Asura Emperor Venerable

Chapter 131: Chapter 131 Rise of the Platform

This was a fact, and Liu Shixuan could not deny it, but he was less likely to admit it, his face darkened, and he seemed even more eager to devour someone.

Han Xuan was furious.

She knew Liu Shixuan very well and did not believe that he would have such strong tastes as to drink a man’s bathing water.

Therefore, it must have been Shi Hao who played a dirty trick to frame Liu Shixuan.

Thinking of this, she was even angrier than Liu Shixuan.

In her eyes, Liu Shixuan was the perfect incarnation.

Now that her idol was being humiliated like this, how could she not be angry?

Too hateful!

She immediately drew her sword and charged at Shi Hao, “Villain, I will tear you to pieces!”

What does this have to do with you?

Shi Hao was bewildered.

Swish, swish, swish, the woman, like a madwoman, furiously slashed at Shi Hao.

For a moment, Shi Hao didn’t fight back; he’s always disliked killing those without grievances, but Han Xuan’s relentless attacks were starting to provoke a murderous intent in him.

He was not limitlessly merciful.

On the other side, Ma Youfu saw an opportunity to launch an attack; it was a good chance.

Shi Hao’s eyes hardened, and just as he was about to strike back, he heard a rumbling sound as the stone platform in the pool began to rise slowly.

“The final test is about to begin!”

“Quickly, get on!”

The people by the lake hurriedly sprang forth, each leaping onto a stone platform.

—The platforms were only a distance of three zhang from the shore, and a Soul-Nurturing Expert could easily jump onto them with a light leap.

Upon seeing this, Ma Youfu frowned but left Shi Hao behind and also leaped onto a stone platform.

After all, seizing the opportunity was more important.

Avenging his brother could wait, but if he missed the rising stone platforms, he would have to wait another three years.

Liu Shixuan did the same, he walked briskly to the lakeside, and with a fierce leap, he was already standing on a stone platform.

Now, the only ones left who had not climbed onto a platform were Shi Hao and Han Xuan.

However, Han Xuan appeared to have gone mad, completely disregarding everything else, focusing solely on attacking Shi Hao.

Crazy.

Shi Hao was angry now and slashed out with his blade.

Ding!

The sword in Han Xuan’s hand was immediately broken, and the recoil from the massive force also caused her palm to burst open, blood spraying.

Shi Hao didn’t follow up with another strike because the stone platform was rising higher, and if he didn’t act then, he would certainly miss it.

With a whoosh, he vaulted up high and landed on the nearest high platform.

“Aaaaah!” Han Xuan screamed, she couldn’t catch up, like a madwoman.

Shi Hao ignored her, his gaze turning to the other three people on the platform.

Among these three, one was a disciple of the White Cloud Sect, from the lineage of the Second Elder; logically, he should have teamed up with Shi Hao to first knock the other two off the platform, presenting a unified front, then decide who could ascend one level.

Unexpectedly, that disciple immediately said, “He has a Spiritual Artifact in his hand, and the greatest combat power. Knock him off first.”

“Good!” The other two naturally nodded in agreement.

Shi Hao chuckled, are they so disunited?

He didn’t care and directly swung his blade in a slash.

Whoosh, the gust of wind howled fiercely, incredibly terrifying.

Once the Ninefold Mountain was wielded, the runes immediately dimmed, reverting to its terrifying weight of two hundred thousand catties.

Such a strike was so fearsome that even the raised blade wind was incredibly terrifying—who would dare to take it head-on?

The three hastily retreated, but the stone platform was only about three meters in diameter; how could it withstand their retreat?

Immediately, they found themselves stepping into thin air and fell off the high platform.

Thump thump thump, they each fell into the lake. Thankfully, it was deep enough to absorb the force of their fall.

They were all disheartened, having been swept off the platform by Shi Hao before they could even make a move, which was downright embarrassing.

On the stone platform above, only Shi Hao remained, and it immediately began to move upwards, advancing a considerable distance.

It was quite eerie, as there were no visible hinges or supports, yet the stone platform seemed capable of flying up into the void.

Once the stone platform had ascended to a certain point, it stopped, and Shi Hao felt a mysterious power enveloping him, enhancing his body’s functions.

If he hadn’t already reached the Peak of the tenth extreme, his strength would surely have increased by now.

On the other side, stone platforms occupied by the Four Great Geniuses like Liu Shixuan and Ma Youfu also quickly determined the victors. The people above were knocked down into the water one after another, and when the stone platforms ascended, they all showed expressions of enjoyment.

Clearly, they too were infused with that mysterious power and reap its benefits.

However, everyone was now too far apart to engage in a brawl.

Liu Shixuan and Ma Youfu both looked at Shi Hao with cold eyes, as if to say, “Wait until you fall into my hands, and I will splatter your blood in five steps.”

Shi Hao was unconcerned—he was determined to reach the summit and become the strongest. So what did he have to fear?

Gradually, the other stone platforms also determined their victors and began to rise.

All eight stone platforms reached the same level and maintained it for a while before slowly ascending once more. During this process, the stone platforms drew closer two by two.

The stone platform that merged with Shi Hao’s held a disciple of the Leihuo Sect. He frowned slightly, with his gaze fixated on the Ninefold Mountain in Shi Hao’s hand.

What he feared was only the Spiritual Artifact.

“This competition is about real strength. Dare you put away your Spiritual Artifact and fight me to determine the victor?” he challenged.

“Sure,” Shi Hao nodded and put away his weapon.

What a madman!

The man was overjoyed, not expecting Shi Hao to fall for his provocation so easily.

This left the others speechless, then shaking their heads. After all, he was too young and naive, easily falling for such a simple ploy.

The stone platforms drew close, touched each other, and then aligned—one higher and one lower—until they were joined together.

The man shouted and lunged at Shi Hao.

Cling, a cold light flashed, and the Ninefold Mountain was already unsheathed.

The man was naturally horrified and hastily retreated.

But the stone platform was too small—there was only room to advance, not to retreat. To step back meant to fall into empty space, plunging downwards.

Splash, the man fell into the lake.

Looking aggrieved, he pointed at the stone platform and exclaimed, “That’s so shameful—you actually deceived me!”

Shi Hao couldn’t help but laugh. “You already took me for a fool. Couldn’t I deceive you just a little?”

This caused those who had been eliminated to shake their heads, and some even laughed out loud.

The young man was not haughty or arrogant at all; whoever treated him like a fool would only bring a painful price upon themselves.

However, even if Shi Hao hadn’t resorted to trickery, how many moves could that man have withstood under the Ninefold Mountain?

The stone platform was so narrow that there was virtually no room to dodge or weave, giving Shi Hao, who wielded a heavy hitter like the Ninefold Mountain, an advantage as vast as the sky.

On the other side, Liu Shixuan and Ma Youfu also advanced victoriously. However, Zong Hehua and Chang Tianyu had met earlier, sparking an intense battle.

They were evenly matched in strength, and for a time, it was difficult to determine the victor. However, the stone platform was too small, preventing both from prolonging the fight. A direct confrontation was inevitable, and before long, the outcome was clear.

Zong Hehua won.

His victory was attained through cunning; although it seemed like a head-on clash, he suddenly feinted a vulnerability, causing Chang Tianyu to miss his attack and seizing the moment to push him off the platform.

This man, true to form, was quite the pretender.

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