A respite before the assembly battle

Meanwhile, outside the Divine Tree.

One after another, figures leaped down from the Divine Tree, and an alienating force pushed out from Divine Tree.

"Is it almost over? I'm just one step away from reaching the Third Level Realm!"

"Wow, seven years have passed so quickly?"

Numerous figures descended Time Divine Tree, then communicated with their personal Immortal Weapon to ascertain the time and realize they were about to leave this Origin Secret Realm.

"Seven years have Past already, the Southern Region Assembly Battle..."

Divine Tree, Chu Yueli stood in the crowd, her eyes somewhat dazed. Seven years had Past the blink of an eye, and the Southern Region Assembly Battle was about to begin.

Her gaze suddenly fell upon the Divine Tree, where she saw a figure sitting upright on its branches. Her expression changed slightly, revealing a gloomy look.

But soon, a look of relief appeared in her eyes. Seven years Past, and the other party's realm had not improved; he was still at the True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer.

Cultivating one's spiritual level in the Origin Secret Realm is indeed a waste of time; comprehending the Dao is far more worthwhile.

Even if Li Hao manages to reach the True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer in the remaining time, breaking through to the Immortal Lord Realm will require both fortuitous opportunity and sudden enlightenment.

"So what if you only got a ranking in the True Immortal Realm Group? Your final overall ranking isn't even as high as the lowest Immortal Lord Realm!"

Chu Yueli sneered inwardly, knowing that she would then have an excuse to ask her father to annul the engagement.

On the Divine Tree, several figures, including Chu Tianhuang, who were dozens of meters above Li Hao's head, slowly opened their eyes, withdrew their minds, and although they harbored regrets, they did not show their emotions. They slowly got up and bid farewell to the Divine Tree.

If they could continue their practice here for several more years, they felt they would surely gain a great deal, but time waits for no one.

"Let's go, see you at the Southern Region Assembly Battle."

Chu Tianhuang saw Li Hao on the tree branch below also get up, and greeted him with a smile.

The others also glanced at Li Hao, remembering the young man's face, but didn't pay much attention to him.

Although Li Hao's performance in the Time Dao made them take him seriously, the gap between them in the True Immortal Realm was undeniable. In a real battle, the difference would be vast. By the time Li Hao reached a level of combat power that could rival theirs, they would have already climbed to a higher realm.

Only combat power is the ultimate standard; otherwise, even the Time Great Dao or the Space Great Dao are just empty shells.

"Um."

Li Hao nodded and came down with Chu Tianhuang.

"Haotian."

When Yue Xi saw Li Hao, she quickly called out to him.

Li Hao glanced at her, then flew over Past her and asked, "How's your comprehension going?"

"I'm alright, but my Immortal Seal has gained an extra flower, and it's the Time Great Dao."

Yue Xi said, her eyes filled with excitement. Being able to come here to comprehend the Time Great Dao and add a flower to the Immortal Seal had greatly improved her strength compared to before.

"Congratulations."

Li Hao smiled.

On the other side, Chu Yueli saw Li Hao chatting and laughing with Yue Xi, who was dressed in snow-white and had an exquisitely beautiful face. Her expression changed slightly, and a hint of Anger flashed across her face.

Despite being Betrothal to her, he openly flirted with other women in public, completely disregarding her.

But remembering how she had been rebuffed several times in her previous conversations with Li Hao, she gritted her teeth and endured it, vowing to go back to her father and ask him to annul the engagement.

Let's go.

Li Hao invited Yue Xi to leave together.

At this moment, the other people under the Divine Tree also exchanged glances, and some of them seemed to have had some friction and challenged each other to a duel.

Li Hao also saw Jin Fengling, whom he had encountered earlier. Jin Fengling also noticed him. The two exchanged a glance without saying a word, but both could see a murderous intent in each other's eyes.

Li Hao remained calm as he led Yue Xi away.

The others also stepped into the teleportation channel in front of the Divine Tree and left this Time-Space Origin City.

"Young man, the fortuitous opportunity Daoyuan lies hidden within your Dao Heart."

Just before Li Hao left, a clear and calm voice suddenly entered his mind.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback. He couldn't help but turn his head to look at the dazzling, Time Origin Divine Tree behind him. Then, he stood still, clasped his hands together, bowed deeply, and turned to leave.

Seeing Li Hao's expression, Yue Xi was somewhat puzzled, but considering that they had come here to seek enlightenment and were thus blessed by the Time Origin Divine Tree, she immediately followed Li Hao's example and bowed to the Divine Tree.

Passersby noticed their actions, merely gave a slight sneer, and walked away.

After leaving the Time-Space Origin City, Li Hao and Yue Xi arrived at the Heavenly Dao Bridge outside.

At this moment, the Heavenly Dao Bridge was filled with figures, while the flowing light that filled the sky above the bridge had already faded and disappeared.

"Come here, once everyone's here, I'll escort you all away."

An aged voice came from outside the bridge. Li Hao recognized the voice as that of the Grand Tutor. He looked up and quickly found the Grand Tutor's figure in the Void outside the bridge. He then flew Past with Yue Xi.

"Thank you for your previous help, senior."

Upon seeing the Grand Tutor, Yue Xi quickly bowed and greeted him.

The Grand Tutor waved his hand and said, "If you want to thank someone, thank your friend. I was just acting on his behalf."

Yue Xi was taken aback, then glanced at Li Hao beside her. She immediately understood, a look of unease crossing her eyes, and whispered, "Thank you!"

Li Hao laughed and said, "We're all from the same clan, there's nothing to thank me for."

Upon hearing this, Yue Xi remained silent, simply standing beside Li Hao and waiting with him for the other people from the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty.

Soon, figures flew over from the Heavenly Dao Bridge and gathered around the Grand Tutor.

Chu Tianhuang and others also arrived. As the leader of the Imperial Clan, he was quickly surrounded by other members of the Imperial Clan, including Chu Yueli.

However, with so many people around, Chu Yueli's expression remained completely unchanged when she saw Li Hao, as if she hadn't seen him at all.

She didn't confront Li Hao in public, lest the matter of the Betrothal become public knowledge and embarrass her.

Before long, Gu Yan and the others also came out one after another.

After several years, Li Hao noticed that Gu Yan's Aura had changed significantly, becoming more restrained and profound. His cultivation had reached the peak of the True Immortal Realm Tenth Layer, but he had not yet stepped into the Immortal Lord Realm.

Although there is only a fine line between the True Immortal and the Immortal Lord Realm, many Heavenly Prodigy have been stuck at this bottleneck for tens of thousands of years and may not be able to break through. Being able to break through the bottleneck within a thousand years is considered to be both fortuitous opportunity and a stroke of luck.

When Gu Yan saw Li Hao, he nodded and greeted him, but his expression was extremely calm, like a sword sheathed in its sheath.

"We meet again. Which city did you go to?"

A figure appeared accompanied by Starlight; it was Xing Lan. She floated over from the Heavenly Dao Bridge, and when she saw Li Hao, she couldn't help but smile and ask.

Li Hao noticed that she was even more radiant than before, with Starlight emanating from her body, seemingly forming some kind of Heavenly Dao diagram.

"Time-Space Origin City, what about you?"

Li Hao asked.

Xing Lan's eyes immediately showed envy, and she said, "I'm not so lucky. I didn't manage to capture the Great Dao Origin of Time and Space, so I had to settle for second best and go to the Form Control Origin City."

Li Hao had a guess as to where she was, since he had been to Five Dao Origin City and the Time-Space Origin City, but had not seen her there.

"That's not bad either, considering it's the Nine Orders," Li Hao said.

Xing Lan smiled and said, "Seven years is too short. Seven hundred years would be much better."

"I guess that's what everyone thinks," Li Hao said with a smile.

Chu Yueli, standing not far away, turned her head away with a cold look in her eyes.

Before long, as more and more people came out, and when almost everyone had arrived, the Grand Tutor said:

"Let's go. I'll see you off. Go back and prepare for war. You are all the pride of our Heavenly Prodigy; you must bring glory to our nation."

"Yes."

Many responded loudly, breaking free from the regret of parting from this Origin Secret Realm, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Led by the Grand Tutor, they returned to the Origin Reception City, and then opened a passage in the sky above the courtyard to send everyone out one by one.

"Little one, time is of the essence this time, so I won't keep you any longer. Come back another time and play a game of chess with this old man."

When the Grand Tutor saw Li Hao off, he transmitted his voice to Li Hao's mind.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, but quickly replied, "I'll definitely do it next time!"

"Then you'd better perform well. If you can achieve a good ranking in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, His Majesty will surely reward you with a spot to come to the Origin Secret Realm for enlightenment."

The Grand Tutor smiled and transmitted his voice.

"Um."

Li Hao agreed, and then stepped into the teleportation channel with Yue Xi, Gu Yan and the others, leaving the Origin Secret Realm.

Upon emerging from the Origin Secret Realm, they found themselves in the Chaos Secret Realm they had previously entered. Numerous figures had gathered on the plains here, and ahead lay powerful figures exuding the Aura of the Immortal King Realm, imparting knowledge and guiding cultivators to enlightenment.

As Li Hao and Chu Tianhuang, along with other Heavenly Prodigy from the Origin Secret Realm, emerged, the tranquility of the Chaos Secret Realm was broken. Many people opened their eyes, sensing numerous powerful and familiar Aura.

"It's Chu Tianhuang!"

"The Imperial Clan, they've all returned!"

"Xing Lan, Tian Hongyi, and the others have returned. Has their cultivation in the Origin Secret Realm ended?"

"Yes, it's been seven years, it's been seven years already!"

The people in the Chaos Secret Realm stood up one after another, their eyes filled with shock, envy, regret, and a hint of anticipation for the upcoming Southern Region Assembly Battle. Although they could not compete with Prodigy like Chu Tianhuang, if they could show their prowess and display their own style in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, they would still be remembered by countless people.

It should be understood that this Southern Region Assembly Battle will be known throughout the entire Southern Region of the Great Thousand True World. Even if only one in ten thousand eyes is focused on them, the number is still unimaginable.

"So strong! Their Aura seem to have gotten even stronger compared to seven years ago!"

"That's right, our Sect's Eldest Senior Brother, Nie Yuanshan, is clearly even more terrifying than before!"

"Cultivating in the Origin Secret Realm is said to allow for rapid progress, sometimes by leaps and bounds. This has widened the gap between us and them even further, and it's likely to continue to widen in the Future!"

"I heard that after the Southern Region Assembly Battle, those who ranked highly will have the opportunity to enter the Original True World for cultivation, which is the supreme cultivation Sacred Land in the True Realm!"

"Don't overthink it. Although the Original True World is suitable for cultivation, I've heard it's extremely cruel and dangerous. Heavenly Prodigy have entered it before, but they've all been buried there."

On the plains of the Chaos Secret Realm, the crowd was abuzz with discussion.

The Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty has a quota of one thousand people to participate in the battle, but only a hundred or so are capable of entering the Origin Secret Realm. The remaining nine hundred people spend their time in this Chaos Secret Realm.

Amidst the murmurs, suddenly a series of dragon roars echoed, rushing in from afar.

Chu Xiangtian, riding on the Ancestral Dragon, galloped in, clad in imperial armor, standing above the Chaos Secret Realm, looking down at the crowd, and said:

"The Southern Region Assembly Battle will take place in Three Months. Everyone should gather at the Ascension Platform in the Imperial Capital and proceed together to the Supreme Heavenly Palace to participate in the battle!"

"Use these last Three Months to reflect and prepare yourselves. Also, remember, during the Southern Region Assembly Battle, Immortal Weapon Treasure Armor will be prohibited. You will have to rely on your own abilities. Don't try any tricks and embarrass the Immortal Dynasty!"

His voice was sharp and imposing, like a morning bell and evening drum, resonating in everyone's hearts.

As one of the strongest princes, he has already reached the Peak Immortal Lord Realm, looking down on many Immortal Lord Realm experts, and can even barely exchange half a move with the Immortal King Realm. Such strength is absolutely something that Li Hao and other new Heavenly Prodigy can only look up to!

The plains fell silent, and my thoughts began to wander.

"For the sake of your Master's Sect, and for yourselves, I hope you will give it your all. Go!"

Chu Xiangtian.

Only then did everyone feel the oppressive aura above their heads ease slightly, and they couldn't help but sigh. This prince's aura was stronger than that of many Sect Master among them. This was the Imperial Clan of the Ancient Immortal Dynasty!

When Chu Tianhuang and the others saw Chu Xiangtian's figure and his imposing appearance, their eyes flashed with different light.

"Snort!"

After her elder brother finished speaking, Chu Yueli glanced at the young man in the distance, flicked her sleeves, and flew away, leaving the place first.

The rest of the Imperial Clan also seized the time to leave and make final preparations.

"Farewell, Brother Haotian."

Before leaving, Chu Tianhuang flew to Li Hao and said with a smile.

Li Hao immediately felt the gazes of many members of the Imperial Clan focused on him. His eyes flickered slightly. What seemed like a simple greeting from the other party was quite intriguing to the Imperial Clan members, as if they were announcing their relationship to the other members of the Imperial Clan.

These princes were openly and covertly vying for power and forming alliances. Li Hao was aware of this, but he didn't want to think too much about it. All Illusion are just wishful thinking, and all changes are determined by the mind. Faced with this greeting, he calmly smiled and nodded in response.

After Chu Tianhuang left, Gu Yan suddenly transmitted his voice to Li Hao and said:

Are you willing to follow this member of the Imperial Clan?

Li Hao knew that Chu Tianhuang's greeting had already had an effect. If Gu Yan could think this way, most of the other Imperial Clan would probably think the same way. If they encountered Imperial Clan that were hostile to Chu Tianhuang, they would most likely come looking for trouble. If he couldn't see through this, when he encountered these troubles, he might end up pushing himself to Chu Tianhuang's side, solidifying their relationship and making it truly close.

"No, we're just nodding acquaintances."

Li Hao responded telepathically.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said, "The struggles between dynasties are extremely complex. We cultivators should not waste our best years and time on this. As long as we are strong enough, even a dynasty will eventually bow down at our feet. True powerhouses do not need these things."

Hearing the advice in his words, Li Hao couldn't help but laugh and said, "You shouldn't worry about me. You've gained a lot this time too, so go back and absorb it all."

Gu Yan stared at Li Hao for a moment, then nodded.

Let's go.

Li Hao also set off. In the Sword Abyss, he had become the central figure, and now he led the way out of the Secret Realm.

Beyond the Chaos Secret Realm lies the Ancient Immortal Realm, where Imperial Clan guards have formed a long line, seemingly awaiting the return of numerous Heavenly Prodigy from the Secret Realm.

Guarding the sky along the way, they respectfully escorted them all the way. Beyond the Ancient Immortal Realm lay the Teleportation Immortal Array, the number one Teleportation Immortal Array in Yan-Chu, capable of teleporting to various locations in the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities.

Li Hao and the others returned to the Great Dream Nine Abyss.