Chapter 756 - 752: Experts Acknowledge a Master

Chapter 756: Chapter 752: Experts Acknowledge a Master

Xia Yunpeng and Xia Yunhai never imagined that Zhao Yuanzhong would directly swear a Blood Oath.

Zhao Yuanzhong was over sixty years old, and a Martial Artist at the Sealed Martial Realm Fourth Layer.

It would have made sense if Lin Hao were someone from a higher realm, or if his cultivation level was greater than Zhao Yuanzhong’s. The problem was, Lin Hao was neither.

Besides, Lin Hao had made countless enemies. Pledging allegiance to him was simply digging one’s own grave.

For this very reason, while Xia Yunpeng was polite to Lin Hao, he had never considered following him.

Now, Zhao Yuanzhong’s actions left Xia Yunpeng stunned.

As for Xia Yunhai, he was already looking at Zhao Yuanzhong as if he were an idiot.

"What are you doing...?" Lin Hao looked at the kneeling Zhao Yuanzhong, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

But the Blood Oath had been sworn. What else could Lin Hao say? He could only dart to Zhao Yuanzhong’s side and personally help him to his feet.

Just as Lin Hao was helping Zhao Yuanzhong up, Xi Chenghua and Lao Xuexin, who were behind him, exchanged a glance. Then, they simultaneously bit their fingers, drew ancient runes on their faces, and pressed a finger to the spot between their eyebrows...

Across from them, Xia Yunpeng and Xia Yunhai stared, their expressions utterly dumbfounded.

"Did Wan Wushen beat them stupid or something?" Xia Yunhai muttered.

These two were cultivators at the Sealed Martial Realm Fifth Layer, yet they were also swearing a Blood Oath to serve Lin Hao. Xia Yunhai couldn’t think of any other explanation.

Lin Hao sensed something amiss behind him. When he turned, Xi Chenghua and Lao Xuexin were just about to kneel.

The fading blood seal between their eyebrows told Lin Hao what they had done.

The Blood Oath was sworn!

’A Martial Artist at the Sealed Martial Realm Fourth Layer, and two more at the Sealed Martial Realm... why would they all pledge themselves to me for no reason?’ Even Lin Hao himself was stunned.

Lin Hao hadn’t been conscious when the three of them had sensed the Source Qi of all things, so he didn’t connect their actions to it.

But the Blood Oaths were sworn, and Lin Hao decided not to dwell on it.

’Gaining three powerful experts to command for no reason is definitely a good thing.’

"Congratulations, Young Master Lin." Xia Yunpeng came to his senses and said with a smile.

Now that Lin Hao had not only awakened and recovered his cultivation, but had also gained three powerful servants, Xia Yunpeng guessed he must be in high spirits. Thus, he began to scheme for his own benefit.

He believed that if he asked Lin Hao to help him with the poison now, Lin Hao would surely agree.

But before he could speak, Lin Hao flashed in front of him and struck out with his palm.

"What do you think you’re doing?!" Xia Yunhai’s expression changed as he moved to stop Lin Hao.

"Insolence!"

"How audacious!"

"You’re courting death!"

Before Lin Hao could even move, three voices thick with killing intent rang out, and Xia Yunhai was sent flying.

Xi Chenghua and the other two surrounded Lin Hao protectively. They stared at the soaring Xia Yunhai, making no effort to hide the murderous glint in their eyes, ready to strike again at a moment’s notice.

At that moment, Lin Hao’s palm landed on Xia Yunpeng’s body.

Xia Yunpeng, who had closed his eyes and braced for death, felt his body jolt and opened them.

Xia Yunpeng discovered that when Lin Hao’s palm landed on him, a boundless power surged through his body and rushed toward his head.

This power had a strong, devouring quality, as if it wanted to consume some substance within his skull.

Before Xia Yunpeng could even react, the power vanished.

By the time Lin Hao withdrew his palm, he could already feel his True Essence beginning to recover.

Only then did he understand that Lin Hao had been trying to save him.

A moment later, Xia Yunpeng rose to his full height and couldn’t help but let out a long roar.

His cultivation was fully restored.

A look of joy spread across Xia Yunpeng’s face. Just as he was about to thank Lin Hao, Xia Yunhai’s voice rang out, "Brother, kill him... COUGH COUGH, them!"

Xia Yunpeng’s expression changed instantly.

SLAP!

The next moment, the sharp crack of a slap echoed.

Xia Yunhai, who had just managed to struggle to his feet, was sent flying once more by the slap.

"If you ever say something like that again, don’t blame me for turning my back on my own family!" Xia Yunpeng’s face was icy. But when he turned to face Lin Hao, it was replaced by a smile. "Young Master Lin, I apologize. Rest assured, I will discipline him properly."

"It’s nothing," Lin Hao said calmly.

"I’ve never really been one to submit to others, not even Wan Wushen," Xia Yunpeng lamented. "But today, I have to hand it to you. Wan Wushen’s Shadowless Poison was nothing more than child’s play for you."

Lin Hao smiled. "Sect Leader Xia, you flatter me. If I hadn’t just dealt with Wan Wushen, the poison in your body would have been much more troublesome to handle."

"Hahaha, Young Master Lin, you’re too modest! And please, don’t call me Sect Leader Xia. What kind of Sect Leader am I, anyway? If you don’t think I’m overstepping, just call me Brother Xia." Xia Yunpeng laughed heartily.

The eyes of Xi Chenghua and the others narrowed slightly.

In their eyes, Xia Yunpeng was not qualified. He was unworthy!

Lin Hao, however, didn’t seem to mind. He smiled and called out, "Brother Xia."

"Hahaha, my brother, Lin Hao! From now on, we’re family. Mind if I call you Hao?" Xia Yunpeng roared with laughter.

A flash of killing intent glinted in the eyes of Xi Chenghua and the others.

Xia Yunpeng’s behavior gave them the urge to slap him dead.

Lin Hao simply nodded again.

"Hao, what should we do next?"

"We continue forward, of course."

"Alright! I’ll take the lead." With a heroic declaration, Xia Yunpeng set off at the head of the group.

He also pulled along Xia Yunhai, who had already gotten to his feet.

As Lin Hao followed, the trio of Xi Chenghua and the others quickly moved to form a protective circle around him.

Bai Yu and Xu Zihao caught each other’s eye and smiled.

Gaining three powerful new allies was certainly a pleasant surprise.

The group of eight ventured deeper into the Dragon Transformation Ancient Realm.

They proceeded slowly along the path.

Venturing this deep into the realm was already extremely dangerous for them.

After traveling for several miles, Xia Yunpeng, who was at the front, stopped dead in his tracks and gasped.

The others moved forward and were stunned by the sight before them.

A massive chasm had appeared before them.

The chasm stretched out before them, its length and depth obscured by swirling clouds and mist.

"This chasm isn’t a natural formation. It was carved out by a battle between supreme experts," Xia Yunpeng said, his eyes sharp as lightning.

Lin Hao said nothing, merely waving a hand casually.

With that single wave, the swirling mists were instantly blasted away, revealing the chasm in full.

As far as the eye could see, the chasm was hundreds of zhang wide and seemingly bottomless.

Xia Yunpeng’s eyes gleamed as he spoke in astonishment, "This was once the site of a Holy Land or an Esoteric Sect!"

He had spotted the broken walls and ruined ramparts at the bottom of the chasm.

Only a Holy Land or an Esoteric Sect could have established itself in such a place. But it had been destroyed.

At this revelation, everyone fell silent.

If even a Holy Land or an Esoteric Sect could be annihilated, then whatever unknown entity lay ahead must be terrifying beyond imagination.

For some reason, many of them were reminded of the terrifying pair of eyes they had seen earlier.

"Hao... should we keep going?" Xia Yunpeng took a deep breath and turned to ask Lin Hao.

Although he was older than Lin Hao and had been called "Brother," in the peril-filled Dragon Transformation Ancient Realm, he dared not act presumptuously.

But Lin Hao didn’t answer him.

At that moment, Lin Hao’s state was rather bizarre.