Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 375: Chapter 371: To Find Someone

Before the stunned gazes of the entire crowd, Ning Jiang casually extended a single finger.

When the claw and finger met, the outcome was devastatingly one-sided.

The massive Heart-devouring Ghost Claw, an attack capable of injuring a top-ten expert of Liang Province’s younger generation, proved as fragile as dust. It shattered in an instant, unable to withstand the blow.

Meanwhile, Ning Jiang’s finger continued onward, its momentum unbroken, and struck Gu Feng’s chest.

BAM.

A loud thud echoed.

Struck by that single finger, the Treasure Armor on Gu Feng’s chest caved in deeply.

CRACKLE.

The sound of Gu Feng’s chest bones shattering could be heard as blood, mixed with fragments of his internal organs, gushed from his mouth like a fountain.

THUD.

His body went limp, and he fell to his knees before collapsing to the ground, grievously injured.

At Ning Jiang’s current level of power, he could wound an Immortal Realm expert with a single slash. To deal with someone in the God-Seizing Realm, he didn’t even need his sword. By infusing his finger with Sword Intent, its power became devastatingly sharp—more than enough to kill a God-Seizing Realm cultivator.

If Gu Feng hadn’t been wearing Treasure Armor, he would be a dead man.

The entire hall was silent.

The scene made many people wonder if they were dreaming.

After all, Gu Feng’s current strength ranked him among the top fifteen of Liang Province’s younger generation, and his Heart-devouring Ghost Claw was his ultimate trump card.

But he couldn’t withstand a single finger from Ning Jiang?

That was just one finger!

Just a single finger.

Everyone knew that this couldn’t possibly be Ning Jiang’s full strength!

After a long time, someone finally spoke in a hoarse, shaken voice, ”It turns out Lan Nongyu was telling the truth.”

Previously, when Lan Nongyu had said Gu Feng was unworthy of challenging Ning Jiang, no one had believed her. They all thought she was being biased, and some even suspected Ning Jiang was her boyfriend.

But now, all their doubts were dispelled by that single finger.

All that remained in their hearts was a profound sense of awe.

No one could have imagined that such a seemingly unremarkable person could be so terrifying once he revealed his might.

”Y-Young Master Jiang, I was in the wrong just now. I spoke too arrogantly. Please, don’t hold it against me.”

”Young Master Jiang, me too. Please don’t take what I said earlier to heart.”

”Young Master Jiang, I apologize for what I said earlier.”

This was a world where strength was revered above all else.

The people who had mocked Ning Jiang before all rushed to apologize, terrified that he would hold a grudge. They had no desire to end up like Gu Feng, grievously injured by a single finger.

Ning Jiang said nothing. As his gaze fell upon them, they all felt an immense pressure, so great it was almost suffocating.

”Please forgive us, Young Master Jiang.”

Once more, they all cupped their fists and bowed, lowering their heads.

”Forget it. Those who act in ignorance are blameless.”

Only when Ning Jiang spoke did the crowd finally breathe a collective sigh of relief.

Just a moment ago, they had felt as if they were standing on the edge of a cliff, liable to fall at any moment. It was utterly terrifying.

’I wonder how this man’s strength compares to that person from the Extreme Heaven Sect. Who’s stronger? In any case, he’s not someone I can afford to offend. Lan Nongyu treats him with such caution; his background must be extraordinary,’ someone thought to themselves.

Lan Nongyu was no less shocked than the others. Although she had long known Ning Jiang’s strength was extraordinary, she still hadn’t expected a single finger to possess such power.

More importantly, when that finger landed on Gu Feng, logically, the force should have sent him flying.

Yet Gu Feng had simply collapsed in place. This was a testament to Ning Jiang’s consummate control over his Power.

”Ahem, may I ask, Miss Lan, is Young Master Jiang your boyfriend?” someone asked.

Lan Nongyu was an influential figure in Liang Province, and Ning Jiang’s strength was terrifyingly high. The two of them did seem like a good match.

Hearing this, Lan Nongyu was taken aback for a moment. Realizing they had misunderstood, she smiled faintly and said, ”You’re reading too much into it.”

”Is that so.”

The crowd exchanged glances, clearly unconvinced. They felt the relationship between the two must be anything but simple.

”Alright, everyone, the tea party ends here. You may all leave,” Lan Nongyu said, dismissing them.

”We’ll take our leave.”

The crowd quickly departed. They didn’t want to stay here a moment longer. In Ning Jiang’s presence, everyone felt immense pressure.

Gu Feng was also carried out. His eyes were filled with despair; Ning Jiang’s single finger had completely shattered his confidence.

All his pride had proven so fragile before Ning Jiang.

”Young Master Jiang, I’m sorry. This tea party was meant as an apology to you from my Mountain and Sea Sect. I never expected something like this to happen.”

After everyone had left, Lan Nongyu gave Ning Jiang a graceful bow and said softly.

”It’s nothing. A tea party that’s too peaceful would just be boring,” Ning Jiang said with a wave of his hand, clearly unconcerned.

”I have a few questions I’d like to ask, if Young Master Jiang would be willing to enlighten me?” Lan Nongyu’s beautiful eyes were like pools of water, her gaze shifting with a natural, captivating charm.

”Ask away.”

Ning Jiang walked out of the main hall and looked up at the sky.

The moonlight was beautiful.

”Young Master Jiang, you don’t seem to be from Liang Province. May I ask what brings you here?” Lan Nongyu asked curiously.

She believed that for someone like Ning Jiang to suddenly appear in Liang Province, there had to be a reason.

”I’m looking for someone.”

”Looking for someone?” Lan Nongyu’s beautiful eyes shifted. ”A woman?”

”Yes.”

”The woman you love?” Lan Nongyu stared intently at Ning Jiang.

”Just a friend,” Ning Jiang said coolly.

”She must be a very important friend, then.”

Lan Nongyu smiled. Although she hadn’t known Ning Jiang for long, she could tell he wasn’t the type to lie. If he said it was a friend, it was a friend, and nothing more.

”I just don’t know if she’s safe right now.”

Ning Jiang looked at the night sky, his gaze deep and distant.

’Liu Xianyu, are you alright?’

”And what if she isn’t?” Lan Nongyu asked.

”Then a river of blood will flow through Liang Province!”

As he said this, Ning Jiang’s voice was perfectly calm, but within that calmness, Lan Nongyu felt a bone-deep chill.

The chill made her heart shudder.

Ning Jiang wasn’t joking!

Moreover, she had a gut feeling that Ning Jiang had the power to do it!

”I’m sure she’ll be alright,” Lan Nongyu offered hopefully.

”It’s late. I should be going.”

As he spoke, Ning Jiang took a step and vanished from before Lan Nongyu’s eyes.

This was his personality: he came and went as he pleased, without a moment’s hesitation, even when in the company of one of Liang Province’s three great beauties.

’Lü Qinghe? Fiancée? Sect Leader of the Nine Profound Sect, you are quite clever. A pity your daughter has no eye for talent; she recognizes men, but not a giant among them.’

Lan Nongyu murmured, finding it laughable as she recalled Lü Qinghe and her group leaving in a huff earlier.

After leaving the tea party, Ning Jiang silently glanced toward the center of Liang Province, where the Extreme Heaven Sect was located.

In five more days, the grand event would begin!

Then, he withdrew his gaze and returned to the Nine Profound Sect.