Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture

Li Hao nodded slightly, sensing the extreme difficulty of the Personal Disciple's training.

After explaining the situation of the Old Wang the True Immortal Realm, he pointed a finger at Li Hao's brow and imparted Immortal Method.

Li Hao silently accepted, as if an Immortal Seal was Whispers instruction within his sea of consciousness.

"This is the Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture. I will only pass on the True Immortal Chapter to you. Only if you become Registered Disciple of the Immortal Emperor can you obtain the Immortal Lord Chapter. Once you reach the Immortal Lord Realm, I will pass on the Immortal King Chapter, which is the final chapter."

Old Wang's gaze was unusually solemn and earnest as he said to Li Hao:

"Even if it's just the True Immortal Chapter, it's still top-tier among all True Immortal Realm Cultivation Method. It allows one to cultivate the Ancestral Immortal Body and the Battle Heaven Control Method. Either one of these is enough to sweep across the True Realm with few rivals!"

He glanced at the Meditation Cushion in the distance and said, "If others can pass this second test, they too can obtain this fortuitous opportunity. Even if they can't fully comprehend it and only learn a little Rudiments, they can still shine in the True Immortal Realm. If the Immortal Emperor were here, the selection of candidates for the test for Registered Disciple would be extremely strict, and ordinary people wouldn't even be qualified to participate!"

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. That powerful?

"Once this technique is cultivated to its ultimate state, and its limits can be broken, it will become the Emperor Technique mastered by the Immortal Emperor, the Heavenly Calamity Emperor Method."

The Old Wang said softly, "Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture, and you will be king; defy Heaven and you will suffer calamity!"

His soft whisper, just eight words, caused a muffled, thunderous sound to faintly echo through the previously quiet Void.

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat, and he vaguely grasped the meaning of these eight characters.

"You are currently only at the Saint-Level and have only overcome the second calamity. With your strength, you can break free of your shackles at any time, overcome the Three Calamities, and then touch the Heavenly Dao to reach the Great Perfection of the Saint-Level. At that time, it will be easier for you to comprehend it."

"Old Wang said."

Li Hao nodded. While undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation required thorough preparation for other Saint-Level, it was a minor matter for him.

However, when it came to transcending the Heavenly Tribulation, a thought struck him: it seemed somewhat wasteful to simply pass through it like this...

"Try to figure it out on your own first. I can't help you with cultivation, but you can ask me about other things."

Old Wang said, then picked up the Go Box, turned and left. He then picked up a sharp hoe that gleamed with a Dao Light from beside the Dwelling and walked towards the Farmland.

Li Hao sat on a small wooden stool and waited until the other man was far away before bringing up the Panel.

Although he knew that the Old Wang could not see him, he still felt a sense of respect for this highly accomplished elder.

On the Panel, a new Immortal Method appeared.

[Skill (Quasi-Emperor Technique): Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture (True Immortal Chapter, Incomplete)]

At this moment, the Immortal Method in his mind had been absorbed by Li Hao, but the Immortal Method was extremely profound, encompassing both physical body and the control of Immortal Method, as well as the exquisite Mastery of Immortal Power.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised. According to Old Wang, passing the first test would qualify one to advance to the True Immortal Realm.

But compared to this Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture, it doesn't even qualify as an entry-level understanding.

No wonder Old Wang said that once you master this method, you'll be able to sweep through even the True Immortal Realm.

"Perhaps it takes Eleventh Dan of State of Mind to fully absorb this method, and... this method seems to encompass both Immortal Dao control and Path of the Physical Body. Perhaps one must reach Eleventh Dan in both to truly master it!"

Li Hao Dark Dao to himself, immediately sensing the terrifying power of this technique.

In the past, other Cultivation Method, including the Yama Immortal Technique that I had previously absorbed, could be mastered through a single Dao Realm Comprehension.

However, this method requires both the Path of the Physical Body and the Imperial Dao to reach Eleventh Dan simultaneously in order to be truly Perfection!

While pondering, Li Hao suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

If I accumulate enough experience here to reach the Eleventh Dan of the Path of the Physical Body and the Imperial Dao, and cultivate this technique to Perfection, thus advancing to the True Immortal Realm, wouldn't that mean I have a chance to pass the third level of the True Venerable Tower's test?

The third layer is a projection ten times larger than oneself, but if one is stuck at a certain level, this tenfold difference should be enough to smooth things over.

Thinking about this, Li Hao became somewhat tempted.

After all, Old Wang had said that the higher a disciple's status, the more Immortal Emperor Dao Heritage they would unlock.

"Although this is somewhat cheating, those Personal Disciples who can pass are either born from Chaos or have been eating Immortal Herb like snacks since childhood. Compared to ordinary people, it can be considered a form of cheating."

Li Hao Dark Dao to himself.

In this world, honest people suffer the most.

He put away the Panel, then stood up, looked around, saw Old Wang's figure, and immediately hummed a song as he Past towards him.

"What, is it too difficult?"

Seeing that Li Hao did not immediately begin cultivating, Old Wang couldn't help but laugh.

Li Hao nodded in deep agreement and said, "It is indeed very difficult."

He wants to raise both the Path of the Physical Body and the Imperial Dao to the Eleventh Dan, which seems like a long time coming.

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Old Wang couldn't help but laugh heartily. No matter how Heavenly Talent talented you are, you still have to study and practice diligently in the face of this Quasi-Emperor Law.

"It's alright, take your time. You're already on the Third Step, ahead of everyone else. With your Heavenly Talent, as long as you don't slack off, no one can surpass you."

Old Wang smiled.

Li Hao nodded. He wasn't comparing himself to the others; he just wanted to finish as soon as possible so he could leave this place sooner.

Only...

"When I go out, will you still be here, Grandpa?"

Li Hao rolled up his trousers and followed Old Wang's footprints in the muddy field, trudging up behind him with uneven steps, and asked curiously.

Old Wang paused slightly in his work of weeding the Immortal Herb, then smiled calmly and said, "Yes, I will continue to guard this place and watch over the Immortal Emperor's Imperial Hall."

Li Hao's eyes deepened slightly as he said, "That's so lonely."

Loneliness isn't scary; boredom is.

Old Wang, carrying Li Hao on his back, continued weeding. His voice reached Li Hao's ears. "Before any of you came, I always did it this way."

He Pause abruptly, raised his head, and gazed at the distant, unreachable sky—or perhaps an even more distant place beyond that sky—and whispered:

"Those old friends died in the True Realm, and I wonder if anyone will even collect their bones. That's true loneliness..."

As we speak, a gentle breeze stirs in the Farmland, softly caressing the surrounding Immortal Herb.

Wisps of light drifted and gathered, like gentle, delicate hands, soothing the old man's grieving emotions.

Li Hao fell silent, thinking of the skeletons he had seen on that Ancient Road, the endless burial ground.

At first glance, it looks like just a corpse, but now I realize that Old Wang friend, or even a relative, lies inside.

Is it a rule restriction, or is it that you, Old Wang, simply don't want to go out?

Li Hao asked in a low voice.

Old Wang chuckled softly, his shoulders trembling slightly, and said, "This place is the Incense of the Immortal Emperor. It's not enough to rely on just one Registered Disciple. In a dangerous place like the True Realm, even Registered Disciple can perish. Only if a true Novice Disciple appears can I, as a guardian of the Daoist, accompany him out."

At this point, he turned to look at Li Hao, his eyes becoming kind and Wenrou: "You have a slight chance of becoming formal disciple, but it's only a slight chance. You've already experienced the test on the Second Layer of the True Venerable Tower. Are you confident you can pass it?"

Li Hao paused for a moment, then his eyes brightened.

Chess for three years and chatted for three years. Although he didn't discuss cultivation with the old man, they talked about almost everything else.

They already felt a connection despite their age difference.

If he could help the other party get out, Li Hao would do everything in his power!

"As long as I can become formal disciple, that's fine?"

Li Hao asked earnestly, his eyes burning with intense light.

Seeing Li Hao's gaze, Old Wang's smile softened even more. He gently shook his head and said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You've already been taught the Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture, and you know about the Nine Flowers Immortal Seal. You should know how difficult it is to become formal disciple!"

Li Hao took a deep breath, his resolve hardening, and said, "I will definitely let you out!"

"Don't overthink it; the more you think, the slower your cultivation will be."

Old Wang smiled, turned around and continued weeding the Immortal Herbs. He didn't explain the matter to Li Hao in detail because he didn't want to put pressure on Li Hao.

He also didn't want to get involved in Li Hao's cultivation.

Li Hao remained silent; some things could only be accomplished through action.

After Wang Lai finished preparing the Immortal Herb, the two returned to the ridge of the field, where Old Wang chatted with Li Hao about their past cultivation days.

Here, he often chats with others about the past.

After all, he had a long lifespan and too many distant memories, which he could not finish recounting even if he talked about them for tens of thousands of years.

He likes to talk about it because he worries that if he doesn't talk about it from time to time and recall it, he will forget it.

Even with a near- Eternity lifespan, it is still no match for the erosion and oblivion of Years.

Li Hao also put away his serious expression and chatted with the other person as usual, listening attentively.

As the sun set, Old Wang returned carrying his hoe, and Li Hao followed him back to the front of his Dwelling, inviting him to play another game that day.

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Old Wang chuckled. He had thought that after imparting Immortal Method to Li Hao would be eager to devote himself to the cultivation of the Heaven-Following Ancestral Scripture.

After all, this is True Immortal Realm Cultivation Method at the Quasi-Emperor Grade, which only top-tier powers in the True Realm can access.

However, he was already familiar with Li Hao's personality and didn't find it abrupt. But thinking of what the little guy had said in the Immortal Field earlier, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Judging from Li Hao's thoughts, he was obviously still enthusiastic about the fun of Chess Dao and hadn't really been working hard to cultivate.

However, he didn't blame Li Hao. After all, becoming formal disciple was extremely difficult. Without a special foundation from childhood, it would be impossible to cultivate to that level.

He shook his head, dispelling the faint sense of loss that he felt was inexplicable, and smiled as he put down his hoe, took out Go Board, and played chess with Li Hao under the Starlight Yue Ying.

In the distance, many Sages on Meditation Cushion were practicing meditation, like sleeping Sculpture.

In front of the Dwelling, an old man and a young man were making moves on the chess pieces, occasionally laughing.

Years flows quietly through this Forbidden Zone world.

Two years Past in the blink of an eye.

Five years have passed since Li Hao arrived at the depths of Double-Seam Demon Valley.

Here, five short years have passed in the blink of an eye, and nothing has changed.

The people on the Meditation Cushion remained as still as Sculpture, as silent as ever.

The Immortal Herb in the several acres of Farmland did not grow tall; the years were too short, and their changes were negligible.

However, the game of wits between the old man and the young man in front of the Dwelling has undergone a complete transformation since their arrival.

Old Wang solemn, staring at the Go Board.

The young man made his move, and the chessboard became intricate and unpredictable, with twists and turns that made it extremely difficult to discern any clues.

It has a somewhat ethereal, otherworldly quality.

As if it were the first time they played chess, he was still in the mood to enjoy tea and admire the Farmland Immortal Herb. Now, however, he didn't even notice that a cup of tea had gone cold beside him.

In contrast, the boy also looked solemn, his eyes focused, not daring to relax for a moment.

The current situation is also due to Old Wang's negligence, which allowed him to seize an opportunity and proceed cautiously to reach the present state.

As the Cloudmist dispersed, the Immortal Herb in the Farmland wafted in the air, a gentle breeze caressed them, and the sound of Old Wang placing his chess piece rang out with a soft thud.

After a long while, the young man also placed his piece, and another crisp sound rang out.

As the Cloudmist turned red and the sunset glowed brilliantly, the situation on the chessboard seemed to gradually become clear.

Old Wang released the game from his hand, sighed softly, and then looked at the young man with a hint of annoyance, saying, "You've finally caught me in the act."

"Opportunities must be seized by oneself; I'm grateful to my seniors for letting me have my way."

Li Hao chuckled, looking very happy.

After all, winning a game against Old Wang is no easy feat!

"How many times have you won now?"

As he collected the coins, Old Wang asked questions.

Without even thinking, Li Hao replied, "Seven times!"

Old Wang couldn't help but roll his eyes. This kid remembers things quite clearly, humph!

"So how many times have you lost?" Old Wang suddenly asked, looking at him with a mocking expression.

Li Hao coughed lightly, scratched his head, and said, "I don't know."

"You little rascal..." Old Wang was so angry he almost burst out laughing. What a cunning little devil.

"I've remembered it for you." A hint of pride appeared on the Old Wang's face. "1821 times!"

Li Hao: "..."

The other party was right.

Old Wang Li Hao's constipated expression, Wang Lao burst into laughter, glanced at the sky, and said, "It's getting late, time to rest!"

Li Hao had no choice but to give up.

Two years Past, and his experience in Chess Dao has long since reached the level of Tenth Dan, but he has yet to grasp the Dao Heart Realm of an Eleventh Dan player.

After Old Wang put away the Go Board and went to rest, Li Hao also returned to his Meditation Cushion, took out his Drawing Board, and began to paint the Heaven and Earth Hong Bell under the moonlight.

For the past two years, besides playing Chess with Old Wang, Li Hao has been painting.

His Painting Dao skills had reached the Tenth Dan of Perfection, yet State of Mind was still at a loss for what to do.

As he finished painting each picture, a hint of bewilderment appeared in Li Hao's eyes.

Through repeated painting, he felt that his painting skills had reached their peak, but he had never been able to reach the bottleneck of his State of Mind.

This made him somewhat anxious, and it felt increasingly distant.

"Using Heaven and Earth as a canvas and the Great Dao as a brush, the masterpiece created is not yet the pinnacle. What would an even more exquisite masterpiece look like?"

Li Hao muttered to himself.

He couldn't imagine it, and therefore, he couldn't touch it.

After sitting on the Meditation Cushion all night, the next day, while Li Hao was still lost in thought, a voice suddenly came.

When Li Hao came to his senses, he saw that the other Sage had also been startled by the sound and were all looking over. It turned out that the Herding Saint had returned from challenging the True Venerable Tower.

"Two years Past, Herding Saint's progress has been even longer this time. His pace of improvement is quite rapid!"

"It used to take decades to make any progress, but now..."

Everyone was surprised by Herding Saint's results, and their gazes immediately turned to Li Hao.

They all knew that since the arrival of this newcomer, the atmosphere here had become tense, and everyone's mindset had changed accordingly.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Li Hao's heart stirred slightly. After so long, it was time to try raising his Body Movement Dao to the Tenth Dan and see if he could pass the Second Layer.

If that's not possible, then we can only wait until we break through to the True Immortal Realm before trying again.

When the white-haired Herding Saint returned and saw Li Hao on the Meditation Cushion, he noticed that Li Hao's gaze was not on him but on the True Venerable Tower. He frowned slightly and felt somewhat uncomfortable.

This feeling is like something you desperately want to achieve has already been reserved by someone else; it's a feeling of trying hard but feeling powerless.

At this moment, Li Hao had already gotten up and flew towards the True Venerable Tower.

Everyone was somewhat surprised to see Li Hao's figure fly out.

This is Li Hao's second challenge in two years.

"Haotian is going to challenge again. Could it be that he saw Herding Saint's performance has improved and wants to give it a try too?"

"His performance last time was already quite exaggerated; I wonder if he'll improve this time."

"He doesn't seem to have been practicing much; maybe he's just Qi Ingestion this time."

In the crowd, Lin Sheng and Bright Saint's gazes had already bypassed Herding Saint and were now fixed on the figure flying towards the True Venerable Tower. For some reason, their hearts tightened slightly.