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"Uncle! Go in peace! I will work hard to cultivate and fight alongside you in the future!" Shi Qingfeng waved his little fist vigorously, his eyes filled with admiration and determination!
Looking at his loved ones whom he cared about most, Shi Hao felt a surge of warmth and strength in his heart.
He nodded vigorously, suppressing all his reluctance and worry in his heart, and a bright smile appeared on his face: "Don't worry, Grandfather, Father, Mother, Aman, Qingfeng! I will definitely come back safely! When I come back next time, I will definitely make you look at me with new eyes!"
Finally, his gaze fell on the Fire Kingdom princess, who had been standing silently to the side, her eyes also red, but she was holding back her tears.
"Ling'er," Shi Hao walked up to her, reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, whispering in her ear, "Be good and wait for me in Stone Village. It's safe here with Willow Goddess here. I'll come back after I've dealt with things outside."
"Mmm..." Huo Ling'er buried her face in his chest, feeling the familiar and reassuring scent, and nodded vigorously, her voice thick with a nasal tone, "You naughty boy...you...you have to be careful! You're not allowed...you're not allowed to flirt with other women outside! Otherwise...otherwise I...I'll..."
She tried to "threaten" him for a while, but couldn't think of any powerful words. In the end, she could only resort to a worried and domineering warning: "In short! If anything happens to you! This princess... will never forgive you!"
Looking at her fierce yet adorable expression, Shi Hao couldn't help but lower his head and plant another gentle kiss on her smooth forehead: "Okay, my little housekeeper..."
Having reassured everyone, Shi Hao no longer hesitated.
He bowed again to Liu Shen and the Ruthless Empress, then took a deep breath and made a thought!
The power of a peak Venerable Realm expert is activated! The Kunpeng Treasure Technique is unleashed!
Swish!
His figure transformed into a golden streak of light, instantly soaring into the sky!
Like a true roc spreading its wings, soaring ninety thousand miles high! It races towards that vast wilderness full of unknowns and challenges!
……
This time, when Shi Hao left Shi Village, he did not wander aimlessly as before, but had a clear goal—the capital of the Shi Kingdom!
Firstly, he really wanted to see that giant city that symbolized the highest power in the Stone Kingdom. It seemed that the Stone Emperor had told him that there was a surprise waiting for him there.
Secondly, he also wanted to take this opportunity to see if he could find out some deeper information about the Upper Realm and the Great Calamity of the Desolate Region.
With his current Venerable Realm cultivation, coupled with the Kunpeng's extreme speed, traversing the desolate region was as easy as taking a leisurely stroll.
Just a few days later, the majestic and imposing capital of the Stone Kingdom reappeared in his sight.
However, this time, as Shi Hao approached the capital, he keenly sensed something was amiss!
Although the capital city still appears bustling and prosperous on the surface, with a constant flow of traffic, an indescribable tension and oppression permeates the air.
On the city wall, the number of guards was several times greater than last time, and each of them had a solemn expression and a vigilant look in their eyes, as if facing a formidable enemy!
Inside the city, one could often see squads of heavily armored, imposing imperial guards galloping by, checking passersby!
Even in the direction of the palace, Shi Hao could clearly sense that the imperial dragon aura, which should have been vast and overwhelming, suppressing everything, had become somewhat disordered, and even faintly carried an aura of decay.
"Something's happened!" Shi Hao's heart sank instantly!
It seems that during his absence, something really did happen in the capital of the Stone Kingdom!
Without further hesitation, he concealed his aura and, like an ordinary teenager, silently blended into the flow of people entering the city.
He did not rush to the palace, but instead found a lively-looking restaurant in the city to gather information first.
"Waiter, bring me a pot of good wine, and a few of your signature dishes," Shi Hao casually ordered the waiter after finding a seat by the window.
"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir!" the waiter replied quickly and soon brought over the food and wine.
As Shi Hao poured himself a drink, he listened intently to the chatter of the other drinkers around him.
Sure enough! Not long after, some scattered information about the "major events" that had recently occurred in the capital reached his ears!
"Alas... life is truly unpredictable! Who would have thought that the Marquis of Desolate Heaven, who had only recently ascended the throne and whose power shook the desolate region... would actually... would also..." A middle-aged man who looked like a traveling merchant said in a low voice with a sigh.
"Yes, yes!" A companion chimed in, a look of regret on his face. "I heard that he suddenly fell seriously ill some time ago, and there was no cure. In the end... he passed away! It's truly a tragedy that heaven is jealous of such a talented person!"
"What?! Marquis Huangtian is dead?!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao nearly spat out the wine he had just drunk!
He's dead?! How come he didn't know?!
Who the hell is spreading this rumor?! If he finds out who it is, I'll kill him!
Shi Hao forcibly suppressed his anger and astonishment and continued to listen calmly.
“That’s right!” another drinker joined the discussion, lowering his voice even further. “And I’ve also heard that with the death of Marquis Huangtian, the throne is now vacant, and the court is in complete chaos!”
"Several princes who were previously suppressed, as well as some nobles who held considerable military power, have begun to stir! Even... even some powerful sects from beyond the borders have started to operate in the shadows again!"
"It is said that the court is now divided into several factions, fighting fiercely! They all want to take this opportunity to seize the throne!"
"Then... what about the decree left by the Human Emperor? Didn't it say that the throne would be passed to Marquis Huangtian?" someone asked doubtfully.
"Hmph! A decree?" The traveling merchant who spoke first sneered. "When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out! Marquis Huangtian is dead, what use is that decree? Besides, which of those princes and nobles who have jumped out now doesn't have powerful backers? They've wanted to overthrow that decree for a long time!"
"Sigh... It seems the Stone Kingdom is about to descend into chaos again!"
"Indeed! These are truly turbulent times..."
Chapter 107: Forceful Suppression of the Rebellion! Shi Hao, the Human Emperor of the Stone Kingdom! Goodbye, Fairy and Demoness!
The whispers among the drinkers made Shi Hao's heart sink, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes!
Good! That’s really good!
How long have I been gone? And someone dares to openly spread rumors that I'm dead? And they even want to take this opportunity to usurp the throne?!
That's... asking for it!!!
Shi Hao was almost certain that there was a dark force behind this!
The goal is to disrupt the situation in the Stone Kingdom, fish in troubled waters, and even completely control this great power in the desolate region!
Many of the princes and nobles who jumped out to fight for the throne were probably just being used as pawns!
"A powerful sect from beyond the realm..." A murderous glint flashed in Shi Hao's eyes. "It seems the lesson I taught you last time wasn't profound enough!"
He didn't listen any further and got up to leave the restaurant.
Now that he knows the whole story, there's no need for him to hide it anymore!
It's time... to let those clowns know!
Not only is Shi Hao not dead, but he's perfectly fine!
It's time... for them to pay a bloody price for their stupidity and greed!
Shi Hao walked out of the restaurant and looked up at the majestic palace that still stood in the center of the capital, but whose dragon energy was now in disarray.
A cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
He did not go directly to the palace, but instead, with a flicker of his figure, as if teleporting, he appeared directly in the capital, above an extremely luxurious and magnificent mansion, yet exuding a cold and sinister aura!
Prince Su's Mansion!
This Prince Su was the first to jump out and collude with the three religions, attempting to seize the throne of the Kingdom of Shi!
Since he dares to jump out and cause trouble after the news of his "death," let's make him the first one to be dealt with!
"Prince Su! Come out and face your death!"
Shi Hao's voice, like a thunderclap from the heavens, contained the terrifying pressure of a Venerable Realm expert, and instantly resounded throughout the entire Prince Su's mansion!
Rumble!
The sheer impact of the sound caused the vast and heavily fortified royal palace below to tremble violently, as if it had been struck by a magnitude 10 earthquake!
Countless pavilions and towers collapsed instantly! Countless array formations and restrictions shattered like paper!
Inside the mansion, terrified screams and chaotic shouts echoed!
"who?!"
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"Quickly! Go and report to the Prince!"
2 Swish! Swish! Swish!
Dozens of powerful auras, like venomous snakes awakened, soared into the sky from all parts of the mansion, completely surrounding Shi Hao!
Leading the group was none other than Prince Su, who had once been publicly rebuked by Shi Hao in the palace and was so frightened that he dared not move!
At this moment, Prince Su was no longer filled with the fear and unease he had felt before.
His face was filled with ferocity and resentment!
Standing beside him were several mysterious experts whose auras were extremely cold and powerful, clearly not belonging to the Stone Kingdom!
"Shi Hao! You...you're still alive?!" When Prince Su saw Shi Hao, a look of disbelief and horror flashed in his eyes, which then turned into an even stronger killing intent and greed!
"Very well! You've chosen the path to hell when there's one!" King Su sneered, glancing at the several mysterious experts beside him whose auras were terrifying. His confidence instantly surged!
"Boy, so what if you're at the Array Formation Realm? I didn't expect you'd actually dare to deliver yourself to my doorstep today?!"
"Perfect! Saves us the trouble of looking for you again!"
"Fellow Daoists! This boy is Shi Hao! Kill him! Seize all the fortune on his body! We'll split it equally!" King Su shouted loudly to the mysterious experts beside him!
Upon hearing this, the eyes of those mysterious experts instantly gleamed with greed!
Their eyes were fixed on Shi Hao like those of hungry wolves, as if they were looking at a rare treasure!
They were clearly sent by some powerful force specifically to hunt down Shi Hao!
"Hehehe... So you're Shi Hao? You don't look like much."
A strange figure shrouded in black mist, with only a pair of scarlet eyes visible, let out a laugh as unpleasant as that of a night owl.
"Boy, obediently hand over all the treasures you have! Maybe we can still leave you with a whole corpse!" another gaunt old man, who looked like a dried-up corpse, said in a sinister tone.
Shi Hao looked at the group of clowns in front of him and a cold smile appeared on his face.
"To divide my destiny equally?"
"Just you?"
He shook his head, his tone full of disdain.
"A bunch of ants who don't know how to live or die!"
He finished speaking and didn't waste any more words!
The peak of the Array Formation Realm! No! It was the terrifying aura of the Venerable Realm! It erupted instantly!