Chapter 1188: Chapter 1188: Joining Forces, Tragedy After being in here for so long, I finally saw the Great Desolation Stone. Why hadn’t I seen it after killing so many werewolves before? Could it be because they were infected by Zuo Huanheng? Shi Hao didn’t think too much of it, he strolled around, looking for some clues. Zuo Huanheng clearly hasn’t found what he needs, so he’s wandering in the secret realm, torturing people and harvesting feelings of despair to enhance his cultivation. What is he looking for, and where could it be? Shi Hao kept searching, encountering wave after wave of werewolves, all of whom he easily dispatched, collecting piece after piece of the Great Desolation Stone. By now, he was pretty certain that the werewolves from before must have been infected by Zuo Huanheng, and that’s why they were under his control, always emerging at crucial times, and they did not have Great Desolation Stones after their deaths. However, Zuo Huanheng ultimately didn’t dare to openly start a massacre, so he confines his activity to a small area. In the end, he still has to silence all witnesses to prevent his secrets from spreading. Shi Hao had already delved deep into the mountains, searching along the way and soon discovering several caves. However, they were empty, leaving nothing behind. After all, this secret realm has been open for quite some time, and the easily accessible treasures must have been taken already. He wondered if the Spirit Exploration Compass could be of any use. Shi Hao took out the artifact, only to find… it was completely blank. Is it because there are inherently no treasures here, or because this thing can’t function in the Immortal Realm? “Put it away,” said the Purple Gold Rat. “This thing is only useful in the Mortal Realm, after all, it was casually made.” Shi Hao put the Spirit Exploration Compass away, after all, it was given by Su Manman, and even if it was of no use now, he wouldn’t throw it away carelessly. Then let’s take our time to find what we’re looking for. After a few more days, Shi Hao discovered more caves, which appeared to have been inhabited by humans, yet they were too crude as if from a primitive time. Another day passed, and Shi Hao suddenly noticed a group of people ahead. They were standing in front of a cave, brandishing their weapons and attacking. However, despite their attacks seemingly connecting with air, ripples of light waves appeared. The entrance of the cave was protected by a barrier. Shi Hao walked over, and with just a glance, he saw a little spot of the entrance inside the cave where an Immortal Elixir was growing. Even through the barrier, Shi Hao could sense the fluctuations it emitted. No wonder these people were so eager to break through the barrier. “Get lost, this was discovered by the Evil Wind Sect!” someone shouted at Shi Hao as he approached. Shi Hao smiled slightly, “And what if I don’t?” “Then your only path is death!” the person said coldly, their face murderous. For the sake of this Immortal Elixir, even brothers from the same sect might engage in a deadly battle, let alone Shi Hao, who was just an outsider. Anyway, the big shots are stationed outside, and none will pay attention to what goes on inside. — These factions all allow for some deaths, as long as it doesn’t exceed a certain limit. Shi Hao shook his head, “How about you first break the barrier, otherwise, killing me won’t be of any use.” Upon hearing Shi Hao’s words, everyone was stunned. Is this guy an idiot? “Stop wasting time with him.” These people had been unable to break through the barrier and were brimming with unvented rage. Shi Hao practically delivered himself to their doorstep. They stopped attacking the barrier and spread out to encircle Shi Hao. “Sigh, you should have listened to me and focused on breaking the barrier first,” Shi Hao said, shaking his head. “Which sect is he from, to be so stupid?” “Haha, who cares? Just kill him!” Swish, instantly, one person leaped out, swinging an axe towards Shi Hao’s head with ferocity. He intended to cleave Shi Hao brutally in half. Shi Hao sighed, extended a finger, and pressed it beneath the blade of the axe. A terrifying scene unfolded, the axe rebounded towards the person who wielded it. The axe cut into the person’s head, but he had already undergone bone tempering, and the axe was not an Immortal Artifact, merely embedded with Immortal Rule, and its edge was blunt. Thus, when the power drained, the axe naturally couldn’t cut any deeper. “Ah! Ah!” The person was terrified, as the axe was mere hairs away from his Soul Sea. Had it gone any deeper, he’d have no chance of survival. This close encounter with the Grim Reaper left him drenched in a cold sweat. Shi Hao smiled slightly, “Aren’t you relieved to have narrowly escaped death?” Although the person said nothing, his expression clearly conveyed that sentiment. “Sorry, but you have to die nonetheless.” Shi Hao pushed with his hand, and thud, the axe sank another inch. Instantly, the person’s eyes rolled back, and he fell to the ground, dead. Seeing a companion so effortlessly eliminated, everyone was both furious and shocked. This opponent was formidable! “He’s strong, but if we join forces, we can definitely take him down.” “Right, the Immortal Elixir we found must be Silver Spirit-level, the news can’t be allowed to spread.” Everyone shouted in unison, then launched an attack on Shi Hao. Shi Hao simply threw a punch, and boom, the group was sent flying without the slightest chance to resist. But just then, a dark figure sped past with astounding swiftness, launching an attack on Shi Hao. The old man indeed had been trailing him in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Now, just as Shi Hao deflected the group’s attack, his defensive power was at its thinnest. Shi Hao smiled slightly, “Old man, I’ve been waiting for you!” Boom! Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵 This blow hit solidly, but Zuo Huanheng was shocked to find that Shi Hao was holding a blue-shimmering shield, thunder roaring from it, emanating a terrifying aura. This time, he didn’t stop abruptly. — You already have a sword, would you really have another formidable magic artifact? Besides, this is a shield, not an offensive magic artifact, touching it shouldn’t be— Lightning crackled, and Zuo Huanheng was instantly blown away, his body temporarily paralyzed. Sadly, before Shi Hao could attack, Zuo Huanheng had already recovered. “Sir, let’s join forces against him!” The people from the Evil Wind Sect turned to Zuo Huanheng and said, since he too had been repelled by Shi Hao, they assumed his strength was inferior and could naturally be allied with. Zuo Huanheng, feeling disgruntled, attacked without hesitation, clawing through someone’s chest, pulling out their heart. “Noisy!” he said coldly. The person whose heart was taken staggered, disbelief written all over his face, but in the end, he slumped to the ground.