Fifteen years apart

As the Saint's Mark disappeared, everyone's eyes were focused on the young man.

Even the many Ji Family who had never seen such a scene before could tell that the young man seemed to have received a blessing from Sage!

"The Saint's Mark, he actually obtained the Saint's Mark..."

"Is my Ji Family about to produce another Third Ancestor?"

"Heaven has eyes! Heaven has eyes!!"

Among the crowd, some elderly members of the Ji Family, their hair and beards all white, trembled and cried out with tears in their eyes.

They all recognized it as the Saint's Mark, signifying that Li Hao had been favored by a Sage and taken as a disciple!

With Li Hao's current Heavenly Talent, if he could gain the favor of Sage and receive instruction, it would be almost certain that he would reach the Dao Inquiry Realm.

How could one not Dao Hearing Way when one follows Sage and listens to the Dao Sound of the Way?

And if you take it one step further, you might have one foot in the Saint Realm!

Given Li Hao's previously displayed Heavenly Talent, this possibility is extremely high.

So much so that the older generation of the Ji Family who survived from ancient times were all moved to tears, as if they could see the glorious era when the Ji Family would rise to prominence in the Great Wasteland Heaven!

In that most glorious era, the Third Ancestor of the Ji Family, wielding divine spears, defeated all in the Great Wilderness. No one could fight them, which earned the Ji Family's status and identity Ancient Sacred Clan the recognition of other Ancient Sacred Clan. They also seized this vast Ji Family territory, which no one dared to trample on at will!

Hearing these Lineage elders crying and shouting excitedly, everyone else around was a little dumbfounded.

The Saint's Mark? Comparable to the Third Ancestor?!

Even if they didn't know what the Saint's Mark was, the Third Ancestor's status in the Ji Family was second only to the Progenitor!

These patriarchs actually said that the young man could rival the Third Ancestor?

While everyone was stunned and speechless, Ji Tianchao, Ji Daoxin, and the others had already swiftly flown to Li Hao's side.

"Child!"

Ji Tianchao, barely suppressing his excitement, quickly said, "That's the Saint's Mark! Did you see Sage?"

Li Hao nodded and asked, "Was that the ancestor of the Ji Family?"

Seeing Li Hao nod, Ji Tianchao and the others all took a deep breath, their excitement becoming increasingly difficult to contain.

Unlike Li Hao, they were not as calm. Only those who lived in the Great Wasteland Heaven could understand how lofty the status of Sage was—a supreme being!

A mere Aura is enough to scare away many people.

Even a glimpse would be an unparalleled honor!

"No, my Ji Family ancestors have long since 'retired'."

Ji Daoxin glanced at Li Hao and saw that the young man didn't seem too excited. He couldn't help but laugh and cry. If it were any other Ji Family Prodigy, they would probably be excited to the point of madness by now.

"Sage transcend worldly concerns. It is said that the ancient Sacred Capital have long since retired from the world. Some are hidden on a dewdrop, some are said to be hidden in the vast Heaven and Earth within a grain of dust, and others roam the Heaven Beyond Heaven the mortal realm. In short, they are all unknowable unless the Sage themselves reveal themselves."

Hearing Ji Daoxin's words, Li Hao was somewhat surprised, as he really had no concept of the Saint Realm.

Could it shrink to the size of a speck of dust and disappear into the Heaven and Earth?

Can it even transcend to the heavens?

Li Hao couldn't imagine what kind of realm that was, or what kind of power it possessed. He felt that it had already surpassed the level of Warrior and belonged to mythology.

However, after reaching the Three Immortalities Realm, it seems that one has already embarked on the path of the Transcendent.

The ability to regenerate a severed arm transcends the realm of ordinary Warrior.

Li Hao refocused his attention; he needed to first cultivate his Dao Heart, and the Saint Realm... was still too far away for him at the moment.

Unless he can break through to the Ninth Dan in a certain Art Skill and Entering the Dao State of Mind.

"Now, can I go visit my mother?" Li Hao asked.

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Ji Daoxin couldn't help but laugh, "Why don't you ask more about the Saint Realm? My Ji Family has detailed records of these matters."

Clearly, the words implied that Li Hao would benefit greatly if he stayed with the Ji Family.

"More than anything else, I want to bring my mother back first," Li Hao said.

Ji Daoxin's gaze sharpened slightly, his smile faded, and he gave Li Hao a deep look before saying:

Don't worry, you'll see your mother soon.

As he spoke, he said to Ji Tianchao, "I'm entrusting this child to you. He's your grandson, and by extension, my great-grandson."

At this point, he glanced at Li Hao again, thought for a moment, but did not ask the child to call him his great-great-uncle.

Since becoming the Family Head, he has intentionally distanced himself from other relatives, otherwise it would be inconvenient to discuss matters on a daily basis.

Ji Daoxin looked at Li Hao with a hint of kindness in his eyes. He was delighted by Li Hao's extraordinary talent, but more than that, he admired Li Hao's filial piety towards his mother.

With such deep affection, if the Ji Family treats him well in the future, why would they worry about betrayal?

Ji Daoxin turned and left, handing Li Hao over to Ji Tianchao and the others. Before leaving, he glanced at Ji Qingyuan in the crowd, who also sensed his presence and looked back at him.

With just a brief exchange of glances, Ji Qingyuan understood the Family Head's meaning: he was to find an opportunity to resolve the conflict with the young man.

In the future Li Hao will surely become the Ji Family War God. At that time, his status will not be inferior to that of Ji Qingyuan, and he may even step into the ranks of Half-Saint, standing alongside the Third Ancestor who is sleeping in the demon coffin.

If someone were to whisper in Li Hao's ear about what happened in the Council Hall earlier, it would inevitably be somewhat embarrassing.

Ji Qingyuan understood the Family Head's intentions. He gazed at the young man who was being fawned over by Ji Tianchao and the others, and sighed inwardly.

Although he was the leader of the illegitimate children, the conflict between Legitimate and Illegitimate Lines had nothing to do with the War God.

The boy had clearly transcended the distinction between Legitimate and Illegitimate Lines; the concept of Legitimate and Illegitimate Lines no longer existed in him when he became Dao Seed.

Even if he stubbornly resists, most of the other concubine-born Ji Family will likely disagree.

Although the Ji Family has been fighting between Legitimate and Illegitimate Lines for thousands of years, they have always felt a shared sense of pride when facing the Lineage's Heavenly Prodigy and War God, unless there is a personal grudge.

This is the source of the Ji Family's contradictions and peculiarities, and also the reason why they were able to continue to prosper in the Great Wasteland Heaven.

Ji Qingyuan and Li Hao had never met before, so there was no question of enmity between them. Now that the young man was both Dao Seed and had received the inheritance of Sage, making him a potential disciple of Sage, there was even less need for them to continue their feud.

With a sigh, Ji Qingyuan's thoughts raced as he pondered how to resolve this misunderstanding.

At the same time, Ji Tianchao saw Li Hao's questioning gaze and immediately said:

"Your mother is on Heaven Imprisoning Island, deep within the Ji Family's Sacred Realm, in the most remote place. Don't rush, once we've made the arrangements, we'll send you Past to see your mother as soon as possible."

Li Hao asked doubtfully, "How long will it take?"

Ji Tianchao laughed and said, "It will take at most six or seven days. You can stay in your mother's palace first. If you miss her, you have the Sky Gazing Mirror, a sacred treasure that can observe the situation on Heaven Imprisoning Island. You can check on your mother's movements at any time, but you can't transmit your voice."

Li Hao thought about it and agreed.

There were many people around, Ji Tianchao disliked crowds, so he didn't stay long. He immediately took Li Hao and flew away, disappearing in front of the Extremity Dao Tablet.

When the onlookers saw the young man being taken away by Ji Tianchao War God, they all came to their senses and immediately started discussing excitedly and cheering, no longer caring about the fact that Li Hao was of Half-Blood.

Ji Xuanshen and many other Heavenly Prodigy stared in the direction the young man had left, and it took them a long time to come back to their senses.

Everything seemed like Ru Meng.

Before the Sacred Bell rang, who could have imagined that they would experience such an incredible upheaval today?

"The Saint's Mark! I never imagined that the Four Extremes Realm could trigger the Saint's Mark. Why didn't any of Lineage elders, my father, ever tell me about it?!"

"What's the point of telling you? You can't even condense the Heaven and Earth Meridian."

"..."

"That guy, what exactly is the origin of his other half of the Bloodline? It's terrifying."

"Could it be that his mother married into another Ancient Sacred Clan?"

Many of the Heavenly Prodigy were also whispering among themselves, still shaken by what they had witnessed that day.

Although most of them didn't participate in the match, Li Hao's earth-shattering battle with Ji Xuanshen had already completely won them over.

Even Ji Xuanshen was defeated when he brought out his Sacred Bone, and the legend of the Dao Domain was shattered. What's most terrifying is that the young man was only at the Three Immortalities Realm!

"Do you think he 'Grand Battle once he reaches the Four Establishments Realm?"

"... Don't you think he's already starting to feel invincible, second only to the War God?"

"Stop arguing with me, I'm talking about the truly invincible kind."

"That's true..."

In the Xuanhe palace, Ji Tianchao and his entourage led Li Hao inside.

"This is where your mother lives. Your maternal grandfather has passed away, but his Heroic Soul still resides in the Ancestral Shrine. You can visit him when you have time. I imagine the Thirteenth Child will be very excited to see you, especially after hearing about what happened to you today..."

Ji Yunqing smiled and introduced him to Li Hao.

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly as he thought of his maternal grandfather and then of his Bloodline grandfather.

I wonder if he has arrived at the Li Family yet, and whether his wish has been fulfilled.

"You've traveled thousands of miles, ventured deep into the Great Wasteland Heaven, and endured countless hardships. Your bond with your mother must be incredibly strong."

Ji Yunyue said with a kind, grandmotherly smile.

Is it deep? Li Hao's thoughts raced.

He had just transmigrated when, during his 100-day celebration, his "mother," who was still a little girl in his eyes, had already left.

Fifteen years have passed.

He had forgotten what the other person looked like, but he could still vaguely remember those Wenrou eyes.

And what the other party said:

"Actually, your mother has already thought of a name for you, it's Leping, Li Leping... Your mother only hopes you Leping..."

"No matter what the future holds, your mother will always stand behind you and will never let anyone hurt you..."

Li Hao never forgot those words.

So this time, it was his turn to shield her from the wind and rain.

"How long have you been living with your mother? Did she teach you all your Cultivation Method?"

Ji Tianchao, unusually curious, inquired.

Li Hao thought for a moment and said, "We've spent about a hundred days together."

"Um?"

Ji Tianchao and the others were all taken aback. Had they misspoke? A hundred days or so?

Li Hao knew that once he brought his mother back, he would naturally have to explain his precocious talent. Now, he was no longer afraid to reveal these simple abilities.

Therefore, he was quite frank and open, saying, "That's right, my mother went to fight on the Border Pass when I was 100 days old, so I taught myself most of the Cultivation Method."

Ji Yunyue was slightly taken aback, and quickly asked, "And then what happened? How long did it take you to get back?"

No reply.

Li Hao said, "Later, it seems my identity was exposed, and I was brought back here, so I came to find her."

Hearing the boy's calm words and seeing his smiling face, Ji Tianchao and the others stood there, speechless for a moment.

So, this Mother and Son haven't seen each other for over ten years?

How old are you this year?

Ji Yunyue's voice trembled.

"It's fifteen."

"Do you remember what happened when he was a hundred days old?" Ji Tianchao couldn't help but ask.

Li Hao nodded. "I was precocious from a young age; I remember everything that happened just a few months after I was born."

The group exchanged glances, all seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

So, this child and their niece have only known each other for a short period of about 100 days.

This so-called deep bond Mother and Son is probably far thinner than they imagine.

Considering everything Li Hao had done before—his desperate, bloody battles in the Dao Arena, his defeat of countless Heavenly Prodigy, and his resistance against the Sacred Bone —what were these young people truly thinking?

"More than ten years... How could Qingqing be so foolish!"

Ji Yunyue knew that speaking ill of his mother to Li Hao's face was wrong, but she still couldn't help feeling sorry for the child in front of her.

Ji Tianchao and the others remained silent. They had assumed that the grandson's recklessness and even taking his mother's surname to atone for his sins showed a deep bond between Mother and Son, but the result was completely the opposite.

Having only spent about a hundred days together, if Li Hao didn't have a Transcendent memory, he probably wouldn't even remember his mother's existence.

"Then, do you hate your mother?" Ji Yunqing couldn't help but ask.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, then shook his head and said, "Of course I don't hate her. I live a life of luxury and have people taking care of me. She has her own things to do; fighting on the battlefield is very hard work."

There's another reason he doesn't hate: he's from another time, a mature soul, and doesn't harbor much attachment to anything.

Hearing the boy's words, the others fell silent, as if pierced by sharp thorns. Ji Yunyue turned her head away, covering her face with her sleeve, and secretly wiped away her tears.

"Good boy, when your mother sees you this time, she will be so proud of you!"

Ji Tianchao's eyes were also a little red, but he suppressed his emotions and smiled gently at Li Hao.

Everyone else felt sorry for her. Although they didn't know the specific reason, Past it was unacceptable for a mother to only spend about a hundred days with her child.

Now, this child, in order to help her escape her predicament, risked his life to venture into the wilderness, risked coming to the Ji Family, endured all kinds of provocations and humiliations, and challenged the Ancient Desolate Prodigy. This true affection moved them all to tears.

"Qingqing, that child, was so immature as a new mother, but unexpectedly she gave birth to a smart and well-behaved son."

The Fourth Brother spoke in a low voice, which sounded somewhat hoarse.

"You risked your life here for Qingqing, aren't you afraid of dying?" Ji Yunqing asked, suppressing her heartache.

Li Hao shook his head. "I trust Senior Yun Ge. Even if I can't see her, I can still save my life. If I can see her, then let's give it a try. I happen to have the power to do so, so naturally I should help."

Upon hearing Li Hao mention Ji Yun'ge, the group fell silent. Only then did they realize that none of Ji Yun'ge's previous praise of the young man was an exaggeration.

No wonder even that arrogant third brother speaks highly of him.

This child... they all found him impeccable; his genuine emotions and character were even more precious than Heavenly Talent!

"Good child, you should rest well first. I'll have someone bring the Sky Gazing Mirror later, and then you'll be able to see your mother. It's a pity she's on Heaven Imprisoning Island and can't see you, but you'll be able to meet soon."

Ji Tianchao said softly.

He patted Li Hao on the shoulder and pointed to the side hall next to him. "This is where your mother lived. You can take a good look around."

Li Hao nodded slightly.

Seeing this, the others also urged Li Hao to rest. After all, Li Hao had fought against many Heavenly Prodigy in succession and had not yet taken any Divine Medicine. Anyone else would have collapsed from exhaustion long ago.

After they left one by one, Li Hao glanced at the magnificent palace, looked around inside, and then saw a painting on one of the walls.

The painting depicts a graceful, beautiful, and lively young girl.

She exudes a youthful and lively Aura, her eyes are innocent and carefree, yet also possess a bright and intelligent glint.

The hazy memories in Li Hao's mind seemed to quietly emerge and become clear at this moment.

Those faces, now only bright eyes remaining, appeared before my eyes as if piercing through a thin mist.

Li Hao stared at her for a moment and immediately realized that the girl in front of him was his mother when she was young.

Li Hao suddenly sensed something and called over Ji Yunyue and the others who stayed at the door to await his instructions, asking them to prepare paper and pen for him.