Chapter 248: Holy War

The sun was just rising, emerging from the sea and casting golden rays. The entire expanse of the azure sea turned a light golden hue, with shimmering waves creating a dazzling scene.

“Let’s go, to the holy war.”

The two figures tidied up and walked across the sea towards the distant horizon. The young man was strikingly handsome, like a fallen immortal. The woman’s clothes fluttered as she moved towards the dawn, enveloped in golden light, pure and ethereal.

They appeared like a pair of celestial beings, walking on the waves amidst the morning glow. The scene was serene and beautiful, almost indescribable.

However, their conversation was far from harmonious; it seemed quite violent, with discussions about various bandits coming out naturally.

“Let’s first deal with the descendants of the Sea God. I think his trident is quite good, likely an ancient artifact with sealing powers.”

“That’s hard to steal. Let’s consider something else. The Fire Flame Fish tribe has divine fire essence within them, which is priceless and can be used to forge sacred artifacts. I think that’s what we should plunder.”

They swam across the azure sea, approaching the Kunpeng Nest. Most of the heroes were concentrated in this area, so they kept their eyes peeled, searching for plump prey.

Not far from the reef, there was an altar rising from the sea. A young man stood confidently atop it, holding a golden war trident, unmoving, gazing at the Kunpeng Nest on the reef.

“Hmm, this guy has grown stronger. The Sea God’s descendants are truly impressive,” the girl murmured.

At some point, the sea creatures had built a high platform here, majestic and towering, emerging from the water and facing the Kunpeng island, exuding an extraordinary presence.

In the morning glow, the altar was immense and pulsated with waves of energy, as if a colossal being was lurking there.

This was a symbol of the Sea God, an altar constructed to make the young man stronger, to induce a deep state of meditation, and to comprehend the Kunpeng Law.

Clearly, it was not only Shi Hao who had uncovered the secrets; other beings were also aware of the appearance of the divine nest's runes.

“So that’s how it is,” the girl said, holding her white chin, her large eyes blinking thoughtfully after hearing the unruly child’s explanation.

“I won’t be stealing his golden trident anymore. I want the Kunpeng Law he has acquired,” she suddenly declared.

The unruly child was surprised, “That’s his understanding, something imprinted in his mind. How can you get it?”

“I have an ancient method that can instantly understand what he is contemplating. Of course, this method is difficult to use, and even if there’s a chance, it’s fleeting, but it’s worth trying,” the girl said.

The unruly child shuddered and took a few steps back, feeling uneasy about the fat girl’s intimidating demeanor. If she were to act on him, it could be troublesome.

“Don’t worry. Using this secret method is quite troublesome. It’s best if we can knock him out; otherwise, it’s hard to succeed. Don’t worry, I won’t trouble you now,” she said with a sweet smile. Against the morning glow, she appeared exceptionally radiant, even her hair was tinged with golden light, making her stunningly beautiful.

Shi Hao also stepped back a bit. This fat girl was indeed somewhat frightening. If he were hit, there would be no secrets left.

How to knock out the Sea God’s descendant was a troublesome problem. The sea creatures were numerous, guarding the area, and he himself was extraordinarily strong, unmatched in the Spirit Transformation realm.

The sea youth was undoubtedly a peerless figure, invincible and courageous.

“Hmm, the more I look, the more familiar that small stone in your hair seems. Could it really be the God-Slaying Stone?” The girl’s beautiful eyes sparkled with light, focusing on the stone emitting a faint golden glow.

“No, you’re mistaken.” Before the unruly child could respond, the stone spoke for itself and quickly darted behind Shi Hao’s head.

“Yes, it’s the kind of divine object. With it, it’s not a problem to knock that guy’s head into a mess,” she said happily, grinning.

“How can you tell?” Shi Hao asked. This was a divine object treasured even by ancient saints, capable of forging sacred artifacts, and only a few had appeared throughout history.

“Because my family has one that was forged into a supreme treasure, taking control of the universe and spirituality. I’ve played with it before. Your stone is still a rough gem, uncarved, but the aura is unmistakable. Ah, it’s truly a great treasure. I’m tempted to steal it,” the girl said, her eyes glowing as if she were about to drool.

She was so beautiful, ethereal as a fairy, but her greed was quite disconcerting.

“You’re mistaken. Don’t come near me. I will remain uncarved for my entire life,” the God-Slaying Stone resisted.

Shi Hao was also somewhat worried. If he really handed the God-Slaying Stone to her, it would likely be a waste.

“I’ll teach you a spell that can control this stone and enhance its power. Although it can’t compare to a true supreme treasure, it should be enough to daze that sea kid,” the girl said, passing a spell to Shi Hao.

“No!” the God-Slaying Stone cried out in agony, unwilling to let the unruly child hear and wanting to escape.

However, once the spell was recited, it wilted and calmed down.

“Fatten up that lamb first. Wait until he has almost comprehended the altar before we take action,” the girl said.

With everything ready, they waited a few days. Once the Sea God’s descendant had almost completed his comprehension, they finally began to act, approaching the grand altar.

“Hey, I’m talking to you. Come help make the altar higher,” a sea creature shouted loudly, glaring at Shi Hao.

Recently, they had subdued many creatures to do the heavy labor, making the altar even more magnificent, not only for the Sea God’s descendant to comprehend the way but also to build a war platform for possible future battles.

Shi Hao rubbed his nose and moved closer, following along until he was near the altar.

“Why does this guy seem a bit familiar?” someone questioned as they looked at him.

A few months ago, Shi Hao had clashed with them and killed a sea creature strongman. These people watched him, feeling something was off.

“Buzz”

The unruly child made his move, chanting a spell without any concealment, directly summoning the God-Slaying Stone.

On the altar, a figure stood like a deity, holding a golden war trident, gazing at the Kunpeng Nest, radiating golden light with the spirit of a dragon.

He suddenly turned around. How could someone as powerful as him fear an ambush? In this sea region, he was invincible. His gaze intensified, like two golden beams.

With a thunderous roar, the heavens and earth stirred. The sea boiled, and the waves surged. This was his might, making the azure sea ripple and the world rage with a mere gesture.

However, this time he made a mistake. The golden beams in his eyes could not dissipate the misfortune. A stone, crooked and swift as lightning, avoided the runes and struck down.

“Open”

He shouted, trying to stop it.

However, the runes couldn’t block it. The God-Slaying Stone was astonishing; it hit its target accurately, and with the spell’s boost, it passed through the runes.

“Bang”

The impact hit his forehead squarely, blood gushing high. It left him dazed, with his head ringing.

It must be said that after the spell was cast, the God-Slaying Stone's power increased manyfold. If it had struck an ordinary cultivator, it would have likely shattered their head.

Even the powerful Sea God’s descendant was shaken by the blow, nearly toppling to the ground. At that moment, he felt immense pain and saw stars before his eyes.

With a roar of anger, his hair writhed like snakes. He swung his trident across the sea, golden divine light soaring into the sky. The intense pain did not make him lose his alertness; he began to defend himself.

Other sea creatures also attacked the unruly child, various lights swirling around.

However, some of the light rain could not be blocked. It was incredibly agile and landed on the altar, where a brilliant light appeared. The girl emerged, shining divine light towards the Sea God’s descendant.

“Boom”

The golden trident swept through the air, stirring the heavens and earth, its murderous intent rising to crush the invading opponents.

Meanwhile, several figures appeared from afar, charging into the Sea God’s faction. These were powerful beings who, seeing their clan being attacked, joined forces to add insult to injury.

With the intervention of these strong figures, Shi Hao was unexpectedly aided. He swung his broken sword and cleared a path through the enemies, escaping the encirclement.

At the same time, the sea youth on the altar was shaken, his head swelling and emitting dazzling light. He roared, “Who dares!”

He was incredibly strong, unmatched in the Spirit Transformation realm. Even in this situation, he maintained an invincible aura, sweeping through armies and killing opponents.

The light rain rose, and the girl managed to break free from his entanglement, retreating directly.

The area descended into chaos. The sea youth’s eyes turned cold as he recovered, holding his golden trident and roaring as he charged into the crowd.

“Pfft”

With a swing of his trident, an invading strongman was instantly torn apart, no match for him.

“Die!”

In his rage, he burst forth with golden light, engulfing the heavens and earth. He seemed like a deity, impervious to any opposition. The golden waves swept across all directions, and ultimately, the opportunistic attackers were all shattered and met their end.

“This is bad!” he suddenly cried out, realizing something was missing from him.

In the distance, on the azure sea, Shi Hao and the girl faced each other, counting their spoils.

A piece of Kunpeng bone and a scale were displayed before them. Although damaged and lacking runes, they were still invaluable. They were needed to enter the Kunpeng Nest.

“This guy is too strong; there’s no way to steal anything from his mind. However, while he was dazed, we managed to take these from him. He must have been using this opportunity to observe the runes in the Kunpeng Nest,” the girl said.

She then took the items without reservation, stating that Shi Hao could comprehend them himself, so he shouldn’t contest her. She needed these items to gain something herself.

“What? You’re not the real body? What kind of monster are you to be so powerful?” The unruly child was truly stunned.

“Have you heard of nurturing spirits? This is a spirit body I’ve raised in my own realm. My real body is entangled with an unpleasant person, making it difficult to enter the wasteland,” she explained.

Shi Hao was extremely surprised. This fat girl was so strong; no wonder her body could transform into light rain at any moment. It wasn’t her real body—how formidable!

“So you’re still so voracious?”

“You’ll understand when you reach this level,” the girl said, giving him a disdainful look.

When the Sea God’s descendant fully regained his senses, he was like an enraged deity, wielding his golden trident, sweeping the sea region. Anyone who dared obstruct him was met with indiscriminate slaughter, with no one able to stop him.

However, he ultimately failed to find the thief who had stolen from him.

In the following days, two major thieves appeared in this area, plundering many powerful beings. They were extremely arrogant, targeting almost every notable figure.

They used the God-Slaying Stone as their tool, hitting people with black bricks, first dazing them, then attacking and looting, conducting their holy war.

Many suffered but endured, not daring to speak of it to outsiders, as it would be too embarrassing.

Many powerful figures were seething with rage, secretly fuming and itching to capture the two thieves, hanging them up for a beating, and then killing them.

During this period, Shi Hao and the girl plundered a particularly formidable being, a gray old dragon, whose immense power almost made them slip up.

Later, through verification and descriptions from other beings, they learned that this might have been a spirit body of the Dragon Lord.

Plundering a lord was exhilarating for the unruly child, who was overjoyed. However, the witch remained calm, not treating it as a big deal.

“Ah, I have to go. It seems the Kunpeng treasure arts are not destined for me. If I don’t return soon, my real body will be in danger. I’ve dispersed too much of my energy,” the girl said one day, preparing to leave in a rain of light.

During their time together, they had coordinated well, with successful teamwork in surprise attacks and plundering. Now, as they were about to part ways, the unruly child found himself unusually reluctant.

“Ha ha, goodbye. Maybe we’ll meet again if fate allows,” the girl said cheerfully, smiling as she transformed into light rain and vanished from the sea area.

“Looking forward to raiding the Ancient Divine Mountain and the Sea God Island together in the future,” the unruly child shouted.

Time passed swiftly, and just like that, two years had gone by.