“A person, still alive!”
“Who are you!?”
The five of them felt their hearts pounding wildly. To encounter a living person in this place was utterly unexpected.
Soon, they noticed the treasure pool behind Shi Hao, brimming with immortal radiance. The five-colored liquid shimmered, and waves of luminous rain rose from it, carrying an intoxicating fragrance.
Though Shi Hao had sealed the pool with formation banners to prevent the medicinal aroma from leaking, this was, after all, the place where the Longevity Medicine had dissolved. Even from a distance, its scent was unmistakable.
Their gazes sharpened like blades, their breaths grew ragged, and their expressions tensed with overwhelming excitement. In an instant, they realized—this was a true Immortal Medicine Pool!
Since ancient times, legends spoke of Longevity Medicines undergoing metamorphosis, shedding their old husks and roots, dissolving into a sacred pool to form peerless elixirs.
Though these were mere myths, unverifiable in reality, now they had witnessed it firsthand—not an illusion, but the real thing. They had the fortune to behold the remnants of a Longevity Medicine, a heaven-sent opportunity.
Their hearts raced, blood boiling with fervor. Greed, desire, and hope burned in their eyes. They yearned to plunge into the pool immediately—this was of paramount importance to them.
How many Longevity Medicines existed in the world?
They could be counted on one hand. From the Immortal Ancient Era to this age, they had become nearly extinct, vanishing across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
This pool of divine liquid could undoubtedly bring about a true metamorphosis—rebirth of blood, reforging of bones, regeneration of organs—a complete rebirth beyond imagination.
“It’s no less than the Phoenix Blood Pool! This can also induce nirvana!”
One of them murmured as if in a dream, staring at the pool with eyes ablaze like torches. In this moment of overwhelming joy, they even overlooked Shi Hao.
Or perhaps it wasn’t neglect—in their eyes, he was already a dead man.
With them here, how could they allow this youth to monopolize the Immortal Medicine Pool? Naturally, he had to be killed. They believed it wouldn’t be difficult, no matter who he was.
Because they possessed the Nine Phoenix Furnace!
That alone was enough. This man, seemingly only at the Heavenly Deity Realm, couldn’t possibly resist. Any defiance would mean certain death.
“Hahaha…” One of them burst into mad laughter, as if struck by insanity. This unexpected fortune was beyond belief—a divine gift from the heavens!
“A Longevity Medicine once dwelled in this ancient mine!” The Moon Rhinoceros beauty was the first to regain her composure, her purple robes fluttering, her demeanor captivating. Her eyes burned with fervor.
The others’ hearts pounded faster, elated by the obvious implication.
Beyond the medicinal liquid in the pool, they knew there must still be a genuine Longevity Medicine rooted somewhere in this immortal mine.
If they could obtain it, they would achieve immortality—eternal life!
“Have you woken from your daydream yet?”
At that moment, the cold voice of the man ahead cut through their fantasies. Their expressions had betrayed their thoughts all too easily.
The mocking tone darkened their faces. Killing intent surged in their eyes.
To them, this man was already dead. Now that he dared provoke them, there was no need for hesitation—he had to be crushed immediately.
“You’re the one from the Lower Realm, aren’t you?” one of them spoke, his tone dripping with arrogance, as if looking down on Shi Hao despite knowing he might be formidable.
Shi Hao was taken aback. Even the Three Thousand Dao Provinces were being scorned now, referred to as the “Lower Realm”? It was both familiar and unsettling.
“Now that you’ve arrived in the Nine Heavens, you must have felt the difference. In your barbaric land, you might have been someone, but here in Boundless Heaven, provoking us is nothing but overestimating yourself,” another said coldly, his tone indifferent.
Clearly, as natives of Boundless Heaven among the Nine Heavens, they harbored an innate superiority, looking down on the Three Thousand Dao Provinces of the Ten Earths.
“Boundless Heaven is indeed renowned for its talents and treasures, surpassing the Three Thousand Dao Provinces. But if they’re all like you, it’s hardly impressive,” Shi Hao retorted coolly.
Then, like a hunting leopard, he prepared to strike. His gaze swept over them like a predator’s, brimming with killing intent.
“It’s confirmed—you’re that ‘Huang’!”
“Capture him. No need for words. Let him understand that so-called individual prowess is a joke in Boundless Heaven. Crush him utterly!”
They spoke coldly, ready to act.
But Shi Hao had already moved first. His eyes wild, his hair disheveled, he lunged at them.
His divine sense was unparalleled. He had already discerned the terrifying power of that crimson furnace—likely a supreme treasure. He had to strike first.
*Whoosh!*
Shi Hao transformed into a streak of light, closing the distance in an instant. His speed was lightning-fast, his force thunderous.
“Not good!”
Their hairs stood on end. This was too fast!
They had all cultivated immortal energy, standing above their peers in speed, combat prowess, and reflexes. Yet now, they couldn’t keep up with his movements.
*Boom!*
Shi Hao’s kick manifested as a dragon’s shadow, swift and fierce like a true dragon emerging from the sea. The force was overwhelming, shaking the earth.
One of them, unable to evade in time, was struck squarely. He screamed, blood spraying from his mouth as he was sent flying.
“What…?” The other four were horrified.
Thankfully, at the critical moment, the Nine Phoenix Furnace flared to life. Nine crimson phoenixes danced, forming a barrier that blocked most of Shi Hao’s attack.
Otherwise, that kick would have been fatal.
The moment his foot made contact, a gentle force had intervened, weakening the impact. The runes dimmed.
Shi Hao didn’t press his luck. He retreated swiftly, wary of the three-inch-tall crimson furnace. He feared its sudden awakening.
*Swish!*
He reappeared before the treasure pool as if he’d never moved.
The others paled. This “Huang” from the Lower Realm was terrifying. Without the Nine Phoenix Furnace, they’d be doomed.
“We admit you’re strong, a rare genius. But sometimes, individual strength changes nothing!”
Though they spoke with pride, bitterness gnawed at them. They were the elite heirs of their clans, yet they had to acknowledge their inferiority.
But vanity wouldn’t let them admit defeat. They would use the Nine Phoenix Furnace to crush this youthful upstart.
Shi Hao’s expression turned grave. In an instant, he donned the Thunder Emperor Armor, wielding the Reverse Dragon Scale in his left hand and the Myriad Spirit Diagram in his right.
The more he observed, the more he sensed the furnace’s terrifying power—a weapon on par with the little pagoda!
*Whoosh!*
Sure enough, the five activated the furnace, directing it toward Shi Hao.
Nine phoenixes soared, spewing lava-like flames, carrying annihilative power. Chaos energy surged within the inferno, reaching an apocalyptic level.
Shi Hao nearly suffocated under the oppressive aura. This was an unparalleled treasure, its might beyond imagination.
He hurled the Myriad Spirit Diagram toward the flames, aiming for the furnace.
The diagram was enigmatic—part scripture, part treasure. It gleamed white as jade, radiating soft light as it plunged into the phoenix flames.
Instantly, countless creatures manifested—divine beasts, celestial birds, plants, and starlight!
*Boom!*
The nine phoenixes couldn’t destroy it. The diagram collided with the furnace.
*Clang!*
A crisp, resonant sound echoed, like jade striking jade. The chime was hauntingly beautiful, lingering in the air.
The five were stunned. The Nine Phoenix Furnace had been struck—and not shattered!
What kind of anomaly was this? A chill ran down their spines.
They faced a monster—not just in strength, but in possessing a bizarre artifact that could withstand the furnace’s might.
“Disaster!” the Moon Rhinoceros woman cried out first.
She realized with horror that the bone diagram had struck the furnace’s weakest point—a hole left from a battle long ago.
The furnace dimmed, wobbling precariously. The nine phoenixes retreated into it.
“How?!” they screamed. Such misfortune!
Simultaneously, the Myriad Spirit Diagram dimmed, its creatures vanishing as it fell from the sky.
Shi Hao seized the moment, snatching the diagram and launching his attack.
He now understood—the furnace, though terrifying, lacked a spirit. That was his advantage.
*Boom!*
Like a demonic beast, he closed in. A single palm strike, infused with Kun Peng force, descended like a tidal wave.
*Spurt!*
Despite their combined efforts, the five coughed blood.
Such an opponent was despair-inducing. What kind of monster was he?!
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