The Disaster Clan, Great Dream Nine Abyss (10,000-word update)

Li Hao and the others looked up and saw many figures flying past, all following the giant sword.

"Heaven One Sect? Isn't that one of the top Sect in the True Realm?"

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. If the rules hadn't changed in the past 100,000 years, then they were basically correct.

He glanced at Lin Qingying, and immediately led everyone to Past.

Besides Lin Qingying, he himself is also a sword cultivator. Although he has the inheritance of the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor, mastering more other Sword Intent can only be beneficial and not harmful.

After all, his cultivation only requires recording, which doesn't take much time.

Old Wang, accompanying Li Hao, glanced into the distance, as if seeing a scene a thousand miles away. A look of reminiscence crossed his eyes, and he transmitted his voice to Li Hao:

"You go with these little ones, I'm going to find the Reincarnated Body of the God Daughter Shi Miao."

Li Hao paused, then quickly replied telepathically, "Then I'll go with you."

"No need."

Old Wang shook his head slightly and transmitted his voice, "I searched for her in that battlefield before. The time fluctuations of the God Daughter Shi Miao have disappeared. She has been in the True Realm for quite some time now. The Heaven and Earth here is more interconnected, and the traces will soon be smoothed over. This is the Southern Region. I need to go to Sky Abyss to find the old Old Blind Man Stone Statue and have it calculate for me. I wonder if the statue is still there—"

He said to Li Hao, "You've provided a clue. I'll do my best to investigate this matter. Here are three willow leaves."

Keep it safe.

He raised his hand and handed Li Hao three emerald green, translucent willow leaves that shimmered with Divine Radiance.

"With a single leaf and a single blade, I can deliver three strikes for you. Anyone below the King-Level will surely die, and even Above-King being will be repelled."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and gently tapped Li Hao's forehead.

A silver, winding mark was etched on Li Hao's forehead, like a third vertical pupil, but it quickly disappeared into Li Hao's body.

"This is the Origin mark of my Immortal Kingdom. If you are in trouble and need help, I can teleport here instantly through the Immortal Kingdom. You don't need to worry."

He finished explaining things and quietly watched Li Hao.

Li Hao stood there, and seeing the Old Wang's gentle and warm gaze, he seemed to understand something.

"Cultivate diligently. If you can truly find the Reincarnated Body of the God Daughter Shi Miao, you will become her Personal Disciple. At that time, you will compete with her for the Immortal Emperor's inheritance. With your current strength, your foundation is still far too weak—"

He whispered his instructions.

Li Hao remained silent, then nodded quietly.

Although he did not have a strong desire to inherit the Immortal Emperor's legacy, he knew that there were some things that, once in his position, would be beyond his control.

Old Wang, he quietly disappeared into the Void, departing without a sound.

Li Hao held only three willow leaves in his hand, which radiated divine brilliance.

The others noticed that Li Hao had stopped in place, and then they realized that Li Hao was missing from his side.

"Where is that senior colleague?"

Someone asked.

"He went to pave the way for me."

Li Hao gazed at the horizon and murmured a few words. Then, he put away the three willow leaves in his hand. Only now did he realize that the old man was not practicing swordsmanship, but sabers.

After crossing the towering mountain towers, Li Hao and the others could finally see the vast and boundless city.

It contains mountains, rivers, peaks, and endless buildings, like a vast and boundless world that stretches as far as the eye can see.

Li Hao followed the traces of the giant sword's fluctuations and led the Sword Master, Old Feng, and the others to the Past.

As the numerous mountains and buildings flew past beneath their feet, they soon arrived at the city center. The closer they got to the center, the denser the buildings became. The majestic buildings all around resembled steep giant swords or clock towers, exuding an ancient and desolate Aura. The Stone Block of the buildings were very rough, yet they seemed to have been deposited over countless Years, dense and solid, giving people a sense of unshakability.

The group arrived by Sky Traversal and saw a Square with a giant sword, about a hundred miles long, lying across the sky.

Like a sky bridge, it cannot be climbed or crossed.

Many figures, hidden in the shadow of the giant sword, looked up and discussed amongst themselves.

"The Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion only accepts sword cultivators. We who are not sword practitioners should seek another sect."

"That's right, that's right. I see the Wind Thunder Pavilion is here too. I happen to have grasped the Origin True Meaning the Wind Dao's origin, so becoming a disciple of the Wind Thunder Pavilion shouldn't be a problem for me to advance further."

"It's hard to say. These Heaven-Tier Sects put immense pressure on one's Dao Heart; the Heart Questioning Pagoda would need to resonate at least five times." This...

Around them, many people were talking in hushed tones.

On his way here, Li Hao transmitted the language of the True Realm to Old Feng and the others through his Divine Sense. Although they did not have the language of the True Realm, they could still communicate with the immortals and Immortal Deity of the True Realm. They only needed to communicate with their Primordial Spirit True Intention. However, this would make others immediately judge that they were outsiders, and they would inevitably be bullied and looked down upon.

Li Hao turned his head and saw a towering pagoda standing tall in the center of the Square.

Its top stands in the Cloud End, and the top is not visible, but the tower body is crooked, and the corners of the outer eaves are damaged. At the seventh eave, there is a patch of bright red bloodstains, as if it had just been stained.

How could there be blood there?

Other newly arrived True Immortal from various places also noticed and inquired out of curiosity.

"How dare someone cause trouble at the Heart Questioning Pagoda? Killing is strictly prohibited here."

"Then you've misunderstood. That's not ordinary blood, but the Emperor Blood from Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe. I saw it when I came here 30,000 years ago, and it was just as vibrant as it is today. Emperor Blood never fades or dissipates throughout the ages," someone replied.

Li Hao's eyes flickered, the Emperor Blood staining the Heart Questioning Pagoda, and no one knew what great event had happened in the past.

At this moment, a group of figures hovered in the air on the hundred-mile-long giant sword, arriving at the edge of the sword and looking down at the countless True Immortal and Saint-Level on the huge Square.

"I Cui Yuesheng, an elder of the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion."

A majestic yet indifferent voice descended from above, resonating in the ears of everyone in the Square: "By the Sect, we have come here to spread blessings and recruit Heavenly Prodigy disciples. Those at the True Immortal Realm Soul Lifespan is less than Three Thousand Years are welcome to participate, while those at the Saint-Level need only Soul Lifespan of less than one thousand years."

"Selection criteria, firstly, they must be sword cultivators!"

"Secondly, Dao Heart must transcend the Heaven Grade, requiring five repetitions of self-examination, and possessing the aspiration to transcend Immortal Deity, and the Heaven and Earth!"

"Third, I will leave behind a Sword Intent later; only those who can comprehend it will be considered qualified."

"Those who meet the above conditions can become disciples of our sect, and the most outstanding among them can directly become inner disciple."

"The apprenticeship period will last for one month, so please make the most of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the many sword cultivators in the Square erupted in excitement. However, many of them, whose Soul Lifespan had already passed, looked downcast and worried. The fact that their Soul Lifespan was the only factor that eliminated them from the competition was enough.

"Looks like we old folks have no chance."

Feng Boping looked at the Sword Master, a hint of regret in his eyes.

He knew that the Sword Master was a sword cultivator and had great talent in this path, but unfortunately, his Soul Lifespan had already exceeded three thousand years, and even thirty thousand years, so he could not become an apprentice and join the sect.

The Sword Master slightly raised his head, his brows furrowing slightly. Li Hao had relayed many things about the True Realm to him through telepathy. He also knew that the power behind the giant sword was the Heaven One Sect, one of the top Tianzong Sects in the True Realm.

Moreover, it was Sword Dao organization, which he longed for, but its stringent requirements prevented him from ever achieving that goal.

He sighed with deep regret. He had planned to explore the true meaning of Sword Dao in the True Realm and see a more extreme and transcendent Sword Dao, but the door was closed to him.

"It seems that Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion's request is in preparation for the next Southern Region Assembly Battle."

"That's right. Only those with Soul Lifespan of ten thousand years or less can participate in the Southern Region Assembly Battle. They're clearly trying to seize it."

"There's no other way. I heard that this Southern Region Assembly Battle will reshuffle many forces in the Southern Region, with the ranking of Tianzong determining their strength. All the Tianzong are fighting desperately."

A murmur of conversation could be heard from the surrounding area.

Li Hao glanced around and saw many people rushing towards the towering Heart Questioning Pagoda, eager to be the first to be tested and prove their Dao Heart.

He glanced at the Sword Master and the others. Sage have long lifespans, showing no signs of aging even after 100,000 years, while True Immortal can live as long as Heaven and Earth and earth, sometimes for millions of years.

Nangong Jian, who stayed behind at the Ancient Battlefield, remained there for a full 100,000 years.

However, most True Immortal perish in the struggle for fortuitous opportunity and cultivation, and it is rare for one to die of old age.

"Haotian, at your age, you are certainly old enough to become a disciple of the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion."

The Sword Master smiled at Li Hao.

Feng Boping looked at Li Hao, a smile appearing on his face. He showed no regret at not being able to join a sect, and said with a smile, "This is a top-tier power in the True Realm. If you can become an apprentice there, you can progress faster and further."

Li Hao shook his head slightly and said, "If I cannot accept you, I will take you to find other Tianzong."

"Absolutely not."

Hearing Li Hao's words, Feng Boping's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "Don't let us slow you down. Everyone has their own path. Our path can only go this far, but your path is still very long."

"No matter how far the road, without your presence, it's just a dead end; the scenery along the way is what matters."

Li Hao said.

Feng Boping and the Sword Master exchanged glances. Although they already knew Li Hao's temperament, they still felt a deep sense of emotion.

"You silly child—"

As Feng Boping was speaking, wanting to offer further persuasion, a voice suddenly came from above—it was another cold, female voice.

Like a clear, cold spring in winter, it soothes the soul and calms the mind.

"If Soul Lifespan exceeds the required limit, and one can satisfy their Dao Heart and comprehend Sword Intent, they may also come to become an apprentice. However, whether they can become inner disciple depends on their performance after joining the Sect."

Upon hearing this, cheers erupted in the Square, clearly indicating that many who had exceeded the Soul Lifespan were excited.

Feng Boping and the Sword Master were taken aback, but also became delighted and excited.

"It seems you have a chance too," Feng Boping said to the Sword Master with a smile.

The Sword Master nodded slightly, a glint in his eyes, but his gaze shifted to the towering Heart Questioning Pagoda, and he said:

"But he said he needed to Heart Questioning Pagoda the Five Sounds Dao Heart the Heart Tower, I don't know if I can achieve that."

Li Hao knew that the five sounds of the Dao Heart meant transcending the Heaven Grade and stepping into the Chaos Dao Heart level.

Whether the Sword Master could achieve it was unknown to him, so he said, "In that case, let's go to the Heart Questioning Pagoda to take the test first."

"Good."

Everyone agreed. Among the crowd, Tan and the others were all smiling and excited, but they knew that with their cultivation, it would be difficult for them to become disciples of the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion.

At this moment, the group arrived in front of the Heart Questioning Pagoda. Many figures were going in and out, and a buzzing vibration could be heard from inside from time to time. Those who stepped out still had the echoes of Heaven and Earth on their bodies. The sound was very faint, but it could be heard.

I'm going now.

The Sword Master spoke to Li Hao, then with a solemn expression, flew into the Heart Questioning Pagoda.

Li Hao watched him enter, then looked at Lin Qingying.

"Wait for me."

Lin Qingying gazed intently at Li Hao, spoke softly, and revealed an unprecedented resolve in her eyes.

She had tested her Dao Heart before, and it was only at the Heaven Grade Dao Heart, but she didn't know if it had changed now.

We need to verify this again.

As her figure drifted away like a blue cloud, Li Hao withdrew his gaze, looked at the others, and said, "If you want to take the test, feel free to do so. You'll probably need it when you apply to other Sect later."

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, everyone rushed towards the Heart Questioning Pagoda.

Feng Boping saw Li Hao standing still and asked, "Aren't you going?"

"I checked it before," Li Hao said.

Feng Boping was surprised and couldn't help but laugh, "Judging from your appearance, you must have met the standard, right?"

Li Hao smiled; the Heaven and Earth Nine Resonances confirmed that the target had indeed been met.

"Then I won't wait for you, I'll go take a look too."

Feng Boping smiled and said goodbye to Li Hao before turning and flying towards the Heart Questioning Pagoda.

At this moment, at the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion high in the sky, the cold woman who had spoken earlier had raised her hand and carved a sword mark in the Void.

Li Hao looked up and felt that the sword mark was sharp and dazzling, yet it also had a grandeur that encompassed mountains and rivers. His eyes narrowed slightly as he sensed the extraordinary nature of this Sword Intent.

At the same time, Panel notification popped up in front of him:

[I have mastered the basics of the Swordsmanship "Ten Thousand Mountains Starting Form Rudiments," would you like to add it to your collection?]

Included.

Soon, a Swordsmanship appeared on the Panel.

Li Hao glanced at the grade; it belonged to the Upper Immortal Grade, which meant it was a high-grade Cultivation Method mastered by True Immortal.

The Cultivation Method practiced by Immortal Lord involve the power of the Origin Principle, and are called Source-Grade Cultivation Method. They are the foundation of the Sect and are not easily passed on to outsiders.

But the Swordsmanship before us, even just the starting stance, is already at the level of Upper Immortal Grade immortal. This shows that the Cultivation Method itself is very likely at the Origin level, or even beyond the Origin level.

However, to achieve higher levels of cultivation, one must become a disciple of a sect.

After collecting the Cultivation Method, Li Hao didn't rush to become an apprentice. Instead, he wandered around, waiting for the Sword Master and the others to come out.

He left a reflection and Aura of himself in one place, so that they could find him after leaving the Heart Questioning Pagoda, while the True Form him wandered around the Square.

Although it's called Square, it's incredibly vast. The Heart Questioning Pagoda stands like a pillar of heaven, surrounded by tall buildings. Inside, the aroma of wine, tea, and food wafts through the air.

Li Hao couldn't help but feel a little hungry. The food in the True Realm was made from the Demon Cultivator and Cooking ingredients of the True Immortal Realm. He wondered what it would taste like and whether it was a waste of resources.

He arrived at a tavern near the Heart Questioning Pagoda, where the aroma was strongest. Inside, cultivators from all over True Realm world were engaged in lively discussions, most of whom were Saint-Level cultivators. They were talking in hushed tones, and judging from their Saint-level robes and immortal garments, they were all from True Immortal Aristocratic Clan from various parts of the True Realm.

While listening to various reports and learning about the True Realm, Li Hao casually found a spot on a balcony near a window and sat down.

Soon, the signature dish he asked the waiter to recommend was served.

Without any hesitation, Li Hao picked up a glass of wine, poured himself a drink, and started eating a plate of spicy fried dragon tendon with his chopsticks.

The oil, refined from dragon fat, exudes a rich aroma and unleashes the profound Immortal Power within the dragon's tendons. A single bite fills the mouth with this Immortal Power, permeating every limb and bone—a more than just an exquisite taste sensation.

It can also enhance one's cultivation, no less than the increase in Immortal Power gained from absorbing ten Immortal Stones.

But this plate of fried dragon tendons costs a full hundred Immortal Stone.

The 30,000 Immortal Stone that Li Hao had previously amassed were enough for him to squander and enjoy for the time being, giving him a modest fortune.

After all, he had no plans to acquire any property in this True Realm yet; otherwise, his meager savings wouldn't be enough to cover his debts.

If it's just for eating and drinking, you can't possibly spend it all, you simply can't spend it all.

"Unfortunately, the knife skills in processing the dragon tendon weren't good enough, causing the Immortal Power to leak out; otherwise, it would have tasted even better."

"This wine tastes quite good."

Li Hao ate and drank heartily, thoroughly enjoying himself. He planned to bring Old Feng and the others to try it after they finished their tests.

The chef who Cooking this dish must be at least Ninth Dan.

"Hehe, young friend, drinking alone is too lonely, how about I keep you company?"

Suddenly, a chuckle came from behind, followed by an old man carrying Wine Gourd on his back. He was dressed in tattered clothes, like a beggar on the street, with a bulbous nose and somewhat drunken eyes. He smiled at Li Hao.

As he spoke, he plopped down on the stool next to him, his eyes fixed on the wine jug on the table.

Noticing the unpleasant smell of alcohol emanating from him, Li Hao waved his hand to block out the odor and casually said:

"Drink it if you want."

He ignored him and poured himself a drink, eating a mouthful of wine and a piece of meat.

The old man chuckled, picked up the wine jug, and drank it down in one gulp, a look of satisfaction on his face. He then looked at Li Hao, a smile playing on his lips, and said:

"You're quite a remarkable person."

Seeing that he had drunk the entire wine jug straight from the bottle, Li Hao frowned slightly, sighed helplessly, and ordered the waiter to bring another jug. At the same time, he picked up a piece of dragon tendon, chewed it, and said:

"Because I gave you wine?"

"No, it's because you clearly dislike the smell of this old man and can't stand my behavior, yet you still manage to give me a drink. That's the interesting part."

Li Hao said calmly, "That's because I never refuse when someone asks me for a drink."

Why?

Because I won't reject a lonely person.

The old man was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. When the waiter brought the wine pot, he grabbed it, filled a cup for Li Hao, and drank directly from the pot.

"Just drinking, not eating any food?"

Seeing the other person's appearance, Li Hao said calmly, "Good wine paired with good food, that's the perfect match."

That makes sense.

Upon hearing this, the old man grabbed a handful of food from the plate and stuffed it into his mouth, mumbling between bites, "Not bad, not bad, the taste is indeed good."

Li Hao didn't touch the plate he had just touched, quickly picked up the dishes next to him and ate them, then said, "Enjoy your meal."

I'm going to run the toilet.

"Alright, alright, it's rare to find a kindred spirit. Go ahead."

The old man laughed heartily and waved his hand in a cheerful mood.

Li Hao turned and went downstairs. When he saw the waiter approaching, he casually pointed upstairs and then left the Restaurant.

After Li Hao had been gone for a while, the old man who had been eating and drinking upstairs realized something was wrong. He scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense and his eyes widened. He seemed to have sobered up considerably.

Where is that brat?

At this moment, the waiter approached him and respectfully asked, "Sir, would you like to settle your bill?"

Old man. "..-".

You never refuse someone's offer of a drink.

No wonder he was so generous; he was paying for it himself!

He was furious and nearly jumped up and down. After years of wandering around, he had been tricked by a little kid.

"Okay, okay, just don't let me run into you again."

The old man said angrily.

Then, under the waiter's obsequious smile, he glared and reluctantly pulled out the Bao Immortal Stone from his sleeve, which was the last bit of money he had left.

Achoo.

Li Hao, who had wandered to the edge of the Square, sneezed. He rubbed his nose, muttered something, and then looked around.

Most people gathered at the Heart Questioning Pagoda, a relatively quiet place. There was a Mountain Peak where a figure sat. The Mountain Peak was low, less than a hundred meters high, level with the Restaurant.

Against the backdrop of that majestic Heart Questioning Pagoda, it appears as a low, mound of earth.

Li Hao smelled the aroma of wine and followed it to the Mountain Peak. There he saw a Silver-Gray-Robed Elder sitting casually against a Greenwood Tree, gazing at the deep valley at the edge of the Square in front of him.

The area was shrouded in Cloudmist, seemingly constantly shifting.

At this moment, the old man took a sip of wine, the aroma filling the air. He then sealed the bottle, raised the Long Pipe in his left hand, took two puffs, and exhaled a Cloudmist that drifted into the deep valley ahead, which resembled a precipice.

It seemed that the Cloudmist that filled the sky there were all formed by his breath and condensation.

Li Hao glanced at it twice, his eyes narrowing slightly, before a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

He stepped forward and stood at the edge of the Mountain Peak, straining to see. He was finally certain that there were unseen Shadow Threads in the Cloudmist, lines that gathered and dispersed unpredictably like Principle, seemingly attracting something.

"Senior, are you Angling?"

Li Hao looked down at the old man, then realized it was impolite, so he squatted down instead.

The old man, puffing on his Long Pipe, heard Li Hao's words, and the smoke from his breath clouded his face, obscuring his expression.

His voice was indistinct, like an ice blade under the eaves, carrying a natural chill, but his tone was rather calm at this moment as he said:

You could tell too?

Li Hao sat down with a smile and said, "I know a little."

"Is that so?"

The old man turned his head and his gaze fell on Li Hao's face. Li Hao felt that the other man's eyes seemed to be scrutinizing him very carefully, from head to toe, from his hair to his eyes, including the fine pores on his face.

"Though in the lake, holding a rod, one is not Angler."

The old man turned his head away from Li Hao, his eyes as calm as a deep lake, and said, "There are nine Dragon Sparrow here. See if you can catch one."

"Dragon Sparrow?"

Li Hao was surprised and asked curiously, "What level of cultivation and strength do you possess?"

"Scared?"

"Angler are never afraid."

Li Hao's face immediately hardened. Angler are only afraid that the prey they catch isn't big enough; they're never afraid to cast their hooks.

Without saying a word, he raised his hand and pointed, his Immortal Power condensed into silk, his Origin True Meaning integrated, and he soared into the Cloudmist.

He Shadow Threads probed the situation within the Cloudmist, searching for traces of the Dragon Sparrow the other party had mentioned, but the Cloudmist seemed extremely calm, without any fluctuations or signs.

Li Hao's eyes showed suspicion. Could it be that the other party was talking nonsense?

He glanced at the old man and could sense that the man was also Angling, so this was probably not just talk.

He didn't think much of it; the most important thing about Angling is patience.

He sat cross-legged, Angling quietly, silently sensing the changes in the Cloudmist.

The old man beside him suddenly flicked his wrist, a slight smile appearing on his lips, "Mine has taken the bait."

As he spoke, the Shadow Threads he flicked from his fingertips suddenly condensed from their looseness, then stretched straight out into the depths of the Cloudmist, to a place where Li Hao could not perceive them.

Suddenly, it seemed as if a giant object was churning, and a terrifying wave of energy swept over.

Li Hao sensed the changes in the Cloudmist, his expression shifted slightly, and he stared intently. Although he wasn't the one who personally Angling the prey, he also felt a secret urge to encourage the old man.

Soon, the Cloudmist suddenly dispersed, and a black dot flew out.

Li Hao had expected a colossal creature thousands of feet long, but what he Angling out was a figure only a few meters long.

Its body is covered in golden scales like feathers, its body resembles a sparrow, its tail is as thin as a dragon's, and it has Sharp Claws and a dragon's head, exuding Divine Might and aura.

The old man raised his hand, and the Heaven and Earth Space around him enveloped the area, taking it into his possession without causing much of a disturbance.

But Li Hao had a vague feeling that the Dragon Sparrow possessed extremely tyrannical power, Immortal Capital.

"Mine has taken the bait; yours looks like it'll be a while longer."

The old man put away the Dragon Sparrow, glanced at Li Hao, and chuckled.

Li Hao said, "I just arrived."

"Yes, you're new here, but I've been here for a long time."

The old man nodded in agreement, then patted Li Hao on the shoulder and said, "Judging from your technique, your fishing skills are quite impressive."

"I know a little."

The old man chuckled, took a drag of his Long Pipe, exhaled, and said, "Take your time fishing. I'm heading back now. It's been a bit noisy lately; it's really hard to get a good night's sleep."

As he spoke, he stood up unsteadily, his back hunched, and swayed as he carried the wine jug away.

Only then did Li Hao realize that he had a slight leg injury when he walked.

Watching the other person leave, Li Hao's mind was still on their Angling. He said goodbye and turned back to Angling seriously.

Meanwhile, at the projection point left by Li Hao in the Square, Feng Boping and others arrived one after another.

Most of them tested their Heaven Grade Dao Heart in the Heart Questioning Pagoda, but Lin Qingying actually reached the level of Five Sounds.

An echo still lingers within her; if it were to resonate, others would be able to hear it.

"I'm no match for her; it seems I'm truly getting old."

Feng Boping and the others were all taken aback and couldn't help but smile wryly.

The Sword Master also sized up Lin Qingying, clearly not expecting that this little girl from the Sect would actually have a stronger Dao Heart than him.

Everyone took the test, and only Lin Qingying achieved five hits, making her the person with the highest Dao Heart Realm among them.

Seeing the gazes directed at her, Lin Qingying blushed slightly. She had previously tested her Heaven Grade Dao Heart, which she had heard only required four strikes, but now, for some reason, she had actually reached five strikes.

She felt that perhaps the five years of waiting were too unbearable, causing her to change her Dao Heart.

"Your Soul Lifespan is sufficient, Dao Heart has met the requirements. You can now go and comprehend that Sword Intent. If you succeed, you will become a disciple of a top Sect in the True Realm," Li Hao projected to Lin Qingying.

Lin Qingying asked, "And what about you?"

"I'm also trying to understand it."

Li Hao projected the message.

Lin Qingying felt relieved upon hearing this. She did not inquire about Li Hao's Dao Heart. In her heart, she believed that Li Hao could achieve anything she could. This young man always shone brightly in her eyes, yet remained unattainable.

Lin Qingying went to the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion high in the sky to comprehend the Sword Intent.

Someone flew out from the giant sword to examine Lin Qingying's Dao Heart. After hearing five rings and checking her Soul Lifespan, which was less than a thousand years, he was quite satisfied.

Although Lin Qingying is only Half-Saint, her cultivation level is such that she possesses such a Dao Heart, which further demonstrates her excellence.

"Look! Someone has managed to comprehend that Sword Intent!"

"The Dao Heart Resonates Fivefold, huh? Look at that little girl, she's only Half-Saint."

"A mere Half-Saint's Dao Heart surpasses that of us True Immortal?"

Many people looked up, their eyes filled with envy.

In the Void, Lin Qingying saw that besides herself, there were only two other people in the area besides the giant sword.

At this moment, the two men were focused on the Sword Intent in the Void ahead, and were not distracted by her arrival.

"All you need to do is comprehend this Sword Intent."

The young man wearing True Treasure silver robe smiled and spoke from the giant sword.

Lin Qingying had seen the Sword Intent before, but observing and comprehending it from below was a different story. Here, however, it was as if she could touch it, and she could clearly feel the various fluctuations emanating from the Sword Intent.

She took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, and began to ponder deeply.

She wanted to catch up with Li Hao.

Within her body, at the site of the once shattered Sword Embryo, a void Sword Embryo had already condensed, and now faint sword shadows flickered within it, like starlight.

"My Dao Heart is not strong enough; it seems I need to comprehend the Dao Heart."

Seeing Lin Qingying go to comprehend the Sword Intent, the Sword Master withdrew his gaze, Time Dao to Li Hao's projection, and left the place.

Li Hao, along with Old Feng and the others, continued to wander around the Square.

Besides Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion, many other Sect also come here to recruit disciples.

Among them are those from the Earth Sect and those from the Tianzong, whose requirements are relatively more lenient.

Soon, Red Light, Lin Shuhai, and the others found Sect that suited them.

"The True Realm is vast; it's time for us to part ways."

Literary Saint said that he and his disciples, including Lin Shuhai, planned to become disciples of one of the Heaven Four Sect, who used Poetry and Literature to defeat enemies, which was a perfect fit for their Literary Saint.

Li Hao wanted to persuade them further, but seeing that they were determined to leave, he knew that further words would be useless.

Moreover, his cultivation method was swordsmanship, which prevented him from providing them with the resources needed for cultivation.

"We've journeyed together, and we'll have the chance to meet again in the future. The True Realm is vast; let's each explore it ourselves."

After the Feng Boping, Wen Sacred Dao.

One was a man of Literary Gall and Righteous Vastness, while the other was a notorious Thief Saint. They had spent several years together in the Haotian Sacred Land, and now, as they parted, they felt a certain mutual respect despite their fierceness.

The others also realized that they all had their own paths to follow, and that their Heavenly Talent varied greatly; they could only hope to meet again in the future.

Red Light, Tan, and the others all became disciples of the Earth Sect, where the requirements were relatively lenient. In addition, they were all extremely Heavenly Talent, being top- Heavenly Prodigy among the Heavenly Realms, and had the potential to be promoted to inner disciple there in the future.

As time went by, fewer and fewer people surrounded Li Hao. Li Hao saw that Old Feng had also found a suitable Sect. There was one called the Grave Sect, Heaven Fourth Grade Sect, which specialized in stealing treasures from various Forbidden Zone and reselling them. Although it did not focus on combat, it had extensive connections and considerable power within the Tianzong Sect.

"Old man, I won't stay by your side and hold you back. I'll wait for you to reach the pinnacle of the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion."

I will come to you again then.

Feng Boping smiled at Li Hao, but his eyes were full of reluctance.

Li Hao could tell that Old Feng didn't really want to become a disciple of the Grave Sect, but rather wanted to sever his own ties and didn't want him to have any concerns.

"I'm waiting for you."

Li Hao did not try to persuade them to stay, but simply said in a deep voice.

Feng Boping smiled with relief and said goodbye to Li Hao.

Several days Past.

Exclamations erupted from the Square.

Suddenly, someone burst out from the Eighth Layer of the Heart Questioning Pagoda, soaring out from the Cloud End.

"My God, look!"

"I just felt the Heart Questioning Pagoda tremble. I've heard that only an Eternal Dao Heart can elicit such a reaction from the Heart Questioning Pagoda."

"The Heart Questioning Pagoda was damaged in the Emperor Fall Battle. It is said that it was originally an Immortal Forbidden Emperor Artifact that could verify the Heavenly Dao Emperor Heart!"

"Who is that? Does she want to become He Zong's disciple?"

Hundreds of thousands of people in the entire Square, including True Immortal and Heavenly Prodigy from all directions, all looked up at the Cloudmist. A tall woman with black hair floated down from the clouds. Her body was much larger than others, but her figure was graceful and elegant, and her Shen Xiuhua. She did not appear rough at all, but rather beautiful and dignified.

"That seems to be Disaster Clan!"

"It's them?"

"Legend has it that the Disaster Clan' is always accompanied by disasters and chaos when they travel, and no one dares to marry them. I never expected that their clan would be born here."

"No wonder a great clan that once sought the Emperor Lord possesses such Dao Heart."

The Square was abuzz with excitement, with various voices rising in discussion. Many of the elderly people looked on with admiration, while some of the young Heavenly Prodigy frowned, their previously admiring gazes turning wary.

On the Mountain Peak, Li Hao True Form sat upright, still Angling for the Dragon Sparrow amidst the Cloudmist.

Hearing the cheers, he couldn't help but glance over, only to see the Shen Xiuhua woman flying towards the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion before turning his gaze away.

"Ah, disaster."

Beside him, an old man with Long Pipe in his mouth sneered, his eyes revealing mockery, but it seemed to be mocking the voices of those who were talking.

Li Hao glanced at him in surprise. The old man had been coming to Angling every day for the past few days, but he hadn't caught Dragon Sparrow yet.

He speaks very little.

"With your Half-Heartedness, it looks like you won't be able to catch anything."

Sensing Li Hao's gaze, the old man snorted softly, his expression slightly cold.

Of all the elderly people Li Hao had met, this one struck him as rather unapproachable.

He smiled and said, "Angling is about letting things happen naturally; why force it?"

"Is this your excuse for always being a staunch opponent?" the old man sneered.

Li Hao didn't back down, calmly replying, "Aren't you the same?"

The old man had never been retaliated against like this before. He raised an eyebrow and glanced sideways at Li Hao, but seeing Li Hao's calm smile, he narrowed his eyes, blew out Long Pipe, and said indifferently:

"Fish well, fish with your heart."

He emphasized the word "heart," then flicked open the wine gourd, tilted his head back, and took a sip.

Not long after, a rustling sound came from the grass outside the mountain. Then a figure climbed up, panting heavily. He sniffed around and smelled the aroma of wine. He immediately ran over and saw an old man and a young man sitting behind a tree.

"Good wine—hmm?!"

When the man saw Li Hao Angling nearby, his eyes widened instantly. He then rolled up his sleeves, grabbed Li Hao's Robe, and said, "You little rascal, you little rascal, I finally caught you!"

Li Hao recognized the man as the old man who had previously freeloaded at the Restaurant. He patted the man's hand and said casually, "Don't wrinkle my clothes."

The old man was still being arrogant, but suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. A strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart, and he subconsciously loosened his grip on Li Hao's clothes.

He glanced at the old man smoking Long Pipe next to him, looked him up and down, and as if he had seen something, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

He stopped shouting and sat down to the side, but his gaze towards Li Hao held a hint of resentment:

"You're the first person in all these years to have tricked this old man like me."

"I treated you to drinks, and you paid for them. How is that taking advantage of you?" Li Hao retorted.

The old man was so angry he Past.

He didn't argue with Li Hao anymore, but instead glanced at the wine gourd in the old man's hand, a hint of envy in his eyes. He chuckled and said:

"Could I borrow a sip of this wine?"

The old man with the tumor-like leg glanced at him warily, but ignored him and just kept smoking his Long Pipe.

Seeing his appearance, the old man realized he had made a fool of himself and sighed, with a hint of self-pity. "I never thought that I, a descendant of the former Emperor Lord, would be unable to even beg for a drink now."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at the Limping Old Man.

The Limping Old Man seemed not to hear, and continued drinking.

Seeing his expression, the old man's eyes showed disappointment; it seemed he truly wouldn't get a drink of the wine.

He sighed, then turned to Li Hao and said, "Boy, you came here to become an apprentice, right? Why are you still dawdling here? Is no one willing to take you in? If no one is, this old man can reluctantly accept you. My Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect was the Heaven One Sect Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe. How about it?"

As he spoke, he looked at Li Hao with great interest.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback when he heard the words "Great Dream Nine Abyss".

He immediately thought of his Swordsmanship, "The Immortal Guides the Way".

This is the Swordsmanship of the Great Dream Nine Abyss.

In the Tian Yang Pseudo-World, Li Hao had asked Old Wang about this Swordsmanship during a leisurely moment while Chess. The Great Dream Nine Abyss was once a force established by the Bloodline the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor.

"The Great Dream Nine Abyss ---"

Li Hao sized up the Red-Nosed Old Man, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"How?"

The Red-Nosed Old Man urged on.

Li Hao pondered for a moment and asked, "Can I bring others with me into the sect?"

Who should I bring?

The Red-Nosed Old Man said irritably, "Do you think my Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect is some Tom, Dick, or Harry? We're already being generous by accepting you, let alone bringing others in. Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe, my Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect was already the Heaven One Sect. Do you even understand what that means?"

Li Hao said, "If you don't want to, then forget it."

"You little brat."

The Red-Nosed Old Man showed annoyance in his eyes. If he hadn't seen that Li Hao's body was full of immortal light, indicating that he must have an extraordinary immortal body, he wouldn't have been so polite.

"Alright, I'll make an exception for you this time."

He said through gritted teeth.

Li Hao was somewhat surprised and said, "You agreed to my condition without even testing me?"

"Of course there will be a test. The Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion Dao Heart, while my Great Dream Nine Abyss requires six. Only if you can achieve six resonants of Dao Heart can you enter. Furthermore, I will teach you the Immortal Guides the Way. If you can comprehend it within seven days, you will be qualified to become my disciple. I can also make an exception and recruit another disciple, even if the other party is a good-for-nothing."

The Red-Nosed Old Man immediately spoke, arms crossed, looking quite proud.

Li Hao was somewhat speechless, feeling that if he hadn't brought it up, the other party didn't seem to have made so many demands.

"So, are you confident now?"

The old man with the bulbous nose glared at Li Hao, but his attempt to provoke him was too crude.

After all, he was a descendant of the Immortal Emperor. If he had to choose between the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion and the Great Dream Nine Abyss, Li Hao would naturally prefer the latter.

He nodded slightly and then said, "No problem."

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"Alright, then go to the Heart Questioning Pagoda and let me see. Hehe, those guys are just as I expected; they don't dare to take on the Disaster Clan. I'll Past there first."

The Red-Nosed Old Man spoke, but his gaze was fixed on the distance, a smug smile on his face.

Following his gaze, Li Hao saw that the Shen Xiuhua woman who had come out of the Heart Questioning Pagoda was being blocked outside the giant sword of the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion.

The other person had flowing black hair, but their expression was cold.