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Of course, the system also hinted like this.
The green-robed old man before him was no ordinary individual. The system’s prior notifications were a clear hint for him to accept the elder as his master.
[Ding-dong. Congratulations, host. Discipleship successful. Reward: Immortal Heavenly Demon Technique.]
At this moment, a mechanical voice suddenly sounded in Li Hao’s mind.
It was the system notification that Li Hao had received the reward.
This time, the system’s rewards were unlike before, arriving in succession. There was only one reward now.
Immortal Heavenly Demon Technique!
Even as an immense influx of information surged into Li Hao’s mind, he managed to assimilate it, comprehending its use.
Soon after, his astonishment was renewed as he grasped the nature of the Immortal Heavenly Demon Technique.
This was actually a demonic immortal technique. Its grade was unknown, and its power was unknown.
However, Li Hao did not doubt the power of this demonic immortal technique at all.
Why? This was not simply an ordinary demonic cultivation technique. It constituted the method of cultivating a Dharmakaya Immortal Form.
The name of this Dharmakaya Immortal Form was… the Eternal Heavenly Demon Form.
Li Hao was stunned.
The system had surprisingly awarded him with another phase of the Dharmakaya Immortal Form.
Long ago, the system had bestowed upon him the Dharmakaya Immortal Form and the Eight-Divisional Pagoda Body. Yet, even with his current prowess, Li Hao could merely unleash four Pagodas.
Remember, there were 108 Dharmakaya Immortal Forms in existence, each possessing prodigious might. Among these 108, the initial 12 were the most formidable.
Among them, there were nine Dharmakayas and three immortal forms. They were called the Nine Dharma and Three Forms.
Legend had it that merging these nine laws and three aspects enabled one to glimpse into eternity, transcending the Great Dao.
Previously, the Eight-Divisional Pagoda Body represented one of the Nine Laws and Three Forms.
Most crucially, the Dharmakaya Immortal Form he presently possessed belonged to the Nine Dharma Three Forms, and it was one of the twelve paramount Dharmakaya Immortal Forms.
A person endowed with two Dharmakaya Immortal Forms was a rarity even within the Immortal Realm at large, let alone possessing two that were among the foremost.
Li Hao was shocked, but he quickly calmed down.
Li Hao was gradually getting used to this.
“Yes, I’m Situ Nan. From today onwards, you’re my third disciple.”
In response to Li Hao’s formal acknowledgment of his mastership, the old man in green nodded, a satisfied expression gracing his features.
Situ Nan.
Li Hao remembered this name. This was his first master. Perhaps he would be his only master.
Subsequently, Li Hao inquired of Situ Nan, “Master, where are my two senior brothers or senior sisters?”
Li Hao’s words seemed to cast a sudden chill over the atmosphere, the ambient temperature appearing to drop slightly.
Immediately, Situ Nan said in a low voice, “They’re dead.”
Li Hao’s countenance shifted at this news, a frown crossing his brow. He had not anticipated this response.
“Dead?”
“That’s right. A senior brother and a senior sister, both are dead,” said Situ Nan directly.
“How did he die?” asked Li Hao.
Situ Nan did not hide anything and said, “They were killed!”
Then, he looked at Li Hao.
“Even now that you know, you can’t exact vengeance. It’s best to remain ignorant. Even I…”
Situ Nan’s words trailed off, yet Li Hao had already grasped the sentiment behind them. His heart churned.
Even his master could not take revenge? If even the green-robed old man in front of him could not do it, how powerful was this enemy? Or was it a terrifying faction?
Li Hao refrained from further queries. It was futile to probe deeper. Presently, he could not alter the past, nor could he affect much change. Answers would come in due time.
“Let’s depart. Interestingly, an Immortal King’s abode has recently materialized, stirring up quite a stir. Let’s investigate. We might uncover something of value,” said Situ Nan to Li Hao.
Immortal King Cave Abode? Li Hao’s heart skipped a beat.
“Yes.”
Li Hao nodded, but he did not leave. Instead, he looked at the old man in green.
“What else do you want?” Situ Nan asked Li Hao directly.
Li Hao gave a weak smile and spoke, “Well… Master, don’t you have any welcoming gifts for your new disciple? Also… considering that there might be numerous experts present at the immortal king’s cave abode, wouldn’t it be prudent to equip me with some defensive items?”
If he wanted something, he had to be thick-skinned.
Hearing Li Hao’s words, Situ Nan was momentarily speechless. He responded in a hushed tone, “With your cultivation, the Supreme Dao Bone, and the aura of Righteousness, you can even hold your own against a Golden Immortal.
Besides, the Golden Dragon Jade Token I gave you serves as a self-defense tool.
If you’re in peril, I will sense it.”
Hmm, the Golden Dragon Jade Token was a defensive item?
Li Hao really did not know. He thought it was just a status symbol.
“Alright…” sighed Li Hao. He thought that his cheap master would probably not give him anything.
Little did he know that in the next moment, Situ Nan aimed a finger at Li Hao, generating a keen sword aura on his fingertip. This sword energy carried a resolute force and surged towards Li Hao.
Li Hao instinctively lifted his hand, sensing no danger.
The wisp of sword energy entered Li Hao’s body through his palm.
“Even a pinnacle Mystic Immortal would struggle against this trace of Gentleman Sword Qi,” Situ Nan’s voice reached Li Hao’s ears, once again astonishing him, but also kindling excitement.
This sword qi could not even withstand a peak Mystic Immortal expert. How powerful was it?
Mystic Immortals were esteemed figures, and within the entire Tianxing Sect, such experts were few.
This suggested that he could operate with impunity beneath the Immortal King Realm.
Merely a fragment of sword energy bore such might. How astonishing was the strength of his rather frugal master?
Li Hao’s thoughts raced. While he refrained from overanalyzing, he understood that the stronger his master, the more potent his support.
“Thank you, Master.” Li Hao did not hide the smile on his face as he spoke to Situ Nan.
“Now you can get lost,” said Situ Nan directly.
Before Li Hao could respond, Situ Nan waved at him.
Immediately, a terrifying storm appeared and wrapped around Li Hao before pushing him out.
This power left Li Hao no room to resist.
When Li Hao stabilized himself, he had already left the back mountain of the Tianxing Sect and appeared under the main peak..