Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 35 Dao Xuan strikes instantly, killing six top experts!
Returning to his spot, Ning Xuan frantically devoured the energy within the Element Crystal.
Si Lanyi, who was closest to him, was the first to notice the fluctuations in the surrounding Element Qi. Discreetly, she moved a little closer to Ning Xuan.
Old Wang suddenly appeared beside Ning Xuan, staring intently at him. "What kind of swordsmanship are you using?"
"The Impermanence Sword Technique," Ning Xuan answered, seeing no reason to hide it.
After all, nobody else could learn it anyway.
Everyone wore expressions of astonishment.
The Impermanence Sword Technique was incredibly famous; it was a household name. Even three-year-old children playing with swords would shout, "Behold my Impermanence Sword Technique!"
Li Qing sneered, "Do you take us for fools? If that’s the Impermanence Sword Technique, then I’ll..."
Old Wang, however, trembled with shock and murmured to himself, "To be formless is to be Impermanent, and to be Impermanent is to be invincible. Formless, Impermanent... Impermanent, formless..."
As if in a trance, Old Wang gestured with his hands as he walked further and further away, eventually disappearing from sight.
Suspecting Old Wang might have had an epiphany, Ning Xuan didn’t interrupt him. Instead, he whispered to Si Lanyi beside him, "What’s your father’s cultivation level? And do you have any other plans?"
The strong masculine scent lingered by her ear, causing Si Lanyi’s earlobes to flush red, yet she made no move to pull away.
"Their strength is nothing special. If things really get out of hand, I’ll lend a hand."
Ning Xuan was puzzled.
Si Lanyi beckoned to him.
Ning Xuan leaned his ear closer, and amidst an intoxicating fragrance, he heard a single sentence: "I am a Dao Xuan Master."
"The Changle Gambling House... was wiped out just like that?" a Martial Artist from the Liu Family’s side muttered.
Li Qing scoffed, "Only Qin Fang is dead. How could the Changle Gambling House fall? He’s been disobedient for a long time. This is just the perfect opportunity to replace him..."
Steward Zeng, whose eyes were fixed on Ning Xuan, confirmed what his senses told him and whispered to Li Qing, "His Element Force is completely depleted! Now is the perfect time to strike!"
Li Qing glanced at him, and the steward nodded with a look of absolute certainty.
Li Qing, however, did not attack himself. Instead, he shouted at Liu Yuan, "Patriarch Liu, that little bastard’s Element Force is drained. Aren’t you going to attack and avenge Liu Qi?"
Qin Fang’s cultivation was higher than my own, yet Ning Xuan killed him with a single sword strike. I have to be absolutely certain!
Liu Yuan didn’t hesitate, but he also didn’t enter the fray himself. "Capture him! All of you, go together!"
Six Liu Family experts were about to make their move when Si Lanyi’s voice rang out coldly, "I advise you not to move recklessly!"
Liu Yuan snorted, "What? You, a piece of trash who crippled her own cultivation six years ago, want to stop them?! Attack!"
Suddenly, the sound of a roaring tsunami erupted.
A bone-chilling sensation washed over Liu Yuan, and he retreated in haste.
The other six were a step too late.
A vast ocean suddenly materialized around them.
SCHLICK! SCHLICK! SCHLICK!
The water formed into blades, instantly piercing through the six men’s chests!
Only then did the crowd see Si Lanyi’s outstretched hands suddenly pull apart and then clap together.
The six men were engulfed by the ocean and instantly exploded. On the ground, only a mess of bloody pulp and minced flesh remained.
Li Qing swallowed hard, involuntarily taking two steps back. "A Dao... Dao Xuan Master!"
Ning Xuan was also stunned. Both were Dao Xuan Masters. He had killed the Mad Daoist with a single strike to the throat, but Si Lanyi had just instantly slaughtered six experts at the Sixth Layer Heavens of the Profound Realm!
This seemingly delicate fiancée of his is way too fierce!
Realization dawned on Steward Zeng, his eyes filling with fear as he looked at Si Lanyi. "A Dao Xuan Master who has awakened her Primordial Dao Xuan Technique! No wonder... no wonder Si Yunshen passed the position of Si Family Head to you!"
A Dao Xuan Master like her would undoubtedly be accepted into the Dao Xuan Institute. With her backing, forget the insignificant Destiny City; even emissaries from the Fiery Sun Sect wouldn’t dare to act rashly!
Li Qing also understood what it meant for a Dao Xuan Master to be capable of instantly killing six Profound Realm Sixth-Layer Heavens experts. He hastily spoke up, wanting to retreat. "A misunderstanding! It’s all a misunderstanding!"
At Si Lanyi’s single sentence, "You’d better not move," Li Qing froze in place, casting a desperate, pleading look toward Steward Zeng.
Before the steward could speak, Si Lanyi stated her condition, "He can leave freely, as long as he can withstand one sword strike from Ning Xuan."
THUD!
Li Qing dropped to his knees. "I’m sorry, I was wrong! I can offer compensation! Ning Xuan, all of Changle Gambling House’s profits that haven’t been turned over, they’re all yours!"
What a joke! Even Qin Fang, a Seventh-Layer Heavens expert, was no match for Ning Xuan. If I take a sword strike from him, I’ll surely die.
Steward Zeng sighed. "Miss Si, you know that the City Lord has no sons and has always treated Li Qing as his own."
Si Lanyi’s voice was indifferent. "What does that have to do with me?"
The steward continued, "Miss Li Simiao is cultivating at the Star Moon Pavilion. She sent a letter a few days ago mentioning she might have a chance to enter Su Yue Zhuai in the future."
Li Simiao was the City Lord’s daughter and Li Qing’s cousin.
Si Lanyi remained expressionless. "Congratulations."
Steward Zeng’s voice grew heavy. "Do you really intend to show no mercy?!"
Si Lanyi didn’t bother to answer.
Steward Zeng acted decisively, turning his gaze to Ning Xuan. "Very well. Then I ask that Master Ning Xuan strike at once!"
Li Qing also came to his senses. Ning Xuan had been silent the entire time, undoubtedly recovering his strength.
He’s been recovering his strength this whole time. If he attacks me now, I’ll have a better chance than if he recovers fully!
Taking a deep breath, Li Qing rose to his feet, sword in hand. "Li Qing asks for Master Ning Xuan’s guidance!"
Ning Xuan smiled, entirely without fear. "I’ve only recovered thirty percent of my strength, but if you want a fight, then let’s fight."
Li Qing hastily added, "Miss Si said you would only use a single strike."
Ning Xuan nodded. "Agreed."
As his voice fell, a cold light split the air.
Li Qing, who was focused entirely on defense, was struck by the sword right between his eyes. His face was a mask of disbelief. "You... you fight without honor..."
Every time Ning Xuan had attacked before, it had been a single strike to the throat. I thought that as long as I protected my throat, I would survive. But...
Ning Xuan turned and asked Si Lanyi, "Was he really at the Sixth Layer Heavens of the Profound Realm?"
Si Lanyi smiled. "I also didn’t expect him to be so foolish."
Steward Zeng, who was just recovering from his shock, felt the corner of his mouth twitch upon hearing this.
"Oh, right. Steward Zeng, the Changle Gambling House still owes me five hundred thousand Element Crystals. Could you help me collect that debt?"
Since the Changle Gambling House is backed by the City Lord Manor, I might as well get the Element Crystals directly from them.
Inside his long sleeve, Steward Zeng’s hand clenched into a tight fist, but he squeezed out a smile and nodded. "It would be my honor."
Ning Xuan added with a smile, "It’s always a joy to help others. Steward Zeng, you truly are a good man."
The steward’s mouth twitched again, his fingernails digging deep into his palm.
"I wouldn’t dare delay the matters Young Master has entrusted to me. I will take my leave now and collect the debt for you as quickly as possible." With that, Steward Zeng turned and walked away. He feared that if he stayed any longer, he might not be able to stop himself from attacking.
Three commanders, carrying Li Qing’s corpse, quickly followed. They had been furious earlier when Si Lanyi had overlooked them, but now their hearts were filled with nothing but gratitude and relief.
The last one remaining, Liu Yuan, seemed to understand his situation and stepped forward voluntarily. "I... I am willing to suppress my cultivation and receive one sword strike from Master Ning Xuan!"
But before Ning Xuan could act...
WHOOSH!
Liu Yuan pushed his speed to its absolute limit and vanished from the spot.
The dignified head of a major family fled like a beaten dog.
Ning Xuan and Si Lanyi were left staring at each other, speechless.
SPLAT!
Just as the two were about to turn away, the sound reached them from the distant void. They turned to see fresh blood raining down from the empty air, where Sword Beams flickered in and out of existence.
Ning Xuan’s heart skipped a beat. This is...
