Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 125: Chapter 122: Great Reckoning, the Song Family’s Crisis

The downpour intensified, and the sky raged with lightning and thunder.

Around Star Moon Lake, countless Martial Artists gazed at Ning Jiang with profound awe, their eyes fixed on the youth who seemed like a Taiyang God Child.

Not a single drop of rain touched him. Even after such a ferocious battle, not so much as a corner of his robes was damaged. Liu Yuanlong had said that for him, killing someone at the Innate Limit was like slaughtering a chicken, and it was no exaggeration.

Who was the true King of Luoyang City?

The answer had been revealed the moment Wang Jiangshi exploded into a mist of blood.

Everyone present knew that from this day forward, Ning Jiang would reign over Luoyang, becoming the undisputed ”King” of Luoyang City.

And it wasn’t just Luoyang City. With his power, he was strong enough to contend with the top experts in all of Cyan Cloud Country.

”Wang Jiangshi is dead. Not even the name of Young Master Soaring Dragon could save him.”

”Everyone says Young Master Soaring Dragon is incredibly tyrannical and arrogant, the type of person who believes ’those who follow me shall prosper, and those who oppose me shall die.’ Today, Ning Jiang killed Wang Jiangshi and even injured the Vice Commander of the Soaring Dragon Guard. A battle between him and Young Master Soaring Dragon is now inevitable!”

The surrounding Martial Artists murmured among themselves, unable to suppress their excitement.

Young Master Soaring Dragon was currently the number one expert of Cyan Cloud Country’s younger generation.

Ning Jiang, on the other hand, was a rising star. Based on the power he had just shown, he could rank in the top ten of the Innate List at the very least.

The two of them were like diamond cutting diamond.

When these two powerhouses collided, who would prove to be superior?

”I heard that Vice Commander from the Soaring Dragon Guard say that Young Master Soaring Dragon is apparently in seclusion. He’s probably preparing for the upcoming Gathering of Geniuses. At this year’s event, I suspect Young Master Soaring Dragon’s top spot will be seriously challenged.”

”With Ning Jiang’s current power, only the top three of the Nine Great Young Masters could even hope to fight him. And among all the Young Masters, he is the youngest!”

Countless people in the crowd felt a shiver run down their spines. To be the youngest meant to have the greatest potential.

The other Nine Great Young Masters were all over twenty years old, yet Ning Jiang was only sixteen. How terrifying was that?

”Kunlun and the Liu Family... they truly bet on the right horse when they sided with the White Head Sword Sect.”

Countless Martial Artists sighed in amazement.

When Kunlun and the Liu Family had been facing annihilation, many had gloated, thinking they had backed the wrong person and made a fatal choice.

But today, by Breaking the Sound Barrier with his Body and taking Wang Jiangshi’s life, Ning Jiang had announced to all of Luoyang City that he was back—a king returned in an invincible blaze of glory!

From now on, who would dare to disrespect Ning Jiang?

At that moment, the way everyone looked at him changed, their gazes now filled with deep and profound awe.

In the past, though Ning Jiang was the Lord of Kunlun and the head of the White Head Sword Sect, his cultivation was ultimately only at the Postnatal Peak, so many still looked upon him with disdain.

Now, however, he possessed the world-shaking power to command respect throughout all of Cyan Cloud Country.

Only by being powerful in their own right could a strong person suppress all opposition and earn the sincere submission of others.

”We pay our respects to the White Head Sword Sect.”

An earth-shaking roar rose up, drowning out even the sound of the thunder in the sky.

Every Martial Artist present cupped their fists and bowed, showing their respect to the Top Level expert, Ning Jiang.

”Hahahaha! It seems the Pavilion Master removing him from the Famous Family List wasn’t so embarrassing after all. With his power, he truly doesn’t belong on the Famous Family List. He should be on the Innate List.”

Luo Haisheng roared with laughter. ”I doubt even Protector Cao could have imagined he’d grow this strong so quickly! I wonder what rank the Pavilion Master will give him on the Innate List this time. And what kind of ’Young Master’ title will he receive?”

Upon hearing Luo Haisheng’s words, the faces of countless young people in the crowd filled with envy.

A ”Young Master” title was the highest honor for the younger generation of Cyan Cloud Country.

’In the future... perhaps he can really help me...’

Yue Lianxi murmured to herself. She had long, slender legs and a full chest, and her beautiful eyes gazed, lost in thought, at Ning Jiang.

In Ning Jiang, she saw a glimmer of hope.

’Incredible... just incredible. I thought Li Shiyu of the Li Family and Huangfu Xiao of the Huangfu Family were Top Level geniuses, but compared to him, they’re not even in the same league.’

Kang Chu, who hailed from the minor Kang Family of Golden Cauldron City, felt nothing but profound awe in his heart at this moment.

All thoughts of Li Shiyu and Huangfu Xiao were driven from his mind.

”Who in Luoyang City can possibly stand against us now?”

The members of Kunlun and the Liu Family were overjoyed. Half a year ago, they had been forced to flee Luoyang City in disgrace, like dogs with their tails between their legs.

But now, that young man had returned with invincible might, leading them to reclaim everything they had lost.

”Impossible... How can this be...”

In stark contrast to the jubilation on Kunlun’s side, the many Innate Realm experts of the Wang Family were ashen-faced, their expressions a mask of utter despair.

”This has to be a dream.”

Someone pinched themselves hard, hoping to wake up.

”The Wang Family is finished.”

At this, the surrounding Martial Artists quickly distanced themselves from the Wang Family. They knew a great reckoning was coming. The Wang Family, which had dominated Luoyang City for half a year, was about to become a thing of the past.

”I’ll leave things here to you. I’m heading back to Baiquan Town. I have a score to settle!”

Ning Jiang informed the members of Kunlun. The reckoning that followed wouldn’t require his personal intervention.

WHOOSH.

His figure shot into the sky, Flying in the Sky as everyone watched him swiftly depart.

The moment he left, the members of Kunlun and the Liu Family surrounded the Wang Family.

A slaughter began amidst the downpour.

...

WHOOSH.

Ning Jiang moved with extreme speed, shooting across the vast sky like an arrow.

Once a Martial Artist’s Cultivation reached the Innate Limit, they could perform Flying in the Sky. Of course, this was still inferior to the abilities of those in the Spirit Realm.

Spirit Realm powerhouses could fly high in the sky, high enough to touch the clouds, and could continue for several days and nights without a problem.

An Innate Limit Strong Person, however, could only fly at low altitudes and would be exhausted after just a few hours.

Generally, an Innate Limit Strong Person would rarely choose to fly, as it was an intense drain on their reserves. After depleting their Gang Yuan, they would need to spend a great deal of time to replenish it.

But Ning Jiang was different. He could absorb Primordial Qi even while Flying in the Sky.

He could expend and replenish his energy at the same time.

To other Martial Artists, this was an unbelievable feat, as impossible as trying to inhale and exhale at the very same time.

But the Heaven-Devouring Demon Skill had blessed Ning Jiang with three Primordial Mansions!

He could use one Primordial Mansion to expend Gang Qi while using the other two to absorb Primordial Qi.

Right now, as he flew at high speed, he held Primordial Stones in his hands, absorbing their Energy and converting it into Gang Qi.

’Ning Family... I wonder what role you played in what happened to Sister An?’

Ning Jiang’s gaze was frigid. He was returning to Baiquan Town this time because of Ning Yu’an.

According to Liu Xianyu, after he had fallen into a coma at Crescent Lake, he had been secretly hidden at the Song Family’s home to recuperate.

After he was injured, Ning Yu’an had stayed by his side day and night, never leaving him for a moment.

At the time, only a select few from Kunlun knew that he and Ning Yu’an were hiding with the Song Family. The Li Family had no idea where Ning Yu’an was, so how could they have possibly captured her?

But later, Ning Yu’an suddenly heard a rumor started by the Ning Family that her parents, Ning Changfeng and Li Qingyun, had returned.

Upon hearing this news, Ning Yu’an naturally rushed back to the Ning Family, wanting to see her parents.

But who could have expected that when she returned to the Ning Family, her parents were nowhere to be found. Instead, members of the Li Family were lying in wait for her!

The members of the Li Family seized Ning Yu’an without a word of explanation.

This was a score Ning Jiang had to settle!

’Conveniently, Baiquan Town is on the way to Golden Cauldron City.’

Baiquan Town was located between Luoyang City and Golden Cauldron City. After settling matters there, Ning Jiang would head to Golden Cauldron City.

...

「Baiquan Town.」

Half a year ago, the battle at Crescent Lake and the appearance of the mysterious Spirit Realm Powerhouse had, for a time, made Baiquan Town the eye of the storm in Cyan Cloud Country.

At the time, countless powerful experts had rushed to Baiquan Town, hoping to meet that mysterious Spirit Realm Powerhouse.

Of course, all the Martial Artists who came with that goal in mind left empty-handed.

Now, half a year later, the buzz around Baiquan Town had died down considerably, but some of the many Martial Artists who had originally flocked there still remained.

「Song Family Mansion.」

The many Innate Realm experts of the Song Family clenched their fists, their faces filled with rage.

COUGH COUGH...

Song Ziwen’s face was pale as he coughed weakly, spitting up blood.

A palm print was visible on his chest, the source of his grievous injury.

At Song Ziwen’s side, Song Mu’Er supported him, glaring furiously at the people standing before them.

Opposite them stood several arrogant young figures.

Flushed with success, they were none other than Ning Feng, Ning Ding, and their cronies.

Of course, these young men were not the leaders of their party. That role belonged to the ugly old man standing before them.

The old man’s name was Chen Shitong.

He exuded the aura of the Innate Limit!

”Don’t look at me like that. Everything I’m doing now, your Song Family brought upon yourselves all those years ago.”

Chen Shitong sneered. He had only one ear, and a long scar marred his left cheek. When he spoke, the scar twitched, making him look even more terrifying.

These injuries had been inflicted upon him by Song Tianzheng over a decade ago.

’That detestable man.’

The Innate Realm experts of the Song Family secretly ground their teeth. Back in the day, this Chen Shitong had been a notorious villain who ran rampant, acting with utter impunity and committing innumerable sins.

In one infamous incident, he had gotten drunk and, for no reason at all, massacred a minor family, slaughtering every one of its hundred-plus members.

It was this act that led Song Tianzheng to hunt him down.

Song Tianzheng had been upholding justice, acting as a righteous hero.

Unfortunately, Chen Shitong had managed to escape, sowing the seeds for this future disaster.

More than a decade later, Chen Shitong had returned for revenge, his Cultivation having unbelievably reached the Innate Limit. He had clearly stumbled upon some great fortuitous opportunity.

As for Ning Feng, Ning Ding, and the others at Chen Shitong’s side, they had shamelessly flattered and fawned over him to win his favor and place themselves under his command.

”Elder Chen, Ning Feng and my brother were fighting fairly just now. When you saw Ning Feng was losing, you suddenly attacked my brother. Don’t you feel that is beneath someone of your status?”

Song Mu’Er’s pretty face was frosty. If Chen Shitong hadn’t interfered, Ning Feng would have been no match for Song Ziwen.

Chen Shitong had been coming to cause trouble every single day recently.

Previously, Chen Shitong had acted himself, but this time, he had sent Ning Feng and the others to do his dirty work.

”Hmph. Who do you think you are, daring to question me?”

Chen Shitong snorted, his gaze fixing on Song Mu’Er.

Song Mu’Er let out a muffled grunt, her face turning pale.

”Song Mu’Er, I’ll give you a chance,” Ning Feng sneered, looking smugly triumphant. ”Be my woman, and I can plead with Elder Chen to let you all go.”

He had desired Song Mu’Er for a long time, but unfortunately, the famous beauty of Baiquan Town had always given him the cold shoulder. The incident involving Ning Jiang half a year ago, in particular, had made him resentful ever since.

”In your dreams,” Song Mu’Er refused flatly.

”Are you still thinking about that Ning Jiang?” Ning Feng said coldly.

”And what if I am?” Disgust filled Song Mu’Er’s beautiful eyes as she scoffed, ”Compared to Ning Jiang, you’re so far beneath him it’s not even funny. You’re not even one percent of the man he is.”

”Ning Jiang... he’s already dead.”

Hearing that name again, Ning Feng ground his teeth in hatred. ”It doesn’t matter if you refuse. We’ll just kill the members of your Song Family one by one until you agree! We’ll start with Song Ziwen right here!”

At his words, all the color drained from Song Mu’Er’s pretty face.

”Who said I was dead?”

A calm, chilling voice suddenly drifted in from the entrance.