Attracting the Candlelight God

Li Hao, who was waiting for him to tell him about the Ancestral Shrine, was stunned when he heard this last Whispers.

His pupils contracted immediately, and he looked up in shock, leaping to his feet as if on guard.

However, he only saw the latter give him a gentle smile.

It seems to be saying, "Don't be afraid, child."

Li Hao was shocked. Li Xiaoran's words echoed in his mind. He talked about many things about the Mo River and repeatedly told him not to give himself away and to play his role well.

Li Xiaoran had no reason to harm him.

But Li Tianzong, standing before him, had already realized that he was not his son!

How could you...?

"Don't be nervous, sit down."

Li Tianzong, with a gentle expression, waved lightly to Li Hao and said:

"Before, I was in a daze, trapped in this Mo River, like a sleepwalker, out of control. But these days, my consciousness has occasionally cleared, and I've remembered many things."

"Child, you Aura the Bloodline of the Li Family within you. Are you my grandson, or my Great-Grandson?"

He looked at Li Hao with eyes full of relief and expectation.

Upon hearing this, Li Hao recovered from his shock, his brows furrowing slightly. He remained silent for a moment, offering no reply.

If I were to tell this grandfather right now that I've left the Li Family, he'd probably be quite upset...

Seeing that Li Hao was deep in thought and didn't speak, Li Tianzong assumed that Li Hao was worried about other reasons, so he didn't blame him. He just smiled and said:

"Let's get down to business. I don't have much time left to be lucid. No matter whose child you are, it's my pride to have a descendant like you in the Li Family Bloodline."

"Although I, Li Tianzong, am incompetent, my Bloodline is still quite good, and my descendants are quite powerful!"

He laughed as he said this.

But soon, his smile faded, and he looked at Li Hao with a serious expression:

"Child, the Mo River is treacherous. Although you are extremely Heavenly Talent, you cannot defend it at your current level. Even if you reach the Great Peace Dao Realm, it will be difficult... When the city falls tomorrow, you should go to the Ancestral Shrine with my fourth brother to take refuge!"

"There, you can leave the Mo River simply by taking a nap."

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat. He looked at his Bloodline grandfather and asked, "You recognized him too?"

Li Tianzong smiled, but his eyes were somewhat dim. "How could I forget the Fourth Brother? That little tagalong, he loved following me around when we were kids. But this time it's different. This is the Mo River, and I'm already dead."

"He no longer needs to follow me..."

Looking at his dejected and bitter expression, Li Hao asked in confusion, "But Fourth Master doesn't seem to know that you recognized him."

Li Xiaoran never said that Li Tianzong's memories could be restored.

"You call him Fourth Master? That means you're my grandson."

Li Tianzong, however, grasped the key point in Li Hao's words and immediately looked at Li Hao, his eyes shining:

"Which son of yours is he? So capable! Who did he marry? Is he Imperial Clan? How could he have such a fine son like you!"

"Is it Xiao Jiu or Xiao Liu?"

"You look like your mother, don't you? You seem very close to Xiao Liu, is that Xiao Liu?"

"..."

Li Hao smiled wryly. Were these the important points?

Seeing that Li Hao remained silent, Li Tianzong felt somewhat regretful and said:

"I know the Fourth Brother's personality. If I acknowledge him as my father, he'll definitely come even more frequently. He might do more risky things just to say a few words to me. But he won't be able to be reborn into the Divine General Residence every time he comes, nor will he be able to rely on the Ancestral Shrine to save his life every time..."

"I'm telling you all this now. After you leave, tell Fourth Brother not to come to the Mo River again. You should be the True Dragon of the Li Family this generation, right? Use the True Dragon Token to command him not to come again. Remember that, child..."

As Li Tianzong spoke, his voice lowered, but his pace quickened. "... And don't get close to me as usual..."

He then fell silent.

Li Hao paused, looking at him with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Soon, Li Tianzong raised his head again, looking at Li Hao with surprise, and said:

"When did you arrive? What are you standing there for? Sit down and eat. Finish your meal quickly so you can get some rest."

Li Hao paused for a moment, then sat down without making a sound, picking up his chopsticks to eat and drink as usual, but secretly glancing at the other person.

Compared to before, Li Tianzong's brows were now furrowed with worry, just as he usually appeared, as he was racking his brains over the affairs of Dragon City.

However, there seemed to be a heavy, menacing Sha Qi between the other person's brows, like a dark cloud, giving him a sense of foreboding.

Li Hao didn't say anything, silently finished his meal, and then took his leave.

When Li Hao saw Li Xiaoran coming to greet him.

"So, it's about the Ancestral Shrine, isn't it?" Li Xiaoran transmitted his voice.

"Did I say that to you before?" Li Hao asked calmly.

"No, I discovered it myself," Li Xiaoran shook his head.

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. The other party's investigation was most likely a setup made by that grandfather when he was conscious, leading Li Xiaoran to mistakenly believe that he was the one conducting the investigation.

He didn't tell Li Xiaoran about the other person's situation right now.

With the great battle imminent, he worried that Li Xiaoran would lose his composure. After all, according to what this grandfather had said, Li Xiaoran had a deep bond with his brother. Li Xiaoran had left the Divine General Residence for many years and had been guarding the Mo River like a woodcutter in the wilderness, enduring many dangers, all so that his Eldest Brother could be freed and return home.

If they learn that the other party has moments of lucidity, they will most likely throw themselves into the battle against the Mo River without hesitation, becoming even more emotional.

Li Hao took a deep breath and buried the matter in his heart.

I'm afraid that old man will be disappointed; he failed to become the Li Family True Dragon, and may not even be a member of the Li Family anymore.

He couldn't restrict the movements of Fourth Master Li Xiaoran, so he could only conceal the news to avoid further trouble.

"When you first came in, did you recognize your grandfather?" Li Hao asked telepathically.

Li Xiaoran nodded. "There was almost a disaster back then; he killed me. That's why I said we must hide our identities and not expose ourselves."

Li Hao understood. It seemed that when Li Xiaoran first met this grandfather, he was probably extremely emotional and revealed his identity, which led to the attack.

Li Tianzong's last words, "Don't get close to him as usual," were probably also out of concern that Li Hao might give himself away.

It is evident that Li Tianzong, who usually maintains his normal demeanor as the general guarding Dragon City and a good "father," will become extremely ruthless and attack them once his identity is exposed.

This is likely due to the influence of the Mo River.

"The Demon are back."

Li Xiaoran said.

Li Hao was pondering something else when he heard this and couldn't help but look into the distance.

Suddenly, swarms of Demon attacked again from outside the city.

He took a deep breath, his eyes turning cold, and said, "That Candlelight God and that Old Dragon are probably watching us from the shadows. They might make their move if we leave. Should we lure them out beforehand?"

Li Xiaoran glanced at Li Hao and nodded, saying, "That's fine too. Do you want to fight them here?"

"Let's give it a try. I want to experience the power of the Dao Domain!"

Li Hao said.

"OK."

Seeing Li Hao's decisiveness, Li Xiaoran immediately agreed to accompany him. Geniuses always go against the current. Although the Great Peace Dao Realm is extremely terrifying, how can one unleash their potential without experiencing it firsthand?

"Fourth Master is here to keep you company!"

Li Xiaoran said.

As the Demon Tide swept in, Li Hao and Li Xiaoran communicated telepathically and launched a joint attack, manipulating their Divine Weapon to strike and kill within the Demon Tide.

But as the Demon King was forced out of the Demon Tide, they attacked several times in succession before choosing to withdraw their Divine Weapon and fly back into the city, weapons and all.

In the distance, within the Demon Tide.

The Candlelight God, Lu Yuan, Madam Yin, and the other two all changed slightly when they saw the weapons retracting from the city wall.

"Damn it, are you going to back out now?"

"Aren't they Li Family? Weren't they supposed to defend the city gate to the death?"

Upon seeing this scene, Lu Yuan couldn't help but reveal a fierce glint in his eyes, filled with Anger.

"It could also be a deliberate attempt to lure us in," the Candlelight God said with a somber face.

"But what if it really is a retreat?"

Madam Yin frowned and said, "After all, there are now Unique Skill Realm at the Demon Realm who are on par with us in strength. It's normal for them to be desperate. There are still seven days left!"

"Go! Let those guys go too! We can't wait any longer! Those damn ten days, we'll break through today!"

Candlelight God took a deep breath. Whether it was a conspiracy or a scheme, he couldn't let it go.

The fact that the enemy abandoned defending the city suggests they might be planning to withdraw from the Mo River.

Li Xiaoran has entered the Mo River multiple times and always managed to escape unscathed, clearly indicating that he possesses a special secret about this Mo River.

If they want to withdraw, they must first breach Dragon City and raze the Divine General Residence to the ground!

The other side left first, retreating from the Mo River and retreating back to Liang Prefecture, or even Qing Prefecture, making it difficult for them to make a move.

Moreover, the strategic deployment in Qing Prefecture will change due to the return of these two troublesome figures, so we can only deal with them here!

"We can't let that kid get away!"

The Candlelight God quickly transmitted his voice and gave his wife a look. Madam Yin immediately understood and released a black full moon that rose into the sky, scattering endless Moonlight Essence that illuminated the Demon Abyss.

Soon, all the important figures he had previously visited and investigated noticed the dazzling silvery Moonlight Essence.

However, only two of them moved, their Aura closing in on the Candlelight God.

The Candlelight God's expression changed slightly. There were only two responses. These guys were really too arrogant!

Just a worthless Dead Souls.

He was furious, but he didn't show it. Two should be enough!

"Walk!"

With a low shout, the Candlelight God quickly led his wife and Lu Yuan towards Dragon City.

The three of them traversed the Demon Tide, instantly covering dozens of miles and arriving outside the Magic Array in the blink of an eye.

Bang!

The blazing fist, following the arm of the Candlelight God, slammed violently into the Magic Array.

The Dragon City Magic Array trembled instantly, illuminating brilliant golden Divine Runes that flickered rapidly.

"It actually managed to block my Dao Domain Flame Fist!"

A look of fury flashed across the Candlelight God's face. Where in reality could there be such Magic Array? Could it be Divine Array from the Imperial Palace?