Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 434: Chapter 430: Dueling the Sword King Body

”Am I a fool?”

Hearing Ning Yu’an’s words, Ning Jiang smiled faintly.

Was he a fool?

Perhaps anyone else in his situation would have long since gone into hiding, too afraid to show themselves.

But in this world, he had only one Sister An.

Back when he was afflicted by the Black Jade Fire Poison Curse, suffering a fate worse than death, and everyone in the Ning Family saw him as a burden, only Ning Yu’an had never abandoned him, always staying by his side.

During his most difficult times, it was Ning Yu’an who had used her frail body to shield him from the wind and rain.

How could he possibly abandon Ning Yu’an?

”Then I’ll be a fool. After all, you’re my Sister An.”

Ning Jiang chuckled softly. He took a few steps, came to Ning Yu’an’s side, and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into an embrace.

Beside them, Mu Yunhe’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t intervene. Now that Ning Jiang had appeared, Ning Yu’an no longer had any value.

The only thing he hadn’t expected was that Ning Jiang would actually, for Ning Yu’an’s sake, go to the King’s Tomb alone, fight all the great prodigies, and ultimately seize the Celestial Pill.

And now, knowing full well the immense danger, he had still come out.

Such courage was truly beyond his expectations.

”Little Brother, you shouldn’t have come.”

Ning Yu’an was overwhelmed with emotion, her heart filled with guilt. She knew that with Ning Jiang’s appearance, he would now face the most perilous situation imaginable.

In the past, Ning Jiang had repeatedly turned peril into safety.

But this time, his opponents were the Seven Great Super Sects, the Sovereigns of the Six Eastern Provinces. Could Ning Jiang truly emerge unscathed?

She didn’t know the answer. Her heart was filled with fear.

”Sister An, I know what you’re worried about. But don’t worry, I never do things I’m not confident about.”

Ning Jiang comforted Ning Yu’an, his expression then turning serious. ”Sister An, you should return to the Profound Celestial Ancient Land first.”

”I won’t.”

Hearing that Ning Jiang wanted to send her back, how could Ning Yu’an possibly agree? ”I won’t be separated from you!”

The firmness in her tone and the resolve in her eyes were moving.

A flash of pained affection crossed Ning Jiang’s eyes. He gently caressed Ning Yu’an’s cheek and said softly, ”Sister An, I’m sorry. Don’t be mad at me.”

As he spoke, he drew out a sword.

”Demon Slaying Sword, I’m counting on you. Take Sister An back for me.”

CLANG!

The Demon Slaying Sword let out a long cry. A vast sword might enveloped Ning Yu’an, giving her no chance to resist, and instantly transformed into a streak of light, carrying her away from this place.

”Little Brother!”

Ning Yu’an let out a heart-wrenching scream. Unable to hold back any longer, two streams of clear tears flowed from her beautiful eyes.

Last time, she had been taken by the Infinite King and used as a bargaining chip to threaten Ning Jiang, completely powerless to do anything.

This time, she was being carried away by the Demon Slaying Sword while Ning Jiang, to protect her, stayed behind alone to face the Seven Great Super Sects.

For the first time, she hated her own powerlessness so much! Hated that she couldn’t help Ning Jiang!

”Little Brother, promise me, you have to stay alive!”

She screamed until her throat was raw, using every last bit of her strength.

Ning Jiang’s shoulders trembled slightly. With his back to Ning Yu’an, he never turned to look at her one last time.

Even a Venerable has moments of fear.

He wasn’t afraid of death, but he was afraid of seeing Ning Yu’an’s sorrowful expression.

’After today, perhaps there will no longer be a place for me in these Six Eastern Provinces?’

He muttered to himself, but his eyes grew incredibly sharp, as if tens of thousands of divine swords were about to shoot out from within them to slay everything.

”Infinite King, you kidnapped Sister An and forced me to seize the Celestial Pill for you. Since you care so much about this item, then take it.”

With a wave of his great sleeve, a golden Celestial Pill appeared in the void. It was dazzlingly brilliant, like a small sun, and its vast, sea-like fluctuations swept out in all directions.

BOOM!

The moment the Celestial Pill appeared, a tremendous aura manifested. A figure descended from the sky and, with a grasp of its hand, seized the pill.

”It’s the Infinite King.”

”A King was indeed watching this place.”

Countless people present exclaimed in shock.

’The Celestial Pill. It’s finally in my hands.’

Looking at the Celestial Pill in his hand, even with the Infinite King’s disposition, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. This item was the key to extending his lifespan; it was tantamount to a second life.

”You did very well. As agreed, your sister has been freed. Our transaction is now over.”

The Infinite King said coldly as he put away the Celestial Pill.

’A King’s promise... how laughable.’

A mocking expression appeared on Ning Jiang’s face. The Infinite King had said that if he managed to obtain the Celestial Pill, he would also guarantee his safety and give him all sorts of benefits. But from the looks of it now, the Infinite King clearly intended to abandon him.

Not that Ning Jiang had ever counted on those words anyway.

”Ning Jiang, I have been waiting for you for a long time. Do you still remember me?!”

Just then, Ling Tianxu’s voice descended from Kunwu Mountain Peak. He stared at Ning Jiang with eyes like swords, brimming with killing intent.

”Huh? Has Ling Tianxu met Ning Jiang before?”

Seeing this, the crowd looked astonished.

”Of course, I remember. The time you knelt back then must still be a thorn in your heart, right?”

Ning Jiang raised his gaze to meet Ling Tianxu’s.

KACHA!

Their gazes clashed in the void, creating a sound as if two swords had collided.

Three years ago, because of Ye Chenyu, Ling Tianxu had come to Cyan Cloud Country. He had attacked Ning Jiang with his Spirit Realm Cultivation, nearly forcing him into a desperate situation and making him use the power of the Myriad Stars Immortal Realm.

However, that time, he had also forced Ling Tianxu to kneel and kowtow.

And so, the grudge between them was set.

It was an irreconcilable feud. For someone as proud as Ling Tianxu, being forced to kneel meant he would certainly seek revenge against Ning Jiang.

The surrounding crowd was utterly shocked upon hearing Ning Jiang’s words.

Sword King Body Ling Tianxu had actually kneeled before?

”My heavens, what kind of feud is there between them? It seems this fight is unavoidable,” the people exclaimed in shock.

In the distance, the other Kings also showed looks of interest. ”Interesting.”

Although they had all come for Ning Jiang’s Cultivation Technique, they were in no hurry. Right now, Ning Jiang was a turtle in a jar—trapped. Before dealing with him, it might be better to enjoy a great battle.

Ling Tianxu was heard letting out a furious roar: ”Ning Jiang, get up here and die! I will use your head to put an end to our old grudge!”

As his voice fell, a terrifying Sword Intent soared into the sky.

”It’s time to settle the grudge from a few years ago. Ling Tianxu, I will make you understand the meaning of fear.”

An immense will to fight erupted in Ning Jiang’s eyes.

He walked forward, step by step. With each one, his aura grew stronger. By the time he reached the three-thousand-zhang-high Kunwu Mountain Peak, his aura seemed powerful enough to pierce the heavens.

”Fight!”

Both of them uttered the single word at the same time.

SHIIIIING!

The next moment, under everyone’s shocked gazes, their bodies clashed like a Heaven-Reaching Sword Light.

BOOM.

The sound was as loud as thunder, and a circular shockwave of energy swept outwards.

”A duel between two prodigies. I wonder who will win?”

”This battle today will also decide who is the true number one of the younger generation in the Six Eastern Provinces! Who will be the future protagonist of these Six Eastern Provinces!”

Cries of astonishment rose from all around.

Even the great Kings watched this world-shaking battle with peculiar expressions.