Eternal Heavenly Emperor-Chapter 387 - 377: The War Emperor’s Decree
Huo Jiang was naturally unafraid as he was gifted with an ancient treasure tool from his ancestor, capable of unleashing attacks a whole realm higher than his own. Currently at the Eighth Tier as a Warrior, he could thus activate the treasure tool’s power equivalent to that of an Eighth Tier War General.
This could completely suppress any Warrior, if not for the fact that the Barbaric Girl was a Body Cultivator, and had been hit only by a fist; the previous strike might have killed her.
Chu Hao was merely a First Tier Warrior, an even easier target to deal with.
To dare strike against him, the Crown Prince of the Spirit Spring Sect, was courting death!
Boom, upon encountering an attack, the treasure tool on his body automatically reacted, a beam of white light sprung forth, transforming into a fist that smashed viciously towards Chu Hao.
Chu Hao’s gaze sharpened, whoosh, in that split second, the Silver Dragon Armor was already draped over him.
Bang!
The white light fist struck Chu Hao, but merely spurred a burst of dazzling light, and within this brilliance, Chu Hao’s figure had already shot out, delivering two sharp slaps across Huo Jiang’s face with such force that it sent him flying.
Nonetheless, Chu Hao’s mouth also spilled a trace of fresh blood; after all, the treasure tool Huo Jiang had activated reached the attack power of an Eighth Tier War General, yet he could only bring out the Silver Dragon Armor’s defensive power equivalent to that of a Fourth Tier War General.
Fortunately, his physique was on par with the Barbaric Girl, still managing to carry out his attack, sending Huo Jiang flying.
He did not pursue his advantage, for he knew Jia Boshan wouldn’t stand by any longer.
As expected, Jia Boshan immediately leaped forward, catching Huo Jiang’s blasted body and gently setting him down on the ground.
As soon as Huo Jiang steadied himself, he became furiously enraged, raising his hand to slap Jia Boshan, shouting, "You waste, you just watched me get hit!"
He was only a Warrior, and even with the power of his treasure tool, he was merely on par with a War General, how could he possibly pose a threat to a War King?
Jia Boshan caught Huo Jiang’s wrist in a grip, his eyes burning with rage, wishing he could split this spoiled brat into pieces. But when he thought of the indulgent War Emperor Kongming behind this wastrel, he forcefully held back, merely shaking him off gently.
"Stop the nonsense!" he said sternly.
"Nonsense? I’m the one being nonsensical?" Huo Jiang leaped up furiously, "That guy slapped me twice! Do you hear that, twice! Even our ancestor would not bear to hit me, what is he to dare to slap me! Have him killed immediately, cut him into pieces!"
Jia Boshan patiently replied, "This matter is both parties’ responsibility, and Yun Cai was also injured by you, let’s call it even."
"Nonsense, who am I, how can anyone be compared to me?" Huo Jiang was not willing to let it go, pointing at Chu Hao, he demanded, "Kill him now, or I will let our ancestor decapitate your old head and feed it to the dogs!"
A mere Warrior dared to threaten a War King so, this fellow’s arrogance was indeed excessive.
Jia Boshan once again felt the impulse to kill. Taking down Huo Jiang was a minor issue, but the key was the doting War Emperor Kongming. If something happened, it wouldn’t just be him paying with his life. It could cause War Emperor Kongming to go on a rampage, possibly destroying the entire Spirit Spring Sect.
Even if War Emperor Kongming did not lose control, if he were to leave the Spirit Spring Sect, it would also be in great danger. Snowy Plains Sect was eying them covetously, and without a War Emperor’s presence, leaving the Spirit Spring Sect would be unthinkable; to leave might mean certain death.
Therefore, the current Spirit Spring Sect absolutely needed a War Emperor’s presence.
Jia Boshan forcefully suppressed the agitation in his heart; to be insulted as an ’old killer’, a ’dog’s head’ by a Warrior was nearly unbearable for him, who was a War King. In the hierarchical Martial Arts World, such insubordination was practically the most heinous crime, especially between members of the same faction.
"Chu Hao is a hero of our Sect. When Snowy Plains Sect came to provoke us recently, it was all thanks to Chu Hao’s efforts that the younger generation of Snowy Plains Sect was defeated, boosting our Sect’s prestige," Jia Boshan stated, trying to persuade Huo Jiang.
"I don’t care who he is, he hit me, I want him dead! Don’t say he’s just a minor Warrior, even a War Emperor would not be an exception!" Huo Jiang yelled loudly.
Jia Boshan’s face changed dramatically; this pampered child had been indulged to the point where he was oblivious to the severity of his actions, not even giving a War Emperor any regard. He didn’t bother to persuade him further as it was futile.
He waved towards Chu Hao and the others, saying, "You go ahead and report the situation to the Four Emperors."
"Thank you, senior," Chu Hao replied, bowing respectfully, then pulling the Barbaric Girl along. Yun Cai made a face at Huo Jiang, sticking out her tongue to show her disgust, before following Chu Hao out.
"Jia Boshan, you old murderer, I’m going to ask our ancestor for help right now; you all are going to die, all of you!" Huo Jiang also covered his face and left, the more time passed, the more swollen his face became, resembling a pig’s head, it was almost surprising that War Emperor Kongming, once addressed as ancestor, would wonder where this "wild descendant" appeared from.
Chu Hao had long heard of a tyrant within the Spirit Spring Sect, a high-and-mighty presence, bullying both men and women, acting without restraint. Even a True Disciple like Ke Ruoshan would avoid him as much as possible, opting for experience outside the Sect and occasionally returning for a few days, just to avoid encountering Huo Jiang.
However, Chu Hao has always thought that War Emperor Kongming, who achieved such a level in cultivation, must have been open-minded and fair, but seeing Huo Jiang’s outrageous behavior made him start to doubt.
Even the strongest Martial Artist is human, and family ties are an inseparable aspect. Perhaps War Emperor Kongming truly pursued martial arts with all his being in his youth, but after reaching the War Emperor Realm without hope of breaking through to War God, with diminishing lifespan, his mentality was bound to change naturally.
As he pondered, he and the Barbaric Girl also returned to the stone hall where the Four Emperors resided. With the girl leading the way, their passage was naturally unobstructed.
"Eh, Second Master, Third Master, Fourth Master, you’re back!" The girl cheerfully exclaimed with a delicate voice upon seeing Fire Cloud, Jingfeng, and Night Demon, the three War Emperors. For a period of time, all three great War Emperors had been away in search of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for the girl.
Seeing the girl, all four War Emperors simultaneously revealed a look of doting affection. She was an Innate Body Cultivator, and her future potential was boundless.
"Girl, are you hungry?"
"Did you miss your Third Master?"
"Yo, it seems like your arm has gotten skinnier."
Fire Cloud and the other two War Emperors all said, showing immense affection.
Chu Hao quickly coughed and said, "Predecessors, an incident just occurred that must be reported to you!"
"What is it, did this girl steal someone’s Spirit Animals again, or pluck someone’s Precious Medicine?" War Emperor Tianshuang held his forehead, looking somewhat troubled. The girl was great in every aspect but ate too much.
Chu Hao recounted the entire conflict with Huo Jiang to the four War Emperors. Their initially nonchalant expressions gradually gave way to ones of solemnity.
Huo Jiang himself was nothing, but his backer, War Emperor Kongming, was the strongest being in all of Cang State, not someone even the four War Emperors could oppose if they joined forces. And War Emperor Kongming was also excessively indulgent towards Huo Jiang.
After a period of silence, War Emperor Tianshuang said, "You did nothing wrong in this matter, and that spoiled young master indeed needs to be taught a lesson, otherwise our Sect will be torn down by him! I’ll go and seek an audience with Lord Kongming and report the ins and outs of this incident. I trust that his lordship will make a just decision."
Fire Cloud and the other two War Emperors nodded in agreement. In fact, they were also quite vexed; Huo Jiang had dared to make advances on their disciple! They didn’t consider what he was—merely a Warrior promoted beyond his merits, who didn’t even qualify to carry the shoes of an Innate Body Cultivator.
Just as War Emperor Tianshuang was about to take action, whoosh, a piece of paper suddenly shot into the hall from outside, unfolding before all of them, with dazzling golden characters that emitted a glow.
"An edict from Lord Kongming!" All four War Emperors uttered at once, their expressions immensely complex.
Previously, the Snowy Plains Sect had come over "for a friendly match," led by two War Emperors, which was clearly a move to disrupt things. Before Chu Hao stepped forward, the Spirit Spring Sect suffered consecutive defeats and lost many talented disciples.
At that time, the Snowy Plains Sect had two War Emperors, and just when Fire Cloud and the other two great War Emperors were not present, War Emperor Tianshuang, unable to hold the fort alone, could only watch helplessly as his disciples were slaughtered. This was a great pain and hatred.
At that time, War Emperor Kongming was in seclusion, and it was natural for him not to interfere. Yet such a strong person could easily be in seclusion for a decade or more, so how could it only take a couple of months for him to end his seclusion?
But when the Sect faced such a crisis, War Emperor Kongming showed no reaction, yet now, for such a trifling matter, an edict had been issued. What did this imply?
—In the heart of War Emperor Kongming, Huo Jiang’s importance far exceeded that of the entire Spirit Spring Sect.
This was naturally not good news.
The four War Emperors suppressed the emotions in their hearts and looked towards the edict, and then their expressions immediately turned angry.
Chu Hao was also looking. In fact, there were only two matters written on it.
First, to set a date for Yun Cai to marry Huo Jiang. Second, to chop off Chu Hao’s hands and expel him from the Spirit Spring Sect.
Both were easy to understand.
Yun Cai was an Innate Body Cultivator, and as long as the cultivation resources were sufficient, she would at least become a War Emperor. And what did a Body Cultivator War Emperor signify? She could thwart even the War God!
War Emperor Kongming’s lifespan was limited, and he couldn’t exterminate all the strong beings before his death to ensure no one would bully Huo Jiang thereafter. Thus, he sought a wife with unlimited prospects for Huo Jiang, so once Yun Cai became a War Emperor, likewise, no one would dare to touch Huo Jiang.
It could be said that once Yun Cai married Huo Jiang, War Emperor Kongming would focus on cultivating this Innate Body Cultivator, doing all that was possible to advance the girl to the War Emperor Realm before his death.
And Chu Hao was to have his hands crippled because he had slapped Huo Jiang twice; not killing him but merely expelling him from the Spirit Spring Sect was, in the eyes of War Emperor Kongming, quite merciful. Otherwise, according to Huo Jiang’s grudge, Chu Hao should have been killed.
War Emperor Tianshuang looked at Fire Cloud and the other two, and after a while, he shook his head firmly and said, "We must not push the girl into the fire pit!"
An Innate Body Cultivator was destined to become a War Emperor, with achievements that could even surpass the current War Emperor Kongming. How could they let her lifetime of happiness be ruined by a scoundrel?
"Chu Hao, take the girl and leave immediately, go as far as you can!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
