Chapter 1496  Chapter 368: Supreme Chess Game (Part 2)

“How dare you, how do you speak to your master like that?”

Ming Yue shouted angrily.

Li Hao ignored her and simply stared at the Heavenly Palace Venerable, but just by meeting his gaze, he felt his mind go dizzy, as if falling, and had to quickly look away, with an indescribable feeling in his heart.

“The world does not lack such immortal techniques; there are other immortal techniques that can replace them.”

The Heavenly Palace Venerable did not answer Li Hao but said, “If you can pass the trial and become my disciple, I will naturally teach you stronger immortal techniques. Are you willing?”

Upon hearing his words, countless gazes focused on Li Hao.

In the distant starry sky, Wang Shanhe, who was rushing through the stars, had a changed expression; the Heavenly Emperor was openly trying to take the Lord’s disciple?

His eyes involuntarily showed some tension, after all, the Immortal Emperor had already fallen, while the Heavenly Emperor before him was alive and well. The choice between the two was self-evident.

Elsewhere, a figure in cyan and blue clothing was racing through the starry sky, her silhouette trailing a rainbow-hued glow. She glanced intently at the reflected scene, only pursing her lips slightly and speeding up her pace.

She could see the past and future and had long been aware of what that boy was about to face, having already seen this scene, so she was not surprised.

In Heart Inquiry Floating City.

On a hillside, Old Han took up a wine pot, took a sip, and silently watched the boy in the mist, waiting for his response.

His lips curled slightly, his gaze indifferent, with a hint of self-mockery.

Kid, from now on, I’m afraid we’ll have to part ways…

He thought of the things he had given away, having been willful once. When the boy became apprenticed under that person, the other would surely find out that the kid’s Dao Heart was not merely the Eternal Dao Heart, and would see his handiwork. By then, they would likely pay another visit.

His lips curled into a cold smile; if they come again, then fight again.

In the territory of Yan and Chu, among the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities.

Standing in some hidden places of each Immortal City, the figures with sorrowful expressions all clenched their fists, faces filled with grief and fury, but they were helpless and could only endure.

Such humiliation, they had long seen many times and had endured many times.

Now, it was merely enduring once more.

Endure, endure, endure… After enduring for a hundred thousand years, how could they not endure now?

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When the entire Southern Domain’s gaze was focused on Li Hao, Li Hao stood on the clouds, feeling little, and simply narrowed his eyes slightly, saying:

“What if I say I’m unwilling, what happens then?”

Upon hearing his words, the hilltop became an uproar instantly.

Countless people thought Li Hao would agree without hesitation, abandon darkness for light, and compared to the fallen Immortal Emperor, the Supreme before them was alive; the choice was obvious to anyone.

But Li Hao hesitating was unbelievable.

In the starry sky, the continually chasing Wang Shanhe was dumbstruck, and then his eyes seemed bloodshot, somewhat moist.

Even if Li Hao ultimately succumbed to the Heavenly Palace Venerable’s might and apprenticed under him, just having this retort was not in vain for all the games they played in front of that grass hut!

The other figure flying through the starry sky remained indifferent. She had already seen the boy’s answer and even watched all aspects of his life from birth to now, hundreds of times.

Perhaps, he thought little of her, but she was extremely familiar with the boy, as familiar as with family.

In the Yan Chu Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, the myriad sorrowful expressions, all filled with bitterness, had tears in their eyes, muttering to themselves:

“Good, good, good, it’s been a hundred thousand years, and now someone dares to retort him again, truly worthy of being the disciple chosen by the Lord!”

“Poor child, just a hundred-year soul life, such matters shouldn’t involve you. Those three IOUs, others may not believe, but we believe!”

“Child, don’t get confused.”

The resentment that had just bottled up in their hearts to the point of suffocation seemed to find immense solace in that boy’s quiet retort, so much so that many were moved to tears, transitioning from anger to sympathy and affection for the boy.

In the mist, both Sword Heart and Ming Yue’s expressions froze slightly, their faces turning somewhat somber.

The Heavenly Palace Venerable remained calm, with an air of majesty overlooking all beings. His voice was unhurried as he said:

“If you are unwilling, I will still spare your life to fight for the Southern Domain. After all, presently, our Human Race is in dire need of talent.”

Upon hearing his words, countless people came to their senses, praising the Supreme for his boundless mercy.

Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew things were not that simple, asking, “If that’s the case, I can only thank the Supreme for his kindness. I already have a master, and I don’t care who I apprentice under; as long as I see an Ancient Demon, as long as the Ancient Demons break the law and there’s a need for me, I am willing to fight!”

His words were resolute, coming from the heart.

Aside from Ancient Demon Meat, which could strengthen the Primordial Spirit, the scenes of the Ancient Demons sweeping across the Heavenly Calamity Illusion Realm were still vivid in his memory. He was unwilling for such tragedies to spread across the world.

If indeed a catastrophe arrives, he naturally would not retreat, knowing that there is no intact egg under a toppled nest.

Upon Li Hao’s refusal, countless people were in an uproar. In the face of the Supreme’s invitation to apprentice, Li Hao was unwilling!

This was a direct disciple status, so noble, that he could walk horizontally across the entire Southern Domain!

Simply put, Sword Heart and Ming Yue, in any Immortal Dynasty within the Southern Domain, once something happened, the entire dynasty would have to give an account to the Heavenly Palace!

“He actually…”

The many competing disciples were also somewhat bewildered, their eyes full of shock.

Among them, including the various Immortal Dynasties’ Immortal Monarch Realms, such as Chu Tianhuang, Boya Xuejian, and other large families of Immortal Dynasty’s Immortal Monarch Realms, were stunned.

They came here to compete, seeking fame, competing with same-realm prodigies, and also to be apprenticed under powerful ones.

And now, the greatest opportunity was right in front of Li Hao, and he actually refused.

This was the opportunity so many people yearned for!

“What is he thinking?”

Chu Yueli was somewhat bewildered. Earlier, upon hearing the Heavenly Palace Venerable wanted to take Li Hao as a disciple, she was filled with joy and excitement. If her husband became a disciple of the Heavenly Palace Venerable, just like those with Sword Heart status, her status in the Yan Chu Royal Family would surpass all royalty, and she would not fear even her monstrous brothers and sisters in the future.

No matter how many factions the opponent had within the court, it wouldn’t match her husband alone.

But, Li Hao actually refused?

Once she reacted, she was so angry that her face turned iron blue, wishing desperately to charge up and loudly question him.

While the audience was in shock and buzzing with discussion, the Heavenly Palace Venerable remained calm, saying:

“Although I can spare your life, you bear too many things you shouldn’t have. The disciple mark on you must also be erased. In other words, I will preserve some of your memories and seek a reincarnated body for you. Are you willing?”

Li Hao’s face changed slightly; he knew it wouldn’t be that simple. Seeking a reincarnated body again?

This was tantamount to wanting to kill him?

Moreover, if only part of his memory is retained, then in another reincarnation, is he still him?

To speak so harshly as a Supreme, Li Hao’s face grew somber; this was akin to leaving him no choice at all.

As for the Heavenly Palace Venerable’s words, countless people present were not surprised. After all, regarding Li Hao’s identity, if nothing was done but let him be, then in the future, if someone else from the Human Race betrayed and joined the Ancient Demons, how would they be dealt with? How could they convince everyone?

“So it means I have no choice.”

Li Hao said, “What is the trial to become a disciple?”

The Heavenly Palace Venerable calmly said, “It’s simple: withstand three moves from Sword Heart, and you pass.”

Upon hearing his words, everyone’s gaze turned to Sword Heart.

Sword Heart was also slightly taken aback, then his gaze turned cold and stern.

In his mind, his junior sister Ming Yue’s voice transmitted, “Senior brother, please make sure to give it your all; I don’t want to become fellow disciples with this kind of guy.”

“Rest assured, I don’t want to either.”

Sword Heart responded via voice transmission.

Ming Yue breathed a slight sigh of relief and looked at Li Hao with a cold smile in her eyes.

If he lost and failed to apprentice under the sect, the other’s outcome would not be good.

With such a vile attitude toward the master, she wished she could personally defeat, possibly even kill, Li Hao.

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