Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 416 Retreat

Chapter 416: Chapter 416 Retreat

The lead wolf crashed into the Net of Rules and immediately let out a piteous whine.

Shi Hao saw that its head was dripping with blood, riddled with grid-like wounds, yet it hadn’t sliced open its skull, causing the whole head to burst apart.

It was truly of the Self-Observation level, having initially come into contact with the rules and possessing the qualification to resist them.

Therefore, the lead wolf’s injuries weren’t severe.

Shi Hao laughed heartily and stepped forward, charging back at the lead wolf with both fists wrapped in the Net of Rules.

In fact, he had no qualifications to comprehend the rules, but that didn’t stop him from being able to use them.

——The Light Bridge before had this effect, allowing him to prematurely utilize the rules.

The lead wolf showed a hint of fear, because it had no idea why it was injured; it was as though a deadly weapon had suddenly appeared out of thin air, incredibly sharp, inflicting damage upon it.

How could this be?

With such awareness, it naturally became cautious. The creature in front of it, seemingly weak, wasn’t so easy to deal with after all.

But Shi Hao had already closed in for the kill.

Under the Cloud Piercing Step, it was nearly impossible for Self-Observation to catch up to him, and now, as Shi Hao displayed the Cloud Piercing Step in his attack, it wasn’t easy for Self-Observation to evade either.

The lead wolf had no choice but to take the hit head-on.

This aroused anger in the lead wolf.

Having reached the Self-Observation level, even though it hadn’t awakened its spirit, it definitely had considerable intelligence, and ferocious beasts are all proud. Many prefer death over becoming beast pets after being captured by humans, which shows their arrogance.

Now, a mere Other Shore Realm dared to actively pursue it?

"Roar!" The lead wolf let out an angry howl and swiped its paw at Shi Hao.

Bang!

In the clash, Shi Hao was immediately sent flying, while the lead wolf’s paw also showed traces of blood.

Spitting blood, Shi Hao’s face was filled with frustration.

Indeed, he had killed a Self-Observation before, but that was with a powerful move that vanquished it instantly. However, when it came to his own raw strength, he wasn’t yet capable of going up against Self-Observation. If he hadn’t mastered the first level of the Nine Deaths Heavenly Technique, that blow could have ruptured his internal organs.

However, the lead wolf wasn’t faring much better; slashed by the Net of Rules, its claws were riddled with cuts, as if they had been chopped by a divine weapon.

Shi Hao laughed heartily and came back for more: "Come on, little pup. If you were the mother wolf, I’d catch you and take you back to be my dog Da Huang’s wife."

——Who knows if Da Huang would be moved to tears upon hearing this and finally be able to break free from the fate of being a single dog.

Although the lead wolf couldn’t understand human speech, it could feel Shi Hao’s mockery and couldn’t help but growl back, clearly furious.

This time, it lunged forward to attack again.

Its claws were somewhat injured, but these were not fatal areas—as long as vital organs like the brain and heart remained unharmed—damn it!

If the lead wolf could curse, it would have definitely cursed Shi Hao from head to toe, because it had once again slammed into the Net of Rules.

Damn it, this human was too cunning.

Clearly having the strength for a head-on confrontation, yet he persistently relied on underhanded tactics.

You bastard!

Shi Hao, however, just smiled faintly. Did they think him a fool?

A head-on confrontation, even if he had mastered the first level of the Nine Deaths Heavenly Technique, would still leave him significantly injured.

This was a fight for survival, not for show. Why should he play tough?

However, the next moment Shi Hao lunged out again.

The lead wolf stared at Shi Hao ominously, as it too began to prepare a powerful move.

Thinking that because ferocious beasts don’t cultivate Martial Techniques, they don’t have powerful moves?

Wrong. Their powerful moves don’t require cultivation; they are naturally imprinted in their blood.

Zzt!

Shi Hao raised his hand, and a purple Electric Spear immediately shot towards the lead wolf.

The Power of Thunder flickered, terribly fearsome.

The alpha wolf, having no choice, had to interrupt its powerful move and swung its claw to parry.

Crack, with electric light flashing, the alpha wolf also trembled, falling into a brief paralyzed state.

Shi Hao laughed heartily, seizing the opportunity to rush forward and pummel the wolf with a flurry of punches.

Boom boom boom, after hundreds of consecutive strikes, the wolf and human finally separated.

But the alpha wolf’s front paws were covered in wounds, marked by the cutting of the Net of Rules. Shi Hao was also gritting his teeth, for even though he paralyzed the Self-Observation Ferocious Beast with the Power of Thunder, the beast’s counter-shock still made him extremely uncomfortable.

Self-Observation is Self-Observation after all. Without using Fire Scorches the Heavens, killing it really is difficult.

The alpha wolf retreated and began to charge up its powerful move again.

Crackle, another bolt of lightning came crashing down, fast, accurate, and ferocious.

The alpha wolf, with no other option, had to take the hit head-on, and once again its move was interrupted.

Boom boom boom, under the relentless assault, the alpha wolf was again covered in wounds; its front paws were nearly severed.

In the end, it grew fearful and dared not continue fighting, turning around to flee.

With the alpha wolf gone like this, the rest of the Ferocious Wolves also scurried away with their tails between their legs.

Shi Hao did not pursue. What’s the point of chasing and killing them anyway; there’s nothing to gain.

—If someone were to try to kill him, he would never let them go. But Ferocious Beasts are different; hunting humans is merely their instinct, there are no grievances involved.

Shi Hao sat down, put away the Light Element, and began to heal his wounds.

His internal organs were also shaken somewhat, and needed some attention.

"Self-Observation really is hard to kill, this is just the first or second stage." After a long while, he said with a sense of emotion.

Anyone hearing this would certainly leap to their feet and scold him for his lack of contentment.

—You’re just a little island!

He did not travel further, as raising the Light Element at night in this grassland seemed like an action bound to attract hatred.

Before, it was alright because the alpha wolf was only first or second stage, but what if it attracted something of the third or fourth stage, or even something from the Founding King Court?

Then there truly would be nowhere to escape.

It’s better to rest properly, no use rushing for such a short amount of time.

Soon, the night passed, and brightness returned.

In an instant, the giant stone in the sky glowed, bringing light to this world.

Good, time to continue the journey.

Shi Hao, full of spirit, strode forward.

Walking and walking, the vast plains remained unchanging. Although they were refreshing and freeing to the spirit, one could also grow tired of them over time.

Hm?

After walking for half a day, Shi Hao suddenly noticed a house appearing in the distance.

In the midst of the boundless plain, a house appeared?

Wasn’t that peculiar?

Shi Hao hesitated for a while before slowly making his way towards it.

Who knows what lies hidden within!

Here, whoever strikes won’t have any scruples, and with people from the other three continents arriving, they were even less likely to consider a native like him seriously.

Therefore, he must be cautious.

"Sigh, possessing a terrifying Spiritual Artifact, yet regrettably unable to even use it for my own needs. Otherwise, tat tat tat, I could sweep through everything in my path," Shi Hao complained.

"Hehe," Yue Ying snickered coldly.

This Arrogant Spirit Tool, so reluctant to work yet so hesitant to admit any wrongdoing.

"Seeing as you’re the master, I might be generous and grant you a small favor," it added.