At that moment, a rare look of surprise appeared in the beautiful phoenix eyes of the Qingyou Immortal Maiden. This young boy was so domineering, ignoring the realm of the dry corpse, and still managed to subdue him with a single finger!
"Hmph, anyone who bullies me gets a good beating. My father said, if anyone dares to bully me, I can beat them to death," Lin Hao's face lit up with a proud and smug expression, like a child who had just won a fight.
"Is he really just a child...?" Qingyou Immortal Maiden frowned slightly. Just now, when Lin Hao was fighting the dry corpse, that kind of power was a domineering and confident aura that no child could possess. But now, looking at him again, Lin Hao seemed to have returned to his original state.
"What are you, little brat!" The dry corpse stood up, staring at Lin Hao with a wary gaze. He had indeed been startled by Lin Hao's eyes earlier. He had never seen such a terrifying gaze before. It wasn't fierce or cruel, but an extremely indifferent look that made his mind momentarily lose control. It was as if... a being standing at the pinnacle of martial arts was looking down on an ant with disdain. Even now, the dry corpse still felt a lingering fear.
This state of realm was mysterious and profound, not something that could be explained in a few words.
The dry corpse was indeed very strong, with a strength level reaching the fifth Earth Gate. However, due to the curse, his strength had dropped to the second Earth Gate, approximately the sixth level of the Spirit Body realm. But Lin Hao had fallen from the ninth Heaven Gate to his current realm. What qualifications did the dry corpse have to compare himself to Lin Hao?
If it weren't for Lin Hao's current state of mind, with the consciousness of the Nine Heavens Emperor only serving as an auxiliary, he could probably kill a third Earth Gate expert with a single thought. Of course, this wasn't what Lin Hao wanted. If that were the case, his rebirth would be meaningless, and even the highest achievement might not be enough to open the fifth Heaven Gate.
The Nine Heavens Emperor had too many opportunities and too much luck, but in this life, born in the small land of the Yellow Wasteland Continent, how many opportunities could there be? Even dreaming of returning to his former peak state would be a delusion.
He possessed Lin Hao's state of mind, merging with his past life, maintaining a relatively balanced state, neither arrogant nor impatient. This was the most ideal state, perhaps breaking the shackles of his past life and surpassing himself.
...
"What are you, little brat!" The dry corpse, seeing that Lin Hao remained silent, shouted angrily again.
"Ugly monster, what are you barking about? Do you want me to beat you to death?" Lin Hao pouted, then looked at Qingyou Immortal Maiden, "Sister, don't be afraid. I'll protect you. This ugly monster can't beat me."
Qingyou Immortal Maiden, despite her injuries, couldn't help but smile. She looked into Lin Hao's clear and pure eyes, and a look of fondness appeared on her beautiful face. Such innocence and purity were rare to see.
"Boy... I want your life!" The dry corpse roared, feeling ignored!
"You want to kill me? Fine! I'll kill you first!" Lin Hao coldly snorted, and the Evil Heavy Sword immediately appeared in his hand.
Chasing Wind Thousand Illusions!
Seeing that the dry corpse was less than half a meter away, a cold light flashed in Lin Hao's eyes as he swung his sword.
The sword shadows crisscrossed, and under Lin Hao's incomparably powerful sword art, everything seemed weak and powerless. The dry corpse was shocked. What a domineering and overbearing strike, intimidating his heart!
Ripples of sword momentum spread through the air as the Evil Heavy Sword slashed, containing a domineering and invincible aura. It was as if, in Lin Hao's heart, even the heavens would be shattered by this sword.
Pfft!
The dry corpse's defense was instantly broken by the Evil Heavy Sword. Lin Hao had captured several weak points in his neck, making it easy to break through his defense.
At this moment, the dry corpse's face was filled with shock as he retreated backward. Suddenly, a jet of black blood spurted from his neck.
This 'Heavenly Demon Hall' dry corpse never expected that he would not die at the hands of Qingyou Immortal Maiden but would be killed by this young boy with a single sword strike!
Buzz!
A strange vibration came from the dry corpse's body. Before he fell to the ground, he glared at Lin Hao with a venomous look, his eyes bursting with a blood-red light that was chilling.
"Huh?!" Seeing this, Lin Hao's expression changed. He naturally recognized it as a special mark of the evil path. Once marked, the consequences were unimaginable.
But by the time Lin Hao wanted to escape, it was too late. The cold light was too fast, and in the blink of an eye, it had entered Lin Hao's body.
"Little brat, you've been marked with the Heavenly Demon Seal. Just wait!"
Before dying, the dry corpse used a secret technique, his body turning into a blood-red light and fleeing into the distance.
Lin Hao didn't chase after him. He currently had no means to eliminate the dry corpse's soul.
"Evil path mark..." Lin Hao frowned. This was not something to be taken lightly, as it could lead to a fatal disaster.
"Don't be afraid, little brother. The Heavenly Capital is a remote and small place. Even with the evil path mark, the 'Heavenly Demon Hall' people would find it hard to discover you," Qingyou Immortal Maiden comforted.
"Okay, if Big Sister says so, I'm not afraid," Lin Hao nodded.
He had no regrets about killing the dry corpse. After all, the dry corpse wanted to suck his essence blood. With such a good opportunity, Lin Hao wouldn't let him go. Now that the dry corpse's physical body was destroyed, he was severely injured and wouldn't come for revenge in the short term, especially since he didn't know Lin Hao's identity.
"Big Sister, are you a disciple of a sect?" Lin Hao asked 'curiously.'
He could guess a few things. With such powerful strength, she must be from a sect.
Qingyou Immortal Maiden smiled slightly but didn't directly answer Lin Hao's question. Instead, she pinched his cheek and said, "Sister is injured. Can you stay with me for a few hours?"
If anyone else were present, they would be shocked to see the usually proud and cold Qingyou Immortal Maiden showing such affection to a man.
Lin Hao claimed to be twelve years old, and Gu Qingyou believed him. If she knew that Lin Hao was just pretending, she might have killed him despite her injuries.
"What do you mean by staying with me? You just want me to protect you from wild beasts or fierce beasts," Lin Hao understood but still nodded. After all, he had received the 'Recovery Pill' from Gu Qingyou. He couldn't be too picky about protecting her for a few hours.
Qingyou Immortal Maiden's injuries were getting worse, and her spiritual energy was struggling to suppress them. She walked with difficulty, needing Lin Hao's support.
In the cave, Qingyou Immortal Maiden sat on the ground with difficulty, her body trembling from the intense pain, and she didn't even have the strength to lift her hand.
Lin Hao sighed inwardly. If he used his medical skills, he could at least alleviate Qingyou Immortal Maiden's injuries, but he didn't dare to do so. It would certainly raise her suspicions, and he couldn't find an excuse to cover it up.
After much consideration, Lin Hao decided not to act. Although Qingyou Immortal Maiden was severely injured, she still had life-saving pills and methods, so she didn't need his help.
"Little brother..." Qingyou Immortal Maiden looked at Lin Hao, her mouth opening with difficulty.
Lin Hao asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Qingyou Immortal Maiden's expression was complex, and a blush appeared on her beautiful face: "Help me... take off my clothes..."
"This... my father said that men and women should not touch each other," Lin Hao pouted, seemingly unwilling.
He knew that a woman like Qingyou Immortal Maiden would find it hard to say such words, even to a child. But her injuries were too severe, and she couldn't have clothes on, or she might suffer a mental breakdown with dire consequences.
In the end, Lin Hao agreed. He walked forward, lifted Qingyou Immortal Maiden's red robe, and slowly took it off.
"You... close your eyes, no peeking..." Qingyou Immortal Maiden's voice trembled. Lin Hao had accidentally entered the cave earlier and seen her body. This time, it was a helpless act.
"Okay." Lin Hao closed his eyes, pulled the red robe off Qingyou Immortal Maiden, and placed it aside.
Her well-proportioned, snow-white body was exposed to the air, only covered by a thin layer of gauze, making her even more alluring and beautiful.
"Sister, you're so beautiful," Lin Hao opened his eyes and glanced at Qingyou Immortal Maiden's enchanting figure.
"You... no peeking!" Qingyou Immortal Maiden's face turned red, and she felt a bit angry.
"My father said that when I grow up, I should marry the prettiest girl. Sister, when I grow up, will you marry me?" Lin Hao's big eyes twinkled like clear, sparkling gems, filled with purity and innocence.
His long, ink-black hair flowed behind him, and his features were handsome and beautiful. With that expression and gaze, he was like the finest jade.
"Let's talk about it when you grow up," Qingyou Immortal Maiden realized that he was just a beautiful child, speaking innocent and charming words at his age.
All of Qingyou Immortal Maiden's beauty was exposed to Lin Hao. If he wanted, he could take advantage of her severe injuries and taste the most exquisite fragrance.
Unfortunately, Lin Hao turned and left, not even glancing at Qingyou Immortal Maiden.
If anyone else knew, they would curse him, calling him a clueless little brat who had missed such an opportunity, truly deserving a thousand cuts!
Lin Hao sat aside, not worried about wild beasts or fierce beasts entering the cave. The cave was remote, and the blood and curse aura outside had not dissipated, even high-level fierce beasts would stay away.
Despite this, Lin Hao still stood at the cave entrance, watching. Since he had promised Qingyou Immortal Maiden, he wouldn't go back on his word.
Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, it was the morning of the next day.
Qingyou Immortal Maiden's injuries had improved, and her aura was surging. She was about to wake up. Lin Hao's figure flashed, and he disappeared into the cave, leaving no trace.
He currently didn't want to interact with these powerful figures. He was still fragile and could easily fall. He was no longer the all-powerful Nine Heavens Emperor. He needed to take steady steps and build a solid foundation.
As for the evil path mark left after killing the dry corpse, Lin Hao was somewhat worried. His cultivation level was not high enough to remove the mark. However, as Qingyou Immortal Maiden said, the Heavenly Capital was a small place, and even with the evil path mark, there would be no immediate threat.
If he could enter a sect's holy land in the future, there might be a way to remove the evil path mark.
Not long after, Lin Hao left the Heavenly Swinging Mountains and headed straight for the Lin family.
Today was the outer sect ranking competition, and he had to return early.
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Lin Family.
At this moment, the Lin family's training ground was bustling with activity. There were hundreds of outer sect disciples gathered around.
Some disciples had burning eyes and overwhelming fighting spirit, determined to perform well in the outer sect ranking competition. Others were nervous, unsure how many rounds they could survive.