Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 352 Four Islands

Chapter 352: Chapter 352 Four Islands

To breakthrough or not to breakthrough, that is the question.

The conditions were already in place, but since Shi Hao had just recently broken through to the Three Islands, his foundation was definitely not solid enough. If he were to breakthrough now, there might be complications later on.

However, after but a moment’s hesitation, Shi Hao decided to break through.

After stepping into the Four Islands, he could still stabilize his realm as long as he didn’t rush to breach the Five Islands.

Besides, with the miraculous Spirit Fruit that could enable one to break through several minor realms continuously, who wouldn’t take it?

Begin.

Shi Hao sat cross-legged, beginning the assault on the Four Islands.

Endless insights arose; boom, the Nine-Color Soul Seed flew up again, crossing towards the Other Shore.

In the Sea of Suffering, wild waves surged, rising a hundred feet high, attempting to smack down the Soul Seed.

But the Soul Seed was incredibly agile; where there were waves, it rose higher, and without them, it skimmed the sea surface to reduce consumption.

Thus, this required an extremely fast reaction speed, otherwise, with a wave clapping and rolling, the Soul Seed, not having ascended high enough, would have already been swept into the Sea of Suffering, incurring severe damage, and who knows how much time would be needed to recuperate.

Yet, to expand the Sea of Suffering even further, every bit of strength had to be conserved.

The Soul Seed kept moving forward, and after more than a hundred breaths, it finally reached its limit.

Martial arts understanding transformed into a new Soul Island, rising from the Sea of Suffering, providing a foothold for the Soul Seed.

A while later, the expansion of the Soul Island came to a halt, and everything proceeded at a normal pace.

Four Islands!

Shi Hao revealed a satisfied smile. Within just a few days, he had ascended two steps, drawing closer to the Nine Islands.

Now, he should have the strength to confront talents like Luo Jian from the Nine Islands head-on, and with his trump card, slaying such talents shouldn’t be too difficult for him.

Refreshing.

Shi Hao absorbed the last trace of medicinal power from the Elixir in his hands, then showed a trace of regret.

Such a good Elixir, if he could find more with the help of the Spirit Exploration Compass, perhaps he could reach the Nine Islands quickly?

Then search slowly.

Shi Hao strode on, searching among the mountains.

But within the area shrouded by purple mist, to find treasures in such a place, how high was the difficulty?

The key point was that there might not be any treasures at all within a vast area; searching any longer would just be a waste of time.

Shi Hao searched for a while before giving up; it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, and without the aid of the Spirit Exploration Compass, unless he was incredibly lucky, it was impossible to find anything.

He traversed mountains and ridges, searching for the true site of the trial.

Otherwise, what kind of trial would this be?

After walking for two days, he finally saw the second person.

This was someone who had entered this place before him. With Shi Hao’s memory, one glance was enough to ensure he would not forget.

As they walked toward each other, the person stopped first when they were at a close distance, watching Shi Hao with a wary look and a guarded expression.

Shi Hao, however, didn’t stop, striding past.

The person turned their head, looking at Shi Hao’s departing figure, a sudden longing to try his hand flashed across his face, but in the end, he restrained himself and did not make a move.

Shi Hao couldn’t help but smile, thankful that the person hadn’t struck, for otherwise, he would likely be a corpse by now.

However, since the other was coming from the direction ahead, did it imply that there was no point in going further?

With this thought, Shi Hao’s footsteps came to a halt.

The person behind him immediately tensed up as if facing a formidable enemy, thinking that Shi Hao could no longer resist attacking.

"Don’t be nervous, I’m just changing direction," Shi Hao said with a smile.

The person couldn’t help but feel annoyed and humiliated. Are you looking down on me?

But in the end, he didn’t make a move.

—He was from the Second Island, and he remembered that Shi Hao was from the Third Island; this eighteen-year-old from the Third Island was just too memorable.

Shi Hao changed his direction and continued forward, once again through endless stretches of mountainous forests.

Another two days later, he was sitting on the ground preparing a meal. In this place, there was no distinction between day and night; the sky was always a dull gray. Thus, Shi Hao didn’t even know if the meal he was eating was breakfast,

lunch, or dinner.

It didn’t matter, when you’re hungry, you eat.

While he was eating, suddenly, a person emerged from the small woods beside him.

Shi Hao looked over, and the person also looked back, and both were momentarily stunned.

Indeed, enemies often cross each other’s paths.

Hong Taihe!

Shi Hao smiled and said, "I heard that after Sect Master Xiao died, you ran away?"

Hong Taihe couldn’t help showing a look of embarrassment and annoyance.

With Xiao Bo’s death, his leaving the Zhenwu Sect wouldn’t be considered a great betrayal, at most it would be said that he was ungrateful. Nevertheless, it was ultimately a stain on his life, though not many knew of it—and those who did wouldn’t mention it to his face.

But why would Shi Hao spare his feelings?

"Shi Hao, don’t forget that you too abandoned the sect!" he countered.

Shi Hao chuckled: "Are you confused? When did I join the Zhenwu Sect?"

Hong Taihe was immediately stunned. True, Shi Hao was merely a follower of Cao Feiyan and didn’t actually have any ties to the Zhenwu Sect.

Therefore, the label of abandoning the sect certainly didn’t fit him.

Enraged by humiliation, Hong Taihe pointed at Shi Hao: "Time and again you’ve rejected my goodwill, so I’ll just have to send you on your way!"

"Haha, I’ve been looking forward to this day too," laughed Shi Hao. "I’ve always disliked holding grudges overnight, though you and Luo Jian are exceptions. Hence, I must quickly deal with you both to free my mind of these thoughts."

Hong Taihe couldn’t help but laugh mockingly: "Where does this courage come from?"

He was a strong contender from the Nine Islands, who could crush Shi Hao into dust with a flick of his hand.

Whoosh, Shi Hao’s figure moved and he charged towards Hong Taihe: "You’re still the same as before, but I am not who I was! Hong Taihe, had it not been for your far superior realm in the past, even granting you a five-realm advantage, how could you be my match?"

"Audacious!" Hong Taihe bellowed with anger and swung his palm toward Shi Hao.

Boom!

Neither of them backed down, clashing head-on. Their power rippled out, turning into waves of force.

Hong Taihe’s face changed dramatically, because Shi Hao withstood his strike!

How could this be?

Back in the Zhenwu Sect, Shi Hao wasn’t even worthy of his action, but now, the latter actually possessed the strength to contend with him.

A mere follower?

How dare he!

"How about that?" Shi Hao spoke calmly, releasing four Soul Islands, one of which had just recently formed and was pitifully small.

Four Islands!

Hong Taihe was left speechless; the opponent was indeed five minor realms below him.

Such a monster.

To know, he himself was a genius capable of fighting above his level, but Shi Hao, being five minor realms lower, could still compete with him. How monstrously strong was that?

And moreover, Shi Hao’s three complete Soul Islands were shockingly vast and exuded a terrifying deterrent force. It suppressed his spirit, making him feel as though he was trembling.

He quickly shook his head, forcing himself to snap out of it.

"If that’s the case, today I must eliminate you!" Hong Taihe said grimly. Otherwise, would there be another chance to kill Shi Hao in the future?