The Three Grades of Heavenly Sects

"I am from the Tianzong, the Spring Sword Sect. The Spring Severing Emperor Sword, one of the Nine Swords of the True Realm, was passed down to my founding ancestor. The majesty of that Emperor Sword still remains. If you can comprehend it, you can wield the Emperor Sword's power and vanquish all injustice in the world!"

The young True Immortal immediately spoke to Lin Qingying.

I've long heard that this is Immortal Emperor Pseudo-Realm, where two Prodigy have already emerged. If we can find another opportunity, we might even be able to transform the Spring Sword Sect into an Immortal Sect!

However, upon hearing the young True Immortal's words, the woman in the green robe immediately turned her gaze to the boy beside her, her eyes revealing a questioning look.

This posture clearly caused the young True Immortal to misunderstand. He frowned slightly and said calmly:

"Young lady, you don't need to worry about him. He's only at the first True Immortal Realm First Layer. I've heard that the Immortal Dao here is broken, and there are many things you don't know. There are Tenth Layer in the True Immortal Realm, with ten being the highest. He's only just crossed the threshold of True Immortal."

"If you come to my sect, I can guarantee that within ten years you will reach the Saint-level Supreme, condense Immortal Seal, cross the Immortal Gate, and far surpass other True Immortal. If you are diligent enough, it's not impossible for you to condense the Three Flowers Immortal Seal!"

The young True Immortal's words had essentially introduced the knowledge of the True Immortal Realm to Feng Boping and the others, but at this moment they all looked at Li Hao.

They clearly remembered that Li Hao had raised his hand and drawn his sword, instantly killing the three True Immortal.

They knew that Li Hao had just stepped into the True Immortal Realm, but they didn't expect that Li Hao, having crossed the threshold, would still be as extraordinary as ever.

Whether he is True Immortal or Sage, it seems that no one in the same realm has ever been able to shake his power!

For a moment, Feng Boping and the Sword Master all smiled with admiration. Five years Past, the world had changed, but this boy was still the same familiar boy.

Upon hearing the young True Immortal's words, Li Hao's heart stirred. He looked up at Old Wang, who was setting up an array in the sky, and transmitted his voice:

"Old man, is what this person says true or false? Is it possible to become his apprentice?"

The fact that the other party admires Lin Qingying is quite a fortuitous opportunity. If she is truly worthy of joining their sect, then it's not unreasonable to consider studying under them.

"Half true, half false."

While condensing the Immortal Array, Old Wang calmly replied via telepathy, "The True Realm does indeed possess nine supreme Emperor Sword, with Chun Zhan being one of them. However, what he refers to as 'passing on the sword' is most likely just that the Spring Severing Emperor Sword had briefly instructed the founding ancestor of his sect. Otherwise..."

If the sword were truly passed down, their Tianzong would at least be one of the top Tianzong. Alternatively, their founding patriarch might have been too foolish to grasp even a fraction of the truth.

Li Hao immediately understood what Old Wang meant, and at the same time asked telepathically:

"What's the explanation for this 'Earth Two, Heaven Four'?"

"If the rules remain unchanged and still adhere to those from Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe, then the Tianzong in the True Realm would be of the third rank, the Heaven and Earth Profound!"

"Each level is divided into four grades, with the first being the highest and the fourth the lowest!"

"No sovereigns emerge from the heavens, no kings from the earth, no emperors from the heavens!"

Old Wang replied telepathically, "In short, the Earthly Tianzong does not have any Immortal King. If it did, it should at least be ranked as one of the Four Heavenly Sects."

Li Hao immediately understood; in other words, the highest-ranking member of the Sect of this young True Immortal was only Immortal Lord.

"That little girl does indeed possess Sword Dao embryo within her body, and it is even a supreme Sword Dao Primal Chaos Sword Embryo!"

Old Wang then transmitted his voice, saying, "Although it's only in form, it's still a promising talent. Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe ago, it would have been enough for him to become a disciple of the Heaven One Sect!"

Hearing his detailed explanation, Li Hao felt immense joy for Lin Qingying. He pulled himself out of his thoughts, and seeing the young True Immortal urging him on, he said:

"I'm sorry, we already have someone to guide us to a master."

Upon hearing Li Hao speak, the young True Immortal raised an eyebrow and coldly snorted, "Who are you from? Who gives you the right to speak?"

He turned to Lin Qingying and said, "You make the choice yourself. Don't worry about him. If he's unwilling, I can easily suppress him!"

Although he desperately wanted to accept the woman before him, he also wanted to give her the opportunity to make her own choice. He knew her judgment was equally important. Lin Qingying sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere and, not wanting to cause trouble, quickly said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I will only follow him."

Her eyes glanced at Li Hao, her pretty face slightly flushed. Since Li Hao had survived a near-death experience, she had waited for him for five years, her longing growing stronger. Now, she no longer wanted to hide her feelings.

The young True Immortal could easily see that the woman already had someone she wanted to be with, but he wasn't tempted by her beauty. Although she was stunningly beautiful and elegant, the celestial maidens of the major sects in the True Realm were even more ethereal and captivating, bewitching all beings. He, too, had someone he loved.

At this moment, he only felt a little ridiculous and said coldly:

"Your judgment is a waste of your talent. Fine, since we're destined to meet today, I'll make the choice for you. You'll thank me in the future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Hao suddenly felt a surge of killing intent, and his eyes darkened.

Gift!

Suddenly, the Sword Light flipped and swept out from the Void. The young True Immortal drew his sword from the Void and swung it in one smooth motion, instantly slashing towards Li Hao.

This sudden turn of events left Feng Boping and the others utterly horrified, barely able to process what had happened.

Such a swift and unexpected act of drawing a sword and killing someone without a word was completely unexpected.

Li Hao, however, had already reacted. He coldly snorted, and his Immortal Weapon instantly flew out, roaring like a ferocious tiger. In an instant, it crushed the opponent's Sword Light, severing the jade-like blade. Then, with a single strike, it pierced directly through the young True Immortal's head, its speed as fast as lightning, even more ferocious.

The young True Immortal reacted the instant his natal True Treasure was severed, his pupils contracted, but the Sword Light came too fast, like a streak of silvery-white light shining down, instantly piercing his pupils, leaving him no time to even close his eyes.

With a bang, its head exploded, the Immortal Dao Laws were sealed by the Origin power of the Immortal Weapon, it lost its self-healing power, and its physical body was directly Destruction.

The Immortal Seal and Primordial Spirit flew out from the top of his head, looking at Li Hao in horror.

Is this... Immortal Weapon?

A True Immortal Realm First Layer cultivator, yet able to wield Immortal Weapon —which major sect's disciple is out traveling?

The other three True Immortal reacted in shock and hurriedly unleashed their True Immortal aura, forming a small five-element formation with their Aura connected, watching Li Hao nervously.

This seemingly True Immortal suddenly conjured Immortal Weapon with a wave of his hand, catching them completely off guard.

I have offended you greatly, and I hope you will forgive me!

One of the True Immortal women hurriedly said, not even daring to inquire about Li Hao's family background. The fact that he could control the Immortal Weapon without being devoured by it showed that he had the pressure of a powerful sect behind him, which made the Immortal Weapon obediently submit to the Mastery of the True Immortal.

"You say you'll become a disciple of your sect and wield your sword to right all wrongs, but what about your own actions? How can you claim it's fair?"

Li Hao coldly glanced at the three True Immortal, then looked at the young True Immortal who only possessed Immortal Seal and Primordial Spirit, and said:

"My first sword strike upon arriving in the True Realm will be to quell this injustice!"

Having said that, the Ji Immortal Weapon swiftly unleashed its attack, letting out an excited shout. It All Under Heaven, and Violence and Bloodlust.

If it weren't for the Old Wang's companionship with Li Hao, it would have long ago thought of devouring blood everywhere.

Seeing that Li Hao's killing intent was resolute, the young True Immortal roared and his Immortal Seal exploded, revealing two "patterns" on it.

At the same time, it exploded, and a howling Immortal Power, like a hurricane, fiercely attacked Li Hao.

The Ji Immortal Weapon cut through the chaotic and howling Immortal Power, but two streams of Origin True Meaning directly attacked Li Hao, accompanied by the roaring residual power of the young True Immortal's Primordial Spirit, attempting to perish together with Li Hao.

Li Hao remained calm, a faint outline of an immortal Immortal Seal appearing on his forehead. The youthful Primordial Spirit, enveloped in the two streams of Origin True Meaning, roared as they approached Li Hao, intending to destroy his Immortal Seal. However, upon seeing the faint mark on Li Hao's forehead, they were stunned.

One, two, three... He was momentarily filled with hatred, but Li Hao was extremely decisive and ruthless. With a casual wave of his hand, his fingertips seemed to pluck a wisp of green smoke, annihilating the opponent's two Origin True Meaning and Primordial Spirit at the same time!

A True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer True Immortal reduced to ashes in the blink of an eye by Li Hao, and the remaining three did not even see what happened.

"Roll."

Li Hao said coldly.

The three immortals Immortal Capital terrified and hurriedly turned and fled.

As they hurriedly fled on their swords, Old Wang's Immortal Array was completed. He landed, glanced at the three figures on the horizon, and said to Li Hao:

"If you don't nip the problem in the bud, aren't you worried about them retaliating?"

"Didn't you say that no king can emerge from this land? Even if their Sect Master comes, they won't be able to break through your Immortal Array, sir?"

"Can't get revenge, right?"

Li Hao said.

That's absolutely right.

Old Wang nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "It's good that you have a kind heart, but your status is different now. You may forgive those who offend you, but I cannot."

As he casually finished speaking, a faint rumble of thunder seemed to echo from the distant horizon.

The rumbling vibrations came from the distant horizon, sounding very faint, but Li Hao could imagine how loud and explosive they must have been in that faraway place!

Li Hao nodded slightly at Old Wang's actions, but said nothing. He acted only according to his conscience, and so did he and others.

"Walk."

Li Hao raised his hand, beckoning Old Feng and Lin Qingying to leave and head towards the magnificent True Realm.

Witnessing Li Hao's abilities, everyone was extremely excited, feeling as if they were embarking on a journey to the stars together.

Walking this road again, Li Hao felt deeply moved.

He had come alone, groping his way through the canyon with Zhixin in his heart.

Now he is surrounded by friends, filled with laughter and joy. He is quite content with his life so far.

Many of the skeletons in the canyon have disappeared. Feng Boping others followed behind Li Hao, listening to Li Hao's introduction of the place. Their initial excitement and laughter gradually subsided, and their faces inevitably became more solemn.

Only then did they learn about the earliest history and origins of the Heavenly Realms.

This path was preserved because countless Immortal Deity blocked the Pseudo-Realm Ancient Demon with their bones.

Old Wang walked beside Li Hao, his face shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see his expression.

He suddenly leaped away, leaving Li Hao with a telepathic message: "Keep going, I'll come find you."

The figure then vanished.

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly, knowing that Old Wang had been looking forward to seeing this battlefield for many years, and that the previous formation must have been extremely difficult for him.

After crossing the canyon, Li Hao glanced in a certain direction, but the chariot and its figure were nowhere to be seen.

I wonder how Nangong Jian is doing now.

Emerging from the canyon, they were greeted by an even more desolate and vast battlefield, littered with the skeletons of Ancient Demon. The crowd was shocked; each of the Ancient Demon they had brought to the Heavenly Realms was incredibly terrifying, yet here they were nothing but corpses piled up like a forest.

Li Hao led them forward, and they saw that the Ancient Demon here had indeed been wiped out and they did not encounter them. Along the way, they encountered True Immortal flying in from other places, who kept their distance from them and flew towards the Profound Gate.

Li Hao knew they would return empty-handed and didn't bother with them, placing absolute trust in Old Wang's power.

After leaving the area he had never left before and traversing millions of miles, Li Hao saw a Void where countless points of light flowed, like stars surrounding the moon. The light in the center, like a huge silver plate, drew in strands of Starlight, which was a place for teleportation to an Immortal Gate.

The place was guarded by True Immortal, and the arrival of Li Hao and his group immediately attracted the attention of the True Immortal guarding the place.

They were clad in silver Battle Armor, both magnificent and ancient in style, and wielded identical divine spears. One of them stepped forward, glanced at Lin Qingying and the others, and immediately recognized their identities.

Then, he looked at Li Hao with some surprise and asked, "Which sect are you from?"

"Is it mandatory to tell me?" Li Hao asked.

The True Immortal raised an eyebrow, finding Li Hao's words rather presumptuous, and coldly snorted, "There's no such rule. Fine, you pay one hundred Immortal Stone, they'll pay ten Immortal Stones for Saint-Level beings, and those below Saint-Level will be charged one Immortal Stone each. Pay up and leave!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand to shoo them away.

Li Hao felt he should have earned a few more coins, but he was too lazy to care. He had already slain those three True Immortal and looted 20,000 to 30,000 Immortal Stone from their belongings, so he could still afford the travel expenses.

The three IOU given by the Immortal Emperor each contain a million Immortal Stone, but they need to be retrieved, and whether they can be retrieved is still unknown.

Li Hao took out three hundred Immortal Stone, but did not hand them over immediately. Instead, he waited for Old Wang at this spot.

The True Immortal glanced at the Immortal Stone in Li Hao's hand, then immediately returned to the Immortal Gate's teleportation point without urging him on.

Several days later, Old Wang finally arrived.

Li Hao noticed that there seemed to be some bloodshot in his eyes and couldn't help but sigh.

Let's go.

Upon Old Wang arrive, he spoke to Li Hao, then glanced at the True Immortal guarding the place, his eyes narrowing slightly, Whispers:

"Heavenly Palace?"

He stared at the True Immortal, his eyes flickering, as if deep in thought.

Seeing Li Hao looking over, he snapped out of his reverie, frowned, and explained telepathically:

"If I remember correctly, during that catastrophe, the Heavenly Palace was at the forefront. Even the Immortal Emperor perished. How could the Heavenly Palace have survived?"

"Could it be that the Heavenly Palace Great Emperor did not perish?"

As he spoke, his brows furrowed even deeper.

But soon, he said to Li Hao, "Let's go first, allow me to learn about the current state of the True Realm."

Li Hao had some thoughts in his mind, but he didn't say much and followed the other person.

The True Immortal who had been guarding the place stepped forward to stop Old Wang and demanded the teleportation Immortal Stone. Old Wang simply raised his hand and pointed, and a vortex reappeared at the teleportation point of the Immortal Gate.

The True Immortal was stunned and dumbfounded upon seeing this scene.

To raise a hand and condense the Immortal Dao, spreading it throughout all realms—this is a skill only Immortal King possesses!

The old man before him... he began to tremble.

"Walk."

With Old Wang followed Li Hao and Feng Boping, all heading towards the newly opened Immortal Gate.

"Immortal King has actually descended upon this place---"

After they left, the True Immortal guarding the place were all shocked.

They sped through the Immortal Array, enveloped in Immortal Power, making it extremely stable. Before Li Hao and the others could even fully appreciate it, a majestic city appeared before them, suspended in the Starry Sky.

"Heart Questioning Floating Pagoda City?"

Old Wang saw the outline of the city, his eyes flickered slightly. He had come following the path of the Immortal Gate's teleportation.

I had no idea where I would be teleported, but I never expected it to be like this.

However, with the passage of Years, the ancient city that was famous throughout the True Realm Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe now has several huge cracks in its city wall, which seem to be beyond repair. There is also a terrifying claw mark deeply engraved on it.

When they emerged from the teleportation point, they were already outside the city, whereupon True Immortal approached them demanding an entrance fee.

Old Wang stood there in a daze, countless memories making him feel disoriented.

Hearing the guard's urging, Li Hao, unwilling to draw attention, stepped forward to inquire and then paid two hundred Immortal Stone to enter the city.

"You're quite lucky. It just so happens that many Immortal Sect have recently come to our Floating Slaughter City to recruit disciples. If you can be chosen..."

You are truly blessed.

The True Immortal received the Immortal Stone, glanced at Li Hao and the others, and seeing that Lin Qingying and the others' cultivation levels were not high, he chuckled and said: At this moment, Old Wang also came back to his senses, but his eyes were somewhat lonely. He followed Li Hao and said as they walked:

"Ten thousand years have passed. I never imagined that the Heart Questioning Floating Pagoda City would fall to such a state. A mere small array can transport you here, and there isn't even Aura of King's Path power within. In the past, this was the Floating Slaughter City that withstood countless Death Demons from the Abyssal Sea the True Realm... All races came here to make a name for themselves. Now—."

He looked at the city, where countless names were still etched, though weathered by Years.

The strokes of those names have become blurred, and it seems no one cares anymore.

A hint of heartache appeared in Old Wang's eyes as he walked into the city.

The city gate of this Floating Slaughter City is extremely majestic, like a black Heavenly Gate. At the entrance to the city are towering mountains, with pavilions rising and falling among them. Figures fly among them, and few people walk on the flat ground.

The Emperor Pattern on the city gate has also faded.

The Old Wang dejected, having witnessed so much decay over the past 100,000 years.

As soon as they entered the city, a vast and powerful pressure suddenly came from afar, accompanied by a whooshing sound. A gigantic sword, hundreds of miles in diameter and more than twenty miles wide, swept across the sky and was seen by countless people.

"Is it the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion of the Heaven One Sect? Are they recruiting too?"

"I heard their tests are extremely rigorous."

"Quick, quick, Past take a look. Even if we can just get in and do odd jobs, it'll be fine."

Immediately, many True Immortal flying nearby gave Past, including many Saint-Level.