Jin Yi’s face was once again a bloody mess, a pitiful sight with blood streaming down. Jin Kun’s nose bridge was fractured, blood oozing from all seven orifices. Luo Han’s teeth were sent flying, mixed with blood as they scattered. Qi Lin’s spine was broken, leaving him collapsed on the ground.
The four great experts seemed to be competing over who was more miserable, each in a wretched state, utterly humiliated and driven to the brink of madness.
This outcome was not only unacceptable to them but also left the surrounding onlookers dumbfounded and incredulous. These were four supreme experts at the Dunyi Realm, yet they had been effortlessly taken down by Huang?
It was too bizarre. Everyone found it absurd—these were renowned cultivators of many years, figures of immense prestige within the Imperial Pass, yet they had been defeated by a mere twenty-something youngster!
Many remained petrified, unable to comprehend why the four experts had “asked for a beating” and gotten exactly that.
“Ah, how tragic! Look at Jin Yi—once an immortal-like figure, now with disheveled white hair and a face—no, an old face—like a wilted flower.”
The one capable of such merciless mockery was none other than Cao Yusheng, the first to snap out of his shock and begin jeering.
“This flower looks a bit withered, not very vibrant,” the Lunar Grace Fairy chimed in.
“At his age, did you really expect him to be tender as dew? This old flower is blooming in a rather bloody romance,” Cao Yusheng laughed uproariously.
A crowd of onlookers wore strange expressions, including those who had once harbored hostility toward them. As for Qing Yi, Da Xu Tuo, Tuo Gu Yulong, and the other young cultivators, they could no longer hold back their laughter.
The four experts were furious. This humiliation was too great, something they would never forget—a disgrace of the highest order, beaten to such a state by a junior.
“You… seek death!” Luo Han roared. Though he appeared to be a robust middle-aged man, his current state was far too pitiful.
His teeth had all been knocked out by Shi Hao’s slap, leaving his face twisted and deformed, his skull nearly split open.
“Uncle, you’re middle-aged but already decaying—no teeth left, yet still so hot-tempered. Drink some bitter chrysanthemum tea to cool down!” the Lunar Grace Fairy teased.
Luo Han’s face darkened as he reached out with a massive hand to grab her. He was utterly enraged—humiliated beyond measure and now mocked by a little girl.
But what awaited him was Huang, who had already leaped from the golden lion’s back to intercept him, delivering several devastating punches.
Luo Han’s body convulsed violently as he vomited blood and was sent flying. Shi Hao’s fists had struck his chest with such force that his soul trembled, leaving him at a severe disadvantage.
“I’ll face you!” Jin Kun bellowed, charging forward in a fit of rage. This humiliation was too much—how could he let it go?
Alas, he had overestimated himself. Clinging to the excuse of carelessness, he failed to fully grasp the gap between them.
This time, Shi Hao formed the Thunder Emperor’s Seal and struck Jin Kun repeatedly with thunderbolts, one of which even pierced through his body!
Jin Kun was a ghastly sight—charred black, smoke rising from his body, emitting a foul stench as if he had been roasted alive.
The onlookers gasped. A supreme expert had been defeated by Shi Hao so easily. Were it not for the Imperial Pass’s prohibition against killing, Jin Kun would not have survived.
What was even more terrifying was Shi Hao’s casual demeanor as he moved between the four experts, his phantom-like footwork and overwhelming combat prowess striking fear into all who witnessed it.
Was this his true strength?
So young, yet capable of defeating Dunyi Realm experts—this was nothing short of monstrous. What kind of freak was he?
At this moment, not only the younger generation but even the ancient experts, those at the late stages of the Dunyi Realm, were horrified. This youngster was simply too terrifying.
He hadn’t even entered that realm yet, yet he could slay Dunyi cultivators. How heaven-defying was that?
By now, Qi Lin, Jin Yi, and the others had fallen completely silent. Huang’s suppression of them in public was no fluke—he truly possessed that level of strength.
A tremor ran through their hearts, giving rise to fear. Never had they encountered someone so young yet capable of battling seasoned experts.
These were no ordinary individuals—they were Dunyi Realm cultivators, a major realm just below the Supreme level.
Everyone realized that Huang was even more formidable than they had imagined, surpassing all reason to become a singular, iconic figure.
How had this freak come to be?
Jin Yi, Luo Han, Jin Kun, and Qi Lin paled as they recalled their earlier arrogance. Now, they were utterly mortified.
They had come to provoke Shi Hao, only to end up in this state. Looking back, they felt like nothing more than clowns.
Their antics had only served to elevate Huang’s reputation even higher!
Centuries later, when future generations spoke of this event, they would likely be remembered as pitiful foils—mere ripples in Huang’s path of growth.
Simultaneously, many were already spreading the news, informing the higher-ups of their respective clans.
A young man this powerful—if not the strongest in history, then close to it—was worthy of every faction’s attention. Huang’s performance was nothing short of miraculous, demanding the world’s notice.
For in the eyes of many, never in this era had there been a young man so overwhelmingly strong!
No one doubted Huang’s future achievements. Given time, he was destined to dominate the world!
At this moment, the Imperial Pass trembled. Compared to the shock of Shi Hao’s return, this storm was no less significant, sending waves through the realm.
“Are you certain he defeated four Dunyi Realm experts while only at the mid-stage of the Zhanwo Realm?”
“Impossible! The higher the realm, the harder it is to cross boundaries in battle. How did he do it?”
Shi Hao’s battle shook the world, drawing the attention of all factions. It was impossible for him not to become the center of attention. Countless individuals rushed to the scene to verify the truth.
Had this not been within the Imperial Pass, Shi Hao would have crippled Jin Kun, Luo Han, and the others without hesitation.
But the Imperial Pass had its rules.
Turning away, he ignored the four and strode toward a grand structure. As he passed the training grounds, the crowd instinctively parted, their gazes filled with awe.
“We worried for nothing! This guy is ridiculously strong. We’ll have to interrogate him later—how did he do it?” the Lunar Grace Fairy exclaimed.
Qing Yi, Chang Gong Yan, Cao Yusheng, and the others exhaled in relief. Earlier, they had truly feared for Shi Hao.
“Quick, let’s see what kind of battle achievements Huang has earned!”
Snapping out of their daze, the crowd surged forward, eager to witness the results.
Before, it had been one thing—but now, with his true strength revealed, capable of defeating Dunyi Realm experts, his battle achievements couldn’t possibly be ordinary.
Everyone was convinced he must have slain Dunyi experts beyond the pass—otherwise, how could he be so confident?
Those who had come to verify the outcome of Shi Hao’s battle with Jin Kun and the others also rushed forward, desperate to see his battle merits.
What should have been a routine matter had now drawn the attention of major factions, all eager to learn of his exploits.
The grand hall stood tall and solemn beside the training grounds, exuding an air of majesty.
As Shi Hao entered, several elders opened their eyes, studying him with peculiar expressions. Never had someone claiming battle merits caused such a stir.
“Hand it over. We shall verify it carefully,” one elder extended a hand.
Shi Hao calmly passed over the bone token, his demeanor unshaken.
Outside, countless eyes watched, speculating on the extent of his achievements. The entire world seemed focused on this moment.
“I bet Huang has slain at least two major experts!”
“Honestly, even five Dunyi Realm kills wouldn’t be surprising.”
“You’re mistaken. With so many armies beyond the pass, would Huang even have the chance? Besides, his main opponents were the younger generation,” someone countered, making a valid point.
After all, it was known that Huang had faced encirclement by the younger generation—his primary foes.
“Regardless, with his strength, he must have slain several major experts!”
“Don’t exaggerate. What if he hasn’t killed any?” Some revered Shi Hao, while others sought to belittle him.
The crowd outside buzzed with debate.
Soon, silence fell as the elders jointly activated the bone token—the artifact that recorded battle merits.
“Look, it’s glowing!”
“Hmm, this confirms he’s slain Zhanwo Realm experts—quite a few, in fact. Truly formidable,” someone nodded.
“What about Dunyi Realm kills? Don’t tell me he hasn’t slain a single one,” another sneered.
Boom!
At that moment, the bone token erupted with blinding radiance, beams of light shooting into the heavens, piercing through the ancient hall and soaring into the clouds. The spectacle was breathtaking.
“This… this is the phenomenon of supreme battle merits! A legendary feat!” someone shouted.
Only now did they grasp just how terrifying Shi Hao was. How many enemies had he slain beyond the pass?
“One, two…”
People began counting the beams of light—each representing the life of a major expert.
Soon, they were dumbstruck. The count wasn’t in single or even double digits—it surpassed a hundred, meaning Shi Hao had slain over a hundred major experts.
“Impossible! Even if he were the reincarnation of an Immortal King, at the mid-stage of the Zhanwo Realm, he couldn’t have slain so many experts. This defies reason!” someone cried out.
But facts spoke louder than words. The battle token’s record was undeniable—this was real.
Many felt their scalps tingle. Huang was too heaven-defying. How had he accomplished this? It was beyond comprehension.
Boom!
The bone token shone even brighter, its radiance intensifying.
“Heavens! Thousands of beams now! From Heavenly Deity to Virtual Dao, Zhanwo to Dunyi—all realms are represented!”
“Huang has slain thousands of enemies beyond the pass in such a short time? This is insane!”
The crowd erupted in disbelief.
Jin Kun, Qi Lin, Jin Yi, and Luo Han had also followed, eager to see just how formidable Huang was. Now, they were stunned—Huang was a peerless demon, transcending realms and amassing unparalleled battle merits.
At the same time, beyond the Imperial Pass, deep within the desert, a vast surge of energy rippled through the heavens and earth.
At this moment, the Celestial Abyss trembled as if on the verge of collapse.
Then, for the first time in recorded history, the Imperial Pass itself shook—an unprecedented event in this era.
“Disaster! The Immortal Kings of the foreign realm have emerged! Are they forcing their way through the Celestial Abyss? Is the assault imminent?!” someone deduced.
“Doomsday is truly upon us! If the Immortal Kings can breach the Celestial Abyss, the Imperial Pass is doomed to fall!” others wailed.
In the desert, the Celestial Abyss spun like a whirlpool, resembling an inverted funnel, shaking violently.
From the depths of the desert came the sound of grand chants, as one mysterious decree after another burned, constructing symbols in the void to pierce through the abyss.
All felt as though, at the edge of the world, ancient beings sat cross-legged, as if from an era long past.
Without a doubt, the Immortal Kings of the foreign realm sought to break through and march upon the Imperial Pass.
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