Dao Questioning Mountain's Acceptance

At this moment, at the foot of the Dao Questioning Mountain, apart from Li Hao, only a small number of disciples from various immortal Immortal Dynasty who had set off later remained here.

But soon, they all defeated their respective Dao Realm Avatar and quickly climbed up.

Only Li Hao remained there, calmly and unhurriedly placing his pieces.

After all, compared to the instantaneous victory in a sword fight, the Chess Dao is clearly more time-consuming.

Countless people watched this scene in astonishment. While the geniuses of the various Immortal Dynasty in the Southern Region were slaying their Heavenly Prodigy Dao Realm Avatar and rushing to the Mountain Summit, the young man sat alone at the foot of the mountain, quietly playing a game of chess.

"What's that brat doing, taking such a long time!"

Upon seeing this, Li Tiemu, who had previously remained calm and composed, now became anxious.

Although he knew that Li Hao's Dao Heart was extremely strong, with the Heart Questioning Pagoda for testing it, and that Li Hao's Dao Heart was Eternal Dao Heart, more than enough to reach the Forget Heart Hall halfway up the mountain, he was not sure if he could climb to the top.

If you fail to reach the top and exceed the quota, you will be eliminated!

"He also understands the Chess Dao?"

Beside him, the Dream Master was also stunned.

She knew that in addition to cultivation, Li Hao was also proficient in Painting Dao, and that he had comprehended the Dao through painting, thus gaining insight into other Dao Realm.

Unexpectedly, Li Hao was also well-versed in Chess Dao, in addition to Painting Dao, to the point that the Dao Questioning Mountain reflected his Dao Realm Avatar.

This is enough to show that Li Hao's skill in Chess Dao is also quite high!

She was stunned for a moment, and when she heard Li Tiemu's anxious voice beside her, she came back to her senses and a trace of worry appeared in her eyes. But at this moment, she was outside the arena and could not even send a voice transmission to Li Hao's ear, so she could not urge him.

However, she learned about Li Hao's Dao Heart level from Old Man Li and felt that there was still a great chance for him to reach the top. Even if he fell behind in time, he would not be eliminated.

"An interesting Chess Dao."

At this moment, high in the sky, the Emperor Chu and other emperors from various dynasties also noticed Li Hao's strange behavior.

Compared to the other disciples, this young man's behavior was too conspicuous, possessing a unique and transcendent temperament, unlike other cultivators.

The Emperor Chu was skilled at chess and loved it. He would often play Yuan Xinggang with that old fellow Yuan Chess and that rough fellow Shangguan Hong. Through their long Years of playing against him, the two of them had become increasingly proficient in Chess Dao.

At this moment, he saw that the boy's Chess Dao were not bad either.

Although he was not as good as them, he had never seen any young Heavenly Prodigy with such good Chess at this level.

"He's a promising young chess player."

Standing beside him, Emperor Jiang smiled. He was also quite knowledgeable about Chess Dao, and he was surprised to find such an unconventional fellow among the younger generation. He couldn't help but look at him with new respect.

Although the Chess Dao is a minor path and cannot be compared with the ways of combat such as the Nine Orders or swordsmanship, it is still quite good for cultivating State of Mind in leisure time.

"It's still in the planning stage. A true game of chess should be perfectly natural, with pieces falling naturally, rather than being deliberately constructed."

Ahead, the Dharma Form Heavenly Palace Supreme, a faint smile playing on his lips, said, "But for someone his age to reach such a level while still cultivating is already an exceptional skill."

Hearing the Supreme Being's praise, the Imperial Emperor of the other Immortal Dynasty couldn't help but be slightly moved.

They had no prejudice against this Chess; however, they felt that with the boy's Heavenly Talent, he should focus his energy on cultivation.

In a certain Sect of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty.

"Hao'er..."

A figure in Green Robe sat Mountain Summit, playing Chess. Opposite him was a friend he had made in the Sect, someone with whom he shared a common interest.

The two casually played their game while watching the Southern Region Heaven Pride Battle's prodigies reflected in the sky. The figure in the Green Robe, however, kept his gaze fixed on the young man, no longer having time to make a move.

"Old Feng, is that child really your friend? His Soul Lifespan is so short, yet he still has the mind to Chess. What a waste of time!"

Across from him, the old man in the gray robe with the bulbous nose couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The Green-Robed Elder laughed and said, "He's always been like this, how can you call it wasting time? As long as he feels happy, it's not wasting time!"

The gray-robed, bulbous-nosed old man was stunned. He pondered the words carefully, then clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Brilliant!"

"A mortal's life is but thirty thousand days. Whether one strives to cross the river or takes things as they come, whether one makes friends and cultivates connections to make money for merchants, becoming incredibly wealthy, or holding high office with immense power, in the end, they all turn into a handful of dust, just like all the Common Folk people under heaven, and must be buried in the earth. What difference is there?"

The Green-Robed Elder laughed and said, "Only when you are happy can you be considered truly alive."

"Old Feng, you have such a carefree perspective; I'm ashamed to admit my inferiority."

The old man in the grey robe and with a bulbous nose couldn't help but sigh, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

That's what they say, but to truly be so carefree from the bottom of one's heart is a different level altogether, and he knew he couldn't achieve that.

"These are the words that the child once said."

The Green-Robed Elder looked at the extraordinary young man at the foot of the Dao Questioning Mountain, his eyes shining with intense nostalgia and longing.

"He?"

The gray-robed, bulbous-nosed old man was stunned, looking at the young man reflected in the Cloud End. His Soul Lifespan was barely a hundred years, yet he had such profound insights?

"What level of cultivation does that child Dao Heart?"

He couldn't help but ask.

The Green-Robed Elder shook his head slightly, "If one is fixated on the Dao Heart, one will not reach great heights."

The gray-robed Red-Nosed Old Man was stunned, feeling a jolt and vibration in his mind.

In the various Immortal Dynasty of the Southern Region, countless people are currently debating Li Hao's actions.

"His Soul Lifespan is so short, yet he managed to come to the Southern Region Assembly Battle, which shows his exceptional Heavenly Talent. Instead of cultivating properly, he's delving into these Heretical Ways!"

"This is such a waste! Doesn't his Sect care about him?"

"Perhaps for them, Chess is also a form of cultivation. Mother, you see even the Heavenly Prodigy are Chess, so it's perfectly normal for me to go and cultivate with Qingluan tomorrow, isn't it?"

"So what if Heavenly Talent talented and willful? He'll still surpass everyone else. Don't forget he was ranked ninth on the Dao Fire Ranking before!"

"If you can cultivate dual cultivation to the point of participating in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, then forget about the Qingluan, even the Red Phoenix and Green Phoenix will do!"

Amidst the various controversies, at the Dao Questioning Mountain, the game of chess has already come to an end.

This game wasn't long. After all, the Dao Realm Avatar reflected at the foot of the mountain, while having a similar playing style to Li Hao, was still somewhat lacking in skill.

"It's over."

Li Hao observed the difficulty his opponent faced in defending against the moves. Although his opponent was just a blurry figure, Li Hao seemed to be able to read the serious expression on his opponent's face from the dark contours of his face.

He smiled, but there was no joy of victory; instead, there was a sense of nostalgia.

It was as if the other person had taken him back to a time from the past, allowing him to experience it again.

"If the Chess Dao is still reflected when we reach the Mountain Summit, let's play another game."

Li Hao said, then placed a piece, completely cutting off the opponent's retreat.

On the opposite side, upon hearing Li Hao's words and seeing the Dao Realm Avatar, the Black Stone at the tip of his finger slowly fell, trembled twice on the Go Board, and then, as if turning into a drop of ink, merged into the Go Board.

"I lost. I'll be waiting for you at the Mountain Summit."

The Dao Realm Avatar stood up, bowed slightly to Li Hao, and conceded defeat.

Then, with a wave of his hand, the Go Board and Chess Piece returned to his hand, merging with his body, and then transformed into a cloud of ink-like smoke, disappearing before Li Hao's eyes.

Seeing this, countless people were stunned and incredulous.

Previously, the geniuses of each Heavenly Prodigy Immortal Dynasty had all annihilated the Dao Realm Avatar in their charge, but on Li Hao's side, the Dao Realm Avatar avatars actually surrendered without resistance, and the two sides appeared to be at peace.

"He won?"

"Dao Realm Avatar actually conceded defeat? Chess Dao isn't up to par, we can still try hand-to-hand combat!"

"Winning is useless; he's too far behind. The people at the front have already reached the Forget Heart Hall!"

"By the time he climbs up, all the spots will probably be filled; he'll be the last one!"

"What a pity. He's ranked ninth on the Dao Fire Ranking and has the shortest Soul Lifespan. Is he really going to be eliminated in the second trial?"

"I hope he doesn't make it to the final Grand Battle. I'm curious to see how he performs in the Grand Battle!"

Some people saw that dozens of people had already gathered at the Forget Heart Hall halfway up the mountain, and others were also chasing after it one after another. If Li Hao continued to climb rapidly, he would still have some hope. However, if he was delayed even slightly, he might be left out of the quota!

"Hey kid, speed it up!"

Li Tiemu clenched his fists, secretly encouraging Li Hao, wishing he could rush up and push Li Hao away.

The elders from the other abysses also looked tense upon seeing this scene. Although there were three Immortal Lord Realm disciples, including Su Yechen and Su Yechen from Spear Abyss Yin Jingcheng, they were assigned to the Immortal Lord Realm group, and compared to the other Prodigy, their performance was only mediocre.

Li Hao's performance in the True Immortal Group was particularly outstanding. If Great Dream Nine Abyss wanted to make a name for itself, it would mainly depend on Li Hao's performance.

At this moment, at the foot of the Dao Questioning Mountain, Li Hao saw the Dao Realm Avatar dissipate, but he did not linger and quickly climbed up the steps.

He sprinted forward at top speed, but before long, when he arrived at a pavilion on a gentle slope after hundreds of steps, the image of his Dao Realm Avatar appeared beside him once again.

Soon, a Dao Realm Avatar as before appeared. Li Hao examined it, wondering what kind of the Dao Realm Origin it was.

But at this moment, the Dao Realm Avatar suddenly raised his hand and scattered a ball of ink cloth in the Void.

Li Hao was astonished to sense the familiar Aura of the Great Dao emanating from the other party. This time, it was not the Nine Orders, but the Painting Dao!

"A contest of Painting Dao...?"

Li Hao was somewhat surprised, but he did not refuse. Although he could use his Sword Dao to directly cleave through this Dao Realm Avatar and bypass it, the Dao Questioning Mountain Trial had three days, which was still quite ample.

"How about using this mountain as the subject of a painting?"

At this moment, the Dao Realm Avatar spoke, its voice identical to Li Hao's.

Li Hao glanced at the Dao Questioning Mountain and nodded. He had previously drawn the Space Origin Divine Tree, but this Dao Questioning Mountain contained extraordinary power and was no simpler than the Space Origin Divine Tree.

It can even be compared to the Time Origin Divine Tree.

After all, he hadn't even sensed how this Dao Realm Avatar manifested or dissipated. If it were a painting, it simply wouldn't be able to depict this layer.

Seeing that Li Hao agreed, the Dao Realm Avatar immediately came to the side and began to concentrate on painting.

Li Hao looked up and gazed at the Dao Questioning Mountain.

However, standing in the mountains at this moment, he could not see the whole picture.

Before the trial, I had seen what the entire Dao Questioning Mountain looked like, but it was just an empty shell.

"The Painting Dao lies not in its completeness, but in its spirit."

Li Hao raised his hand, gathering Immortal Power, and began to draw in the Void using his fingers as brushes.

This scene, once again, caused a stir among countless people in the various Immortal Dynasty of the Southern Region.

Previously it was the Chess Dao, but now it's painting?!

"What is he doing? Why are all his Dao Realm Avatar so strange!"

"The Painting Dao? Besides studying the Chess Dao, he actually has the time and inclination to study the minor art of Painting Dao?!"

"Musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting—is he proficient in all of them? Was he a scholar before?"

Countless people expressed shock, disbelief, and incomprehension.

As a top Heavenly Prodigy, instead of cherishing his time to cultivate diligently, he actually went off to study Heretical Ways and wasted his time. It's simply incomprehensible.

"To be able to Dao Realm Avatar on the Dao Questioning Mountain, the Painting Dao is definitely not something that can be simply learned; it means that one has already comprehended the Dao Realm. How much effort must that have taken!"

"I haven't even mastered the Sword Dao, and he's already Entering the Dao the Painting Dao?"

Countless cultivators were stunned, feeling that the world had gone mad.

"My master, the Chess Saint Master, just said that his Chess Dao is already close to that of his Master. Could his Painting Dao have reached the same level as his master's?"

Amidst the gasps of shock, even the Imperial Emperor of the various Immortal Dynasty, including the Emperor Chu, were astonished high in the sky.

It was already quite surprising that Li Hao had mastered the Chess Dao, but now he's even delving into the way of Painting Dao. It seems he's gone a bit too far astray in his side hustle.

"His paintings possess a unique charm, containing the Space Origin; they are extraordinary."

Original Venerable Empress commented, a glint of light in her eyes. She also enjoyed painting, but for her, it was a hobby to cultivate her mind and a pastime.

"It seems this child's Heavenly Talent is far greater than we imagined."

"Back then, none of us seemed to have such a stunning performance."

The other Imperial Emperor' gazes also turned serious. Although Li Hao was neglecting his duties, this only proved how terrifying Li Hao Heavenly Talent was.

Even if Li Hao is defeated and eliminated in this Southern Region Assembly Battle, his Heavenly Talent is undeniable, and he will surely become a King Realm overlord in the Future.

"The Painting Dao..."

When the Dream Master saw the Dao Realm Avatar, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

She was both surprised and yet knew it was reasonable, as she had already known that Li Hao's Painting Dao were extremely high in the Langya Painting Realm.

"What is he doing? Still painting? He should have just cut that Dao Realm Avatar down with a single sword strike!"

Beside him, Old Man Li was extremely anxious, seeing that the number of people gathered on the mountainside had surged to several hundred, and the main force behind them had caught up.

Li Hao was still at the first pavilion, and there was another one behind. He had only just arrived at the Forget Heart Hall, and time was running out.

"If the Forget Heart Hall halfway up the mountain requires Chaos Dao Heart, then Eternal Dao Heart should be sufficient to reach the summit."

Seeing Li Tiemu's anxiety, the Dream Master gently comforted him.

However, despite having this suspicion in her mind, there was still a hint of worry in her eyes.

After all, Li Hao's success or failure is of great importance; it would be a great pity if he failed in the second trial.

At this moment, in the Secret Realm, Li Hao was painting a hazy mountain silhouette.

The mountain itself is ethereal, but the steps within it are remarkably clear, and those steps contain Dao Resonance that is vividly depicted in the painting, seemingly allowing the viewer to feel it.

Meanwhile, the Dao Realm Avatar beside him had drawn the entire Dao Questioning Mountain.

"In this contest of Painting Dao skills, it seems Haotian is going to lose; his mountain Great Void!"

"No, while his mountain is not fictitious, the steps seem real. The Dao Realm Avatar that drew the entire mountain, though it has the form, lacks the spirit of the Dao Questioning Mountain!"

Among the various Immortal Dynasty, some individuals with lower cultivation levels but considerable expertise in Painting Dao offered their critiques.

The others around them also asked them about the outcome of Li Hao's battle with the Dao Realm Avatar Incarnation. In an instant, he became the focus of attention. They were quite pleased and began to tell him the story with great enthusiasm.

Soon, Li Hao and his Dao Realm Avatar each stopped writing.

The Dao Realm Avatar looked at Li Hao's painting, and he was visibly stunned for a moment before falling silent.

Li Hao also looked at the painting of the Dao Questioning Mountain, and couldn't help but sigh, it was indeed a sacred and majestic Divine Mountain.

"I lost."

The Dao Realm Avatar spoke in a low voice, then raised his hand and put away his painting.

Li Hao nodded, "Thank you for your kind offer."

The Dao Realm Avatar said nothing more and vanished into thin air.

Li Hao glanced at his painting, pasted it on the pavilion beside him, and chuckled, "Since I'm here, I'll leave behind a humble work. I hope the Divine Mountain won't find it offensive."

He spoke casually, but unexpectedly, the painting he had pasted on the pavilion slowly seeped into the pavilion and disappeared.

Li Hao was stunned, then his eyes widened slightly. At this moment, he was even more convinced that the Dao Questioning Mountain was not an inanimate object, but some kind of terrifying Emperor Weapon, or a natural divine object that already possessed spiritual consciousness.

The painting disappeared, seemingly accepted by the Dao Questioning Mountain. Li Hao felt quite honored and then continued to ascend the steps.

"The painting has disappeared!"

At this moment, countless people witnessed this scene and were stunned.

Soon, someone exclaimed in shock, "Could it be that the painting has been accepted by Dao Questioning Mountain?"

"That's for sure. It's been rumored for a long time that Dao Questioning Mountain is a divine artifact of the Heavenly Dao level. If that's true!"

"The Dao Questioning Mountain actually recognized his painting! Is that young man's Painting Dao that strong?!"

"How long has he studied Painting Dao? Only 96 years of Soul Lifespan? How is that enough? How many years has he actually cultivated?!"

Countless people were shocked, and their impression of the boy became even more profound.

"Dao Questioning Mountain actually accepted his things. In all these years, has anyone ever painted for Dao Questioning Mountain before?"

High in the sky, Emperor Chu's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke with a smile.

The Sky Sovereign ahead remained calm and silent.

The other Imperial Emperor were surprised, with a hint of admiration in their eyes. Even they might not be able to gain the approval of the Dao Questioning Mountain. After all, the Dao Questioning Mountain had helped the Supreme achieve the Heavenly Dao Emperor Heart, making it extremely extraordinary.