In the training arena, chaos erupted as the venerable from the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain roared, causing many to cough up blood. The crowd was unsettled and frightened.
However, the young man in the arena showed no signs of restraint, continuing to challenge the venerable with gestures towards the sky, even daring to aim a kick at the venerable’s backside. This was audacious beyond belief.
No one dared to comment for fear of provoking trouble. They could only murmur among themselves, speculating whether the young man intended to defy the heavens and how enormous his enmity was.
The void thundered as a large hand descended, gray with streaks of color, covering the sky and the earth. It was enormous, like a curtain of the heavens, and it was awe-inspiring.
The Qing Tian venerable had taken action, intending to crush Shi Hao in one move. The authority of a supreme being from the ancient divine mountain could not be desecrated, and there was no consideration for capturing him alive.
At this moment, the training arena began to glow, immensely powerful, forming a sea of stars. Countless large stars revolved, rumbling as if a star domain was being opened.
“Oh my god, what is this?” the crowd gasped, their souls trembling.
The large stars, like thunderbolts, number in the thousands, arranged in the sky to form a vast starry river that blocked the descending hand, preventing it from striking.
“Shi Clan, what is the meaning of this?” the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain’s venerable demanded.
“Venerable, this is an ancient formation within the royal palace. It autonomously revives in the face of danger. Your power is too overwhelming,” said the old head of the guard with unassuming dignity.
“Shi Huang, you must give me an explanation. Can’t I even kill someone?” The venerable from the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain was furious, disregarding the head of the guard as if feeling his dignity was insulted, and directed his anger at the Emperor of the Shi Kingdom.
“An explanation, you say?” A dignified voice, like rumbling thunder, resounded, shaking the entire imperial capital and louder than the Qing Tian venerable's voice.
“Venerable, this is the Shi Clan’s royal palace. Powers exceeding the rank of princes and marquises are prohibited here for the sake of security. There are clear regulations,” the head of the guard calmly responded, dressed in gray.
This was a critical location for the nation, where the royal family resided. Allowing the venerable to act freely could lead to catastrophic consequences, potentially destroying many high-ranking members of the clan with a single blow.
Furthermore, the Scripture Pavilion, treasure vault, and ancient pharmacy were all located here. Any damage would be unbearable.
While duels were allowed in the arena, the use of excessive force was strictly regulated to prevent any threats to the imperial city.
“Shi Huang, do you really intend to stop me from killing that insignificant human?” the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain’s venerable asked coldly.
“Do you wish to break the rules set by my ancestors?” Shi Huang asked indifferently, his voice emanating from the central heavenly palace, erupting with boundless golden light.
“A mere human dares to insult me. He must be killed,” the Qing Tian venerable sneered.
This statement caused many human cultivators to frown in discontent. Although the human race was weakened, mentioning it in front of Shi Huang seemed a bit too presumptuous.
“Shi Huang, why do you always protect such a trivial insect? He has repeatedly provoked and insulted the venerable’s dignity and deserves to be punished.” At this moment, another voice sounded.
The crowd gasped, recognizing the voice as that of the giant spider from the Demon Spirit Lake, a formidable and terrifying pure-blooded being.
“I’ve said it before, these are the rules set after our ancestors ignited the divine fire. Do you want to insult my Shi clan’s ancestors?” Shi Huang’s voice grew even louder, the central heavenly palace bursting with golden light, like a golden sun filling the sky.
At the same time, the old head of the guard spoke, “Venerables, please do not force our Emperor into a difficult position.”
“If I insist on killing that insignificant human, what then?” the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain’s venerable asked coldly.
“That would be defying the Shi clan’s authority and will be met with the divine formation,” the head of the guard said calmly.
The crowd was terrified. This was clearly sanctioned by Shi Huang, indicating that a monumental battle was about to unfold.
At this moment, Shi Hao spoke, “Emperor, today is your birthday. I wish you longevity as long as the heavens. Since this incident was caused by me, it should be resolved by me. Let them come. Can they bully the Supreme Hall? He bestowed ancient holy artifacts to descendants to kill me. His intentions are clear. Pretending that I offended him, today I not only intend to kick his backside but also to stomp on his wrinkled old face.”
Everyone was stunned by Shi Hao’s audacity. His words were increasingly provocative, showing no fear of a venerable.
“And that giant spider, you have wronged my Shi clan, provoked my grandfather, and forced him to leave. Today, I will not only kick your backside but also cut off your eight legs. Let’s see how you continue to be arrogant and menacing.”
The crowd was bewildered. It seemed that Shi Hao had gone mad, and there was no saving him. Shi Huang had been trying to contain the situation, but Shi Hao only escalated it.
Everyone was left speechless.
“You, a mere human at the Spirit Transformation Realm, are less than a moth or dust in my eyes. Crushing you is no different from squashing a maggot,” a giant demon spider appeared, towering like a mountain, exuding a terrifying aura.
“Just talking is useless. Giant spider, come down and let me kick your backside,” Shi Hao challenged fearlessly.
This scene stunned everyone. It was clear that he was genuinely challenging and not just bluffing, but how could he possibly have any chance of winning?
“The Supreme Hall cannot be humiliated. Come on,” Shi Hao declared.
The crowd was taken aback. This was not the first time he had mentioned the Supreme Hall. Many were astonished, wondering how it was related to the Supreme Hall, given that he was from the Patching Heaven Pavilion.
“The Supreme Hall is from beyond the domain, with only one person per generation, but each is an unparalleled supreme being,” someone whispered, their voice soft but shaking the hearts of many.
“Rumble”
The ancient demon spider struck, a gigantic spider leg extending and unleashing formidable demonic power, with black mist spreading.
However, the formation in the royal palace was fearsome. Instantly, thousands of large stars rose, as if entering the universe, each star engraved with runes, slowly rotating and emitting immeasurable divine power, blocking the spider leg.
“Demon spider, are you overstepping your bounds?” Shi Huang’s voice rang out, even more imposing, as the central heavenly palace glowed terrifyingly, like a golden flame igniting and sweeping through the sky.
At this moment, the crowd fell silent, while beings from the ancient divine mountain were visibly moved. Why did the golden flame cause such unease?
“Venerable, if you violate our ancestral rules, don’t blame us for being unkind. We will activate the divine formation to deal with you,” the head of the guard said.
“Friend, just come down. Why be petty with a junior? If you’re truly vexed, go back and swallow a few giant cities to vent your anger.”
These words caused everyone’s expression to change.
The venerable was giving the giant spider a way out, while also implying that if the situation was not resolved, it could lead to a catastrophic disaster.
“Fine, we will discuss this later.” The ancient demon spider retreated, returning to a palace and not meeting with Shi Huang.
The venerable from the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain also withdrew with the holy artifact, no longer pursuing Shi Hao.
The unruly child was extremely disappointed. How had he been blocked again? He grumbled, “The matter here is settled. We will fight outside the palace. You two, wash yourselves clean and wait for me to cut off your heads.”
He truly was a little ancestor, and everyone was stunned by his fearlessness and willingness to provoke anyone.
"Alright, let's wait and see. I want to see what kind of storm a speck of dust like you can stir up. Can you even shake down a star?" The ancient demon spider laughed in anger.
"It's been many years since anyone has spoken to me like this. I also want to see if you, as a disciple of the Supreme Hall, are truly formidable. Show me your unparalleled cultivation," the venerable from the Qing Tian Sacred Mountain said coldly.
The two venerables were filled with murderous intent, resolute in their decision to deal with him personally.
The crowd was abuzz, anticipating a major storm. Everyone hoped the birthday banquet would end quickly so they could witness the upcoming upheaval.
People vaguely felt that Shi Hao might have some sort of help; otherwise, how could he dare to challenge two venerables? Was there really a Supreme Hall behind him, and perhaps even a mentor?
Otherwise, he must be out of his mind.
Leaving the training arena, Shi Hao appeared relaxed, showing none of the tension expected before a great battle. He remained casual, strolling as if walking a dog.
Or rather, to be precise, he was leading a small wolf, leisurely wandering around, seemingly unconcerned about the imminent battle with the venerables.
"You’re too arrogant. What will you do later?" Fire Spirit Daughter asked upon returning from the birthday celebration. Her graceful figure, with a waist as delicate as a clasp and a height surpassing that of most, combined with her fair and beautiful face, made her look incredibly charming. Yet now she seemed a bit worried.
This guy never seems to calm down, causing trouble wherever he goes. Fire Spirit Daughter thought to herself, this is truly a troublemaking little ancestor.
However, upon closer consideration, this guy never seems to suffer losses. He only acts so recklessly when he is confident he can suppress others, but this time is different. There are two venerables.
"Maybe you should escape quickly," Fire Spirit Daughter whispered, looking around. She transmitted a message to him, "The void beast hide that my father bestowed is still with you. If you ride it and hide in the void, you might be able to escape the imperial capital unnoticed."
"Who am I? A godly warrior, upright and righteous. Why should I flee? I’ll beat them until they’re crying and begging for mercy," Shi Hao replied nonchalantly, leading the small wolf as if on a leisurely walk.
"You..." Fire Spirit Daughter didn’t want to deal with him anymore. How could he be so carefree? Did he not know how terrifying the venerables were? A single finger could kill him a hundred times over.
In the distance, some young people from the ancient divine mountain were watching, whispering among themselves, puzzled as to why Shi Hao dared to challenge the venerables.
At this moment, the young girl in purple, Yun Xi, also walked over gracefully, breathtakingly beautiful and alluring. Her body seemed enveloped in a layer of purple mist, giving her a hazy, stunning appearance.
Next to her, Yin Xue accompanied her, also very attractive, youthful, and lively.
"You’re not here to demand the divine arm guard from me, are you? I still need it for my own protection. If you’re plotting murder, I certainly won’t give it to you," Shi Hao said.
Efforts are ongoing, and there will still be three chapters today. Please support with guaranteed monthly votes. Thank you, thank you!
No comments:
Post a Comment