From a certain angle, Shi Hao's performance proved one thing.
Although Shi Yi had not appeared to fight him during the challenges for Number One Under Heaven in each realm,
that had left some people clinging to hope.
But Shi Hao mercilessly shattered those hopes.
I, Shi Hao, am Number One Under Heaven. No one can beat me!
Of course, both were now cultivators of the Inscription Realm, so the contest was no longer quite so "pure."
But it still proved a great deal.
True strength was strength in every aspect, flawless and complete.
"Milk Baby looks like he has a great chance of winning!" Huo Ling'er declared, a little delighted.
Both were cultivators of the fourth realm now, but Shi Yi had fallen short of Shi Hao in the first two.
A superior foundation would turn into a lead in strength, step by step. Unless Shi Yi had made unprecedented breakthroughs in his cultivation of the third and fourth realms, surpassing his limits to stand shoulder to shoulder with Shi Hao.
But was that possible?
"For now, Little Stone does have the lead," the Fire Emperor said with a nod.
"In mastery of each realm, Little Stone is without equal under heaven. No one can match him."
In other words, the Fire Emperor believed Shi Hao's combat strength surpassed Shi Yi's.
The signs were already there. It was hardly a secret.
Before the battle, people had debated endlessly over who would gain the advantage.
Most had expected a back-and-forth struggle, a grueling fight to the bitter end.
Who could have imagined that the difference would become obvious after only a few clashes?
In raw strength, Shi Hao surpassed Shi Yi.
"However..." the Fire Emperor added.
"Shi Yi's Double Pupils and that transplanted bone are unknown factors. They could change