Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 1551: Quasi-Immortal King!

Relying on his petrification ability, combined with a powerful physique and resilience, Shi Hao can manage to contend with the Immortal King.

Of course, firstly, he possesses numerous techniques, further enhancing his offense and defense by perfectly merging the Little Star Universe with himself. Secondly, the Qing Yi elder is merely a two-star Immortal King; otherwise, even Shi Hao’s monstrous talents would be ineffective.

But why does he insist on fighting despite clearly being at a disadvantage?

——To use the opponent’s hand to break through to the quasi-Immortal King.

It only requires an opportunity for Shi Hao to glimpse the secrets of the Immortal King.

What could better aid enlightenment than battling an Immortal King?

Shi Hao falls into a significant disadvantage, which both refreshes and confounds Zhu Fenghai.

Although he’s spoiled, he’s not stupid—in fact, he’s quite smart. He dares to stir trouble because he has the means. Thus, Shi Hao’s insistence on resisting despite his lack of strength is something he cannot comprehend.

Is there... a trap?

However, he’s protected by the Immortal Venerable’s Secret Treasure, ensuring absolute safety. The Qing Yi elder is a two-star Immortal King, overwhelming Shi Hao without suspense, so what scheme could Shi Hao possibly have?

He can’t figure it out.

Fight, fight, fight.

Shi Hao experiences a surge of enlightenment. He’s already at the eighteen-star Jade Immortal Peak, on the verge of breaking into the quasi-Immortal King—a leap more of artistic conception than a true breakthrough, happening quietly and without warning.

Buzz!

He suddenly shivers, witnessing an extraordinary scene.

The fifth layer of Immortal Rules.

Compared to the fourth layer, these are far more complex and mystical. Just a glance leaves Shi Hao dizzy.

Quickly stabilizing his mind, he starts observing again.

This should happen under absolute tranquility and completeness. Shi Hao is indeed playing with fire, but he truly has the right to do so. His soul strength reaches the Immortal King level, enabling him to withstand the impact of numerous high-order Immortal Rules.

Indeed, so it is!

Shi Hao smirks, casually extracting strands of Bright Jade Immortal Rules, manifesting them into reality.

Bang!

He charges at the Qing Yi elder, his fist wrapped in thirteen rings of light.

Naturally, the Qing Yi elder isn’t afraid, clashing head-on with him.

Unsurprisingly, Shi Hao is blasted away, yet the Qing Yi elder turns pale, exclaiming, "Quasi-Immortal King!"

Moments ago, Shi Hao simultaneously extracted thirteen strands of Bright Jade Immortal Rules, barely matching him on the level of rules.

If we use an improper analogy, the fourth layer of Immortal Rules is like thin strings, whereas the fifth layer is akin to sharp swords. When a sword cuts through strings, the strings break without suspense—it’s a given.

However, now Shi Hao extracts thirteen fourth-layer Immortal Rules, assembling them into slightly thicker ropes, which, although still inferior to the sword’s edge, can’t be severed in a single stroke either.

Thus, while the Qing Yi elder still holds the advantage in Immortal Rules, the gap suddenly narrows significantly.

——Previously, every strike from the Qing Yi elder would injure Shi Hao, regardless of his formidable physique, yet the severity was far less than other Jade Immortals.

This time, despite being forced back, Shi Hao is nearly unscathed.

What! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Damn it, breaking through to quasi-Immortal King in the midst of my battle?

Hissing, though the quasi-Immortal King realm differs fundamentally, being mostly an elevation of artistic conception, completing a breakthrough during combat remains a terrifying feat.

How monstrous are you!

Zhu Fenghai is also suddenly enlightened. No wonder Shi Hao continues fighting the Qing Yi elder despite knowing he cannot win—this was his motive all along.

He is starkly moved; Shi Hao is too monstrous. Once he steps into the quasi-Immortal King realm, the day he achieves Immortal King status is surely not far off.

What kind of terrifying strength would such an Immortal King possess?

Kill! He must be killed, cannot be given a chance to advance to Immortal King realms.

"Old chap, kill him!" he calls out to the Qing Yi elder.

The Qing Yi elder nods. Though an Immortal King, he is merely two-star, an edge character in the Flying Star lineage—which, while he could be king in any Immortal Realm, attempting to establish independence with Flying Star resources?

Ha ha.

Thus, even Zhu Fenghai can command him, though disrespect him, and he would ignore it—to a certain extent, he’s still an Immortal King.

"Young man, you truly mustn’t be left alive!" the Qing Yi elder says chillingly.

Boom!

Ultimately, he unleashes his grand move, his power surging explosively.

He hadn’t used this before because Shi Hao possessed too many Instant Teleportation Talismans; once used, Shi Hao would escape, wasting effort. Now that Shi Hao chooses to clash, bolstered by Zhu Fenghai’s orders, he deploys it.

Shi Hao strikes again, this time his fist entwined with fifteen rings of light.

Bang!

After the blow, Shi Hao is shaken off again while the Qing Yi elder stares, mouth agape.

In the previous strike, Shi Hao could only condense thirteen strands of Bright Jade Immortal Rules, but now?

Fifteen strands!

Looking at sheer quantity, fifteen may not seem excessive, but the progress Shi Hao made in such a short span is beyond extraordinary—what insight!

An absolute monster!

The Qing Yi elder attacks frantically, even he’s terrified of Shi Hao’s monstrous prowess. Should someone like him step into the Immortal King realm, what terrifying heights would his combat power reach?

Shi Hao chuckles, swinging once more.

Sixteen strands, seventeen strands, eighteen strands!

The rings of light on his fists multiply, indicating how rapid his progress in this special quasi-Immortal King state is.

Just the understanding, no need for heavenly materials and earthly treasures to enhance body or soul, thus it’s incredibly easy for Shi Hao. He might even ascend nine steps within a day.

Understanding, it’s nothing major.

Though the Qing Yi elder still holds advantage, his astonishment never ceases.

Shi Hao’s progress speed is exceedingly terrifying, every breath seeming to strengthen him further. At this rate, won’t he just snap to nine steps in mere minutes?

Luckily!

Even as a nine-step quasi-Immortal King, reaching the true Immortal King realm takes an extremely long time.

The primary issue is resource accumulation, requiring excessive resources for Immortal King breakthroughs. Without adequate temporal accumulation, how could it be achieved?

Shi Hao’s rings of light swiftly reach ninety-nine strands, but at this point, he can advance no further.

However, there are evidently more Bright Jade Immortal Rules.

Shi Hao furrows his brow—is this the limit of quasi-Immortal King?

Yet, ninety-nine Bright Jade Immortal Rules cannot rival true Immortal King Path Rules: the distinction in tiers, where quantity fails to bridge.

Even being a quasi-Immortal King cannot rival a true Immortal King?

No, there must be a way.

He glances at the rings in hand—what if he truly intertwines these Immortal Rules?