Perfect: Many children, many blessings! Join the chat group!

[Lin Dong: Big brother, your idea is good, but it feels a bit slow. Speed ​​is of the essence! With so many brothers around and a powerful figure like Brother Yang Qi joining us, who cares what kind of monsters and demons are on Tianyun Star? When Second Brother arrives, we'll all swarm him. Who can stop us?]

Lin Dong, being straightforward, directly refuted Zhu Chen's suggestion and gave his own opinion on the spot.

[Xiao Yan: I support Lin Dong! All schemes and plots are just paper tigers in the face of absolute power! Second Brother, you lead the way, and I'll follow behind you, using the Buddha's Wrath Lotus to clear the path. Brother Yang Qi will use the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force to hold the line. I guarantee we'll blast that Tian Yunzi to smithereens!]

Since inheriting the legacy of the ancient emperor Tuoshe, Xiao Yan has become arrogant.

He wholeheartedly agreed with Lin Dong's suggestion.

The comments sent by these two people startled Wang Lin.

[Wang Lin: Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother... I appreciate your kindness, but the Heavenly Fortune Star is no ordinary being, and the Heavenly Fortune Child is even more unfathomable. A single move could have far-reaching consequences, so this is not a place for reckless action. I have already made plans, and if I truly need your help, I will inform you in the group chat.]

Wang Lin's words remained calm, but those familiar with him could detect a hint of helplessness.

He always planned carefully before acting and liked to have everything under control.

That's what they're saying in the group now.

They were clearly intimidated by Xiao Yan and Lin Dong's "go straight for the kill" style!
Just as everyone was offering advice to Wang Lin, Shi Hao's comment reappeared in the group chat:
[Shi Hao: Brothers, my duel with Shi Yi is tomorrow. If any of you are free, you are welcome to cross over and support me. I have already opened the dimensional portal...]

[Xiao Yan: Brother Shi Hao, don't worry, I'll definitely be there on time tomorrow!]

[Lin Dong: Me too!]

[Han Li: My several new puppets need to be tested in actual combat. You can take them with you tomorrow.]

Qian Renxue: I'll come too...

[Luo Feng: Everything's fine here in Swallowed Star for now. Babata and I came over to check out the commotion and collect some energy data from your world.]

[Wang Lin: Tomorrow is a major event for Brother Shi Hao, and I am unable to attend in person, but I will be there in person.]

People in the group responded to Shi Hao.

However, at that moment, Zhu Chen suddenly remembered something else.

He and Shi Hao were both in the chat group.

If Shi Hao opens the interdimensional portal, wouldn't he, as the group owner, also be able to go directly to the lower realm?

Thinking of this, Zhu Chen immediately replied to Shi Hao with a message:
[Zhu Chen: Shi Hao, maybe tomorrow I can use your portal to go down to the lower realm and take a look.]

[Xiao Yan: Holy crap, big brother, you're coming too? What chance do we have then?]

[Lin Dong: Great! With Big Brother personally overseeing things, let's see who dares to try anything funny tomorrow!]

[Shi Hao: Brother Zhu Chen, try not to make a move after you arrive. I want to handle the matter between Shi Yi personally.]

[Zhu Chen: I know, I didn't go to the mortal realm because of you and Shi Yi, but for another reason!]

[Shi Hao: What's the matter?]

[Zhu Chen: I need to go to the Fire Kingdom.]

[Shi Hao: The Fire Kingdom?]

[Zhu Chen: Yes, I've been away from the lower realm for a while now. I wonder how the Fire Kingdom is doing?]

With a great calamity looming in the lower realm, Zhu Chen is very worried about Huo Ling'er and the people of the Fire Kingdom.

This time, besides going down to the mortal realm to see the battle between Shi Hao and Shi Yi,

This is still what he cares about most.

If possible, he would like to take Huo Ling'er directly to the Upper Realm.

In this way, no matter how those immortal sects in the upper realm plunder the lower realm next time, Huo Ling'er will be safe.

[Shi Hao: Brother Zhu Chen, Emperor Shi has issued many spectator invitations this time. Emperor Huo might also come to the Shi Kingdom's palace tomorrow. You can come and take a look then.]

[Zhu Chen: Okay, then I'll come to your place first!]

[Shi Hao: Yes, I will be waiting for you and all my brothers at the Shi Kingdom's palace tomorrow!]

……

Time passed quietly.

The three-day appointment was fast approaching.

The next morning. The capital of the Kingdom of Shi was still shrouded in the darkness before dawn, but lights had already been lit in many parts of the city.

Especially on the main road leading to the palace, there were crowds of people!

Many monks even secured good spots by the roadside the night before, just to get a closer look at this world-renowned duel.

In a mansion in the eastern part of the city.

"—Squeak!"

The courtyard gate was gently pushed open.

Shi Hao and Shi Zhongtian walked out side by side.

Today, Shi Hao changed into a simple black outfit. The fabric looked ordinary, but it was actually made of the hide of some kind of ferocious beast. It was flexible and breathable, and did not hinder any movement.

He stood tall and straight, his face calm, only his eyes shone like morning stars in the darkness, containing a restrained sharpness and absolute confidence.

After a night of quiet meditation and adjustment, he had brought himself to peak condition.

Shi Zhongtian was dressed in a simple gray cloth shirt, and his back was ramrod straight.

Looking at his grandson beside him, his eyes were filled with pride.

"Hao'er, are you ready?"

Shi Zhongtian turned to look at Shi Hao and asked in a deep voice.

“I’m ready, Grandpa.”

Shi Hao nodded, a sharp smile curving his lips: "Today, let the world see who is the true young supreme of the Shi Clan!"

"Okay! Let's go!"

Shi Zhongtian waved his hand, and the grandfather and grandson said no more, taking a step and heading directly towards the center of the imperial city.

"Look, that's Marquis Shi Hao of the Desolate Sky... He looks so young!"

"Is that the Great Demon God Shi Zhongtian next to him? I heard he caused a huge disturbance at the Martial King's Mansion a few days ago, and his combat power is astonishing!"

"Judging from his expression, he seems very confident..."

"Hmph, just youthful arrogance. Facing the Peerless Marquis, his chances of survival are slim..."

Some cultivators who came to witness the ceremony cast curious glances at Shi Hao and his grandson when they saw them appear in the capital.

Ignoring the surrounding discussions, Shi Hao walked through the crowd and followed Shi Zhongtian directly to the palace gate.

The main gate of the palace was now wide open, with palace guards in full armor standing on both sides.

All spectators, regardless of their status, must undergo strict checks before being allowed entry.

When Shi Hao and Shi Zhongtian arrived at the palace gate, no words were needed, and a palace attendant respectfully stepped forward to lead the way.

They passed through palace gates and walked along long corridors, gradually shutting out the surrounding noise and replacing it with an increasingly heavy and somber atmosphere.

Before long, the two arrived at the central training ground of the palace, led by the guards.

This is an extremely vast open-air plaza, paved with some kind of strange dark gold stone, which is incredibly hard and can withstand the aftershocks of a battle at the Venerable level.

The square is surrounded by a tall circular viewing platform, which is now completely full!

The crowd consisted of powerful figures from various regions of the desolate area, as well as prominent figures, geniuses, and elders from other regions. The crowd was so large that it probably numbered in the tens of thousands!
The scene was bustling with noise and filled with countless eyes.

And on the north side of the square, there is a tall and magnificent viewing platform.

Those were the seats for the Stone Emperor and members of the royal family.

The Stone Emperor has not yet arrived, but the empty dragon throne and the powerful aura of the surrounding guards already demonstrate his supreme majesty.

At the direction of the eunuch leading the way, Shi Hao and his grandfather Shi Zhongtian arrived at a rest area at the edge of the square, which was specially prepared for the two sides in the duel.

It's relatively quiet here, with simple tables and chairs and screens to partially block the view.

Shi Hao stood by the screen, his gaze sweeping across the vast training ground, finally landing on a man who looked somewhat similar to him but appeared to be a few years older.

This person is none other than Shi Yi, the one with double pupils!
...(End of chapter)