Simultaneous travel: Starting from returning to the main god space.

Chapter 536 The Two Stones in Vastly Different Circumstances (Seeking monthly votes! Seeking follow-up subscriptions!)

Wherever there are people, there will be a world of intrigue and conflict. And the most important thing to live a fulfilling life in this world is the flow of information. This principle applies even to fantasy worlds.

Especially for those at the very top, any slight movement will spread very quickly unless they deliberately try to hide it, attracting the attention of countless eyes.

The Battle of the Two Stones is a prime example.

As we all know, protagonists are never idle. Back then, because of Wu Xian, the Blood Hand Demon Child, countless forces in the Void God Realm suffered greatly and harbored deep hatred for him. However, since they couldn't defeat him, they could only retreat and swallow their bitter pill.

Later, Wu Xian went into seclusion to study the Dao of Runes and rarely went to the Void God Realm to beg for money. This caused the various forces that were originally trembling with fear to stand up again and set their sights on Blood Hand Demon Child's lackey - "Loves to Eat Beast Milk", that is, Shi Hao, in an attempt to get back at him.

We may not be able to beat that freak, Bloody Child, but can't we handle a brat who hasn't even been weaned yet?

As it turns out, it really didn't work.

Not to mention that this version of Shi Hao, after being trained and guided by Wu Xian, is clearly stronger than the protagonist of the same period in the original work. Even the original version was unstoppable in the Void God Realm.

Unless it is a top-tier first-generation being from the upper realm who makes a move, almost no one in the same realm can withstand a single blow from him.

Over time, as time went by, more and more major forces that wanted to cause him trouble were defeated and fell into ruin. He suffered repeated defeats but never gave up. This made Shi Hao's reputation in the Void God Realm grow stronger and stronger, almost no less than that of the Blood Hand Demon Child back then.

In addition, Shi Hao's peculiar physique, which causes chaos wherever he goes, has made him a nightmare for countless young cultivators, and his reputation rivals that of the Blood Hand Demon Child of yesteryear, or even surpasses it.

Recently, rumors have spread from the Stone Kingdom that the one who loves eating beast milk wants to challenge the once-renowned peerless genius, the Double-Pupiled Shi Yi, in the Void God Realm. This challenge will determine who is superior and who will live or die, and it has immediately caused a stir among the major forces in the Eight Domains, all eager to witness the outcome of this battle.

As expected, on the appointed day of the final battle, the Void God Realm was overflowing with people, more than ever before. All the passages were constantly packed, and heroes arrived in waves, appearing in the Pure Land.

"That's the retired patriarch of the ancient Tuoba clan! He actually showed up!"

"Tsk tsk, I heard that the Tuoba clan's foundation in the Cave Heaven Secret Realm was destroyed by the Blood Hand Demon Child. They tried to deal with the brat several times but suffered heavy losses. I'm afraid they're here to support the Double Pupils."

"What's this? Look over there, the Immortal Mountain from the Xuan Domain. I heard that the current Martial King of the Stone Kingdom, who is also the parents of that brat, was imprisoned by them. I'm afraid their return this time is not friendly."

"Look, quite a few pure-blooded beings are coming, and some Supreme Masters will even be descending in person. I remember that brat has eaten quite a few of their offspring over the years. What a small world!"

……

The crowd began to discuss and take stock of the various forces that had come. However, they were shocked to find that all of them had some old grudges against the brat or the Blood Hand Demon Child. If you didn't know better, you would think that they had organized themselves to seek revenge on the brat.

Amidst the complaints, ripples spread through the void, and figures arrived one after another, representing all kinds of beings. Hundreds or even thousands of races appeared together, making this a rare spectacle in many years.

People eagerly awaited this moment, knowing that it was destined to shake the entire wasteland. This battle would be recorded in history, and regardless of the outcome, the two would be the most dazzling focus of the day.

"They've arrived! The one with double pupils has appeared!"

People gasped and looked up at the empty space above, where a somewhat desolate figure strode towards them.

Five years later, Shi Yi was now seventeen years old (by Chinese reckoning). He looked and acted like an ordinary adult, tall and strong, with boundless power seemingly hidden beneath his simple gray robe. He walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, his thick black hair flying wildly, and his signature double pupils were shrouded in mist, as if a chaotic world was emerging from within them.

He walked towards them step by step, like a god from heaven, with an air of dominating the world. Although he was only a teenager, he made many older people tremble with fear.

"This is the one with double pupils? Back then, he was undoubtedly the number one genius of the Desolate Region. It's a pity that he encountered the even more monstrous Blood Hand Demon Child and was imprisoned. There has been no news of him for many years. Now that I see, the rumors are indeed true."

"Interesting. Just what kind of blessed land is the Desolate Stone Kingdom? First, it produced a Blood-Handed Demon Child, and now the brat and the Double-Pupil Person are also peerless geniuses. It's truly enviable."

"Who do you think will have the last laugh in this battle between the brat and the one with double pupils?"

"It must be a brat. The power behind the double-pupiled one was wiped out by the Blood Hand Demon Child long ago. He has no background or resources these years, and I haven't heard of him getting any great opportunities. No matter how outstanding his talent is, he probably can't compare to the brat who is at the height of his power."

"Rumor has it that this brat not only has the support of the Stone Kingdom, but also the daughter of the Fire Emperor from the Fire Kingdom. I've heard they might become Daoist partners. Do you think the Fire Emperor would mistreat his son-in-law?"

"So, does that mean the person with double pupils is doomed to lose?"

"Not necessarily, but on the surface, the chances of winning are not high."

"Alright, I'm going to the betting place to bet on a hundred of those mischievous kids winning!"

"Then I'll bet ten people with double pupils on the Jadeite Shield. If I lose, I won't lose anything; if I win, I'll make a killing!"

……

Unlike the original work, most people are more optimistic about the double-pupiled one and pessimistic about Shi Hao, believing that the former will definitely win. This has basically become a classic trope in old fantasy novels: praising by first criticizing.

Now, due to Wu Xian's interference, Shi Hao and Shi Yi's situation has completely changed.

The former had the support of the Stone Kingdom, the Fire Kingdom, the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, and Wu Xian, while the latter was all alone, with no teammates in sight. In addition, he had disappeared from the public eye for many years and had few outstanding achievements to show for himself, so he was naturally not favored by everyone.

Shi Yi remained unmoved, simply standing still and waiting for the other protagonist of this duel to arrive.

buzzing-

Accompanied by a strange buzzing sound, a rain of light danced in mid-air, falling like crystal petals. The passage was dazzling, filled with holy radiance, and a dashing young man strode out.

His face was handsome, with a smile on his lips. He was tall and slender, exuding vitality and a powerful aura.

Although his eyes did not possess the extraordinary quality of double pupils, they were incredibly bright, with a clear distinction between black and white, as if countless stars were reflected within them, giving one a sense of dread.

"The naughty kid is here!"

(End of this chapter)