The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 591 The Law of the Flesh
Although Su Zhenyuan doted on his four daughters, as the head of the family, he was the only one who could have the final say in the Su family. Now that he had agreed, the matter was considered to be completely settled, and no one could change it unless the sleeping ancestor came forward.

Su Qingmei understood this, so she hesitated and swallowed her words. Her gaze turned to the young man, revealing a coldness and killing intent in her eyes.

“Mu Qing, although this child is only at the first level of the Immortal Lord Realm, your father and mother just checked his lifespan, which is only ninety-six years, less than one hundred. Such a lifespan is considered to be an unparalleled talent, no less than the true disciples of the direct lineage of a great clan!”

Su Zhenyuan remained silent for a moment. Although he himself was inclined to agree to the marriage between Su Muqing and the Lin family's prince, it was ultimately a marriage contract left by their ancestors. He still spoke up for Li Hao in the spirit of fairness. If his daughter developed feelings for him because of this, it would mean that the two were indeed destined for each other. He could only helplessly submit to fate.

"A soul's lifespan is less than a hundred years?"

Upon hearing their father's words, the three women all looked up abruptly, staring at Su Zhenyuan in astonishment.

Even they, at the age of a hundred years of lifespan, did not have such cultivation!

Among them, Su Muqing, the most talented and hailed as a rare phoenix who appears only once every 50,000 years in the Su family, has only recently stepped into the True Immortal Realm after a hundred years of lifespan. Such talent has already shaken the entire Gusu Imperial Star, and together with that Lin family imperial prince, they have become a match made in heaven.

Could this young man before me be even more talented than Su Muqing?

The three women's gazes instantly fell on Li Hao, their eyes filled with shock.

Su Muqing looked at the other person with surprise and suspicion. When she saw that the other person was also staring at her, her expression changed instantly, and anger surged within her again. She gritted her teeth and said:

"Even so, I will not marry him. Who knows if he has taken some rare elixir? If it were just for cultivation level, I would have reached the peak of the Immortal Lord realm long ago. If he really had that ability, why would he need to rely on my Su family?!"

Hearing this, Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue both nodded secretly. Their father had said that the other party had an emperor behind him, so it wouldn't be surprising if they could find some chaotic divine objects. A mere realm doesn't mean anything. In the end, it depends on whether the foundation is solid and how strong the combat power is in actual battle.

Su Zhenyuan also considered the matter of Li Hao taking rare spiritual medicine, but these were minor issues. With the Emperor cultivating him behind the scenes, he would certainly not force Li Hao to grow too quickly and would take things one step at a time. Therefore, the claim that Li Hao was at the Immortal Lord realm could not be exaggerated.

He said, "Xiao Hao's talent is beyond doubt..."

"No matter what his talent is, I don't care. I made a promise with Brother Zhexuan that we will never be separated!"

Su Muqing said with grief and indignation.

Seeing that he had been interrupted, Su Zhenyuan's expression changed, and he let out a heavy, cold snort, saying with an unusually cold face:

"I have made my decision, and there is no need to say more. A hundred years from now, if you still do not like him, and he still cannot move your heart, you may refuse him. In these hundred years, you must obey my command!"

Su Muqing was jolted awake by that cold snort, as if struck by a heavy hammer. Her face turned pale, and she stared blankly at her father, feeling as if he were a complete stranger. Finally, she slowly lowered her head and turned to look at the boy who was staring straight at her.

In an instant, all manners and etiquette were cast aside. All the grievances and anger welled up within her, and she made no attempt to hide the disgust and hatred in her eyes as she said:

"Whether it's ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, or ten thousand years!"

"I, Su Muqing, would never fall in love with you!"

The girl's words were like needles, echoing in the hall as if trying to pierce the frail boy.

But Li Hao remained silent. He had no feelings for Su Muqing in front of him; she was just a stranger. Everything he did here was to accompany the figure who had traveled through time and space to fight against all sides for him in front of the Supreme Being.

Compared to that, what is a mere century of companionship?
Seeing that Li Hao was unmoved by her words, Su Muqing felt as if she had no energy left to use. She gritted her teeth, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Li Hao's figure flickered, following the moon-blue dress from bygone eras.

"you!"

Seeing that Li Hao was really going to follow her like a shadow, Su Muqing was furious and her face turned ashen.

She turned and glared angrily at Li Hao, radiating a powerful aura. Her immortal power lifted her hair and fairy dress, but the boy in front of her remained unmoved.

Seeing that her imposing presence couldn't scare away this guy at the first level of the Immortal Lord realm, Su Muqing became even angrier. She looked up at her father in the hall, a hint of hatred in her eyes, and then turned away.

As Li Hao and Su Muqing left, Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue looked at each other in bewilderment, not expecting such a thing to happen, leaving them somewhat speechless.

"Well then, Father, Mother, we'll take our leave as well."

Su Wanxue came to her senses and bowed in farewell.

With their father's approval, the two quickly left the Minghuang Palace. They could feel the oppressive atmosphere there and couldn't help but be curious about the young man. To be able to cultivate to the Immortal Lord realm in a hundred years, he must have been nurtured by a powerful figure. Logically, he wouldn't have been forced to grow too fast, which meant that the young man truly possessed extraordinary talent.

But why is the other party so determined to curry favor with the Su family?
Inside the Minghuang Hall, only Su Zhenyuan and his wife remained for a moment.

"Madam, please do not do anything unnecessary. If that young man is harmed in the slightest, it will be considered that my Su family has broken its promise, and I will not let it go lightly!"

Su Zhenyuan's expression was solemn, his eyes radiating powerful authority, as he spoke earnestly.

Su Qingmei's expression changed slightly. These words were a stern warning, and she understood that her husband was serious.

"Do you really want Mu Qing to marry a boy like that?"

Su Qingmei couldn't help but ask, "Even if he is extremely talented, his attempt to use Mu Qing to leverage the Su family's power and curry favor with us shows a lack of ambition. He will never go far in the path of cultivation, and his Dao heart will certainly not be very high."

Hearing his wife's gentle and soft words, the coldness in Su Zhenyuan's eyes gradually faded. He sighed softly and said:
"Everything is predestined. The Emperor behind that young man sent him with the marriage certificate at this time, perhaps because he saw something we couldn't see, or perhaps there was another deeper meaning. You don't understand how far the Emperor can see, or what he can glimpse..."

A deep sense of apprehension flashed in his eyes, but he shook his head and said, "Putting all that aside, if the marriage certificate is real and the young man is real, then there is no reason to refuse. If I refuse, where would I place my Su family ancestors? This is not just about respecting the Emperor and keeping a promise, but about respecting our own ancestors!"

Upon hearing Su Zhenyuan's words, Su Qingmei was taken aback, her heart trembling as she understood her husband's noble sentiments.

Her eyes were gentle as she said, "Husband, I misunderstood you before. However, I'm afraid Mu Qing will suffer some injustice in this matter and may resent you as her father."

"She'll understand when she takes on the family's responsibilities in the future..."

Su Zhenyuan sighed, but when he thought of the slightly resentful look in his beloved daughter's eyes as she left, he still felt a little bitter.

Su Qingmei held his broad hand and whispered, "I will talk to Mu Qing properly. That child will understand your difficulties. A hundred years is just a short time."

Su Zhenyuan nodded slightly, took her slender hand in his own, and his eyes softened.

……

Su Muqing's courtyard is located in the inner courtyard of the Su family mansion and is named Huting Garden.

The garden contains nine scenic spots, seven courtyards, and three places for cultivation.

Su Muqing lives in the Immortal Abode, which is also the main academy and is rich in immortal energy.

Like the gardens of the other three little phoenixes, Huting Garden was the highest standard enjoyed by the direct line. Su Muqing was deeply loved because of her talent and bloodline and was inherited by the true phoenix among the direct line. Several divine medicines and chaotic treasures were added to the garden, making the immortal power in the garden even stronger than that of the gardens of Su Wanqing and the other two girls.

Upon returning from the Minghuang Palace, Su Muqing went straight back to the Zhexian Academy, her face ashen the entire way.

Seeing Li Hao accompany her into the hospital, Su Muqing nearly lost her temper and angrily said:
"This is my private residence. What are you doing here?"

"Accompany you."

"I don't want you to come with me!"

Su Muqing was furious.

Li Hao stared into her eyes, as if trying to see into the depths of her soul, into another primordial spirit that had not yet awakened.

He said expressionlessly, "I won't bother you. You can do your thing, as long as I can see you."

"You, you!" Su Muqing stomped her foot in anger, but quickly regained her composure and said coldly, "Don't think you can move me like this, it's ridiculous!"

At this moment, the steward and servants of the Immortal Abode rushed over to greet them. Looking at the young man arguing with Su Muqing, their eyes widened and they were filled with astonishment. In the Su family, there was actually a younger generation who dared to contradict this True Phoenix.
"Aunt Wu, throw him out!"

When Su Muqing saw Wu Ma, the housekeeper who had taken care of her since childhood, come over, she immediately gave the order.

Wu Ma quickly agreed, releasing the aura of a perfect Immortal Lord, and was about to suppress and throw Li Hao out.

Li Hao frowned and immediately said, "Your father said that I have the same rights as you, and anyone who lays a hand on me is guilty of the same crime as laying a hand on you!"

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Wu Ma paused in her tracks. As the housekeeper of the Su family, she must be incredibly clever. Li Hao's extraordinary abilities could be seen from his argument with Su Muqing. These words made her pale.

Su Muqing said coldly, "Your shamelessness will only make me hate you!"

"unimportant."

Li Hao said.

"you!"

Su Muqing's chest heaved with anger. Having always had a smooth and easy life, like a fairy untouched by worldly concerns, this was the first time she had suffered so much injustice in a single day. Seeing Su Muqing's reaction, Wu Ma immediately understood that Li Hao's words were true, and a headache began to throb within her.

"Aunt Wu, what are you waiting for? Throw him out! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

Su Muqing said angrily.

Wu Ma was inwardly groaning. If something really happened, these young ladies wouldn't be punished; it's always the servants who suffer.

Before she could figure out how to deal with it, a whooshing sound came rushing over, and it was Yaoqin beside Su Qingmei.

When she saw the scene in the courtyard, a strange look flashed across her face, and she gave Li Hao a deep look.

Earlier in the hall, she knelt to the side and saw Li Hao's soul, which slightly changed her impression of the young man.

Regardless of how the other party performs, they are ultimately a peerless genius.

“Miss Mu Qing, Madam asked me to tell you: adhere to your Dao heart, don’t pay attention to external things, just do your own thing. A hundred years will pass quickly.”

Yaoqin glanced at Li Hao beside her, but instead of using telepathy, she spoke respectfully and directly.

Su Muqing's expression changed, and her eyes grew even colder, which meant that her mother had also compromised and was advising her to accept her fate.

She took a deep breath, glared at Li Hao with hatred, and said, "Fine, I'd like to see how you'll be scrambling out of my Su family like a dog a hundred years from now!"

After saying that, he turned and went into the house without looking back.

Li Hao's figure blurred as he immediately followed.

"Young Master, that's Miss's main room, you..."

Aunt Wu's expression changed, and she quickly tried to stop her.

Li Hao didn't even turn his head, and said, "I know what I'm doing."

Aunt Wu was a little dumbfounded. "You know your limits? The problem is, I don't know you at all!"

She turned to Yaoqin and quickly transmitted her voice, "Miss Yaoqin, what is the background of that young man? He just said that he has the same status as you, is that true?"

Yaoqin was somewhat stunned as she watched Li Hao follow her like a leech. Hearing Wu Ma's words, she looked up and nodded.
“That’s right, it was promised by the head of the family himself.”

"This……"

Wu Ma was dumbfounded. Before she could ask any more questions, Yaoqin had already teleported away.

Inside the room, Su Muqing's expression changed when she saw Li Hao follow her in. She said, "Does this mean you're going to watch me fall asleep and take a bath?"

"If that could be done, that would be the best."

Li Hao said calmly.

"……roll!"

Su Muqing's face flushed red, not from embarrassment, but from anger.

Li Hao said, "A hundred years may be a short time, but if you count the days one by one, it's still quite a long time. How about we live together in harmony?"

"Ugh, I feel like vomiting just looking at you."

Su Muqing sneered without any mercy.

Li Hao remained silent.

Seeing that Li Hao was unwilling to leave, Su Muqing took a deep breath. She knew that a proper solution was indeed needed, otherwise having such a person by her side for the next hundred years would be very inconvenient.

"If you really want to stay here, fine. But you can't come near my bedchamber. You can stay in the courtyard. If you don't agree, I'll go find my father right now, even if it means threatening to kill myself!"

Su Muqing said with a cold face.

Li Hao thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

Seeing that Li Hao still had some principles, Su Muqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then sneered, "Then it's settled. Also, let me tell you, seeing you only increases my disgust!"

Li Hao did not respond to this. He had already realized that the girl in front of him was another person. He was only protecting her body and her unawakened true soul.

"Humph!"

Seeing that Li Hao remained silent, Su Muqing snorted coldly, turned around and went into the house, saying:
"My bedroom is behind this main hall. Please leave now."

Li Hao paused for a moment before finally stepping out.

The palace doors were suddenly pulled shut by a force, as if venting some kind of anger.

Nearby, Wu Ma caught up and was about to speak when Li Hao glanced at the tightly closed palace doors and asked first, "Are you the steward here?"

"Yes, I don't know who you are, young master...?"

Wu Ma was stunned, slightly flustered, unable to figure out the identity of the boy in front of her.

"Could you please clean out the room next door for me? I'll be staying here."

Li Hao said.

Wu Ma was stunned, and couldn't help but look at the tightly closed palace, hesitating.

Li Hao glanced at her, and seeing that she was unwilling to act, he didn't say anything more. Instead, he took out a piece of the divine tree trunk from the space between heaven and earth, sat on the ground directly in front of the sleeping quarters, gathered immortal power at his fingertips, and began to carve it on his own.

Soon, he carved out two chairs and a small table.

When Wu Ma and the other servants saw the boy's behavior, they looked at each other in bewilderment, not knowing what to do.

Wu Ma decided to go and ask Su Muqing, and told the other servants and maids to leave first.

Not long after, when Wu Ma came out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see that the young man had set up a game of chess with black and white pieces on the newly carved small table. However, she did not approach or ask any questions. Instead, she called over the maid next to her and instructed the others not to approach the young man and to ignore him as instructed by their mistress.

"That rascal……"

Inside the hall, Su Muqing used her divine sense to see Li Hao's actions outside. Seeing how persistent he was, she became increasingly annoyed and quickly withdrew her divine sense, then went to the cultivation room inside the hall.

Outside the hall, Li Hao gradually calmed himself down as he waited.

Having left the Southern Region, he finally advanced in the Dao of Painting, breaking through to the twelfth level. Relying on the Dao of Painting's True Meaning, he embedded it into the Dao of the Body, stepping into the Immortal Lord Realm in one fell swoop. He hadn't had time to properly experience the many powers of the Immortal Lord Realm, nor the many changes within himself.

Name: Li Hao

[Lifespan: 96]

[Realm Level: First Level of Immortal Lord]

【Swordsmanship: Eleven Stages (A First Glimpse into Sword Immortality)】

[The Path of the Physical Body: Twelve Stages (True Lord)]

[Imperial Path: Eleven Stages (True Immortal)]

...omitting 1,000 words from the panel
Li Hao scanned the panel. With the increasing number of cultivation techniques, the panel had become longer and longer, but he still managed to scan it all at a glance.

After reaching the Immortal Lord realm, Li Hao discovered that the biggest difference from before was that he had only controlled the origin of the Great Dao. Even though his comprehension was extremely high, he mostly used the power of the origin, as if it were the embryonic form of the Great Dao.

Now, as far as the eye can see, the surrounding world is filled with the laws of the Great Dao, which are like the blossoming branches of the Great Dao, or like chains dancing across the sky.

If the Great Dao is the seed, then the laws of immortality are the branches and leaves.

Using branches and leaves in battle is naturally more powerful, which is also the difference between the Immortal Lord Realm and the True Immortal Realm, unless the seeds are made of iron.

"The Law of the Flesh."

Li Hao's gaze swept across the area, sensing a primal and savage law of the Dao surrounding him.

(End of this chapter)