Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 593: The Will from Stone Country

Chapter 593: Chapter 593: The Will from Stone Country

Shi Hao was surprised, "Whether I come out of seclusion or not, what does it have to do with you Ling Tian Academy?"

"Hmph, you must be afraid to fight," said the man haughtily, his eyes filled with a trace of contempt.

Shi Hao was not one to be easily provoked, yet here he was, being challenged by someone from Ling Tian Academy in Heavenly Palace Academy?

He smiled faintly, "It seems that the ones who have lost to me twice are from Ling Tian Academy, right? So, am I afraid to fight?"

The man’s momentum weakened instantly, and he found himself at a loss for words.

This was a fact.

Moreover, if it weren’t for their consecutive defeats, they wouldn’t have made this trip.

"Hmph, previously we simply didn’t take you seriously, which is why we didn’t send real masters. But this time, the opponent you will face is Shi Ze!" the man arrogantly declared once more.

Shi Ze, currently ranked first in Self-Observation, and also widely recognized as the foremost among them.

Shi Hao had not cared initially, but upon hearing the name Shi Ze, he changed his mind and smiled, "Oh, Shi Ze is here? Alright, you go back and reply, tell them that there will be a fight tomorrow, and I will definitely attend."

"Good!" The man immediately nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

As soon as the news spread, it immediately shook the entire academy.

Ling Tian Academy, failing time and again, had actually come to challenge again!

"Pah, Ling Tian Academy indeed, beaten by us twice and they still have the nerve to send someone over again."

"Hehe, they think they are superior to us, so losing to us is absolutely unacceptable. They definitely want to recover their position."

"By the way, who saw the second fight?"

"No one, but since Ling Tian Academy is challenging Shi Hao again, it means they lost the second time too."

"Haha, to Ling Tian Academy, this must be utterly humiliating."

"Hmph, let’s hand them another defeat this time."

"Don’t celebrate too soon. Do you know who Ling Tian Academy is sending this time?"

"Shi Ze, the top man in Self-Observation!"

Upon hearing Shi Ze’s name, everyone else fell silent.

There are countless martial artists under the heavens, many of whom deem themselves the best, thus various rankings abound. However, only the rankings published by the Heavenly Dao Association hold true authority.

For many years, this has been deeply ingrained and commanded respect.

Since the Heavenly Dao Association recognized Shi Ze as the foremost among the Self-Observation, he clearly has such strength.

Shi Hao... is very likely to lose, even though he had defeated the Sixth King before.

"Let’s see tomorrow."

"Hmm."

The crowd did not discuss further, quietly waiting for the next day to come.

However, that night an unexpected guest visited Shi Hao’s residence.

Shi Kui.

He was representing the Stone Clan.

"Shi Hao, I come by the order of the three Regent Kings to inform you, in the fight against Shi Ze, you are allowed to lose but not to win!" the man said arrogantly, in a commanding tone.

He had arrived earlier, but since Shi Hao had been in seclusion, he had no chance to meet him until he learned that Shi Hao had agreed to the match with Shi Ze, after which he immediately came over to see Shi Hao.

"Why?" Shi Hao asked, without reacting immediately.

Shi Kui snorted, "Shi Ze is a banner figure our clan has devoted great effort to building, intended to be cultivated into an unmatched warrior to assist the Young Emperor Shi Zhong in the future. Hence, you should also prioritize the family, and not let personal feelings cloud your judgement."

"Of course, even if you go all out, you are definitely not Shi Ze’s match. I think the three elders are being overcautious."

The last remark, of course, he only dared to say behind his back.

Shi Hao’s heart was already quite displeased. He had not begun to harbor any good feelings for the Stone Clan, and here they were, already reaching out to interfere with him?

And moreover, allowed to lose but not to win?

"Joking aside, a Martial Artist’s life is all about struggle—struggling against the heavens, the earth, and other people!"

Without struggle, where would one get Cultivation Resources?

Without struggle, how could one develop an invincible heart?

If I can win, why should I accept defeat?

Why should I let you benefit at my expense?

Shi Hao gazed coldly at Shi Kui, stating indifferently, "What is your official position in the Stone Country?"

What?

Shi Kui was stunned, unsure why Shi Hao would ask such a question before he answered, "I am a seventh-grade scribe."

However, he was an officer in the Imperial Capital, ranked one level higher than others and was also designated to read the decrees of the three Regent Kings, which made him even more boastfully impressive.

"I am a baron of the Stone Country, I don’t know how much higher that is than yours," Shi Hao said. "Yet, upon seeing me, you neither paid your respects nor did you call me ’sir.’ What’s this? Are you disrespecting the national laws, ignoring the clan rules?"

Shi Kui shuddered; of course, he knew that Shi Hao held a title and that he should rightfully pay his respects.

Yet, he prided himself on being older than Shi Hao and having more seniority, not to mention he was appointed to announce the decrees. Hence, he felt Shi Hao should be the one to curry favor with him, which is why he acted so arrogantly toward Shi Hao.

"Shi Hao, I am a representative of the three Regent Kings, I represent them—"

Slap!

Shi Hao had already slapped him, spinning Shi Kui around three times on the spot.

"When I slap you now, is it the equivalent of slapping the three Regent Kings?" Shi Hao asked calmly.

Shi Kui covered his face with his hands, his expression one of disbelief.

He was actually hit?

And on the face?

"You really are audacious, I am—"

Slap!

Shi Kui had barely spoken when he was struck again on the face, the slap crisp and loud.

"Shi Hao, you’re too much—"

Slap!

With every word Shi Kui uttered, he received a slap, enduring seven before he finally learned his lesson.

This young man before him was more impetuous and disrespectful of authority than he could have imagined.

But weren’t you afraid he’d go back and complain?

"When you return to report, just say that I will defeat Shi Ze and eventually even Shi Zhong... One day, I will also defeat him!" Shi Hao said, not sounding particularly boastful.

Before one has the strength, bragging would only be a laughing stock.

This was his declaration, his determination, mainly meant for Shi Long to hear.

Shi Kui, however, trembled all over as he listened. Was this guy planning to betray the clan? He dared to speak such rebellious and blasphemous words.

Yet, you really are full of youthful arrogance, having completely forgotten what you’re truly capable of.

Not to mention Shi Zhong, but can you even defeat Shi Ze?

The top figure of Self-Observation isn’t some empty title bestowed by the Stone Clan but conferred by the Heavenly Path Association, achieved through Shi Ze’s remarkable combat accomplishments!

Hmph!

He knew Shi Hao would not be persuaded by his words and was unlikely to bow down to him. Thus, he planned to first witness Shi Hao’s disgraceful defeat against Shi Ze the next day before returning to the Stone Country to report.

He would exaggerate Shi Hao’s disrespect in his report; there was no way he would let him escape punishment so easily.

By then, Shi Hao would lose face and spirit, and even the Stone Clan might hold him accountable.

Just wait and see; I, Shi Kui, am not so easily defeated.

You will pay a price, a tremendously heavy price!

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