Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 391: Chapter 387: No One Can Be My Master, Sword, Come

Four palaces hung in the sky above the Extreme Heaven Sect.

Three of them formed a triangle, each occupying a cardinal direction. These were the abodes of the three True Monarchs.

But the most eye-catching was the palace at the very center. It was far more massive and magnificent, and it floated much higher than the other three.

Suspended high in the sky and wreathed in ethereal clouds, it looked just like an Immortal Palace.

Every single person present felt a flicker of reverence, some more than others, as they gazed upon that palace.

The Sect Leader of the Extreme Heaven Sect!

Though he had yet to reveal himself, everyone knew that with his level of Cultivation, nothing that transpired here could possibly escape his notice.

Now, with even three Heaven-Reaching Realm experts defeated by the Thunder Spirit War General, who in the entire Extreme Heaven Sect, aside from him, could possibly stop Ning Jiang?

”Sigh...”

Suddenly, a sigh emanated from the highest palace.

The sigh came from high in the heavens, yet it felt to everyone as if it had been whispered right beside their ear. It carried the profound weight of ages.

The instant they heard it, the expressions of countless Martial Artists changed, their eyes filling with profound reverence.

Throughout the Extreme Heaven Sect, all the Disciples bowed their heads in unison, their respect absolute.

”Is the Extreme Heaven Monarch finally going to make his move?!”

All eyes watched with bated breath.

The Sect Leader of the Extreme Heaven Sect, titled the Extreme Heaven Monarch—a name known to all in Liang Province!

”Young man, with your talent, your future is limitless. You are certain to reach the Heaven-Reaching Realm and may even have a chance to touch the Celestial Martial Realm. It would be a great pity for a genius like you to perish here.”

The voice that had sighed spoke again.

He did not deliberately raise his voice, speaking in a measured tone, yet everyone felt a profound sense of majesty in their hearts.

Everyone was stunned.

’What does the Extreme Heaven Monarch mean by this?’

First, he had praised Ning Jiang’s talent, saying he had a chance to reach the Celestial Martial Realm—undoubtedly a very high evaluation. Then, he said it would be a pity if he died. So, what was the Extreme Heaven Monarch planning?

”Oh? What are you trying to say?”

Ning Jiang asked coolly, curious to see what game the Extreme Heaven Monarch was playing.

”Join my Extreme Heaven Sect and serve it. If you do, we will let today’s matter be.”

The Extreme Heaven Monarch’s words stunned the entire crowd.

No one had expected that, far from killing Ning Jiang, the Extreme Heaven Monarch actually wanted to recruit him.

”He truly is the Extreme Heaven Monarch. Such boldness is extraordinary. The other True Monarchs thought Ning Jiang was too arrogant and couldn’t be tolerated, giving him no way out. But in the Extreme Heaven Monarch’s eyes, Ning Jiang is worth far more alive than dead.”

”That’s right. The Extreme Heaven Monarch must be confident he can tame Ning Jiang. As long as Ning Jiang is loyal to the Extreme Heaven Sect, the benefits will indeed outweigh the costs.”

”The Extreme Heaven Sect already has a Thunder Spirit Body. If they get Ning Jiang as well, their future strength will surely grow.”

The crowd murmured amongst themselves, all sensing the Extreme Heaven Monarch’s boldness and magnanimity.

In the Extreme Heaven Monarch’s eyes, Ning Jiang was like an unruly child. But as long as that child was willing to join the Extreme Heaven Sect, he had no fear of any ulterior motives. He was confident he could tame him.

”Join the Extreme Heaven Sect? I have no interest.” Ning Jiang’s calm voice sent a silent shock through the crowd.

He rejected the Extreme Heaven Monarch without any hesitation.

”Young man, don’t be so quick to refuse.”

The Extreme Heaven Monarch’s voice betrayed no anger. As he spoke, a hush fell over heaven and earth, leaving only his voice to echo. ”If you are willing to join the Extreme Heaven Sect, I can take you as my Direct Disciple. Your status will be equal to that of the three Vice Sect Leaders. In Liang Province, you will be second to one man and master to ten thousand.”

”Beyond Liang Province, throughout the entire Six Eastern Provinces, even Celestial Martial Realm Kings must show me some deference. With this status, you will be able to go wherever you please in the Six Eastern Provinces.”

”As long as you are sincere and call me ’Master,’ I can pass on my life’s knowledge to you. Within three years, I guarantee you will reach the Earth Martial Realm. Within thirty, I will help you reach the Heaven-Reaching Realm! I might even let you take over the Extreme Heaven Sect in the future!”

”Are you still not moved by these terms?”

As his words faded, the countless people present were left utterly dumbfounded.

A Direct Disciple... second to one and master to ten thousand... reaching the Earth Martial Realm in three years and the Heaven-Reaching Realm in thirty... even taking over the Extreme Heaven Sect in the future...

Such terms were enough to drive anyone in the crowd wild.

”This boy is so lucky.”

”I can’t believe the Extreme Heaven Monarch values him this much. He’s really hit the jackpot.”

”With terms this good, no one in the world could possibly refuse.”

Countless people stared at Ning Jiang, their eyes burning with envy and jealousy, wishing they could be in his place.

”Damn it, how could this happen?” Feng Sisi’s face was pale, and Hua Hailan’s expression was just as grim. This would put Ning Jiang’s status even higher than that of the Thunder Spirit Body, Yun Dingtian.

Clearly, the Extreme Heaven Monarch valued Ning Jiang more highly.

”This...”

The three True Monarchs were also stunned, not expecting things to develop this way. At that moment, True Monarch Yun Xiao snorted lightly and said to Ning Jiang, ”Forget it. Since the Sect Leader values you so much, let’s just drop the matter.”

Not even the three of them dared to question the Extreme Heaven Monarch’s authority.

Just as everyone assumed Ning Jiang would accept, a mocking smile touched his lips. His cool voice echoed across the sky, ”My answer is the same. I’m not interested!”

Instantly, the entire scene fell silent.

Countless people stared, their eyes wide with disbelief, looking as if they might pop from their sockets.

This kind of heaven-sent opportunity, and Ning Jiang actually refused?

Was he insane?

”He must be insane,” Lü Qinghe murmured, unable to understand what Ning Jiang was thinking. Her father, Lü Xingfan, couldn’t figure it out either.

Even Lan Nongyu’s pretty mouth formed a perfect ’o’ of shock.

”Of course,” Liu Xianyu murmured with a faint smile. Only she had expected this.

”Why?” the Extreme Heaven Monarch asked.

”Direct Disciple? Extreme Heaven Monarch, you think far too highly of yourself. Let me say just one thing.”

A look of absolute disdain for the world filled Ning Jiang’s eyes. ”In all of heaven and earth, from the beginning of time until its end, no one is qualified to be my master. There never has been, there is not now, and there never will be!”

’He was a Legendary Venerable. Looking across all of history, who was qualified to be his master?’

’For the Extreme Heaven Monarch to think of taking him as a disciple... it was pure fantasy!’

”As for your promise of the Earth Martial Realm in three years and the Heaven-Reaching Realm in thirty—you sorely underestimate me! I only need one year to reach the Earth Martial Realm, and three to reach the Heaven-Reaching! What use would I have for you?!”

Ning Jiang’s voice was as sharp and final as a falling blade, shaking the world.

The crowd was stunned into silence by his words.

Every gaze that fell upon him saw a madman—an unreasonable, indescribably arrogant madman!

”Sigh... a pity. I had intended to nurture you, but you remain deluded. In that case, I have no choice but to eliminate a genius.” The Extreme Heaven Monarch’s voice turned cold. ”And after today, I will make my way to Qing Province. Your Myriad Swords Sect, along with you, will cease to exist!”

At this point, his killing intent was fully revealed!

This was the true face of the Extreme Heaven Monarch!

To recruit Ning Jiang, he had been willing to offer the most generous of terms. But if he could not be recruited, he would be destroyed. The Monarch would cut the weeds and pull up the roots, leaving nothing behind, to display the might of the Extreme Heaven Sect.

”Kill me? I’m afraid you are not capable,” Ning Jiang said with disdain.

”Is that so?”

BOOM!

A pillar of Essence Qi shot out from the palace, piercing the heavens like a signal pyre and scattering the clouds. In the next moment, everyone felt as if a terrifying Fierce Beast was awakening within the palace.

Its power was terrifying, a mountain of pressure that crashed down, blanketing heaven and earth.

BANG!

Countless people were forced to their knees. Even Earth Martial Realm experts could no longer stand, their bodies bent and their faces pale.

The vast fluctuation was like a boundless ocean, filling the entire world.

”Young man, this Magical Treasure of yours is nothing before me.”

From within the palace, a colossal hand that blotted out the sky came crashing down.

The Thunder Spirit War General, despite its Great Celestial Rank strength, was frozen in place, unable to move. It could only stand there and let the massive hand descend upon it.

’It’s over. He dared to refuse the Extreme Heaven Monarch. There’s no way out for him but death!’

People shook their heads, thinking Ning Jiang’s choice was utterly foolish.

”He will surely work a miracle.” Beneath the crushing pressure, Liu Xianyu struggled to lift her head, her beautiful eyes fixed unblinkingly on Ning Jiang’s form.

Ning Jiang stood with his white robes whipping in the wind, his long hair streaming behind him. His posture was as straight and sharp as a sword that seemed poised to pierce the heavens. In his eyes, there was not the slightest trace of fear.

He took a deep breath, his voice like a crack of thunder as he uttered two words:

”Sword, come!”

「Thousands of miles away, in the land of Qing Province.」

A streak of sword light tore apart heaven and earth, rising into the sky!

All who saw it were shaken to their core!!!