Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 429: Chapter 425: Nothing to Rely On, Only Self-Rescue

”That cultivation technique is truly remarkable. This King would also like a look,” the Primordial King said. His voice was like a clap of thunder, and his right arm was covered in tattoos.

”Indeed. This technique should be shared among all of us.”

The great Kings all spoke up, expressing extreme interest in Ning Jiang’s cultivation technique.

At their level of cultivation, they could tell a good cultivation technique from a bad one at a single glance.

Even they were deeply shaken by Ning Jiang’s terrifying, all-devouring cultivation technique.

In all their countless years roaming the Six Eastern Provinces of the Eastern Domain, they had never seen such a strange Dharma Gate.

’These old foxes.’

The Infinite King felt helpless. He, too, had his eyes on Ning Jiang’s cultivation technique. He even had a feeling that this technique might be more valuable than the Celestial Pill.

But now that several of the great Kings shared the same intention, it was impossible for him to claim it for himself.

”Fine. I agree to this,” the Infinite King nodded.

”Now, we just wait for the boy to come out.”

The gazes of the great Kings turned toward the King’s Tomb below.

”This King’s Tomb is protected by a King’s Forbidden Technique. If we were to force our way in, we might trigger the entire tomb’s collapse. To be safe, let’s just wait,” said the Celestial Sword King.

With their cultivation, entering this King’s Tomb would not be difficult.

However, they could sense a Forbidden Technique within the King’s Tomb, one designed to prevent people with overwhelmingly high cultivation like them from entering.

After all, no one would want other Kings visiting their tomb.

And if the King’s Tomb were to collapse, the resulting force could very well kill Ning Jiang.

They could only learn the secret of his cultivation technique if Ning Jiang was alive. This was the one thing that made them hesitate, preventing them from acting rashly.

’I just wonder if this kid will hide in there forever?’

”No need to rush. He will come out eventually.” The Infinite King was calm and unconcerned. With Ning Yu’an in his hands, he was sure Ning Jiang wouldn’t hide down there for the rest of his life.

...

「King’s Tomb, Underground Palace Realm.」

「Ten days had passed.」

Ten days ago, a great battle had erupted here, turning dozens of miles of land into a wasteland.

This vast stretch of ruins was devoid of all life.

The surviving natives of the Underground Palace Realm dared not approach, so the area was deathly quiet, without a single sound.

HAAA...

Suddenly, the sound of an exhale shattered the silence. In the center of the ruins, a blood-soaked figure sat cross-legged. He slowly opened his eyes.

’I’ve finally recovered.’

Ning Jiang looked down at his body. Ten days ago, he had been on the verge of shattering completely. The severity of his injuries had been unimaginable.

But now, all his wounds had healed. His skin was as clear as jade, and his eyes were bright and piercing. Compared to ten days ago, his aura had even grown stronger.

This was all thanks to the Longevity Fruits!

’Speaking of which, I should thank the Star Sword Sect.’

The greatest treasure of the Star Sword Sect back then was a Tree of Longevity. Ning Jiang once fought the Blood Demon King to the death, and using a Forbidden Technique left him gravely injured and on the brink of death.

At that time, it was Yue Lianxi who had helped him acquire a Longevity Fruit, allowing him to recover.

Later, when he destroyed the Star Sword Sect, the Tree of Longevity naturally fell into his hands.

Unfortunately, Longevity Fruits were exceedingly rare, with only one fruit growing every thousand years. When he obtained the Tree of Longevity, there were only three fruits left on it.

And this time, to heal his injuries, he had consumed all three Longevity Fruits to make a full recovery.

’I wonder how Yue Lianxi is doing?’

Ning Jiang murmured as the image of that enchanting and bewitching woman surfaced in his mind.

Back then, to obtain the Longevity Fruit for him, Yue Lianxi had gone so far as to agree to marry Jian Xinghe. Ning Jiang was not a man with a heart of stone; he felt a sense of gratitude for what she had done for him.

However, Yue Lianxi later underwent a shocking transformation, turning into a black Jade Cocoon, and she had yet to awaken...

’I hope she’s still herself when she awakens...’

At this thought, Ning Jiang shook his head. ’I don’t have the luxury of worrying about others right now. With the Celestial Pill in my hands, those Kings must be getting impatient!’

Even without leaving the Underground Palace Realm, Ning Jiang could imagine the turbulent and volatile situation that must be brewing in the Six Eastern Provinces.

’Those high and mighty Kings have probably all made their move and are just waiting for me to show up, right?’

This was, without a doubt, the most dangerous situation he had faced since his rebirth!

The gap between his Immortal Realm cultivation and a Celestial Martial Realm King was like that between an ant and a dragon. A dragon could crush an ant just by lifting a finger—and he was facing more than one Celestial Martial Realm King!

In a situation like this, one wrong move would mean having his body and soul obliterated.

Anyone facing such circumstances would be filled with despair and terror.

And yet, Ning Jiang’s heart was as calm as a deep pool.

’It won’t be that easy to get the Celestial Pill from me.’

Ning Jiang spoke slowly. With a wave of his hand, the Celestial Pill appeared before him. It shone with a brilliant golden light, as dazzling as a small sun.

He could feel the terrifyingly immense Energy contained within this Celestial Pill...

’Unfortunately, if I had the cultivation of the Heaven-Reaching Realm, I would have a way to control this Energy.’

Ning Jiang sighed with regret. His current Realm was simply too low. Trying to control the Celestial Pill was too much for him. It was like handing a thousand-pound sledgehammer to a weak child who couldn’t even truss a chicken—how could he possibly wield it?

’Cultivation is, and always will be, the most important thing.’

’Infinite King, you want this Celestial Pill? I’ll give it to you. I’m just afraid you’ll find it too hot to handle!’

A sharp, cold light erupted in Ning Jiang’s eyes.

This time, the Infinite King had captured Ning Yu’an and used her as a pawn to force him into this trap, leaving him in an impossible situation. With his personality, how could he possibly let it go?

However, what weighed heavily on his heart was...

...the enemy he would have to face might not be just the Infinite King. He feared that the other Kings would also make a move.

If that were the case, his chances of survival would be slim!

’If there wasn’t a problem with the Myriad Stars Immortal Realm, I would just mobilize its World Power. What are a few Celestial Martial Realm Kings? They’d be nothing but ants!’

Ning Jiang looked up, his gaze seeming to pierce through the infinite void to see his Myriad Stars Immortal Realm.

’Forget it.’

He shook his head. Using the Myriad Stars Immortal Realm to break this deadlock was impossible. He feared that drawing on its Power would trigger unimaginable consequences.

He would have to find another way.

’Neither the Golden Cicada nor the Demon Slaying Sword will be of any use. Right now, I can only rely on my own plans!’

The Golden Cicada was, after all, just a remnant soul with limited power. It had expended too much last time and was still in a deep slumber.

And the Demon Slaying Sword was not strong enough to contend with a true King.

The only one who could save Ning Jiang now was himself!