Chapter 336: Chapter 332: Ice Python, Setting Foot on the Absolute Poison Sect
The members of the Six Great Sects never would have dreamed that Young Master Wushuang would return, and that upon his return, he would be so ruthless, showing no mercy whatsoever.
To an outsider, destroying three major Sects in a row might seem to take a long time, but with Ning Jiang’s current cultivation, it was a matter of little more than an hour.
Over two years ago, with his cultivation at the Innate Realm, it had taken him several days to fight his way from Luoyang City to Golden Cauldron City, and then to Pill King Valley.
But for him now, even crossing the entire Cyan Cloud Country would only take about half a day.
"Next is the Thousand Crane Sect."
After annihilating three major Sects, Ning Jiang’s expression was devoid of joy or sorrow, a mask of pure indifference.
His pace unabated, he moved swiftly toward the Qingjiang.
...
「Qingjiang.」
A vast complex of palaces was built along the river, and above them, the name "Thousand Crane Sect" was emblazoned in large characters.
The former Master of Qingjiang had been the noble Jiang Family, but they were all but wiped out after offending Ning Jiang.
RUMBLE.
Huge waves churned and rolled. Within the river, a massive black shadow sped along, kicking up furious waves that crashed violently against both banks.
Above the river’s surface, a dozen or so figures were in hot pursuit of this black shadow.
"Hmph, this Ice Python is really tenacious. We’ve been trying to catch it for so long without success."
"This Ice Python’s power has reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm. Plus, it has the advantage here in the river. Even an expert at the peak of the Spirit Realm would have a hard time subduing it."
"But with the Grand Elder making a move this time, its fate is sealed. Once we capture and tame it, it will become a guardian Spirit Beast for our Thousand Crane Sect."
The men gazed down coldly, launching relentless attacks at the Ice Python in the river even as they spoke.
ROAR!
The Ice Python roared. It was now covered in wounds from which blood streamed freely.
After half an hour of this chase, the Ice Python’s speed began to flag. It was now covered in grievous wounds.
"You beast! Submit already!"
The Grand Elder of the Thousand Crane Sect grew impatient. He threw a punch, and a massive phantom fist coalesced and smashed viciously into the river, striking the Ice Python squarely on the head.
BAM.
River water sprayed into the air.
Struck by the blow, the Ice Python’s scales cracked, and blood began to pour out from the wound.
"Humans! When my master returns, that will be your doom!" the Ice Python’s voice boomed, speaking in the human tongue.
’This Ice Python is truly extraordinary.’
Surprise flickered in the eyes of the crowd.
Generally, only a Demon Beast that has surpassed the Primordial Spirit Fourth Tribulation Realm can speak the human tongue.
What was even more shocking was that this Ice Python actually had a master. It was simply unbelievable.
"So it already has a master. No wonder it refuses to submit. If it will not serve me, then it will die!"
Killing intent flashed in the eyes of the Thousand Crane Sect’s Grand Elder. A sharp surge of power began to emanate from between his hands.
Just as he was about to attack, the rapidly fleeing Ice Python came to a sudden halt.
"Hm?"
The group froze, their gazes shifting. There on the river’s surface up ahead, a young man in white had appeared.
The young man stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his white hair fluttering in the wind. He had an ethereal, immortal-like bearing, as if he did not belong to the mortal world.
"Who are you? Get out of the way at once," the Grand Elder of the Thousand Crane Sect barked.
But then the Ice Python swam slowly over to the young man, its gaze full of reverence. A voice issued from its massive maw, "Master, you have finally returned."
"Not bad. It seems you’ve been diligent in cultivating the Demon Technique I taught you."
Ning Jiang nodded. The fact that this Ice Python could speak the human tongue while only in the Spirit Realm was entirely due to the Demon Technique he had imparted.
And for the Ice Python to have reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm in just two short years proved it had been training painstakingly.
Hearing this, excitement shone in the Ice Python’s eyes. It knew its master was unfathomably powerful, and receiving even a single word of praise from him was no easy feat.
At this moment, shock appeared on the faces of the Thousand Crane Sect members. ’Ning Jiang is this Ice Python’s master?’ This was completely unexpected. ’How could someone so young possess the means to subdue this Ice Python?’
"This man must hold many secrets. Seize him."
The Grand Elder of the Thousand Crane Sect ordered, recognizing Ning Jiang’s value.
"Yes, sir."
The others stepped forward, but in the next instant, their bodies all froze. Then, with a spray of blood, they were all violently thrown backward.
It was all because Ning Jiang had glanced at them.
A single glance, carrying but a sliver of his Power of Spiritual Sense, had injured them all.
"How is this possible? Who in the world are you? How can there be an expert like you in Cyan Cloud Country? I am the Grand Elder of the Thousand Crane Sect. Please, Your Excellency, show me some consideration..."
The Grand Elder of the Thousand Crane Sect shrieked.
"Noisy."
Ning Jiang flicked a finger. A strand of Sword Qi shot out and flashed across all of their necks.
Instantly, the dozen-odd Spirit Realm experts were all decapitated.
’Master’s might is truly divine.’
Witnessing this, the Ice Python’s heart filled with even greater reverence. It knew that not betraying Ning Jiang just now had been the correct decision.
"Rest and heal your wounds. I still have a few places to visit."
With a wave of his wide sleeve, Ning Jiang vanished in the blink of an eye.
Moments later, he emerged from the Thousand Crane Sect’s compound.
Meanwhile, on both banks of the Qingjiang, countless onlookers stared in utter shock.
"Master, who on earth was that? He was so ferocious! He actually split the entire Thousand Crane Sect in two with a single sword strike."
"I know, that sword strike just now was terrifying."
People on both banks broke into fervent discussion. In their view, the vast Thousand Crane Sect compound had been cleaved in two—a sight they would never forget.
"Young Master Wushuang... Ning Jiang!"
an old man said, bowing once in the direction Ning Jiang had departed as a sign of respect.
All who heard that name were left utterly dumbstruck.
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「The Hundred Thousand Mountains, the former Pill King Valley.」
Two years ago, Pill King Valley had been at the height of its glory. As the headquarters of the Alchemy Alliance, with several Alchemy Grandmasters in residence, not to mention Pill King Lu Changsheng himself, the place was considered impregnable.
That was, until the arrival of the Absolute Poison Sect, which changed everything.
An organization as powerful as the Alchemy Alliance was annihilated at the hands of the Absolute Poison Sect. Even the great Pill King Lu Changsheng was not spared, a truly lamentable fate.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough to the peak of the Spirit Realm, Senior Brother!"
"With your talent, Senior Brother, you could rank among the top fifty even in Qing Province! At the next Qing Province Convention, you are sure to make a stunning impression."
"That’s right. If you ask me, you’re the only one in Cyan Cloud Country who can truly be called peerless. As for that so-called Young Master Wushuang, Ning Jiang? He’s not even fit to carry your shoes, Senior Brother."
A few young figures were gathered together, a young man in green at their center. The others clustered around him like stars around the moon, showering him with fawning praise.
"Hm? Who are you?"
The group was walking and chatting when they noticed an unfamiliar young man standing in a pavilion up ahead.
"Hey, kid, don’t you know this area is for Core Disciples only? Who are you, and where did you come from?"
SHIING.
The only response was a flash of Sword Qi.
"Lu Changsheng, I will have the entire Absolute Poison Sect accompany you in death!"