Chapter 1494  Chapter 367: Supreme Accepts a Disciple (Part 2)

Unexpectedly, one can still see the seals of the three major merchants today.

“Is this real or fake? No Immortal Stones, just IOUs?”

“The legacy left by a mighty Immortal Emperor is so miserly?”

“How is it possible? This IOU must be fake, which Immortal Emperor would have IOUs in their possession, and who would dare owe an Immortal Emperor Immortal Stones?”

“That seal is definitely genuine, built by the Tao of the three major merchants, it’s impossible to counterfeit; otherwise, how could those three major merchants have been so widespread in the Southern Domain back then?”

“That’s right, their seals can’t be faked unless an Immortal Emperor intervenes, but why would an Immortal Emperor stoop so low?”

Countless people were discussing it, shocked that Li Hao, as the disciple of an Immortal Emperor, had become so impoverished.

In their eyes, an Immortal Emperor’s disciple should have countless auras and cultivation resources piled up like mountains, so how could he not have even a single Immortal Stone?

“How could this be?”

Ming Yue, who had been angry earlier, was now shocked at the IOU in Li Hao’s hand.

Sword Heart frowned tightly, staring at the young man’s face, trying to determine if he was lying.

In the realm of Yan and Chu, among the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, those figures with faces full of anger looked at the three IOUs raised by the young man in his hand, thunderstruck and frozen in place.

Soon, some peoples’ eyes were wet, others clutched their chests tightly, feeling a heart-wrenching pain burning inside.

They couldn’t imagine how hard that revered person must have struggled to leave such a meager legacy!

In the starry sky, Wang Shanhe, who was on the way, had a touch of sorrow on his aged face, for he alone knew the extent of the fight his lord had endured in that battle, and what had been done!

In Heart Inquiry Floating City.

Sitting by the sea of clouds on the mountainside, Old Han watched the scene reflected in the clouds quietly.

His face showed no surprise, extremely calm, as if long expecting this scene. Official source ıs novelfire(.)net

“Foolish boy…”

He murmured softly, muttering to himself, “The True Realm is perilous; sold and not knowing, it’s your destined calamity.”

Among many whispers, the voice of the Heavenly Palace Venerable sounded, speaking slowly:

“The matters of those days, no one wishes to believe, yet it is indeed the fact.”

“Many witnesses were there, and the investigation lasted for over ten thousand years. I also pursued it for over ten thousand years, hoping for other hidden truths, but regrettably…”

He shook his head slightly, sighed softly, and said, “Under the collaboration of those two emperors of the Ancient Demon, he chose self-preservation, which is understandable, given how tough cultivation is, whereas this IOU, the Immortal Stones you mentioned, that’s another matter; they aren’t directly related, maybe he used them for recovery due to severe injuries.”

His light words fell into everyone’s hearts like spring water.

Hearing this, everyone suddenly sobered up.

Many elders from great clans, some born in the aftermath of the chaotic war era, had heard of that shocking trial from long ago.

That trial implicated numerous great clans’ downfall, including the Chaos Clan, which once served under the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor. The Ancestral Witch of Chaos fell even earlier, in a boundary-breaking battle few among the older generations have heard of, entrusting the clan talents and lifeline to the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor.

And post the Ancient Demon War, with the fall and disappearance of the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor, the Chaos Clan declined.

Moreover, numerous interconnected great clans have faded from memory.

The once-glorious and prevailing Fusu Immortal Dynasty and the Heavenly Calamity Imperial City have now become history.

“Indeed, mere IOUs don’t prove anything.”

“Injured in battle, fleeing in desertion, I heard my great ancestor personally witnessed the turncoat departing from the battlefield.”

“This makes sense, surely injured and depleted his resources, those who could desert the Southern Domain and ignore the world would indeed not leave any inheritance.”

In the blink of an eye, people looked at Li Hao again, their gazes varied, some with pity, others with aversion.

Li Hao was stunned, not expecting everything he said to be overturned by a few words from the other side.

If not from the Heavenly Calamity Illusion Realm, he might also believe the other’s words.

But a gut feeling told him, his master would never betray the Southern Domain.

Li Hao turned to look at Emperor Chu and the other Emperors of the ancient Immortal Dynasties.

The Seven Ancient Immortal Dynasties had existed for a hundred thousand years, and the wars did not extinguish them; their legacies survived.

“Your Majesties, you were present at that battle, weren’t you?”

Li Hao asked.

Hearing this, Emperor Chu, the Original Venerable Empress, Emperor Tianzhao, and others had slight shifts in their eyes but quickly calmed down.

Emperor Tianzhao slightly raised an eyebrow, saying calmly, “Young one, indeed we were present at that battle. Though our prowess was insufficient back then, we did contribute, and many indeed saw the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor abandon the field and the Southern Domain.”

Li Hao was stunned.

He surveyed Emperor Chu and others, seeing their expressions incredibly calm, with unspoken agreement, as if they concurred.

But, how could it be?

“Could it be he had other matters and left temporarily?”

Li Hao couldn’t help but ask.

Emperor Chi in his brilliant red imperial robe spoke slowly, “Such matters we considered as well. Without absolute evidence, none would wrong an Immortal Emperor, but the truth is, after his departure, the defense line collapsed quickly, devastating the Southern Domain severely, and he made no appearance, until the nearing end of the war, sparse news emerged, yet it had lost significance.”

Saying the last sentence, she gave Li Hao a deep look, their gazes locked.

Li Hao was stunned; the events took place too long ago, shrouded in ambiguity, making uncovering the truth almost impossible.

And overturning their current narrative seemed equally futile, as if everything truly was so.

Yet… deep within, he couldn’t believe it.

“Are you his direct disciple?”

The Heavenly Palace Venerable asked.

Li Hao was a bit dazed, thoughts floating, shook his head, “No.”

Hearing this, many were astonished, surprised that with Li Hao’s talent, he wasn’t a direct disciple.

Sword Heart and Ming Yue also slightly raised their brows, equally surprised but followed with discomfort. Although they didn’t think the young man surpassed them, purely based on talent, he qualified as a direct disciple.

The standards for pupils set by the Sinful Immortal were stricter than their master’s, which irked them.

“Though unaware of how much you’ve inherited or how deeply affected, considering the struggles of cultivation, I’ll spare you from death.”

The Heavenly Palace Venerable said softly.

Li Hao was stunned, looking up at him, quickly grasping his predicament.

If the Heavenly Calamity Immortal Emperor bore the crime of betraying the Southern Domain, within the Southern Domain, he was akin to the descendant of a traitor, expected to be executed without dispute.

“Thank your master.”

Ming Yue coldly remarked.

Li Hao remained silent, yet inside surged a notion: should there ever be an opportunity, after mastering the Time Origin to the Tenth Realm, he would cross the River of Time to witness that battle himself, uncovering the truth, vindicating his master!

“Though spared, going forward you must abolish those Immortal Techniques.”

The Heavenly Palace Venerable stated calmly, “Seeing as your talent and perception are exceptional, I’ll allow you one chance to apprentice, and if you pass the test, I’ll accept you as a direct disciple.”

A declaration like thunder on a clear day left everyone dumbfounded.

After brief silence, exclamations erupted, and many watched Li Hao with envious excitement.

No one anticipated that the Venerable would not pursue the issue further but instead offered him an opportunity.

Sword Heart and Ming Yue glanced at each other, their expressions subtly shifting with complexity and reluctance, but they knew their master’s will was unchangeable.

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