Chapter 751 - 747: Lin Hao is Supreme

Chapter 751: Chapter 747: Lin Hao is Supreme

"He won’t. Wan Wushen is overconfident. If he says he’ll strike tomorrow morning, then that’s exactly when he’ll do it. We can take advantage of the time we have until then."

Xia Yunpeng had fought Wan Wushen several times before the Dragon Transformation Ancient Realm even opened, so he knew his enemy well.

"Here’s the plan. Brother Zhao and Brother Lao will focus on raising their cultivation realms. The three of us will protect Young Master Lin. I swear on my life that I won’t let Wan Wushen lay a single finger on him."

"Brother..."

"Shut up! If you say another word, I’ll finish you myself before Wan Wushen even shows up!"

Seeing that Xia Yunpeng was truly enraged, Xia Yunhai fell silent.

Xu Zihao and Bai Yu exchanged a look, then agreed to the plan.

Lao Xuexin remained relatively calm. But Zhao Yuanzhong, who had been on death’s door, became incoherent after receiving the pill. "Thank you, thank you! If I’m fortunate enough to survive this, I will make a Blood Oath and follow Young Master Lin for the rest of my life!"

"You’ve made the best decision of your life. Don’t feel burdened. Focus all your energy on breaking through to the next realm."

Xi Chenghua, looking perfectly calm, reassured him.

Zhao Yuanzhong stared blankly at Xi Chenghua for a moment. Then, a mixture of shock and ecstasy washed over his face, and his entire demeanor brightened.

Xi Chenghua had used his divine sense to tell Zhao Yuanzhong that he had sensed a ’maternal qi’ emanating from Lin Hao.

This was a decision he had made after careful consideration.

’If Zhao Yuanzhong were to fall tomorrow morning, the secret would die with him.’

’If he was fortunate enough to survive, he would undoubtedly honor his promise to follow Lin Hao.’

Telling him now would unburden his mind and give him the confidence he needed to advance his cultivation. It was a good move.

Sure enough, upon hearing the news, Zhao Yuanzhong relaxed completely. He calmly sat down cross-legged and began Refining the pill.

Nearby, Lao Xuexin also sat down, joining Zhao Yuanzhong in the attempt to advance his cultivation.

Bai Yu and Xu Zihao did the same, quickly entering a meditative trance.

They had already been hit by a powerful shockwave when just one person was breaking through. Now, with two people advancing simultaneously, the pressure on them would be immense.

Of course, this was also an opportunity.

If they could withstand it, their own cultivation would take another great leap forward.

Before long, the scene from Xi Chenghua’s breakthrough replayed, only this time it was even more terrifying.

Zhao Yuanzhong was at the Sealed Martial Realm Third Layer, while Lao Xuexin’s cultivation was the same as Xi Chenghua’s had been before his own breakthrough. The two of them Refining pills simultaneously was an utterly terrifying prospect.

The domain space upheld by Xi Chenghua and the Xia brothers began to shake under the impact.

Blood trickled once more from the mouths and noses of Bai Yu and Xu Zihao.

Although their own cultivation had improved, the shockwave from two Sealed Martial Realm experts Refining pills at once was more than double what they had faced before.

But one possessed terrifying talent, and the other, an indomitable will. This ordeal served only to temper them further.

An hour later, Xu Zihao was the first to break through, stepping into the Sealed Martial Realm.

Upon entering the Sealed Martial Realm, Xu Zihao’s body seemed to transform into a blazing furnace.

Immediately after, Bai Yu broke through to the Sealed Martial Realm Second Layer. His Divine Soul Sword meridians became more tangible, and the True Essence within them grew ever more potent.

Less than an hour later, Zhao Yuanzhong and Lao Xuexin broke through in succession.

The first thing they did upon opening their eyes was to look at Lin Hao, expressions of shock flashing across their faces.

Just like Xi Chenghua, they too could now sense the unique aura emanating from Lin Hao.

This was especially true for Zhao Yuanzhong. Although he had already been told, feeling it for himself was an even greater shock.

"You sly dog, Xi Chenghua! You really kept this under wraps!"

Lao Xuexin transmitted his thoughts to Xi Chenghua via divine sense.

He now finally understood why Xi Chenghua had seemed to act so foolishly earlier.

"You would have found out eventually. Besides, even if I had told you then, you might not have believed me," Xi Chenghua replied, having already prepared his response.

Lao Xuexin was about to say more, but Xia Yunhai began to urge them on.

Lao Xuexin smiled faintly, released his domain’s power, and, along with Zhao Yuanzhong, took over for the Xia brothers.

Xia Yunhai had been apprehensive, worried Xu Zihao would give him a hard time, but Xu Zihao simply handed over a pill without a word.

Xia Yunpeng thanked him on his brother’s behalf. Then, the two of them sat cross-legged and began Refining their pills.

This time, however, Bai Yu and Xu Zihao didn’t immediately enter a meditative trance. Instead, after the Xia brothers had settled into their own meditation, they produced three more pills and handed them to Xi Chenghua, Zhao Yuanzhong, and Lao Xuexin.

"Here are three more pills. Take them now. They won’t be enough to break through another layer, but they will help solidify your current cultivation."

The three men took the pills, looking at Xu Zihao with complex expressions.

Pills of this quality would cause a frenzy if they appeared on the outside. Forget Holy Lands or esoteric sects—even a power like the Heaven-Breaking Pavilion would fight over them. One could only imagine that even in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain, these were no common items.

Yet Xu Zihao had just handed them over without a second thought.

"Thank you, Xu..."

The three bowed slightly, but Xu Zihao cut them off as they began to speak.

"Don’t thank me. Everything I have today, I owe to the Boss. I only have... one... request. Pro... protect... the Boss... with all... your strength."

As the Xia brothers Refined their pills, the resulting aura became even more terrifying—especially since Xia Yunpeng was already at the Sealed Martial Realm Fifth Layer. The pressure made it extremely difficult for Xu Zihao to even speak.

The three men said nothing. They first nodded to Xu Zihao, then turned and bowed deeply to Lin Hao with utmost reverence, as if worshipping a deity.

Xu Zihao staggered back and collapsed into a sitting position.

Bai Yu had been watching over Xu Zihao. Seeing him settle back down, he closed his eyes as well.

"Brother Xi, should we take the pills now?" Zhao Yuanzhong asked.

Xu Zihao’s intention had been clear: he wanted them to take and Refine the pills immediately. The effects would be greatly diminished since they had just consumed one, which meant it wouldn’t disrupt the domain space they were maintaining.

However, this meant that the pressure Xu Zihao and Bai Yu had to endure would become even more terrifying. If they weren’t careful, the two could very well explode and die.

"What are your thoughts?" Xi Chenghua asked instead of answering directly.

"Young Master Lin’s safety is the priority. We should respect their choice," Lao Xuexin said gravely.

Zhao Yuanzhong nodded in agreement.

Xi Chenghua spoke. "Alright, we’ll take them. A great battle awaits us tomorrow morning. I have a feeling that Wan Wushen is even more terrifying than we imagine. Be prepared."

With that, he immediately consumed the pill.

Zhao Yuanzhong and Lao Xuexin saw this and did the same.

As the three began Refining the pills, the domain space they were maintaining began to tremble erratically, slipping from their control.

As a result, the pressure on Bai Yu and Xu Zihao intensified even further.

This time, it was as if they were struck by lightning. Blood streamed from their eyes, ears, noses, and mouths, and their bodies began to crack.

This was a level of pressure their bodies could not possibly withstand.

Under such pressure, advancing their cultivation was out of the question; even surviving seemed like a vain hope.

A series of sharp CRACKS echoed from their bodies—it was the sound of their bones shattering.

Xi Chenghua and the other two watched, their faces paling, but they were powerless to intervene.

They had reached a critical point in their own process; stopping now was virtually impossible.

Just as they thought Xu Zihao and Bai Yu were about to be crushed to pieces, the unexpected happened.