The Name of Eternals

Chapter 232: I Don't Mind Taking the Ji Name, But My Name Cannot Be Insulted!

Suddenly, a brilliant light burst from the Sacred Pillar, enveloping the drop of blood. The blood floated smoothly, detaching from the Sacred Pillar.

Then, a silver-gray light emanated from the Sacred Pillar, penetrating the floating drop of blood, turning it silver before it shone onto Li Hao.

"He really is of the Ji family."

Seeing the sacred light penetrate the blood, everyone knew that the boy indeed carried Ji family blood.

They all held their breath, watching the silver light that had pierced through the blood and was now shining on Li Hao.

From head to toe, Li Hao was bathed in silver radiance, his skin seeming transparent as brilliant silver light flowed through him. This light was the manifestation of Ji family blood being drawn out by the sacred power.

After a while, the silver glow receded, and the sacrificial platform returned to its previous state.

"There was no sacred resonance, no Sacred Bone…"

Before the boy opened his eyes, everyone saw this and couldn't hide their disappointment.

Standing closest, Ji Daoxin frowned slightly, sighing inwardly. However, he thought that as a mixed blood, it was unlikely he would awaken a Sacred Bone. But not having one was still a regret.

Ji Tianchao and Ji Yunyu were also disappointed, sighing. Although they wouldn't ignore Li Hao because he lacked a Sacred Bone, having one would have made his achievements higher.

Nearby, Ji Qingfeng smirked, wanting to mock his father, but upon looking up, he saw his father and uncles frowning slightly, without any joy, making him pause.

He suddenly realized that his father and the others didn't seem to bear much hostility toward the boy.

Was it because he had brought Ji Yunge back?

"Indeed, mixed blood cannot have a Sacred Bone!"

"Allowing him onto the sacrificial platform was an insult to our ancestors!"

Nearby, some of the branch elders by Ji Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief, then began to sneer.

On the sacrificial platform, Li Hao opened his eyes, hearing the murmurs around him. He knew he indeed didn't have a Sacred Bone.

He wasn't surprised by this result. If he had a Sacred Bone, he would have noticed it already, given his profound body perception at the Seventh Stage of Body Refining.

Li Hao turned around and faced Ji Daoxin, knowing this was the current patriarch of the Ji family, respected even by Ji Yunge. He bowed slightly and said: "Senior, I would like to see my mother."

Ji Daoxin was slightly taken aback, seeing the boy's calm demeanor, with no hint of disappointment, which surprised him.

The Ji family's Tianjiao, upon discovering they hadn't awakened a Sacred Bone, invariably showed disappointment on their faces.

In contrast, this boy seemed utterly indifferent to the Sacred Bone's significance.

Maybe he doesn't understand how important a Sacred Bone is… Ji Daoxin's eyes flashed, and he said to Li Hao: "Although you have entered the Ji family, your mother previously violated family rules and is currently serving her sentence. You cannot see her."

Li Hao immediately responded, "But Ji Yunge said that as long as I become a Tianjiao of the Ji family, I can see her and help redeem her!"

"You wish to redeem your mother and free her?"

Ji Daoxin frowned slightly, "That would be very difficult unless you become the Ji family's top Tianjiao, a Dao Seed, then you could earn her pardon."

Li Hao nodded, "Ji Yunge said the same. I want to try!"

"Now?"

Ji Daoxin was stunned. He could sense that although Li Hao's aura was hidden, he held immense power within him, far beyond the Three Immortal Realms.

"Yes." Li Hao nodded earnestly.

Wow! Although their conversation wasn't loud, most present had cultivation and heard Li Hao wanting to challenge all the Ji family's Tianjiao to become a Dao Seed. They were shocked and then furious.

"What a joke! Who does he think he is?"

"Coming to the Ji family and wanting to become a Dao Seed, does he think the other Tianjiao are like Ji Yufen?"

"Let him challenge Ji Mingmu and teach him a harsh lesson!"

"The Ji family's Tianjiao cannot be insulted. He's too arrogant!"

Everyone was furious, thinking Li Hao was too presumptuous and didn't respect the other Tianjiao.

Hearing the discussions, Ji Yufen, who had just woken up, turned red with anger. He felt the boy's arrogance was due to the confidence he gave him.

"Bastard!"

He gritted his teeth, trembling with rage.

"Are you sure?"

On the sacrificial platform, Ji Daoxin frowned, "To become a Dao Seed, you need to defeat all the Ji family's Tianjiao and become the strongest. The one you defeated earlier, Ji Yufen, is a Tianjiao, but he's young and among the weakest of our Tianjiao."

Even among Tianjiao, the difference of a few years in age could mean a significant gap in strength.

The younger generation, including Tianjiao like Ji Mingque, were already approaching thirty years old and incredibly powerful.

"Yes."

Li Hao nodded seriously, not joking.

Ji Daoxin gave Li Hao a deep look, feeling some regret and disappointment, "Since you insist, so be it."

If Li Hao could endure a few more years, Ji Daoxin would have had more faith in him. But Li Hao was too young now.

"Patriarch, allow me to teach him a lesson!"

A figure flew in, standing outside the sacrificial platform, glaring at Li Hao:

"I am Ji Mingxin. Don't say I'm bullying someone younger. This is your own doing!"

Li Hao looked up, seeing someone slightly older than Ji Mingque, about twenty-four or twenty-five.

"It's fine."

Li Hao said.

Seeing Li Hao's confidence, Ji Daoxin thought about how he had defeated Ji Yufen. He must be a Tianjiao outside and had never faced setbacks, hence his arrogance. Sighing, Ji Daoxin said: "This is not the place for battle. If you want to challenge the Dao Seed, ring the Sacred Bell and gather all the Tianjiao at Tian Dao Mountain!"

His voice echoed, and everyone realized he was serious.

The patriarch's words were no joke. Ringing the Sacred Bell meant Li Hao was an arrow notched on a bowstring, ready to be released.

Ji Yunyu and the others rushed to the platform, and Ji Yunyu quickly said, "Child, don't be hasty. Train for a few more years. We have plenty of resources and will nurture you well!"

"Yes, even if you're confident, waiting a few more years would be safer."

"You're too hasty, child. This could cause internal injuries and hinder your future cultivation."

Ji Yunqing and the others joined in, trying to persuade him.

Though Ji Yunge had said Li Hao was exceptionally strong and could lead the Ji family's Tianjiao, he was still too young now.

"I want to bring her back as soon as possible."

Li Hao simply said.

Hearing this, Ji Yunqing and the others' expressions changed, seeing his determination. They hesitated, unable to say more.

Seeing Ji Yunyu and the others failing to dissuade Li Hao, Ji Daoxin waved his hand: "Very well, follow me to ring the Sacred Bell."

Li Hao nodded.

Ji Daoxin flew out, and Li Hao followed, heading to the mountain peak.

At the peak was a platform with a massive ancient bell.

"Ring the Sacred Bell, start the Dao Seed battle, and you'll have no retreat!" Ji Daoxin said solemnly.

Li Hao nodded, then lifted the godly hammer by the bell and struck it hard. Instantly, a clear bell toll echoed through the entire sacred mountain.

At that moment, everyone on the sacred mountain, including those in the mountain city behind, heard it and were shocked.

The Sacred Bell tolled, signaling a Dao Seed challenge!

A Dao Seed challenge meant facing all the Ji family's Tianjiao in a fierce battle, not just sparring. It could lead to severe injury or even death!

After all, the Dao Seed battle required using every ounce of strength, possibly even secret techniques, and wasn't easy to stop once started.

"This child is too impatient…"

Ji Yunyu and the others' faces turned pale hearing the bell toll from the peak.

If they remembered correctly, the child was only fifteen.

Trying to reach the top at fifteen, fighting against Tianjiao who were twenty-five or even thirty years old, was like trying to climb to the heavens!

"Third Brother was right. This child is sincere and dedicated. To do this for his mother shows his heart, surpassing many others."

Ji Tianchao stood on the sacrificial platform, gazing at the peak, his eyes heavy.

"Quick, stop him. Is it too late?" Ji Yunyu hurriedly asked.

Ji Tianchao shook his head slightly, "Don't worry too much. Third Brother said he could fight against Absolute Skills Realm. He wouldn't exaggerate. Maybe this child really can do it."

"How is that possible?"

Ji Yunyu widened her eyes, realizing she hadn't been able to discern Li Hao's cultivation level. Maybe Li Hao was already at the Inverse Fate Realm?

If so, fighting against Absolute Skills Realm, though monstrous, wasn't entirely impossible.

"The child is too impulsive. His mother is on Prison Sky Island. It's tough, but a few years aren't much…"

Ji Yunyu sighed.

With such talent, no wonder Third Brother said the boy could stand shoulder to shoulder with Ninth Brother in ten years.

As they talked, the Sacred Bell's toll, carrying the Dao's rhythm, spread through the Ji family.

Even those in cultivation caves heard it and were startled. Many figures shone with light, flying out.

"Who dares ring the Ji family's Sacred Bell?"

"Who's challenging the Dao Seed, so bold?!"

"Did Ji Xuan break through?"

Many Ji family Tianjiao paused outside their caves before flying to Tian Dao Mountain.

Aside from the Tianjiao who were watching at the sacrificial platform, many others, and high-ranking Ji family members who had come early, were angry and headed to the peak.

"No Sacred Bone, yet dares challenge the Dao Seed?!"

"I'll watch him get crippled!"

Everyone flocked to the peak.

The sacred mountain was vast and majestic. The peak, spanning tens of thousands of miles, had plains, rivers, and mountains. On one towering peak, Li Hao and Ji Daoxin stood.

The bell tolled, echoing.

Countless figures gathered at the Tianjiao arena, Tian Dao Mountain.

"Who dares ring the bell, challenging the Dao Seed?!"

A voice boomed from afar, the figure landing on the arena.

Seeing Ji Daoxin, he bowed, then looked at Li Hao.

"It's you?"

"It's me."

Li Hao said.

"Who are you? Which lineage, which generation? I've never heard your name." The tall youth asked.

"You'll hear it from now on."

Li Hao said.

As the youth arrived, more dazzling figures flew in, streaking through the sky, landing around the arena, dozens of them.

These were the Ji family's Tianjiao, many who had been cultivating in caves and unaware of Ji Yunge's return. But the bell's toll reached them all, drawing them here.

"He's Ji Leping, a mixed blood. Not even in the Ji family, yet changed his name, trying to leverage bringing Ji Yunge back to join the Ji family!"

"A despicable person, thinking he can enjoy the Ji family's Tianjiao resources so easily?"

"Cripple him!"

Many Tianjiao, who had seen Li Hao at the mountain gate, stepped forward, glaring at him.

Though Li Hao had defeated Ji Yufen, it didn't mean he could beat them. They hadn't fought at the welcome hall.

"So that's it."

Many arriving Tianjiao heard and glared coldly.

A Dao Seed challenger was an enemy, especially a mixed blood!

"No Sacred Bone, yet dreams of becoming a Dao Seed. Who does he think he is?"

"What a ridiculous name. Let's start. I need to get back to training."

"Who's first? If no one, I'll go!"

The Tianjiao argued, impatient.

Ji Daoxin looked at Li Hao, seeing his calm demeanor, nodded, and announced:

"Now, Ji Leping challenges for the Dao Seed. Who will face him? If none step up, he will succeed!"

The Dao Seed challenge rules were simple and direct. No group attacks or tag team fights, anything else was allowed.

Winning a match granted Li Hao a day of rest.

"I'll go first!"

"Me, I'll go!"

Seven or eight Tianjiao stepped up, eager to challenge Li Hao.

"I'll go. This time I'll give my all!"

Ji Mingque also stepped up, eyes cold. Li Hao catching his spear earlier had angered him, and now he wanted a real fight.

Li Hao watched their argument and said calmly, "If you can't decide, you can come at me together."

Wow! Everyone outside the arena was even more shocked.

Too arrogant, did this boy never fear death?

Facing so many Tianjiao, he dared to be so boastful!

Li Hao's words made even the Tianjiao who were reluctant to fight glare coldly.

"Bastard, I'll go!"

A figure charged into the arena, bursting with aura, drawing his blade at Li Hao.

The blade sang like a dragon, then turned into a galaxy of light, slashing down.

Li Hao didn't move, waiting for the blade light to approach, then punched, shattering the blade light. He instantly moved with Heaven and Earth No Trace, appearing before the angry youth.

The youth's pupils shrank, seeing Li Hao's fist coming before he could react.

Bang, the punch landed on his chest, shattering bones and sending him flying off the arena.

"What?!"

Everyone watching was stunned. The youth was Four Pillars Realm but defeated instantly by Li Hao!

"So fast!"

"His aura is showing, not Four Pillars Realm, but Three Immortal Realms?!"

Li Hao's aura had been hidden, but now it showed he was in the Three Immortal Realms, shocking everyone. They thought he was Four Pillars Realm, but he was only Three Immortal Realms!

Outside, Ji Yunyu and Ji Tianchao were also surprised.

Three Immortal Realms?

Third Brother said he could fight Absolute Skills Realm, but he's only Three Immortal Realms, how is this possible?

In the crowd, Ji Yufen's angry face turned to shock. He was also Three Immortal Realms but nowhere near Li Hao's strength.

Moreover, his movement technique seemed like an Absolute Skills Realm skill, at a high level!

Where did he find the time to train?

Li Hao's move stunned many, making even the angry Tianjiao serious.

But challenging the Dao Seed meant facing all Tianjiao, and beating a Dao Heart Realm was still far from winning.

"Everyone else step back, only Inverse Fate Realm and above remain."

A Tianjiao spoke coldly, his aura restrained but imposing.

Hearing this, many looked unwilling but didn't argue.

"Let me go."

A white-clad youth stepped up, telling Li Hao, "Tomorrow at this time, I'll be here. Rest well."

Li Hao flexed his fists, "No need, we can finish this today."

The white-clad youth paused, his eyes turning cold, "You said it."

Fearing Li Hao would change his mind, he burst with aura, stepping into the arena.

"A mixed blood dreaming of joining the Ji family! Ji Leping? Such an ugly name. After I cripple you, change your name and leave the Ji family!"

The white-clad youth drew a sword from the space, waves of sword intent behind him.

Li Hao's cold eyes flashed with lightning, "I don't mind taking the Ji name, but my name cannot be insulted!"

"That's not for you to say. Show if you're worthy of your big words!"

The white-clad youth attacked, his aura bursting, using multiple absolute skills, his body methods surpassing the royal family of Da Yu Divine Dynasty, unleashing immense power.

His soul and spirit, inherited from the ancestral sage, could condense 270 times! He attacked with full power, aiming to cripple Li Hao in one move and shock the crowd.

Terrifying power surged from his body, condensing into his sword. The radiant sword light seemed to gather countless lightning and fire, slashing at Li Hao.

"So strong!"

"Ji Mingshou is even stronger, training four absolute skills to the true state!"

"True state… terrifying!"

The onlookers were shocked by the tidal wave of lightning and fire from the sword, seemingly splitting the arena in two.

Li Hao's cold eyes flashed with bloodlust. His aura surged, not retreating, but stepping forward like a dragon or tiger, meeting the brilliant sword light.

Boom!

A terrifying punch swept out, like a thousand tornadoes, suppressing the sword light instantly. The radiant sword light was covered by a blazing sun.

A figure flew out, crashing out of the arena.

Several figures rushed out, catching the youth, but even they had to use all their strength, their arms breaking, their bones cracking.

With combined efforts, they finally caught him, but the white-clad youth had fainted