Shi Hao’s thoughts were complex. Upon learning of the return of the Reincarnated Eyes, he was instantly reminded of too many things. From birth until now, the changes in his fate had all been caused by that pair of mother and child.
All these years had passed, and he could now face it calmly. It was not a matter of gritting his teeth in hatred, but there was still a fire in his heart.
"My dear younger brother, I have returned. Where are you?"
When Huo Ling’er repeated these words, Shi Hao’s eyes became deep. He could sense the arrogance and casualness in her tone, along with a hint of disdain and contempt.
Of course, this attitude was meant to force him, to make him come forward and fight.
Grabbing the Supreme Bone had already become a thing of the past. Shi Yi had never felt guilty, and from his tone, it was clear that he was very confident now.
Shi Hao remained silent, gazing into the depths of the Fire Domain. His face was calm, but there was a fierce flame dancing in his eyes.
"What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?" Huo Ling’er whispered.
In the distance, the big-eyed girl and several boys were staring wide-eyed. They had already learned Shi Hao’s identity; this was indeed the fierce and infamous kid they had heard so much about. They had been so close to him, almost developing calluses on their ears from hearing about him. They never expected they had been around him all this time.
In fact, in recent days, Shi Hao had not been grooming himself, with his disheveled hair and changed appearance. Even acquaintances might not recognize him. Huo Ling’er had to identify him by his aura, tracking his path of destruction to find him; otherwise, it would have been hard to spot him.
The big-eyed girl and several boys felt their hearts racing. The renowned figure who had shaken the world was someone they admired greatly, and now they were meeting him like this.
"I’m thinking about how to beat him up thoroughly," Shi Hao murmured. After a life-and-death battle, it was too exhausting. Only by meeting and beating him first could he release the anger in his heart.
As for grudges, they could be resolved in a real confrontation.
No need to overthink it. A life-and-death battle would undoubtedly be extremely difficult, often involving blood and bones as a prelude, because Shi Yi was too powerful.
Huo Ling’er smiled, very charming, like a crimson lotus blooming in the magma land, graceful and brilliant. Her smile was enchanting.
"There’s no need to fight him right now. You’re three or four years younger than him, and facing him now will likely be a great disadvantage. It’s better to wait for another day." She advised.
Shi Hao looked back at her but did not show any approval or agreement. He sighed softly and looked again towards the horizon.
"You once issued a challenge and waited for him for a long time, but he never returned. Similarly, now that he has come back, you can just leave him hanging," Huo Ling’er suggested with a slightly sly smile.
Hearing this, Shi Hao’s mouth curved into a smile, which then grew wider. He nodded and said, "Yes, let’s leave him hanging for a while."
This confrontation was inevitable and would surely stir up a storm, but the timing of the battle was not up to Shi Yi. Now that he had appeared, it was not possible to fight on a whim.
If left to Huo Ling’er, the Reincarnated Eyes would be left to gather dust, making him anxious, while Shi Hao could calm down and focus on his cultivation to enhance his strength.
Shi Hao spoke to himself, "This battle will not be too far off."
Huo Ling’er sighed when she heard this. She knew that this guy had his own plans and would not listen to advice.
"Do you have any special plans next?" Huo Ling’er asked.
"To cultivate, and then fight with honor," Shi Hao replied.
"This isn’t your style. I thought you would carefully plan and set up a trap for the Reincarnated Eyes," Huo Ling’er said.
"Ridiculous. Am I that kind of person? I am a divinely gifted warrior, straightforward and upright. That’s my style," Shi Hao countered.
This time, he indeed wanted a fair battle. He needed a satisfying showdown. Without the Supreme Bone, he could still traverse the world with ease.
"Next, you need to practice hard," Huo Ling’er reminded him.
"Next, I’ll treat you to something to eat." When this was mentioned, Shi Hao was quite enthusiastic.
The Fire Python, one of the ancient rulers, known as the Flame Demon, was incredibly fierce. Shi Hao cut off a segment of the red python meat and threw it into a cauldron to stew, which was truly astonishing.
This was an outer domain’s young powerhouse, strong and unmatched, a renowned pure-blooded being, and yet he was killed by this guy.
"I see now. To be your enemy, it’s not a human-shaped being, it must be tragic. Once you fail, you will definitely be eaten." Huo Ling’er laughed, like a blooming red lotus, her fragrance drifting, her bright eyes captivating.
"Smells really good." The big-eyed girl was eating with greasy hands, disregarding her image, and was fighting with Huo Ling’er for the food.
Nearby, the few boys were eating the Fire Python meat and felt a bit unreal. The once intimidating and awe-inspiring foreign genius had become their meal. It felt like a dream, and their admiration for Shi Hao was like an endless river. This was too fierce.
"Are you really the young man who swept through the various sects in the Virtual Divine Realm? It feels a bit like sleepwalking," one boy said groggily.
"Eat the python meat." Shi Hao handed him a piece, his face showing a smile.
"Really a bit hard to believe. Is there anything we can assist with?" one person asked.
"Take me to the magma lake later. I want to catch solar fish," Shi Hao said. This was the most urgent and desired task at the moment to continue improving his combat power.
After all, he had started cultivating a few years later, lacking the necessary accumulation. The pressure on him now was significant, and perhaps he could address some of his weaknesses here.
Later, Huo Ling’er separated from him, allowing him to walk with a few boys to find the solar fish and cultivate. Since Huo Ling’er attracted attention wherever she went, if she stayed with him, it would eventually leak out.
In the following days, Shi Hao began intense cultivation.
Shiguo, the imperial capital.
After more than half a month, Shi Hao had not appeared or responded. People were getting anxious, all eager for a clash between the two young supremes.
Shi Yi remained calm, waiting for over half a month.
"My dear younger brother, where are you? I have come to challenge you. Do you dare to show yourself?" He spoke again, very calmly, which stirred up a huge wave.
Shi Yi’s challenge drew attention from all sides, with all major forces watching closely.
He stayed at the Martial King’s residence, spending his days reciting scriptures and walking, without intentionally cultivating, displaying an extraordinary demeanor that shocked the older generation.
Some people noticed his rapid and terrifying improvement in strength. He was now reciting an ancient scripture, returning to simplicity. This was a form of sublimation and accumulation.
A month passed, and Shi Hao still did not appear. Finally, Shi Yi rose and entered the Virtual Divine Realm. His journey caused a tremendous shock, causing the entire space to boil.
Shi Yi’s arrival was like a hurricane. First, because he was strong enough, breaking many records, returning now was like a tiger returning to the forest, suggesting that a bloodstorm was imminent. Second, his battle with Shi Hao had far-reaching implications.
Huo Country, ancestral land.
Over this past month, Shi Hao had been busy, finding this Fire Domain truly full of treasures waiting to be explored.
He even thought about uncovering this ancient land to see what was deep in the earth and why this place had such abundant divine material.
However, despite several attempts, every time Shi Hao dug down, he only encountered magma. He went downstream, exhausting himself, but never reached the end of the magma.
Eventually, he abandoned the effort and focused on cultivation, trying to grasp whatever he could.
This time, Shi Hao hunted five powerful creatures, nearly at the level of nobility. He dried and collected their marrow, planning to make a big move.
In addition, he crushed some of the pure-blooded Fire Python’s flesh and blood, mixing it in as bait.
The big-eyed girl and others led him to a boiling lake. This magma lake was immense, with a vast area covered in red, dazzling light that made one feel like they might be roasted from a distance.
“This is a Demon Lake, where some strange events have occurred in the past, and many people have died,” the boys said, recounting old stories. Based on Shi Hao’s speculation, there might be some powerful creatures here. From the clues, he suspected there might be giant solar fish.
In other words, there might be highly skilled and terrifying solar fish that could summon storms and slay various powerful beings.
Shi Hao was well-prepared, sprinkling the dried marrow into the lake and patiently waiting. These solar fish were very cunning, and once disturbed, they would never fall for the same trick again.
After two whole hours, just as Shi Hao was about to give up, ripples appeared on the lake’s surface. With a crack, a bolt of lightning split the magma, causing many shimmering marrow particles to float in the air. A golden solar fish leaped up and devoured them all.
“So big!”
The big-eyed girl exclaimed. The solar fish was over a foot long, larger than any they had previously hunted. This was not unusual, as there were a group following behind, each about a foot long, gleaming with golden light.
“One, two…”
There were more than a hundred of them, creating a spectacular scene. The golden light was dazzling, and the group of solar fish swimming in the magma was a beautiful sight, creating a wondrous spectacle.
These solar fish, longer than a finger, were exponentially more precious, possessing significant Dao skills and divine effects. They were definitely rare treasures.
Shi Hao was thoroughly prepared this time. He had already sealed off the lake’s shore, with the Eight Furies Sword Formation displayed and various treasures arrayed to block any disturbances.
As the fish approached, he quickly summoned the Transformation Cauldron and pounced into the lake, starting to capture these foot-long solar fish.
It was a fierce battle. The solar fish were unafraid, engaging in combat with him. They all glowed, with runes and symbols rising in golden lightning, crackling with noise.
Shi Hao could also control lightning and used the Suan Ni’s treasure technique to neutralize it.
“Boom!”
Finally, a golden flame erupted, startling Shi Hao. This was the True Sun Fire, terrifying and powerful. Although not pure, it was enough to make a Molding Pattern Realm cultivator tremble.
Shi Hao focused, merging with the Immortal Golden Body. There was no time to waste; he had to do everything he could to subdue this group of fish.
Indeed, the solar fish, with their acute senses, detected the danger and attempted to flee. However, it was too late. Shi Hao activated the Ten Great Caves, plunging into the magma and sealing the space, trapping them all.
In the end, none of the more than a hundred solar fish escaped. They were all captured alive, which made the boys on the shore cheer. This was truly astonishing.
“More than a hundred solar fish, each about a foot long, is extremely rare.”
What surprised Shi Hao the most was that among them were three fish half a meter long. Without the Ten Great Caves, these three would have been very formidable and impossible to catch.
In the end, he refined the over a hundred solar fish, extracting a small bowl of golden liquid. The divine power fluctuated violently, with runes and order rules intertwined within.
Shi Hao entered seclusion, using this divine substance for cultivation and comprehension.
Half a month later, a violent fluctuation occurred, surprising the big-eyed girl and others. They knew that this fierce person had made a breakthrough.
Shi Hao had advanced to the mid-stage of the Molding Pattern Realm, a speed that was astonishing. If word spread, it would surely shock everyone.
At this time, Huo Ling’er received a report and found Shi Hao, informing him that Shi Yi had been in the Virtual Divine Realm recently.
“What is he doing?” Shi Hao asked.
“Reciting scriptures, taking walks, and observing the records established by predecessors in the Virtual Divine Realm,” Huo Ling’er replied.
Shi Hao frowned upon hearing this and said, “Impressive.”
It was clear that reciting scriptures meant Shi Yi had reached a very high realm, cleansing his mind and tempering his body. It was an enigmatic and profound state.
“What do you plan to do?” Huo Ling’er asked.
“Of course, I’m going to the Virtual Divine Realm to take a look,” Shi Hao answered.
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