Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 426: Chapter 422: Awing the Heroes, Peerless Grace

”There’s no way he survived an attack like that.”

”Exactly. If he’s not dead after that, it would defy all logic.”

”It’s just a shame. An attack of that magnitude probably annihilated his Primordial Spirit. It looks like any chance of getting the secret to that Cultivation Technique from him is gone.”

”I don’t even care about the Cultivation Technique anymore. As long as we killed him, that’s enough.”

The crowd of prodigies exchanged glances, and in each other’s eyes, they saw a lingering fear.

Even the seven great prodigies were no exception.

To them, everything that had just happened was like a nightmare. They had never imagined that Ning Jiang could be so powerful.

It was almost inconceivable that even with so many of them working together, Ning Jiang had still managed to kill Jing Fanzheng.

”This man’s strength is extraordinary, but what’s more terrifying is his tenacious, crazed heart. Thankfully, the one he targeted was Jing Fanzheng, not us.”

Jian Jiuge let out a long breath. He, too, had been stunned by Ning Jiang’s earlier frenzy.

Faced with such madness, anyone who fought Ning Jiang would be walking a path to certain death.

”I wonder... with his level of strength, who is stronger, him or Sword King Body Ling Tianxu?”

Zhi Tianhou asked a critical question.

In the Six Eastern Provinces, the number one prodigy of the younger generation was Ling Tianxu. However, he was currently at a critical stage of breaking through to the Earth Martial Realm, so he had not come.

In the past, no one would have thought anyone could challenge Ling Tianxu’s number-one position. Even the seven great prodigies admitted they were his inferiors.

But now, a man named Ning Jiang had appeared, and his combat prowess was simply heaven-defying.

”That’s a question only heaven knows the answer to, perhaps?”

Jian Jiuge knew Ling Tianxu best, but he just shook his head, not knowing the answer either.

However, it was clear he believed Ning Jiang’s strength was enough to contend with the Sword King Body. Otherwise, he would have directly said Ling Tianxu would win, rather than giving such an uncertain answer.

”Finally, this nightmare is over. We finally killed this monster.”

Xia Tianyu said, his face pale as he coughed.

The other prodigies also let out a collective sigh of relief. But just as they were about to nod in agreement, they suddenly saw Yan Qingxue’s expression change drastically, her eyes filled with shock.

Everyone quickly looked over. As the brilliant light gradually faded, a figure was slowly revealed within.

The figure had white clothes and white hair. Lightning flashed in his eyes, and his features were as handsome as a celestial god’s.

It was none other than Ning Jiang.

In an instant, the entire area fell deathly silent.

”How is he still alive?”

Everyone stared at Ning Jiang in utter shock, unable to believe that he hadn’t died under such a terrifying attack.

Was this a dream?

”Ning Jiang, why... aren’t you dead?!”

Jian Jiuge’s voice trembled slightly. He was asking the question on everyone’s mind.

”How could you possibly understand what a magnificent being I am? Even if ten times as many of you came to kill me, I still wouldn’t die. Do you believe me?”

Ning Jiang tilted his head slightly and snorted. ”However, to be able to push me this far... is not bad for you all.”

After speaking, under everyone’s watchful gaze, he strode forward, walked up to the Celestial Pill, and put it away directly.

Seeing him take the Celestial Pill, no one dared to make a rash move.

”COUGH, COUGH...”

Suddenly, Ning Jiang coughed twice. His face was as pale as paper, and his body swayed a few times, as if he were on the verge of collapsing from weakness.

”Hm?”

The eyes of the great prodigies suddenly sharpened.

”Don’t let him scare you! Even if he’s alive, he must have suffered unimaginable injuries. He’s just a spent arrow. If we attack together one more time, we can definitely kill him!”

”That’s right. No one could survive an attack like that without being severely wounded. I’d say his luck has run out. He’s no longer a threat.”

Just as they were getting ready to make their move, Ning Jiang’s gaze swept over them indifferently.

And what a gaze it was.

It was as deep and immeasurable as the night sky. Within that indifferent gaze, it was as if he were looking down upon all of eternity, seeing all living beings as mere ants.

It was a look they had never experienced before, as lofty and supreme as the Celestial Dao itself.

For a moment, it felt as if a hand had tightly squeezed everyone’s heart.

Ning Jiang spoke calmly, ”You’re right, actually. I am indeed severely injured. But if I were willing to fight to the death, killing all of you wouldn’t be difficult!”

His gaze suddenly sharpened, and his indifferent voice struck right at their hearts:

”Does anyone dare to try me?”

The entire area was silent. No one spoke.

Even the seven great prodigies, proud as they were, did not dare to step forward and test him.

Ning Jiang was too unfathomable. Who could guarantee he didn’t have another ace up his sleeve? If he truly had a way to kill them all, wouldn’t their deaths be in vain?

No one dared to take the gamble!

The unknown is often the most terrifying, and Ning Jiang was shrouded in it.

”One man standing guard against ten thousand. To intimidate so many prodigies all by yourself... Young Master Ning, you are truly a peerless figure, the likes of which are rarely seen. But you won’t be able to take that Celestial Pill with you.”

Yan Qingxue spoke, giving Ning Jiang a deep look. Although he was an enemy, she had to admit that she was captivated by his unparalleled presence and felt a sense of admiration.

”Let’s go.”

She was the first to make a choice, leading the people from Snow God Hall away from this place.

”What’s the use in seizing the Celestial Pill? It won’t be yours in the end.”

Jian Jiuge also shook his head and led his people away.

”Ning Jiang, I’ll remember you,” Zhi Tianhou said.

The various great prodigies left one after another with their followers. Among them, the people from Wuliang Palace shot Ning Jiang a venomous glare before departing reluctantly.

They chose to leave not because they had given up on the Celestial Pill.

Rather, they knew that this Celestial Pill was ultimately an item for a King. There’s a saying: ”an ordinary man is innocent, but possessing a treasure makes him guilty.” With Ning Jiang in possession of the Celestial Pill, the other Kings would naturally come looking for him.

With his Immortal Realm strength, how could he possibly challenge a King?

Therefore, there was no need for them to risk their lives fighting Ning Jiang here.

After they left, Ning Jiang let out a breath and gave a wry smile. ”It’s been a long time since I’ve been this severely injured.”

Cracks had appeared all over his body, making him look like a piece of porcelain about to shatter—a shocking sight. What was even more severe was that the three Primordial Spirits within his sea of consciousness were also covered in cracks.

The combined attack of so many prodigies... how could its power be anything but terrifying?

If it weren’t for the Divinity Sealing Tower, Ning Jiang’s three Primordial Spirits would have been absolutely shattered by that blow.

It could be said that he had only narrowly escaped death this time.

The fact that he was still alive was nothing short of a miracle.

’Even after all this, the Celestial Curse Tribulation still won’t disappear?’

What gave Ning Jiang the biggest headache was that even after suffering such a great calamity, the Celestial Curse Tribulation in his mind had not vanished. The rune from the Celestial Tribulation’s curse was still there, from beginning to end.

’Forget it. I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. The Celestial Pill... I finally have it.’

He looked at the Celestial Pill in his hand, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He said, word by word, ”Sister An, wait for me. I’m coming to save you soon...”