Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 501: Chapter 497: Parting, I’ll Wait for You in the Celestial Domain

’I’m still no match for him!’

The Sword King Body, Ling Tianxu, clenched his fists tightly. He realized there was still a huge gap between himself and Ning Jiang, and what weighed on his heart even more was that the gap was only growing larger!

Ning Jiang’s strength was improving far too quickly.

”Even here in the East Sea, he’s still as magnificent as ever.”

Yan Qingxue and the others exchanged wry smiles. Ning Jiang was the true number one of the younger generation in the Six Eastern Provinces. Everyone else was destined to live in his shadow.

”With Tang Lin’s strength, he was defeated in a single move?”

The Third Elder and his group also watched this scene in disbelief.

Tang Lin was born with the Crimson Flame King Body, a talent the Creation Academy valued highly. With his strength, he was strong enough to rank among the top ten students in the academy.

Yet now, he had been defeated by Ning Jiang in a single move. If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they would have found it hard to believe.

”That Martial Technique just now... it’s no simple matter!”

All the Kings from the Creation Academy stared at Ning Jiang, their expressions grave.

With their Eye Power, they could naturally tell that the Martial Technique, Sun and Moon Appear Together, was anything but ordinary.

”Could it be that this boy, like the one with Heavy Pupils, also possesses some kind of innate Divine Eye?” the Third Elder asked with a frown.

Ning Jiang had a silver moon in his left eye and a golden sun in his right. Even with all their experience, they had never heard of such pupils.

”It seems the Great Thousand Realms truly are full of wonders. Even with our vast experience, there are still things we don’t know,” the Third Elder sighed.

’Such formidable strength.’

Bai Yuyun was also secretly astonished. Although she had been quite confident in Ning Jiang, him defeating a Crimson Flame King Body in a single move had also exceeded her expectations.

’Among the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List, I doubt there are many who could be his opponent.’

The Hidden Dragon List wasn’t ranked, after all. Who was stronger and who was weaker could only be known after they fought.

”Then I’ll gladly accept the three drops of the Qingtian Roc’s Heart Blood,” Bai Yuyun said.

”Hmph. You of the Dragon God Celestial Palace certainly found a promising new talent,” the Third Elder snorted lightly.

’It would have been great to recruit Ning Jiang into the Creation Academy,’ he thought. ’But since the Dragon God Celestial Palace has already laid claim to him, it wouldn’t be right for me to try and snatch him from the Undying Celestial King.’

Keeping his promise, the Third Elder had the Qingtian Roc open its mouth and spit out three drops of Heart Blood.

Heart Blood was the most essential blood of a Demon Beast. The moment the three drops were expelled, the Qingtian Roc’s aura weakened considerably. It would take a long time for it to recover.

”Good stuff.”

A pleased expression appeared on Bai Yuyun’s face. The three drops of blood were each the size of a human head. They were entirely cyan, as crystalline as bricks, and instead of the foul stench of blood, they gave off a faint, pleasant aroma.

”It’s time to depart,” the Third Elder said, looking at Ye Chenyu.

Ye Chenyu ignored the Third Elder. She held Ning Jiang’s hand and said softly, ”I can stay with you, here at the Dragon God Celestial Palace.”

”What!”

The expressions of the Third Elder and his companions changed drastically. Ye Chenyu was the greatest prize of their trip. If she were to join the Dragon God Celestial Palace, their hearts would bleed.

”Is that so? You’d be most welcome!”

Bai Yuyun said quickly. The Dragon God Celestial Palace was in dire need of talent right now. Although this move would offend the Creation Academy, with the Undying Celestial King present, there was nothing to fear.

”Bai Yuyun, don’t take it too far,” the Third Elder hurriedly interjected. ”Ye Chenyu, if you come to the Creation Academy, you will receive the best possible training. Besides, the Creation Academy is located in the Celestial Domain. The environment there is much more suitable for a young person’s growth than the East Sea!”

”No matter how wonderful the Celestial Domain is, it doesn’t have Ning Jiang,” Ye Chenyu said, shaking her head indifferently.

Of all the things in this world, she only cared about Ning Jiang.

Even if the Celestial Domain were ten thousand times better, in her eyes, it couldn’t compare to a single one of Ning Jiang’s fingers.

Hearing this, the Third Elder was left speechless.

He had already discovered that Ye Chenyu’s feelings for Ning Jiang ran unimaginably deep.

”Chenyu, I understand what’s in your heart.”

At that moment, Ning Jiang gave Ye Chenyu’s hand a squeeze. It felt as soft and warm as jade, supple and boneless. He looked into her eyes and said slowly, ”Go. I will come to the Celestial Domain to find you.”

Ye Chenyu’s beautiful eyes trembled slightly. She shook her head. ”I don’t want to leave again.”

It was a simple sentence, yet it was filled with all her heart’s desire.

Every time she and Ning Jiang were separated, a long time would pass before they could see each other again.

Moreover, she couldn’t rest easy with Ning Jiang being all alone. If she were with him, she could help shoulder any danger he might encounter.

Ning Jiang smiled and gently pulled Ye Chenyu into his arms.

Ye Chenyu rested her head on Ning Jiang’s chest, listening to his strong and powerful heartbeat.

”Chenyu, do you know what happens to a fallen leaf? When it drifts into the water, it can only be carried along by the current. It goes wherever the water flows, never able to control its own fate. I know you want to be with me, but don’t be impatient. The next time I come to find you, I will have enough strength. At that time, nothing in the world will be able to separate us,” Ning Jiang said softly, but each word was as firm as iron.

”I understand.”

Ye Chenyu blinked.

She understood that this parting was for the sake of a better reunion next time.

Right now, they were still too weak. To be free to follow their hearts, they needed to have enough strength!

Otherwise, even if they could be together this time, something might happen that would force them apart again.

To stay together forever, strength was the prerequisite.

”I’ll wait for you in the Celestial Domain.”

Ye Chenyu lifted her face, gazing lovingly at Ning Jiang. The next moment, she rose slightly on her tiptoes and placed a light kiss on his lips.

Her peerless face flushed with a crimson blush, as breathtakingly beautiful as the sunset clouds in the evening sky.

A short while later, Ye Chenyu returned to the back of the Qingtian Roc.

”Let’s go.”

The Third Elder didn’t want to linger for a single moment longer, fearing Ye Chenyu might change her mind about leaving. He hastily spurred the Qingtian Roc to depart from this place.

”Sigh. Such a wonderful girl, and you just let her go like that?”

Bai Yuyun felt it was a pity for the two of them. She could also see that their feelings for each other ran very deep.

”If the love between two hearts is true, what need is there to be together day and night?”

Ning Jiang gave a faint smile. Letting Ye Chenyu go was a decision he had made after careful consideration.

The East Sea was far from peaceful right now. Although the Dragon God Celestial Palace was still the overlord, the Other Shore was watching covetously from the shadows, brewing conspiracies and waiting for a chance to deal the Celestial Palace a fatal blow.

If Ye Chenyu stayed here, she might also be targeted by the Other Shore, putting her life in danger.

The East Sea today was a chaotic, swirling vortex, and he absolutely did not want Ye Chenyu to be dragged into it.

”Celestial Domain, I will definitely come!”

Ning Jiang declared resolutely as he watched the Qingtian Roc fly into the distance.

”These three drops of the Qingtian Roc’s Heart Blood are what you won. Take them.”

With a wave of her hand, Bai Yuyun sent the three drops of blood to Ning Jiang. The blood was of little use to her, but Ning Jiang should have great need of it.

”Thank you.”

Ning Jiang nodded and accepted them.