454 Human Emperor Shi Hao
Translator: Henyee Translations
Editor: Henyee Translations
Ripples appear one after another. Bright light gushed out as if a silver river was flowing. The void split apart, forming a gate that flowed with a strange aura.

A small world!

This wasn’t the first time Shi Hao had seen this kind of space. From the Hundred Shattering Mountains to the precious box later on, regardless of whether it was big or small, they all formed a small world of their own.

Divine light shot out from his eyes as he stared inside. After confirming that this wasn’t a trap set up by Yue Chan and the others, he immediately stepped in and arrived at a dark place.

This place was extremely desolate as if it was a wasteland. There wasn’t the slightest bit of vitality, and the region wasn’t small either. It was several dozen miles in radius.

“This is a space that was abandoned by others. Recently, it suffered a calamity and was almost shattered,” Shi Hao said to himself as he carefully observed it.

This small world was extremely dim. Layers of mist curled about, and the ground was cracking apart, extending into the distance like a spider web. Not only that, but the sky was also like this, looking like it was about to collapse at any moment.

“This is Stone Emperor’s small world?” Shi Hao was surprised.

Who else could it be but the Human Emperor who had no choice but to abandon the small world that had been destroyed recently? Furthermore, it was most likely left behind by the Human Emperor in front of the throne in the palace.

Outside the Heavenly Palace, the kings were all silent. A group of nobles were here, not saying a word. They were quietly waiting for the result.

The War King flew into a rage and said, “What a shame! The Stone Clan has never experienced such a great humiliation since we established our country. The great imperial palace’s restricted area was allowed to be entered by outsiders, yet no one stopped them.”

He attacked just now, but in the end, he was no match for the experts of the three sects. As for the more nobles, they remained silent. No one made a statement. Facing the Immortal Mountain and the Heaven Mending Sect, they all felt powerless.

This was because they had already understood that these orthodoxies were related to the upper realms. Offending them would mean deviating from the “great trend”.

Otherwise, with a group of noble kings protecting this place, no matter how powerful the three sects were, they wouldn’t be able to enter and leave as they pleased. After all, supreme experts weren’t revealed yet, so noble kings were already at the peak of strength.

“How humiliating!” Another king-level figure also cried out.

The area in front of the Heavenly Palace was already under martial law. However, the people weren’t from the Stone Country but rather experts from the three sects. No one else was allowed to enter. They sealed off the ground, wanting to trap and kill Shi Hao.

Inside the small world, Shi Hao strolled about, carefully sensing and searching.

What did the Stone Emperor leave behind?

Boom!

Suddenly, the entire small world trembled. A sparkling and translucent small seal appeared, releasing brilliant multicolored light. It was like a small sun that rose from the depths of the earth.

“Yi, what is this?” Shi Hao was shocked.

This imprint was only the size of a walnut. It was clear and beautiful, swirling with endless draconic energy. There was even a type of mysterious aura. As it rushed out, auspicious light instantly surged, filling the entire small world.

“What a powerful treasure.”

Needless to say, just the brilliance was enough to fill the entire small world. It was filled with auspicious and divine aura, and one could conclude that this was a precious treasure.

“Don’t tell me it’s an ancient supreme treasure like the Heaven Flipping Seal.” Shi Hao’s heart was pounding.

The magical seal revolved, and the radiance it scattered down became even gentler. Moreover, the mysterious aura became more and more intense. It rushed over, hanging above Shi Hao’s head.

Waterfalls descended one after another, enveloping Shi Hao below. They were like curtains that tightly covered him, protecting him within.

This left him shocked. These waterfalls were all formed from auspicious energy. His body was beneath the precious seal, and he relaxed as if he was about to soar into the heavens. What kind of treasure was this?

This was especially the case when Shi Hao’s breathing resonated with this precious imprint, triggering a mysterious aura that surged over. There was also dragon energy winding about his body, making him feel even more extraordinary.

“There is an extremely powerful force within the precious imprint as if it can vaguely draw in my body. Is this what the Stone Emperor left behind?” Shi Hao was bewildered.

The precious imprint floated up and down. Even though it was only the size of a walnut, the draconic energy and mysterious power that descended was as boundless as the sea. Otherwise, how could Shi Hao be shocked?

Suddenly, between Shi Hao’s hair, the sparkling yellow Divine Striking Stone cried out. It struggled down and rushed toward the precious seal.

Bang!

Unfortunately, it was sent flying. A strand of aura sent it into the depths of the small world, making it dizzy.

“I’m so angry! We’re of the same race, yet you actually dare treat me like this! I’m going to fight it out with you!” The Divine Striking Stone returned, quickly rushing over.

Bang!

It came as quickly as it left. It was sent flying again, entering the depths of the wasteland.

Shi Hao was shocked. Another divine striking stone? He was rather stunned. Then, he carefully stared at it, wishing to see through it.

“Legend has it that Stone Country’s first Guardian Spirit was a divine striking stone. In the end, it gained sentience and became a deity.”

Shi Hao could no longer maintain his calmness. Could this be Stone Country’s Guardian Spirit? This was a bit shocking.

The Divine Striking Stone harrumphed and trembled as it rolled over from the distance. It was incomparably angry as it said, “You’re bullying fellow clansmen, you ingrate.”

“Don’t be rude. This might be a deity, a Guardian Spirit for Stone Country’s ancestor,” Shi Hao said seriously.

“What? Wait a moment, I think I understand.” The Divine Striking Stone woke up with a start. It rose into the air, hovering there, carefully staring at the precious seal. Then, it understood.

“This is a shell, a stone core abandoned by one of my clan’s seniors after becoming a deity.” The Divine Striking Stone cried out, continuously exclaiming that it was no wonder this was the case. Right now, this was only a precious seal, not its clansmen.

Since ancient times, only a few of these wondrous stones had appeared. They were known as the most precious treasures of the mortal world. When ancient saints and deities refined artifacts, everyone wanted to obtain them. It was something that could only be chanced upon by luck.

“How do you know?” Shi Hao asked him.

“There are only a few clansmen in total. How could I not know? It should be Stone Country’s ancestral guardian spirit,” the Divine Striking Stone said to itself. After looking at it for a long time, it said, “That ancestral guardian spirit should have died.”

Through this stone, it could see quite a few clues. It was even certain that the Guardian Spirit that had become a deity had already passed away many years ago.

Shi Hao sighed. The rumors weren’t false after all. Stone Country’s ancient Guardian Spirit had long died. Previously, he still had some expectations, but it seemed like the rumors weren’t baseless.

Immediately afterward, the small pagoda within the bronze block also woke up. Once there were heavenly treasures, it would definitely rush out, wishing to carry out a transaction with Shi Hao.

To Shi Hao’s surprise, after the little pagoda escaped from the World Treasure Box, it didn’t say anything when it saw this seal. It seemed to be very serious, which was different from what he had expected.

“You don’t want it?” Shi Hao asked because he knew that this fella was a scammer, always taking advantage of him. Why was it being so obedient now?

“It’s where a country’s fate lies and an item that sacrifices the entire country. The karma is too great. This thing isn’t simple!” The little pagoda said with a sigh.

Shi Hao was shocked. He focused on the precious seal and tried to pluck it from above his head. After carefully looking at it for a long time, his heart trembled. It was the Stone Kingdom’s Imperial Jade Seal—Human Emperor’s Seal?!

Wasn’t it broken in the outside world? It seemed that it was a fake one, and this was a national treasure!

The little pagoda was right. The entire country was sacrificed together. The Human Emperor and Guardian Spirit shared that kind of divine power and could cultivate rapidly. Apart from them, there was naturally the most important weapon of the country—the Human Emperor’s Seal.

From a certain point of view, the providence condensed by this seal was more than the Human Emperor and the past Guardian Spirits. It was even more majestic because it had been worshiped by Stone Country since ancient times.

“Spirit force contains a type of faith, all of it converging within this seal. This is Stone Country’s endless and long karmic luck storage magical artifact,” the little pagoda sighed in admiration.

It sensed a special type of power. Since ancient times until now, the seal had been continuously worshiped by people. All types of mysterious power and endless luck gathered within this precious object.

“If you want to become a supreme expert, with this precious seal, you can almost immediately succeed,” said the little pagoda.

Shi Hao was stunned. What kind of power was this? It could create a supreme expert on the spot? The precious seal was just so powerful.

“Did you see that? There are still strands of mysterious force gathering toward this precious seal because as long as Stone Country’s people offer sacrifices, that mysterious force will surge over and gather on it,” the little pagoda explained.

Beside him, the Divine Striking Stone was drooling. It wished it could hug this precious seal and gnaw on it.

“It might not necessarily be a magical artifact, but it’s definitely Stone Country’s number-one treasure. It’s the foundation of the country’s fate. All of its secret force is gathered towards it, and it is where the country’s fate lies,” the little pagoda said.

It was originally in hibernation. After being alarmed, when it saw this strange seal, it couldn’t help but start talking, sounding extremely concerned.

The Guardian Spirit and the Human Emperor relied on the secret power of the entire country to cultivate. Their cultivation increased extremely quickly. This precious seal contained the secret power from ancient times until now. If Shi Hao absorbed a portion of it, he would naturally be able to quickly become a supreme expert.

“I won’t dare to use it.” Shi Hao shook his head. He had consulted the Willow Deity and received an answer. Guardian Spirits, Human Emperors, and others cultivated very efficiently, but if the foundation of the country was damaged, it might break the most basic thing.

The little pagoda nodded and said, “Using it to increase one’s cultivation is indeed inferior. However, many powerful figures collect such luck, so it can be used by them. It can protect oneself, making sure they never fall into calamity.”

“Where’s Stone Emperor?” Shi Hao’s heart jumped.

“He might not be dead. With this treasure seal protecting him, he would at most be heavily injured. It’s just that he is most likely not in the wasteland region.” The little pagoda made a deduction.

“Is this precious seal so powerful?” Shi Hao was stupefied.

“What do you think? Otherwise, why would there be so many Guardian Spirits? It’s to collect this type of secret force,” the little pagoda said.

Suddenly, the precious seal trembled and became increasingly translucent. Then, it began to spew out auspicious multicolored light that enveloped Shi Hao. He was surrounded by boundless brilliance, making him look like a teenage emperor.

“This is…” He felt as if every move he made carried a type of great power of heaven and earth as if he could move mountains and overturn seas with a raise of his hand, as well as suppressing and killing all creatures in all directions.

Even so, he was a little nervous.

“Don’t worry. As long as you don’t refine this mystical power, there won’t be any problems. Furthermore, you can use this treasure seal to store and release it,” the little pagoda said. Pursuing its lips, it continued, “This is to make you the Human Emperor of Stone Country and pass it on to you.”

“How could that be?” Shi Hao didn’t understand.

“Otherwise, why would the various secret powers of this precious seal be augmented on you? The entire country will worship it, and you’ll be the greatest beneficiary,” said the little pagoda.

Before long, Shi Hao walked out of the small world. This world was originally about to shatter. After the Human Emperor’s Seal was taken, it disintegrated on its own and returned to the void.

Outside the central heavenly palace, experts from the three sects gathered. With Fairy Yue Chan, Qin Lun, and Zhang Six as the leaders, they set up a killing formation, preparing to suppress Shi Hao.

“Shi Hao, how long can you hide for? Are you still not coming out?” An elder sneered.

Boom!

Suddenly, the entire central heavenly palace shook. The hazy draconic energy and endless auspicious light all withdrew, and the scene in the depths of the giant palace could be seen.

Everyone saw that on the highest throne, Shi Hao sat majestically, looking down. He seemed to have a special mysterious power as if he was born from the great destiny of heaven and earth, possessing an aura that could swallow mountains and rivers.

He was clearly a teenager, but sitting high up, he gave off an endless sense of oppression, shocking everyone and making them feel apprehensive.

“Shi Hao, are you trying to seize the throne? How bold! You actually dare to sit on someone else’s throne! This is treason!” A noble king shouted. Because the experts of the three sects were here, some people were fearless.

“We were invited here to help the new emperor of Stone Country,” an elder from an outer region’s great sect said in a dignified manner. Rather than saying that he was helping, it was more appropriate to say that he wanted to establish a puppet monarch.

They had barged into a country’s imperial palace like this. They were truly overbearing.

Shi Hao looked at them coldly. The aura on his body became more and more powerful as if the providence between heaven and earth was gathering towards him, and he was about to transform into a Heavenly Emperor.

Boom!

Suddenly, the great palace shone, rushing out with endless golden multicolored light. An enormous decree rushed out, illuminating the heavens and accompanied by grand chanting sounds.

“Shi Hao is the successor to the throne…”

Everyone was shaken. The Stone Emperor had issued a will, and now it appeared, passing on the throne to Shi Hao!