Chapter 129: A Decisive Conclusion

Chapter 129: A Decisive Conclusion

In the Martial Hall.

Xiao Peng stared at the long sword that was now across his neck, his face filled with bewilderment.

He had expected to lose, but never so quickly!

His own sword had barely left its sheath, and the outcome was already decided.

"I never expected you to cultivate such a fast blade technique. It seems I underestimated you!" Xiao Peng said stubbornly, "If you dare to fight me again, then I'll acknowledge your strength."

Jiang Ning replied, "If you were my enemy, this sword would have taken your head."

After saying this, Jiang Ning sheathed his sword.

"You lost!"

In an instant, he twisted the hilt of his sword and pointed it downward.

Then, he bowed to Wang Jin, "Greetings, Master!"

"Good!" Wang Jin's face lit up with satisfaction.

The speed of Jiang Ning's sword move was astonishing, leaving everyone in awe.

The swiftness of that strike also delighted Wang Jin, and he felt a sense of connection.

At that moment.

Shi Xiaoyuan's eyes flashed with a brilliant light as he witnessed the scene.

This young man's abilities were truly exceptional.

Even if he had been caught off guard, it would have been challenging to counter such a dazzling strike.

No wonder Hong Chengtao had suffered a defeat at his hands.

This young man was not as simple as he seemed.

As Shi Xiaoyuan pondered, his expression shifted slightly.

A small compass appeared in the sleeve of his robe.

The compass needle pointed directly at Jiang Ning.

"An Innately Wise One!"

"This young man is an Innately Wise One!"

His eyes widened in surprise.

A burning gaze emerged from his eyes.

Shi Xiaoyuan had only discovered three Innately Wise Ones in Luoshui County so far.

The first was Wang Jin, and after finding him, Shi Xiaoyuan had immediately given up.

He was well aware that Wang Jin was not someone he could provoke.

The second person was an ordinary commoner discovered some time ago.

Shi Xiaoyuan killed him, devoured his soul with the compass in his hand, and offered it to the Flesh and Blood God worshipped by the Worshipping God Sect.

As a result, he received a divine blessing, and his strength increased significantly. He also mastered a technique that he considered extraordinary.

With this exceptional skill, he was confident he could challenge a typical Seventh Rank martial artist.

Even Wang Jin had been on his mind these days.

In Shi Xiaoyuan's opinion, although Wang Jin was a long-standing Seventh Rank powerhouse,

his advanced age and declining health had undoubtedly weakened his strength.

While he might be stronger than an average Seventh Rank martial artist in the short term,

his condition would inevitably deteriorate if the fight dragged on.

This was the reason he had come to the Canglang Martial Academy to participate in the apprenticeship ceremony.

After experiencing the effects of the divine blessing, a hidden desire had emerged within him,

a desire to take action against Wang Jin.

Shi Xiaoyuan was certain that if he offered another Innately Wise One's wisdom to the Flesh and Blood God,

he would receive another divine blessing.

By assimilating the second divine blessing, he would enter the ranks of the Seventh Rank in the Martial Path.

Once he reached the Seventh Rank, he would be a true top-tier powerhouse in all of Luoshui County.

The Green Serpent Gang would be free from the Cao family's constraints.

He would no longer have to follow the Cao family's orders and be their lackey.

Driven by these desires, Shi Xiaoyuan's ambition had grown stronger by the day,

and he was now considering a risky move—to assassinate Wang Jin,

devour his soul, and integrate it into the compass to offer it to the Flesh and Blood God.

of the Worshipping God Sect.

Shi Xiaoyuan wasn't overly confident about taking on Wang Jin, estimating his chances at only fifty-fifty.

That's why he had hesitated.

But now, as the compass in his hand pointed at Jiang Ning,

Shi Xiaoyuan realized that Jiang Ning was also an Innately Wise One.

At this moment.

His heart filled with immense joy.

Wang Jin might be difficult to deal with, but Jiang Ning was an easy target.

By offering the soul of this Innately Wise One, Jiang Ning, to the Flesh and Blood God,

Shi Xiaoyuan would receive another divine blessing, and his strength would undoubtedly increase.

With that,

he could also take on Wang Jin.

Shi Xiaoyuan imagined a bright future for himself after offering Wang Jin's soul.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning also noticed Shi Xiaoyuan's burning gaze fixed on him.

He couldn't help but meet his eyes.

"Who is this person?" Jiang Ning wondered, "Why is he looking at me with such intensity, as if I'm a rare treasure?"

"Moreover, there's a deep murderous intent hidden in his eyes."

With his enhanced senses, Jiang Ning had become highly sensitive to strong emotions, including murderous intent.

He could clearly sense the origin of even the gazes from behind him.

So, despite Shi Xiaoyuan's suppressed murderous intent, Jiang Ning still noticed it.

Not to mention his obvious gaze.

Just as Jiang Ning was pondering this.

Wang Jin's voice suddenly rang out beside him.

"Be careful!"

At the same time.

Xiao Peng raised his sword and slashed horizontally.

As he spoke, his voice and the sword's gleam flashed simultaneously.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning's expression remained unchanged. With his current heightened senses, he had already sensed Xiao Peng's movement the moment he made his move.

Suddenly, Jiang Ning twisted his waist, generating power from his feet, and his body abruptly spun in place.

The long sword in his hand adjusted its stance, ready to strike horizontally.

This strike slashed directly beneath the blade of Xiao Peng's long sword.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing rang out.

Xiao Peng felt a surge of immense power from Jiang Ning's strike, causing his hand to go numb, and he couldn't muster any strength in his right arm, no longer able to hold onto his sword.

In the next moment, Xiao Peng's sword slipped from his hand.

With one strike, Jiang Ning had sent Xiao Peng's sword flying, and his guard was completely down.

Jiang Ning lifted his foot and kicked.

The kick landed on Xiao Peng's body.

A moment later...

Bang!

Xiao Peng was kicked flying several zhang away by Jiang Ning's kick, crashing to the ground with a dull thud.

On the other side, Wang Jin, seeing this scene, finally let out a sigh of relief.

The stone he had been clutching in his hand slipped through his fingers and fell to the ground.

"Well done, young man!" Wang Jin praised.

Then, his eyes suddenly turned stern, fixing on Xiao Peng, who had crashed into the corner.

"Xiao Peng! As a fellow disciple, you attempted to sneak attack Jiang Ning. This is truly unjust!"

"From this moment on, you are no longer my disciple, nor a disciple of the Canglang Martial Hall."

"Do you have any objections?"

Xiao Peng heard Wang Jin's stern rebuke.

Struggling to get up, he coughed, "Cough, cough..."

Covering his chest, he coughed several times, and blood spattered from his mouth with each cough.

After a couple of breaths, Xiao Peng calmed down.

"I have no objections, Master!" he said, getting up with a face ashen as death.

The sneak attack was merely a result of his unwillingness to accept defeat.

Yet, he still couldn't even withstand a single move from Jiang Ning.

With one strike, his sword was sent flying, and then with another kick, he suffered a severe injury.

At this moment, Xiao Peng truly realized the vast gap between himself and Jiang Ning.

It was a complete and utter suppression, not just in terms of strength.

Then, Xiao Peng looked at Jiang Ning.

"I admit defeat!"

After saying this, he staggered out of the courtyard.

On the other side, the crowd watched this scene, whispering among themselves.

"I never expected Jiang Ning to be so powerful!"

"Indeed! With one strike, he sent Xiao Peng's weapon flying. The difference in strength is just too great!"

"Xiao Peng's strike was truly a self-inflicted humiliation."

"Who would disagree? But who could have imagined that Jiang Ning would be so strong? In just a few months, he has reached this level. It's just too exaggerated!"

"If we're talking about the most impressive part, it's still Jiang Ning's strength. The overwhelming dominance is just too incredible."

"..."

The crowd continued to express their astonishment, each person adding their thoughts.

At this moment, it wasn't just the ordinary disciples who were surprised.

Li Qing was equally shocked.

She realized that if she were in Xiao Peng's position, she wouldn't have fared any better.

The first strike was as fast as lightning, and she wouldn't have been able to block it either.

The second strike, which sent Xiao Peng's sword flying, could just as easily send her sword flying.

After all, both Xiao Peng and Li Qing had already entered the ninth stage of the Martial Dao.

There wasn't a significant difference in their strength, and she had only entered the ninth stage a month or so before Xiao Peng.

"It's truly exaggerated! No wonder Shen Congyun and Master Wang have been showing special care to Jiang Ning. Such talent is truly monstrous!" Li Qing couldn't help but silently mock in her heart.

Beside her, Zhou Xing was even more astonished.

Compared to Li Qing, he was stronger and, therefore, had a clearer understanding of Jiang Ning's power.

With such speed, like flowing light, it was evident that Jiang Ning had practiced a swift blade technique.

Under these circumstances, it was normal for Xiao Peng to be caught off guard and lose.

But the second strike was the truly exaggerated one.

Sending a weapon flying with one strike indicated that the power unleashed by Jiang Ning's blade was several times greater than Xiao Peng's.

Only with such a vast gap could this effect be achieved.

"Such exaggerated power... Jiang Ning must have consumed some extremely precious natural treasures. Otherwise, a normal ninth-stage martial artist couldn't possess such strength and unleash such explosive power!"

On the other side, the people beside Wang Jin also showed expressions of astonishment.

"Brother Wang, you've taken in a good disciple. It's truly enviable!" Shenwei Martial Hall's Master Yu Yuan said with a hint of jealousy.

Hearing this, Wang Jin couldn't help but laugh.

Then he said, "It's actually Master Yu's disciple, Chen Geng, who is truly enviable! At just twenty years old, he has entered the eighth stage of the Martial Dao. Given time, he will surely surpass his master!"

The next chapter will be a bit late, so there's no need to wait.

(End of Chapter)

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