Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 47: Profound Realm Tenth Heavens, No Match for a Single Punch!
"You’re from the Fiery Sun Sect?" The youth glanced at the three of them and instantly identified their origin.
"We are," Yuan Shang said with a smile. "Senior Brother Xiao Yun here is from the Star Moon Pavilion. I’ll be heading there to cultivate soon myself. Would you be interested in joining our Fiery Sun Sect? I can introduce you to my master, Master Danling."
A hint of jealousy flashed in Li Ming’s eyes, but he quickly smiled and added, "Martial Uncle Danling’s Alchemy skills are ranked among the best in the entire Dong Cang Country! With an introduction from Senior Brother Yuan Shang, you’re sure to be accepted. By the way, I’m Li Ming. May I have your name?"
"Mo Li, from Langya County."
Xiao Yun looked surprised. "Mo Li? Are you the younger brother of Senior Brother Mo Ye?"
The youth smiled. "You know my brother. It seems you really are from the Star Moon Pavilion."
Xiao Yun laughed heartily. "Hahaha, Senior Brother Mo Ye has mentioned you before. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation!"
Mo Ye, with his Cultivation at the Fifth Layer Heavens of the Profound Realm, had spent the entire past year ranked fifth in combat power on the Liren Heavenly Stele. A year later, after entering the Star Moon Pavilion, his Cultivation had reached the Tenth Heavens of the Profound Realm. To advance five whole Realms in a single year made him a genius, even in the Star Moon Pavilion. Mo Ye himself had once said that his younger brother, Mo Li, possessed even greater talent, and seeing him now, it seemed very likely to be true.
"So, it turns out we’re all family," Yuan Shang laughed.
Mo Li also smiled and immediately asked, "Where are you three senior brothers headed?"
Hearing that this was the younger brother of a senior from the Star Moon Pavilion, the last trace of jealousy in Li Ming’s heart vanished. He immediately responded, "Dong Yang County, Qingyang Town!"
"What a coincidence," Mo Li said with a smile, a peculiar glint in his eyes. "There’s a ’golden couple’ from Qingyang County right here at Liren Crossing."
Yuan Shang’s interest was piqued, and he immediately asked, "Where can we find them?"
"You’ll know once you get to the plaza. By the way, don’t mention I told you. They’re terrifyingly strong."
Yuan Shang nodded. "Don’t worry. You’re headed for the Star Moon Pavilion, so we know how to handle this."
Mo Li offered a word of thanks. The three of them then departed, their pace quickening.
As soon as they reached the plaza, they saw the names ranked high upon the Liren Heavenly Stele. At that moment, the Soul Guiding Lantern in Yuan Shang’s hand suddenly lit up. A wisp of pale smoke drifted in a specific direction, despite the lack of wind.
Over in that direction, Ning Xuan and Si Lanyi were just about to return to their small building.
"Stop right there!" Yuan Shang shouted sternly.
Startled, Ning Xuan and Si Lanyi both turned their heads.
The three of them were dumbstruck by the sight of Si Lanyi’s beauty.
POP!
The Soul Guiding Lantern snuffed out.
Black qi swirled above Ning Xuan’s head.
The trio snapped back to reality. Xiao Yun roared with killing intent, "You’re the one who killed my brother!"
Ning Xuan turned, took a step forward, and asked indifferently, "I’ve killed many people. Which brother of yours would that be?"
"Xiao Ming of the Fiery Sun Sect!"
Ning Xuan considered it for a moment, then shook his head.
Li Ming stepped forward. "You dare deny it?! No matter, we’ll beat you until you confess!"
Ning Xuan simply shook his head again. "From the Fiery Sun Sect? I believe I’ve killed several of them. It’s been a while, so I’ve forgotten their names."
Yuan Shang’s and Xiao Yun’s pupils constricted.
Li Ming roared in fury, "You insolent bastard! Get over here this instant and kneel to receive your—"
PFFT!
A Qi Sword pierced through Li Ming’s mouth, cutting his final words short.
"If you can’t speak properly, then you should remain silent forever," Ning Xuan’s cold voice rang out.
The entire crowd was shocked. These are people from a Sect, and Ning Xuan killed one just like that!
Yuan Shang and Xiao Yun were stunned. They never imagined this prick would be so daring!
"Aren’t you two going to make a move?" Ning Xuan’s reminder sounded.
The two finally came to their senses, instantly filled with rage.
"You dare kill someone right in front of us! Today—"
CLANG!
Before Yuan Shang could finish, the Soul Guiding Lantern he held before him was pierced by a sword amid the shriek of metal. The tip of a Broken Sword stopped less than three inches from his throat.
Yuan Shang was pale with fright. If Xiao Yun hadn’t acted in time, I’d be a dead man right now!
So fast! Such a ferocious sword!
"You little bastard, you’re finished! I am—"
PFFT!
Ning Xuan hadn’t moved an inch, yet a bloody hole suddenly appeared in Yuan Shang’s throat.
Xiao Yun’s face fell, his expression turning incredibly grim. "Sword Qi!"
He’d thought he had saved Yuan Shang, but in the end... Another instant kill! This kid is horrifying!
"A misunderstanding! Young Master Ning, I believe this may be a misunderstanding," Xiao Yun blurted out, his mind racing.
The youths standing nearby all wore strange expressions. Is this disciple from the Fiery Sun Sect afraid of Ning Xuan?
"Seeing as you’re preparing to cross the river to The Capital, Young Master Ning, I can be of assistance. As it happens, I cultivate at the Star Moon Pavilion in The Capital and can guide you," Xiao Yun continued, forcing a friendly smile.
Ning Xuan countered, "Aren’t you going to avenge your brother anymore?" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Xiao Yun’s smile didn’t waver. "He was just the son of a distant relative. His death at your hands was due to his own lack of skill. I was merely acting on another’s request. If I didn’t at least make a move, it would be difficult to explain myself. Why don’t we have a friendly spar?"
Before Ning Xuan could reply, Xiao Yun added, "To avoid any hard feelings, let’s just exchange a couple of blows, bare-handed. What do you think, Young Master?"
A flash of mockery crossed Ning Xuan’s face before he readily agreed.
Joy flickered in Xiao Yun’s eyes. He has even killed an expert at the First Layer Heavens of the Earth Realm, while this little bastard is merely at the First Layer Heavens of the Profound Realm. Without his swordsmanship, I can crush him with ease!
"Please!" he gestured, stepping forward. Fueled by new and old hatreds, he was eager to begin.
"Make your move," Ning Xuan said, not bothering to waste any time as he activated the White Tiger Divine Vein within his body.
With a thunderous roar, Xiao Yun vanished. The void around him boomed like a clap of thunder as his fist struck like lightning, its might radiating in every direction.
"What a terrifying punch!"
"I can feel an unstoppable, peerless momentum! Are disciples from the Star Moon Pavilion this frightening?!"
Even from a distance, many onlookers’ faces turned pale. The sheer force was overwhelming, simply impossible to fight against.
And yet, Ning Xuan met it head-on.
BOOM!
A tyrannical punch, carrying an aura of absolute invincibility, slammed into Xiao Yun’s fist.
The void trembled as Xiao Yun was sent flying backward as if struck by a freight train. The sleeve of his right arm disintegrated, and blood spurted from the limb like a fountain.
One punch! Ning Xuan had defeated Xiao Yun with just a single punch!
"Impossible... GAH!" Xiao Yun cried out in horror, unable to finish his sentence before spitting out another mouthful of blood.
His swordsmanship is heaven-defying, but how can his Physical Body be just as monstrous! I’m at the Tenth Heavens of the Profound Realm! How could I be no match for a single punch?!
Xiao Yun began to question his entire existence. Wiping the blood from his lips, he swallowed an Elixir and forced himself back to his feet.
"Impressive! Now, face another of my fists!"
With a roar, Xiao Yun charged at Ning Xuan again.
CRACK!
His punch met only air as Ning Xuan’s hand closed around his neck, crushing his throat.
"You... you don’t fight fair..." he choked out, his eyes blood-red with despair and indignation.
CLINK!
Before he collapsed, a short dagger slipped from his left sleeve.
Ning Xuan’s body swayed, but he suddenly felt a warmth envelop him, like a mother’s embrace.
Si Lanyi appeared at his side.
To his surprise, Ning Xuan found that the Element Force he had just expended was rapidly being replenished.
