Eternal Heavenly Emperor

Ge Kui naturally had to support Shao Rui. The trouble was originally caused by him, and he was still hoping to get back his three thousand pounds of Star Stones, so he hurriedly nodded repeatedly.

An Feifei then said, "Brother Chu Hao did indeed spar with Brother Shao Rui in a single move, but as for the allegation of cheating, Feifei cannot determine it."

Wang Hong couldn't help but show a look of surprise. Defeating his disciple might not be difficult, but to blow him away in one move indicated that Chu Hao's strength was quite formidable. He asked, "What was the bet?"

"Striking Thousand-layer Iron," Shao Rui hurriedly replied, "This guy actually managed to strike 128 layers."

Thousand-layer Iron?

Wang Hong became even more curious. Speaking of attainments in Thousand-layer Iron, Shao Rui had already achieved parity with him. When he accepted Shao Rui as his sixth disciple, it was precisely because of Shao Rui's talent in this area.

Given time, Shao Rui's attainments in Thousand-layer Iron would undoubtedly surpass Guo Zhen, becoming the number one in Tianhe County.

Therefore, it would be understandable if Shao Rui lost to Guo Zhen, but losing to a peer... It was hard even for him to believe.

Moreover, Chu Hao not only won but also struck 128 layers. This wasn't a joke, right?

It must have been cheating.

Wang Hong immediately concluded in his mind. He had a fiery temper and hated those who sought shortcuts instead of improving their strength. He looked at Chu Hao and said, "Under whose tutelage are you?"

"He is under Uncle Master Guo's tutelage," Shao Rui quickly interjected.

Chu Hao curled his lips. Actually, he was not Guo Zhen's disciple, but saying so now seemed pointless since it wasn't the main issue.

"Humph, is this how Guo taught you?" Wang Hong coldly stared at Chu Hao, full of anger.

——Guo Zhen was the last to be accepted under Feng Yezi, but only as a nominal disciple, and naturally, his status couldn't compare to Wang Hong's.

Chu Hao smiled faintly and said, "Master Feng and Master Guo will be back soon. If there are any issues, you can ask them directly."

What courage.

Wang Hong became even angrier. This junior was not only on a crooked path but also showed no respect for his elders.

He coldly stared at Chu Hao and said, "It seems I must discipline you on behalf of Guo."

Chu Hao couldn't help but smile and said, "Then we shall also compare our Thousand-layer Iron."

Wang Hong almost blew his top. This junior, from the moment he walked in, hadn't even addressed him as Senior Master, yet he dared to challenge him in Thousand-layer Iron? What a joke.

He snorted coldly and said, "With such a heart, how are you fit to be in our sect? When Guo returns, I must ask him how he accepted such an unfilial disciple."

"Hey, can you all stop talking amongst yourselves?" Chu Hao sighed, "I never said I was Master Guo's disciple."

Like anyone would believe that.

Wang Hong advanced toward Chu Hao. As an elder, it was only right for him to discipline a junior; no one would say anything against it.

"Master Wang, why not first listen to Brother Chu Hao?" An Feifei stepped forward and blocked Wang Hong.

This was a favor to Chu Hao.

Seeing this, Shao Rui couldn't help but feel both jealous and hateful, tightly clenching his fists. He had tried to please An Feifei in every way, yet she was indifferent to him. But now, she was proactively showing favor to Chu Hao. It made him furious.

Wang Hong's face darkened, "Step aside, this is a private matter of our Bingyuan Pavilion and does not require the interference of outsiders."

Such unreasonable behavior.

Chu Hao silently shook his head. This old man wasn't inherently bad but was too stubborn, believing himself always to be right. Such people, while not bad, were also best kept at a distance.

But now, it seemed he couldn't keep his distance.

Wang Hong advanced step by step towards Chu Hao. He was a master, and as soon as his aura spread, it formed strong pressure.

Chu Hao frowned. Fighting head-on, he had no chance of winning, but bowing his head felt too suffocating.

Shao Rui and Ge Kui both showed cold smiles. They couldn't beat Chu Hao, but others could.

Retribution had come.

"Hey, Senior Brother, you're back?" At this moment, two tall figures walked in, one with white hair, the other in his forties, in his prime.

It was Feng Yezi and Guo Zhen.

"Master," Wang Hong turned around and respectfully greeted Feng Yezi, then nodded to Guo Zhen.

"Eldest, you came at the right time. Now that I can embed Mysterious Yin True Gold into the 64 layers, you can help me when it shapes," Feng Yezi smiled.

What, 64 layers?

Wang Hong immediately felt a sense of foreboding but held a bit of hope, saying to Guo, "Guo, you managed to bring your Thousand-layer Iron to 64 layers? Congratulations, haha, congratulations."

"It wasn't me," Guo quickly shook his head. He wished it was him, but he didn't have the ability.

"Then who?" Wang Hong's face began to darken.

"Isn't he standing right in front of you?" Feng Yezi smiled, "Little Friend Chu, I finally managed to get a few Huayun Dan for you."

Little Friend Chu, Huayun Dan.

The two words caused immense shock in Wang Hong, An Feifei, Shao Rui, and Ge Kui's hearts.

Feng Yezi's status was extraordinary, yet he called Chu Hao Little Friend, showing a sense of humility. As for Huayun Dan, it was a precious medicine of the Sky Heart Sect.

Although the pill's rank wasn't high and could only be used by martial masters, its effect was to expand an undeveloped meridian tenfold.

Theoretically speaking, ten Huayun Dan could allow a martial master to cross an entire minor realm.

The cost of this pill was extremely high, as several of its rare ingredients could be used to refine Sixth Grade Spirit Pills to promote Warrior cultivation. Thus, few refined Huayun Dan as it was a losing trade.

The Sky Heart Sect used it as a reward.

An Feifei had taken one when she became a Core Disciple, but after that, no more was given.

Yet Feng Yezi claimed to have acquired several Huayun Dan for Chu Hao. What did this imply?

The sect undoubtedly received ample benefits from Feng Yezi's side to part with such precious pills. Feng Yezi's willingness to pay such a high price to aid Chu Hao's cultivation was significant.

Shao Rui's body began to tremble.

This was closer than a son! Competing against Chu Hao was like fighting Feng Yezi, a fool's errand!

"Master—" Wang Hong's voice trembled, "You said he could forge 64 layers of Thousand-layer Iron?"

"Little Friend Chu has reached 128 layers in Thousand-layer Iron, but due to the high grade of Mysterious Yin True Gold, his strength was insufficient, so he could only attempt 64 layers," Feng Yezi sighed.

Hearing it from Feng Yezi, there was no longer any doubt.

Chu Hao reached 128 layers in Thousand-layer Iron.

An absolute genius.

Wang Hong took a deep breath, advanced to Chu Hao, and bowed deeply, "Little Friend Chu, I was rash earlier, please forgive me."

"Eldest, what's going on?" Feng Yezi was puzzled.

"Little Friend Chu made a bet with Shao Rui to contest in forging Thousand-layer Iron. Shao Rui lost. Upon hearing the news, I didn't believe Little Friend Chu had such skill, suspecting him of cheating, and thus offended him," Wang Hong confessed honestly without hiding anything.

"You!" Feng Yezi pointed a finger sternly at Wang Hong.

"Please punish me, Master," Wang Hong bent low, like a repentant student.

Chu Hao's impression of Wang Hong improved significantly. Admitting his fault publicly wasn't easy, especially for someone of his age. Chu Hao interjected, "It was merely a misunderstanding; I've already forgotten about it."

Feng Yezi laughed, "Alright, let's not mention it again. Little Friend Chu isn't petty." He then looked at Chu Hao, "Time is of the essence, quickly take Huayun Dan and reach the fifth-tier."

For Chu Hao, it was an excellent suggestion, which he accepted gladly.

They left the courtyard since refining pills couldn't occur in such a noisy environment. However, when Shao Rui tried to follow, Wang Hong glared at him fiercely, forcing him to stop, watching them leave.

"Cousin, my three thousand pounds of Star Stones," Ge Kui said tearfully.

At this point, Shao Rui deduced that Ge Kui's previous statements were likely exaggerated. Feeling frustrated and angry, he glared at Ge Kui, "Do I care?"

Finished.

Ge Kui sat down, tears streaming, but no one paid him any attention.

In his room, Chu Hao sat on the bed, holding a pill bottle. Feng Yezi had handed it to him, containing eleven Huayun Dan.

Eleven pills in total.

Chu Hao opened the bottle, poured out a soybean-sized pill, and a strong bittersweet aroma filled the air. He quickly capped the bottle to prevent the efficacy from fading and swallowed the pill.

A mouthful of bitterness spread, unpleasant as it was, so he quickly gulped it down.

Unleashing Minor Formless Mysterious Skill, he started guiding the medicinal power with his Star Force.

Buzzing, billions of cells within him ignited like a Flame Furnace, burning fiercely, refining, and absorbing the medicinal power.

Chu Hao immediately felt a swelling sensation as his meridians started expanding rapidly.

In fact, he had already cultivated today; theoretically, further expanding his meridians would cause damage. However, under the pill's effect, his meridians expanded swiftly.

Tenfold.