Eternal Heavenly Emperor

An hour later, Chu Hao had completely absorbed the medicinal power and was extremely exhausted. He fell asleep immediately, unable to adapt to his newfound strength.

He slept for a full day and night.

But when he woke up, he discovered an incredible strength throughout his body, as if he housed a monster within that could easily push down a wall or smash a huge rock into pieces!

And now he really could do it!

Third Tier of the Vajra Realm, 300,000 jin of strength!

Chu Hao took out a Star Stone to test the limits of his strength increase and how much his cells could endure.

After circulating the Nameless Technique for 30 minutes, Chu Hao stopped as his cell tolerance reached its limit.

1000 jin!

A full 1000 jin of strength!

Chu Hao was astounded; it was as though he had trained up a First Tier Lesser Mahayana realm in just one day—such an astonishing rate! Even if his cultivation speed did not increase further, it would only take two years for him to reach the Tenth Tier of Vajra Realm!

And his cultivation speed was obviously still improving, so it wouldn't even take two years!

That's great!

Chu Hao clenched his fist tightly, his face full of excitement. The Chu Family would not decline in his hands!

Gurgle!

His stomach growled, and Chu Hao hurriedly ran to the kitchen to find something to eat, but the meat of ferocious beasts he had brought back was almost gone, and with his greatly increased strength, his appetite was understandably terrifying.

Like a tidal wave, he ate all the food he could find in the kitchen, yet Chu Hao still felt a sense of weakness.

His stomach was full, but clearly, the nutrition was insufficient!

What would happen when he reached the Fifth Tier, Seventh Tier, and Tenth Tier of Vajra Realm in the future?

—What do Madam Yun and Uncle Yuan usually eat?

Chu Hao couldn't help but wonder.

But there was no time to waste. Although he had risen directly to the Third Tier of the Vajra Realm, the rapid increase in strength meant that he was still unable to wield his power effortlessly.

This was not good at all!

The primary task for a martial artist was to fully grasp their own strength! Otherwise, throwing a punch without knowing its force was simply foolery!

He ran to the training ground, picked up a huge stone, and began frog jumps!

With only seven days until the New Year Festival, he planned to keep doing stone-carrying frog jumps throughout these days.

As the year's end approached, Eastern Cloud City became increasingly festive, and the eight children of the Chu Family were particularly joyful. Uncle Yu treated them very well, buying them new clothes and letting them eat their fill—now each of them had grown stronger.

They probably would not leave even if Chu Hao drove them away!

The seven days passed in a blink, and finally, the day of the New Year Festival arrived.

Chu Hao had made significant progress on the Nameless Technique, reaching the fifth cycle!

This year's New Year Festival was exceptionally lively due to the once-every-five-years nobility battle. The major focus was on two individuals—Ma Jicheng and Mo Feihong.

Although they weren't the only Vajra Realm martial artists without nobility titles in the city, the others either were nobly born or too weak, only at the First Tier, and thus, participating would be futile.

The battle for nobility naturally took place in the Beast Fighting Arena, where bets could be placed.

However, the other eight nobility slots would obviously remain unchanged, and the Beast Fighting Arena wasn't interested in losing money; so they only opened betting for that one vacant nobility position.

Since the participants hadn't been finalized, betting was temporarily unavailable.

Chu Hao, accompanied by Flying Fire and Uncle Yu, arrived at the Beast Fighting Arena. It was such a crucial moment, and the old man surely wanted to witness it himself—otherwise, he wouldn't rest even in death!

Chu Hao went to register.

"You, you also want to vie for a nobility title?" The receptionist, in shock, started to stammer.

Chu Hao smiled slightly and said, "Is that not allowed?"

"You're only 18 years old!" the receptionist stated a fact.

"So what?" Chu Hao asked patiently.

The receptionist was on the verge of going crazy. An 18-year-old in the Vajra Realm? Are you joking? The youngest Vajra Realm martial artist in Eastern Cloud City is 24 years old! Don't underestimate those six years—that's practically an insurmountable gap!

Wait, that 24-year-old Vajra Realm genius is surnamed Chu, named Chu Tianyun! This kid is also surnamed Chu! Chu Hao! Chu Hao! Ah, that fool, Chu Tianyun's son!

Wasn't it said that his foolish sickness had healed? But clearly, it has struck again!

Seeing that the other party was rolling his eyes, Chu Hao finally showed a hint of displeasure. He lightly flicked his right index finger on the iron window and said, "Could you hurry, please!"

The iron bars of the window, separated one from another, were meant to protect the personnel of the Beast Fighting Arena, but under Chu Hao's flick, a thumb-thick iron bar instantly snapped in the middle with a "ding"!

Hiss!

The receptionist immediately sucked in a breath of cold air, his mouth agape in shock, unable to close it.

Just one flick breaking such a thick iron bar, if it had been on his neck... he couldn't help but shudder, nearly wetting himself in fear! He hurriedly registered Chu Hao.

Regardless of whether he was from the Vajra Realm or not, when the time came to expose the truth, the unlucky one would be Chu Hao himself!

Chu Hao merely smiled faintly, deciding to scare the guy who had looked down on him.

"Chu Hao!" A voice called from behind.

It was Tang Xin and Fu Xue, walking shoulder to shoulder. Tang Xin clearly seemed reluctant, his face still showing unhealed bruises from a beating. It was evident that a few days ago he had challenged Fu Xue and was thoroughly thrashed by the Female Tyrannosaurus.

"Are you participating in the fight for the nobility position?" Fu Xue's eyes brightened.

"Yes!" Chu Hao nodded.

"Then I'll join too, let's spar!" Fu Xue quickly came over, slammed her hand against the stone wall forcefully, and said, "Sign me up!"

Bang!

Her brute strength was terrifying, as her palm strike caused dust to flutter down instantly. The receptionist felt like crying, wondering whom he had offended today! This beauty in front of him couldn't possibly be over 20, yet she was from the Vajra Realm?

Learning from the previous lesson, he dared not talk back this time, as Fu Xue's palm strike had completely intimidated him, and he quickly and obediently registered her.

"Tang Xin, are you coming?" Chu Hao looked back.

Tang Xin glanced at Fu Xue and immediately shook his head like a rattle-drum, his face pale! Clearly, Fu Xue had left a severe psychological shadow on him, and he would absolutely avoid being near her if possible.

Both of them registered their ages and names, but their actual strength could be kept confidential, as no one would reveal their full capabilities.

If anyone were to falsify the information, the City Lord's Mansion would administer punishment, and with the contest for a nobility spot at stake, no one would mess around at this time.

"Come on, let's find a place to sit!" Fu Xue, possessing the demeanor of a boss, waved her hand and led the way.

Chu Hao and Tang Xin exchanged glances and had no choice but to follow obediently.

Fu Xue led them to Zheng Siqi, where the two immediately engaged in lively conversation, leaving Chu Hao and Tang Xin to sit silently to the side.

"Chu Hao, I have good news for you. Siqi's grandfather plans to betroth this precious granddaughter to you!" Fu Xue suddenly turned her head and said, "Gosh, even I am jealous of you, marrying such a beautiful wife!"

"Fu Xue, don't talk nonsense!" Zheng Siqi's face turned red immediately. Though old Master Zheng indeed had this plan and had sounded her out, it was far from certain, and who knew what Chu Hao thought!

The Zheng family was an established nobility, and a rejected marriage proposal would be a huge loss of face!

Therefore, of course, such matters needed to be approached slowly, starting at least with understanding Chu Hao's thoughts.

But Fu Xue's martial arts talent was alarmingly strong, her emotional intelligence was nearly zero, and she blurted it out immediately.

"Nonsense!" Before Chu Hao could respond, someone immediately jumped in, his face contorted as if he had just heard news of his wife cheating—it was Mo Guyun. Beside him were Mo Xuannan and Lin Yuqi.

"Mind your own business, or I'll beat you up again!" Fu Xue waved her delicate hand dismissively, fully impatient.

Although this hand was slender and pale, anyone who glanced at the calluses in her palm would know she was no lady, but a living, breathing tyrannosaurus! Mo Guyun's face twitched, but he didn't dare let out even a squeak!

—Fu Xue had reached the eighth-tier Great Mahayana realm two months ago and was probably about to advance to the Vajra Realm now. He was no match for her!

This world is brutally pragmatic; whoever has the stronger fist is the boss!

He sat grumpily to the side, his eyes glaring daggers at Chu Hao's back, wishing he could literally stab him with them! And Mo Xuannan wasn't in a better place either—he had suffered losses at Chu Hao's hands, and Lin Yuqi was Chu Hao's former fiancee, making the relationship particularly complicated.

Lin Yuqi managed a shallow smile, yet completely unaware of the turmoil in her heart.

In the past, she had looked down upon Chu Hao, but Chu Hao kept proving her wrong with facts! Now about to step into the Vajra Realm, in the next five-year term he qualified to compete for a position among the nobility, how could she not regret it!

Because this contest was between Mo Feihong and Ma Jicheng, and in the next five-year term, it should be Chu Hao dominating, just like his father!

Being a noble's daughter-in-law versus being a direct wife of a nobleman, it couldn't be the same!

Unfortunately, she had missed her chance!

Then... once Mo Feihong became a noble, she'd find a way to kill Chu Hao!

After becoming a noble, one could enjoy quite many privileges, one of which was the punishment for killing! If a noble killed a commoner, the first time they would only need to pay a fine, the second time forfeit all their property, and only the third time would they have their noble title revoked!

She must kill Chu Hao, otherwise, by the next five-year term, no one might be able to handle him!

Lin Yuqi's heart sneered coldly. She was convinced that both Ma Jicheng and Mo Feihong understood clearly that whichever of them became a noble would not allow Chu Hao to continue growing!

Today, a new noble arises, and by this day next year, it will be Chu Hao's memorial day!

Thinking about it, a sinister smile crept over her lips, chillingly eerie.