Perfection: I have a Tree of Ten Thousand Paths

"Is the Heaven-Mending Pavilion about to start its recruitment exams again?"

"Yes, I wonder how many people in our clan will be able to pass the test and enter the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?"

"Even if you go in, you won't get a spot to enter Hundred Broken Mountains. We are just destined to guard the Li Clan's territory."

Two cultivators from another clan were drinking and chatting, exchanging words over and over.

Suddenly, the hall shook. The two thought it was an illusion, but then it shook a second time.

"What's going on?"

"Let's go out and take a look."

As soon as the two stepped out the door, a fist came right in front of them. With a "thud," one of them was punched through the skull and turned into ashes, disappearing on the spot.

"Enemy attack! Enemy presence..."

Before he could finish speaking, another punch came down, obliterating the last person's body.

"Hahaha, Xiao An, killing him one punch at a time is too slow, just unleash a powerful technique!" Shi Hao shouted.

"Let's finish this quickly. We have another place to go. Remember to check out the treasure vault," Qi Shi'an replied.

The two drew their magical artifacts. With a wave of their crimson fans, crimson flames blazed across the sky. With the appearance of their Heavenly Scale Daggers, demonic birds descended. Before any of the Li Clan members could react, they were reduced to ashes and vanished on the spot.

Hearing the commotion outside, the resident elder in the main hall stepped out, only to find that the surrounding area had become a sea of ​​fire, the claw marks of the ancient demonic bird had torn the earth apart, and the entire Li Clan's territory was a river of blood.

"You dare to launch a sneak attack on my Li clan? You're courting death!"

The garrison elder looked into the distance and saw two small figures using their magical artifacts.

"It's you two kids again! Do you really want to offend my clan to the point of death?" the garrison elder roared in extreme anger.

"We are mortal enemies. I don't believe you will let go of the extortion you suffered back then. We just struck first."

After saying that, Qi Shi'an rushed towards the garrison elder. Knowing that he was no match for him, the garrison elder tried to activate the clan's formation to escape, but Qi Shi'an was too fast. In just an instant, he was right in front of him.

He threw a punch, and the garrison elder's pupils contracted slightly, but it was too late for him to use his supernatural powers to protect himself.

The fist pierced the elder's chest, and the lightning was eroding his internal organs before quickly dissipating.

"Haha, this harvest is quite plentiful. There's a lot of precious blood that hasn't been sent to higher-level bases yet, but it's all too ordinary," Shi Hao said somewhat dejectedly.

"It's alright, we drank it on the way, it will be refined in no time, let's move on to the next place."

Qi Shi'an dared not delay for too long. Taking advantage of the fact that those people had not yet received the news and had not yet returned to defend, he quickly crushed them.

Now that they have gone into seclusion, their strength is even greater than before, and they are crushing their opponents all the way; it's just a matter of speed.

Within two days, the two of them traveled to various places, and drank the precious blood they obtained directly, refining it instantly.

The treasure troves of the six major clans were slaughtered and looted. By the time the six clans received the news, their original settlements had been razed to the ground.

Everywhere you look, there are wrecks burned by fire, scorched earth blackened by lightning, and land torn apart by demonic birds—a scene of utter devastation.

The six major clans were furious and even offered high rewards for the two, but they were unable to find any trace of them.

The entire Void God Realm became lively again. The child, who had disappeared for more than twenty days, reappeared and slaughtered the residences of the six major clans.

Even those who witnessed the scene firsthand couldn't help but be appalled by the cruelty of the two children; it was truly outrageous.

At this moment, Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao were already preparing to return home. Having refined so much precious blood, their spirits had grown considerably stronger. Upon their return, they would nourish their physical bodies, and their strength would surely make a great breakthrough.

"Next time we come back, we'll rob the areas of the Cave Heaven Realm," Shi Hao said, already envisioning the future.

"Next time, we'll definitely have a good, satisfying fight!"

Qi Shi'an took one last look at the starting point; next time, he would head to a higher region.

As everyone watched the two children disappear from the spot, they felt a pang of reluctance, having spent half a month with them.

They had been watching what the two children had done in the Realm of the Gods.

The place of origin is so lively because of the two of them.

A vast ruin appeared before my eyes, with broken walls and rubble revealing an ancient and vicissitude, and tiles scattered everywhere, seemingly telling the story of past glories.

Furthermore, ancient demonic mountains, shrouded in chaotic energy, appeared at the end of the plain, awe-inspiring and making one feel as if they had arrived before the creation of the world.

This is also the Realm of the Gods, constructed by the gods using their spiritual power.

However, this place transcends the original land and many other blessed lands, and does not belong to that category.

In the distance, a towering willow tree took root in the ruins, its five tender branches swaying in the wind, absorbing the mist and condensing the chaotic energy to create a verdant glow.

Qi Shi'an looked at the chaotic energy and fell into deep thought, wondering if his Myriad Dao Tree could absorb it.

With only Liu Shen around, he wasn't worried about anyone discovering the Myriad Dao Tree, so he activated the Myriad Dao Tree within his body.

The Myriad Paths Tree frantically absorbed the mist, and soon it sprouted many more leaves and branches.

However, his spirit was also being impacted by the chaotic energy, and his spirit-condensed body almost collapsed.

At this moment, Liu Shen made his move, and the green mist poured over his body, as if a strong life force was surging within him.

"Willow Goddess, we're back!" Shi Hao ran up to her, waving his arms and legs excitedly.

Liu Shen emerged from a special state of cultivation and said gently, "You can't absorb that much right now, your body won't be able to handle it."

"Thank you for your help, Goddess Liu."

Qi Shi'an also stopped absorbing the chaotic energy; he had really been frightened just now.

However, it was only because of Liu Shen's presence that he dared to be so bold.

"Well, you must have gained something from this trip to the Void God Realm," Willow God said.

"Yes, we did a lot of fun things."

Shi Hao recounted in detail what had happened in the Void God Realm over the past two weeks.

"Hmm! To achieve such a feat on your first entry into the Realm of the Gods is unprecedented, even in the Primordial Era."

The Willow God was surprised; the usually calm and serene God revealed a hint of joy.

"Let's go back."

Amidst the ruins, the green mist flowed like water, and the Willow God shone brightly. Then, it suddenly unleashed a tremendous surge of energy, causing five tender branches to grow rapidly, soaring upwards and piercing through the sky.

"Boom!"

A chill ran through the void as a portal appeared, shrouded in thick mist and billowing auspicious energy. It carried the two of them soaring into the sky and leaping over the portal.

In Stone Village, the Willow God's true form glowed, showering down endless divine light that enveloped the entire village. Then, a powerful will appeared and descended upon the tree.

Under the tree, two beautiful and handsome children were sitting cross-legged. Their faces were as white as jade, their eyes trembled slightly, and then they opened their eyes and quickly stood up.

"Children, you're finally awake. How are you feeling?"

"Your bodies are motionless, and your spirits are absent. We thought something was wrong with you. Could it be that your souls have left your bodies?"

A group of villagers from Shicun gathered around, their faces tense.

"We're fine. With Goddess Liu taking care of us, we're safe. We've gone to a place called the Realm of the Illusory Gods."

Shi Hao stood up and told them that he was just wandering in his mind.

"Ah, I should have known! It must be the Realm of the Void Gods, but I've never been inside," the clan leader exclaimed.

"Wow, what's it like to travel through the void in spirit? What kind of place is the Void God Realm?"

Qingfeng was a little curious, and then a group of children gathered around, chattering and asking Shi Hao to tell them the story.

Shi Hao told the truth without hiding anything, leaving the group stunned and speechless. After a moment, their eyes filled with longing.

"We want to go there to cultivate ourselves too!" a group of children shouted, full of longing.

After leaving the Realm of the Void Gods, everything remained the same. Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao resumed their cultivation, venturing into the deep mountains and wilderness every day to fight against various ferocious creatures.

The two even sparred with each other from time to time, neither able to gain the upper hand.

When the night was deep and quiet, Qi Shi'an began to comprehend the runes on the leaves of the Myriad Dao Tree within his body. Now the Myriad Dao Tree had nearly a hundred leaves, and its trunk had become much thicker.

Since absorbing some chaotic energy in the Void God Realm, the Myriad Dao Tree has become even more sacred, and its Daoist charm has become even more mysterious.

However, Shi Hao found it difficult to concentrate on cultivation. This spiritual journey had allowed him to see the outside world, filling him with longing. Countless powerful figures were battling each other.

Countless sects, Pure Lands, and ancient kingdoms of kings and nobles vie for power, and he longs to formally enter that world and fight alongside them.

These days, Qi Shi'an could also tell that the little one was absent-minded, so he immediately said, "Hey, little one, I'm leaving soon, do you want to come out with me?"

"good!"

Shi Hao agreed quickly, almost without hesitation, and without asking where they were going. His eyes were filled with longing for the outside world.

The next day, Qi Shi'an found the clan chief and explained that he was about to leave Shi Village for a long journey. Shi Hao also took the opportunity to tell the clan chief his idea of ​​going out with him.

The clan chief remained silent for a long time before finally nodding and saying gently, "Child, it is indeed time for you to go out and spread your wings. Stone Village is too small and no longer suitable for you."

When the villagers of Shi Village learned of this, they all rushed over. Although they understood Shi Hao's decision, they were very reluctant to let him go.

From the day Shi Hao was brought here, the villagers watched him learn to walk, to babble, and then to become so extraordinary. Now that he is about to leave, many people shed tears of reluctance.

"You must cultivate diligently. I will come back for you after I have made a name for myself in the outside world," Shi Hao said solemnly.

"I'll walk with the little brother," Qingfeng said.

No one objected, because their purpose in coming here was to take him to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion.

"Alright, we'll set off tomorrow, cultivating our way through as we go." Shi Hao nodded.

Finally, Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao bid farewell to Liu Shen together.

Qi Shi'an owes much of his success to the Willow Goddess, and before leaving, he still needs to inform her, as he dislikes leaving without saying goodbye.

"Go ahead, but be careful on the road. You'd better come back before you turn twelve," Liu Shen said to Shi Hao.

Shi Hao looked puzzled and asked Liu Shen why.

"Return to Stone Village to receive baptism," Willow God told him.

Children from large tribes, sons of kings and nobles, and disciples of the Pure Land sect undergo baptisms several times at the ages of five, ten, and fifteen.

They refine their bodies and cleanse their internal organs with the true blood of ferocious beasts and rare elixirs, because this is related to their future achievements.

"That Shi'an, he..."

"If he wants to go back, he can, but he has absorbed a lot of chaotic energy. Even if he doesn't accept the baptism, the things inside his body will help him with the baptism," said Willow God.

Shi Hao was somewhat shocked when he heard Liu Shen's words. When had Qi Shi'an ever absorbed chaotic energy? How could he not know? However, Liu Shen would never lie to him.

Qi Shi'an scratched his head. With the help of the Myriad Dao Tree to undergo baptism, he could be considered the number one person in the world.

"You have excellent potential. You can undergo the second baptism a year or two earlier or a year or two later, but you must not miss it completely. Remember to come back," Liu Shen specifically instructed Shi Hao.

Shi Hao nodded seriously, indicating that he had remembered it. He was grateful. This time, Liu Shen seemed to be taking it very seriously. He wondered what kind of baptism he would undergo.

"When you're out in public, don't reveal what's inside your body, or you'll be killed," Liu Shen also warned Qi Shi'an.

"Thank you for your concern, Goddess Liu. I will keep it in mind." Qi Shi'an bowed to Goddess Liu.

On the day of departure, the whole village came out to see it off. The unicorn was glowing and shiny.

The Golden Unicorn Bear, Ajin, is gleaming gold, with runes swirling around its horn. Its bloodline is almost on par with that of the ancient remnants.

However, Shi Hao did not plan to bring his Little White along, as the journey was too dangerous. As for the Fur Ball, it was a small target, and Shi Hao could easily take it with him wherever he went.

Before leaving, the clan chief took out a stone box and handed it to Shi Hao. Inside was a feather of a divine bird, which could be a powerful deterrent to some giant clans.

Finally, Qi Shi'an and his two companions rode Ah Jin on their journey. The villagers saw them off for miles, and many shed tears, fearing that something might happen to the three children, who were still so young.

"goodbye!"

With tears streaming down his face, Shi Hao looked back once more, and then A Jin carried the three of them and sped off into the distance.