Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 946: The Origin of the Dark Empire

Chapter 946: Chapter 946: The Origin of the Dark Empire

Shi Hao is still so handsome.

The eyes of the Jin family sisters were somewhat dazed, filled with admiration.

Of course, if Shi Hao only had a handsome face, it would be impossible to move these proud sisters—they frequently entered the Great Void Realm and were very familiar with Shi Hao’s feats.

To slap the face of the Heaven Building Ladder and loot a Peerless Great Ability, how astonishing is that?

How could it not make a young girl’s heart flutter and consider him a love interest?

Shi Hao smiled, "Since I met the two of you, it’s just right that I return the Starship, which I borrowed from Your Majesty a long time ago. I’m truly embarrassed. So, I have prepared a small gift, both as thanks and compensation."

Saying this, he took out the Starship and a piece of Ten Star Precious Metal.

The eyesight of the Jin family sisters was different, incomparable to Tai Da and Sui Ying. They recognized at a glance the extraordinary nature of this Precious Metal.

After all, Jin Huai’an was a Peerless Great Ability, so naturally, they, as his beloved daughters, would not be unfamiliar with Ten Star Precious Metal.

"Ten Star Precious Metal!" both sisters exclaimed.

You should know that even someone as strong as Jin Huai’an only has one Ten Star Spiritual Artifact.

There’s no choice; this Universe has existed for too long, and there is only so much Ten Star Precious Metal. It’s mostly been mined and made into Spiritual Artifacts.

Unless you rob someone, it’s really hard to get Ten Star Precious Metal.

Now, Shi Hao casually offers up such a large piece of Ten Star Precious Metal, naturally shocking the two sisters.

Is this one of the gains from raiding those Heaven Building Ladders?

Then does this also count as some dirty money?

"This gift is too precious, we cannot accept it," Jin Yunqing said immediately.

"Yes," Jin Yunqian also nodded.

"Hehe, as a thank-you gift, it is indeed too precious, but as a betrothal gift, I can accept it," a majestic and domineering voice rang out, resonating throughout.

It was Jin Huai’an.

Damn, did you have to say that so loudly?

Are you deliberately trying to force me?

Shi Hao complained in his heart, what kind of father does this, so eager to marry off his daughters?

"Dad!"

"Father Emperor!"

The Jin family sisters stomped their feet in unison, looking shy and embarrassed, but their expressions were clearly consenting.

Father understands them best, making the decision for them right away.

But the question is, who will marry him?

If both Princesses marry the same person, where would the royal family’s dignity be?

Shi Hao laughed, "Your Majesty, you surely jest. The two princesses are rare flowers of the world; no treasure can match even a fraction of their status. I dare not presume upon the princesses!"

With a light touch, he resolved the dilemma Jin Huai’an had posed and even complimented the Jin family sisters.

——Your status is too noble; even Ten Star Precious Metal is unworthy as a betrothal gift.

"Kid, you’re quite slick," Jin Huai’an laughed, "Thus, I dare not marry my daughters to you, lest they end up selling themselves and foolishly counting money for you later."

Upon hearing this evaluation, the Jin family sisters slightly rolled their eyes.

Are they that dumb?

Shi Hao placed the Ten Star Precious Metal on the Starship and said, "At the meeting held on Flying Bird Star, Your Majesty didn’t attend?"

He hadn’t seen Jin Huai’an there.

Jin Huai’an still didn’t appear, but his voice came over, "I was in a closed-door retreat, hoping to advance further, so I sent a representative instead. You did well, contributing greatly to humanity."

"Your Majesty, that millstone likely has world-destroying power. Please contact more Peerless Great Abilities to resolve this matter early," Shi Hao said seriously.

"I naturally know," Jin Huai’an said, "And you seriously don’t want to marry my daughters?"

Oh, come on, here we go again.

Shi Hao immediately retreated, quickly excusing himself to leave.

Where to go next?

Shi Hao planned to go to the Dark Empire again to explore more secrets of this empire and, if possible, destroy that millstone.

That thing, once awakened, might truly be capable of destroying heaven and earth.

He traveled while, during rest, entered the Great Void Realm to check on the current situation.

The Dark Empire hadn’t stopped their conquest; their iron hooves continued, expanding the number of occupied Celestial Bodies by sixteen. At the same time, they unearthed old information about the empire!

Yes, this empire didn’t arise out of nowhere; it appeared tens of thousands of years ago but lay dormant, emerging again in this era.

And this matter is actually related to Ding Lingfeng.

According to historical records, about seventy thousand years ago, the Dark Empire emerged dramatically. At that time, it wasn’t called this but instead Death Realm, sweeping all before them with no opponents.

But at that time, it was the seventh life of Old Ding, and faced with such a situation, he naturally took action.

With his invincible presence, he single-handedly drove the Death Realm to constant defeat, eventually forcing them to flee en masse, disappearing from history.

Originally thought to be thoroughly vanquished by Old Ding, it now seems obvious that he left behind a significant hidden danger. None of these powerhouses were killed; instead, they somehow traversed thousands of years to cause chaos once more.

This time, there is no Old Ding.

In the Mortal Realm, who can block this empire’s military might?

Shi Hao scratched his head, consulted with Weng Nanqing, and the Purple Gold Rat. The Ox King was also there but only mooed, so naturally, no one took its opinion seriously.

"Back then, Ding Lingfeng scattered this Dark Empire, forcing them to lay dormant for thousands of years."

"Now, Ding Lingfeng’s six-life Divine Storehouses have been revealed, and those who acquired them evidently know about the Dark Empire’s rise."

"This is a great crisis or perhaps a great opportunity."

Piecing together the known situation, Shi Hao looked at each other with the group and said simultaneously, "Ding Lingfeng!"

To say Old Ding hasn’t been involved in this would be unbelievable.

Old Ding dealt a durative blow to the Dark Empire thousands of years ago and now arranged for his six-life Divine Storehouses to be revealed, and Han Yuwei and others aren’t from this era, also crossing time to come.

What is their mission?

To counter the Dark Empire?

"However, if the Dark Empire is to destroy the world, what opportunities could there be in this?" Shi Hao rubbed his chin, which puzzled him.

And news came from the Immortal Realm; the millstone drew much attention, indicating they would send experts to support the Mortal Realm.

This naturally thrilled the Mortal Realm Martial Artists. With the Immortal Realm’s assistance, aren’t they confident they can clear out the Dark Empire?

Indeed, the Immortal Realm acted decisively; only days later, the first batch of reinforcements arrived, assertively demanding all forces to collaborate with them in launching an attack on the Dark Empire.

Though they were only a dozen, each was of Absolute Summit level and represented the Immortal Realm. Who would dare refuse face?

Thus, the first counterattack began immediately.