Chapter 688: Chapter 130 Sword Master’s Hand Token, Yao Ancestor’s Test (Combined)_3
“This matter concerns cultivation, I hope the three of you can keep it a secret for me.”
Engaging in battle with an enemy, the foundation of cultivation is a hidden killer move. All three understood this point, and the two Sword Attendants both nodded, indicating they would keep Li Hao’s secret and not speak indiscreetly.
But Jiang Yingyue was staring at Li Hao and said, “To be able to cultivate to such an extent, have you mastered other Extreme Realms as well? Aren’t you an Alchemist? How old are you this year?”
Li Hao looked at her with a strange expression and said, “Senior Sister Jiang, that should be my secret.”
Jiang Yingyue’s complexion slightly changed, looking somewhat complicated. She knew she had been too agitated, but she couldn’t help it—the shock of the ninety-seven-layer Dao Domain was too great.
As a top genius of the Inner Sect, apart from those Saint Heirs, she prided herself on having cultivated and strived to the utmost, but now someone with a ninety-seven-layer Dao Domain had emerged, far surpassing her.
If Li Hao’s prowess in the previous Martial Arts Realms was mediocre and he had only focused on the Eighth Extreme Realm, she could have accepted it. But if there were other Extreme Realms before that, it would be quite terrifying.
Moreover, Li Hao was also an Alchemist. Just now, there was also that astonishing painting. Carrying so many feats, his age must not be small.
“Can’t you even say your age?”
Jiang Yingyue asked persistently.
Li Hao helplessly replied, “Asking a man’s age is quite impertinent.”
“…”
Jiang Yingyue was somewhat annoyed but also knew that indeed, this was private. However, she recalled the earlier invitation from the Sword Master to Li Hao for fishing. When Li Hao had spoken, the Sword Master had also just happened to start fishing up that True Dragon, indicating that Li Hao also had profound accomplishments in fishing.
The most critical point was the liking for fishing, which is generally the mentality of the elderly.
It was just using Cultivation Techniques and controlling the flesh to keep one’s appearance young; such means were very common.
Like herself, already in her nineties, she could be a great-grandmother amongst commoners, but she still felt like a young girl, so she kept her appearance at her youthful look.
After reaching the Three Immortal Realms, aging slows down, and in the Four Stands Realm, one can manipulate their flesh to change their appearance.
For Demons, once reaching the Fifteen Li Realm and able to shapeshift, they can randomly become young children or beautiful women at will.
Therefore, one’s age cannot be judged merely by appearance.
Pity I don’t have a Bone-Reflecting Mirror on hand… Jiang Yingyue thought to herself.
The two Sword Attendants beside her had already calmed down. The male Sword Attendant, seeing Li Hao’s book of Cultivation Technique, asked:
“Have you chosen?”
Li Hao nodded, handing the Sword Technique to him to release the seals of the laws upon it.
The male Sword Attendant took it over, and upon seeing it was a Supreme Dao Sword Technique, his eyebrows raised and said, “You want to choose this one? Do you know this Cultivation Technique was created by a Sword Saint and is one of the top Daoist-level swordsmanships!”
“Uh-huh.”
Li Hao nodded, wasn’t it precisely because it was supreme that he had chosen it?
Seeing Li Hao did not catch his implication, the Sword Attendant straightaway said, “This top swordsmanship requires extremely high Perception. Although its power is unrivaled, the difficulty of cultivation is also great. If you want to focus on refining your Dao Domain, this swordsmanship might consume a lot of your attention.”
Li Hao then heard the undertone of goodwill from the other party, who was worried that the profound and abstruse swordsmanship would lead him to delve into it and neglect his cultivation of the Dao Domain.
“No problem, I have Yao Ancestor to instruct me, I believe I can master it,” said Li Hao.
Seeing Li Hao’s resolve, the Sword Attendant did not say more. After all, for Li Hao to have cultivated his Dao Domain to the ninety-seven-layer, it was clear his talent was not lacking, it was just that the swordsmanship would consume a bit more of his effort.
Quickly, he executed a secret seal to unravel the laws sealing the Cultivation Technique and handed it over to Li Hao:
“Not to be disclosed to outsiders, otherwise, once traced back to you, you will be directly imprisoned in the Endless Sword Prison, to suffer from ten thousand sword punishments every day and not be permitted to die!”
He spoke earnestly, obviously, this was a very serious matter.
Li Hao inwardly clicked his tongue, indeed, to any power, Cultivation Techniques are the foundation and must not be shaken.
After choosing the Cultivation Technique, Li Hao inquired about the whereabouts of the Sword Master, but then he heard the Sword Master’s voice in his mind:
“I am weary today. If you wish to come fishing, you are welcome at any time. This is my Sword Command.”
As the voice faded, a silver Sword Command, like a short dagger, appeared out of thin air in front of Li Hao and fell down.
Li Hao caught it swiftly.
The two Sword Attendants, seeing the Sword Command in Li Hao’s hand, were momentarily stunned, somewhat astonished.
The master had just casually given his own Sword Command to an outsider?
Jiang Yingyue also recognized it, her eyes bulging almost to the point of choking. That was a Saint’s Hand Token, and Li Hao had just obtained it like that?
Li Hao was also a bit surprised. He immediately bowed slightly towards the Sword Tower:
“Many thanks to the venerable Sword Master.”
Then he put away the Sword Command and signaled that Jiang Yingyue could leave.
Jiang Yingyue came back to her senses, looking somewhat bewildered and wordless.
She had waited for so long, and just like that, they were going back?
Judging by the situation, it seemed that the Sword Master had exchanged some words with Li Hao through spiritual communication, and today’s fishing also seemed to be off.
The Sword Master had just taken up his fishing rod and returned; obviously, her hope to accompany Li Hao on fishing in front of this Saint and become more familiar had vanished.
With things having reached this point, Jiang Yingyue did not say much and could only take Li Hao back.
But when they returned to the outside of the ten platforms, the place was already empty of people, only some disciples were cleaning the ground and repairing the platform.
“The preliminary selection has ended, I’ll take you to see Master at Yaochi Peak.”
Jiang Yingyue glanced around and knew the situation, telling Li Hao.
Li Hao thought for a moment. Lin Shanhai and the others knew his whereabouts; if they weren’t waiting for him here, it probably meant they were quite at ease with him.
“Alright.”
Li Hao agreed. Having acquired so many Cultivation Techniques from the Sword Tower, the harvest was huge; he also felt he should personally express his gratitude to that Yao Ancestor.
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Although a verbal thank you meant little, that was all he could offer for now.
…
Yaochi Peak.
This place was originally named Yaochi Holy Maiden Peak, but since the Yao Ancestor became a Semi-Saint, the words “Holy Maiden” were omitted, leaving only Yaochi.
The mountains were picturesque and the energy rich; Jiang Yingyue flew with Li Hao on sword control, possessing an authority token, she directly passed through the array’s obstruction, landing on the mountain peak with Li Hao.
Few houses were here, somewhat deserted, yet still, several dozen disciples cultivated here.
According to Jiang Yingyue, all were Registered Disciples.
“Seventh Senior Sister!”
Upon seeing Jiang Yingyue, these Registered Disciples promptly greeted her, most of them were women, with only a few men.
The men raised their eyebrows upon seeing Li Hao, his gaze catching a hint of solemnity from them, as if it were the kind of seriousness reserved for intruders.
He found it amusing and followed Jiang Yingyue directly to the peak.
This area was for Direct Disciples to live, Jiang Yingyue brought Li Hao to the Saint Platform at the peak, where they saw Yao Ancestor sitting there, gazing at the starred sky.
Her breathtaking beauty, sitting alone on the Yaotai Platform, a gentle breeze blowing, was simply unbeatable.
Li Hao glanced at her, momentarily distracted, but quickly composed himself.
“Master, I have returned with Qingfeng Pill Master,” Jiang Yingyue stood outside the Saint Platform, bowing as she reported.
The Yao Ancestor turned, the thoughts between her brows vanishing quietly. She looked at Li Hao, smiling and said,
“Have you chosen a Cultivation Technique?”
“Mhm.”
Li Hao nodded and solemnly replied, “Thank you for your grace, Yao Ancestor.”
After speaking, he took out the Hand Token and returned it to her.
Yao Ancestor saw it but did not immediately reach out to take it, instead her attention was on the Sword Dao technique in Li Hao’s hand.
Her gaze remained undisturbed, it was natural for Li Hao to choose a Cultivation Technique from the Sword Tower’s Nine-layer, and selecting the Sword Dao technique was quite normal.
“This technique was created by a Sword Saint; it’s a bit difficult. Take it back and cultivate for ten days, then return here and show me.”
The Yao Ancestor spoke softly, “If you haven’t grasped the basics within ten days, then go to the Eighth Layer of the Sword Tower and choose a different Cultivation Technique.”
Li Hao, hearing this, knew she wanted to repay the favor of the gifted painting with instruction, but the sentiment behind the painting was nothing compared to what he had gained from this trip.
“Mhm.”
Li Hao nodded without saying much.
Although he had cultivated to Ultimate Perfection, revealing it would be astonishing and would require excessive justification.
Jiang Yingyue glanced at Li Hao, gave it some thought but did not reveal Li Hao’s Ninety-Seven Layers Dao Domain—after all, she had promised Li Hao earlier and exposing it now might inadvertently offend others.
The Hand Token wasn’t received by Yao Ancestor, so Li Hao put it away himself, bade them farewell, and then left Yaochi Peak to return to the Alchemist area.
Inside the Pill Refining Institute.
Li Hao saw Lin Qingyue sitting in the courtyard, cross-legged, with the bright moon high above; a sword was placed horizontally on her knees, as if she was meditating on something.
Moonlight shimmered on the sword’s edge, casting a snow-white gleam.
Seeing Li Hao return, Lin Shanhai smiled and immediately asked about his visit to the Sword Tower.
Li Hao briefly explained, and Lin Qingyue in the courtyard, hearing the youth’s voice, slowly opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping over to see the name of the technique in Li Hao’s hand.
“The Sword Dao technique is quite difficult,” Lin Qingyue stated succinctly.
Li Hao looked towards her, smiled, and nodded, “The Yao Ancestor also told me it’s difficult.”
“I’ve heard that Saint Xue’er mastered this sword technique in just three days. If you manage to grasp the basics in ten days, that would be considered extremely talented,” Lin Qingyue said to Li Hao.
Three days was on the level of a Saint Heir, and if one could grasp the basics in ten days, that would also be considered among the top of the Heavenly Pride in the Inner Sect.
If one took much longer, a month, or even several years, then their future achievements in Sword Dao would certainly not be very high.
Li Hao knew that the Xue’er saintess she spoke of was Bian Ruxue, who was a direct disciple of the Sword Saint, and among all the saints and Saint Heirs, she was one of those with the highest status and background.
“I’m just practicing for fun, so it’d be best if I could master it,” Li Hao said with a smile and did not elaborate further.
Hearing Li Hao talk this way, Lin Qingyue’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she glanced at him.
She had thought that Li Hao was influenced by the Heavenly Pride battles and had taken an interest, but now it seemed more like a passing fancy.
A hint of disappointment and regret flashed in her eyes, but she didn’t say anything more and closed her eyes to concentrate and ponder.
From this battle observation, she realized that there were many strong cultivators among the Heavenly Pride of the Inner Sect, and she had to improve a lot.
Li Hao, however, was feeling a bit hungry. He got up and went to the kitchen to make something to eat. When he brought the food over, its aroma made even Lin Shanhai, who had already had dinner, feel his appetite stirring again.
Lin Qingyue glanced over but frowned slightly, feeling even more regretful in her heart.
With a top-notch Swordsmanship just obtained, a true enthusiast would have immersed themselves without thought for food or sleep, not bothered about taking the time to cook a meal.
It was a vain expectation on her part, now met with disappointment.
However, she remembered that Li Hao was primarily an Alchemist with little interest in the Sword Dao, which was understandable.
She calmed her feelings and stopped dwelling on it.
After Li Hao and Lin Shanhai finished eating and filled their stomachs, Li Hao picked up the Grand Dao Sword Technique, bid farewell to the grandfather and granddaughter, and returned to his own courtyard.
This Grand Dao Sword Technique was already within his grasp, so there was no need for him to practice it anymore. Now that he had eaten and was full, he could continue cultivating his Dao Domain.
He casually set up a Barrier, maxed out the hidden attributes of his manual, and began his cultivation practice in the yard.
The many Cultivation Techniques he had taken in before were gradually extrapolated upon and deepened, and before long, a new Dao Domain extended out.
Quickly, the Dao Domain went from ninety-seven to one hundred layers!
Within three feet of where Li Hao sat cross-legged, the one hundred layered Dao Domain overlapped, solidifying as if it were substantial. Li Hao felt that even the laws would have a hard time penetrating his Dao Domain.
Just the simultaneous oppression of the one hundred layered Dao Domain could even cause someone in the Enlightened Truth Realm to fall to the ground, unable to move, and could even tear them apart and quell them!
One should know that this was merely the power of the Dao Domain and did not include any other Extreme Realm.
However, what surprised Li Hao was that reaching one hundred layers of Dao Domain hadn’t brought him in contact with an Extreme Realm.
He did not feel the unique state and insights that came with the touch of an Extreme Realm.
Li Hao resumed his cultivation, and soon his Dao Domain reached 108 layers, but he still hadn’t touched on an Extreme Realm.
For other Realms’ Extreme Realms, it was usually about a hundred times the original, such as in the Power Passage Realm, the common cultivator would wield around ten thousand pounds of force, but the Extreme Realm required a hundred thousand pounds!
Now, the Dao Domain was the same, having reached a hundred times the strength of the regular Grand Tao of Peace Realm.
“Could it be that it requires 180 layers?”
A glint appeared in Li Hao’s eyes as he sensed that the higher the Realm, the harder it seemed to be to reach its Extreme.
However, the harder it was to reach an Extreme Realm, the stronger it indicated the Extreme Realm once achieved would be!
Li Hao didn’t feel any disappointment, but instead, became somewhat excited.
He threw himself into assimilating the many Cultivation Techniques within the Sword Tower.
His number of Dao Domains also kept increasing, climbing gradually to 167 layers.
With just the Dao Domains stacked together, Li Hao felt as if the very void might shatter under the pressure, as if it couldn’t bear the strain.
Although he hadn’t battled against anyone, Li Hao felt that the laws of the Dao Law Realm couldn’t penetrate his Dao Domain at all and would be instantly obliterated!
Even without touching the Extreme of the Dao Domain in this Eighth Extreme Realm, the power it gave him had already surpassed any Extreme Realm, except for the Ultimate Immortal Transformation.
It could even compare to the Ultimate Immortal Transformation.
Chapter 690: Chapter 131: Fishing Saint Heir, Battle of the Top 100 Saint Heirs (Two-in-One)
When all the recorded cultivation techniques in the Sword Tower had been cultivated into Dao Domains, Li Hao’s count of Dao Domains reached 172 layers!
Among them, there were over a hundred Sword Domains!
Once unfolded, the Sword Qi soared within the Dao Domains. Now stacked together, these domains, each condensed with different Sword Intent, tended toward merging.
Li Hao didn’t know what kind of might and situation it would present if the Dao Domains merged into a singular, complete domain.
Regrettably, he had already recorded all the cultivation techniques within the Sword Ancestor Holy Land. If he wanted to continue improving, he could only check other forces, as his Dao Domain once again hit a bottleneck.
After Li Hao finished his cultivation, the second-choice battle the following day commenced.
Before the battle of the top hundred, there were three rounds of selections to ultimately choose the top hundred fighters who would clash with the Saint Heirs and saintesses.
Li Hao accompanied Lin Shanhai and other Alchemists there, but this time he did not go to watch the battle. Having recorded all the techniques from the Sword Tower, staying here would only allow him to draw and harvest experience. However, compared to drawing, Li Hao had more suitable people for that, and presently, he could also gather some fishing experience.
Li Hao noticed that besides the Yao Ancestor and two other Semi-Saints, the Saint Heirs and saintesses who watched the battle before hadn’t come this time.
Lin Qingyue was sitting in the courtyard comprehending Sword Dao before they left, clearly preparing for the upcoming grand battle.
Despite the fierce battles before the ten platforms, Li Hao felt a calm before the storm.
Yet at this storm, it was unknown who could stir the wind and clouds, shining uniquely.
Li Hao hoped it would be Lin Qingyue.
…
Upon arriving at the Sword Tower where the environment was silent and secluded, as Li Hao approached, a figure appeared in front of him instantaneously – it was the Sword Attendant man from yesterday.
Seeing Li Hao arrive again, somewhat surprised, he asked, “Are you here to return or exchange a cultivation technique?”
Understanding the immense difficulty of the Great Sword Technique, the Sword Attendant could comprehend if Li Hao wanted to exchange, as without considerable innate talent in Sword Dao, pondering over this was merely a waste of time.
“No, I’ve come to visit the Sword Master. I wonder if the Sword Master is fishing today?”
Li Hao spoke with a bow.
The Sword Attendant smiled, enlightened, “The master is fishing at Sword Cliff. It’s good you understand, you can indeed keep him company. He gets quite lonely.”
Saying this, a sigh appeared in his eyes.
These disciples, though wanting to accompany their master, unfortunately had terrible fishing skills. During the tedious wait for the fish to bite, their minds often wandered to Sword Dao, and they didn’t even notice when their bait was stolen—thus infuriating the master, who eventually preferred not to have their company.
In front of Sword Cliff, when Li Hao and the Sword Attendant arrived, they saw the same scene as yesterday: the Sword Master was fishing at the edge of the cliff.
Sensing something, the Sword Master’s voice carried over, “You’re here, did you bring your fishing rod?”
“I don’t have a rod; I use the casting line method,”
Li Hao said.
“Can you form the line with energy? The critters in the Dragon Pool below are quite cunning, it might not be easy to hook them,” said the Sword Master.
“Let’s give it a try,” Li Hao smiled. When it came to fishing, he was not to be underestimated.
“Then come and try,”
said the Sword Master.
Li Hao immediately stepped forward, sat near the Sword Master on a dark-brown stone.
At that moment, sitting at the edge of the Sword Cliff, his sight naturally fell to the deep bottom of the cliff, where the depth measured tens of thousands of feet.
At the bottom, there was a waterfall furiously crashing, forming a deep pool where vast shadows moved faintly.
Li Hao’s eyes brightened slightly. He raised his hand, forming the line from energy, then secretly using the Concealment Skill technique, quietly cast the line down.
The Sword Master glimpsed Li Hao’s technique, raising his eyebrows slightly, then curving the corners of his mouth. It seemed the expertise wasn’t a fluke yesterday. This young fellow indeed had some research, such subtle Concealment Skill if used on oneself, could indeed cultivate into an advanced Concealment Skill.
Yet he was casually using this effort on fishing, there was no doubt, this was true love.
“You haven’t baited your hook yet,”
the Sword Master said plainly.
Li Hao smiled and replied, “Baitless yet willing, the willing shall bite.”
“Hmm?”
Hearing this, the Sword Master’s eyes flickered, his thoughts slightly drifting from his own fishing rod, focusing a bit on Li Hao’s extremely subtle fishing line.
At this moment, Li Hao was also intently waiting.
Although fishing seemed leisurely, it was actually a cerebral game of patience and strategy, requiring one to hide their intent, gauge the fish’s mood, and strategize the fishing spot—all a mental contest.
At this moment, Li Hao’s fishing line was hidden near the edge of the Dragon Pool, at the most inconspicuous position, with the line ending in a curved hook, barely visible.
“Old Wu, look. Is that a hook?”
“It seems like it, a fishing hook!”
Inside the Dragon Pool, several large Dragon Demons were roaming, all noticing the barely visible hook.
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For a moment, the Dragon Demon was consumed not only by pain but also by shock and fury.
To be fished by the Sword Master was one thing, after all, the latter was a Saint, and being caught by him did not disgrace the dragon.
But a youth, why should he be able to do this?!
Roar!
The Dragon Demon bellowed, lunging at Li Hao.
“Still struggling?” Li Hao chuckled, his fishing line sweeping across casually and sending the Dragon Demon flying before reeling it in front of him.
The Dragon Demon was in agony, as if its body was ripping apart, and it screamed incessantly. When Li Hao dragged it before Sword Cliff again, panic set in. With the Sword Master present, injuring the youth was impossible, and it seemed the youth’s cultivation was extremely high, beyond what it could overcome.
“Saint Heir, spare my life, Saint Heir, spare my life…”
The Dragon Demon pleaded desperately, mistaking Li Hao for the Saint Heir from the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.
Besides the Saint Heir, who else could have the honor of sitting with the Sword Master while Fishing?
Hearing its plea, Li Hao couldn’t help but laugh. Observing the Fishing Experience he had acquired, he smiled, his fingertips summoning back the fishing hook that had embedded itself inside the creature.
As it was merely a concentration of energy, its dispersal and assembly were all matters of intent.
“Since you’ve begged so sincerely, I’ll reluctantly let you off.”
Li Hao said with a smile, “Go then.”
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Demon shed grateful tears, “Thank you, Saint Heir, thank you, Saint Heir!”
After speaking, it swiftly escaped, burrowing back into the deep pools beneath Sword Cliff.
“Liu…”
The other Dragon Demons quickly gathered around, eyeing cautiously, “You’re not hurt, are you? Did you just say Saint Heir?”
“Hm, another new Saint Heir, dammit!”
“So crafty, deliberately revealing the hook for Liu to pick up.”
“Fortunately, the Sword Master is merciful. He never kills us when he hooks us, and that bait is truly irresistible; I can even cultivate Sword Momentum with it.”
The Dragon Demons murmured among themselves. Imprisoned in Dragon Pool by the Sword Master, they also delighted in their situation—for feeding under the feet of a Saint was an immense opportunity.
Nevertheless, they often fell for tricks and entertained the Sword Master with their capture, a painful yet joyous existence.
“Be careful, and don’t go picking up strange things anymore; we need to be more vigilant.”
“The Sword Master is also Fishing above, but I didn’t see his bait. I don’t know what it’s disguised as this time. We must be careful.”
The Dragon Demons were all on high alert.
Dealing with the Sword Master’s wit daily, they were nearly paranoid.
Had it transformed into something else, they might have not gone for it; but seeing the hook so openly made them curious, and they took the bait.
Up on Sword Cliff, the Sword Master watched Li Hao actually catch one, and with such a simple trick was left speechless.
Without pause, Li Hao gathered his fishing line and cast the hook out again.
This time the line was still hidden, the hook half-exposed, but midway down the line, a second line branched off, extending to another spot above Dragon Pool, appearing completely inconspicuous.
“Look, the hook has dropped down again.”
“Hmph, running out of tricks, do you think we’ll fall for the same tactic again?”
“Look, a silly fish is heading over, sniffing around it.”
The Dragon Demons circled nearby, watching the hook intently. Other fish occupied the area—Dragon Pool’s downstream connected to a river outside Saint Mountain, where Fish Demons ventured in hopes of ascending the Gragon Gate.
The little Fish Demon seemed insignificant, but now it tentatively touched the hook and elicited no response.
The Dragon Demons were taken aback, but soon realized the little Fish Demon’s touch was too light—the line probably couldn’t detect it, or it sensed it was a small catch and didn’t bother with the hook.
“Go on, pull hard!”
The recently hooked Liu, the Dragon Demon, said viciously to the little Fish Demon.
The little Fish Demon was timid but refused to budge.
Liu hadn’t expected defiance from such a little Fish Demon, becoming enraged and immediately inhaling it into its mouth.
“Die…”
Before it could feel satisfied, the Fish Demon in its mouth abruptly hardened and quickly pierced through.
“The hook?!”
Liu’s eyes bulged.
Then, suddenly yanked by a powerful force, its body was lifted into the air, hauled up the high Sword Cliff.
And the wielder of the line was still Li Hao.
“Saint Heir, spare my life, spare my life…” cried the Dragon Demon, Ao Jie, frantically.
Li Hao was slightly exasperated, “You again? Can’t you learn from your mistakes?”
Ao Jie was on the verge of tears. It was your trickery! Who could have thought you’d disguise it as a little fish, making one touch their own hook.
Li Hao retracted his palm’s power and said, “Don’t get caught again.”
I wish I could… Ao Jie was filled with suppressed grief. What kind of situation was this? Getting hooked and then scolded for it!
Beside them, the Sword Master’s grip on the fishing rod twitched slightly.
A solemnity that was absent before now crept into his usually impassive gaze.
The first catch could be chalked up to luck, a simple trick, but the technique used in the second catch was much more cunning, and it even involved a chain fishing scheme.
The first catch targeted curiosity; the second preyed on anger—the emotions, the Demon Heart, were what was being fished!
At that moment, the Sword Master had to admit that Li Hao’s fishing technique was indeed quite good.
Li Hao glanced toward the Sword Master before casting his line once more.
The Sword Master felt slightly flustered by that look. In the realm of Sword Dao, he had reached the pinnacle, as solitary as snow, but in the art of Fishing, he was still an aspiring climber. And now, he was experiencing the long-lost sensation of rivalry and competition.
The Sword Master remained silent but grew serious.
Before long, Li Hao was lifting the rod for the third time.
And once again, it was the very same Ao Jie on the hook.
Li Hao was rather exasperated. Was this Dragon Demon guaranteed to be hooked?
Catching the same prey repeatedly would only diminish his Fishing Experience, and he certainly did not want to hook this Dragon Demon again.
Couldn’t you let someone else have a chance at being caught?
