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"Peak of the Venerable Realm?!" Old Master Shi Ting exclaimed in shock.
This cultivation speed... is simply astonishing!
Shi Ziling and Qin Yining looked at each other in astonishment, their hearts filled with indescribable shock as they gazed at their son's god-like figure.
They knew their son was exceptionally talented, but they never imagined he would be this exceptional! Breaking through a major realm just by drinking milk? If word got out, the entire desolate region would probably go crazy!
The witch, who was the "culprit" who personally "fed" Shi Hao to the point of breakthrough, was completely dumbfounded at this moment!
Her alluring peach blossom eyes widened, and her small mouth was slightly open, big enough to fit an egg!
She stared blankly at her slender hand that had just been holding the milk bowl, then looked at Shi Hao opposite her, whose aura had surged and who seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. She felt her mind completely shut down!
What...what's going on?
Wasn't what she just fed her... just regular beast essence milk?
While the quality is indeed good, it shouldn't be enough to instantly propel someone from the early stage of the Venerable realm to the peak, right?
Could it be that this little rascal... really broke through by drinking milk?
The moment the idea popped into her head, even the witch herself found it utterly absurd!
But the facts before her forced her to believe it!
Her gaze toward Shi Hao instantly became incredibly strange, filled with shock and curiosity, as well as a strange emotion that she herself couldn't quite explain.
How many secrets is this little guy hiding?
Meanwhile, on the other side, Fairy Yuechan (in her secondary form), who had also witnessed all of this, turned pale and was deeply shaken!
Peak of the Venerable Realm!
This little rascal... he actually reached such a terrifying level?!
She had originally thought that by enduring humiliation and hardship, she might have a chance to escape in the future, or even take revenge.
But now it seems...
The gap between her and him wasn't narrowing; in fact, it was widening!
A deep sense of powerlessness and despair instantly overwhelmed her.
……
At the village entrance, under the willow tree.
She sat quietly in meditation, seemingly one with heaven and earth, like a ruthless empress.
The moment Shi Hao broke through, those seemingly unchanging, icy eyes opened slightly, a rare occurrence.
His gaze seemed to traverse endless time and space, calmly landing on the boy in the center of the square whose aura was surging.
When He sensed the strange energy transformation within Shi Hao's body caused by drinking beast milk, even with His supreme state of mind, which had long since transcended worldly affairs and overlooked the rise and fall of countless ages, He couldn't help but feel a touch of curiosity.
"Using the milk of ordinary beasts as a catalyst, it can actually stimulate the primal power hidden within their bodies, and even trigger a resonance with some higher-level law?"
The ruthless empress murmured to herself, and for the first time, her calm eyes showed a curiosity about Shi Hao, the young Desolate Emperor, and his peculiar "getting stronger by drinking milk" setting.
"Could that legend be true?"
"When the Desolate Heavenly Emperor was young, was the formation of his Dao foundation truly inextricably linked to this seemingly ordinary beast milk?"
This thought even stirred a tiny ripple in the heart of the ruthless empress, a heart that had long been as still as a deep well.
Perhaps... I should also try some "beast milk"? To see if it truly contains some secrets that I haven't yet discovered?
Of course, this thought only flashed through my mind.
Soon, the ruthless empress closed her eyes again, reverting to her aloof and indifferent demeanor, as if nothing concerned her, and continued to silently comprehend the incomplete Reincarnation Disc in her hand.
……
After a brief moment of shock and uproar, the square in Shicun was once again filled with even more enthusiastic cheers and joy!
"Brother Hao is awesome!"
"Xiao Shihao is amazing!"
"I knew it! The kids from our Stone Village are just different!"
The villagers were so excited that their faces turned red, and they were genuinely happy and proud of Shi Hao's breakthrough!
Looking at everyone's sincere smiles and listening to their heartfelt cheers, Shi Hao felt a warm glow in his heart.
He laughed and joked with everyone, completely suppressing the slight discomfort brought on by his breakthrough, and quickly rejoined the lively bonfire party.
The dinner was as lavish as ever.
The golden-brown, juicy meat of a Venerable-level ferocious beast exudes an enticing aroma.
The precious blood soup, carefully simmered with various rare and precious herbs and containing immense energy, leaves a lingering fragrance and an unforgettable aftertaste.
Add to that the rich, mellow monkey wine, so intoxicating that even cultivators could become addicted...
The atmosphere reached another climax!
Shi Hao sat by the campfire, with Huo Ling'er, still charming and lovely, on his left, her eyes filled with admiration and love.
This time, however, there seemed to be a hint of resentment in her gaze as she looked at Shi Hao, in addition to her admiration.
Clearly, the Fire Kingdom princess was somewhat jealous of the witch's public "stealing" of her "breastfeeding" privilege.
Shi Hao naturally noticed her little mood, chuckled inwardly, reached out and gently stroked her pert nose, softly comforting her, "Alright, don't be angry. When we get back inside, I'll let you feed me as much as you want, okay?"
"Pah! Who...who wants to feed you! You rascal! You're so indecent!" Huo Ling'er blushed instantly at his ambiguous words and spat lightly, but she couldn't hide the smile deep in her eyes.
To Shi Hao's right sat two equally stunning beauties, who seemed somewhat "restless" at the moment—the Moon Fairy (in her alternate form) and the Witch.
The Moon Fairy continued to maintain her aloof demeanor, but her occasional glances at Shi Hao were filled with indescribable complex emotions.
Humiliation, resentment, shock, awe, and even a hint of curiosity that she herself was unwilling to admit.
As for the witch...
The enchanting woman who had just "assisted" Shi Hao in his breakthrough was now alluring, smiling sweetly and with seductive eyes. She would frequently serve Shi Hao food and wine, and even deliberately brush her soft, delicate body against his arm in a subtle, almost imperceptible way...
That blatantly seductive pose made Huo Ling'er grit her teeth, her jealousy intensifying! She wanted nothing more than to rush up and tear her apart!
Caught between these three stunning beauties, each with a distinct style and complex feelings for him, Shi Hao experienced the bittersweet joy of having multiple wives, and felt a surge of emotions within him.
It seems that sometimes being too popular isn't a good thing.
……
The bonfire party lasted until late at night before gradually dissipating.
After calming down Huo Ling'er, who was still somewhat jealous, Shi Hao gave a warning to the increasingly audacious witch, and finally glanced at Yuechan Fairy, who was sitting alone in the corner with a somewhat dazed expression, without saying anything more.
He knew that truly "winning over" these two proud and arrogant goddesses would not be something that could be done overnight; he would have to take it slowly.
In the stillness of the night, the stars fill the sky.
Shi Hao came alone once again to the willow tree at the entrance of the village, bathed in moonlight.
To his surprise, the Ruthless Empress was already sitting there in meditation. In front of her, the incomplete Reincarnation Disc, filled with mysterious Daoist charm, still floated, as if she were silently comprehending something.
On the other side of the willow tree, the small pagoda also floated there, its body shrouded in chaotic energy, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.
"Willow Goddess, Empress Sister, Little Tower." Shi Hao stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the three powerful figures.
"Hmm." Liu Shen and the Ruthless Empress opened their eyes almost simultaneously, their gazes falling on Shi Hao.
"Not bad." Willow God's thoughts carried a hint of approval. "Peak of the Venerable Realm, solid foundation, Daoist charm arises naturally. It seems that beast milk... truly has a miraculous effect on you."
Even Liu Shen couldn't help but make a joke.
Shi Hao blushed, coughed twice, and quickly changed the subject: "Goddess Liu, you flatter me. I have come today to ask you and the Empress some questions."
"But it doesn't matter."
Shi Hao took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn: "Goddess Liu, I have now reached the peak of the Venerable Realm, and am only one step away from the Divine Fire Realm. I feel that the laws of heaven and earth in the eight regions of the lower realm seem to have begun to restrict me."
"Hmm." Liu Shen nodded, seemingly unsurprised. "The Eight Regions of the Lower Realm are ultimately cages, with incomplete laws and damaged Great Dao. With your current level and potential, this place is indeed no longer suitable for your long-term cultivation."
“Little one,” Willow God’s voice was gentle, “it’s time to consider going to the true Upper Realm.”
"Only there can you find a wider world, a more complete path, and more powerful opponents! Only there can you truly spread your wings and soar to pursue that higher realm!"
really!
Shi Hao understood; he knew this day would come sooner or later.
"Disciple understands." He nodded, his eyes filled with longing and determination for the future. "Once I have settled all the karmic debts in the lower realm, disciple will definitely go to the upper realm!"
"The upper realm?"
Just then, the ruthless empress, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
For the first time, her icy eyes revealed genuine interest and curiosity as she looked at Willow Goddess and Little Pagoda: "I am quite interested in what you call the 'Upper Realm.' I wonder what it's like there?"
Upon hearing the ruthless empress's question, Liu Shen and Xiao Ta exchanged a glance, both seemingly sensing a hint of surprise from each other.
This mysterious empress seems to know nothing about the upper realm?
However, they did not ask too many questions, after all, at their level, everyone has their own secrets.
"The Upper Realm..." The little tower spoke first, seemingly very interested in the topic, its voice carrying a hint of reminiscence, a touch of emotion, and a complex mix of feelings that were hard to describe.
"It is a world that is far more vast, more bizarre, and more dangerous and strange than you can imagine!"
Xiao Ta began to slowly recount:
"You think the eight regions of the lower realm are vast enough? Heh, let me tell you, all eight regions combined probably don't even compare to a slightly larger Dao state in the upper realm!"
"The so-called three thousand provinces of the Upper Realm may seem prosperous and thriving, with countless powerful figures and numerous immortal lineages... but that is merely the tip of the iceberg of the entire Upper Realm!"
"Beyond those three thousand Dao states lies an even more vast and boundless mysterious region, filled with the unknown and terror! There, chaotic energy permeates, laws are disordered, and spacetime is distorted, concealing countless taboos and strange phenomena left over from the Immortal Ancient Era and even earlier!"
"Let alone Venerables or those at the Divine Fire Realm, even true giants who venture into it might not return! They might even encounter misfortune and end up in a miserable old age!"
The little tower vividly described the vastness and strangeness of the upper realm, making Shi Hao, who was standing next to it, tremble with longing and vigilance.
The Willow God also added a few words at the opportune moment; His voice was calm yet weathered, as if recounting ancient histories long forgotten:
"The waters of the upper realm... are very deep."
“There are not only ancient lineages that have survived from the Immortal Era, but also dark forces that have infiltrated from other realms, and even some… forbidden existences that even I am wary of, lurking in some unknown place.”