Asura Emperor Venerable

Chapter 160: Chapter 160 Counterattack Begins

Shi Hao had also passed on the Eight Extremes Fist.

After Bao Dongsheng acquired it, he immediately shared the Cultivation Technique and the Martial Technique with the Grand Elder, both powerhouses from the Nine Islands began to seclude themselves and strive for a higher level above the Other Shore Realm.

If just one of them succeeded, the White Cloud Sect would be revitalized, even crushing the Kuangsha Sect to become the foremost power in the world.

Before entering seclusion, Bao Dongsheng announced another piece of news.

Shi Hao was promoted to elder!

This announcement sent shock waves throughout the White Cloud Sect.

What was going on?

Was it now possible to become an elder at the Nurturing Soul Level?

It had always been customary that only those who had stepped into the Other Shore could become elders. This wasn’t just a practice within the White Cloud Sect, but in others like the Kuangsha Sect as well.

Indeed, Shi Hao was exceptional, being only at the second step of the Nurturing Soul Level yet having killed Liu Shixuan and Ma Youfu, both at the fifth step, his ability to fight above his level was extremely terrifying.

But no matter how exceptional he was, he was still at the Nurturing Soul Level and did not possess the strength of the Other Shore Realm.

Even if the White Cloud Sect was lacking in strength, if the replacements for the elders were to be chosen, shouldn’t they be from among those at the eighth or ninth step of the Nurturing Soul Level?

At that moment, Bao Dongsheng stepped forward to speak, announcing that Shi Hao had handed over his Sun-Level Martial Technique, and from now on, anyone who met the Contribution Value standard could be taught it.

The news was sensational.

There were some who had privately blamed Shi Hao for not sharing his Sun-Level Martial Technique with the sect because if Bao Dongsheng had learned it, his strength would have surely surged.

Now hearing this, they were embarrassed. It turned out that Shi Hao was not a man to hoard techniques for himself.

A Sun-Level Martial Technique, oh, how precious! This was a Precious Technique that no sect possessed, capable of elevating the overall strength of the White Cloud Sect significantly.

With such a contribution, coupled with Shi Hao’s potential, appointing him as an elder was indeed not excessive.

Just that… he was so young to be an elder.

The female disciples, however, didn’t care at all; being an elder was better. If they could “hook” Shi Hao, wouldn’t they instantly become the wife of an elder?

Unfortunately for them, they had no chance, as Bao Ya’er guarded Shi Hao like an old mother hen protecting her chick, leaving no opportunity for anyone else.

With Bao Dongsheng and the Grand Elder entering seclusion, and the Fourth Elder being indifferent to worldly affairs, the newly appointed elder Shi Hao essentially became the de facto person in charge of the White Cloud Sect. Bao Dongsheng had also said that Shi Hao was free to manage the Spirit Stones and medicinal materials as he wished.

He had long decided to cultivate Shi Hao fully, now giving him the power of an elder to manage everything, whatever you need, just take it yourself.

Shi Hao naturally would not be polite.

He took many Spirit Stones and laid out a Formation once more to maintain a rapid progression in his cultivation.

He calculated that with an adequate supply of Spirit Stones, he could advance again in another two months.

However, Shi Hao still felt this pace was not fast enough, and moreover, there might not be that many Spirit Stones for him to squander.

As expected, just half a month later, the Spirit Stone Mine of the White Cloud Sect had changed hands.

— The Kuangsha Sect had dispatched five Other Shore Realm powerhouses to seize this vein.

If Bao Dongsheng had made a move, he probably could have driven away those five from the Other Shore Realm; after all, the strongest among them was only at the Four Islands level, far from being his match.

But what if it was a trap?

The Nine Islands was indeed the strongest combat power in the world, able to strike or retreat at will, but once caught in a trap, there was a possibility of being killed.

Moreover, could Bao Dongsheng stay guarding the mine forever?

Once you leave, they come back, and the Spirit Stone Mine would still change hands.

Without sufficient strength, how could one keep one’s wealth?

Now, all the White Cloud Sect could do was hold on to White Cloud Mountain, barely clinging to survival.

This left everyone in the White Cloud Sect with low morale. At this rate, how long could the White Cloud Sect hold out?

Spirit Stones would be exhausted soon, and the difference made by the presence or absence of Spirit Stones in cultivation was immense. In just a few years, the overall strength of White Cloud Sect would be left far behind by the other three sects.

So, once Bao Dongsheng and the Great Elder passed away, White Cloud Sect would be as good as extinct.

Would they just sit and await death?

Many disciples could not bear it and left the sect quietly. As for whether they joined the other three sects or lived incognito from then on, that remained unknown.

Shi Hao did not stop them. This was the darkness before dawn. Those who stayed would be the true foundation of White Cloud Sect in the future.

Every day, people left, and Shi Hao acted as if he didn’t know, continuing his cultivation as usual.

A month later, the New Year arrived, but White Cloud Sect had no festive atmosphere.

The Spirit Stones were depleted.

Shi Hao stopped his cultivation, smiled at the big yellow dog and the Snow Spirit Cat, “It’s time for us to go hunting.”

“Woof!”

“Meow!”

Shi Hao first sought out the Fourth Elder and entrusted White Cloud Sect to him, then he descended the mountain.

He was off to the Kuangsha Sect.

What makes you think you can come and wreak havoc?

He would repay them in kind!

Being passively beaten was never his style; he preferred tit for tat.

Indeed, he was only at the Nurturing Soul Level, but with the Cloud Piercing Step, his speed could easily match those of the Other Shore Realm. Therefore, he could escape if overpowered; the terrain of the mine area was complex, and he could also use the Light Element—a truly nauseating weapon against opponents.

And what about the Snow Spirit Cat and the big yellow dog?

Heh, the Snow Spirit Cat had stolen so many Spirit Stones without being detected. What does that tell you?

It was suited to be a thief.

So of course, he had to bring such good helpers along, and as for the big yellow dog, its cunning seemed to match that of the Snow Spirit Cat. It might as well learn from the cat.

This strange group progressed, traveling day and night. Shi Hao had a Spatial Spirit Tool and had long stored the necessary provisions inside, so they could even enjoy roasted meat without worrying about lacking seasonings, which would affect the taste.

Kuangsha Sect was to the east. Shi Hao traveled through Changming Country and, upon reaching the country’s border, was faced with a mountain that pierced the clouds, extremely steep and dangerous. It was impossible for ordinary people to cross, and even for those who had broken through to the Nine Extremes level, it would be a struggle.

Moreover, the year-round presence of poisonous miasma made it even more daunting.

Shi Hao had prepared the antidote beforehand and after distributing it to the Snow Spirit Cat and the big yellow dog, he began to traverse the mountains.

Although all of them were at the Nurturing Soul Level, it still took two days to cross the mountain. Beyond it, plains unfolded, revealing fertile lands.

This was the territory of the Kuangsha Sect. Of course, Kuangsha Sect was still far away.

Shi Hao had no intention of causing trouble and kept a low profile as he continued eastward.

After nine more days, he came to the end of the land.

A vast ocean lay before him.

In his heart, he suddenly realized that the great world he longed for must be on the other side of the sea.

After Bao Dongsheng and the others emerged from their seclusion, he would put everything aside and cross the sea to that new world.

Otherwise, on this barren continent, Shi Hao would soon encounter a bottleneck in his cultivation, with slow progress.

Kuangsha Sect was by the seaside, but he didn’t know exactly where.

Shi Hao didn’t care, wandering casually, inquiring with those he encountered.

Three days later, he found Kuangsha Sect.