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Liu Shen simply said, "Go, the vast world is your stage," and then said no more.
So, on a bright and sunny morning, Shi Hao once again took the fast-sleeping Maoqiu, bid farewell to the clansmen who came to see him off, and leaped onto the back of the Azure Roc.
This time, their target is no longer the vast wilderness, but that much wider and more prosperous... human territory!
The Heaven-Mending Pavilion! He's here!
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Farewell to Stone Village, Goodbye to Fat Girl Xia Youyu!
After leaving Stone Village, Shi Hao did not immediately rush to Butian Pavilion.
He first followed the faint guidance contained in the talisman that Xia Youyu had given him, and flew towards the capital of the Stone Kingdom, the largest human city in the desolate region.
He needs to use the teleportation array there to reach the area where the Heaven-Mending Pavilion is located more quickly.
Otherwise, relying solely on the Azure Roc's flight, it would take an unknown amount of time.
He wasn't completely idle along the way.
They travel during the day and find a secluded place to stop at night, or immerse themselves in cultivating the "Six Paths of Reincarnation Heavenly Art" in an attempt to open up the ninth grotto-heaven.
Or they could practice the Suanni, Zhuque, and the 78 mysterious world origins, trying to absorb the wisps of primordial energy emanating from them.
Although the effect was minimal, it made him feel that his level of life was slowly improving.
The fur ball fully utilized its treasure-hunting instincts, occasionally digging out herbs or strange minerals containing spiritual energy from inconspicuous corners, adding a lot of "snacks" to Shi Hao's cultivation.
Of course, the journey was not without its challenges.
The wilderness is vast and fraught with danger.
Powerful ferocious beasts, strange regions, and even treacherous passing cultivators can all pose deadly dangers.
But Shi Hao today is no longer the same person he was before!
The terrifying strength of the Eight Cave Heavens, coupled with several supreme treasure techniques, the extreme speed of the Azure Sky Roc, and the instinct of the fur ball to avoid danger and seek good fortune, make him capable of dealing with the vast majority of crises.
Encountering a powerful but foolish beast blocking the way? Suppress it with swift and decisive action, providing a perfect meal for Maoqiu and Qingtianpeng!
If they encounter a cultivator with malicious intentions who wants to kill them and steal their treasures? They show no mercy and kill them on the spot, while also "cleaning up" their storage devices!
Along the way, Shi Hao's reputation may not have spread here yet, but his strength and murderous aura have become more and more astonishing in each battle!
……
half a month later.
A majestic, imposing, and awe-inspiring city finally appeared on the horizon.
The city walls soared into the clouds, like a mountain range stretching across the land; the city gates were enormous, swallowing up the endless stream of people and beast-drawn carriages; the city was filled with buildings, standing side by side, exuding an atmosphere of prosperity and hustle and bustle.
This is the capital of the Stone Kingdom! It is also one of the most renowned human cities in the desolate region!
Shi Hao had Qing Tianpeng land in a secluded forest outside the city, temporarily settling it and Maoqiu there. He then tidied himself up, changed into a relatively clean and tidy set of animal skin clothes, and headed towards the city gate.
Arriving in such a bustling human city for the first time, Shi Hao felt a sense of novelty. However, he did not linger for long, but went straight to the area in the city specifically responsible for spatial teleportation.
There stood a colossal ancient altar, inscribed with countless complex and profound runes—a teleportation array!
The teleportation array was guarded by several soldiers wearing the standard armor of the Stone Kingdom, who exuded powerful auras, and a steward with an even deeper aura who seemed to be at the Spirit Transformation Realm.
"Halt! Who are you? Where do you want to be teleported?" The soldier stopped Shi Hao and asked routinely.
Shi Hao raised his small face and said calmly, "I'm going to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion."
"The Heaven-Mending Pavilion?" The soldiers and the manager were taken aback upon hearing this, and then looked at Shi Hao with scrutinizing eyes.
What kind of place is the Heaven-Mending Pavilion? It's a sacred land in the desolate region!
Is it a place that just anyone can go to?
Although this child in front of me looks somewhat extraordinary, isn't he a bit too young?
"Young man, the teleportation array of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion isn't something you can just open casually. You need proof or a sufficient price to do so," the manager said, frowning.
Without wasting any words, Shi Hao took out the talisman that Xia Youyu had given him.
The steward took the talisman, examined it closely, and his expression instantly changed! He became extremely respectful!
"This...this is...a token of a direct disciple of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?! You...you are a distinguished guest of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion?!" The steward's voice trembled slightly!
He recognized the talisman! It was a token possessed only by the core disciples of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion. Those who held this token could enjoy VIP treatment in all the major forces of the Desolate Region!
How could he dare to be negligent in the slightest? He quickly bowed and said, "I was blind and did not recognize your greatness! I have offended you, my esteemed guest! Please forgive me! Please come this way! The teleportation array will be activated for you immediately!"
The others who had been curiously observing him changed color upon seeing this scene, their gazes towards Shi Hao filled with awe and speculation.
Shi Hao retrieved the talisman and, under the extremely respectful guidance of the steward and soldiers, stepped onto the ancient teleportation array.
hum!
As the manager activated the teleportation array, the entire array burst forth with dazzling light, and space began to distort violently!
Shi Hao felt a blur before his eyes, and a powerful spatial pulling force came over him. The next second, he had already disappeared from the capital of the Shi Kingdom.
……
After an unknown amount of time, as the dizziness caused by the spatial teleportation gradually subsided, Shi Hao found himself in a completely new world!
Before us lies a vast, boundless, and breathtakingly beautiful landscape, a veritable fairyland!
Beautiful and spiritually imbued sacred mountains float in the clouds, with waterfalls and springs cascading down their slopes, rainbows spanning the sky, cranes dancing in the air, and monkeys calling out.
The air was filled with such rich and dense spiritual energy that it was almost impossible to dissolve. Taking a breath of it made one feel refreshed and invigorated, and even one's cultivation level showed signs of subtle improvement!
In the distance, one can vaguely see magnificent palaces and celestial pavilions shrouded in clouds and divine light, exuding an ancient and sacred aura!
This is the sacred cultivation ground that countless young geniuses in the desolate region dream of—the Heaven-Mending Pavilion!
"Such rich spiritual energy! It truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient pure land!" Shi Hao exclaimed inwardly.
The cultivation environment here is indeed much better than that of Stone Village!
As soon as he appeared, several disciples dressed in the uniforms of the Butian Pavilion noticed him and the talisman in his hand that represented his identity.
"Huh? Is that Senior Sister Xia's keepsake? And who is this...?"
"What a tiny child! Who is he?"
Just as the disciples were curiously observing, a familiar figure flew over from a floating mountain in the distance like a white lightning bolt, arriving in front of Shi Hao in a few breaths.
Dressed in flowing white robes, with unparalleled grace, it was none other than Xia Youyu!
She had clearly received the news beforehand and was waiting here on purpose.
"Hao... Brother Shi Hao! You've finally arrived!"
When Xia Youyu saw Shi Hao, a genuine smile appeared on her face, and a hint of joy shone in her bright eyes.
"Sister Youyu, I'm here." Shi Hao greeted her with a smile.
Seeing this beautiful lady again felt quite heartwarming.
"You! You kept your sister waiting!" Xia Youyu gave him a reproachful look, then asked curiously, "You caused such a commotion in the Void God Realm, what happened afterward? Did you run into any trouble?"
Clearly, news of Shi Hao's "glorious deeds" in the Realm of the Void Gods had reached her ears.
"Hehe, what trouble could there be? I just easily dealt with a few ignorant fools," Shi Hao said casually.
Looking at his nonchalant demeanor, Xia Youyu thought of the rumored looting of the five major clans' settlements and the record for the "most looted" settlement, and her lips twitched involuntarily.
This little guy really knows how to stir up trouble!
However, she became even more certain of Shi Hao's unfathomable potential and strength.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go, I'll take you to complete the entry procedures first. From now on, you'll be a formal disciple of our Patching Heaven Pavilion!" Xia Youyu said with a smile, taking Shi Hao's small hand.
Under Xia Youyu's personal guidance, Shi Hao's entry procedures were naturally smooth.
Soon, Shi Hao officially became a disciple of the Butian Pavilion and was assigned to a cave dwelling with abundant spiritual energy, a place exclusively for new disciples.
After settling in, Xia Youyu carefully explained to Shi Hao the basic situation, rules, and ways to obtain various cultivation resources of the Butian Pavilion.
Finally, she said solemnly, "Junior Brother Shi Hao, you've come at just the right time. In a few days, Hundred Broken Mountains will open!"
"Baiduan Mountain?" Shi Hao's heart skipped a beat; he was all too familiar with this name!
“That’s right!” Xia Youyu nodded, a hint of longing and solemnity flashing in her eyes. “Baiduan Mountain is an ancient, broken small world, a self-contained space with an extremely vast area. It is said to hide countless opportunities and fortunes left over from ancient times, but it is also full of unknown dangers! Every time it opens, it is one of the most important trials for the disciples of our Patching Heaven Pavilion!”
"You must make the most of this trial! There are many opportunities within it."
Baiduan Mountain!
A dazzling light instantly flashed in Shi Hao's eyes!
In the original novel, Hundred Broken Mountains was one of the most important dungeons in the early stages.
It contains not only various rare and precious materials and sacred relics, but also a stage where many outstanding talents collide and make a name for themselves!
It seems his arrival at the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was perfectly timed!
"Don't worry, Sister Youyu." Shi Hao grinned, his little face full of confidence. "I'll definitely give you a big 'surprise' during this Hundred Broken Mountains trial!"
Xia Youyu: "??????"
A huge surprise? Just don't cause any trouble!
Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Hundred Broken Mountains Open, First Encounter with Huo Ling'er!
For Shi Hao, life at Butian Pavilion was both novel and somewhat peaceful.
Under Xia Youyu's care, he quickly became familiar with the environment of this ancient pure land.
It must be admitted that the atmosphere of cultivation here is indeed strong, and the essence of heaven and earth is far superior to that of the outside world.
Everywhere you look, you see young disciples hurrying about, exuding an extraordinary aura, either practicing their Taoist arts in the martial arts arena, breathing exercises on Mount Ling, or studying the scriptures in the library.
Of course, this "connected" individual, who was only five years old but was personally introduced by Senior Sister Xia Youyu and moved into an independent cave dwelling as soon as he arrived, naturally attracted a lot of attention and discussion.
Some were curious, some were skeptical, and even some arrogant genius disciples tried to "guide" this legendary "baby" who was said to be stirring up trouble in the virtual god realm.
Without exception, they were all "dissuaded" by Shi Hao in various "unintentional" ways—either by having their faces scratched by the seemingly harmless but incredibly fast and frighteningly sharp furball on his shoulder.
Or maybe you wanted to "test" your physical strength with him, only to get sent flying by a single finger...
After several such incidents, no one dared to provoke this seemingly cute and pink but actually incredibly strong little monster anymore.
Shi Hao was happy to have some peace and quiet. Apart from occasionally visiting Xia Youyu to see if there were any new "beast milk" (a type of medicine), he spent most of his time in his cave, consolidating his cultivation and comprehending the vast and boundless inheritance of the Supreme Hall.