Chapter 1173: Chapter 1173: Silencing Witnesses Shen Yuexin looked at Shi Hao in astonishment. “Knowing that someone might be pursuing us, yet you choose to walk the main road, afraid that they might not find us?” This… is incomprehensible. Shi Hao smiled faintly: “Don’t worry, I guarantee your safety!” He had just checked. The Liu Family’s ancestor was a five-star Silver Spirit Immortal, and apart from him, the Liu Family only had one Silver Spirit Immortal, but was just a two-star. Just a two-star, why should Shi Hao fear that? Shen Yuexin couldn’t argue with him, and unwilling to leave alone, she gritted her teeth and followed Shi Hao down the main road. As the two of them walked, it wasn’t long before Shi Hao noticed someone pursuing from behind. His Little Star Universe could encompass a range of ten thousand zhang. Very well, it did not disappoint him. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝙣𝙚𝙩 Shi Hao stopped, turned around, and looked at the rear. “Is someone pursuing us?” Shen Yuexin asked, somewhat nervous. She was a top-tier genius in the Array Path, but although considered a genius in martial arts as well, she was merely at the Bronze Immortal level, and far from the peak of the Copper Armored Immortal. Her combat power was ordinary, so of course, she was worried. She had a severely injured father and an underage daughter, so naturally, she did not want to die. Shi Hao nodded: “You’ll see them soon enough.” “Then why did you stop intentionally?” Shen Yuexin was sweating anxiously. If it were elsewhere, she could set up formations and wouldn’t be without combat power. But here, she only had the combat power of a two-star, completely negligible among immortals. Whoosh, Liu Xinhuan had already arrived. He looked down at Shi Hao and Shen Yuexin from above. As a Silver Spirit Immortal, he naturally paid them no mind. Once he made a move, these two would only face death. So he was not in a hurry to act and wanted to enjoy the cat-and-mouse game. Given his high status, he usually didn’t have to act at all. Plus, Shen Yuexin was quite voluptuous and beautiful, and he didn’t mind enjoying a bit first. Are immortals immune to worldly desires? The so-called immortals are merely stronger and live longer than mortals. In other aspects, what’s the difference? “Very good, knowing there’s no escape, you’ve accepted your fate.” Liu Xinhuan smiled, first pointing at Shi Hao, “You, kneel and beg for mercy, and I might grant you a whole corpse. As for you—” He looked at Shen Yuexin with a lewd smile: “As long as you behave, I don’t mind sparing you, giving you a way out.” Shen Yuexin sneered, at worst she would fight to the death, she would never yield. Shi Hao shook his head: “I’m waiting here just to take you down, why do you overthink it?” Liu Xinhuan couldn’t help but laugh: “Have you gone dull from practicing arrays, having such unrealistic thoughts? Fine, I’ll destroy your conviction!” He rapidly descended, aiming a palm at Shi Hao’s forehead. He was unwilling to waste time, so he intended to kill Shi Hao and then seize Shen Yuexin for his pleasure. Shi Hao smiled faintly; Myriad Thunder True Gold transformed into a long sword, slashing forward. This strike was powerful and domineering. Indeed, it was an Immortal King Artifact wielded with nearly Silver Spirit Immortal combat power, naturally potent. Liu Xinhuan was shocked, never expecting Shi Hao’s sword to be so fearsome. In a hurry, he dodged, but it was too late. His hair was chopped off, and a faint but conspicuous scar appeared on his neck. He stared at Shi Hao in shock. How could this guy, clearly a Copper Armored Immortal, possess such frightening combat power? Considering Shi Hao’s age and his inability to break through to Silver Spirit Immortal, what did that imply? How then, could someone so average display such formidable combat power? Was this Immortal Artifact of the Silver Spirit level? If not, a Bronze Immortal Artifact couldn’t possibly breach his skin, tempered by the Silver Spirit Immortal Rule—a impenetrable defense. “You—” Liu Xinhuan pointed at Shi Hao, unsure what to say. Asking Shi Hao why his combat power was so strong? Or how, as a Copper Armored Immortal, he possessed a Silver Spirit Immortal Artifact? Wouldn’t this be inviting humiliation? He hated not having brought a Silver Spirit Immortal Artifact when chasing after him. But the Liu Family only had one Silver Spirit Immortal Artifact, naturally in the hands of the Liu ancestor. Even though they’ve recently acquired many high-level Immortal Artifacts, there hasn’t been time to distribute them yet. And even if distributed, using an Immortal Artifact to its fullest requires familiarization through refining, which takes time. How could it be used immediately? Shi Hao slashed again, Sword Qi composed of green thunder, terribly frightening. Liu Xinhuan quickly countered with a palm, yet facing Shi Hao with an Immortal King Artifact, he still couldn’t gain the upper hand, only managing to shatter Shi Hao’s Sword Qi to protect himself. He, a dignified two-star Silver Spirit Immortal, was being suppressed by a Copper Armored Immortal with no means to retaliate, frustrating him immensely and making him roar in anger. However, winning fights isn’t about how loud one roars, and no matter how angry he got, it didn’t help the situation. Moreover, facing the attacks of an Immortal King Artifact with flesh and blood, even if Shi Hao could only unleash a fraction of its power, it was still terrifying for him. Before long, his hands were covered in blood, causing him immense pain. Continuing this fight, his hands might even be chopped off. Liu Xinhuan decided, that once he refined a Silver Spirit Immortal Artifact, he could definitely fight Shi Hao equally, if not gain the upper hand. After all, his opponent’s strength was merely equivalent to a one-star Silver Spirit Immortal, or even just the early stage, boasting only because of the Immortal Artifact. He was decisive, immediately turning to flee. Shen Yuexin couldn’t believe her eyes. A Formation Master, weaker by a whole realm, actually drove away a Martial Artist! Who would believe it if told? But the fact was in front of her, Liu Xinhuan was indeed running away. Whoosh, Shi Hao used Instantaneous Movement to approach Liu Xinhuan, slashing with his sword again. Liu Xinhuan couldn’t fathom how this guy appeared in front of him? He didn’t dare confront the power of an Immortal King Artifact, swiftly side-stepping to evade the strike. Yet, Shi Hao’s strikes were relentless, giving Liu Xinhuan no chance to disengage. After several more rounds, numerous wounds naturally adorned Liu Xinhuan’s body, mostly on his hands, dripping blood, a pitiful sight. He gritted his teeth: “You old bastard, I’ll fight you to the death!” If he risked everything, he could certainly drag Shi Hao down with him. After all, Shi Hao’s true strength was only in his Immortal Artifact. Of course, he merely intended to intimidate Shi Hao, having no real desire to perish. Swish, in response to his words was an extremely sharp sword light.