The Name of Eternals

Chapter 235: I Will Leave the Ji Family

Countless members of the Ji family stared wide-eyed, stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

The elders of the Ji family were all aghast, recognizing the manifestation of the Heavenly Dharma, the third extreme realm!

Even within the Ji family, an ancient sacred clan, achieving the limits of the first two realms was barely possible with talent and resources. However, the third extreme realm was a chasm that was rarely crossed! Unless one inherited the heavens like the ancestors, condensing their soul 360 times, they couldn't display the power of the Heavenly Dharma manifestation! The family's prodigies usually inherited the soul of the ancestral sage, condensing their souls 270 times. No matter what soul-condensing technique they practiced, they could not break this limit because the sage's soul manifestation could only bear 270 soul condensations! Unless they re-cultivated, using the heavens to condense their soul!

But using the heavens to condense the soul was extremely difficult, requiring top-tier talent and a spirit renowned through the ages, along with near-limit cultivation in both the Tongli and Zhoutian realms. The Ji family's top ten prodigies had all mastered the divine power state, but they had all trained their bodies in the later stages, reaching the extremes of the Tongli realm.

Attempting to use the heavens to condense the soul in the soul-condensing realm would lead to a long stagnation, requiring repeated honing of the Tongli and Zhoutian realms, potentially delaying progress by decades with only a slight chance of success.

Many had attempted and failed.

Even if they trained the Tongli and Zhoutian realms to an extremely high level, enduring the heavenly oppression while condensing their soul, without an indomitable will surpassing that of the ancestors, they would not gain the heavens' approval! Therefore, the third extreme realm was exceedingly rare and difficult.

More challenging than the Divine Journey and Fifteen Li realms! Boom! The clouds atop the mountain exploded, scattering in the wind!

At this moment, the fist of the Heavenly Dharma manifestation was smashing down on Ji Xuanshen, carrying anger and madness, as if to destroy the entire Tian Dao Mountain! On the ground, Li Hao, who was nearly suppressed, also roared, swinging an invincible punch, his fist intent and power roaring like an enraged lion or soaring dragon, rising to the sky, echoing with the fist of the manifestation. The two fists, one large and one small, sandwiched Ji Xuanshen in between.

Ji Xuanshen's pupils contracted. Seeing Li Hao's Heavenly Dharma manifestation, his heart trembled.

Mastering the two extreme realms, he knew how difficult it was to train the Heavenly Dharma manifestation. In the Ji family, it was only recorded in the ancestral books and legends, with only two prodigies in thousands of years successfully cultivating it.

Now, the legend became reality again. The boy, with his soul-condensing manifestation, was challenging his natural sacred bone! "I am invincible!!"

Ji Xuanshen's eyes widened in anger, roaring, "You have an indomitable spirit, but I will shatter your will. Domain, tear apart!!"

His whole body's meridians ruptured and vibrated, exploding with ultimate power. The Meridian of Heaven and Earth crazily pumped the surrounding heavenly energy, but he was horrified to find that the energy he could draw was extremely weak.

The nearby heavenly energy had all disappeared, or rather, had been absorbed by Li Hao! Ji Xuanshen's eyes bled, roaring like a madman, his long hair flying, his Meridian of Heaven and Earth snapping, vibrating with boundless power, pushing his domain forward!

At this moment, the two most dazzling prodigies exploded with the most extreme power of their lives, colliding fiercely.

The world seemed to lose its sound.

After a brief silence, a buzzing ringing sound echoed, reverberating.

Everyone could only see a brilliant spectacle like a star exploding, unable to hear any sound.

Until the countless energies clashed, impacting the barrier, a delayed two-second echo followed by a deafening roar, like a magnitude ten earthquake, erupted! The energy's echo continued to crash against the barrier, creating ongoing tremors and roars.

In the mid-air, the most dazzling and outstanding prodigy of the Ji family, Ji Xuanshen, had his domain shattered and obliterated. Under the double punch attack, he was like a bird with broken wings, crashing into the barrier, spurting a mouthful of blood, and then falling straight to the edge of the shattered arena.

As Ji Xuanshen was defeated, the power of the sacred bone dissipated, and the ten-thousand-mountain pressure on Li Hao seemed to vanish suddenly, lightening the load.

But Li Hao's bodily collapse did not stop. He gritted his teeth, trying desperately to block the influx of heavenly energy.

But much of his flesh fell off, his body like a leaking wall, with the energy seeping into his bones, threatening to shatter his body completely.

Li Hao roared to the sky, dispersing the power of the Heavenly Dharma manifestation, then having the manifestation embrace him, using it to block the subsequent influx of heavenly energy.

In the arena, the boy's manifestation embraced itself, roaring in desperation, struggling between life and death.

Finally, the collapsing heavenly energy stopped flowing, blocked by the Heavenly Dharma manifestation, while Li Hao focused on healing his body, regenerating his flesh.

His regeneration was astonishing, visible to the naked eye, like a phoenix reborn from ashes. Soon, as Li Hao's body healed mostly, the heavenly energy stabilized.

The boy, bathed in blood, stood tall like a war god, his golden-red body exuding a divine aura, standing in the mid-air of the arena, his face hardened by trials.

Heaven and earth fell silent.

Outside Tian Dao Mountain, countless Ji family members watched the boy in a daze, unable to comprehend or believe that he fought to the last moment.

With a pair of iron fists, a teenage body, he defeated all the Ji family prodigies, with no one daring to challenge him!

Ji Daoxin and Ji Tianchao also showed shock in their eyes, watching the boy in the arena intently.

They saw more clearly that the terrifying power Li Hao erupted with wasn't some technique but possibly the legendary sixth extreme realm! The Earthly Immortal Realm! The difficulty of this realm surpassed the Heavenly Dharma manifestation, beyond comparison with other extreme realms! Even the Ji family, with countless prodigies, had never seen anyone achieve it.

Not even them!

The ancestor lying in the ancient coffin was only able to cultivate the Heavenly Dharma manifestation and never stepped into the Earthly Immortal Realm!

But this rumored extreme realm, they had never witnessed it and couldn't confirm it.

In the arena.

Li Hao gazed at the arena's edge, seeing Ji Xuanshen slowly getting up, his body covered in cracks, a large hole in his torso from Li Hao's invincible punch.

The punch from the manifestation shattered his internal organs, breaking most of his bones.

Now, Ji Xuanshen sat up from the ground, seeing Li Hao's body mostly healed and his aura still strong, his eyes showed shock, but then sadness.

At this moment, he knew he was defeated.

Relying on the sacred bone was already a shame, let alone losing.

Most importantly, the boy was only a teenager, just in the Three Immortals Realm!

It was like crossing an entire major realm to fight him, and he managed to reach this extent, he was completely defeated! Seeing Ji Xuanshen lose his will to fight, Li Hao lifted his gaze, scanning the arena's surroundings, and calmly said: "Anyone else want to try?"

His voice wasn't loud, calm but resonant across Tian Dao Mountain, like an autumn wind brushing past countless ears, yet no one answered.

The remaining Ji Qingshuang and others who hadn't fought stood far outside the arena, staring at the boy.

Earlier, they were near the arena, but the intense momentum from the fight scared them back.

Who would dare step up?

No one.

Even if Li Hao chose to challenge again tomorrow, even if he accepted a challenge now, the boy's momentum seemed invincible.

He seemed to know no fatigue, and they couldn't see any possibility of defeating him.

Too strong, without any flaws! Just the perfectly refined body made them feel powerless.

Movement techniques, sneak attacks, strong assaults, all meaningless against that body. Even Ji Xuanshen's domain barely gained an advantage, let alone them.

No one responded.

The many Ji family members outside were still in the shock brought by the boy.

"If no one challenges, Ji Leping will be the strongest prodigy of the Ji family and become the Dao Seed!"

Ji Daoxin stepped forward, first glancing at Li Hao, then loudly announcing to everyone.

His voice spread across Tian Dao Mountain, waking everyone from their dreams.

The boy actually succeeded in his challenge, defeating all the Ji family prodigies! Earlier, they were biased, mocking him as a half-blood, an outsider trying to join the Ji family. But now, these thoughts seemed laughable.

With the strength and talent the boy displayed, he didn't need any family's name. He himself was a top-tier prodigy, bowing to no one. A call from him would have ancient sacred clans competing to recruit him.

Three extreme realms, defeating the sacred bone, suppressing all the Ji family prodigies! Everyone knew that the Ji family would birth a new legend.

"What kind of monster did the third brother bring back to the Ji family at his end?"

"This is the top prodigy the third brother spoke of, the future of the Ji family…"

"Without a sacred bone, yet defeating a sacred bone. Without a domain, yet breaking a domain. Simply invincible!"

Ji Yunqing and Ji Yunyu were so excited that their bodies trembled slightly.

They hadn't expected that before the Third Brother passed away, he would deliver such a great gift to the Ji family!

The others also snapped out of their complex emotions. Despite their previous prejudices, in the vast wilderness where the strong are revered, they were all impressed by the boy at this moment.

Achieving such a level without the Ji family's nurturing—imagine what heights he could reach if he were cultivated as a Dao Seed with the family's full resources?

It seemed likely, just as he claimed, that he truly could refine his own sacred bone, comparable to their ancestors!

Thinking of this, some elders standing beside Ji Qingyuan also became secretly excited. However, they soon realized how they had previously obstructed this boy in the discussion hall, feeling waves of fear and regret.

No one responded to Ji Daoxin's words, so he immediately announced that Li Hao would become the Dao Seed and then dispelled the barrier.

"Child, are you alright? This is the sacred medicine of the Ji family."

As soon as the barrier disappeared, Ji Yunyu and the others quickly flew to Li Hao's side, their expressions anxious and urgent.

Seeing Li Hao covered in blood, they felt immense pain in their hearts.

Although the boy had won and made a name for himself, the brutality of the battle made them feel both frightened and heartbroken.

"I'm fine. I can heal myself."

Li Hao said softly.

He pushed away the sacred medicine offered by the elderly woman. He had the attribute of "lying low and biding one's time." By relaxing his body and using his self-healing abilities, his damaged parts would soon regenerate.

"This child, why is he being so distant with us?" Ji Yunyu said, forcing the medicine into Li Hao's hand.

Li Hao, feeling a bit helpless, accepted it but did not use it.

Seeing Li Hao unwilling to use the medicine, Ji Yunyu and the others exchanged glances, their expressions changing slightly as they recalled the ridicule Li Hao had suffered from the Ji family. Countless voices had told him to leave the Ji family, making them worry that he now harbored resentment.

"Child, you don't need to pay attention to others. As long as we old folks are here in the Ji family, no one can harm you."

Ji Yunqing said to Li Hao.

However, after speaking, he remembered Li Hao's displayed strength and felt a bit embarrassed.

With Li Hao's strength, he could roam the vast wilderness without fear. Even those in the Dao realm couldn't harm him. Unless it was some forbidden land or a Dao Seeking expert, he didn't need anyone's protection.

Li Hao said softly, "I came here just to return Elder Yun Ge and to see my mother."

Hearing the boy's words, the elders' expressions changed. Ji Yunqing quickly asked, "You don't plan to stay with the Ji family?"

Li Hao slightly shook his head, "I still have unfinished business, and friends to meet. Once I've helped my mother atone, I will leave."

Their conversation was not loud, but as they spoke, the crowd outside the arena fell silent, so their words were heard by all.

The boy, he wanted to leave the Ji family!

Everyone was stunned and then their expressions changed. Many were even alarmed that the Ji family, having produced such a prodigy, would see him leave?

Becoming the Dao Seed of the Ji family, surpassing all prodigies, epitomizing unparalleled elegance and nobility, yet he did not wish to stay and wanted to leave.

For a moment, most of the Ji family found it hard to accept.

But Li Hao's words were clear. He had come for two reasons: to return War God Yun Ge and to see his mother.

Both reasons were out of affection.

Yet, previously, they had mocked and scolded him, telling him to leave the Ji family, probably chilling the boy's heart.

For a moment, many who had previously scolded and ridiculed Li Hao felt their faces burn, a mix of embarrassment and anxiety.

They knew this boy had the ability to leave the Ji family.

Without relying on the Ji family, he was still a prodigy, a supreme talent, without needing to bow to anyone.

Hearing Li Hao's words, Ji Daoxin's face also changed slightly, looking a bit grim.

He had already sensed the discussions in the mountain's belly but thought that if they could incorporate Li Hao into the Ji family and cultivate him with rich resources, it would offset those issues.

After all, it was just insults. Which prodigy hadn't faced ridicule?

But now, it seemed this boy had never intended to join the Ji family from the start, let alone endure such treatment.