Perfect World - Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Qin Family
Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Qin Family
A group of people flushed with rage, fire in their eyes, gasping for breath and caught in a dilemma, truly hadn’t anticipated this situation.
“Everyone, seeing the Imperial Decree of the Divine and not kneeling? This is truly an act of disrespect and treason. Moreover, the Imperial Decree bears the ancestral seal. Do you have any objections, or do you wish to rebel?”
Shi Hao spoke lazily, as if without energy, but his words felt to the crowd like a knife twisting in their flesh, awkward and painful. There could be no worse scene than this.
“Thud!”
Someone knelt down, their complexion ugly, and said, “The Venerable One Changsheng, his divine body immortal.”
One after another, the rest followed in kneeling, with continuous thumping sounds. All were red-faced, a truly shameful affair. They had intended to intimidate Shi Hao, but the result was their own humiliation.
In the end, even those who had resisted buckled, including Qin Chao’s brother, Qin Li, and the mutilated Qin Shoucheng, with faces ashen, resentful, and frustrated.
“Get up, the ground is cold,” Shi Hao said airily.
Such words momentarily sent blood rushing to everyone’s heads, anguished and ashamed. What was this? A group of people came ready for a fight, and yet they were the ones who ended up kneeling, failing to intimidate.
When a group of young men and women stood up, the atmosphere at the mountain gate was tense, filled with murderous intent. These people were about to explode with fury.
To kneel to the imperial order was also to kneel at Little Stone’s feet. The most shameful part was that the guy holding the imperial order had it all crumpled.
They had seen clearly just a moment ago, when this fellow took it out from his bosom, it had already been crumpled into a ball, as if he was commanding them with a piece of waste paper.
“You have desecrated the Imperial Decree, an unforgivable sin!” Qin Chao’s brother Qin Li exclaimed.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Shi Hao glanced over and gave the decree a shake, making the entire paper glow, radiating a golden brilliance, sacred and immaculate, instantly smoothing out any creases.
Such sacred paper artifacts, even small pieces, are worth a fortune, the material rare, naturally hard to damage, and easily restored to their original state with a mere unfolding.
“Take him to the Divine King Hall,” an elder at the mountain gate could no longer stand it. Continuing this entanglement, who knew what problems might arise.
Many had already realized that Little Stone did not play by common rules. If irritated, he dared to do anything, and if word got out to the outside world, it would be a complete mockery.
Accompanied by Qin Ming, Shi Hao strolled along unhurriedly, taking in the sights in this place filled with flourishing purple qi and misty clouds, enjoying the leisurely scenery.
“I’m furious!” Qin Li roared.
Everyone clenched their fists tightly. They came looking for trouble but ended up being humiliated. There could be nothing more suffocating. Yet they could only watch Shi Hao’s retreating figure, powerless to act.
“Eh, is this a purple Spiritual Spring? Could it be the legendary Purple Mansion Treasure Fluid?” Shi Hao exclaimed in surprise, coming across a pool of Purple Spring within the depths of Immortal Mountain, accompanied by a fragrant aroma.
“That kind of thing is rare even in the higher realms; this is merely tinged with a hint of its aura,” Qin Ming said grudgingly.
“Do you mind if I wash my face here?” Shi Hao brazenly asked, having just provoked a group of people, and yet now he looked around and enjoyed himself.
“I mind!” Qin Ming said coldly.
“One should be magnanimous,” Shi Hao patted his shoulder, speaking with great magnanimity and composure.
Qin Ming had endured all the way, originally planning to find someone to teach him a lesson upon his return. But now, still unable to do anything and brimming with anger, he heard these words and felt even more irate, turning his back after a flap of his sleeve.
Here was the destination, a great hall built by the Purple Spring, majestic and broad, with a misty haze and an intimidating presence, as if a Divine King stood erect.
Not far away stood a Stele, inscribed with the words “Divine King Hall.” This was no ordinary place, it was not written in jest.
In the past, Immortal Mountain had seen many mighty figures, some of whom still live in the higher realms. According to their achievements and cultivation levels, related halls were built for them, enjoying offerings and worship.
“Hmm, not simple at all,” Shi Hao admired. Within the mountain, there were not only Divine King Hall but also halls for Celestial Gods and other grand buildings, indicating clearly that it was once a place of many powerful figures.
Not far off was a Plum Forest and a few elegantly quiet hermitages built next to a clear spring, highly suitable for nurturing one’s body and spirit.
The Divine King Hall was magnificent. Shi Hao entered and made his way to the side hall to wait. Although he desperately wanted to see his parents immediately, he had to await the arrangements of the Qin Family.
From the moment he stepped into Immortal Mountain, he knew he was taking risks. This was no ordinary place but a tiger’s den, where one misstep could lead to utter ruin.
However, he had no choice but to proceed, for his parents were here.
Of course, Shi Hao wasn’t one to suffer losses lightly, and he had made ample preparations to deal with various possible dangers.
After leaving him here, Qin Ming departed, asking him to wait. But time ticked by, and after a long half-day wait, there was still no one in sight.
Clearly, the Qin Clan was dissatisfied with him; this was someone deliberately targeting him, leaving him to languish here without any attention.
Shi Hao was eager to see his parents and to inquire about his grandfather’s news, but he had no choice. In someone else’s territory, he could only wait patiently.
“Isn’t that the emperor? Why is he sitting here all alone?” Qin Li appeared with several others nearby, all with mocking faces, coming here to watch the spectacle.
“This is Immortal Mountain’s way of welcoming guests?” Shi Hao asked.
“The great calamity has just passed, and all the Archaic Ancestors within our ranks are incredibly busy. Who has the time to meet with you immediately? Just wait patiently,” Qin Li laughed arrogantly.
The others also scoffed, not bothering to hide their hostility. Although Little Stone was strong, did he dare show aggression in the Qin Clan’s territory? They were actually quite eager for Shi Hao to make a move and then have the experts of the clan suppress him; they were just missing an excuse.
Shi Hao no longer paid them any attention and sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes to cultivate his spirit.
“To think that the prodigious Little Stone also has a day where he exercises restraint, truly a sight to behold. I’ve always heard how your attacks are as fast as lightning, sweeping away all opponents wherever you go. Why so silent now?” someone provoked.
If Shi Hao dared to make a move, they were prepared to immediately activate the killing formation and summon the Venerable One to deter him, robbing this youth of all his radiance and pride.
Unfortunately for them, Shi Hao completely ignored them, not even sparing them a glance.
Soon, another group of people arrived, all summoned to join the spectacle. Even Qin Shoucheng, who had lost an arm and a leg, was present. Moreover, Qin Ming was also lurking in the distance, not showing himself.
These people didn’t say much, just stood there with smiles on their faces as if watching a play, a silent form of provocation.
“You really have the patience,” Qin Li mocked.
At that point, Shi Hao opened his eyes and said, “Looks like most of your people have arrived.” He stood up, looked at the dozens of people in front of him, and added indifferently, “Then kneel once more.”
After speaking, he took out a wrinkled ball of paper from his bosom, smoothing it out to reveal a golden glow.
“I @#Y=…” Qin Li nearly cursed out loud.
The faces of Qin Shoucheng and the others turned the color of liver as they thought, ‘Not this trick again?’ But upon further thought, they had brought this upon themselves. To kneel again would be too much of a disgrace to bear.
In the end, some stiffened their resolve and knelt, while others pretended not to see and slunk away, not daring to raise their heads.
“Take care, come back anytime if you feel like kneeling,” Shi Hao called after them.
It was a true humiliation, but there was nothing anyone could do. The group left seething and cursing endlessly, and had it not been for the clan’s order against engaging him, they would have acted out long ago.
After one more hour of waiting without anyone attending to him, Shi Hao strolled around leisurely.
When Qin Ming appeared again, his eyes bulged with anger, and he exploded into rage when he saw Shi Hao leisurely soaking his feet at the edge of the Purple Spring.
Qin Ming’s face turned beet red with strain, his finger jabbing accusatorily as he stammered out three words “You, you, you…” The Spiritual Spring produced a very modest flow and was intended for the younger disciples to prepare medicines.
To use such a precious Spiritual Liquid for a foot soak was an insult to the likes of Qin Li and the younger generation – how could they bear it?
“Just feeling a bit stiff, easing it here,” Shi Hao said naturally, putting on his shoes and standing up.
Qin Ming, too angry for words, stormed off and eventually said, “An Archaic Ancestor wants to see you!”
He had wanted to teach Shi Hao a lesson by deliberately delaying the report, but this wasn’t a lasting solution, and now he had no choice but to lead him to the meeting.
The so-called Archaic Ancestor was a Venerable One, not a Divine Ancient Ancestor. With white hair and a benevolent expression, he said, “Some young people in the clan are ignorant. Don’t mind them.”
Shi Hao nodded but remained silent.
“Speaking of which, you are one of us, so don’t feel like an outsider here,” the Venerable One said with a smile, casually chatting with Shi Hao about various matters.
Shi Hao was eager to meet his parents immediately. Regarding other topics, he was absent-minded, steering the conversation back several times until the elderly man finally nodded and led the way.
“The clan values your parents greatly and has allowed them to cultivate in the immortal lands. Usually, only Divine Ancestors have that privilege,” the elderly man said.
“Are they doing well?” Shi Hao asked. Although his words were calm, his heart surged with excitement. He was finally going to see his parents.
“They’re very well. That place is enveloped by the complete natural laws of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, akin to an immortal Dao Furnace. Cultivation there yields twice the result with half the effort,” the elderly man explained with a smile.
Throughout the way, many pointed and expressed their surprise at Little Stone’s arrival.
After all, he had killed two Venerable Ones of Immortal Mountain, and yet he still dared to come here; all wore looks of astonishment.
Immortal Mountain was not highly populated compared to the Heaven Mending Sect or the Western Sect, yet it was still home to numerous divine palaces and a substantial number of cultivators.
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Along the road stood majestic mountains enshrouded in celestial mists and medicinal herbs, truly a sacred ground for cultivation.
These massive mountains all gathered around a central, uniquely shaped peak that resembled a human palm pressing down on the landscape–the celebrated Five Elements Mountain Peak.
The valley nestled between the peaks of the Five Elements Mountains was visible from a distance, a place where clouds billowed, and spirit vines coiled, carpeted with medicinal herbs and ancient trees rooted deep into the Divine Soil.
“I wonder if the valley has been opened. It’s only accessible occasionally because it’s where the Divine Ancestor retreats for meditation and is ordinarily undisturbed. But according to the schedule, it should have been opened these past few days,” the elderly man commented.
“Father, Mother, I’m here to see you!” Shi Hao shouted excitedly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at WebNovel. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.WebNovel to read.)
