Bright light suddenly burst from the sacred pillar, enveloping the drop of blood, which then detached from the pillar and floated serenely in midair.
Following that, a silver-gray light beamed from the sacred pillar, piercing through the smooth drop of blood, turning it silver, before shining onto Li Hao.
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Seeing the sacred light penetrate the blood, everyone knew that this youth indeed possessed the Ji Family bloodline.
They all held their breath and watched intently as the silver light that passed through the blood shone upon Li Hao.
From head to toe, Li Hao was bathed in the silvery glow, his skin appearing translucent with splendid silver light traveling within, a radiance emitted by the Ji Family bloodline being drawn by the power of a saint.
After a long while, the silver light receded and everything atop the sacrificial platform returned to how it was before.
“There is no response from the Holy Bone, no sacred melody…”
Before the youth could open his eyes, the crowd saw this and couldn’t hide their disappointment.
Standing nearest, Ji Daoxin saw this and his eyebrows knitted slightly; he sighed inwardly, but then he thought that it was only a mixed blood—if he had really awakened a Holy Bone, that would have been too fortunate.
However, without a Holy Bone, it would ultimately be a regret.
People like Ji Tian Chao and Ji Yun Yue also sighed disappointedly upon seeing this. Although they wouldn’t overlook Li Hao because he lacked a Holy Bone, if he did possess one, the child’s achievements would be even higher.
Beside them, Ji Qing Feng let out a cold chuckle, wanting to say a few sarcastic words to his father, but when he looked up, he saw his father and his uncles all frowning slightly, with no joy on their faces, causing him to pause in confusion.
He suddenly realized that his father and the others didn’t seem to hold much animosity towards that youth.
Was it due to War God Yunge being sent back to them?
“As expected, a mixed-blood couldn’t possibly have a Holy Bone!”
“Allowing him on the sacrificial platform is an insult to the Prime Ancestor!”
Next to them, several illegitimate elders of Ji Qingyuan’s group all breathed a sigh of relief, then sneered coldly.
Atop the Dao Platform, Li Hao opened his eyes and, hearing the whispers around him, he knew that he indeed did not possess a Holy Bone.
He wasn’t surprised by this result; had he a Holy Bone, he would have sensed it already, as his seventh-stage Physical Body Path gave him keen awareness to detect his own bodily condition.
Li Hao turned around and faced Ji Daoxin, knowing that this man was the current head of the Ji Family and that even Ji Yun Ge showed him respect. He lightly bowed and then said,
“Senior, I wish to see my mother.”
Ji Daoxin was slightly astonished, observing the youth’s unfazed demeanor, seemingly devoid of disappointment; he found this unexpected.
Those Ji Family prodigies who came to the Dao Platform to test for a Holy Bone almost invariably couldn’t hide their disappointment upon learning they hadn’t awakened one.
In contrast, the youth before him seemed very calm, and Ji Daoxin could see that this wasn’t a façade or pretense; the youth genuinely didn’t care about the Holy Bone.
Maybe, he doesn’t realize the importance of the Holy Bone… Ji Daoxin thought, then said to Li Hao,
“Although you have entered our Ji Family, your mother previously violated the clan’s rules and is currently undergoing punishment; you cannot meet her.”
Li Hao immediately responded, “But beforehand, Senior Yunge said that as long as I became a prodigy of the Ji Family, I could see her, and also help absolve her of her guilt!”
“You want to absolve your mother’s guilt and obtain her release?”
Ji Daoxin frowned slightly and said, “That might be difficult, unless you become the number one prodigy of our Ji Family, listed as a Dao Seed, only then can you absolve your mother’s punishment.”
Li Hao nodded and replied, “Senior Yunge also said that, and I want to give it a try!”
“Now?”
Ji Daoxin was taken aback. Even though Li Hao concealed his aura well with a special technique to hide his essence, Ji Daoxin could still detect an immensely vibrant power contained within Li Hao’s physique, far beyond what could be found in the Three Immortal Realms.
“Yes.” Li Hao nodded earnestly.
Whoosh!
Although the conversation between the two was not loud, most in attendance had cultivated their skills and overheard Li Hao’s intention to challenge all the Ji Family prodigies and strive to become a Dao Seed, which shocked them, followed quickly by anger.
“What a joke, who does he think he is?”
“He just joined the Ji Family, and he wants to become a Dao Seed? Does he think the other prodigies are like Ji Yufen?”
“Agree to it, let Ji Mingmu make his move and teach him a harsh lesson!”
“Our Ji Family prodigies must not be insulted, he’s way too arrogant!”
The crowd was enraged, thinking Li Hao was too presumptuous, not taking the other prodigies seriously.
Hearing the people’s discussions, Ji Yufen, who had already regained consciousness in the crowd, flushed with anger. He felt that the youth dared to be so bold, purely because he had given him the momentum and confidence.
“Bastard!”
He gritted his teeth with fury, trembling all over.
“Are you certain?”
Above the sacred platform, Ji Daoxin asked with a slight frown, “To become a Dao Seed, you need to defeat all the Ji Family prodigies, ascend to the top, and become the strongest one. The Ji Yufen you defeated earlier, although he’s also a prodigy, is too young, his strength is merely at the bottom among our Ji Family prodigies.”
Even among prodigies, a few years’ difference in age can mean a vast difference in strength.
And among the younger generation, including prodigies like Ji Mingque, some are nearly thirty years old, with terrifying powers.
“Yes.”
Li Hao nodded solemnly, not joking around.
Ji Daoxin looked deeply at Li Hao, with a hint of regret and disappointment in his eyes, “If that is so, then it shall be as you wish.”
Had Li Hao been able to wait a few more years, Ji Daoxin would have had hope for him, but Li Hao was simply too young now.
“Clan leader, let me discipline him!”
A figure dashed from within the crowd, landing in midair just outside the sacred platform, glaring down at Li Hao:
“I am Ji Mingxin, and don’t say I am bullying someone younger; you brought this upon yourself!”
Li Hao looked up, and the other party seemed slightly older than Ji Mingque, about twenty-four or twenty-five, already appearing to be a young man.
“It doesn’t matter,”
said Li Hao.
Ji Daoxin, seeing Li Hao so confident and considering that Li Hao could defeat Ji Yufen, must be a prodigy outside and probably had not suffered much frustration, inevitably, he could be arrogant. He sighed in his heart, and said,
“This is not the place for battle. If you wish to challenge the Dao Seed, then sound the Sacred Bell, gather the other prodigies, and all shall come to Tian Dao Mountain!”
As his voice spread, everyone realized this was serious.
The words of the family head were not to be taken lightly. Truly sounding the Sacred Bell meant that the youth would become like an arrow on the string, unable to be held back!
Ji Yun Yue and others quickly rushed to the platform, and Ji Yun Yue hurriedly said, “Child, don’t be so hasty, wait a few more years. Our Ji Family has plenty of resources, we will cultivate you well!”
“Indeed, even if you are confident, it would be safer to wait a few more years.”
“You are too anxious, child. This can cause hidden injuries and delay your Cultivation Level later on,”
said Ji Yunqing and others, joining in to advise.
Although Ji Yun Ge had informed them of the young man’s immense strength, capable of becoming a leader among the Ji Family’s prodigies, Li Hao, as of now, was still too young and inexperienced.
“I want to bring her back as soon as possible,”
Lie Hao simply said.
Upon hearing the young man’s words, Ji Yunqing and others had a slight change in expression. Seeing his persistent gaze and stopping themselves from speaking, they couldn’t find the words to say.
Ji Daoxin saw that not even Ji Yun Yue and others could dissuade Li Hao and immediately waved his hand, saying,
“Let’s go, follow me to ring the Sacred Bell.”
Li Hao nodded.
Ji Daoxin soared into the sky, with Li Hao following behind, flying toward the mountaintop.
At the summit, there was a Dao Platform with a gigantic bell as ancient as a cauldron.
“Ring the Sacred Bell, initiate the Dao Seed battle, and you will have no way back!” Ji Daoxin said solemnly.
Li Hao nodded and then, with Control Force, picked up the divine iron hammer in front of the great bell. He struck it hard against the bell, instantly spreading the clear sound of the bell throughout the entire Sacred Mountain.
At this moment, everyone on the Sacred Mountain, including the ordinary people of the Ji Family in the city on the other side of the mountain, heard the sound, and they were all shocked.
The bell sounds, the Dao Seed emerges, someone is challenging the Dao Seed!
One must understand that challenging the Dao Seed means facing blood battles with all the Ji Family’s prodigies, which is not a simple spar with stopping at a light contact. It could very well mean severe injury, or even death!
After all, the battle for the Dao Seed consumes all one’s strength to reach the top, and one might even use secret techniques; it’s not something easily stopped.
“This child is too eager…”
Ji Yun Yue and others, hearing the bell from the mountaintop, all turned pale.
If they remembered correctly, the child was only fifteen years old.
A fifteen-year-old aiming for the summit, facing off against prodigies who were twenty-five, or even close to thirty years old, would be an incredibly difficult feat!
“Third Brother was right, this child has true emotions and nature, willing to go to such lengths for his mother, this sentiment surpasses many!”
Ji Tian Chao stood on the Dao Platform, looking toward the mountaintop, his eyes filled with gravity.
“Quick, think of a way to stop him, is there still time?” Ji Yun Yue said anxiously.
Ji Tian Chao shook his head slightly, saying, “You needn’t worry too much; Third Brother said the child could contend with the Ultimate Study Realm. Third Brother probably didn’t exaggerate; perhaps the child really can do it!”
“How is that possible?”
Ji Yun Yue widened her eyes but then realized she hadn’t been able to discern Li Hao’s Cultivation Realm. Perhaps, Li Hao had already reached the Defying Fate Realm?
In that case, a battle against the Peerless Technique, despite being outrageous, was not completely impossible.
“That child is still too impulsive. His mother is on Qiu Tian Dao, even though it’s harsh there, a mere few years shouldn’t matter…”
Ji Yun Yue couldn’t help but sigh.
With such talent, no wonder Third Brother said that in the next ten years, this child could fight shoulder to shoulder with number nine.
As they spoke, the sound of the Sacred Bell carried Daoist rhyme, spreading throughout the entire Ji Family.
Even those in secluded cultivation heard the bell ring, and in an instant, light shone forth from many caverns as exceptional figures flew out from within.
“Who is that, ringing our Ji Family’s Sacred Bell?”
“Who dares to challenge the Dao Seed with such arrogance?!”
“Could it be that Ji has made a breakthrough?”
Many Ji Family prodigies lingered briefly in front of the caverns before speeding towards the Dao Platform on the peak of the Sacred Mountain.
Besides the many Ji Family prodigies, the numerous high-ranking Ji Family members who were previously watching at the Dao Platform and those Ji Family prodigies who came early to see the excitement were also shocked and angry, all setting out toward the Dao Platform on the mountaintop.
“To dare challenge the Dao Seed without awakening the Holy Bone!”
“I want to see with my own eyes how he gets defeated!”
Everyone flocked to the mountaintop in droves.
The Sacred Mountain was vast and boundless, with the mountaintop consisting of a plain thousands of miles across, with rivers and mountains. At this moment, on one of the towering peaks, Li Hao stood next to Ji Daoxin.
The great bell swayed, and its sound echoed.
Countless figures rushed forward, converging upon the prodigy’s Dao arena, Tian Dao Mountain.
“Who is ringing the bell, daring to challenge the Dao Seed?!”
A thunderous roar approached from afar, the voice reaching the Dao arena before the figure was seen.
When the wind he carried settled, a tall and sturdy young man came into view. He noticed Ji Daoxin, promptly bowed to pay respects, and then his gaze fell on Li Hao, who was standing beside the family head. Explore more stories at empire
“Is it you?”
“It is I,”
said Li Hao.
“Who are you, which sect, which generation? How come I’ve never heard your name?” the tall young man inquired intently.
“You will hear of it in the future,”
said Li Hao.
As more and more radiant figures arrived, cutting through the sky and landing around the Dao arena, there were at least dozens of figures.
These were the proud talents of the Ji Family, many of whom had previously been cultivating in retreat within their cave dwellings, not joining in the bustling excitement. Some even didn’t know about Ji Yun Ge’s return, as they were in closed-door cultivation.
But the Sacred Bell contained the essence of the Dao, its ringing penetrating everywhere. Even those in their cave dwellings and mid-cultivation could hear it, and now all had hurried over.
“His name is Ji Le Ping, he’s of mixed blood, and before he even joined our Ji family, he changed his name, hoping to gain favor with our Ji Family by the merit of bringing back War God Yunge!”
“A despicable wretch, wanting to enjoy the resources afforded to the talents of our Ji Family so easily? Not so fast!”
“Ruin him!”
Some of the Ji Family’s proud talents who had originally gone to the mountain gates to watch Li Hao now stepped forward, all with cold expressions toward him.
Although Li Hao had defeated Ji Yufen, that did not mean he could defeat them, especially since none of them had chosen to take action in the Guest Reception Hall.
“I see.”
Upon hearing this, the eyes of many proud talents who had rushed over grew colder.
A challenger to the Dao Seed was naturally a rival in competition, all the more so for one of mixed blood!
“Without even the Innate Holy Bone, he dares to aspire to become a Dao Seed. Our Ji family has but one, who does he think he is?”
“What a lousy name, let’s just get started, I need to return to my cultivation after this is over.”
“Who will go first? If not, then let me!”
Many proud talents were chattering and couldn’t wait to get started.
Ji Daoxin glanced at Li Hao and noticed the young man’s composed demeanor, showing no signs of fear. He shook his head slightly and announced loudly:
“Now, Ji Le Ping challenges for the Dao Seed. Who among you is willing to accept the battle? If in the end no one steps forward, he will be deemed successful in his challenge!”
The rules for challenging the Dao Seed were simple and brutal. Aside from not allowing group attacks and sequential challenges, all other methods were permissible.
For every victory, Li Hao would be granted a day of rest.
“I’ll go first!”
“Me, let me do it!”
Out of dozens of proud talents, suddenly seven or eight of them stepped out, wanting to challenge Li Hao.
“I’ll do it, this time I’ll go all out!”
Ji Mingque also stepped forward, his eyes icy cold. Having his spear caught by Li Hao previously had irked him, and now he wanted to truly compete against Li Hao.
Li Hao looked at them arguing incessantly and calmly said, “If you can’t decide, you can all come at me together.”
Whoosh!
At these words, the gathered crowd outside was even more shocked.
Too arrogant. Has this young man truly never experienced death?
Facing the oppressive might of so many proud talents, he dared to be so insolent!
Once Li Hao’s words spread, even those proud talents who had been reluctant to make a move also had a cold light flash through their eyes.
“Bastard, I’ll take you on!”
A figure charged onto the platform, aura exploding all around, and immediately drew a sword to slash at Li Hao.
The sound of the sword was like a dragon’s chant, resounding instantly, and then it transformed into a galaxy-like sword light, cleaving down vertically.
Li Hao stood still, the sword light drawn by the Dao rhythm and attacking swiftly in front of him. He then raised his hand, shattering it with a punch, and in the next moment, his figure flickered as he used the Heaven and Earth Traceless Skill to appear almost instantly in front of the enraged young man.
The young man’s pupils shrank, unable to react before seeing Li Hao’s fist whistling towards him.
With a thud, the fist smashed directly into his chest, breaking bones, the ferocious punch penetrating his body and violently sending him flying backwards.
“What?!”
The other spectators saw the young talent flying backwards, and their faces changed dramatically. The guy was at the Four Stands Realm, yet he was defeated by that young man in the blink of an eye?!
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“Such fast movement technique!”
“His aura has been revealed, he’s not at the Four Stands Realm, he’s at the Three Immortal Realms?!”
Previously, Li Hao’s aura was always concealed, unable to be discerned clearly, but the moment he made his move, his aura leaked, and everyone realized that this youth was not in the Four Stands Realm, but the Three Immortal Realms!
This revelation shocked everyone present, they had assumed that this youth was so rampant because he had reached the Four Stands Realm, yet it turned out he was merely in the Three Immortal Realms!
Outside the arena, Ji Yun Yue and Ji Tian Chao also showed a slight change of expression.
Three Immortal Realms?
Third brother said he could fight with someone in the Ultimate Study Realm, but he is only in the Three Immortal Realms, how is that possible?!
Ji Yufen, among the crowd, had an angry expression that was instantly replaced by shock; he was also in the Three Immortal Realms, but did not possess the power that Li Hao had.
Moreover, that movement technique, it even caught someone in the Tao Heart Realm off guard, it must be a movement technique from the Unparalleled Technique.
And cultivated to a very high level!
Where did he find the time for such cultivation?
Li Hao’s action silenced many people, even those arrogant geniuses who initially scorned him began to look serious.
However, considering that this was a battle for the Dao Seed, defeating someone in the Tao Heart Realm was still far from being enough to compete for the Dao Seed!
“There’s no need for the rest of you to come forward, anyone below the Defying Fate Realm, leave the stage!”
A genius said in a flat, indifferent tone.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his aura concealed, standing silently like a mountain, oppressing everyone present.
Hearing his words, many showed reluctance, but dared not argue with him.
“Then let me do it.”
A white-robed young man stepped forward from the crowd and said to Li Hao, “I will wait for you here tomorrow at this time, you should go and rest well.”
Li Hao shook his fists and said calmly, “That won’t be necessary, we can resolve this today!”
The white-robed young man was slightly taken aback, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and he said,
“That’s your own claim!”
Worried that Li Hao might change his mind, he suddenly erupted with momentum and stepped into the Dao Platform.
“A mere half-blood dares to step into our Ji Family! Ji Le Ping? What an unpleasant name. After I dispose of you, you’d better change your name and leave the Ji Family!”
The white-robed young man raised his hand, retrieving a sword from the air, and at that moment, the sound of waves seemed to emerge from behind him, the Sword Intent surging like tides.
Li Hao’s calm eyes suddenly shot out cold lightning: “I don’t care for the surname Ji, but do not insult my name!”
“That’s not for you to say with your mouth, only your ability can prove whether you’re worthy of your big talk!”
The white-robed young man struck suddenly, his entire body’s aura exploded, multiple Peerless Techniques simultaneously in use, his Meridian Opening Skill and Qi Circulation Skill both surpassing those of the Dayu Divine Dynasty’s royal family, bursting forth with sky-high prestige.
His spirit and soul cultivation were also formidable; his soul derived from the Prime Ancestor Saint, capable of forming the soul 270 times!
Now exerting his full power, he intended to incapacitate Li Hao with one move and shock the entire audience.
A terrifying might emanated from inside him, gathering into his sword. The dazzling sword light seemed to condense countless streaks of electric fire, blazing toward Li Hao with an aggressive step.
“So strong!”
“Ji Mingshou has grown stronger again, I heard he has cultivated four Peerless Techniques, all to the true state level!”
“The true state… terrifying!”
The onlookers were all astounded, witnessing the endless lightning and fire swept up by that sword strike, as if it could split the entire Heavenly Dao Platform in half!
Li Hao’s eyes turned icy, his blood also roiling, showing no sign of retreat, but instead strode forward like a dragon and tiger, confronting the blindingly bright sword light.
Boom!!
The terrifying punch swept out instantaneously like a tornado rising from flat land, pressing down the sword light momentarily, then like cool moonlight suddenly eclipsed by scorching sun, it was completely engulfed!
A figure was sent flying backward, directly out of the Heavenly Dao Platform.
Several figures from the crowd rushed out to catch the young man, his elders from behind, but upon catching him, their own arms trembled and bones cracked.
With the help of a few more, they managed to support the body of the young man, who by now had passed out.
The exchange ended in an extremely short time, but the momentum it stirred up left everyone present in shock.
As they saw the young man in white being flung out of the arena, many people’s eyes widened in disbelief. That was their Ji Family’s long-celebrated prodigy, who had been recognized as such ten years ago, just like the current Ji Yufen, and had been heavily nurtured by the Ji Family!
Now, he was actually defeated by this youth with a single punch?!
Anxiety had filled the faces of Ji Yun Yue and others, which instantly turned into astonishment.
Looking at the young man inside the arena with his robe fluttering, it seemed he had not yet used his full strength.
They felt a shock in their hearts, and at this moment, they finally believed the words of their third brother. This youth truly possessed the ability to clash with the Ultimate Study Realm!
“What a strong physique!”
“What a violent Qi force!”
But Ji Tian Chao’s eyes shone brightly, now that he saw firsthand, he could tell that the youth contained an extremely vast power within him.
This power was internal and not fully visible to him, as if something was obscuring it, or as if the youth still had more to give!
Apart from Ji Tian Chao and others, the other elders and high-ranking members of the various branches were also startled, their expressions suddenly becoming grave.
They had previously looked down upon this youth because he was of mixed blood, which instinctively displeased them, but the power displayed by him now far exceeded their past perceptions of mixed-blood individuals.
Even the progeny of the main lineage were not a match for this youth, it must be known that the youth did not have access to the Ji Family’s ample resources before joining them, wandering on his own, unable to compare with the wealth of the Ji Family!
What could their cultivation techniques, secret medicines, and the like compare to the Ancient Holy Clan?
Unless Li Hao had been adopted by another Ancient Holy Clan and cultivated as a direct descendant, but that was virtually impossible!
The defeat of the young man in white cooled down the derision of those who had previously looked down on the youth on the stage, some finding themselves at a loss for words.
This scene was unexpected, leaving them incredulous.
However, Li Hao on the stage did not stop his advance, his gaze sweeping over the other prodigies. Seeing their astonished faces, he said coldly,
“Who else is there, step forward!”
Although the youth’s words were indifferent, the disdain clear in his tone made many prodigies slightly change color.
To stand in the Ji Family’s prodigy battlefield as someone of mixed blood, yet still boast such an imposing attitude.
They felt as if they were indeed being underestimated!
Among these prodigies, many were at the Tao Heart Realm, and yet the white-clothed youth just defeated by Li Hao was at the Defying Fate Realm. Even Ji Mingshou had lost, so there was no point in them taking the stage.
This infuriated many of them, causing them to clench their fists, yet unable to vent their anger.
“Ji Rufeng, make your move. We cannot let this mixed-blood look down on our Ji Family!”
“Yes, suppress him, let him know the true strength of our Ji Family’s prodigies!”
The Tao Heart Realm prodigies felt stifled, some glancing towards the other prodigies.
Above the arena, there stood several figures with elegant postures and divine looks, like celestial beings, most of whom had indifferent expressions, while some looked at the youth in the arena with interest.
“You do have some skills, but you are too arrogant!”
The youth who had previously asked those below the Defying Fate Realm to step back now took a step forward in response to the calls of others.
He looked at Li Hao coldly and said, “If you had a few more years, you might indeed qualify to challenge for a Dao Seed, but you are still too naive right now!”
“Enough talk!”
Li Hao looked around and stated directly, “Anyone below the Tao Realm is welcome to come at me together, let’s finish this quickly. I shall challenge all of you without wearing myself down!”
Hearing Li Hao’s words, the multitude of prodigies changed color again, all furious. They had always held themselves in high esteem, thinking they were proud enough, but this youth’s arrogance was even more outrageous.
“I will break your bones!”
Ji Rufeng’s eyes shone coldly as he suddenly stepped into the arena.
Seeing Ji Rufeng take action, the crowd’s eyes lit up slightly. He was one of the Ji Family’s top ten prodigies, considered a paramount existence in the same realm!
“Do you want to rest, or shall we continue today?”
Ji Rufeng asked with an icy gaze.
“Come on.”
Li Hao said directly.
“Good!”
Ji Rufeng’s aura surged, immediately displaying the aura of the Peerless Technique Realm. He was young and had already entered the Peerless Technique Realm, a rarity for his generation!
In the perilous Great Wilderness Heaven, he was a dazzling figure, admired by countless tribes.
As his aura revealed itself, the surroundings seemed to roll up endless killing intent, the air condensed into a wall, covering the entire arena, making it hard to breathe.
Ji Rufeng slowly stepped forward, walking towards Li Hao, one step at a time.
But with each step, his aura grew more intense. After more than a dozen steps, his aura was like that of a towering deity, looking down on Li Hao.
“How strong, is this the power of one of the top ten prodigies?”
“Our clan’s prodigies will not be insulted so lightly; he will pay the price!”
“If this mixed-blood was not so arrogant, he would also be a prodigy, but he’s too disrespectful!”
“This is the Ji Family, not the dog kennels where he used to live!”
Everyone was encouraged by Ji Rufeng’s imposing presence. The difference between the Peerless Technique Realm and the Defying Fate Realm is enormous, much greater than the gap between the Defying Fate Realm and the Tao Heart Realm. To open up a Peerless Technique within oneself, the increase in power is more than tenfold compared to the Tao Heart Realm!
“You like using fists, right? I happen to use them too, let’s see whose fists are harder!”
Ji Rufeng, with eyes dark as the abyss, stared at Li Hao and said.
Li Hao’s expression was calm, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes, “Is that so? Then let’s find out!”
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Ji Rufeng approached Li Hao with steps that grew increasingly quick. His gathered aura surged in this moment, and when he charged up to Li Hao, he saw that Li Hao did not choose to dodge, but prepared to take on his attack that harnessed the force of all directions.
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“You can’t avoid it now!”
Ji Rufeng’s eyes were filled with rage; his entire imposing aura suddenly condensed and gathered into his fist.
The space between his fist and his chest represented his Martial Arts.
At that moment, the world seemed to lose its color, all hues dimmed except for that one fist, shining to its extreme—this was Ji Rufeng’s Peerless Technique, the Selfless Divine Fist!
With this fist, all the strength in his body was concentrated, devoid of the concept of “self.”
Therefore, with this punch, there was only offense, with no need for defense.
Since he lacked the concept of “self,” when he threw his punch, the enemy would also be unable to attack him!
This was the true power of the Ultimate Meaning of Martial Realm provided by the Peerless Technique!
Li Hao didn’t dodge; instead, he took a half-step forward!
His major meridians roared like raging rivers; the Yin and Yang Dual Pulse abruptly activated, gathering the might of heaven and earth, and at the same time, he erupted into a state of Divine Power, his body aglow with Red Gold, as if he were a young divine being!
His furious hair soared, his eyes shooting out divine light, also delivering a punch!
This punch didn’t try to attack the opponent’s body but aimed at the incoming fist!
Fist against fist!
The Half-Step Invincible Fist was not Li Hao’s own creation; therefore, he couldn’t enter the short-lived invincible state. Still, his physical body was comparable to a Nine Cast Divine Soldier, already near invincible. At this moment, his punch burst forth, and the two fists collided like Red Gold and gray-brown meteors!
With a thunderous boom, as if a sacred bell had sounded, violent tremors erupted from within the arena.
The wild force swept outward, causing the hair of everyone outside the arena to fly wildly.
Ji Daoxin timely erected a Barrier around the arena to counteract the terrifying force of the explosion.
In his eyes, too, a look of astonishment emerged as he stared at the youth in the center of the arena.
The terrifying power dissipated, but before the crowd could see clearly, they heard consecutive sounds of impact from the center of the raging energy.
It seemed as though they could hear fist against fist, clashing fiercely!
Until, with a final booming sound!
A figure suddenly flew backwards, spitting out fresh blood, enshrouded in Red Gold, crashing heavily against the arena Barrier.
Looking closely, the crowd saw that the figure on the ground was Ji Rufeng!
He, too, was in a state of Divine Power which had already been activated, but at this moment, he was covered in injuries, horrible cracks splitting open, blood flowing freely, his treasure garments shattered, revealing his evenly muscular chest.
The center of the arena turned to ruins, the dust settled, and Li Hao’s figure became visible.
Aside from his shattered treasure garments, his body was completely unscathed—gleaming Red Gold, like a young Fighting God, his eyes flashing with lightning, dominating the entire scene.
At that moment, the uproar of the crowd seemed to split apart, turning into a hushed silence.
That was the Power Limit Realm!
That mixed-blood youth had also cultivated to the limit of Martial Arts!
At this moment, everyone was shocked, indescribably astounded by the surge of emotions within them.
Reaching the Extreme Realm of Martial Arts required tremendous willpower and resources, as well as high comprehension!
Typically, only the chosen ones from their Ancient Holy Clan possessed such capabilities.
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“He actually has the Divine Power state!”
“Am I seeing wrong, not only is he in the Extreme Realm, he also… defeated Ji Rufeng!!”
“My god, Ji Rufeng is in the Ultimate Study Realm, and he has cultivated the Divine Power state, how could he lose?!”
The People of the Ji Family were driven to madness!
Overwhelmed with astonishment, unable to conceive or believe the scene before their eyes!
Ji Tian Chao, Ji Yun Yue, Ji Yunqing, and others were all bright-eyed and flushed with excitement—their third brother was right; this youth truly had the strength to challenge those in the Ultimate Study Realm!
And not just an exotic Ultimate Study Realm, but the Peerless Technique Realm of their own Ji Family!
It was incredible, that youth was only in the Three Immortal Realms and had actually spanned two realms to defeat Ji Rufeng!
“Although you are selfless, you have your fist. To break your fist is to break you!”
Li Hao didn’t pursue his advantage; instead, he just looked coldly at his opponent and said.
Ji Rufeng was drenched in blood, yet it was rapidly healing. He felt shocked and furious; initially, as he fought Li Hao, Li Hao didn’t assume a defensive posture. Their strength seemed evenly matched at first, even with Ji Rufeng slightly weaker.
When he turned to attack Li Hao’s body, he discovered that Li Hao’s body was as hard as divine iron, and he couldn’t injure his opponent!
Bearing his Divine Fist, Li Hao didn’t even break a bone!
“You, are you truly at the Three Immortal Realms?!”
Ji Rufeng felt his Dao heart on the verge of collapse. As a proud scion of the Ji Family, with royal blood and the highest inheritance, he was being suppressed by someone in the Three Immortal Realms?!
He couldn’t accept that his decades of cultivation couldn’t best a mixed-blood youth!
“You have already lost. Although you have Unwithering Strength left unused, there’s no need to continue.”
Li Hao gave him an indifferent look, not wanting to waste time, and looked up at the figures standing in the sky, saying:
“Come on then, all of you. I said, anyone below the Tao Realm can come at me, I will challenge you all just once without wilting!”
The youth’s words echoed across the peak.
Everyone came back to their senses, shockingly looking at the Red Gold figure of the youth. Before, they felt the youth was audacious and full of himself, but now, they were somewhat shaken.
This wasn’t arrogance; this was the invincible will of a young prodigy!
At this moment, the image of the youth had completely transformed in their eyes; possessing the Extreme Realm of Martial Arts, filled with Divine Power—if he wasn’t a prodigy, then what is?
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