Li Hao's ranking

At this moment, Li Hao returned from Shangguan Hong and Yuan Xinggang. His Extreme Realm Power had not yet been concealed, and his whole body exuded a terrifying aura, making him extremely conspicuous and eye-catching in the crowd.

Only by maintaining this peak performance could he barely remain neither humble nor arrogant in front of those two.

But standing in the Square at this moment, he seemed to stand out from the crowd, exuding a powerful and terrifying Aura.

Who is that?

"Which sect's disciples are these? Such a ferocious aura!"

"His cultivation level is only at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer. Am I mistaken?"

Many Sect elders noticed Li Hao, their eyes showing surprise.

When Li Tiemu, who was waiting on the outskirts, saw Li Hao suddenly appear, he was stunned for a moment, and then quickly rushed Past Li Hao excitedly.

"Come!"

Li Tiemu beckoned to Li Hao, waved his hand, and teleported away with Li Hao, disappearing from everyone's sight.

At this moment, Li Hao also came to his senses, quickly concealing the Extreme Realm Aura of his entire body, and the power of his Ancestral Immortal Body also disappeared into his body, making him no longer conspicuous.

In that short time, many elders from the Sect had already memorized Li Hao's appearance.

"It's that kid—"

Inside the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion, when Cui Yuesheng saw Li Hao's face clearly, his pupils contracted slightly, and his eyes revealed shock.

How is that possible?!

In just two and a half years, that kid cultivated from the True Immortal Realm First Layer to the True Immortal Realm Third Layer. This is not amazing; it can only be considered the normal level of a top- Heavenly Prodigy.

But what was that terrifying aura?

If it weren't for Li Tiemu's appearance, he might have even doubted his own eyes, but with that old rascal Li Tiemu there, it proved that he couldn't possibly be mistaken.

Elder Cui, do you know that young man?

Another elder from the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion asked in confusion,

"He is the Prodigy I was talking about, the one with the Nine-Ring Dao Heart."

Cui Yuesheng snapped out of his daze and said with a gloomy expression.

The elder's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. He immediately searched everywhere for Li Tiemu's figure, but he could not find him and did not know where he had hidden.

In reality, Li Tiemu had not taken Li Hao far; they were still on the outer edge of the Desolate Region. He simply used his Immortal Method to conceal himself and Li Hao, making it difficult to detect them.

"You little rascal—you've been hiding it really well."

Li Tiemu looked at Li Hao, his tone reproachful, but his eyes were filled with undisguised joy. "Did you break through the Tenth Desolate Domain?"

Li Hao nodded.

"Really--

Li Tiemu was overjoyed. Seeing Li Hao's calm demeanor, he wished he could pick the boy up and give him a big kiss!

This is amazing! On the first day of the Ancient Immortal Realm, he made it into the Top Twenty. Those ranked in front of Li Hao are basically Immortal Lord Realm, and there doesn't seem to be True Immortal Realm!

This alone is enough to make Great Dream Nine Abyss look incredibly proud!

But Li Tiemu held back at this moment.

A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Li Hao is so Heavenly Talent, and he wants to preserve his talent for the Southern Region Assembly Battle to make a name for himself.

Otherwise, it's hard to guarantee that other Sect won't be jealous, plot against us, or use various means to target us.

The Tianzong Contest was extremely brutal.

If he were to reveal Li Hao's identity number at this moment, it would surely make Great Dream Nine Abyss famous throughout Yan-Chu. However, if he failed to protect this Prodigy afterward, it would only become a laughing stock.

No rush, no rush, the Southern Region is the main stage Li Tiemu silently reminded himself.

He said to Li Hao, "Don't easily reveal your identity number to others. Your ranking is too high, too conspicuous. Not only will it dazzle those from the Heaven One Sect, but those Imperial Clan you've surpassed won't be content either. They'll either try to win you over or destroy you!"

He spoke with extreme seriousness and solemnity.

Li Hao nodded slightly. He was not a person who liked to show off, and he preferred to avoid trouble.

Seeing that Li Hao agreed, Li Tiemu breathed a sigh of relief. Young and impetuous, he was eager for fame and was really worried that he would not be able to persuade Li Hao.

What about them?

Li Hao asked.

Upon hearing this, Li Tiemu's gaze swept across the Black Immortal Stele, quickly locking onto the identity numbers of Yue Xi, Gu Yan, and the others.

He said, "Look, currently, besides you, Qingwu is still in the lead. She's already reached 2600th place. Judging from the situation, if she can break into the Tenth Desolate Domain, she has a chance to break into the top 1000!"

Li Hao nodded. Murong Qingwu Heavenly Talent talented and had entered the sect several hundred years earlier, making her even more powerful than Yue Xi and Gu Yan.

"Gu Yan is currently ranked 3182nd, still chasing, but his ranking is fluctuating rapidly. That kid is resilient and has Innate Sword Immortal Body. Even if he doesn't break into the top 1000 this time, three years Past, in terms of progress, I believe few can match him!"

Li Tiemu said, his eyes shining, showing great confidence in his young apprentice.

After all, the Abyss Master had said that the opponent, together with Li Hao, had a 50% chance of winning.

Li Hao's performance has been unexpected, and if Gu Yan puts in even more effort, the outcome will be even more certain.

"Yue Xi was forced to unleash the True Power of her Calamity Bloodline by the Ancient Demon, and she has yet to master it. It's uncertain whether she will be able to adapt to and Mastery in three years."

Li Tiemu said in a low voice, a hint of greed lurking in his heart, namely, the desire to include Murong Qingwu and Yue Xi.

All four disciples could break into the top 1000!

Li Hao has already secured his admission ticket on the first day; now it's just a matter of who gets the remaining three.

Gu Yan wasn't worried; he was only worried about Murong Qingwu and Yue Xi.

Li Hao nodded slightly, and also glanced at his ranking: 17th!

"Will those Immortal Lord Realm experts also compete against us in the Southern Region Assembly Battle?"

Li Hao couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

If they were to compete on the same stage, True Immortal were comparable to the Immortal Lord Realm, then it would be better to simply admit defeat.

"Um."

Li Tiemu nodded and said, "After all, this time the rule is that Soul Lifespan of Three Thousand Years can participate. This Soul Lifespan cannot be faked. Even if you Reincarnation, your soul from your previous life will still be included in your Soul Lifespan."

"Therefore, given the same Soul Lifespan, if others can cultivate to the Immortal Lord Realm, that's their skill; there's nothing wrong with them competing on the same stage."

"So, this is most advantageous for those whose Soul Lifespan is exactly two thousand nine hundred years."

Li Hao said.

Li Tiemu nodded, "That's right. Even among Heavenly Prodigy, a hundred years is enough time for a significant gap to widen."

Some of you have Soul Lifespan that differ by a thousand or two thousand years; for example, your Soul Lifespan is only a hundred years.

At this point, he glanced at Li Hao and suddenly seemed lost in thought.

Yes, this kid has only Soul Lifespan less than a hundred years, yet he has already cultivated to the True Immortal Realm Third Layer, and his combat strength is comparable to that of True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer Perfection?

He suddenly fell silent.

"While this matter may not be entirely fair in detail, is there truly any fairness in this world?"

Li Tiemu, thinking Li Hao was bothered by this, comforted him, saying, "Sometimes, whether you acknowledge it or not, there's something in this world called fate."

Li Hao nodded. He didn't care about these things; if he could help Great Dream Nine Abyss achieve a good ranking, he would certainly do his best.

If it's not possible, he won't force it.

As the two were talking, a commotion arose from ahead.

A beam of Starlight gathered in the Square, and then, the figure of a stunning young woman with a Star-Moon Dress appeared—it was Xing Lan.

However, her appearance at this moment was different from the nonchalant one Li Hao had seen when they first met. Her clothes were somewhat tattered, as if they had been burned by Crimson Fire, or as if they had been torn apart by something, making her look rather disheveled.

However, this still cannot overshadow her bright and radiant temperament. Standing in a crowd, she is the first person you notice, as if she were born to be the protagonist.

Several elders from the Star Palace immediately flew Past and hurriedly checked on his condition.

The slight tremor in Xing Lan's eyes had vanished, and her expression returned to calm. She merely nodded slightly in response to the elders of the Star Palace, remaining relatively composed. However, her gaze suddenly swept across the Square, but she did not see the figure of the young man.

She raised an eyebrow slightly. Still in the Tenth Desolate Domain?

Without giving it any further thought, she followed the elders back to the Star Palace.

As Xing Lan returned, the other Imperial Clan also appeared one after another.

The Square became increasingly lively, and the previously rapidly changing serial numbers gradually stabilized. Clearly, the disciples who were still working hard inside could only improve their rankings by enduring the time, with only occasional small jumps.

Li Hao looked at the Square, wondering if that girl had arrived yet.

While he was waiting, a figure in green robes suddenly swept by and appeared in the Square. The figure's Daoist Robe were somewhat torn, the hair was messy, and the person looked rather disheveled.

Li Hao's eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed Past.

"Ah!"

Upon seeing Li Hao suddenly appear before her, Lin Qingying was startled, then exclaimed in surprise, quickly covered her face, and turned her head away.

"You, what are you doing here?"

She turned away and said instinctively, but quickly realized how stupid she was. If she could come here, Li Hao could too.

"Don't look at me."

"Why?"

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Lin Qingying's cheeks Crimson. She knew how disheveled she looked, and felt both ashamed and angry.

Li Hao saw through her thoughts and said with a grin, "We're old acquaintances, what's there to be shy about? I'll always remember your graceful swordplay in the courtyard, no one can compare to your beauty."

Lin Qingying was stunned, her eyes suddenly reddening, and she turned her head, "Really?"

"Real."

Li Hao nodded, and seeing her increasingly moist eyes, he panicked and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Um..."

Haha, speaking of which Desolate Region you've reached, how far have you gone?

"Seventh."

Lin Qingying answered almost without thinking, then looked at the Black Immortal Stele, her eyes immediately dimming.

He said, "My number is 1014, which puts me after ten thousandth place, so I definitely won't be able to participate this time."

"That's amazing?"

Li Hao looked at her in surprise. She had only been in the True Realm for two and a half years, yet she had risen from Half-Saint to someone comparable to the top level of the True Immortal Realm Seventh Layer?

This rate of progress is somewhat exaggerated.

Seeing Li Hao's shocked expression, Lin Qingying paused for a moment, then suddenly felt that his handsome face with wide-eyed stares was both somewhat silly and somewhat adorable. She couldn't help but chuckle, her heart warming, and said:

You really think I'm amazing?

"More real than a steel needle!"

Li Hao exclaimed in surprise, "Are you on drugs? This cultivation speed is almost demonic!"

Lin Qingying covered her mouth and laughed, rolling her eyes at Li Hao, but her expression was full of Wenrou and affection. "You're the one who's practicing the demonic path. I cultivate the Sword Dao. I do take some drugs—I did take some, all good drugs bestowed by the Sect."

Li Hao nodded. He was relieved to see that the other party was receiving intensive training at the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion.

"Your Sect should be satisfied with your performance. You still have three years left, so keep up the good work!"

Li Hao encouraged her.

When Lin Qingying heard Li Hao say this, she had been somewhat discouraged and ready to give up, but now she felt full of confidence again and her motivation increased.

She clenched her fist and nodded vigorously. "I will never stop!"

This statement seems to have a deeper meaning.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Even if you stop, I will wait for you."

Lin Qingying's cheeks flushed slightly, but her eyes shone even brighter as she said, "I don't want to hold you back. Don't wait for me."

I want to follow behind you and see your radiant beauty.

Li Hao burst into laughter, saying, "I'm not a light bulb, so where would I get all that radiant light?"

"What's a light bulb?" Lin Qingying asked, puzzled.

Li Hao laughed and said, "Your Sect has come to pick you up. We'll talk later."

At this moment, Cui Yuesheng had rushed over. Seeing Li Hao, his expression was somewhat complicated, and he said repeatedly, "Young brother..."

"Goodbye."

Li Hao waved to Lin Qingying, then his figure flickered and he instantly teleported away.

Cui Yuesheng caught up and saw that Li Hao was deliberately avoiding him. He was speechless, but felt a little sad. Such Prodigy was snatched away by that old guy surnamed Li right under his nose. It was practically a crime!

At this time, as time went by, more and more disciples from various sects emerged from the Desolate Region.

Li Hao and Li Tiemu stood quietly in the Square, waiting.

They chatted idly while waiting.

"With your performance, if word gets back to the sect, you'll definitely receive top-tier resources, and even the Abyss Master will personally teach you Swordsmanship!"

Li Tiemu excitedly transmitted his voice to Li Hao, describing a bright Future: "At that time, we might even be able to invite the Dream Master to preach to you. After all, you are currently the greatest hope of our Sect, and the highest-ranking member in our sect!"

Li Hao asked, "The Ancient Immortal Realm ends in three years, so when exactly is the Southern Region Assembly Battle scheduled?"

"Ten years!"

Li Tiemu said, "The test ends here. The one thousand who are selected will receive seven years of Imperial Clan Resources for training. Although it's only seven years, it will greatly improve their strength."

Ten years...

Li Hao nodded, meaning he still had plenty of time.

Ten years from now, he might very well become Immortal Lord.

However, compared to the Twelfth Dan of Art Skill, he currently wants to cultivate his Primordial Spirit to the Terminal Realm first.

After all, the State of Mind for Art Skill is something that can't be forced; the more persistent you are, the harder it is to get started.

Perhaps one day, watching a snowfall or listening to a gust of wind will give you a sudden insight and a quiet moment of enlightenment.

On the contrary, cultivation of the Primordial Spirit can only be achieved through one's own efforts, bit by bit.

Moreover, cooking the Ancient Demon might even raise your Path of Cooking to Eleventh Dan.

Thinking of this, Li Hao's eyes brightened even more.

"Once this is over, I want to go to the Frontier."

Li Hao said to Old Man Li.

"Frontier? Which Frontier?"

Li Tiemu froze, his eyes widening slightly as he looked at Li Hao.

"The Yan-Chu Border."

Li Hao said.

"What are you going there for?" Li Tiemu couldn't help but ask. "To kill the Ancient Demon, of course," Li Hao replied.

Li Tiemu slapped his head, feeling that all his questions were nonsense; of course, the purpose of going to the Frontier was to kill the Ancient Demon.

"But your cultivation level is too low right now. Even Immortal Lord would be in danger on that Border Battlefield, let alone you. You want to go and hone your combat experience? That's not a bad idea. If you really want to go, I'll accompany you and have Qing Xuan look after you."

Li Tiemu immediately spoke.

When Li Hao heard him mention that Eldest Senior Brother, the image of the man flashed through his mind. He shook his head slightly and said:

"There's no need for that."

Li Tiemu immediately straightened his face, trying to display his authority as Master, "You want to go alone? Absolutely not!"

Before Li Hao could speak, two figures appeared in the Square. Li Hao looked over and saw that they were Yue Xi and Murong Qingwu.

Li Tiemu noticed this as well and said to Li Hao, "We'll talk about your matter later."

With that, he went to greet Murong Qingwu and Yue Xi.

At this moment, both women were in extremely bad shape and seriously injured. It was clear that they had done their utmost to hold on in the Desolate Region.

The first thing they did upon emerging was to look at their identification number and find their ranking.

When she saw that she was ranked outside the top two thousand, Murong Qingwu's expression changed and became somewhat unpleasant.

When Yue Xi saw that she was ranked outside the top three thousand, her face immediately darkened. She never expected that despite her hard work, she would still be ranked outside the top three thousand.

Doesn't this mean that there are over three thousand people present who are stronger than her?

Soon, she thought of Gu Yan, and her gaze swept across the list, finding Gu Yan's identification number two hundred places after Murong Qingwu.

The other person was ranked 600 places higher than her.

Her expression was complicated, and she unconsciously clenched her fists.

Then, she suddenly realized that she had overlooked a figure and immediately started looking for the identity number 996.

She looked at the list from two thousand to four thousand several times, but still couldn't find it, which made her wonder.

She expanded her search area again, looking out from four thousand people, going back and forth several times, but still couldn't find them.

She suddenly felt a chill and began searching from the two thousandth name upwards.

But even after searching through the top 1000 to 500, I still couldn't find it!

"Could it be that he hasn't gone yet?"

Yue Xi looked somewhat bewildered.

As she inadvertently looked up at the top of the Black Immortal Stele, she immediately noticed several eye-catching three-digit serial numbers among the many two-digit serial numbers.

One of them is 996, which ranks in---

Nineteen!

It has been a long Past Li Hao emerged, and his ranking has been overtaken by other Imperial Clan, dropping from seventeenth to nineteenth.

Upon seeing that ranking, Yue Xi trembled, stunned as if struck by lightning.