Supreme Bone at Birth

New Stone Village.

"Willow God, Furball seems badly injured. Can you save it?"

Having rushed back in haste, the first thing Shi Hao did was seek Willow God's help.

The thick, charred willow wood swayed in the wind. Silently, a willow branch glowing with green radiance descended and preserved the life of the golden-furred little monkey in Shi Hao's hands.

Only after confirming that Furball's life was no longer in danger did Shi Hao, Tang Wulin, and Huo Yuhao recount everything they had seen and heard at the former site of Stone Village to its villagers.

"Grandpa Chief, tell me, why can other people's parents find their children no matter how far apart they are, but my parents never came back for me?" Shi Hao asked, utterly confused.

Shi Yunfeng explained, "Your parents may have hardships they cannot put into words. But they must still be thinking of you in their hearts."

"If you can reach the Blood Tempering Extreme Realm and lift this medicinal cauldron weighing a hundred thousand jin, I will help you awaken your spiritual consciousness and uncover the truth of what happened back then."

At that moment, Willow God suddenly summoned a massive treasure cauldron, personally responding to Shi Hao.

Shi Yunfeng was astonished. "A hundred thousand jin? That's practically impossible. Isn't that too harsh?"

Tang Wulin suddenly stepped forward and stood before the medicinal cauldron. With one hand, he effortlessly lifted it, immediately disproving Shi Yunfeng's words through his actions.

Seeing Shi Yunfeng's incredulous expression and Huo Yuhao's approving, admiring gaze, Tang Wulin set down the cauldron and patted Shi Hao on the shoulder.

"A powerful body is the foundation of all cultivation. I believe you can do it too."

Shi Hao nodded firmly. "Alright, I'll try."

After failing repeatedly, Shi Hao did not lose heart. Instead, he began training diligently alongside Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin, studying the Suanni Treasure Technique contained within the Suanni Treasure Bone given by Grandpa Chief, as well as the profound mysteries of the Primordial True Explanation that had come to Stone Village with Willow God.

Thus, day after day, the three battled fierce beasts, carrying their massive bodies as they ran across the wilderness and constantly tempered their physical strength. Every day, they consumed precious medicinal concoctions from ancient formulas to strengthen their bodies. Over time, they came to understand the mysteries of treasure techniques and grasp the truths of the Great Dao. During this time, Shi Hao also tamed a unicorn and named it Little White.

Time quietly flew by. Before they knew it, the three had grown into seven-year-old boys. After the trials and witness of time, Shi Hao finally reached the Blood Tempering Extreme Realm and easily lifted the medicinal cauldron weighing a hundred thousand jin.

With Willow God's help, Shi Hao finally awakened his spiritual consciousness and learned the truth of that year.

"Shi Hao was born with a Supreme Bone, yet others coveted it and harmed him. That vicious woman had no humanity at all," Tang Wulin said indignantly on Shi Hao's behalf.

"Dual pupils already pave an invincible path. Why borrow another's bone?" Huo Yuhao sighed.

"I'm going to the Second Ancestral Land to find them and tell them I'm doing well." Upon learning that his parents were currently at the Stone Clan's Second Ancestral Land, Shi Hao could no longer suppress his longing.

Willow God asked in confusion, "Don't you hate Shi Yi for taking your Supreme Bone?"

Shi Hao replied calmly, "It's just a bone. Supremacy isn't bestowed, nor is it determined by a single bone. You have to carve it out step by step yourself."

"To possess such strength of character at such a young age, then I will tell you another secret."

Greatly pleased, Willow God continued, "Autumn winds sweep away fallen leaves, wildfires burn withered grass, cold winds howl past, and spring breezes bring life again. Vegetation withers and flourishes anew. Your Supreme Bone may also have a chance to regenerate."

Tang Wulin was deeply moved. "Destruction and rebirth coexist."

Shi Hao's eyes grew brighter. "I understand. If I undergo nirvana and am reborn, I will surely surpass what I was before."

Seeing Shi Hao filled with confidence and anticipation as he prepared to head to the Second Ancestral Land in search of his parents, Huo Yuhao had Tang Wulin accompany him so they could look after each other in an effort to change the predetermined outcome, while Huo Yuhao himself remained in Stone Village.

The road through the Great Wilderness stretched endlessly. As an exceptionally fast unicorn, Little White crossed two hundred thousand li of savage wilderness in just half a month, bringing Shi Hao, Tang Wulin, and Furball to a primordial mountain range roughly a hundred thousand li from the Second Ancestral Land near the ancient kingdom's border.

Because Tang Wulin had helped Shi Hao along the way this time, the two were not chased by countless fierce beasts until they were covered in wounds like the lone Shi Hao in the original story. Instead, they now strolled leisurely through the mountain forest.

"Furball said it was going to find food. Why hasn't it come back yet?" Shi Hao said impatiently as he fiddled with the firewood.

Tang Wulin looked toward the distance and reminded Shi Hao beside him, "Look, Furball is back. But it seems to have brought not only an egg, but also a person."

Hearing this, Shi Hao looked in that direction and said honestly, "She looks like a chubby girl."

"Squeak, squeak—" Furball ran up to the two of them, cradling a five-colored egg in both hands.

"So it really is you two. I never thought I'd run into you here again. Zhu Yan looks lively and well. My refined jade wasn't wasted on you back then."

Seeing Shi Hao and Tang Wulin's attire, the girl following behind Furball recognized them at once.

"You know Zhu Yan... You're Huo Ling'er?" Shi Hao asked, resting his chin on his hand.

Huo Ling'er flicked her braid. "The one and only."

"Furball, why are you eating before everyone else?" Tang Wulin had recognized Huo Ling'er long ago, so he did not interrupt Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er's reunion. However, he noticed that the mischievous little golden monkey had already cracked open the bird egg roasted over the firewood and begun savoring the delicacy inside.

"Furball, you little spendthrift, leave some for me!" Coming to his senses, Shi Hao immediately grabbed Furball by the tail and began gulping down mouthful after mouthful himself, trying to salvage some of the loss.

"Um... I'd better go find more food. You eat first. I'll be back later."

Tang Wulin scratched his head. This was nowhere near enough for everyone to share. With that in mind, he temporarily left the area and headed deep into the mountains in search of food.

Of course, Shi Hao did not keep it all for himself. He saved more than half for Huo Ling'er and even sprinkled in some seasoning to whet the appetite.

At some unknown moment, the mountain above suddenly split apart. Rocks exploded and flew everywhere as boundless divine light swept down with a gigantic five-colored peacock beast.

"Little White, run!"

Facing the sudden danger, Shi Hao immediately grabbed Huo Ling'er's hand and leaped onto the unicorn's back with her, while Furball nimbly darted onto Shi Hao's shoulder.

Huo Ling'er stuck out her tongue. "It was probably because we ate this ancient descendant's child that it got so furious and started hunting us."

Shi Hao scratched his ears and cheeks. "I really didn't expect its parent to be such a formidable creature. Furball, you certainly have good taste."

They fled all the way to a black river. Ignoring Huo Ling'er's warning, Shi Hao urgently ordered Little White to leap with them into the so-called Taiyin River.

The bone-chilling Taiyin River halted the ancient descendant's pursuit. It let out a long cry and circled above the waters in search of its enemies, but found nothing. It left in fury.

Once everything had fallen silent, Shi Hao, whose powerful body had allowed him to escape disaster, slowly swam toward the shore with the unconscious Huo Ling'er on his back.

Tang Wulin, who had searched the shore for them all night, finally spotted them at that moment and immediately came over to help Shi Hao drag the unicorn ashore.