There Was No More Li Hao in This World (Guaranteed double-length chapter)
Li Tiangang and the others all believed that Li Hao was able to avert Assassination attempt because of the secret protection of his elders, such as Li Muxiu.
Surprisingly, it was Li Hao who personally resolved the crisis.
But, six years old?
Ordinary children only begin their cultivation at the age of six, yet Li Hao was able to easily kill Circulation Realm assassin on his own?
It's important to understand that an assassin's sneak attack, launched suddenly, can be fatal even to those of equal skill level.
This shows that Li Hao, who was only six years old at the time, already had enough power to deal with the Circulation Realm!
But... he's only six years old!
The group stared blankly at Li Hao, somewhat lost in thought. They had repeatedly overestimated the child's talent for cultivation, but it seemed they had still greatly underestimated him.
His Prodigy talent is so great that even the Saint Child of the Qian Dao Palace would probably have to admit defeat!
Li Tiangang fell silent for a moment. Although he disliked Li Hao's personality, he had to admit that the child's Heavenly Talent was top-notch.
Suddenly remembering something, Li Fu said to Li Hao, "Young Master Hao, when we went to Cangyu City on a mission earlier, I secretly protected you. Those two powerful Jiaolong Great Demons on the way..."
"I killed him too."
Li Hao said calmly.
Li Fu's pupils contracted, and he was horrified. During his time back, he had gone to Snowdrift Courtyard to thank Gao Qingqing. She looked confused at the time, which surprised him. He never expected the problem to be here.
He tried to protect Li Hao, but ended up being protected by Li Hao instead!
Li Fu felt a pang of regret and shame. He should have realized this sooner. Li Hao had revealed his Fifteen Li Realm cultivation level in Cangyu City and single-handedly slew the demon horde. Why would he need anyone else to help those two Great Demons?
"Is that so?"
Li Tiangang frowned and looked at Li Fu.
Li Fu quickly recounted what had happened, and Li Tiangang's eyes flashed with cold light. "Those Demon Creature, in their death throes, were struggling desperately. The Saint Palace had already planned to retreat, yet they still dared to attempt a final desperate fight. It's utterly laughable!"
"So Hao Ge went to slay Great Demon back then."
Li Yuanzhao, recalling the events at the Tea Stall, was momentarily stunned.
While they were leisurely drinking tea and eating snacks, Li Hao silently and quietly killed two giant dragons.
Uncle Zhao's eyes were complicated as he said, "So, if it weren't for the young master's own good fortune and strength, he would have been dead in both assassination attempts."
Upon hearing Uncle Zhao's words, Li Fu's expression changed drastically, while Li Tiangang's eyes narrowed and his face turned somewhat grim.
Originally, sending back the fierce general Li Fu from the Spirit Wandering Realm would have been enough to provide protection under normal circumstances.
Who would have thought that the Demon Race would be so ruthless and insane?
Sending Circulation Realm instead of the Power Through Realm to Assassination a six-year-old child would leave no chance whatsoever.
Now, they've sent two giant dragons to Assassination, being extremely cautious to the point of being almost certain of success.
As it turned out, Li Hao managed to resolve the situation himself.
Li Tiangang took a deep breath and said to Li Hao, "It was indeed my negligence in protecting you. I didn't expect the Demon Race to be so ruthless. I thought you were in the Divine General Residence, with Personal Guards watching over you and other ladies taking care of you. Plus, the Divine General Residence had Magic Array, so Demon Creature couldn't possibly get close. I never expected that you would still almost die."
Li Hao remained calm and said, "It wasn't just a close call, it was certain death."
Upon hearing this, Li Tiangang frowned and said angrily, "Are you blaming me? What do you mean by 'certainly dead'? You're still alive!"
"You bastard!"
Li Muxiu couldn't help but retort angrily, "How dare you speak like that? Are you cursing Hao'er to die?!"
Although Li Hao had calmed State of Mind, he couldn't help but look up at him upon hearing this.
Upon seeing that angry expression, he couldn't help but feel a sense of weariness, and said indifferently:
"What does my survival have to do with you? It's just that I'm lucky to be alive, and I'm strong enough!"
If he hadn't transmigrated, and if he hadn't had the power Panel, Li Hao knew he would have certainly died.
Although the Panel issue prevented me from cultivating normally, my cultivation speed was not slowed down at all.
After all these years, he has been working hard to gain experience and improve his Panel. It may seem like he's just playing for fun, but the more he enjoys it, the faster he improves.
If we consider the normal situation of the Li Family's offspring, even the most talented Heavenly Talent can still reach the Seventh Grade Battle Body physique through resources.
Those with unparalleled Heavenly Talent, like Ninth Uncle Li Junye, are the best in a thousand years.
But what can we do?
Even Ninth Uncle, who had only just begun his cultivation at the age of six, was no match for someone at the Circulation Realm!
Faced with Li Muxiu's roar, Li Tiangang slightly restrained his anger and said with a cold gaze:
"Do you think it's because you're strong enough? Do you think you resolved it all on your own? Ridiculous!"
"Your cultivation progress was kept secret even from me; I don't know who taught you!"
Although he didn't look at Li Muxiu when he said this, Li Muxiu's face turned red with anger. His words were loaded with meaning; did he really need to spell it out?
But when Li Hao was six years old, he didn't even know this kid!
You're arrogant and think you're clever, but you're actually stupid!
"If you had revealed your talent earlier and hadn't hidden it, I would have sent Yu Xuan back to protect you long ago!"
Li Tiangang coldly said, "In that case, whether you were assassinated at the age of six or while on a mission in Cangyu City, Yu Xuan, as Heaven and Man Grandmaster, can protect you!"
"Besides, if you truly possessed Heavenly Talent, you wouldn't have gone to that Sandalwood Palace. You would have already become a disciple of Famed Master, built your network, and gained the status of Personal Disciple of a powerful force!"
"Unlike now, so dissolute and carefree. I don't even know how His Majesty took a liking to you this time. If it weren't for His Yu Emperor Yu's decree, you would have lost just by competing in connections that day, and you would have truly become a laughing stock!"
"As a peerless genius with unparalleled Heavenly Talent, yet your connections are inferior to Li Qianfeng's, what will people think of you? Are you too arrogant? Too aloof?"
Li Hao narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly, "What others think is none of my business."
"Furthermore, do you think that if I were to display my Heavenly Talent, the assassins sent by the Demon Race would only be at the Circulation Realm? If the Demon Race knew that Yu Xuan was here to protect me, wouldn't they send Immortality Realm to assassinate me instead?"
"If I were to display my Heavenly Talent, with this level of cultivation progress, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to send someone at the Immortality Realm, would it?"
Li Tiangang was slightly taken aback, his expression changing slightly. In terms of Heavenly Talent, that was indeed the case.
Given the madness of those Demon Race, there's nothing they wouldn't do.
Moreover, if they can send a Circulation Realm expert to deal with a six-year-old good-for-nothing child, if they knew Li Hao's exaggerated Heavenly Talent, they would probably have been at the Heaven and Man Realm or even the Immortality Realm on their first Assassination!
Unless the older generation of the Li Family secretly protects them, Immortality Realm's intervention is almost guaranteed to succeed!
"In True Dragon contest, connections are merely an embellishment; what's there to care about? With Hao'er's Heavenly Talent, all he needs to do is raise a call, and which prestigious family wouldn't come to visit?"
Li Muxiu interjected, "Besides, Hao'er has already won Yu Emperor's favor, so why would he need any other connections? Why don't we see Qian Feng being favored by His Majesty?"
Li Tiangang glanced at him. He understood the reasoning, but felt that Li Hao hadn't made good use of the situation and had been too capricious.
Even with Heavenly Talent, you can't squander it like this!
"You certainly have your reasons for the assassination attempt, but as an Aristocratic Clan of the Military Family, this is the Destiny that every member of the Li Family must face."
Li Tiangang said with a stern face, "Don't just talk about you. Which member of the Li Family hasn't faced assassination attempts? Ask your Second Uncle. The Demon Race sees us as a thorn in their side. I've heard that some of the older generation's children died shortly after birth. Sometimes, they're even ambushed by Demon Race mixed in with the crowd while playing in the streets!"
"You're lucky to have survived this long."
Li Hao remained expressionless and said, "Being born into the Li Family is truly my blessing."
"As a son of the Li Family, is this all the awareness you have?" Li Tiangang said coldly.
Li Hao wanted to laugh, but looking at the other person's face, he couldn't manage a smile and said calmly:
"I'm saying all this for no other reason than this, and please don't misunderstand. I'm not trying to blame or complain, nor am I trying to vent my grievances to you."
"I just want to say that your son is indeed dead, and from now on, I am no longer a member of the Li Family. Please move aside and don't block my way!"
What kind of attitude is that?!
Li Tiangang's eyes flashed with cold light as he roared, "At such a young age, you haven't learned anything else, but you've learned to run away from home?!"
"Leaving home?"
Li Hao scoffed, "This isn't my home. I'm just a tenant. I've been renting here for fourteen years, and I'll pay you back for everything I've spent on food, clothing, and other necessities over those fourteen years!"
Li Muxiu glared at Li Tiangang, but forgot about scolding him at the moment. He looked at Li Hao with heartache and said, "Hao'er, don't be impulsive. If you don't like staying in Mountains and Rivers Courtyard, you can live with my grandfather in the Listening Rain Pavilion from now on."
"There, nobody will care about you, nobody can control you!"
"With my old man here, I will never let you suffer the slightest grievance again."
Li Tiangang angrily retorted, "Listening Rain Pavilion also belongs to the Li Family, and the Cultivation Method inside were all collected by the Li Family Ancestors. Even without relying on elixirs, surely he had the Cultivation Method to learn these skills?"
"Li Tiangang!!"
Li Muxiu roared angrily, "Do you really want to drive Hao'er away, to drive him to his death?!"
Li Tiangang was momentarily speechless at his shout, but he didn't back down. He angrily retorted, "Second Uncle, stop indulging him! Does he really think he earned all his skills on his own?"
"His blood is mine and Qingqing's!"
"Without my union with Qingqing, could he possess such Prodigy, beyond-the-common talent?!"
"Without the All Under Heaven Cultivation Method collected by the Li Family, could he have acquired such skills?!"
"If he weren't surnamed Li, why would His Yu Emperor care about or value a mere mortal like him?!"
At this point, his voice grew louder and Anger: "His glory and brilliance all stem from the fact that his surname is Li!!"
"You, you're a complete scoundrel!"
Li Muxiu that he couldn't speak. He had never been so defied by this kid from back then.
Over the years, Li Tiangang has slain countless demons on the frontier, and has grown from a young man into a middle-aged man. His temper also seems to be different from what it used to be.
"Uncle!"
Bian Ruxue and Li Yuanzhao both looked grim, their faces filled with worry as they gazed at Li Tiangang. However, due to the immense authority and aura emanating from him, they wanted to offer advice but were also afraid.
That Deity majesty made them all tremble.
Facing the Anger Li Tiangang, Li Hao's face remained remarkably calm, his eyes turning exceptionally cold. He slowly said:
"You're right, so as I said before, I will no longer have the surname Li, and I will no longer be a Li Family."
"Today, you either get out of my way, or you kill me!"
You think I wouldn't dare?!
Li Tiangang roared angrily.
Li Hao's Aura was palpable, and his eyes sharpened. "Then let's give it a try."
"Heavenly Gang, that's enough!"
Li Muxiu's face flushed with Blood Qi, his eyes gleaming with a terrifying light. "Don't force me to break my Heart Oath. If I do, I'll cripple you today!"
Li Tiangang's expression changed slightly. He was naturally unable to resist Li Muxiu's strength, but he did not expect the other party to protect Li Hao so much, which made him resentful.
If it weren't for these elders, he could definitely have disciplined Li Hao and changed his unruly ways.
"Hao'er's current situation is all thanks to you!" Li Tiangang said through gritted teeth.
Li Muxiu said angrily, "Fine, fine, you're blaming me now!"
Li Hao shook his head and said, "Second Master, there's no need to say anything more. I'm leaving now. Farewell, everyone."
As he spoke, he walked straight ahead.
Li Tiangang's expression changed slightly, a flash of Anger crossing his face, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.
But Li Hao ignored him and simply walked past him.
Li Tiangang raised his hand to slap the boy, but looking at his calm and indifferent face, he felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart. He gritted his teeth and said, "You'll regret this!"
Li Hao didn't speak, but the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.
Regret?
He would rather die than do that!
"Hao'er!"
Li Muxiu's eyes were filled with intense Anger and disappointment. He glanced at Li Tiangang, then chased after Li Hao, blocking his path.
"Hao'er, don't be impulsive, your Second Master..."
"Second Master, let me go." Li Hao looked up and said calmly.
Looking into the boy's eyes, Li Muxiu's heart trembled, and the words he was about to say suddenly failed him.
Li Hao had already stepped past him.
Divine General Residence.
Apart from a few busybodies in Qingzhou City who have recently come here to stop and look, at this moment, a large group of figures, all exuding extraordinary Auras, are standing on the street outside the mansion.
They were dressed in different clothes, seemingly from different states.
But in reality, they all share the same identity: disciples of the White Hall of the Tan Palace Academy.
Those who can enter the White Hall, the most prestigious academy in this Nineteen Provinces, may not be as Heavenly Talent as those Personal Disciple top families, but they are still outstanding individuals and Heavenly Prodigy.
At this moment, they were not wearing their Academy Uniforms, but their own clothes.
We request an audience with Young Master Li Hao!
"Having heard of Young Master Li Hao's unparalleled Heavenly Talent, I have come to pay him a visit!"
"Please allow us to enter your residence!"
The crowd outside the mansion kept speaking aloud.
The battle between father and son at the Divine General Residence shocked the entire city, and they naturally knew about it as well.
These past two days, all sorts of rumors have been circulating. They heard that Li Hao had been severely punished and disciplined by his father in the mansion these past two days, and they all rushed over to plead for him.
It was ostensibly a visit, but in reality, it was to plead for leniency.
The gathering of so many geniuses outside the mansion attracted a large crowd of onlookers, and the uproar also alerted the various courtyards inside the mansion.
Upon hearing the news, Chen Hefang, who was sitting in the Green Lotus Courtyard, came out with the help of the Old Woman Steward and her cane.
The old lady was mobilized, and the ladies from the other courtyards also rushed over upon hearing the news to find out what was going on.
As a result, the mansion was filled with people both inside and out.
"That's the young master of the Qizhou Yu Family."
"That's Miss Zhao Family from You Province!"
"The Bai Family from Qing Prefecture has also arrived."
"Isn't that General Zhou's son?"
Some people in the crowd recognized the identities of these geniuses, and the ladies of the various courtyards in the mansion, who were well-informed, also identified them from their clothing, the patterns on their sleeves, and the Jade Carvings on their waists.
While the family backgrounds of these geniuses may not be as illustrious as those of the Divine General Residence, most of them are still prominent Lineage in their respective states.
Now, they've all come looking for Li Hao.
There weren't this many people at the banquet where Li Hao competed for the True Dragon.
"Could these guys have heard some rumors and come here to plead for Hao'er?" Gao Qingqing said suspiciously.
Liu Yuerong's eyes were gloomy. In the past two days, Li Tiangang had already submitted a report on her review process. It was said that in order to avoid suspicion, he had specially assigned the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice to personally lead the investigation, and he was on his way here.
They should have arrived at their destination long ago, but out of respect for her status as the Lady of the State, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice did not rush to continue their journey.
After all, this concerns the Divine General's Mansion, a hot potato. It's estimated that the Vice Minister of Justice has already received many letters from the Liu family's civil officials and is currently in a state of great distress.
"Hao'er has made so many friends. Why didn't they come over earlier?"
"Didn't you know each other before?"
Everyone was astonished, but this possibility was extremely low. After all, Li Hao's Heavenly Talent had already been revealed, and he was famous Qing Prefecture. If he wanted to curry favor, he should have done so at the True Dragon Banquet while the iron was hot, not now, after the battle between father and son, when Li Hao's reputation plummeted.
It has attracted a lot of criticism.
After all, it is unacceptable for a son to fight against his father, regardless of the ancient and modern customs of filial piety.
But these people just happened to show up at this exact moment.
Chen Hefang leaned on her cane, remaining silent, but a hint of sadness flickered in her eyes. She had already discerned that these promising young men were likely the child's True Heart friends.
Compared to connections based on mutual benefit, this genuine affection is the most precious thing!
Just then, two figures suddenly descended from the sky and landed directly outside the gate of the mansion.
Gazing at the magnificent and imposing Divine General Residence's Xuanhe, Song Yufeng and Song Qiumo both narrowed their eyes slightly.
Immediately, they saw the gathered disciples of the Tan Palace Academy, and Song Qiumo glanced at Song Yufeng beside him.
Song Yufeng smiled wryly and said, "These guys are really causing me trouble. At least they're not wearing my Sandalwood Palace's Academy Uniform; they're quite sensible."
These geniuses were all dressed in their own clothes, and some even had jade pendants symbolizing their Lineage status fastened to their waists. This behavior made him feel both gratified and amused.
Song Qiumo rolled her eyes at him, then focused her gaze on the mansion. Blue Light flashed in her eyes as she saw that the Xuanhe mansion was covered with luminous divine runes inside and outside its high walls.
There are several types of these magical runes, one of which is specifically designed for Demon Race.
If she were to rashly step in, she would instantly trigger these magical runes and activate the Divine General Residence's Magic Array!
"Madam He Fang, it's been many years."
Upon seeing the old lady inside the mansion, Song Yufeng smiled and greeted her.
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone in the mansion.
Upon seeing this Palace Master of the Sandalwood Palace, everyone in the mansion's expression changed slightly, especially noticing Song Qiumo standing beside him.
They were no strangers to this guardian Demon King of the Tan Palace Academy.
Two powerful experts at the Four Establishments Realm of the Qi Refining Realm actually Descent at the same time.
"Song Yufeng, what brings you here with the Mountain Guardian Demon King?" Old Lady Chen Hefang asked intently.
Song Yufeng smiled slightly and said, "I've heard that Young Master Li Hao of the Divine General Residence Heavenly Talent exceptionally talented, so I've come specifically to visit him. I hope Madam will grant my request."
Upon hearing this, the ladies of each courtyard changed their expressions slightly, somewhat shocked.
Unexpectedly, these two were also after Li Hao.
However, considering that Li Hao had previously enrolled in the Tan Palace Academy, they quickly came to understand.
But how long has that child been at the Tan Palace Academy? How could he be so highly regarded by the Palace Master?
It should be noted that the Tan Palace Academy has been in Qingzhou City for many years, and its relationship with the Divine General Residence has always been ambiguous, friendly but not close.
This kind of relationship was good for both of them, but now, the other party has actually disrupted this balance for Li Hao.
Was it because of the child's Heavenly Talent? Everyone wondered to themselves.
"Hao'er is resting these days. If you two wish to see him, you may do so."
Chen Hefang originally wanted to say that Hao'er was recuperating from his injuries, but then she thought that mentioning his injuries in public would inevitably bring up the great battle that had caused the Divine General Residence's Mansion to lose face.
Hearing the old woman's words, Song Yufeng was slightly surprised. He thought he would have to use some words, but he didn't expect it to be so easy.
He immediately thanked them and was about to enter the mansion when suddenly, a slight commotion arose inside.
The ladies of each courtyard turned their heads and saw a young man walking towards them.
The boy's hands were empty, and a faint crimson stain could be seen at the collar of his outer garment.
At its feet was a familiar white fox.
"Hao'er?"
Chen Hefang turned around and saw Li Hao. Her eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions, including pity and tenderness. One was her beloved son, and the other was her grandson, whom she had only met recently but had grown quite fond of. Both pained her.
"Why are you here?" she asked gently, her face kind.
Li Hao glanced at his grandmother, and facing her kind and Wenrou gaze, he sighed inwardly before calmly saying:
"Grandma, your grandson is saying goodbye."
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Hefang was stunned, and the other ladies also looked at him in astonishment.
A glint flashed in Liu Yuerong's eyes as she stared intently at Li Hao.
"I'm leaving, and I'll never come back."
Li Hao bowed slightly and spoke to the grandmother.
"Hao'er, you're leaving the Li Family?" Chen Hefang was stunned, her eyes slightly opening in surprise.
Li Hao nodded, his gaze sweeping over the other ladies. When he saw Liu Yuerong, a deep killing intent flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
He knew that killing the other party at this moment would be very difficult and would put him in an even more dangerous situation.
His strength is not yet sufficient; he still needs to accumulate it.
"Hao'er."
At this moment, Grandpa Li Muxiu, Bian Ruxue, Li Yuanzhao, and others also caught up.
Li Muxiu quickly said, "Hao'er, don't be impulsive. Tell me what you're thinking, and I'll help you make the decision."
At this point, he saw Liu Yuerong, and his expression immediately changed. He said coldly, "You still have the nerve to stand here and apologize to Hao'er!"
Liu Yuerong's expression changed slightly, and she said with a wronged look, "Second Uncle, the Ministry of Justice hasn't investigated the matter yet, you can't wrong me anymore."
"You!"
Li Muxiu gritted his teeth, and the veins on the back of the old man's hands bulged.
Li Hao calmly replied, "Second Master, there's no need to be angry."
Li Muxiu was slightly taken aback and looked at him.
Li Hao simply smiled faintly, without uttering any harsh words.
Apologize? Make amends?
Some things can't be resolved with an apology; only by risking one's life can one be remembered and find peace.
"First Madam, Ninth Madam."
Li Hao's gaze swept over everyone, and he bowed again. "Hao'er am deeply grateful for your past care. Farewell for now, until we meet again."
He Jianlan and Jiang Xian'er's expressions both changed. He Jianlan said, "Hao'er, don't be impulsive. Your father has a bit of a temper, but you are father and son after all..."
Li Hao's lips twitched slightly. Why was it that again?
He shook his head and said nothing, but suddenly he felt something and looked up to see a snowflake falling from the sky.
Late autumn has passed, and this first snow of early winter seems to have come a little early.
He turned his gaze from the vast, gray sky to the steps in front of him, then walked over without saying a word or lingering.
"Hao Ge!"
Li Yuanzhao couldn't help but call out, his eyes welling up with tears and his nose stinging.
Li Hao paused slightly, but did not turn around; he had already given his instructions.
Bian Ruxue was stunned and lost in thought. She thought that after this trip down the mountain, she would accompany Li Hao to capture the True Dragon and then say goodbye. She never expected to experience these shocking changes.
Suddenly, a burly figure appeared in front of Li Hao, looming over him like a dark cloud and obscuring his view.
"You want to leave? Where are you going?"
Li Tiangang's face was icy cold, his expression frosty.
Where to go? Li Hao thought about this question carefully, feeling a slight sense of confusion.
Yes, where to go?
But he quickly regained his composure and smiled.
"The world is vast, but I am but a passerby; I can make my home anywhere in the world."
Li Tiangang flew into a rage and said, "This is utterly ridiculous! You were born a member of the Li Family, and you will die a member of the Li Family!"
"I'm no longer surnamed Li!" Li Hao coldly reiterated.
Li Tiangang said coldly, "Then what surname do you want?"
Li Hao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
Yes, if I don't have the surname Li, then what is it?
Most importantly, in my past life, I also had the surname Li.
His previously calm heart now felt a pang of bitterness.
In my previous life, my parents died young. I never imagined that after transmigrating, I wouldn't even be able to keep my own surname.
It's truly laughable that someone born into a wealthy family has ended up in such a state.
He took a deep breath, and the frosty, cold air rushed into his lungs, giving him a sense of comfort.
He regained his composure and said, "Whatever my surname is is none of your business. In any case, I will no longer bear the surname Li. From now on, I have no connection with the Li Family!"
"Do you think you can sever all ties with the Li Family by saying just that?"
Li Tiangang's eyes were filled with anger as he said, "The Li Family has raised you for so many years, and you just want to walk away like this?"
Li Hao slightly raised his head and stared at him. "So what do you want?"
"You can leave if you want, but you have to pay back everything you owe the Li Family!" Li Tiangang roared.
Li Hao asked in a low voice, "How do you intend to repay this?"
"How will you repay it? That's easy for you to say. You've learned the Li Family's Cultivation Method, how are you going to repay them?"
"The Precious Medicines used to help you Foundation Establishment Blood Fusion have been used up, how are you going to repay them?"
"You're covered in blood, how could you possibly repay me?!"
Li Tiangang questioned with icy sarcasm.
Li Hao paused for a moment, then said, "I can stop using the Cultivation Method. I will donate as many copies of the techniques I have practiced as I have to the Listening Rain Pavilion in the future."
"I will return the Precious Medicine for Foundation Establishment in the future, and I will also return the precious blood of the Three Thousand Years -Great Demon you killed!"
"As for the blood on this body..."
Li Hao looked up and stared directly at him. "I told you, your son died long ago. Your life is mine now!"
Now that he has entered the Heaven and Man Realm and cultivated his own Dao, he can create his own Cultivation Method. Even if he doesn't use other Cultivation Method, they won't have much of an impact on him.
Li Tiangang laughed in anger, saying, "Fine! You've reached the Heaven and Man Realm, so you've got too much influence. I won't even mention your Cultivation Method yet. How are you going to kill Three Thousand Years -Great Demon?"
"Do you know what realm Three Thousand Years -Great Demon is? They are at least in the mid-stage of the Immortality Realm, or even at its peak!"
Do you think that just because you've entered the Heaven and Man Realm now, you'll definitely become Immortality in the future?
Li Tiangang wore a mocking expression and said, "After the Heaven and Man Realm, every step is a hurdle. No matter how exceptional Heavenly Talent, it's not guaranteed that one will become an unparalleled powerhouse!"
"There was once Heavenly Prodigy who reached the Grandmaster Realm at the age of nineteen, but it wasn't until a hundred years later that he reached the Three Immortalities!"
"You want to stall? I can't wait!"
Chill ran through Li Hao's eyes. "Then how do you suggest we pay it back?"
Seeing the rage in his eyes, Li Tiangang felt even more furious and said, "Fine! Three years, I'll give you three years!"
"You should study as many books as you need within three years, and then make up for that number of missed books!"
"Within three years, you must slay a Three Thousand Years -Great Demon!"
"As for your Li Family bloodline and talent, don't even think about wasting it. Go to Heaven's Gate Pass to take over and guard that place for the Lineage. I won't ask how long you can guard it, just guard it for three years, and I'll consider it your debt paid off!"
"Li Tiangang, have you really gone mad?!"
Li Muxiu exclaimed in shock and anger, "Do you know what you're saying? Do you want to kill your own son before you're satisfied?!"
The others also paled slightly; this threat was far too ruthless.
Everything else is manageable; we can ask for help. But guarding Heaven's Gate Pass is far too difficult.
This is the most dangerous place among the areas guarded by the Li Family!
Located deep in the frontier of Great Yu, it protrudes like a sharp thorn, bordered on both sides by lands of Demons and monsters, and tens of thousands of miles further ahead lies the Great Wasteland Heaven.
In addition, there was a vassal state belonging to Great Yu in that area. Although that vassal state paid tribute to the Great Yu Dynasty every year and did a good job on the surface, it had long been colluding with Demons and frequently attacked Heaven's Gate Pass.
However, evidence of such things is hard to find, and even if it were found in the past, the vassal states would cover it up with scapegoats.
Over the years, countless soldiers from the Li Family have died at Heaven's Gate Pass.
Even with the Four Establishments Realm Masters in charge, they could only barely suppress it!
The casualty rate there was extremely high. Back then, Li Family's Third Son and Liulang were both stationed here, and they died here after their battles ended in defeat and death!
Now, they're actually letting Li Hao, a mere teenager, go through this?
Even those in the Heaven and Man Realm are nothing more than a handful of dust there!
However, they could all see that Li Tiangang was only saying these things to force Li Hao to stay.
Looking at the angry face before him, Li Hao stared intently at the other person for a moment, then nodded and said, "No problem."
Li Tiangang's expression changed. He hadn't expected Li Hao to actually agree. He was so angry he almost laughed, and said:
"Very well! You're truly ignorant and fearless. Do you even know what Heaven's Gate Pass is? Three years? I'd like to see if you can survive three years, and even if you do, what kind of person you'll be after three years!"
He sneered angrily, saying, "If you guard Heaven's Gate Pass, I will take back all the Li family's Li Family there and will not send a single soldier to reinforce you. You want to break away from the Li Family? Then try it on your own!"
"Try it and see what you are without the Li Family, without so many soldiers protecting you!!"
"Your comfort and arrogance were bought with the blood of countless people. You'll soon realize that your Heavenly Talent and abilities are utterly worthless before mountains of corpses and seas of blood!"
Upon hearing this, Li Muxiu became completely enraged and said, "If you want to kill Hao'er, just say so. Why do this?"
"If Hao'er goes, I'll go with him!"
"Second Uncle!"
Li Tiangang's expression changed, and he said Anger, "As your elder, I have tolerated you time and time again. I hope you understand that this is our family matter!"
"How long are you going to indulge Hao'er? If he interferes again, don't blame me for confining you to the Listening Rain Pavilion in the name of the True Dragon!"
Upon hearing this, Li Muxiu was so angry that his eyes widened and his whole body trembled.
"You're going to confine me here? Is this how you run the Li Family?!"
At this moment, Li Hao fell silent.
I've heard Second Master talk about Heaven's Gate Pass before.
Whenever it's mentioned, I can't help but sigh.
That was the most dangerous and perilous place that the Li Family guarded for Great Yu.
However, according to Second Master, the loss of the Li Family members there over the years, the accelerated extension of the Mo River, the turmoil outside, and so on, seem to indicate that Yu Emperor is considering abandoning that place.
The troops were withdrawn to defend.
Li Tiangang, who was standing in front of him, was probably aware of this news as well, which was why the other party dared to mention withdrawing the Li Family.
Even if he couldn't hold on and had to give up, the Li Family would at most suffer a scolding and punishment, but they wouldn't be severely punished, since that Yu Emperor already had this intention in mind.
Seeing Li Hao remain silent, Li Tiangang couldn't help but sneer:
"What, is that all the backbone you have?"
Li Hao looked up and stared at him. Suddenly, a voice entered his ears. His expression shifted slightly, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said:
"Alright, you said it. Three years. I'll guard the Li Family for three years. After three years, everything I've eaten, drunk, and used over the years, including the blood flowing in my veins, Formless settled!"
Seeing that Li Hao agreed, Li Hao Li Muxiu hurriedly said, "Hao'er, what nonsense are you talking about? All the food and drink you've enjoyed over the years, why would you need to pay with your life?!"
Li Hao's lips moved slightly. Yes, why should one repay with their life?
Who could have imagined that a small favor from the past would require repayment a thousandfold!
However, he was utterly weary and unwilling to be bound by anything anymore.
"You beast, you really dare to agree?"
Li Tiangang roared in fury, "Do you know what you're saying? What do you think you can use to defend it? With your mere Heaven and Man Realm cultivation? You'll probably be dead before you even step into the Heaven's Gate Pass!"
Li Hao said indifferently, "I'd rather die outside than die here!"
"You!" Li Tiangang was choked with anger and unable to speak.
"I've already agreed, so get out of the way!"
Li Hao stopped wasting words with him and said coldly.
Li Tiangang stood there, speechless for a moment.
Li Hao simply stepped over him, and then, amidst the gasps and shouts of the crowd, crossed the Dao Gate.
We crossed that barrier, a place countless people longed to enter!
This step meant that Li Hao would cease to exist in this world.
Everyone stared blankly, unsure of what to say or do.
The boy's retreating figure was so resolute, so decisive.
They never expected that this father and son would be so stubborn and inflexible.
"Hao'er..."
"Hao Ge!"
The crowd couldn't help but call out, but the boy's back didn't Pause at all. Step by step, he walked down the steps of the Divine General Residence's Mansion.
Li Tiangang whirled around, staring at the retreating figure, his face ashen.
You'll regret this!
The sound reached the boy's ears, but he did not react at all.
Li Muxiu stared blankly, suddenly realizing that once the young man left, he would never return.
Just as Li Hao said, from now on he will no longer bear the surname Li.
He abandoned the most prestigious surname in the world, apart from that of the Imperial Family.
He departed this winter.
Divine General Residence, Song Yufeng, Song Qiumo, and many disciples of the White Hall all overheard these conversations.
They all stared blankly at the young man who walked out of the Divine General Residence.
They came to plead for Li Hao, but they never expected that this most outstanding genius of the Divine General Residence for thousands of years would leave the mansion today.
They wanted to offer advice, but didn't know how to begin.
The conversation between the father and son sent Chill down their spines.
Suddenly, a figure stepped out from the crowd and said to Li Hao:
"Brother Li Hao, may you rest in peace."
Li Hao glanced at it and realized it was Prince Jiang Hanxing.
The other person was dressed simply, without any of the luxurious attire befitting a prince, and had previously blended into the crowd.
But at this moment, the other party stepped forward, and if someone were to pay close attention, they would surely recognize his face and identity.
However, it is clearly not a good thing for someone of that status to meddle in the family affairs of the Divine General Residence.
But he did it anyway.
When their eyes met, Li Hao knew that the other person was willing to do this.
He didn't say much, only nodding coldly, as if they weren't familiar with each other, given his current precarious position.
As Jiang Hanxing watched Li Hao's departing figure, he suddenly spoke loudly:
"Brother Li Hao, do you still remember the poem you recited at the Brothel that day?"
"Don't worry about having no friends on the road ahead!"
Who in the All Under Heaven does not know you?!