Chapter 149 - 150:A Sword Tears Open the Heavens. Battle of the Four Established Powers.
Chapter 149: A Sword Tears Open the Heavens
As the ethereal qi entered his body, Li Hao's pores erupted with a billion radiant lights, as if a dazzling divine flame had been swallowed within him.
The snow surrounding his body quickly evaporated and melted.
His flesh and blood writhed and transformed, refining and tempering itself, purging and replenishing his marrow. Silver-white aura light seeped from his pores, and his entire body was enveloped in a misty, divine glow.
His physical body was transforming, and so was his true power. Even Li Hao's divine soul and law body were transcending due to this ethereal qi. His golden divine soul contracted, shifting from the form of a youth to that of an infant.
Then, it grew from infancy back into the form of a youth.
However, his originally indomitable and yang-attributed divine spirit now carried a hint of ethereal and detached aura.
Little White Fox, startled, leaped out of Li Hao's embrace, sensing the vast Immortal might. Its eyes reflected fear as it wanted to approach but dared not.
It lifted its tiny paw and gently, cautiously, reached out to touch.
However, the immortal mist seemed like an illusion, unaffected by its touch, as if it couldn't be grasped.
The transformation continued, and the snow accumulated between the peaks began to steam and melt, turning into clear mountain springs that flowed down through the ravines. The entire peak seemed to be rejuvenated.
The biting cold wind that swept through transformed into gentle rainfall, quietly altering its course several paces from Li Hao's body and falling elsewhere.
Only where the youth sat remained dry and serene.
The rain, like spiritual water, fell on the snow-cleared peaks, and the earth slowly began to glow with a verdant hue. Buds emerged, absorbing some power and stubbornly sprouting from the solid mountain body.
Nurtured by the rain, they grew at an incredible speed.
In the depths of winter, hot springs flowed through this peak, contrasting starkly with the white snow outside, like a solitary, peculiar peak.
The immortal mist surrounding Li Hao gradually converged and returned to his body, retracting through his pores. As the white light faded away, Li Hao slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes seemed to gently bloom with a silver-white radiance, and his skin was like lustrous jade, fair and glowing. It contained an understated flow, and each pore seemed plump and full, brimming with infinite power.
Li Hao understood that this was the pinnacle of a grandmaster.
After spending most of the year, he had finally taken this step.
He looked at the peak where he was seated. There were clusters of lush green grass, and the old trees, withered during autumn and winter, now sprouted fresh green buds on their branches.
This was a manifestation of his power. Previously, his strength was purely physical, devoid of attributes. Unless one cultivated various techniques with different attributes, such as yin cold or crimson flame, and refined them over a long period, their strength would be devoid of special dark forces.
Like Song Qiumo, her attacks naturally carried the dark and cold force of extreme yin.
After prolonged battles, she could even freeze her enemies' bodies, slowing down their circulation of strength.
Li Hao, who had previously mastered various techniques, also had these dark forces within his strength, but most of the time, he couldn't utilize them. His battles often ended swiftly with his fast swordplay.
But now, all these attributes had merged to form this ethereal qi.
All transformations originate from the heart!
His power could encompass all attributes and could be freely converted into any one of them.
An epiphany arose spontaneously.
"What I lose is not truly mine. What I seek binds me."
"All things are for my use, not my possession."
"A gentleman uses things, not abused by them."
"The Dao is fundamentally simple. Desirelessness leads to invincibility."
"Non-action leads to unlimited possibilities!"
At this moment, Li Hao's grandmaster state of mind reached perfection.
From seeing oneself to seeing the heavens and earth, and then to seeing all living beings, he understood that the Dao is fundamentally simple, and all things return to one!
His understanding and application of power had surpassed that of ordinary grandmasters. Like the new sprouts between the peaks, his power didn't cause the revival of plants, but he had swept away the snow from this peak, shifting it from deep winter to spring and autumn.
Thus, the flowers and grasses on the mountain grew on their own.
Although the effect was the same, the application of power was different.
This shift in concept was extremely important. Typically, a grandmaster at the Heavenly Man stage absorbs the power of heaven and earth into their body and then uses it to kill enemies.
But how limited is the self?
Li Hao dispersed all his strength, leaving only this ethereal qi within his body.
Whenever he needed strength, he could draw it from the vast heavens and earth at any time. This was the concept of "all things are for my use, not my possession."
He no longer absorbed the power of heaven and earth into his body. Instead, he returned it to the heavens and earth, borrowing only what he needed.
This was the concept of "a gentleman uses things, not abused by them." He controlled this power without being restricted by it.
If he treated this power as his own and greedily drew it from heaven and earth, he would be restricted by it and limited by his physical body. After all, if the body is a container, there will be times when it overflows.
Li Hao raised his hand, slowly assuming a stance. As he moved his fists and feet, his state of mind naturally led to enlightenment.
What are the heavens and the earth?
Between the fists and feet lies the heavens and the earth.
With this ethereal qi enduring, one can establish their own heavens and earth.
Li Hao's martial arts realm transcended that of a grandmaster. Although he hadn't reached the Three Immortals, he had surpassed it.
He raised his hand and summoned a withered branch, using it as a sword. Between the sword's edge and his chest lay the heavens and the earth.
As he took a step forward, the space between his two feet also became the heavens and the earth.
Li Hao casually swung the withered branch and slashed out with a sword qi.
In an instant, the falling snow seemed to quietly split, and the sword qi, though light and fluttering, suddenly penetrated dozens of miles away and continued to extend, reaching a hundred miles away in the blink of an eye. It tore through the cloud layer in the sky, slicing open a path in the dense clouds that continuously produced goose feather-like snow.
A sword tears open the heavens!
The clouds parted, revealing a brilliant sky like a radiant sunrise, and the heavy snowfall stopped.
A smile appeared on Li Hao's face, and he felt a sense of heroic grandeur, as if he could transform the world.
"Lend me the spring breeze of ten thousand taels, and I shall dare to give the world a new face!"
He casually tossed aside the withered branch, bent down, picked up the dazed Little White Fox from the ground, and ruffled its ears as he smiled, "Have you learned it?"
"I've forgotten everything..." Little White Fox replied in a daze.
Li Hao smiled, holding it as he turned around and took a few steps. With each step, it seemed as if he carried the weight of the world, covering ten miles with each stride, and his speed in the air became even faster.
In just a few steps, Li Hao returned to the Heavenly Gate Pass and the small courtyard.
In the courtyard, Feng Boping lay in the rocking chair, gently swaying. Hearing the commotion, he slowly opened one eye and looked towards Li Hao.
Then, he slowly opened the other eye and sat up straight, exclaiming in surprise, "Have you reached the Three Immortals?"
"Not yet," Li Hao replied as he put Little White Fox down.
"Grandmaster realm?" Feng Boping asked, his eyes narrowing as he studied Li Hao. He could sense that Li Hao's casual movements and demeanor carried a sense of completeness, as if he could react to any attack at any time—a trait unique to the grandmaster realm.
Li Hao nodded slightly.
Feng Boping was left speechless. This young man had already surpassed all the grandmasters in the world when he suppressed them earlier, and now he had reached this level in just over half a year... Feng Boping felt a twinge of jealousy again. Although he had witnessed Li Hao's incredible cultivation speed, it was still a bit exaggerated to go from the Heavenly Man realm to the pinnacle of it in just half a year.
This kid... Feng Boping wondered how he had cultivated so quickly. If he hadn't seen Li Hao grow up, he would have been truly envious.
However, with Li Hao's current speed, he felt that it wouldn't be long before this young man could truly stand on equal footing with them.
The next decade of the Great Yu Shenchau would belong to this young man.
At this thought, a slight smile appeared on Feng Boping's face, but it quickly faded as he thought of the upcoming arrival of the Myriad Mountains Demon King. His brow furrowed slightly.
"If anything happens, we'll leave immediately," Feng Boping said solemnly to Li Hao.
Li Hao nodded slightly. Although he had reached the limit of a grandmaster and called himself the Land Immortal realm, he wasn't confident in facing a foe at the Four Establishments realm.
He had heard from Feng Boping about the vast differences between each level of the Four Establishments realm.
Technically called the Four Establishments, it was actually a realm with four distinct steps.
The first step was the Dao Heart realm, followed by the Reversal of Fate realm, then the Ultimate Learning realm, and finally, the Great Peace Dao realm, where one could open the Dao gate and possess the power to question the saints.
The gap between each step was immense. Feng Boping himself was at the second step, the Reversal of Fate realm, which granted him the ability to alter fate once, either for himself or others.
This ability to reverse fate was not limited to transforming a waste body into an exceptional genius. It also allowed one to turn the tides in a desperate situation, granting a chance for survival!
In other words, upon reaching the Reversal of Fate realm, one would have the opportunity to escape certain death once.
Most cultivators at this level would use this opportunity for themselves, but many of the older generation in the Five Great Divine Generals' Mansions chose to pass it on to the younger generation, ensuring the continuation of their lineage.
For example, the Second Uncle was at the Ultimate Learning realm, and his ability, the Divine Needle Stabilizing the Sea, allowed him to preside over one of the Divine Generals' Mansions.
The final step, the Great Peace Dao realm, represented the pinnacle of power in the Great Yu Shenchau, and there were very few who had reached it. The most well-known figure at this level was the Buddha Lord of the Infinite Mountain, a true legend.
The rest were either not well-known or had already perished.
The ancestors of the Five Great Divine Generals' Mansions, for instance, were all at the Great Peace Dao realm, ensuring the peace and prosperity of the Great Yu Shenchau for countless years.
The Demon King that Feng Boping had faced earlier was only at the Dao Heart realm, but he was skilled in escape, and Feng Boping had refrained from pursuing him out of concern for Li Hao's safety.
Now, with the impending arrival of the Myriad Mountains Demon King, Feng Boping speculated that this new foe was likely at the Reversal of Fate realm. Together with the previous Demon King, they would make a formidable pair. If they attacked simultaneously, with one distracting Feng Boping and the other assaulting Li Hao, the latter would be hard-pressed to defend himself.
A cultivator at the Dao Heart realm infused their attacks with the Dao's principles, ensuring that their strikes would always find their mark.
In other words, as long as the foe took action, Li Hao would have no choice but to bear the brunt of their attack.
And Li Hao, despite being at the Heavenly Man realm, even if he had reached the Unbreakable realm of the Three Immortals, would struggle to withstand their assault. A casual strike from them would be enough to cripple him.
At best, someone at the Non-Decaying realm could endure a punch or two, but only if the foe wasn't using their full strength.
"I hope they'll delay their arrival," Li Hao said.
If he could reach the Spirit Awakening realm and gain insight into the Dao, he would be able to directly enter the Three Immortals realm.
Feng Boping glanced at Li Hao, his heart stirring. If Li Hao were given enough time, it wouldn't be difficult for him to enter the Three Immortals realm in due course.
Although advancing from the Heavenly Man realm to the Three Immortals was an incredibly difficult hurdle, with countless geniuses taking centuries to make the leap despite reaching the former at a young age, Feng Boping had absolute confidence in Li Hao.
However, even upon reaching the Three Immortals realm, the gap between him and a cultivator at the Four Establishments realm would still be immense.
Moreover, with the Water Qilin gone, these Demon Kings might not hold back for much longer.
"Regardless, focus on your cultivation, and leave the rest to me," Feng Boping said.
Li Hao nodded and prepared some simple grilled food before taking out his painting boards and beginning to sketch in the courtyard.
By now, his Painting Dao and Fishing Dao were both close to reaching 100,000 experience points.
Li Hao understood the importance of dedication. He had originally planned to enter the spiritual realm through fishing, but now that the demons and monsters near the pass had been cleared out, he had no targets for his fishing, and his progress in that area was slower. On the other hand, he could practice his painting anytime, anywhere.
The snow fell in thick flakes.
Li Hao was in the courtyard, sketching the snowy landscape.
Feng Boping had assumed that Li Hao would be cultivating, so seeing him still indulging in his usual pastimes left him perplexed.
However, he seemed to have figured out something. Li Hao's rapid progress in cultivation seemed to be related to these leisurely activities.
But as to how they were connected, he couldn't quite grasp it. After all, the behaviors of geniuses were often peculiar and incomprehensible to ordinary people.
He didn't pressure Li Hao to cultivate and let him do as he pleased.
Time passed.
Another month went by at the pass.
The heavy snow seemed to be gradually easing, and in another month, spring would arrive.
In the courtyard, Li Hao was eating slices of meat from a pot, holding a bowl in his hand.
His Painting Dao experience had reached its limit, earning him an art skill point, but his mental state had not yet entered that transcendent spiritual realm.
His painting skills had peaked but were still confined to the secular world, capturing the essence of his subjects but falling short of transcendence.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Li Hao sensed that one of his hidden lines, set up a hundred miles away, seemed to be disturbed by the wind.
This wasn't a natural breeze; it felt like something had passed through.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he immediately looked towards Feng Boping.
At the same time, Feng Boping also turned to look at Li Hao, and without a word, the two understood each other's thoughts from a single glance.
They're here!
"They actually appeared a hundred miles away, and it looks like... there are three of them!"
Feng Boping also had his hidden lines in the area, but although he had been fishing for many years, his technique might not be as good as Li Hao's. Li Hao had the advantage of experience point boosts, the insight from his six Fishing Dao segments, mastery of numerous fishing techniques, and the special attribute of the Jiang Xue Tu.
The hidden lines were a form of controlling power, able to conceal and disappear, which was something Feng Boping couldn't do.
As a result, while only one of Feng Boping's hidden lines was triggered, four or five of Li Hao's had been affected.
But even with just one line, he could sense the presence of three powerful beings.
"This old guy actually brought helpers. Let's go!"
Without further ado, Feng Boping swept Li Hao and Little White Fox into his wide sleeves and deployed his movement technique, Heaven and Earth Vanish Without a Trace.
If it had just been the two demon kings from the Wan Shan region, Li Hao and Feng Boping had planned to stay and try to scare them off, relying on the Holy Heart Treasure Talisman.
After all, guarding the border pass wasn't just about brute force; strategy played a part as well.
There was no way they could take on three demon kings, though.
As the three demon kings drew closer, most of the countless hidden lines Li Hao had set up within a hundred miles, like a spider web, were triggered and snapped by the bodies of the demon kings!
[Fishing Experience +546, +523, +632...]
Even though the hidden lines were broken, he still gained experience, and a long string of notifications appeared, which Li Hao promptly blocked.
His experience points were increasing rapidly, and by the time the demon kings reached the outskirts of the camp, Li Hao's experience points were close to the perfect score for the sixth segment.
Just then, a figure suddenly flew in from another direction.
Li Hao and Feng Boping turned to look and saw a woman in a deep blue dress, her hair the same color, her figure graceful and enchanting. It was Song Qiumo.
"What are you doing here?"
Li Hao's face changed, and he blurted out in a loud voice.
Song Qiumo smiled indifferently. "Of course, I came to see what these guys are up to and how they plan to get their revenge on you."
"You've been here all this time?!" Li Hao was furious.
"Now's not the time for that," Song Qiumo said with a light smile. "Are you planning to retreat or stay? I'll keep you company either way."
Seeing her like this, Li Hao couldn't help but be moved. How had he earned such favor? All he had done was casually give her a few small treats. His feelings were complicated, but he knew this wasn't the time for such thoughts. He gritted his teeth and took a deep breath, sensing the approaching demon kings through his hidden lines. "If it's three against three, we can give it a try. If we can't scare them off, we can always retreat later."
With Song Qiumo and Feng Boping protecting him, along with the Holy Heart Treasure Talisman, Li Hao felt they had a chance.
"I'm fine with that," Song Qiumo smiled.
Feng Boping smiled faintly. "Then let's give it a try."
They had just flown out of the camp when they quickly turned back.
At the same time, the three demon kings appeared in the camp. The burly old man with golden-brown fur standing in the middle seemed to sense that Li Hao had left, and he roared in anger.
His voice shook the entire Tian Men Guan like a lion's roar.
He slammed his palm down in fury, and the fence around the small courtyard, still wreathed in light smoke, was instantly covered by his massive palm, about to be crushed.
Suddenly, a flash of water rushed forward and collided with the palm, a huge curtain of water forming a dome to protect the small courtyard.
"If you're going to fight, then fight. Don't destroy this place."
Song Qiumo stepped forward, a faint smile on her face. "I quite like this little courtyard. Don't break it for me."
The burly old man with golden fur narrowed his eyes at the sight of her.
Beside him, an elderly man in a Daoist robe, with white hair and beard, stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes. "You're still here? Good. We didn't finish our business last time, so let's settle it now."
Chapter 150: Battle of the Four Established Powers
Behind Song Qiu, Li Hao and Old Man Feng also appeared.
Hearing the old man in the Daoist robe's words, Li Hao instantly understood that this elder was the Dragon Master of Longshan Dojo.
"Hmph, I expected that you might be hiding in the shadows, deliberately luring us out. But I didn't think you could hold out for so long. Is this human brat worth it?" The sturdy elder with golden fur narrowed his eyes, his gaze icy. He had come in search of the Dragon Master, anticipating this unexpected turn of events.
"How dare you!" Song Qiu replied calmly. "Even if I have great patience, it doesn't compare to yours. Your own son died, yet you waited half a year before coming for revenge. Are you that afraid of me, or do you have plenty of other sons to spare?"
"Afraid of you? You're not worth my fear!" The Wan Shan Demon King roared like a lion, his voice shaking the heavens and causing the accumulated snow on the nearby mountains to collapse.
This awe-inspiring display of might was enough to make anyone below the Four Established Powers tremble in their hearts. However, apart from Li Hao and the little white fox, everyone else at the scene was affected.
The little white fox had sneaked out to the outskirts of the camp when Li Hao returned. As for Li Hao, he felt no fear in the face of this incoming menace; it merely sounded loud to his ears.
"Why waste time talking? What are you still afraid of? Are you worried that we have more ambushes in store?" Li Hao spoke up. "Rest assured, we have no tricks up our sleeves. Everyone else has already left; it's just the three of us here."
The sturdy golden-furred elder's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he glared at Li Hao, his killing intent almost palpable. However, Li Hao's words managed to restrain his fury, and he calmed down slightly.
The more Li Hao downplayed the situation, the more uncomfortable the elder became.
"Do you think you can scare me with your words? I've lived for tens of thousands of years, while you're just a brat. How dare you try to intimidate me?" The sturdy golden-furred elder growled.
Li Hao couldn't help but smile inwardly when he heard the elder's words, knowing that his opponent was already wary of him.
He deliberately goaded the elder, employing a strategy akin to the 'empty fort strategy'. He had anticipated that this old demon king, who had delayed taking revenge for his son, was cautious and extremely prudent by nature.
And with prudence came hesitation and suspicion.
Even if the opponent chose to attack, this suspicion would make them wary, which could be beneficial to their side in the upcoming battle.
Li Hao didn't continue the conversation with the old demon king. Instead, he turned to the Dragon Master and smiled fearlessly. "So, this is the famous Dragon Master. All three of you have trespassed into our territory. If any one of us survives today, the Great Yu Divine Dynasty will hunt you down relentlessly!"
"Is it worth it?" The Daoist-robed elder stared at Li Hao, who had withdrawn his Wanxiang attribute, revealing his true cultivation as a Celestial Master realm expert.
Upon seeing Li Hao's realm, the Dragon Master combined it with the information he had received, and a sense of surprise and gravity emerged in his heart.
When he had first heard the news that a Tianren realm expert had slain the little demon king, he had been shocked and astonished. However, deep down, he had secretly applauded the achievement. That night, he had slept soundly and even had a pleasant dream.
Why?
That little demon king was too monstrous. If he had truly grown up and joined forces with the Wan Shan Demon King, the foreign land outside Tianmenguan would have fallen under the control of the Wan Shan Demon King.
Although he and the Wan Shan Demon King had some friendship in the past...
Friendship was one thing, but when it came to his own son, he couldn't help but feel delighted at the demon king's loss.
Thus, the Dragon Master held a favorable impression of this human youth. However, this goodwill did not stop him from accepting the Wan Shan Demon King's offer to come and kill this young man.
"As long as you all die here today, there will be no evidence of our transgression," the Dragon Master said calmly.
Li Hao chuckled. "Are you that confident? Killing me might not be difficult, but if my two companions here decide to flee, can you really stop them?"
The Dragon Master coldly smiled but did not answer.
He had naturally prepared himself for the possibility of being wanted by the Great Yu Divine Dynasty.
"Although I don't know what he has promised you, I can offer you a better deal," Li Hao said, ignoring the Wan Shan Demon King beside him. "If you join us and help us kill the Wan Shan Demon King, his territory will be yours henceforth. Moreover, your trespass today will be forgiven, and you will be hailed as a righteous figure who helped us out of goodwill.
"Additionally, you will receive a military order from our dynasty, granting you merit and allowing you to enter our borders freely in the future. On a personal note, I will also provide you with some assistance. As you know, I am favored by His Majesty, and my future is limitless. If you agree, you will be my brother from now on!"
"Do you think such petty tricks can sway us?" The Wan Shan Demon King scoffed, his face twisted with anger.
The Dragon Master looked deeply at Li Hao and said, "Your offer is tempting, but unfortunately, this tactic is too naive. I have lived for tens of thousands of years, and we knew each other thousands of years ago. Your scheme is futile; this is my brother you're talking about!"
"I can offer more," Li Hao smiled. "Name your price, and I will make it worth your while."
"Hmph, don't waste your breath," the Dragon Master replied with a faint smile. Turning to the Wan Shan Demon King, he said, "I'll deal with the Water Qilin. As for this brat, leave him to you, brother."
The Dragon Master, upon receiving Li Hao's signal, was perplexed as he had not received any mental transmission from Li Hao.
It was only when he saw the Wan Shan Demon King's gaze turn towards him that he realized what was happening, and he immediately said in a deep voice:
"Brother, this kid is full of tricks and has a cunning mind. Don't let him talk too much. Since I've promised you, I won't go back on my word!"
The Wan Shan Demon King gave him a piercing look and nodded slightly. However, despite his words, he felt extremely uncomfortable.
He no longer dared to turn his back on the Dragon Master by his side.
Their relationship wasn't close enough for such familiarity, and their alliance was primarily based on mutual benefit.
He took a deep breath, knowing that this kid's words had made him cautious and guarded. He felt even more annoyed, wishing he could tear Li Hao into pieces.
"This Qilin, a mere lapdog of the human race, will be your opponent," the Wan Shan Demon King said, intending to separate the battlefield.
The Dragon Master also realized that Li Hao's words had affected him, and he sighed inwardly, secretly admiring the cunning of this young human. Aside from his talent that far exceeded expectations, he was also as crafty as a fox.
"Alright!"
The Dragon Master agreed, and with suspicion arising, further words were useless. He could only prove himself through action.
Song Qiu Mo transmitted her voice to Li Hao, "Should I lure him away or stay here?"
She was worried that during the battle, the enemy might suddenly attack Li Hao or use him as a target, making Li Hao her weakness. In that case, she would be busy defending Li Hao, leaving herself vulnerable and exposing her own flaws.
"Lure him away," Li Hao transmitted back.
Song Qiu Mo nodded slightly and said to the Dragon Master, "Then let's take our previous fight outside and finish it."
"That suits me just fine," the Dragon Master coldly smiled and turned to fly away.
Song Qiu Mo immediately followed.
Seeing them leave, the Wan Shan Demon King secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then coldly smiled at Li Hao, "Kid, you're going to die!!'
He no longer gave Li Hao a chance to speak and launched his attack as soon as he finished speaking.
"Do you think we're the only ones here?" Li Hao quickly said.
The Wan Shan Demon King laughed loudly, "The more you say, the more you're bluffing!"
His attack was fierce as he charged towards Li Hao.
Feng Laosheng stepped forward and stood in front of Li Hao, releasing a green light from his raised hand to block the Wan Shan Demon King's attack.
Li Hao flew in the other direction to avoid distracting Feng Laosheng.
"You go and kill him!"
The Wan Shan Demon King intended to send the black-robed man by his side, and he ordered, "Go!"
The black-robed man's eyes turned cold, and as soon as Li Hao retreated, his body flashed, appearing in front of Li Hao in the blink of an eye.
Li Hao's pupils constricted, but he was still prepared for the attack.
If it had been before, he wouldn't have been able to detect this kind of instantaneous movement from a Four Established Powers expert. But now, with the breath of immortal energy within him perceiving the heavens and the earth, he could sense the fluctuations of the black-robed man's attack.
Feng Laosheng had said that attacks from the Daoist Heart Realm were unavoidable.
The black-robed man was using his body as a weapon, attacking the air in front of Li Hao, which was thin and offered no resistance. Thus, the black-robed man could easily hit his target.
When the attack landed, it meant that his body would appear at the point of impact, achieving the effect of instantaneous movement.
This was the principle of instantaneous movement in the Four Established Powers realm.
As for why he didn't directly set the attack anchor point on Li Hao, it was because the further the distance from the target and the stronger the target, the weaker this unavoidable attack would be. After all, instantaneous movement had distance limitations.
Therefore, the best way to ensure a fatal blow was to first get closer and then unleash a full-force attack at close range!
But Li Hao had anticipated all of this.
Therefore, in front of him, there were numerous hidden threads and a large condensed fish hook!
As the black-robed man appeared with anger in an instant, these hidden threads immediately sprang out, wrapping around his body. At the same time, the large fish hook swung out and hooked onto his chest and ribs.
"Huh?!"
The black-robed man didn't expect his instantaneous movement to be anticipated by the youth. The sting in his chest surprised him for a moment, and then an even stronger surge of murderous intent emerged.
He suddenly clenched his palm and slashed out with his hand, his palm like an eagle's claw, tearing the space in front of Li Hao, leaving dark shadows in its wake.
This attack was guided by the Dao and would definitely hit its mark.
Li Hao reacted extremely quickly. In an instant, his body's strength surged, and the special effect of the Seven Stars Pointing at the Lights had already been released before he left Feng Laosheng's side.
The breath of immortal energy within him doubled, and then his yin and yang meridians vibrated, causing the immortal energy to become even more vast.
It increased from one breath to three breaths.
Like three silver dragons coiling within his body, they combined, separated, and moved in harmony with his will, all in the blink of an eye.
When the immortal energy dispersed through the pores of his body and merged with the heavens and the earth, Li Hao seemed to become one with the entire world, connected by an extremely tight bond.
His body was no longer a leaf boat in the ocean but transformed into the waves, rising and falling with the tides.
As the opponent's attack tore through the air, Li Hao also unsheathed his sword, and the Dragon Rising Sword instantly slashed out, gathering the might of the heavens and earth, resembling a dragon's roar!