Shi Hao was certain that in this place, even the eyes and Divine Sense could deceive oneself.
Was he really walking straight forward all along?
Perhaps there was a turn, but he simply didn’t realize it.
This was Ding Lingfeng’s handiwork.
This person’s monstrous talent could definitely be recorded in history. Not to mention anything else, just the fact that he lived through nine lives, is there a second person who can do that?
Shi Hao couldn’t help but think of the Ancient World, where there was also a remarkable figure who wrote the Primordial Scripture. Comparing Ding Lingfeng and this figure, who was more outstanding?
Looking at it now, it’s certainly that ancient figure, but Ding Lingfeng’s legend has just begun. He entered the Immortal Realm around 50,000 years ago and is now in his prime. It’s far too early to determine his historical status.
Shi Hao put away the Spirit Exploration Compass, as he couldn’t depend on it. Otherwise, he should not expect to get anything.
He proceeded based on his intuition.
"Little Stone, do you know if you’re going the right way?" the Purple Gold Rat couldn’t help but ask.
"Follow my intuition," Shi Hao said casually.
"Bah, you’re just gambling on luck," the Purple Gold Rat scoffed.
However, just after walking for a while, a Stone appeared ahead—a unique one, not reflected by any mirror.
The characteristics were so obvious that it couldn’t be faked.
The Purple Gold Rat was dumbfounded. What kind of luck is this, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat?
Shi Hao smiled slightly. "Good-looking people never have bad luck."
The Purple Gold Rat was speechless. Anyway, you have the final say on everything now.
Shi Hao picked up the Mirror Stone and stored it in the Immortal Abode, feeling very satisfied.
If used well, it might just create a miracle.
"Shi Zhong should be here too," Shi Hao murmured, "I wonder if I can meet him here."
The Purple Gold Rat shrugged. "It’s best not to face Shi Zhong now. Even though you’re a prodigy, that guy is also someone who has received great fortune. In a life-and-death battle, you might not gain the upper hand and might even fall at his hands."
Shi Hao nodded, acknowledging that Shi Zhong was indeed strong. In a life-and-death clash, he might die at Shi Zhong’s hands, but Shi Zhong could equally die at his.
It was precisely this uncertainty that filled Shi Hao with a fighting spirit.
Facing other opponents, he already knew he would win without even battling, so what was the point?
Shi Hao suddenly noticed someone approaching from ahead.
The surrounding mirrors displayed the reflection of this person, making it seem as if there were a myriad of them.
The other person also noticed Shi Hao and immediately showed a look of disdain, as if they hadn’t taken Shi Hao seriously at all.
—Because Shi Hao wasn’t using his true appearance now. According to the Purple Gold Rat, if everyone knew he was Asura, how could he deceive anyone?
So, Shi Hao followed the advice and slightly altered his appearance.
Shi Hao looked at the Purple Gold Rat, and the Purple Gold Rat looked back at him, both revealing expressions of pleasant surprise.
Because this person... was from the line of the Peerless Great Ability who previously obtained the Sky Reaching Tree. Whether they were a disciple or a descendant wasn’t clear, but one thing was certain—he had a section of the Sky Reaching Tree on him.
Shi Hao had been pondering how to deal with these people, and unexpectedly, he encountered one now.
Neither side had any intention of backing down, moving toward each other, the distance closing.
"Hmph, you think you’re worthy to stand alongside me?" the man sneered, immediately making a move and striking toward Shi Hao.
Shi Hao smiled and responded with an attack of his own.
However, their attacks didn’t connect, as although they seemed close, there was actually a great distance separating them. The attacks struck the mirror-like surface without even causing a ripple, getting absorbed cleanly.
"Lucky you!" the man snorted. Otherwise, he wouldn’t mind blasting Shi Hao to death.
Shi Hao also felt it was a pity. In his eyes, the other person wasn’t even human but merely a container holding the Sky Reaching Tree.
"A mere container dares to act arrogantly?" In this regard, the Purple Gold Rat and Shi Hao shared an uncanny level of understanding, immediately tipping its hat and yelling.
The man was first stunned and then erupted in anger.
He understood that the other side was coveting the Sky Reaching Tree on his person!
Hmph, do they think they can have their way with him just because they believe he’s left his grandfather’s side?
What a joke. His grandfather was one of the great powers in the Universe, and he himself wasn’t weak at all, ranking ninth on the Great Sacrificial Heaven combat power list in the Great Void Realm.
Ninth in the entire Universe—that was astonishing!
Of course, because Shi Zhong and Shi Hao rose so quickly, the rankings hadn’t included them yet. Otherwise, he might have been knocked out of the top ten.
He, Gao Tianyi, had actually been insulted by a mere beast, and a rat, no less.
"You’d better hope you don’t run into me, or you’ll die a miserable death!" Gao Tianyi said coldly. He naturally disdained deliberately searching for Shi Hao and the Purple Gold Rat, just like an elephant being provoked by ants—it would just step on them if encountered.
Shi Hao didn’t say anything; he would just knock the person out and snatch the Spatial Spirit Tool later.
Yes, capturing the person and demanding a ransom from their Heaven Building Ladder elders could also be a plan.
Right, who told him to provoke me?
Shi Hao didn’t deliberately seek out Gao Tianyi, as the more you tried to find something here, the harder it was to achieve your goal.
Walk and walk, and before long, Gao Tianyi was out of sight, but a small light spot appeared on the Spirit Exploration Compass.
There was a Mirror Stone nearby.
Shi Hao’s heart stirred, but he didn’t pause.
Follow the instinct, huh.
After walking a while longer, a Stone appeared ahead.
"Geez, your luck is off the charts!" the Purple Gold Rat exclaimed in surprise. "Once is chance, but twice in a row can’t be explained by mere chance. Little Stone, you truly have great fortune shrouding you!"
Shi Hao laughed heartily and walked towards the Mirror Stone.
Upon reaching the spot, he reached out to grab it.
But just then, another hand reached out from the opposite direction, also grabbing for the Mirror Stone.
Strangely, Shi Hao hadn’t noticed anyone ahead before.
The other person also suddenly discovered him and immediately switched from grabbing to cutting, slashing at Shi Hao’s pulse point.
Shi Hao snorted, turned his hand to grab the person’s wrist and threw them out.
A figure seemed to be pulled from a Different Space, first revealing an arm, then a head, chest, abdomen, and finally legs—the entire person appeared and was then flung out.
"Oh damn!" the Purple Gold Rat immediately cursed. "Little Stone, your hand was too quick; it’s that container!"
Shi Hao also noticed, realizing that the person he threw was indeed Gao Tianyi!
Damn, there’s still the Sky Reaching Tree on him!
He hurriedly picked up the Mirror Stone and chased after Gao Tianyi.
Thud, Gao Tianyi hit the ground, and Shi Hao, always on his heels, was upon him, reaching out to seize him.
Gao Tianyi quickly parried, but struck only air.
Once again, they were deceived by the mirror illusion, actually quite far apart.