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Chapter 633: Chapter 633: Shocking Ten Provinces Chapter 633: Chapter 633: Shocking Ten Provinces “`
Those who rushed nearby were all exclaiming loudly, utterly shocked.

They had already caught a blurry glimpse of the scene on the stele.

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As for those farther away, they were also dumbfounded, looking from a distance at the top of the mighty monument bathed in resplendent radiance, where flowers of the dao bloomed in profusion, and immortal light shone brightly, enveloping heaven and earth.

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It was as if a sun hung in the sky—a name had been left on the stone tablet, illuminating the entire void, overshadowing many other names that had shaken the ancient and modern worlds.

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The first group to arrive looked up in awe.

The God Stele was still resonating at that moment, unable to calm down, trembling slightly, and emitting a humming vibrato.

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“Who is this person, taking the top position, suppressing the Heavenly Venerates, unfathomable!”
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“This really counts as a meteoric rise, the sudden emergence of a heaven-defying person, destined to stir all directions!”
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Everyone’s eyes were somewhat stinging because the light was too intense.

Without a doubt, the ancient rankings of combat power that had lain dormant for endless years had been changed, and someone had risen to the top, replacing the first rank.

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It was not Qin Hao, nor the Dual-Bone Supreme—a fresh trace appeared, radiating brilliance that starkly contrasted the other names, truly “as the sun in the sky,” a dazzling spectacle.

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Yes, it was a trace, not just a simple name!

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It glowed in its entirety, divine flames soaring high, reaching into the sky, causing the stele to constantly resonate, never able to settle down, enveloping the area with an aura of the dao.

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“It is said even the most influential figures can’t revive this stone tablet with their efforts, and now it’s thundering—could this newly appeared individual be that heaven-defying?”
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“It’s a humanoid engraving!”
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After a long wait, as the celestial radiance retracted and the flowers of the dao faded, people finally clearly saw the “trace.”
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Though its surroundings had dimmed, it still shone brilliantly, suppressive and high above.

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“It really is a person!” Everyone’s heart was pounding wildly as they opened their spiritual eyes to take a closer look.

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It was the figure of a person, sitting with their back to everyone on the stele, looking incredibly mysterious, never revealing their true face, and drawn with very few strokes; it was quite vague.

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However, the simple sketch, the sparse lines, and the indistinct outline still radiated a blinding light that was hard to face directly.

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Clearly it was a casually left trace, but after the augmentation of the stone tablet, it burst with immortal brilliance, suppressing the other names on the ranking list of combat power.

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Moreover, the fundamental reason for the exclamations of the people lay in the fact that this seated figure was high above, directly facing the words ‘Qin Changsheng’, both vertical to each other.

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Everyone showed a look of surprise; how could it be such a coincidence?

This was extremely disrespectful—an imposing figure, seemingly seated upon the giant beneath them.

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Though there was a distance between the two, it still conveyed this impression.

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In fact, it was exactly because there was a distance that people were even more shocked.

Could this be a level of combat power stronger than the young titans of the higher realms?

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Below, there were three names on par with Qin Changsheng, originally tied for first place, but with this person’s advent, they had all been pressed down, especially directly facing the Immortal Heavenly Venerate.

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“Who is this?!” There were people from Immortal Mountain witnessing this scene, all becoming furious.

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“Too arrogant, presumptuous!” They couldn’t tolerate it.

This person had emerged out of nowhere and was now seated above Qin Changsheng, as if suppressing him.

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“Foolish and ignorant, does he think his life is very long?

My Immortal Mountain will indulge you!” someone roared in a low voice, eyes dark and filled with boundless rage.

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Many people stepped back, not wanting to get involved.

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“This has nothing to do with the newly emerged individual.

Where the God Stele manifests a blank space is the only place one can leave their mark,” an elder said.

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“That’s correct, it is so, not intentional on the individual’s part,” someone nodded in agreement.

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Even so, the people from Immortal Mountain were aggrieved; if it were just a name, it would be one thing, but it was an engraving, a seated figure high above, which they could not stand.

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The ranking list of combat power on the ancient monument was rewritten, destined to spread far and wide, and would cause a tremendous upheaval.

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“Hey, it’s not just a seated figure; there’s a name.

He left his name!”
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After such a long time, someone discerned that within that engraving was a character—Desolate, becoming part of the backdrop.

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“How impressive, a strong figure named Desolate has emerged, destined to rise and roar across the ten states!”
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The crowd was excited, watching that character closely, trying to discern clues through it.

This name represented a startling divine being.

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From afar, more people were approaching, already having seen the anomaly of the stele.

Even from hundreds of miles away, it could be seen shining with radiant brilliance, illuminating all directions.

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Many were dumbstruck; everything had changed.

It is known that among the rankings of combat power, talent, and potential, combat power is the most fundamental reflection and the most valuable.

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And now, someone had broken the list that had remained unchanged for endless years, creating a myth!

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Desolate, this individual was bound to become the talk of the world, and it was believed that before long, the ten states would experience a major quake, with countless people rushing to this place.

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Presumably, the Immortal Heavenly Venerate too would be unable to remain seated and would come here to see for himself.

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As for the other Sect Hierarchs, they would mostly shift their feet and come for a look.

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This place was in an uproar, people knew what this meant—this locale was going to become a hotspot, with far-reaching influence!

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While there was a commotion in front of the stele, Shi Hao was underground, gasping for breath, so exhausted that he felt like coughing up blood—of course, he had brought this upon himself!

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After leaving his “trace” on the Heavenly Stele, he realized it was a treasure.

If he could refine the stele, shrink it down, and hold it in his palm, whoever he struck with it would not withstand the blow.

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It could be said that Shi Hao’s “bratty” nature had kicked in.

He delved underground, intending to uproot the divine tablet and use it as a magical treasure.

If anyone knew what he was doing underground, their jaws would surely drop.

“I can’t hold on anymore,” Shi Hao was so exhausted that he felt like vomiting blood, lying there unable to budge the stele.

This act drew contempt from the Divine Striking Stone which said, “I’ve never seen anyone like you, wanting to steal a stone tablet.

You leave me at a loss for words.”
“Go cool off somewhere else,” Shi Hao retorted with a flushed, embarrassed face, worn to a frazzle, and finally skulked away using Earth Escape, leaving the ruined city behind.

“What a loss of face!” His childish side came through as he left with a darkened countenance, disconsolate.

The Divine Striking Stone watched this expression with a speechless moment.

Fortunately, no one from outside had witnessed this, or else they would have been astounded.

Was this the warrior ranked number one in battle strength, the one who reigned supreme over ten states?

To think he would fail at stealing a stele and wear such a sulky look—it was actually a bit…

deserving of a smack!

Shi Hao journeyed along the Tianhe River toward the Immortal Grave to seek his destiny.

Meanwhile, the incident with the Divine Stone caused a stir, drawing sidelong glances from all directions and quickly reverberating through the Five Elements State, then reaching even farther.

“What, someone has defied the heavens, shown power on the ancient monument left by the Demon Lord, ascending to the number one spot in battle strength?”
“A person named Desolate has emerged out of nowhere, suppressing prominent figures of the ten states!”
The incident fermented, spreading to the well-known schools and causing a huge commotion, eventually rocking the ten states.

Many people, because of this event, flocked to Demon Island to see for themselves; after all, those rankings at the very top had scarcely changed since ancient times, and now they were being rewritten.

“Hey, someone’s even sitting on Qin Changsheng’s head, and no matter what, despite risking curses, they’re venturing there to take a look!”
Among them were some ancient tycoons, yearning to witness the spectacle of someone triumphing over the Immortal Heavenly Venerate; they joyously hastened there, treating it as a grand spectacle.

For a while, the name Desolate shook the ten states!

“Sss!” Some who arrived later gasped at the sight, standing in front of the stele and staring fixedly at the engraving.

“It’s sealed at the top!”
“Yes, indeed, it’s at the very top!”
These were a few prominent figures who stood before the stele, all showing a look of amazement.

The silhouette depicted there was at the highest point on the tablet, and it could go no higher.

Ordinary Cultivators may not have paid attention to this, but they knew what it signified—that this person might stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the highest of all, the Demon Lord!

“What a character, truly impressive!

I thought some old geezer was toying with Qin Changsheng.

But now it seems unlikely; a remarkable being indeed has appeared!”
“Extraordinary, an emergence like no other, it’s definitely not some old fellow causing a ruckus!”
In front of the God Stele, crowds came one after another, each time exclaiming in amazement.

Several bigwigs made appearances, one after another, before eventually departing.

They longed to follow the Tianhe River and see who this person was, yet they hesitated, fearful of incurring a curse, the severity of which correlated with their own cultivation levels.

None of them had ever seen the Immortal Grave; despite numerous attempts over ages, they had never managed to reach its end.

A very handsome young man arrived, his eyes unfathomably deep, standing motionless in front of the stele, fixed on it.

Some elders were terrified, finding him vaguely familiar, and finally trembling with recognition, they realized he was the Immortal Heavenly Venerate.

Beside Qin Changsheng stood a youth with a heroic look, cloaked in a radiant silver Vestment robe that lent him an air of incomparable valor; it was Qin Hao.

“Great Ancestor, once my two Supreme Bones fully fuse and perfect themselves, I’ll come here and shatter that engraving.

I am the one who deserves the rank of first in battle strength across the ten states, and I will suppress this person!” Qin Hao spoke with a sonorous voice, exuding an aura of ease, carrying a certain inexpressible confidence.

The next moment, they vanished into thin air, with the Immortal Heavenly Venerate taking him away.

The appearance of the Heavenly Venerate caused a sensation, and Qin Hao’s words spurred a wave of heated discussion.

Without a doubt, their appearance magnified the impact of the God Stele, spreading it far and wide, not only shaking the land of the ten states but also affecting other regions.

Some of the most talented and Primordial beings took heed, all gazing into the void at Five Elements State’s Demon Island, sensing a formidable adversary rising like a bright star, poised to shatter undying brilliance.

While the outside world buzzed with heated debates, Shi Hao had already reached the deepest parts along the Tianhe River, engaging with and comprehending his dao amidst the lightning.

He had been away from the Divine Stone for half a month, continuously cultivating, holding a golden herb and studying its runes, within the lightning by the banks of the Tianhe River, reaping unique benefits.

“Boom!”
Around him, lightning bolts stretched for tens of thousands of meters, and the river surged tumultuously, no longer tranquil.

“Roar…”
A massive Suan Ni scaled the skies, ultimately bursting apart and revealing numerous extraordinary Lightning Runes, interweaving through the void.

The Suan Ni disintegrated into dazzling lightning that wound around Shi Hao, making his figure even more radiant.

“I’ve finally broken through!” Shi Hao mused to himself.

He had been studying lightning and had broken the shackles of the Suan Ni Divine Technique, taking a step countless warriors aspired to but rarely achieved in their lifetimes.

Lightning itself was one of the most terrifying forces, controlled by the heavens to bring down divine punishment and suppression over myriad spirits.

Shi Hao yearned for this power.

He had been contemplating it and had finally broken through, taking that fearsome step.

(To be continued.

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