At this moment, the heir of the Immortal Palace employed every means at his disposal. He truly did not wish to delay any further, hoping to seize the inheritance as quickly as possible.
With a resounding clang, a bronze palace materialized, hovering above his head, its radiance intertwining with the Immortal Feather Battle Armor he wore. By his side, a massive halberd materialized, its tip aimed squarely at Shi Hao.
But the most terrifying aspect was yet to come—his hands moved in a fluid dance, reforming the dreaded—Human Immortal Seal!
This time was different from before. He poured all his mana into it, ensuring that Shi Hao would be pulverized into paste. Even if their respective treasure techniques were evenly matched, he was confident he could still slay his opponent.
After all, his mana reserves were far more vast!
Boom!
A dreadful aura spread through the air as the silhouette of an immortal once again manifested—vague and indistinct, yet its mere presence sent tremors through the hearts of all who witnessed it. An indescribable oppression weighed upon them, as if they were being forced to kneel in submission.
Shi Hao observed the seal and the array of treasures the heir wielded, his expression icy. He retrieved the alchemy furnace, suspending it above his head, ready to unleash the celestial river within at any moment.
But that wasn’t all. He also donned a suit of armor—tattered, riddled with holes, and covered in rust—directly onto his body.
The crowd was stunned. Wasn’t this the very same armor he had picked up earlier? Could it truly be a hidden treasure?
Soon, they understood. Shi Hao was deliberately mocking the heir of the Immortal Palace, implying that the latter relied too heavily on external artifacts and was nothing special.
With the slightest movement, rust flakes cascaded off Shi Hao’s armor like raindrops, evoking both laughter and disbelief.
“Even in this scrap heap of armor, I’ll still kill you!” Shi Hao declared, his tone brimming with arrogance and a hint of roguishness. Wearing this armor was indeed a taunt aimed at his opponent.
The heir’s face darkened instantly. Though their physical prowess was evenly matched, his mana and other advantages were absolute. He was certain that in a direct confrontation, he could slay Shi Hao.
But he didn’t want to wait any longer. He needed to end this battle swiftly, lest complications arise and the inheritance fall into another’s hands.
Boom!
The massive halberd tore through the void, slashing forward with devastating force.
The bronze palace trembled, unleashing a terrifying power that enveloped the heir, shielding him from harm.
Simultaneously, the Human Immortal Seal he had formed was complete. With a thunderous motion, he thrust it forward, aiming to obliterate Shi Hao.
At this moment, the Immortal Feather Battle Armor blazed with light, making him appear like a reincarnated Immortal King, his radiance illuminating the heavens and earth.
In stark contrast, Shi Hao stood clad in his decrepit armor, rusted and dull, seemingly on the verge of disintegration with every movement.
Now, he held nothing back. Whether it was the power of Samsara or the Kun Peng technique, he would unleash them all, supplementing them with his own self-created methods.
First, divine light surged within his body, condensing into countless minuscule cauldrons. By the end, his entire being seemed to resemble an ancient, unadorned cauldron.
Yet, this was merely an illusion—he had simply drawn closer to the Great Dao!
Cauldrons flowed within his blood, while his hands manifested other supreme divine abilities. His right hand embodied Samsara, erupting with blazing radiance, while his left hand channeled the Kun Peng, exuding an aura of immortality.
He used the cauldron inscriptions he had created for defense, expanding his sole Heavenly Passage. Meanwhile, he infused his fists with the Samsara divine ability and the Kun Peng technique, launching a relentless assault.
Shi Hao’s aura skyrocketed. In an instant, his fists roared with power—a concentrated fusion of his supreme insights!
“Die!” he roared.
The Human Immortal Seal collided with Shi Hao’s treasure techniques.
The impact was deafening, the runes soaring into the sky like a sun exploding. The brilliance was so intense that no one could bear to look directly at it. Both combatants had exhausted every means at their disposal.
Yet, to everyone’s astonishment, under the immense pressure, Shi Hao’s tattered armor began to glow. From each of its countless holes, auspicious light erupted like geysers.
By the end, the light pouring from the holes resembled billowing smoke, enveloping Shi Hao completely.
This was an unforeseen turn of events, beyond anyone’s expectations. No one could fathom why this was happening.
Even the heir of the Immortal Palace was stunned. He had employed his ultimate techniques, intending to deliver a decisive blow and swiftly eliminate his opponent. How had things taken such an unexpected turn?
The tattered armor had transformed. Though still covered in rust, its myriad holes now seemed like founts of mana, gushing forth and submerging Shi Hao in their power.
The deafening roar of battle filled the air. Above the heir’s head, the bronze palace expanded, while the halberd before him blazed with light, both surging forward to annihilate Shi Hao.
It was precisely this overwhelming pressure that had awakened the dormant power within the tattered armor, altering the course of the battle entirely.
Originally, Shi Hao had planned to use the alchemy furnace, given the sheer might of his opponent’s treasures. But now, with this unexpected development, he refrained from unleashing the celestial river.
“Your life is forfeit!” Shi Hao felt invigorated. The auspicious light surging from the armor flooded into his body, causing his mana to skyrocket to unprecedented heights.
This mysterious armor was bizarre. The auspicious light it emitted was astonishing, concealing such a profound secret—infusing him with divine mana.
Had he not still been in the Venerable One (Zunzhe) realm, with barriers preventing further advancement, he suspected the mana infusion would have continued indefinitely!
Now, his body gleamed with crystalline clarity, his mana reserves rivaling those of a Venerable One大圆满 (Great Perfection Zunzhe)—all thanks to this armor.
This was undoubtedly a rare and priceless treasure!
Boom!
The alchemy furnace blazed with light, its lid separating from its body. Shi Hao willed it with his divine sense, sending the furnace crashing into the bronze palace while the lid intercepted the void-piercing halberd.
As for himself, clad in the tattered armor and shedding rust with every movement, he lunged at the heir of the Immortal Palace.
“Whatever tricks you’ve pulled, you’re still going to die!” the heir snarled, his hands forming the Human Immortal Seal once more, its brilliance even more dazzling than before.
Now, the immortal figure began to merge with his fleshly palm, solidifying into one entity. With each strike, the heavens and earth quaked as if on the verge of collapse.
To cultivate the Human Emperor Seal, one first chanted scriptures to construct the immortal figure, then fused it into the seal itself.
The heir had already achieved this step. Now, with the fusion complete, the seal’s power had ascended to new heights.
Yet, Shi Hao’s mana surged uncontrollably, placing him in an entirely different league. He was confident that even without the alchemy furnace, he could dominate the Golden Dao Platform—such was his indomitable will!
Boom!
His right fist, embodying the essence of Samsara, became the Samsara Fist—his innate treasure technique condensed into a single strike.
No runes erupted, no divine light shone forth. Only a terrifying aura permeated the air, causing all who sensed it to tremble.
Simultaneously, his left fist flickered between black and gold before returning to normal. The Kun Peng’s essence was similarly condensed within, accumulating divine might!
This was a cataclysmic collision, a clash of divine power between the two!
The heir was shocked. The tattered armor was indeed extraordinary, elevating Shi Hao’s mana to the peak of the Venerable One realm—now on par with his own.
This was disastrous!
Sure enough, his Human Immortal Seal met resistance.
Those fists were terrifying. Devoid of erupting runes or radiant light, they punched straight through his defenses, closing in with relentless force.
He knew Shi Hao was doing this deliberately—still mocking him.
Even now, Shi Hao refused to reveal his true techniques, attacking in this manner to flaunt his dominance and arrogance.
The heir’s body blazed with light. A White Tiger’s arm, a Qilin’s leg, and even a pair of Phoenix wings manifested behind him. These “scattered techniques,” amplified by the Immortal Feather Battle Armor, unleashed boundless runes, his body erupting with immeasurable power.
Yet, no matter the myriad divine abilities or countless laws, Shi Hao shattered them all with his fists!
This was the first time he had simultaneously wielded his two supreme techniques. With each punch, he shattered the heavens—one fist embodying Samsara, the other the Kun Peng. Nothing could stand in his way.
“Break!”
True to form, the combined might of these two techniques tore through the Human Immortal Seal, grinding its runes into oblivion.
“Perish!” the heir roared, channeling his battle armor, burning his mana, and unleashing the full extent of his spirit and energy.
With a thunderous crash, the Human Immortal Seal blazed anew. This time, the fused immortal figure emerged from his palm, assuming human proportions as it lunged at Shi Hao.
This was the third stage of manifestation—fusion and transcendence. The heir had achieved this, proving himself a rare genius even by ancient standards.
Boom!
Shi Hao met the attack with his right fist—the embodiment of Samsara. The collision sent tremors through the air as the treasure technique’s full might surged into the “immortal’s” body.
His fist bled, as if on the verge of shattering.
Yet, the immortal figure split apart, its form growing indistinct before fading into nothingness.
To onlookers, it seemed the fist had shattered the immortal. Only the heir knew the truth—it was as if a devouring force had drained the immortal’s essence!
In reality, Shi Hao had unleashed Samsara, accelerating the immortal’s aging until it withered away.
But the Samsara essence was exhausted. Shi Hao’s fist dripped with blood, a testament to the Human Immortal Seal’s terrifying power.
Still, his Kun Peng Fist pressed forward, not clashing with the seal but striking the heir’s protective runes. With a deafening explosion, the forces of Yin and Yang erupted.
“Ugh!”
The heir coughed blood, suffering a grievous wound as he staggered back.
“You dare look down on me?!” For the first time, the heir was enraged. Shi Hao still hadn’t revealed his techniques, keeping the runes concealed within his fists, showing no outward signs.
He knew it was a fusion of Yin and Yang—a technique of unparalleled might.
Different cultivators of the Kun Peng technique achieved different results. Shi Hao had mastered both Yin and Yang, but that didn’t mean others could do the same.
As for Shi Hao’s Samsara divine ability, it had directly annihilated the “immortal” without clashing with the heir’s true body, making it even harder to discern its nature.
After fighting to this extent, the heir still couldn’t identify Shi Hao’s techniques. Was this deliberate mockery and humiliation?
“Nine Seals of the Immortal King!” he bellowed, activating another supreme treasure technique.
His pupils blazed with silver runes, weaving into chains of order that shot forth like whips from his eyes.
Splat!
Shi Hao, caught off guard, felt blood trickle down his cheek—narrowly avoiding a fatal strike.
“Die!”
The most intense battle yet erupted. The two combatants became blurs of motion, their afterimages crisscrossing like lightning.
No one had anticipated such a grueling fight. After over a thousand exchanges, neither had gained the upper hand.
The heir’s prowess was terrifying—his techniques boundless, his insights world-shaking. He even possessed one or two supreme techniques on par with the Human Immortal Seal!
Throughout it all, Shi Hao relied solely on his fists, shattering all obstacles in his path.
But the Samsara divine ability hadn’t yet reached perfection. Though stronger than before, it couldn’t be used continuously. Each deployment required a cooldown.
Amidst their duel, others nearby engaged in their own chaotic battles. Yet none could approach the prayer mat without drawing Siege (encirclement). All eyes remained fixed on Shi Hao and the heir’s life-and-death struggle.
Boom!
By the three-thousandth exchange, the heir was panting heavily. He couldn’t believe he’d been pushed to such extremes.
He sensed danger—he had suffered severe injuries.
Shi Hao’s lips were also stained with blood. Without activating the celestial river within the furnace, he too was wounded, his condition deteriorating.
Yet, he grew calmer. This grueling battle had allowed him to Comparison (cross-reference) the Primal True Solution with his own techniques, clarifying his path forward.
Gradually, as Shi Hao swung his fists, he began channeling the power of heaven and earth, forming a vast ocean of energy that engulfed the entire Dao Platform.
“Ugh!”
The heir coughed blood, but his gaze burned fiercer. Gritting his teeth, he resolved to end this with one final strike.
He unleashed the Human Immortal Seal and other supreme sect techniques in succession, stacking them to deliver a decisive blow.
Yet, at this critical juncture, Shi Hao entered a state of sublime clarity, seeking openings as he pressed forward.
The heir’s expression suddenly changed. Something was terribly wrong. The Overlay (stacked) sect techniques had exceeded his limits—their power was too immense for him to control.
“Ugh!”
His face turned ashen as he vomited a mouthful of heart’s blood, his vitality severely wounded.
Boom!
Shi Hao, however, felt an unprecedented fluidity. Extending his body, he unleashed a world-shaking punch—striking at the perfect moment!
Thud!
The heir was sent flying, a trail of crimson blood arcing through the air.
Shi Hao pursued, delivering a mid-air kick before driving his fist straight into the heir’s forehead—a brutal, fatal strike!
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