The Outer Lands.
In the void.
Qin Hao flew toward Azure Flame Profound Venerable, the Desolate God Hall Master, the Spirit Domain Blade Venerable, and Venerable Luoji.
Not far from the four stood Golden Wu Immortal Venerable, the Insect Race Matriarch, and the Heavenly Demon Palace Master.
Golden Wu Immortal Venerable and the Heavenly Demon Palace Master stood directly ahead of Azure Flame Profound Venerable.
As Qin Hao approached, both men looked grim, as though the mere fact that he was still alive pained them.
"Boy, becoming an Eight-Tribulation Sovereign doesn't mean you can roam the Star Sea unchecked," Golden Wu Immortal Venerable said darkly. "Even a top-tier Nine-Tribulations Sovereign can make one careless mistake, encounter danger, and lose his life."
His meaning was unmistakable: Qin Hao had better watch himself. This matter was far from over.
A threat lurked beneath his words.
"I could say the same to you. The Star Sea is fraught with danger. Even Golden Wu Immortal Venerable could lose his life," Qin Hao replied coolly, without a trace of fear.
He knew perfectly well that Golden Wu Immortal Venerable and the Heavenly Demon Palace Master had blocked Azure Flame Profound Venerable and the others earlier.
Golden Wu Immortal Venerable's face darkened. "Arrogant, ignorant brat. I'd like to see how long you keep smiling."
He wanted to teach Qin Hao a lesson, but he knew how strong Qin Hao was. With Azure Flame Profound Venerable and the others nearby, he could only force down his anger.
With that, Golden Wu Immortal Venerable vanished in a flash.
"Qin Hao. I'll remember you." The Heavenly Demon Palace Master gave him a long look, then vanished as well.
Qin Hao did not spare him a glance.
Golden Wu Immortal Venerable and the Heavenly Demon Palace Master were both formidable,