Chapter 700: Chapter 489: Seven Ancient Kings_1

“With your talent, no one within the same realm may stand against you. But always remember to be cautious. Be aware of the saying ‘A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.’ Your brilliance might have already made you a thorn in the eyes of many who seek to eliminate you!” Meng Tian Zheng gave Shi Hao a meaningful look and patted his shoulder.

If he had to choose someone he valued the most amongst everyone, it would unequivocally be Shi Hao.

He saw a reflection of his past self in him. Fearless, dauntless, knowing no fear or retreat.

A spirited heart, burning bright and fierce like a molten lava flow.

But such a forthright character inevitably arouses certain enmity. Indeed, many enemies, including several members of the Eternal Family and Immortal Great Sects, were roused as Shi Hao journeyed onwards. Although Shi Hao’s realm and strength gradually increased, so did the number of his enemies.

“Disciple will remember this well!” Shi Hao nodded solemnly.

While he and Meng Tian Zheng were not teacher and disciple in a literal sense, Meng Tian Zheng guided him on the path to maturation. Thus, to some extent, he was his mentor, and calling him ‘disciple’ was not wrong.

Meng Tian Zheng nodded with satisfaction. He did not refute Shi Hao’s mentor-disciple relationship. With their relationship, it indeed made sense. He then went on to say:

“But don’t worry too much. With me around, those old fellows wouldn’t dare to take action personally. As for the younger generation, there are few who can match you. Even if they want to target you, it would be difficult!”

“Of course!” Shi Hao clenched his fist. He had never been one to hide his true abilities. Among the younger generation across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, apart from some from Liu Village, and others like the Banished Immortal, and the Ten Crown King, the rest, be it the direct descendants of the Eternal Family or the secret disciples of the Immortal Great Sect, he saw none of them as worthy opponents.

“People should not be arrogant or complacent, but neither should they belittle themselves. However, at your young age, what you need most is that spirit of pride – a pride that stands above Heaven and Earth, and the world — a self-confidence that is invincible.” Meng Tian Zheng was very satisfied with Shi Hao’s spirit. It reminded him of his younger self.

“Alright, go now. The future ultimately belongs to you, the young generation!”

“Rumble…”

“Rumble…”

With Meng Tian Zheng’s words, the mighty army outside the Imperial City started moving, filled with an array of races. Some of them were as large as “Stars’ Fight”, like the golden giant elephants or the golden giants–even their newborn offspring were as majestic as mountains–with each footstep shaking the ground for miles, whereas others were as small as grains of rice, even tinier than the little antler ants, swarming in massive numbers like a locust plague.”

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The various races gathered into a long, winding dragon-like formation and headed towards a large teleportation array not far ahead.

The next moment.

With a flash of an aurora as bright as day…

The scenery in front of Shi Hao and the others abruptly changed.

It was no longer majestic halls, but a land swirling with sand and dust.

Jiang Hui also found his viewpoint shifting with the others’, arriving at a place beyond the gates.

Compared to inside the gate, the exterior seemed boundless and desolate, with vast stretches of uncultivated lands. It was an endless red desert, with a bloody red sun suspending in the sky, devoid of any signs of life.

The Frontier Wilderness Knight was not always like this.

No desert, nor bloody red sandbed.

This place used to be a sprawling oasis, indistinguishable from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, with chirping birds and fragrant flowers, serene and peaceful. It was a picturesque scene admired by literati and inkman. However, through countless eras of ceaseless wars, it gradually turned into this bleak landscape.

In those countless battles, too many beings fell here. From both sides of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and the alien territories, or even more ancient eras, where the Immortal King once fought here, and was buried.

Jiang Hui saw a flower blooming by the shore of a blood-colored river. Its color was bizarre, with petals tightly wrapped around each other, radiating a faint purple aura. A closer look revealed a profound red ebbed within it. Besides, he also smelled a dense, refreshing fragrance that was invigorating.

If this flower were blooming somewhere else, it would have been praised for its beauty, regardless of its ordinariness. However, blooming in the Frontier Wilderness, and with such vibrant splendor, it was rather unusual.

Jiang Hui directly cast a Surveillance Technique.

Soon, information appeared before his eyes.

Name: Hell Flower

Origin: True Immortal Blood or Immortal’s blood serves as the seed, with the blood of billions of living beings as the fertilizer. After germinating for ten thousand years, it sprouts then grows over another ten thousand years to bloom. However, for it to fully mature, it must wait for a hundred thousand years.

Usage: Hell Flower is a form of evil creature without a soul. It feeds on blood and remains from birth and once it matures, the scent of the Hell Flower can shroud a vast area. Any living creature within will lose its sanity and turn into a monster that only knows how to kill, unable to distinguish between friend and foe, finally dying in pain and sorrow, turning into a puddle of pus and blood. Though Hell Flower is evil, it serves as a divine antidote against all poisons in the world–no matter how strong the poison, one can be cured instantly by drinking the flower water boiled from the Hell Flower’s petals. Moreover, the Hell Flower also serves as a key component of the ancient Enchanting Formation’s Array.