Chapter 614: Hunter

Zhegu kicked Gaia heavily in the chest; with a *crack*, the sternum broke, and the swaying body was dragged along by two Centaurs, blood flowing down from the corner of his mouth.

"You don't seem very convinced!" Zhegu laughed, and the crowd behind him grew excited as well.

Gaia took a deep breath and stared calmly at Lavitan, "What do you want? Kill me?"

Lavitan looked at Gaia and smiled, "Yo, so courageous. I am a law-abiding Star Sergeant, an idol, a hero. What are you talking about? This is naked slander. Break both his legs!"

The two Centaurs immediately took action, their heavy hooves taking turns stomping on Gaia's legs. After a few moments, accompanied by *crack* sounds, Gaia's legs were snapped, and he was tossed onto the ground. Lavitan slowly squatted down and grabbed Gaia by the hair.

"Gaia, this is the first and last warning from Brother Haosen to you. Either get out of the Verdict, or stay put and behave yourself. If I ever see you appear at the Anthem Center, doing missions, or if your Sergeant rank increases by even one level, you'll only be crawling for the rest of your life!" Lavitan patted Gaia's head, "And one small thing: tell that Li Hao in your Ring that Brother Haosen wants to see him. Tell him to take the initiative to pay a visit; the kid's good fortune has arrived."

The moment he let go of the head, he kicked it, and Gaia flew off spinning, slamming heavily into the wall of the training room. None of the surrounding Celestials or other Warriors dared to make a sound.

Lavitan spat; he wouldn't kill him, he wasn't an idiot. Lastaya dreaming of entering the Council of Elders was a fantasy; let alone the Verdict, no descendant of Lastaya would have it easy.

The long-faced Demaerke glanced at Gaia, who was lying on the ground having given up the struggle, and smiled. This guy wasn't quite smart; ever since he arrived at the Verdict, he had been very low-key, picking up peasant girls and hanging out with a bunch of low-level civilizations. How had he suddenly become so ambitious?

After Gaia was carried away, Lavitan and the others arrived at the training room next door. Haosen was training; the reason his temper was so flared was that he had just happened to run into Gaia.

"Brother Haosen, it's done. This brat definitely won't dare to be arrogant in the future. I told Li Hao to come see you," Lavitan said.

Haosen nodded; these were all small matters, "Defatandisi is not easy to deal with. He has been pestering Hermia recently, and I have no way to meet her privately. Do you have any good ideas?"

"I bribed the attendant. Princess Hermia prays in the Hall of Valor all year round. She doesn't see many people, just Helena, Los, and the High Priest, and recently that Dragon Girl Ning Long. A Princess who grew up like this is just an exquisite porcelain doll, blank and flawless. Defatandisi is taking the route through Ning Long," Lavitan said, "Who would have thought the Dragon Girl likes this kind of sissy and doesn't like our Ozil tough guys."

They had been at the Verdict for a while, but except for some public occasions, they couldn't get close to Hermia at all. Defatandisi had only been here for a year or so, but he had managed to meet Hermia a few times through his relationship with Ning Long.

"We have to mess with him and let him understand his status." Haosen naturally knew Defatandisi wasn't someone to be trifled with, but once this guy touched his core interests, he still had to be taught a lesson. This guy was also a waste; if he ever had the chance to get close to Hermia, he would let the pure little Princess understand what a man's touch was like, something she would never forget for the rest of her life.

Li Hao, who had returned in high spirits, saw Kuta treating Gaia, along with an indignant Gasimi.

Li Hao's gaze swept over; Gaia was a bit miserable. Although he had been treated at the hospital, it looked like he needed some time to recover. "What's the situation?"

Gaia waved his hand, "It's nothing. They went a bit heavy during training. It's already been treated; they're all external injuries, I'll be fine after lying down for a few days."

The medical system of the Verdict Anthem was naturally the best in the Star Alliance. After Haosen and the others left, the staff sent Gaia to the hospital. After being treated for most of the day, he was picked up by Kuta and Gasimi. Kuta was worried and added Spirit healing; if the body was injured, the Spirit would definitely be depleted as well.

"Three broken ribs, legs broken," Kuta said, "Why didn't you fight back!"

Kuta was so angry that even the wrinkles on his face increased. In his world, such things didn't happen. As long as he didn't bully others, no one would provoke the golden Kuta, so everyone around him was a good person.

Gaia waved his hand and gave a bitter smile, "Small matter, it's not the first time. They have more people; the more you resist, the worse the injuries."

Gaia still had good judgment; he knew a wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him. Resisting in that situation would have been the end of it. Resting for a few days now was better than lying in bed for months or even suffering hidden injuries. Lavitan was itching for him to make a move, which would have turned it into a brawl and resulted in him being beaten half to death.

Kuta was as angry as a big frog. Listening to Gaia's understatement, just thinking about it made his head smoke, "It makes me so mad! Isn't this clearly bullying people!"

Gasimi didn't feel much. Among the Zerg, the weak getting beaten was a daily occurrence. But every civilization had its own characteristics. If someone like Kuta, who valued face so much, were bullied like this, it would be endless. Of course, this was also because he was Kuta and had the capital.

Li Hao placed his hand on Gaia. Gaia, who was shirtless, was covered in all kinds of scars. It was clear he wasn't some spoiled rich kid. Li Hao smiled, "It's alright, nothing serious."

"Damn, Li Ge, this is 'alright'? A dozen people beat him, and they even cuffed him with a Universe Power limiter. If this were in the Sea People's Anthem, such people would definitely be expelled. It's too barbaric!" Kuta was indignant, "The Verdict is at least a high-level Anthem of the Celestials, how can they allow such things?"

Gaia was calm because he had experienced too much. The power struggles among the noble class of the Ozil Empire were fierce, different from the orderly and stable inheritance of the Sea People. For the Insectoids, it was a common occurrence. To Li Hao, someone who had walked out of the battlefield, these injuries and face-related matters were nothing. If you're going to fight, it's not to vent your anger; they are enemies, and you have to kill them.

"Gaia's judgment is correct. In that situation, you must endure it. Revenge is definitely necessary, but you can't be reckless. You have to wait for an opportunity," Li Hao said.

"Hmph, I don't care anymore, I'm so mad. I can't win a fight, but if you can spend money to vent your anger, feel free to come to me!" Kuta puffed out his cheeks and left. He really liked these brothers he met after coming to the Verdict, and he knew he couldn't beat Haosen. It was also impossible to use his golden status to pressure him without reason; not to mention that the other party's Yimogu wasn't afraid at all, even if he were wary, he would think he was an idiot, and his family wouldn't support it either.

But just understanding that made his mood even worse.

Gaia was much more mature than Kuta and naturally knew that Kuta's emotions were because he cared, "Thank you all, I'm fine. Although I got a beating, my mood is still okay. They can only go to this extent. I've been on edge for this period of time, it's annoying too, haha."

Saying it was because of Gaia and Haosen's sister, there probably wouldn't be a reason even without this excuse; they would just find another one.

"By the way, Li Ge, Lavitan said Haosen wants you to see him. It's probably because you climbed the Heavenly Ladder and he wants to recruit you. You don't have to worry about me. If you want to stay in the Verdict, you have to have a backer," Gaia said.

Li Hao was between laughter and tears, "I was a bit conflicted about whether it was Defatandisi or Haosen, it seems this guy's luck is bad. I have it figured out."

Gasimi carried Gaia back to his room. The atmosphere in Ring 207 at night was exceptionally oppressive.

"Sister~~~, isn't this bullying? You have the most ways, help us!" Kuta in the room couldn't just let it go. Although he didn't usually respect her, he knew Aoliweina had the ability.

Aoliweina was expressionless, "Kuta, be mature. This is a competition for internal power replacement in Ozil. It's the same no matter who it is. Don't get involved. Besides, it's just some injuries, they'll heal. What do you want?"

Kuta bounced off the bed in anger, "What do you mean 'they'll heal'? If I were beaten like this..."

"Hehe, then wipe out their whole family, no one would dare touch you!" Aoliweina interrupted Kuta coldly, "But if we stick our necks out, do you think Haosen would be afraid? There's no justification for the intervention, don't even think about it."

"Then what should we do? Just let it go? Then isn't Gaia finished? He can't train, he can't take missions. Is he going to retire in the Verdict Anthem?" Kuta said, feeling a bit discouraged.

"The reason I let you come here is to let you understand that this world is full of unfairness. Only powerful strength and wealth can maintain the eternity of a family. You need to grow!" Aoliweina said indifferently. Her younger brother was also a strange one; how could he inherit the family if he was so emotional?

"Sister, I'm in a bad mood now, can we preach at another time? What if Gaia gets beaten for no reason again?" Kuta also knew they had no other choice, "What if one day it happens in front of me? I won't be able to endure it."

Aoliweina pursed her delicate little lips, "Let me think. Tell him not to run around everywhere recently. What's going on with that Li Hao? How did he climb the Heavenly Ladder?"

Finally, Aoliweina couldn't help but ask. Kuta had been deliberately not saying anything or mentioning it. At this moment, his little face was smug enough to fly, but on the surface, he remained calm, "Small matter. Can my boss be an ordinary person? Regular operation."

Aoliweina was speechless, "Kuta, you are the heir of the golden family, use your brain. Just a Human, this is already his limit."

"What if it's not? What if one day he surpasses you, or even surpasses Haosen?" Kuta said stubbornly.

"Hehe, Kuta, don't fantasize all day. If there is such a day, I'll acknowledge him as my boss!" Aoliweina said proudly, "Behave yourself recently. This is not Helavis, our reputation isn't as omnipotent as you think!"

At this moment, at a large Star Swift projection gathering site, Depuya stood in the center. Damn, he had never been this glorious in his life. Gathered around him were Chao Qinglong, Aofei, Luo Bi, Maxis, Basta, Yan Peng, Ye Tong, and a whole group of Apocalypse members, nearly a hundred people. There was also a small portion of brothers from the Kepler war, extremely reliable and requiring at least three recommendations from Apocalypse members to enter. Everyone was listening to Depuya tell the story with extreme seriousness.

"Depuya, were you hammered silly by the Orcs? How is that possible!" Luo Bi was the first to jump out. After entering the Star River, they knew even more clearly that gods did not exist; their fantasies were nothing more than interference from higher civilizations.

And this ability of Li Hao's was too exaggerated.

"Haha, Luo Bi, don't be jealous. I said it long ago, the Second Brother trusts me the most. Besides, Perkins, Weijia, and Taichen can testify for me. Could I joke about my own life?" Depuya laughed. He actually had a feeling of returning home in glory. He really didn't expect that he, the tail-ender of the Apocalypse, would have such a day. The Second Brother is the best.

Everyone looked at each other, which made them lose their judgment. The key was that they had also watched Li Hao's Saint Song Expedition.

"Perkins, Depuya speaks with exaggeration, are you sure?" Chao Qinglong asked.

Perkins nodded with a bitter smile, "I fought for my life to Open the Heavenly Eye, this sycophant opened it casually, and the power was astonishing. That is simply not a power that ordinary people can possess."

The people present were silent, filled with shock. Depuya's strength was actually lagging behind; his talent was limited, and he had fallen behind during the S Tournament. Opening the Heavenly Eye was a power that a considerable portion of the Apocalypse members actually already possessed, and some were even stronger. But this change in Depuya, the ability to instantly become stronger and kill opponents in seconds, could be called the power of a god. If they could also borrow it, could they reach a higher level?

And Li Hao, who mastered this power... to what extent had he reached?

(Tomorrow should be five updates. I feel like I've broken the urge to go out and wander; the concentration will really be a bit higher.)

(End of chapter)