Suppressing the Kings

Shi Hao swept his gaze over everyone. It was a look of contempt and carefreeness. He was looking down on everyone!

When those two sentences were spoken, the area in front of the central heavenly palace immediately became quiet. Everyone’s hearts were pounding. Shi Hao had returned, and he was so domineering.

“Haha…” Someone laughed meaningfully in an indifferent manner. He didn’t say anything but only backed up, wishing to watch from the sidelines.

“The Wasteland Heavenly Lord is so domineering. He’s ordering us around. Is he really going to use his power alone to oppose the current situation?” Another person spoke in a sinister manner.

The central heavenly palace was entirely golden and sparkling. This was a palace constructed from golden rock. Not only was it sturdy and imperishable, it could stand tall for endless time, and it could also gather the spiritual auspiciousness of heaven and earth.

This place had a myriad of scenes. The entire palace was surrounded by draconic energy, creating a divine and auspicious atmosphere. It was as if the main palace of the divine realm had descended into the mortal world, suppressing the fate of all directions.

Shi Hao was expressionless and calm as if he was the lord of this place. He ascended the stairs step by step, arriving at the highest point of the central heavenly palace. He turned around and looked down, saying, “I am a man of my word!”

As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if there was an invisible pressure that quickly spread in all directions. Regardless of whether it was the experts from the outer regions or the aristocrats in the capital, their expressions all froze.

Regardless of what kind of thoughts they had, they still had to consider Shi Hao’s power. Once he went crazy, it would definitely be quite a calamity and would stir up a bloody storm.

Ever since he appeared in this world, he had never been defeated. He killed a dual-pupiled individual, defeated Fairy Yue Chan, and swept through nobles of the same cultivation realm. His reputation was illustrious, and his actual battle accomplishments were there for everyone to see. Who could contend against him?

In front of the majestic palace, a jade pool shone. There were a few spiritual medicines in the water that released multicolored light. This place became more and more hazy as if it had turned into the residence of a deity.

Above the imperial palace, the green dragon condensed from auspicious light and absorbed draconic energy. It continuously circled about, raising its head and chanting. It was clear and distant, transmitting into the nine heavens.

There were still a few spiritual birds in the distance, but none of them dared to approach. They were all auspicious birds raised in the imperial palace, and right now, they were trembling in fear.

“Wasteland Heavenly Lord, aren’t you being a bit too overbearing? This is the imperial palace, not your manor.” Someone said in a neutral tone, reluctant to back out just like that.

“That’s not true. His Majesty has already changed that. As long as Shi Hao returns, he can immediately become the Wasteland Heavenly King,” a prince spoke up.

Everyone was shocked. It was actually the War Prince, an extremely powerful noble figure. Now that he expressed his stance like this, it was clear that he was leaning toward Shi Hao.

Right now, the imperial capital was in chaos. Even the Stone Clan itself was in internal strife, let alone the outer regions’ great sects, all of them wishing to inherit everything. Such a statement from a noble prince made the atmosphere even more tense.

“That’s right! He’s the Wasteland Heavenly King now!” Several old guards stood out, expressing their stance.

“Heh, what a great title. The wasteland region is so large, yet you use it as a title and call yourself a heavenly king. Are you trying to overwhelm the wasteland region? I wonder if you really live up to your name.” An extremely cold and feminine voice rang out. It was sometimes left and sometimes right, making it difficult to tell where the speaker was.

Right now, no one was willing to jump out and confront Shi Hao. No one was willing to take the lead and was only looking on.

Shi Hao had already reached the top of the stairs. He stood in front of the grand palace and looked in a certain direction. He snorted and said, “You sneaky thing, you do not have the qualifications to stand here!”

He swung his sleeves, and an expanse of golden light descended like a golden mountain. With a casual strike, it enveloped a green-clothed individual in front of the heavenly palace with a boom, leaving the person horrified. He never expected to be exposed.

“No!” He only had time to cry out before he exploded under the mountainous golden light, turning into a bloody mist.

It was an expert from the outer regions. Needless to say, he definitely came from an unmatched great sect. As soon as he provoked Shi Hao, he was killed.

That was Shi Hao’s might. Even when facing outstanding individuals all by himself, he was still so fierce and ferocious.

Shi Hao stood there quietly, his clothes fluttering about. He didn’t say anything else. He looked otherworldly and intelligent, but right now, his dignity was like a great mountain crushing down on everyone’s chest.

Everyone shivered inwardly, and their eyelids twitched. Shi Hao was not joking after all. He was killing the people of the outer regions’ great sects without hesitation and didn’t plan to be kind at all.

Shi Hao stood in the middle of the battlefield, coldly glancing at everyone. He felt both anger and regret. With the Stone Emperor gone, it really was a complete mess.

Not only were there great sects from the outer regions here, but they were also completely unrestrained as they entered the imperial palace. They didn’t show any respect for the imperial authority of a country and wanted to raise a puppet king. That was outrageous!

Stone Country’s native troops and noble kings also came. They were divided into different camps. Some of them wanted to support a certain successor out of self-interest, while others defected to the outer regions, luring wolves into their homes.

“Shi Hao, who do you think you are? You are just a king, what right do you have to slaughter and chase us out?” A war general spoke, clearly incited by someone else.

In the end, someone still stepped forward, openly arguing with him. Shi Hao came here alone in such a domineering manner, making many people feel indignant. They didn’t want to drop the topic just like that.

“That’s right. Stone Country is going through such changes, and we came here as guests to observe the ceremony and wait for the new emperor to succeed to the throne. Why can’t we do that?” An expert from a great sect in the outer regions stood out and asked coldly.

Shi Hao’s gaze swept past these people one by one. His expression was indifferent, no emotions visible, but that oppressive aura made one’s heart pound.

“I didn’t take myself for anyone. The Stone Emperor left behind a decree for me to enter the palace, and I was summoned here. Meanwhile, as one of the generals protecting the imperial palace, you didn’t do your duty. Instead, you guided outsiders into the palace. Are you trying to usurp the throne? Do you know how you’re going to be punished?!” Shi Hao stared at that general.

With a raise of his hand, a streak of scarlet sword energy erupted, making even the void tremble. It hacked toward that war general.

Precious artifacts soared into the sky. Not only did the general try to defend himself, but others interfered as well. They wanted to make Shi Hao’s attack miss its target. They wanted to humiliate him, disintegrating his fierce aura.

Crack!

The two powerful magical artifacts were sliced apart. Scarlet sword energy descended, hacking that war general in half. With a thump, blood flew high into the air, and he died on the spot.

At the same time, Shi Hao shook his finger again. A special streak of purple-golden lightning flew out. It wasn’t that thick, but it made even the void tremble before surrounding one person.

A muffled sound rang out. Although the outer region’s cultivator who interfered was extremely powerful, his body-protecting symbols were still penetrated. He cried out miserably and turned into a pitch-black charred corpse.

“You came here to observe the ceremony? Who invited you? This is the imperial palace’s restricted area. Do you think this is your own backyard?!” Shi Hao said after killing the outer region cultivator.

Apart from that large sect, the Heaven Mending Sect, Immortal Mountain, Western Paradise Sect, and other sects all had people here. Outstanding figures were overseeing this place.

Shi Hao looked at them, and then at Stone Country’s native cultivators. He swept his eyes over them one after another, his gaze penetrating.

“Rain Clan, King Kun, King Lan… Do you all wish to obey the orders of the great sects in the outer regions, with them as the leaders?” Shi Hao asked. His voice was calm, but the cold light in his eyes was extremely intense.

He only gave those noble kings who supported Stone Country’s different successors a glance, but toward those noble kings who led wolves into their homes, he only wanted to kill them.

“We are both noble kings, so what qualifications do you have to question us? Aren’t you overestimating yourself?!” King Kun said solemnly.

“Shi Hao, don’t be so domineering. Stone Country doesn’t belong to you. Right now, you are on equal footing with all of the nobles, and you are also the decision-maker of this emperorless era. However, this isn’t a place where you alone have the final say.” The Rain Clan’s representative spoke. A group of people came. Because the Rain King was crippled by the Great Demonic God Grandpa Fifteen, so he didn’t personally show himself.

“I’m not the lord of Stone Country, but as a descendant of Stone Clan and even listed as the Wasteland Heavenly King, I naturally have the qualifications to take action against those who plot against us. You people led the great sects of the outer regions into the imperial palace to overthrow the throne. Are you even worthy of being called nobles? Are you even worthy of being Stone Country’s citizens? All of you should be executed!” Shi Hao said coldly.

“Now that the world is in chaos, and the calamity has already been established, it’s unrealistic to limit the candidate to a country. We are doing this for the sake of self-protection and to protect Stone Country’s foundation, preventing it from being destroyed by heavenly punishment,” said King Kun.

“That’s right. Inviting the Heaven Mending Sect, Immortal Mountain, Western Sect, and others to protect Stone Country, what’s wrong with that? This country is still ours in the end.” The Rain Clan’s representative also spoke loudly.

“You’ve invited the enemy in, yet you still dare to speak in such a dignified manner. You are all traitors who humiliate the country. All of you deserve to be killed!” Shi Hao said coldly.

“What right do you have? Do you really think that no one in this world can deal with you?!” The Rain Clan’s representative shouted. King Kun, King Lan, and the others also had gloomy expressions.

Shi Hao’s entire body shone, battle intent surging. He walked forward, pressing toward those great kings who were confronting him. He was about to take action.

“My friend, wait a moment,” a youngster said calmly. He walked out with a golden mace in hand. It was actually a holy artifact that released strands of white mist. It was extremely terrifying.

Everyone was overjoyed. That was someone from the Heaven Mending Sect, a powerful rising genius. Even though he wasn’t as well-known as Fairy Yue Chan, he was still extremely formidable and rarely met his match.

Apart from this, another youngster walked out. He wore gray clothes, and his hair was only an inch long. His skin was an earthen yellow color, and in his hands was an alms bowl that was also a holy artifact. Strands of purple energy were released, blocking the area in front of him.

He was someone from the Western Paradise Sect. Even though they didn’t know his name, it was clear that he was a formidable expert. There was a faint golden radiance around him, indicating that his Unbreakable Vajra Body had been cultivated to the extreme.

Shi Hao laughed, but there was a wave of coldness. He swept his eyes over them and said, “I want to see who can escape. None of the people I want to kill can escape!”

“Why are you doing this? The great power of the world has already appeared. Do you think you can turn the situation around? It’s better if you back off,” said the short-haired man from Western Paradise Sect.

The young man from the Heaven Mending Sect also held a holy artifact and blocked Shi Hao’s path. He was ready for a battle. “I respect your talent and shocking might, but don’t make a mistake.”

After Shi Hao laughed loudly, his expression suddenly became cold. “Since you dare to stop me, I’ll kill you all. I don’t care which sect you are from. What I said before is true. All outer region cultivators who don’t withdraw will be killed!”

With a boom, Shi Hao made his move. He was going to single-handedly kill a group of kings!

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