The white jade cauldron, no larger than a clenched fist, contained three droplets of golden liquid rolling about within, wreathed in dazzling mists and sweet fragrances that wafted upward, exuding a pure and pleasing aroma.
Shi Hao quickly snatched it into his hand, took a whiff, and immediately felt as though he had ascended toward transcendence, his body feeling ethereal and light.
With a “clank,” he pressed down the cauldron lid and swiftly concealed the small vessel; the fragrance, even captivating to Revered Ones, gradually faded away.
“You dare!” a furious shout rang out, followed by a streak of green light slicing through the glowing haze, arriving directly before Shi Hao.
“Clang!”
Shi Hao simply flicked his finger, causing a string of ancient glyphs to bloom, forming a silver shield that collided with the green light, creating a dazzling burst of brilliance in the air like fireworks.
It turned out to be a ghost vine—a being whose very name revealed its elusive methods and formidable power. Verdant and dripping with vitality, it resembled a coiled dragon, thick and immense, and, aside from the Ironblood Ancient Tree, it was another plant-based Revered One.
Previously, it had lashed a vine forward, releasing brilliant emerald mists like a sword of light. Yet it was blocked, not even grazing Shi Hao’s body, causing a storm of shattered glyphs.
“Ao hou…”
A mighty roar erupted from nearby as the Golden Giant raged, the air filled with dense runes and a torrent of golden blood energy, like an inferno blazing through the skies.
The Golden Giant, towering enough to uproot mountains and carry massive peaks, possessed colossal strength. Yet moments ago, Shi Hao had shoved him aside, seized the central position, and robbed him of the Solar Godly Liquid. Now, the giant’s massive fist slammed forth, exuding boundless blood energy. The thunderous sound was like a roaring golden ocean crashing forward.
Shi Hao’s body shimmered with dark radiance, fusing with a black, fist-high little humanoid, donning the Indestructible Golden Body armor. Though surrounded, he remained vigilant but did not retreat, raising his fist to meet the strike head-on.
“Boom!”
Impact unleashed a thunderous concussion that echoed like crashing waves against the cliffs.
The ground trembled lightly; the Golden Giant staggered backward, his fists bleeding, his steps faltering. Each footfall caused the earth to tremble, demonstrating the terrifying magnitude of his strength. Any other mountain would have already shattered and collapsed under such force.
The crowd gasped—how enormous must be the strength of this delicate-looking youth, to drive back a Golden Giant with such staggering might?
This time, Shi Hao did not yet activate his Supreme Bone, as he had already gauged its power. He wished to retain some mystery as a hidden card, so not all his secrets might be exposed.
“The Indestructible Golden Body—it was a treasure of legends in the Primordial Era!” one of the upper world prodigies exclaimed, astonished. Their knowledge was vast, and upon witnessing this, many of them gleamed with interest—such a warlike artifact was rare indeed, a priceless treasure of old, becoming even scarcer over time.
“No wonder he can challenge Revered Ones even at the Formation Stage—possessing the Indestructible Golden Body allows one to transcend limitations, boosting combat power limitlessly,” Zhao Qi murmured, his eyes glowing with sharp insight.
Previously, Shi Hao had displayed a treasure art, his Supreme Bone emitting radiant runes that formed a divine halo around his body, obscuring his true means. Now, many mistakenly believed it was the Indestructible Golden Body in action.
Legend told that the Indestructible Golden Body could inscribe various formations and combine treasure arts to unleash unparalleled magical might.
Some, believing they understood, thought they had deciphered the secret, unaware that the Golden Body was damaged, its formations unable to fully manifest—the true source of his might was the Supreme Bone alone at work.
“Bring him down!” the ghost vine raged most intensely, having nearly seized the jade cauldron only to see it snatched away by Shi Hao, losing three drops of Golden Liquid in agony.
In an instant, it bloomed a jet-black flower, spewing out dense black mist that engulfed the battlefield, blurring all vision and twisting the very fabric of space.
The ghost vine launched forth, swift and elusive in the haze, its vines continuously lashing out at Shi Hao from the shadows, radiant and radiant, causing continuous thunderous booms.
Shi Hao repeatedly struck back, colliding with the vines in a barrage of impacts.
“Kill him!” the Silver Lion, Golden Crow, and others joined in, their auras flashing as they sought to eliminate Shi Hao and reclaim the Golden Liquid.
Additionally, Xuan Ming, Bi Gu, and others joined the fray, each unleashing secret treasures into the battlefield, causing divine light to streak and artifacts to soar through the air in an instant.
A great chaotic battle erupted!
Amidst it all, Shi Hao was far from passive—he also unleashed a technique. Besides lightning, the Suanni could spew mist and clouds; he had used this ability in Shicun, even in his infancy.
Moreover, this mist was particularly strange—once within, even the sharpest eyes couldn’t pierce through, rendering the battlefield extremely disorienting.
“Crack!”
Shi Hao struck out, unleashing bursts of purplish-gold lightning in an indiscriminate shockwave, transforming the battlefield into a storm of roaring arcs and flashes, many crying out in pain.
The mist surged instantly, encompassing all.
Indeed, this purple haze, like the ghost vine’s black mist, clouded vision, causing alarm among many, even severing spiritual perception and awareness—truly eerie.
“Cursed!”
With things turning even more chaotic, everyone now fought merely for self-preservation, unwilling to allow others near; each unleashed powerful treasure arts and secret treasures to protect themselves.
“Clang!”
Weapons clashing, sparks flying.
“Ah!”
Blood sprayed skyward, screams of agony echoing—the signs of death unmistakable, as the battle spiraled further into chaos.
Many withdrew, choosing a direction and fleeing at full speed, unwilling to remain in such a perilous engagement where one was blind and spiritually deaf.
“I know you’re there!” the ghost vine sneered, its mastery of this technique granting it the ability to perceive even within the black mist, locating Shi Hao’s true position.
It swiftly conveyed this information to the others, summoning them to converge, the aura of Revered Ones surging as divine power roared through the skies, sending chills through the crowd.
Yet Shi Hao did not retreat, transforming into a streak of light and rushing straight for the ghost vine. Within the fog, he let loose, unshackled, unleashing the Vitality of his Supreme Bone without restraint, still testing its power.
Mysterious light emerged, composed of ancient runes, moving at an incomprehensible speed. It enveloped the ancient vine, dispersing its runes, and sealing it within an imprisoning force.
“What is this? Break it!” the ghost vine shrieked in terror, suddenly experiencing the same dread as the Five-Color Deer in its final moments. The technique revealed truth, and in an instant, it knew fear.
It tried desperately to escape from the glyph prison, but in succession, three of its artifacts shattered, and its own body rapidly aged, as if aging by thousands of years in a heartbeat.
“This is… Reincarnation…” the ghost vine cried out in horror before its voice was cut short.
Its body withered, losing its luster; its leaves yellowed and fell. Its bark cracked and shed away, and finally, it emitted light as if burning, turning into ashes of calamity.
Shi Hao was astonished, reflecting inward. So this was how this bone’s power could be used—he now had a better grasp of it.
From within the thick fog, a demon ape charged forth, wings flaring from its back. Its entire body was pitch black, densely covered in dark fur radiating ominous black light, possessing monstrous strength.
Its blood-red eyes and sharp, snow-white teeth revealed its fierce and savage nature. Roaring, it swung its fists straight toward Shi Hao.
On World Peak, divine energy surged, nearly suffocating the crowd. The demon ape, in its rage, saw its power greatly enhanced.
This was a true ferocious beast, naturally exuding a deathly aura from having slaughtered countless lives.
Shi Hao slightly dodged the punch and, with a “bang,” shot out his hand, seizing its wrist. The might of the Kun Peng surged through him, golden radiance boiling in the air.
This was pure violence counteracting violence, sheer ferocity overpowering ferocity.
Letting out a furious roar, the demon ape struck out with its free hand, its body flaring with black light, an infinite stream of runes gathering into its arm, attempting to obliterate Shi Hao.
“Boom!”
After a violent tremor, both staggered back.
Shi Hao was unharmed, but the demon ape’s arms were cracked, bleeding, and grotesquely twisted—its bones clearly broken.
“Kill!”
With a light cry, Shi Hao dashed forward once more, Kun Peng might surging forth as if a divine bird had erupted from within him. With wings wide and cry resounding, he shook the very heavens.
“Spurt!”
Vivid blood arced high, the sound chilling beyond measure.
Shi Hao tore the demon ape apart with his bare hands, casting its two halves to the earth in a gruesome display. A mighty expert had perished.
Meanwhile, the mist had mostly dissipated, and many rushed out of the battle. Shi Hao, too, retreated to the edge to avoid being surrounded again.
At this moment, many hearts turned cold—just who was the true beast? This delicate-looking youth, so elegant and otherworldly, had torn open a demon ape.
In the chaos, Shi Hao had slain two Revered Ones, a feat that deeply shocked many.
In the cultivation world, power dictated all, especially in life-and-death confrontations. The mighty were naturally feared and dared not be trifled with.
Standing calmly, his robes unstained, Shi Hao muttered to himself, “It’s humanoid, so it cannot be eaten. What a pity about the Five-Color Deer earlier—my deer antler, my treasure meat.”
Some overheard this and felt a chill—this youth, appearing so ethereal and divine, how could he be more savage than Primordial Beasts? Thinking of devouring the Five-Color Deer was terrifying.
“He’s amazing. The youth emperor from the Lower Realm lives up to his reputation!” Hong Huang exclaimed in admiration, eyes wide with astonishment.
All the noble maidens were struck with awe at his combat prowess.
Zhao Qi, and Zuo Yun—who had lost an arm—were deeply shaken, their hearts filled with dread and unease.
The Nine-Headed Hydra, Ironblood Ancient Tree, and others, though mighty, also hesitated, not rushing to attack yet. They each waited for opportunities, unwilling to exhaust themselves only to let others benefit. Shi Hao was clearly a formidable adversary, one they felt might demand a heavy price even if they prevailed.
Thus, a tense stillness gripped the field, all parties hesitating, awaiting their moment.
Suddenly, a strange popping sound drew everyone’s attention skyward.
Above World Peak, several feet in the air, the Solar Bloom flowered open. Golden mists flowed like holy light, radiating purity, as though a golden sun bloomed in midair.
This time, golden liquid did not spill forth; instead, the hidden truth within the flower was revealed.
“How can there be a person?” the crowd gasped in unison.
Whether the noble elites from the Upper Realm or the ancient Revered Ones from the Treasure World, all were astounded, expressions displaying incredulity and dread—it was so mysterious, so eerie.
Radiant golden light blazed as within the flower sat a crystal-like egg, nearly transparent, absorbing the golden liquid and the divine medicine’s essence. The being inside was clearly visible.
She had flowing golden hair, a curvaceous figure, snow-white skin, and was wrapped in a radiant aura. Her eyes were closed, long lashes shimmering with golden light, her body glowing with ethereal beauty—a breathtakingly exquisite woman.
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