Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 297: Ten Steps to Perfection

Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Ten Steps to Perfection

"Is this out of respect for Lin Yuyue?" Shi Hao murmured, then a smile spread across his face.

A drop of water in need will be returned with a spring in deed, he would definitely repay the Purple Star Sect tenfold or even a hundredfold for the resources equivalent to a Nine-Leaf Unicorn Flower in the future.

Hmm... What if I help Lin Fuming ascend to the rank of the Supplementing Divine Temple?

Lin Fuming had always been competing with Luo Hun, even bearing the grudge of filicide and fratricide, but only because the two sides were evenly matched in strength had Lin Fuming restrained himself, unwilling to let his ancestors’ foundation be destroyed in his own hands.

But, if Lin Fuming were to step into the realm of the Supplementing Divine Temple, then who would dare associate with Luo Hun?

And to suppress Luo Hun would be as easy as lifting a hand or moving a foot for him.

An overwhelming gap lies between major realms; it is an insurmountable disparity.

Very well, so be it.

Shi Hao nodded, Lin Fuming had been stuck at the Ninth King’s peak, probably due to the lack of a higher level cultivation technique, having to rely on his own groping, which is why he had a sense of it, but still fell short.

And such a shortfall could very well be a lifetime’s regret.

As for Shi Hao, he had at least fifteen martial arts cultivation techniques containing the realm of the Supplementing Divine Temple in his mind; any one of them would suffice.

However, they must not be too advanced, or else if a strong being from another continent were to come, it might rather be a curse for Lin Fuming.

No rush, I’ll give it to Lin Yuyue when there’s a chance.

First, to make elixirs.

Shi Hao searched through his mind for the recipe of the Unicorn Nurturing Soul Pill, then figured out how many auxiliary herbs he needed to use.

"I’m not a disciple of the Purple Star Sect, so I certainly can’t get the spiritual medicine here; therefore, I can only send Xiao Hei to do it."

He gave this task to Xiao Hei, who naturally did not refuse and immediately went off to fulfill the command.

Before long, he was back.

The materials were ready; it was time to get to work.

Shi Hao was about to start the refining process, but just as he had set up the pill furnace, he heard a loud bang—the door had been smashed open.

A middle-aged man strode in, his face dark as thunder, as if someone owed him money.

"Are you Shi Hao?" The man glared at Shi Hao, brimming with killing intent, "I’m Luo Ping, and Luo Haiyun, the one your beast injured this afternoon, is my son!"

"Get out!" Xiao Hei stood up, his expression calm as he pointed towards the door.

"Haha!" Luo Ping laughed out loud, "Sword Body, you are too arrogant! Even if you truly became my grandfather’s disciple, in front of our Luo Family line, you would still have to bow and scrape with the utmost respect."

Shi Hao chuckled, "Do you think that the Purple Star Sect belongs to your Luo Family?"

"Hmph, if that’s how you want to put it, we might as well say it does!" Luo Ping proclaimed arrogantly.

Shi Hao shook his head; from Luo Ping’s behavior, it was clear how great the Luo Family’s influence in the Purple Star Sect was and how brazen they acted.

Although he had not yet met Luo Hun, he must be a formidable figure to have battled against Lin Fuming for so many years, yet his descendants appeared to be quite the profligates.

No wonder, even among dragons, each son is different.

"Compensate for the broken door, and then you can get lost," Shi Hao spoke indifferently.

"What!" Luo Ping couldn’t believe it; after all he had said, these two still showed no trace of reverence?

The Luo Family!

"Good! Good! Good!" He strode towards Shi Hao, "It seems I need to take matters into my own hands."

Whoosh, a flash of cold light, and Xiao Hei had made his move, his Bamboo Sword slashing through the air, emanating a chilling Sword Intent.

He had reached the second realm of the Sword Dao, and this strike was not only astoundingly powerful but also carried a suppression of the soul. If a martial artist of the same realm faced it, they might submit without even fighting.

Luo Ping roared and drew his sword to meet the attack.

Cling clang cling, swords clashing, sparks flying everywhere.

Luo Ping was shocked; he was at the peak of the Five Islands, while Xiao Hei had just stepped into the Other Shore. Nearly three minor realms behind, yet he was being suppressed by Xiao Hei!

Hiss, is this the power of the Sword Body?

Xiao Hei’s gaze was lazy, but after a few more exchanges of swordplay with Luo Ping, his expression changed, becoming more serious, and his eyes brightened.

Whoosh, another sword strike, and his speed was unbelievably faster by a third!

What!

Luo Ping let out a silent exclamation of shock, his defenses inadequate as he hastily retreated.

As he retreated, Xiao Hei advanced, the Bamboo Sword trembling lightly, the tip coming ever closer to Luo Ping.

Thump, thump, thump, Luo Ping retreated seventeen steps before Xiao Hei’s sword abruptly halted.

Hmm?

It was only then that Luo Ping realized he had been driven out of the courtyard.

Shi Hao had told him to roll out, and so, after Xiao Hei had cornered him outside the door, the attack ceased.

Upon understanding this, his rage intensified.

He felt deeply humiliated.

"Dammit! Dammit!" The veins on his forehead bulged as his eyes bore a murderous gaze.

"Get lost!" Xiao Hei spoke indifferently, "And don’t forget the door. If you don’t bring the compensation within three days, I’ll come looking for you."

With that, Xiao Hei turned and went back inside.

Luo Ping trembled with fury, staring bitterly at Xiao Hei’s retreating figure, then at Shi Hao who paid him no mind, and reluctantly turned away.

He would not let this matter rest.

Meanwhile, inside the separate courtyard, Shi Hao began alchemy.

Refining a two-star Elixir? A trivial matter.

Shi Hao was confident that before Luo Ping could bring back reinforcements, he would have already refined the Unicorn Nurturing Soul Pill.

He started the Pill Furnace, added the ingredients, then drew upon the Power of Heaven and Earth, resonating with the herbs in a certain way. Merely after two hours, the Elixir was ready!

Shi Hao slapped the furnace lid and saw a green Elixir being ejected, which he grasped in his hand. Although it was extremely hot, it could not harm his hand in the slightest.

The big yellow dog burst out in silence, lunging straight for the Elixir.

It knew this was good stuff.

Shi Hao stepped aside, then delivered a kick, and the big yellow dog was sent flying again.

Xiao Hei took a step back subconsciously, "I didn’t want to eat it."

"Nor did I want to kick you!" Shi Hao said with a laugh.

He went back inside, waiting for time to pass.

Almost a day later, his soul had returned to a state of Perfection.

Good!

Shi Hao started the Nine Revolutions Sky-Plundering Scripture, beginning to absorb the energy within the Elixir.

As the Soul Tentacle retracted, an astonishing amount of energy surged into his body. Vast, mighty, and pure, the repeated washes of energy boosted both his strength and his soul.

Comfortable!

Even though there was a hint of pain, Shi Hao was utterly unconcerned compared to the increase in strength.

Second revolution, third revolution, fourth revolution... After completing the seventh revolution, the Elixir turned to dust, and Shi Hao felt he was just a tiny bit away from the Peak of the tenth step.

No matter.

Eighth revolution, ninth revolution.

With two more draws of Power of Heaven and Earth, although not nearly as effective as the Unicorn Nurturing Soul Pill, he didn’t need much more of this power. After the ninth revolution, he felt he had reached a barrier and could no longer improve his strength.

Peak of the tenth step.

A smile crossed Shi Hao’s face; he finally qualified to challenge the Other Shore.

With his current routine combat power, he could battle those of the third island. So, after breaking through to the Other Shore, fighting those of the fifth or even the sixth island shouldn’t be difficult. If he went all out, taking down the seventh island was also within reach.

Bang!

Just then, a loud noise came from outside, and then the wall burst open. A figure was blasted inside, landing right in front of him.