Where are those people? Shi Hao couldn’t speak of it, fearing detection by the Immortal Kings. At this level, each possessed heaven-defying means!
Indeed, this era was too chaotic. Blood and bones were destined to pile up in countless millions. Whether it was the Little Rascal or the Crimson Bird, Shi Hao had no intention of letting them emerge into the world. If one day he could quell the turmoil and suppress all enemies, those sealed away would naturally be brought back by him.
He could die in battle, but he refused to watch those by his side fall one by one. He wished to become strong enough to stand as an indestructible fortress, barring all foes.
“My great-grandson—I truly hope he appears soon!” The fifteenth elder nearly shed tears of joy.
Yet, at the same time, he worried. How could he not know how terrifying this world was? To return meant joining the war, fighting to the bitter end.
His grandson Shi Hao was already embroiled in the great upheaval. Must his great-grandson, Little Stone, also emerge?
After his joy, Shi Zhong Tian was gripped by fear. He dreaded the day when both Shi Hao and his son would fall in battle, their bodies wrapped in horsehide and brought home.
“No. My grandson is the strongest, and my great-grandson will be no weaker. They will be safe and quell the chaos!” Shi Zhong Tian wavered between hope and despair.
Amanda consoled him gently, “Grandfather, Little Stone will emerge sooner or later, and he will likely become an Immortal King. This is a joyous matter—don’t overthink it.”
Graceful and serene, she had remained by Shi Hao’s cave abode all these years, hoping to care for him.
Even after Shi Hao ascended to Immortal Kinghood, Amanda never treated him differently, still seeing him as the person he once was.
“Amanda, I want to seal you, Grandfather, and some of the older generals. Would you agree?” Shi Hao asked softly.
“Have you lost confidence?” Amanda gazed at him tenderly.
Yet her heart trembled. For Shi Hao to voice such concerns meant the situation had grown dire. Perhaps he was preparing for something monumental.
Even someone as mighty as Shi Hao now feared and planned for the worst—this was grave indeed. Amanda and the fifteenth elder exchanged worried glances.
“Hah! Not at all. Very well, just wait and watch as I crush all enemies and end this era’s storms!” Shi Hao declared, his heroic spirit soaring, abandoning the idea of sealing them.
“You could seal some of the Heavenly Court’s generals and veterans, letting them awaken in a peaceful age,” Amanda suggested.
Shi Hao nodded.
“I must find Qin Hao!”
At this, Shi Hao’s expression darkened. Who dared lay hands on his younger brother?
Was it truly the Calamity of Longevity? In his view, Qin Hao possessed a mysterious immortal bone that others might covet—but could it involve an Immortal King?
“Where is Wang Changsheng?” Shi Hao murmured.
Since entering the Immortal Domain, he had kept tabs on past “acquaintances,” yet some had vanished without a trace.
He suspected Qin Hao’s disappearance was linked to them.
Finally, he summoned Pan King and Hunyuan Immortal King, seeking their insight into the Immortal Domain’s most suspicious factions.
He treated them as confidants, speaking bluntly.
“The Calamity of Longevity?!”
The two kings exchanged glances.
“Is something amiss?”
“Now that you mention it, that region seems to fit,” Hunyuan Immortal King said.
“Which region?” Shi Hao’s expression grew grave.
“The Immortal Domain spans vast lands, some uninhabited for millions of miles, shrouded in danger.”
Shi Hao nodded, recalling tales from his early days—certain zones even veteran Immortal Kings avoided.
“Those desolate areas may harbor the beings you speak of.”
“The Calamity of Longevity?” Shi Hao was stunned.
“Perhaps that’s what they are.”
The two kings elaborated.
In those forbidden lands lurked mysterious entities—some reclusive ancient clans, others spectral beings of pure spirit, hunting for flesh.
Shi Hao’s guard rose at the latter.
“Those beings are terrifyingly strong, wielding lost supreme techniques,” Pan King sighed.
“Spirits without bodies?” Shi Hao’s mind raced, his eyes blazing.
“Legends say… they escaped from the Guiding Ancient Halls,” Hunyuan Immortal King whispered, wary of eavesdroppers.
Shi Hao’s grip tightened. “Truly?”
“Merely speculation,” Pan King said.
The Guiding Ancient Halls were tied to the Dark Realm!
Shi Hao yearned to cleave one open, but none could be found.
The kings spoke of horrors—some spirits were amalgamations of legendary figures, twisted and ravenous.
“A mighty figure once subdued them, only to perish mysteriously,” Pan King said grimly.
“These spirits scour ruins, raiding Immortal King tombs, seeking corpses or blood,” Hunyuan added.
…
Years later, Shi Hao set out, not alone but with the Heavenly Court’s mightiest: the Dark Willow God, Second Under Heaven, Immortal Gold Daoist, Heavenly Horned Ant, and Golden Fur.
They marched into the Immortal Domain’s deepest wilds.
If the Calamity of Longevity existed, Shi Hao would uncover it.
He suspected Qin Hao was trapped there.
Before departing, he consulted the Crystal Skull, Golden Bone Palm, and Bleeding Eyeball, gleaning ancient secrets.
Now, leading multiple Immortal Kings, he ventured into the abyss, ready for war.
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