Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1811: Chapter 473: Great Battle

Li Hao and Shi Miao arrived at Dragon Gate City, and the days went by as usual, each cultivating on their own.

Occasionally, Shi Miao would come to the first floor to visit Li Hao, and upon seeing him immersed in his cultivation, she would sit quietly nearby for a while before leaving, without disturbing him.

Time passed, but the atmosphere in the city was unlike anywhere else, shrouded in dark clouds and filled with a sense of impending doom, with the air steeped in the scent of blood.

In the blink of an eye, seven years had gone by.

At the mountain’s peak spring, Li Hao saw a Yaoqin form from the flowing water before him. He lightly strummed the instrument, its musical rhythm rippling and stirring countless strands of sound, each embodying the flow of various laws. Every wave of sound contained the power of many laws, possessing extremely destructive potential.

"Just a little more..."

Li Hao could feel that he was just one step away from reaching the bottleneck of the third stage.

Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, the mountainside trembled, and a dragon’s roar echoed from high above.

Li Hao looked up and saw a golden dragon soul phantom soaring swiftly to the mountain top.

"The tower master has summoned, please gather quickly."

The dragon soul phantom said hastily, while a golden passage appeared behind it, running through the entire Dragon Shield Tower, all the way to the top.

Li Hao felt a chill in his heart, knowing that there was likely a battle brewing; otherwise, the tower master wouldn’t disturb others’ cultivation and recuperation lightly.

Without saying much, he swiftly rose from the spring, and after dressing, saw Shi Miao’s figure approaching through the void.

She held the tower insignia from his floor, allowing her to move freely.

"The tower master has summoned, I suspect there’s an ancient demon invasion."

Shi Miao quickly told Li Hao with a grave expression, "When we go to battle, remember to stay by my side, don’t take risks. A war of this scale is significant, and the strong ones among the ancient demons might strike unexpectedly, crushing the flashy and tough bones. It’s better to keep a low profile to survive longer."

Li Hao understood she was concerned for his safety, and said, "Don’t worry, I’ll be careful."

Shi Miao nodded, and the two of them followed the golden light to the tower top.

When they arrived, they found seven others already present, their gazes falling on them, especially on Li Hao.

Li Hao could feel the gravity and worry in their eyes; evidently, he was the weak link here.

"There’s an enemy invasion of considerable scale, prepare for battle."

Long Ying surveyed them and said solemnly.

Duan Yuan and the others nodded, already fully armed, clad in immortal helmets and armor.

"Our duties this time, aside from the previous Dragon-cutting Army, also include the Nine Camps’ Kun Dragon Army!"

Long Ying said gravely, "The scope is larger, meaning we must push the Six Harmonies Dragon Scale Array to its limit to defend them all!"

"The Kun Dragon Army is also under our charge?"

Duan Yuan and the others’ faces changed slightly, and Liuli asked in surprise, "Could there have been an incident at Dragon Shield Tower?"

"That’s not it; there are other missions being executed, hence we must take on more responsibilities."

Long Ying shook his head, but his gaze fell on Li Hao, "Brother Haotian, though you have mastered the formation, you are after all just at the Immortal King Realm First Level, your power is too weak. I acquired this Blast Realm Pill, which can temporarily boost you to the Immortal King Realm Second Level, although it will have some side effects afterward, including a significant impact on longevity..."

Before he finished, the pill emitting purple-black light in his hand was knocked away by a burst of energy.

Shi Miao said coldly, "He’ll take my share, such a thing is not to be consumed!"

Long Ying’s mouth slightly opened before he chuckled bitterly, realizing that these disciples of the Immortal Emperor would never consume such pills. Aside from the problems he mentioned, it could also cause cracks in the realm, affecting cultivation and upgrades.

The others knew this well; in silence, none forced Li Hao. If it were them, they wouldn’t take it unless at the brink of life and death.

"Since that’s the case, Brother Haotian, you will handle the dragon tail. Shi Miao, you surpass Duan Yuan in power, I’ll take the dragon’s head, and you’ll take the heavenly claw!" Long Ying said.

Shi Miao frowned, wanting to refuse as it placed her too far from Li Hao, but before she could speak, Li Hao transmitted a message to her, "Let’s leave it as is. Since we’ve come here to train, slaying ancient demons should be our focus, otherwise I’d be a burden and lose all meaning."

Hearing Li Hao, Shi Miao glanced at him, seeing determination and decisiveness in his eyes. She understood that this young man’s heart was concerned not only with his own safety but also with compassion for the world.

"Then be careful yourself."

Shi Miao said.

She knew Li Hao had that set of top-notch immortal armor and the End of Immortal Sword, making his defensive capabilities rather high, even higher than others in the tower. In case of trouble, she could still provide timely support; otherwise, she wouldn’t leave even if it defied Li Hao’s wishes.

Buzz!

Just then, a vast and expansive dragon roar echoed outside the tower, like the lowing of cattle, resembling a tiger’s call from the deep sea, deep and mighty.

Long Ying raised his hand, concealing the barrier in the tower, and the walls seemed to turn transparent, revealing the outside scene. Towering Dragon Gate City, countless buildings stood, and among these mountain-like structures, figures flowed and surged out, some revealing original forms, carrying overwhelming ghostly aura, while others were various dragon clans.

They seemed like dragon clan mutations, some resembling crawling lizards with wings, some were fat like goats but scaled, and others were like giant crocodiles but with horns and a dragon tail, being Crocodile Dragon Clan.

In the Eastern Domain, most were Demon Race, yet also belonged to the True Realm Ten Thousand Races. The Human Race here was scarce, and under the suppression of the Ancestor Dragon Court, these Demon Race had no internal strife. Amid ancient demon invasions, they took on the duty of defending the Eastern Domain, for after all, the Eastern Domain and the True Realm were their home.