Are you Chong Er?

After bidding farewell to the others, Li Hao, along with Candlelight God and Evening Primrose, headed to the Wang Family in Yun Prefecture.

They traveled along the way, Chasing the Wind and Moon, crossing mountains and rivers. Even though they traveled in a straight line, they still had to cross six or seven major states, covering a distance of nearly a million miles.

But this time, Li Hao had no time to enjoy the local customs and scenery along the way; he was simply rushing on his journey.

The Candlelight God sped along, his four hooves streaking across the sky in flames. A day later, they arrived in the Earthly Territory of Yun Prefecture.

In Yun Prefecture, numerous forces and martial arts sects stand side by side, but the Wang Family is behind them all. Since the Imperial Capital stripped the garrison of its military power, the Wang Family has infiltrated these martial arts forces, using the sects as a front to train troops. If Demon were to invade Yun Prefecture, they would see a solid, unyielding Yun Prefecture.

Those seemingly scattered and disorganized martial arts sects produced Battle Armor and weapons of such exquisite quality that they could deter Demon.

Whether the elderly man in the Imperial Capital turned a blind eye to this is unclear.

The Candlelight God descended and landed outside the Wang Family's Divine General Residence.

This magnificent and imposing Divine General Residence is located in the center of Yunzhou City, seemingly holding an absolute dominant position. The five characters Heavenly Illumination Divine General Residence it.

Upon seeing the Demon Aura emanating from the Candlelight God, the guards Divine General Residence were startled, but they quickly realized what was happening and rushed inside to report.

When the news spread, the Heavenly Illumination Divine General Residence was immediately shaken.

That General Haotian, who lives millions of miles away, has actually come to Yun Prefecture!

Everyone is extremely curious about this young general who has recently stirred up countless storms. He is too young, with outstanding military achievements at the age of sixteen, having fought in countless battles and accomplished the feats that countless generals dream of.

The mere mention of its name evokes excitement and curiosity.

The boy was now shrouded in a mythical aura.

"Really? General Haotian actually came to our Wang Family?"

"My father told me that he had never seen that general in the imperial court, despite his numerous honors!"

Why did he come here?

"I heard they came for the Mo River."

"The Mo River? That's interesting. Is it here to learn from our Wang Family, or has it also set its sights on the treasures in the Merit Treasure Trove?"

"Of course! Who wouldn't be envious of the Merit Treasure Trove? If it weren't for the Merit Treasure Trove, I wouldn't even know that there's such a thing as the Extreme Realm in Martial Dao."

"Let's go, let's go see him first and then we'll talk."

Many of the younger generation of the Wang Family were also excited.

The current Great Yu has gone from prosperity to decline, from peace to chaos. The name Haotian has suddenly appeared out of nowhere. In just two years, it has been mentioned so many times that even the proud young masters of the Divine General Residence have put away their arrogance and become extremely curious about the young man.

If the gap between them were not too large, they might have tried to compete and win, but the gap between them and that young man was too vast. Even their grandfathers, uncles, and other elders whom they usually respected were far inferior to that young man, causing them, his peers, to lose the will to compete with him.

Meanwhile, Wang Yongzhi, the Family Head of the Wang Family, who appeared to be in his forties, led many powerful members of the Wang Family of his generation to the mansion to greet them.

Although the scene was quite grand, Wang Yongzhi was a shrewd man. He could tell from this Buddhist Sect incident that the young man was far from simple, even terrifying, and not Wang Family could afford to be arrogant about.

Soon, at the entrance of the Divine General Residence, everyone saw the boy sitting on the back of the Candlelight God, who was covered in Blazing Flame.

The young man was fair-skinned and handsome, with dark and deep eyes as clear as jade. However, he did not have the arrogance and haughtiness they had imagined. Instead, he was reserved and profound, with a sense of loneliness and etherealness as if he were sitting alone on a Mountain Summit.

Wang Yongzhi's eyes turned serious, but a smile appeared on his face as he cupped his hands and said:

"You must be General Haotian. We've never met before, but I've long admired your name; it's legendary!"

"Family Head?"

Seeing that the other party was standing in the center as a sign of respect, Li Hao also jumped off the back of the miniature version of the mighty Candlelight God and bowed slightly.

As soon as he jumped down, the Candlelight God transformed into a ball of flame, emerging from the fire in the form of a young man, standing behind Li Hao with cold eyes.

Beside Wang Yongzhi, the two elderly members of the Wang Family had solemn expressions, and a Chill ran through them.

Although there had been rumors before, seeing firsthand how the ruler of the Great Void Realm was so subdued by Li Hao still left him deeply shocked.

Since the battle of Liang Prefecture, this Great Void Realm Sovereign has revealed his strength; he is actually Half-Step Dao Realm being.

They were all top-tier fighters in the various Divine General Residence, yet now that young man sat on them like a mount.

"Greetings, General Haotian."

Many powerful figures from the Wang Family also greeted Li Hao with clasped hands, showing him great courtesy.

After all, in terms of achievements and titles, although they were quite old, they were still several heads shorter than this young man.

"General Haotian, please."

Wang Yongzhi extended a warm invitation to Li Hao, and the others also showed unusually humble smiles.

When they first learned that Li Hao had killed the Buddha Master, they were surprised, but not enough to make them so humble and obsequious. However, as the matter unfolded and detailed secondhand Intelligence came back, a spy planted among the Buddhist Sect disciples reported that the Buddha Master was suspected to have been killed by Li Hao after advancing to the Dao Inquiry Realm.

This news is rather chilling.

After all, the Buddha Master's original strength was always at the Great Peace Dao Realm.

While this might intimidate all sides, compared to the Wang Family's accumulated wealth and resources over the years, and considering the group of Prodigy from the Wang Family who entered the Immortal Gate a thousand years ago, they were polite to the Buddha Master, but not exactly reverent.

In the Great Peace Dao Realm, the Wang Family also has one.

Each of the major Divine General Residence possesses a trump card capable of confronting those in the Great Peace Dao Realm.

Apart from Li Tianzong, who perished in Dragon City decades ago, Li Muxiu rose to prominence later in the Li Family. Although he was only at the Half-Step Dao Realm, he was able to War Dao Realm experts with the Dao Domain of the Invincible Fist.

If we also consider those Prodigy from the Immortal Gate, they will surely be just as formidable upon their return.

But the Dao Inquiry Realm is different; this is considered the strongest below the Sage.

The reason why the Demon True Person all directions dared not act rashly was because the power he openly displayed was already at the Dao Inquiry Realm Qian Dao Palace.

Furthermore, no one has ever seen him at full strength, and no one knows how many hidden abilities he possesses.

Now that Li Hao has been able to kill the Buddha Master, his strength is already extremely terrifying. The fact that His Majesty has issued an edict to favor him reveals the true nature of the Imperial Family. The reasons behind this are even more chilling to contemplate, inspiring awe for this young man.

We arrived at the main hall of the Wang Family Palace.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Hao couldn't wait to ask:

"Family Head, you previously said you had found the soul of Elder Feng Boping?"

Hearing Li Hao address Feng Boping, Wang Yongzhi recalled how the Buddha Master in a fit of rage for the sake of the Thief Saint, and felt a pang of emotion, saying:

"General Haotian, there's no need to worry. His Majesty has already told me that the Thief Saint's soul is probably incomplete, and his obsession isn't very strong. He's currently trapped in a Nether Domain Level Mo River."

"When we found it, I had already sent my Second Uncle, Wang Zhendong, to try and pass the level himself."

Nether Domain Tier?

Li Hao secretly breathed a sigh of relief; at least it wasn't Nether Capital Tier being.

I almost lost my life trying to pass through the Dragon City Fallen River.

Even with his current strength at the Great Peace Dao Realm, he wouldn't dare say he's confident he can clear other Youdu-level Mo River, since the rules for each Youdu-level Mo River are different.

Although the Dao Domain can suppress rules, even if the rules of the Youdu-level Mo River are ignored, if no method is found, the only thing that can be done is to destroy the Mo River, not to pass the level.

"Can I try it too?"

Li Hao asked.

While the Nether Domain Level Mo River is relatively easy to overcome, passing through it and suppressing it are two different things; the key is finding the right method.

Although Li Hao wasn't confident he could pass the level, he figured he could try a few more times and maybe he would succeed.

As long as the Mo River is not destroyed or disappeared, it can be repeatedly attempted to conquer.

"You?"

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Wang Yongzhi was taken aback, somewhat surprised, yet also somewhat expectant. He smiled and said:

"General Haotian, do you not trust our Wang Family? Rest assured, we will not put on an act. Although that Thief Saint has a notorious reputation, our Wang Family does not dislike him. After all, he has helped us solve many Mo River in the past."

"Um?"

Li Hao looked at his calm smile and was slightly taken aback. He suddenly remembered that when he first entered the Mo River and checked the Merit Board, he had seen Old Feng's merits.

It ranked in the thirties with over three thousand points.

The Sword Saint in the Sword Hermitage only numbered eighty or ninety. Back then, there was no reward for solving the Mo River; it was purely out of passion.

Do you know the name of the Mo River?

Li Hao asked in surprise.

"Bu Liuxing, huh? The saying goes, 'A thief never leaves empty-handed, a robber leaves no name.' The Thief Saint, well, a saint Bu Liuxing. We've known it was him for a long time."

Wang Yongzhi smiled, then sighed softly:

"Good and evil can't be explained in just a few words. Although the Thief Saint has also visited our Wang Family, we can only admit our negligence in guarding our home. We even managed to catch some parasites along the way. Ha, I don't care about anything else, just the fact that he can rank in the Top Five on the Merit Board is enough for our Wang Family to respect him as a true man."

Li Hao glanced at him, surprised that this Family Head the Wang Family was so magnanimous.

Then he thought of that Merit Board from back then, and among the top thirty, nearly twenty were surnamed Wang.

This is an important task entrusted by the imperial court, and also a testament to the Wang Family's achievements.

"However, things are much better now. Those Saber Saint and Sword Saint have all made it into the Top Five. With the Merit Treasure Trove now open, the Mo River is no longer a disaster, but a treasure, haha."

Wang Yongzhi laughed, but a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes.

Before the Merit Treasure Trove was established, the titles of those Sword Saint Saber Saint were mostly ranked at the bottom, and some were not even on the list at all.

Cleaning up the Mo River? You'd be better off using that time to cultivate your spiritual practice.

Even if they were to take action, it would be to slay demons and monsters on the Frontier.

It's a tough job, but slaying demons can earn you merit and titles.

The Mo River is mysterious and complex; it offers no benefits and one never knows what unexpected events might occur within it.

Slaying demons would save a lot of trouble.

Previously, the Wang Family personally visited these powerful figures, hoping they could help alleviate some of the pressure from the high-level Mo River, offering substantial rewards in return. However, no one was willing to pay them any attention, and even if they were, their demands were exorbitant, leaving the family seething with resentment.

Now it's the other way around.

It is precisely because they have endured countless cold stares and disdain that they have no prejudice against Feng Boping, the Thief Saint.

Reputation can deceive, but actions cannot.

Everyone has their own story.

Unless one knew Feng Boping, and that the Merit Treasure Trove would be opened in the Future, and thus made advance arrangements.

But this is absolutely impossible.

After all, it takes 100,000 merits to unlock the Merit Treasure Trove, something even the Wang Family, who have studied the Mo River for hundreds of years, didn't know.

"With my Second Uncle's help, General Haotian can rest assured. If it doesn't work the first time, we can Three Times again and again. These days, we won't resort to destructive methods against these Mo River."

Wang Yongzhi said to Li Hao.

Destroying a river will cause it to disappear, but clearing it grants a hundredfold merit. Now, Mo River, big and small, have become scarce resources. In the past, asking someone to destroy a river was unanswerable, but now secretly destroying Mo River is a crime. This is how times have changed.

"It's okay, there's strength in numbers, I can give it a try too."

Li Hao said that the Mo River can erode the soul, and the longer one stays inside, the more dangerous it becomes. Li Hao was worried that if the situation dragged on, even if Old Feng's soul was rescued, it would also face the risk of dissipation.

"General Haotian, the Mo River is not like slaying demons and monsters. It's not just about having a high cultivation level; more often than not, it depends on experience and intellect."

Beside him, an old man said indifferently.

He is Wang Zhenping, one of the older generation in the Wang Family, and Wang Xiangru's father.

He remembered all the things his daughter had told him when she returned to her parents' home, and with his grandchildren's complaints, he didn't have a good impression of the young man in front of him.

However, he also knew that this young man was no longer the same as before, and was extremely strong with many battle achievements, so he would not provoke him.

What I'm saying now is the absolute truth; there's nothing wrong with it.

"Yes, General Haotian, although you are very powerful, the Mo River is very dangerous."

The others also offered their advice, but their expressions were sincere.

Although he is extremely powerful, he is still too young. The Mo River and slaying demons are two different things, and it is much more difficult than marching and fighting.

"It's alright, let General Haotian give it a try. Has General Haotian crossed the Mo River before?"

Wang Yongzhi shook his head and didn't stop him. He could see that Li Hao had deep feelings for that Thief Saint, otherwise he wouldn't have killed the Buddha Master in anger for him. He knew that he couldn't persuade him, after all, the person had come all this way, he couldn't have just come to exchange pleasantries with them.

"I've been there once or twice," Li Hao said.

"General Haotian does have a kind heart."

Wang Yongzhi couldn't help but smile, feeling a bit of goodwill towards Li Hao.

"Before we enter the Mo River, I need to explain the situation there to General Haotian first. You should familiarize yourself with it."

"Good."

Li Hao nodded. The Wang Family had studied the Mo River for hundreds of years, so their understanding of the Mo River was definitely deeper than his.

Wang Yongzhi didn't waste any time. He couldn't possibly reveal all the secrets of the Mo River at once. He simply told Li Hao about some of the more obscure rules and regulations to prevent him from causing any unknown dangers inside.

After speaking, he led Li Hao away from the main hall.

Seeing that Li Hao was determined, the others did not try to persuade him further. After all, it was not a bad thing to broaden one's horizons. Moreover, the Mo River was a meritorious deed, and presumably, the Emperor would give the general the resources of the Mo River in the Future.

Those merits can be exchanged for the Extreme Realm levels and various State of Mind within the Merit Treasure Trove, making them extremely valuable.

Thinking of this, they couldn't help but feel envious, regretful, and sighing.

If he could use the treasures in that Merit Treasure Trove, this young man would likely be able to soar even higher.

As Li Hao followed Wang Yongzhi and the others out of the main hall, the large group of young Wang Family gathered outside became lively.

Some people, using their Divine Soul, peered down from high above, observing with curiosity.

"That's General Haotian? He looks so relaxed talking to the Family Head."

"Yes, Grandpa Zhenping was there too, and he wasn't scared at all. My legs were shaking when I was in front of Grandpa Zhenping."

"You coward, do you think General Haotian is like us? You probably don't know that even a powerful figure like Grandpa Zhenping is no match for him."

"Shh, Grandpa Zhenping is glaring at you."

"Miss, look! That's General Haotian, one of the two people you most wanted to see. Now you've finally met him."

Outside the crowd, a woman with Qing Shuang, misty beauty gazed into the distance, her maidservant holding an umbrella for her.

"General Haotian is so young! I wonder what that Mr. Chong Er looks like. He must be a decrepit old man, right?"

"Don't talk nonsense, you've never seen it." The woman frowned and scolded softly.

The maid chuckled, showing no fear, clearly used to playing around with her young mistress.

Before long, Wang Yongzhi and the others led Li Hao to a secret location within the Heavenly Illumination Divine General Residence. The many young members of the Wang Family who were watching from afar were kept at a distance and did not approach rashly. This was an important place for the Wang Family and should not be entered lightly.

Before me was a mountain, seemingly hollowed out, extremely vast and empty.

The mountain covered the ground like a pointed hat, and a beam of light shone down from the Mountain Summit, landing on a dark Sculpture.

This is Ksitigarbha Buddha.

Wang Yongzhi brought Li Hao here and said, "This strange object was brought out of a Mo River by one of my Wang Family's ancient ancestors. Later, we studied and figured out its wonderful use. As long as we feed the clay from the local temple outside the Mo River into the mouth of this Ksitigarbha Buddha, we can directly connect to that Mo River through the Ksitigarbha Buddha."

"In other words, from here we can enter all the Mo River under the jurisdiction of my Wang Family."

Although this Ksitigarbha Buddha is peculiar and strange, it is not a big secret, and it has long been reported to His Majesty.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. He had long felt that the origin of the Mo River was extremely mysterious, but he never expected that there would be such a strange object.

"If General Haotian had crossed the Mo River beforehand, he must already be on the Mo River Register, right?"

Wang Yongzhi smiled at Li Hao and said, "Just enter from here, select the Mo River you want to enter, there will be a map of the Mo River on it, I will tell you which one it is."

Li Hao nodded, and then followed Wang Yongzhi's instructions, standing in front of the half-person-high Ksitigarbha Buddha.

The Ksitigarbha Buddha appears benevolent, but in the interplay of light and shadow, it exudes an eerie quality, its narrowed eyes seeming to mock.

Golden light appeared in Li Hao's palm, and the Golden Paper of the Mo River fluttered out.

Then, golden light emanated from Ksitigarbha Buddha's body, and a booklet flew out, its pages turning continuously.

Li Hao's Golden Paper was attracted and fell into the booklet. After a short while, as if its identity had been confirmed, the Golden Paper flew out of the booklet and returned to Li Hao.

Wang Yongzhi could see clearly from the side that the Golden Paper floating in front of Li Hao contained information about Li Hao's Mo River.

Name, merits of the Mo River, events, etc.

When Wang Yongzhi saw the two simple characters on the Golden Paper, he was stunned and shocked. "You're Chong Er?!"