Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 771: Chapter 152: Haotian, We Meet Again!_3

On the battle platform, as the three Buddha Lord’s Saint Heirs were defeated, a moment of quiet ensued.

Chi Guang looked deeply at Li Hao and, despite feeling uncomfortable, he had to admit that Li Hao was strong and not someone he could contend with at the moment.

Other contenders who had been eager to vie for first place also fell silent. To claim the top spot, one must defeat Li Hao; otherwise, winning against anyone else would be meaningless.

This peak stood tall, evoking a feeling as if one were looking up to a mountain.

Lin Shuhai sighed softly, shaking his head slightly as he reined in a flicker of thought in his heart.

“It seems that the Incense Fire for the Hundred Cities shall be bestowed upon this junior. I wonder from which sect he hails,” Literary Saint said with a gentle smile.

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His last sentence sounded casual, but as he cast a glance towards Buddha Venerate, the implication was anything but simple.

Buddha Venerate also discerned the hidden meaning in Literary Saint’s words. To the unthinking, it might appear to be useless chatter, but Buddha Venerate understood that Literary Saint was warning him not to make a move against the youth.

For a youngster to perform so remarkably, if one were to say he merely came from a top force within the Divine Dynasty, that would be an exaggeration.

Unless he is the reincarnation of a Saint, relying on memories from a past life, or perhaps he has been guided by a Saint – possibly even from the Supreme Saint Gate.

“With such Sword Dao, it’s a pity he does not hail from the lineage of Sword Saints,” Buddha Venerate addressed Sword Saint at his side.

The Sword Saint narrowed his eyes slightly, aware of the other’s probing; they were testing each other’s connections. Although he did not favor Li Hao – whose previous victory over Haoyue Saint Son had caused his own disciple embarrassment – now that Qingfeng was at odds with the Buddha sect, he would not make things difficult for him.

“In the All Heavens World, there are countless swordsmen. Although my Sword Ancestor Holy Land is a sanctum for swordsmen, with Sword Dao Heavenly Prides coming from every corner in admiration, there are still some swordsmen who follow their own path, so it’s not regrettable,” said Sword Saint.

“To witness such a stunning display of Sword Dao is, for me, already a fortunate occurrence,” Sword Saint added.

Buddha Venerate smiled, realizing that Sword Saint was unwilling to reveal more, and softly said, “Everything has its cause and effect. Let me divine the origins of this junior’s fate and see from whence he comes, to clarify the enigma for everyone.”

You’re the one who wants to know… Sword Saint chuckled inwardly, sensing the other’s anxiety.

However, he had long heard of the formidable and even terrifying nature of Buddha Venerate’s causality Dao, which even surpassed his own Sword Dao of All Beings.

After all, living beings also floundered within cause and effect; among the many Saint Daos, Buddha Venerate’s causality Dao was considered top-tier, second only to Supreme Saints and among the few at the pinnacle of Saints.

Literary Saint’s gaze flickered subtly, eager to discern Li Hao’s origins.

Now, as Buddha Venerate applied his causality, the Merit Wheel behind him radiated brilliant Buddha light. His fingers moved in complex motions, the current of cause and effect flowing at his fingertips, for where there is an effect, there must be a cause which can be traced to its root.

However, as the Saint Dao Power converged in search of its origin, something seemed to block this pursuit.

“Hmm?”

A subtle expression of surprise flashed across Buddha Venerate’s eyes.

Someone was capable of interrupting his causality investigation?

Such means could only be the work of a Supreme Saint and, in fact, accomplished only if a Supreme Saint took action personally!

Could it be that behind the scenes, a Supreme Saint has always been protecting him?

Buddha Venerate’s eyes were contemplative as he looked at the youth on the battle platform, his gaze flickering.

“Buddha Venerate, have you divined anything?” asked Literary Saint, after a moment of no response from Buddha Venerate.

Buddha Venerate’s face was calm as he indifferently replied, “Cause and effect are unpredictable. Someone with such talent must also hail from an illustrious lineage.”

“Which Saint’s disciple is he?” Sword Saint inquired.

Buddha Venerate did not answer but merely smiled.

Seeing his enigmatic demeanor, both Literary Saint and Sword Saint cast him a deep glance and did not pursue the matter further.

On the battle platform, Li Hao’s gaze swept over the other top contenders.

Upon locking eyes with Li Hao, the face of Haoyue Saint Son shifted slightly before he silently bowed his head, and soon, without a word, he leaped down from the platform, forgoing the fight for first place.

The other contenders, upon being inspected by Li Hao’s gaze, also did not respond.

Lin Shuhai offered Li Hao a smile. Though he said nothing, his expression seemed to say, Congratulations, brother.

Li Hao nodded slightly in his direction, then turned his attention to the very last one, the Twin Buddha Child.

The Twin Buddha Child had stood in place on the platform from the very beginning without moving.

Upon facing Li Hao’s gaze, Twin Buddha Child also revealed a small smile and said lightly, “This Sword Dao is truly formidable.”

Hearing the words of Twin Buddha Child, there was some stirring among the spectators below. It was unexpected that even a Buddha Child would yield to Li Hao’s Sword Dao.

Nevertheless, even for martial artists of lower realms, those few sword strikes from Li Hao were frightening; their gazes were as if severed by a blade, feeling a prickling pain like needles piercing – even a stare could result in injury.

“Do you wish to compete for first place?” Li Hao inquired, his expression neither pleased nor displeased.

Twin Buddha Child chuckled softly, replying, “This first place, naturally I will not cede it to you. Interestingly enough, it seems it was fate that we meet again…”

“Hmm?”

Li Hao eyed him intently.

“Haotian, we meet again. It seems you have not recognized me,” said Twin Buddha Child softly.

At these words, Li Hao was momentarily startled, then his face abruptly changed.

He suddenly felt a chill spread through his entire body as he stared at Twin Buddha Child and asked, “You are?”

“My mortal incarnation was slain by you, disrupting my path to enlightenment, and now here we are again, competing for Incense Fire. Have you truly forgotten me?”

Twin Buddha Child spoke with a smile.

Li Hao’s pupils slightly contracted. “You are Buddha Lord?”

He was somewhat shocked; the Twin Buddha Child before him was the Buddha Lord?!

Although there were similarities between the Buddha and demonic qi on the individual, it was known that Buddha Lord cultivated demons through an incarnation, and cultivated Buddha with his true self, attempting to unify Buddha and demons to transcend and become a Saint. However, Buddha Lord had been cultivating for over two thousand years – how long had it been for this Twin Buddha Child?