One Day Up the Mountain, One Day Down

From within the void of the Void Immortal Dao, a young figure emerged, looking around.

His posture was upright, and his Heaven Yard disciple's robes were spotless, without a trace of blood or any damage. It was as if he had strolled through a garden and wandered here. His expression showed no fear or relief after fighting the Ancestral Dragon, but only a hint of curiosity.

"Another one has climbed up?"

The crowd in front of the Thatched Cottage narrowed their eyes slightly, not expecting that people would still climb up one after another so close to the end.

The little girl who was teleported earlier fell down as soon as she landed and was helped up by Elder Li and others. But this one seemed quite calm and collected, which made many people feel awe.

Li Hao had only been a disciple for a short time, and he spent most of his time either in the courtyard or outside in the Floating Slaughter City.

The other Heaven Yard disciples had no recollection of him, but when Elder Li, Zhou Qingyun, Wei Hongye, and the others saw Li Hao's appearance, their eyes widened, and their faces showed disbelief and shock.

"Little Seventh Junior Brother."

Wei Hongye's mistake.

Li Tiemu, who was holding the unconscious Yue Xi, was also stunned. His eyes widened as he stared at Li Hao as if he had seen a ghost.

This kid actually passed?

"Um?"

Murong Qingwu looked at Li Hao with equal surprise, as if she were meeting this junior brother for the first time.

According to Master, Yue Xi and this junior brother joined the Sect not long before Gu Yan. It's already astonishing that Yue Xi, with the Bloodline of the Disaster Clan, was able to climb up to the top, but she still suffered serious injuries and fell into a coma. Her current condition is unknown. On the contrary, this kid seems to be extremely relaxed.

Beside them, Ji Qingxuan and Lu Wu Chen exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat surprised. Ji Qingxuan was not familiar with these three new Junior Sister, but he knew their general situation. He just did not expect that, apart from the Sword Immortal Body ladder, the other two were also able to climb up the ladder one after another.

How did you get up here?

The Old Woman standing next to Zhou Qingyun appeared in front of Li Hao in a flash, sizing Li Hao up.

He asked in surprise and doubt.

Seeing that Yue Xi had defeated Ancestral Dragon, they assumed that no one would challenge her anymore as the competition was nearing its end. They escorted Yue Xi to the Mountain Summit, but before they knew it, someone had climbed up from the seventh level to the Mountain Summit.

This brief moment wasn't even enough time for a proper fight. She even suspected that Li Hao might have bypassed the seventh level and flown in from outside the Emperor Sword Mountain at the Sixth Layer, but that was less likely, given the presence of the Abyss Master's Immortal Kingdom.

That's impossible.

"They came up from here."

Li Hao said.

The Old Woman was speechless for a moment, then looked Li Hao up and down. "You defeated the Ancestral Dragon?"

Li Hao thought of the Ancestral Dragon that had been cleaved in two, but he hadn't used the power of the Spatial Origin Fourth Level for that sword strike, so the dragon should be able to heal itself.

I guess so.

Seeing the relaxed smile on the young man's face, the Old Woman's expression turned somewhat solemn. She vaguely sensed a peculiar feeling about the young man, a kind of temperament different from other Heavenly Prodigy. He seemed easygoing, but could unleash tremendous danger at any moment.

Behind Ji Qingxuan and the others, Gu Yan, who was standing a little distance away from Old Man Li, stared intently at Li Hao, as if this was the first time he had seriously looked at this Senior Brother was ahead of him since arriving at this Sword Abyss.

He was already somewhat moved by Yue Xi's arrival, but he never expected that Li Hao would also be able to reach the top.

As Innate Sword Immortal Body, it was normal for him to be far ahead of his peers and those in the same realm, but now the gap in his cultivation was not as large as he had imagined.

"That young man seems to be a disciple who recently became Elder Li's apprentice."

No wonder they're unfamiliar faces.

"He only recently became a disciple and he's already climbed to the top of the Mountain Summit? What's his cultivation level? I can't even sense it."

"I heard there was someone with Nine-Ring Dao Heart, could it be him?"

Most likely.

"So many disciples of Elder Li reached the summit this time, almost all of them are here!"

In front of the Thatched Cottage, many disciples were whispering among themselves, all sizing up Li Hao.

Outside Emperor Sword Mountain, a commotion and uproar erupted.

Yue Xi and Li Hao climbed the mountain one after the other, and just before the end, they obtained the spot to comprehend the Emperor Sword, which shocked and envied many disciples.

However, Yue Xi had already made a name for herself in Sword Abyss and left her mark on Emperor Sword Cliff; many people knew her.

However, few disciples knew who Li Hao was, and they were all discussing who he was.

"It's him--."

Xu Jianming stood on the hill, staring blankly at the last figure climbing the mountain. He never expected it to be his easygoing junior brother, whom he hadn't seen for two years and who was still at the First Layer.

He stood there stunned for a moment, then suddenly looked around and realized that he was all alone.

Apart from him, Senior Brother Senior Sister in front of him, and the Junior Sister behind him, actually went up the mountain!!

Only I remain.

"Me? --.-"

Xu Jianming inwardly groaned.

Emperor Sword Mountain.

Not long after Li Hao arrived, the Old Woman bid farewell to Zhou Qingyun and Old Man Li, and returned to the seventh level to continue guarding.

To avoid encountering another strange fellow like Li Hao, who could sneak up unnoticed, they decided to take the opportunity to verify with Ancestral Dragon.

However, when they arrived at the seventh level, they saw that the Ancestral Dragon was healing his body, but the process was slow and his Aura was very weak.

"You.."

The Old Woman and Zhou Yunqing were both shocked. Looking at the huge tear on the Ancestral Dragon's body, half of which had not yet healed, it was clear that it had been cleaved in two by a sword.

When Ancestral Dragon saw them, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. For the first time, he didn't find these two old guys so annoying or bothersome.

"You've finally arrived. I need to recover from my injuries and can't fight for now."

Ancestral Dragon immediately spoke.

It feared that another such Prodigy would appear, for it currently had no strength left to fight.

That sword strike just now made it smell death; that boy was too terrifying, shaking its heart and leaving an unforgettable impression.

"... Was it that boy who hurt you?"

After being shocked, Zhou Qingyun couldn't help but ask.

While healing his wounds, Ancestral Dragon said irritably, "Otherwise, would I have gotten myself into this state?"

There was a hint of resentment in his voice.

I almost died when those guys left!

This is blatant dereliction of duty! I must report them to Abyss Master!

While Ancestral Dragon was muttering his resentment to himself, Zhou Qingyun and the Old Woman were too shocked to speak.

In such a short time, the young man actually defeated the Ancestral Dragon and injured him so badly; this was utterly astonishing.

"If I remember correctly, that young man had previously revealed his Aura, but he was only at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer— "

Zhou Qingyun looked at the Old Woman, and their eyes met. Both of them saw the shock in each other's eyes. Just how many monsters did that Old Man Li bring back this time?!

Mountain Summit.

Wei Hongye and Murong Qingwu surrounded Li Hao, curiously asking Li Hao how he had gotten up there.

Li Hao could only honestly answer that he had fought his way up.

But clearly, this answer did not satisfy them.

However, as time passed, the trial on the Emperor Sword ended, and the disciples who had stayed in various parts of Emperor Sword Mountain were all sent out of Emperor Sword Mountain by a vast and mighty force.

At the same time, a detached and calm voice echoed from the Mountain Summit throughout the entire Secret Realm:

"The trial at Emperor Sword Mountain has ended. Those who failed should return to Sword Abyss and cultivate diligently; they will have another chance in the future."

"It's the voice of the Abyss Master!"

Some of the older disciples' eyes lit up.

Many disciples were excited and thrilled. Although they hadn't reached the Mountain Summit, they already knew the outcome two years ago. After all, everyone had a general idea of how far they could go once they entered Emperor Sword Mountain.

"Senior Brother Zhou has gone up the mountain. He'll definitely advance further this time and represent Sword Abyss in the battle!"

"That's right, they've made a name for themselves in Yan-Chu, and we'll see them unleash their power on the Southern Region Battlefield!"

"Let's go, let's go. We also need to cultivate diligently. The gap has widened even further now, so we must focus on our training."

"Unfortunately, Senior Sister Zhao has been unable to pass the seventh level for a long time. What a pity."

Many disciples left in groups, some with regret, some with hope, and some with resentment. In the end, their departure closed along with the entrance to the Secret Realm.

Xu Jianming returned alone, looking somewhat desolate; all he could think about was a million grass mud horses passing by.

Mountain Summit.

Yun Wumian landed in front of the Thatched Hut, and the disciples, upon seeing him, immediately bowed in worship.

"Disciple greets Abyss Master!"

Li Hao also followed suit in the worship, while slightly raising his eyes to curiously examine the other person. He saw that the other person was looking at him with gentle eyes, and their gazes met for a moment.

Li Hao felt embarrassed and lowered his eyes.

No need for such formalities.

Seeing the young man's composed expression, Yun Wumian couldn't help but smile.

Who would have thought that this would bring such an unexpected surprise?

Although he hadn't paid much attention to this young man, he could know anything that happened on Emperor Sword Mountain if he wanted to.

It can be mastered in an instant.

He noticed Li Hao when Li Hao rushed to the Sixth Layer at an extremely fast speed and defeated the Ancient Demon at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer. Then he saw Li Hao enter the seventh level and defeat the Ancestral Dragon with just one sword.

He recognized that sword strike.

One of the Ten Immortal Arts in the True Realm Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe, the Blue Heaven Sword Art!

Although it has been replaced by the new Ten Immortal Arts, its power remains domineering and terrifying.

The young man had mastered this Swordsmanship and added the power of Earth Origin and Space Origin to his attacks, increasing their offensive power. Although they were only at the second level, this was the Nine Orders!

To have mastered two types of Nine Orders Power and comprehend them to this extent is extremely rare.

Aside from that Innate Sword Immortal Body immortal, Yun Wumian never expected to encounter such Heavenly Talent Prodigy. Unlike Gu Yan and the little girl from the Disaster Clan, he didn't see any Bloodline power in Li Hao. This young man was neither from the Emperor Clan nor Ancient Immortal Descendant. His mastery of Swordsmanship and his grasp of its Origin seemed to be purely based on comprehension.

When one's comprehension reaches an unimaginable level, it is comparable to, or even surpasses, Bloodline!

This made him very happy.

As everyone stood up straight, Yun Wumian's gaze inadvertently swept over the young man. Looking around, he saw Old Man Li's anxious expression and the little girl, who was in a coma, in his arms.

He had sensed the little girl's Bloodline when she unleashed the True Power of the Disaster Clan, so it was normal for her to suffer a backlash now. He slightly raised his hand, and a wisp of Flash of Insight shot out from his fingertip, trailing a deep blue arc like a firefly, until it reached Old Man Li and then disappeared into Yue Xi's forehead.

"She'll just need a few days of rest. I've temporarily sealed that power within her; it won't be released unless she encounters serious danger."

Yun Wumian said softly and calmly, "This power is not something she can currently control. Only when she reaches the True Immortal Realm Perfection will she be able to truly master it."

Upon hearing this, Old Man Li immediately expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you Abyss Master."

At this moment, Yue Xi, still unconscious, twitched her eyes slightly, her pupils moving as if she were about to Awakening, yet also as if trapped in a nightmare, muttering to herself:

"Mother, don't go, Mother---"

Don't kill my mother!

The girl's Whispers was like a Ru Meng murmur, extremely faint, but everyone present, regardless of their status, heard it clearly.

Someone looked at the girl and, seeing her haggard face, felt pity in their eyes.

Some people remained silent, heads bowed, as if they too were thinking of certain past events.

Others remained calm and unmoved, showing no empathy whatsoever.

Li Tiemu quickly raised his hand, forming Barrier around them to protect the girl's inner world and her self-esteem.

"Congratulations! You have passed the test of Emperor Sword Mountain. You will all have the opportunity to comprehend the Emperor Sword."

Yun Wumian spoke at this moment, but his words pulled everyone back to reality, causing many people's eyes to light up.

I was thrilled.

"My Great Dream Nine Abyss boasts an ancient lineage. I once followed a certain Immortal Emperor and received guidance from him, who left behind two Immortal Emperor Sword Intent. If one can comprehend them, not only can one learn a heaven-reaching Emperor-level Swordsmanship, but one will also have the opportunity to touch the Heavenly Dao Emperor Heart, laying a higher foundation for one's own Dao Heart!"

Yun Wumian's voice was calm, possessing an air of authority that commanded respect without anger, and flowing like a deep spring into everyone's hearts.

"This is a rare opportunity; you have six months to comprehend it, so you must cherish it."

Yun Wumian said.

Everyone responded in unison.

At this moment, the girl in Li Tiemu's arms also Awakening. She covered her forehead, feeling a stinging pain and discomfort, and felt like vomiting.

But she was quickly startled, and upon seeing her surroundings, her gaze was immediately drawn to Yun Wumian.

That was a being at the Immortal King Realm; the place where he stood was like the center of Heaven and Earth.

When Yue Xi saw Ji Qingxuan's figure, she was somewhat dazed, and a surge of excitement welled up in her heart.

Have I reached the Emperor Sword Mountain by passing through the seventh level?

But soon, she spotted another figure in the crowd. He looked familiar, and from the side, it was Li Hao.

Her initial excitement immediately plummeted, leaving her pale and dazed.

What... how did that guy get here?

Isn't this the Emperor Sword Mountain?

How long was I unconscious? What happened?

While Yue Xi was bewildered, Yun Wumian had already raised his hand, and with his exertion, the entire Emperor Sword Mountain trembled violently.

Everyone felt a violent tremor beneath their feet. Some people released their Divine Sense and were immediately horrified to discover that the gaps between the Emperor Sword Mountain, which had been cut into seven worlds, were now closing and gradually merging into a single, enormous, and majestic mountain!

The Spirit Clan and Demon Race throughout the mountains seemed to have been relocated somewhere and disappeared.

As Emperor Sword Mountain merged, a silver-gray light appeared between Yun Wumian's brows; it was a shrunken lotus mark.

If someone looks closely, they will find that the lotus has many petals, blooming in a dazzling display.

Rumble!

The ground behind the Thatched Cottage trembled violently.

Then, amidst billowing dust, two towering stone tablets rose from the mountainside.

On the two stone tablets, there are two deep sword marks, one deep and one shallow, one thick and one thin.

As the two Sword-Mark Monument rose from the ground, a majestic, ancient, and chilling Sword Intent emanated from Sword-Mark Monument, sweeping away the dust and smoke that covered the ground.

Once the Sword-Mark Monument stopped trembling and everything returned to calm, the Sword Intent seemed to gradually emerge from its dusty depths.

It grew increasingly terrifying, as if it had pierced through from the Primordial Era, cleaving through stars and splitting the moon!

Everyone looked up in awe, their eyes filled with shock.

This is the Emperor Sword Intent!

Yue Xi, who hadn't quite grasped the situation before, was now shocked and finally realized that this was the Emperor Sword Mountain.

However, at this moment she had no time to think about why Li Hao was here; her eyes were completely drawn to the two Sword-Mark Monument.

Looking at the stunned crowd, Yun Wumian slowly said, "These two Emperor Sword Intent have existed for countless Years. Now that they have been revealed, you are all treating them as Great Emperor. How much you can comprehend depends entirely on your own fortuitous opportunity and comprehension!"

He waved his hand, and Meditation Cushion landed before the two Sword-Mark Monument sword marks.

Seeing this, the other disciples immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly flew Past, sat on the Meditation Cushion, and looked up to comprehend the Emperor Sword Intent.

Ji Qingxuan's figure flickered, and he was the first to teleport away, taking a seat at the very front.

The other figures at the Immortal Lord Realm followed closely behind.

Lu Wu Chen and Wei Hongye also rushed Past. With only half a year to comprehend the situation, they had to seize every second. Yue Xi, who hadn't quite figured out the situation yet, suddenly became alert and immediately jumped out of Li Tiemu's arms, heading towards the Meditation Cushion.

As many figures scrambled and ran off, only a few elders, including Li Tiemu, Yun Wumian, and a young man remained in the same spot in an instant.

The boy's figure thus stood out conspicuously in this place.

Li Hao looked up and, as the two Sword-Mark Monument appeared, he sensed a familiar Aura.

That was the Aura of the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor. A voice seemed to be telling him from within that the sword mark was left behind by the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor!

"Is this the sword the Great Emperor wielded?--··"

Li Hao's eyes flashed. With his Sword Dao Origin Third Layer, he immediately added the two Emperor Sword Intent to his Panel.

But that's just Rudiments the surface; it doesn't even qualify as the basics.

That thick sword mark is the Emperor Sword Style "Severing Sky"!

That thin sword mark is the Emperor Sword Style "Drawing Moon"!

Although he had only grasped the Rudiments, as the information he had collected flooded in, Li Hao seemed to see two Sword Qi appear before his eyes, piercing down from the sky and leaving two sword marks in the Void before him!

The magnificent aura and Sword Momentum not only allowed him to perceive the power of the Emperor Sword, but also gave him a faint sense of Emperor Intent.

Li Hao's eyes flickered, and he stopped in place, lost in thought.

Yun Wumian, Li Tiemu, and the others all focused their attention on this young man. Everyone else was vying for his attention, but he Non-Contention, which made him somewhat of an oddball.

"Kid, what are you thinking about?"

Li Tiemu urged him telepathically, "There are only six months left, what are you daydreaming about!"

Li Hao snapped out of his daze, glanced at him, and then looked up at the two Sword-Mark Monument. His comprehension was over, and there was no point in staying here any longer; it would just be a waste of half a year.

"Abyss Master, may I descend the mountain ahead of schedule?"

Li Hao looked at the Abyss Master, bowed slightly, and asked.

Upon hearing the boy's words, the scene fell silent instantly. Li Tiemu's throat seemed to have been cut off as he stared blankly at Li Hao, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears.

What the heck? We just arrived at Emperor Sword Mountain and we're already heading down? And ahead of schedule?

The Emperor Sword Intent has been revealed for 100,000 years, and generation after generation of disciples have come to comprehend it, and no one has ever said they wanted to leave early.

After all, the longer one stays, the more one can learn; who would waste such a precious opportunity?

Yun Wumian was also somewhat stunned, clearly encountering and hearing of such a situation for the first time. He was usually calm and composed, remaining unfazed even when faced with an army of millions of Ancient Demon, but now he unusually showed a hint of surprise and asked:

"Why? Do you feel you can't understand it, or do you think you've already grasped it?"

Li Hao shook his head slightly. To say that he had already grasped it would be too arrogant, after all, he had only glanced at it and had only grasped some Rudiments.

"I've been here, I've seen it all, now I want to do something more meaningful."

Li Hao said.

Yun Wumian narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing from the boy's tone that he intended to turn around and descend the mountain immediately.

"Something more meaningful? What is that?"

He couldn't help but feel a little curious and asked.

Li Hao glanced at the backs of the many disciples who were already seated Sword-Mark Monument, then withdrew his gaze and turned to look down at Emperor Sword Mountain, saying:

"Go play a game of chess, paint a picture, have a delicious Delicacies, and maybe even Sculpting something small."

The boy's clear voice echoed softly before the thatched Thatched Cottage atop Emperor Sword Mountain.

The simple words, put together, spoken by the boy, left Li Tiemu, Zhou Qingyun, and the other elders dumbfounded, their eyes widening in astonishment.

To that young man, these seemingly ordinary and simple things could actually be more meaningful than comprehending the Emperor Sword Intent?

Yun Wumian was also surprised by the boy's words. He was a little stunned, but when he saw the boy's sincere and clear eyes, he suddenly realized that the other party was not lying, and that his words were not an excuse or prevarication.

While all the other talented disciples of Sword Abyss Heavenly Prodigy up the mountain, this young man merely glanced at the Emperor Sword Intent, then turned around, headed down the mountain, and began his descent from the Mountain Summit.

Yun Wumian silent; he had never seen such a young man before.

If he hadn't witnessed the invincible scene of that young man slaying the Ancestral Dragon with a single sword strike, he would have thought the young man was just an ignorant fool.

But that sword strike told him that the young man was not only not stupid, but also possessed unparalleled comprehension and intelligence.

Now, he seemed to see that this young man also possessed an extraordinary temperament that was rare in the world and unique in its own right.

However, he couldn't say for sure whether this kind of mentality was good or bad.

But, it's kind of interesting.

He said slowly, "Your name is Haotian?"

"Um.

The boy nodded.

What is your surname? Aristocratic Clan do you come from?

"My surname is Hao, my given name is Tian, I have no Aristocratic Clan, and I come into this world alone."

Li Hao said calmly and frankly.

Hao.

Yun Wumian searched his mind for such Aristocratic Clan, but found that there was indeed no large Lineage with the surname Hao. He murmured, "To dare to use 'Heaven' in one's name, what a bold spirit!"

"Heaven and earth give birth to us, and we honor heaven with our names; what's wrong with that?"

Li Hao said.

Yun Wumian's eyes flickered slightly as he gazed into the young man's calm eyes. His gaze suddenly softened considerably, and he said:

"Elder Li told me that you've only been Sword Abyss's disciple for two years. You possess a certain power that draws upon the rules of Heavenly Dao, appearing and disappearing intermittently. Even I find it difficult to discern your true cultivation level unless you reveal your Immortal Power."

Do you know how dangerous this is?

Li Hao realized immediately that he was referring to his own Myriad Manifestation Attribute.

Under the cover of the Myriad Manifestation Attribute, it can help him conceal his realm.

Unless he deliberately reveals his Aura.

Li Hao instantly understood the meaning behind the other person's words.

Even Immortal King has such difficulty in spying on him; he must suspect that he is hiding a rare treasure!

"As Heavenly Prodigy, it's common for everyone to have their own fortuitous opportunity; I won't press you for details."

Yun Wumian's voice was gentle and soft as he said, "But remember, since you have become my disciple, Great Dream Nine Abyss, you are now a member of Sword Abyss. If you encounter any difficulties, Sword Abyss will always be your support. No one can cross Sword Abyss to harm you!"

M

Li Hao paused, gazed at the Abyss Master, then cupped his hands and bowed in reverence. "This disciple has remembered!"

Yun Wumian rarely smiled, which caused Li Tiemu and the others to show strange expressions.

"The Emperor Sword Mountain has opened ahead of schedule this time, allowing you all to comprehend Sword Intent. Boy, do you know why?"

Yun Wumian said.

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Is it related to the Southern Region Assembly Battle? Are you training disciples in advance?"

Yun Wumian glanced at Li Tiemu, Li Tiemu looked wronged and said he hadn't revealed the information beforehand.

"That's right, the Southern Region Assembly Battle is a contest between the Nine Immortal Dynasties, numerous Tianzong and Earth Sect Heavenly Prodigy, and the Prodigy from the Heavenly Palace."

Yun Wumian smiled as he looked at Li Hao, "Anyone with Soul Lifespan of Three Thousand Years can participate in this battle. This battle will determine the ranking of the Sect in the entire Southern Region, the allocation of Immortal Vein resources, and many other benefits. Therefore, all sects are vying for it!"

Li Hao nodded, able to imagine how fierce the Southern Region Assembly Battle would be.

"But besides the Sect, there are also immense benefits for the participants."

A light shone in Yun Wumian's eyes as he softly said, "If we can make it into the Top Ten, we will have the opportunity to cultivate in the Chaos True Realm."

"The Chaos True Realm?"

Li Hao was puzzled.

Seeing that Li Hao didn't even know about the Chaos True Realm, Yun Wumian was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter. Now he truly believed that Li Hao didn't have Aristocratic Clan behind him.

However, it's somewhat unbelievable that someone could reach this point alone, standing before him. "Indeed, that's a sacred cultivation Sacred Land that even the descendants of the Emperor Clan vie for. There, one can touch the Great Dao of Chaos, and comprehend other Great Dao more easily. Countless Sect, Aristocratic Clan, and even disciples of that Supreme demon in the Heavenly Palace yearn to enter the Chaos True Realm, but the number of places is limited..."

Yun Wumian looked at Li Hao and chuckled, "You'd better seize this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Li Hao immediately understood and nodded, saying, "I will."

Seeing Li Hao's indifferent reaction, Yun Wumian asked, "Are you still going down the mountain now?"

"Go down the mountain."

The boy's answer left Yun Wumian feeling somewhat helpless.

Why?

"Because going down the mountain is more meaningful."

The boy said earnestly.

Yun Wumian met his gaze and suddenly realized that her introduction and encouragement just now seemed to have been a waste of time.

But, inexplicably, he wasn't angry. Perhaps it was because the boy's eyes were so pure that he actually began to believe that what the boy was about to do seemed genuinely meaningful.

Perhaps, that's true for this young man.

Yun Wumian shook his head and smiled, saying, "Go ahead. If you need anything, just tell Elder Li."

As he spoke, he turned and sat down at the tea table in front of the Thatched Cottage. It had been a long time since he had spoken so much in one go, and he felt his mouth was dry.

Li Hao bowed to him in farewell, then waved to Old Man Li before turning and heading down the mountain.

"Haotian, are you really going to go down the mountain?"

Upon seeing Li Hao's actions, Li Tiemu immediately came to his senses and became anxious.

The boy grunted in agreement, then leaped from the Mountain Summit and disappeared from their sight.

Li Tiemu Pause in his tracks, staring blankly at the scene.

But he quickly chased after the boy again, trying to bring him back, but Zhou Qingyun pressed down on his shoulder.

He shook his head and said:

"Stop chasing after him. That child is the one you mentioned with the Nine-Ring Dao Heart, right? With such a Dao Heart, his ambitions are even higher than yours. In my opinion, that child has already gained something and wants to digest it on his own."

Li Tiemu froze, looking at him suspiciously.

Zhou Qingyun said irritably, "You have no idea how that child passed the seventh level. You're a really bad Master."

Li Tiemu then realized that the kid's ability to climb up was beyond his expectations; he didn't even know how he had gotten up there.

"How did he pass the seventh level? The Ancestral Dragon isn't so easy to talk to," Li Tiemu asked hurriedly.

Zhou Qingyun shrugged and said, "How else could we get through it? We just had to walk through it."

"Speak properly!"

"Hey, getting impatient. Your good disciple almost killed the Ancestral Dragon with a single sword strike, and then walked over confidently. Do you understand now?" Zhou Qingyun looked annoyed, but his eyes were full of envy.

He was somewhat envious when he received a message from a Disaster Clan.

He was jealous when he received an Innate Sword Immortal Body.

Now that another Prodigy has appeared, he really wants to strangle this old guy!

Upon hearing his words, Li Tiemu was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

He could hardly imagine the scene of a single sword strike that nearly killed the Ancestral Dragon. Yet, he could vaguely picture what it would be like.

That kid... is he really that strong?

Li Tiemu looked at the Old Woman and saw the eye roll she gave him, which immediately convinced him that the old man Zhou Qingyun was not lying.

He couldn't help but get excited. He knew that Li Hao was only at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer. With the Immortal Power of a third-level immortal, he was able to defeat the Ancestral Dragon with a single sword strike. Didn't this mean he had the potential to become invincible at the True Immortal Realm?

"That kid is the one who's hiding the truth the most. In my opinion, if it really comes down to a fight, that Innate Sword Immortal Body might not be his match."

Zhou Qingyun stroked his beard as he spoke.

Li Tiemu's heart skipped a beat, then pounded wildly. He ignored Zhou Qingyun and went to Yun Wumian, who was sitting at the tea table in the Thatched Hut, and said:

"Abyss Master, is that really true? That child---."

Yun Wumian took a sip of tea, nodded slightly, and his expression seemed less indifferent than usual, with a hint of gentleness in his eyes.

"Indeed a rare sword prodigy, compared to the Ancient Immortal Descendant— "

He finished his tea and said two words: "Not bad."

These two words alone made Li Tiemu tremble with excitement. He knew that what had happened on the entire Emperor Sword Mountain could not be hidden from this Abyss Master, and he also knew that to receive such a evaluation from the other party, it must be extremely true.

"You've made a great contribution to Sword Abyss by acquiring these two disciples. After the Southern Region Assembly Battle is over, just tell me what you want."

Yun Wumian looked at Li Tiemu and said calmly.

Li Tiemu's voice trembled with excitement, but his eyes inexplicably welled up with tears. He gritted his teeth and said:

"All I want is to Great Dream Nine Abyss, return to the Heaven One Sect, and restore the glory of Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Wumian fell silent.

Seeing the old man's tearful eyes, he seemed somewhat moved as well. He looked up at the two Sword-Mark Monument in the distance, his eyes filled with a sense of vicissitude and nostalgia.

"Yes, I want to too---"

His soft words made Li Tiemu's body tremble slightly.

"The Immortal Emperor has fallen, and that Supreme is now stationed in the Southern Region, determined to eradicate all Emperor Legacy. The Ten Immortal Arts of yesteryear are on the verge of extinction, and it's unknown where that young man learned them from..."

Yun Wumian's eyes seemed to sparkle with the light of a thousand Xingchen as he murmured, "All these years, my Great Dream Nine Abyss has been cautious and prudent, avoiding trouble and refusing to cause any problems, all to prevent that Supreme from finding any fault with us. Great Dream Nine Abyss not only wants to survive, but also to return to the place that once belonged to us, to prove that the Emperor Legacy Undying Realm, and that the Immortal Emperor will not be buried by time..."

These words seemed to express what Li Tiemu was thinking, and he was so moved that he almost cried.

Ten thousand years have passed. In that battle, the Heaven-Darkening Battle, and the Emperor Lord perished. For ten thousand years since the end of the battle, that Supreme has ruled the Southern Region alone.

The Emperor Legacy have been silently concealed.

The countless lives shed in that battle seem to have been tarnished by Years, distorted and slandered by those with ulterior motives.

Many have long forgotten that the existence of the Southern Region today is due to the countless corpses buried in the Southern Region Border Void River.

"Abyss Master is so kind. Old Li has only one wish in this life: to see the Great Dream Nine Abyss again and return to the Heaven One Sect."

That should have been ours. We follow the Immortal Emperor; how could we dishonor the glory of the Emperor Dao!

Li Tiemu wiped his eyes, quickly composed himself, and said through gritted teeth, head down.

Yun Wumian slightly, quickly concealing the trace of vicissitude and emotion in his eyes. Having endured so much over the past 100,000 years, they had long since learned to suppress and restrain their inner thoughts, not giving that Supreme any leverage or opportunity.

"There's still some time before the Southern Region Assembly Battle, do those two kids have a chance?"

Li Tiemu asked again.

Yun Wumian's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the back of the Sword Immortal Body Youth standing Sword-Mark Monument, and nodded:

"Fifty percent."

Fifty percent, which is half.

Li Tiemu took a deep breath, a strong drive gleaming in his eyes. He immediately said, "I'll go check on that kid and see what he's up to."

Yun Wumian slightly raised his hand, "That child's Heavenly Talent and comprehension are no less than those of Sword Immortal Body immortal, only his temperament is a bit detached. But perhaps it is precisely this temperament that has allowed him to get this far. You don't need to change him. How well he performs depends on his own mood. If he needs any cultivation resources, just provide them. He can come to me later."

Li Tiemu a brief testimony, but hesitated to speak.

Yun Wumian shook his head slightly and said softly, "The burdens we carry have deformed us; let's not let those children become deformed too."

Li Tiemu stood there, head bowed, silent, and said no more.

At the Emperor Sword Mountain.

Li Hao said he was going down the mountain, and he really did.

However, upon reaching the bottom of the mountain, they discovered Void Rift within the merged First Layer of the Emperor Sword Mountain.

Li Hao found it strange and used the power of the Source of Space Dao to pry open the Void Rift and crawl inside.

Upon entering, they were immediately struck by the vastness of the surrounding Heaven and Earth, identical to the First Layer of Emperor Sword Mountain.

The original space has been compressed to a tiny crack, but it contains Heaven and Earth within.

Li Hao was surprised, but then he sensed the Aura of the Spirit Clan in the air. His eyes lit up, and he immediately headed towards the cliff.

"Um?"

In front of the cliff, the Spirit Clan Elder, A Ling, and the Spirit Clan Middle-Aged Man were still sitting there.

Abyss Master hasn't released them, they can only continue to wait here.

Sensing Li Hao's Aura, the three of them looked up in surprise.

Why are you here?

The Spirit Clan Elder exclaimed in surprise.

Li Hao smiled and said, "I was just passing by and saw you were still here, so I came to check on you."

"You've been to the Mountain Summit?"

A Ling couldn't help but ask, her eyes widening with curiosity.

Li Hao nodded, "I've already gone to check."

"How about it?"

"Many people, very magnificent," Li Hao said.

The three of them couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this. The Emperor Sword Mountain, which countless people longed to climb, was described in just six words by this young man?

"After reaching the summit, isn't it possible to comprehend the Emperor Sword Intent?" A Ling covered her mouth and chuckled, then asked.

"I've finished my study, so I'll head down the mountain now."

Li Hao said.

"Is there really such a thing as 'completely comprehending' something?" A Ling couldn't help but find it a little amusing, saying, "Doesn't that mean the longer you spend comprehending, the more you understand?"

That's true— Li Hao nodded and said, "But I'm slow-witted and impatient, so I'll have to slip away first."

He had already grasped the Sword Dao Origin Third Layer, and could comprehend all that he could. Continuing to observe and comprehend there would indeed lead to some improvement, but the effect would be extremely minimal, which was why he left the mountain.

"If you're dull-witted, then there aren't many who can be considered smart."

A Ling said irritably, "Being able to block her sword with his physical Immortal Body is no sign of stupidity. Besides, Li Hao is only at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer."

At this moment, with Yun Wumian's guidance, Li Hao had already put away his Myriad Manifestation Attribute.

"Let's stop talking and play Chess," Li Hao said.

"You're really addicted to this." The Spirit Clan Elder couldn't help but find it amusing. He couldn't understand why you would skip studying the Emperor Sword Intent and come here to Chess.

"You'll only be quenched after we win," Li Hao laughed loudly.

"Then you'd be much easier off trying to comprehend the Emperor Sword Intent," the Spirit Clan Elder said humorously.

On Emperor Sword Mountain, two Sword-Mark Monument stand tall.

Many disciples stood before the stele, gazing intently into its meaning, lost in thought and self-forgetfulness.

Time flies, and half a year Past the blink of an eye.

Yun Wumian appeared, waking everyone from their reverie, and with a wave of his hand, pressed the two Sword-Mark Monument back into Emperor Sword Mountain.

With a rumbling sound, everyone came to their senses.

"It's time to go down the mountain."

Yun Wumian said.

The crowd exchanged glances, some still looking bewildered, their minds filled only with the sword mark.

Is that all?

"Half a year has already Past?"

"I... I haven't felt anything yet, I only sensed a slight Sword Momentum."

The disciples rose to their feet. Some wailed, some clutched their heads, and others closed their eyes, trying to recall the events, afraid they might forget them.

"Let's go, the other disciples of Yuan have already gathered, it's time for us to set off."

As the elders, including Li Tiemu, approached, they each called their disciples to their sides.