Chapter 746 Supreme Shi’s Character Truly Leaves Nothing to Be Desired
The young woman shook her head, her expression dim. "The old Supreme has already passed away."
She recounted the story of Lei Daoheng's self-sacrifice to reinforce the Taiyi Demon-Sealing Grand Formation.
Shi Tianhao's brows lifted, his heart deeply shaken.
Lei Daoheng was truly a remarkable figure.
The young woman could not help but add, "Outside, there are rumors that if not for the appearance of the new Saint, the other Supremes would have fallen to the demon saint's hand."
"New Saint? Who is it?" Shi Tianhao asked curiously.
Awkwardly, she replied, "I heard he is called Saint Shen, but I do not know his true identity. After all, I am only from a collateral branch."
"Saint Shen?"
Shi Tianhao frowned.
At the sound of the word 'Shen,' an uneasy premonition stirred in his heart.
Moments later.
The young woman led him before the current family head.
After Lei Daoheng's passing, the new patriarch was Lei Linghe.
When Lei Linghe saw Shi Tianhao arrive, he immediately smiled.
He first bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Supreme Shi."
He was at the Nirvana Realm, not yet at the Supreme Realm.
In cultivation, strength came first.
Naturally, he had to bow to Shi Tianhao.
All the more since Shi Tianhao was now an enshrined Supreme of the Thunder Prison Family.
To keep him from leaving and joining another power, Lei Linghe had to treat him with utmost respect.
Shi Tianhao quickly helped him up. "Patriarch, there is no need for such courtesy."
"What exactly happened with the old Supreme? Why did he suddenly pass away?"
Lei Linghe sighed deeply, then explained in detail Lei Daoheng's sacrifice to strengthen the Taiyi Demon-Sealing Grand Formation.
By the end, he could not help but remark, "If not for Saint Shen's intervention, more than half the Supremes present would have perished."
Shi Tianhao frowned. "This Saint Shen… who is he truly? Is he the one who just became a Saint?"
Lei Linghe nodded heavily. "Exactly so!"
"In fact, Supreme Shi, both you and Zizhen are old acquaintances of Saint Shen."
Shi Tianhao's heart trembled violently.
An image surfaced uncontrollably in his mind.
Impossible…
It couldn't be him!
Lei Linghe laughed heartily. "It seems Supreme Shi has already guessed. Yes, that's right! It is Shen Mo—Saint Shen!"
"From now on, he must be addressed as Saint Shen. His name cannot be spoken lightly."
Shi Tianhao's expression darkened instantly.
Saint Shen, Saint Shen.
He should have realized sooner.
It was Shen Mo!
But… why?
Why had he ascended to sainthood so quickly?
Not long ago, Shen Mo was only a Supreme!
Now the gulf between them was like a chasm to the heavens!
Shi Tianhao's body swayed unsteadily.
Lei Linghe quickly stepped forward to support him. "What's wrong?"
Shi Tianhao forced a smile. "The thought of humanity producing a new Saint overwhelmed me. I nearly fainted from excitement."
Lei Linghe roared with laughter. "I felt the same at first! Supreme Shi, you are far stronger than I was!"
"Now the monster clans, the dragon clan, and our human powers have all sent gifts to Saint Shen."
"I heard the dragons even wanted to hold a grand celebration for his ascension, but Saint Shen refused."
He could not help but sigh again. "Saint Shen truly does not seek empty honors."
"Such a Saint is too rare."
"For him to ascend to the Saint Realm is a blessing not only for humanity, but for all races under heaven!"
Looking to Shi Tianhao, he added, "By the way, with Supreme Shi's relationship to Saint Shen, you could very well become his disciple now."
"Know that even though Saint Shen has just ascended, countless people are already fighting to be accepted as his disciples!"
A bitter smile flickered in Shi Tianhao's heart.
Become his disciple?
I can hardly avoid him as it is!
He said solemnly, "No, for the sake of humanity, such a precious opportunity should be left to others."
With that, he turned and left.
Lei Linghe was a little surprised. "Supreme Shi's character truly leaves nothing to be desired!"
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years passed.
Lei Daoheng's sacrifice greatly reinforced the Taiyi Demon-Sealing Grand Formation.
During this century, demonic disasters and disturbances lessened significantly across the lands.
Shen Mo's ascension to sainthood gave all races and factions tremendous confidence.
Over this hundred years, countless geniuses emerged among the races.
Many Nirvana Realm cultivators advanced into the Supreme Realm.
Of course, Supremes who advanced from Seventy Mark Nirvana and those from Hundred Mark Nirvana naturally differed in strength.
Nevertheless, the overall power of the three clans had leapt forward in this century.
Some Supremes who had secluded themselves for years were now inspired to begin impacting the Saint Realm.
…
Myriad Phenomena Holy Land.
From deep waters, a colossal ancient elephant strode forth.
The earth trembled and the heavens shook.
The beast cultivators of Myriad Phenomena Holy Land all knelt, their hearts filled with reverence.
"Saint Yuan! Saint Yuan!"
Their voices thundered like waves, reverence booming like thunder.
Xiang Gu came to his side, bowing. "Father, you have finally ascended!"
Xiang Yuan let out a piercing elephant cry, then laughed loudly. "Yes, I have finally become a Saint."
"Tell me quickly what has happened in Shengxuan Heaven and Earth during my seclusion."
Xiang Gu recounted everything, emphasizing Shen Mo.
Xiang Yuan was astonished. "Someone else became a Saint before me? And a human at that!"
Xiang Gu sighed with deep emotion. "Saint Shen's talent is rarely seen in history.
That he could ascend to sainthood was unexpected, yet inevitable."
Xiang Yuan nodded. "No hurry, slowly tell me more of this human."
…
Four Saint Dragon Palace.
In the cold, unfathomable depths of the sea.
Suddenly, a pair of colossal vertical pupils opened.
Golden light beamed forth from the dragon eyes, piercing the dark waters like pillars.
The beams shot straight into the heavens, illuminating the sky high above.
In that instant, the dragon clan shook!
Countless aquatic clans were awed, abandoning whatever they were doing to kneel toward the source of the beams in devout reverence.
"Dragon Saint! Dragon Saint!"
Ao Tian had been discussing with the dragon Supremes how to handle the lingering demonic scourges.
Seeing the Four Saint Dragon Palace quaking, he cried out in joy.
Without hesitation, he flew toward the rising light.
The other dragon Supremes followed close behind.
Moments later, they reached the depths of this sea.
"Brother, is that you!"
Ao Tian gazed into the deep waters, unable to restrain himself.
"It is I."
A colossal true dragon revealed its form.
The dragon's roar carried the sound of the sacred, stirring awe in all dragon Supremes present.
Buzz—
Blood energy erupted.
The new Dragon Saint's body swiftly shrank until he assumed human form, though two great horns still jutted from his head.
Ao Tian cried in excitement, "Brother, it is truly you!"
Ao Shan sighed, "Yes, after thirty thousand years of seclusion, I have finally ascended!
I endured thirty thousand years of solitude.
Not long ago, I suddenly sensed the Great Dao of Strength surging toward me. In an instant, I stepped into sainthood without obstacle."
Ao Tian roared with laughter. "Just so! The Saint Yuan of Myriad Phenomena Holy Land is said to have ascended the same way!"
"Saint Yuan?" Ao Shan frowned.
Ao Tian lowered his voice. "That is… Xiang Yuan."
To speak the name of a Saint outright, no matter where, would always be heard by them.
Thus, he dared not speak too loudly, lest he offend Xiang Yuan.
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