Chapter 22: Caught in a Dilemma

This is so strange; the Human Race has only just appeared, its cultivation system hasn't even taken shape, yet there are always Grand Daoist‑level strongmen?

There must be something wrong in here.

Shi Hao's sudden appearance made the people who were about to leave all halt their steps.

Perhaps, at this critical moment when the Demon Race is about to descend again, new changes will arise.

The Wu Clan has already begun its actions, and the Human Race also has many brave strongmen stepping forward; this grand drama is becoming ever more gripping, making one unable to look away.

"Flame speed? Isn't that just a pure‑blooded great demon! Just watch, tonight I'll add a good dish for you," Shi Hao's voice rang loudly, reaching the ears of the Fire Crow clearly.

The words "add dish" are simple and direct.

The Fire Crow has always wielded power and privilege; how could it accept becoming someone else's dish?

Its crimson eyes instantly filled with murderous intent, reason completely drowned by rage.

Immediately, a sharp screech tore the sky, and a fire meteor bearing destructive power surged down from above; wherever it passed, space was burned into warped distortion.

"Just in time!"

Facing this terrifying scene, Shi Hao not only did not retreat but bravely charged forward.

He waved his hands swiftly, directing the surrounding thunder and lightning to clash head‑on with the fire meteor.

For a moment, dazzling light filled the heavens and earth.

At the instant of collision, the thunder and lightning on Shi Hao transformed into Golden Flow power.

At that moment, he was like a sharp sword, bearing unstoppable momentum, and plunged straight into the Fire Crow's attack.

The Fire Crow's formidable power, which could push aside Zhou Yi's Destiny Technique and explosions, froze under Shi Hao's fierce assault.

Gradually, Shi Hao began to gain the upper hand.

He could clearly feel the law forces of this world gathering toward him.

Fire Law, Golden Law, and Thunder Law responded swiftly, converging into a powerful force that tightly suppressed the Fire Crow.

"How can you master so many laws?"

The Fire Crow's face showed fear, and it couldn't help but ask loudly.

Just now, Shi Hao alone had simultaneously mobilized three laws.

This strength far exceeded the level of ordinary Grand Daoist strongmen, completely overturning the Fire Crow's perception.

As soon as the words fell, the Fire Crow was devoured by that powerful law force and instantly turned to ash.

"Watch your back!" Yao Yan shouted anxiously.

But Shi Hao seemed not to hear, still concentrating fully on searching for the Fire Crow's trace.

Suddenly, the Fire Crow ghost‑like flashed behind Shi Hao, eyes blazing like torches, a sword blade wreathed in fire raised high to strike down fiercely. Yet Shi Hao seemed already alert; before the flame sword fell, he had swiftly seized the Fire Crow's arm.

In that instant, thunder power boiled in his palm, the sky seemed sliced by a blade, a crack suddenly appeared, and in a flash the world was engulfed by lightning.

The thunderstorm poured down like a deluge, destroying all things, and the heavens echoed with the Boom— of thunder and lightning.

"How is this possible!" the Fire Crow cried in terror; the evasion technique that never failed before now malfunctioned.

He strained all his strength to unleash the secret technique again to escape, but found the surroundings already sealed by lightning.

Shi Hao's mouth curled upward; he had already seen through the Fire Crow's secret: in battle, the Fire Crow releases a feather to teleport. So Shi Hao set a Thunder Prison, leaving no foreign object able to hide.

The Fire Crow's feather, the moment it left its body, was mercilessly crushed by the Thunder Sea.

"You think you can capture me, it's not that easy," the Fire Crow, though in a desperate situation, refused to yield, let out a long howl; Fire Law surged wildly around it, intertwining with lightning, erupting in dazzling light, the energy raging to its peak.

Shi Hao was forced to retreat repeatedly by this power, yet his eyes glittered with excitement and anticipation. If he were younger, this yearning would spill over: "Today, I will defeat you."

As a white light suddenly flared on Shi Hao's chest, like a small sun rising, all attacks seemed to stall.

Seeing this, the Fire Crow felt fear crawl up its heart, sensing an unprecedented force gathering.

Immediately, Shi Hao raised his hand and waved; a massive golden hand descended from the sky, bearing world‑shattering might. The Fire Crow fought desperately but was powerless, forced to watch the giant hand fall.

"It's over," Shi Hao said, his words calm and cold, like the whisper of Death, becoming the Fire Crow's final hearing.

The giant hand fell, the Fire Crow plummeted, Thunder Light faded, its massive body collapsed on the ground. Shi Hao held his sword with one hand, everything now under his control.

Taiyi Shen witnessed the scene, his fury blazing, for that was a fierce general under his command!

"Human child!" he roared, a Golden Crow illusory shadow appearing above his head, its aura raging.

Donghuang Bell Boom—, Fire Law raged.

Zhu Song also felt the pressure, a bead of sweat on his brow: "The old guy finally lost it," his words teasing but his expression solemn.

Donghuang Bell's power rose, the bell's sound deafening. Shi Hao also felt dizzy; Zhu Song's shout pulled him back to reality: "Kid, the old guy is truly angry, why are you still stunned?"

At this moment, Zhou Yi had restored the Destiny Technique, though riddled with cracks, he still surged skyward, the Quasi‑Saint power erupting, the technique unleashing a powerful strike. Relying on the Human Race's destiny, he faced Taiyi Shen head‑on.

Taiyi Shen raged, the Golden Crow illusory shadow blazing with ten‑thousand‑fold light, the sky turning into a sea of fire.

"Let you witness the destiny of Honghuang's first clan," beyond the thirty‑three heavens, a massive Destiny Golden Crow burst forth, soaring above Taiyi Shen.

The Destiny Golden Crow emerged across the sky, Zhou Yi and Zhu Song's expressions changed abruptly, as if a heavy force pressed them to the point of breathlessness.

At that time, Shi Hao stepped forward, his chest heaving, power surging within him like a raging river.

In the blink of an eye, the sky again showed that imposing golden giant hand, bearing world‑shattering might, striking fiercely toward the Golden Crow.

In an instant, dazzling light illuminated heaven and earth, energy surging outward like a tide.

"Taiyi Shen, don't forget our agreement; the Fire Crow was defeated by our Human Race, the victory belongs to us, you should withdraw," Zhou Yi shouted loudly during the attack's pause.

That agreement was proposed when Taiyi Shen was brimming with confidence, but now it leaves his face red with shame, trapped in a dilemma.

"So many are watching, Dong Huang, don't back out," as Taiyi Shen hesitated, Zhu Song thrust a fierce fist toward the sky, the heavy clouds tearing apart instantly.

Some great powers hiding in the shadows were forced to reveal themselves, looking somewhat awkward. Taiyi Shen knew in his heart that he had become the target of all arrows.

Although he was unwilling, under everyone's gaze he dared not openly break the pact.

After giving Zhu Song a hard stare, Taiyi Shen took a deep breath, suppressed his fury, and put away the Donghuang Bell.

Seeing this scene, Shi Hao, Zhou Yi, and Zhu Song all silently breathed a sigh of relief. "Give me the Fire Crow's corpse, and I will withdraw immediately," Taiyi Shen said through clenched teeth. "No, this is my loot; if I win, it naturally belongs to me."

Shi Hao licked his lips, a gleam of longing flashing in his eyes. The corpse of the fire raven, its muscles firm, even in death still exuded a powerful aura; to Shi Hao, this was a rare delicacy.