Asura Emperor Venerable

Crafted by the Jade Immortal.

Generally speaking, it's rare for a Talismanic Soldier refined by an Immortal to reach the power of the same level—it's impossible, the materials just can't keep up.

If the Jade Immortal were to refine a Talismanic Soldier of the Jade Immortal level, it would require obtaining Fierce Beast Skin and Fierce Beast Blood of the same level, which is extremely difficult. Besides, how much would such a Talismanic Soldier enhance one's combat power?

There is an enhancement, but it's very weak.

Refining for future generations?

Who would be willing to go to such lengths? Don't they need to cultivate themselves?

Moreover, refining Talismanic Soldiers consumes a large amount of Soul Force, which affects one's own cultivation. Even someone as strong as Master Heitie would only bestow Silver Spirit level Talismanic Soldiers to his direct descendants.

This shows how difficult it is to refine advanced Talismanic Soldiers.

So, the Talismanic Soldier in Jia Kangshi's hands is only at the Silver Spirit level, personally refined by Jia Baiji and given to his children for protection.

—A Silver Spirit level Talismanic Soldier, could it not kill a mere Copper Armored Immortal?

"Die!" Jia Kangshi sneered, about to activate the Talismanic Soldier.

Shi Hao suddenly noticed a slight fluctuation in the Myriad Thunder True Gold that had been nurtured in the Little Star Universe, as if it was unwilling to be refined and was about to resist.

No, no, no, this couldn't even be considered resistance. At most, it was like a lion being disturbed by a mosquito while deep in slumber, slightly annoyed, casually launching an attack—a reflexive response. To the lion, this attack was insignificant in power.

But for Shi Hao, this attack was terrifying.

"Forget it, the treasure is yours!" Shi Hao laughed, decisively tossing the Myriad Thunder True Gold toward Jia Kangshi.

What?

Jia Kangshi was taken aback, not expecting Shi Hao to compromise.

The treasure was thrown over, and naturally, he instinctively went to catch it; killing Shi Hao could wait just a little longer.

What trick was Shi Hao playing?

Just kidding, if the opponent could hold it in their hand, why couldn't he? Besides, it's a raw stone, still wrapped in stone skin; what trap could be set?

Obviously, the opponent was afraid of the Talismanic Soldier in his hand.

Heh, grab the treasure first, and then I will still take you down for making a fool of me!

As he reached for the raw stone, unexpectedly, the stone skin of the Myriad Thunder True Gold suddenly fell off. A pool of blue liquid flickered with faint lightning, looking utterly mesmerizing.

However, Jia Kangshi paled in shock.

He had already sensed the terror of this pool of liquid, but at this moment, could he still retreat?

Before Shi Hao tossed the raw stone, he had quietly made a few slashes on it. As it reached Jia Kangshi, the stone skin fully peeled off, forcing him to catch the Immortal King Gold barehanded.

Isn't this just courting death?

Zap!

A bolt of lightning struck, sending Jia Kangshi flying, the impact tremendous. With a thud, he was heavily thrown against the pit wall, causing it to cave in around him.

"Ah!" Jia Kangshi let out a painful cry; after all, this was an Immortal Stone Mine, densely packed with various rules. Colliding with it was like rubbing against razor-sharp blades formed by rules, instantly shredding his back into a mess of flesh and blood.

What?

Shi Hao was slightly surprised that Jia Kangshi wasn't dead.

He walked over and found that Jia Kangshi was wearing a layer of Battle Armor, woven from metal threads. It was extremely light and close-fitting, making it undetectable if not exposed.

However, after being struck by lightning, a considerable hole was left in the Battle Armor, and a conspicuous burn mark appeared on Jia Kangshi's chest, charcoal black as if scorched by fire.

So that's why he was protected by the Battle Armor; otherwise, he would have died from that strike.

But, had the Immortal King Gold fully revived, its power would have rivaled an Immortal King's blow, and no Battle Armor could save him from being pulverized.

Yet now, although Jia Kangshi was not dead, he was half-crippled, lying on the ground moaning, unable to move a finger.

Even without full revival, the Myriad Thunder True Gold was still that formidable.

Shi Hao walked over and began to search Jia Kangshi.

After all, being a Prince, he should be quite wealthy.

Jia Kangshi was still in a state of numbness, trembling, "How dare you rob this king, this king will surely kill you! Kill you!"

How humiliating, he fell for another of Shi Hao's tricks, rendered powerless before he could even exert his strength.

Shi Hao laughed heartily, "Thank you, it's Immortal King Gold I was in the process of claiming. But it resisted me, just as it was about to lash out, and you came forward, taking the fall for me."

"For this, I am deeply apologetic, and exceedingly grateful."

Damn it!

Jia Kangshi's breathing became heavy, a look of unwillingness flashing in his eyes, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

This is actually Immortal King Gold!

Heavens, he knew it was extraordinary, but he never expected it to be the precious Immortal King Gold, which, had it been his, would have been a destiny, leading surely to his rise!

Sadly, not only did he fail to obtain it, but he even ended up serving Shi Hao's purpose.

He was unwilling, so unwilling.

"Does it feel satisfying?" Shi Hao chuckled, then nodded, "It's just as well, I can also send you on your way."

Jia Kangshi was stunned; did you deliberately say so much just to enrage me before killing me?

How could anyone be so cunning?

"Hehe, you've targeted me repeatedly; how could I let you depart in peace?" Shi Hao said, before Jia Kangshi could respond, he struck a blow, crack, shattering Jia Kangshi's skull, ensuring his death.

What of the Jade Immortal faction's Prince? For those intending his demise, Shi Hao would never show mercy.

He packed away Jia Kangshi's body, then opened the Little Star Universe, wrapping the Myriad Thunder True Gold back inside.

He needed to act swiftly; since Jia Kangshi found him, others were likely to follow.

He didn't want any more unforeseen incidents.

After all, there were still Silver Spirit Immortals and even Golden Immortals. He couldn't bring the Myriad Thunder True Gold into the Immortal Abode, so he had to refine the Immortal King Gold as soon as possible.

After the previous wave of "resistance," the Myriad Thunder True Gold seemed to enter a dormant state again, launching no more resistance.

Shi Hao felt it was about time. He released his soul to truly claim the Immortal King Gold.

Bit by bit, he let his soul continually merge with the Immortal King Gold.

Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent… Shi Hao's progress steadily advanced.

It was quick, truly quick.

At this moment, through the Little Star Universe, Shi Hao noticed someone had found the tunnel he had created, coming over.

Ninety percent!

Ninety-five percent!

One hundred percent!

Just before the person appeared, swoosh, Shi Hao drew the Myriad Thunder True Gold into his Soul Sea.

The newcomer was a Golden Immortal but unfamiliar, not seen at Jia Baiji's previous birthday feast.

The Golden Immortal glanced at Shi Hao, then around, frowning slightly.