Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 1556: Provocation

Woo Yueyi appeared alongside Shi Hao, holding his arm with a sweet smile on her face.

The radiance she had now was naturally all because of Shi Hao, along with the accommodation from Su Manman and Weng Nanqing. For her, the greatest joy in achieving Immortal King status wasn’t the skyrocketing status, but the ability to help Shi Hao in the future.

This was her true source of happiness.

"Huh, who’s that kid?"

"Oh, that’s Shi Hao, son of the Xuanbing Immortal King."

"That protective parent—her son?"

"Haha, that kid sure has an eye for things. Not only did he choose well with birth, having a protective parent for a mother, but now he has an Immortal King wife as well. He’s set on living off others, for sure."

"Hehe, don’t just say anything; it wouldn’t be good if people hear."

"Why? He can live off others, but we can’t talk about it?"

Many young people were whispering, showing hostility toward Shi Hao.

In their view, Shi Hao really hit the jackpot by snagging Woo Yueyi, a genius with infinite potential, so early. Now, his mother is an Immortal King, his father-in-law is an Immortal King, and his wife is also an Immortal King. His backing is as solid as ever.

"He also has a father-in-law who’s an Immortal King."

"Right, that’s the Illusionary Sea Immortal King."

"Wow, the number one pretty boy in history!"

"The number one mooch king!"

The crowd was envious to the point of madness. Though among the four Immortal Kings, only two were top-grade, isn’t two enough?

A top-grade Immortal King!

Woo Yueyi immediately arched her eyebrows, showing anger.

She was an Immortal King, how could she not hear with her amazing hearing?

Dare to slander Shi Hao?

She was about to lose her temper but was stopped by Shi Hao.

"They’re just small characters; no need to mind them," Shi Hao said with a smile. He had even slain Immortal Kings; would he care about such small figures?

Woo Yueyi then gave up the idea of teaching these people a lesson, but still shot them a glare, releasing the aura of an Immortal King, making those people feel suffocated as if they were about to vomit.

These juniors naturally knew Woo Yueyi took action, so they resented Shi Hao even more.

—Why?

Just because you look a little better, an Immortal King covers for you like this? It’s too unfair!

But the Immortal King was already angry; would they dare to babble on?

The event continued, with Hongwu Immortal King as the host. Though not the main character this time, he was naturally very much in the limelight, chatting with various Immortal Kings and also hosting the event, all the while keeping a smile on his face.

He was overjoyed!

Which Immortal King now wasn’t jealous of him beyond belief?

Two Immortal Kings in one clan, in this era his Hongwu lineage was unique!

Moreover, if Shi Hao becomes an Immortal King...

Wow, incredible, unprecedented, three Immortal Kings in one lineage would be an unprecedented event in any era.

Of course, if the Immortal Venerable lineage were included, then it wouldn’t be fair; there’s no comparison.

Everyone sat according to their status. The Immortal Kings, of course, sat in the first row, and to save the face of each Immortal King, they formed a circle, so there was no distance issue no matter where they sat.

The descendants of the Immortal Kings then sat in the second row, all following behind their elders.

The atmosphere became more lively after a few rounds of drinks.

The Immortal Kings continuously praised the Hongwu Immortal King, saying he taught his daughter well, raising such a young Immortal King. Yet they also probed into what secret technique the Hongwu Immortal King might have mastered, because otherwise, how could Woo Yueyi, even with her talent, achieve this in such a short time?

The Hongwu Immortal King dodged like Taiji, as this involved secrets of the quasi-Immortal Venerable level and could even drag in a certain Immortal Venerable. How could he leak such secrets?

However, such a harmonious atmosphere did not last forever.

"Lord Hongwu Immortal King, may I seek permission for us to spar a bit." A young man stood up and said to the Hongwu Immortal King, "It’s rare for so many talents to gather here, an opportunity scarcely found."

The Hongwu Immortal King pondered for a moment, then nodded.

Indeed, the theme of martial artists is combat; otherwise, what’s the point of coming here?

Thus, bouts of sparring began.

After a few rounds, those on stage tacitly withdrew.

"I am Jiang Ling, and I wish to challenge Brother Shi Hao," a young man said, stepping onto the stage and looking towards Shi Hao.

Hmm?

Shi Hao showed a smile. Were these people still relentless?

Having slandered him before, now they wanted to challenge him, to make him look foolish in public?

That’s too much.

This was Woo Yueyi’s grand achievement banquet, and he was considered a host. Challenging the host, is that the way of a guest?

Woo Yueyi immediately huffed and said, "Fellow Xuan Ming, won’t you say something?"

The fellow Xuan Ming she referred to was the young man Jiang Ling’s father, also an Immortal King, but only a two-star, who had not progressed despite being at this realm for many years, essentially having exhausted his potential.

Immortal King Xuan Ming felt a bit displeased; a little girl, not knowing what luck she struck, achieved Immortal King status, and now dared to stand on equal footing with him.

The term ’fellow’ seemed like a thorn in his heart.

Logically, Shi Hao, as Woo Yueyi’s husband, was technically on par with him in status, so naturally, Jiang Ling wouldn’t have the qualification to challenge Shi Hao—how could a junior challenge an elder, wasn’t this contrary to ethics?

But he was displeased with Woo Yueyi, so naturally, he paid even less regard to Shi Hao, merely smiling and saying, pretending to be surprised, "Isn’t it normal for young people to spar a bit?"

Woo Yueyi was about to stand up. You’re blatantly lying through your teeth.

Shi Hao smiled and held Woo Yueyi down.

He stood up, entered the stage.

"Shi Hao, let’s fight!" Jiang Ling shouted loudly, wanting to defeat Shi Hao in public and embarrass him.

—Woo Yueyi, you should find another husband.

Shi Hao waved his hand. "You’re too low-ranking, go somewhere else. I disdain bullying you, and you don’t have the qualification to make me fight either!"

Just like a lion against an ant, he wouldn’t care about such minor provocations. If he got angry, one blow would surely be fatal.

Being humiliated like this by Shi Hao, Jiang Ling was naturally furious, staring at Shi Hao with hatred. "You dare insult me like this?"

"Insult you? Are you even worthy?" Shi Hao chuckled and pointed toward Immortal King Xuan Ming. "Come, let’s fight!"

Instantly, the whole place erupted.

Though theoretically, as Woo Yueyi’s husband, Shi Hao’s status had indeed risen, putting him on par with Immortal Kings, he wasn’t truly an Immortal King, so he should still be a bit lower, maintaining necessary respect.

Now, he publicly challenged an Immortal King, clearly oblivious to his own limitations.

"Haha, thinks himself high and mighty with four Immortal Kings backing him."

"Daring to challenge an Immortal King, doesn’t he know the word ’death’?"

"Exactly, even if he gets beaten to death, serves him right."

Many were mouthing off, but people like Hong Tian, Chang Feng, and Huang Tianqing were puzzled. From what they knew, Shi Hao wasn’t this arrogant or ignorant of his limits.

Could it be?