Cultivation Begins from Infancy - Chapter 334

Volume 3 - Chapter 63: Crushing Victory - Part 1

Hearing Li Hao’s furious roar, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu’s expressions changed instantly. They had planned to consult with Li Hao about circling around for a sneak attack, but instead, Li Hao blatantly exposed their location.

They quickly surveyed the battlefield's surroundings, remaining on high alert for the Gluttony Valley Lord.

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Meanwhile, at the rear of the demon horde, four fearsome demon figures stood, watching the chaotic battle ahead with bated breath, ready to enter the fray at any moment.

Behind them, a young woman clad in a golden silk gown stood on a hillside.

A single golden curved feather adorned her head, and though her demonic aura was faint, her demeanor was nervous. With her hands resting at the sides of her gown, she looked respectfully at the imposing man before her.

Beneath this man’s feet lay countless bones—not just human, but also those of other demons.

His entire body was covered in dense brown fur, and curved ram horns jutted from his head. His pale green eyes were devoid of emotion, exuding a cold and menacing demonic aura.

“King of Taisui, are you truly not considering a retreat? The reports from the western region of Youzhou seem credible. If that young man is invited to battle by the Xia Family, I fear we may gain nothing from Youzhou.”

The young woman in the golden gown once again spoke respectfully, attempting to dissuade him.

The man before her was none other than the infamous Gluttony Valley Lord, the King of Taisui. His name instilled fear among demons, for Gluttony Valley was a haven for ferocious and indiscriminate devourers.

“Humph! Should a mere rumor be enough to scare me into retreat? What face would Gluttony Valley have left to command the demons in the future?”

The King of Taisui’s pale green eyes swept over the young woman like sharp blades as he said coldly:

“Even if I were to see it with my own eyes, and even if that human boy truly came to Youzhou, I’d like to cross swords with him. If Candlefire God couldn’t deal with him, I’ll see for myself if I can succeed!”

“But if that young man joins forces with the Xia Family, I fear we may suffer heavy losses. The Desolate God merely tasked us with stalling them; there’s no need to push them too far…”

The young woman lowered her head as she spoke.

“Humph!”

The King of Taisui let out a cold snort, the sound reverberating like a drum against the young woman’s chest, causing her face to turn pale instantly.

“You members of Tianji Hall only need to provide information. Do your job, and don’t overstep your bounds!”

Seeing the slight reveal of his sharp fangs, the young woman shuddered and hastily knelt, bowing her head, too frightened to say more.

The other four demons glanced at her trembling figure, their eyes flashing with bloodlust and disdain. Were it not for her affiliation with Tianji Hall, they wouldn’t have hesitated to taste such a delicacy.

“Don’t compare our Gluttony Valley to those worthless Void Realm scum. They couldn’t even capture Liangzhou despite a sneak attack—how laughable!”

The King of Taisui crushed the cleanly gnawed skull in his hand, his eyes full of contempt.

When he first heard that Candlefire God had reached the Half-Step Dao Domain, he was initially surprised. But upon learning that Candlefire God couldn’t even deal with a mere human boy, he felt the accomplishment of reaching Half-Step Dao Domain seemed greatly exaggerated.

Below Dao Domain, facing someone at that level was almost universally acknowledged as futile—unless that Dao Domain was merely superficial.

Moreover, Half-Step Dao Domain? Who wasn’t at that level these days…? The King of Taisui mused silently. That was his secret as well. Precisely because he understood the overwhelming power of Dao Domain against the Absolute Technique Stage, he found Candlefire God laughable.

Previously, when he attacked the Xia Family’s Divine General Mansion, it was merely a probe. He hadn’t revealed his trump cards. Confident in his Half-Step Dao Domain strength, he dared to provoke the mansion. After all, those ancient Divine General Mansions might have Sacred Heart Heavenly Treasures or even hide one or two ancient monsters. Even an Absolute Technique Stage warrior wasn’t sufficient for such a task.

After his probe, he hadn’t uncovered the mansion’s full depth, but he felt confident that even if he did, he could escape at full power.

Now, as he awaited the arrival of his next feast, a sharp shout echoed from the skies.

The voice reverberated across the battlefield like thunder, causing the King of Taisui and the four Gluttony Valley Elders to freeze. Murderous intent surged on their faces as they turned toward the source of the voice.

“It’s the Xia Family!”

“That’s Xia Linglong! She dares to leave the Xia Family? Does she have a death wish?”

“Are they planning to engage us in a final showdown here?”

The Gluttony Valley Elders recognized Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu. These two were pillars of the Xia Family, and it was surprising that they would abandon the protection of the formation and venture out.

“Well, since they’ve come, they can forget about leaving!”

Murderous intent flashed in the King of Taisui’s eyes. He had crossed paths with Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu outside the Xia Family’s Divine General Mansion not long ago. At that time, he had held back due to concerns about the mansion’s potential hidden threats, opting not to go all out.

Now, here on this battlefield, he could act without restraint.

Surely, they don’t think I’m merely at the Absolute Technique Stage…?

The King of Taisui smirked cruelly, leaping into the air and leading his four elders straight toward Li Hao.

“That boy?”

As they flew, their eyes fixed on Li Hao—the one who had boldly shouted earlier.

The Gluttony Valley Elders weren’t fools. They immediately recalled the intelligence from Tianji Hall’s bird demon: this was none other than Major General Haotian of Liangzhou.

Their hearts skipped a beat. The name of that general rivaled the older generation of the Xia Family. He had defeated Dragon Gate Grand Elder Lu Yuan, demonstrating terrifying strength.

“He’s here!”

From the air, as the King of Taisui and his demon kings approached, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu saw them as well. Both tensed, their expressions becoming grave.

Among them was the Gluttony Valley Grand Elder, a powerhouse at the Absolute Technique Stage. The King of Taisui, too, stood at the pinnacle of that stage. Previously, even when they joined forces outside the Divine General Mansion, they had failed to inflict significant damage. The King of Taisui’s body was honed to perfection, comparable to an Eight-Forged Divine Weapon—terrifyingly resilient.

Only a Nine-Forged Divine Weapon could inflict some harm, and even that would be limited.

“Be careful…”

Xia Linglong transmitted to Li Hao swiftly, “The King of Taisui’s body is incredibly tough. We must first eliminate the others and then join forces to kill him.”

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“Are you the human boy that Candlefire God couldn’t kill?”

The King of Taisui’s gaze fell on Li Hao, his eyes narrowing as his killing intent intensified.

Li Hao seemed slightly surprised that the King of Taisui didn’t recognize his subordinate, Candlefire God. The Void Realm’s isolation appeared to be quite thorough.

“Is Gluttony Valley the only force here?” Li Hao asked.

“What do you think? Our Gluttony Valley is no Void Realm rabble,” one of the Gluttony Valley Elders sneered grimly.

“When I ask something, you answer directly.”

Li Hao didn’t waste words. His Dao Domain sliced through the air like a sharp blade.

With a resounding explosion, the sneering Gluttony Valley Elder’s body was crushed and burst apart.

Its soul attempted to flee from the mangled remains, its expression horrified. However, before it could struggle, Li Hao’s power swept over it, obliterating it entirely.

Everything occurred in the blink of an eye. The sudden development was so swift that no one could react.

Not only the King of Taisui and his companions but even Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu were momentarily stunned. Only when the demon elder’s soul was completely erased did they snap out of their shock, turning to look at Li Hao in awe.

At this moment, only Li Hao could have done such a thing.

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The King of Taisui and the remaining three elders froze, their once-cold expressions now filled with terror. They couldn’t even comprehend how Li Hao had attacked.

“You… You’re at the Supreme Dao Realm?!”

The King of Taisui detected traces of the Dao Domain but struggled to believe it. His once-imposing figure seemed to shrink, his aura vanishing as he stared at Li Hao in shock.

Instantly manifesting a Dao Domain?

This was no mere Half-Step Dao Domain—this was the true Supreme Dao Realm!

Hearing the King of Taisui’s words, Xia Linglong, Xia Yuanwu, and the remaining three Gluttony Valley Elders were all shaken to their core, their ears ringing as they stared at Li Hao in stunned silence.

The Supreme Dao Realm—a level of power so rare in the entire Great Yu Divine Dynasty—was now embodied in the young man before them?

“You’re not entirely blind.”

Li Hao glanced at the hulking demon and said, “You must be the Gluttony Valley Lord. What’s the purpose of your attacks on Youzhou? Did you plan them? What do you know about the earlier attack on Liangzhou? Are you demons planning to break with the Great Yu Divine Dynasty? Who gave you the courage, and who’s backing you?”

He rattled off his questions in a calm tone before fixing his gaze on the King of Taisui.

“You’d better answer all my questions properly, one by one. If you do, I’ll give you a quick death.”

Silence.

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