Chapter 407: The Ancient Demon Descends, The Saints Regret (11,000 words update for monthly votes)

Within the Heaven Origin Sacred Ground.

Inside the Source Ancestor's dwelling, many Saints gathered.

"Source Ancestor, the Holy Infant has cultivated the Sixth Extreme Realm!"

A Saint who arrived first said with excitement.

Here, Law Sage, Name Sage, Ink Sage, and other Supreme Sages had already arrived. Their expressions seemed calm, but their hearts were also filled with excitement.

After so many years, the myriad heavens had finally given birth to a second person who achieved the Sixth Extreme Realm!

That Immortal Path would finally no longer be solely controlled by Li Hao.

Previously, during the Supreme Heavenly Pride Battle, upon learning of the birth of a Sixth Extreme Realm cultivator, they originally thought they could control it. But who would have thought that Li Hao would improve step by step, his progress rapid. He proclaimed Dao and became a Saint in front of everyone. Now, returning from the Immortal Path, he was even beyond the suppression of them, the Supreme Sages.

It was like a net laid out for ten thousand years, but a gap appeared, letting slip a big fish. In the end, the big fish could turn around and devour them.

"Now, we finally don't have to be concerned about Heavenly Venerable Hao's mood anymore."

"What Heavenly Venerable Hao? Just a treacherous villain! Monopolizing the Immortal Path for his own selfish desires is simply a disgrace to the Saints!"

"Such a despicable person, yet he was able to write a Saintly Dao masterpiece like the Dao Scripture at the Dao Discourse Assembly. It's truly unbelievable."

"How dare he utter, 'It is because he does not contend, that therefore none in the world can contend with him,' truly inconsistent in word and deed!"

As the Saints gathered, in addition to surprise and excitement, there was even more criticism of Li Hao. Moreover, their words became more激愤 (ji fen - impassioned and indignant), finally no longer needing to consider Li Hao's feelings. They now also had the qualification to step onto the Immortal Path!

Once they entered the Immortal Path, even if their cultivation speed wasn't as astonishing as Li Hao's, they had the advantage of numbers. If they could all become Immortals, they could eventually suppress Li Hao through combined strength!

At the same time, they would also let the Immortal Gods who accepted Li Hao as a disciple know about Li Hao's despicable actions!

"Gathering here, Heavenly Venerable Hao is very likely to sense something. We must act quickly and decisively to embark on the Path of Immortals and Gods as soon as possible."

At this moment, the Yin-Yang Family Supreme Sage said calmly.

The Ink Family Supreme Sage's eyes flickered. He still remembered talking with that young man at the Dao Discourse Assembly. Adding in his disciple's relationship with the Jiang family, he had always held a good impression of this young man. But this time, the matter left him somewhat disappointed.

However, he also had some doubts about Li Hao's words. But compared to the opportunity of the Immortal Gods, deep down he still wanted to see for himself.

"That's right, that kid is treacherous, we must not let him ruin things."

"That ancient hall is currently guarded by the Medicine Sage. Medicine Sage is muddled, actually trusting that kid's words. What if she insists on obstructing us?"

A Saint said.

Source Ancestor slightly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. Now that the Holy Infant had been completed, the Immortal Path was close at hand. This time, he would not allow anyone to disrupt his good fortune.

"Right now, my incarnation has already opened the Immortal Gate, and is bringing the Holy Infant over."

Source Ancestor's expression was solemn as he said, "However, although the Holy Infant has cultivated the Heavenly Person Extreme Realm, his own cultivation is only in the Three Imperishable Realm, not yet entering the Four Establishment Realm. Without a Heaven and Earth Space, we still need to raise his cultivation to the Four Establishment Realm before he can carry us into that Immortal Path."

"This old one has a divine medicine that can rapidly increase cultivation below the Realm of Inquiry, but it will lead to an unstable foundation."

An elderly Saint with a beard said, stroking his whiskers.

Source Ancestor nodded. He knew about the divine medicine in the other party's possession. Saying this was also to prompt the other party to offer it proactively.

"It doesn't matter. Our purpose in creating the Holy Infant is to enter the Path of Immortals and Gods. Unstable foundation in later cultivation realms won't affect that."

Source Ancestor said.

The others agreed one after another.

Subsequently, the elderly Saint also took out the divine medicine. Not long after, a figure flew over from afar and entered the Sacred Ground.

The figure was none other than Source Ancestor's incarnation. He arrived in the Sacred Ground, transformed into specks of starlight and dissipated. In his place, only a young man remained, appearing suave and unrestrained, handsome and dashing.

However, the young man standing in front of the Saints was visibly frightened, appearing apprehensive and nervous.

He was cultivating when he was suddenly brought to this place, completely bewildered.

But the Saints before him, besides making him feel fear, also gave him a strange sense of inexplicable kinship. It seemed as if there was something of the same origin resonating within his body.

Seeing this Second Holy Infant, all the Saints' gazes converged on him, their eyes shining.

"Child, don't be afraid."

Source Ancestor smiled, then took the divine medicine from the elderly Saint and handed it to the Holy Infant.

Half an hour later, the Saints, following Source Ancestor and the God King, hurried towards the Void Ancient Hall.

This ancient hall was surrounded by clouds and mist, drifting in the void, shrouded in hazy lightning, making it difficult to approach.

But everyone present was a Saint. They quickly stepped onto the stairs in front of the ancient hall, enduring the Great Dao laws on the stairs, and arrived in the ancient hall.

"What are you doing here?"

In front of the ancient hall, the Medicine Sage sat cross-legged. Her snow-white robe, as smooth as silkworm silk, fluttered, her hair also swaying gently in the wind. Under the starlight illuminating the ancient hall, she was pure and refined, possessing a beauty that transcended the mortal world.

Seeing Source Ancestor and the God King, as well as the Saints behind them, the Medicine Sage frowned slightly, her expression shifting.

"Medicine Sage, the Second Holy Infant has already mastered the Sixth Extreme Realm. Now, among the myriad heavens, it's no longer just Heavenly Venerable Hao alone who controls this extreme realm."

Source Ancestor looked at the Medicine Sage, his expression steady, and calmly said, "This Second Holy Infant's construction also has a share of your power. Step aside, let us embark on the Immortal Path together!"

The Medicine Sage was slightly stunned. She immediately sensed and discovered that the Second Holy Infant was not in the mortal realm. His aura was near Source Ancestor, seemingly hidden by him.

She knew that the other party had come with such a grand formation, it was definitely not empty words. Her heart couldn't help but stir slightly.

"Medicine Sage, could it be that you truly believe Heavenly Venerable Hao's one-sided words?"

Name Sage stepped forward, his voice cold and stern.

The Medicine Sage was silent. She couldn't say she fully believed Li Hao's words, but she believed at least 80 percent. Otherwise, she couldn't think of a reason for Li Hao to deceive them.

"Step aside, the opportunity to become Immortals is right before your eyes, you just need to step aside."

Source Ancestor said again, no longer as calm as usual. His voice contained a bit more suppressed impulsiveness.

Law Sage said softly, "Medicine Sage, you alone cannot stop us. Don't waste time."

Medicine Sage remained silent. Indeed, she alone here could not stop Source Ancestor and the God King. If she truly obstructed them, she herself would be in danger.

Previously, the Dragon Sage was chased and killed by the God King and had disappeared without a trace to this day. They had no opportunity afterwards to find him and inquire about any news.

"Everyone, if what Heavenly Venerable Hao said is true, you breaking open the Immortal Gate like this, if it truly attracts that Ancient Demon, wouldn't it bring a great calamity to the myriad heavens?"

Medicine Sage stared intently at the Saints and said.

"Don't be frightened by Heavenly Venerable Hao. What Ancient Demon? If there really is an Ancient Demon calamity, can't we deal with it together? He alone could live there for over ten years, how strong could that Ancient Demon possibly be?"

"That's right, besides, if things really look bad, we can just come back."

Other Saints immediately chimed in.

"Just take a look to see if it's true or false. If it's true, then so be it. If it's false, then this opportunity to become Immortals will be missed!"

"Heavenly Venerable Hao only stayed there for a mere twelve years, and he became so powerful. Aren't you tempted?"

As the Saints spoke one after another, Source Ancestor said to Medicine Sage:

"Step aside, don't waste time."

Medicine Sage saw the imposing aura slowly emanating from him and the God King. She was silent for a moment, then stepped aside, moving away to the side.

"If it is truly as he said, everyone must return as soon as possible!"

Medicine Sage said with a focused gaze.

But no one responded to her words. As she stepped aside, Source Ancestor and the God King and others had already swiftly rushed into the ancient hall.

The formation set up by Medicine Sage was easily broken by Source Ancestor with a wave of his hand.

He was the most ancient Saint cultivator. In the long years, his cultivation had reached bottlenecks multiple times. He had too much time to cultivate and research other things. Whether it was alchemy, artifact forging, formations, etc., he had all delved into them and cultivated them to the pinnacle level.

Among the myriad heavens, besides being the strongest in combat power, he was also top-notch in other aspects. It was just that other skills could not bring improvement and accumulation to his strength.

But when it came to being the most comprehensive, no one could surpass him.

As the formation disintegrated, Source Ancestor and the others returned to that starry rift once again.

Whoosh!

Source Ancestor raised his hand and beckoned. The Holy Infant flew out from his sleeve.

"Sense it, see if you can enter that gap."

Source Ancestor said.

The Holy Infant nodded. At this moment, he felt no fear towards the Saints, on the contrary, he was extremely obedient.

Walking to the door, his hair quickly turned silver, and then he gently touched the door panel.

His flesh and body were decaying and tearing, this was the damage brought by Immortalization.

He had not yet condensed the Three Imperishable Extreme Realm, therefore, if he pushed Immortalization to the extreme, it could only be maintained for a very brief moment.

But Source Ancestor had already thought of a solution, which was to use the divine medicines he had accumulated to help him heal his body.

Among them, some divine medicines could briefly activate his physical body, making his self-healing ability increase a hundredfold, but afterwards, it would shorten his lifespan by nearly half!

As the Holy Infant's blood splattered and his skin cracked, his appearance became terrifying.

But the power in his body became increasingly vigorous, and at the same time, there was also a wisp of ethereal power.

Soon, the Holy Infant reached the edge of extreme Immortalization. His palm became like a phantom,遁入 (dun ru - escaped into/vanished into) heaven and earth. At the same time, he also touched the gap on the door panel.

However, the gap was blocked by a force. That force seemed to have solidified and congealed, while he was in a fog-like state at the moment, unable to destroy it.

He tried several times, all ending in failure.

He could only withdraw from Immortalization, and the injuries all over his body healed rapidly.

"It's blocked here, I can't break it. Perhaps you need to destroy the thing in the gap first."

The Holy Infant turned his head and said to Source Ancestor.

Hearing these words, the Saints' expressions changed. Immediately, someone cursed angrily.

"Heavenly Venerable Hao is too despicable, he actually sealed off the Immortal Path!"

"Not letting us in, and even blocking the path, too vicious!"

Source Ancestor and God King exchanged a glance. God King said, "Let me try."

Saying this, he held his sword and came to the door panel, his eyes fixed on the纹路 (wen lu -纹路 - lines/patterns) pattern, faintly sensing a weak aura emanating from one spot.

Presumably, it was the location of the gap.

He suddenly drew his sword, the power of the Extreme Dao God Realm erupted, black flames ignited all over his body. Suddenly, he slashed out with his sword.

Bang!

Sword energy enveloped the area, instantly striking the door panel.

The aura at the gap was burned by this black flame, and the aura quickly weakened.

Li Hao used a part of his own flesh and blood to block the gap, but the amount was too small. Although it contained a wisp of Immortal Power inside, it could not resist the God King's Extreme Dao God Realm attack. Cracks soon appeared.

Subsequently, under the continuous burning of the black flames, that part of the gap was immediately exposed.

However, this kind of gap, with the bodies of the God King and Source Ancestor, could not be passed through.

Even if they turned themselves into blood, they could not penetrate it.

"That thing is gone."

The Holy Infant sensed this situation and immediately said.

God King heard this, sheathing his sword, a hint of contempt appearing in his eyes. Just this kind of means?

At the same time, in the Cloud Glow World.

Inside a private room in a top-tier restaurant.

Li Hao, who was eating and drinking with Ji Xuanshen, Zhan Tan and others, suddenly his expression shifted, the wine cup reaching his mouth paused.

"Hmm?"

Night Ancestor beside him looked at Li Hao in confusion.

Li Hao's face changed. He felt that part of his flesh and blood disappear.

Could it be the Ancient Demon on the ancient path, searching for the Gate of the Mysterious Female?

His good mood instantly vanished. He immediately stood up and said to everyone, "Something has gone wrong with the Immortal Path, I need to go take a look. You guys continue."

Saying this, not even bothering to bid farewell to them, his figure flashed and disappeared.

Everyone was stunned, looking at each other in dismay.

"Something wrong with the Immortal Path?"

"I have a bad premonition."

Li Hao traveled at full speed, traversing the rifts of heaven and earth, rushing towards the ancient hall at full speed.

But Cloud Glow World was very far from the ancient hall, almost spanning half of the myriad heavens.

While Li Hao rushed on his way at full speed, in the ancient hall.

As the gap in the纹路 (wen lu - lines/patterns) was broken open, the Holy Infant once again Immortalized, trying to extend his body into the gap, and immediately succeeded.

"It works!"

The Holy Infant immediately said.

The Saints all revealed expressions of joy. Source Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said, "The thing blocking the gap was done by Heavenly Venerable Hao. He may sense it, we must act quickly."

The Holy Infant nodded, displaying the World Space. The Saints did not hesitate and quickly burrowed into it.

They were all Saints. Even when in the Holy Infant's World Space, the other party could not harm them.

Soon, as the Saints entered the World Space, the Holy Infant Immortalized again and burrowed into the gap.

As he burrowed in, Medicine Sage arrived here, standing in front of the rift, looking at the ancient door in the starry sky, her brows tightly furrowed, a trace of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

Soon, the Holy Infant entered the gap.

After a long dark tunnel, finally, light appeared ahead.

The Holy Infant, just like Li Hao had traversed initially, jumped into the light. The scenery before his eyes suddenly became clear.

But what appeared before him was an ugly scorched black stone.

The Holy Infant was somewhat surprised. But the Saints in his World Space could sense the situation outside. They immediately broke free from his World Space.

"Hmm?"

Source Ancestor was the first to step out. He immediately felt that this world was greatly different from the Saints' realm.

The world was shrouded in a heavy, thick power, extremely majestic, but he could not absorb and refine it.

Without a doubt, it was Immortal Power.

But besides this, there were also waves of strange malice surging, making his brow furrow.

And before his eyes, there were large chunks of stone, blocking the path ahead.

He did not rashly knock away these stones, but extended his divine sense. Soon, he was startled and jumped back, seeing in another crevice of stone, a figure sitting cross-legged, it was Li Hao!

"You..."

Source Ancestor was just about to be wary when he realized that this Li Hao seemed to be just Li Hao's incarnation, not his real body.

He slightly relaxed his breath, then began to examine elsewhere.

Before his eyes was a barren canyon, not the idyllic scenery and paradise he imagined.

This made him somewhat surprised, but he thought in his heart, perhaps this was just the Immortal Path, not the Immortal Realm. When they walked out of the canyon, to the real Immortal God realm outside, they would see the true scenery of this world.

While Source Ancestor was examining his surroundings, the other Saints were also surveying the area. They all discovered traces of Li Hao's dark side incarnation.

"This is Heavenly Venerable Hao's incarnation? He's really treacherous enough, actually leaving an incarnation here to guard it. Probably to prevent other Immortal Gods from coming here and discovering the exit of our world."

"Resolve his incarnation, let's go find the path to the outside."

"Everyone, I feel like this place is a bit strange, it's best to be careful."

"That's right."

Among the Saints, besides some who were extremely angry with Li Hao, there were also some Saints who had already vaguely sensed that the situation was not right.

Source Ancestor did not speak, nor did he intend to pay attention to Li Hao's incarnation. He just walked towards the canyon.

But Li Hao's dark side incarnation flashed and blocked in front of him.

Source Ancestor's face darkened and he said, "Step aside."

The dark side incarnation did not speak, only holding a broken sword in his hand, coldly looking at him.

"Actually wanting to obstruct us, courting death!"

A Saint who saw Li Hao's incarnation became furious and took action directly, striking out a palm towards Li Hao's incarnation.

The dark side incarnation suffered the attack, suddenly drew his sword, sword light swiftly slashed out, like a phantom, actually instantly shattering the opponent's attack. At the same time, the broken sword was wielded, like moonlight streaking across, tearing the Saint's body apart.

"Such a powerful weapon!"

The Saints were greatly shocked. They did not expect that Li Hao, just an incarnation, would actually be this terrifying.

The one who just attacked was a Three Calamity Saint, yet he was easily cleaved open in body by an incarnation, his Saint Domain shattered. This was a bit unbelievable.

Source Ancestor's gaze also fell on the broken sword, discerning that this sword was somewhat terrifying, seemingly not a Dao Weapon.

Immortal Artifact...

Source Ancestor's eyes flickered slightly, a gleam of light flashing across. Even if it was an Immortal Artifact that had lost its power, it was still a precious and invaluable treasure.

Before he could make a move, a flash of fire appeared beside him. The God King had already taken the lead to kill, slashing towards the dark side incarnation.

Black flames wrapped around his sword. He erupted with the power of the Extreme Dao God Realm, a vast and eerie aura revealed, slashing out with a sword.

Bang, the sword light shattered Li Hao's Dao Domain.

Because the dark side incarnation only inherited one-third of Li Hao's main body's power, he did not have any Extreme Realm, nor the power of the Final Realm.

For example, the Dao Domain, needed 360 layers to become an Eternal Dao Domain, but the dark side incarnation only had 120 layers.

But even so, the dark side incarnation's primordial spirit also inherited one-third of Li Hao's primordial spirit power, stronger than other Saints.

The broken sword suddenly slashed out, its speed extremely fast. At the same time as the black flame sword light struck the dark side incarnation, the broken sword also sliced through the God King's armor, piercing through his body, splitting him in two.

Both of them had their bodies split apart. Li Hao's whole body ignited with divine flames, the wounds unable to heal, because Extreme Dao power was constantly destroying them.

And the God King's body healed in the blink of an eye. He was somewhat furious, never expecting that he, a dignified God King, would actually be injured to this extent by Li Hao's incarnation.

As he continuously swung his sword, the black flames covering the dark side incarnation's body became more and more abundant, burning fiercely.

"As expected of the God King, this Extreme Dao power is indeed domineering."

"Heavenly Venerable Hao's incarnation, I feel is even more terrifying, just an incarnation, yet it can withstand for so long."

"He cultivates Immortal techniques, naturally he has such abilities."

The Saints stared intently at this scene.

Just as the dark side incarnation was about to be killed by the God King, suddenly, a whistling sound rapidly pierced through the air from the void.

The dark side incarnation suddenly raised his head, looking in that direction, then disregarding the God King's attack, wielded the broken sword and slashed out.

But the broken sword flew out halfway, and was struck down by Source Ancestor's attack. At the same time, he released a Saintly Dao power, enveloping the broken sword, seizing it from the dark side incarnation's control.

"You're quite good at snatching opportunities."

God King's face turned cold, turning his head to stare at Source Ancestor.

Source Ancestor held the broken sword, but calmly looked at him. With an Immortal Artifact in hand, just now this sword could easily cleave open the God King, falling into his hands, it could naturally do the same.

Before the two could continue arguing, the whistling sound approached, arriving within the range of the Saints' divine sense perception.

"What is that?"

A Saint saw it, his pupils shrinking, and terror appeared in his eyes.

"That, that seems to be an Ancient Demon!"

"That's right, it's the Ancient Demon that Heavenly Venerable Hao reflected earlier!"

"Really? Could it be some Immortal Gate demon beast summoned by Heavenly Venerable Hao's incarnation?"

Some Saints' eyes revealed shock. Some still believed it was Li Hao playing tricks from behind the scenes, anger rising in their eyes.

"Quick, kill that thing!"

Source Ancestor and God King saw this Ancient Demon, their expressions changing simultaneously. They could not judge whether it was summoned by Li Hao, but Li Hao's previous words in their hearts were not without any trace left behind. The barren scenery before their eyes, plus this Ancient Demon, made Li Hao's previous words at this moment even clearer.

If it was truly as Li Hao said, if the traces here were exposed, the entire myriad heavens would face a great calamity!

Source Ancestor and God King quickly took action. Source Ancestor's action was even more forceful. He had just seized the weapon of Li Hao's incarnation. He could see that the other party seemed to be about to kill this Ancient Demon, but was intercepted by him.

Therefore, this Ancient Demon could not have been summoned by Li Hao. Then it could only be...

The worst result!

Bang!

Along with Source Ancestor and God King, and the other Saints also taking action one after another, this Ancient Demon was quickly struck by numerous attacks, falling down.

Source Ancestor and God King swiftly killed their way forward, but this Ancient Demon's healing power was extremely strong. Although their attacks destroyed its body, it healed in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, this Ancient Demon released a cloud of black mist, spreading around itself as the center.

The Saints thought it was just a demon technique, driving their weapons into it. But they were shocked to discover that the primordial spirit power on the weapons was rapidly corroded, with a kind of soul-burning pain!

"This, what kind of attack is this?"

The Saints were shocked, hurriedly withdrawing their weapons, and instead using Saint Domains to envelop the area, wanting to compress this black mist to the Ancient Demon's side.

But when the Saint Domain touched the black mist, the primordial spirit power inside was also burned.

This black mist was like a branding iron, untouchable.

Source Ancestor's expression became unsightly. He suddenly raised his hand. His Dao Calamity Emperor Weapon was wielded. Streaks of lightning light appeared in the void, terrifying calamity power spread out. The myriad heavens' number one Dao Weapon, at this moment, bloomed with majesty and light.

Bang!

The Heaven Suppressing Whip lashed out, tearing a gap in the black mist, then heavily smashed onto the Ancient Demon's body, tearing its flesh, and also cleaving open its primordial spirit.

The calamity power on the Heaven Suppressing Whip tore apart the Ancient Demon's primordial spirit. But the Ancient Demon's primordial spirit was extremely strong. Although severely wounded, it did not die on the spot.

This shocked Source Ancestor. He consecutively lashed out with the whip again and again. Several whips fell consecutively. At the same time, God King's sword edge also slashed out. The two of them worked together, jointly launching fierce attacks one after another, finally killing this Ancient Demon.

As the Ancient Demon's primordial spirit shattered, its body was also torn into fragments.

Source Ancestor and God King exchanged a glance, both seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.

Previously, Heavenly Venerable Hao said that this Ancient Demon, even the weakest, was comparable to a Supreme Sage. They were still somewhat disbelieving before, but now they had truly witnessed it.

Moreover, it seemed even more troublesome than a Supreme Sage. They could feel that this Ancient Demon's primordial spirit was extremely strong. If not for their weapons being strong enough, they might have fallen into a stalemate battle.

"This place, it really doesn't seem to be the Immortal God realm we imagined."

God King's expression was gloomy.

Source Ancestor's expression was extremely unsightly. He only felt his heart contracting and spasming. Had his years of painstaking pursuit been just a dream?

The Immortal God realm, was it really occupied by these Ancient Demons as Li Hao said?

He raised his head, gazing into the distance, wanting to get an answer from that firmament, but the Heavenly Dao here was unreachable, would not respond to him.

Not only that, he saw in that firmament, it seemed like even more black shadows were gathering.

Source Ancestor's face suddenly changed. He hurriedly said, "Not good, quick, quick, go back!"

The other Saints were still somewhat stunned. Their divine senses were suppressed here, unable to see further places.

But the anxiety revealed in Source Ancestor's words made everyone's heart sink.

They ignored Li Hao's warnings and came here, just wanting to verify with their own eyes. But at this moment, they had already felt that something was amiss.

Soon, the sound of air being torn apart came closer. The Ancient Demons' speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen Ancient Demons flew over the canyon, charging towards here.

They were extremely sensitive to the auras of other races. Moreover, the number of Saints was so large, like fireflies in the night, dazzlingly bright.

At this point, how could Source Ancestor not know that these Ancient Demons were definitely not summoned by Li Hao. The words Li Hao said at the Immortal Gate before were all true.

This Immortal God realm, as expected, was full of Ancient Demons everywhere!

Moreover, this thing was extremely terrifying!

Escape!

Source Ancestor and God King took the lead to turn around and flee.

When they turned back to the Gate of the Mysterious Female, they saw Li Hao's incarnation, who had been attacked by God King, his whole body burned by black flames, scarred and wounded, actually charging towards that group of Ancient Demons.

This scene made Source Ancestor and God King both stunned. A feeling of shock arose in their hearts, and their expressions became even more unsightly.

Source Ancestor grasped the broken sword in his hand, for the first time feeling this sword so heavy and scorching hot.

His face felt somewhat burning. Seeing that there were still Saints in a daze, he hurriedly roared, "Quick, everyone, come back!"

The other Saints also saw the group of more than a dozen Ancient Demons breaking into their vision, all were horrified. Hearing Source Ancestor's roar, they quickly gathered around him.

"This, these Ancient Demons are actually real!"

A Saint murmured to himself, his eyes somewhat blank.

"Quick, look, Heavenly Venerable Hao's incarnation, actually charged towards those Ancient Demons."

"He's going to die!"

The Saints saw that Heavenly Venerable Hao's incarnation charged towards more than a dozen Ancient Demons, actually fearless of death.

But that incarnation's hands no longer had weapons, could only rely on condensed sword energy. However, that sword energy slashing on the Ancient Demons' bodies clearly became slower to cut through, unable to kill the Ancient Demons.

Soon, that incarnation was surrounded by Ancient Demons.

The Saints saw this scene, all were shocked. They did not expect that at this moment, the other party's incarnation would still be so resolute in facing battle.

Compared to that incarnation, they felt an unspeakable shame and no place to hide their faces.

"Go!"

Source Ancestor urged the Holy Infant.

The Holy Infant was also somewhat panicked, hurriedly unfolding the World Space. Source Ancestor and God King took the lead to fly into it.

The other Saints reacted and hurriedly burrowed in as well.

Subsequently, the Holy Infant pushed Immortalization to the extreme and burrowed out of the gap in the door panel.

And the Saints in the Holy Infant's World Space could still see the scene outside. The last scene they saw was Li Hao's incarnation being torn apart by those Ancient Demons. The Ancient Demons immediately chased after them in this direction.

Whoosh!

Traversing through the dark tunnel, after a moment, they once again passed through the gap and crack, returning to the starry sky.

Before them was the ancient door that had stood for countless years.

The Holy Infant's face was pale, the wounds all over his body from Immortalization tearing him apart, bleeding non-stop, his lifespan greatly reduced.

The Saints emerged from his World Space one after another, landing in the starry sky.

Seeing this familiar starry sky, the Saints had a feeling of lingering fear.

The Ancient Demons'狰狞 (zheng ning - ferocious/hideous) appearances were exactly the same as what Li Hao had reflected earlier. Just a single Ancient Demon before was extremely difficult to kill. Now, with more than a dozen gathered, if they were surrounded, there would definitely be casualties among them.

"How, how could this be?"

"That Immortal God world, actually really has this kind of thing, he wasn't fabricating it."

"What Heavenly Venerable Hao said was actually true. His incarnation over there, wasn't to block the Immortal Path, but to guard that place?"

"No wonder when we passed through, the surroundings were piled with stones, concealing the Immortal Gate. Turns out, he was protecting us, was concealing the Immortal Gate. What he said was all true!"

Terror appeared in the Saints' eyes. Thinking of the last scene they saw, Li Hao's incarnation still fearlessly charging towards those Ancient Demons, and being torn apart, they felt like resounding slaps on their faces, burning and stinging.

"We, we have caused a monstrous disaster!"

Ink Family Supreme Sage's expression was unsightly. Previously, he was still somewhat disappointed in that young man, but now thinking about it, perhaps the other party was even more disappointed in him.

Moreover, compared to these, the more serious problem at present was that their auras were exposed, attracting those Ancient Demons, leading to the Immortal Gate also seeming to be exposed.

This was the reason why Li Hao previously stopped them, not even willing to let them take a look.

Turns out, it really would lead to disaster...

Ink Family Supreme Sage's heart was bitter, looking towards Source Ancestor.

Source Ancestor and God King's expressions were both extremely bad. They both realized the seriousness of the problem at this moment.

The Ancient Demons were real, then the calamity was real. Li Hao had said, once the Ancient Demons were alarmed, the number of Ancient Demons was extremely large. If they broke open the Immortal Gate before them... then the entire myriad heavens would be lost!

"You guys..."

Just as the Saints' expressions were unsightly, Medicine Sage, waiting at the rift, saw them return, was somewhat stunned. Soon, she noticed their expressions. Her heart immediately leaped, knowing that something big had happened!

Facing Medicine Sage, thinking of what they had said to her before, everyone felt their faces burning. But at this moment, they could not be bothered with feeling ashamed. Compared to this, the calamity before their eyes could arrive at any time. Infinite regret welled up in their hearts.

"What he said is true? Then now, isn't it..."

Medicine Sage immediately rushed to Source Ancestor, staring intently at him.

Source Ancestor could not help but avoid her gaze, saying, "Over there are all Ancient Demons, the Immortal God world... it was indeed just our dream. Now, the Ancient Demons have already sensed this Immortal Gate. I don't know if the Immortal Gate can block them."

Medicine Sage's expression changed. Angry flames rose in her beautiful eyes, sweeping across the others. Anger flashed in her eyes, but things had come to this point, she knew that scolding them was useless.

Before she could say anything, the Holy Infant beside her suddenly cried out:

"Not good, something is coming in!"

"What?!"

The Saints were shocked. They saw black aura leaking out from one place of the Immortal Gate. Then the black aura became increasingly thick, condensing into the shape of an Ancient Demon in the void.

"How could this be!"

Source Ancestor's face changed. He hurriedly said, "Quick, kill it!"

While speaking, he took the lead to attack, killing towards the Ancient Demon.

God King at this moment also could not care about anything else, quickly drawing his sword and rushing out.

The Saints had all experienced the Ancient Demon's power. Under shock, they hurriedly joined forces.

Law Sage and Name Sage and others also quickly took action.

As streaks of Saint Domains and attacks fell, this Ancient Demon that had just squeezed through, before it could even unleash its talent mystic techniques, was jointly killed on the spot by God King and Source Ancestor plus the Saints.

This Ancient Demon was only tier three, comparable to a Supreme Sage, but it could not withstand the combined force of Source Ancestor and God King plus the Saints. It was killed in one round.

Seeing the Ancient Demon fall, the Saints all breathed a sigh of relief.

The Holy Infant however, stared intently at the Immortal Gate, saying, "There's more..."

Source Ancestor's face was unsightly. He said to the Holy Infant, "Can you block it?"

"I can't block it..."

The Holy Infant's face was pale, shaking his head and saying.

"What are you doing?!"

At this moment, suddenly an angry voice rang out.

The Saints only felt their bodies tremble, a tense feeling rising in their whole bodies. This voice was too familiar to them. If it were before, the appearance of this voice would only have aroused their anger, but at this moment, it made them feel ashamed and unable to look directly at him.

Li Hao rushed at full speed, finally arriving here, and saw the Saints within the rift starry sky, as well as that Ancient Demon corpse.

His expression immediately became unsightly and angry.

"Heavenly Venerable Hao..."

Source Ancestor saw Li Hao's arrival, turned his head around, his expression somewhat ashamed, saying, "Previously, we were wrong. You came just in time. Can you block this gap again?"

Li Hao strode over. The Saints saw Li Hao's imposing and fierce appearance. This time, they did not feel the anger of being despised as usual, but instead all stepped aside, somewhat不敢去看 (bu gan qu kan - dare not to look/不敢看 - dare not look) at him. But upon hearing Source Ancestor's words, a trace of hopeful anticipation rose in their hearts again.

Li Hao came before Source Ancestor, and saw the broken sword in his hand. His expression changed, suddenly becoming even more chilling.

This sword, he gave to his dark side incarnation, letting the dark side incarnation guard outside the Gate of the Mysterious Female. And the dark side incarnation could only execute his instructions, but could not share memories with his main body.

But the sword in Source Ancestor's hand, made Li Hao already realize what they had done.

"You guys, are truly very good!"

Li Hao uttered word by word, biting his teeth.

Source Ancestor also noticed Li Hao's gaze, feeling guilty in his heart, and hurriedly handed the sword in his hand to Li Hao, "This is your incarnation's sword. I... I will use other things to compensate you. Now, the overall situation is important, I hope you don't mind."

Li Hao snatched the sword back, glared fiercely at him, and said, "What do you take to compensate? The thing I want, can you give it? Now that you've caused such trouble, you're all prepared to become this Ancient Demon's food!"

Hearing Li Hao's words, Source Ancestor's expression changed. The Saints were also shocked and angered. God King said in a deep voice:

"Whatever request you have, just make it. Block the gap first, otherwise it will only become more troublesome."

"That's right, Heavenly Venerable Hao, even if we were wrong, you want to blame us, wait until we block the gap first."

"If we don't block it, those Ancient Demons will come in again."

The Saints also hurriedly劝说 (quan shuo - advise/exhort).

Li Hao wanted to laugh upon hearing this, saying, "This gap, you think you can block it if you want to block it? Fine, I can indeed block it, but the gap I blocked, wasn't it opened by you guys?"

Source Ancestor and God King were scolded by Li Hao, both feeling somewhat unable to save face, but did not refute.

The Saints were all shocked and angered. Yin-Yang Family Supreme Sage stepped forward, saying:

"Heavenly Venerable Hao, we are all willing to apologize and make amends to you. Can you block the gap first? Anything can be discussed afterwards, is that alright?"

Li Hao coldly looked at him, not giving him the slightest bit of respect, saying:

"Can't understand my words? The gap I blocked, can be opened by you guys, do you think the Ancient Demons outside are worse than you? They can't open it?!"

Hearing these words, the Saints were all stunned, only then realizing the seriousness of the problem.

Li Hao continued, "When I blocked the gap previously, it was only to prevent aura leakage. I used my incarnation to guard outside. If there were wandering Ancient Demons arriving, if the traces of the Gate of the Mysterious Female were discovered, my incarnation would promptly take action to kill them. Otherwise, did you think just blocking the gap, would be the end of all worries?"

"As long as this door is found, then the Ancient Demons will definitely find a way to attack!"

"Now, you guys went over and attracted the Ancient Demons. The door has already been discovered by the Ancient Demons. Blocking this gap, is it still useful?"

Hearing Li Hao's words, the Saints' faces were pale. Indeed, previously they could break open the gap Li Hao blocked. Then the Ancient Demons could too. Blocking it again was meaningless.

"Could it be, we can only wait for death?"

"Or else, let's kill our way out. Those Ancient Demons are only a dozen or so, we can kill them all. This way, the news won't leak."

A Saint hurriedly said.

Li Hao's expression changed upon hearing these words, shocked and angry, "A dozen or so?"

Seeing Li Hao's angry appearance, that Saint's heart trembled, his aura instantly weakened, saying, "Yes, is there a big problem?"

Source Ancestor and God King also stared intently at Li Hao.

Li Hao said with a cold face, "A dozen or so Ancient Demons being dispatched. Even if they all die, the leader behind them will find its way over, following the tracks and the scent they left behind. By then, it will be hundreds!"

"Hundreds..."

The Saints only felt their hearts spasm, a feeling of being unable to breathe.

Just a single Ancient Demon already took them so much effort to kill. Hundreds... simply unimaginable.

Li Hao saw their expressions, not caring about their feelings in the slightest, laughing coldly:

"Hundreds is still considered few, just a leader. If there's an Ancient Demon commander here, it's still unknown if the Immortal Gate can withstand it. If it can't withstand it, then not only you guys, but the entire myriad heavens will be lost."

As these words were spoken, the Saints' expressions became even paler.

Source Ancestor clenched his fingers, only feeling his palms were all cold sweat. He stared intently at Li Hao and said, "You definitely have a way to deal with it, right?"

Li Hao glanced at the Ancient Gate filled with black mist, knowing that Ancient Demons were squeezing in. He was too lazy to look more, turned around and said:

"The method I can think of now, is to bring my friends and find a place to hide. Whether we can hide, I also don't know."

Saying this, he was about to leave.

Source Ancestor hurriedly caught up with Li Hao, stopping him, his face revealing a rarely seen impatience, saying:

"Heavenly Venerable Hao, it was our fault previously, we have all apologized to you. Afterwards, whatever request you make, as long as we can do it, we will definitely try our best to satisfy you. But can you please, for the sake of the countless innocent people of the myriad heavens, even if not for us, please help them."

"Help who?"

Li Hao paused in his footsteps, a sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth, saying, "Help those who insulted me for being selfish and self-serving?"

Source Ancestor and the Saints upon hearing this, their expressions all became somewhat unsightly. Previously, they incited their believers to smear Li Hao, wanting the people of the myriad heavens to pressure Li Hao, exposing his false pretense of being benevolent and compassionate. Never expecting that now, they were hoisting themselves by their own petard.

"Those were all our faults. They are just innocent, you cannot be this selfish."

Source Ancestor gritted his teeth and said.

Li Hao sneered, saying, "I happen to have a habit. The more others say about me, the more I like to go along with what others say. Saying I'm selfish? Then I will be selfish for you to see. This is also what you chose."

"Heavenly Venerable Hao, don't take your anger out on the living beings of the myriad heavens, okay? We are begging you." A Saint hurriedly said.

Li Hao glanced at that Saint, saying coldly:

"Taking my anger out? Previously I already said, you are gambling with the myriad races of the heavens. Who was it who told me, if the myriad heavens are lost, you can bear this responsibility?"

The Saints dared not meet Li Hao's gaze, shamefully avoiding his eyes.

Among the crowd, that Saint who previously said he could bear the responsibility, also lowered his head, wishing he could bury his head in his feet.

Li Hao saw their appearances, chuckled, saying:

"Furthermore, do you think I'm taking my anger out? Now, you guys are starting to think I'm all-powerful, capable of resolving everything? Let me tell you, even if I forgive you now, and have the intention to resolve it, it can't be resolved! The mess you guys stirred up, you yourself use your lives to fill it!"

Saying this, he pushed Source Ancestor aside, and walked forward.

Source Ancestor was pushed aside by Li Hao, but did not retaliate. At this moment, fighting with Li Hao was already meaningless.

Just as he was about to walk to the rift entrance, Li Hao thought of Medicine Sage, and turned his head around, saying:

"Want to go take refuge together?"

Medicine Sage was stunned. She also had the intention just now to劝说 (quan shuo - persuade/exhort) Li Hao a few words. Although she was also very angry at Source Ancestor and the others for causing such a big disaster, but in the end, for the sake of the common people, she didn't want to sit idly by and do nothing.

But Li Hao's words made her realize that Li Hao also seemed to be at a loss of what to do.

"Yes."

She nodded. Thinking of her many disciples and followers, in such a calamity, at least, she should preserve some sparks of life, right?

Roar!

Just as Medicine Sage walked over, the black aura condensed at the door edge, instantly transforming into the shape of an Ancient Demon.

Seeing the Ancient Demon squeeze in, the Saints' expressions changed, immediately becoming like facing a formidable enemy.

Source Ancestor and God King also swiftly stepped forward, wanting to attack.

Li Hao saw this Ancient Demon that he hadn't seen for a long time, his eyes chilling. Seeing it pounce towards Medicine Sage, the broken sword in his hand, that he just snatched back from Source Ancestor, instantly wielded and killed!

Bang!

In an instant, the broken sword, like a phantom, pierced through this Ancient Demon's body, killing its flesh and body.

At the same time, Li Hao's primordial spirit suddenly slashed out a sword energy, directly cleaving open and annihilating the Ancient Demon's dazed primordial spirit.

After doing all this, Li Hao raised his hand and beckoned, taking that Ancient Demon and the previous Ancient Demon corpse on the ground together,收进 (shou jin - collected into) his World Space. Then, he slightly beckoned towards Medicine Sage, without even turning his head back, turned and left.

(End of chapter)