Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 658: Cleansing Heart Stone

Chapter 658: Chapter 658: Cleansing Heart Stone

Imperial Capital, the royal martial arts arena.

Shi Hao and the challenge team had all arrived here, with the Prime Minister himself making an appearance to act as the impartial judge, elevating the status of the competition considerably.

The challenging team consisted of ten people, all of Supplement God Temple Level—some had ignited Incense Flame, while others had not.

Actually, it’s better to enter the Ancient World without having ignited the Incense Flame.

Because nothing from the Ancient World can be taken out!

That belonged to a previous world, and anything from it would be rejected by the current world; therefore, no objects could be removed, and any forceful attempt would only destroy the item.

It is said that the most precious thing in the Ancient World is the Holy Branch, which can ignite the Incense Flame and create the strongest Supplement God Temple, but since this item cannot be taken out, those Supplement God Temples who have ignited their flame cannot gain the greatest benefits.

Of course, what can’t be used by oneself can be given to others, it’s not necessary to take it out of the Ancient World.

Therefore, some major forces spend a great deal of effort to train special Supplement God Temples, forfeiting the chance to step into the Great Sacrificial Heaven in the future, but acquiring incredibly powerful combat power to assist their true masters and acquire treasures.

However, this requires high qualifications; even countries like Heavenly Frost Country and Hua Yuan Nation combined could only manage one spot, such a feat is merely wishful thinking.

Besides the Holy Branch, there are many other treasures in the Ancient World of inestimable value; whether Incense Flame is ignited or not, they are of great use, so many talented individuals who sparked their flame wish to enter and become stronger.

Shi Hao smiled, "Since you’ve come to challenge me, have you prepared your wager?"

"Hmph!" All ten members of the team showed displeasure.

In the past, competing for such representation was monopolized by the powerful elites, emerging only among themselves—since when was a wager necessary?

Yet this time, the New Emperor had made such an unconventional decision.

There was no helping it, after all, who can override the decree of the Monarch whose word is law.

Given the circumstances, they had no choice but to act according to the King’s will.

"I have a Cleansing Heart Stone here," a young man came forward, holding a cyan stone in his hand, "Holding it during training prevents the vexation of inner demons."

Shi Hao gestured with his fingers, "Come on then!"

The young man placed the stone on the ground and strode towards Shi Hao.

In his view, defeating Shi Hao would take but a few moves, and soon after, he would be taking the Cleansing Heart Stone back with him.

"Ah, he made the first move."

"What can you do? He’s the Prime Minister’s grandson, and since the Prime Minister is presiding over this, naturally, he gets a bit of favoritism."

"But still, that kid is just from the Founding King Court. With a light push, he’ll fall. If he loses, won’t the representation be snatched away by Bao Fen?"

"There’s nothing that can be done about that."

The remaining nine people all shook their heads. Although Bao Fen had not ignited Incense Flame, weren’t the words Supplement God Temple enough?

Prime Minister Bao Wensi sat on the high platform, gently stroking his beard with a smile on his face.

Shi Hao was personally named by His Majesty, so he could win but must not be hurt; otherwise, it would be disrespectful to His Majesty.

He had already instructed his grandson. With Bao Fen’s intelligence, he would surely handle things properly.

"You are from Founding King Court, and I am from the Supplement God Temple, it would be a hollow victory," Bao Fen said indifferently, "So here’s the deal, if you can withstand my ten moves, I won’t strike against you anymore."

Ten moves.

It may not seem like many, but remember, he was a Supplement God Temple, while his opponent was just from the Founding King Court—a crushing disparity. Being able to deliver a knockout move in one blow, ten moves were actually quite generous.

"Thank you," Shi Hao nodded.

"Hmph, good that you know your place," Bao Fen arrogantly declared.

Shi Hao laughed heartily, "You’ve misunderstood; my thanks were for your Cleansing Heart Stone."

Bao Fen was startled, then realized what Shi Hao meant; he believed he had already won.

Where does such courage come from?

Indeed, if this guy weren’t extraordinarily brave, how could he possibly have agreed to this challenge?

Very well, I will show you what is called a disparity in strength.

Bao Fen leaped forward with a jump and punched at Shi Hao.

No need for any Spiritual Artifacts, nor any Techniques, a plain punch with overwhelming power was enough.

Boom, the punch came through, the power of the Supplementing Divine Temple blossoming, indeed capable of defeating any Founding King Court with a single strike.

——Except for Shi Hao.

Shi Hao stretched out his hand and grabbed the incoming fist.

"How daring!" Bao Fen almost burst out laughing with rage, his punch was tremendously powerful, and you actually want to catch it?

Who gave you the courage?

Crack!

However, when the punch landed, it was steadily caught in Shi Hao’s palm.

What!

Upon seeing this scene, everyone’s eyes widened with disbelief.

The iron laws of martial arts were about to be overturned!

How could a mere Founding King Court be so powerful as to catch a blow from the Supplementing Divine Temple?

The Prime Minister was also moved, straightening his waist slightly, looking down at Shi Hao.

This was the first time he observed Shi Hao so seriously because how could a mere Founding King Court be worth the attention of a strong fighter from the Great Sacrificial Heaven?

Bao Fen was stunned, but not panicked, this was just a casual punch after all.

"Let go!" he shouted, boom, the mighty power of the Supplementing Divine Temple finally burst forth.

Shi Hao smiled, exerted force, and with a whoosh, tossed Bao Fen out.

Bao Fen somersaulted through the air, attempting to dissipate the force, and after tumbling three times, he firmly stood on the ground. Just as he was about to speak, his expression changed abruptly, and he retreated step by step.

This retreat took nine steps before it stopped.

He couldn’t help but look ugly, appearing as if he wanted to kill someone.

——He had thought that after three somersaults he had dissipated the force on him, but Shi Hao had used a double-layered force, making him think it was all right, but then the second layer of force exploded, causing him to retreat repeatedly, humiliating him in public.

This didn’t injure him, yet it was tantamount to slapping him in the face, filling him with boundless fury.

"You, you little brat, I still thought of sparing you; little did I expect you to be so ungrateful!" Bao Fen bellowed furiously, leaping towards Shi Hao to attack. This time, he struck out in anger, putting in his full effort.

Shi Hao casually waved his hand and the ground surged upward, a stone figure appeared out of nowhere and struck towards Bao Fen.

This was him manipulating the bricks beneath the sand and soil, forming them into a stone figure.

Having reached the Royal Court level, one could freely control everything in heaven and earth.

However, those in the arena were greatly shocked.

Why?

Because these bricks were made from an extremely special and heavy stone material, not only incredibly heavy but also remarkably hard, able to withstand the blows of Supplement God Temple Level battles.

It was precisely for this reason that this kind of stone was incredibly difficult to control; at least those of the Supplement God Temple Level should find it impossible.

Yet Shi Hao had done it!

How could this not be frightening?

Bao Fen also paused for a moment, but in the midst of battle, there was no room for distraction. He immediately let out a light roar, grabbed the stone figure, and flung it flying away.

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