Perfect World

Chapter 720: 720
 

City of the Heavens, grand and vast.

Shi Hao walked on the limestone streets, first passing through a bustling market area, then along a path by spiritual mountains and cave dwellings, slowly approaching the famous Martial Arts Arena.

A peerless beauty of the clan was to be married, news traveled fast!

Many from the Celestials Clan already knew that an exceptional talent had arrived in the city, possibly to become united in marriage with the clan’s pearl. This created a huge stir, shocking the younger generation.

The young powerhouses were stunned; it was too sudden, they were unprepared and found it difficult to accept such an outcome. How could renowned beauties like Manzhu Shahua and Furu from the Celestials Clan suddenly marry someone?

The city was in turmoil, with many young people expressing their dissent.

“Who is this person that we should meet him!”

“On what grounds does he seek to become a martial partner with our clan’s pearl? There wasn’t any hint of this beforehand; it’s unfair to us. Is it because some Imperial Clan is pressuring us?”

Young Celestials with powerful bloodlines came forth from isolation and gathered.

It was obvious that the leak of the news was no accident. There had been no prior indication, yet the eruption occurred just now, deliberately instigated by someone.

Just as Shi Hao had predicted, the two unparalleled beauties had made use of their connections, with the “gray force” fueling the flames, influencing and opposing the clan’s arrangements in their own way.

City of the Heavens, not at peace!

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Shi Hao walked on, initially not paying much attention, later, hearing the clamor, he listened carefully and his lips curved into a smile.

Although this time was dangerous and might bring trouble upon himself, from the initial developments, Manzhu Shahua and Furu had “made their move”, and there was a real chance they might “expel” him from the giant city.

He wanted to leave, and this might be the opportunity.

However, Shi Hao soon felt disappointed when a True God intervened, warning the younger generation not to cause trouble in the city, and the noise subsided almost immediately.

Yet the crowd didn’t disperse, still lingering.

“Don’t tell me that he alone seeks to become martial partners simultaneously with two of our clan’s pearls.”

“According to rumors, it’s very likely!”

The incident that occurred by the Azure Lake was spread, to the surprise of many, and upon learning of it, lots of people were shocked.

People didn’t know whether to feel angry or to laugh.

“Too outrageous and arrogant! Who is this man, I really want to see what he looks like!”

“Are there such people? Let’s go to the Martial Arts Arena to see who this Sacred Entity is, daring to claim he could lift the Flying Celestial Stone. I want to see his bones broken and watch him spit blood.”

Near the Martial Arts Arena, there were shadows everywhere, buzzing with excitement.

What was originally a bet between Shi Hao and the two girls spiraled into a massive commotion, attracting many young spectators, destined to throw the event into chaos.

Shi Hao arrived, trying to push his way inside thrice, but found no passage—the crowd was simply too thick, the Martial Arts Arena was completely surrounded, especially the entrance, where there was no way to get through.

Regarding the airspace above this place, it was a No-fly Domain, where one could not trespass carelessly.

“Martial brother, excuse me, could you let me through?” Shi Hao negotiated with someone.

“Who are you? Can’t you see I’m waiting here? Go line up at the back, we’re entering in an orderly fashion.” The person rolled their eyes.

“Why are there so many people.” Shi Hao muttered.

“Nonsense, everyone is here to see the audacious one, to witness what this guy’s really like. Isn’t that why you came as well?”

“I came with a devout heart, one who dares to lift the Flying Celestial Stone must surely be an extraordinary talent.” Shi Hao said.

“What’s with that attitude? To think you’re a descendant of our Celestials Clan, yet you side with an outsider. You should share our indignation!” A Celestial in his twenties lectured him.

The Celestials Clan looked very similar to the human race, and without close observation and distinction, it was hard to tell them apart.

“Don’t you think that is a heroic feat? Only a true hero would dare to do such a thing!” Shi Hao argued.

As a result, a group of people were dissatisfied, engaging in a verbal battle with him, mocking him.

Shi Hao “argued with reason,” debating with the crowd, creating a rather interesting scene, where he alone was arguing non-stop with a group of people.

For a while, the place was bustling, with sharp tongues and witty repartee, back and forth, many people joined in, condemning this “rebel” for actually siding with outsiders.

“Hey, what’s wrong with you? Why do you side with people from other races?” Even some girls couldn’t stand it anymore, questioning Shi Hao.

“Truth knows no race or borders. We should have a broad and inclusive heart. How can life be so narrow-minded?” Shi Hao spoke righteously.

Blocked at the entrance, he couldn’t get in, he became addicted to arguing here, continuously praising the person who dared to lift the Flying Celestial Stone, standing alone against many heroes.

“I don’t believe it. If you saw Manzhu Shahua becoming someone’s companion, would you really remain indifferent and still have an open heart?” someone retorted.

“As a matter of fact, my heart is indeed as vast as the ocean, and my eyes are as deep as the starry sky, the so-called boundless love, with an open mind,” Shi Hao said earnestly.

“What is this nonsense you’re talking about? What do you mean?” a young strong man questioned with an unfriendly expression.

“To like someone doesn’t necessarily mean to possess them. As long as she is happy, you can silently wish her well, gaze from afar. If she is joyful, please let go at the right time…” Shi Hao boasted, yet with a serious face.

“Who are you to spout this nonsense?!” someone was extremely dissatisfied.

However, there were some young people who felt ashamed, feeling that compared to the person in front of them, they indeed lacked openness.

“Do you really think so?” Some young girls looked up to him longingly, more than one’s eyes were bright and inquiring, discussing with him, making the place even livelier.

More and more people gathered, and Shi Hao kept on arguing incessantly, actually forming a circle around him.

“That’s not right, why do you always speak well of that guy? He’s so arrogant, delusional about lifting the Flying Celestial Stone, obviously not knowing his own limits.”

“Wrong, that is a heroism that surpasses this world,” Shi Hao corrected.

“Stop it, aren’t you flattering him too much?”

…

Just then, voices from the Martial Arts Arena inquired whether Moye had arrived, and why he still hadn’t appeared, wondering if he got stage fright.

Shi Hao coughed, saying, “Excuse me, folks, it’s time for me to go in.”

“What do you mean?” After arguing for such a long time and attracting a large crowd, naturally, many people looked at him unfavorably, how could they possibly make way for him.

“The people inside are calling for me, if I don’t show up it’ll be too late,” Shi Hao explained.

“You… who are you?” The crowd felt something was off.

“I’m Moye,” Shi Hao said, squeezing his way forward as he stepped into the heavenly passage gate.

Outside the Martial Arts Arena, the crowd was petrified.

A large group of people were stupefied, staring at each other with wide eyes and gaping mouths.

Finally, someone murmured, breaking the silence.

“It’s that madman!”

“That’s so shameful!”

“No wonder he always defended the ‘outsider,’ vehemently praising him. Damn, it turns out he was praising himself, so narcissistic it’s boundless!”

…

The crowd erupted, having never seen someone so thick-skinned. The so-called ‘arguing with reason,’ debating against the strong, was actually self-indulgence, praising oneself.

Along the way, many people stared at Shi Hao; he entered quite the spectacle, calm and composed, not showing any signs of nervousness.

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Soon enough, the word of what was happening outside started to spread, and everyone was agape with astonishment. Could it be any more outrageous?

“Wow!”

The Martial Arts Arena was in an uproar. Once the crowd learned what that guy had boasted about outside, they were nearly incensed.

“It’s truly disgraceful!”

People were seething.

“You actually dared to show up!” Manjushage’s fiery red hair was scattered, shining and smooth, while her pale, crystal-clear face exuded a cold, stunning beauty.

Had she and Furu not appeared and signaled everyone to calm down, by now some might have rushed up to settle scores with Shi Hao, and a mass brawl would likely have erupted.

“Why wouldn’t I dare to come? This is a fate ordained by the heavens; you and I are destined to become dao companions and leave behind a beautiful tale,” said Shi Hao.

“Shut your mouth!” Manjushage no longer wanted to talk to him, fearing she wouldn’t be able to restrain herself and would fight him right there and then.

Furu was dressed in white, dancing gracefully, with an ethereal beauty. Her eyes were constantly shifting as she looked around at the dozen or so people.

Shi Hao too felt a stirring; those dozen or so were all very young, and aside from a few prodigies from the Celestials Clan, there were people from other tribes, all exceptionally powerful.

Among them was a Primordial!

This surprised him. Did Manjushage and Furu have that much clout to summon such protectors?

However, something seemed off, for among them was a silver-haired woman and a blue-robed young lady, both exceedingly beautiful. As women, they shouldn’t have been within the summoned range.

“These are some friends who have come to visit our Celestials Clan,” said Furu with a light smile, without giving too much of an introduction.

Shi Hao had a thought and then he understood. Naturally, the all-out battle between the Celestials Clan and the Zhan Tribe was a significant affair, and these past days other major tribes had been visiting to get the scoop. Clearly, these young elites came from those ancient schools.

“I’ve heard you want to lift the Flying Celestial Stone; such courage is commendable,” someone teased.

The incident where Moye killed the War King had not been disclosed by the two women, and the crowd was still in the dark. Only a few within the Celestials Clan knew of Moye’s “roots.”

“It’s just a stone; what’s there to fear?” Shi Hao said casually.

“You don’t even know the immensity of the heavens and the earth. Even Primordials find it hard to lift it, and no Supreme has succeeded throughout history. Do you think you’ll be the one to create a legendary feat?” someone mocked.

“It seems you are nothing special after all, daring to try your luck with the Flying Celestial Stone, looking for trouble.”

…

Clearly, the group was belittling him, not only out of hostility but also intentionally mocking, provoking him to risk lifting the stone at all costs, which would most likely result in him suffering a “great road’s injury.”

Faced with provocation, Shi Hao was very composed. “What right do you have to say anything about me? Do you dare to test your own strength?”

“The very least we could do, should we give it our all, is make it shake. What about you? To what extent can you achieve?” A man sneered.

Another person, a Primordial, jeered, “I hear if you fail, you will roll out of City of the Heavens yourself. Wondering if you’ll stick to your word?”

“Naturally, my word counts,” replied Shi Hao.

Manjushage and Furu immediately smiled, knowing the victory was theirs. There would be a good show to watch soon, and this guy would certainly leave in a miserable and abject state.

“Be careful not to injure yourself too severely. When the time comes, someone still needs to help you out of City of the Heavens,” someone laughed loudly.

“If you’re a real man, you should all give it a try too, don’t just run your mouths. Do you dare to lift this stone?” Shi Hao challenged, looking toward those dozen or so young talents.

The scene suddenly quieted down, with no one speaking.

“If you’re men, lift it. Won’t any of you lift it?” Shi Hao asked.

“You…” The crowd looked on with ugly expressions. This guy’s mouth was “really owed,” daring to provoke them with ambiguously offensive remarks. It was infuriating.

“If we were to take action, we could certainly make the Flying Celestial Stone tremble, clearly better than you.”

“`

“Don’t waste words; let’s have another match. Come down and try your strength.” Shi Hao issued a challenge.

It was astonishing, and in the end, it turned into a dispute of spirit. Some young powerhouses really stepped into the arena, limbering up, ready to make a move.

“Rise!”

Someone shouted loudly, their body glowing as they hugged the Flying Celestial Stone, trying to lift it off the ground.

“You’re not up to it, you didn’t even shake it.” Shi Hao ridiculed.

“Nonsense!” The person who was making the attempt retorted indignantly. They were endowed with natural Divine Power and astonishing aptitude, having already shaken the Flying Celestial Stone, much to the surprise of many.

Then, a member of the Primordial generation made their move and managed to lift the Flying Celestial Stone half a foot off the ground, but sadly, that was as far as they got. Their face turned a deep red.

“That’s just pathetic.” Shi Hao commented, angering the Primordial individual to the brink of spitting blood. They quickly put down the Flying Celestial Stone, with a trace of crimson blood appearing at the corner of their mouth and their insides churning violently.

“Why don’t you give it a try?” Manjushage said, her tone full of provocation.

“Alright, if I fail, I will leave the City of the Heavens.” Shi Hao declared.

“Looking forward to your display of divine prowess.” Although Furu was serene and graceful, she couldn’t resist ridiculing him this time, as she had truly been angered before.

Shi Hao walked forward, with everyone’s attention on him.

“Don’t accidentally use too much strength and really lift it up,” Shi Hao muttered, which was his inner voice, but many heard it clearly.

So arrogant!

Of course, the crowd didn’t think this was his inner voice, they took it as his arrogance and provocation.

“If you’ve got real strength, then lift it. I’m watching,” Manjushage said, her fair face full of anger, obviously not believing that Shi Hao could succeed and waiting for him to suffer a major loss.

Furu felt the same, a smile on her lips, waiting for his failure and for him to show his awkwardness.

Everyone was watching him, their gazes focused solely on him.

Shi Hao stepped into the center of the arena, directly hugged the Flying Celestial Stone, and then gently exerted force.

As soon as he touched it, Shi Hao felt a chill, for even though the Flying Celestial Stone’s luster was dull, he felt his flesh and blood crystalline inside, resonating along with it!

There was some sort of rule within the Flying Celestial Stone that made his heart tremble.

“Ah… it’s been lifted, three feet above the ground!” A group of people were shocked.

“I haven’t even exerted much force yet,” Shi Hao was also surprised and blurted out involuntarily, which, in the ears of the crowd, naturally seemed like the epitome of arrogance.

“It can’t be that it will just inexplicably get lifted, right?” Shi Hao was stunned because he had hardly moved at all; yet the Flying Celestial Stone seemed to stick to his hands, rising on its own!

Manjushage and Furu were annoyed. Was he mocking and teasing them? Could it be that this guy was actually about to perform an astonishing feat?

In fact, Shi Hao soon ignored everything on the outside because he was stunned—the Flying Celestial Stone contained an unknown force and rules that were awakening some mysterious power inside him!

At that moment, chaotic characters flickered, shimmering from deep within his flesh and blood, beginning to manifest.

“What is this…” His heart shuddered, utterly astonished.

When he was still in swaddling, he had lost the Supreme Bone, which was inscribed with Primitive Runes and contained invincible precious symbols. Unfortunately, it was out of reach for him and was obtained by Shi Yi.

However, what was happening now overturned his understanding; that kind of character, that kind of mysterious power—it was very familiar, strikingly similar to what Shi Yi had displayed!

This was the precious symbol on the first Supreme Bone, and now it was flickering in the deepest part of his flesh, revealing a brand, a mysterious sign appeared!

Requesting a monthly pass.

The Flying Celestial Stone moves, the Supreme Rune reappears, calling for a monthly pass in support.

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