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Chapter 164 Overlord's Merit

"So few, only three spots?"

Xu Hao frowned as he looked at the displayed lottery information.

Previously, a simple search for cultivation techniques would yield five or six results, but now there are only three results for the lottery results.

However, Xu Hao felt reassured after glancing at the scene.

Although there are only three draw slots, one of them is considered the best possible draw.

This means that he has found a cultivation method that perfectly suits him.

Otherwise, he would have to wait another thirty days.

Xu Hao snapped out of his thoughts and carefully investigated the specific situation.

Because of this search for cultivation methods, he might be able to obtain two or even three cultivation methods.

The worst possible outcome was in the sealed space, and the weasel and the blood dragon were still thinking about him.

"You're still up to no good. Just wait, when I'm strong enough to deal with you, I'll let you come out slowly." After calming his inner coldness, Xu Hao's gaze fell on the winning lottery.

There is little risk in winning the lottery; you only need to go to the Imperial Clan Court of the Great Xuan Dynasty to receive it directly.

"I can take this. Although it's not particularly suitable for me, it's still an entry-level cultivation technique, priceless!"

Xu Hao looked down and carefully examined the last auspicious fortune slip.

The best fortune slip is located in the main hall of the imperial palace, where you can unlock the Realm-Breaking Seal.

"The main hall of the imperial palace?" Xu Hao frowned.

This place is not a place that just anyone can enter under normal circumstances.

But now, Xu Hao feels he can go anywhere in the entire palace!

After carefully reviewing the three fortune sticks and confirming that nothing had been missed, Xu Hao immediately turned around and headed to the Xu residence.

Although one can enter and exit the palace halls at any time, it would be best to notify Xuan Qingxiao in advance so that she can make it easier for her.

Moreover, he also needed Xuan Qingxiao to guide him to the Imperial Clan Court.

When Xu Hao returned to the Xu family's backyard, Xuan Qingxiao was already chatting with Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er. Their voices were harmonious and filled with laughter.

"Master Xu!"

Tang Wan'er, with her sharp eyes, saw Xu Hao arrive and immediately spoke up to remind him.

Xuan Qingxiao and Qin Feixue also quickly stood up.

Xuan Qingxiao, on the other hand, looked like she was in some pain, clearly not fully recovered yet.

"Your Majesty, I have important matters to discuss with you!" Xu Hao said bluntly.

Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er exchanged a glance and tactfully stepped back.

“Actually, you don’t have to do this. Qin Feixue, Tang Wan’er, and I have just become sworn sisters. There’s no need to hide anything!” Xuan Qingxiao said understandingly.

Xu Hao looked at Xuan Qingxiao with surprise, until Xuan Qingxiao's face turned red.

As the ruler of a country, Xuan Qingxiao quickly realized what was going on and hurriedly changed the subject, saying, "Didn't you say you had something to discuss? What is it?"

"Oh, right!" Xu Hao immediately voiced his thoughts.

"Go to the Imperial Clan Court first?" Empress Xuan Qingxiao was silent for a moment before saying directly, "Is it urgent? If it is, then let's go now!"

"Okay, please!" Xu Hao gestured for them to proceed.

Without the slightest hesitation, Empress Xuan Qingxiao took a step forward and led the way.

As they traveled, many imperial guards saw Xu Hao and Empress Xuan Qingxiao. After saluting, a hint of doubt flickered in their hearts.

Because their words and actions were far too intimate.

But when everyone thought about how young and promising Xu Hao was, and how he was now the strongest person in the Great Xuan Dynasty, they felt relieved.

If anyone is worthy of the Great Xuan Empress, it must be Xu Hao.

Soon, the two arrived at the Imperial Clan Court.

The Imperial Clan Court has now been thoroughly cleaned up.

Despite her seemingly harmless appearance, Xuan Qingxiao is actually quite decisive and efficient in her actions.

Otherwise, the previous Great Xuan Emperor would not have entrusted Xuan Qingxiao with so many important responsibilities.

"This is the Imperial Clan Court, one of the most important places since the founding of our Great Xuan Dynasty. It still houses many treasures from ancient relics!" Empress Xuan Qingxiao of Great Xuan introduced them to Xu Hao one by one.

It even describes the series of actions taken by our ancestors after discovering ancient relics.

"Hmm!" Xu Hao listened calmly, then glanced at it and headed straight for the location shown on the divination chart.

Soon, Xu Hao found the pale yellow sealing stone shown on the divination slip.

"This color indicates that too much energy has been lost, and the original patterns can no longer be maintained!" Empress Xuan Qingxiao, seeing Xu Hao casually pick up a sealing stone from the corner, quickly reminded him, "These are some intact sealing stones; they can yield good items!"

"It's nothing, I'll just take a look!" Xu Hao immediately turned his attention to the divination panel.

[Shushan Inner Strength Technique, Entering the Dao Level!]

The description is very simple; it's just a cultivation method.

But Xu Hao was excited after reading it.

The Shushan cultivation manual was simply placed in a corner, ignored by everyone.

You should know that with this cultivation method, especially for those in the Daoist sect, it is possible to cultivate to the level of entering the Dao!

"Would you like to take another look at these sealing stones?" Seeing Xu Hao's delighted smile, Empress Xuan Qingxiao pointed to the sealing stones placed high up next to the Imperial Clan Court.

These are all resources of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

"Let me see!" Xu Hao said without hesitation.

He immediately opened the Fortune Telling app and looked at each one.

But soon, he shook his head in frustration.

It's not that these sealing stones are bad; many of them have reached the Heavenly Rank, and one of them even barely reached the Spirit Rank.

Unfortunately, these things are of little use to Xu Hao now.

It's actually a waste to use it.

Xu Hao put down the remaining sealing stones and said directly, "These things are not bad. You can use them for cultivation. For example, this one is a spirit-grade treasure that can help you grow!"

"What?" Empress Xuan Qingxiao was stunned for a moment, then took the sealing stone from Xu Hao's hand and examined it closely.

Can this thing reach the Spirit Rank?

If she had the cultivation resources for the Spirit Rank, she might be able to break through to the Spirit Rank in the future!

"Alright, let's go to the main hall of the palace first!" Xu Hao continued.

He still has one more opportunity to seek, which is also the most important one.

"Oh, good!" Empress Xuan Qingxiao held the jet-black sealing stone as if it were a precious treasure.

Before long, the two arrived at the main hall of the palace.

"I'll stay here for a while!" Xu Hao returned to the palace hall and stated his request.

"Alright, I will dismiss the others!" Empress Xuan Qingxiao immediately spoke, then glanced at Xu Hao's expression before leaving the palace hall.

At this moment, Empress Xuan Qingxiao of the Great Xuan Dynasty also wanted to see if the sealing stone in her hand was a spirit-grade treasure.

This is very important.

Xu Hao stayed in the main hall of the palace. He checked the time, then bit his finger and mixed his blood with his true essence to begin inscribing the Domain-Breaking Seal inside the main hall.

Xu Hao was already very familiar with the Broken Domain Seal script, and he could clearly depict it even with his eyes closed.

After a few breaths, Xu Hao had finished carving most of the Broken Domain Seal, with only the last stroke remaining.

Xu Hao waited quietly.

At the exact moment of the hour of Wei (1-3 PM), Xu Hao immediately completed the last stroke of the outline.

boom.

The instant the Domain-Breaking Seal was formed, a ripple spread out throughout the imperial palace, seemingly drawing upon some kind of destiny. The ripple quickly pierced through space, revealing a black hole.

A desolate aura spread out from the black hole.

"Such a powerful aura! This world doesn't seem to be a world of demons and evil spirits, but rather a world perfectly suited to martial arts!"

Xu Hao's expression hardened.

Judging from the slightest hint of aura emanating from the other side, Xu Hao felt that the world on the other side was very compatible with martial arts.

However, he didn't think much of it. The moment the black hole appeared, he wrapped his palm with his true energy and began to explore inside.

Soon, he touched a rolled-up object.

It was somewhat soft, like some kind of animal skin paper.

Xu Hao grabbed it without any hesitation and then pulled his hand back.

"Who?" The moment the palm touched the scroll, a shout resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Immediately afterwards, an endless pressure swept over.

But Xu Hao was prepared. The instant he grabbed the object, he swiftly pulled his hand back.

The next second, the space healed.

In a bright world, Xu Hao, taking advantage of the last moment of space healing, saw a towering figure bombarding him.

But it was all in vain.

The healing space completely blocked the opponent's attack.

"That person... could he be a being with the divine power of the Dharma Body and Heaven?" Xu Hao's expression turned slightly strange.

The one opposite was also a human, but his physique was far too powerful.

“This is yet another cause and effect!” Xu Hao shook his head, but was soon drawn to the scroll in his hand.

Regardless of the cause and effect, as long as he can get real benefits, he will accept any cause and effect.

Because only by being strong can one be truly strong.

Xu Hao opened the chance divination panel and looked at it carefully.

[Overlord Technique: The ultimate cultivation, the ultimate physique. Entering the Dao level.]

Xu Hao glanced at the scene and felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

Although the description was brief, just a few words were enough for him to know that this technique was no ordinary skill.

Xu Hao put it into his backpack on the virtual panel and then began cleaning the palace grounds.

After the story ended, Xu Hao walked out of the palace hall.

"Is it all done?" Empress Xuan Qingxiao immediately went to greet Xu Hao as he walked out.

"Okay, all done!" Xu Hao nodded and gestured for him to proceed.

Now that I have obtained the cultivation method, I should go back and take a look, get used to it first, and if I can directly enter the Dao, then I will start cultivating.

If resources are lacking, then wait another day.

Xu Hao wasn't in a hurry.

Then, the two walked together back to the Xu family courtyard.

"I have a Taoist cultivation technique here. Since you are from the Taoist system, you can take a look at it; it will benefit you!" Xu Hao said, taking out the Shushan Heart Sutra he had just obtained after seeing Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er.

He cannot cultivate this technique.

Normally, it's just a way to test one's own cultivation methods.

Since that's the case, why not share it with Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er?

As the saying goes, when one person succeeds, everyone around him will benefit.

Besides, these women were his women.

"What is this?" Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er looked at each other and their faces immediately showed shock.

Xuan Qingxiao, who was standing to the side, didn't think much of it at first, but when she carefully looked at the cultivation method on the scroll, she was so shocked that her mouth dropped open.

This is actually the Shushan Heart Sutra, and it's even at the entry level of the Daoist sect.

"What level is the Dao Entry Level?" Tang Wan'er realized the key point and couldn't help but ask Xu Hao.

"After the Heavenly Rank comes the Spirit Rank, and after the Spirit Rank comes the Dao Entry Rank!" Xu Hao explained briefly, then took out the Enlightenment Bone and began to study the Overlord Technique.

He wants to understand it thoroughly.

Xu Hao focused his mind and, with the help of the Enlightenment Bone, became completely absorbed in the task.

Seeing Xu Hao like this, the three women put aside their shock and began to study the Shu Mountain Heart Sutra.

The more they read, the more they felt that they had taken many detours in their previous self-cultivation.

Now that they have the Shushan Mind Technique, they find that they can sort out the path ahead and even refine their understanding of the future.

"I have a treasure here, let's cultivate together!" Empress Xuan Qingxiao of the Great Xuan Dynasty took out the spirit-grade treasure she had just obtained and shared it with Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er.

"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable!"

“What’s wrong with that? Aren’t we sisters?” Empress Xuan Qingxiao of the Great Xuan Dynasty said earnestly.

In the end, Qin Feixue and Tang Wan'er accepted Xuan Qingxiao's gift with smiles.

With the resources of the Spirit Rank and the influence of the Enlightenment Bone, the three immediately entered seclusion, oblivious to their surroundings.

A day later, Xu Hao opened his eyes.

He has completely understood the cultivation method of the Overlord Technique.

It's hard.

The conditions are very demanding, but given his current state, he fully meets the requirements.

All he lacks now is cultivation resources. Once he has enough, he can begin cultivating immediately.

"You have obtained an opportunity refresh point!"

Just after noon, a new opportunity arose.

Without the slightest delay, Xu Hao immediately opened the Fortune Telling tool.

[You spend one opportunity to refresh your point. We are searching for you...]

Xu Hao waited for a moment, and a message appeared:
【Daily fortune telling.】

[An assassin has already accepted the Cui family's bounty. They want to test you and try to murder you using underhanded methods...]

The moment the handwriting appeared, Xu Hao's expression darkened slightly.

He has already demonstrated such formidable combat power, yet there are still people who are not afraid of death.

Do you really think you can deal with him by resorting to some underhanded tricks?

"Hmph, it seems my attempt to establish my authority wasn't enough!" Xu Hao sneered, unconcerned.

With his current cultivation level, he can detect even the slightest bit of malice from a stranger within a kilometer radius.

This is the powerful perception of a Spirit Rank cultivator.

Moreover, he is about to break through to the Dao level, and even if there are many ruthless methods, they probably won't be able to do anything to him then.

As Xu Hao waited calmly, a series of lottery results appeared:

[The worst possible outcome: At 1:15 PM, go to the No. 111 courtyard of the Imperial Palace and use the Domain Breaking Seal to open it. You will then obtain multiple opportunities at the Dao Entry level.]

However, fortune may be fraught with misfortune; the weasel and the blood dragon await your activation of the Domain-Breaking Seal. Extremely ominous.

[If you win the lottery, do nothing, and after a night, everything will be calm. Everything will be stable, no worries, and peace.]

[Auspicious sign: At 1:15 PM, go 300 meters east of Weiyang Lake and use the Domain-Breaking Seal to open it, and you will obtain an opportunity to enter the Dao.]

However, your karmic entanglement with this other world is growing stronger, which may have a profound impact on the future. For now, all is well.

[Due to your current status and cultivation, you can search for shallowly sealed Earth-level opportunities. Please improve your status and cultivation.]

(End of this chapter)