Volume 2 - Chapter 70: Battle of Absolute Techniques, Li Hao Enters the Field – Part 2
He coiled his body and transformed into a massive purple-black dragon, soaring into the sky.
Subsequently, he absorbed a tremendous amount of lightning energy from the thunderclouds above, diving downward with his claws radiating a terrifying brilliance of thunder.
Li Hao’s eyes narrowed as he roared and activated his Divine Force State, his physical strength skyrocketing tenfold once again!
However, compared to the increase in strength, the enhancement of his physique was far more critical—his regeneration, reflexes, perception, and resistance all improved tenfold!
Golden-red light radiated from every inch of his flesh, making him resemble a golden deity. Roaring, he stomped on the ground, unleashing a punch imbued with the fusion of Half-Step Invincible Fist and the intent of Heaven and Earth Penetrating Fist.
The boundless might of the punch seemed capable of splitting the heavens and cracking the earth. Explosive thunderclaps resounded as countless bolts of lightning, like fiery swords, shot forth to strike and collide.
The overwhelming power blinded the spectators on the city walls, causing their eyes to sting and leaving them breathless, their scalps tingling in awe of the sheer intensity radiating from both combatants.
Li Hao's flesh and blood were repeatedly slashed by the lightning, leaving numerous cuts across his body. Yet, despite his heavily scarred appearance, the injuries were not deep.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan, in his true form, was infuriated. What kind of body did this brat possess that he couldn’t destroy it?
He felt that Li Hao’s body was even tougher than divine weapons. Or rather, it seemed like Li Hao himself was a humanoid divine weapon!
But how could someone in the Three Immortals Realm temper their body to such a level?
After cultivating for ten thousand years, Lu Yuan had only managed to refine his body to rival a Five-Forged Divine Weapon, yet Li Hao's physique appeared to be on par with his own!
Amidst the lightning, Li Hao seemed to bathe in flames of thunder, his entire body charred and covered in cracks. Yet, in his Divine Force State, his flesh healed at a monstrous speed, the charred outer layer peeling away like a hollow shell.
His blood, coursing through his body, absorbed the power of the Earth and Heaven Meridian, transforming the energy of the heavens and earth into a constant supply. As long as he had a source of power, he could continuously regenerate.
At that moment, Li Hao exuded an aura of near immortality.
His sharp gaze locked onto the roaring purple dragon. It was his first time facing an opponent in the Absolute Technique Stage, far surpassing his expectations of strength. However, after opening the Earth and Heaven Meridian and supplementing his cultivation with countless supreme techniques from the Tianji Tower, he had refined his body to an extraordinary degree.
His growth had become terrifying beyond belief. His earlier judgment had been correct—even the Dragon Sky Sword couldn’t harm his current physique.
Especially now, in his Divine Force State, his body’s defensive capabilities had increased tenfold. The lightning strikes that previously caused him pain now only made him feel a faint numbness, not even enough to hinder his movements.
“Die!”
Li Hao roared as he shot into the sky, unleashing overwhelming power. The earth cracked beneath him as his war god-like figure charged straight at Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan bellowed in rage. Hearing Li Hao’s words, his fury soared, his dragon blood rushing to his head. He abruptly ascended, absorbing all the lightning and fire from the thunderclouds into his maw.
“Roar!!”
He unleashed his most powerful absolute technique: the final form of Limitless Thunder Dao—Thunder Dao Annihilation!
The hundreds-of-meters-long dragon was enveloped in lightning from head to tail. The thunder energy condensed at a single point, launching an annihilating beam!
Before the beam even approached, Li Hao could feel his skin tearing and peeling under its extreme heat and energy.
His heart contracted, pumping out streams of golden blood, his entire body seemingly boiling. His flesh sensed the danger and automatically entered its tightest defensive state.
Without hesitation, Li Hao stepped into his Immortal Ascension State, his strength surging like a dipper of water drawn from the boundless ocean.
Boom!
The violent energy of the heavens and earth, channeled through the Earth and Heaven Meridian, flooded his body. The wild aura roared like a beast as it erupted within him.
Li Hao's eyes shone brilliantly, exuding unparalleled dominance.
“Is this your limit? My fist is invincible!!”
Roaring, Li Hao took a step forward, channeling the power of the heavens and earth into a devastating punch.
The fist’s might countered the thunder beam, clashing directly with it.
His Immortal Ascension State swiftly rose to 30% of its peak. This was his original limit, but now, even his flesh showed no signs of tearing.
Boom!
Endless fist power surged forth, shattering the thunder beam. The sky trembled, and the earth roared.
The rolling thunderclouds dispersed, revealing a clear morning sky.
Lu Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood as the residual power of the punch struck his jaw, breaking several of his two-to-three-meter-long dragon teeth.
His strength completely drained, he stared at Li Hao in terror. Even as Li Hao, his hair flying wildly, flew toward him with unstoppable momentum, his aura still fierce and unrelenting.
The energy surrounding Li Hao was divine and extraordinary. Seeing it, Lu Yuan's pupils constricted as a distant, buried memory surfaced in his mind. Horrified, he exclaimed:
“You’re not from here?!”
Li Hao froze briefly at these sudden words just as he was about to strike.
He could see through the fact that I’m a transmigrator?
“Are you from the Sacred Clans of the Great Wilderness Heaven?”
Lu Yuan’s trembling voice carried a mix of shock and uncertainty.
This made Li Hao exhale in relief.
That almost scared me to death.
For a moment, I thought he discovered my biggest secret.
“Die!”
Li Hao responded with his fist.
Seeing the murderous intent in Li Hao's eyes, Lu Yuan panicked. He turned abruptly, transforming into a streak of purple light as he fled into the distance.
Though he still had the strength to continue fighting, his most powerful Absolute Technique had already been broken by Li Hao. What terrified him even more was that the young man hadn't suffered any serious injuries. It was too horrifying to comprehend.
Was this the Three Immortals Realm?
This couldn’t possibly be the Three Immortals Realm!
He felt as though he had encountered a nightmare. Terrifying memories surfaced in his mind, and all he could think about was escaping.
“You think you can run?!”
Naturally, Li Hao wasn’t about to let him go. Releasing a dragon back into the mountains would lead to endless trouble—especially an opponent in the Absolute Technique Stage.
Since he had the chance, there was no way he’d let Lu Yuan escape!
“Elder Feng, guard Cangya City for me. I’ll be right back!”
Li Hao shouted as he sped off.
Feng Boping, still nursing his injuries, had just stabilized his condition and was about to assist Li Hao when he saw that Li Hao had already driven off the Absolute Technique Stage elder dragon.
He had experienced the full impact of their battle firsthand. The young man he had once protected on his journey from Qingzhou had now grown to a level beyond his reach.
Watching as Li Hao activated the Heaven and Earth Unbounded Technique and disappeared into the distance, Feng Boping’s lips twitched before he let out a hearty laugh.
He knew that from this moment onward, there was no one in the world who could shackle this true dragon.
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At the same time, Li Hao pursued the elder dragon Lu Yuan relentlessly.
Both moved with astonishing speed. The Dragon Pass Path, spanning two hundred li, was traversed in the blink of an eye.
Lu Yuan fled at full speed, but to his dismay, he discovered that the boy chasing him was even faster!
The strange movement technique Li Hao employed allowed him to cover a hundred li in an instant, like a ghost, closing the distance between them rapidly.
Horror gripped Lu Yuan’s heart. Was this youth truly only fifteen years old?
Even if he had begun cultivating in the womb, it was impossible to achieve such perfection in every aspect!
As Li Hao drew closer, Lu Yuan flipped his hand and produced a Sacred Heart Talisman, which he ignited instantly.
The talisman transformed into a red light that enveloped him, increasing his speed dramatically. In an instant, he widened the gap between himself and Li Hao.
Li Hao was momentarily stunned, quickly realizing what had happened. His face hardened with killing intent as he continued his pursuit without hesitation.
With Elder Feng guarding Cangya City, and considering the scale of the recent battle, it was unlikely that the demon forces would send another Absolute Technique Stage combatant.
Thus, there was no need to worry about the city’s safety. No matter where Lu Yuan fled, Li Hao was determined to hunt him down and kill him.
If Lu Yuan escaped with such grievous injuries, he would undoubtedly seek revenge in the future. The humiliation of this defeat would drive him to destroy Cangya City when Li Hao was no longer stationed there.
Therefore, Lu Yuan had to die!
Channeling the aura of the Earth and Heaven Meridian, Li Hao unleashed his full strength in pursuit.
The Earth and Heaven Meridian continuously drew energy from the surroundings, providing him with a steady stream of power. Although he hadn’t yet activated his Undying Force, the replenishment from the meridian was comparable to half its effects.
This allowed him to expend energy recklessly, without hesitation.
In an instant, Li Hao tracked the demon aura for thousands of li!
He raced across cities, mountains, rivers, and lakes. After traveling ten thousand li, he finally spotted the elder dragon once again.
“Brat! Don’t you ever stop?!”
Lu Yuan, who had been fleeing with all his might, felt his tension ease slightly, only to grow taut again when he saw Li Hao rapidly closing in. Anger and fear warred within him.
With no time to rest or recover, he surged forward at full speed once more.
He had hoped to reach the front lines of the battlefield and collaborate with Yin Lady to eliminate the Desert Sword Saint before turning back to deal with Li Hao. However, with Li Hao now chasing him, his only option was to lead the boy to the battlefield.
“Aren’t you supposed to be a dragon? Is running away all you know?!”
Li Hao taunted as he closed the distance, concerned that Lu Yuan might use another Sacred Heart Talisman to escape.
Lu Yuan roared back, “I’ll make sure you die when I turn around!”
“If you have the guts, turn around now!”
“Argh! Brat, I will kill you!”
Lu Yuan was seething with rage. Already humiliated, he was now being mocked by Li Hao. He felt as though he had lost all face.
Boom!
Amid the exchange, Li Hao suddenly surged forward, his speed increasing dramatically. With a powerful punch, he struck Lu Yuan’s tailbone, sending the elder dragon tumbling through the air.
Though enraged, Lu Yuan didn’t stop to retaliate. Instead, he pulled out two spirit talismans. Unlike the Sacred Heart Talisman, these were lower-quality spirit talismans, offering much weaker effects.
As the talismans burned, they propelled his body forward, allowing him to accelerate once again.
With another burst of speed, he fled thousands of li, eventually hearing the sounds of battle in the distance. At the edge of the plains, he saw the second defensive line established by the humans of Liangzhou.
Beyond the defensive line lay the densely packed army of demons, waiting in formation.
He knew the demon army was awaiting his arrival. After all, the bird demon from Tianji Hall had informed him that they were relying on him to break through the line.
“Damn it! Where is Yin Lady? Hasn’t she arrived yet?!” Lu Yuan cursed in fury.
The plan had been for the Void Realm expert to lead the charge. Yet now, it seemed the most troublesome figure in Liangzhou had instead encountered him.
It wouldn’t have been an issue if he had only encountered Li Hao. He had been confident of victory at first. But now, after this disastrous defeat, he was fuming with rage.
Before he could vent further, a piercing whistle sounded from behind him.
Lu Yuan turned his head to see Li Hao still in hot pursuit. Panic flashed in his eyes as he roared at the demon army ahead:
“All demons, heed my command! Kill this human!”
His thunderous roar reverberated across the plains, shaking the area for hundreds of li.
The demons resting on the plains stirred, alarmed by the elder dragon’s cry.
Meanwhile, on the city walls of the defensive line, everyone heard the deafening roar.
The Void Realm expert Bai Shenjun, along with the demon kings from Dragon Gate, were startled. They turned their gazes toward the incoming elder dragon, confusion flickering in their eyes.
When they saw Lu Yuan’s true form approaching, they noted the battered state of his body—his scales were cracked in numerous places, exposing raw flesh caked with dirt. He looked utterly bedraggled.
“??”
The gathered demon kings were dumbfounded.
What had happened?
How had the elder dragon of the Absolute Technique Stage ended up in such a sorry state?
Soon, they spotted the black shadow chasing behind him.
Bai Shenjun’s eyes glowed as he focused his gaze. When he saw the figure clearly, his pupils contracted in astonishment.
It was that boy, the human scourge.
Why was he here?
Wait...
The elder dragon Lu Yuan of the Absolute Technique Stage was being chased by him?!
Bai Shenjun froze, utterly stunned.
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Far away, on the walls of the human defensive line...
Li Tiangang and Li Xuanli were shaken by the roar. As the light of dawn illuminated the city walls, they looked toward its source.
“It’s a demon king!”
Seeing Lu Yuan’s massive figure, Li Tiangang’s pupils shrank, his heart filled with shock.
Especially Li Tiangang, who had fought countless battles and inherited the position of True Dragon from Li Junye. Recognizing Lu Yuan as the great elder of Dragon Gate, he muttered:
“Lu Yuan! It’s him!”
The demon king of the Absolute Technique Stage—Lu Yuan—had arrived?!
Li Tiangang’s heart was heavy with shock. But then, recalling that Yin Lady of the Void Realm had also been spotted earlier, Lu Yuan’s presence wasn’t entirely unexpected.
“Huh?”
At that moment, both Li Tiangang and Li Xuanli noticed a shadow trailing behind Lu Yuan.
They focused their gazes and soon made out the figure’s appearance.
“Hao’er?”
Li Xuanli was stunned.
Li Tiangang was also momentarily speechless.