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Chapter 424: Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing! Shi Hao Dominates the Shi Clan! (Part 2)
Chapter 424: Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing! Shi Hao Dominates the Shi Clan! (Part 2)
"Shi Hao."
"Go!"
"Leave the rest to us. The karma that belongs to you can only be severed by you!"
She spoke softly.
At the same time.
The other direct disciples of the Moon-Holding Sect also engaged in fierce battles with numerous Ancestors of the Shi Clan.
At this moment, the world had already darkened, and the battle between the two sides was fierce and overwhelming!
"Senior Brothers and Sisters..."
Shi Hao's heart trembled, but soon, he took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the Supreme Ancestor of the Shi Clan, and he muttered, "On the path of cultivation, there are you..."
"So good.
"And today..."
Clack, clack, clack.
He took a step forward in mid-air, and with each step, a crisp sound echoed.
Across from him, the Supreme Ancestor sighed, "Must it come to this?"
"The cause and effect of these two words are difficult to explain and understand, but the causes of the past must be resolved!" Shi Hao's expression remained unchanged as he stared coldly, "Make your move."
"..."
"Alas, what a pity for the child."
The Supreme Ancestor sighed, his withered hands slowly extending.
A terrifying aura instantly spread.
He was an apex cultivator, but even more so, the apex among apexes! His strength had long surpassed most apexes, and he even possessed the might of an Immortal! Shi Hao's pupils constricted.
But then, he smiled.
"So powerful."
"But that's good."
"If it's not powerful enough..."
"I wouldn't have come."
For Shi Hao, this was about revenge and resolving the cause and effect.
But at the same time, it was also a trial for his growth.
A trial to face an apex cultivator and learn how to respond.
Shi Hao formed hand seals, and in an instant, his gaze became profoundly ancient and profound, "Transformation of Time, Transformation of Timeless."
"Transformation... Freedom."
Boom! As Shi Hao finished forming the seals, the world came to a standstill!
Infinite anomalies appeared.
It was as if countless worlds were vanishing, and countless new worlds were emerging! A single thought, a flower blooming?
A single thought, infinite worlds born and destroyed!
The long river of time and space spanned across the end of the world, with wave after wave crashing.
Even the never-before-seen River of Destiny appeared!
Compared to the River of Destiny, the long river of time and space seemed insignificant, like a common stream found at every household's doorstep.
Within the terrifying River of Destiny, there seemed to be a figure standing from beginning to end, or perhaps countless figures, countless people...
At the end of the River of Destiny...
No...
It seemed there was no end at all!
It was as if the River of Destiny had been cut off by someone!
There was a figure standing with his back to the entire world, so obscure that even with infinite time and destiny between them, he remained dazzling, making it impossible to look directly at him!
Boom!!!
Everything suddenly vanished.
It appeared and then disappeared, as if it had never existed.
But...
In the end, some traces remained.
It seemed that the figure standing at the broken end of the River of Destiny had arrived in the present.
However, he was extremely ethereal.
So ethereal that he was almost invisible.
Even if one could barely glimpse him, his features remained unclear, and even his clothing was indistinguishable.
But this ethereal figure caused everyone present to tremble, truly feeling their own insignificance and weakness.
It was as if...
a mere breath from him could sweep away everything.
"!!!"
"Transformation of Freedom, Transformation of Timeless, Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing!" Among the crowd, YaYa, the only one who knew his identity, had a complex expression, and her admiration for her master deepened.
She had read 'Perfect'.
Naturally, she knew what Shi Hao represented! It was... Huang!
His journey had been harder and more bitter than anyone else's, even when achieving the highest realm, he remained alone.
No one could follow in his footsteps, accompanying him in battle.
He would...
decide the fate of timelessness!
Who else could it be but the Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing, who had just cut off the River of Destiny, amidst the countless worlds' birth and destruction?!!
Although she couldn't see clearly, YaYa was certain that it was the Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing! It was Huang! It was Shi Hao's future self!
And didn't this prove that her master's 'prophecy' was correct once again?
"But..."
"Does it have to be so difficult and bitter?"
"..."
She fell silent, but then a smile appeared on her face.
"No!"
"We're here."
"Even if we can't stand shoulder to shoulder with the Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing in the future, at least we can follow in his footsteps, so he won't be alone, deciding the fate of timelessness!"
"At the end of the River of Destiny, there shouldn't be just one figure!"
"Even if we can't, there's still our master, right?"
"The future..."
"No!"
"The River of Destiny shouldn't have an end."
"The true future should be all of us standing there, or even without cutting off timelessness, we will strike towards the future, letting the River of Destiny flow into an endless future!"
"As for now..."
"The Shi Clan?"
"What bad timing."
"Shi Hao used the Transformation of Freedom for the first time, but he never expected that he would manifest the Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing from the era of deciding the fate of timelessness, even though he's so ethereal..."
YaYa knew that the outcome had been decided.
Even describing it as a victory was an insult to the Emperor of the Heaven-Vanquishing.
The difference in their realms...
was beyond description.
The gap in strength was unimaginable.
...
YaYa understood everything.
But Shi Hao was stunned.
It was his first time using the Transformation of Freedom, and he only knew that this technique was powerful, the ultimate among the invincible, his strongest move at present, with no equal.
He wasn't sure what he would manifest.
But now, he had manifested an ethereal figure, as if a mere gust of wind could disperse him.
Moreover, this figure with an indiscernible face turned his head, as if smiling at Shi Hao and nodding slightly.
This?
The explanation was slow, but in reality, everything happened in an instant.
Yet, in that instant, it felt like an eternity had passed in the perception of the crowd.
From the moment the attack began to its conclusion, it lasted less than a tenth of a second.
Not a single person witnessed his move.
But in that instant of appearance, turning, and disappearance...
"Pfft!!!"
The Supreme Ancestor of the Shi Clan was struck as if by lightning, his entire body trembled, and a mouthful of old blood sprayed out hundreds of feet, more terrifying than a fountain. His aura instantly weakened, and he almost died on the spot!
This sudden terror shocked the entire Shi Clan, and all the clan members turned pale, their expressions more frightening than if they had seen a ghost.
The intense battle seemed to subside in an instant.
It was as if neither side had even fought.
Only the lingering terror in the air and the shattered void bore witness to the ferocity of the battle.
"You..."
The Supreme Ancestor finally managed to stop the gushing blood, but his expression was particularly ugly.
He couldn't understand why a young man possessed such formidable power.
There was a generational gap between them!
And it wasn't just one or two generations; the age difference was in the tens of thousands of years.
Yet, despite this, he was still defeated so easily?
More astonishing was that fleeting glimpse, so terrifying!
Even if it was just a fleeting glance, even if it was illusory to the extreme, even if it was just a 'glance'... it was enough to leave him severely wounded, almost on the brink of death!
He was thoroughly frightened.
Not just him! Everyone was stunned, the elders of the Shi Clan felt their scalps go numb, and for a moment, they didn't dare to make a move.
The Shi Clan members within the protective formation also held their breath, not knowing how many were trembling at this moment, unable to bear looking directly at Shi Hao.
No one had expected Shi Hao to be so powerful, surpassing their imagination and comprehension.
And it wasn't just the Shi Clan members.
Xiao Ling'er and the others were equally shocked.
Only Yaya had some mental preparation, while the others, looking at Shi Hao standing tall and proud, were also speechless for a long time.
They were shocked by his formidable power!
They all knew that Shi Hao's growth rate was extremely rapid, defying the heavens.
But they never expected that he would reach such a level, with such formidable power...
He had almost surpassed them all!
The Great Demigod's eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
Actually...
He came here with the belief that he would die.
He had only kept a backup plan, confident that even if he died in battle, he could still send Shi Hao away. But he never expected that his grandson would reach such a level without making a sound!
Die in battle?
If that move could be used a few more times... no, even once more, the Shi Clan might be completely annihilated today!
It was simply...
Too heaven-defying!
"What?"
Actually, Shi Hao was also shocked!
But of course, he couldn't show it at this moment. He stared coldly, his eyes filled with disdain: "You're no different from them. After cultivating for so many years, what have you really achieved?"
"Come, let's fight again!"
Reasoning with the victor?
Pah!
Why should he show mercy?
If not for his formidable power, he would have been killed by them long ago.
If not for his parents' desperate protection, if not for the care of the village elders, he would have died long ago. Now, he is being magnanimous? He is aware of this possibility!
"..."
"You shouldn't push people too far!"
At this moment, all three of them in their peak state were in a dire situation, and it was extremely miserable.
Xiao Ling'er had taken a solid hit from the Destruction Lotus and was almost directly blown to pieces. Wang Teng, on the other hand, was slightly better off, but under the 'Black Hole Fist', he was instantly devoured, losing several bones and his entire body covered in blood.
The Supreme Ancestor's situation was even more unbearable to witness.
Like a deflated, broken porcelain vessel, his entire body was covered in cracks, and his aura was at its weakest.
In this situation...
Fight again?
Wouldn't the Supreme Ancestor be courting death?
They were enraged but dared not take direct action, only glaring at Shi Hao.
The Shi Clan...
Naturally, they had their foundation and their elders.
But Shi Hao's strength was truly formidable, and his potential was terrifying.
The direct disciples of the Moon-Intercepting Sect were also incredibly formidable!
How long has it been?
They already had more than one person capable of contending with those in their peak state!
If a few more came...
Even the Moon-Intercepting Sect's Sect Leader, that Lu Ming, those elders, and the Offering Masters...!!!
If the Shi Clan had exhausted all their resources, would the Moon-Intercepting Sect have already given their all?
Judging by the current situation...
Even without considering the Moon-Intercepting Sect's foundation or the ambiguous relationship between them and the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land, fighting desperately against the Moon-Intercepting Sect would not be a wise decision.
In other words...
At this moment, they were somewhat intimidated, afraid, and scared.
"You must have some reason!"
An elder scolded.
Shi Hao almost laughed out loud.
"When you think you're strong, then use your fists."
"When defeated, you want to reason?"
"In this world, how come you get everything you want?"
"But..."
"I don't like it!"
Shi Hao stepped forward, followed closely by the others, ready to charge again.
"Enough!"
The Supreme Ancestor's face turned pale as he scolded, and his heart bled.
He was helpless, angry, yet he could only submit.
If they continued fighting, if both sides went all out... who would win or lose, he didn't know. But he was clear that the conditions would be more unbearable for the Shi Clan than agreeing to Shi Hao's terms.
Even if they fought to the end and won, the Shi Clan would still suffer devastating losses.
Handing over the responsible parties to Shi Hao for handling would be even more devastating, countless times over!
Not to mention...
This is just the beginning.
Once the Shi Clan weakens to that extent, with so many enemies, how could they possibly sit idly by?
In comparison, surrendering and losing face...
What do those matter?
He has to consider the Shi Clan.
Closing his eyes, he said, "You win."
"Then..."
"Do as you say."
The Supreme Ancestor sighed, and after speaking these words, he almost couldn't control himself and wanted to pass out right there.
But he could only continue to endure.
He couldn't afford to pass out, nor dare to!
If he passed out, what would stop the other old ancestors from fighting to the death? If he passed out, and the situation spiraled out of control, what then?
He gritted his teeth, biting on an old tooth, "So, are you satisfied now?"
"Satisfied?"
Shi Hao chuckled, devoid of any emotion, "I'm merely seeking justice and settling the cause and effect from back then. Why does it seem like I'm coercing you, like I've taken some grand advantage, when you say it?"
"If it's so difficult and unwilling, then there's no need to go this far!"
"I will naturally seek justice in my own way!"
Supreme Ancestor: "..."
The Shi Clan members instantly clenched their teeth in anger.
This is truly not giving them any face at all! Not even allowing them to save face in words.
"Fine, fine, fine!"
The Supreme Ancestor roared, "Today, as you wish..."
"Investigate!"
He shouted, "Find out who was involved in the incident from the beginning, who aided and abetted, investigate them all and bring them to light. Then, bind them and let Shi Hao deal with them."
"Anyone who disobeys, execute them, annihilating both body and soul!"
The crowd: "..."
"Old Ancestor!"
In an instant, countless people's expressions changed.
"This is unacceptable!"
"You can't do this?!"
"Our esteemed Shi Clan, how can we be bullied by a young brat like this?"
"This is..."
"Silence!"
"Do as I say!"
The Supreme Ancestor didn't give them a chance to speak.
At this moment, what was the mindset of those who opposed him?
Half of them were those involved who didn't want to die, so they didn't want to oppose Shi Hao. The other half? They genuinely had the Shi Clan's interests at heart, believing that this would damage the clan's reputation and its power and unity.
But... the situation had come to this, and he couldn't care less about these concerns.
Didn't he know what they were worried about? Did he not share the same worries?
They thought he wanted to do this, to make this decision. Didn't they know that the most embarrassing one would be him?
But, what choice did he have?
He also felt despair.
But he had no choice!
He turned to the Seventh Ancestor, "You take charge of this. You must act swiftly and decisively, resolving it within the shortest time."
The Seventh Ancestor, who had never intervened, was usually in charge of clan affairs. Obviously, he had always held different opinions from the other clan members regarding Shi Hao.
As for why they had to act swiftly...
Naturally, because this matter couldn't be delayed.
The intense battle just now had likely already caught the attention of others. If they delayed further, it would only become more troublesome and passive.
They must resolve this matter quickly to handle the subsequent issues in the shortest time.
This matter...
If not handled properly, it would lead to even greater troubles later.
So...
Either don't do it.
Or, if they did, they must do it to the best of their abilities within the shortest time.
The Seventh Ancestor sighed, "Yes, Supreme Ancestor."
He took the order and left, his heart filled with sorrow.
What could he do?
He had no choice!
When Shi Hao's bones were dug up, his first reaction was to suggest that Shi Qi return the Supreme Bone and compensate Shi Hao.
They were of the same clan, and such an act required compensation and an explanation to the other party. How could they just let it go?
But... the others didn't think so.
In the end, he was just the Seventh Ancestor, a lowly position with little influence.
Not only was he scolded by the Third Ancestor, but the other executive ancestors also remained silent.
During this time, he had tried multiple times to ease the relationship between the Shi Clan and Shi Hao, seeking a solution.
But the result was unchanged, and he had no choice.
The most he could do was control himself and not go with the flow.
And now...
"Hmm."
He sighed again in his heart.
He didn't think he was that impressive, guessing correctly or anything.
But this final result...
Didn't it prove that their approach was wrong?
And now...
He acted swiftly.
His words and actions were always like this.
Meanwhile, Shi Hao and the others waited quietly on the side.
They chatted and laughed.
Within the Shi Clan, a somber atmosphere filled the air.
One by one, and even groups of people involved in the matter were captured, confined, and awaited their judgment.
Some tried to hide.
Some attempted to use connections.
Others even considered running.
Unfortunately, all their efforts failed.
The Seventh Ancestor acted swiftly and decisively, and he had already grasped all the clues, ensuring that not a single person would be missed or wrongly captured.
Moreover, with the situation having reached this point, the Seventh Ancestor also clearly understood the Shi Clan's current predicament.
The best, and almost the only solution, was to follow the Supreme Ancestor's words, appease Shi Hao's anger, and preserve the Shi Clan's strength.
Other solutions...
So, he naturally couldn't let these people off the hook.
(End of Chapter)
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