In pursuit

"Xuan Shen!"

Seeing Ji Xuanshen's obstruction, Ji Daoxin's expression changed slightly, and he gave a soft shout.

But he didn't blame him; he could tell that Ji Xuanshen only wanted to prevent Li Hao from leaving, not that he was truly hostile.

"No challenge needed, you've already won."

Li Hao looked at the young man before him and calmly said, "In the Ji Family, you are the strongest Heavenly Prodigy."

"But I haven't defeated you yet!"

Ji Xuanshen's expression was complex, a mixture of Anger and helplessness. He stared at Li Hao's Divine Flame robes and said:

"You've already reached the Great Peace Dao Realm. I don't know how you did it, but you were able to defeat me when you were only at the Three Immortalities Realm. Now, you must be even more powerful."

"One move, only one move!"

"If you can defeat me in one move, I'll let you leave!"

He stared intently at Li Hao: "Do you dare accept it?"

Upon hearing the young man's words, the other Ji Family were taken aback. No one thought that Ji Xuanshen was overestimating himself or being recklessly arrogant. They all realized that the move he mentioned was an attempt to use all his strength to hold back the opponent who had defeated him before.

This is not hostility, but friendship!

Perhaps this is the mutual appreciation between Heavenly Prodigy?

"That's right. If you win and then run away without defeating the Xuan Shen, that's cowardice!"

"If you want to leave the Ji Family, then accept the challenge!"

The other Heavenly Prodigy who arrived also saw through Ji Xuanshen's intentions and all voiced their support and provocation.

Facing Li Hao, who wields the Dao Domain, they lacked the confidence to withstand even one move from him. However, Ji Xuanshen also possesses the Dao Domain, and if combined with the power of the Sacred Bone, it might not be impossible for him to block one of their attacks!

These words sounded like a challenge, as if they were unwilling to accept defeat, but the other elders of the Ji Family all looked at Li Hao, hoping that he would agree.

Give Ji Xuanshen a chance.

It wasn't an opportunity to challenge him, but an opportunity to keep him around.

Li Hao was well aware of Ji Xuanshen's intentions and fell silent for a moment.

There were countless obstacles when I first went up the mountain.

Even now, descending the mountain still presents numerous obstacles.

At that time, it belonged to the Ji Family.

Now, it is also for the Ji Family.

But this time the obstruction was completely different.

"Then let's give it a try."

Li Hao seemed to sigh as he spoke, but in truth, he already knew the outcome and the answer in his heart.

Upon hearing that Li Hao was willing to agree, the Anger and complexity in Ji Xuanshen's eyes turned into joy. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Li Hao would insist on leaving and not give him any chance at all.

After all, if Li Hao really wanted to leave, he couldn't stop him.

But he was still confident in his ability to make a move.

Although he was defeated by Li Hao, who was at the Three Immortalities Realm, he has now completely stepped into the Great Peace Dao Realm from the Half-Step Dao Realm!

In an instant, his Dao Domain could unfold, and the power of the rules would increase several times over.

Both being at the Dao Realm, he was the Ji Family's most outstanding Heavenly Prodigy, and he didn't believe he couldn't withstand a single move from Li Hao.

"You have to keep your word!"

Ji Xuanshen took a deep breath, his eyes becoming solemn, his Aura gradually rising, the Heaven and Earth Meridian and earth appearing, gathering the power of the four Heaven and Earth.

Having learned from his previous experience, he chose to strike first, even though it was somewhat dishonorable, he still managed to plunder all the power of the surrounding Heaven and Earth.

In this way, Li Hao can be prevented from quickly entering the Land Immortal Realm. In a battle at that level, he felt that he might not be able to withstand even one move. After all, the current Li Hao is no longer the Three Immortalities, but the peak of the Four Establishments Realm!

As immense power gathered around him, Ji Xuanshen exuded a heavy aura, and a fission-like force, like lightning and thunder, condensed around his body.

He stared at Li Hao, but saw that Li Hao didn't seem to be gathering his strength or making a move.

Don't blame me for not preparing it for you!

If they were to clash again in the Dao Arena, he would stop and wait, but at this moment, he only said one sentence before swiftly unleashing his Dao Domain to press Past on Li Hao.

In battles within the Great Peace Dao Realm, the Dao Domain reigns supreme. Whoever possesses the stronger Dao Domain and seizes the initiative first will be the winner.

Ji Daoxin and the others looked at Li Hao, and seeing that Li Hao didn't seem to be about to unleash his power, they were secretly pleased. Perhaps, deep down, Li Hao was actually willing to stay?

Just as everyone was awestruck by Ji Xuanshen's power and secretly delighted, Li Hao simply lifted his foot and continued walking forward.

Faced with the oncoming Fission Dao Domain, he remained silent, seemingly oblivious, and simply stepped forward.

The Dao Domain enveloped him, but to the astonishment of Ji Xuanshen and the others, Li Hao's body remained unchanged; only his hair fluttered gently, like Spring Breeze caressing his face.

Before Ji Xuanshen could even be shocked, two Dao Domain emanated from Li Hao's body. In just an instant, they broke through Ji Xuanshen's Dao Domain, forcing Dao Domain back and then pressing it in the opposite direction, ultimately forcing Ji Xuanshen's Dao Domain completely back into his body.

Within Li Hao's Double Dao Domain, his Dao Domain was completely suppressed and unable to be expanded!

However, Li Hao did not use his full strength in the rules within his Double Dao Domain; he only used them to suppress the opponent slightly.

Then, Li Hao walked straight Past Ji Xuanshen.

Throughout the entire process, Li Hao appeared not to have even raised his hand or made a move.

Ji Xuanshen was unable to move, like a stiff stone sculpture. He stared blankly at the boy who was walking towards him and brushing past his shoulder, with only his eyeballs able to move.

The shock and horror he felt were beyond words.

Is the difference really that big?

What followed was a series of setbacks and bitter pain.

Ji Daoxin, Ji Tianchao, and the others had expected a fierce clash, but the momentum that Ji Xuanshen had been building up for half a day was easily stopped by Li Hao, like Spring Rain nourishing All Things, silently and without warning.

That's it... defeat.

Moreover, they were utterly and completely defeated!

Ji Daoxin, Ji Tianchao, and the others were stunned. The moment Li Hao revealed his Double Dao Domain, they felt as if their hearts had been violently clenched, and they knew the outcome.

The young man before them had not only reached the Dao Realm, but was also far more amazing than they had imagined.

The other Ji Family who had rushed over fell silent at that moment.

The Ji Family Prodigy who had previously come to the aid were all speechless, staring in astonishment at this scene, unable to believe that Ji Xuanshen, who had stepped into the Great Peace Dao Realm, had been defeated so easily.

Let alone a single move, Li Hao didn't even need to lift a finger; his Dao Domain alone was enough to completely crush them. The difference in strength was unbelievable!

Watching the boy's retreating figure, Ji Daoxin and the others finally realized what was happening and quickly gave Past.

"Can't you really stay in my Ji Family?"

Ji Qingyuan was shocked and looked at the young man with a complicated expression, then asked in a low voice.

Ji Daoxin couldn't help but glance at him, surprised and saddened that he would try to persuade him to stay.

"Although I am not Ji Family, I can become a friend of the Ji Family. Let fate decide."

Li Hao said this in a calm tone.

Hearing the boy's words, Ji Daoxin and the others fell silent, knowing that they could no longer keep Li Hao at this point.

The young man had never even considered any of the Ji Family's resources.

As for the so-called Lineage protection, it's laughable empty talk, since this young man has fully grown and risen to power, enough to dominate the Great Wasteland Heaven.

Apart from the War God of the various Saint Clan, a few immortal beings, and some Forbidden Zone areas, there is basically nowhere that can stop him.

Ji Daoxin couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Seeing Li Hao reveal his Double Dao Domain, he felt even more pain and regret, and even regretted the slight Pause he had made when Li Hao asked him a question earlier.

If he had simply agreed then and there, would the boy have changed his mind?

In this somber atmosphere, they completed the journey and arrived at the Holy Land Secret Realm.

Although Ji Daoxin was filled with pain and reluctance, he still opened the Holy Land Secret Realm for Li Hao, saying:

"As I said before, the Ji Family welcomes you back anytime. This is the Translocation Secret Pattern the Ji Family Holy Land Secret Realm."

He raised his hand, and a mysterious Magic Array- like Secret Pattern appeared in his palm, visible to Li Hao.

Li Hao saw it and wanted to refuse, but since he had already seen the Secret Pattern, unless he forgot this memory, he could already be considered to have mastered it.

Seeing how persistent they were, Li Hao didn't say much, only sighed inwardly and raised his hand to say goodbye.

"Let me see you off a little further."

Ji Yunyue and the others stepped out, wanting to spend more time with Li Hao.

Li Hao declined, but Ji Yunyue and the others insisted on seeing him off, so he had no choice but to let them.

Ji Tianchao simply accompanied him silently without saying another word, but the old man's eyes were filled with deep sorrow and despair.

After stepping out of the Ji Family Holy Land Secret Realm and being escorted a thousand miles away, Li Hao politely declined again.

"If you ever venture into the Great Wasteland Heaven again, remember to come and visit us."

Ji Yunyue rubbed the ground with tears in her eyes.

Ji Yunqing and the others were also reluctant to part.

"Yes, I will." Li Hao nodded, then said goodbye to them.

Watching the young man's departing figure, Ji Yunqing murmured, "Since our ancestor, it seems that my Ji Family has lost a Future Sage."

"My third brother said he'd be able to fight alongside me in ten years. At the time, I thought he was being too short, but now I think he was being too long."

Ji Tianchao gazed in that direction and Whispers, "Double Dao Domain, such comprehension... if he focuses solely on seeking the Dao, he should be able to Dao Hearing within five years. In our lifetime, we might even witness the rise of a Sage."

"Sage, huh...?"

Their children and others were stunned, their feelings a complex mix.

They failed to seize the opportunity presented by someone who could have brought glory back to the Ji Family.

The day after seeing Li Hao off.

At the Saint Mountain, Ji Xuanshen and several Heavenly Prodigy arrived, searching for the Family Head, Ji Daoxin.

"Are you going to the Outer Great Wasteland Heaven?"

Ji Daoxin was taken aback when he heard Ji Xuanshen's words. When he saw the determined looks in the eyes of the other Heavenly Prodigy, he frowned.

"That child won't be going back to the Ji Family. There's no point in you chasing Past. Don't make things worse," he said.

Ji Xuanshen shook his head slightly and said, "I just want to see what kind of environment exists in that barren Dynasty Outer Great Wasteland Heaven, in that place ruled by the Jiang Family, that could nurture Heaven's Pride like him."

"That's right, I also want to see it. We enjoy countless Divine Medicine and treasures in the Ji Family, but none of them compare to him. I also want to see what kind of place the Outer Great Wasteland Heaven is like."

Ji Qingshuang said.

Her father, Ji Qingyuan, already knew his daughter's thoughts yesterday. Hearing this, he merely frowned and sighed inwardly, but did not stop her.

With Ji Xuanshen, a Great Peace Dao Realm expert, accompanying them, these Ji Family Prodigies, who were already quite strong, were unlikely to encounter any trouble in that place.

After all, the Heavenly Prodigy of the Ancient Sacred Clan are not Golden Thread in a cage; they are not so delicate.

Ji Daoxin glanced at them, then looked at Ji Xuanshen. When he saw the child staring directly at him without flinching, he knew in his heart that the other party had already made up his mind.

If he were to obstruct the other party again, it would become an insurmountable obstacle in their mind, and their cultivation would likely make little progress.

"Very well, the Great Yu Dynasty is ruled by the Jiang Family. Although it is a remote and desolate place, you must try your best to abide by their rules when you go there. Remember that the Dynasty belongs to the Jiang family."

Ji Daoxin spoke earnestly.

Ji Xuanshen and the others exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Understood, the Jiang Family, one of the Eight Ancient Sacred Clans that once stood shoulder to shoulder with our ancestors." Ji Xuanshen nodded.

"That's right."

Ji Daoxin said, "Back then, the ancestors of the Jiang Family were defeated in the Holy War of the Great Wasteland Heaven and could only be expelled from the Great Wasteland Heaven and banished to that barren land. However, their foundation and Dao Meridian were not severed."

"Thousands of years ago, the Jiang Family produced a Heavenly Prodigy, born with all his Hundred Meridians Unblocked. He unified that barren land, established Dynasty, and set up order. He was considered a top-tier expert. Later, I heard that he died in battle, but I don't know if it's true or not. In any case, there's no need to provoke him."

Ji Xuanshen and the others were filled with awe. To be born with a hundred meridians was truly a genius.

"Furthermore, while searching for information on that child, we also investigated the Great Yu Dynasty. They are now in decline, surrounded by Demon, and a great war could break out at any time. Behind these Demons are ancient Demon from our Great Wasteland Heaven. There will definitely be a life-or-death battle that will shake the Imperial Capital. Remember, do not go to their Imperial City lightly."

Ji Daoxin earnestly instructed.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuanshen and the others felt a chill run down their spines. Was the young man's hometown already in such dire straits?

"Understood." Ji Xuanshen nodded.

Ji Daoxin glanced at him, Pause, then sighed deeply and said:

"Xuan Shen, it is your misfortune to live in the same era as that child, but you don't need to be too obsessed with him. Apart from him, you are the most outstanding Heavenly Prodigy of my Ji Family, and the pride of your parents. Do you understand?"

Ji Xuanshen paused for a moment, then said, "Understood."

Ji Daoxin nodded slightly, his expression softening, and said:

"If you see that child, and if he needs any help, send Communication back immediately. If he wishes to revive the Jiang Family Dynasty, my Ji Family will do everything in our power to assist him!"

Ji Xuanshen couldn't help but glance at the Family Head of the Ancient Sacred Clan, he knew better than anyone that all the tribes within the Great Wasteland Heaven, even the Minor Tribes, looked down on the Outer Great Wasteland Heaven and disdained to set foot there, let alone step forward to offer their full assistance.

"I see."

Ji Xuanshen said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Ji Daoxin smiled with satisfaction.

Several more days passed.

At the edge of the Great Wasteland Heaven, a young boy sat on the back of a Demon with crimson fur like Fire Lion.

Gazing at the distant mountain peaks, the boy Whispers, "I'm back..."