Chapter 674: Tenfold Divine Power, Defying Heaven to Alter Fate—Breakthrough!

Fang Yu struck, manifesting the Cosmic Manifestation, obscuring heaven and earth, and suppressing the ancient demon spider of Demon Linghu with a single blow.

At this moment, all cultivators within the imperial capital were stunned, bowing in reverent worship.

Even Shi Huang, the sovereign of the Shi Kingdom within the imperial capital, was shaken, retracting his radiance and scrutinizing the Wu Wang Mansion.

Demon Linghu, famed throughout the world, was an immensely powerful force—especially its ancient demon spider, whose cultivation base had long reached the Elder stage, yet it was instantly suppressed; such an event was profoundly shocking.

From within the palace, a black-robed figure flew out and respectfully approached Fang Yu: "The Emperor invites the Elder—may the Elder grace us with his presence?"

"That is the Commander of the Imperial Guard—he came personally to summon a deity; will the deity refuse?"

"The deity instantly slew an Elder, invincible in all directions; even Shi Huang struggles to match him. But since both Shi Huang and Shi Hao share the 'Shi' surname, Shi Huang has come to test the deity's intentions."

Some understood Shi Huang's intent, yet the atmosphere grew even more solemn—any misstep could trigger a massive upheaval across the entire Shi Kingdom.

This was a deity—if he wished, he could seize Shi Huang's throne without difficulty.

Could Shi Huang still safely remain on the Emperor's throne? Would even greater turmoil arise here?

"Let's go, Shi Hao. We're entering the palace."

At that moment, Fang Yu's voice rang out, devoid of any murderous intent.

Countless people in the imperial capital exhaled in relief.

This deity seemed to have no intention of seizing Shi Huang's throne.

Before the eyes of all, Fang Yu and Shi Hao entered the palace.

Fang Yu met Shi Huang, the sovereign who ruled the entire Shi Kingdom—his cultivation base was also at the Elder realm, yet within the imperial capital, he could nearly slay Elders of equal rank.

Before Fang Yu, Shi Huang was exceedingly courteous, showing clear admiration especially toward Fang Yu's disciple, Shi Hao.

In a Nine Dragon Cup, nine divine auras swirled, the wine's fragrance intoxicating.

This was the Emperor's wine, bestowed upon Shi Hao.

As for Fang Yu, of course, one could not call it "bestowed wine."

The jade tray was translucent, the Nine Dragon Cup exquisitely crafted, magnificent as a masterpiece of art, its surface flowing with nine-colored divine auras, the wine within emitting delicate fragrances.

Shi Hao's eyes blazed; he did not refuse, draining it in one gulp—immediately, countless essences of life surged into his body, thunder rumbled within him, a burst of radiant light erupted, his life force surged vigorously, his entire form glowing translucent, nearly catapulting him directly into the Inscription Realm.

Yet at this moment, Shi Hao did not wish to enter the Spirit Transformation Realm; though his Spirit Transformation Realm was already complete, he felt he could still refine it further, hoping to break through to an ultimate extreme.

Ultimately, Shi Hao successfully sealed away the medicinal power, choosing not to immediately break through into the Inscription Realm.

"Thank you, Emperor!"

He cried out loudly.

In the Heavenly Palace, Shi Huang clucked in admiration, his gaze shifting from Shi Hao to Fang Yu: "Your disciple, Elder, is truly a peerless genius. I wish to enfeoff him as a Wang Hou—may I have your consent?"

Though he was an Emperor, granting a title still required asking another's permission—this was respect for Fang Yu.

For a deity walking among mortals, such respect was necessary; those who did not show it had already been suppressed.

"You wish to enfeoff Little Notch as a Hou? That's a good thing. I have no objections."

Fang Yu felt that in this mortal realm, his seniority seemed extraordinarily high—he was playing the role of an ancient elder, which was peculiar, for in truth, he had only entered the cultivation path two years ago, and was still a young genius among his peers.

But there was no help for it—here, with his cultivation level, no one dared regard him as a young genius; all saw him as an elder of the past generation.

Then so be it.

He couldn't remain forever as a disciple of Yuhuaxian Sect or Kanlishen Sect; traveling the myriad worlds, he could at least be an elder.

"Shi Hao, receive your enfeoffment."

Seeing Fang Yu nod, Shi Huang's heart leapt with joy, his voice booming like thunder—his words spread instantly to every corner of the imperial capital, stirring countless reactions.

Shi Hao was still a child, barely a toddler—how could he possibly receive an enfeoffment?

No one knew what title Shi Huang would grant this peerless young genius.

At that moment, the palace echoed again with a mighty, majestic voice: "Shi Hao is valiant, the Shi Kingdom's peerless genius, unmatched among his generation—therefore, I enfeoff him as—Huang Tian Hou!"

"Huang Tian Hou?"

Upon hearing these three characters, many trembled—a child had been enfeoffed as a Tian Hou, the highest rank among Hous, one step away from becoming a Wang.

All sensed that Shi Huang had clearly made up his mind, placing Shi Hao among the potential successors to the throne, perhaps even at the very top.

Shock rippled across the imperial capital—today, a child Wang Hou had been born, potentially destined to become the future Emperor.

Especially with the character "Huang" preceding Tian Hou—did this signify the Huang Region?

Huang Tian Hou.

This title stunned many, silenced others—but once they recalled that Huang Tian Hou was the disciple of a deity, they found it entirely reasonable.

Additionally, the name of Yuhuaxian Sect echoed throughout the Shi Kingdom, as Shi Huang personally declared Yuhuaxian Sect the state religion.

Because Yuhuaxian Sect was the sect of that deity, it gained fame across the Huang Region.

No one knew what Shi Huang and the deity had discussed within the palace, yet soon two new mansions appeared in the imperial capital: one, the Divine Palace where Fang Yu resided; the other, the Huang Tian Hou Mansion where Shi Hao lived.

This scene made all understand: the deity had no intention of usurping Shi Huang's throne—but the deity's disciple could contest for it.

All of this sounded quite favorable.

As the imperial capital seemed to settle, Huang Tian Hou Shi Hao issued another challenge.

"Shi Yi, dare you fight me?!"

There was no sign of Shi Yi in the imperial capital; though Shi Hao had defeated Shi Shi Ziteng, he intended to personally subdue Shi Yi.

This incident once again shook the imperial capital, yet it was entirely expected—by now, everyone knew the past events.

One had been born a Supreme Sovereign, yet had his bones extracted, his body withered and drained, nearly dying, ready to vanish with the wind—only to revive and rise again, a miracle.

As for Shi Yi, people were no less familiar; upon learning the hidden truth, every heart trembled—this young sovereign was not only a Double Soul Eye user, but also possessed a Supreme Bone, yet had never used it throughout these years—and even without it, he was peerless in his own realm, even capable of defeating opponents of higher realms.

Now that Shi Hao had challenged Shi Yi—would they fight?

"Shi Hao versus Shi Yi—this will surely be a Long Zhenghudou, and their clash may even draw in the Wushangda Sects from beyond the realms, creating a grand spectacle!"

"A storm is coming—if they fight, it will decide many fates."

"Any one of them would be enough to leave their name in the annals of history, all of them possessing shocking talent. What a pity, though—once they face off, one of them will fall."