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Chapter 1291: Chapter 287: Chong Er Makes the Rankings (Part 2)

“Grandfather, he’s only in the True Immortal Realm. Could he be hiding his cultivation?”

Gu Xingwan couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Changming said, “Chong Er’s cultivation may not be as advanced as yours, but his battle prowess is not necessarily inferior. Such excellence deserves nurturing. The Demon Suppression Bureau is not just a wielder of swords but also the dragon vein of Yan and Chu. We must carry great virtues and have a heart for nurturing talent.”

Gu Xingwan was stunned. This young man was only at the Third Level of the True Immortal Realm, and yet her grandfather said his battle prowess was not inferior to her own?

Moreover, she had seen countless prodigies, but her grandfather always seemed indifferent; when had he ever taken such an interest before?

“Ten years from now, there will be a war in the Southern Domain. Chong Er, like you, will participate. You must work hard and get along well with Chong Er; look out for each other at that time.”

Gu Changming said to her, feeling a deep affection for his granddaughter. Seeing through Li Hao’s potential, he had a mind to let her get closer to Li Hao. As long as Li Hao did not fall, being an inheritor of the Immortal Emperor, even if not a direct disciple, he would have a place in the vast True Realm in the future.

“What? He’s going to join the Southern Domain War?”

Gu Xingwan was shocked, looking incredulously at her grandfather.

She then looked at Li Hao, her starlit eyes widening in disbelief, but soon followed by a stubborn anger.

Previously, Li Hao had displayed the Qingtian Swordsmanship with a realm far beyond hers, making her think that his soul life was also far higher than hers. Yet she didn’t expect he could participate in the Southern Domain War.

Does this mean his talent surpasses hers by far?

“Have you been to the Ancient Immortal Realm? Which Desolate Domain did you enter, the tenth?”

Gu Xingwan turned to look at Li Hao, her brows turning icy as she stared directly at him.

“I’ve been.”

Li Hao said.

Gu Xingwan raised an eyebrow, her mouth curling slightly, “Then you still need to work hard. Although getting into the tenth Desolate Domain at the Third Level of the True Immortal Realm is commendable, three years have passed, and others will undoubtedly strive to improve, sparing no effort to make a last sprint. You at least need the endurance to last seven days in the tenth Desolate Domain.”

“I have endurance, but I lack patience.”

Li Hao shook his head.

Gu Xingwan froze, then laughed angrily, “Big words, do you think you can pass through the tenth Desolate Domain and directly secure a spot for battle qualification?”

“Yes.”

Li Hao nodded.

Gu Xingwan looked at Li Hao as if he were crazy, then sneered, “We’ll see if you have this capability. Last time the Ancient Immortal Realm ended, I was ranked 68th. What rank did you achieve?”

“Top twenty.”

Li Hao said.

“?”

Gu Xingwan was about to mock him, but the words caught in her throat. She stared blankly at Li Hao, and after a long moment, turned to look at Gu Changming:

“Grandfather, is he crazy?”

Gu Changming was also staring at Li Hao in wonder, but he knew Li Hao would not lie. However, claiming a top twenty position would necessitate breaking the power of the tenth Desolate Domain, a force barely capable of competing with an Immortal Monarch Realm.

He recalled how Li Hao had previously withstood the attack from a Ninth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm Ancient Demon. The power Li Hao unleashed was strong, though not yet on par with the Immortal Monarch Realm, but was already the limit of the True Immortal Realm.

Now it seemed the young man had other means yet unused.

“Xingwan, don’t speak nonsense.”

Gu Changming slightly scolded his granddaughter with a stern face: “Beyond the heavens, there are higher heavens. You cannot be arrogant. Even though he is only in the Third Level of the True Immortal Realm, the realm of that Green Heaven Immortal Technique he possesses is far superior to yours. You must learn well.”

Gu Xingwan had previously experienced Li Hao’s Green Heaven Immortal Technique, and biting her silver teeth slightly, she said:

“They’re two different things. Even if he has top-notch Sword Dao talent, it doesn’t mean he can break through the tenth Desolate Domain. He’s only at the Third Level of the True Immortal Realm. Is such a thing possible?”

“I’ve told you before, some prodigies are incredibly dazzling since birth, their brilliance cannot be blocked by the entire True Realm. Like that supreme direct disciple of the Heavenly Palace, who possesses the rare top Nine Flower Immortal Seal. Just after becoming an Immortal Lord, he suppressed a Seventh Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm Ancient Demon, earning fame in one battle. Such a thing was witnessed by countless people. If you hadn’t seen it and only heard about it, would you believe it?”

Gu Changming frowned and said.

“That’s a supreme direct disciple. He’s not.”

Gu Xingwan’s face changed slightly, pouting a bit, yet her eyes still held disbelief towards Li Hao.

He’s four levels lower in realm than her, yet his battle strength surpasses hers? How is that possible?

Seeing Gu Changming about to scold her, she quickly said to Li Hao: “If you’re really so capable, let’s spar, and I’ll concede if you defeat me.”

Li Hao felt somewhat helpless. Why should I want your concession?

Seeing Gu Changming’s encouraging gaze, Li Hao could only say, “As you wish.”

“Very well, let’s do it here. I won’t use Immortal Soldiers, we’ll rely on our skills!”

Gu Xingwan snorted coldly.

Then she flew backwards, her whole body emanating an impressive aura, her immortal power like a rainbow, exhibiting an extraordinary and unparalleled demeanor.

Behind her, immortal power wove, reflecting a Dharma Aspect with eyes covered by sashes.

The eyes and forehead of that Dharma Aspect were covered, and Li Hao knew beforehand from Gu Changming that they were the Heavenly Eye Clan. Clearly, that Dharma Aspect was the embodiment of Gu Xingwan’s inner self.

“In the Green Heaven I am no match for you, only because I have only comprehended it for thirty years. Take this strike!”

In her palm, Gu Xingwan condensed immortal power, faintly forming it into a sword shape, and then some immortal power converged vortex-like around the sword, growing stronger, circling around the immortal power sword shape like star rings, greatly reducing the surrounding heaven and earth temperature.

Li Hao saw that the sword power contained Water Dao Origin laws, and her comprehension wasn’t low, having reached the Third Realm.

While his Water Dao Origin was merely at the Second Level.

But…

The initial buildup was too slow.

Li Hao lifted his foot, a slight point with the toe, and his figure swept past in the blink of an eye. The transfer and Returning Ruins of the Space Origin allowed him to arrive before her without any reaction from the opponent.