This was truly a clash of titans—one a being of the wild, the other a prodigy of the foreign royal lineage. When these two faced off, it was inevitable that they would fight to the death, unleashing chaos that would darken the skies and make the gods wail.
The red-haired creature was brimming with confidence. He casually dug at his ear with one hand, his demeanor dripping with disdain. “I didn’t hear you clearly. Say it again.”
Such arrogance, such a blatant act of disrespect—it was a deliberate insult, a mockery, as if Shi Hao were beneath his notice.
“Slay you!” Shi Hao’s response was even briefer this time—just two words. He strode forward, closing the distance in an instant.
“Fool. You had your chance and wasted it. You actually dared to repeat yourself? Then it’s time to die!” The red-haired creature’s expression darkened. His right arm lashed out, his crimson fur bristling as his massive, powerful palm swung toward Shi Hao.
Having already defeated three top-tier experts—bisecting Xuan Kun, capturing an elite from the Immortal Academy, and wounding Wang Xi—the red-haired creature had grown increasingly contemptuous of the warriors of this realm. Now, he sought to humiliate Shi Hao outright with a slap to the face.
Who would dare to act so domineering from the very first move? His attitude was one of absolute supremacy, as if he could swallow mountains and rivers whole.
Shi Hao’s eyes remained deep and calm, his aura restrained. His body swayed like a divine willow in the wind, effortlessly evading the strike.
“Whoosh!”
The red-haired creature’s palm arced back, tracing a path infused with the patterns of the Great Dao, manifesting a miniature cosmos that descended once more to suppress Shi Hao.
This was akin to the “Palm World,” a supreme divine ability!
“Must I dirty my own hands? If you have any sense, end yourself now. I’ve lost patience and won’t waste any more time,” the red-haired creature sneered.
Even the spectators gritted their teeth at his arrogance. He held no regard for the young talents of this realm—his contempt was naked and unapologetic.
“Boom!”
At that moment, Shi Hao erupted. Every treasure within his body was unleashed, his latent potential fully awakened.
A radiant light enveloped him as his sole Heavenly Passage expanded, shielding him like a golden sun. The brilliance was blinding.
For an instant, even Du Gu Yun, descendant of the Guardians, felt a flicker of doubt—was this one of their own?
Shi Hao’s entire being, from his hair to his skin, from head to toe, blazed with incandescent light, as if forged from divine gold. He resembled a being with golden blood, his entire form now a shimmering gold.
As his sole Heavenly Passage expanded, it threatened to engulf the red-haired creature entirely.
“You—!” The foreign royal prodigy was stunned. A sense of overwhelming danger surged through him. His crimson fur stood on end, his skin prickling with goosebumps.
In an instant, he unleashed a barrage of divine abilities, dense patterns of the Great Dao manifesting to suppress Shi Hao, seeking to crush him.
Yet, to his horror, his magic crumbled, his techniques unraveled—all rendered useless.
**Magic Immunity!**
This time, Shi Hao was truly enraged. He activated his trump card from the outset, for the red-haired creature’s provocations had crossed the line. Even a clay figurine had its temper, let alone him.
From initial restraint to full eruption, Shi Hao caught the red-haired creature off guard, leaving him momentarily dazed.
“That ability belongs to one of the royal lineages of my world!” he blurted in shock, mustering all his strength to resist.
In the foreign realm, one royal lineage had dominated the heavens with this very power—an unrivaled technique that struck fear into all who faced it.
Many already knew of this, as Mo Dao had revealed it before the crowd of the Heavenly Deity Institution after being subdued by Shi Hao.
The red-haired creature, unaware of Shi Hao’s existence, was now utterly shaken.
“Hum!”
A Kun Peng Fist struck out, shaking the heavens. Golden feathers filled the sky as Shi Hao’s overwhelming divine might and fist force descended.
The red-haired creature’s silver pupils contracted. No longer dismissive, he channeled all his energy into a desperate counterattack. Knowing his magic was useless, he relied solely on his formidable physical strength.
**Boom!**
The Great Dao rumbled, its resonance deafening.
Kun Peng runes filled the air, immobilizing his fist, while the sole Heavenly Passage’s radiance locked his body in place.
The red-haired creature roared in frustration. This was disastrous—barely into the fight, and already his magic was nullified, his body restrained.
**Thud!**
Shi Hao’s fist tore through the void with unstoppable force, landing squarely on the red-haired creature’s face—clean, brutal, and precise.
Even the spectators winced, feeling the pain on his behalf. The impact was so savage that his face seemed to cave in.
**Spurt!**
Blood gushed from the red-haired creature’s mouth. Half his face was sunken, the agony searing. Never before had he suffered such humiliation—struck in the face before a crowd.
“Ahhh—!”
His scream was filled with fury and indignation. His crimson mane bristled, his silver eyes burning with rage.
This was disgrace, an insult beyond measure. A royal prodigy, struck in the face—unthinkable!
Nearby, after the initial shock, the spectators exhaled in unison, a collective sense of relief washing over them.
It was as if a weight had been lifted. The red-haired creature’s earlier arrogance had infuriated them, and now, seeing him humbled, they felt vindicated.
“What are you howling about?” Shi Hao snapped, following up with another punch—this one crackling with lightning.
**Bang!**
The blow landed squarely on the red-haired creature’s face, sending him reeling, his vision swimming.
Blood streamed from his nose, his face slightly deformed. The pain turned his silver eyes bloodshot, nearly crimson.
Yet, his magic remained useless, and the sole Heavenly Passage’s grip slowed his movements, leaving him in dire straits.
Crackling lightning surged from Shi Hao’s fist, scorching the red-haired creature’s crimson mane black. His face, stripped of fur, was now charred, emitting a faint burnt odor.
The humiliation was unbearable. The red-haired creature nearly fainted from rage. Never had he been so thoroughly thrashed in public.
And the worst part? Every blow landed on his face.
The very person he had scorned moments ago was now pummeling him mercilessly.
Was there no justice? The red-haired creature was on the verge of madness!
Meanwhile, the spectators were utterly dumbfounded.
The young cultivators of the Heavenly Deity Institution knew Shi Hao was strong, but this outcome surpassed all expectations. This was sheer dominance!
They had assumed the foreign royal prodigy would force Shi Hao into a bloody battle, with no guarantee of victory.
Yet reality proved otherwise.
This was a complete upheaval. From the outset, Shi Hao had delivered a shock—or perhaps a thrill.
Never had they seen someone so ferocious against a royal elite, treating him like a helpless chick, battering him without restraint. Could it get any more savage?
**Spurt!**
Shi Hao’s third punch sent more blood flying, leaving the red-haired creature a pitiful sight.
“Didn’t expect your face to be so thick. Quite durable,” Shi Hao mocked.
In truth, he was slightly alarmed. An ordinary cultivator’s head would have exploded under such force, reduced to mist.
Yet this red-haired creature still stood.
The onlookers quickly realized just how terrifying the red-haired creature was. Had Shi Hao not immobilized him, this would have been a grueling battle. His physique was peerless—a true pinnacle body cultivator. Otherwise, he would have been shattered by now.
“Thick-faced bastard!” Shi Hao taunted, raining down more blows.
**Thud!**
This punch carried extra weight, infused with divine runes, crashing onto the red-haired creature’s nose.
“Yowl—!”
The red-haired creature howled, tears and snot streaming. Even his resilience couldn’t withstand this. His nose collapsed under the impact.
**Spurt!**
Teeth flew as Shi Hao’s fists loosened them one by one, sending them tumbling from his mouth.
“I’ll kill you!”
The red-haired creature shrieked, consumed by rage. This unprecedented disgrace ignited his blood and soul. He chanted an ancient scripture, his aura surging.
**Boom!**
Shi Hao hammered his face, aiming to crush his primordial spirit. He sensed his magic immunity waning—the red-haired creature’s chant was breaking the restraint.
Undoubtedly, this foe was formidable.
Shi Hao realized that in a fair duel, without the element of surprise, this battle would have been far more intense, not this one-sided beating.
**Swoosh!**
At that moment, Shi Hao drew a dull sword—the Great Luo Immortal Sword—and slashed at the red-haired creature’s brow without hesitation.
The blade’s radiance eclipsed the heavens, outshining even the stars.
**Spurt!**
The red-haired creature’s brow split, but the blade met resistance—a five-colored shield emerged from his forehead.
**Clang!**
The shield dimmed, sparks flying as it was cleaved apart.
The Great Luo Immortal Sword trembled, absorbing the shield’s essence. This was a treasure forged from immortal gold, priceless yet sundered!
The life-or-death struggle jolted the red-haired creature free from his restraints.
**Swoosh!**
But Shi Hao, now like a battle deity incarnate, pressed his advantage. The sword swept forward, its light slicing through the void.
Though grievously wounded—his brow split, his vitality drained—the red-haired creature fought back with desperate fury.
**Spurt!**
Shi Hao’s relentless assault culminated in a slash across the throat, nearly decapitating him.
Clutching his neck, the red-haired creature leaped back, crashing into the stone wall as he fled in bitter defeat.
The spectators, though aware of Shi Hao’s might, were still stunned. This was the foreign royal who had defeated three elites—now reduced to such a wretched state, barely escaping death.
Golden ripples spread as Du Gu Yun also merged into the stone wall. Shi Hao thrust his sword after him, then charged in himself.
The Ten Crown King, the Banished Immortal, and others hesitated briefly before following.
“Let’s go! We’re entering too!” More and more cultivators made their choice, surging forward.
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