“Who are you?” someone in the Celestial Court pinched their nose, suppressing their disgust, and asked.
“I am the direct descendant of Immortal King Ao Sheng!” No matter what, Ao Tuo held deep reverence for his clan’s ancestor.
Shi Hao’s true form, stationed at the passage between the two realms, was immediately informed of the arrival of a direct descendant from an Immortal King’s family. The news instantly ignited his fury.
They were defending this realm, and instead of aiding them, these immortal beings dared to provoke them? This was beyond intolerable!
Especially when he heard it was the descendant of Immortal King Ao Sheng, Shi Hao’s face darkened with killing intent.
Back in the Immortal Realm, Ao Sheng had personally struck him down, nearly obliterating his form and spirit, forging an irreconcilable grudge.
Moreover, Immortal King Ao Sheng and Immortal King Tai Shi had once attempted to kill the Willow God during its nirvana, bombarding it with countless lightning strikes until its life force was extinguished, forcing it to take refuge in Stone Village.
Shi Hao rushed back immediately, his expression grim. “What brings you here?”
“I’ve come for the Heart of Heaven’s Mark, and while I’m at it, to topple this so-called Celestial Court of yours. You people disgust me!” Ao Tuo replied bluntly.
Shi Hao’s rage flared. This was sheer humiliation!
The beings from the Immortal Realm were here to plunder the fruits of this realm’s labor, intercepting the fortunes of its people!
For thousands of years, they had ignored the invasions from the Foreign Realm, turning a blind eye. Now that they saw benefits, they rushed in to seize the opportunities meant for this world.
And the Ao Clan even sought to annihilate the Celestial Court—such arrogance and tyranny!
Shi Hao struck without hesitation, his fury ignited. He had no words for this man—just the fact that he was Ao Sheng’s descendant was reason enough to crush him.
When Shi Hao’s massive hand descended, Ao Tuo countered with his clan’s supreme divine ability, attempting to suppress him forcefully.
But the result was devastating. The moment they clashed, Ao Tuo’s arm exploded into a mist of blood.
Then, with a resounding *bang*, Shi Hao’s hand seized him, squeezing mercilessly. Ao Tuo screamed, his eyes filled with terror and disbelief.
His body was torn into several pieces, crushed alive by Shi Hao.
“An ant like you dares to stir trouble in the Celestial Court? Hang him from the highest flagpole!” Shi Hao ripped off his head and tossed it before the Celestial Palace.
Soon after, Ao Tuo’s bloodied head was impaled atop the flagpole, displayed prominently outside the Celestial Court.
He wasn’t dead yet—his soul was sealed within his head, drowning in humiliation. This was an unprecedented disgrace, captured so effortlessly.
Was this really the Lower Realm he knew? Ao Tuo was shaken to his core.
The two True Immortals from the Ao Clan didn’t act immediately, lurking in the distance, hesitating. Was this the same Shi Hao they knew? How had he grown so powerful?
They had investigated—Shi Hao had once fused with a golden palm bone, unleashing immortal might. But they had brought their clan’s ultimate weapon, confident they could suppress him.
As for interference from the forbidden zones of the Lower Realm? The two True Immortals believed those beings wouldn’t dare provoke them. If they did, the legendary Immortal King Ao Sheng wouldn’t stand idle!
“Back at the Peach Banquet, Shi Hao fought Ao Qian for over a thousand rounds. But now…” one True Immortal frowned.
Shi Hao’s cultivation had skyrocketed beyond their expectations—an unpredictable variable that left them uneasy.
Meanwhile, gasps of shock echoed across the world.
What was happening? The forces from the Immortal King families were stunned.
What had they just witnessed? The wild and untamed Ao Tuo had been effortlessly subdued—brutally and directly. It was utterly shocking.
Was that Shi Hao? Just how strong had he become?!
At the same time, doubts arose. Hadn’t Immortal Kings Ao Sheng and Tai Shi struck him down in the Immortal Realm, erasing his form and spirit?
They had received word that Shi Hao had vanished after that battle, his name wiped from existence, no longer part of this world.
Who could have guessed he was not only alive but had grown so powerful?
These intruders had come to plunder this realm’s fortunes, but now they hesitated, their eyes flickering with fear.
“Thousands of years ago, I saw Shi Hao. How could he have grown this strong?!” some muttered in disbelief.
That same day, Shi Hao made his decision—he would begin fusing with the Heart of Heaven’s Mark, merging with it to comprehend the supreme Dao and seize this heaven-sent opportunity.
Though it felt rushed, he had no choice. The Immortal Realm had set its sights here, and many had come. To avoid complications, he had to act swiftly.
“Ah—!”
With a mighty roar, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths trembled. Shi Hao, his black hair wild, surged upward, erupting with boundless radiance that dimmed even the sun. He became the sole existence in the world, an embodiment of eternity!
Shi Hao soared into the heavens, where the laws of the universe manifested as a sea of order, the tangible traces of the Great Dao.
His body blurred, transforming into pure rule, merging with the cosmic order.
**Boom!**
The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths quaked, and the souls of all living beings shuddered under an unbearable pressure.
“He’s begun!”
“To reach this stage—truly extraordinary!”
In the forbidden zones, ancient beings who had slumbered for millions of years opened their eyes, stirred by the commotion.
The world watched in awe. Every powerful cultivator felt their hearts race as they gazed skyward.
This was a cataclysmic transformation, a turning point in history.
Shi Hao’s body radiated terrifying energy—the essence of the Great Dao, the supreme rules incarnate.
This was an earth-shattering evolution. His flesh became a vessel for the Dao, drawing in the myriad laws to nurture a mysterious imprint.
This was the birth of the Heart of Heaven’s Mark!
The rules of heaven and earth, the traces of the myriad Daos, converged into this mark. To master it was to command this universe.
Awe-inspiring phenomena unfolded. Countless figures from past eras materialized—legends of unparalleled might, their presence shaking the cosmos.
They surged toward Shi Hao, surrounding him!
Yet, some clashed with him, battles erupting amid thunder, lightning, and chaotic light, ravaging the world beyond.
In the depths of the cosmos, stars flickered and died, entire galaxies severed and obliterated.
**Boom!**
Finally, all were left pale and trembling as Shi Hao ascended to the farthest reaches of the universe, annihilating half the starry sky.
“Heavens, is he destroying the cosmos?!”
“The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were only restored a few millennia ago. Are they about to shatter again? What is Shi Hao doing?!”
Terror gripped the world’s cultivators. The universe seemed on the verge of collapse.
**Rumble!**
Then, countless stars began to fall, crashing toward the earth.
**Boom!**
Planets collided with the land, triggering cataclysms—mountains crumbled, seas raged, as if the apocalypse had arrived.
This wasn’t just one or two stars—it was a deluge of celestial bodies, raining down upon the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
The scene was horrifying. Stars fell like rain, countless in number, tearing the world apart. The cries of the living echoed as the world teetered on the brink of annihilation.
“No!”
Some collapsed, their souls convulsing in terror.
“What a magnificent display. Such a powerful Heart of Heaven’s Mark.”
A sigh echoed from a forbidden zone, snapping everyone out of their nightmare.
To their shock, they realized the apocalypse hadn’t happened—it was all an illusion, a vision induced by their own minds.
High above, a figure sat cross-legged, engulfed by the laws and order of heaven and earth. The myriad Daos converged upon him, making him the center of all existence.
“That was the battle Shi Hao is experiencing. We felt it—he’s subduing the Heart of Heaven’s Mark, suppressing the cosmic laws!” someone murmured in awe.
Shi Hao had become the vessel of the Great Dao, with all heavenly rules descending upon him, entwining and clashing with him.
**Boom!**
Finally, heavenly tribulation struck—a world-shaking tempest of lightning, each bolt infused with chaotic energy, all aimed at Shi Hao’s body.
Even True Immortals paled at the sight!
Yet Shi Hao endured, his indestructible body glowing with divine light as he continued merging with the Heart of Heaven’s Mark.
Having weathered countless tribulations over tens of thousands of years, he was numb to such trials. At this level, no heavenly punishment could break him.
“Could you survive such tribulation?” one True Immortal whispered to another.
Their expressions were grave. How could a man not yet an immortal be so formidable?
Time passed, and the tribulation raged on. Anyone else would have been obliterated, but Shi Hao was no ordinary man.
Yet the onlookers were left ashen-faced.
The beings from the Immortal Realm, who had come to plunder, now witnessed Shi Hao’s terrifying might—far beyond their understanding. Fear gripped them.
They scrambled to learn what Shi Hao had done over the past millennia. The revelations left them stunned—he had slain True Immortals? Slaughtered undying beings?
And they had come to compete with him for the Heart of Heaven’s Mark?
“We must seize this opportunity! He’s entering a critical phase—any disturbance could ruin him!” someone sneered in the shadows.
As Shi Hao’s form solidified, nearing full fusion with the Heart of Heaven’s Mark, an attack came.
The two True Immortals of the Ao Clan struck, wielding immortal artifacts, aiming to kill Shi Hao and claim the mark!
Suddenly, Shi Hao’s eyes snapped open, sharp as blades. In one hand, he held the Great Luo Sword Embryo; in the other, the Bronze Immortal Palace. He surged forward to meet his foes.
“Shi Hao, prepare to die!” Two True Immortals from Tai Shi’s lineage joined the assault.
Then, a massive purple-gold hand descended, blotting out the sky, aiming to disrupt Shi Hao’s focus and halt his refinement of the mark.
**Boom!**
A cataclysmic battle erupted around Shi Hao. Forced to awaken early, he fought while continuing his internal transformation.
The main attackers were the Immortal Realm’s elite families, all vying for the Heart of Heaven’s Mark.
Six or seven factions struck simultaneously, each terrifyingly powerful, their origins awe-inspiring. They surrounded Shi Hao, seeking to tear him apart and extract the mark.
The battle was ferocious, a world-shaking event.
But they had miscalculated. Shi Hao had never felt stronger—his blood energy erupted from his crown, shattering the myriad Daos!
His aura flooded the cosmos, shaking the mortal realm!
**Boom!**
He obliterated a True Immortal—one from Ao Sheng’s lineage.
Shi Hao unleashed the Great Luo Sword Embryo and the Bronze Immortal Palace, while his fists struck down gods and demons alike!
The young elites from the Immortal Realm despaired. Even their clan’s True Immortals had joined the fray, yet they couldn’t seize the mark. Just how strong was Shi Hao?
“Shi Hao, if you persist, don’t blame us for being ruthless!” Tai Shi’s descendant shouted from within a grand hall of the Celestial Court.
**Boom!**
Space shattered as a True Immortal from Tai Shi’s family appeared in the hall, facing Yun Xi and a white cauldron.
No words were exchanged.
“Scoundrels! How despicable!” the Celestial Court’s members roared.
“You dare threaten me?” Shi Hao’s voice was icy from the heavens.
“Everyone chooses their own path!” Tai Shi’s descendant retorted coldly.
“Indeed. Choices have consequences,” Shi Hao replied.
**Boom!**
In the next instant, two beams of light erupted from Yun Xi and the white cauldron, intertwining as they swept toward Tai Shi’s descendant, repelling the True Immortal.
**Swoosh!**
Shi Hao’s true form descended.
His first strike reduced Tai Shi’s chosen genius to dust, obliterating both form and spirit.
Next, he hurled the Great Luo Sword Embryo to clash with the True Immortal’s ancient artifact, while his fists pummeled the immortal.
**Splat!**
Blood rained from the sky as Shi Hao executed the True Immortal. The ancient artifact fled at blinding speed.
The world was stunned.
Shi Hao stood before Yun Xi and his child like an unshakable mountain. The two beams of light had been his undying imprints, protecting his family.
Soon, the heroic spirits and the Seven-Colored Immortal Gold Being arrived, shielding Yun Xi and the child. The Celestial Court seethed—how had a True Immortal infiltrated them?
“You want the Heart of Heaven’s Mark?” Shi Hao asked.
A radiant light burst from his body—eternal and unyielding. He had completed the fusion, fully experiencing its wonders.
“Take it!”
He split the mark into six or seven fragments, hurling them in different directions.
The young elites from the Immortal Realm each caught one, their faces alight with joy at the immense boon.
“The mark is freshly subdued—it’s safe for now. We can fuse with it quickly!” someone exclaimed.
The only flaw was its division—too fragmented.
Shi Hao gave them time. Half a month later, they opened their eyes, guarded by True Immortals.
“How does the Heart of Heaven’s Mark feel?” Shi Hao asked.
Then he struck.
The battle that followed defied imagination. Shi Hao, alone, fought True Immortals and the mark-fused prodigies simultaneously.
The clash darkened the sun and moon, stained the stars with blood. One by one, the fused elites fell, torn apart despite their newfound power.
Even those from Immortal King families, even those wielding the Heart of Heaven’s Mark—all perished.
“What good is the Heart of Heaven’s Mark now?” Shi Hao asked coldly.
He had torn the mark apart, gifted it to his enemies, and then slaughtered them all.
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