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They entered the core hall where Shi Yi's physical body was kept!
After a while.
When she emerged again, she had vanished with the body of the person with double pupils.
Chapter 77: Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er's Engagement! The Fire Kingdom's Spirit Sacrifice!
Shi Hao accepted Huo Ling'er's invitation and boarded the magnificent Phoenix Carriage, which resembled a fiery phoenix.
Together with her, they sped towards the mysterious ancestral land of the Fire Kingdom.
The Phoenix Carriage was extremely fast, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, yet the interior was exceptionally smooth and comfortable.
After the initial noise and banter, the atmosphere became somewhat subtle again when only the two of them were alone.
Huo Ling'er seemed to realize this as well, and unlike her previous lively and outgoing self, she became somewhat quiet.
She sat gracefully on the soft brocade cushion, sipping the spiritual fruit in small bites. Her gaze would occasionally steal a glance at the young man opposite her who was closing his eyes to rest, seemingly cultivating. A blush would always unconsciously rise on her pretty face.
Although Shi Hao had his eyes closed, his powerful divine sense had already taken in Huo Ling'er's sneaky little actions, and he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
This girl... she really is a hypocrite.
"Hey, you rascal," Huo Ling'er finally broke the silence. She looked at Shi Hao and asked curiously, "Tell me the truth, what realm are you at now? I feel like you're much stronger than you were at Hundred Broken Mountains?"
She witnessed firsthand the terrifying scene of Shi Hao killing a king and even summoning the illusory image of the Willow God in the Realm of the Void God!
That shock still lingers in her mind, filling her with curiosity about Shi Hao's strength!
Shi Hao slowly opened his eyes, looked into her beautiful eyes full of curiosity, smiled and did not hide anything: "Yes, I just broke through to the Formation Realm not long ago."
"Array...Array Realm?!" Huo Ling'er was once again so shocked that her mouth dropped open!
She was feeling quite pleased with herself for breaking through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, and now this guy has already entered the Array Formation Realm?!
Moreover, judging from his ease in killing kings and nobles in the Void God Realm, he is probably not an ordinary array formation realm cultivator!
"You...you pervert! Monster!" Huo Ling'er couldn't help but mutter, her newly risen pride instantly vanishing.
Compared to this guy, my progress is practically at a snail's pace!
Seeing her adorable, dejected expression, Shi Hao was in a good mood and couldn't resist teasing her again: "What's wrong? Feeling a lot of pressure? Afraid that I'll leave you too far behind to catch up?"
"Pah! Who...who's afraid!" Huo Ling'er immediately puffed out her chest and retorted arrogantly, "This princess is exceptionally talented! I'll catch up to you soon! Then...hmph! Let's see how I deal with you!"
Although she said that, her eyes were filled with fighting spirit!
Shi Hao's existence is like an insurmountable mountain.
While putting pressure on her, it also ignited an unprecedented competitive spirit and drive in her to catch up!
"Okay, I'll be waiting." Shi Hao nodded with a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation.
And so, the two bickered and teased each other along the way, sometimes exchanging cultivation insights, the atmosphere constantly shifting between relaxed and joyful and undercurrents.
The phoenix chariot weaved through the clouds and mountains at lightning speed.
A few days later, a completely different landscape appeared before their eyes.
The sky seemed to have been dyed an eternal crimson by flames!
The land is no longer covered with the usual green hills and clear waters, but with strange mountain ranges that are dark red or charred black!
In the valley, there was even real lava flowing slowly, emitting a scorching heat!
This place is clearly within the core territory of the Fire Kingdom!
"We're almost there!" Huo Ling'er looked at the familiar scenery outside the window, her face showing excitement. "That mountain range shrouded in crimson divine flames ahead is the ancestral land of our Fire Kingdom!"
The entire mountain range was shrouded in a layer of blazing, eternally burning crimson divine flames, exuding an ancient, sacred, and terrifying aura filled with boundless majesty!
Deep within the divine flames, ancient palaces could be faintly seen, appearing and disappearing as if they were the legendary abodes of gods!
"Such powerful fire attribute energy!" Shi Hao exclaimed inwardly as he looked at the scene before him, which resembled a world of flames.
As expected of the ancestral land of the Fire Kingdom, which has been passed down for countless years! Such a magnificent sight is truly extraordinary!
The phoenix chariot did not slow down, directly piercing through the seemingly terrifying crimson divine flames, and landed steadily on a huge plaza located in the core area of the ancestral land.
The plaza was entirely paved with some kind of crimson divine jade, smooth as a mirror, and engraved with countless ancient and mysterious flame runes, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.
In the very center of the square stands a majestic temple hundreds of feet high, its entire body crimson, as if cast from burning flames and glass.
At that moment, a figure was already standing with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly before the temple.
He was a middle-aged man wearing a crimson dragon imperial robe and a flat-topped crown.
His face was dignified, exuding authority without anger, and his eyes, like a burning sun, were filled with all-knowing wisdom and power!
He simply stood there quietly, not deliberately emitting any aura, yet he exuded an overwhelming aura of a supreme emperor who ruled over the world and controlled countless miles of mountains and rivers! It made people want to bow down and worship!
It is none other than the current supreme ruler of the Fire Kingdom—the Fire Emperor!
"Father!"
Upon seeing the Fire Emperor, Huo Ling'er immediately cheered and, like a swallow returning to its nest, jumped down from the phoenix carriage and threw herself into the Fire Emperor's arms, saying coquettishly, "Why did you come in person?"
"Hehe, my precious daughter has returned, so of course I must come to greet her personally." The Fire Emperor smiled lovingly, gently stroking his daughter's hair. The majesty of the Human Emperor melted into tenderness at this moment.
Then, he raised his head, and his majestic eyes, as radiant as the sun, fell upon Shi Hao, who had also stepped down from the phoenix carriage.
When he saw Shi Hao's face, which was young yet unusually calm and profound, even the Fire Emperor couldn't help but feel a very subtle surprise and admiration in his eyes!
What a fine young man!
At such a young age, he was able to remain so composed and dignified in the presence of the Emperor!
Such character! Such spirit!
In addition, there were his astonishing achievements in the Realm of the Void Gods...
This child's future achievements are absolutely limitless! They may even surpass his own imagination!
"Junior Shi Hao greets Your Majesty the Fire Emperor." Shi Hao simply cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"Hahaha! Good! Well done, Shi Hao! Truly a hero among the young!" Upon seeing this, the Fire Emperor was not annoyed at all. Instead, he laughed loudly, his voice like a great bell, full of admiration. "In the battle of the Void God Realm, young friend, your might shook the Desolate Region, slaying kings and nobles one after another, and suppressing the double-pupiled one! Truly a rare sight throughout the ages!"
He was very generous with his praise!
"Your Majesty flatters me," Shi Hao replied calmly.
"No need to be modest." The Fire Emperor waved his hand, then his gaze swept over this sacred ancestral land, and his tone became more solemn. "Young friend Shi Hao, this place is the ancestral land of my Fire Kingdom, and also the place where our clan's sacrificial spirits slumber. According to the rules, outsiders are absolutely not allowed to set foot here."
Upon hearing this, Huo Ling'er, who was standing nearby, immediately became nervous and quickly tugged at the Fire Emperor's sleeve: "Father..."
The Fire Emperor chuckled and patted her hand, signaling her to calm down, and continued speaking to Shi Hao: "However... rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Since Ling'er invited you here, and wants to share this opportunity with you, I naturally won't be the bad guy."
He paused, his gaze becoming even more profound: "Moreover, with your current strength and potential, young friend, this small ancestral land of the Fire Kingdom probably can't hold you back."
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao's heart stirred slightly. This Fire Emperor was indeed extraordinary! His insight was sharp, and his aura was exceptional!
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Shi Hao bowed again to express his gratitude. Then, his gaze involuntarily drifted to the Fire Kingdom princess beside him, who was secretly watching him with a mixture of pride and shyness on her face.
"This fat woman seems to be really nice to me..." Shi Hao muttered to himself, his gaze towards Huo Ling'er softening unconsciously.
Huo Ling'er seemed to notice Shi Hao's gaze, her pretty face instantly turning red. She quickly turned her head away with a touch of arrogance, letting out a soft "humph." However, the slight upturn of her lips and the joy deep in her eyes could not be concealed, making her appear exceptionally charming and adorable.
The Fire Emperor took in their subtle actions, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. Then, his expression turned serious, and he suddenly spoke, "Young friend Shi Hao, I've heard that you also know about the impending 'great calamity'?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao's expression hardened, and he nodded: "I've heard a little about it."
The Fire Emperor's tone turned heavy: "This calamity is extraordinary, far beyond imagination! According to the prophecies left by our ancestors, the entire desolate region will be plunged into unprecedented turmoil and chaos! Even Venerables and those at the Divine Fire Realm may not be able to protect themselves! Only the truly supreme experts will have any hope of surviving this calamity!"
His gaze fell upon Shi Hao, filled with solemnity and expectation: "Young friend Shi Hao, your talent is unparalleled, your combat power is heaven-defying, you are a genius rarely seen throughout the ages! Your future achievements are limitless! You are one of the hopes born to meet this calamity!"
"Although Ling'er is a bit mischievous, her talent and bloodline are extraordinary. I hope that when the great calamity comes, you... can protect her for the sake of your relationship with Ling'er."
At this point, the majestic Fire Emperor actually bowed slightly to Shi Hao and gave him a salute!
This sudden action not only surprised Shi Hao, but also brought tears to Huo Ling'er's eyes instantly!
"Father! You..."
"Your Majesty! What are you doing?!" Shi Hao hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to help the Fire Emperor up, but his heart was filled with turbulent emotions!
He knew that the "great calamity" the Fire Emperor spoke of must be the catastrophe in the original story that swept across the eight regions and even affected the upper realm! Its terror was far beyond his current imagination!
At this moment, the Fire Emperor actually set aside his dignity as the Human Emperor and personally asked me to protect his daughter!
This deep parental love! This anxiety about the future!
This also caused a strange sense of heaviness to rise in Shi Hao's heart.
"Father! I don't need this scoundrel's protection! I can protect myself! And... Father, you will definitely protect me!" Huo Ling'er wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said stubbornly. Although her tone still carried a bit of arrogance, it was more of a dependence on and reluctance to part with her father.
Looking at the father and daughter in front of him, Shi Hao felt that the resentment he felt from being schemed against and hunted down seemed to have dissipated considerably.
He took a deep breath, his expression becoming extremely solemn, and said in a deep voice to both the Fire Emperor and Fire Spirit:
"Your Majesty, don't worry!"
"As long as I, Shi Hao, am here!"
"Junior Sister Ling'er... will never be harmed by anyone!"
His voice wasn't loud, but it was full of power! It was like an eternal vow!
Upon hearing Shi Hao's solemn promise, the Fire Emperor's eyes revealed a look of relief.
He knew that with Shi Hao's character, once he said those words, he would definitely do them!
Huo Ling'er's delicate body trembled slightly. Looking at Shi Hao's serious profile and listening to his words full of strength and responsibility, her heart pounded wildly like a deer's! Her pretty face turned as red as if it were about to bleed!
bad embryo...
Just as the atmosphere was slightly heavy yet also somewhat warm.
The Fire Emperor suddenly chuckled again, then changed the subject, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er, a sly smile, like that of a "fatherly" father, flashing in his eyes:
"Hehe, a verbal promise isn't enough."
"To put my mind at ease, and so that you can 'legitimately' protect my Ling'er in the future."
"I think..."
"Why don't you two just settle your marriage plans first?"
"What?!!"