Chapter 692

At the same time Li Hao crossed over, his identity serial number jumped violently, leaping from outside the top thirty to seventeenth!

Such a leap in improvement could never be achieved by slowly grinding away time in the Tenth Desolate Domain. The elders of the various sects outside were no ordinary people and were immediately shocked by this scene.

"That guy with serial number 996 must have broken through the Tenth Desolate Domain!"

"Such an improvement must be a domain break. Which sect's disciple is this?"

Several people from the Heaven One Sect, such as the Starry Palace and the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain, looked at each other with solemn expressions.

And Li Tiemu in the crowd was stunned.

He forgot to swallow the strong liquor he held in his mouth, and it flowed down his stubble like saliva, soaking his collar.

But he didn't notice it at all.

Others didn't know, but he knew that... that was Li Hao's serial number.

That kid, that kid... he broke through the Tenth Desolate Domain?!

Li Tiemu was shocked. The span between the Eleventh Desolate Domain and the Tenth Desolate Domain was huge; it was the gap between the True Immortal Realm and the Immortal Monarch Realm. That kid could actually break the barrier; this level of strength had already far surpassed the level of defeating the Ancestral Dragon.

Hearing the surrounding discussions, he suddenly came to his senses, broke into a cold sweat, and quickly composed his expression to avoid being noticed as unusual.

This kid, this brat... Li Tiemu was both shocked and happy in his heart. From the Imperial Sword Mountain until now, Li Hao had given him one surprise after another, and here he finally revealed his true trump card.

"This kid, he even hid it from me. He has no bloodline, so how did he manage it?"

While pleasantly surprised, Li Tiemu couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

He scanned the serial numbers of Yue Xi, Murong Qingwu, and Gu Yan.

He saw that Murong Qingwu was ranked the highest, already reaching the top three thousand. Murong Qingwu and Gu Yan were around the three thousand five hundredth mark.

At this time, the monsters of other sects were also exerting their strength. This ranking was already quite rare, and from the ranking, it could be seen that the Desolate Domain they were in was likely the Ninth Desolate Domain.

"I didn't expect this kid to be the most ruthless character. Could it be true, as the Abyss Master said, that someone's comprehension can be high enough to overshadow the foundations of ancient inheritances like the Imperial Pulse and the Ancient Immortal Remnant Pulse?"

Li Tiemu thought to himself. His eyes flickered, but his fingers couldn't help but clench. Besides surprise, he felt excitement, feeling as if he had picked up a great treasure.

Li Hao's promotion caught the attention of all the sects outside, leading to much discussion.

In the clouds high above, Chu Xiangtian and the others all narrowed their eyes. They hadn't paid attention to this serial number before and didn't know which sect the disciple belonged to.

But being able to rush to this ranking, surpassing many of their younger brothers and sisters, was enough to show that he was extremely powerful.

"It seems there are still hidden talents among these sects."

"Those guys are proud and complacent all day long; it's time to let them know that the monsters in these sects are no match for them."

"That Boya Xuejian has already rushed to seventh place. He should be considered the strongest monster among these sects."

"Boya Xuejian, this person doesn't seem to have joined anyone's command yet. It seems he intends to make a name for himself in the Southern Domain and then sell himself to the highest bidder."

"Heh, perhaps his heart is not on our Qin Xianchao, but on that Heavenly Palace."

"I heard it's a Chaotic Dao Pulse, a Snow Spirit conceived in chaos, with unfathomable mastery of water sources!"

They whispered, some sneering, some frowning.

Deep in the Desolate Domain, on a secluded hill.

Both the white-haired old man and the golden-armored general had looks of surprise in their eyes. They didn't expect that little guy to really be able to break the fog wall. This was no longer just courage, but the power to break through the realm, surpassing the True Immortal Realm Level Ten perfection!

"That control of immortal power is indeed extraordinary..."

The golden-armored middle-aged man also saw the power of that sword from the youth, and a trace of appreciation appeared in his golden, candle-like eyes.

The white-haired old man, however, frowned slightly, staring intently in a daze.

"But the Eleventh Desolate Domain is his limit."

The golden-armored middle-aged man saw the youth standing in the Eleventh Desolate Domain, turned his head, and smiled lightly at the white-haired old man: "Old Yuan, how long do you think he can hold on?"

Old Yuan, in white hair and white robes, came back to his senses, stared slightly for a moment, and then said softly: "At least one stick of incense!"

The golden-armored middle-aged man was stunned and couldn't help but burst into laughter: "You're exaggerating now. Although I also think highly of him, the Dao origin in the Eleventh Desolate Domain already contains the power of the Immortal Dao. Its power is more than ten times greater."

"Then want to make a bet?"

Old Yuan looked at him indifferently.

The golden-armored middle-aged man grinned slightly, revealing a domineering smile, and said: "I bet he won't last half a stick of incense!"

Old Yuan's mouth curled slightly, and he said: "If you lose, you are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Demon-Subduing Division. Besides, this youth will belong to my State Supervision Academy."

The golden-armored middle-aged man raised an eyebrow but did not retreat at all: "Fine. If you lose, this youth will belong to me, and you are not allowed to interfere with my actions regarding the Demon-Subduing Division!"

Old Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. He didn't expect that the matter he was worried about, which they hadn't been able to agree on after playing two games of chess, would be settled because of this youth.

He had great confidence in the youth because he had already seen some of the youth's background, and furthermore, the youth had not yet revealed the power of his Immortal Seal from beginning to end.

To be able to obtain such immortal arts, there must be a test. That youth must have at least a Three Flower Immortal Seal!

Thinking of this, he laughed even more heartily.

The golden-armored middle-aged man heard his laughter and frowned slightly, vaguely feeling that he had overlooked something, but he did not believe his eyesight was inferior to Old Yuan's.

"Kid, that's enough..."

He looked into the distance, staring intently, his expression becoming serious for the first time.

Many matters concerning the Demon-Subduing Division, the largest power institution of the Yan-Chu Qin Xianchao, were being wagered on a youth millions of miles away amidst their banter.

And in the Eleventh Desolate Domain.

After Li Hao passed through the fog wall, he immediately felt the pressure here.

If it was like being in a swamp before, now it was like being in mud. Movement was somewhat difficult, and even raising his hand felt like he had to exert a thousand-pound force.

At the same time, thunder and fire roared before his eyes, the void tore open, and pitch-black cracks appeared, making it impossible to distinguish whether they were lightning or tears in space.

"Is this the Eleventh Desolate Domain?"

Li Hao looked around, his expression solemn, feeling true danger here.

To stay here for a long time, he might need to use the power of the Nine Flower Immortal Seal.

*Bang! *

Suddenly, the void twisted slightly, and immediately after, a golden, flame-tipped spear shot out from within.

This spear whistled toward Li Hao, arriving in an instant.

Li Hao's pupils shrank slightly, but his Space Origin was at Level Four. The moment the void twisted, he felt something condensing there and had already dodged in advance.

His figure flickered, the spear brushed past him, the high temperature of the flames grazed his cheek, and after missing, it pierced directly into the distance, disappearing into a black crack.

"So dangerous..."

Li Hao scanned with his eyes. If he had been hit just now, his Ancestral Immortal Body would have been severely injured, or even near death.

Fortunately, his Space Origin had reached Level Four, so even in this Eleventh Desolate Domain, he could still cope.

The space here was strange and ever-changing, but it was still within Li Hao's grasp and understanding. If he were to climb two or three more Desolate Domains forward, Li Hao felt he might step into instant death!

"That prince said that breaking the Tenth Desolate Domain would qualify me for battle. I should have enough now."

Li Hao's eyes flickered. He looked around and vaguely felt that Dao origins were gathering in three places in the void, currently condensing.

Thunderous attacks would descend immediately, and Li Hao didn't want to stay any longer.

Although he could hold on here by unleashing the Nine Flower Immortal Seal—after all, he still had the power of the Time Origin which he hadn't used, and that was even more terrifying than the Space Origin.

Although he hadn't comprehended it to Level Four, it was not to be underestimated.

It was just that continuing to hold on would only push his ranking a bit higher.

Since he had already obtained the qualification to qualify, there was no point in staying here.

*Whoosh! *

Li Hao turned around, his unconstrained Extreme Realm power condensed again, and he suddenly slashed with his sword, cutting open the previously healed fog wall.

Seeing Li Hao's actions, the white-bearded old man deep in the Desolate Domain, whose expression was originally full of smiles, suddenly froze, and then his eyes widened.

Conversely, the golden-armored middle-aged man beside him was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, unable to stop clapping.

Sensible, sensible...

The golden-armored middle-aged man didn't want to play chess anymore, threw down his piece, stood up, and stood at the edge of the hill looking out.

*Whoosh! *

Li Hao split the fog wall and passed directly through, soon returning to the Tenth Desolate Domain.

But even though he returned, his ranking on the black immortal stele did not drop.

Li Hao took out his identity serial number, and immortal power poured into it. Immediately, a majestic immortal power law descended beside him, forcibly breaking through the chaotic Dao origin around him and enveloping Li Hao's body.

But before this immortal power could take Li Hao away, suddenly, from deep within the Desolate Domain, a profound and majestic immortal power, seemingly comparable to heaven and earth, covered over, enveloping and wrapping the immortal power that had shrouded Li Hao.

Li Hao felt these two forces and was somewhat puzzled, but the next moment, the void before his eyes twisted, and when it returned to normal in the blink of an eye, he was standing on a hill.

And the immortal power that had shrouded him had disappeared, but before him were two abyssal auras. Although extremely restrained, they gave Li Hao a heart-pounding feeling, as if he were standing beside Old Wang.

Li Hao looked over and saw an old man with white hair and an ethereal, immortal-like demeanor, and a middle-aged man dressed in golden armor, full of domineering murderous aura.

Immediately after, Li Hao's gaze fell on the chessboard between them, which held an endgame that had not yet been finished. Seeing that the youth's gaze was not intimidated by them, the golden-armored middle-aged man showed a trace of satisfaction on his face. Earlier, he had acted directly to block the power of the immortal stele and guide the youth to his side.

"Youth."

He spoke, his voice as low as a great bell, containing the murderous aura accumulated from billions of corpses. Although his tone was calm, there was a chilling aura that made one's bones cold.

Li Hao came to his senses and immediately knew that the two before him were both extremely powerful experts, at the same realm as Old Wang.

He did not dare to be negligent, hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed, saying: "I have met the seniors. May I ask who the two seniors are?"

"To be able to set foot in the Eleventh Desolate Domain, you are very good."

The golden-armored middle-aged man's expression was calm, with only a hint of a smile in the depths of his eyes: "I am the Great Marshal of the Yan-Chu Qin Xianchao, and also the Commander-in-Chief of the Chu Immortal Army. Would you be willing to join my command, follow me in southern expeditions and northern campaigns, establish illustrious immortal merits, and leave your name for ten thousand generations!"

Li Hao's pupils shrank, somewhat stunned.

Before him was actually the Great Marshal of the Yan-Chu Qin Xianchao?

This was a figure who had reached the pinnacle of officialdom, commanding billions of immortal troops. With one order, even the Heaven One Immortal Sect would have to avoid his edge and dare not block him.

"With your talent and temperament, within a thousand years, I will surely make you famous throughout Yan-Chu and become an Immortal General of our Great Yan-Chu!"

The golden-armored middle-aged man acted decisively and was extremely straightforward, throwing his promise to the youth.

Not a single word wrong, every word clear, read it all at once!

Li Hao came to his senses and immediately realized that this was an opportunity.

It was just that...

He asked: "Then what do I need to do?"

"It's very simple: cultivate, join the army, and follow me to conquer all directions. I will send my fierce generals to bring you up from a small soldier. Once you are accustomed to and adapted to the battlefield and have established immortal merits, I will promote you step by step!"

The golden-armored middle-aged man's eyes were arrogant, his speech carrying inherent authority: "Don't worry, you are the person I want to cultivate. As long as you don't mess around and follow the steps, there are plenty of immortal merits waiting for you to claim. Once you become an Immortal General of our Yan-Chu, when you visit the mountains, no matter what your cultivation is, those Sect Masters of the Heaven One Sect will have to welcome you personally!"

He spoke domineeringly, but it was also the truth.

Although those sects had vast power, compared to the entire Yan-Chu Ancient Qin Xianchao, they were still like mayflies shaking a tree, difficult to rival.

When Li Hao heard the other party's words, the spark that had just risen in his heart was extinguished instead.

Cultivating, joining the army... neither was what he longed for.

Not to mention a thousand years... it was too long.

He would follow his own methods; a thousand years later, he might not be inferior to such achievements.

Li Hao shook his head and said: "Thank you for the Marshal's kindness. The junior's strength is low, and I still want to rely on myself to cultivate slowly, so as not to implicate the army."

His attitude was sincere, neither humble nor arrogant.

Seeing this appearance, Shangguan Hong, in his golden armor, was stunned. He could tell that this was not modesty or evasion, but the youth's polite refusal.

He had offered such conditions that even the elders of those great sects would be jealous. He had rarely felt moved and liked a youth so much, yet the other party had politely refused him!

Beside him, Yuan Xinggang also had a look of surprise, not expecting Li Hao to refuse such a temptation.

He glanced sideways at Shangguan Hong's slightly darkened face and couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart. This couldn't be blamed on him.

"Youth, since you don't want to fight and kill, why not come to my State Supervision Academy and take me as your master? I will teach you personally. In the future, if I retire, if you can compete with my other disciples, you will have the hope of becoming the State Preceptor of our Great Yan-Chu!"

Yuan Xinggang said with a smile.

Hearing his words, Shangguan Hong immediately sobered up, his expression changed, and he looked at him with anger.

Yuan Xinggang looked at him indifferently and transmitted his voice: "The person has already politely refused you; this cannot be blamed on me."

Shangguan Hong snorted coldly and said to Li Hao: "Youth, do you know what kind of heaven-ascending opportunity you have refused? Even if you make a name for yourself in the Southern Domain Tournament, what of it? At most, it is making a name for your sect. If you join my command, once the news spreads, who would dare to touch your sect? Even if you break away from your sect, the remaining prestige will still benefit them."

Li Hao felt somewhat helpless in his heart. This opportunity was indeed rare, and he felt some regret in giving it up.

"If I join the senior's command, and the senior allows the junior to cultivate on my own, that would be possible," Li Hao said.

Shangguan Hong was stunned and couldn't help but glare.

Was this rejecting his teaching?

Compared to becoming a great general, wasn't the most important benefit of joining his command being able to stay by his side and learn the skills of how to fight against the myriad races of the heavens?

"Hmph, the number of people who want to follow me is countless. You, on the other hand, can't even grasp such a heaven-sent opportunity."

A flash of anger appeared in Shangguan Hong's eyes.

Yuan Xinggang, however, waved his hand with a smile, showing anticipation toward Li Hao: "Youth, if you want to cultivate on your own, you can join my State Supervision Academy. I guarantee I will not interfere with you. However, before you succeed in your cultivation, I will not announce your identity to the outside world. What do you think?"

Hearing his words, Shangguan Hong looked at him in surprise. Although this youth had extremely high talent, which made him cherish talent, it was not to the point of being so humble.

He stared at Yuan Xinggang, knowing that this old guy's temperament was in no way inferior to his own, so there must be some reason.

When Li Hao heard the white-haired old man's words, he was also stunned and hurriedly said: "Thank you, senior. The junior is willing."

Seeing Li Hao agree, Shangguan Hong's expression changed slightly. Although he was a bit angry at Li Hao, thinking that this youth had just helped him win the bet, his expression softened a bit, and he said:

"Since you have such thoughts, I can also promise you this: here is a Chu King Token. In times of crisis, you can use this token to mobilize the Tiger-Lion Immortal Armies everywhere. In addition, I will enroll you in the Chu Immortal Army, hold the position of Ten-Husband, and receive immortal salary. I will give you a hundred years. By then, the Southern Domain Tournament will have long ended, and you can come and decide whether to truly join!"

As he spoke, he threw a golden, brilliant immortal token that landed in Li Hao's hand.

Li Hao hurriedly took it. It was cold to the touch, and on the immortal token, the golden light converged to write an ancient "Chu" character.

Li Hao was somewhat flattered, not expecting both of these powerful experts to value him so much.

He hurriedly bowed and worshipped: "Thank you both seniors for your appreciation. The junior will definitely consider it carefully."

"What is your name?"

Yuan Xinggang said with a smile.

"Hao Tian."

"Hao Tian..."

Shangguan Hong nodded and said: "A good name. I don't seem to have heard of a family with the surname Hao. You come from another domain."

Li Hao was slightly startled, pondering how to answer.

Seeing Li Hao's difficult expression, Shangguan Hong waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. Heroes don't ask where they come from. I value you only for who you are. Kid, go back and consider it well. Don't miss this opportunity."

Li Hao felt relieved in his heart and couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill, cupping his hands and worshipping again: "Thank you."

"Go."

Shangguan Hong waved his hand gently, and a majestic force sent Li Hao away.

After Li Hao's figure crossed the Desolate Domain and disappeared, Yuan Xinggang turned to look at Shangguan Hong and smiled lightly:

"You were actually willing to promise such great benefits, even giving the Chu King Token. Those princes, if they aren't the ones who are favored, might not even have this token!"

"Hmph, Old Yuan, what exactly are you hiding? Although this kid's talent is high, you are even willing to concede on this attitude. Earlier, you bet that he could last more than a stick of incense. I want to know, what exactly do you see in him?"

Shangguan Hong asked with a cold snort.

Yuan Xinggang was stunned and couldn't help but laugh dumbly, not expecting the other party to be so willing to bet because of himself.

His eyes flickered, and he smiled lightly: "If you can agree that when you root out the pests in the Demon-Subduing Division, you won't implicate the innocent, I will tell you."

Shangguan Hong raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and said: "Fine, I agree."

He knew that this was the reason Old Yuan had always been cautious; he was just using this youth to push the boat along and make a concession to him.

Seeing him agree so readily, Yuan Xinggang also showed a smile, but remembering some past events, a sense of vicissitudes and sighs couldn't help but appear in his eyes, and he said:

"That youth makes me see the shadows of some old acquaintances. If I'm not mistaken... that youth may have obtained some inheritances that are more powerful than both you and me."

"Since the flower already has an owner, I will give it fertile soil and help an old friend water it. Perhaps it can bloom into very beautiful flowers."

Shangguan Hong was stunned. Inheritances more powerful than theirs?

Thinking of the youth's appearance just now, his eyes flickered, and he felt in his heart that what Old Yuan said was eight or nine parts true.

"What inheritance is that?"

He asked.

Yuan Xinggang looked at him, and after a long while, he gently spat out a few words:

"Inheritance from the Emperor Fall Period..."

Shangguan Hong's eyes condensed, he turned his head to look at the spatial trajectory where the youth had left, and fell into silence.

……

*Whoosh! *

At the same time, Li Hao's figure appeared in the square before the black immortal stele.

Except for him, others were also being teleported out one after another.

But even so, when Li Hao appeared, it still caused many gazes to stare over, with looks of surprise in their eyes.

(End of Chapter)