Chapter 1144: 239: The Third Trial, the Path to the True Immortal Realm
Chapter 1144: Chapter 239: The Third Trial, the Path to the True Immortal Realm
“Haotian, I heard from Elder Wang that you’ve already passed the first test?”
Li Hao had just arrived when a Saint inquired about him.
Li Hao looked at the person asking the question. Although the other’s eyes were sincere, there was a hint of doubt in them.
“Yes.”
Li Hao nodded slightly, not paying much attention.
“Haotian, during your first challenge at the True Venerate Tower, how did you manage to endure for so long?”
Another Saint asked curiously, with a hint of admiration in their eyes towards Li Hao. Among those present, there were some who were envious, but there were also those who saw Li Hao’s potential and wanted to seize the opportunity to befriend him.
The Flower Saint and Travel Saint were also in the crowd gazing at Li Hao, but did not inquire. They believed Li Hao had not taken any shortcuts, after all, those who could join the Flower Travel Association couldn’t be unscrupulous, not to mention, Elder Wang was such a significant figure that there was no need to deceive them.
“Run away, keep running.”
Li Hao responded to the person, “The projection inside is indeed strong, it’s impossible to confront it head-on.”
Upon hearing Li Hao’s words, Lin Saint, Ming Saint, and Mu Saint showed a flicker in their eyes, all of whom had deeply experienced the might of that projection.
But escaping… it was not something one could do just by wanting to escape.
“Even if you wanted to escape, it would be challenging, after all, the projection can overpower you in every aspect. Did you perhaps attain some kind of enlightenment inside?”
The person who had inquired earlier about Li Hao passing the test, displayed a puzzled expression.
Li Hao smiled slightly and did not respond.
After all, the test itself was secretive, concerning various personal techniques and trump cards. The question was somewhat intrusive.
“The challenge of the True Venerate Tower might not have any tricks, right? Haotian must have attained some enlightenment that prevented the projection from being reflected, allowing him to last so long, correct?” Ming Saint suddenly spoke, his voice calm, but his gaze turned towards Elder Wang.
Obviously, he had some doubts about Elder Wang’s authority. If not for enlightenment, there must have been some trick taught by Elder Wang, otherwise, he couldn’t believe that someone, on their first challenge, could endure under that terrifying projection for so long.
Run away? The speed of that projection was even faster!
Elder Wang sensed Ming Saint’s gaze and easily discerned the young one’s thoughts. He chuckled softly and said to Li Hao:
“You little rascal, hiding so deeply, I underestimated you earlier.”
Li Hao scratched his head, unsure of what aspect he was referring to.
“You all should work hard and train diligently. Haotian, come with me.”
Elder Wang glanced around at everyone, then said to Li Hao.
Li Hao nodded.
Everyone saw Elder Wang’s apparent favor towards Li Hao, and their gazes were complex.
Ming Saint, Mu Saint, and Lin Saint exchanged glances, all sensing a strong sense of crisis from Li Hao. Especially Lin Saint, who had just recently passed the first test himself. Now the time he spent challenging the True Venerate Tower was not even as long as Li Hao’s, not even fifteen minutes, and as for ways to defeat that projection, he was completely clueless.
Just as he was about to catch up with the main group and close the gap with Mu Saint and Ming Saint, he was instead surpassed by Li Hao, overturning his years of cultivation pursuit and just-kindled ambition as though doused with cold water.
The people whispered among themselves, all discussing Li Hao’s challenge of the True Venerate Tower, speculating on who would be the first to reach the third step and seize the Immortal Emperor’s legacy.
Ming Saint, Lin Saint, and the others exchanged glances, but instead of continuing their cultivation retreat, they understood each other tacitly and simultaneously stood up, flying towards Elder Wang’s dwelling.
Wang Lai brought Li Hao back and casually set up a soundproof barrier around them, intending to talk to Li Hao about the cultivation technique for the third test, the path to advance to the True Immortal Realm, and the various distinctions of the True Immortal Realm. As the two sat down in front of the wooden stump, before Elder Wang could speak, they saw three figures flying towards them.
“Elder Wang.”
The three of them saw Elder Wang frowning and looking at them. They had somewhat awkward smiles on their faces, but inwardly they felt a bit uncomfortable. After all, they had been here for a lengthy period and had always been very diligent and attentive to Elder Wang, only to now be replaced for a new favorite.
Though dissatisfied inside, they wore smiles instead.
“Why have you come here?”
Elder Wang asked.
Ming Saint slightly bowed and said with a smile, “Elder Wang, we’ve also come to learn and hear your teachings.”
Elder Wang slightly shook his head internally, directly pointing out their intentions, “You all think that Haotian could endure in the True Venerate Tower for so long because of my guidance? Alright, given your diligent and obedient effort over the years, let’s take Haotian as your first lesson.”
“Hmm?”
The three had their thoughts exposed by Elder Wang, displaying a slight awkwardness, but inwardly remained indifferent, since not just them, but many others thought so too, besides, this could very well be the truth.
Hearing that Elder Wang was about to teach them, the three showed expectant expressions, simultaneously glancing at Li Hao, wondering if he was planning to share the technique with them?
“The first lesson…”
Elder Wang’s face remained calm as he paused and then said, “is to learn to acknowledge the excellence of others.”
The three: “…”
Elder Wang paid no attention to the three’s slightly frozen smiles, and said indifferently, “In the future, when you head to the True Realm, if any of the past glory remains, you’ll see more monsters. They come from high birth, deep heritage, some soaked in immortal elixirs from young, using Dao Fruits as snacks, cultivating the same techniques but at a hundred to a thousand times your speed!”
“And there are those with no heritage, but who are just clever, with extraordinary talent, a nimble mind, able to rise from obscurity, compete with those geniuses of great forces, and earn their own fame!”
“At that time, will you also compare yourselves with them, become envious, become angry?”
The three’s expressions changed, their thoughts entirely seen through, including the anger and jealousy in their hearts, making them too afraid to meet Elder Wang’s eyes directly.