Immortal Sword Master
Chapter 179 - 176: Revenge? Lin Family Master
This punch from Young Master Soaring Dragon was his ultimate killing move, thrown with no reservation.
In the past, whenever he used this fist, it would harm not only his opponent but himself as well. The Fist Technique’s power was simply too great for him to control.
Only now, after achieving Innate Invincibility, could he truly unleash this fist’s full power.
The Fist Force was immense. The very air for a hundred zhang around seemed to dance with the punch.
After his breakthrough to Innate Invincibility, his Fist Technique and his understanding of Martial Arts had both entered a whole new Realm. Now, even a wisp of his Fist Force could severely injure an expert at the Innate Limit.
This punch was the purest form of destructive, annihilating power.
Its sole purpose was to kill.
There were no other techniques involved.
Even the Vajra King, Meng Bubai, who reigned supreme in physical strength, was horrified and wouldn’t dare to face it head-on.
Duan Wuya’s pupils contracted, his expression grave.
The many Innate Limit experts felt as if this punch had shattered every beautiful thing deep within their hearts, bringing them profound despair. It felt like an inescapable death.
Facing his great enemy, Ning Jiang, Young Master Soaring Dragon’s condition soared to the absolute peak of his life.
In his eyes, there was only Ning Jiang.
As the punch flew, terrifying Fist Force surged like a tidal wave, threatening to overwhelm everything.
"Good."
A single syllable escaped Ning Jiang’s throat. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
He threw a punch of his own.
In an instant, Young Master Soaring Dragon felt a fist intent as heavy as the deep earth crush his spirit, stifling his thoughts.
"It’s that fist!"
Meng Bubai’s heart pounded in his chest as his eyes reflected Ning Jiang’s punch.
He had been defeated by this very punch. For more than ten days afterward, he had repeatedly analyzed it, trying to find a way to counter it. But in the end, he had come to the helpless realization that unless one possessed absolute power, it was impossible to block.
This fist had no name. It had already transcended the mundane. It was a simple punch, one that even a child could throw.
Yet, this punch contained the feeling of an Immortal descending to the mortal world, manifesting the Great Dao and resonating with it.
This was an Extraordinary Fist.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the two fists collided without any flair.
BOOM!
Beneath their feet, Cyan Cloud Mountain was the first to give way. It began to fracture, massive cracks spreading rapidly from its peak downward.
The air vibrated violently, rippling like boiling water.
No matter how far away they were, everyone felt as if they were caught in a raging storm, unable to free themselves.
The clash between the two masters created the illusion that the air itself had turned to water for the onlookers! What kind of power was this! What a concussive Fist Technique!
"Not bad, being able to take my punch!"
Ning Jiang’s eyes showed his approval. Since this fist of his had come into being, it had been unstoppable. Even the Vajra King was no match for it. Young Master Soaring Dragon was the first person ever to withstand it.
Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, Innate Invincibility.
Invincibility—those two words were not just for show.
Ning Jiang didn’t pause. He threw another earth-shattering punch.
Young Master Soaring Dragon didn’t dodge or evade, and countered with a punch of his own.
Heaven-Shattering Fist.
He completely unleashed his power, his will resolute, focused solely on defeating his great enemy, Ning Jiang.
Ning Jiang’s punches remained simple and direct, with no wasted motion.
But with each successive strike, they grew faster, fiercer, and their power more immense.
Young Master Soaring Dragon roared, his aura boiling as he traded blows with Ning Jiang.
At this point, they had abandoned all tricks. It was a head-on clash.
This kind of exchange relied on stamina, matching speed with speed and ferocity with ferocity. Fists slammed against each other, flesh and bone colliding. If either’s momentum weakened for even a moment, their defense would be broken, and they would be beaten until not even their bones remained.
FAST! FAST! FAST!
Both of them threw rapid punches, each blow capable of severely injuring a King.
There were no clever tricks in this fighting style. It was a competition of raw power, stripping away all other factors.
Whoever was stronger would win.
BOOM!
Finally, unable to withstand the shockwaves, the massive Cyan Cloud Mountain beneath their feet crumbled inch by inch before everyone’s shocked gazes.
"Are they even human?"
The crowd of Martial Artists was utterly stunned.
The shockwaves were too terrifying. A single casual punch from either of them could obliterate an Innate Limit expert.
Before them, experts at the Innate Limit seemed as fragile as clay chickens and pottery dogs—utterly defenseless.
The Nine Great Young Masters all wore wry smiles. They were all proud and arrogant individuals, but now they had no choice but to admire these two. Their strength was far beyond their own; they weren’t even in the same league.
"In the entire world, besides a Spirit Realm Powerhouse, who else could possibly control them?"
One of the Innate List Powerhouses felt his scalp tingle with fear.
The battle grew more and more intense.
Ning Jiang’s breathing grew heavier. Each inhale and exhale created whirlpools and blasts of air.
With just Ning Jiang alone, a single inhalation would create a visible Qi Vortex in the space around him. An exhalation would stir up a great wind, powerful enough to uproot giant trees.
Now, with two powerhouses clashing, they had pushed their physical abilities to the absolute limit. The shockwaves alone were enough to kill an Innate Limit expert.
"One hundred punches!"
Suddenly, the figures pulled back.
Ning Jiang and Young Master Soaring Dragon stopped fighting at the same time.
Cyan Cloud Mountain had already crumbled to dust.
The two of them stood in mid-air.
They had exchanged a full one hundred punches!
This was astonishing. One must know that each of Ning Jiang’s punches was powerful enough to defeat an expert like Meng Bubai. For Young Master Soaring Dragon to withstand a hundred of them was simply unheard of.
"Who won?"
People stared unblinking at the two. Neither seemed injured on the outside. Who was the victor?
Even the two Kings, Duan Wuya and Meng Bubai, frowned at this moment.
"You truly are unparalleled in this world."
Young Master Soaring Dragon slowly spoke.
Then, from every pore on his body, blood began to seep out. Even his Seven Apertures were bleeding.
Within a few breaths, he had become a man of blood.
During that intense confrontation, his internal organs, every inch of his flesh and blood, felt as if they had been beaten by a sledgehammer, leaving him gravely injured.
Right now, he was holding on by a single breath. Any random Innate Realm expert could kill him.
"Young Master Soaring Dragon, there is someone who has something to say to you."
Ning Jiang’s white robes fluttered. Since his debut, this was the most satisfying battle he had fought.
But it was still far from enough.
’My opponents are no longer limited to Cyan Cloud Country, but the wider world beyond!’
"Who?"
"Me."
A graceful figure in green robes stepped forward. She had a unique, quiet, and elegant temperament, with the air of a classical Maid, making her unforgettable at first sight.
It was Liu Xianyu.
A flash of hatred crossed her eyes. "Four years ago, you killed my father. I’ve wanted to get revenge on you ever since!"
"I see. This is indeed a good opportunity for revenge. If you want to kill me, come on."
Young Master Soaring Dragon was calm. This was the way of the world. If you dared to kill, you had to be prepared to be killed. He had accepted this long ago when he first set foot on the path of Martial Arts.
He who kills will always be killed by others.
"I do want to kill you, but not now!"
Liu Xianyu took a deep breath, her gaze resolute. "One day, I will defeat you honorably and kill you with my own power in a fair fight! I am not your match now, but in the future, I will definitely surpass you!"
"If you miss this chance, you’ll never be able to kill me."
Young Master Soaring Dragon snorted lightly. He had his pride and didn’t believe Liu Xianyu could ever surpass him.
’This child is quite promising,’
the White Eyebrow Sword Sect thought, looking at Liu Xianyu with admiration for her talent.
If he could, he would have even taken her as his disciple and taught her everything he knew. But when he remembered that Ning Jiang was behind her, he shook his head.
’With Ning Jiang to guide her, what need does she have of me?’
"Very good. You haven’t disappointed me."
Ning Jiang nodded, approving of Liu Xianyu. If she had killed Young Master Soaring Dragon now, she would have her revenge, but it would have been by taking advantage of his weakness.
But Liu Xianyu chose to rely on her own strength and seek vengeance with her own power. With such a mindset, her future achievements would not be lacking.
In her heart, she had made surpassing Young Master Soaring Dragon her goal, which meant she now had a rival.
Having a rival is a good thing.
Take Young Master Soaring Dragon, for example. He saw Ning Jiang as a great enemy, and under that pressure, he was able to break through to Innate Invincibility.
"I may have lost to you this time, but I will leave Cyan Cloud Country. When my Cultivation has advanced further, I will return to defeat you!"
Young Master Soaring Dragon said to Ning Jiang. He had been defeated, but it had not broken him. Instead, it had ignited his unyielding spirit.
A Martial Artist can be defeated, but they can never admit defeat.
It is precisely because of this indomitable spirit that a Martial Artist can walk further and further down the thorny path of Martial Arts.
"You won’t be able to catch up to me,"
Ning Jiang said flatly, unconcerned.
In his past life, countless defeated enemies had sworn to get their revenge on him. But in the end, the gap between them only grew wider and wider, until they were left far behind, unable to even catch a glimpse of his back.
Liu Xianyu took Young Master Soaring Dragon as her goal, while Young Master Soaring Dragon took Ning Jiang as his.
Unfortunately, he had chosen the wrong target.
Some people, once they soar into the heavens, can never be caught again.
"No matter what you say, you can’t shake my resolve. I will definitely come for you again!" Young Master Soaring Dragon’s voice was firm.
"Sigh... To think that even the Innately Invincible Young Master Soaring Dragon was defeated. Who else can possibly stop him?"
The crowd’s gaze became even more reverent.
Ning Jiang’s rise was like a comet—unstoppable.
"Are you planning to just keep watching?"
At that moment, Ning Jiang raised his gaze toward the clouds high in the sky.
"The new generation surpasses the old. You are indeed a demonically talented individual. In fact, you are the most outstanding person I have ever seen—so outstanding that it frightens me!"
From the clouds, an ancient voice rang out.
Then, an old man stepped down from the sky.
"The Lin Family Master!"
The moment they saw this man, everyone present instantly guessed his identity.
Walking on air, moving through the Cyan Netherworld—only a Spirit Realm Powerhouse could perform such feats.
An Innate Limit expert, while also able to fly, could only do so at low altitudes. They were unlike this old man, who stood high above, reigning over the clouds and looking down on everyone.
"I’ll give you a chance. Hand over all of your Cultivation Techniques, and I will let you go."
Lin Tiantian stood with his hands behind his back, an overwhelming pressure descending upon the land!