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"Do you dare—three months from now, in the Realm of the Void Gods, to fight me...at the same level!!!"
"This battle will settle the karmic debt between us!"
boom! ! !
Shi Hao's challenge was like a nuclear bomb dropped on a calm lake!
It instantly ignited the entire Void God Realm and the entire Desolate Region!
Shi Yi! A person with double pupils! Unbelievable…
He proactively challenged Shi Hao to a duel?!
And it's... a battle between people of the same cultivation level?!
God!
Are these two young prodigies from the Stone Kingdom finally... about to clash head-on?!
All of a sudden!
The entire wasteland!
Countless ancient kingdoms! Countless great religions! Countless sacred mountains! Countless living beings!
Completely shaken! Completely boiling over!
All eyes were focused on the two boys who were about to engage in a fateful duel!
Two young supreme beings, for some reason, are now forced to kill each other.
This left the royal family of the Stone Kingdom with mixed feelings.
However, the cause and effect between the two must eventually be settled.
Shi Hao was unaware of the matters concerning the Realm of the Void Gods for the time being.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
Shi Yi is no longer his match.
At this moment, he is enjoying this hard-won warmth with the villagers of Shicun.
Chapter 63: Huo Ling'er Takes the Initiative, Meets the Witch in the Imperial Capital of the Stone Kingdom!
For the next few days, he remained in the quiet Stone Village, focusing on his cultivation.
He focused his main energy on the Kunpeng Treasure Technique he had just acquired.
This Ten Fiends lineage, known for its unparalleled speed and unmatched offensive prowess, is indeed profound and mysterious!
Yin and Yang in harmony, strength and gentleness coexisting!
Sometimes it transforms into a Kun that blots out the sky, devouring everything and suppressing heaven and earth!
Sometimes it transforms into a roc that soars through the heavens, tearing the sky apart!
Shi Hao was completely absorbed in it, utterly captivated. With his extraordinary comprehension and the assistance of the unique grotto-heaven, his understanding of the Kunpeng Treasure Technique progressed by leaps and bounds!
Besides cultivating the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, he also devoted himself to comprehending the "Original True Explanation" and reviewing and integrating other treasure techniques.
His strength is steadily increasing every day at a rate visible to the naked eye! It seems that the legendary Venerable Realm is not so far away after all!
During this period of dedicated cultivation, Huo Ling'er also stayed in Stone Village for the time being.
This princess from the Fire Kingdom seems to have completely "settled" here.
Besides diligently cultivating himself every day, he would try different ways to "improve Shi Hao's meals".
Today it's fire rhinoceros milk purified using the secret methods of the Fire Kingdom; tomorrow it's dragon blood soup simmered with spiritual herbs from Hundred Broken Mountains; and the day after tomorrow it's...
Although Shi Hao often teased her, saying she was "becoming more and more like a little cook," he had to admit in his heart that the girl's cooking skills were indeed quite good.
The "beast milk" and "precious medicine" she had carefully prepared not only tasted excellent, but also contained extremely pure and gentle energy, which was indeed of great help to him in consolidating his realm and tempering his physical body.
Of course, the two also had their share of bickering and playful fights.
Shi Hao would often tease her on purpose, making her both embarrassed and angry. She would wave her small fists and chase after him, but Shi Hao would easily "suppress" her each time, taking full advantage of her.
Huo Ling'er gradually got used to this way of getting along. Although she was always quite annoyed by it, she seemed to enjoy it too.
In this strange atmosphere, the relationship between the two grew closer and closer, and became more and more... indescribable.
This day, early morning.
As usual, Shi Hao finished drinking the "love-filled beast milk" carefully prepared by Huo Ling'er and was preparing to continue to study the Kunpeng Technique under the willow tree.
Huo Ling'er suddenly called out to him, her expression showing a hint of reluctance.
"Hey, you rascal." She looked at Shi Hao, biting her red lips lightly, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.
"Huh? What's wrong?" Shi Hao looked at her with some surprise.
Huo Ling'er took a deep breath, seemingly having finally made up her mind: "I...I'm leaving."
"Leave?" Shi Hao was taken aback. "Back to the Fire Kingdom?"
"Hmm." Huo Ling'er nodded, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. "I've been away for too long this time, Father must be worried. And... I also need to go back to the clan for some seclusion to fully digest the gains from Hundred Broken Mountains. I... I can't let you leave me too far behind!"
Her tone carried a hint of stubbornness, a refusal to admit defeat.
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao felt a slight sense of disappointment.
I'm so used to this girl chattering away around me, it's really hard to get used to her leaving.
However, he also knew that Huo Ling'er was, after all, the princess of the Fire Kingdom and could not stay in Stone Village forever.
"Alright." Shi Hao nodded, a gentle smile appearing on his face. "Then take care on your journey. Give my regards to His Majesty the Fire Emperor."
"Hmph! This princess doesn't need your worry!" Huo Ling'er haughtily snorted, but her eyes were slightly red.
Looking at the little guy in front of her who had brought her countless shocks, made her both angry and ashamed, yet also made her feel...heart-fluttering, her heart was filled with indescribable sorrow of parting.
After a moment of silence, she suddenly stepped forward and made a move that caught Shi Hao off guard!
She opened her arms and gently... hugged Shi Hao!
Her soft, delicate body, carrying the unique fragrance of a young girl and a faint scent of fire, instantly enveloped Shi Hao.
Shi Hao's body stiffened slightly, then he reached out and gently patted her back.
The hug was brief, yet it seemed to contain a thousand unspoken words.
"You rascal..." Huo Ling'er released Shi Hao, her pretty face as red as the morning glow. She dared not look into Shi Hao's eyes again, and only said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Re...remember...come to the Fire Kingdom to see me!"
After saying that, she seemed to have used up all her strength and turned to run away.
"Wait!" Shi Hao called out to her.
Under Huo Ling'er's questioning gaze, Shi Hao took out a pile of "gifts" from his storage space!
There are several fragments of Kunpeng bone shimmering with golden light!
There is a small bottle of diluted, but still powerful Kunpeng blood, which can help temper the body and enhance the bloodline!
There are also several top-grade spiritual herbs that are rarely seen outside the world and were picked in the core area of the Kunpeng's nest!
"These... are 'specialties' I brought back from the Kunpeng's nest. Take them; they should be helpful for your cultivation." Shi Hao stuffed these treasures, which would make even the most powerful beings in the outside world envious, into Huo Ling'er's hands as if they were ordinary gifts.
"This...this is too precious! I can't accept it!" Huo Ling'er looked at the treasures in her hands that were radiating amazing energy and hurriedly tried to refuse.
"Take it," Shi Hao said firmly. "Didn't you say you didn't want me to leave you too far behind? Without these things, how will you catch up with me?"
"Besides..." He looked at Huo Ling'er's slightly red eyes, and his tone softened a bit, "You also cook animal milk for me every day, so just consider it... my 'milk money' payment."
Upon hearing the words "milk money," Huo Ling'er chuckled, and the sorrow in her eyes faded considerably. She gave Shi Hao a reproachful look, but did not refuse again. She carefully put away the treasures, her heart filled with sweetness and emotion.
"Hmph! At least you have some conscience!" she said, but secretly she felt a sweet warmth in her heart. "Then...then I'm leaving! You...you must come find me!"
"Definitely!" Shi Hao nodded vigorously.
After taking one last look at Shi Hao and then at the mysterious willow tree swaying in the wind, Huo Ling'er no longer hesitated.
With the silent help of the Willow God, a stable void passage slowly opened in front of her, and at the other end of the passage was the Fire Kingdom territory filled with the aura of flames.
Huo Ling'er stepped inside, and her figure vanished instantly.
……
Fire Kingdom, deep within the royal palace.
The Fire Emperor looked at his daughter who had returned safely, and the "stone village specialties" she had brought back that emitted amazing fluctuations.
Especially when he sensed the faint yet boundless aura of the Willow God that remained after the opening of the void passage, the majestic Human Emperor's eyes were filled with deep shock.
“That Stone Village…that Willow Goddess…and that child named Shi Hao…”
"It seems that the future of my Fire Kingdom... and even the entire Desolate Region, will be changed because of them..." The Fire Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, gazing in the direction of Stone Village, remaining silent for a long time.
……
After Huo Ling'er left, Stone Village returned to peace.
However, on this day, Old Master Shi Ting suddenly found him, his expression showing a mixture of hesitation and anticipation.
"Hao'er," the old man looked at his grandson, who had grown quite a bit taller and whose brows were now brimming with heroic spirit, and hesitated to speak.
"Grandpa, please just tell me what's wrong." Shi Hao noticed the old man's unusual behavior.
Shi Ting sighed and finally asked, "Hao'er, during your journey out here, have you... heard any news about your grandfather, or... your parents?"
Upon hearing this question, Shi Hao's heart sank slightly.
His grandfather, Shi Zhongtian, shot and killed a young Pixiu in order to help him establish his foundation, and was subsequently hunted down; his fate remains unknown.
His parents, shortly after his birth, ventured into the ancient sacred mountain in search of a holy medicine that could cure him, and have been missing ever since.
However, Shi Hao knew that they were all safe and sound.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry." Shi Hao shook his head, a hint of sadness on his face. "Although I went to many places this time, I... didn't find out any news about my grandfather and parents."
"Sigh..." Upon hearing this, Shi Ting's aged face was filled with loss and worry. "So many years have passed... I don't even know if they... are alive or dead..."
Seeing the old man's sorrowful appearance, Shi Hao also felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
He quickly stepped forward, grasped the old man's hand, and comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry too much! Grandfather and Father and Mother are all blessed by Heaven, they must still be alive and well somewhere! When I'm stronger, I will definitely go find them myself and bring them all back to Stone Village!"
His tone was full of determination!