“Can we enter the Void God Realm from here?” Shi Hao asked.
“Naturally. Even our nation’s Guardian Spirit hails from this place, bathed in divine radiance. How could we not enter the Void God Realm?” At this, Huo Ling’er showed a peculiar expression. “Where did you enter the Void God Realm before? It doesn’t seem like the usual route.”
Shi Hao chuckled dryly—it was indeed not the conventional path. Unlike most, he had entered through a ruined area.
After more than two years, Shi Hao stepped into the Void God Realm again, his feelings vastly different from before. Recalling the past, he couldn’t help but smile—even the Void God Realm couldn’t tolerate him and had expelled him.
The starting area was as bustling as ever, filled with unfamiliar faces. Shi Hao strolled leisurely, in no hurry, until his eyes lit up—he spotted two familiar figures still lingering there.
“Old Man Bird” and “Old Man Fine Jade”—these two were undeniably mysterious. Why else would they stay in the starting area year after year?
“Greetings, venerable elders. It’s been so long—how many have you swindled since we last met? Do I get a share?” Shi Hao grinned.
With a *whoosh*, Old Man Fine Jade jumped up, scrutinizing him. “It’s you!” He glanced around furtively, then whispered, “Don’t show yourself yet. We’ll sell some news later and split the profits with you!”
“Not interested unless it’s a treasure spell or the remains of a pure-blooded ferocious beast,” Shi Hao replied dismissively.
“Your tone has grown quite bold. Don’t forget who you partnered with over two years ago,” Old Man Fine Jade grumbled.
Old Man Bird sidled closer. “Kid, you’re truly something. What trouble are you stirring up this time?”
Shi Hao gave them a sidelong glance. “Do I look like someone who picks fights?”
“Yes!” they chorused.
Shi Hao rolled his eyes. “I’m a refined person. I never provoke trouble.”
“Pfft!” Both spat in disdain.
Huo Ling’er, watching from afar, burst into laughter.
“Enough nonsense. The moment you showed up, we knew something big was brewing. A troublemaker like you can’t appear without shaking the world. Leave the hype to us,” Old Man Fine Jade declared.
*These two old rascals!* Shi Hao thought but played along, letting them scheme—after all, it was his enemies who’d suffer.
Soon, rumors spread—the savage child had returned, possibly to face Shi Yi in battle. Then came conflicting news: Shi Hao was in seclusion and wouldn’t emerge for months. The contradictory reports set the Void God Realm ablaze with speculation.
“Good, the hype’s set. Now it’s time to fleece some fat sheep,” the two old men cackled.
True to form, they manipulated the crowd, especially since they had once been closely tied to Shi Hao.
“Damn, a big fish! Pure-blooded beings are coming—this deal’s huge!”
Shi Hao didn’t participate, only knowing the two old men had swindled many, including major factions and pure-blooded creatures.
“Listen, this is fair trade—pay with primal rune bones for our information, or scram!”
Finally, golden beasts appeared—servants of the divine mountains, powerful and intimidating, their golden fur radiating oppressive energy.
Surrounded, the two old men remained unflinching, calmly extorting the divine mountain envoys.
Then Shi Hao appeared.
The starting area erupted. His arrival sent shockwaves through the Void God Realm—everyone knew a clash of young supremes was imminent.
Powerhouses from various sects and divine mountain envoys arrived aggressively, only to retreat in fear, leaving behind primal treasure bones in their haste.
Shi Hao’s return spread like wildfire, drawing all eyes.
Truthfully, no one dared challenge him in the lower-tier zones, not even divine mountain beings. He swept through unimpeded.
Soon, he advanced to the Cave Heaven Paradise, reminiscing over past battlefields before moving to the Transformation Spirit realm—a new frontier for him, drawing widespread attention.
Notably, Old Man Fine Jade and Old Man Bird followed, scheming to set up a betting ring for the impending duel between the two young supremes.
In the Stone Nation’s imperial capital, at the Martial Prince’s residence, Shi Yi opened his eyes upon receiving the news.
“I’ll go take a look,” he said calmly, his divine light restrained, his aura natural—a testament to his profound cultivation.
“Shi Yi is here!”
“Heavens, the Dual-Pupiled One has appeared!”
The Void God Realm erupted again. The other young supreme had arrived.
Tension spiked—was this the moment for their long-awaited clash?
Shi Yi traversed the realms, stopping at the Engraving Boundary paradise, while Shi Hao remained in the Transformation Spirit zone.
The two did not immediately meet, heightening the suspense.
“Brother, it’s been years. How have you been?” Shi Yi’s voice carried across the realms, calm and measured.
“None of your concern. I’m well,” Shi Hao replied.
The exchange was eerily detached, frustrating onlookers.
“When shall we meet?” Shi Yi asked.
“Come find me if you wish,” Shi Hao countered.
The crowd groaned—were these two just going to talk across realms forever?
“Has Uncle Ziling been well?” Shi Yi inquired.
Shi Hao’s gaze turned razor-sharp. His father, injured by the Rain Clan using a divine decree, had vanished searching for medicine—all because of Shi Yi’s mother.
“Is Uncle Ziteng recovered?” Shi Hao shot back, referencing his past defeat of Shi Yi’s father.
“When do we fight?” Shi Hao cut to the chase.
Shi Yi responded not with words but a primal rune bone inscribed with four characters:
*”Anytime you wish.”*
The moment Shi Hao read it, the bone erupted with overwhelming pressure, exploding in a radiant burst—a test of strength.
Had it been anyone else, they’d have been crushed.
Shi Hao strode unchallenged through the Transformation Spirit realm to the Rain Clan’s estate.
The entire clan trembled—would their land be ravaged again?
With a *clang*, Shi Hao tore away their bronze plaque, sending it to Shi Yi with a message:
*”How does my bone serve you?”*
Shi Yi’s reply came swiftly:
*”Well. It complements me—almost as potent as my Dual Pupils.”*
Arrogant. Dismissive.
Implied: no remorse, and the Supreme Bone was inferior to his innate gift.
“Are Dual Pupils truly strong? Never felt so. Else why lack confidence and steal another’s bone?” Shi Hao retorted.
The two young supremes stood poised—calm now, but the storm was coming.
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