The Dead Soldier let out a howl like a wounded lone wolf, then he drew his blade, slashing towards Shi Hao.
Indeed, Dead Soldiers cultivated through secret techniques were extraordinary, inherently talented, and had their future potential fully squeezed out, turning into an immensely terrifying combat power.
Such strength was enough to rank among the top combat forces of the Supplementing Divine Temple.
A strike swept forth, and the void trembled.
Shi Hao, unafraid, swung his fist to meet it, the golden light dazzling.
His fist met the blade, and under the assault of ferocious power, the Dead Soldier stumbled back three steps, while Shi Hao was pushed back eleven steps.
Shi Hao couldn’t help but nod, acknowledging that the Dead Soldier was as strong as his reputation suggested.
However, to defeat him, this level of strength was still not enough.
Shi Hao laughed heartily and immediately counterattacked, his domain unfolding as Soul Force circulated, allowing him to perceive the world in its most fundamental essence.
The Dead Soldier swung his blade again, but Shi Hao easily neutralized it with a punch.
Here, conflicts erupting were nothing out of the ordinary, so most people were observing the War God Statue, trying to grasp the rhythm of its essence, hoping to comprehend that particular Finger Technique.
Only a few who couldn’t stay still would turn their heads to watch this incident unfold.
Seeing the young man in brocade dying at Shi Hao’s hands with a twisted neck, those few onlookers gasped, their excitement mounting.
This was getting interesting.
And when Shi Hao started fighting the Dead Soldier, they were immediately agape with astonishment.
Shi Hao... was too strong.
Was this guy really from the Founding King Court?
The intense fluctuations of battle drew more and more attention, and the faces of many turned to expressions of shock.
Who didn’t know about the formidable strength of Dead Soldiers?
Yes, there were different levels among Dead Soldiers, but as long as one was a Dead Soldier, then their combat power was among the top tier in the Supplementing Divine Temple where the Incense Flame was lit. And now, one was battling on par with someone from the Founding King Court?
Even Bai Anping took a second look, a trace of astonishment on his face.
This man from the Founding King Court was incredibly exceptional!
"Hmph, it’s just forcefully unleashing potential through a secret technique; he’ll be stuck at the Founding King Court level for life," a voice sounded, filled with strong disdain.
He had arrived early and had seen Shi Hao, but he just pretended not to.
——Why bother greeting him if he’s not Shi Hao’s match?
But now that Shi Hao was displaying great prowess, even showing off in front of warriors from other celestial bodies, it kindled a sense of resentment in Meng Tian, and he couldn’t resist striking at Shi Hao’s pride.
"Indeed, without the secret technique boosting him, how could someone from the Founding King Court be so formidable?" This immediately gained agreement from others.
"However, Dead Soldiers are also strengthened through secret techniques. If this person were to squeeze out combat power within the Supplementing Divine Temple, just how powerful could he become?" someone pointed out.
"Can he contend with the Great Sacrificial Heaven?"
Everyone was shocked by their own thoughts; it was too absurd. Yet, they all affirmed in their hearts that it was indeed possible.
More and more people began to take notice, feeling astonished and also pitying that such an exceptional talent was pinned down to the Founding King Court.
But they also felt relieved; otherwise, wouldn’t that mean an unparalleled figure dominating the contemporary era would arise, leading an era to their utter lack of brilliance?
Dead Soldiers were inherently very strong, and they shared one more trait: they were fearless in the face of death.
At critical moments, they would substitute their lives for their masters’.
But now, with the young man in brocade dead, the Dead Soldier became crazed, completely disregarding his own life, aiming for mutual destruction with every move.
——A masterless Dead Soldier was valueless.
Since childhood, he had been brainwashed to live for his master and to die for him as well.
Shi Hao shook his head and no longer evaded, opting instead to trade life for life.
The Dead Soldier slashed at Shi Hao’s neck with his knife, while Shi Hao punched towards his head. Neither side dodged or parried, putting all their strength into their attacks.
This made everyone watching break out in a cold sweat—so ruthless, too ruthless.
It was understandable for the Dead Soldier, but what about Shi Hao?
Could it be because his realm was about to be permanently sealed, he also lost the courage to live?
Shi Hao’s fist struck, and the Dead Soldier’s head immediately burst open, but his blade momentum did not falter, slicing towards Shi Hao and firmly striking his neck.
However, a lotus flower blossomed, blocking the blow.
Nine Lotus Sky-Sealing Technique.
Shi Hao retracted his fist. Do you think you can take me down with you?
Sorry, but it’s either you die or I live.
Seeing this, everyone grimaced.
What kind of secret technique was that? It was truly astonishing, even blocking the Dead Soldier’s life-ending strike without concern for his own death.
Although the lotus also shattered, Shi Hao didn’t sustain a single injury.
Shi Hao turned his head and smiled at the Dead Soldiers of the Jin sisters.
That Dead Soldier immediately felt a sense of frenzy.
This was a challenge.
You see, you refuse to help, but isn’t your opponent still easily taken care of by him?
However, she promptly suppressed her irritability. She was a Dead Soldier, living only for her master. What did personal honor matter to her?
"This time, I’ve repaid the favor," Shi Hao said to the Jin sisters, then turned to leave.
"He really is cool!" Jin Yunqian clasped her hands to her chest, looking every bit the smitten fan.
"Yunqian!" Jin Yunqing quickly reminded her. They were daughters of the Emperor, and their actions represented not just themselves but also the Dayan Dynasty.
"I know, I know," Jin Yunqian said, somewhat impatiently.
They were the favored daughters of heaven; they could have anything they wanted just by asking for it. The only thing they couldn’t decide for themselves was their own marriage.
"You’re called Shi Hao, right?"
Shi Hao had just sat down when someone approached and asked him.
This person stood erect, naturally taking an imposing, condescending stance, matched by the arrogance in his voice.
A Dead Soldier, wearing a helmet on his face, short and stocky in build.
Shi Hao glanced at him, ignoring him.
"I’m talking to you!" the Dead Soldier raged, raising his voice.
"Then spit it out if you have something to say," Shi Hao said indifferently.
The Dead Soldier trembled with anger but remembered his mission and suppressed his rage, saying, "My Young Master mentioned he’s still in need of a follower."
The implication was that he had taken a liking to Shi Hao.
Shi Hao couldn’t help but laugh, "I don’t need followers. Tell your Young Master to give up on that idea."
The Dead Soldier sucked in a breath of cold air. You really have a big mouth.
"Do you know who my Young Master is?" he asked ominously, not waiting for Shi Hao to speak before he blurted out, "The disciple of cultivation from the Polar Hall of the Flying Fox Star, Liu Yifan!"
With this name mentioned, it immediately provoked exclamations from many people.
Across the entire Universe, there were many Almighty beings who had built the Heaven Building Ladder, but those who could be called Absolute Summit powers were very few.
The current leader of the Polar Hall was one such Absolute Summit power.
And Liu Yifan was said to be a direct descendant of the Polar Hall’s leader!