NOVGO.NET Chapter 1388 Chapter 324: Journey to the Heavenly Palace (2)
Chapter 1388 Chapter 324: Journey to the Heavenly Palace (2)
Li Hao withdrew his thoughts and used the remaining time to once again concentrate on drawing the Time Origin Divine Tree.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
In another pavilion courtyard within the Langya Painting Realm.
“Master, this time in the Southern Domain battle, my junior sister and I will definitely achieve a good ranking, don’t worry!”
In the courtyard, a man and a woman stood together, like a golden boy and jade girl, perfectly matched. The young man’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit as he spoke powerfully to the Great Dream Master before him.
The Great Dream Master smiled and said, “Though you both have reached the Immortal Monarch Realm, you have only just stepped into the First Level, and there is still quite a gap compared to others. Do not underestimate them. If you proceed steadily, you might have a chance to rank within the top hundred!”
“Adding up the disciples at each Immortal Dynasty’s Heavenly Sect, there are no more than a hundred. Wouldn’t that mean ranking at the bottom? Master, don’t underestimate us.”
The young woman beside him, with rosy cheeks and bright white teeth, appeared lively and intelligent, her eyes sparkling as she jokingly replied to the Great Dream Master.
The Great Dream Master chuckled and said, “Don’t be overconfident. The overall situation matters more. As long as you can rank in the top hundred, plus the achievements our sect’s Elders and other disciples have made at the border, we are already certain to advance to the Tianyi Sect. Moreover, our sect has not only you two; there are others who can also achieve good rankings.”
“Master, are you referring to that guy called Haotian?”
The young woman instantly asked, her eyes revealing great curiosity, “I heard he achieved tenth place in the Ancient Immortal Realm of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty and gained the opportunity to cultivate in the Original Secret Realm for seven years. Has he now advanced to the Immortal Monarch Realm?”
“Not so quickly. He was previously only at the True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer. The Original Secret Realm focuses on comprehending the Tao, not on realm cultivation. But as long as his Tao Realm is profound, one day, when he breaks through to become an Immortal Monarch, he will be strong within that realm.”
The Great Dream Master lightly smiled, knowing that Li Hao’s soul life was merely a hundred years. Such brief soul life reaching the True Immortal Realm was already extremely monstrous, let alone now achieving True Immortal Realm’s Ten Layers of Perfection. When his soul life is verified at the Southern Domain battle, she estimates it will astonish many.
“Huh? Not yet at the Immortal Monarch Realm? Then it would be difficult for him to rank in the top hundred overall this time? Is he deliberately suppressing his cultivation to achieve a good ranking in the True Immortal Realm group?”
The young woman couldn’t help but ask in surprise.
The young man beside her revealed a gleam in his eyes and said, “Master seems to have been accompanying that junior brother in cultivation, imparting teachings to him during this period.”
The Great Dream Master perceived a trace of jealousy in his words and laughed silently, saying, “Originally, I intended to do so, but that child is too clever and didn’t discuss the Tao with me; instead, he explored other matters.”
“What?”
The young man’s expression changed slightly, prompting him to ask.
The Great Dream Master glanced at him, her smile slightly restrained, and said:
“This is not something you should concern yourselves with. As the battle approaches, you need to focus. Other disciples of the Tianyi Sect won’t let you perform freely. After all, if our sect advances to the Tianyi Sect, there will be another sect of the Tianyi Sect falling behind. The Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty has maintained only five major Tianyi Sects for tens of thousands of years, leaving the best resources to the top sects, not allowing anyone to become a Tianyi Sect by merely meeting a passing standard. This is a life-and-death contest!”
Upon hearing the master’s words, the two glanced at each other and nodded in acknowledgment: “Disciple understands.”
“This time, with you two leading, along with Haotian, you are the strongest among our sect’s disciples in combat power. If challenged by disciples from other sects, you must take the lead, shielding your fellow disciples from all threats. Do you understand?”
The Great Dream Master’s eyes carried a trace of sternness as she spoke.
“Including him?”
The two were shocked. They had heard of the young man’s ability to defeat Imperial Family members at the Immortal Monarch Realm in the Ancient Immortal Realm, but believed it was due to the master’s secret help with the Immortal Soldier, rather than the young man’s own strength, given the significant gap between the True Immortal Realm and the Immortal Monarch Realm. Upon advancing to the Immortal Monarch Realm, they further felt this disparity.
With their current power, they could easily suppress the True Immortal Realm with a wave, rendering all means and Immortal Techniques from that realm ineffective against their Immortal Path Law.
The Great Dream Master nodded slightly, refraining from saying more, and immediately instructed them to leave the secret realm and gather with other disciples from the Sword Abyss.
Later, she left the pavilion and returned to the main hall where Li Hao resided.
Upon arriving at the hall, she noticed Li Hao’s cultivation had advanced to True Immortal Realm’s Tenth Layer, his aura even more refined than before, causing a satisfied smile to appear at the corner of her mouth.
If she wasn’t aware that Li Hao surely had a significant inheritance behind him, she would have already considered taking Li Hao on as her Direct Disciple, being unable to fault his personality or talent.
“It’s time to set off.”
Her voice was soft and gentle as she spoke.
Li Hao slowly opened his eyes, seeing the Great Dream Master’s mist-like gentle and dreamy gaze, which warmed his heart. He stood up and said:
“Thank you, Senior, for your care during this period. I will definitely strive for a good ranking for the Great Dream Nine Abysses!”
The Great Dream Master saw the determination and conviction in the young man’s eyes, feeling a slight flutter in her heart, and she shook her head and said, “You don’t need to be too serious. With your strength, achieving the top five in the True Immortal Realm group shouldn’t be a problem. If the Supreme’s Direct Disciple from the Heavenly Palace does not participate, you might even hope for the top three, or even first place!”
“Even if you take a step back and achieve the top five in the True Immortal Realm, it will be sufficient to elevate our Great Dream Nine Abysses to the Tianyi Sect!”
Li Hao nodded but did not say much. Since he was participating in the battle, he would naturally not hold back and would give his utmost effort; otherwise, what would be the point of assisting?
“Go ahead, don’t feel too pressured.”
The Great Dream Master said softly.
Li Hao laughed, knowing that if it were other disciples, the person would likely encourage them well, but for him, she worried he felt pressured.
This gentleness, like water, was actually the sharpest, a blade that cuts through the heart.
He merely nodded and said no more, following the Great Dream Master out of the main hall, and taking away his painted works created during his stay.
Meanwhile, other disciples in the Langya Painting Realm had already heard the Dream Master’s transformed voice and awakened from cultivation, gathering in the courtyard of the Painting Realm.
On the grounds outside the Langya Painting Realm, each abyss sent an Elder to accompany the trip.
For the Sword Abyss, it would be Old Man Li.
The Great Dream Master’s figure appeared, her robe fluttering, enveloping the courtyard like a Dharma Aspect, yet this time she revealed her true form.
She raised her hand, releasing a flying ship adorned with an array of treasures from her sleeve, appearing majestic and imposing, its size expanding to cast a shadow over the entire courtyard.
“Elders from each abyss, board the ship, we’re setting off.”
Except for Li Tie Mu, the other abyss Elders boarded this Domain Artifact one after another.
The Great Dream Master waved her hand, and the disciples within the secret realm shifted to the flying ship in an instant.
Meanwhile, the Great Dream Master’s figure shrank, transforming into an exceptionally beautiful and graceful form, standing at the bow of the ship, facing the wind, her sleeve fluttering like clouds.
“Sect Master, are you personally going?”
The Elder accompanying from the Spear Abyss was Mu Yun, surprised by the Great Dream Master’s actions.
“This is my incarnation.”
The Great Dream Master said softly.
In the crowd, Li Hao’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, recalling the Great Dream Master saying she would personally escort them, unsure if the present her was truly an incarnation or if she was concealing it.
Upon hearing this, Mu Yun breathed a sigh of relief, retreating to his position.
“The ship contains various guest rooms. You may choose one. This journey will take three days, even for a Domain Artifact. Rest well and relax your minds, do not be overly tense.”
The Great Dream Master spoke calmly.
The Elders and disciples from each abyss quickly acknowledged and returned inside the ship, which was immense, containing hidden secrets, with hundreds of thousands of guest rooms.
Li Hao intended to choose a room, but heard the Great Dream Master’s voice echoing in his mind:
“You go to Room Number One and stay with me.”
Li Hao paused, glancing at the Great Dream Master.
“Understood.”
He responded mentally, then entered the ship, swiftly finding the largest guest room among them.
Calling it a guest room was an understatement, as it was as opulent as a palace.
There was a barrier outside, which quietly disappeared as Li Hao approached.
Li Hao knew it was controlled by the Great Dream Master, given she commanded the flying ship Domain Artifact, and nothing within it escaped her notice.
“Heavenly Palace…”
Thinking of arriving at the Southern Domain’s central area in three days, Li Hao couldn’t help but recall various figures who departed early in the True Realm—the Source Master and Divine King, and later, the Huangtian Saint transported to the Heavenly Palace.