The Ancient Hall Opens

With the battle of Void Sky Abyss over, the conflict between the Source Ancestor and the God Race has Time Stop.

Within that Void Rift, apart from the Second Disciple of the Source Ancestor, the Heaven Origin Saint, no one knew what had happened, but there was no doubt that they had reached a truce agreement.

As the opening of the Ancient Hall drew near, all the saints guessed that, apart from the Source Ancestor, the God King would certainly not miss this fortuitous opportunity.

Various rumors about the Ancient Hall circulated among the saints, and many Half-Saint were also discussing it. After all, the purpose of the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, which had lasted for many years, was to stimulate geniuses and cultivate Prodigy who could master the Sixth Extreme Realm.

Now that such a person has appeared, the legends of Immortal Deity that have moved the Heavenly Realms are about to be revealed.

Many Sage who have reincarnated and cultivated have chosen to return early to inherit the power of their previous lives after awakening their memories.

No one knows what the situation is Ancient Hall yet. If it's a Great Dao, that's fine, but if there are limited spots, then it will definitely be a fierce battle, and preparations need to be made in advance.

It was precisely because of the Ancient Hall that many Sacred Land did not choose to intervene in the previous clash between the Source Ancestor and the God King, at most being forced to take sides. In the Universe Realm, within the Primal Chaos Sacred Land.

"Master, is there truly a path to Immortal Deity within that Ancient Hall? Perhaps Immortal Deity are merely legends, and that Master has already reached the pinnacle of cultivation."

A Sage with seven-colored wings spoke in a low voice. He had a refined and humble demeanor, and was handsome and elegant. However, he had Peacock feathers on his forehead that were combed back, and his eye shadow had a natural emerald green hue.

"Your cultivation years are too short. Immortal Deity are not just legends. The reason why the Source Ancestor was so obsessed with Immortal Deity is because he personally witnessed them in the Primordial Era times, and he may even have received guidance from Immortal Deity."

The towering figure, with a single, jet-black Single Horn proudly piercing the Primal Chaos Saint atop his head, calmly said:

"The footprints of Immortal Deity can be found everywhere. The Xingchen in the Heavenly Realms, except for the God Sun, are all fabricated by the Immortal-and-Divine Power. You say the world should be like this? How is that possible? The human traces are too obvious!"

"That's right, the Heavenly Stele in the All Heavens Battlefield is said to be a treasure left behind by ancient Immortal Deity. Its specific function is suspected to be used by Immortal Deity to select disciples."

The old tree in front of the Primal Chaos Saint slowly said, "It's just that the Immortal Deity have disappeared, so the Heavenly Stele gradually became something for Heavenly Prodigy to verify their qualifications. But think about it carefully, how could such a strange and unusual stele have been born in Heaven and Earth natural world?"

"Do Immortal Deity use the Heavenly Stele to select their disciples?"

The Peacock Sage was stunned. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that it made sense.

"I wonder what's going on inside that Ancient Hall. Will the Source Ancestor and the God King join forces? If they really open the Path to Immortality, no one will be able to compete with their combined efforts," the Peacock Sage said with some worry.

"No, when that time comes, the Source Ancestor will definitely invite us to deal with the God King first."

The Primal Chaos Saint calmly said, "Back then, when the Source Ancestor attacked the God King, it was, to put it bluntly, out of deep-seated jealousy and fear of him. That God King... could be considered the greatest Prodigy of all time, but unfortunately, his brilliance was too overwhelming, and he was too trusting of others."

The Peacock Sage was stunned, somewhat taken aback. That Source Ancestor was afraid of and jealous of others?

"Time's almost up. Let's head to the Small Thousand Realm ahead of time to meet that kid. He's the key to the Ancient Hall, and not all Sage want him to be. Let's open the Ancient Hall now and prevent this key from being destroyed."

The Primal Chaos Saint narrowed his eyes, his aura receding from its massive, ten-thousand-foot-tall form to its usual Sage appearance. Hearing his words, the Peacock Sage felt a chill; did he not want it to open as soon as possible?

Indeed, the Ancient Hall is unavoidable; for some Sage, opening it ahead of time might not necessarily bring them any benefit...

"There seem to be traces of Sage outside the Small Thousand Realm recently, but we haven't found him yet."

In the Small Courtyard of the Thief Heaven Sacred Land, Feng Boping ate and drank wine, and said to Li Hao...

"The Source Ancestor is right. There is indeed someone who doesn't want me to open the Ancient Hall. Perhaps there is a Supreme Saint inside." Li Hao's ability to glimpse the Heaven's Will, predict good and bad fortune, and sense danger lurking outside this Small Thousand Realm is definitely not benevolent.

Although he didn't mention it to Old Feng maintained the previous stance, joining forces with Lie Heaven Saint to seal off the Small Thousand Realm and the Sacred Land, greatly increasing the difficulty for other Sage to infiltrate.

"After all, the timing of your appearance may not be the most opportune for some people. The Ancient Hall is still there, and without your key, some people want to cultivate to the Sixth Extreme Realm on their own and seize more opportunities."

Feng Boping had long ago seen through the thoughts of some Sage. Although the God Race and the Source Ancestor no longer fought, they still sealed off the realm and mountains, all to protect Li Hao. If Supreme Saint were to take action, it would be difficult to kill Li Hao silently. If they made too much of a commotion, it would be tantamount to incurring the wrath of the masses.

"Old Feng, are you really not going to the Ancient Hall this time?"

Li Hao grabbed the Wine Gourd beside him, took two sips, and asked Old Feng.

All Heavens Saints were secretly gathering their strength, preparing to go to the Ancient Hall. This event was even more grand than the Sages' Dao Discussion Assembly. No one was unmoved, but Old Feng was an exception.

"Becoming Immortal Deity simply means living longer, living as long as Heaven and Earth. Living a long life is nothing special; what's terrible is living an unhappy life."

Feng Boping tilted his head back and took a swig of wine, then smiled calmly and said, "I can't be with you this time. You'll have to take care of yourself. I'll wait for you to take that step."

Li Hao stared at Old Feng for a moment, vaguely sensing that the other party seemed to be hiding something from him, but the other party had no intention of saying it. He was even willing to forgo the chance to become Immortal Deity, so surely...

This is indeed an extremely important matter.

"If there truly is Path to Immortality, I will come to fetch you," Li Hao said.

Upon hearing this, Feng Boping burst into laughter and said, "Then I'll wait."

Li Hao smiled, and the two of them, without any pretense, clinked Wine Gourd together, enjoying the delicious food and feeling quite content. As the time for visiting the Ancient Hall drew closer, many acquaintances sent Li Hao messages of concern.

The Zhan Tan from the Flower Wandering Society, the Jade Pool in the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, and the Night Ancestor, the Azure Ancestor, Qing Jiu, and others—none of them had the chance to go to the Ancient Hall, but they knew that this journey was extremely dangerous.

I'll wait for you to come back.

Lin Qingying sent a message to Li Hao through the Sage's Hand Token.

Li Hao glanced at it; this trip was fraught with both fortune and misfortune, and he dared not underestimate it.

There was no response. Li Hao put away the Hand Token and waited until the Source Ancestor sent a message to gather and head to the Ancient Hall before Li Hao set off. "It seems that the Source Ancestor's avatar has come to pick you up in person outside that Small Thousand Realm."

"Besides the Source Ancestor, there are other Supreme Saint who have come here in person."

Feng Boping arrived at Li Hao's courtyard, sighed, and said with a smile, "It seems they treated you very well before you opened the Ancient Hall. You'll be fine, but you need to be careful later."

"Um."

Li Hao nodded and Old Feng Daoist.

Lie Heaven Saint also arrived outside the Thief Heaven Sacred Land. Li Hao invited him to go together, but Lie Heaven Saint shook his head, "You're being stared at too much. Go by yourself, I'll go alone."

Upon hearing this, Feng Boping, who had come to see her off, rolled his eyes at her. He knew she didn't intend to go and was just lying to Li Hao. Li Hao was somewhat puzzled and gave them a strange look, but didn't ask any further questions. He simply said, "Alright, then I'll go scout ahead." After bidding farewell to the two, Li Hao flew out of the Small Thousand Realm.

Suddenly, the Aura of numerous Sages were revealed in the silent Void outside the Small Thousand Realm. Among them, the most dazzling and eye-catching were the Supreme Saint saints such as the Primal Chaos Saint, the Medicine Saint, and the Law Saint.

All Heavens Saints seemed to have gathered outside this Small Thousand Realm, waiting here. "Even the Supreme Saint has arrived?"

"It seems everyone is taking this Ancient Hall very seriously, worried that something might go wrong."

"It's because he's the only one who has mastered the Sixth Extreme Realm. Without him, who knows how many more years we would have to wait."

Many Sage wore solemn expressions. This matter concerned the Heavenly Realms; if the Path to Immortality were truly opened, it would touch upon an even more vast Heaven and Earth. "Are you ready?"

The Source Ancestor appeared before Li Hao, his expression still bearing a gentle smile.

Li Hao nodded.

His gaze swept across the crowd, spotting the Sword Saint and Sword Master, as well as the Literary Saint. "Let's go."

The Law Saint glanced at the time and said coldly, then took the lead and left.

The Primal Chaos Saint glanced at Li Hao, a slight smile playing on his lips. He could sense that the aroma of the flesh pill was growing increasingly rich. Although he could tell that Li Hao hadn't survived the Earth Tribulation and was still only One-Calamity Saint, it was already fragrant enough.

"Be careful of the Huntian."

Li Hao heard the voice transmission from the Medicine Saint in his mind, and then saw the Medicine Saint glance at him before turning away, as if they were not very familiar with each other. Li Hao remained calm. Although the Primal Chaos Saint had attacked him more than once this time, he was now somewhat confident that he could survive under the hands of Supreme Saint Sage.

With the Supreme Saint leading the way, and the other Sages following in a grand procession, Li Hao was surrounded by stars like the moon. After crossing the rifts between Heaven and Earth one after another, he soon arrived at the Heaven Origin Realm of the Upper Three Realms.

Here, some Sage were waiting; they did not go to the outside of the Small Thousand Realm to guard Li Hao.

When they saw the many Supreme Saint bringing Li Hao over, they couldn't help but frown slightly. Such a grand display and pomp was unparalleled in Heavenly Realms. But they knew that these Supreme Saints were worried that the key might meet with misfortune.

Li Hao saw that not far from the Source Ancestor 'True Form sat a figure covered in crimson gold, clad in imposing armor—it was the God King. The place where he sat emanated an aura of volcanic Magma, carrying a terrifying power.

Beside the God King were Ying Xiaoxiao and several other God Race Sage.

Previously, Li Hao had taken Ying Xiaoxiao away, and they parted ways upon returning to the Small Thousand Realm. Now, as Sage of the God Race, Ying Xiaoxiao naturally came to participate in the Ancient Hall. When Li Hao arrived, Ying Xiaoxiao's gaze fell on him, her eyes filled with worry.

"Beware of the Progenitor."

Li Hao heard Ying Xiaoxiao's voice transmission in his mind.

He paused for a moment, then looked at the woman, noticing a faint sadness and anxiety in her bright eyes. Li Hao remained unmoved, asking no further questions, and went straight to the Source Ancestor's True Form.

At this moment, Li Hao sensed a familiar, subtle Aura. He turned his head and saw Star Saint sitting at the edge of the crowd, staring at him with a cold expression.

Li Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised that the Star Saint was still alive. He truly lived up to his reputation as a being second only to the Supreme Saint, possessing life-saving techniques unknown to Li Hao. "Since you're here, let's leave."

The God King spoke directly, seemingly not wanting to wait a moment longer. The Source Ancestor nodded slightly, stood up, and said, "Let's go."

He raised his hand and created a crack, a crack torn along a fissure in the Heaven and Earth, capable of spanning an extremely long distance. He glanced at Li Hao and went in first.

Following them were several Sages from the Source Ancestor Sacred Land, who also went inside.

As Xiao Tianyu passed by Li Hao, he glanced at him and then followed him inside.

The Law Saint followed closely behind, with Qiu Tianlv, who had already become a saint, beside him. He glanced at Li Hao, his expression somewhat silent.

Like Xiao Tianyu, although he was Sage in his previous life, his memories of this life were also integrated into his body, and his competition with Li Hao in the same year left too deep an impression.

As everyone continued to pass through the rift, Li Hao ignored Star Saint and stepped into the rift. When he came out again, he saw a Starry Sky before him.

In this Starry Sky, a floating Ancient Hall is wreathed in Thunderfire.

Outside this Ancient Hall, there seemed to be Forbidden Zone. As soon as Li Hao's Divine Sense approached, it was annihilated by an inexplicable force, as if it had touched Abyss and was silently shattered.

Li Hao stared intently; he had long heard of this Ancient Hall, and now he was finally able to see it.

"Legend has it that this was once the abode of Immortal Deity. Do not touch it carelessly, lest you trigger some Mastery mechanisms," said the Mo Family Supreme Saint.

Source Ancestor remained silent and arrived at the Ancient Hall, where there were star-path steps constructed from the Principle. He stepped onto them, and lightning immediately appeared around him, but it quickly dissipated.

He walked quickly and soon flew to the entrance of the Ancient Hall. "This little problem shouldn't be too difficult for you."

The Law Saint glanced at Li Hao. He had heard that Li Hao had killed the General Star Saint, but the Star Saint was not dead; his strength had only diminished, and he had barely escaped with his life. As he spoke, the Law Saint also flew swiftly toward the Ancient Hall.

Li Hao noticed that the Starry Sky staircase leading to the Ancient Hall was not easy to walk, but it wouldn't affect him much.

After the Supreme Saint Past, Li Hao also stepped onto the steps. Immediately, Law Power swept over him, containing powerful Dao Power, as if the Sage were attacking with Dao Arts.

However, the force, upon touching his body, quietly transformed into a gust of wind and dodged. His physical body, like a towering Wooden Stake, blocked the Principle that continued to surge from the steps.

Li Hao knew that this was the inherent power of the Hearing Dao Extreme Realm, which made one impervious to Myriad Daos.

Seeing Li Hao casually traverse the Ancient Hall steps like Supreme Saint, many Sages' gazes became much more serious.

Soon, the other Sage also stepped onto the steps, and immediately many Principle surged like a storm, with various strange phenomena appearing on the steps. The Sword Saint drew his sword and cleaved through the sea of fire, arriving in the Ancient Hall. The Sword Master was surrounded by Sword Domain, which also protected him, and he arrived safely.

The other Sage also used their own methods to cross the steps, while some ordinary One-Calamity Saint had difficulty moving forward and had to unleash a large amount of Incense Power to barely get through.

Only then did some Sage realize that, despite both being One-Calamity Saint, the young man was far too abnormal.

While the other Sage were still hurrying up the steps, the Source Ancestor and other Supreme Saint did not stop. After Li Hao arrived, they pushed open the Ancient Hall, and it seemed as if a brand new Heaven and Earth had opened up before their eyes.

The sky above that Ancient Hall revealed another Starry Sky, as dazzling as the Silver River.

Source Ancestor and the others had explored this place before and seemed to know the way well, so they led the way.

Ancient Hall is an extremely long passageway, which ends at a dilapidated platform covered in cracks.