ancestor's spatial mastery.

If he were to fight against such an opponent, escape would be meaningless, only a desperate fight to the death was possible.

As Origin Ancestor arrived before Li Hao, God King also cleaved a path with his sword, traversing to Li Hao's front, not lagging behind Origin Ancestor.

Origin Ancestor glanced at the sculpture. His pupils seemed to turn into vortexes. The Eye of Origin could trace back the past, see the trajectory of cause and effect, see the traces of time.

However, the sculpture had existed for too long. The time he could trace back was limited. The sculpture did not change in his eyes. But the Eye of Origin had another function, which was to see the origin of all things.

This was also why Origin Ancestor was able to become a Saint alone in the primordial era.

With the origin's insight, he immediately saw a crack behind the sculpture. The vast and ethereal aura was coming from there.

It wasn't the aura of the Sacred Path. He had seen, felt, and engraved that aura deep in his soul. Instantly, he recognized it. This was the aura of Immortals and Gods!

The Immortal God Path!

Origin Ancestor's heart trembled slightly, a hint of excitement appearing in his eyes, but he quickly restrained it, not revealing any abnormality.

He nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, behind this sculpture, there may well be the Immortal God Path. But it seems somewhat dangerous. The path to Immortality and Divinity will lead away from this realm and into the world of Immortals and Gods. Perhaps it's the pressure from that world…"

He muttered to himself, analyzing, but these words were actually spoken for God King to hear.

God King's expression remained unchanged, only staring intently at the sculpture, his eyes turning pure black. The Eye of Destruction allowed him to similarly see through the sculpture's interior.

"Since it's the Immortal God Path, let me go first!"

At this moment, Dragon Saint's roar echoed above the small courtyard. It glared ferociously at Li Hao and said,

"Origin Ancestor, God King, you can all go, but he cannot. He killed Hun Tian, it's too terrifying. He has a peerless divine weapon in his hand, it must be handed over!"

As it spoke, its main body shrunk, descending into the courtyard, rushing rapidly towards the three of them.

Hearing Dragon Saint's words, both Origin Ancestor and God King were stunned, unable to help but glance at Li Hao.

Killed Hun Tian?

Him?

Li Hao, however, wore a wry smile, showing a helpless expression, without offering any explanation.

"You killed Hun Tian?"

Seeing this, Origin Ancestor asked in a low voice, with suspicion.

Li Hao shook his head, "Dragon Saint is mad, talking nonsense. Even if I wanted to, I don't have the ability."

His words were half true and half false, but they matched what Origin Ancestor thought. He knew Hun Tian had designs on Li Hao, but with the Immortal God Path at hand, he was too lazy to care. Even if Hun Tian used this to cultivate into the God Realm, it wouldn't hinder him, as he possessed more than just the power of the Incense Divinity Realm.

Hun Tian wanting to devour Li Hao was something Li Hao could sense. It wasn't unusual, and even other Supreme Saints might have given similar warnings.

"Hun Tian has troubled you?"

Origin Ancestor asked.

Li Hao nodded, "Yes, but I narrowly escaped by chance. Luckily, the environment here is complex…"

"Enough with the nonsense. The Immortal God Path is right before us. Are we opening it or not?"

God King interrupted Li Hao's words, too lazy to listen to his explanation. In his view, no matter how monstrous Li Hao was, it was impossible for him to kill Hun Tian.

Although Li Hao's earlier defeat of Star Saint was shocking, it was just that, still significantly weaker compared to a Supreme Saint, let alone Hun Tian, who was among the most powerful Supreme Saints, especially being body-refining Saint, even more terrifying than the current Dragon Saint. No matter how monstrous Li Hao was, he couldn't have killed him.

One must know, defeating a Supreme Saint and killing one are two different things.

Supreme Saints were not fools. If they couldn't win, they could still escape. Their life-saving means were numerous, impossible to kill.

Even for him, wanting to kill a Supreme Saint was extremely difficult, requiring great effort and pre-planning. Otherwise, if the opponent was determined to escape, it might not be possible to actually kill them.

Hearing God King's urging, Origin Ancestor also shifted his focus back to the sculpture before him. However, being naturally cautious, he still asked Li Hao,

"Just now Dragon Saint said you possess a peerless divine weapon, could it be a fortuitous encounter you found in the ancient殿 (diàn, likely meaning hall or palace in this context)?"

"Just a broken blade, its only use is its sharpness."

Li Hao knew that the other party was suspicious. Pushing everything to Dragon Saint's madness was not credible. He simply took out the broken blade and showed it to the two of them. Then, he slashed the blade towards the distant Dragon Saint.

Dragon Saint, who was rapidly rushing over, was instantly enraged, roaring, "You're courting death!"

Blood light surged from its body. Its palm transformed into a dragon claw, descending towards Li Hao's head.

However, the broken blade pierced through the blood light, penetrating its palm, then drew an arc and flew back into Li Hao's hand.

"Such a swift blade!"

Origin Ancestor's eyes narrowed. God King's eyes also flickered slightly. Both were somewhat surprised, not expecting Li Hao to actually possess a divine weapon, and one so sharp.

They both knew Dragon Saint's physical body was extremely powerful. Although not as strong as Hun Tian, it was also among the top in the Heavens.

Yet, the broken blade easily pierced through its palm, terrifyingly sharp.

As the broken blade flew back into Li Hao's hand, Dragon Saint's palm had already regenerated and healed. It pounced over, wanting to duel with Li Hao.

Origin Ancestor frowned slightly. Seeing Dragon Saint's frenzied state, he was worried it would affect the sculpture. His Saint Domain suddenly unfolded. The flow of time seemed to suddenly slow down. Immediately afterward, Dragon Saint's aura began to decline.

Li Hao's expression changed slightly. This was the first time he had seen Origin Ancestor make a move.

The Saint Domain seemed to have the effect of reversing time, somewhat terrifying.

"Shut up if you don't want to die!"

God King also turned around and sternly scolded.

Dragon Saint was suppressed by Origin Ancestor. Its aura flickered uncertainly. The phantom of a Dragon Emperor emerged behind it. It gasped for breath, eyes bloodshot, seemingly on the verge of frenzy, "You're protecting him? You'll regret this!"

Origin Ancestor ignored it and looked at the broken blade in Li Hao's hand. The moment Li Hao took it out, he had noticed that this broken blade was a fragmented piece of a weapon, without a weapon spirit.

"This weapon of yours is so sharp, it might be a fragment of an Immortal Artifact!"

Origin Ancestor said in a low voice.

"Perhaps, but for now, it's just sufficiently sharp,"

Li Hao replied, showing the broken blade was to reveal some of his strength, increasing his importance in their eyes, preventing them from acting arbitrarily.

God King glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze. He had already seen the use of this broken blade. Besides sharpness, it was useless.

Although it had pierced Dragon Saint's palm earlier, it was meaningless. Relying solely on this, it was impossible to kill a Supreme Saint.

Even if it pierced it ten thousand times, it would heal in an instant.

"Just a broken weapon. It is indeed very threatening to other Third Calamity Saints."

God King shook his head, glancing at Li Hao. This dog luck was not bad.

However, when he explored the forked path earlier, he had also obtained treasures.

"When we go to the Immortal God Path, perhaps you will have a chance to repair a true Immortal Artifact in the future,"

Origin Ancestor said to Li Hao.

Just a fragment, it wasn't that precious to him, far inferior to his Seven Tribulation Emperor Weapon.

Besides sharpness, his Emperor Weapon's special power and tribulation force were enough to pose a threat even to Supreme Saints.

"Dragon Saint, since you want to enter the Immortal God Path, then you will open the way."

Origin Ancestor said to Dragon Saint.

Dragon Saint stared fixedly at Li Hao and the two others, "There's danger inside. Using me as a pathfinder? Don't even think about it!"

"You have no choice!"

God King snorted coldly. Almost without words, he and Origin Ancestor reached a tacit agreement. Despite being the greatest enemies, at this moment, they simultaneously attacked to capture Dragon Saint.

Li Hao retreated slightly, sighing inwardly. As expected,利益 (lìyì, meaning benefit/interest) is eternal.

Even enemies of tens of thousands of years could temporarily put aside their hatred at this moment.

"Using me as a pathfinder, why not him?!"

Dragon Saint roared, indignantly shouting.

Its emotions fluctuated wildly, eyes bloodshot, filled with resentment and hatred.

"Because you are too noisy."

God King coldly responded. Divine flames surged beneath his feet. His Saint Domain and Origin Ancestor's Saint Domain actually merged together at this moment. Origin and destruction, two powers suppressed. The phantom of the Dragon Emperor behind Dragon Saint instantly dissipated. The blood light throughout its body was suppressed into its scales. A brief moment of clarity appeared in its eyes.

"You…"

Dragon Saint was so angry it vomited blood. The other party didn't believe Li Hao could kill Hun Tian. Then, the easiest target should logically be Li Hao, yet they specifically chose him.

It violently resisted, but Origin Ancestor and God King, the two most powerful beings in the Heavens, joined forces. God Realm power erupted. Under absolute power suppression, Dragon Saint's Saint Domain shattered, its entire body imprisoned, unable to even resist.

Cold sweat trickled down Li Hao's palm. If God King and Origin Ancestor joined forces to suppress him, he would also be helpless.

These two combined, no one in the current Heavens should be able to escape their suppression.

Unfortunately, there can only be one King.

"Open!"

Origin Ancestor raised his hand and gently struck the sculpture. The sculpture, just like before, seemed to revive, emitting immense pressure.

Origin Ancestor's expression changed slightly, but his vast knowledge allowed him to see that the sculpture was not alive, merely containing some residual traces of its owner's lifetime, purely meant to scare people.

He pushed his palm, moving the sculpture aside, and saw a dark crack behind it.

Vast and ethereal aura emanated from the crack, along with waves of gloomy and destructive fluctuations, unsettling.

"Go!"

Origin Ancestor flung Dragon Saint's body into it, then followed closely behind.

God King also quickly traversed into it.

Li Hao hesitated for a moment but still stepped in.

As soon as he entered the rift, Li Hao saw that the inside was actually a vast starry sky!

In front of this starry sky, stood an ancient and majestic gate.

Complex and bizarre纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures) were engraved on the gate. Just a glance at them made Li Hao feel dizzy, as if his brain was about to explode, wanting to vomit.

"That's… a gate?"

Both Origin Ancestor and God King's expressions changed, then revealed intense light.

They could feel an even thicker, even more vast aura continuously emanating from the gate.

That power was not the heaven and earth energy of the Holy Grounds, but the aura felt when touching the Heavenly Dao. It was the legendary Immortal Qi!

Li Hao also felt the Immortal Qi emanating from within the gate.

What is Immortal Qi? It's the common source of all things in the world, Immortal Qi.

Li Hao had previously captured a wisp of Immortal Qi and used it for Immortal Transformation. And now, that faint Immortal Qi was directly transmitted from behind the gate.

Like delicious food, emitting tempting aroma.

Li Hao felt a shock. If he could pass through this gate and touch true Immortal Qi behind it, just absorbing and mastering it would immediately allow him to cultivate the Sixth Extreme Realm!

Currently, the gate's obstruction only transmitted faint fluctuations.

"The Immortal God Path, it's really true…"

Origin Ancestor's eyes lit up, then suddenly his Saint Domain erupted, enveloping God King.

God King seemed to have anticipated this. Divine flames burned in the Saint Domain. He unleashed a furious sword strike, cleaving towards Origin Ancestor's Saint Domain.

Origin Ancestor's Saint Domain was cleaved open, a crack appearing. He flipped his hand, and a long whip, resembling a duster, appeared in his palm.

That was his Seven Tribulation Emperor Weapon.

Dense tribulation force emanated from the long whip. Tribulation clouds immediately surged around, and lightning flashed in the void.

"Hmph, without the aid of the Saints this time, do you really think you can kill me?"

God King coldly glanced at the divine whip, then sneered at Origin Ancestor.

"The taste of the Heaven-Suppressing Whip, it's been a long time since you tasted it, right?"

Origin Ancestor said calmly.

God King's eyes turned cold. Back then, he had been whipped by this whip, shattering his divine bones, his skin torn and flesh ripped, and ultimately suppressed, utterly miserable.

"You can't kill me, and I can't kill you. If you have the guts, wait until we enter the Immortal God World. Then you and I will cultivate for another ten thousand years, and see who has the last laugh!"

God King said with a cold face, yet very rationally.

Although he came for revenge, he knew that killing Origin Ancestor was very difficult!

The God Race army couldn't enter the ancient殿 (diàn), and he couldn't sacrifice his entire race. Some methods couldn't be used. He could only temporarily endure.

Origin Ancestor sneered, but as he was about to say something, his expression suddenly turned cold. He abruptly looked towards the gate.

He saw that while they were fighting, Dragon Saint had already rushed to the gate and was slamming his palm against it, trying to enter.

"Telling you to pave the way, not letting you take the first step!"

Origin Ancestor suddenly attacked, his Origin Saint Domain suppressing Dragon Saint.

Dragon Saint revealed its true form, a body tens of miles long stretching across the starry sky, roaring. Blood lightning surged in its dragon claws, trying to tear apart Origin Ancestor's Saint Domain.

Seeing this, God King also raised his hand and unleashed a sword strike, actually cutting off Dragon Saint's sharp claws.

The two, who were about to engage in a major battle, simultaneously attacked Dragon Saint again, and it was instantly suppressed.

Li Hao stood aside, a silent observer, but he knew that both Origin Ancestor and God King had their attention on him. His inaction was why he hadn't provoked their killing intent.

After suppressing Dragon Saint, Origin Ancestor and God King almost simultaneously rushed towards the gate.

Soon, they arrived before this bizarre and ancient gate. The gate was extremely large, tens of丈 (zhàng, a unit of length) tall, standing in the starry sky. Behind its gate, it was impossible to pass through, as if blocked by an invisible barrier.

Li Hao had already noticed that although this was a starry sky, there was a barrier around it. The countless stars in the distance could only be viewed from afar, untouchable.

But for some reason, the stars gave Li Hao a feeling of being deeper and more brilliant than those seen outside.

"The two of you, be careful, there seems to be danger behind this gate."

Li Hao feigned a reminder.

In fact, without him saying so, solemn expressions had already appeared on Origin Ancestor and God King's faces.

The aura emanating from the sculpture earlier was emanating from inside the gate. Besides the vast Immortal Qi, there were also waves of gloomy and depressed killing intent, making one feel uneasy.

Origin Ancestor was silent. The Immortal God Path was right before his eyes. Retreat?

He couldn't let God King go first. If the other party went in first and destroyed the gate, cultivating into an Immortal God alone in that Immortal World, he would definitely return to take revenge on him.

God King stared at the gate, slowly raising his hand and pressing it against the gate.

Origin Ancestor watched God King's palm intently, without making a move.

At this moment, the complex纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures) on the gate seemed to suddenly come alive, abruptly激荡 (jīdàng, surge/ripple) a beam of silver-white light.

With a bang, this light was like a star flash from a stellar explosion, too fast to defend against. Both Origin Ancestor and God King were blasted backward.

Both of their Saint Domains were eroded and destroyed by that power.

Blood trickled from Origin Ancestor's lips. His Saint Domain instantly disintegrated like ice and snow, and he suffered serious injuries.

Although the Saint Domain could be condensed again, the Sacred Path within the Saint Domain was severed by that power, and it couldn't be restored in a short time.

God King's expression was also unpleasant. He, like Origin Ancestor, had suffered severe injuries, his Sacred Path severed, his strength greatly diminished.

As their Saint Domains were destroyed, Dragon Saint also broke free from imprisonment. Seeing their appearances, it burst into laughter and said,

"Intended to pave the way for you, but you didn't appreciate it, insisting on going yourself. Now, serves you right!"

While mocking, its body rapidly whirled, attacking Origin Ancestor.

Compared to Li Hao, it was even more furious at Origin Ancestor at this moment.

Origin Ancestor's expression turned cold. He abruptly raised his hand, and the Heaven-Suppressing Whip in his palm lashed out violently.

Waves of intense震荡 (zhèndàng, shock/vibration) sounds like star explosions erupted in the void. Dense tribulation force suddenly enveloped Dragon Saint. Those waves of star explosion vibrations appeared on its dragon body. In an instant, there were nine vibrations. Dragon Saint's body also exploded nine times, shattering into minced meat.

Not only was its body whipped into pieces by the Heaven-Suppressing Whip, but even its Saint Domain shattered, and its Sacred Path was affected.

Dragon Saint's minced flesh fled into the distance, looking at Origin Ancestor in shock and anger.

"This whip hasn't been used on you before, so you don't know the pain, do you."

Origin Ancestor glanced at it coldly, then looked at God King, seeing that the other's condition wasn't much better than his own, he felt slightly relieved, then fixed his eyes on the gate.

On the gate, the纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures) that had been writhing earlier were now back to their original state.

Origin Ancestor's eyes flickered. As the most ancient Saint, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was the most erudite.

That seemed to be an Immortal method, preventing others from touching it. An Immortal had used power to seal this gate, closing off the path to Immortals and Gods here.

Beside him, God King stabilized his injuries and flew to the gate again. But this time he didn't act rashly, instead observing attentively.

Origin Ancestor also approached, observing for a moment. He suddenly noticed a gap in one of the纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures).

It was this gap that allowed the Immortal and Divine Qi within the gate to leak out, allowing them to discover the anomaly behind the sculpture.

"It seems, the Immortal God's power is also failing."

A thoughtful expression appeared in Origin Ancestor's eyes. He and God King exchanged glances. They were both opponents, but also, once the people most familiar with each other.

Without words, they understood each other's thoughts.

God King nodded slightly. Then, the two simultaneously joined forces. God King wielded his sword, and Origin Ancestor also swung the Heaven-Suppressing Whip. The energy in the starry sky churned like overturning rivers and seas, converging towards their weapons, condensing to a point, then suddenly simultaneously hitting the gap in the纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures).

With a bang, the previous starburst light reappeared.

This time, they were prepared. They retreated rapidly the moment they attacked. However, the speed of the light's震荡 (zhèndàng, shock/vibration) was too fast, and both were still brushed by it.

Their bodies plummeted, discovering that their Sacred Path was severed again, even more so.

Looking at the gate, it was undamaged. The gap in the纹路 (wénlǐ, patterns/textures) also didn't change. The gap did not widen.

With the combined power of both of them, they still couldn't break through this gate.

Shock appeared in their eyes, quickly replaced by even more resolute gazes. This was the power of Immortals and Gods. As Supreme Saints, they had glimpsed the Heavenly Dao, but this Immortal and Divine power was even more mysterious and terrifying, unimaginable how much power those Immortals and Gods possessed.

Li Hao stood at a distance, quietly watching, but he saw some clues.

At the gap, there was a faint缝隙 (fèngxì, crack/crevice). This gate was actually passable.

However, neither Origin Ancestor nor God King seemed to have noticed, or rather, they couldn't see this缝隙 (fèngxì, crack/crevice).

Because that缝隙 (fèngxì, crack/crevice) could only accommodate faint Immortal Qi to pass through.

"Haha, you can't get in. No one can get in. So what if you found the path? It's sealed. Someone once said this is a forsaken realm, truly so…"

Dragon Saint, seeing this scene, let out insane laughter, blood light swirling around it, seeping from its scales. Its expression was sometimes ferocious, sometimes mocking as it looked at Origin Ancestor and God King.

Origin Ancestor didn't speak, only staring at the gate.

After a long time, he slowly turned his head, looking towards Li Hao.

Li Hao thought it was just a casual glance, but when he met Origin Ancestor's gaze, a sudden alarm rose in his heart. A bad feeling.

That gaze seemed to see through something.

God King, on the other hand, stared at the gate, silent, seemingly pondering something else.

"Hao Tian, do you have a way to get in?"

Suddenly, Origin Ancestor's voice transmitted into Li Hao's mind.

Li Hao's heart tightened, a helpless tone appearing in his voice as he transmitted back, "If you and God King have no way, how could I have one?"

"That's not certain. It's said Immortals and Gods once departed because of a major event. Perhaps Immortals and Gods deliberately sealed this realm, but the restriction outside needed your power to open. Perhaps, Immortals and Gods specifically left a thread of passage, and this passage, must rely on your Sixth Extreme Realm power to pass through."

Origin Ancestor transmitted, revealing his deep thoughts, actually considering this point.

Indeed, Li Hao felt that if he entered Immortal Transformation state, he might be able to squeeze through the gap in the gate.

But, if he truly revealed this, what awaited him would definitely not be praise, but a great disaster.

These two before him would never allow others to step into the Immortal God Path before them, fearing that whoever went in first would destroy this path, or reinforce and seal it.

Human hearts are unpredictable. This path to the highest realm, who would easily entrust it to another?

"What you say makes sense, but I really have no way."

Li Hao said with a bitter smile, transmitting his reply.

Origin Ancestor transmitted in a low voice, "You try and see. If you can get in, I will help you hold off God King. I believe in your character. If you can truly open this path, the Heavens will thank you."

Li Hao sneered inwardly. He naturally wouldn't be swayed by these words, but he knew if he didn't do something, Origin Ancestor would definitely not let him off so easily.

"Then I'll try and see,"

Li Hao transmitted back.

Immediately, he walked towards the gate.

God King noticed Li Hao approaching and turned his head to glance at him, icy cold intent surfacing in his eyes.

Origin Ancestor said, "Let him try. He has the power of the Sixth Extreme Realm. That power and the aura within this gate seem to be from the same source, extremely similar. Perhaps he has a way."

God King's eyes flickered slightly. He didn't speak, nor did he release killing intent towards Li Hao again.

Seeing this, Li Hao approached the gate. In front of the two, he entered Immortal Transformation state, then raised his hand to touch the gate.

In Extreme Immortal Transformation, his body merged with heaven and earth, actually faintly able to flow in along the gate's gap.

Li Hao thought inwardly, as expected, just like his previous observation, he could indeed get in, but only by squeezing in extremely slowly.

And once he truly squeezed in, this process would definitely be noticed by Origin Ancestor and God King, leading to them stopping him.

Li Hao immediately let his power wander at the gap, but didn't go deeper inside. After putting on an act, he withdrew his palm.

"No way."

Li Hao shook his head with a bitter smile.

Origin Ancestor, however, stared intently at him, "The restriction on it didn't attack you, proving that your power is indeed from the same source."

God King also stared fixedly at Li Hao, icy cold killing intent appearing in his eyes.

Li Hao's expression changed slightly, nodding, "Maybe that's the reason."

"Hand over the cultivation method of the Sixth Extreme Realm. For the sake of your acquaintance with my race's divine daughter, I can spare your life!"

God King said coldly.

Origin Ancestor's expression was relatively gentler, saying, "Hao Tian, you are the only one who has cultivated this Sixth Extreme Realm. Do you have any insights? If you broadly spread the Sacred Dao, your fame will spread through the Heavens, and you will also receive endless incense."

Li Hao's heart sank. He hadn't expected to still not escape. These two had turned their attention to the Sixth Extreme Realm.

Earlier, they only used him as a key, but now they wanted to cultivate it themselves.

"This method, not just by teaching can it be cultivated. It requires self-realization. Even if I said it, would the two of you really believe me?"

Li Hao said.

God King coldly said, "You are not yet 30 years old, yet you have cultivated to this level. This Sixth Extreme Realm, didn't take up too much of your cultivation time, right? Even if our aptitude is not as good as yours, ten times more foolish than you, ten years! If we can cultivate it within ten years, then you have revealed the truth. If we still can't cultivate it within ten years, then don't blame us!"

Origin Ancestor didn't speak, only quietly watching Li Hao.

At this moment, false pretenses were no longer necessary to hide.

They both wanted to obtain the Sixth Extreme Realm, at least touching the gate without being attacked could conveniently allow them to study how to open this gate properly.

"This Sixth Extreme Realm, the more you want to cultivate it, the less you can. If you can't realize it, a hundred or a thousand years is useless."

Li Hao said.

"So, you're unwilling to speak?" God King's eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Hao was silent. Ten years, this meant he would not only have to explain all his insights, but also stay under their watch for ten years.

If they failed to cultivate it, they would be the first to settle accounts with him.

If they succeeded, they likely wouldn't keep him either.

"A dilemma then,"

Li Hao said in a low voice.

Origin Ancestor's voice was gentle, "Hao Tian, you are a smart person. This matter concerns the Heavens. You don't need to have too many worries. We only want to enter the Immortal God Path, not let others go ahead of us, just not wanting others to destroy this path. If I enter the Immortal God Path, I will definitely keep this path open, so that the Heavens have a chance to step onto the Immortal Path and cultivate into Immortals and Gods together."

Li Hao nodded slightly, "You don't want others to go in first, because you are unwilling to put your fate in the hands of others. Since that's the case, how can I trust you and put my fate in your control?"

"Hao Tian, don't make yourself an enemy of the Heavens."

Origin Ancestor said in a low voice, "Even if you don't speak, we will eventually be able to figure it out."

"Then self-realize,"

Li Hao said, "I can guarantee, before you cultivate it, I will leave this place, never to step in again. I have no intention of exploring the Immortal Path. After all, I am still young, the world of Heavens is vast and boundless, I haven't even tired of the human realm yet…"

"Shameless ingrate!"

God King abruptly interrupted Li Hao's words, killing intent appearing in his eyes, "I'll ask you one last time, speak or not?"

(End of Chapter)