Challenging the Saints

Crooked River Realm, Heavenly River.

Several figures sat there as still as Bedrock, each Angling. Their lines were formed from their own Sacred Dao, making them difficult to detect and possessing unique Dao Resonance power. The other end of their lines extended into the snow-white Heavenly River, where the waters surged and many Demon figures were revealed, all exuding terrifying Aura.

Suddenly, the thread in the boy's hand seemed to tremble. His eyes lit up, revealing a look of surprise, and he quickly pulled it up.

At the same time, at the other end of the line, the Fishhook extended rapidly, piercing the prey and taking root deep within its internal organs, strangling its lifeline! "The fish has taken the bait!"

Li Hao grinned broadly and pulled with all his might. Although the prey struggled fiercely, it was no match for his Terminal Realm power. The prey, creating waves hundreds of feet high, was dragged out of the Heavenly River by Li Hao. "What a big fish!"

Seeing the scales shimmering on the river's surface, reflecting a rainbow of colors, Li Hao's eyes lit up with even greater delight. "Another Divine Water Dao Fish!"

This is a special spirit born from absorbing the power of the Great Dao in the Heavenly River; it is a spiritual creature that can serve as nourishment for Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon. This is the second Divine Water Dao Fish Li Hao Angling here.

Hearing Li Hao's words, the other three couldn't help but turn to look, their eyes filled with envy and amusement. Lie Heaven Saint praised, "Not bad, you're almost catching up to me. I've only caught four." Feng Boping's lips twitched slightly at her boast.

He only caught one.

Upon hearing Lie Heaven Saint's words, the Sword Master's fingers tightened unconsciously as he gripped the line. Like Feng Boping, he had only caught one fish... Lie Heaven Saint was right; although she was a woman, her fishing skills were indeed the best in all the Heavenly Realms.

Li Hao also deeply admired Lie Heaven Saint's fishing skills, feeling that he was at least Ninth Dan.

Soon, Li Hao pulled the Divine Water Dao Fish up and smiled at the struggling fish:

"Little one, don't thrash around. Once you merge with the Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon, I will leave you a wisp of Dao Thought; I won't let you completely perish."

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the Divine Water Dao Fish, only a few meters in size and covered in seven-colored markings, began to dart its eyes around, and then truly stopped struggling. It had already sensed that Li Hao was Sage, and struggling in front of Sage was futile; it was better to choose to believe.

Li Hao detached it from the hook and immediately sent it to the Heaven and Earth Space for temporary storage.

"Haotian's fishing skills are far superior to yours. You say your cultivation is inferior to Haotian's, so how come you can't even catch fish as well as him?" Lie Heaven Saint glanced at Li Hao, then Feng Boping.

When she caught the Divine Water Dao Fish before, she couldn't help but sigh a few times in front of the Feng Boping. "This time it was just bad luck, but next time might be different."

Feng Boping was immediately annoyed.

He was the first to acknowledge Li Hao's Heavenly Talent for cultivation, but he would never admit that Li Hao's fishing skills were superior to his.

The Sword Master's face darkened, and he said, "Let's have another match after the Dao Discussion Assembly. I'm not prepared this time."

Seeing their stubbornness, Lie Heaven Saint chuckled and said, "Everyone says women lie, but I think you men are born to Path of Lies." Feng Boping, too lazy to argue, having sensed that the Demon underwater had been frightened away by Li Hao's earlier commotion, simply reeled in his fishing line and said:

"The Dao Discussion Assembly is only a day or two away; we should start preparing." "Yes."

The Sword Master quickly reeled in his fishing line, understanding the meaning behind Feng Boping's words, and said to Li Hao:

"I'll head back to the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land first, and take my few good-for-nothing disciples to join in the fun. We'll meet in the Universe Realm then." The Lie Heaven Saint sneered, not exposing their lies, and reeled in his fishing line, saying to Li Hao:

"I've detected some information through my avatar. In addition to the usual rewards, this Dao Discussion Assembly will also feature eight rare Heaven and Earth Treasures. Wow, that's quite a generous offer. Who do you think provided them?" She looked at Feng Boping and the Sword Master.

Upon hearing this, both of them tensed up and looked at Li Hao simultaneously.

Li Hao, however, seemed still immersed in the joy of catching the Divine Water Dao Fish, saying as he reeled in the line, "Who cares who it is, my fish has taken the bait."

Seeing Li Hao's words, the two exchanged glances and didn't continue the discussion, though they roughly understood the situation. Afterwards, they packed their things and returned to the Small Thousand Realm.

The Sword Master bid farewell to Li Hao and the Thief Saint, among others. Originally, the Sword Master was unfamiliar with the Thief Saint, the Lie Heaven Saint, and the others, but through Li Hao's introduction and a month of Angling together, they had become acquainted and friends in the martial arts world. "This Dao Discussion Assembly is being held in the Universe Realm; it's time for us to set off."

Back in the Sacred Land, Feng Boping summoned the Half-Saint within his sect, selecting a few to accompany him while the rest guarded the Sacred Land. Incidentally, he also brought along his two Personal Disciples, Lin Baichuan and Chu Hanwei. Although neither of them had reached the level of Half-Saint, they possessed the Saint Dao Seed, barely touching the threshold of Half-Saint. Neither of them were reincarnations of Sage, so their aptitude was considered top-tier.

This Dao Discussion Assembly is difficult for even the Imperial Family of those Divine Dynasty and ancient Aristocratic Clan to attend. Only those with extraordinary backgrounds can obtain a spot to listen to the teachings in person by expending tremendous effort. Sage, on the other hand, can bring their Personal Disciple, and even Half-Saint can attend.

Li Hao nodded. While Old Feng was calling for his disciples, he quickly tidied himself up and asked Lin Qingying if she was willing to follow. Upon hearing this, Lin Qingying nodded quickly, glanced at Li Hao with a slight look in her eyes, and said in a low voice, "Wherever you go, I'll go." After saying that, she looked away, but her eyes were still secretly observing Li Hao out of the corner of her eye.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He seemed to think for a moment before saying, "Alright, as long as you want to go, I can take you to Land of Myriad Heavens!"

Hearing Li Hao's response, Lin Qingying's lips curled up slightly, her eyes glancing elsewhere, unable to conceal her smile, but it quickly disappeared. She nodded and said, "I will try to comprehend the Saint Dao Seed as soon as possible, and then accumulate Incense." She also wanted to become a Saint; only by truly becoming a Saint could she stand shoulder to shoulder with Li Hao, instead of being Little Tail following behind him.

Upon hearing this, Li Hao shook his head and said, "Don't be impatient. You are cultivating the Path of Nothingness, which is nothingness itself. The more impatient you are in your cultivation, the slower it will be. You must not think about 'success.' Nothingness is natural, and everything returns to nothingness." Hearing Li Hao's words, Lin Qingying's eyes flickered slightly. Of all those words, she heard the last one most clearly.

Everything returns to nothingness... If I achieve enlightenment Path of Nothingness, will you return to me?

She glanced at Li Hao, said nothing, and simply nodded slightly.

Once Old Feng had gathered everyone, he called Li Hao to set off. "Isn't the Lie Heaven Saint coming?"

Li Hao inquired.

Feng Boping glanced at Li Hao and said, "I invited her last time to escort you, but there's no need for that this time. I'm not close to her." Li Hao chuckled, too lazy to ask further, and said, "Alright, then let's meet again in the Universe Realm."

With that, he took Lin Qingying and Evening Primrose with him and followed Old Feng on their journey.

As for Hong Yue, her cultivation level is too low, so there's no point in her going there. She hasn't even reached the Interpath Realm yet, so listening to the Dao is meaningless for her.

On the way, Lin Baichuan, Chu Hanwei, and the others watched Li Hao's back from afar, their hearts filled with complex emotions. When they traveled together before, Li Hao was the top among his peers, a towering figure that inspired awe. Now, however, he had transformed from a mountain into God Sun, hanging high in the sky, almost untouchable. The gap between them was widening.

However, their Master had told them that they must never compare themselves to Li Hao, otherwise they would be trapped in his shadow for the rest of their lives and unable to break free. Moreover, this trip to listen to the Dao was a rare fortuitous opportunity for them, and they hoped to use it to make a leap forward!

Thinking of this, their eyes, like those of the other Half-Saint of the Thief Sect, were filled with anticipation and hope. The Universe Realm, one of the Upper Three Realms.

The Dao Arena for the Dao Discussion Assembly changes in rotation Upper Three Realms, and this time it is the Universe Realm's turn. As the date approaches, Sage from Heavenly Realms arrive in the Universe Realm. Among them are many Sages who have been living in seclusion.

An old Beggar in a certain Divine Dynasty city suddenly made some calculations with his fingers, then smiled smugly, looking at the Aristocratic Clan young woman who was giving him money into her bowl, and said with a light laugh, "Kindness begets good karma, this old man will also bestow upon you a Creation of good fortune."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed, and a surge of Dao Resonance Principle flowed into the girl's forehead. In an instant, the girl's flesh and blood were tempered, her Aura became more intense, and a wisp of Dao Resonance was hidden in her heart, which could help her cultivate to the Interpath Realm in the future.

In the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, those at the Dao Inquiry Realm are as common as lackeys, not even qualified to step onto the stage. However, in the many Divine Dynasty of the Land of Myriad Heavens, those at the Dao Inquiry Realm are the patriarchs of Lineage, capable of ruling over a thousand-year- Aristocratic Clan, and becoming objects of courtship even for the Imperial Family of the Divine Dynasty, holding extremely high status.

The girl looked bewildered and lost in thought when the old Beggar in front of her vanished in the blink of an eye, as if it were all Ru Meng.

In a deep mountain and marshland, a disheveled figure emerged from cave abode. His tattered clothes suddenly glowed with Divine Radiance, and then he changed into a brand new set of robes. The Great Dao surrounded him, and the miasma in the nearby mountains and Miasma instantly dissipated, turning the place into a peaceful place like springtime.

"Will I be able to attain Perfection enlightenment this time...?"

The man muttered something to himself, then stepped forward and vanished.

But those deep mountains and vast marshes are now blooming with fragrant flowers, transforming what was once a treacherous place teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious Aura into a breathtaking paradise. "Just received word that they've already set off!"

Within the Buddhist Sect, a sudden flash of Buddha Light appeared between the Buddha Lord's brows, as if some news had arrived. A smile appeared in his eyes. "In the end, they are eight Heaven and Earth Treasures, enough to feed a Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon half-full, and perhaps even offering a chance for transformation."

The Green Lantern Buddha low, spoke calmly.

These eight Heaven and Earth Treasures are a significant financial sacrifice for both the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land. Such a great temptation even tempted them, let alone Li Hao.

Moreover, their sharp eyes had allowed them to discern that the jet-black sword Li Hao had previously pulled out was Fragment of Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon. Although they didn't know where he had found it, it was normal for such Prodigy to be surrounded by luck and have his own fortuitous fortuitous opportunity.

If there are Fragment, they will definitely try to repair them; therefore, their thirst for the Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon will inevitably lead them to participate.

Some Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon possess destructive power comparable to that of Three Tribulations Saint. Even some non-offensive Dao Tribulation Emperor Weapon have incredible and extraordinary effects. "Let's prepare to set off."

The Twin Buddha Child spoke in a low voice, their eyes revealing an impatient killing intent.

Today, he is no longer known as the Twin Buddha Child in the Buddhist Sect, but rather as the Two-Faced Buddha.

His expression appeared calm, but in reality, it was a mixture of gloom and kindness. This discrepancy instilled fear in many Buddhist Sect disciples. As the Buddhist Sect set out, more and more Sage gathered in the Universe Realm.

"Though I am not the Supreme Saint, my Dao is undoubtedly the strongest. When I Perfection, I will surely prove my Heavenly Realms and make Heavenly Realms!" A Sage descended upon the Universe Realm, radiating the Aura of the Great Dao and exuding majesty.

In the Universe Realm, there are Three Great Sacred Lands: the Medicine Dao Sacred Land, the Primal Chaos Sacred Land, and the Dragon Ancestor Sacred Land.

Among these Three Great Sacred Lands, the Hun Primal Chaos Sacred Land is the most prominent, and is implicitly the number one holy Sacred Land in the Universe Realm. People flock to it to become its disciples. Moreover, the Primal Chaos Sacred Land does not have any racial restrictions when accepting disciples. Whether they are Human Race, Demon, or other reptiles, beasts, or monsters, they can all become disciples of the Primal Chaos Sacred Land!

This is also where the Primal Chaos Sacred Land is highly praised, encompassing everything like mountains and rivers. The Dragon Ancestor Sacred Land, on the other hand, is mainly inhabited by the Scaled Insect Clan.

Only the Medicine Dao Sacred Land is the most favored Sacred Land in the hearts of countless Human Race Divine Dynasty the Universe Realm, as it only accepts Human Race.

As soon as Li Hao and Old Feng arrived in the Universe Realm, they saw someone waiting in the Void. Upon seeing them, the person stepped forward and introduced himself as being from the Medicine Dao Sacred Land. To Li Hao Old Feng's surprise, the person was a Sage Carefree State waited for them there.

"My Sage has invited me to seek out the Lord Haotian. After your arrival, please ensure that my Sage performs the proper hospitality as a host."

The Sage smiled, but his eyes were scrutinizing Li Hao. He hadn't gone to the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, as his disciple had already been defeated in the quota battle, so he had nothing to worry about. However, he had heard about the deeds of this Lord Haotian afterward, and now that he saw the True Person, he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

When he sensed the subtle power emanating from Li Hao, as if he were connected to the heavens and Heaven and Earth, and that every move he made could influence the flow of Heaven and Earth Energy, he couldn't help but feel a chill. Li Hao Old Feng exchanged a glance, Old Feng said to Li Hao, "In that case, let's go and pay our respects to the Medicine Saint first."

Both of them could see that the Medicine Saint's actions, if intended as a gesture of courtship, seemed overly eager. The other party was Supreme Saint Sage, and although Li Hao was Heavenly Talent Prodigy, it was not enough to warrant such a gesture from him; there must be something else at play. Lin Baichuan, Chu Hanwei, and the others were shocked, not expecting Li Hao's status to be so high that the Supreme Saint of Medicine would send Sage to invite him, showing him considerable prestige and status.

Soon, led by this Sage, the group arrived at the Medicine Dao Sacred Land.

Upon arriving, Li Hao smelled the medicinal herbs permeating the Sacred Land. Among these herbs were many familiar scents, the same ones Li Hao had encountered before when helping Alchemist Lin Shan Hai Shanhai with his work.

Medicine and alchemy seem to have similar effects, but there is only a Supreme Saint in medicine, not in Dao of Alchemy.

Li Hao knew that alchemy was only a branch of medicine. "Please."

The Sage smiled and gestured to Li Hao.

He didn't even glance at Feng Boping others. Feng Boping Time Stop, gave Li Hao a look, and then led the others to a halt. Only after Li Hao left did they follow the Sage's invitation to the reception area where they had been settled. Although Li Hao was puzzled, he still came to the magnificent hall at the summit of this Medicine Dao Sacred Land.

Inside the hall, a faint fragrance of herbs filled the air. Li Hao saw the Supreme Saint of medicine, whose figure was otherworldly, dressed in a Jade Green Daoist Robe, and whose body exuded a hazy life Aura.

He could see countless Incense, strand by strand, gathering towards this Supreme Saint healer. The speed at which he absorbed the incense was comparable to the speed at which he absorbed the Incense after the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle.

You must understand, he gained fame through the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, and that's when his reputation was at its peak, hence the Incense of worship. The other party, however, receives so much Incense even at ordinary times—that's the influence of Supreme Saint. "We meet again. It seems you've improved even further."

Supreme Saint of Medicine saw Li Hao, a smile played on his lips, yet his expression was as clear as a spring river, radiating Aura of holiness and purity, untouched by worldly dust.

Looking into her clear, unadulterated eyes, Li Hao found it hard to believe that someone of such status could have such pure eyes. He even felt a little blinded by their purity, almost afraid to look directly at them. "I must thank the Medicine Saint for speaking up for me during the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle earlier."

Li Hao cupped his hands in greeting.

Previously, when the Supreme Saint of Huntian launched his attack, the other party spoke up for him, until the Buddha Lord swore an oath with his Buddha-heart, and then no one spoke up for him anymore. "But it didn't have much effect; you still had to reverse the slander yourself."

The Medicine Saint chuckled, not asking Li Hao to accept his gratitude.

But intentions aside... Li Hao valued the process more than the outcome, so he would remember the kindness in the Medicine Saint's words. However, he didn't dwell on the matter and instead asked, "I wonder what the Medicine Saint wanted to tell me by inviting me here?"

The Medicine Saint smiled and said, "You're a smart man. You should have expected that the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land would use this opportunity to attack you. Your presence here is most likely due to some preparation; hopefully, it's not because of those eight Heaven and Earth Treasures." "Hmm."

Li Hao nodded, offering no further explanation. He naturally wanted those eight Heaven and Earth Treasures. Besides them, once he suppressed the Buddha Lord and the Void Saint, he would also raze their Sacred Land and plunder them completely! "I summoned you here for another matter."

The Medicine Saint narrowed her gaze slightly and said in a low voice, "Your path to Physical Body Sainthood is extremely difficult. Only the Primal Chaos Saint and his disciples ever made it, but both of his disciples perished." She then glanced at Li Hao and asked, "If you wish to continue refining your physical body, do you know what method you can use?"

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately understood what the other person meant; this was a hint to him.

Previously, he cultivated the Physical Terminal Realm by absorbing the Essence Blood of other Demon and monsters to continuously refine himself. Otherwise, relying solely on Body Refining techniques would have resulted in extremely slow progress after reaching the Extreme Realm. Now that his Physical Body Sainthood, if he wants to continue to improve, he can only continue to temper his physical body and comprehend the truth of the physical body.

But besides that, one can continue to improve using the old methods, consuming top-tier treasures of Heaven and Earth, or... humanoid tonic pills. Li Hao narrowed his eyes slightly and said to the Medicine Saint, "Understood, thank you for the guidance Medicine Saint."

Seeing Li Hao's words, the Medicine Saint smiled and said, "If anything happens, feel free to come to me. A doctor's heart is benevolent; if I can help you, I will do my best."

Li Hao nodded, glancing at the Medicine Saint. He vaguely guessed that the other party's unprovoked help was definitely not due to the mere concept of a healer's benevolence. Otherwise, how could he possibly heal all the countless people suffering from illness and hardship in the Heavenly Realms? In this Universe Realm, the Three Great Sacred Lands are mutually supportive, and the other party probably did not want to see the Primal Chaos Saint devour him, become even more terrifying, and ultimately completely rule the Universe Realm.

Regardless, he had received some guidance, and Li Hao was grateful for it.

As Li Hao was saying goodbye and about to leave, the Medicine Saint said, "If the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land come after you this time and you can't handle it, come to me. Debating the Dao is a matter that damages one's foundation; you must not be reckless!" "Alright."

Li Hao nodded, thanked him, and left the main hall.

The Medicine Saint watched Li Hao's departing figure, her eyes flickering slightly, and Whispers, "He's just like him..." A hint of memory seemed to surface in her eyes, and she seemed lost in thought.

After leaving the main hall, Li Hao went to find Old Feng.

Feng Boping gave a knowing look and transmitted his voice, "Is it about the Buddhist Sect?" "Yes."

Li Hao nodded, not telling Old Feng about the Primal Chaos Saint, so as not to worry him.

He could only resolve this matter himself, as it concerned Supreme Saint. If the other party truly wanted to deal with him, they would have already made their move. The fact that they hadn't meant that the other party was waiting for something. Li Hao guessed that they were most likely waiting for him to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation and achieve complete Perfection in his Path of the Physical Body. Only then would he truly be "fragrant and delicious."

With two days left until the Dao Discussion Assembly, more and more people arrived in the Universe Realm. Li Hao, Old Feng, and others also settled down temporarily at the Medicine Dao Sacred Land. In addition to them, Sage from other Sacred Land, all of which had connections with the Holy Sacred Land of Medicine Dao Sacred Land, were also invited here.

They were surprised to see Li Hao with Feng Boping; they hadn't expected that the recently prominent figure would be there.

However, as Sage, they had seen far too much. Each person's ascension to sainthood could stir up a storm for sixty years, some even lasting for hundreds of years. Therefore, after a slight surprise, they went about their own business. Li Hao was extremely powerful, but the Dao Discussion Assembly was a contest of pure Sacred Dao.

The strength or weakness in actual combat is influenced by many factors, while the Sacred Dao is like the spine, which is only one simple part.

But precisely this spine is the core of Sage; without the Sacred Dao, Sage is no longer Sage.

Similarly, if one can destroy the Sacred Dao of others, it is equivalent to breaking their spine, rendering them unable to stand and no longer Sage. From the outside world's perspective, if they are fortunate enough to hear the Sage expounding the Way, they will gain immense benefits.

But for the Sage, it was a perilous contest.

It's like using your most vulnerable and vital part, hidden beneath heavy armor, to clash with something else. If you win, that most vulnerable part will become a little stronger; if you lose, it will become a little weaker; if you suffer a crushing defeat, you will be reduced to nothing!

Therefore, Sage are extremely cautious when discussing the Dao, choosing to proceed slowly and deliberately, not revealing the core of their Sacred Dao, but only using the edges of the Sacred Dao to demonstrate their understanding. Even if they lose, although they will suffer some damage, it will not be enough to cut off their vital artery and kill them instantly. The next day, Li Hao saw that the Sword Master had also come, with the Sword Saint by his side, to discuss the Dao as well.

Besides them, we also saw the Literary Saint, his disciple Lin Shuhai, his granddaughter Li Qingyi.

When Literary Saint saw Li Hao, he nodded slightly and smiled.

When Li Qingyi saw Li Hao, her gaze was complicated. She clearly hadn't expected that this opponent, who had just competed against her, would now suddenly become Sage. Such a huge contrast was hard to accept.

Li Hao saw Zhan Tan and nodded to her.

Zhan Tan possessed the dignified bearing of Imperial Daughter. She gave Li Hao a slight bow, her eyes filled with emotion. However, standing beside the Sage, she remained composed and at ease.

As more and more Sage arrive in the Universe Realm, the Great Dao surrounds it, and people from many Divine Dynasty feel that the Heaven and Earth Energy in the Universe Realm is dozens of times stronger than before, and the Dao Resonance is revealed, making it extremely easy to cultivate and attain enlightenment. Some princes of the Divine Dynasty are also extremely lucky, as they are noticed by Sage come here to discuss the Dao and are taken as their Personal Disciple.

The entire Universe Realm was abuzz with excitement. Many forces seized the opportunity to cultivate diligently, and Martial Dao arts competitions were held in various places, hoping to showcase their abilities and gain the favor of the Sage. This Dao Discussion Assembly had a tremendous impact on the combat power of the Small World.

The place for discussing the Dao is located within the Heaven and Earth Dao Arena of the Universe Realm.

This Dao Arena is located above the Universe Realm, in the central area where the Three Great Sacred Lands stand in opposition. It is also the heart of the Universe Realm, the location of its Universe Realm Dragon Meridian, which enhances the fortune of Small World. "You will listen to the teachings below this Dao Arena. How much you comprehend depends on your own comprehension and fortuitous opportunity."

Old Feng explained to Lin Baichuan and the others that only Half-Saint were qualified to stand on the Heaven and Earth Dao Arena, but even then, they could only stand on the outermost edge and had no chance to enter the Dao Arena itself. "Hmm."

Lin Baichuan and the others nodded.

Besides them, Li Hao saw that the Sword Saint was accompanied by other Heavenly Prodigy from the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, such as the Bright Moon Saint Child, who were also left below the Dao Arena. Li Hao glanced at Lin Qingying, Lin Qingying said to Li Hao, "Go ahead, I'll wait for you here."

"Good."

Li Hao nodded, and then Old Feng took off together into the sky.

What appears to be azure here is actually shrouded by a Barrier. Beyond this Barrier lies a vast Heaven and Earth Dao Arena.

Dao Arena, many Half-Saint appeared, far more numerous than those seen at the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle. If Half-Saint were as common as dogs back then, they were now practically everywhere. At the edge of the Dao Arena, Sage sat solemnly.

Many Sage arrived early, sitting upright on their respective Meditation Cushion, none of them concealing their Aura. The Great Dao surrounded them, as if at the center of the universe. Li Hao looked around and saw that the Great Dao around each Sage was like Star River, dazzling and brilliant.

Lie Heaven Saint had arrived and was sitting in another spot, casting his gaze at Li Hao Old Feng.

Feng Boping led Li Hao to a casual spot to sit down. Feng Boping eyes then scanned the area, quickly settling on a particular spot. He muttered, "They really came."

Following his gaze, Li Hao saw the figure of the Buddha Lord. Besides him, there were the Twin Buddha Child and the Green Lantern Buddha. The Green Lantern Buddha radiated Azure Radiance, like a lamp, illuminating the area with a clear Azure Radiance glow.

The Twin Buddha Child had changed drastically, but their eyes remained sinister. When Li Hao noticed them, they also saw Li Hao, as if they had been searching for Li Hao ever since they arrived. They stared at each other, and the Twin Buddha Child' eyes revealed a cold smile and murderous intent, which they made no attempt to conceal.

Now, they are mortal enemies.

Li Hao's gaze remained indifferent; he didn't look at the man for long before turning his gaze away. After all, there was no need to evoke strong emotions in someone who was about to die.

As more and more Sage arrived, standing outside the Dao Arena like rows of God Sun suns, the mere Aura of these Sage made the many Half-Saint waiting to listen to the teachings on their Meditation Cushion feel both tense and solemn. Subsequently, the Supreme Saint also arrived one after another.

The Medicine Saint, the Primal Chaos Saint, and the Dragon Saint are the three leaders of this Dao Discussion Assembly.

In addition, other Supreme Saint such as the Law Saint, the Name Saint, and the Yin Yang Supreme Saint also arrived one after another. With the arrival of the Source Ancestor, there was a small gasp and commotion at the scene.

It should be noted that outside this Heaven and Earth Dao Arena, even the weakest cultivator is Half-Saint, and they will not be as easily startled as ordinary mortals. The appearance of other Supreme Saint is merely eye-catching, but the Source Ancestor, as the first Sage in the Heaven and Earth in ancient times, is the subject of far more curiosity and awe from many Half-Saint than from other Supreme Saint.

Upon seeing the Source Ancestor, Li Hao couldn't help but recall Ying Xiaoxiao's words: the other party was Incense God Realm.

This time, the Source Ancestor still sat in the central seat, with a clear distinction between primary and secondary positions. Whether it was the Law Saint or the Name Saint, their Sacred Dao doctrines all emphasized hierarchy. Some respected elders, while others respected the strong. But the Source Ancestor followed both principles. Beside him were the three Supreme Saints of the Universe Realm, including the Medicine Saint.

Li Hao observed that the Sage outside the arena far exceeded that of those Sages had arrived during the previous Supreme Heaven Pride Battle —more than double or triple in number. "Sage comprehend the Dao of Heaven and Earth, absorb the essence of All Things, speak for Heaven and Earth, and usher in a new era for all living beings!"

When the time came, the Source Ancestor spoke, and these words established the origin of the title of Sage.

The Dao Arena was utterly quiet, both inside and out, with everyone listening intently, unlike the previous Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, which was filled with cheers and noise. "The saints have each attained their own Dao, but who truly possesses the supreme Great Dao of Heaven and Earth? This has been a debate since ancient times, hence this discussion."

The Source Ancestor calmly swept his gaze across the assembled sages and said, "Now, each of you may come up to the stage and choose your opponent for discussion."

As he finished speaking, a figure rose to his feet. It was the Law Saint, his expression calm and composed. He arrived at the Dao Arena and looked at the Dragon Saint, saying, "Dragon Saint, would you mind if we started with a ceremony?"

The Dragon Saint, like an emperor, wore a royal robe and looked extremely majestic. His eyes were indifferent, and he knew that the Law Saint wanted to continue the debate from last time. He did not give way, but rose and floated down into the Dao Arena, saying, "Since the Law Saint is still so concerned, then I will accompany the Law Saint to discuss it again."

The Law Saint radiated a silvery-white light, a stark contrast to the Dragon Saint's golden radiance. He calmly stated, "The law is unforgiving, and it tolerates not even a speck of sand. The Dragon Saint in the Savage Wilderness, ignorant of etiquette and the Law Dao of the world, believing only in the survival of the fittest. I would like to know, does the Dragon Ancestor Sacred Land have any laws or regulations?"

"Within my Dragon Ancestor Sacred Land, everything is decided by strength and cultivation. The weak simply obey the orders of the strong. This is not a law, but the Way!"

"Dragon Saint said coldly. As he spoke, the Sacred Dao emanated from behind him, and his words contained the power of the Sacred Dao."

Outside the arena, many Half-Saint were somewhat surprised, not expecting that two Supreme Saints would be debating the Dao so soon after their arrival; this commotion was quite significant. Li Hao saw that the two were already debating the Dao, their Dao Thought clashing as they spoke, each revealing their respective Sacred Dao. If one were to lose, their Sacred Dao would also be damaged.

If they win, the improvement will be extremely significant, surpassing even a thousand years of arduous cultivation and enlightenment.

Moreover, all the saints have full confidence in their own Sacred Dao. The prerequisite for cultivating the Sacred Dao is that they believe their Sacred Dao is the first among Heavenly Realms and the ultimate truth of Heaven and Earth and earth. Only in this way can it be condensed. If they doubt themselves and regard it as a minor path or not the truth, then even if they have Incense, it will be difficult to Sacred Dao.

"The law is the Way! All Things cannot exist without the law; without the law, the moral order is reversed; without the law, disasters and slaughter will be everywhere; without the law, all Heavenly Realms will suffer!"

The Law Saint's face was cold and stern. His Sacred Dao, like a long, silver-white pillar, shone with dazzling light as he spoke, Past the Dragon Saint. Within the Sacred Dao lay the Legalist School Principle of "equality." Sacred Dao Dragon Saint's Sacred Dao, however, erupted with golden light. He proclaimed loudly, "Before your birth, Heaven and Earth and earth were free and unrestrained. The Law Dao merely added a constraint upon Heaven and Earth!"

His Sacred Dao was like a coiled golden dragon, opposing the Sacred Dao of the Law Saint. "Without the Dharma, there is only Savage Wilderness, chaos in the Heavenly Realms, and endless Reincarnation!" said the Law Saint.

"What difference is there now? It's just that the naked Slaughter that was exposed right before our eyes is now hidden in the shadows. If the law is a rope, then there will be someone holding it. You establish the Law Dao, and your Human Race competes to become kings and emperors, all to control that Law Dao rope and whip the enslaved people. This kind of law is nothing more than making you cater to imperial power, and then imperial power will Incense you back!"

"Dragon Saint rebuked angrily."

"Emperors are subject to the same laws as commoners. What you are saying is human greed, Legalist School!" Sacred Dao.

"Without soldiers, how can there be laws? Without power, how can there be the Way?" the Dragon Saint said, his voice shaking the Heaven and Earth. His Sacred Dao was so brilliant that many Half-Saint felt deafened. Li Hao listened quietly, not expecting that the Sage' discussion of the Way would be so intense.

Their Sacred Dao constantly clash; the weaker party will be defeated and suffer losses.

Moreover, this was merely a test between them, not a true discussion of the core principles. Otherwise, if the core were broken, their vitality would be severely damaged, and they might even lose their Sage power. As the two Supreme Saint discussed the principles, many Half-Saint were affected, their minds wavering, while many Sage also gained some insights and benefits.

Li Hao's eyes flickered. He hadn't gained anything; instead, he felt that the Sacred Dao of these two Supreme Saint seemed... too small.

The Dao Discussion Assembly was about the Great Dao, but in Li Hao's view, the Dao of these two Supreme Saint was only a part of the Heaven and Earth, and only a part of the Great Dao.

After a long while, the debate between the Law Saint and the Dragon Saint came to an end. Neither had emerged victorious. The clash of their Sacred Dao had caused wear and tear on both, but it also seemed that both had made progress, mending a slight flaw in their own Sacred Dao. As they left the Dao Arena, other Sage quickly took the stage.

Li Hao sensed that there were always eyes watching him from the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land. Besides these two Sacred Land, there were also some Sage whose gazes towards him revealed coldness. After the second round of the Sage' discourse ended, a Sage stepped onto the Dao Arena. He then turned to look at Li Hao and said:

"The Imperial Dao Sacred Land wishes to discuss the Dao with the Lord Haotian."

The other party exuded an air of nobility and looked extremely Xuanhe. The Great Dao phenomena surrounding him were nine savage dragons coiled around him, making him appear exceptionally extraordinary.

Li Hao had heard that this was a Sacred Land in the Middle Nine Realms. It was said that most of the disciples who emerged from there established Divine Dynasty and imperial power in the world. The root of their Dao Thought was imperial power, and the essence of imperial power was not the concentration of power, but the concentration of resources!

Resources are concentrated and allocated by one person; that person is the emperor.

The Imperial Dao Sacred Land shared the same philosophy; therefore, they had once advocated entrusting the control of Heavenly Realms to the Source Ancestor alone. However, before the Heavenly Realms could even agree, the Source Ancestor had already rejected the idea. "This Huang Tianji is an old friend of the Buddha Lord."

Feng Boping suddenly transmitted his voice to Li Hao.

Li Hao's eyes turned slightly cold as he said indifferently, "The Imperial Dao? Such a trivial path is not worth discussing!"

Upon hearing his words, Huang Tianji, Dao Arena, was slightly taken aback, then a cold glint appeared in his eyes. He said, "Since you've come to the Dao Discussion Assembly, why don't you dare to come to the Dao Arena to discuss your ideas? What is your intention? Are you trying to break the rules?" Li Hao sneered, then said:

I enjoy Angling.

His words were so abrupt that everyone looked at him, puzzled. Feng Boping, Lie Heaven Saint, the Sword Master, and the others were also taken aback, looking at Li Hao with confusion.

Li Hao continued, "The sages may not necessarily like it, but they must certainly understand this technique. Generally speaking, if we want to catch big fish, we cast the line into deep water to avoid attracting small fish from shallow water!" Experienced Angler can distinguish between big and small fish by observing the Fish Float's reaction.

"If a small fish touches the line, lifting the hook at that moment would be pointless and would only scare the bigger fish away."

He slowly spoke, and seeing the other party's expression grow increasingly cold, he said indifferently, "Want to discuss the Dao with me? Fine, but you're not good enough." He stood up, glanced around the room, especially at the Sage who had been frequently looking at him earlier, and said:

"Anyone who wishes to discuss the Dao with me, Haotian, may come up on stage, and I will challenge them all!"

At this point, he looked at the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land and said, "Furthermore, the Buddhist Sect and the Void Sacred Land must be impatient to wait, right? I want to discuss the Dao with you. Do you dare to accept?!" Upon hearing Li Hao's words, all the Sage present were stunned and looked at this new saint in astonishment. Has he gone mad? This kind of statement is simply insane!

They knew Li Hao possessed formidable combat power, but the Sacred Dao and combat strength were two different things. Some extreme One-Calamity Saint had already Perfection their Sacred Dao, even comparable to Three Tribulations Saint, but their combat strength was still far inferior. Li Hao, on the other hand, possessed formidable combat power, but his Huang Tianji Sacred Dao was weak. Huang Tianji, Three Tribulations Saint, had undergone heavenly Heavenly Tribulation, and his Sacred Dao had already been refined. Even discussing the Dao alone would be dangerous for Li Hao, let alone challenging others at the same time. In everyone's eyes, this was tantamount to suicide.

"Haotian!"

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Feng Boping's expression changed as well.

Although he had previously witnessed Li Hao's breakthrough in the Sacred Dao, even Sacred Capital would not dare to do such a thing. Since Li Hao became a saint, he no longer called Li Hao "Hao'er" and regarded Li Hao as an equal.

Both Lie Heaven Saint and the Sword Master were somewhat lost in thought, their expressions quickly changing as they stared intently at Li Hao and transmitted their voices. Li Hao, hearing their urgent questions, simply gave them reassuring looks before turning his gaze towards the Buddhist Sect.

The Buddha Lord and his Twin Buddha Child were both somewhat stunned, clearly not expecting such a good thing to happen. Li Hao had taken the initiative to seek them out, and even challenged multiple people at once. However, Li Hao's confident actions couldn't help but make them suspicious.

Where does this confidence come from?

Could it be that we'll ask the Supreme Saint for help?

As Li Hao finished speaking, the Source Ancestor and the Law Saint, Primal Chaos Saint, and others who had just finished their discussion were all stunned. They couldn't understand where Li Hao's confidence came from. Primal Chaos Saint's face immediately turned gloomy. If Li Hao died here and the Sacred Dao was destroyed, then this great medicine would have been wasted.