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Moreover, he still acts so arrogant and unreasonable!
He crossed his arms and looked at Huo Ling'er with a leisurely air, mimicking her tone and saying in a childish voice, "Hey! You fat girl in red over there! I found this spiritual spring first! Everything has its order, don't you understand? You want to steal my things? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
"You!" Huo Ling'er blushed with anger at Shi Hao's sarcastic tone, then her eyebrows shot up and she snorted, "What this princess has her eye on is mine! What do you mean by first come, first served? In the Great Wilderness, whoever has the bigger fist is right!"
"Oh?" Shi Hao's eyes lit up. "So, as long as my fist is bigger than yours, this spiritual spring is mine?"
"That's natural... Hmm? No!" Huo Ling'er realized she'd been tricked and became even angrier. "You little brat! Smooth talker! Get him! Chase this kid away! Take the Spirit Spring back!"
Upon hearing this, the dozen or so guards from the Fire Kingdom behind her immediately stepped forward, exuding powerful auras as they approached Shi Hao!
"You don't know what's good for you!" Shi Hao shook his head.
Since reasoning with them won't work, then the only option left is... fists!
Faced with the more than ten menacing guards from the Fire Kingdom, Shi Hao didn't even bother to use his special techniques!
He simply took a deep breath, and the power of the eight celestial caves instantly empowered him!
Then, as if teleporting, he rushed directly into the crowd!
boom!boom!boom!boom!boom!
It's like a tiger entering a flock of sheep!
Shi Hao's small fist may seem weak, but it contains terrifying power that can shatter mountains and split rocks!
Every punch was accompanied by the sound of bones shattering and screams of agony!
Those powerful experts at the Cave Heaven Realm who could dominate a region in the outside world were as fragile as paper in front of Shi Hao! They couldn't withstand the power of his punch at all!
In just a few breaths!
More than ten guards from the Fire Kingdom were all knocked to the ground like dumplings being dropped into a pot! Each of them was bruised and battered, with broken bones and tendons, and had lost their fighting ability!
"This...how is this possible?!"
Huo Ling'er was completely stunned by the scene before her, which was as devastating as a withered tree!
Her large, fiery eyes widened in disbelief, her small mouth slightly agape, as she stared in disbelief at what she was seeing!
This...this little brat...is actually this powerful?! Wow!
Just as she was lost in thought, Shi Hao clapped his hands, walked up to her, grinned, and revealed a set of small white teeth:
"Fatty, it seems... my fist is still bigger."
"Now, this sacred spring is mine. Do you have any objections?"
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Exploring the Divine Cave, Huo Ling'er's Shy Demeanor!
In the valley of Baiduan Mountain, where the spiritual spring gurgles.
After collecting the valuable spiritual spring and the surrounding spiritual soil, Shi Hao felt quite pleased.
He clapped his hands, ready to call the furball and continue their treasure hunt.
However, a sharp gust of wind came from behind.
Shi Hao looked back and saw a fiery red figure returning – it was none other than Huo Ling'er, the princess of the Fire Kingdom whom he had just "persuaded" to leave.
At this moment, Huo Ling'er's pretty face no longer showed any trace of her previous dishevelment and anger.
Instead, an extremely complex expression appeared on his face, a mixture of shock, curiosity, resentment, and even a hint of... an indescribable burning light.
She stood there gracefully not far away, her large, fiery eyes fixed on Shi Hao, as if trying to see right through this little guy who looked only five years old but was incredibly strong.
Shi Hao felt a little uneasy under her gaze, touched his nose, and took the initiative to speak: "Hey, fat woman in red, what are you doing back here again? Let me tell you, I've already taken the Spirit Spring away, so don't even think about trying to get it."
"Hmph! Who cares about your little bit of spiritual spring water!" Huo Ling'er arrogantly raised her snow-white chin, then took a deep breath, seemingly having finally made a decision, and said in a slightly awkward tone, "You...you're really a little monster! I admit, your strength is very strong, exceeding my expectations!"
She paused, her gaze fixed intently on Shi Hao: "However, strength alone is not enough! The true opportunities in the Hundred Broken Mountains are often hidden in extremely dangerous places, requiring wisdom, luck, and... a sufficiently powerful partner!"
"Oh?" Shi Hao raised an eyebrow. "What are you trying to say?"
Huo Ling'er revealed a mysterious smile: "I know a place called 'Divine Cave,' a mysterious cave left over from ancient times. It is said that there may be relics of the gods inside! However, that place is extremely dangerous. Not only is it protected by powerful restrictions, but it is also inhabited by terrifying creatures! Even with the strength of my Huo Kingdom, it would be quite difficult to fully explore it."
She looked at Shi Hao, her eyes gleaming with a strange light: "Little monster, do you dare... team up with me to venture into that divine cave? If we can get the treasures inside, we... will split it fifty-fifty!"
She took the initiative to extend an invitation!
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao's heart stirred. A divine cave? It sounded extraordinary!
He glanced at Huo Ling'er. Although the girl was arrogant and willful, she did not seem to be a treacherous or cunning person. Moreover, as a top power in the desolate region, Huo Kingdom must have much more information than he, an "outsider".
Perhaps collaborating with her on 337 might really lead to a great opportunity?
"Joining forces is fine," Shi Hao nodded. "But how will we divide the treasures inside?"
“Didn’t we say it would be a 50/50 split?” Huo Ling’er said immediately.
Shi Hao shook his head: "No. It has to be allocated according to need. For example, fire-attribute treasures are yours, and lightning-attribute treasures or those that can strengthen the body are mine. If we don't need either of them, or if we can use both, then we can discuss it." He didn't want to argue with this girl over something she didn't need.
Huo Ling'er thought about it and felt that the suggestion was reasonable, so she nodded and said, "Okay! It's settled then! But you can't go back on your word later!"
"It's a word."
Thus, these two little guys, who had just been at odds, temporarily formed an alliance because of their shared interests.
With Huo Ling'er as their "guide," coupled with Shi Hao's formidable strength and Mao Qiu's treasure-hunting intuition, their "exploration team" became extremely efficient.
They traversed miasma-filled swamps, avoided mountains teeming with terrifying beasts, and broke through several simple ancient restrictions. Finally, a day later, they arrived before a strange mountain range that appeared dark red.
"This is it!" Huo Ling'er pointed to a dark red mountain that looked like a giant beast lying prone in front of her and said, "The Divine Cave is inside the belly of that mountain!"
Shi Hao looked up and saw a majestic mountain, barren of vegetation, with only dark red rocks exposed, exuding an ancient and desolate aura.
Faintly, one could also sense an extremely pure earth-attribute energy gathering deep within the mountains.
At the foot of that great mountain, there was indeed a huge, incredibly deep cave entrance, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, exuding a chilling aura. On the rock walls surrounding the cave entrance, there were still some indistinct ancient runes, yet they contained strange and profound Daoist charm.
"What a wonderful place!" Shi Hao exclaimed. He could sense that this divine cave was definitely extraordinary!
However, before they could get close, a deafening roar, like a thunderclap from the heavens, suddenly exploded from the entrance of the cave!
Roar--! ! !
Accompanied by a roar, an extremely powerful and domineering aura, filled with the majesty of a king, swept out!
Immediately afterwards, a colossal creature slowly emerged from the shadows of the divine cave!
It was a nine-headed lion, as huge as a small mountain, covered with brilliant golden fur, and majestic!
Nine enormous and majestic lion heads were raised high, each with a different look in its eyes—some ferocious, some majestic, some cunning, some indifferent… Nine pairs of golden pupils, like burning suns, stared intently at Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er!
An ancient relic—the nine-headed lion!
The aura emanating from it was clearly that of a peak Cave Heaven Realm cultivator! Moreover, its bloodline power was extremely strong, far surpassing that of ordinary Cave Heaven Realm cultivators!
Behind the nine-headed lion were several other strange beasts with equally strong auras, as well as several young people dressed in different clothes with arrogant eyes, who were clearly affiliated with the nine-headed lion's forces.
"Two more to die?" The largest head in the middle of the nine-headed lion spoke, its voice booming like a great bell. "A little girl from the Fire Kingdom, and another... um? Where did this baby come from?"
Its gaze fell on Shi Hao, and a hint of contempt was revealed in all nine of its eyes.
"This place has been occupied by us, get out of here now! Otherwise..." A strange beast resembling a wolf roared in a show of force.
"Insolence!" Huo Ling'er could not tolerate such an insult. She immediately stepped forward and said, "How dare you, a mere beast, stand before this princess! This divine cave is unclaimed land. When did it become your place to occupy it? If you know what's good for you, get out of the way right now, or this princess will surely tear you apart!"
For some reason, Huo Ling'er and the nine-headed lion and other creatures did not seem to form an alliance as in the original story.
"Hahaha! What arrogance!" The nine-headed lion laughed in fury. "Since you want to die, then I will grant your wish!"
The words fell!
Roar! Roar! Roar! …
The nine lion heads roared simultaneously!
In an instant!
Golden divine light shot out like a sharp sword!
The soul-shaking sound waves swept across like a tsunami!
A terrifying magical attack swept towards Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er!
"not good!"
Huo Ling'er's expression changed, and she dared not be negligent. She quickly summoned the protective treasure bestowed upon her by her family—a crimson seal wreathed in flames, which hung above her head and sent down streaks of firelight to protect her body!
The guards behind her also stepped forward to defend themselves!
Shi Hao shook his head as he looked at the scene.
"Nine heads attacking at once? That looks exciting, but unfortunately... the power is too scattered."
He didn't even bother to use any complicated magical techniques!
Just take a deep breath and take a step forward!
boom! ! !
Eight grotto-heavens manifested behind him! Like eight black holes that devoured the heavens and earth!
A vast amount of vital energy surged forth like a boundless ocean!
He simply threw a punch!
This punch contained no thunder, no flames, and no concept of reincarnation!
Only the purest, most primal power!
A terrifying power capable of shattering mountains and cracking the earth!
Bang bang bang bang bang! ! !
A series of rapid, muffled thuds, like thunderclaps!
Those nine seemingly world-destroying innate divine abilities, upon contact with Shi Hao's punch, were as if they had encountered their nemesis!
The golden beam of light was directly shattered!
The sonic attack was forcibly shattered!
Just one punch!
The Nine-Headed Lion's (aceb) proud Nine-Fold Divine Power Combination Attack was completely defeated by Shi Hao in the simplest and most unreasonable way!