Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Arrogance

“My lord!” Tai Wuji bowed deeply, “Please forgive Wuji for being blind as to not recognize your presence! My father the Emperor seeks talents eagerly, and is destined to ascend to the throne. He is in need of talents like yourself to assist him!”

“If you are willing to serve my father, I can assure you, you will enjoy endless glory and wealth!”

This person was too powerful, thus, if I couldn’t secure him, the mission surely would fail.

Before, he hadn’t taken Shi Hao seriously, considering him just a passerby, an unfortunate soul wronged, but once Shi Hao had displayed his abilities, he had elevated him to “your excellency”, and now even further to “my lord”.

“My lord, with your righteous assistance, please carry through your good deeds to the end!” Chang Feng also hurriedly spoke, “The Fourth Prince is the most suitable successor to the great throne; supporting the Fourth Prince will make you a minister from the dragon!”

Shi Hao shook his head: “I don’t care at all about your struggles for power, I’m just a petty person; whoever tries to kill me, I’ll kill them. That’s fair, right?”

Tai Wuji’s face darkened, “My lord, you’re going too far! I have shown restraint towards you, only because my father is desperate for talents, not because we are actually afraid of you!”

Let him say whatever he wants to say.

Showing restraint?

Who was the one shouting about fighting and killing?

Shi Hao chuckled, uninterested in more useless talk.

“Since that is the case, I shall send you all to hell!” Tai Wuji said grimly, drawing his sword.

Buzz, the blade trembled lightly, as if alive.

This was a Spiritual Artifact, and moreover, a six-star one; if its full power could be activated, it would be like playing when slaying at the Founding King Court. However, being from the Founding King Court himself, he knew that activating the full capabilities of the Spiritual Artifact would also come at a great cost.

Hence, only at this moment had he brought out this Treasure Instrument.

“Die!” he roared, and slashed with his sword.

Boom, the Sword Qi transformed into a Blood Wolf, leaping towards Shi Hao.

Shi Hao opened the Black Hole, swallowing the Blood Wolf in one gulp.

Whoosh, the Blood Wolf suddenly disappeared but reappeared after a moment, smaller in size, and then disappeared again, devoured once more by the Black Hole Physiognomy.

–How many Black Holes were there in Shi Hao’s Little Star Universe now?

Countless!

The Blood Wolf kept disappearing and reappearing, but by the time it reached within ten feet of Shi Hao, it had become pathetically small and vanished completely after being devoured again by the Black Hole Physiognomy.

Without a dominating advantage, the devouring ability of the Black Hole Physiognomy could be fully demonstrated.

Tai Wuji was stunned, breathing heavily, his eyes filled with shock.

Such a fierce attack, and Shi Hao had neutralized it without even moving?

This guy… could he be a master from the Supplementing Divine Temple?

He trembled involuntarily, thinking he had miscalculated.

The struggle for the throne between the Great Prince and the Fourth Prince had reached its final phase, hence even kidnapping hostages were actions taken out of desperation by the Great Prince’s lineage.

Now both sides were deploying their best fighters, and the Fourth Prince had also secretly hidden his only son somewhere. Therefore, there was no need, nor was it possible, to send too strong a protector.

The Great Prince’s side was also in such a state, deploying the Ninth King while compressing their forces to the utmost just to bring him here.

He had thought that his intervention would be sufficient; he hadn’t expected a mysterious master to emerge from nowhere and turn the entire situation on its head!

He knew very clearly that his father was on the losing side in this power struggle, thus resorting to such desperate measures as kidnapping, a reluctant action of a cornered foe.

If this step failed, then their lineage would be doomed.

“My lord, let’s discuss this properly–”

Pff!

Shi Hao threw a punch that exploded Tai Wuji’s head, shouting, “Enough of your nonsense!”

Who had he provoked?

Just for having a meal, they wanted to silence him, thinking he wouldn’t get angry?

“Thank you, noble sir, for taking action!” Chang Feng got up with difficulty and bowed stiffly, severely injured by Tai Wuji’s blow.

Shi Hao smiled. “Did I just help the Fourth Prince a great deal?”

“Yes, His Highness will surely reward you handsomely,” Chang Feng quickly replied.

Shi Hao nodded. “Okay then, let’s go to the Imperial Capital together. After I receive the reward, I’ll leave.”

Chang Feng couldn’t help twitching the corner of his mouth. Aren’t you being a bit too practical, not even bothering with small talk?

“What are you waiting for?” Shi Hao began walking, and seeing Chang Feng not following, he turned his head and urged him.

He was headed to the Imperial Capital not for the reward, but to find out what this place was, how far it was from Yunding Star, and how he could return.

Of course, receiving a reward wouldn’t hurt either.

“Oh.” Chang Feng quickly went to the humanoid armor, patted it, and the chest of the armor opened. He lifted the young man out, pressed again, and the armor disappeared.

Shi Hao was greatly intrigued and asked, “What is this?”

Chang Feng looked surprised. “You don’t recognize Spirit Armor?”

“Haha, I’m from the countryside and haven’t seen much. Please, enlighten me,” Shi Hao laughed, not embarrassed in the slightest.

Chang Feng still amazed — Spirit Armor is common knowledge on Chaobai Star. Where are you from, coming from such remote parts that you don’t even know what Spirit Armor is?

After a moment of thought and organizing his words, he explained, “Spirit Armor is crafted by Weapon Forging Masters and imbued with the properties of a Spiritual Artifact. Formation Masters then engrave Formation Patterns to tap into the Power of Heaven and Earth, giving it formidable offensive and defensive capabilities.”

“The more powerful the Spirit Armor, the more Spirit Stones it consumes.”

“This piece of Spirit Armor is only five-star level, not enough to defeat Tai Wuji, but sufficient to protect the Princely Heir and keep him uninjured from the conflict.”

Shi Hao was very interested; although Yunding Star also had Weapon Forging Masters and Formation Masters, they clearly lacked such things as Spirit Armor.

On different celestial bodies, the martial arts civilization, although similar, has evolved to have its own distinct characteristics.

Shi Hao nodded and didn’t rashly ask which celestial body this was, as they would definitely not believe he was from some backwater but would suspect he came from another celestial body.

He needed to be careful.

The three of them continued, with Chang Feng still carrying the clad youth on his back, who took a long time to come to.

“Seeing the Princely Heir, why don’t you kneel?” the youth arrogantly demanded of Shi Hao.

“Princely Heir, this man is our lifesaver. You need to treat him with respect!” Chang Feng quickly said.

“I don’t care, I am the Princely Heir, the future Crown Prince, Emperor — everyone should kneel before me!” the youth insisted, clearly spoiled.

Shi Hao just smiled, grabbed the youth, and started punching and kicking him.

“Ah!” In pain, the youth screamed and cried.

“My lord, my lord–” Chang Feng’s voice trembled; this was the Princely Heir, the Fourth Prince’s only son. Once the Fourth Prince ascended the throne, this one would be the Crown Prince.

Shi Hao ignored him and after several more strikes, finally stopped.

Such a spoiled person, if not properly disciplined, was certain to become a disastrous ruler in the future.