Chapter 504: Seven Dynasties Sword Arts

Li Hao's sword arts proficiency was at level eleven. This Three Thousand Spring Thunder Swordplay was quickly approaching a state of perfection.

His Sword Dao Origin was at the third tier, placing him at the pinnacle among True Immortals. To comprehend the fourth tier was generally something only monstrous talents in the Immortal Lord Realm could achieve.

However, Li Hao's Space Dao had reached the fourth tier, making him uniquely outstanding in the True Immortal Realm, an exceedingly rare feat.

As the Three Thousand Spring Thunder Swordplay reached perfection, numerous profound sword intents merged into Li Hao's Sword Dao. His Unrivaled Sword Dao became even more profound and terrifying, imbued with the killing intent of the Three Thousand Spring Thunder Swordplay.

"Excellent, I can feel my sword dao becoming stronger. The Sword Dao Origin has many branches; by absorbing three top-tier sword arts, my sword dao feels like it can sever Yin and Yang, and cleave the void!"

Li Hao's eyes flashed. He sensed that if he could absorb even more top-tier sword dao mysteries, his own sword dao might reach an extremely terrifying level, perhaps even faintly rivaling the five paths within the Nine Sequences—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth!

"The Nine Sequences are powerful because they encompass countless branches. The Metal Dao contains the Great Dao of Destruction, the Great Dao of Sharpness, the Great Dao of Annihilation… If my Sword Dao could also contain these many Great Daos, why couldn't it compare with the Nine Sequences?"

Thinking of this, his eyes erupted with a brilliant light.

If he could truly reach that level, he wondered what heights his Sword Dao would achieve.

He absorbed all the Three Thousand Spring Thunder Swordplay. After resting here briefly, he resumed casting his line and fishing while wandering through the mist, searching for experts from other dynasties.

Before long, using the power of time, he sensed a powerful presence in the mist.

The opponent was an Immortal Lord Realm expert, moving through the mist, battling celestial arts, seeking the Grand Dao Origin.

"Such a powerful aura, an expert among Immortal Lords. He's not inferior to Chu Tianhuang."

Li Hao sensed the surging immortal power and the subtle immortal dao laws. His gaze narrowed slightly, and then he approached.

"Hmm?"

The figure in the mist also sensed someone approaching and immediately became vigilant. Being attacked here meant even the dynasty guardians might not be able to react in time.

However, if the other party truly intended to ambush him, he would gladly let them experience true violence.

As the mist dissipated, the two came face to face.

Li Hao saw a burly and imposing figure, covered in dense hair, with black hair cascading down to his waist, like a war god from a primeval jungle.

His immortal armor resembled rattan weaving, carrying a rustic bronze feel. He wielded an ancient war spear, his eyes radiating a piercing sharpness, as if seeing all things as prey, carrying a dangerous predatory aura.

As Li Hao assessed him, the man also clearly saw Li Hao's appearance and couldn't help but be stunned.

A True Immortal Realm cultivator?

He hadn't expected to encounter a True Immortal Realm individual this deep within the Heavenly Dao Bridge.

"Time-space fluctuations?"

At this moment, he noticed the vibrations of time and space emanating from Li Hao's Dao Domain. This was likely why Li Hao was unharmed by the celestial arts attacks and remained safe here.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and in an instant, several thoughts raced through his mind. The first was to immediately strike and kill this clearly non-dynasty monstrous talent!

But he quickly restrained himself. Such a monstrous talent would surely possess top-tier immortal weapons. If he were to attack, he might not be able to subdue him quickly, even if he was just a True Immortal.

"Which dynasty are you from?"

He asked, "Interested in joining my Primal Venerable Dynasty?"

Li Hao snapped back to reality, finding it a bit amusing. Another instant invitation.

Had he unknowingly become such a hot commodity?

"Which Origin City are you planning to go to?" Li Hao asked directly.

"Space-time, naturally."

The middle-aged man glanced at Li Hao's Dao Domain, sensing the space-time traces within. "If you intend to compete with me, you may have to wait."

Space-time again… Li Hao was a little speechless. He only had one Time Origin and one Space Origin left.

The Space-Time Origin was more sought after than others, but fortunately, he could continue fishing. Keeping just one should be enough.

"Space-Time Origin is not easy to obtain. How long have you been searching here?"

Li Hao asked, feigning ignorance.

"What are you trying to say?"

The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes, seemingly seeing through Li Hao's intention. "Just say what you want directly, don't waste my time. More and more people are looking for Space-Time Origin here now, and I might miss my chance."

"If I said I could get you into the Space-Time Origin City, what would you offer in exchange?"

Li Hao cut straight to the point.

The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Li Hao to say something like that. He stared at Li Hao for a moment. Such a monstrous talent wouldn't say foolish things. He pondered, "How can you get me into the Space-Time Origin City? As far as I know, there's no other way. Even King Realm existences cannot come here. Could it be you have a Space-Time Origin in your possession?"

"Indeed."

Li Hao nodded.

The middle-aged man fell silent. Li Hao's response left him momentarily speechless.

After a moment, he slowly said, "Whatever you want, just name it. I am from the Primal Venerable Dynasty's royal family. If you are willing to join my Primal Venerable Dynasty, I can guarantee you entry into the Primal Wilderness Divine Hall. There, you will receive cultivation resources comparable to the best our royal family enjoys, as well as personal instruction from the past ancestors of the Primal Venerable Dynasty."

"I need sword arts, the most top-tier sword arts."

Li Hao stated.

"Sword arts?"

The middle-aged man's eyes flickered. "My Primal Venerable Dynasty does not particularly value sword arts. We primarily cultivate Origin Power, but we have top-tier fist techniques, are you interested?"

"I want both."

Li Hao immediately replied, "But sword arts are my priority."

The middle-aged man fixed his gaze on Li Hao. "No problem, but do you really have a Space-Time Origin?"

Seeing this, Li Hao stopped wasting words. He sliced through space with his palm, extracting a sealed Space Origin.

Seeing the Space Dao Origin in Li Hao's hand, the middle-aged man's pupils constricted slightly, and his eyes narrowed. He hadn't expected this youth to truly possess a Space Origin, capable of entering the Space-Time Origin City.

Most people who obtained such an origin would immediately enter the Space-Time Origin City to comprehend it. Why would he linger here?

"Sword arts and fist techniques for you, and you give me the Space Origin?" he confirmed.

Li Hao nodded. "Plus twenty thousand Immortal Stones. If you're not interested, you can continue waiting here."

The middle-aged man's expression darkened, and he narrowed his eyes. "Aren't you afraid I'll just take it by force?"

"If I dare to approach you, naturally I have the confidence," Li Hao replied.

The middle-aged man looked at Li Hao's calm expression. His aura gradually emanated, but as the pressure spread, seeing that Li Hao's expression remained unchanged, he instantly retracted his aura, as if it had been a mere illusion.

"Fine."

He agreed to the trade.

He had been searching here for a month without finding a Space-Time Origin. The number of people on the Heavenly Dao Bridge was increasing, as were experts from other dynasties. Although he was confident in defeating them, finding a Space-Time Origin on this Heavenly Dao Bridge still relied on luck.

Someone might just happen to have a Space-Time Origin appear right beside them and capture it.

"Our Primal Venerable Dynasty's strongest sword art is the Heaven-Splitting Sword, created by our Primal Venerable Dynasty's Founding Emperor Ancestor, a quasi-Emperor Technique, incredibly powerful. I can only transmit the True Immortal level section to you!"

The middle-aged man said, "As for the fist technique, it's the truly Emperor-Technique comparable Chaotic Divine Fist, capable of shattering heaven and earth, possessing the power of heaven-splitting and earth-opening, I can also only transmit the True Immortal level section!"

"As for the twenty thousand Immortal Stones, here they are."

With a wave of his hand, he directly retrieved a ring from his spatial storage and tossed it to Li Hao. "Inside is a Primal Immortal Vein. If fully mined and refined, it's worth well over twenty thousand Immortal Stones!"

Li Hao caught the ring, and his divine sense explored it. Inside was a vast space, indeed containing an Immortal Vein hundreds of miles long.

He sighed inwardly. Compared to these royal family members, he was practically penniless.

Twenty thousand Immortal Stones given just like that, without even bargaining.

He accepted the ring and said, "No problem."

"First, let's be clear, the celestial arts I transmit to you are for your personal cultivation only. You must not pass them on to others, otherwise, my Primal Venerable Dynasty will hunt you down relentlessly. Even your dynasty may not be able to protect you, unless they are willing to start a full-scale dynasty war at all costs!"

The middle-aged man said sternly.

Li Hao understood his meaning. If such foundational techniques were spread around indiscriminately, shaking the dynasty's foundation, the Primal Venerable Dynasty would surely launch a military expedition.

And once a military expedition was launched, the involved interests would be beyond what any individual could withstand. Even if his own dynasty valued him highly, they would most likely sacrifice him as a trade, cutting their losses and perhaps gaining some other benefits in the process.

"Understood."

Li Hao replied.

The middle-aged man gave Li Hao a deep look, as if to memorize his appearance and aura completely, then raised his hand. Two streams of light flew towards Li Hao's brow.

Li Hao's primordial spirit reached out and absorbed the streams of light. Instantly, a flood of complex information surged in, revealing two formidable celestial combat techniques.

"This is yours."

Li Hao tossed the Space Dao Origin to the man.

The middle-aged man accepted the Space Dao Origin, glanced at Li Hao, and without lingering, turned and quickly departed.

He didn't enter the Origin City directly here but came to the Heavenly Dao Bridge outside the mist.

Amidst the dazzling and chaotic celestial arts bombardments, several figures wearing Primal Venerable Dynasty royal robes were engaged in battle.

He stepped through the celestial arts, chasing after them, and reached their side.

"I'm going to the Space-Time Origin City first. There are more and more people on this Heavenly Dao Bridge. Don't scatter to avoid attacks from other dynasties. Be very careful."

The middle-aged man whispered, instructing his royal brothers and sisters.

"Brother Chi Man, have you already found the Space-Time Origin?"

The others looked at him in surprise.

"Not found, someone gifted it to me."

Chi Man shook his head, but the young man's face and aura involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

Such a peculiar youth, he had memorized him.

"Gifted to you?"

The others were astonished. A Space-Time Origin, such a treasure, gifted just like that?

Seeing their reactions, Chi Man shook his head. "It should be called an exchange. Don't ask too much. You guys should also hurry and search. Oh right, if you encounter a True Immortal Realm level nine guy, with no celestial arts attacks around him, and his Dao Domain containing space-time power, don't provoke him. If necessary, you can befriend him."

With that, he waved at them, took out the Space Dao Origin, and opened the Space-Time Origin City passage in front of them, ascending and disappearing.

Seeing Chi Man vanish, the others finally snapped out of their daze. The surrounding celestial art attacks immediately assaulted them, and they hurriedly dodged.

"What did Brother Chi Man just say? If we encounter a True Immortal Realm level nine guy, befriend him?"

"True Immortal Realm level nine, capable of comprehending Space-Time Origin?"

They exchanged glances, somewhat confused, but they still kept his words to heart.

…

Li Hao continued fishing in the depths of the Heavenly Dao Bridge while also searching for other people.

The Heaven-Splitting Sword Art he had just obtained had an extremely ordinary name, but its power was not simple. He had also incorporated it into his Unrivaled Sword Dao.

This Heaven-Splitting Sword Art was surprisingly compatible with his Unrivaled Sword Dao, both carrying an indomitable sword momentum, sharp and terrifying.

With the Heaven-Splitting Sword Art also merging into his Unrivaled Sword Dao, the power of his sword dao had increased again, undergoing a significant transformation.

These were all top-tier sword arts from various dynasties. Li Hao felt his own sword dao becoming even more terrifying, far surpassing the level he had initially comprehended.

"Hmm? Water Dao Origin?"

Li Hao suddenly sensed a Water Dao Origin and immediately pursued it. Using the power of space-time and the Earth Dao Origin as a net, he captured it.

While fishing for Grand Dao Origins, Li Hao also looked for buyers in the mist.

The mist parted, and Li Hao saw a figure battling fiercely against celestial arts.

The other party also saw Li Hao. Their eyes met, and Li Hao couldn't help but mutter 'bad luck' under his breath.

The figure in the mist was none other than Chu Yueli. She was here searching for a Space-Time Origin, never expecting to encounter Li Hao again.

The Heavenly Dao Bridge was just so large. Meeting each other wasn't that strange. She frowned. So much time had passed, and she still hadn't entered the Space-Time Origin City. Good thing this youth hadn't gone either.

"What are you looking at? Humph!"

She snorted coldly at Li Hao, glaring at him.

Li Hao rolled his eyes and turned to leave.

"Humph, this guy, he can actually move freely here. I need to speed up."

Seeing Li Hao leave, Chu Yueli's face turned slightly cold, and she felt even more anxious.

On the other side, Li Hao passed through one after another turbulent mist patch, and finally, found another buyer.

The other party was from the Heavenly Illumination Dynasty's royal family, with similarly formidable strength. However, what they sought was not a Space-Time Origin, but a 御 (Yù - Control/Command) Dao Origin.

Li Hao happened to have two 御 Dao Origins in hand, and he directly traded with them. He gained another top-tier sword art, and once again, obtained twenty thousand Immortal Stones.

"It's a pity, that Jiangrong Dynasty guy, she got a bargain. But, later I'll look for her again, and see if she can compensate me."

Li Hao thought to himself.

He continued to fish in the mist, seeking out buyers everywhere.

As time flowed by, three months passed in a blink.

The figures on the Heavenly Dao Bridge had become increasingly numerous, densely packed. Many people from the ninth-tier Origin Worlds had gone to bring others from other Origin Worlds over as well, making the place crowded.

In the mist, Li Hao retracted a strand of time power, and simultaneously reeled in a Ruin (破灭 - Pòmèi) Dao Origin.

He stored the origin, sensing the vibrations in the surrounding mist. The number of people in the depths of the Heavenly Dao Bridge was visibly increasing.

Now he would frequently encounter others, passing shoulder to shoulder.

"Gu Yan and the others haven't come yet. They're probably still challenging the Chaos Secret Realm."

Li Hao shook his head. He had originally intended to wait for Gu Yan and the others to arrive and give them a few Nine Sequence Origins so they could enter the Origin Cities to cultivate.

But now, he would have to go first.

In these three months, he had fished up dozens of Nine Sequence Origins. These Origins were almost instantly detected by him the moment they appeared, and then captured.

His space-time power permeated the surroundings, allowing him to sense the slightest disturbance. These Nine Sequence Origins, upon manifesting, were practically already hooked.

And his fishing experience had long reached its peak, lacking only in mental state.

Continuing to fish here would be difficult for Li Hao to improve further. He scanned around, looking at the dozens of Nine Sequence Origins fished up from the heavens and earth.

He kept one set for himself, planning to exchange the rest.

However, to exchange them on a large scale, he needed to conceal his identity, otherwise, it might easily provoke public outrage.

Thinking of this, Li Hao opened his panel, activating the Myriad Aspects Attribute.

Then, he used a drop of divine blood to create his avatar, completely changing his appearance and aura. He fused a Great Dao Origin into it, to prevent others from discerning his true aura, using the Great Dao Origin as a cover.

"Earlier, I exchanged for top-tier sword arts from various dynasties. Even slightly lesser sword arts can still be exchanged for more."

Li Hao's eyes flickered. If all these dozens of Nine Sequence Origins were exchanged for the top sword arts from various dynasties, and all were incorporated into his Unrivaled Sword Dao, it was simply unimaginable.

Whoosh!

The short avatar shuttled through the mist, heading out to peddle the Nine Sequence Origins.

(End of Chapter)