Eternal Heavenly Emperor

Chu Hao and Fu Lingkong both turned their heads to look.

It was a stunning female war god, tall and slender, wearing a fiery red corset dress that perfectly outlined her exquisite figure. The dress had slits on both sides, revealing two long, snow-white legs and bare, beautiful feet with ten toenails painted red, which were extraordinarily enticing against her skin, whiter than white jade.

There was a tattoo on her forehead resembling a burning sun, and her long, jet-black hair, three feet in length, fell to her thighs. As the breeze swept by, her hair swayed like a cascading waterfall.

She was full of heroic spirit yet did not lack charm, truly a beauty in every sense.

Chu Hao snorted and said, "Ugly girl, what are you babbling about?"

Ugly girl?

Lan Ran nearly twisted her nose in anger. She was the unrivaled heaven-talented daughter of the Heavenly Fire Clan from Fengyun Continent, not only stunning but also possessing martial arts talent far surpassing ordinary people and was the most beloved daughter of the contemporary clan chief. Hence, she had been the true princess from a young age, around whom even the sun and stars had to revolve.

Seeing Chu Hao and another peering curiously, looking utterly inexperienced, she couldn't help but insult them, only to be called an ugly girl by Chu Hao, which truly infuriated her.

A beautiful face and perfect figure were what she was most proud of.

"Audacious rascal, kneel down this instant and apologize to the princess!" Behind Lan Ran, four men dressed in black glared menacingly at Chu Hao, threateningly. They were war gods, and high-tier at that.

They too were heaven-talented members of the Heavenly Fire Clan, this time entering the Ancient Academy to further their studies and more importantly, to act as flower guards for Lan Ran, ensuring she wouldn't be bullied.

They hadn't even entered the academy yet and had already encountered a bold member of the Human Race.

Chu Hao laughed and said, "If anyone should apologize, it should be her first; honestly, where is she not ugly?"

"Take him down!" A man in black barked furiously, lunging at Chu Hao with dominating force.

Naturally, Chu Hao was not about to show weakness and met the attack with a punch.

"Haha, he's actually engaging in close combat with Mo Yun, this guy is looking for trouble!"

"Mo Yun practices the Gold Series Laws, the strongest in close combat; his hands can tear apart anything, and even fellow war gods can't withstand his destructive power."

"Once he gets close, it means defeat."

"This Human Race fool."

The other three men in black sneered among themselves, knowing each other's capabilities well, having sparred frequently. Although their combat power was similar, all being geniuses of the Heavenly Fire Clan, when it came to hand-to-hand combat, Mo Yun excelled, making the others admit defeat.

Fu Lingkong likewise sneered, thinking these guys were mere country bumpkins, unaware that some beings, called monsters, stood at the level of war gods and could fight and even defeat a Star Master.

Before long, Chu Hao's fist collided with Mo Yun's claw. Mo Yun tried a capture move, seizing Chu Hao's wrist with the intent of violently tearing off his elbow.

This style of fighting didn't resemble that of a refined war god at all but rather that of a barbarian, purely relying on brute force, with the Laws only enhancing his destructive capabilities.

Chu Hao smiled faintly, letting the other grab his wrist.

"Break it!" Mo Yun bellowed, as the Gold Series Laws circulated, his arm immediately lit up with golden meridian patterns. Terrifying power flowed through him as he attempted to tear off Chu Hao's elbow.

But… nothing moved!

Mo Yun was stunned. The opponent's physique was extremely robust; even using his strongest powers from the Gold Series Laws, he couldn't tear it apart at all.

"You break instead!" Chu Hao said lightly. The Great Five Elements Laws erupted, a snap sounded, and blood spurted as Mo Yun's five fingers were blown off, divine blood scattering, exuding terrifying might.

"What!" Many onlookers cried out in shock. So strong!

"Damned Human Race!" The other three men from the Heavenly Fire Clan shouted, ready to rush forward and fight.

"Stop!" Lan Ran extended her slender hand, blocking the three men, her pretty face now wearing a lovely smile, "Taoist Brother, I indeed spoke improperly just now. Lan Ran here apologizes to both of you."

"Princess!" Including Mo Yun, all four war gods protested, absolutely unwilling to accept this.

Indeed, even though Mo Yun had been bested in that encounter, it did not mean they had no chance of winning. Moreover, their strongest was none other than Princess Lan Ran herself, not only a Tenth Tier war god but also possessing a formidable physique. Once she unleashed her Divine Fire, she could incinerate all war gods in existence.

Why would Princess Lan Ran take the initiative to apologize to this Human Race person then?

Chu Hao didn't want to quibble either. Since Lan Ran had admitted her mistake, he nodded and said, "Then let bygones be bygones."

Lan Ran revealed a captivating smile and asked, "May I know how Taoist Brother is called?"

"Chu Hao, and this is Fu Lingkong," Chu Hao introduced.

"So it was Brother Chu Dao and Taoist Brother Fu." Lan Ran gave a gentle smile that exuded an air of magnanimity, which involuntarily won people over, swiftly eradicating any negative impressions she had previously left.

Indeed, she was a prideful person, but who could have reached the status of a War God if they were a fool?

— There was no deep-seated hatred between her and Chu Hao, and since it was indeed she who had instigated the conflict, she chose to take a step back. The critical factor that led her to this decision, naturally, was Chu Hao's combat power.

This was the Ancient Academy, where it was possible for several Kings of Stars or even Domain Lords to emerge in the future.

Better not offend a future powerhouse!

The Heavenly Fire Clan was a major clan, renowned in several galaxies around; the current clan leader was the King of Stars, reigning over the Purple Sun Galaxy and respectfully known as the Heavenly Fire Star King.

Thus, Lan Ran's understanding of the Ancient Academy far surpassed Fu Lingkong's, and she shared some strange tales and anecdotes that Chu Hao and his companion did not know, quickly narrowing the relational gap between them.

Lan Ran was exceptionally talented; although she was already a Tenth Tier War God, she was just over a century old—a mere start considering her millennium lifespan, currently at her most radiant phase.

Being such a genius, she was entirely capable of becoming a Star Master, though ascending to the rank of King of Stars would depend on opportunity.

Because she was still too "young," having emerged only a century ago, she naturally was ineligible to enter the Ancient Academy, making this her first attempt at enrollment.

Although Fu Lingkong was also a genius from the Blue Crystal Clan, a comparison made his standing startlingly clear: a so-called genius's worth can depend on the situation. Thrown into the Ancient Academy, managing to be called a talent would already be an achievement.

However, the revelation of Chu Hao's age took even Lan Ran by surprise.

Thirty-seven years old!

Far too young. Even though Chu Hao was currently only a fifth-tier War God, given the same amount of time, by his seventies, he could have attained the status of a Tenth Tier War God—though this calculation might be overly idealistic.

Lan Ran grew even more convinced that her judgment was right; this man of the Human Race was very likely to become a significant figure in the future, and even the King of Stars might not be his ultimate limit.

"Eh, isn't this Sister Lan Ran?" A tall young man approached, an aura radiating behind him that formed a crimson river, flowing endlessly.

This youth was excessively heroic, shimmering splendidly, although he too was merely a War God, the aura he exuded seemed as if it could shatter the void, forcing everyone around to involuntarily step back, unwilling to stand side-by-side with him.

"Shui Wujun, how dare you speak so rudely to the Princess, how should this crime be punished!" Mo Yun immediately cried out in anger, having already reattached his severed finger—a minor injury for a War God. Even if arms or heads were cut off, they could grow back as long as the Origin remained unharmed.

This imposing young man was Shui Wujun; he glanced at Mo Yun and said indifferently, "Is there a place for you to speak in my presence? Aren't you going to slap yourself?"

His ferocity erupted, and immediately, Mo Yun's face turned pale, his cold sweat rolling down as he was suppressed by the other's imposing aura.

Lan Ran could not stand by, she reached out her hand, and immediately, fiery flames danced, forming into numerous Meridian Patterns, resulting in an intense clash.

Thump, thump, thump, both Lan Ran and Shui Wujun were forced to step back; Lan Ran took three steps back, but Shui Wujun only staggered two steps back.

Mo Yun and the others changed color, their most esteemed princess had slightly fallen behind!

Shui Wujun laughed heartily, "After years apart, Sister Lan Ran has indeed improved significantly, making me like you even more! Perfect, we are both entering the Ancient Academy, why don't we become a pair of immortal lovers, agree?"

"Shui Wujun, if you dare to speak out of turn again, watch out as I burn you to ashes!" Lan Ran sternly said, her fiery-colored dress bizarrely igniting into flames, yet it did not damage the fabric at all but only made her appear even more charming and imposing.

Shui Wujun sighed lightly, "Sister Lan Ran, why bother like this? I have already asked my father to propose to your honored father, and I believe there will soon be a result. By then, you will be the cherished wife of Shui someone."

"You wish!" Lan Ran sharply retorted; she would decide her own marriage and choose a man she truly loved, not a Heaven Talented that her parents considered suitable.

Shui Wujun didn't press further, instead turning his gaze to Chu Hao and Fu Lingkong, his expression darkening, "You two, get lost right now!"

Just as Chu Hao was about to speak, he was grabbed by the arm by Fu Lingkong, who shook his head at him, forcibly dragging him to one side.

Shui Wujun couldn't help revealing a cold smile, what are they, even daring to approach the woman he admired?

Chu Hao was quite annoyed, "Why are you pulling me aside?"

"That's Shui Wujun!" Fu Lingkong solemnly declared.

"So what?"

"He is the sole son of the Red River Star King!"

"Oh, no wonder he's so arrogant." Chu Hao nodded, understanding why the other had the status to pursue Lan Ran; it was a match of equal social ranking.

"Thus, don't provoke him!" Fu Lingkong said.