Follow the path of Dao from infancy-Chapter 717 - 137: A Single Sword (Combined Two in One)_4

Chapter 717: Chapter 137: A Single Sword (Combined Two in One)_4

“When my Sun and Moon Sword Intent enters Dao, I may not be unable to defeat you, it’s just minor Dao. Give me ten more years, and I will surely enter Dao!” Li Hao’s eyes glinted with killing intent. There were many with sword Dao stronger than his, such as the Half-Saint Elders and the senior geniuses from the Tao Law Realm within the Holy Land. But since their cultivation had been longer and were stronger than his, he could accept that.

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After another hundred years of cultivation, he would only grow stronger.

Li Hao knew that the other party’s words were to reinforce their own Dao Heart and Sword Dao, so he didn’t bother saying more. In that last strike, he could have shattered the opponent’s Sword Intent into the opponent’s Sea of Consciousness, just as the other party had done to Lin Qingyue, leaving behind a Sword Qi.

But Li Hao knew it wouldn’t be significant—the opponent’s mentor was a Sword Saint, who could break his Sword Qi.

The battle on the stage had concluded. Seeing that Haoyue Saint Son had truly been defeated, the crowd below went silent, a mix of astonishment and disbelief.

The youngest strongest Heavenly Pride of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land had been defeated in swordplay—where did this old monster come from?

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Yao Ancestor withdrew her gaze from Li Hao, her eyes flickering. She turned to look at the Sword Saint, knowing her disciple had been defeated, that his Sword Dao now showed cracks needing her repair. She wondered how the opponent would deal.

Thinking of that painting, recalling the pure eyes of the young man, a sigh akin to celestial music gently rose within her as she spoke softly:

“Qingfeng Pill Master, according to Saintess Qing Ying, you were injured and stranded here. With your power, you must be a Saint Heir from some Holy Land, right?”

Earlier, when Li Hao dueled and unleashed Sword Qi, while the All Phenomena Attributes could conceal much, the leakage of power had revealed his cultivation level, which was also at the Tao Comprehension Realm.

With such a realm and swordsmanship, and easily defeating Haoyue Saint Son, this person must have a remarkable background.

If it were some other Holy Land’s Saint Heir who had secretly infiltrated here and come out on Lin Qingyue’s behalf, she would certainly not believe it.

On this point, she believed the other Half-Saint Elders could see it clearly too, and would not believe it. But sometimes the truth wasn’t crucial—just like Haoyue Saint Son crippling Lin Qingyue in public was the truth, but people cared more about the outcome and each other’s status.

People are always in awe of strength. When the strong whisper, others listen carefully; when the weak cry out loudly, no one pays attention.

Even the same words, spoken by the weak, would be met with ridicule, while those uttered by the strong would be considered the wisdom of a Saint.

Yao Ancestor, by speaking now, was guiding others to realize that Li Hao had significant status—such a person would not risk sneaking into the Sword Ancestor Holy Land for mere espionage.

Li Hao quickly understood Yao Ancestor’s implication upon hearing her words. His eyes met hers, a smile on her face, and he felt a touch of gratitude for her willingness to speak on his behalf just for the favor of a painting.

“I indeed suffered injuries and found refuge here, recuperating in Saintess Qing Ying’s courtyard, with no intention of offending the Holy Land,” Li Hao spoke softly.

Yao Ancestor nodded lightly, smiling as she said, “Then what about now? What are your plans? Will you join our Sword Ancestor Holy Land, take our sect as your mentor, or return to your original place?”

The Sword Master had previously asked Li Hao the same thing. His original plan was to stay put in the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, cultivating Carving, Fishing, Chess, and the like to Eighth or Ninth Stage, or reach the Tenth Stage in one skill to initiate the Ritual Path to Saint Ascension and seek revenge on the Void Saint.

But now, he knew that such peaceful days were no longer possible.

Where there is strife, there is controversy, and peace cannot be found.

“I would indeed like to take your sect as mentor, but I have a mighty enemy. Joining your sect might bring disaster upon it.”

Li Hao bowed his hands, speaking quietly.

Yao Ancestor chuckled and asked, “So, are you being hunted by your enemy here? With your formidable sword Dao, your enemy is not a Half-Saint, right? Even if that were the case, our Sword Ancestor Holy Land could protect you!”

The other Elders, including several Ancestors, were sizing up Li Hao, understanding Yao Ancestor’s intent. With Li Hao’s swordsmanship and strength, regardless of his age, he was indeed a Heavenly Pride level figure. Indeed, it would be good to absorb such a person into the Holy Land.

Li Hao was silent for a moment, knowing that now, he needed to clarify some things, or else it would be hard to have a consistent story.

“More than that.”

He spoke softly.

“More than that?” Yao Ancestor was taken aback, and intently said, “More than one Half-Saint?”

Lin Qingyue also looked towards Li Hao, shock showing in her eyes. Li Hao had been severely injured, chased by more than one Half-Saint?

How could that be? A Half-Saint taking action was terrifying enough, let alone more than one.

Li Hao shook his head, “Not a Half-Saint.”

Hearing this, Yao Ancestor was startled, then her pupils constricted. If not a Half-Saint, could it possibly be a Saint?

Her enemy was a Saint?!

Lin Qingyue also realized this, looking at Li Hao in astonishment. Had Li Hao been gravely injured by a Saint?!

The Haoyue Saint Son, standing in the air, also heard this and his face changed, looking at the sword-wielding youth in shock. The opponent’s enemy was a Saint?!

The many disciples below also came to this realization, equally astounded. Saints are like the sun and moon in the sky, unreachable; to even hear their teachings was a luxury. Yet Li Hao had provoked a Saint, and furthermore, as an enemy?!

Yao Ancestor was stunned for a moment, then regained her composure, knowing Li Hao would not lie about such things involving Saints.

A wry smile formed on her lips—if it indeed involved a Saint, the matter of taking Li Hao as a disciple and offending others was not a decision she could make.

She looked towards the Sword Saint, who was also staring at Li Hao. He knew that if he asked which Saint Li Hao’s enemy was, the latter was unlikely to reveal it, lest it expose him.

And to have provoked a Saint, it was probably for deeper reasons.

The situation was complicated, and such a person was indeed not suitable to join the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.

Yet, if they could interrogate him and hand him over to his Saint enemy, would that not be beneficial?

His gaze flickered, and as he pondered, suddenly a voice rang out, entering the field.

“He is a disciple of the Supreme Saint Gate, of exceptional talent. He is only 28 years old, someone our Sword Ancestor Holy Land cannot contain.”

Along with those words, a figure glided in, followed by two Sword Attendants wearing copper masks.

It was the Sword Master.