After Li Hao briefly adjusted to the darkness inside the tower, it suddenly seemed to light up. Rather than an enclosed, cramped space, the tower's interior resembled a boundless world of chaos.
Li Hao could sense the auras of numerous Great Dao Origins drifting around him, seemingly close enough to scoop up with a casual reach.
As Li Hao sensed his surroundings, a glowing figure suddenly appeared before him.
"We meet again. It's been three years, and you've made quite some progress, lad."
A warm laugh rang out. Yuan Xinggang stood before Li Hao, his figure illusory and ethereal, like a projection.
Li Hao froze, staring at him in surprise, then hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting. "Greetings, State Teacher."
"No need for formalities. Come with me. His Majesty wishes to see you."
A flicker of complicated emotion crossed Yuan Xinggang's eyes as he chuckled and beckoned to Li Hao.
Li Hao was taken aback. His Majesty wanted to see him now?
Yuan Xinggang turned and raised his hand. An illusory ripple appeared beside him, and he motioned for Li Hao to follow.
Li Hao immediately flew toward him. Once he passed through the ripple, his surroundings abruptly brightened. He found himself inside a towering, lavish palace, surrounded by the spirit remnants of dragons and phoenixes radiating terrifying auras. They were actually King Realm spirit remnants, coiling around the pillars.
Dazzling pearls studded the hall, and glazed treasures shone with precious light. All radiated the aura of the Chaos Great Dao. Even the decorations seemed to be exceedingly rare materials for artifact forging.
Although this palace was majestic, it fell short of the Imperial Palace Li Hao had seen earlier. Beneath the hall's eaves, three figures sat in a triangle with a game board between them.
Two were playing. One