The Indestructible Scripture—such an unfathomable and legendary treasure!
Once mastered to perfection, the physical body becomes impervious to all calamities. Even if one’s divine consciousness is shattered, the corporeal shell remains indestructible, and after hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, a new primordial spirit can be reborn!
How utterly heaven-defying is this?
No one could remain unmoved. All eyes were fixed upon this ancient, majestic city, hoping for a chance to obtain it.
“Shi Hao has passed the trial, senior. What reward will you grant him?” Cao Yusheng, ever shameless, asked directly.
“You are permitted to enter the cave abode of the Heavenly Horned Ant. If you can find the Indestructible Scripture, it shall be your fortune!” the leader declared, though his attempt to smile was stiff, his body now a puppet.
This promise stirred envy among many, sparking heated discussions. Yet most understood—this was an opportunity Shi Hao had earned through his own abilities.
After all, most of them had been brought in by Shi Hao himself—figures like the Witch, Chang Gongyan, the Lunar Jade Rabbit, and disciples from the Celestial Deity Academy.
But there were those consumed by jealousy, helpless in their resentment—young supremes like Zi Ri Tianjun and Lan Xian, hailed as the strongest of their generation, yet barred from entering the cave.
“Can I bring some people with me?” Shi Hao asked.
“No!” the leader refused sternly.
Was the cave located beneath this immortal mountain beneath their feet?
Nine stone mountains stood here, each exuding immortal mist, suggesting nine great cave abodes. Who knew what secrets they held?
“Please leave this immortal mountain. No one is permitted to linger here,” an old soldier instructed, guiding the crowd down.
“Though you are forbidden from entering the Heavenly Horned Ant’s cave, other areas of the city, as well as the herbs and divine stones beyond the mountains, may be obtained through fate,” the leader added, turning back.
Hearing this, Shi Hao wasted no time. He turned and left without a word, leaving everyone stunned.
Whoosh!
Shi Hao transformed into a streak of light, racing along a path toward the city’s entrance.
Many quickly realized his intent and gave chase—even Lan Xian and Lü Hong, noble maidens from immortal families, were no exception. They knew what he sought and pursued him closely.
“Soul-Guiding Lotus!” Cao Yusheng yelped, sprinting after them with the rest.
Upon entering the city, they had seen a pool containing three divine herbs—rare treasures that nourished the soul and fortified the spirit.
“Scoundrel! Are you going to ruin my bathing spot?!” the golden ant shrieked, darting through the void in a golden blur as it gave chase.
Boom!
Shi Hao pushed himself to the limit, his Kun Peng wings unfurling behind him, slicing through the sky, wreathed in lightning as he invoked the Thunder Emperor’s Treasure Art. His speed was unmatched.
He arrived first, reaching out to seize the prize.
“Whoosh!”
From behind, attacks came—young supremes struck to stop him. Ordinary divine herbs might not have warranted such a response, but the Soul-Guiding Lotus was too precious.
Even if one’s primordial spirit were shattered, consuming this herb could gather the scattered consciousness and reform it—a true defiance of heaven’s will!
Possessing one was akin to gaining an extra life!
Shi Hao had once obtained such a herb, but it had been consumed during his seclusion under the Grand Elder’s refinement. Now, he had found more.
“Om!” Da Xutuo roared, his voice resonating like heavenly thunder, a remnant of ancient Buddhist teachings. Even he, usually detached, joined the fray.
Boom!
The void before Shi Hao shattered, revealing a golden monk formed of runes—six feet tall, exuding overwhelming pressure.
Some said the ancient Buddhist syllables could evolve into the universe’s supreme truths. Now, their power was evident.
But Shi Hao was unafraid. His body remained unharmed as his Singular Heavenly Passage unfurled, encasing him in divine light—impervious to all laws!
At the same time, he counterattacked. His Singular Heavenly Passage compressed into a single point before exploding outward in all directions.
Boom!
A galaxy of light erupted, surging toward Da Xutuo like an inverted Milky Way—a breathtaking, terrifying spectacle that chilled all who witnessed it.
“Moo!”
Da Xutuo bellowed, forming hand seals as his body reacted like an ascetic achieving enlightenment, sitting cross-legged in midair.
Boom!
Golden ripples exploded, razor-sharp light filling the sky, dazzling to the point of blindness.
Shi Hao forced him back and swiftly harvested the three Soul-Guiding Lotuses. His movements were precise—three quick cuts, sealing them in jade containers.
He left the roots intact, unwilling to harm such rare treasures.
Other young supremes refused to relent.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Streaks of blue light—arrows ten miles long—pierced the sky, shattering clouds and void alike as they homed in on Shi Hao.
These were divine arrows, manifestations of the Void Dao Realm’s profound truths—deadly enough to slay entire groups of Void Dao experts!
Lan Xian, graceful as a celestial maiden, moved with terrifying precision. Her blue robes fluttered as she unleashed these arrows not with a bow, but with mere flicks of her wrist.
The lethality was staggering. Even experts beyond the Heavenly Deity Realm paled at the sight—such arrows could annihilate Void Dao cultivators en masse!
“Restrain him! Seize the Soul-Guiding Lotus!” Lan Xian urged the other young supremes through mental transmission.
A single lotus meant an extra life. None could ignore such a prize, even if it meant provoking the formidable Shi Hao.
Several attacked, weaving a net of divine light to lock Shi Hao in place.
The crowd gasped—young supremes were uniting to suppress Shi Hao so suddenly!
The old soldiers, however, remained impassive, merely observing.
Crack!
Lightning surged, arcs like dragons coiling around Shi Hao—an illusion, not his Thunder Emperor’s Art.
Within him, doors cracked open, releasing streams of clear light.
His Singular Heavenly Passage expanded as he chanted scriptures, invoking the Primordial True Explanation to form terrifying runes.
Encased in radiant light, he stood invincible—the spatial shackles of the young supremes could not touch him.
His Singular Heavenly Passage was armored with dense Primordial True Explanation runes, bolstered by the endless power from the open doors within him.
Three supreme techniques combined to repel all attacks.
“Bring all you have!” Shi Hao challenged coldly.
The ten-mile-long blue arrows shattered against his Singular Heavenly Passage, exploding harmlessly outside its barrier.
The crowd was dumbstruck.
Even the young supremes felt a chill—this man was terrifying!
Whoosh!
In a flash, Shi Hao vanished, reappearing amidst the young supremes to launch a ferocious assault.
The audacity! To charge into their midst and fight them all alone!
From this day forth, Shi Hao’s name would shake the heavens. If he grew unhindered, he would undoubtedly become one of the strongest.
Boom!
After dozens of exchanges, the combatants separated. Shi Hao strode away toward the Heavenly Horned Ant’s cave, unchallenged—further struggle was futile.
“Scoundrel! You wrecked my bath! Take this!”
A golden speck appeared in the void, swinging a fist like a miniature sun at Shi Hao.
“Bang!”
A figure was sent flying into the horizon with a long, fading cry—the little ant, outmatched by Shi Hao’s counterpunch.
“Hahaha!” Cao Yushen roared with laughter, savoring the comeuppance. “How does it feel, little runt? Maybe a trip to the horizon will clear your head!”
Among the nine immortal mountains, one stood riddled with cave openings like a honeycomb, shrouded in immortal mist—a sight of transcendent grandeur.
Shi Hao arrived, guided by old soldiers.
The others followed but could proceed no further—this was the entrance to the Heavenly Horned Ant’s cave.
“Share these among yourselves—fortify your souls,” Shi Hao said, handing two jade boxes to Chang Gongyan and Cao Yusheng.
Inside were two Soul-Guiding Lotuses—priceless divine herbs!
He kept one for himself, reserving it for emergencies.
Consuming it now would yield diminishing returns—his spirit had already been tempered by its power before.
Turning, Shi Hao entered the cave—the dwelling of the Heavenly Horned Ant, an ancient and hallowed underground palace.
“Hey, scoundrel! Stop right there!” The golden ant had returned, shouting, “Bullying me because I’m not grown yet? Fight me again in a few years! And stay out of my home!”
Shi Hao smiled. “If you’re Unconquered, follow me and challenge me anytime. Dare to come?”
“You—! Fine, I’ll challenge you again!” The ant huffed, diving after him.
The crowd sighed enviously, powerless to intervene.
To them, the fierce little Heavenly Horned Ant was now as innocent as a rabbit—about to fall into Shi Hao’s clutches!
Inside the stone mountain, a labyrinth of interconnected caves stretched endlessly, easy to lose one’s way in.
Shi Hao and the ant wandered for a full day and night, scouring every corner—yet the Indestructible Scripture remained elusive.
They found rare immortal treasures, but most were immovable, heavy as the heavens themselves.
“As the Heavenly Horned Ant’s heir, don’t you have any clues about the Indestructible Scripture’s existence or whereabouts?” Shi Hao asked.
“If I knew, I’d have mastered it already!” the ant grumbled.
Soon, its eyes widened with a mix of fear and hesitation. “There’s… one more place. Dare you follow me?”
Deep within the cave, an ancient path led to a stone wall. The ant pressed its budding golden horn against it, and the wall slowly split open, revealing a hidden door.
“What is this place?” Shi Hao gasped upon entering, his hair standing on end.
The ground was stained with blood, littered with scales and feathers. The very air threatened to tear his body apart!
These were remnants of supreme beings—blood, scales, and feathers exuding overwhelming pressure.
Among them, he spotted an ant’s leg—golden, etched with intricate patterns, as if capable of crushing the world.
Further in, more horrors awaited: wings, horns, blood of myriad colors—each fragment straining his body to its limits.
Then, he saw it—a massive ant’s head, glowing like a golden sun!
“Heavenly Horned Ant?!” Shi Hao cried out in shock.
Was this where the Heavenly Horned Ant had made its final stand, perishing alongside its foes?
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