Perfect World - Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Chapter 488: Little Stone's Fury
Chapter 488: Chapter 488: Little Stone’s Fury
Five Elements Mountain Peak, of a grey-brown hue, spawned Spirit Grass everywhere, with wisps of Spiritual Energy seeping out.
The valley occupied only a small area, guarded by a Divine Spirit Formation. Shi Hao stood nearby and saw Divine King and Celestial God inscriptions densely packed on a massive boulder.
This was a legacy, where numerous powerful beings had once come, some of whom had passed away in meditation, some had died in battle, and some had ascended to the higher realms.
“It seems like a lot, but it’s actually an accumulation from the Primordial Ancients to the present, with countless heroes buried in the sands of time,” said the elder, named Qin Fa, who had been cultivating for over two hundred years and had been a Venerable One for decades.
Shi Hao nodded, engaging in idle chatter with him, eager to know when the valley would open. He had waited for a long time, and the sky had already dimmed, but there was still no sign of activity.
“It should be soon, at the latest in two days; it will definitely open,” Qin Fa said.
Shi Hao felt the rich Spiritual Energy of this place; even the area outside the valley was so vibrant, so it was imaginable how much more intensified the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi inside the valley would be, currently locked away by the great formation.
His parents were cultivating inside, so why hadn’t they come to look for him? Shi Hao felt somewhat uneasy, staying here subdued and downcast.
“My father and mother have been here for over a decade, are they doing well?” he asked, beating around the bush.
“Very well, though they think of you often. It’s only because they are cultivating a particular Divine Power that they cannot leave this valley,” Qin Fa replied with a smile.
Shi Hao fell silent, but soon shook his head, recalling fragments of the past–the Willow Deity had opened his sea of consciousness, showing him scenes from the years gone by. Back then, his parents had battled fiercely against the Martial King’s Mansion for his sake, defying their clan. Their affection for him was boundless; they couldn’t possibly be so indifferent.
“Have you imprisoned my parents here?!” Shi Hao asked, his gaze sharp as he scrutinized Qin Fa, “You wouldn’t be trying to lure me into this place to imprison me as well, would you?”
Qin Fa chuckled, “If I wanted to deal with you, it would be easy. Entering the Immortal Mountain, if we really wanted to trouble you, we could open the formation and slay even Divine Demons.”
With that, he invited Shi Hao to sit down. There were stone tables and chairs next to the valley where one could smell the various fragrances of medicine, an extraordinarily otherworldly and tranquil place.
“How do you like this place? It’s a territory of Heaven and Earth’s beauty. Cultivating here could accelerate the advancement of your cultivation,” Qin Fa said.
“Do you really want to imprison me?” Shi Hao asked coldly.
“No, we’re doing this for your own good,” Qin Fa shook his head, “You must understand, this world has flaws, the natural laws are incomplete. This will greatly hinder cultivators in the long run.”
Shi Hao did not speak, quietly observing him.
“What I want to tell you is that Immortal Mountain is a Land of Creation, where the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth is not flawed, and natural laws are complete. Cultivating here, you can plant the seed of a perfect Dao within you, which could one day lead you to the ultimate pinnacle,” Qin Fa said.
He suggested that if Shi Hao were willing, the Qin Family could cultivate him intensively, allowing him to cultivate there for an extended period until the day he reached that pinnacle.
Shi Hao remained silent, for even if this place were truly miraculous, he didn’t quite trust the Qin Family’s intentions, especially since there had been fierce confrontations between them in the past.
“The hostility before was just a misunderstanding, nothing serious. With your possession of the Supreme Bone and sharing half our clan’s bloodline, how could we not cultivate you?” Qin Fa smiled.
“I can’t leave. I’ve become the new Stone Kingdom’s Emperor, and I have many matters to address in the short term,” Shi Hao replied evasively.
“No worries. You might not be aware, but you now have a brother, also of extraordinary talent, dazzling our current age. He’s already thirteen and if you were to cultivate here, he could temporarily step in to rule the Stone Kingdom’s Royal Palace,” Qin Fa explained.
Shi Hao’s gaze intensified as he stared at Qin Fa, remaining silent.
Yet inwardly, he was anything but calm; this wasn’t the first time he heard of this. Early on in Stone Capital he had heard from Qinling about a young supreme being brother.
Hearing it again, knowing that his parents had another child, and if he were to be trapped here, unable to leave, why then would they let that brother go out?
His emotions were tumultuous, and complex thoughts swirled within him for a long time before he could articulate a single word.
“It’s like going into battle, with brothers in arms and fathers and sons in the same ranks. He is your blood brother, and his talent is indeed terrifying, peerless in our era. With him governing Stone Capital in your stead, what do you have to worry about?” Qin Fa said.
For a long time, Shi Hao did not speak, seemingly in a daze. He had a brother, and he wondered, did their parents ever think of him over these years?
For some reason, he suddenly felt a bitter sorrow; for over a decade, he had struggled alone, rising in the great desolate area, sweeping through enemies of his time, never once experiencing his parents’ warmth.
And now, a brother had inexplicably appeared. He felt a sense of loss, as his parents had always been protecting his brother, never seeking him out.
“I have a brother…” he murmured to himself.
“Yes, he is clever and strong, and even if he goes to Stone Capital, he can surely stabilize everything. You don’t have to worry,” said Qin Fa.
“My brother, does he himself wish to become the emperor of Stone Country?” Shi Hao asked blankly.
“Of course, it’s his own wish. So far in his cultivation journey, he didn’t just stay in the valley but also ventured out to temper himself for extensive periods. He is innately precocious and desires to stand in a higher place to mature and further comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth,” Qin Fa explained.
“My brother wants my Imperial position…” Shi Hao mused, then fell into a long silence.
“He’s not trying to take your Emperor’s position from you, but we hope you can come here to cultivate, to be nurtured by this Divine Soil, and cultivate a perfect seed of the Great Dao. Besides, your parents miss you dearly, and you can reunite with them here. After many years apart, I think you also wish to enjoy that kind of familial warmth,” Qin Fa said.
He glanced at Shi Hao, who was silent and appeared somewhat distracted, and said, “Your talent is exceptional; we truly wish to push you to unparalleled heights so that one day you will enter the Heavenly Realm and look down upon all of your peers.”
“You’re after my Stone Country, using my younger brother’s hand to control it,” Shi Hao said, his expression may have been distracted, but his words were calm.
He clearly knew their purpose, and though it pained his heart, he was still able to perceive everything. At this moment, Immortal Mountain had yet to abandon the wasteland.
Qin Fa denied it, saying, “How could that be? We just want you to cultivate the perfect Dao Seed here so that you will be ready to reach the summit and reunite with your parents. Besides, your brother won’t be able to stay outside forever. You will both enter the higher realms eventually. What can the imperial power of the Lower Realm count for?”
Shi Hao’s gaze became fierce. He stared at him and asked, “Where is my grandfather?”
“He has gone to the higher realms; he left through this valley,” Qin Fa said peacefully.
Shi Hao felt cold inside, secretly using his Ancient Dual Pupiled Individual power. That Divine Eye was always on him. Although it was damaged, it could still see through the nearby illusions.
In an instant, he sensed an inexplicable aura. There were arrow holes in the walls of the valley, and his heart shook. That was left by a Divine Spirit Artifact.
Why would the Qin Clan attack the valley themselves?
When he had first entered Stone Kingdom’s Royal Palace, he had specifically gone to ask everyone about his grandfather who had two Divine Arrows of immense power. After people described them, he could almost visualize and identify them in his mind.
“Very similar!” After coming to this conclusion, Shi Hao’s heart pounded, and then his eyes flashed with a murderous intent.
Just then, a beautiful woman with a graceful figure approached, carrying a tea tray.
“Shh”
Shi Hao made his move, his right hand enlarging, like a swooping Vermilion Bird, capturing her and bringing her close in the blink of an eye. He quickly touched her forehead to explore her Sea of Consciousness.
In an instant, Shi Hao’s expression changed. He found something peculiar in the maid’s mind–there had been a battle here two years ago, but the specifics were unknown to the maid.
“How dare you deceive my kin?!” Shi Hao angrily rebuked Qin Fa, feeling a surge of anger, his eyes blazing with a strong pressuring aura.
In his youth, his grandfather Shi Zhongtian had sought pure-blooded creatures for him, hoping to obtain precious blood for a baptism ritual. The result was a lost arm chased by a Pi Xiu.
After escaping, his grandfather returned excitedly with True Flood Dragon Pills, intending to build a foundation for him, only to learn of the tragedy. He caused a commotion in Stone Capital, sweeping through two Prince’s Mansions.
It could be said that his grandfather had given too much for him, his indulgence and care for Shi Hao were boundless. Shi Hao desperately wanted to see him immediately, to ease his grandfather’s mind, telling him that he had accomplished his cultivation, and he could now roam the world freely.
Instead, he now found hints here that his grandfather had once angrily drawn his bow, giving him an ominous feeling.
“Where is my grandfather?!” He shouted loudly.
“Don’t be rash. I can swear he’s safe!” Qin Fa stood up.
“You’re still trying to deceive me now?!” Shi Hao yelled.
At the same time, he made his move, fearing nothing even in Immortal Mountain. Ten caves opened, his body glowing with surging Divine Power, as he lunged forward.
Qin Fa smiled nonchalantly, unafraid, “This isn’t Stone Kingdom’s Royal Palace, there’s no Imperial Dragon Energy here, how can you fight me? Listen to me and stop now.”
The moment Shi Hao struck, his body emitted black light, shimmering with a cold luster. A small black figure emerged, transforming into an indestructible suit of armor, merging with him.
Qin Fa’s expression changed drastically, he retreated quickly, but was still brushed by Shi Hao’s fingertip at his shoulder, which burst open with a puff, blood gushing out.
He was a Venerable One, held in high esteem, looking down upon all the Imperial Titles. Yet now, at their very first encounter, he was at a disadvantage; his natural laws did not protect him.
“Venerable Realm!” Qin Fa was extremely shocked, and then his eyes heatedly fixed on Shi Hao’s black cauldron armor, “A Primordial Marvel-Treasure, although damaged, it will eventually be repaired one day.”
“Boom!” Shi Hao remained silent, punched forward with his Mana raging like a bright sun sweeping across the sky.
Qin Fa retreated, not clashing directly, scoffing, “Young man, you should realize this is Immortal Mountain. Even gods must prostrate themselves here. Do you still dare to act wildly?”
“Deceiving my kin calls for a battle!” Shi Hao’s black hair danced wildly.
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“Overestimating yourself, even when Divine Kings descend from the higher realms, they must hold some fear here. What makes a youth like you think you can contend?” Qin Fa rebuked.
“What of Immortal Mountain? If you deceive my grandfather, I will overturn it!” Shi Hao roared, his gaze profound, his murderous intent reaching the skies.
Qin Fa’s heart chilled. He had studied Little Stone. This youth would not let himself be driven into a corner, yet here he was, having entered Immortal Mountain, still daring to fight. Qin Fa felt uneasy.
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