Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 406: Annihilation

Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Annihilation

Shi Hao’s martial talent, as a disciple of Yuan Chengmie, was naturally outstanding.

And what about Zuo Duming?

His main profession was that of a Pill Master, and the strength of alchemists mostly falls short when compared to martial artists of the same level, unless one is exceptionally gifted in both alchemy and martial arts; otherwise, this was basically an established rule.

Therefore, with the same cultivation realm, Han Liren was naturally fierce like a tiger, while Zuo Duming was left with no choice but to be suppressed and beaten.

This left Zuo Duming so shocked that his eyeballs nearly popped out.

How could there be such a fierce Founding King Court on the East Fire Continent?

He was aware that he was a Pill Master, but the level of martial arts on the East Fire Continent was behind. Even though he was an alchemist, he was still unafraid of martial artists of the same level.

Furthermore, being the Ninth King, very few could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, so he naturally acted with even less regard for consequences.

But now he had hit a snag.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Han Liren was furious. This old hack actually dared to target his junior brother; who gave him the audacity?

His strikes were more ferocious than the last, as he fully showcased his martial talent, which was not just ordinary ferocity.

Zuo Duming felt like crying; how could this be happening?

"Sir, I will no longer target your junior brother, I’ll leave right away!" he shouted loudly.

He had no choice but to admit defeat.

"Hmph!" Han Liren simply didn’t care. To dare to target someone from their lineage meant there was only one path left—death.

Zuo Duming realized something was wrong and hastily said, "I am a five-star Pill Master of Longxiao Pavilion, and my pavilion has already dispatched a large number of masters to the East Fire Continent, even including powerhouses of the Supplementing Divine Temple level. Do you dare to harm me?"

Han Liren’s gaze turned fierce, "That makes it even more important to kill you!"

To silence by killing; naturally, the dead cannot speak.

Zuo Duming now wanted to smack his own mouth; his words were like pouring oil on the fire. Far from causing Han Liren to hesitate, they had only strengthened his resolve to kill.

Having no choice, Zuo Duming also had to continue to fight, clashing with Han Liren.

However, inferior was inferior, and he was quickly wounded. As his injuries grew severe, his resistance weakened more and more, and he was on the brink of collapse.

Thud!

He was slapped down to the ground by Han Liren, and as he tried to get up, he felt a weight on his back—it was a foot, stepping on him and grinding him into the ground, leaving him unable to move.

"Junior brother, do you want to act personally and kill this old thief?" Han Liren turned and asked Shi Hao.

Old, old thief?

Zuo Duming was so humiliated he almost died of shame. How had he become an old thief?

And what’s more, letting Shi Hao make the move?

This was going too far; he was a member of the Founding King Court, and even a five-star Pill Master!

Do you dare to kill a Pill Master? Aren’t you afraid of being seen as an enemy by all alchemists in the world, no longer ever receiving a single elixir?

Shi Hao, however, shook his head, "I can’t be bothered to dirty my hands; let my senior brother handle it."

This was not his victory, so he didn’t feel like taking any action.

"Alright," Han Liren nodded his head.

Zuo Duming felt even more ashamed and angry. Damn it, he was actually being disdained?

Do they really think his life is as worthless as a dog’s, with no one even willing to claim it?

"Heh, don’t mention that you are a five-star Pill Master; even if you were a ten-star, what of it?" Han Liren sneered and with a slap, pop, he smashed Zuo Duming’s head to pieces.

There was no boasting in this statement; Yuan Chengmie was already a Heaven Building Ladder powerhouse, and at his level of realm, did he still need a Pill Master to refine elixirs for him?

The Pill Master’s face is given by the Martial Artist, but without a need, why still offer deference?

Zuo Duming died with his eyes wide open; he never could have anticipated that in pursuing a mere Other Shore Realm, he would end up losing his own life.

Shi Hao looked at Han Liren and smiled, "Congratulations, senior brother, your cultivation has greatly improved."

Han Liren laughed heartily, truly proud, but all of this was because Shi Hao had imparted to him superior martial arts techniques.

This, he kept in his heart, no need to voice it out.

"Let’s go, back home."

"Alright."

Both returned to Jiuwu City. After so many days, Han Liren had firmly taken control of the city, and within a thousand miles, all were led by the Han Family.

"Does senior brother know, now people from the other three continents are invading here?" Shi Hao asked.

"Is that so?" Han Liren appeared extremely shocked.

"I wonder what they’re here for?" Shi Hao frowned. Such a multitude of forces flocking here must surely have a reason.

Had the Eastern Fire Continent produced a strong figure capable of commanding the deference of Myriad Sects?

However, if that were indeed the case, Zuo Duming would not have been so arrogant.

Besides the arrival of Myriad Sects, there remained only one other possibility.

All under heaven is in turmoil; all for profit.

That is to say, a great opportunity had appeared in the Eastern Fire Continent, attracting envious looks from the other three continents.

If this speculation is true, then what kind of opportunity must it be to have such an allure?

Shi Hao chose to lay low temporarily, cultivating while observing and waiting—for the chance that had led three continents to cross vast oceans to come here.

Before long, more and more foreigners from the different continents arrived here and one after another took over as if it’s natural, clearly possessing the power to annihilate the existing forces yet did not do so. Instead, they seized the positions of Sect Master, Family Head, and Chairman, clearly stating they would return them in no more than a year.

Most peculiar!

Had the people from those three continents lost their minds?

Shi Hao did not understand, nor did others, and since the people from these continents offered no explanation, who could guess what was behind such bizarre actions?

And Jiuwu City could not escape this fate; before long, a force from the Western Rock Continent came and declared control of Jiuwu City.

Han Liren did not put up a fight, and simply ceded the "City Lord" position, although Jiuwu City never had this concept; it was merely a synonym for "king."

This force from the Western Rock Continent was a family with the surname Cheng. This time, two individuals of Supplementing Divine Temple Level arrived, along with a whole bunch of younger family members.

Clearly, this was a lineup for training and experience, but does the Eastern Fire Continent have such secret grounds?

The Cheng Family was very arrogant; even the low-tier Breaking the Extreme realm members had their noses up in the air, full of disdain for everything.

Thankfully, they still upheld some restraint and did not commit any acts of bullying or tyranny, maintaining stability in Jiuwu City without escalating conflicts.

These two from the Supplementing Divine Temple, one called Cheng De and the other Cheng Guang, made an appearance threating Han Liren when they arrived in Jiuwu City, but afterward, they lived reclusively, as if they were hermits.

Shi Hao did not go out to attract enmity, spending his days in the Han Family, instructing both Han Dong and Yue Feifei in cultivation. The Dark Patterned Leopard and the big yellow dog were also relentlessly trained by him, as both had reached the Peak of Other Shore, and Shi Hao wanted to push them to the Self-Observation realm as soon as possible.

Being a genius Pill Master, after unlocking the Spirit intelligence of the two ferocious beasts and activating their bloodlines, coupled with a continuous supply of Elixirs, it was possible for them to break through their bloodline limits and advance further.

"You big meanie, I’m back!" a tender cry came.

It was Su Manman!

Shi Hao was immediately overjoyed, hastily setting aside Han Dong and Yue Feifei, and darted out in a few strides.

Soon, he saw Su Manman standing before him, her smile bright and effervescent.

Upon bursting with longing, Shi Hao rushed over, and reached out his arms to embrace her without hesitation.