In the dim ancient land, the vegetation was sparse, but every plant that grew there was a spiritual herb. Even divine medicines like the Soul-Guiding Lotus and Phoenix Grass could be seen, naturally causing astonishment.
In no time at all, the place erupted into chaos. Everyone was engaged in fierce combat, and a massive brawl ensued.
**”Boom!”**
Shi Hao clashed with the woman, his palms glowing with a faint golden radiance as he unleashed the power of the Kun Peng, colliding with the immortal energy she emanated. The shockwaves shook the surroundings violently.
**”Kill!”**
Elsewhere, Lü Tuo battled a young man, both already stained with blood. This was a world-shaking duel between young supremes, each wielding three strands of immortal energy.
**”Think carefully—is it worth fighting me to the death over a mere herb?”** the woman threatened, a ruthless individual who would stop at nothing, even using the Immortal Academy to pressure Shi Hao for the Soul-Guiding Lotus.
**”Enough talk. Let’s see who has the skill to take it!”** Shi Hao remained unmoved, throwing a punch that unleashed thousands of lightning bolts, erupting brilliantly before him, dazzling and blinding.
An ordinary person would have been reduced to ashes by such lightning, capable of slaying Heavenly Gods effortlessly, comparable to a terrifying heavenly tribulation.
But this woman was formidable. Her three strands of immortal energy merged with the Dao, forming delicate wisps that wrapped around her curvaceous figure as she executed an ancient Dao technique.
Shi Hao, with his profound cultivation and indomitable physique, pressed forward fearlessly, engaging her in multiple direct clashes.
Especially when hundreds of golden willow branches surged around Shi Hao, the woman froze momentarily, her expression shifting as she involuntarily retreated several steps.
**”Boom!”**
Shi Hao leaped past her, lunging forward to uproot the Soul-Guiding Lotus.
The lotus was pristine and flawless, exuding a fragrant aroma. Its silver-white body shimmered with radiance, rooted in a small pool of divine liquid, crystal clear and luminous.
The pool was no more than a few zhang wide, brimming with innate spiritual essence and the scent of flowers.
**”Thud!”**
At the critical moment, a streak of purple light shot forth—Wang Xi made her move, unleashing several treasure techniques to block Shi Hao’s advance.
**”Swoosh!”**
Then, she executed the *Pacifying Chaos Sword Art*, a supreme sword technique that had shaken the ages, cleaving through the void and severing Shi Hao’s path forward.
Simultaneously, Lü Tuo also struck, roaring like thunder as he unleashed an ancient heavenly technique, blasting toward Shi Hao’s back with unstoppable momentum.
The disciples of the Immortal Academy joined the assault, all converging to stop Shi Hao.
The woman who had earlier fought Shi Hao snapped back to her senses, launching a barrage of treasure techniques to attack him.
Shi Hao sidestepped, evading the onslaught like a phantom, casting a cold glance at Wang Xi before turning to exchange a palm strike with the woman from the Immortal Academy.
**”Boom!”**
The woman reeled from the impact. In terms of physical strength, who could rival Shi Hao? He was no different from the most powerful body refiners!
Her tiger’s mouth split open, blood trickling out as she clutched her hand, crimson droplets staining her thumb—true blood seeping from the wound.
Shi Hao charged forward again, leaving behind countless afterimages, blurring the line between illusion and reality. His speed was simply too fast, his target still the Soul-Guiding Lotus.
Yet, these opponents were relentless. Whether from the Heavenly Deity Academy or the Immortal Academy, they attacked in unison. Anyone who dared approach the divine pool would face annihilation.
Shi Hao was powerful, but even he could not single-handedly withstand them all—these were the most terrifying talents of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, each having cultivated three strands of immortal energy.
**”Boom!”**
They didn’t bother distinguishing between afterimages and the real body. Their only strategy was to attack indiscriminately.
With their numbers, they had no fear of missing. They struck at every shadow, many attacks preemptively unleashed.
Since the Soul-Guiding Lotus stood in place, they bombarded its surroundings, sealing it within a storm of techniques. Anyone attempting to pluck it would walk straight into a death trap.
**”Clang!”**
At that moment, the sound of a weapon being drawn rang out—Wang Xi unsheathed a divine sword, forged with immortal gold, its edge gleaming with auspicious light.
Simultaneously, the woman from the Immortal Academy who had fought Shi Hao brandished a *Phoenix-Winged Immortal Gold Trident*, dazzling and resplendent.
This weapon was extraordinary, infused with Radiant Immortal Gold, shining like a miniature sun, its presence overwhelming.
Having suffered in close combat earlier, with her tiger’s mouth split open, the woman now wielded her weapon. As it moved, the heavens and earth trembled, the blade slicing through the void effortlessly.
**”Die!”** she shouted, slashing forward.
It was surprising—such heavy weapons were typically wielded by men, requiring immense strength. Yet this woman, tall and graceful, brandished it with ease, drawing all eyes to her.
**”Kill!”**
Shi Hao roared, meeting her bare-handed. He dodged the blade, his fingers like knives as he struck the metal shaft.
**”Whoosh!”**
A gale erupted as the trident unleashed blinding white radiance, twisting the void like flames, scorching Shi Hao’s palm.
With a splash, black waters surged—Shi Hao invoked the *Kun Peng Art’s* Yin Force, his hand transforming into a Kun fish, summoning dark waves to shield himself.
**”Clang!”**
His palm struck the shaft, unleashing the Kun Peng’s power, causing the divine weapon to tremble violently, its metallic hum resonating like a swarm of bees.
**”Swoosh!”**
At that moment, Wang Xi struck again, her divine sword slicing through the air with icy brilliance—another execution of the *Pacifying Chaos Sword Art*, amplified by her weapon!
Shi Hao was wary. After all, this was one of the three greatest sword arts in history, capable of repelling the horrors of the foreign realm and pacifying an entire era.
He expanded his *Unique Heavenly Passage*, his body glowing as the *Willow Deity’s Technique* merged with the *Thunder Emperor’s Treasure Art*. Hundreds of golden willow branches, entwined with lightning, shot toward Wang Xi like arrows.
**”Roar!”**
Lü Tuo bellowed, his hair whipping wildly as an enormous tree materialized above him, formed from immortal energy. It swayed, releasing countless strands of Dao essence to suppress Shi Hao.
At this moment, Shi Hao was besieged. His proximity to the Soul-Guiding Lotus and his relentless pursuit of it had united his enemies against him, all seeking to crush him first.
This battle was grueling. The disciples of the Immortal Academy and the young supremes of the Heavenly Deity Academy had joined forces to stop him, making every move a life-or-death gamble.
**”Swoosh!”**
Under the combined assault of several powerhouses, Shi Hao transformed into a Kun Peng and soared into the sky, evading the killing formation.
Standing in the void, his expression was cold and unyielding. He sneered, **”Let’s see who can take it now!”**
Since anyone who tried to pluck the lotus would be attacked, he would wait and see who would be the next to face the collective onslaught.
A stalemate ensued. No one dared to make the first move, each wary of the others.
**”I don’t have time to waste here. There are other divine herbs to seize!”** Shi Hao declared before diving down once more, striking first.
**”Boom!”**
The Phoenix-Winged Immortal Gold Trident slashed toward him, unleashing blinding beams of light infused with the Dao’s misty essence, sealing his path.
At the same time, Lü Tuo formed hand seals, his voice like thunder as countless beams of light erupted from his palms, aimed at Shi Hao.
Wang Xi, too, urged her divine sword forward in a deadly slash.
…
Everyone moved at once, their combined attacks forming an inescapable net, poised to strike Shi Hao down.
Shi Hao’s body blazed with radiant light, as if aflame. His *Unique Heavenly Passage* expanded into a colossal sun, inscribed with countless runes.
With a deafening roar, he pushed his power to the limit, charging straight through the ambush of young supremes.
**”Boom!”**
The battlefield erupted. One devastating treasure technique after another engulfed Shi Hao, only for the brilliance to fade moments later, dissolving like melting snow.
**”Magic Immunity!”** Wang Xi cried out in shock. The Wang Clan had been investigating Shi Hao and knew of this ability.
The others paled as they watched him break through the barrage of techniques, closing in on the divine pool, his hand reaching for the Soul-Guiding Lotus.
**”It’s ineffective!”** the woman from the Immortal Academy gasped, swinging her trident without relying on techniques, attacking purely with the weapon itself.
Shi Hao leaped, his foot landing on the trident with a resounding **”clang!”** The impact sent tremors through the weapon, but he twisted mid-air, neutralizing the strike.
When Wang Xi’s sword thrust toward him, he flicked a finger against the blade, sending it vibrating violently.
Lü Tuo and the others from the Immortal Academy pressed forward, but Shi Hao’s *Unique Heavenly Passage* erupted, spewing forth countless symbols as multiple treasure techniques merged into a counterattack.
Magic Immunity—this ability was truly dazzling in critical moments. Facing a group assault, he could not only endure but also retaliate with overwhelming force.
**”Boom!”**
At the same time, Shi Hao’s hand closed around the Soul-Guiding Lotus.
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