Published at 26th of December 2025 7:31 am

Chapter 1653 Chess Tao's True Meaning, Shi Miao Awakens (Double Length)

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If the Primordial Spirit is burned again, even Hei Ji can be slain, leaving her no chance to escape!

Li Hao increasingly feels that whether it's Chess Tao or Carving, the power gained from mastering these skills is no less than the Nine Order Dao!

After all, comprehending a single skill can lead to breakthroughs in several Origin Realms of the Nine Order Dao. Typically, the Nine Orders divide and evolve into all things, yet these skills can dissect insights into the Nine Orders, demonstrating their wonder and fear.

Thoughts returning to the present, Li Hao looked at Su Jiuzhe. The other's actions seemed unchanged, causing Li Hao to feel grateful, and he stood up and said:

"Thank you, senior, for your help."

"I was just sitting here, that's all."

Su Jiuzhe replied with a calm smile.

He looked at Li Hao, noticing that the boy's aura had become more restrained and had significantly changed, though this change wasn't reflected in his Cultivation Realm. Perhaps it could only be seen during battle.

"To comprehend the Great Dao Origin through such a minor skill as Carving, you are indeed a rare figure through the ages."

Su Jiuzhe remarked.

Li Hao was surprised by this and asked, "Have others also understood the Dao this way?"

"Naturally, there are."

Su Jiuzhe said, "You hold the Tao Origin Immortal Seal; you should know all paths lead to one. Regardless of whether it's the Great Dao or minor paths, mastering them to the peak leads to the same apex, which is paving your own Emperor Road!"

"Throughout history, countless have entered the Dao through various side techniques, but those who persevere until the later stages gradually became scarce. Due to the pressure of cultivation competition, these side techniques invariably progress slowly, hard to compete with those following the Great Dao."

"Moreover, not everyone possesses your perception and persistence, able to delve into this path to such an extent."

Li Hao slightly nodded, deeply understanding how much pressure cultivating these 'anomalous paths' posed to those great families with profound foundations.

"Do you know how much time has passed outside?" Su Jiuzhe opened his mouth.

"Outside?"

Li Hao was surprised; previously engrossed in carving, he was unaware of the passage of time, and could not help asking, "Has it been a long time?"

"Not long, only three years."

Su Jiuzhe said, "You've been carving with time, while your own space-time equates to ten years. Your soul life also effectively increased by ten years, but outside, only three years have passed."

"Did I carve for ten years?"

Li Hao was shocked; ten years, he had only lived through a few decades himself.

This single carving had taken such a long time.

Even though three years had passed outside, it was quite a while nonetheless.

Li Hao, not yet accustomed to seclusions that spanned hundreds or thousands of years, could only smile bitterly. Still, when looking at his work in front of him, he felt it was worth it, or rather more than worth it.

Even if given another ten years, he might not be able to recreate another similar piece; it might require even more time.

After all, the layers of wrinkles and cracks around the sculpture were created by pushing with time, a true labor of love that left him sleepless.

"Consider this item as a small gift from you to me."

Su Jiuzhe raised his hand and accepted the small sculpture of himself carved by Li Hao.

This item was not just an adornment; it could also serve as a mirrored avatar, capable of unleashing formidable strength and demonstrating some of Su Jiuzhe's techniques.

Li Hao knew this was a precious item, even comparable to a top-tier Immortal Soldier, but he could still carve, and if not for Su Jiuzhe's assistance, he wouldn't have been able to break through.

"As long as the senior likes it, in the future, if an opportunity arises, the junior intends to use the senior's Emperor's Weapon for carving."

Li Hao said with a smile.

"You're not one to lose out easily." Su Jiuzhe smiled faintly, and as he grasped his hand, the Great Dao Origin phenomena around the sculpture were all gathered up as if sealed, turning it into an ordinary wood carving yet with extraordinary spirit.

He casually tucked it into his bosom, waved his hand, and said: "Go on."

Li Hao got up, bowed deeply, and carrying a basket of pastries, he descended the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, Fourth Uncle saw Li Hao finally come out and immediately noticed some changes in Li Hao's aura, including an increase in soul life.

Although there was no soul mirror, someone of Fourth Uncle's cultivation could sense Li Hao's soul life changes without needing one.

"Did the Ancestor give you guidance?"

Fourth Uncle asked with a smile.

Li Hao nodded, "Sort of."

He then waved to Fourth Uncle and quickly departed from the ancestral grounds to head towards the Immortal Courtyard.

Three years had passed in a flash. He wondered if she had awoken yet.

Li Hao felt a tinge of regret in his heart. He had promised to accompany her and yet found himself drifted away.

...

In the quiet Su Family manor, within the Immortal Courtyard,

Years had passed, and after the flourish, the Su Family settled down, with Su Muqing also secluded in her training room for meditation.

The courtyard was empty, like a landscape painting devoid of one figure that seemed like part of the scenery. After heading to the ancestral ground, that figure still had not returned for a long time.

Su Muqing sent Nanny Wu to inquire, learning that Li Hao was still at the ancestral ground, seemingly receiving guidance from the Ancestor and cultivating there.

Upon hearing this, Su Muqing felt an inexplicable sense of relief though mixed with complexity and uncertainty.

As a top genius of the Su Family, she had only seen the Ancestor's face when he awoke and hadn't even spoken with him, nor been summoned or guided by him.

Conversely, Li Hao was deeply favored by the Ancestor.

She bore no jealousy towards Li Hao, only a sense of regret and confusion about why the Ancestor hadn't summoned her.

During Li Hao's first year at the ancestral ground, the Lin Family seemed to have settled down as well, sending a flying message to the Su Family, which was handed to her respectfully.

Upon seeing that message, she realized she had turned off her jade token, and the other party could not contact her directly. They had no choice but to reach her through the Su Family.

She felt apologetic immediately, memories of many hundreds of years spent together flooding back. The other party had always sheltered her like an elder brother, and many saw them as a match made in heaven.

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