“A worthless lineage, a decaying legacy, annihilated by my Immortal Palace many years ago—how dare you spout such arrogance!”
The voice of the Immortal Palace’s heir was low, his gaze icy and merciless as he stared at Shi Hao. His right arm rose, palm glowing, and with a metallic *clang*, a crimson divine sword materialized in his grasp.
His words were cruel enough to make the heir of a ruined lineage seethe with fury.
Even Shi Hao, who had only recently joined the Supreme Dao Field, couldn’t help but frown, his heart filled with deep discomfort.
He fixed his gaze ahead and said, “The Immortal Palace is indeed mighty, but why is it that you, its rightful heir, were still struck down by a disciple of this ‘declining’ lineage?”
“*Shi!*”
A streak of crimson divine light surged forth, the sword’s edge razor-sharp. The Immortal Palace heir charged forward, Shi Hao’s words having struck a nerve.
Since his emergence, he had been hailed as undefeated, one of the strongest young men of his generation across the three thousand provinces of the Upper Realm!
Yet, within the Yuan Heaven Secret Realm, he had tasted defeat—a stain on his record. No matter how glorious his future achievements, no matter how high he ascended, this battle would forever tarnish his legacy.
“*Crack!*”
Shi Hao remained calm and composed. With a flick of his finger, a thick bolt of lightning shot forth, striking the crimson sword. Between them, bone runes surged violently.
A phoenix’s cry rang out as the crimson sword in the Immortal Palace heir’s hand flared with light. This was no ordinary weapon—it was a tangible sword forged from the condensed feathers of a phoenix’s wing.
Such a weapon was peerlessly sharp!
The Phoenix Feather Sword Wing was said to cleave all things. A divine sword formed from such a treasure technique was no ordinary artifact—slaying those of the same rank was as effortless as slicing vegetables.
But exceptions existed, and Shi Hao was clearly no “vegetable” to be easily crushed!
“*Clang!*”
He raised his hand, lightning erupting from his palm. An ancient rune shimmered into existence, spewing golden radiance before transforming into a golden war spear—the Lightning Spear!
The Thunder Emperor’s treasure technique was hailed as one of the world’s supreme divine abilities—how could it be inferior?
Even if the Immortal Palace’s legacy was tied to the immortals, its techniques branded as forbidden, the Thunder Emperor’s secret arts could still contend. Between them erupted the most blinding radiance, like divine flames igniting.
“*Kill!*”
The Immortal Palace heir roared. Phoenix feathers, crimson as blood, sprouted from his sides, forming wings. The scarlet sword in his hand unleashed a tidal wave of crimson light as he cleaved toward Shi Hao.
Shi Hao’s gaze deepened, his aura skyrocketing as countless bolts of lightning coiled around him. The Lightning Spear in his hand blazed with blinding brilliance, its surface etched with the most ancient and intricate patterns.
“*Clang!*”
He swept the spear forward, its golden shaft intercepting the sword’s edge. A metallic screech pierced the air, followed by a thunderous explosion, the shockwaves unending.
The Immortal Palace heir’s eyes turned frigid. With a *whoosh*, he forced the divine sword downward against the golden spear’s shaft before thrusting the blade forward with terrifying speed.
Ruthless. Precise. Brutal.
Of course, this was no mere weapon strike—it was accompanied by a storm of densely packed runes, rapidly spreading and blooming in the air.
Shi Hao remained unshaken. Raising the golden spear, he unleashed a divine might beyond imagination, repelling the crimson sword and sending a numbing pain through the Immortal Palace heir’s arm.
*Shi!*
Shi Hao moved with blinding speed. Gripping the spear with one hand, he swung it like a blade, slashing diagonally forward.
His divine strength was unmatched—even wielding the spear as a sword, he could cleave his foe apart, reducing them to shattered remains.
As the spear descended, it carried with it endless bolts of lightning, filling the void with their crackling fury.
The Immortal Palace heir brandished his sword, bone runes intertwining to form a radiant barrier against the Lightning Spear.
“*Pop!*”
Yet Shi Hao effortlessly twisted the spear, reverting it to its original form. He thrust forward, piercing through the crimson light screen despite its overwhelming brilliance.
The Lightning Spear transformed into a golden dragon-serpent, its maw spewing radiance as it lunged for the Immortal Palace heir’s brow.
“*Clang!*”
At the critical moment, the crimson feathers on the heir’s sides shot up one by one, intercepting the spear and barely deflecting the lethal strike.
Thus, the two clashed—one wielding a crimson sword, the other a golden Lightning Spear. Bone runes surged like tidal waves between them, unleashing devastating force.
Fortunately, this was the sturdy and vast arena of the Celestial Immortal Academy—any lesser battleground would have been obliterated.
Entwined like two coiling flood dragons, they fought a life-and-death duel, a spectacle that left onlookers spellbound.
“*Slay him!*” Er Meng bellowed, fully engrossed, his body swaying as five-colored radiance erupted from his form.
As for the little rabbit, her ruby-like eyes were wide with focus, wholly absorbed in the battle.
Cao Yusheng, with his chubby face and honest demeanor, nodded repeatedly, analyzing the fight with keen interest.
“*Splat!*”
The Immortal Palace heir was sent reeling, a splash of blood blooming from his shoulder. This time, everyone saw it clearly—Shi Hao was truly overwhelming.
Before countless witnesses, he had wounded the Immortal Palace heir.
A collective sigh arose—this was clearly the heir’s secondary body, not his true form, nor the fused ultimate version.
“You are no match for me!” Shi Hao declared coldly, gripping the spear with one hand as he advanced, intent on finishing the fight.
“*Merge!*” the Immortal Palace heir hissed. His body erupted with light, his aura skyrocketing as his blood energy boiled like a slumbering giant awakening.
The crowd gasped—how had he suddenly grown so much stronger?
Had his true body arrived, merging as he had proclaimed? But it didn’t seem so—how could it happen so swiftly?
“*An incomplete immortal seed!*”
An elder from the Celestial Immortal Academy murmured, recognizing what the heir’s secondary body had fused with—a wisp of blood. Though scant, it was unnaturally vivid and potent.
This was true blood from the Immortal Ancient Era, purified of its harmful elements. What remained was a priceless treasure, capable of serving as an immortal seed, implanted within the body to erupt during the Divine Flame Realm.
Such a seed surpassed even the rarest flames in potency.
This was but a mere wisp, not a complete “immortal seed,” yet it was terrifying enough to instantly ignite the heir’s mana and blood energy to unprecedented heights.
“How did he suddenly become so strong?” Many were baffled.
Shi Hao felt immense pressure, his expression grave, yet he remained fearless, charging forward to continue the battle.
The battlefield became like a raging ocean, swallowed by astonishing fluctuations of power. The two clashed like war gods, their collisions earth-shaking.
“*Huh?* Shi Hao is avoiding direct confrontation, not meeting him head-on. The Immortal Palace heir has erupted—truly unstoppable!”
The crowd was stunned.
Every pore of the heir’s body spewed divine energy, making him shine like a sun. Phoenix feather sword wings unfurled at his sides as his hands formed seals, unleashing one of his sect’s supreme techniques—the *Immortal Human Seal*!
After a series of retreats, Shi Hao’s radiance dimmed, suppressed by the onslaught.
Yet, the heir dared not fully absorb the “incomplete seed,” fearing it would ignite his divine flame and force an ascension—disqualifying him from the Three Thousand Provinces’ Genius Battle.
Moreover, even if he wished to truly merge with it, time was needed.
For now, he merely used the blood to nourish his flesh, intending to seal it deep within his body later.
Sure enough, as time passed, his overwhelming aura began to wane.
“*Boom!*”
Shi Hao erupted. Above him, thunderclouds churned, forming nine heavenly layers that descended one after another, crushing toward the Immortal Palace heir.
The onlookers shuddered, witnessing the terror of the Thunder Emperor’s treasure technique—this was like Heaven’s judgment, obliterating all who resisted. The lightning was blinding.
With each descending layer, the world trembled as if on the verge of collapse.
The Immortal Palace heir resisted, but his hair became disheveled—he was under immense pressure.
*Boom!*
Amidst the thunder, Shi Hao hurled the Lightning Spear. A spray of blood erupted in the distance as the heir’s shoulder was pierced, a storm of lightning detonating around him.
The spear exploded instantly. Had he not summoned his Immortal Feather Armor to protect himself, his entire arm might have been torn off.
Even so, his shoulder was mangled, blood gushing as the lightning rampaged.
“*Ahhh!*” The heir roared, his armor encasing him as a Void Battle Halberd appeared in his grasp. With a single swing, he tore through space, lunging forward.
Without hesitation, Shi Hao summoned his alchemy furnace to counter the halberd’s brutal force.
The Immortal Palace heir’s gaze was icy. The battle was fierce, but he knew his secondary body was no match for this foe—only his true form could prevail.
Of course, if they merged and his true body descended, he was certain no youth in the three thousand provinces could stand against him!
Shi Hao proved with action that once his mana surged, the heir’s secondary body was no longer a threat—he could dominate and slay him.
“*Clang!*”
A Lightning Sword materialized in Shi Hao’s hand, its golden edge gleaming as he pointed it forward.
“*Hmm?*” Suddenly, his heart clenched with inexplicable dread, forcing him to retreat swiftly.
The Immortal Palace heir was equally startled. He felt an overwhelming power surging through him, capable of annihilating his foe with a single strike.
“*Young Master, strike now! Slay him!*”
A voice whispered in his mind—an old servant of the Immortal Palace, loyal to the bone. Coldly, he had secretly infused his master with power, all to ensure Shi Hao’s death.
“*Hmm?*”
An elder from the Celestial Immortal Academy, an actual Celestial Being, sensed the irregularity, his gaze sharpening.
The old servant’s eyes darkened with resolve. He gritted his teeth, determined to see Shi Hao dead.
Yet, in the end, he relented. If exposed, given Qi Daolin’s ruthless nature, the Immortal Palace would lose its heir for generations to come.
Only then did the unease in Shi Hao’s heart fade. He murmured, “Almost forced me to use my Guardian Divine Rune. Something was amiss—someone tried to assassinate me!”
“*Shi!*”
He transformed into a blazing arc of lightning, merging with the storm as he lunged forward, the Lightning Sword aimed at the heir’s brow.
This strike concentrated his entire essence—his final, most devastating attack. His combat power soared to its peak, marking the battle’s conclusion!
The alchemy furnace and halberd clashed violently, their radiance blinding.
The Immortal Palace heir erupted as well, his bone runes burning to resist the strike.
Shi Hao’s mind was serene, as if transcending. His body fused with lightning and sword, becoming an unstoppable force of annihilation!
“*Ahhh!*”
The heir screamed, his Immortal Feather Armor clanging as it emitted dazzling light.
“*Pop!*”
A frigid sword intent surged forth. The golden Lightning Sword pierced through his defensive seals, unleashing a divine beam that exploded across his body.
The crowd gasped, their hearts in their throats as they watched.
The Immortal Feather Armor, a rare treasure of immense defense, barely withstood the golden radiance.
Many sighed—what a shame for such a heaven-shaking strike!
Of course, others exhaled in relief for the heir.
“*Pop!*”
Just as all thought the sword had failed, the heir’s brow split open, a crimson streak appearing. His pupils contracted as he roared, resisting with all his might while retreating frantically.
His forehead had cracked, blood gushing—there was no armor there.
An intangible sword intent, indomitable, had struck him, inflicting grievous wounds!
Worse, the sword intent surged deeper, aiming to pierce his skull and annihilate his soul.
“*Shi!*”
A blazing light enveloped him, whisking the heir away at the last moment.
Shi Hao’s fury erupted. “Who dares interfere in our duel?”
At the cusp of victory, someone had meddled, disrupting the battle.
“*Young man, too rash, too fiery—lacking the temperance of the heart.*”
An old servant emerged, his body radiating brilliance as he stared coldly at Shi Hao.
Understanding dawned—this was the same servant who had earlier aided the heir, attempting to assassinate him covertly.
“*Old fool, have you no shame? Will you fight for your master now?*” Shi Hao spat, unafraid. If the Celestial Immortal Academy’s experts did nothing, he could simply activate his World-Breaking Rune and escape.
“*Too young, too reckless—such a path leads to an early grave,*” the servant intoned, his gaze icy. “*Do you not realize my master was holding back? Yet you repay mercy with cruelty.*”
“*Shameless! The Immortal Palace lost, yet you still deny it!*” the little rabbit shrieked, her silver hair swaying, ruby eyes wide with indignation.
“*Exactly! What kind of excuse is this?*” Er Meng chimed in.
“*Clear defeat,*” the chubby boy muttered.
The old servant smirked, ignoring them as he addressed Shi Hao. “*My master only sent his secondary body. Had his true form come, could you have resisted? Had his fused body appeared, slaying you would be effortless! Know your place—you are no match for the Immortal Palace.*”
“*Brazen old wretch! Can you sink any lower? Let his true body come—I’ll slay it all the same!*” Shi Hao roared.
“*Remember, even the Supreme Hall was annihilated—no match for my Immortal Palace. A mere Supreme Dao Field should tread carefully, lest it vanish entirely from this era,*” the servant said coolly.
He exuded an invisible pressure, seeking to humiliate Shi Hao.
Of course, he dared not kill him—Qi Daolin was a madman. Breaking the rules would cost the Immortal Palace generations of heirs.
Simultaneously, he activated the heir’s Void Battle Halberd, tearing space open to escape.
“*A mere servant dares lecture the Supreme Lineage? Shameless cur! You even dared to scheme against my disciple—do you fear not the eradication of three generations of your Immortal Palace?!*”
Space shattered as a massive hand emerged, seizing the old servant. His face turned deathly pale, his body convulsing in terror.
The crowd was stunned—Qi Daolin had arrived, striking across the void.
In this short span, the situation had escalated beyond all expectations.
The Immortal Palace servant, a powerhouse nearing the Celestial Being Realm, was now like a helpless chick in that earthen grasp, trembling uncontrollably.
“*Elder Qi… this… is a misunderstanding… I merely sought to retrieve my master’s heir!*” he wailed.
“*Misunderstanding my foot!*” Qi Daolin snorted. The hand tightened as his voice boomed, “*A lowly servant like you dares such insolence!*”
“*Splat!*”
Blood sprayed. The crowd shuddered—a near-Celestial Being had been crushed like an ant.
“*A mere Immortal Palace dog dares bark at my Supreme Lineage? Know your place!*” Qi Daolin’s voice thundered across the heavens.
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