The golden glyphs were speckled with black spots—this was the Kun Peng Art in motion. Soon, whirlpools emerged one after another on Shi Hao’s body, devouring the essence of the surroundings. To everyone’s astonishment, it wasn’t just the essence of the sun and moon being absorbed—even the four-colored radiance descending from the Five Elements Ring was drawn in, vanishing into Shi Hao’s skin. Within those golden whirlpools, figures resembling deities could faintly be seen sitting cross-legged, breathing in the world’s finest energies.
The Golden Vortex Ripple Art was a manifestation of the Kun Peng technique, now perfected. Combined with Shi Hao’s spirit-infused physique, capable of refining all true essence for his own use, its effect was eerily similar to that of the Five Elements Ring.
“Hmm, I underestimated you,” Qin Shoucheng remarked. The thunderbolts formed by his lightning talisman were entirely absorbed, merging into Shi Hao’s body and causing his aura to skyrocket. At this moment, Shi Hao’s entire body crackled with electricity, and within each golden whirlpool on his skin, chanting voices arose. The seated figures resembled ancient Dao Venerables, solemn and natural.
Qin Shoucheng activated the Five Elements Ring, transforming it into a radiant mass that pressed down with overwhelming force, destabilizing the surrounding void. The violent fluctuations threatened to collapse the very space itself. Shi Hao felt immense pressure—had he not broken through to the Array Formation Realm, he would have been in grave danger. Even now, the weight was staggering.
“Brothers, slay him!” Qin Shoucheng commanded.
Controlling the Five Elements Ring, he isolated the area into a self-contained domain. A hazy mist swirled as an inexplicable law descended—the workings of the Five Elements, capable of refining all things.
*Boom!*
Shi Hao’s body shuddered, and a trickle of blood escaped his lips. His heart pounded—this treasure was truly formidable, capable of harming him. The density of the descending Five Elements essence was overwhelming, like countless waves crashing down. Even as the golden whirlpools on his body spun frantically, they couldn’t devour it all fast enough.
In truth, others were even more shocked. This was the Five Elements Ring—an artifact bathed in divine blood in ancient times, responsible for countless slaughters. None could withstand it. Though this was merely a replica, not the true treasure of Mount Immortal, Shi Hao’s cultivation was still incomparable to the ancient powerhouses. That he could resist at all was proof of his defiance against the heavens.
“Someone can actually contend with the Five Elements Ring? This is astonishing news!”
People knew that after today, Shi Hao’s name would spread beyond the borders once more. The supposedly indomitable Five Elements Ring—he had resisted it.
The Black Cloud Clan expert struck, activating a black gourd that spewed dark radiance, attempting to refine Shi Hao. Simultaneously, the Fire Ox King summoned two crimson Dao swords—transformed from his horns—slashing forward with boundless runic power.
Shi Hao, while resisting the Five Elements Ring, unleashed sword energy, sweeping it toward the two kings.
“Kill!” Qin Shoucheng urged the Five Elements Ring, condensing it into a radiant sphere that pressed down with even thicker mist, seeking to immobilize Shi Hao completely and prevent him from activating any techniques.
Shi Hao snorted coldly. Beneath his feet, a Kun fish emerged, riding black waves and exhaling Yin energy. Above his head, golden light blazed as a Peng bird spread its wings, striking at the stars as Yang essence surged.
Moreover, an inseparable bond formed between the Kun and Peng—Yin and Yang in harmony—unleashing terrifying fluctuations that withstood the Five Elements essence.
“Ah, no good!” Qin Shoucheng was stunned. He never imagined someone could counter the Five Elements Ring’s divine might—it was unthinkable.
The interplay of Yin and Yang neutralized the Five Elements’ suppression. As the two forces clashed, Shi Hao regained his freedom, able to move once more.
*Swoosh!*
He raised his hand, unleashing a sword beam—the supreme sword intent of the ancient prodigy “A Blade of Grass”—transforming into his strongest strike.
*Thud!*
The Black Cloud Clan expert’s gourd was split open, its dark radiance exploding and engulfing its owner in agonized screams.
Shi Hao struck again, another transcendent sword beam shooting forth. This time, it cleaved the Black Cloud elder in two, blood gushing forth.
Even Shi Hao himself was startled—this transcendent sword energy was overwhelmingly powerful, annihilating opponents of the same realm with ease.
The crowd was horrified, a chill creeping down their spines.
“Bold!” Qin Shoucheng’s face darkened as he channeled the Five Elements Ring to its fullest, slamming it toward Shi Hao.
*Whoosh—*
A deafening roar erupted as the Five Elements Ring descended. Shi Hao couldn’t evade—this treasure had fused with the void, forming a miniature domain that trapped him.
People knew the Five Elements Ring was truly indestructible. In ancient times, a single collision could shatter the bodies of gods and demons, slaying even the mightiest figures.
Yet, no one expected Shi Hao to erupt with a punch, his fist densely inscribed with runes, directly clashing with the artifact.
*Clang!*
A resonant tremor echoed as his flesh collided with the Five Elements Ring, repelling it.
The crowd was petrified—this was like a myth. Never had anyone dared to oppose the Five Elements Ring with pure physical might. Little Stone had succeeded, enduring a direct strike.
What kind of monstrous physique was this?
Simultaneously, his transcendent sword energy surged again, slashing toward Qin Shoucheng with terrifying force, a blinding white radiance.
Qin Shoucheng’s heart raced. He knew Shi Hao was formidable, but never imagined he could resist the Five Elements Ring—this supreme killing tool should have annihilated all kings, beyond mortal defiance.
He retreated swiftly, summoning the Five Elements Ring to block the sword beam, erupting in a burst of light.
*Swoosh!*
Shi Hao swung again, his sword energy sweeping toward the Fire Ox King. With a *clang*, one of the ox’s horns was severed, sending the beast into panic.
At this moment, Little Stone’s might was on full display. Even the legendary Five Elements Ring couldn’t suppress his assault.
*Moo—!*
A furious roar erupted as flames and runes intertwined, engulfing the space. The Fire Ox King attempted to flee—if even the Five Elements Ring couldn’t kill Shi Hao, his own strength was surely insufficient. Staying meant certain death.
Alas, he was too late. Shi Hao erupted, his entire body transforming into a divine sword. The transcendent sword intent reached its zenith as he cleaved downward.
*Thud!*
The sword split the fiery curtain, shattered all runes, and beheaded the ox king in a spray of blood.
Shi Hao shot past, the sword’s form fading as he rematerialized, his killing intent undiminished as he charged Qin Shoucheng.
*Hum!*
The Five Elements Ring glowed, unleashing its ultimate power in a suicidal collision.
A radiant screen rose around Shi Hao as countless miniature worlds linked into a dazzling divine disk—his fleshly apertures manifesting, though unseen by others.
Only against Shi Yi had he ever been pushed to such extremes.
“What? The Five Elements Ring is being restrained?”
The crowd was stunned, unable to believe their eyes.
The ring trembled in midair, unable to break free from the force of Shi Hao’s apertures.
*Swoosh!*
A sword beam flashed. Qin Shoucheng’s courage failed him, and he turned to flee. Without the Five Elements Ring, how could he resist?
Yet the sword energy struck like lightning. Forced to summon a treasure to block, he continued his escape.
*Crack!*
The bone shield split, and the sword beam reached him.
Qin Shoucheng’s body turned cold as he desperately resisted—but *thud!*—he lost an arm.
All this happened in the blink of an eye. Shi Hao slew two kings and severed the Immortal Mountain elder’s arm—his combat prowess unmatched.
*Hum!*
Suddenly, the Five Elements Ring trembled, releasing an overwhelming divine will—vast as an abyss—seizing the moment Shi Hao was distracted to break free.
“A supreme expert’s divine will was embedded in the ring!” an elder king gasped.
Shi Hao’s expression changed. Activating the Kun Peng Art and his interconnected apertures, he prepared to suppress it again.
Unexpectedly, the divine will didn’t engage, instead fleeing at extreme speed.
“Of course. Though it’s a supreme expert’s will, it’s too distant from its main body to slay Little Stone. Fearing the ring might be seized, it chose to escape,” a powerhouse murmured.
Qin Shoucheng, however, rejoiced as the ring’s light enveloped him, carrying him and a few Immortal Mountain disciples away at blinding speed.
Yet no matter how fast he was, he couldn’t outpace the Kun Peng Art. Shi Hao transformed into golden light, intercepting him to claim both his life and the ring.
The divine will within the ring abruptly changed direction, wrapping around the purple-haired youth Qin Chao and plunging underground.
“Not good!” Shi Hao’s heart lurched. The Five Elements Ring naturally included earth—it could burrow. A truly rare treasure.
He unleashed multiple transcendent sword beams, all striking the ground. Blood seeped up as the earth split, but the ring’s aura had vanished.
Shi Hao strode over, blasting apart the soil to find Qin Chao bisected by his sword energy. Qin Shoucheng’s severed leg also remained.
He was speechless—having taken an arm and a leg, yet missing the fatal blow. The man’s luck was astounding.
“You… what do you want?!” The one-armed Immortal Mountain elder paled as Shi Hao blocked his escape.
The ring had only taken two. The remaining disciples were trapped as Shi Hao locked the void, probing their minds for clues about his parents.
Moments later, he frowned—no useful information. The elder knew less than Qin Chao; the others were clueless.
Focusing on the weaker ones, he sought their clan’s techniques. But the moment he touched their minds, their souls detonated—deadly restrictions in place.
The one-armed elder trembled. A king of the Array Formation Realm, he never imagined an Immortal Mountain disciple could be reduced to this.
Shi Hao spared him no further attempts—the man’s mind was too well-guarded.
*Thud!*
A sword beam flashed, beheading the elder.
The manor fell silent. Today’s events were beyond shocking!
The Five Elements Ring—revered since antiquity as invincible—had been withstood by flesh alone!
The Immortal Mountain, towering above all domains, had its disciples slaughtered like vegetables, the perpetrator unfazed.
This was earth-shattering news. Little Stone, after a year and a half, had reemerged with an indomitable aura!
Even kings wielding the Five Elements Ring couldn’t subdue him. Who could rival him now?
“Anyone else seeking trouble?” Shi Hao’s gaze swept the crowd, his indifference sending shivers down spines.
This was the bearing of invincibility. Little Stone had grown beyond the mischievous child of yore—every move carried the weight of a true king.
Among his peers, few could challenge him now. His sights were set on the older generation, even legendary beings of antiquity.
Many young talents felt despair. How could the gap between contemporaries be so vast?
Shi Hao’s piercing gaze turned to the foreign powers, freezing their hearts. Those who once thought to challenge him now trembled in dread.
Who would dare claim the Barren Domain lacked powerhouses? With this youth alive, he would one day dominate the world, overlooking all realms.
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