The fact that Li Dao was displaying combat power at this moment was quite different from the image of the great demon king they had in mind.

After Li Dao 'luckily' won the battle, the cultivators who had only intended to observe shouted out that they wanted to challenge Li Dao.

However, Li Dao directly put up a sign of truce, saying that he was going into seclusion, which further fueled this trend.

Li Dao's performance caused Jin Yuan and Yu Wushuang to fall from first-rate geniuses to third-rate ones.

"Li Dao!! Why are you treating me like this!" Yu Wushuang was so angry in her cave that she jumped up and down, her eyes bloodshot.

Having personally witnessed Li Dao's strength, how could he not realize that he had been set up by Li Dao!

Unlike Yu Wudao's fury, Li Dao, after finishing another exhibition match, returned to his cave with a pile of treasures.

Chapter 437 The Immortal Battlefield!

Li Dao sat cross-legged on the futon, waving his sleeve as he looked at the few drops of blood in front of him, deep as rubies and glowing red, and couldn't help but smile.

These are a few drops of phoenix blood, the stakes he won in a bet. In addition, there are other treasures. It can be said that he has made a fortune in just three battles.

“The sentiment outside is still high, so it seems this business can continue for a while longer.”

"These treasures are enough for me to cultivate properly for a while."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes. Recently, many cultivators had come to challenge him, all hoping to defeat him, gain fame, and obtain more resources.

He always maintained a proper balance, giving those people hope of defeating him. It can be said that the cultivators in the academy are now studying how to defeat him.

A smile appeared on his lips, and he opened his mouth, allowing the few drops of phoenix blood that were floating in front of him to slowly enter his mouth.

His body trembled, and crimson flames ignited between his pores. The phoenix blood still had an effect on him, cleansing his marrow and bones. Even though he had already forged an indestructible body, the phoenix blood still had an effect on him.

Life force was surging into his body, and the entire cave was enveloped in intense heat.

Outside the cave, Tie Kui was engrossed in tending to the precious herbs in the medicinal field. Sensing the intense heat emanating from Li Dao's cave, he muttered to himself...

"Lord Li Dao is truly diligent, but I just don't understand why he holds back so much when he has such great strength."

Tie Kui didn't understand, and Yao Yue, who was in the Pure Land, was also somewhat confused.

"Is this guy the same person as the dashing young prodigy that Uncle was talking about?"

Inviting the moon, she sat on a swing, her snow-white toes gently brushing the water's surface, creating ripples.

"How would I know? I've never even met him. But if Yueyue is so interested, I might as well go and check him out for you." Qi Lin sat by the lake, her feet in the cool water, a teasing smile on her lips.

"Pah, what are you talking about? Why would I be curious about him? I just think he's such a strange person." Yaoyue rolled her eyes at Qilin, but she did have a thought in her heart to go and find out more.

Just as undercurrents were swirling within the academy and the enthusiasm of everyone to challenge Li Dao had not yet subsided, Li Dao's strength was further enhanced after refining those few drops of phoenix blood.

He stopped keeping those people in suspense and started gambling almost every day, collecting treasures while simultaneously developing his Daoist techniques.

On a battle platform formed from stars, Li Dao stood suspended in mid-air, exuding a terrifying aura.

There were several people standing opposite him. It should have been an advantage for them to have more people than one, but at this moment, those people looked rather ugly.

"Just as the rumors say, Li Dao was hiding his strength in order to plunder our treasures. For more than a month, apart from those geniuses who were in seclusion, most of the students in the academy were defeated by him!"

"And the number of rare materials he has amassed is considerable; he is truly a despicable fellow!"

The man holding the Seven Star Sword stared intently at Li Dao and whispered to his companion behind him.

He didn't believe it at first, but the moment he stood on the Star Platform, he knew the rumors were true.

The people behind him also looked distressed, after all, their precious treasures had also been 'tricked' by Li Dao.

Many people also came from the sidelines, some of whom had been defeated by Li Dao, and others who were preparing to challenge him. Each of them had a different expression.

"As expected, our defeat was not unjust. Li Dao really did hide his strength. That damned Li Dao, my Star Jade Marrow!" someone wailed.

"Hehe, it's a bit unfair to Jin Yuan and Yu Wushuang. They've been scolded for over a month. Tsk tsk, I wonder what they're thinking right now?" someone said gloatingly.

On the stage, Li Dao's Taoist robe fluttered in the wind, making him appear like a hermit immortal. Looking at the large crowd around him, he knew that his plan to feign ignorance had failed.

However, he was quite satisfied, as he had earned a considerable amount in just over a month.

"Now that you've discovered me, I don't need to hold back anymore," Li Dao said to the people in front of him in a low voice.

"Annihilation with a single finger!"

Li Dao extended a finger and pointed it into the void. In an instant, the originally clear sky was suddenly torn apart by a wild and violent force, and an ancient god's finger pressed down on the group.

A terrifying force of annihilation was raging outwards, and not only the people on the stage, but even the spectators below were stunned by this power.

"Is this the true power of suppressing Jin Yuan with a single finger?" someone murmured.

The people on the stage gritted their teeth and stood in their positions according to the Heavenly Gang, unleashing the formation they had prepared long ago. This was the source of their confidence to come and challenge.

"Set up the formation! The Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiends Formation!" The swordsman roared, and the formation, flowing with chaotic divine light, rose from the ground.

boom!

The moment they made contact, they felt as if they were trying to defend against a drawn sword with a thin sheet of paper. They couldn't even last half a breath before their formation was broken.

"How could this be..." The swordsman's eyes were glazed over, his body seemed to have been pierced by the spear and pinned to the spot, his pupils dilated as if he had seen something terrifying.

boom!

With a loud bang, cracks spread rapidly across the Star Arena, dust billowed into the sky, and the crowd outside the arena retreated, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"This is an arena forged from a star! How could it be shattered so easily? Jin Yuan's defeat by this one finger is truly not unjust!" someone murmured, their tone full of awe.

This Star Arena was also a weapon, a trophy that Li Dao won from the academy's disciples. It was famous for its hardness and weight, but at this moment, the Star Arena was shattered.

Once the smoke and dust cleared, the scene on the field became clear.

Li Dao, dressed in white with white hair, gracefully landed in mid-air, his body exuding an ethereal aura, pure and immaculate like a celestial being descended from the heavens, his eyes opening and closing as he looked down upon the vicissitudes of human life.

Opposite him, a group of people lay either collapsed or unconscious, all wounded. There was no doubt that if it weren't for the academy's rule against killing each other, these people would have perished under that single finger.

The scene was incredibly impactful, like a god looking down upon challengers of order, displaying domineering power and majesty.

"Thank you... for holding back! We've lost!" The swordsman said, though there was resentment in his eyes.

After throwing the bet at Li Dao, he helped his injured companion leave.

Li Dao nodded slightly. After this incident, he had become quite famous throughout the entire Heavenly God Academy. He glanced around and saw many familiar faces, then smiled slightly and said:

"If anyone is not satisfied, they may challenge me again, but they must bring their bets."

Having said that, his figure vanished into the world like the wind and mist, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Following this incident, the events that had unfolded over the past month were thoroughly publicized. Some called Li Dao the Great Demon King, while others referred to him as the White-haired Immortal.

"This heartless bastard dared to conceal his cultivation level and deceive us. Is there no one who can punish him?"

"Those top geniuses from all walks of life have either already passed the selection or are in seclusion preparing for the selection. Alas, we can only watch him enjoy his freedom."

"Not necessarily! This matter is not over yet. Jin Yuan has not shown up during this period of time, and Yu Wushuang is also a concern. I don't believe they will give up so easily!"

"I just hope someone will step in and punish this great demon king!"

"..."

Li Dao paid little attention to the outside world's disturbances. As soon as he returned to his dojo, someone was already waiting for him.

There were two men and three women, all of whom he had selected as followers with good potential. Together with Tie Kui from before, this huge training ground was finally no longer so empty.

"Master, we have found out that Yu Wushuang has been staying in his dojo and has not come out all this time."

"And Jin Yuan has not made any move. There are rumors that he is waiting for Jin Zhan to leave."

Upon seeing Li Dao return, one of the women, holding a long sword, approached him and said...

Upon hearing this, Li Dao's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He had not forgotten the grudge between himself and Yu Wushuang. Since they could not kill each other within the academy, he naturally had to monitor Yu Wushuang's every move.

As for Jin Zhan, he wasn't too worried. Even though Jin Zhan was hailed as the successor of the Jin family, he hadn't entered the Void Path, so Li Dao didn't take him seriously at all.

"Understood. Wanqing, please keep a close eye on them and inform me if there are any unusual movements," Li Dao said to Mu Wanqing, his tone serious.

"Understood, I guarantee to complete the mission." Mu Wanqing said with a firm look in her eyes. Being able to follow Li Dao was an unparalleled opportunity, so she naturally had to do her best to serve Li Dao.

The others looked at Mu Wanqing with some envy, but they were also convinced of her abilities.

Mu Wanqing is superior to them in both strength and talent, so it is only right that she is valued by Li Dao.

"You all should manage the dojo well, and you will certainly receive your share of the benefits," Li Dao instructed the group.

"Yes!" the men replied, their eyes resolute.

Li Dao nodded slightly, returned to his cave, and raised his hand to push the bronze spear out of the Chaos Pool.

clank!

The weapon he acquired rang out with a clanging sound, and a faint, eerie light shimmered on it, which was quite terrifying. After being tempered by chaotic energy, both its strength and sharpness had been improved.

"Indeed, using this Chaos Pool as a cleansing pool can be quite effective."

call out!

The bronze spear returned to the Chaos Pool, and he sat cross-legged on the futon, forming Dao seals with his hands. With a wave of his hand, a furnace of Purple Mansion Liquid appeared in mid-air.

He guided the Purple Mansion Liquid slowly into his body, and slowly closed his eyes. In just an instant, the cave was filled with sacred purple energy, and he was completely immersed in a mysterious state.

This Purple Mansion Liquid can strengthen the spirit and cleanse the marrow; it is a precious item for cultivating the primordial spirit.

His whole body was radiating purple energy, and the primordial spirit holding the Heart Sword inside his body was also instinctively breathing in and absorbing the Purple Mansion Spirit Liquid. The originally bright golden figure now had a touch of purple-gold.

The Heart Sword in the hands of the primordial spirit trembled as if it wanted to merge with the primordial spirit.

Just as Li Dao was in seclusion, the Heavenly God Academy became increasingly restless.

A secluded forest in the clear light.

The mountains and forests are quiet and secluded, with dappled sunlight, making it a rare and pure land. Deep in the forest, there are a few thatched cottages, which blend simply and naturally into the nature.

On a crystal-clear stone exuding a rich Daoist aura, sits a woman with exquisite features, dressed in a moon-white Daoist robe, her legs crossed like a white jade statue.

Wang Xi slowly opened her eyes, and Su Lan stood beside her, telling her about the major events that had happened in the academy during this period.

"That White-haired Immortal Li Dao has swindled many treasures from the disciples of the academy by pretending to be strong, causing great indignation among the disciples. Now everyone is waiting for someone to stand up and punish him." Su Lan's eyes were somewhat strange when she talked about Li Dao.

Li Dao's actions were truly too outrageous; I've never seen any other prodigy with such shamelessness.

"Oh? That's interesting. This eagerness to plunder treasures might just bring me a good helper!" Wang Xi didn't care about anything else, but became interested in Li Dao's strength.

"Now that I'm leaving the pass, I'll take this opportunity to meet this influential figure."

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