Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 233 - A Pitfall

Chapter 233: Chapter 233 A Pitfall

Chapter 233: Chapter 233 A Pitfall

Chang Ren’s face turned red involuntarily.

This was indeed a boast he made, but how could he possibly send his own life away just because of that sentence?

“Sigh, if you can’t do it, then forget it. Why tease me?” Shi Hao shook his head.

Chang Ren had no reply, so he could only shout loudly and rush towards Shi Hao.

After all, if he could no longer keep his lie, why pretend?

Boom, he slashed down with his palm, which bore a crimson mark that gave off a terrifying chill.

Even though he didn’t manifest flames or frost, it didn’t mean he wasn’t using Elemental Power, but rather condensed all of that Elemental Power into the crimson mark, further enhancing its might.

If Shi Hao were to be struck, he guaranteed that Shi Hao’s body would be directly burned with a charred hole.

Shi Hao was unafraid and threw a punch towards Chang Ren.

Courting death!

Chang Ren sneered, “When my palm hits, your entire fist will instantly turn to charred ash.”

Bang!

As fist met palm, Chang Ren’s smile instantly froze, as he felt an even fiercer heat surge towards him, followed by a horrifying force that sent him flying.

Shi Hao withdrew his fist, “If you had no intention to harm me, then I would only defeat you, as a friendly match, but since you harbor malicious intent, I will not be polite.”

Everyone looked towards Chang Ren, only to see that his palm was already scorched black, evidently, that hand was definitely ruined.

Hiss!

Such terrifying combat power, whether in strength or Elemental Power, Chang Ren was completely defeated.

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So strong, and he’s merely a Follower?

Are you joking?

“Ah!” At this moment, Chang Ren’s scream of agony finally sounded, pain being one part, but more so the panic, for with his right hand ruined, his martial arts journey was also half ruined.

Shi Hao had not a trace of sympathy, as he looked at the others: “Next?”

Everyone fell silent as though chilled by frost, such terrifying combat power, almost invincible in Soul Nurturing, who would dare challenge him?

It was only at this point that they realized why Shi Hao insisted they register, hand over treasures, and declare forfeiting without refund from the start. It turned out this guy had decided to trap them right from the beginning.

But what could they do now?

They couldn’t defeat him in a fight.

“No one else?” Shi Hao smiled, “Then I’ll close up shop.”

Everyone was seething with frustration, yet they could only watch Shi Hao strut arrogantly.

But they were not willing to just give up; they needed to find someone to suppress Shi Hao.

An ordinary disciple was certainly not enough, it had to be a Core Disciple; otherwise, they would just be serving Shi Hao on a platter.

People dispersed, leaving only Chang Ren behind.

He stopped wailing, his gaze fixated on the retreating figure of Shi Hao entering the courtyard, until the door closed. Only then did he leave begrudgingly.

Although he was crippled, it was useless to complain to the sect.

This was a fair challenge, and he lost due to lesser skill. How could the sect stand up for him?

Moreover, it was embarrassing for an ordinary disciple to be unable to defeat a Follower.

…

Inside the courtyard, Cao Feiyan looked at Shi Hao in astonishment, filled with surprise.

She was at the nine steps of Soul Nurturing, but she had no confidence in defeating Shi Hao.

Considering the information she had, Shi Hao was only at the six steps of Soul Nurturing, and she was a distinguished Core Disciple.

So, how could she not be shocked?

“Who exactly are you?” she asked.

Shi Hao shrugged his shoulders, “Shi Hao.”

“With such astonishing talent, how could you possibly be content with being a follower?” Cao Feiyan shook her head, refusing to believe it.

Shi Hao cracked a slight smile, “I never intended to be a follower, you’re the one who chose me.”

Cao Feiyan rolled her eyes. If you didn’t want to be a follower, why did you come that day?

“Um, I actually wanted to join the Zhenwu Sect,” Shi Hao chuckled, “haha, I didn’t realize that day was for recruiting followers.”

So that was it.

No wonder Shi Hao had such a strange reaction before, this guy had made a blunder.

“The sect recruits disciples at fixed times every year, unless an elder takes on a disciple, only True Disciples can bypass this restriction,” Cao Feiyan explained. “I think that with your talent, you should be qualified to strive for the position of a True Disciple.”

Shi Hao had no interest in becoming anyone’s True Disciple. With all of Yuan Chengmie’s memories, who in the world was worthy to be his master?

Moreover, joining a sect and acknowledging someone as a master were two completely different matters.

If it’s about the sect, you could join and leave as you please, as long as you owe nothing, no one could say anything. But once you took a master, it was a lifetime commitment, and if there was a conflict with the master, that would be a grave act of disrespect!

Therefore, Shi Hao couldn’t possibly take an elder of the sect as his master, although if he showed a bit of talent, undoubtedly every elder would scramble to take him in as a disciple.

“Forget it, I’ll just continue to be your follower for a while longer,” he said offhandedly.

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener took it to heart.

Cao Feiyan’s heart trembled at once.

Shi Hao could have become a True Disciple, but he chose to continue being her follower.

What was his reason?

Wasn’t he interested in her?

This guy was really subtle, showing his affection for her in this manner.

“Alright!” she nodded, blushing shyly.

Huh, are you misunderstanding something?

Shi Hao felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, otherwise, why would you be blushing?

However, he was already accustomed to such reactions and didn’t take it to heart. He turned and went back to his residence.

Since he wasn’t an official disciple, naturally he couldn’t receive the cultivation resources that the Zhenwu Sect distributed every month. However, ordinary disciples could only obtain Spirit Stones, Core Disciples could get the “Five Elements Pill” that strengthened the spirit, but only three pills a month, far from enough.

However, Shi Hao inquired around and learned that the Zhenwu Sect also had a black market established by the disciples themselves, for private transactions.

The origin of the black market was no longer traceable, but it appeared not long after the foundation of the Zhenwu Sect. Initially, it was only for ordinary disciples, then Core Disciples slowly joined as well, and even True Disciples would occasionally appear to sell treasures or pick items.

So, with such a long history, the black market had developed its own set of rules, which everyone would abide by.

Go take a look.

Interest piqued, Shi Hao stood up and left.

Exiting the mountain gate, he soon arrived at a small valley and took out a cloak to put on, covering his head and face.

People going to the black market would typically hide their identities because some goods had sensitive origins that were not convenient to reveal.

And once a deal was made, it couldn’t be regretted. Moreover, provocation was not allowed in the black market as strong figures kept watch — even if you could defeat the enforcers, you’d face the disdain and ostracism of everyone.

Everyone abides by the rules for the benefit of all.

Once out of the valley, you’d have to be careful, because most people would conceal their identities, and if you were robbed, you couldn’t seek justice.

After all, although the black market was tolerated by the Zhenwu Sect, it had never been officially recognized.

“Come and have a look, ginseng that’s eight hundred years old!” Just as he entered, Shi Hao heard someone calling out.