Chapter 624: Hunting Time

Internal strife is something Kepler currently cannot afford; Makemu and the others are in the most difficult position right now, caught in the middle. But no matter what kind of pressure they face, the Solar System and Kepler are one; this is the core of humanity's foothold in the Star Alliance, and they must be united to overcome the current crisis.

Makemu, Wu Fa, and the others are all very clear that from Romero to Chao Qinglong, Maxis, and the rest of the Tianqi members, as well as the warriors who participated in the Kepler campaign, the leader they truly acknowledge is Li Hao.

Which is the theme of today's meeting.

Longkexier is very clear that in this past year,

When Li Hao didn't appear, nothing happened; they were all like chess pieces, and although dissatisfied, they could be manipulated however one pleased. But the moment he appeared, these warriors suddenly grew wings. Starting from killing Orcs on the spaceship, a large number of warriors began to pour into Kepler, and even some active-duty warriors began to defect to Kepler, forming small cliques in private.

This is something he cannot tolerate, but he must seize the opportunity and pin a crime on him before he can take action. After all, in order to create momentum back then, he had given this little nobody quite a lot of honor.

The council is still arguing, and there won't be a result for a while. Makemu and the others feel deep pressure because they are very clear that Li Hao, including that group of young people from Tianqi, maintain a love for the Solar System and have fought with their lives, but that does not mean they can be bullied like this forever. The memory of the Tianqi Youth Class using this group as experimental subjects is still fresh; if the council makes an extreme resolution, how could these young people endure it?

While the council is discussing how to sanction the humans led by Li Hao who are destroying "peace," Li Hao, who is at Anthem, is facing the Orc Sergeant Major.

Monagu is using the Seventh Art Federation's top-tier Beast Armed—Extreme Cold Ice Heart.

Origin: Seventh Art Federation · Beast Armed (Ice Type) High-Attack Type.

Ninth-generation Zouli Scanning Conversion System, ice-type claws, ice crystal core, shoulder-embedded particle gun.

Looking at the Glory Zero that Li Hao is still using, which is still in new condition after 13 consecutive battles—this type of training-grade Celestial Armament sometimes breaks before a single battle is finished during high-intensity combat, and this one has already fought 13 matches, so it should be as fragile as paper—many Anthem Warriors think this is also a form of mockery by Li Hao toward the Orcs.

The ice-silver Beast Armed carries the distinct characteristics of the Seventh Art Federation. The three major Celestial forces also export their influence through this method. The Orc Empire has to purchase Celestial Armament from the three major Celestial forces every year to meet their military needs, which is also a disguised form of paying protection money. The Lalutu Empire barks at the weak, but it is definitely the type that knows how to behave toward those in power.

Momameng reveals a one-meter-long Star Gold Claw, completely shrouded in a huge silver beast armor, his eyes glowing with cold, murderous intent. In his field of vision, the system instantly scanned Li Hao's entire body. This kind of low-level Glory armament cannot block it at all. Li Hao's physical condition appeared clearly before Monagu; his overall Soul Power is very balanced, but his activity level is neither high nor low. However, one cannot be too trusting; those of the Celestial system are all the same, and fluctuations in emotional value will change their state.

Li Hao stuck the sword in his hand into the ground and waved at Monagu, his mockery level maxed out.

Boom...

Cold, silver Zouhuo scattered outward, the temperature of the battlefield dropped instantly, and a cold mist shrouded the battlefield—the "War Fog" that ice-type warriors excel at.

Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...

A series of explosions erupted within the mist, sparks flying everywhere. Momameng charged at Li Hao's defense like a Ghost; it was all probing. Although he is only at level 40, there must be abilities inside that he doesn't know about.

Boom...

Accompanied by an explosion, the Zouhuo shattered, and the War Fog was swept away directly. Monagu retreated dozens of meters, looking coldly at Li Hao. Li Hao's left hand swept out violently, a gust of Wind swept across, and the remaining War Fog was instantly cleared away. Monagu's body also twitched from the impact, his huge beast eyes full of caution; after just one round of probing, he knew he had met a formidable opponent.

Li Hao extended his right hand, and red fire-type Zouhuo instantly enveloped his entire body. Fighting to the 14th match, the countless watching Sergeant Majors finally realized that the human before them was a fire-type warrior.

The struggle between ice and fire is just like the competition between the Seventh Art and Aozier, spanning thousands of years. Who is stronger has never been settled. As a result, the all-encompassing Silver Heart Trade Alliance rose. Of course, now the two major forces do not view the other form of power as heresy like they did in the past.

After one round of confrontation, Monagu, who had already opened his Heavenly Eye, clearly did not gain any advantage. With a roar, his Universe Power swirled and shot into the sky, a hurricane swept through, and the temperature of the battlefield continued to drop. The entire world was shrouded in a layer of frost. Monagu's silver-white Universe Power already blotted out the sky and covered the earth, his body suspended—Violent Universe Storm.

This is a realm that countless Sergeant Majors cannot reach in their entire lives. Once they reach the Zhou Lan Grade, the level of Universe Power is completely elevated, and they can thoroughly exert the effects of the Heavenly Eye. Coupled with the Beast Martial system, basically any enemy is under his insight.

Monagu looked at Li Hao, and in his field of vision, Li Hao... was actually still unchanged?

How could this be? This is the first time he has encountered this situation since being promoted to the Zhou Lan state. Orcs are a strange group; the lower they are, the more they inflate, and the higher they go, the more cautious they become. He seemed to smell a trace of danger, yet he couldn't feel where it was. However, before he could probe, Li Hao's figure had already disappeared.

Swish, swish, swish...

The frantic Space Ability claw blades broke through the air, and the sky-filling blade dance blotted out the sky and covered the earth, sealing Li Hao's charge route. Entering the Zhou Lan realm, one can wantonly use Universe Power-releasing combat techniques, with astonishing lethality and no need to worry about consumption. And Li Hao had no technique at all—he just charged through!

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

Hum~~~~

Raging Beast Intimidation.

A sudden soul-blast strike, space vibrated, the ice claw swept out violently, boom...

Three surging ice Universe Storms swept out. At such close range, Li Hao shifted instantly, but was still hit by one of the Universe Storms, his body flying out with a sound. At this moment, Monagu had already arrived above Li Hao like a nimble Ghost, his claws frantically swiping down, launching a series of frantic assassinations at Li Hao. Li Hao hurriedly blocked with both arms.

Boom...

His whole body was blasted into the ground. Monagu in the air headed toward Li Hao like a meteor. Li Hao flashed and dodged by flying close to the ground, while Monagu, who had landed, was like a nimble cat, almost without a sound, following him with a beautiful arc movement, clinging to him like a shadow. Clang, clang, clang, clang...

Crash~~~~

Li Hao was sent flying again, but Monagu could not feel a shred of joy, because his attacks could not break through the opponent's defense. He even suspected that the opponent was using an Imperial Artifact that looked like a Glory Zero. This guy didn't use his full strength... what does he want to do?

At this time, a layer of low-temperature ice crystals had already appeared on the battlefield, but this was just the surface; what was truly threatening was the frozen air of Momameng's burning Universe Storm. Li Hao, who wanted to create distance, couldn't do it at all. He continuously unleashed Mental Blasts, sky-filling Thunder, and a series of Mental Blasts in an attempt to block Monagu. Monagu's Heavenly Eye shone brightly, an invisible barrier covering his whole body, sweeping toward Li Hao without retreating at all. After suffering losses, the Orcs had also studied some of the humans' skills—weakened versions of Celestial Being Techniques. Top Orc experts had long been honing themselves in the world of the Celestials, so these little tricks were nothing.

Monagu's fighting style was very entangling and very patient. He wanted to let his Universe Storm damage continuously infiltrate Li Hao's body, letting him die unknowingly. Compared to the flamboyance of fire, the power of frost lies in killing unknowingly. This was not a simple victory; the Orcs and humans were using the Anthem platform to settle scores. On the surface, Momameng had already completely taken control. Facing such dominance, Li Hao was clearly at the end of his rope. The Orcs in the previous thirteen matches were not there to put on a show. Thinking of this, Monagu also became determined; there was no need to be hesitant, and his attacks became increasingly fierce. Possessing Zhou Lan Grade Soul Power meant he was a king.

Many Anthem Orc warriors were shouting and roaring unbridledly. This human had become a thorn in the side of all Orcs. Regardless of the consequences, kill him!

Li Hao also seemed to have discovered something was wrong. His Universe Power was violent, and the Red Flame rolled into the sky like a tornado. This level was definitely Zhou Lan Grade Soul Power, but he didn't seem to have opened his Heavenly Eye. The crowd was not too surprised; if this human didn't have such power, he probably wouldn't be so daring, but he also seemed to not take the Orcs seriously.

Ice and fire merged, and with a burst, Li Hao swept out with a punch, fire waves churning, finally shaking off Monagu's entanglement. He slammed into Momameng with a full-force fire-type mountain-crushing strike. Momameng's mouth curled into a cold sneer, his claws hooked; Orcs have richer experience in this kind of close-quarters combat. Suddenly, a silver wall appeared.

——Shadow Ice Mirror Reflection!

The power of Li Hao's collision was actually completely reflected back. The fire exploded, and Li Hao's figure was bounced away, but it was too late to create distance. Monagu's figure disappeared, bringing a sky-filling cold tide toward Li Hao.

Boom...

Li Hao held up a Universe Force Shield with his right hand, but was immediately sent flying. Monagu chased Li Hao and scratched him frantically. Li Hao could only dodge continuously. Compared to the Orcs' tall stature, Li Hao's agility was absolute. He used Zouhuo to defend with all his might so as not to be affected by the opponent's freezing, and his agile footwork allowed him to continuously dodge fatal attacks. The two sides' Universe Storms intertwined, forming an ice-fire storm that rotated and rose into the sky.

Accompanied by an earth-shattering loud noise, two figures shot out. Li Hao knelt on one knee, slamming heavily into the ground. At this moment, Monagu, almost as soon as he touched the ground, shot out like a nimble cat. In an instant, he already had a thought.

Just as Li Hao stood up, Monagu's claws hooked toward Li Hao's head like a double-ghost-gate-slam. He would twist this human's head off.

Li Hao's hands instantly grabbed Monagu's arms, the sharp claws only a short distance from his head. Both sides fell into a stalemate. Monagu sneered; he would not kill Li Hao like this in front of everyone. The opponent was, after all, a Ladder Sergeant Major; killing him intentionally, while gaining honor, would also bring trouble. That was only an extreme choice, and now, he wanted to use another, safer way.

In terms of physical fitness and Universe Power strength, the Orcs had absolute confidence. Accompanied by the cheers of countless Orcs, they had already realized what Monagu was going to do. This was undoubtedly the best choice—freezing the soul!

Terrifying cold air instantly surged toward Li Hao, the Universe Storm raged, and the Universe Power confrontation was, in essence, a soul confrontation. Against a Li Hao who had already been exhausted for two hours, Monagu had absolute certainty. The moment he lost consciousness, one foot would be in the grave. Such a situation is nine deaths and one life; for a human, that is

Ten deaths and no life!

Accompanied by Monagu's roar, the frost Universe Storm circled the two, and the ice-silver Universe Power shot into the sky, forming a huge tornado.

An unstoppable battle; the entire battlefield was ruled by ice-silver frozen air. The Universe Storm on Li Hao's body had been compressed to the limit. The moment the fire was completely extinguished was the moment Li Hao's soul would be extinguished.

This kind of duel cannot be stopped by anyone. Once one side lets go of their power, they will be backlashed by the power of both sides, so no matter the consequences, it is normal.

This battle will decide both the winner and life and death.

At this time, in the various Anthem arenas, the Tianqi warriors were also watching. A portion were worried, which stemmed from their lack of insight. But people like Luo Bi, Cheng Konghai, Chao Qinglong, Maxis, and Basta saw it very clearly: this was 100% Li Ge's trap. He was doing it on purpose just to get into this situation, because Li Hao also wanted to kill the Orcs. The previous strength gap was too wide, making it hard to act, but this one was delivered to his door.

And he is acting so deadlocked now, probably for the sake of the next two. To those who are familiar with Li Mo's personality, once Li Hao shows killing intent, everyone is afraid. Maxis and the others who were his opponents back then couldn't understand it better; otherwise, they wouldn't have been so afraid when Li Hao appeared after five years of not seeing him.

It's just that now it's this group of Orcs' turn.

Haila on the side had already completely entered the state; she actually truly felt this Human was very manly and could be considered a match for A Youyou. It was the kind of tragic love story she dreamed of. Actually, this outcome was also good; in fact, from the moment Li Hao made those remarks, his death was only a matter of time. After Li Hao died, A Youyou would be sad for a while, and that would be the opportunity; A Youyou would be a very important part of the family's subsequent plans.

The three people in the restaurant were stunned at this moment. Kuta's heart was ice-cold; a Zhou Lan Grade would definitely deal with them easily, but... there were quite a few top-tier ones who were Zhou Lan Grade, not to mention Li Ge had just endured a wheel battle beforehand. The three looked at each other; what kind of rotten ideas had their foul mouths come up with? At this moment, it was truly a case of calling to heaven with no response and calling to earth with no answer.

Li Hao's flames were being compressed to the limit, and Monagu also knew the opponent was reaching his limit and was very likely to surrender. Monagu did not intend to give him a chance to speak, nor could he leave any handle behind. The Heavenly Eye shone brightly, opening its large mouth and baring its Fangs.

Roar~~~~

Orc combat technique—Roaring Infrasonic Cannon blasted out, and at the same time, all the Universe Power pressed toward Li Hao in one go.

In one breath!

And at this moment, Li Hao, who had reached the critical juncture of life and death, had an arc appear at the corner of his mouth. Damn it, wasting his time.

That point of red flame, compressed to the extreme, instantly burst, and the rolling fire storm transformed into a "Flame Dragon" form of Zouhuo, circling and rising into the sky.

—Rising Dragon!

Boom— rumble rumble rumble...

The Flame Dragon and the raging Frost Power collided completely, and accompanied by a heaven-shaking and earth-shattering loud noise, two figures were blasted apart amidst the sky-filling Universe Power.

At this time, the Anthem Warriors watching from the various Anthems were silent; no one expected that even at this point, this Human could still launch a desperate counterattack. Once such an explosion occurred, it was likely both sides would suffer; if Monagu had completely crushed him, the result would only have been Li Hao being completely frozen into powder, with both body and Spirit dying.

After the Universe Power mixed with ice and fire danced across the sky and finally dissipated, it revealed one standing figure, while the other had no sound.

The Orcs were already dancing and celebrating; it didn't matter how much they lost before, as long as they won in the end. They never cared about the process or the means, only the result of victory. But soon, the jumping and hopping Orcs all widened their Orc eyes, because the body size was wrong.

The one standing was the small one, and the one lying down was the big one.

Extreme Cold Ice Heart was a relatively top-tier Heavenly Martial, belonging to the best level among Beast Martials; further up were Imperial Artifacts. At this moment, the Beast Martial displayed absolute quality and was not severely damaged, but it soon automatically receded, synthesizing into a set of Star Gold Living Claws.

Such a situation would not occur from fainting; there was only one reason for this situation: the Spirit had vanished, and Momameng was dead.

Instantly, noisy discussions erupted across the various Anthems, as if the pot had boiled over. This was awesome; a Ladder Sergeant Major had fallen, and one in the top ten at that. This was too awesome and too ruthless; this Human was simply fiercely outrageous.

Everyone's gaze was on Li Hao, who stood motionless. Under such a powerful counterattack, was he still okay? There were still over forty minutes left, but the challenge could not stop.

Li Hao's body finally moved, his gaze fixed ahead. It could be seen that it was a bit difficult, and it could be seen that he was reaching his limit...

Five updates delivered; after fighting for over ten hours, I am wide awake.