Heaven-Bestowed Authority

Li Hao felt like he had been reduced to an ant, at the mercy of others. It was as if the shadow of death had enveloped him, and the overwhelming pressure of that will almost crushed his Divine Soul, making it difficult for Li Hao to breathe. He had a feeling that if he did not compromise, he would be destroyed, and all his years of hard work would be for nothing!

But if we compromise, wouldn't all those years of hard work be in vain?

If I Non-Self, and am bound by fate to imprison my true self, then how could I ever truly be myself?

"I will no longer testify to this Heavenly Heart!!"

Li Hao looked up at the sky, feeling the thunderous roar, as if it were the Anger of the Heavenly Dao. He roared to the sky.

The Heavenly Heart is my will, and my will is the Heavenly Heart; they are two different things, and reversing the order gives a completely different meaning.

Sensing Li Hao's intense will, the surging thunder grew increasingly piercing, as if it would engulf and shatter Li Hao. However, as the thunder continued to vibrate, it eventually subsided, and the terrifying aura surrounding him slowly dissipated.

Li Hao gasped for breath, feeling utterly exhausted, as if he had just escaped death.

He knew that if he had been even slightly touched by that power, he might have been reduced to ashes just now. This was the power of the Heavenly Dao, supreme and majestic, which he could not possibly withstand.

"So this is how Proving the Heavenly Heart; Heaven has ordained the Emperor Path, and I have become the Son of Heaven—"

Li Hao now understood why someone who had Proving the Heavenly Heart could become Emperor Lord; although he was Great Emperor, he was still a "Son of Heaven."

Since he is the Son of Heaven, he must receive his mandate from Heaven!

If his Dao Heart were only at the level of the Eternal Dao Heart, perhaps he would have truly compromised and agreed, accepting the mandate of Heaven, thus achieving Eternity life, which is also the pursuit of the Eternal Dao Heart.

But his Dao Heart had already transcended Eternity, and he already possessed half of Emperor Heart. How could he tolerate being bestowed a title by others!

Having finally Proving the Heavenly Heart, Li Hao knew he had failed. He had come to understand that this greatest fortuitous opportunity was neither what he had hoped for nor what he had sought. Therefore, he could not consider it a loss.

He climbed up from the Mountain Summit of the mountain on the Heavenly Path and was about to leave when he suddenly saw the Cloudmist churning. Then, Dao Light suddenly shot down from the sky and entered his forehead. That majestic will Descent upon his body, and the sound of chains rattling seemed to echo between heaven and Heaven and Earth. Countless Principle of the Great Dao boiled and trembled, Myriad Daos resounded.

At the same time, within Li Hao's sea of consciousness, that power condensed into a Mystery Symbol, containing Aura of supreme power.

As if struck by a sudden inspiration, Li Hao immediately realized what this Mystery Symbol was: the King's Path Authority!

With this authority, he can command Myriad Daos, comprehend the Great Dao Origin, and achieve leaps in advancement.

"This is... for me?"

Li Hao looked up at the sky and murmured.

The divine might gradually dissipated, and the summit of the Heavenly Path returned to tranquility. Only the Symbol power of authority within Li Hao's body remained clearly visible.

As long as one's mind touches it, one can Mastery this extraordinary power. This is the right to directly command Myriad Daos, a right granted by the Heavenly Dao!

Li Hao was somewhat bewildered. He was clearly defying the Heavenly Heart, and it would be a miracle if he could even save his life. He never expected that Heavenly Dao would bestow such power upon him.

"Heavenly Heart, yet gaining the Heaven's Will."

Li Hao muttered to himself, unable to fathom the intentions of the Heavenly Dao. He stood silently in place for a moment, pondering without success. He looked down at the Heavenly Path beneath his feet and saw some figures approaching one after another. These were the Black-robed Youth he had passed earlier, and behind them were the enormous bodies of the Chaos Ancient Clan.

The others also climbed up one after another.

Li Hao came to his senses and shook his head. He would naturally not compete for the Heavenly Path anymore.

He had obtained all the opportunities he was entitled to from the Endless Heavenly Domain fortuitous opportunity. With time still remaining, he might as well watch the Elder Qi play a game of chess.

But it would be annoying to bother them again so soon after leaving, and there's not much time left, so it's better to go see Gu Yan and Yue Xi, and other friends.

With these thoughts in mind, Li Hao stepped forward, leaped down from the summit of the Heavenly Path, and headed down the mountain.

At the same time, the Black-robed Youth and others who were Ascension Path suddenly heard a whooshing sound overhead. Looking up, they saw Li Hao's figure approaching from afar.

"You---"

The Black-robed Youth was surprised that Li Hao had left the summit of the Heavenly Path so quickly.

Before he could call out to Li Hao, Li Hao had already passed them and headed straight for the foot of the mountain.

Did he fail?

"Judging from his expression, he seems too calm."

"You heard the sound from earlier, didn't you?"

Apart from the Black-robed Youth, Chi Yuan and the others exchanged glances, all of them seeing the joy in each other's eyes.

They had all heard what Li Hao had shouted from the Mountain Summit earlier. He said he would no longer prove the Heavenly Heart. Judging from his tone, it was clear that he had failed to attain enlightenment!

Therefore, they rushed up to try their luck, only to find that Li Hao had already left the Mountain Summit.

The Black-robed Youth frowned. He had been defeated by Li Hao, forcing him to hand over this opportunity to the young man. He had assumed the other was personally chosen by Heavenly Dao, but he had also heard that voice earlier. How could the other have failed to Proving the Heavenly Heart?

Without saying much, he suddenly increased his speed and quickly climbed towards the Mountain Summit.

The others also realized what was happening and suddenly accelerated, speeding towards the Mountain Summit.

Soon, the Black-robed Youth reached the Mountain Summit first. He immediately exuded a powerful aura, glaring at the crowd and forbidding them from approaching. "If you go any further, don't blame me for killing you without mercy!"

The Black-robed Youth said coldly.

Upon hearing his words, Chi Yuan and the others were both shocked and furious. Even Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi frowned, expressing strong dissatisfaction with him.

The path to Proving the Heavenly Heart is right before our eyes, yet the other party has monopolized it.

However, the scene of the opponent easily killing the Gu Xie who had unsealed the Domain Artifact was too shocking. Although they had a lot of dissatisfaction in their hearts, they still held back.

Xue Fei stood to one side, her face also gloomy. Although she thought highly of herself, she did not believe that she was a match for this Black-robed Youth. She had a vague feeling that the other party might be the reincarnation of a Great Emperor. The previous Divine Venerable was Quasi-Emperor Realm reincarnation, but he did not possess such terrifying power.

This Great Emperor was coming to snatch this fortuitous opportunity from them; aside from feeling resentful and contemptuous, she could only endure it.

Soon, the oppressive power of Heavenly Dao descended, and Cloudmist suddenly rose around the Black-robed Youth, enveloping and concealing him.

The supreme Aura of heavenly might emanated from the summit, causing everyone present to change color.

"As expected, Haotian failed to Proving the Heavenly Heart!"

"It seems he really failed."

Su Wanyi was also stunned, her eyes filled with both shock and complex emotions. She never expected that such an amazing genius would fail to Proving the Heavenly Heart.

" To Proving the Heavenly Heart, one must consider not only Heavenly Talent but also other factors. Judging from his earlier words, it seems he endured immense suffering and gave up on Proving the Heavenly Heart."

Luo Ningshuang Whispers, unconsciously lowering her opinion of the young man.

Faced with such fortuitous opportunity to Proving the Heavenly Heart, she felt she could endure even the greatest hardships, after all, this was the path to becoming an Emperor!

The Ultimate Realm of cultivation, a true leap to heaven!

Faced with such a tremendous fortuitous opportunity, what is there that cannot be given up, what pain that cannot be endured?

Su Wanyi knew this too, and couldn't help but feel sorry for Li Hao. Such a Prodigy genius couldn't overcome this final hurdle.

It's truly lamentable.

"If he fails too, we still have a chance."

Luo Ningshuang said, her eyes gleaming as she pondered whether she should use any means to disrupt the other party's process of Proving the Heavenly Heart.

Besides her, others were also having the same idea.

Meanwhile, Li Hao had already sped down, and the closer he got to the bottom, the more he could see many figures struggling to climb upwards.

He also saw the Su Clan Sisters whom he had met earlier.

"Haotian?"

Upon seeing Li Hao, the Su Clan Sisters and the others were all taken aback and somewhat surprised.

"You want to go up?"

Li Hao's gaze swept across the area and he saw that, in addition to them, Di Linchen was also there, as well as Shen Wuji of the Ancient God Clan, the Ghost Clan Sisters, and many other Heavenly Prodigy from the Southern Region Assembly Battle.

"You were taken advantage of by them."

Su Muqing couldn't help but speak, her eyes showing urgency, but she stopped halfway through her sentence, worried about hurting Li Hao's pride.

Su Wanqing then directly took out two Domain Artifacts from her hand. Her clothes were torn and stained with a little Divine Blood, but her expression was very firm. "These are my two Domain Artifacts. I encountered some danger earlier and used one of them. You can take both of them. Is it too late?"

Li Hao was silent for a moment. Seeing that Di Linchen had also taken out Domain Artifact, and that even the Ghost Clan Sisters had each taken out a Domain Artifact, he was somewhat moved, and then smiled and said:

"I've already gone up there, and I came down by myself. Come on, I'll take you up to have a look too."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and unleashed the Chaos Law, enveloping them within it.

"You've been up there?"

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, everyone was taken aback, then looked at Li Hao with surprise and delight.

Shen Wuji help but ask, "Then have you Proving the Heavenly Heart? What's it like up there?"

Li Hao dodged his earlier question, thought for a moment, and said, "The view from up there is just so-so; you can see further, but it's not as clear."

The view from the Mountain Summit of the mountain is nothing more than a panoramic view of the All Under Heaven, but if you are already in the All Under Heaven, why bother climbing to the top?

Hearing Li Hao's words, everyone was speechless. Li Hao didn't say much, but used his avatar to continue diving down to guide Gu Yan and Yue Xi, while he himself led everyone and turned to continue going up.

Although the climb was meaningless to him, others who went to higher positions could also comprehend more Principle, which was also a test of their Dao Heart.

Although reaching the summit is the greatest fortuitous opportunity, the process of going up and down is also a rare form of spiritual practice.

Seeing everyone being led up the Heavenly Path by Li Hao and disappear into the sky, the others around them couldn't help but show envy, and they climbed even harder.

Along the way, Li Hao passed by those Heavenly Prodigy who Refinement a dozen or twenty Chaos Law. Just as he was about to reach the Mountain Summit, thunder suddenly rang out, the Heavenly Path shook, and then, low roars came from below the Heavenly Path. The 72 Quasi-Emperor Realm giants, who were like Sculpture, all roared in low voices.

A vast power emanated from the Heavenly Path, blasting everyone above away like ants, sending them crashing down.

"What happened?"

"Someone Proving the Heavenly Heart!"

Countless people were shocked and heartbroken.

Li Hao was also repelled by the Heavenly Path. He used his power to envelop the Su Clan Sisters and others, suspending them in mid-air, where they could see the majestic Heavenly Path.

An extraordinary Domain Power enveloped its body, making it impossible to approach. Then, Cloudmist swirled in the sky, revealing a massive vortex that, like a fog cave, swallowed the Heavenly Path.

The 72 Quasi-Emperor Realm giants on the ground supported the Heavenly Path, soaring into the misty cave and slowly disappearing before everyone's eyes.

Seeing the Heavenly Path disappear, many who had been desperately climbing it cried out in grief, having not even had a chance to truly appreciate its meaning.

Li Hao's gaze swept across the sky and saw figures flying towards him from above. They were Luo Ningshuang and the others he had met earlier, as well as the other Chaos Ancient Clan.

"Um?"

Seeing that the Black-robed Youth was nowhere to be seen, Li Hao's heart stirred, and he asked, "Has he Proving the Heavenly Heart?"

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, everyone finally noticed him. Besides their indignation, a complex expression appeared on their faces, and they seemed to have calmed down a bit and felt better.

"Yes, he was taken away by Heavenly Path."

Su Wanyi answered Li Hao, and seeing that Li Hao had the Su Clan Sisters with him, a hint of gentleness appeared on her face.

Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. He hadn't expected that the other party, as the reincarnation of Great Emperor, would actually be willing to accept the mission of Heavenly Heart.

"You were the first to climb it, but you failed. What a pity."

The Anger in Chi Yuan's eyes turned to mockery when he turned to Li Hao, finding a certain pleasure in it.

"Um?"

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting the other party to dare to challenge him.

Boom!

He raised his hand, and Chaos Limitless Sword Qi suddenly shot out from his fingertip.

The sharp Sword-Ray instantly tore through the Void. Chi Yuan was stunned, his expression suddenly changing drastically. He clearly did not expect that his casual remark would lead to a deadly attack.

He exclaimed in shock and anger, "Are you insane?!"

With the Heavenly Path gone, he had no reason to fight Li Hao unless he could defeat him.

The Sword Qi energy was terrifying, and he felt a Chill. He could only take out his Domain Artifact to unseal it. With a bang, the power of the World Domain enveloped him, protecting his body inside. Immediately afterward, the Domain Artifact vibrated, as if it had been hit hard, and he was thrown away.

Then, the Sword Qi suddenly split, transforming into hundreds of overlapping sword shadows that actually pierced through the Domain Power the boundary.

Chi Yuan's pupils contracted in shock. He finally understood why the Black-robed Youth had been defeated. This boy also possessed the means to suppress the Domain Power of the realm!

"You madman, stop right there!"

He let out a panicked roar, maneuvering his Domain Artifact in an attempt to block the Sword Qi, but it was too late. The Sword Qi instantly pierced through his chest, tearing his massive body apart and even damaging dozens of drops of his True God Blood, which would require a long time to repair.

With a single strike, it pierced through the Domain Artifact, severely injuring its body and leaving it mangled.

Seeing this, everyone else's expressions changed; they hadn't expected Li Hao to be so ruthless.

Chi Yuan didn't linger. His body transformed into a wisp of blood smoke, and using the power of his Bloodline, he unsealed another Domain Artifact and flew away into the distance, fearing that Li Hao would pursue him.

Su Wanqing, Di Linchen, Shen Wuji, and the others were all stunned by what they saw. In their eyes, Chi Yuan was one of the top Heavenly Prodigy of this trip, but they never expected that he would severely injure Li Hao with a single move and be forced to flee.

"Let's go. After this trip, we'll all be able to break through to the next realm and become King-Sealing."

Seeing that the opponent had used two Domain Artifacts to save his life, Li Hao didn't bother to pursue him and said to the people around him.

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