Opening the Terminal Realm (Two chapters in one)

While Li Hao was pondering, Su Zhenyuan looked complicated, his thoughts swirling in his mind before he finally spoke:

"Haotian, you haven't suffered any grievances at the Su Clan these past few days, have you? Has anyone bullied you?"

Li Hao snapped out of his daze and shook his head, saying, "No."

Seeing that there was no resentment in his expression, Su Zhenyuan breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he had seen everything Li Hao had experienced at the Su Clan during this period. After all, he was the one who came with the Betrothal Document, and he could find out everything with just a little questioning.

"Muqing is being very unreasonable. I'll go and call her out."

Su Zhenyuan glanced at the tightly closed palace doors and immediately spoke.

He planned to explain the previous marriage to Su Muqing. Even if his daughter resisted, he would explain the reasons to her. If necessary, he would even use his paternal authority to force her to obey—even though that was a step he did not want to take.

Inside the hall, although Su Muqing entered, she did not immediately begin cultivating. Instead, she used her Divine Sense to observe the situation outside.

Jiang Qiuyu arrived one after the other with her father. The amiable attitude of the Jiang Family Head towards Li Hao, and even his passing on of the Jiang Family's top-secret Movement Method, shocked her and left her with mixed feelings.

This clearly shows how much the Jiang Family values the other party. Their interaction also made her realize once again that this young man's terrifying Heavenly Talent surpassed that of anyone she had ever faced before, including Lin Zhixuan, who had grown up with her and was as dazzling as the blazing sun.

However, when she heard her father suddenly turn the conversation to her, her expression changed instantly, her heart tightened, and she suddenly felt like hiding away.

She didn't want to face Li Hao, her father, or Lin Zhixuan for the time being. All she wanted now was to lock herself away and find some peace and quiet.

As her body tensed, Li Hao suddenly spoke, saying:

"No need, Uncle."

"If she doesn't want to see me, there's no need to force her. If Uncle has nothing else, I'll rest now."

As he spoke, Li Hao sat back down in the Sculpting chair.

Su Zhenyuan was stunned.

Su Muqing, who was inside the hall, was also stunned. Her tense body suddenly relaxed, Divine Sense focused her consciousness on the young man. For the first time, she felt that he was so pleasing to the eye, and that he could even take her feelings into consideration.

Su Zhenyuan's expression, however, was somewhat complicated.

He knew that Li Hao had wasted his time, spending more than ten years here with his daughter. For other Immortal Lord, ten years was nothing but a blink of an eye, but for a top Heavenly Prodigy like Li Hao, it was worth more than a hundred or a thousand years. What a pity it was to waste his time!

"You..."

Looking at Li Hao's calm expression, he could tell that the other party was unwilling to force his daughter, even though he had stated that he was on Li Hao's side and would support him.

Considering how resolutely the other party stood in front of Su Muqing earlier, this was genuine and not at all fake.

He stood there for a moment, without saying a word.

Li Hao didn't say anything more, but picked up Chess Piece from the Go Board and gently placed it.

Compared to the actions Su Zhenyuan forced the other party to take, improving one's cultivation level is more important and meaningful.

This battle also made him realize that without power, he would not be able to protect even Ying Xiaoxiao's Reincarnated Body.

Then all his decades of arduous self-cultivation would truly have become a joke.

After a long silence in the courtyard, Su Zhenyuan's mood gradually calmed down. He took a deep breath and looked at Li Hao with more respect in his eyes. The other party had not used him to pressure Su Muqing, a quality that was truly commendable.

"The Progenitor summoned you to the Ancestral Land earlier because he had something to discuss with you. He probably intended to mentor you. When will you Past?"

Su Zhenyuan inquired.

Li Hao thought of Su Jiuzhe, the ancestor of the Su family. If Su Jiuzhe hadn't intervened, Su Muqing would have already perished.

Even though the other party was the Su Clan Progenitor and it was only right for him to protect his descendants, Li Hao was still filled with gratitude towards him.

He immediately stood up and said, "Then I'll go now."

"Good."

Su Zhenyuan nodded and immediately took Li Hao there. Before leaving, he turned and looked deeply at the palace gate. He knew that his daughter must have witnessed everything in the palace, and he only hoped that she could see the boy's true character through these details.

While Lin Zhixuan was indeed a Higher Vehicle son-in-law, in that moment of crisis, he was just like his incompetent father, forced to stand by and watch helplessly as Su Muqing went to her death in battle.

Although he could understand Lin Zhixuan's helplessness, people are afraid of comparison. Once compared with Li Hao's behavior, he himself felt ashamed and felt that Lin Zhixuan was far inferior to Li Hao.

"Walk."

Su Zhenyuan's power surged, enveloping Li Hao and flying towards the Ancestral Land deep within the Su Clan compound.

Watching her father and Li Hao leave, Su Muqing withdrew her gaze with a complicated expression. The image of Lin Zhixuan appeared in her mind. She bit her lip slightly, finally shaking off her thoughts and returning to her cultivation room.

The Su Clan, in their Ancestral Land.

This Ancestral Land is located deep within the Su Clan compound, on a small hill surrounded by Peach Blossom Fence.

On the hill, peach blossoms are in full bloom, their sweet fragrance wafting through the air. Pink petals fall onto the grass, creating a scene like a paradise on earth.

Su Zhenyuan Descent here, and in the Void to his left and right, there was only one figure guarding him, a Clan Elder.

"Family Head."

The Clan Elder appeared to be over eighty years old, with a hunched back and gray hair. His eyes held a hint of affection as he looked at Su Zhenyuan.

Su Zhenyuan nodded slightly and said, "Fourth Uncle, this is Haotian. I brought this child to meet the Progenitor."

"Um."

The old man, addressed as Fourth Uncle, looked at Li Hao. Having witnessed the fierce battle Gusu City, he knew that the young man before him had single-handedly turned the tide and saved the Northern Region's Human Race from dire straits. His gaze towards Li Hao was extremely kind, and he smiled, saying:

"Haotian, what a fine name! I wonder what kind of parents could raise such an outstanding child like you. On behalf of the Human Race of the Northern Region, I thank you!"

As he spoke, he bowed slightly to Li Hao.

Li Hao was startled when he saw this and quickly helped the other man up by the arm. However, this Fourth Uncle was a powerful Immortal King Realm, and his arms were extremely heavy. Li Hao could not lift him up, but he still made him bow and pay his respects.

Seeing his Fourth Uncle's solemn attitude, Su Zhenyuan's heart skipped a beat. Even as the head of the family, he dared not accept his Fourth Uncle's generous gift rashly, and said, "Fourth Uncle, the Progenitor wants to see Haotian, probably intending to cultivate him well. This is also a token of our goodwill."

Fourth Uncle stood up, patted Li Hao's supporting arm, smiled at Li Hao, and then said to Su Zhenyuan in an annoyed tone:

"This child's talent is something our Su Clan is fortunate Progenitor have received. How can it be considered a mere token of our affection? Outside, which Great Emperor wouldn't want to cultivate such Heavenly Prodigy?"

Su Zhenyuan was stunned, and immediately became speechless with embarrassment.

Indeed, with Li Hao's Heavenly Talent, other Great Emperor would be vying for him.

With his Nine Flowers Nine Orders, he was already qualified to Personal Disciple a disciple of the Great Emperor. Not to Dao Source Immortal Seal, he was among the best of the Great Emperor 'Personal Disciple. Moreover, Li Hao had also condensed True God Blood in an extremely abnormal way, and with his hundred-year Soul Lifespan and other factors, he could be called the strongest genius he had ever seen in history.

"You..."

Fourth Uncle rolled his eyes at Su Zhenyuan, but said nothing more. He then said gently to Li Hao, "Go on, the Progenitor has been waiting for you inside for a long time."

Li Hao smiled and nodded, thinking to himself that the other party's initial address of "Family Head" was purely out of respect for Su Zhenyuan. Judging from the way he spoke, he was clearly still treating him as a junior and scolding him, showing no respect whatsoever for the Family Head.

Su Zhenyuan immediately tried to lead Li Hao inside, but his Fourth Uncle stopped him.

"Where are you going?" Fourth Uncle looked at Su Zhenyuan with a strange expression.

Su Zhenyuan was stunned. "It's rare for the Progenitor to Awakening. I'll go and pay my respects to him."

"If he wants to see you, he will summon you for questioning privately," Fourth Uncle said irritably.

Su Zhenyuan was speechless. As the head of the family, he had actually been stopped?

But this was Ancestral Land, and he dared not trespass, so he could only awkwardly say, "Well, I'll come again next time."

Fourth Uncle ignored him, only gesturing to Li Hao and saying, "Child, the Progenitor is on the Mountain Summit."

"Good."

Li Hao agreed, bowed to the two of them in farewell, and then entered Peach Blossom Mountain.

The sweet fragrance of peach blossoms wafted towards him. Li Hao followed the path to the Mountain Summit and saw Su Jiuzhe, dressed in a gray-white robe, sitting on the ground amidst lush green grass. Beside him was a wooden table with a few plates of snacks and two small pots of wine.

Peach blossoms drifted down, and two petals landed on her hair, seemingly unnoticed.

"They've arrived."

Su Jiuzhe tilted her head slightly and looked at the boy who was climbing up the hill from the bottom.

Li Hao approached him, bowed respectfully, and said, "Thank you for saving me, Progenitor."

"I didn't save you," Su Jiuzhe said calmly, but glanced at Li Hao with a half-smile in her eyes.

Li Hao said frankly, "Thank you Progenitor, for saving Miss Su."

"This isn't what you're thanking me for, is it?"

Su Jiuzhe's lips curled slightly as she said, "The one you should thank is me for saving the other Primordial Spirit within that child, right?"

Li Hao was startled, his whole body trembling slightly. He felt as if everything about him had been seen through by the other person's seemingly smiling eyes, as if he were standing naked in the wind and snow, with nothing to hide.

"Senior... do you know?" Li Hao couldn't help but ask.

"Sit."

Su Jiuzhe raised her hand and pointed to the small wooden table.

Li Hao sat down, feeling somewhat excited, and asked, "Does the Progenitor have a way to Awakening him ahead of schedule?"

Su Jiuzhe slightly raised his hand, his gray sleeve slipped down, revealing a long and strong arm. He picked up the wine pot, tilted his head back, and took a sip. Then he grabbed a plate of Spirit Fruit Kernels from the small wooden table, threw them into his mouth, and said as he ate:

"It's more than just knowing; it's a long story... It was a promise we made together back then."

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat. An agreement? With her?

"You know Shi Miao?"

Li Hao reacted quickly and said immediately.

Only Ying Xiaoxiao's past True Form, the time spirit born in the Chaos of time, was qualified to recognize Su Jiuzhe before her.

Su Jiuzhe nodded slightly, gazing at the peach blossoms covering the mountain before her, and slowly said, "The original agreement required her to kowtow before the Heavenly Venerable for ten thousand years to obtain this guidance..."

He shook his head slightly, not saying anything more, and turned to Li Hao, saying, "I can't make her Awakening early. This is her own Destiny. When the time is right, she will Awakening on her own. Everything is Destiny. Without reaching the Emperor Realm, one cannot transcend Destiny, nor can one control Destiny. I will not help you to disrupt Destiny."

Li Hao's heart trembled slightly.

Destiny?

The Nine Sequences Great Dao have no concept of Destiny. Destiny is supreme, transcending time and space, ineffable and indescribable, and permeating the Past Future.

Li Hao has seen many Heavenly Prodigy, but none of them claimed to be able to touch Destiny.

He himself had only a superficial understanding of Destiny, having never even touched it, let alone Mastery it.

It turns out that even the most peerless Heavenly Prodigy, even those who break through to the highest realm and become King-Sealing, are still subject to the Mastery of Destiny. Only by stepping out of the Emperor Realm can one transcend it?

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly, wondering what his Destiny held.

Su Jiuzhe gently touched the wine pot to another wine pot and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Come on, do you know how to drink?"

"Meeting."

Li Hao snapped out of his daze, agreed, grabbed the wine jug, thanked him, and drank it down in one gulp.

Su Jiuzhe couldn't help but laugh when she saw Li Hao's unpretentious manner.

As the Great Emperor, everyone else trembled with fear before him. Even Su Zhenyuan, the head of the Su Clan, would probably refuse to sit next to him, let alone drink with him.

The Great Emperor may be invincible, but even invincibility brings loneliness.

Fortunately, there are always things in life that can alleviate loneliness, such as drinking.

Drink with interesting people, drink with people who can drink a lot.

This may be one of the pleasures that remain even after achieving immortality.

"How can you drink without some snacks? I had these pastries made; please try them."

Su Jiuzhe pointed to the several plates of pastries on the small table and said.

Li Hao was stunned. The wine tasted like Immortal Nectar, but even Immortal Nectar paled in comparison.

It contained a majestic, powerful, and profound force that permeated his entire body, giving him the feeling that his entire being, from his Immortal Body to his Primordial Spirit, was enveloped and nourished by this force.

Furthermore, his consciousness became clearer, his Primordial Spirit to be enhanced, and his perception of the Heaven and Earth became closer and more refined, as if he had entered the Ultimate Transformation to Immortality, merging with the Heaven and Earth.

But Li Hao simply sat there, not Immortal Transformation. He put down the wine pot, stared blankly at it for a while, before turning his head and asking:

"Senior, this wine?"

Su Jiuzhe said, "You don't even recognize wine?"

Li Hao certainly recognized it; in fact, he liked it. But the wine in front of him was definitely not wine.

What kind of alcohol makes you more sober?

Seeing Li Hao's shocked and astonished expression, Su Jiuzhe stopped teasing him and said calmly, "It only contains some Heavenly Dao Original Fluid. It won't be of much benefit to you now. It will be beneficial when you break through to the King-Sealing. At that time, it can help you expand and consolidate your World Domain, surpassing ordinary Immortal King."

Li Hao was stunned. Heavenly Dao Original Fluid?

Just from the name, you know it's something extraordinary.

What in this world dares to claim the name of Heavenly Dao's Way?

Clearly, this was a gift from the Progenitor.

Li Hao gripped the wine flask tightly, took a deep breath, said nothing, and tilted his head back to continue chugging.

Su Jiuzhe had expected Li Hao to stand up immediately and express his True Intention gratitude, but that would be too vulgar. When he saw the boy drinking incessantly, he was surprised and amused, and found him even more pleasing to the eye. No wonder she had been willing to kowtow for ten thousand years to pursue this Future husband; he was already so interesting in his youth, and he wondered what kind of charm he would have in the Future.

He smiled and said, "Don't just drink, have some snacks."

"Um."

Li Hao nodded, grabbed a snack and started eating, completely oblivious to the fact that a Great Emperor was sitting next to him.

However, the pastry didn't surprise Li Hao; it was just an ordinary fairy cake, and the taste was even a bit off.

He frowned, swallowed hastily, and continued drinking.

"What, are you not satisfied with the taste?"

"It was almost there," Li Hao replied truthfully.

Su Jiuzhe chuckled and said, "I had the best Cooking in the Su Clan make this."

The tasks he assigns must be performed by the best people.

"That only applies to your Su Clan, not the entire True Realm," Li Hao said, a rare seriousness appearing on his face, like Swordsman criticizing a flaw in his Swordsmanship.

Su Jiuzhe was stunned, then asked curiously, "Could it be that you've eaten something even better? Where?"

"Of course." Li Hao raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with a pride even greater than that of defeating his enemy with his Swordsmanship. "I made it myself. If you don't mind, senior, I'll make it for you next time, and then you'll know I'm not bragging."

Su Jiuzhe looked at him in surprise, then smiled and said, "Alright, then try yours next time. If it's not as good as this, I'll punish you."

"Although!"

Li Hao's eyes were arrogant, as if only now did he possess the domineering and aloof air of Heavenly Prodigy.

Su Jiuzhe couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard that he braced his hands on the ground and his shoulders shook. Combined with his old, gray-white long robe, he looked like a poor scholar.

After he finished laughing, he chuckled softly, feeling that he hadn't felt so carefree in a long time.

Although the urgency of Awakening this time damaged the imperial source, at least there was something that made him happy.

His smile slowly faded as he said, "You fought for the Northern Region Human Race this time, and those Demons have already remembered you. Knowing these Demon as I do, they will likely send Quasi-Emperor expert to ambush you outside the Emperor Star, waiting for you for a thousand years, ten thousand years!"

"Quasi-Emperor Grade expert?" Li Hao's eyes changed slightly.

Is it really necessary to deal with someone at the Immortal Lord Realm?

But soon, he felt it was highly likely.

Along his journey, he faced Assassination by the Circulation Realm when he was only eight years old. For a child, wasn't that a devastating blow with no hope of survival?

The dangers and enemies he faced were never just one or two levels above him, allowing him to slowly turn the tables and defeat them, constantly improving himself. Instead, each time they crossed a huge gap, crushing all hope!

It's a miracle that he's still alive.

"It's not impossible that even the Demon Emperor himself is waiting for you. Although it's not his True Form, but merely an avatar, it would still be stronger than Quasi-Emperor Realm."

Su Jiuzhe added.

Li Hao remained silent; to him, it made no difference.

It's just like a meteorite hitting a mosquito, crushing it into ashes.

"So, what are your plans next? To cultivate within the Su Clan, or..."

Su Jiuzhe turned to look at Li Hao and asked.

Li Hao said, "I want to stay with her until she Awakening."

Su Jiuzhe had anticipated this answer. She nodded, a half-smile playing on her lips, "Just companionship? That brat Su Zhenyuan said he'd betroth her to you on your wedding night, how about it?"

Li Hao: "..."

Why does this Su Clan patriarch seem a bit unconventional?

"Well, I'd better wait until she Awakening before we talk about it. It would be too disrespectful to do so without her permission," Li Hao said, bowing his head.

Without Ying Xiaoxiao's nod, this would be blasphemy.

Su Jiuzhe nodded, naturally understanding who Li Hao meant by "agreement".

"From now on, this place is not a place to stay for long. Once she Awakening, you should go to the Original True World and break through to the next realm to become King-Sealing as soon as possible."

Su Jiuzhe said, his eyes calm.

Li Hao was taken aback, his expression changing slightly, and asked, "What does Senior mean?"

"The Demon have come to test us, not only to kill the Heavenly Prodigy, but also to force us to reveal ourselves."

Su Jiuzhe said softly, "That sword strike failed to kill those two Half-step Emperor Lord not only because they possessed remnants of Emperor Weapon, but also because my own power had not yet recovered. The Demon Emperor did not act rashly because I know he is inherently suspicious and suspected that I was trying to lure him in. If I had used my full strength to kill those two Quasi-Emperor Realm, he would have suspected that I was all bark and no bite..."

"However, sooner or later he will use the Frontier as a step-by-step pressure tactic to test the waters further."

Li Hao listened intently, and he understood somewhat that the other party was using the Demon Emperor's suspicious nature to delay and scheme.

Truth and falsehood intertwined, falsehood and truth blurred.

Do you know why there are peach blossoms here?

Su Jiuzhe looked up at the hill, then casually raised her hand and caught a few falling peach blossoms.

Li Hao shook his head. "Is it a favorite of a certain old friend of yours, senior?"

Su Jiuzhe shook her head slightly, "It's only because the fragrance of peach blossoms can mask the stench of a corpse."

"The stench of a corpse?" Li Hao's pupils contracted slightly.

Su Jiuzhe's slender hand that caught the peach blossom was crystal clear and white, as if it had been sculpted perfectly. But now it suddenly withered as if it had lost its luster, becoming dry and grayish-white with wrinkles, as if it had been drained of water. The veins and tendons were prominent on the wrinkled skin, like a decaying corpse, exuding an old tomb smell.

Li Hao's expression changed.

"During the ancient Ancient Demon War, I was deeply poisoned by the Ancient Demon Great Emperor's Reincarnation Poison. Only by slumbering in this ancient Ancient Time-Space Coffin below could I slow down the effects of this poison."

Su Jiuzhe spoke softly, and the dryness on her arm returned, covered with luster, and became crystal clear again.

Li Hao had heard of many Ancient Demon War, and he couldn't help but ask, "The Northern Region was also attacked by Ancient Demon, so why Human Race and Demon still locked in such a fierce battle? If they fight each other like this, wouldn't the Ancient Demon...?"

It should be understood that the Ancient Demon devoured Myriad Races of the True World Ancient Demon, and in their eyes, Demon were no different from Human Race.

Upon hearing this, Su Jiuzhe's eyes flashed with a cold light as he said, "That's the reason... In that great battle, we fought to the death, but we were still no match for them. The Ancient Demon's Emperor Artifact, refined through Reincarnation, was stronger than our Emperor Weapon and impossible to defeat. We had no choice but to sacrifice ourselves... But those Demon chose to submit to the Ancient Demon."

At this point, his eyes deepened, and he said, "When the Northern Region was on the verge of destruction, it was the great Great Emperor of the Original True World who joined forces to draw away the main force of the Ancient Demon, leaving only the Demon and a small number of Ancient Demon here, attempting to annihilate us. Those Ancient Demon who went to fight in the Original True World never returned. Later, as the great war neared its end, the Ancient Demon seemed to have split internally, with many problems. Thus, the Northern Region became a battle between us and the Demon."

Li Hao began to understand. These Demon had only been able to breathe by siding with the Ancient Demon, and now they were still on the Ancient Demon' side, fighting against the Human Race.

He couldn't help but clench his fists. In the Southern Region, the Demon and other races still knew to fight alongside Human Race against the Demon, but the Demon in the Northern Region had completely become the lackeys of the Ancient Demon.

Su Jiuzhe withdrew her gaze and said softly, "However, those two Quasi-Emperor Realm are already crippled by Chun Zhan's injuries. The wounds caused by Chun Zhan cannot be healed, not even by Emperor Weapon. Even if they reincarnate, those wounds will remain with them in their next life, forever."

Li Hao was taken aback, a chill creeping into his heart. Was the Spring Severing Emperor Sword really that terrifying?

"Good, good riddance!" he clapped his hands in delight.

Immediately, recalling the other party's earlier words, Li Hao's face showed worry. He said, "If that Demon keeps testing us, then the Northern Region..."

"It's alright, that's not something you need to worry about right now."

Su Jiuzhe shook his head and said, "You wait here for her to Awakening, then go to the Original True World. You came here with the Betrothal Document he gave you, so it should have his mark on it. I'll feel at ease if you go there. During this time, if you need any Cultivation Resources, just ask that kid Su Zhenyuan. I'll talk to him. Even the Su Clan's Divine Medicine, the 'Hundred Generations Lotus,' can be given to you."

Li Hao didn't ask what the Hundred Generations Lotus was. If the Su Clan regarded it as a clan-protecting treasure, then it was undoubtedly one of the most elite items in the True Realm.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I only need to stay by her side."

Li Hao said.

Su Jiuzhe shook his head, "You don't need to be modest. Peerless things should be matched with peerless people. With your talent, the possibility of stepping into the Emperor Realm in the Future is very high. It all depends on whether you can create your own Emperor Path. The Emperor Path that I opened up, you have not yet cultivated or touched. Many Emperor Path have been opened up, and very few Emperor Path can be left behind. They are even more difficult to achieve. I don't know if you can comprehend them."

Li Hao had already heard that to become emperor, one must forge one's own Emperor Path.

For example, the Five Absolutes Immortal Emperor combined the Five Dao Source to create the Five Absolutes Emperor Sword, a top-tier Swordsmanship.

"What was your Emperor Path, senior?"

Li Hao asked curiously.

That's a bit offensive; it's like asking about someone's core skills.

Su Jiuzhe didn't care. When he became emperor, the Emperor Path illuminated the True Realm, and everyone knew about it. It was no secret.

"My Emperor Path is... the Four Pillars Ultimate Realm!"

He spoke softly, a glint in his eyes.

Li Hao was stunned. The Four Pillars Ultimate Realm?

He suddenly realized what was happening, breaking out in a cold sweat. The Four Establishments Realm: Dao Heart, Fate Reversal, Signature Technique, and Peace!

The Peace Realm Mastery the Peaceful Domain.

The Extreme Realm Peaceful Domain is the Eternal Dao Domain!

Beyond the Eternal Dao Domain... what is the Terminal Realm?

Was it Su Jiuzhe who opened this path?!

Li Hao had long heard that some Great Emperor had opened up Emperor Path that benefited countless people and formed one of the Body Refining of the True Realm today.

Some have reached the Extreme Realm, some have reached the Terminal Realm, and some have even developed top-tier Emperor Art Signature Technique, such as the Five Absolutes Emperor Sword, which can unleash earth-shattering Swordsmanship power using only Five Dao Source.

"The Terminal Realm of the Eternal Dao Domain... was created by you, senior?"

Li Hao was incredulous, his shock beyond measure.

The Terminal Realm! The Great Emperor before us is actually someone who has created a path to the Terminal Realm!

Moreover, it's the Terminal Realm of the Four Establishments Realm!

Seeing Li Hao's shocked expression, Su Jiuzhe smiled and said softly, "Come find me again when you break through to the Terminal Realm King-Sealing. I'll see if I can guide you through the initial threshold."

Li Hao's heart trembled, and he was immediately Heart Entry a deep sense of gratitude. He took a deep breath, knowing that even a simple thank you was not enough to express his gratitude.

"This must be a closely guarded secret, senior, I..."

"There are no secrets that are never shared."

Su Jiuzhe shook his head, interrupting Li Hao, and said, "The true secrets that are not passed down have extremely high barriers to entry. Ordinary people cannot comprehend them even if they want to. They would waste their entire Years trying to understand them. It would be better not to know them at all. If they could use their minds elsewhere, they might achieve something. But if they directly delve into the highest Great Dao, they will end up achieving nothing."

He said, "If you can comprehend it, that will be your skill. The True Realm is no longer the era of a Bai Hua and various schools of thought contending, which was Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Catastrophe. In that era, everyone protected their own skills very well. If they were leaked, they would be hunted down for thousands of miles to retrieve them. But now... ha, as long as you can cultivate strong people and kill Ancient Demon, then you will be truly useful."

Li Hao stared at him blankly, only then realizing that not all Great Emperor were Southern Region Supreme.

No wonder the Human Race has survived to this day. It turns out that besides his master, the Master Tian Yang Immortal Emperor, whom he had never met, there are also Great Emperor like the Dao Source Immortal Emperor, and even Great Emperor like Su Jiuzhe before his eyes!

Through the passage of Years and the relentless struggle against adversity, these Great Emperor shouldered the hopes of Human Race and fought tenaciously against the odds!

"Senior..."

Li Hao clenched his fist slightly, feeling for the first time that he might also have to shoulder a responsibility in the Future.

If one day I could reach their level...

"I call these Four Pillars Ultimate Realm 'The Great Thousand Worlds'."

Su Jiuzhe calmly said, "Before you were King-Sealing, you could hardly comprehend it. The fact that you can now condense True God Blood is already extremely incredible. This should be Immortal King Realm can achieve."

Li Hao tried to calm himself down and asked, "Senior, this Four Pillars Ultimate Realm must be more difficult than the True God Ultimate Realm, right?"

"Not necessarily."

Su Jiuzhe shook his head and said, "It's not that the later the Terminal Realm, the stronger or more difficult it is. Among the many Terminal Realm, such as the All Heavens Star Meridian, it depends on comprehension. If one has extremely high comprehension, even True Immortal Realm can comprehend and master it. As for the God Blood Ultimate Realm, it depends on the resources available. As long as one takes a peerless Divine Medicine, one can refine it."

"My Terminal Realm can only Mastery by World Domain. As for the True God realm, many Immortal King Realm Peak cannot even condense it. The Primordial Spirit is the most difficult path to cultivate, which is why the Ancient Demon are so powerful."

He said, "Among the many Terminal Realm, if one had to name the Terminal Realm... it would be the Heaven and Man Realm and the Saint Realm."

"Heaven and Man Realm and Saint Realm?"

Li Hao was taken aback, and then he immediately realized that the Extreme Realm of the Heaven and Man Realm was Immortal Transformation, while the Terminal Realm was Heavenly Venerable!

As for the Saint Realm... the Extreme Realm is the Heavenly Dao Embryo, while the Terminal Realm... he has never even glimpsed it.

"Does the True Immortal Realm and the Immortal Lord Realm have an ultimate, Terminal Realm?"

Li Hao couldn't help but ask curiously.

Su Jiuzhe nodded slightly and said, "You could say it exists, or you could say it doesn't. If you really want to understand it, the Terminal Realm of the True Immortal Realm is the Dao Source Immortal Seal, while the Immortal Lord Realm... is the Chaos Limitless Law!"

He glanced at Li Hao and said, "You haven't yet condensed the Chaos Law, and you're still far from the Immortal Lord Realm. That's why I'm sending you to the Original True World. Here, you're considered a dragon among men, Heavenly Prodigy, but there, you can truly come into contact with the supreme Great Dao of the True Realm. Only there can you hope to advance your cultivation and lay the foundation for becoming Great Emperor!"

"If we continue to waste our time in the True Realm, we will only become just another ordinary person."

Li Hao was stunned. Even Su Jiuzhe in front of him said so, which was enough to show the benefits of the Original True World.

No wonder that in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, all the powerful forces were vying for those few spots.

Even the Emperor Clan sent people to compete for it, as did the Top Ten powerful clans of the True Realm, the Ghost Clan, the Ancient God Clan, and the Battle Heaven Clan.

"Is the Original True World really that good?"

"Naturally, one can glimpse the scene of the beginning of Chaos there."

Su Jiuzhe nodded and said, "If you want to comprehend the Chaos Law, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort there, but here... even if you Heavenly Talent Prodigy, it may take you ten thousand years, or even longer."

Li Hao nodded slightly. The other party was Great Emperor, so the assessment was definitely correct. Although he had Panel to add points, the Panel could only add points up to the Perfection Realm. The Extreme Realm and the Terminal Realm required him to comprehend and open them up himself.

"Senior, if these Terminal Realm and Extreme Realm were created by the Great Emperor, then how did one cultivate and become an Emperor before the Great Emperor created them?"

Li Hao asked curiously.

"That was the Chaos era. Becoming an emperor back then was a different method, but it's no longer applicable."

Su Jiuzhe shook his head slightly, "You'll know this when you reach the Immortal King Completion. Knowing it beforehand is useless and will only cause you more trouble."

Li Hao was a little curious, but seeing that he didn't say anything, he didn't press the matter further.

Regardless, he benefited greatly from this short time.

This is probably one of the benefits of having the Great Emperor's guidance.

Li Hao suddenly felt a pang of envy for those Personal Disciple the Immortal Emperor; they probably already knew this information long ago.

"Thank you for your explanation, senior."

Li Hao cupped his hands in thanks.

Su Jiuzhe waved his hand casually and said, "Go back after you finish your drink. If you need anything, find Su Zhenyuan. Don't linger here, lest my corpse energy infect you."

Upon hearing this, Li Hao hesitated, but ultimately said nothing. He simply finished his drink in silence, stood up, and said:

"These snacks are a bit unappetizing. Perhaps I can make a few for you to try sometime."

"Good."

Su Jiuzhe casually agreed, not taking it seriously.

Li Hao took his leave and walked down the hillside, peach blossoms falling, leaving only his solitary figure drinking alone behind him.

At the foot of the mountain, Su Zhenyuan was waiting.

When Li Hao returned, he quickly appeared beside Li Hao and hurriedly asked, "Haotian, did the Progenitor give you any guidance? What did he say to you?"

"Snort!"

Fourth Uncle snorted coldly, blocking Li Hao's path, and said irritably, "You have to ask about such a small matter? Aren't you ashamed?"

Su Zhenyuan was taken aback, and immediately scratched his head, rarely showing such embarrassment as the head of the family.

"Ignore him."

Fourth Uncle pulled Li Hao aside and whispered, "Child, what did the Progenitor say to you?"

Li Hao: "..."

"You two, come here."

Just then, Su Jiuzhe's voice came from Peach Blossom Mountain.

Fourth Uncle and Su Zhenyuan were taken aback. They exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat embarrassed, and stopped bothering Li Hao.

Su Zhenyuan said to Li Hao, "You know the way back, right? Why don't you go back by yourself first?"

Li Hao nodded.

Subsequently, Su Zhenyuan and his Fourth Uncle rushed to the mountains, while Li Hao also set off to return to the Immortal's Abode Courtyard.

However, as soon as Li Hao returned, the courtyard was filled with many guests, making it extremely lively.

Li Hao saw Nanny Wu respectfully entertaining them, and upon closer inspection, he realized that these people all looked extremely familiar; their faces were none other than the twenty prisoners of war from before.

However, they had all changed into new clothes, and their cultivation and injuries seemed to have mostly healed. They looked much better and were quite different from their previous disheveled appearance, making them difficult to recognize at first glance.

"It's him back!"

"Haotian, it's Haotian!"

The crowd gathered in the courtyard immediately sensed Li Hao's Aura and looked over, all with delight.

Li Hao landed in the courtyard, but subconsciously glanced at the palace gate. Seeing that it was still tightly closed, a trace of guilt appeared in his eyes.

"Young Master, you're finally back. They've all come looking for you."

When Nanny Wu saw Li Hao, she quickly came forward and spoke, her attitude towards Li Hao becoming extremely respectful and awe-inspiring.

Although she was a servant, Li Hao's previous actions were of great significance to the Northern Region's Human Race, and she held him in high esteem.

"Um."

Li Hao nodded, then whispered, "Please ask Nanny Wu to tell her that I've disturbed her and that she shouldn't take offense."

Nanny Wu was stunned, and immediately knew who Li Hao was talking about.

Disturbance? She looked into the courtyard. With so many people, it was naturally chaotic, with everyone talking. For a young lady who always preferred quiet, it was indeed an intrusion and a disturbance.

She admired Li Hao's thoughtfulness and quickly agreed.

At this moment, everyone else rushed to Li Hao's side.

"Haotian, my name is Lin Ye Qiu. The debt of gratitude for saving my life is beyond words. From now on, just give the word, and I will do my utmost to help you!"

Lin Ye Qiu spoke first, his expression excited.

It was Li Hao who allowed him to go home, reunite with his family, sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with his father, and continue their father-son relationship.

"Haotian, I am Su Wenyue, Su Muqing's older sister. I will remember this kindness."

A woman with a graceful figure and elegant demeanor spoke softly to Li Hao from the crowd, seemingly a very Wenrou person.

"Haotian, my life is yours. Give me your orders from now on!"

"Haotian, my Zhao Family..."

"Haotian..."

The twenty people thanked them sincerely, and then each took out the treasures they had brought.

Li Hao had no need for these treasures, so he naturally confiscated them. Most of them were Divine Medicine, which were useless to him unless he Cooking to absorb them. But he was currently too busy eating even the Ancient Demon Corpse to have time to consume these Divine Medicine. It was better to leave them for them to make the most of.

The Northern Region's dire situation makes them even more in need of these heavenly materials and earthly treasures, Divine Medicine, Immortal Weapon.

"Gentlemen, I appreciate your kind gesture; it is only right for us Human Race."

Li Hao exchanged pleasantries politely, subtly indicating that he needed to rest and cultivate. The talents did not linger, leaving behind their treasures before departing.

The courtyard was piled high with treasures. Seeing this, Li Hao felt somewhat helpless and had no choice but to have Nanny Wu register them and have the Su Clan send people back one by one.

Inside the hall, Su Muqing kept a close eye on the situation outside. Nanny Wu peeked in and relayed Li Hao's words to her. Su Muqing was immediately stunned. If it were any other day, she would have found it annoying, but these prisoners of war were heroes from the frontier, returning home after being freed from the clutches of Demon. How could she possibly find their chatter annoying?

However, he didn't expect Li Hao to be so thoughtful and to apologize to him for this.

That young man, who had never bowed his head to her when she Sword Pool Victory, is now apologizing to her for such a trivial matter.

She had an indescribable feeling in her heart.

Then she thought of her father's arrangements, and her expression became increasingly complicated.

Time slips away silently.

Since the battle Gusu City ended, the Su Clan has become quite lively.

Many people came to visit Li Hao, and many Lineage, large and small, traveled from afar just to pay their respects to Li Hao and express their Li Hao, bringing him numerous treasures.

The Su Clan's doorstep was practically worn down by visitors. Even as a top-tier Lineage, they couldn't very well turn away these well-meaning people who came to visit.

The enthusiastic visits of these guests spread throughout the Su Clan. During this period, many members of the Su Clan would go out and be asked if they had seen Haotian, what he did on weekdays, and if they could ask for help to get a meeting.

Such efforts to win over the Su Clan members, including some of the servants who went out to make purchases, made them feel extremely proud.

This kind of composure was something Su Muqing had never shown even when she and Lin Zhixuan.

To avoid disturbing Su Muqing, Li Hao declined all visits.

Jiang Huanhuan and Lin Jinrou had to beg Su Wanqing for a long time before they were able to reach the Immortal's Abode Courtyard and meet Li Hao with her help.

Upon seeing Li Hao, the two immediately surrounded Li Hao, chattering incessantly.

This scene naturally fell into the eyes of someone inside the hall.

Seeing these two proud daughters of powerful clans chattering incessantly beside Li Hao like little maids, Su Muqing's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

When did he become so dazzling?

Even the former Lin Zhixuan had never displayed such an attitude.

After all, apart from interacting with her, Lin Zhixuan kept his distance from everyone else, giving off an aura of keeping people at arm's length.

Unlike the guy in front of me, who was all smiles, approachable, and seemed to get along well with everyone.

She frowned, feeling a slight pang of bitterness and annoyance.

If he treats himself this way, why is he still so close to other people?

She stamped her feet slightly in the cultivation room, somewhat irritated.

"Your Soul Lifespan is so young, it's not appropriate to call you Older Brother Haotian. Can I call you Little Brother Haotian instead?"

Jiang Huanhuan bent over, displaying the lively demeanor of a young girl.

Li Hao was somewhat helpless. Although his Soul Lifespan was indeed small, he felt that his mentality was much more mature than theirs. He said:

"For Immortal Deity, Soul Lifespan of several hundred years is negligible, so you should just call me Haotian."

Jiang Huanhuan thought so too, so she asked curiously, "I heard you're getting married to Su Muqing. Have you set a wedding date? When is it?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wanqing, Lin Jinrou, and Su Wanxue all looked over.

Su Wanxue had previously held a very negative view of Li Hao, but after this battle, her opinion had completely changed. She even felt a little envious of Su Muqing. Why would such Heavenly Prodigy like her be so fond of her? It was one thing for Su Muqing to have Lin Zhixuan, but now she was able to recruit Peerless Prodigy like Li Hao. As her older sister, Su Wanxue felt a pang of jealousy.

However, it wasn't malicious jealousy; it was pure envy.

Inside the hall, Su Muqing's eyes also flickered, and she suddenly stopped what she was doing, staring intently at the young man.

Not yet.

Li Hao shook his head slightly, his smile as warm as Spring Breeze under the winter sun, and said:

"She hasn't agreed yet. At least, we should wait until she does."

He added earnestly, "We must respect her own wishes."

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Jiang Huanhuan exclaimed in surprise, "So, you two are really going to get married?"

Lin Jinrou's eyes flickered slightly, showing a hint of disappointment and regret. At the same time, she was also puzzled. Could it be that even her Older Brother couldn't compete with Li Hao in front of her?

Although Heavenly Talent Li Hao was indeed more talented than her Older Brother, her Older Brother and Su Muqing had been childhood sweethearts for hundreds of years, and they had a verbal Betrothal...

Suddenly, she felt a surge of Non-Contention towards Lin Zhixuan.

Beside her, Su Wanqing's eyes dimmed for a moment, but quickly returned to normal, inconspicuous.

Su Wanxue turned her head and glanced at the tightly closed palace door. The figure inside the door was startled and instinctively withdrew their Divine Sense.

Su Wanxue had heard about Li Hao and Su Muqing's relationship from her father, but she never expected that with her father's backing, Li Hao would actually respect Su Muqing's opinion. It seemed that Li Hao truly cherished his younger sister and held her in the palm of his hand with utmost care...

There was envy and emotion in her eyes.

Inside the hall, Su Muqing's eyes flickered uncertainly, her mind somewhat disordered.

Her father had previously said that the event would be held after the war ended, but nothing happened for a long time. She thought that because she had been staying at home all this time, her father realized her feelings and gave up the idea. Little did she know that there was another reason.

Is it because... I haven't agreed yet?

She bit her lip slightly.

In the blink of an eye, a year Past.

Things Gusu City gradually calmed down, although visitors to the Su Clan continued to come in an endless stream. Some of them had set off from the other side of the Emperor Star a year ago and only arrived at the Su Clan a year later.

However, compared to the bustling peak of the first half of the year, it is much calmer.

Meanwhile, many members of the Su Clan and their servants gradually got used to being fawned over and asked about Li Hao.

During this time, besides Sculpting, Li Hao Cooking the Ancient Demon Corpse every day, and his mottled Primal Spirit Golden Bone gradually recovered, but it was not completely recovered even after a year.

After all, with over a thousand Primal Spirit Golden Bone, Li Hao estimated it would take at least three to five years.

Fortunately, for the Immortal Deity, this was also a very short period of time.

He had already consumed all the Ancient Demon Corpse in his own Heaven and Earth Space, and then asked Su Zhenyuan for another batch, enough to last him ten years. Among them were Ancient Demon Corpse at the Immortal King Realm, which would be difficult for Li Hao to cook with his current Fire Dao Origin realm, so he was just stockpiling them for now.

Su Zhenyuan was curious about Li Hao's strange request. It wouldn't be surprising if he asked for Divine Medicine Immortal Weapon, but it was something as useless as the Ancient Demon Corpse.

Fortunately, the Su Clan guards the border, and besides conflicts with Demon, they also fight against Ancient Demon. As long as a message is sent to the front line, a lot of supplies can be transported back.

Li Hao simply said that he enjoyed painting and Sculpting, using these as materials to brush it Past.

Su Zhenyuan didn't think much of it. He knew that Li Hao could paint and Sculpting, and he had heard that Li Hao's Painting Skill were extremely strong. This left him with nothing but a wry smile and a sigh.

He had spoken to Li Hao about getting married, and as long as Li Hao agreed, they could choose a date at any time.

Li Hao said he wasn't in a hurry and would wait for her response.

Seeing how much Li Hao respected Su Muqing's ideas, Su Zhenyuan felt a deep respect for him and became even more convinced that he had not misjudged him.

Li Hao took some time to make some pastries and sent them to Peach Blossom Mountain, his Ancestral Land.

Fourth Uncle was somewhat surprised to learn that it was a gift for the Progenitor. Before he could ask for permission, Su Jiuzhe's voice came from the mountain, telling Li Hao to come up.

Li Hao gave the items to Su Jiuzhe, Su Jiuzhe took out fine wine and drank with Li Hao. They chatted casually about some secrets and interesting stories from the True Realm, including the story of Su Zhenyuan being bullied by outsiders when he was a child and going home crying to his older brother for revenge.

Li Hao realized that although this Progenitor was in a deep sleep, he was not completely unaware of the outside world, and he paid close attention to the Su Clan members.

"Your pastries are really good."

Su Jiuzhe was greatly amazed after tasting Li Hao's pastries and couldn't help but admire them.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Your wine is quite good, senior."

Although this wine no longer contains the Heavenly Dao Original Fluid, it still has a miraculous effect on improving cultivation. Li Hao drank it three or four times in the past year, and his cultivation level rose to the Third Level of Immortal Lord Realm.

It should be noted that his current Immortal Power is as refined as water and has been integrated with the power of his Primordial Spirit. Although it far surpasses that of others at the same level, the difficulty of cultivation has also increased dozens of times, requiring even more Immortal Power.

The fact that this wine has such miraculous effects is terrifying.

Even the most exquisite Spirit Elixirs are probably not as good.

"You're quite skilled in many things. Even your Sculpting Entering the Dao a certain level of mastery. Are you using these things to cultivate yourself? That's certainly a unique path."

Su Jiuzhe said.

Li Hao immediately realized that he Sculpting something in Su Muqing's courtyard and could no longer hide it from the Progenitor. A thought struck him, and he said, "If Senior is interested, this junior would like to Sculpting one for you."

"No problem."

Su Jiuzhe was very generous and straightforward.

Li Hao was overjoyed when he saw that the emperor had agreed. If he could use the Great Emperor in front of him as the subject of his Sculpting, it would definitely have an extraordinary impact on the improvement of his Sculpting skills.

Although his Sculpting experience points are already maxed out, becoming the Sculptor Great Emperor is an incredible opportunity.

Li Hao immediately retrieved the Divine Wood.

Unexpectedly, Su Jiuzhe shook his head when he saw the Divine Wood that Li Hao had taken out, saying, "This Golden Divine Tree is too much of an honor for me."

He raised his hand and reached into a crack. After a moment, a vibration seemed to come from inside. Then he withdrew his hand and took out a piece of wood that Seven-Colored Iridescence.

"Use this Time Divine Wood to Sculpting it, carve it well, for I wish to Immortality for all eternity."

As he spoke, a carefree smile crept across his lips.

Even though his entire body was rotting like a corpse, he insisted on standing forever!

Li Hao was stunned, sensing the rich Aura of time emanating from the Divine Wood. The Divine Wood seemed to be suspended before his eyes, yet also seemed to be drifting through Time and Space, not present, and unfathomable, like water in a river that could not be reached out and scooped up.

He was somewhat surprised; this was a top-tier Divine Wood.

He tried to reach out and take it, but found that the Divine Wood was extremely "slippery," as if it could slip through his fingers at any moment.

It could disappear into another Time and Space at any moment, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Li Hao hurriedly gripped it tightly, using the power of the Fifth Layer peak of the Time Origin to hold it firmly.

Simply grasping this Divine Wood requires at least the power of the Fourth Layer of the Time Origin.

Li Hao's eyes lit up; he had a feeling that this Sculpting would bring him great rewards!

"Thank you so much, senior!"

Li Hao thanked him excitedly, then turned solemn, opened his Dao Domain, and began to concentrate on Sculpting.

He used his Immortal Power as his fingers and the Years as his knife to carve the Divine Wood. He used Spatial Rift as his chisels to carve out deep trenches and outline its original form.

Seeing Li Hao's technique, a hint of surprise appeared in Su Jiuzhe's eyes. She smiled but didn't say anything, instead sitting quietly and drinking.

Time flows by on the Mountain Summit, and the Years seem to pass in tranquility.

Li Hao Sculpting each stroke with extreme slowness, his brushwork guided by the rhythm of Time Dao.

He was so engrossed in Sculpting that he was completely unaware of the passage of time; his eyes were fixed only on Su Jiuzhe before him and the Time Divine Wood in his hand.

Peach blossoms fall, spring goes and autumn comes.

The petals remain throughout the four seasons, and the peach blossoms never wither.

The leaves that fell from the tree quickly grew back, nourishing the magical tree and preventing it from withering even in winter.

In this unchanging scene, the passage of Years goes by unnoticed; in the blink of an eye, one year, two years... three years have passed.