Nine Orders Revealed, True Power
After failing his challenge, Gu Yan returned to his sect and fell into deep thought, ignoring everyone.
The Dream Master didn't allow anyone else to disturb him, and instead set up a separate Barrier Domain for him, allowing him to meditate in peace.
Before long, the challenge for the Top Twenty-Five was over. A few made a comeback, but most remained in their original positions.
Yue Xi also faced challenges, but she managed to hold on.
With the Top Twenty-Five finalists finalized, the Heavenly Palace Supreme raised his hand, summoning the Heavenly Dao Power to draw the next pair of contestants.
In the one-on-one duels, there is one extra spot. According to the rules stated by the Immortal Guard Commander, the extra person will directly advance, and the loser can choose to challenge the extra person. If successful, the loser can take the place of the previous person.
When the draw was over, the extra spot went to Di Linchen.
Many people were in an uproar. As a member of the Emperor Clan, Di Linchen was Champion popular candidate for the championship. Now, his luck had turned around, and he had advanced without having to fight.
If it were anyone else, people might envy their luck, but Di Linchen's exemption from the competition left the other participants somewhat resentful, as it meant they could directly avoid facing him.
Li Hao glanced at his opponent, who turned out to be the God Clan Youth.
I never expected to actually run into them, and to meet them so early, outside of the competition for the Top Ten.
When Li Hao's gaze was fixed on him, Shen Wuji realized that his opponent was Li Hao and immediately turned his head to look in Li Hao's direction.
A smile appeared on his lips. He was quite pleased with Li Hao's methods in defeating the Ghost Clan and the Battle Heaven Clan, especially the Movement Method and Primordial Spirit displayed when defeating the Ghost Clan, which made him feel pressured.
"Young Master, Haotian has not yet revealed his Bloodline power. We don't know which clan's Heavenly Prodigy he is. You must be careful."
Beside Shen Wuji, an elder from the Ancient God Clan spoke in a low, solemn voice.
"That's what makes it interesting."
Shen Wuji replied, his eyes gleaming with a confident yet arrogant light. He wasn't entirely certain he could defeat Li Hao, but that was precisely his purpose in coming to the Southern Region to participate in the competition!
He grew up surrounded by easy opponents, which made him feel somewhat bored. Only when he fought against the older generation could he experience the joy of battle.
"The Ancient God Clan, yet another formidable foe!"
When the Dream Master saw Li Hao's opponent, her expression changed slightly. In her eyes, that God Clan Youth was even more terrifying than that Ghost Clan.
Although the opponent was inferior to the Ghost Clan in terms of Primordial Spirit, the Innate Secret Art of the Ancient God Clan, as well as the youth's own power, were already at the pinnacle of the True Immortal Realm.
Even when facing Third Level of Immortal Lord Realm, they can fight and even win; this is no longer just a matter of adversity.
"You must be careful. The Bloodline power of the Ancient God Clan is extremely strong, capable of greatly increasing one's immortal body and Immortal Power. The Terminal Realm of the Power Through Realm, 'Divine Blood,' was created by that Great Emperor of the Ancient God Clan, laying the foundation for cultivation."
The Dream Master spoke solemnly.
Among the True World Hundred Clans, those that still stand at the pinnacle after countless Years all possess the power to create new eras.
In the most ancient times, the cultivation system in the Heaven and Earth was not yet perfected. It was the birth of great Great Emperor who perfected the current Body Refining. Their Heavenly Talent were astonishing throughout history, and they completed this cultivation system.
Strength Channeling, Heavenly Circuit, Soul Inheritance... each realm in the mortal realm was created by the Great Emperor of the True Realm in the Savage Wilderness era, and the Terminal Realm of these realms was created so that the Bloodline power of the Human Race could achieve them.
"The God Blood Ultimate Realm was created by the Ancient God Clan Great Emperor?"
Upon hearing her words, a look of surprise flashed in Li Hao's eyes.
Only then did he truly understand why the Immortal Emperor Realm was revered and unattainable by countless people.
"That's right. Immortal Emperor Realm have all had the feat of pioneering new eras. For example, the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor created the Ten Immortal Arts, as well as many top-tier Immortal Body and Control Art. There are also Great Emperor who, in their original cultivation, were the first to break through to the Terminal Realm, integrating this power into the Bloodline of countless lives, giving them the potential to break through the shackles of the Extreme Realm and reach the Terminal Realm."
"The Dream Master said, his voice filled with piety and reverence."
Li Hao's eyes flickered. This was more like proving one's Dao and becoming an emperor. So what did it matter if this led to his own future Emperor Dao?
As his thoughts drifted, the Dream Master brought the conversation back to the Grand Battle before them, saying in a deep voice, "The Ancient God Clan possess numerous Secret Art related to Divine Blood, allowing them to develop this God Blood Ultimate Realm to its fullest potential. Once their Bloodline power, 'Ancient God Descent,' is activated, they will enter a brief period of invincibility!"
"Invincible?"
Li Hao was taken aback; these words coming from the mouth of the Dream Master were quite surprising.
"That's right, invincible among those of the same realm!"
The Dream Master nodded and said earnestly, "It's the kind you understand. In that state, their Immortal Body and Immortal Power reach their peak. As long as you use your Movement Method to get through that state, you'll have a chance to win."
Li Hao realized that this was similar to the "three-second true man" phenomenon.
At this moment, as the Heavenly Dao extraction ended, the Immortal Guard Commander announced that the first group would go into battle.
The first pair was Gui Lingyue and a Yan Chu Imperial Family. Li Hao didn't have any impression of that Imperial Clan member, but they were clearly ranked after the Immortal Lord Realm in the Ancient Immortal Realm. It should be no surprise that they would meet Gui Lingyue now.
As Li Hao predicted, the battle ended quickly, with Gui Lingyue winning easily.
Then came the second group, the third group, and so on, taking the stage one after another.
Yue Xi is in group 5, Li Hao is in group 7.
Yue Xi's opponent was Mingyue. The moment the Dream Master saw it, he knew that Yue Xi was a foregone conclusion. Therefore, he mainly focused on the battle between Li Hao and Shen Wuji. As for Yue Xi, he told her to treat this battle as Sparring to experience the skills of other Heavenly Prodigy in the same realm.
Yue Xi understood that making it into the Top Twenty-Five was already her limit. Among the Top Twenty-Five, she should be ranked in the twenties, which was close to the bottom.
Once she stepped onto the stage, she unleashed her full power, lunging at her opponent.
The Mingyue did not cultivate the way of the Sword Dao. Faced with the Yue Xi's attack, she did not retaliate immediately. Instead, she carefully sensed the chaotic power empowering her. When she felt the erosion and chaos of the Great Dao within it, she gained a deeper understanding of the chaotic power.
Then, she struck out with a palm, containing unrestrained Immortal Power, directly repelling Yue Xi. With only brute Immortal Power and palm technique, she defeated Yue Xi, causing her to Calamity Dao and destroy it.
The difference between the two is too great; their Immortal Power is not on the same level, and their Control Art is even more disparate.
Fortunately, the other party had no intention of killing. As Heavenly Palace Disciple, this was their home ground, and they disdained to kill anyone, as it would damage the Supreme's reputation.
After all, the purpose of the Heavenly Palace Supreme in organizing this Southern Region Assembly Battle was to support the Heavenly Prodigy of the Southern Region. If his disciples were to act cruelly and kill other Heavenly Prodigy during the battle, it would be somewhat ironic.
"So strong! Between Mingyue and Sword Heart, I wonder who is stronger?"
"They are Senior Brother, probably around the same level, both being Supreme's Direct Disciple."
"Perhaps only the Emperor Clan can force them to reveal their true abilities. Perhaps the ultimate showdown in this Grand Battle will be an internal conflict between the brother and sister."
Many people were discussing it, and countless people in the various Immortal City of the Southern Region also realized how terrifying this Supreme's Personal Disciple was, and they admired and revered that Supreme even more.
Before long, the topic of the duel came up between Li Hao and Shen Wuji.
"Just do your best."
The Dream Master spoke softly to Li Hao, worried that Li Hao might feel pressured. Now, in the Great Dream Nine Abyss, Li Hao was the only remaining survivor in the True Immortal Realm.
Li Hao nodded. He didn't intend to force anything; doing his best was enough.
Forcing things will only make things worse and will leave you feeling embarrassed and hurt.
However, his previous battles hadn't allowed him to truly give his all.
Whoosh!
Li Hao's figure blurred, and amidst the cheers of encouragement from the many within the sect, he flew to the Emperor Platform.
On the other side, Shen Wuji also quickly landed on the Emperor Platform, looking somewhat excited. He stared at Li Hao and said:
"I didn't expect to face you so soon. I thought we'd only meet when we were competing for a top-six or Top Ten."
"Please."
Li Hao said politely, showing no ill will towards this God Clan Youth.
Shen Wuji smiled, equally admiring Li Hao. After all, Li Hao was the youngest in terms of Soul Lifespan, but his Heavenly Talent was terrifyingly strong. Even he, who was usually arrogant, had to admit that he was no match for Li Hao when they had the same Soul Lifespan.
But now, in terms of sheer strength, he absolutely cannot afford to lose!
"Then let's have a good fight!"
Shen Wuji laughed and said, "I won't hold back!"
"Good."
Li Hao nodded.
They felt a mutual respect and appreciation for each other.
Li Hao also sensed that his opponent would be a very competent worthy opponent, and therefore, he felt a long-lost sense of excitement.
As the Sealing Array Barrier closed, the Immortal Power of both sides erupted. Li Hao directly activated the All Heavens Star Meridian and then unleashed the Ten Thousand Shadows and the Time Eternal Dao Domain!
In an instant, Myriad Daos figures appeared on the Emperor Platform.
Although this trick has been used before, it's said that a single, effective trick can be relied upon for success.
Shen Wuji anticipated Li Hao's terrifying move. His expression turned solemn, and suddenly his Immortal Power erupted, radiating brilliant golden light. His hair turned golden, and his eyes shone as brightly as the Blazing Sun.
An ancient Dharma Form appeared behind him, standing majestically, like a distant deity.
"The Time Great Dao? I can suppress it just the same!"
Shen Wuji's eyes blazed wildly. He let out a low roar, and his entire body erupted with boundless Immortal Power. His bones cracked and popped as he Unity with the Dharma Form behind him.
Li Hao's eyes narrowed. At this moment, Shen Wuji's aura increased nearly tenfold, and a golden Nine Flowers Immortal Seal appeared on his forehead, burning like golden flames.
He swiftly enveloped it with his Time Eternal Dao Domain, casting Time Stop.
In an instant, the surrounding space and Time and Space seemed to Solidification, the Emperor Platform fell silent, and Shen Wuji's body also fell into stillness, but the light on the Immortal Seal on his forehead became even more golden at this moment, like a raging flame.
Li Hao swiftly unleashed a sword strike, the Azure Sky Sword Technique, piercing through the Void and striking directly at his body.
This sword strike was enough to cleave Shen Wuji's Ancient God Immortal Body, but at the instant the Sword Light struck, Shen Wuji's eyes suddenly turned, his gaze widening in fury, and in that instant, he unleashed a punch.
With a loud bang, the Sword Light was destroyed by the fist shadow. The Azure Sky, Blue Heaven of the Ten Immortal Arts, was no match for a single punch from its opponent.
For figures like Shen Wuji and Li Hao, the Ten Immortal Arts in the True Realm are no longer a significant threat.
"God Desolate Fist!"
Shen Wuji broke free from the Time Stop and charged forward with a roar.
He exuded fluctuations of the Great Dao Origin time and space, traversing Li Hao's Time Eternal Dao Domain. He himself was also enveloped by Dao Domain, which was also Eternal Dao Domain!
However, his time and Space Origin were not as good as Li Hao's, only at the Third Level Realm. But at this moment, he had already used the Ancient God Descent, and his Immortal Power and Immortal Body had reached their peak. With his brute force, he forced his way through Li Hao's Time Stop Dao Domain and rushed towards Li Hao to kill him.
Bang!
He stomped his foot in the Void, and the entire Emperor Platform seemed to tremble.
As the golden fist slammed down, the Void shattered, creating a sensation of Golden Flame bursting forth and burning from the Void.
Li Hao's eyes narrowed. Sure enough, this move had not been able to kill Shen Wuji.
"The Purple Forbidden!"
He raised his hand and unleashed another Immortal Arts, one of the Ten Immortal Arts, a sealing immortal Immortal Arts that Space Origin can Mastery and cultivate.
This technique can completely suppress all Immortal Method of the other side.
However, as the Purple Forbidden City activated, Shen Wuji's entire body was enveloped in Purple Light, yet the power of his fist remained undiminished.
Li Hao's expression changed slightly. The opponent's punch was not Immortal Arts, and neither was Immortal Arts Ancient God Descent. Or rather, it was a power that even the Purple Forbidden could not seal.
With a loud bang.
Li Hao raised his hand to take the punch head-on, feeling as if the bones in his arm were shattering, and his body flew backward.
"Sealing-type Immortal Arts?"
Seeing the Purple Light enveloping him and sensing the sealing power within, Shen Wuji sneered and said, "Sorry, we ancient gods are not bound by seals!"
As he spoke, he lunged at Li Hao again, his feet moving with incredible speed.
Li Hao's figure flickered, transforming into Ten Thousand Shadows once more, but Shen Wuji seemed to be able to lock onto Li Hao's True Form and True Form him directly.
Li Hao took a deep breath and looked at the opponent's terrifying power. He did not retreat, but instead unleashed two great Immortal Arts, both of which were among the Ten Immortal Arts.
Water Origin, Returning Light!
Earth Origin, Unharmed!
A Black-Yellow Light enveloped him, but Li Hao did not retreat. Instead, he took a half-step forward and clenched his fist.
Facing the rapidly approaching Shen Wuji, he did not retreat, but instead met his opponent's fist with his own, unleashing a devastating attack!
Shen Wuji let out a long roar and unleashed his Golden God Fist. The two fists collided fiercely, as if a giant bell were shaking between Heaven and Earth.
"Haotian!"
The Dream Master was slightly speechless. At this moment, Shen Wuji, in his state of Ancient God Descent, possessed extremely terrifying combat power. Ordinary True Immortal couldn't even withstand a single finger from him. Earlier, she had reminded Li Hao to dodge. With the Ten Thousand Shadows Immortal Arts, if Li Hao had dodged with all his might, he might have been able to survive this period.
After all, Li Hao also possesses the All Heavens Star Meridian, so as long as he isn't instantly killed, he can quickly create space.
But she didn't expect Li Hao to choose a direct confrontation.
"Ignorance!"
"How dare you bump fists with the young master?"
The elder of the Ancient God Clan shook his head upon seeing this scene.
But the next moment, his expression changed.
In the Void, Li Hao's figure did not fly backward, but stood still in place, while Shen Wuji staggered back two steps.
Incredulity also appeared in Shen Wuji's eyes. He actually lost in a pure brute force confrontation?
Soon, he saw the Black-Yellow Light on Li Hao's body, his expression changed, and he realized that it was some kind of extremely powerful Immortal Arts.
"What's this?"
His eyes turned slightly cold; this was the first time he had been directly outmaneuvered.
Li Hao naturally wouldn't answer the other party. This Earth Origin Immortal Technique Unharmed and could withstand one attack. As long as it didn't exceed the limit of the True Immortal Realm, it could withstand it, even an attack from the Third Level of Immortal Lord Realm. Only an attack from the Immortal Lord Realm Fifth Layer would shatter this Unharmed Immortal Arts and injure Li Hao.
As Shen Wuji back, in addition to bearing the force of his punch, Shen Wuji the recoil from his own fist.
Whoosh!
Li Hao controlled Ten Thousand Shadows, simultaneously attacking Shen Wuji.
The fact that the opponent can see through Ten Thousand Shadows shows that they have mastered other Secret Art. It would take a lot of time to cultivate a Secret Art to the point of being able to see through Ten Thousand Shadows.
Heavenly Prodigy had almost no obvious weaknesses. If it were any other True Immortal, Li Hao's Ten Thousand Shadows Movement Method alone would be enough to easily kill them, or even Unharmed.
Faced with Myriad Daos Li Hao figures charging towards him, Shen Wuji's expression changed, and a look of rage suddenly rose in his eyes. He abruptly raised his hand, and the fist intent in his chest exploded. A golden phantom appeared on his arm, transforming into a huge fist shadow.
He suddenly swung his fist horizontally, trying to obliterate all of Li Hao's Movement Method.
But in an instant, Li Hao had Ten Thousand Shadows unleash the Earth Origin Unharmed and Water Origin Returning Light. These two Immortal Arts are among the Ten Immortal Arts comparable to the Blue Heaven, possessing the ultimate power of their kind.
With a single sweeping punch, numerous afterimages remained, and tens of Myriad Daos fists converged, striking Shen Wuji and sending him flying backward.
This scene silenced the distant, Ancient God Clan Divine Mountain of the gods.
Here, all the members of the Ancient God Clan gathered, watching Shen Wuji's battle.
The Ancient God Clan had all witnessed Li Hao's performance, but they didn't think Shen Wuji would lose. However, they didn't expect that in this battle, Shen Wuji unleashed the Ancient God Descent, he would still be suppressed by Li Hao!
"Three... no, four Immortal Arts, all of them are lost and sealed Tian Yang Immortal Techniques!"
"Who is that boy? Could it be...? Impossible. If that were the case, wouldn't he be courting death by coming here?"
On the Ancient God Mountain, several elders of the Ancient God Clan muttered to themselves, their eyes filled with surprise and doubt.
On the Emperor Platform, Li Hao controlled Ten Thousand Shadows, all of which unleashed Invincible Fist Stance, surrounding Shen Wuji, with fist shadows raining down continuously.
Shen Wuji's body trembled repeatedly, spitting out golden blood. He looked disheveled and unkempt, constantly parrying, but still retreating step by step.
Seeing this scene, everyone outside the Emperor Platform was stunned and speechless.
No one expected that Shen Wuji, who had been so powerful all the way, would be suppressed by Li Hao at this moment.
Whoosh!
Li Hao unleashed the True Form Azure Sky Sword Technique, combined with numerous fist shadows, continuously attacking. Thanks to the All Heavens Star Meridian, he was able to freely expend his Immortal Power at this moment. Otherwise, just one use of the Ten Thousand Shadows Time Stop earlier would have consumed nearly half of his Immortal Power, leaving him already stretched thin in the current battle.
"Asshole!!"
Suddenly, a furious roar resounded out.
Shen Wuji swung his fist, shattering the surrounding afterimages, and smashed the Sword Light that Li Hao had unleashed with a single punch.
"These were originally meant for those guys, but I never expected to use them on you!"
Shen Wuji's eyes flashed with intense Anger. Although he acknowledged Li Hao, he did not believe that Li Hao was worthy of his full effort.
But now, he has been forced into this situation.
The mere Ancient God Descent was insufficient to suppress it.
"Young Master..."
Outside the Emperor Platform, the elder of the Ancient God Clan was stunned, his expression changing drastically.
"God Battle Heaven Song!!"
Shen Wuji roared, as if bursting from his throat. His eyes were as sharp as a wolf's, and a golden mist suddenly emanated from his body, causing his wounds to heal rapidly under the nourishment of the golden mist.
Immediately afterwards, he stepped forward and his body leaped into an ancient and strange war dance.
That posture resembled the hopping steps of an ancient sorcerer during a ritual— Mystery and eerie, yet each step treading on the Void of the Emperor Platform, creating a golden Lotus Pedestal!
"It's actually the God Battle Heaven Song, the most terrifying Secret Art of the Ancient God Clan!"
"Legend has it that the Ancient God Clan Great Emperor once used this war song to fight against the Heavenly Dao, ushering in a golden age for the Ancient God Clan race in the Savage Wilderness era..."
"I heard the Emperor-level war song of the True Realm once during the Ancient Demon War Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe; it shattered the Supreme of the Ancient Demon Clan!"
Many elderly people in the Southern Region looked shocked at this moment, and some long-forgotten memories surfaced.
No one expected to see the shadow of this Emperor-level battle song in this battle of the True Immortal Realm.
Outside the Emperor Platform, the other contestants all paled, staring in shock at the scene.
Gui Lingyue and Gui Lingshuang both had solemn expressions.
"It's actually God Battle Heaven Song! He actually mastered the prelude..." Gui Lingshuang murmured softly, her eyes becoming solemn. She never expected that, apart from Haotian and the Emperor Clan, this Ancient God Clan's Heavenly Prodigy would be so Prodigy.
"Such overwhelming power! It's rumored that this battle song can even influence the Heavenly Dao..."
Gui Lingyue murmured, the Golden Lotus stepping out seemed to burn like waves, making her eyes feel a stinging sensation.
If she were to take the stage in this battle, she felt that she would most likely be no match for Shen Wuji; his move was simply too terrifying.
"I never expected that besides the Emperor Clan, there would be such a fellow."
On the other side, Sword Heart and Mingyue's previously calm eyes now showed seriousness.
The imposing aura emanating from the Emperor Platform, which overshadowed the surrounding landscape, made them all feel a sense of oppression.
"The God Battle Heaven Song..."
Di Linchen, who had a bye, sat on a rock on the Mountain Summit, drinking wine, but now his eyes were fixed on something else.
At this moment, on the Emperor Platform, with Shen Wuji's strange leaping Movement Method, the surrounding Emperor Platform seemed to fall into a forbidden zone.
Li Hao felt that his All Heavens Star Meridian had dimmed and was unable to connect with the Heavenly Realms at this moment!
He was stunned; this was the first time he had ever encountered such a situation.
The opponent's methods were actually able to seal his Terminal Realm Power of the Heaven and Earth Meridian!
Feeling that he could no longer absorb the Immortal Power within his body, Li Hao immediately withdrew many of the extremely energy-consuming Immortal Arts, such as Ten Thousand Shadows.
He sensed that these Immortal Arts were enveloped by a force that was constantly breaking them down, and that their effects were ten times stronger than those of the Purple Forbidden Immortal Technique.
At the same time, his own Great Dao Origin was completely blurred and undetectable.
This bizarre situation startled Li Hao; it was something he had never experienced before.
Looking at Shen Wuji, Movement Method were strange yet whose aura was constantly building up, Li Hao realized that if he continued to rely on the Ten Immortal Arts, he would most likely be defeated!
His opponent was the strongest opponent he had encountered so far in this Southern Region Assembly Battle!
"It's time to end this!"
Shen Wuji suddenly stopped, but he found himself in a strange Dao Domain Principle.
The God Battle Heaven Song can interfere with the Heavenly Dao, rendering all other people's Immortal Arts ineffective, including sealing away the Great Dao Origin, making them impossible to perceive!
Within the same realm, they are practically invincible!
Combined with his own Ancient God Descent state, at this moment, he was essentially using ten times the power of a perfect True Immortal Perfection suppress someone who possessed the True Immortal Realm but had no immortal Immortal Arts or Secret Method.
As golden light coalesced on his fist, he prepared to deliver his strongest blow to Li Hao, as a sign of respect for the guy who had forced him to reveal his trump card.
"God Battle Heaven Song, how could this happen..."
Outside the Emperor Platform Li Tiemu's eyes were glazed over, revealing despair.
The Dream Master was also somewhat stunned. He hadn't expected that this God Clan Youth would actually possess such a terrifying thing, and he was only at the True Immortal Realm! This was too Prodigy!
If it were merely the Ancient God Descent, she felt Li Hao still had some hope, but now...
A bitter smile touched her lips, but she felt at peace inside, though she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"This..."
Yue Xi and Gu Yan stared blankly at the scene. Although they were at the same level, they felt that they were far inferior to Shen Wuji, like the difference between True Immortal First Level and a Perfection True Immortal!
On the Emperor Platform, Li Hao watched the dazzling golden light rushing towards him. He took a deep breath; he could no longer afford to conserve his energy.
Since he could not comprehend the Great Dao Origin from Heaven and Earth, he released the power within his own Immortal Seal.
As a dazzling Silver Light appeared, the outline of Nine Flowers appeared on Li Hao's forehead.
Li Hao had already displayed the Nine Flowers Immortal Seal during the battle, so no one was surprised. However, as the Silver Light became more and more dazzling, the Aura the Great Dao Origin emanating from each flower was also revealed.
Time, space, form, control, metal, wood, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, fire, earth!
The primordial Aura of the Nine Sequences Great Dao Origin shone intensely and brightly on Li Hao's forehead!