Chapter 1114: Encounter On Shui Han Star

The father and son raced through the starry sky, with Xiong Fen, whose cultivation had greatly advanced, leading the way with his son in tow.

In less than two days, they traversed the vast sea of stars.

In their line of sight, a white planet finally appeared. Unobstructed by any atmospheric layers, it stood out like a pearl even from tens of thousands of miles away.

Xiong Zhong's eyes lit up with joy, his excitement evident on his face!

"Dad!"

"That must be Shui Han Star, right?"

Xiong Fen nodded solemnly, a glint of starlight in his eyes.

"Indeed, Shui Han Star is a notorious frozen wasteland, naturally inhospitable to most life forms. With rampant spatial turbulence, it is only suitable for the survival of demons."

"This time, we are sure to make great gains and complete our mission successfully."

As he spoke, Xiong Fen turned back with a serious expression to admonish his son.

"Son, Shui Han Star is infested with countless powerful demons. Remember, do not rush in or be greedy for achievements. Although our cultivation has greatly improved, we should only hunt demons on the periphery!"

"Any carelessness could lead to mortal danger!"

Xiong Zhong nodded earnestly and followed closely behind his father.

The father and son accelerated again, transforming into streaks of light as they headed toward the snowy planet!

In the blink of an eye, they landed on the icy surface.

Gazing at the vast expanse of snow and stepping on the millennia-old ice, Xiong Fen couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

"Once upon a time, I had only heard of Shui Han Star and never dared to come here. I never imagined that one day, I would have the strength to set foot on this place."

"Although we are just ordinary laborers on Shadow Island, in the outside world, we have achieved quite a bit!"

Xiong Zhong listened with excitement, his face brimming with pride.

"That's right!"

"Dad, you're almost breaking through to the second-grade realm. Naturally, you're considered a master. Once we complete this mission and return, with our hard work, the future is limitless!"

"In my opinion, there's no place in the world that can compare to our Shadow Island!"

As they walked on the ice, Xiong Fen nodded slightly.

"That may be true, but we must also remember that there is always a higher sky."

"Our cultivation is still not strong enough. Legend has it... that Shui Han Star is home to true elite demons, whose strength is incomparably formidable. We must not let our guard down, even on the periphery, as there may still be powerful demons."

"We must proceed with caution on this journey. If we return injured due to a moment of carelessness, it would not only disgrace us in front of the Moon God Pavilion but also tarnish the reputation of Shadow Island and betray the trust of our captain. Such a thing must not happen."

"When hunting demons later, we must proceed step by step!"

Listening to his father's earnest teachings, Xiong Zhong nodded heavily.

"Yes!"

After experiencing so much, he deeply understood that having come this far was indeed a great stroke of luck. He must cherish everything he had now and never let his guard down, lest he take his blessings for granted.

The vast glacier before them was eerily calm, with almost no sense of danger.

Yet, Xiong Zhong remained vigilant.

The most dangerous beings often hid in the calm.

When one let their guard down, they would deliver a fatal blow!

Feeling the slightly eerie silence, Xiong Zhong's expression turned serious.

Not only did he put on his orange work uniform, but he also donned a safety helmet and white gloves. With all three treasures ready, he was prepared for a fierce battle!

Seeing his son's preparations, Xiong Fen nodded in satisfaction.

"Good!"

"You've indeed grown a lot. 'Even a lion must use its full strength to catch a rabbit.' You understand this principle, which already surpasses how I was at your age!"

Finally receiving his father's approval, Xiong Fen was moved and bowed respectfully.

"I will work even harder!"

The father and son exchanged smiles, then set off fully equipped.

But as they donned various heavenly-grade treasures and followed the glacial valley, they didn't even see a single shadow. It seemed as if Shui Han Star's barrenness exceeded their expectations, and even the demons had disappeared...

Walking with a puzzled expression, Xiong Zhong leaned closer.

"Dad, this doesn't seem right..."

"We haven't seen a single demon for so long. Could it be that we came to the wrong place? Is this really Shui Han Star?"

Xiong Fen's face darkened!

"I just praised you, and now you can't keep your composure?"

"Demons are inherently cunning. They might be hiding in the shadows, trying to disturb our minds. Once we let our guard down, they'll strike!"

Hearing this, Xiong Fen's eyes showed a flash of realization and guilt, and he regained his focus.

"So that's it!"

"My apologies, son..."

As the father and son continued their journey, they soon entered a glacial hilly area and finally spotted a giant ant.

The ant was blood-red all over, standing about three zhang tall!

Its aura was extraordinary, with a distinct blood-red mark on its forehead, exuding a bloodthirsty nature. Its massive pincers were terrifying, reflecting a cold gleam!

The father and son were instantly shaken.

Xiong Fen stepped in front of his son, wearing his safety helmet, and spoke gravely.

"Wait!"

"This is a Blood Ant, a true demon! Born with strength equivalent to a saint, we must not underestimate it!"

Xiong Fen was inwardly horrified, thinking how terrifying demons truly were.

To encounter a saint-level being so casually, with juveniles surpassing thousands of years of human cultivation, their natural talent was truly fearsome!

As the father and son prepared for battle.

The giant ant not far away suddenly stiffened and fell to its knees with a thud!

"Not again..."

"Please, spare me! I'm just a baby, I've never killed anyone! Wuwuwu..."

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The father and son stared wide-eyed, their heads filled with question marks.

Before they could speak.

The giant ant began kowtowing like pounding garlic, crying and begging for mercy, looking all too practiced!

Xiong Zhong was dumbfounded, starting to doubt his life.

This demon...

Wasn't quite what his father had described.

After a few moments, a light suddenly flashed in Xiong Zhong's eyes!

"There must be some trickery!"

In an instant, Xiong Zhong's hands formed claws, channeling the power of the Dao, his eyes filled with decisive killing intent!

Anyone seeing him would think he was a decisive prodigy, a far cry from the hesitant young man he had been not long ago.

But before he could strike, his father had already unleashed a palm strike!

"Brick-Moving Palm!"

A ruthless, full-force palm strike instantly reduced the Blood Ant to dust!

Looking at the scattered remains and drifting blood mist.

Xiong Zhong was stunned, then filled with regret!

"Dad."

"You said it was a saint-level demon, you should've let me try! My cart-pushing technique has improved a lot recently, and I finally had a suitable demon to practice on!"

Xiong Fen laughed heartily, somewhat embarrassed.

"Hahaha."

"Sorry, son. I got a bit carried away and forgot about you for a moment."

"Next time, next time I'll definitely let you take the shot."

Amidst the laughter, the father and son collected the demon's remains into their storage ring and continued on their way, filled with vigor.

After their first encounter.

They were more confident in their strength and deeply appreciated the power of their three treasures, marching forward with great momentum.

But as they progressed, they found no more demons!

Until they saw.

A valley filled with demon corpses, shocking the father and son!

"So many Blood Ants!"

"What kind of demon is this? The residual aura is so powerful!"

"What happened on Shui Han Star? Did some terrifying being descend?"

"Regardless, we shouldn't linger here! But these demon corpses save us the trouble, we can complete our mission with ease!"

"Son! Quickly collect the demon corpses and let's leave this place!"

Both shocked and delighted, the father and son frantically gathered the demon corpses.

They couldn't imagine what kind of terrifying being could have caused such devastation on Shui Han Star, making the place even more dangerous than they had thought. They couldn't help but feel tense!

At the same time.

A flying vessel descended upon Shui Han Star, with several powerful figures standing at the forefront.

All heavenly-grade experts!

Over a dozen heavenly-grade masters, any one of whom could dominate a region, now stood respectfully, seemingly awaiting orders.

In the direction they were facing.

A jade chair was placed.

On it lay a handsome young man, draped in a snow-white cloak, enjoying the gentle ministrations of several fairy maidens, his eyes closed as if still asleep.

Yet, no one dared to disturb him.

After an unknown amount of time.

The handsome young man finally exhaled impatiently, his voice cold and soft.

"What does it matter if Shui Han Star has changed? It's just some demons. Such trivial matters require my personal attention, how tiresome."

The dozen heavenly-grade experts bowed in unison, their faces filled with reverence.

"Your Highness, forgive us..."

Hearing this, the young man moved his right index finger slightly, and the fairy maidens quietly retreated. The bowing heavenly-grade experts were then privileged to gaze upon his stunning visage.

His eyes slowly opened, like stars and oceans, yet tinged with a hint of malice. The extreme deference of his subordinates seemed to irritate him, and he was clearly displeased with this journey.

The more he looked, the more indifferent his expression became. His starry eyes glanced to the side.

At that moment.

From the snowy glacial valley, two figures emerged!

From a distance, they appeared to be an old man and a young man, both dressed in strange attire. Their peculiar outfits immediately caught the young man's attention.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

After a few moments of scrutiny.

The irritation in his eyes dissipated, replaced by an increasingly intense curiosity.

Greed and curiosity intertwined and surged within him.

The handsome young man's lips curled into a slight smile.

"Go!"

"Capture those two men!"

With a soft command, two figures immediately bowed.

"As you command!"