Emperor Chu bestows a marriage

Inside the dark tower, after Li Hao had a brief moment to adjust, it suddenly seemed to light up. The tower was not a small, sealed space, but rather resembled a vast and boundless Chaos world.

Li Hao could sense the Aura of many Great Dao Origin floating and wandering around him, seemingly within easy reach.

As Li Hao was sensing this, suddenly, a glowing figure appeared before him.

"It's been three years. You've improved quite a bit, haven't you?"

A gentle laugh rang out, and standing before Li Hao was Yuan Xinggang, his figure like a projection, carrying an ethereal and dreamlike quality.

Li Hao was taken aback, looking at him in surprise. He quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Imperial Preceptor."

"Don't stand on ceremony, come with me, His Majesty wishes to see you."

A complex look flashed in Yuan Xinggang's eyes as he chuckled and waved to Li Hao.

Li Hao was stunned. At this moment, His Majesty wanted to Seeing Self?

Yuan Xinggang turned around and raised his hand, a faint ripple appearing beside him, signaling Li Hao to follow.

Li Hao immediately flew towards the other party. After passing through the ripples, his vision suddenly brightened, revealing a magnificent and luxurious palace. The essence of dragons and phoenixes surrounded the palace, emanating a terrifying Aura. They were actually remnants of the King Realm level, with dragons coiled around the pillars.

Throughout the hall, dazzling pearls were inlaid, and the air was filled with the aura of Liuli stones, all exuding the Aura the Great Dao Chaos. Even the decorative items seemed to be extremely rare materials for refining weapons.

Although this palace was magnificent, it was not as grand as the Imperial Palace that Li Hao had seen before. At this moment, on the eaves of the palace, three figures sat quietly in a triangle, with a chessboard in the middle.

The two were playing chess. One was Shangguan Hong, dressed in Golden Armor, and the other was a middle-aged man with a tall and imposing figure and extraordinary appearance. His eyes seemed to contain the Sun, Moon, and Stars, deep and restrained, with the power of Abyss sinking mountains.

Li Hao recognized him at a glance; the other party was none other than the Emperor Chu.

But at this moment, the other party was simply sitting on the ground like an ordinary person, wearing a comfortable black imperial robe, with the buttons undone and his long hair flowing naturally over his shoulders, looking casual and indifferent.

"Fei Xing!"

With a crisp snap, the Chess Piece fell to the ground. The Emperor Chu looked up, a slight smile on his face, as he gazed at the Marshal of the State opposite him.

"Having not practiced for a century, your chess skills have declined."

Shangguan Hong frowned and stared at the Go Board. After a long while, she sighed and Chess. Although at first glance there were still many possible moves in the game, in their eyes, the outcome was already clear.

"His Chess have deepened."

Shangguan Hong shook her head.

The Emperor Chu laughed and scolded, "In this respect, you're still no match for Old Yuan."

Shangguan Hong accepted his defeat to the Emperor Chu willingly, but when it came to comparing himself to his old rival Yuan Xinggang, he immediately became Qi Ingestion and said:

"As long as he doesn't resort to dirty tricks, I can't possibly lose to him."

Yuan Xinggang listened from the side and secretly shook his head, but on the surface he stroked his beard and smiled. "Little Hong, Little Hong, what His Majesty is talking about is not the Chess Dao, but that you lost too obviously!"

The Emperor Chu smiled, then seemed to notice Li Hao not far away and turned his head to look at him.

Yuan Xinggang was watching the game from the sidelines, reacted quickly. He wasn't necessarily watching the game itself, but rather the players. At this moment, he naturally called out to Li Hao and Emperor Dao:

"Your Majesty, the child has been brought."

Emperor Chu nodded slightly, looking Li Hao up and down, and said, "A mere hundred years of Soul Lifespan, yet you've reached such a level. I heard that the Heavenly Palace recently found the Heavenly Tian Yang Pseudo-World and even brought out several disciples with extremely high Heavenly Talent from there. It seems that place truly is a treasure trove."

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly, knowing that he was referring to the Origin Sage and the God King who had emerged from the Pseudo-Realm.

But the second half of the sentence is difficult to decipher.

Emperor Dao, "Haotian, is it? There were many people outside, so I couldn't say much. You said you're not Personal Disciple, so I wonder if the Personal Disciple of the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor is still alive?"

Li Hao knew his methods had been exposed. Faced with these ancient monsters who had lived for countless Years, it was too difficult for him to conceal his secrets. He had no choice but to say:

"The status of Personal Disciple is of utmost importance, and I am not qualified to know their whereabouts. However, after that great battle, they have probably all perished."

He didn't mention what the Soul Core Old Wang was searching for, as his contact with the Emperor Chu before him was still limited, and he couldn't gauge the allure of the Immortal Emperor's inheritance in the other's eyes.

Emperor Chu nodded slightly and sighed softly, "In that great war back then, the territory of my Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty was also swallowed up and invaded by the Ancient Demon to the outskirts of the Imperial Palace. Your Soul Lifespan is no more than a hundred years, so you must have just stepped out of that Pseudo-Realm. Do you know about the Demon Abyss Mountain outside my Imperial Palace?"

Li Hao's gaze grew increasingly calm. The other party could even deduce that he had just left the Tian Yang Pseudo-World, so it seemed that there was no secret that could be concealed.

He shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"In the great war Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe, the Ancient Demon Corpse piled up like mountains there, and my Yan-Chu almost suffered the same fate as other Immortal Dynasty, being swept away and submerged by the Ancient Demon."

With a calm gaze, Emperor Chu slowly recounted the earth-shattering past. He said gently, "Now, after ten thousand years, we have finally recovered and possess the power to stop the Ancient Demon. As the successor of the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor, and so young, you will surely have a place to make a name for yourself in this True Realm ten thousand years from now."

Li Hao remained silent. All the important figures who came into contact with him were optimistic about him and believed that he would make a name for himself.

But he had already Merit and Fame for himself through his sword, and had no desire to pursue Merit and Fame.

To achieve lasting fame is nothing more than a matter of mediocre people debating its merits and demerits; it is utterly meaningless.

"You said you're not Personal Disciple, so what are the requirements to become Personal Disciple?"

The Emperor Chu asked with great interest.

Li Hao sensed the emperor's sharpness. Although the conversation was extremely friendly, it revealed an air of complete Mastery, and the questions were extremely probing, revealing a great deal of information.

"You'll need even greater Heavenly Talent. Perhaps you'll reach the True Immortal Realm, where you can defeat experts at the fourth or fifth level of the Immortal Lord Realm and achieve that," Li Hao said.

That's really perverted.

Shangguan Hong couldn't help but say something.

Yuan Xinggang nodded slightly, a hint of regret in his eyes, but he didn't doubt Li Hao's words, only saying:

"Those disciples of the former Emperor Lord were indeed incredibly powerful, roaming freely across the land. I remember that the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor had a Personal Disciple named Shi Miao, whose Mastery over the Time Origin Great Dao was unmatched among his peers. I heard that he could escape from the King Realm opponent even when he was at the Immortal Lord Realm, which is simply unbelievable."

The gap between the True Immortal Realm and the Immortal Lord Realm is already chasm, and the Immortal Lord Realm and the Immortal King Realm are even more incomparable.

Emperor Chu nodded, believing Li Hao's words. His eyes flashed as he asked, "If you were allowed to cultivate in the Origin Secret Realm for a thousand years, are you confident you could become Personal Disciple?"

Li Hao's mind raced, and he asked, "Does Your Majesty intend to help me?"

"That's right, I believe in you."

The Emperor Chu said frankly and generously, "When you rise to power, I believe you will not forget this kindness."

Li Hao couldn't tell whether he was telling the truth or not, so he cautiously replied, "If it were a thousand years, it might be possible."

The Emperor Chu laughed and said, "Then come to the Origin Secret Realm after the Southern Region Assembly Battle is over. I will grant you exclusive Secret Realm the Origin Secret Realm, opening it to you alone for a thousand years."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Hong and Yuan Xinggang exchanged a glance, their expressions subtly changing, and both looked at Li Hao.

"This..."

Li Hao hesitated. He had never entered this Origin Secret Realm before. He wondered if cultivating inside for a thousand years would be like being imprisoned.

Seeing Li Hao hesitate, Emperor Chu waved his hand and said, "There's no need to refuse. A thousand years will pass in the blink of an eye. However, after the Southern Region Assembly Battle Grand Battle, you will obtain a spot in the Primordial Original True World to cultivate there. That is a great fortuitous opportunity. If you can seize it, and with a thousand years of arduous cultivation in the Origin Secret Realm, I believe that in the not-too-distant Future, the True Realm will surely know your name!"

Li Hao smiled wryly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I would like to consider this matter further."

"OK."

The Emperor Chu readily agreed, then, as if remembering something, said to Li Hao:

"You're still young and unmarried, aren't you? I have a daughter with exceptional Heavenly Talent. Her mother is Star Origin Spirit, and she possesses Emperor Blood and the power of the Xingchen Origin. You've probably seen her before. She's ranked seventh on this Immortal Stele, and her name is Chu Yueli."

Li Hao was stunned, and the image of the Imperial Daughter from before flashed through his mind, along with her haughty and disdainful expression.

"I will give her to you in marriage, what do you say?"

Emperor Chu smiled and said, "Her Soul Lifespan is currently two thousand years, which is much longer than yours. However, with tens of thousands of years spent in cultivation, this age difference is negligible. Besides, you are both Immortal Deity, with eternal youth. As long as you don't experience a great calamity or the collapse of Heaven and Earth, you will have virtually inexhaustible lifespans."

Li Hao felt a chill run down his spine and Path of the Fist, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I have no plans to marry at the moment."

"With your Soul Lifespan and potential, I know you are focused on cultivation. But there are many paths to cultivation. If you were to marry my youngest daughter, the Xingchen Origin power within her would nourish you. Your offspring would certainly be exceptional, perhaps even born with Immortal Bone!" Emperor Chu chuckled.

Li Hao was speechless for a moment, looking at the Emperor Chu. If the other party hadn't been an old monster who had lived for countless Years and had so many children that he couldn't count them all, he would have found it hard to imagine that these words came from the mouth of a father. Sure enough, Imperial Emperor Aristocratic Clan only have interests, not kinship.

"Your Majesty, this really won't work," Li Hao said with a wry smile.

The Chu Emperor Dao, "Could it be that you look down on her?"

Li Hao replied, "How could I dare? I simply have no such plans."

"Worldly love is but a fleeting pleasure in the short span of life; you need not take it too seriously. Marriage does not necessarily require mutual love, but simply shared values."

The Emperor Chu said, "My youngest daughter is also wholeheartedly devoted to cultivation; the two of you are a perfect match."

"His Majesty..."

Li Hao looked troubled, realizing the vast difference in their perspectives.

Seeing Li Hao's constipated expression, Emperor Chu was somewhat amused and exasperated. He said, "With Yue Li's qualifications, she's not exactly a poor match for you. Besides, once you're married, you'll be considered a member of my Yan-Chu clan, and I will do my utmost to help you. If you really don't want to, if you can win first place in the True Immortal Realm Grand Battle group in this Southern Region Assembly Battle, I might consider letting that child suffer a little and become your concubine, without restricting you."

"..."

Li Hao was somewhat speechless. This Imperial Emperor's sudden enthusiasm for such matters had taken him by surprise.

Judging from the situation, it's clear they intend to use this incident to bring him to Yan-Chu.

But do such things truly have any binding force on Immortal Deity?

Li Hao paused to consider, intending to politely decline, but the Emperor Chu seemed to see through his intentions and decisively said, "It's settled then. If you really don't want to marry her, then you'd better work on it!"

Is this emperor using this to indirectly motivate me? Li Hao couldn't help but think to himself, but seeing Elder Yuan shake his head slightly, he had no choice but to flatter him, saying:

"If I can become the number one True Immortal, I only hope that His Majesty will rescind the Imperial Decree."

"You really are..."

The Emperor Chu's face showed a hint of helplessness. This kid was truly impervious to reason. He said, "Alright, I'll consider it."

Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll go back to my cultivation now."

"Don't worry, time flows a hundred times slower here than outside, so it won't waste much time."

Emperor Chu flipped his hand, and a seven-colored mystical light appeared. He handed it to Li Hao, saying, "This is the Illusion Light Stone. If you encounter danger in the Origin Secret Realm, it can protect you from a calamity!"

Li Hao, showing no reluctance to refuse such a life-saving item, accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Go."

The Emperor Chu waved his hand and said.

A light and shadow appeared before Yuan Xinggang, opening a ripple channel for Li Hao and sending Li Hao out of the Palace Hall.

After Li Hao left, the three people at the Chessboard fell silent for a moment. Emperor Chu smiled and said to Yuan Xinggang, "Come, it's been a long time since I've practiced with you. Come and play a game with me."

Yuan Xinggang's expression was somewhat complicated as he said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, there are still some matters to attend to at the State Supervisory Academy. Please excuse me for now."

The Emperor Chu laughed and said, "You overthink things!"

Yuan Xinggang smiled wryly, stood up, bowed, and took his leave.

Shangguan Hong was standing next to her, also stood up to say goodbye.

As their figures faded away, only a Go Board and an emperor remained in the hall.

Only the autumn wind understands my heart...

The Emperor Chu gazed at the Phoenix Tree outside the Palace Hall. The golden Falling Leaves drifted by, revealing a hint of loneliness and desolation in his eyes.

The two figures left the Palace Hall and walked in a hazy, Chaos Void.

"Old Yuan, what is His Majesty planning?"

Shangguan Hong, clad in Golden Armor, asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with confusion.

Yuan Xinggang sighed softly, saying, "Ten thousand years, countless Years, and only one disciple like this has emerged. It seems he's about to smash through the Heavenly Palace!"

Shangguan Hong was stunned, her expression changing several times before she finally said, "It's difficult, isn't it?"

What if that young man became Personal Disciple?

Yuan Xinggang looked up and retorted, a hint of mockery in his eyes, "Personal Disciple of the Immortal Emperor —that's a title that not everyone can match."

"But that's at least a thousand years from now. Can that child handle it?"

"Didn't you see how calm the child was? His Majesty Xu Nuo him a thousand-year-old Origin Secret Realm, yet he didn't get excited and even gave a conservative response. This actually shows that he's confident. Some people might want to say no, but in other people's eyes, it's a nod."

Yuan Xinggang said.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Hong recalled the conversation that had just taken place in the hall and fell silent for a moment.

Meanwhile, Li Hao left the Palace Hall and returned to the dark tower.

After he put away the Illusion Light Stone, he saw that time suddenly flowed backward before his eyes, and his body was propelled forward by some force. Suddenly, his vision became clear, and he arrived in an extremely strange world.